Moose Jaw Express November 9th, 2022

The Salvation Army is pre paring for its annual Christ mas campaigns and is urging residents to volunteer and donate to ensure those strug gling with rising living costs

The application and in terview process for Christmas food hampers starts Monday, process to ensure applicants receive a hamper, which in cludes determining whether families need toys for kids, so, parents may need to visit the Salvation

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The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign is returning for another year.

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Snowbirds Golden Reunion was huge success, Alumni Association reports

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enthusiasm and as a salute to the team alumni gathered

cian to join the team. attendees.

Snowbirds alumna Maryse Carmichael inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame

training in 1994.

nadian aviation and to her ongoing commitment to the logged.

Snowbirds alumna LCol (Ret.) Maryse Carmichael, who

to set their show to music, eventually highlighting aerobatic team to be awarded the “Art Scholl Memorial Shows.

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Reg “Crash” Harrison and 431 Squadron Alumni. (photo courtesy of Dan Dempsey) to courtesy of Dan Dempsey)

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LCol (Ret.) Maryse Carmichael is inducted into Cana da’s Aviation Hall of Fame by chairperson John McK enna (CAE press release)

Better Together Food Drive makes strong return, collects 43K pounds of food

The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank’s Terri Smith is thrilled that the 17th annu al Better Together Food Drive occurred in person and that volunteers could once again pick up food donations.

“It was wonderful to have everybody all back up at the exhibition grounds again (and) everybody gathering together, and just seeing so many familiar faces from two years ago and a lot of new faces, so it was really great to see,” the operations manager said on Nov. 1.

Nearly 400 volunteers buzzed around the convention centre on Halloween night after a two-year absence. Helpers took on many roles, such as sorting food, taking donations to tables, boxing items, piling them onto pallets and cleaning up after ward.

“It’s organized chaos when this food drive happens — and it’s just great,” she said.

Two semi-truck trips were required to deliver the 38 pallets of donations — total ling 43,345 pounds — to the food bank’s 270 Fairford Street West location a day later. The food drive usually generates 38 to 50 pallets, which usually totals close to 50,000 pounds.

new size, pointing out staff could store 33 pallets in one area alone.

Smith thanked partner Hillcrest Ap ostolic Church, the community and volun teers for supporting the cause and appreci ated her co-workers for attending.

“It was a lot of fun and I hope to see everyone next year,” she added.

Food challenges

In the past, the organization made its donations last almost 12 months, as long as other food drives — like the CP Holi day Train — occurred, Smith said. How ever, that length may no longer be possible because the food bank has been distribut ing over 400 hampers since January.

“This year, almost the minimum seems to be 400 and climbing, so that

kind of concerns me a little bit because that is 50 or 60 hampers more than what we’re normally used or what we can han dle,” Smith said, adding the food bank is also helping other needy organizations by passing along excess food.

The food bank has changed how it records the hampers it distributes, she explained. For example, it gave out 618 hampers in January based on 410 orders. Some families received either more or larger hampers based on the household’s size.

This gives the organization a bet ter idea of how much product it’s going through — 1,800 cans of soup or 2,000 boxes of Kraft Dinner — and how many total hamper boxes are going out.

July was the lowest month for ham pers distributed, at 320 — that was the

average pre-pandemic — but Smith at tributes that to people receiving federal carbon tax and GST rebate cheques that month. So, they bought their own food and didn’t need the food bank.

Meanwhile, March was the highest month, with 472 orders and 720 hampers distributed.

The food bank helps between 700 and 900 people a month — one-third are chil dren — although it helped 1,476 people in September.

“So that’s record-breaking. We’re ac tually starting to hit record-breaking num used all the monetary donations from the past two food drives just to make it through 2022.

Smith hoped that this food drive would allow the organization to make it through the next six months; that is why the charity relies on the other food drives.

“Those smaller food drives are ex tremely important because they’re the ones that carry us through week to week,” she added. “So no matter how small you think you’re food drive is going to be or how much you don’t think it was a suc cess, any food you bring in or any mone tary donations you bring in is a success.”

There were no in-person food drives during the past two years because of the pandemic. Instead, residents could donate

The food bank’s new building is more spacious than its old Third Avenue North west spot, so it can easily hold more pal lets, said Smith. In previous years she and other staff stressed after the food drives because of the old building’s small size; this year, they are tranquil.

Volunteer co-ordinator Deann Little also appreciated the building’s “fabulous”

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Members of the Prairie Academy hock ey team donated their time during the food drive to sort box donated food items. Photo courtesy George Lou

Deann Little with the food bank poses with all the pallets that have been moved from the semi-truck into the warehouse. Photo courtesy Terri Smith

A young volunteer looks for the proper table to drop off his food items. Photo courtesy George Lou

Deann Little, volunteer co-ordinator with the food bank, removes a pallet of food from the trailer, on Nov. 1 at the food bank. The Better Together Food Drive generated 38 pallets and over 43,000 pounds of food. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

It was “organized chaos” at the exhibition grounds’ convention centre on Oct. 31

Photo courtesy Deann Little

Daycee Richardson (on stage at right) informs volunteers how the evening will go, during a kickoff meeting at Hillcrest Apostolic Church. Photo courtesy Deann Little

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Recently, I was out for grocer ies and on this particular visit to a store, I was asked more than three times within it for a donation to separate charities. It is apparent there is great need out there!

One thing is for sure… with the exorbitant current increase in living expenses including food, households don’t have as much indispensable income to go around. On the other hand, it always seems like the less fortu nate are the ones who suffer the most, and at this time of the year it’s much more evident.

I am sure most people’s hearts are in the right place, with the desire to support as many charities as possible. So there must be some practical solutions to implement to be able to give generously to as many as possible.

For those that give to the charities of their choice, the gift of giving is a Godsend to the charity but also does wonders for the generous hearts. As we all know, “It is more blessed to give than receive,” and a person only knows how wonderful it is after they have given unself ishly.

“Wherever you stand on the income scale, stretching charitable dollars or time should begin with a little plan Charitable on a Budget found online at practicalmoneys kills.com. The bottom line he says is, “Making a differ ence in the world doesn’t always require big bucks, but

charities you’re interested in and investigate how small donations of time, money and physical items can make an impact.”

It is inevitable; we all need to live within our means so it is always best to access one’s needs before spend ing money we don’t have. Another practical solution is to choose your charities of choice, rather than feeling ob ligated to give to every charity out there. As I said before, the needs are much greater than an individual’s personal resources.

I personally believe charity starts at home, and then branches out to the community you live and outward from there to our province, nation and beyond. I am sometimes overwhelmed with our governments that seem to send mil lions and trillions of dollars to other countries in support of others’ needs, when there seems to be great need right here in our country to meet the needs of our less fortunate. If we can’t make it work here, how can we export it?

Just reviewing this issue of this edition, my heart is overwhelmed with the needs of our community. But knowing the community in which we live, the people of Moose Jaw always come through in support. We may not all support the same endeavours, but somehow, someway, generosity seems to abound.

I have always admired the work the Salvation Army has done over the years and continues to do for the less for but they also need volunteers to assist in their fundraising endeavours. Right now they are looking for volunteers for their kettle campaign and many others.

Our local food bank is always in need of replenishing so the less fortunate can survive; thanks to everyone who

On another note, the Hunger in Moose Jaw ‘I Bought support.

Moose Jaw’s local women’s’ shelter – Transition the sixteen gentlemen who will brave a cold night out in winter conditions to fundraise in this endeavour. Our own reporter, Gordon Edgar is passionate about the cause and has agreed to participate and fundraise. You are welcome a donation to Transition House on his behalf. The Moose

“Our own Moose Jaw Military Family Resource Centre

been recognized with the prestigious Liz Hoffman award for her ongoing efforts supporting military personnel and their families! Jen has organized and facilitated countless informative training sessions and workshops that have promoted awareness and encouraged healthy work envi ronments here at the Wing and at various sites throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We are so proud of Jen and the continuous support she provides to military personnel and their families!” said Karen Herridge, Senior Opera tions Manager at MFRC.

“The Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation is an annual commendation that serves to recognize Canadian Armed Forces members, civilian employees and family members who go the extra mile and exceed expectations Forces. Liz Hoffman was an investigator with the Om

ness and was a tremendous force for positive change. This ing others and making a difference.”

The 66th annual Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) convention is over and President Lori Johb begins her third two-year term at the head of the organization, which represents over 100,000 workers in hundreds of lo cal unions across Saskatchewan.

“I’d like to thank the working people of Saskatche wan for their continued support in this important role as leader of Saskatchewan’s labour movement,” Johb said. “It’s been a tough few years, and I am committed to con province.”

has focused on occupational health and safety as one of her top priorities. She successfully lobbied the govern ment to create a fatalities and injuries strategy to reduce the number of workers in Saskatchewan who are killed or injured on the job.

Her priorities for her latest term include continuing the SFL campaign to help workers in the province cope with the cost-of-living crisis and sustained lobbying to make workplaces safer.

Johb lives in Leroy and is a health care worker. Her union is the Service Employees International Union

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Joining Johb is Kent Peterson, who was elected for his second term as SFL Secretary-Treasurer at the con vention. Peterson is a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). He lives in Regina and is also secretary-treasurer of CUPE Saskatchewan.

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Lori Johb has been re-elected as president of the Sas katchewan Federation of Labour, her third term in the position

A varied array of vendors sold wares at the annual Cosmo Seniors’ Centre trade fair. Items ranged from em broidered dish towels to baking to jewelry to clothes, knitting and other crafts. The concession served vege table soup, chili and awesome lemon pie.

“A Harvest Story” is an agricultural inspiration for children

“A Harvest Story,” written by Kendall Wicks and published by Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), recently launched in October, celebrating Agriculture month in Saskatchewan.

Wicks says the inspiration to write the book came from her son Ben, after he asked, “Mom, read me a combine sto ry.” She decided to share stories of her childhood experiences during harvest on the Canadian Prairies. For ten years, she worked on the book written in poetry, and

“It was my mom who encouraged me to pursue publishing it,” she said. Wicks initial thought was to reach out to AITCSK because she was already aware of the organization while working as a teacher at Cabri School.

and in time, she broke down the lines into pages in a book and worked around it to make it look like a story. She thinks rhym ing is an interesting way to write stories for children. “Ben (my son) was learning to read so rhyme and repetition were a big part of what we were doing every night.”

Wicks narrated the story by breaking down her poem; the book contains vibrant colourful illustrations on each page that range from farmers combining, bees, a en who work on farms contribute to ag

on generational aspects of family on the farm.

Lesia Karalash illustrated the story book, working alongside Wicks and Sara Shymko Executive director of AITC-SK over zoom meetings to discuss what each page of the book would look like. “It was

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a variety of crops, although they never raised livestock.

Years later, she and her husband Mike, 13-year-old son Ben and their two dogs moved to the farm to take over the family business. After moving to the farm, she picked up her interest in beekeeping and raising silkie chickens.

Wicks wants young children to learn about how important farming is and how farmers grow crops. In the pages of the book, Wicks tries to relay how important it is for farmers to have faith in the process of seeding their crops to harvesting them, knowing that there is a great need to feed the world and not knowing exactly where their grain will end up.

She wants young children to be gen erous and grateful towards farmers, and encourages them to “Thank a farmer.”

Schools and teachers all over Sas katchewan are ordering the book and shar ing it with their students to educate them about agriculture and food in Saskatche wan. The book is available and can be or

“It is really important to me that this book was inclusive of all types of farms and families,” Wicks said.

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extremely important to me that the illus trations were from Saskatchewan; Lesia

grew up on a grain farm, but

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“A Harvest Story” illustrated by Lesia Karalash

BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those this publication.

Are big grocery chains price gouging Canadian consumers?

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Not only should motorists drive slower in the winter, but they should also ensure their headlights work and are on because there is more darkness in the winter than daylight. File photo

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A night in the cold: Sixteen men to fundraise for Transition House

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On Thursday, Nov. 24, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., sixteen men will spend the night outside to raise awareness of the effects of gender-based violence on women and girls in the community of Moose Jaw, throughout Canada, and around the world.

Each of the men will attempt to raise at least $500 for

provides them with a safe, warm, compassionate shelter. an article was written about the event and appeared in be willing to sleep outside for a night, too, because it’s a this time around.

Nov. 25 is the beginning of the Global 16 Days of Ac

While men also suffer abuse across the spectrum — more likely to be physically attacked, severely injured, or killed by intimate partner violence. That’s worldwide.

my height, skin colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ge netic susceptibilities to certain diseases and disorders, and so on. We didn’t choose these things, but we have to deal with them all the same.

The average man is bigger, stronger, and more ag gressive than the average woman. That’s a biological fact, and one of the few differences between biological males and biological females that is consistently demonstrated in controlled, peer-reviewed studies.

actively develop my self-awareness and emotional matu rity, and to encourage my male peers to change our cultur al view of masculinity.

“This issue is inherently a personal one,” the White

privilege in subtle and explicit ways.”

All movements are made up of individuals. This must be personal.

The list includes 16 volunteers, as well as the male

almost ready for annual MJMAG exhibition

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For 55 years, the Moose Jaw Art Guild has been holding an annual exhibition of its members’ art at the Moose Jaw er Power as a way of showing solidarity and support for Ukrainians.

Art guild members will be dropping off the pieces they want to exhibit on Thursday, Nov. 3. day, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the MJM&AG. said Beth Crabb, current president of the guild. “And the guild embraced that idea as a show of support for the people of Ukraine and Ukraine itself, and all that they’re going through right now.”

Crabb said the art guild has also established contact with the Moose Jaw Multicultural Centre and the New families in the community know about the show and in vite them to the opening reception.

“They are very, very welcome to attend the opening. can come at some other time,” she said. “Just to see the show and feel that we’re thinking of them.”

Earlier this year, art guild treasurer Karen Whitney donations from local artists.

The auction went province-wide and raised $15,750 Appeal.

“Karen was pretty instrumental in getting that go ing,” Crabb said. “There were a number of artists from the guild and across the province who participated in that. help in Ukraine. idea can go a long way.”

The guild hopes to carry that momentum forward for

their holiday exhibition this year, and continue to contrib ute to Moose Jaw’s ongoing support for Ukraine.

Crabb added that she hopes to see many people at the opening reception on the 19th.

“Many of the artists will be in attendance. So, if there’s a piece that grabs your eye and you want to talk to they did, it’s the best chance to do that.”

us as we work to raise awareness of the issue of gen der-based violence. Last year, this fundraiser contributed

Tax receipts are available for all donations of $20 or more. Donations can be made online at mj-transitionhouse.

Express/MooseJawToday.com staff member Gordon Ed gar in this fundraiser, Moose Jaw Express will match all donations up to a total of $500.

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Jamey Logan – Strictly Fences/City Councillor

Brett Williams – Cypress Paving

Mark Gilliland – Metis Local and ACT Club

Kyle Sereda – Moose Jaw & District EMS

Alex Carleton – Crushed Can

Shea Jameson - JGL

Matt Gillies – K+S

Eric Campbell – Lindale School

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Arden Ausland – Mosaic

The inaugural fundraiser participants spent a cold night recognizing the harsh effects of domestic vio lence (Nov. 24, 2021) (Photo by Gordon Edgar)

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Families at home also serve their country during war

The red poppy worn on the left side, over the heart, is a tiny but powerful reminder that thousands of men and women in our community and beyond served their coun try during war time and in peace and are remembered for their efforts and often the

Members of our military community continue to serve and are ready to answer whatever calls come for their presence and

membrance, emphasis has usually been on the veterans of the First and Second World Wars, Korean War, peacekeeping missions and other combat areas including Afghan currently serving members of the military

But I’ve often wished we would spend a bit more time extending our thankfulness to the families of veterans who served in the previously mentioned wars and the served our country and made unbelievable

home and in support of the war effort here

I often heard my Mother talk about the years she spent alone with my brother and sister while my Father was overseas in the

talked about the hardships of managing the household on her own, occasionally lamenting the lack of support she received from one local merchant who would not extend her credit for a tin of milk for her

She also talked about the kindness of others in our community and in Moose saved her sugar packs to extend her sugar rations and chocolate bars to send to Dad

By managing our family as best she could and by being stalwart and deter mined she was doing more than her share to support the war effort, and her husband, a veteran who thankfully came home safe

country, living without their Father until

children of a soldier overseas they had many extra burdens they would not have

While they did without some of the extras that other children enjoyed, imagine their pride when they learned their Father was

In later years my sister joined the looking after the safety of her colleagues eran she became a member of the Legion in Alberta and continues that membership

My brother did his service to others gions in Alberta and here in Moose Jaw, helping to raise money for the poppy fund and to assist veterans who might need a was not a military veteran but he had paid his dues as a youngster and continued that

As a post-war baby by several years, I was saved from the hardships of the war

for charitable work in Guatemala

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Program, which renovates school bath rooms and provides other educational sup

ed by Gord and Deb LeMaistre of the members Glenn Hagel and Marian Ket

gram, Kettlewell said, is to reduce poverty educational supports to Guatemalan chil dren creates a generational ripple effect that will hopefully prove to be the most effective long-term method of achieving

“We’re building classrooms, we’re

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building kitchens, we’re building wash rooms, we provide scholarships for middle wouldn’t be able to go beyond grade six if it wasn’t for our scholarships,” Kettlewell

Scholarships are also provided for some students to go on to post-secondary

to live up to those expectations by wearing a poppy, appreciating the work of veterans of all generations, talking to school chil dren about the importance of remember ing, helping Sunningdale students adorn doing what I am able to support the work

the memorial silence, I will remember my also recall in appreciation how members of my family served their country while he

member always that the work of non-vet erans in support of veterans should never

There are many stories to be told of non-veterans who made their own con and peace, sending family members off to

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parents and caretakers, local leaders, and School and change the lives of all the chil

“These are some of the projects to

which your club has contributed,” Ket

desks, computers, and whiteboards… WASH, the water, sanitation, and hygiene

Hagel is most proud of how the proj ect has changed things for Guatemalan

la, particularly, is that for girls reaching menstruation age, if there were not safe, secure, functional washrooms, they were

“The reality is, if you believe in gender parity in education, you’ve got to believe

completing at least grade six at a far higher percentage than girls in surrounding com munities who don’t have access to safe

“You have helped make a difference,”

“Guatemala has the lowest rate of sec ondary education in all of the Americas,” Guatemala, as supported by government

Marian Kettlewell and Glenn Hagel are pictured here in June with two Guate malan Rotarians who have helped to co-ordinate efforts in the country (courtesy Marian Kettlewell)

(l-r) Marian Kettlewell, Doug Trithardt, and Glenn Hagel. Trithardt accepted

Parents, students, educators, Guatema lan Rotarians (in yellow), and local lead ers arrive for a June, 2022 ceremony

The paved playground, walls, and shel gram (courtesy Marian Kettlewell)

The views and opinions ex pressed in this article are those of the author, and do sition of this publication.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Restorative Justice is an alternative re sponse to crime that focuses on bringing together all individuals who have been af fected by a criminal incident. The focus is on addressing the needs of the people in volved, underlying issues and the circum stances that led to the crime. Restorative Justice Values include that crime causes harm, justice should focus on repairing that harm and that the people who are most affected by the crime should take part in its resolution. The main purposes of Re storative Justice include victim participa tion, offender accountability, meaningful outcomes, reparation and reduction of re cidivism.

The John Howard Society of Sas katchewan is a community-based justice organization consisting of people who subscribe to effective, just and humane re sponses to the causes and consequences of crime. The Moose Jaw Branch offers the following programs:

• The Adult Alternative Measures

Program for adults who have been charged with a criminal offence and involves Victim/Offender mediation.

• The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program are measures outside of the criminal

justice system for young people who have been charged with a criminal of fence, from ages 12-17 and involves Victim/Offender mediation.

• The Stop Lift Program is an educa

tional program for youth and adults who have been charged with theft, primarily from retail outlets and busi nesses. The program focuses on edu cation and reducing recidivism.

• The Fine Option Program helps peo

supervised community service work.

• The Community Service Order Pro gram requires individuals to complete court ordered community service hours.

• The My Place Program supports peo ple who are facing homelessness by providing support services, opportuni ty for community engagement and ad vocacy by reducing barriers to hous ing.

Submitted by: Lindsay Wilcox

Member of the Partners Against Violence Committee

John Howard Society of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch

Moose Jaw Gamers Association (MJGA) donates to Creative Kids

Moose Jaw Gamers Association (MJGA) made a donation of $5000 to Creative Kids to help underprivileged children ac cess cultural and artistic experiences.

“[The GAX events] were pretty much a chance just to get out, be nerds and do nate more money to a good cause,” Brooks Nancarrow current President of Moose Jaw Gamers Association said. “Funds were raised through their summer and winter GAX events and additional miscel laneous donations from the attendees.”

Moose Jaw Gaming Expo (GAX) be gan when a group of people got together to play video games. The group used to hangout in a basement to play, but as more people started coming, the group required a larger venue so they started renting halls and raising money from their events. Through an accumulation of funds, the organization began donating to communi ty charities. “Someone piped up and said, donate it to a kid’s charity in town,” Nan carrow said.

“We are really happy that we partnered with organizations such as the MJGA and raised those funds locally,” Gloria Walsh, Manager of Creative Kids Saskatchewan said. “We won’t have to keep saying no because of lack of funds.”

She said that all these funds will be al located to the children in Moose Jaw who would like to partake in cultural or artistic

means. Creative Kids provide up to $750 per child per year so they can help as many

kids as possible. Walsh said sometimes these funds are not enough, so they look for other ways to subsidize.

“Dance class is very expensive,” she said.

Creative Kids is a charitable organi zation that provides opportunities for chil dren 4- to-19 years who want to partici pate in arts and culture but do not have the

Walsh has been managing the Creative Kids program for over six years. Her past ex perience includes work ing with Saskatchewan

In appreciation, Cre ative Kids manager Gloria Walsh (right) presents a Creative Kids orange t-shirt to Talon Regent, Moose Jaw Gamers Association (MJGA) Vice-President.

Government organizations and ministries over a twenty-year period. “I am proud to be part of an organization that provides to

the community,” she said.

“We want to see you thrive; we want to see you succeed in life,” Talon Regent, Vice-President of the Moose Jaw Gamers Association said. “We hope our contribu tion will allow you to engage in the arts and the creative sector so that you can let your imagination soar and enjoy your youth.”

Regent said MJGA worked with many sponsors to make this donation pos sible: Sasktel Pioneers, Moosenet Com puter Services, SaskTel, Déjà Vu, Dairy Queen, SaskCulture, and Moose Jaw Cul tural Centre are their primary sponsors. He said, MJGA boots-on-the-ground volun teers approach individual companies and explain the community’s passion for art, culture, video gaming and other fun in teractive activities. They also discuss safe environments for the kids in the creative process.

“We both [MJGA and Creative Kids] are trying to help people to engage with our local culture and arts safely and rich ly,” said Regent.

At the end of the ceremony, Walsh presented a Creative Kids orange t-shirt to Regent in appreciation.

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community and environment.

Our new location on North Service Road Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is now hiring for food service supervisors. We are looking for motivated individuals, with a strong sense of community and pride for the work they do!

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was made and the correct cutline for the third photo should read: Volunteers for dressed up for the fun and festivities. As well in the article, “people experiencing disability” should replace the incorrect term used “challenged.” Our apologies.

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MJGA current President Brooks Nancarrow (left) presents a $5,000 donation to Creative Kids manager Gloria Walsh (center), along with MJGA’s Vice-President Talon Regent.

Premier promotes province’s potential as planetary natural resources powerhouse

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Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources can turn it into an economic powerhouse that supports not only peo ple here but others worldwide facing food, fuel and ener gy challenges, Premier Scott Moe says.

Chaos and uncertainty grip the world and many caus es feed that uncertainty, Moe told over 400 people during the Premier’s Dinner at the Heritage Inn on Nov. 3. But if it were possible to create an economy and region that could respond to those disruptions, he imagined what that place could look like.

For example, such a region would have abundant en ergy — oil, gas, natural gas, uranium — to ensure energy security internally and enough to export worldwide.

Furthermore, that region would have food securi ty, land and people with expertise to produce grains, oil seeds, pulses, legumes and livestock, Moe said. This food could feed residents people here and abroad.

Moreover, such a place would have plenty of fertil izer to ensure its food security and support its agriculture sector while helping needy countries.

This place would be blessed with resources to meet the demands of new technologies, such as helium, lithium and rare earth elements.

It would also be populated by industrious, hard-work ing people who can build the economy, invest in it, create jobs, support local businesses and give back to commu nities.

“Ladies and gentlemen, can you imagine a place like that? Can you imagine how bright the future would be for (such) a place? … you most certainly don’t have to imagine anymore. That place exists; you live in it. It is the province of Saskatchewan,” Moe exclaimed.

“Our province is uniquely positioned in the world as an indispensable supplier of food, fuel, fertilizer, as well as technology to everyone on Earth.”

Population growth

A strong tailwind is pushing Saskatchewan forward, as evidenced by its growing population, which increased by 6,500 people in the second quarter of 2022, the largest quarterly growth ever recorded, the premier said.

The government created a goal in 2012 to grow the province to 1.2 million people by 2020, and while that was achieved in 2022, it believes it can grow the popula tion to 1.4 million by 2030, he continued.

“We most certainly are going to achieve that target. People are coming to this province; they are coming to the

community of Moose Jaw … because there is opportunity here,” Moe added.

Natural resources

The economy will likely thrive because of growth in industries like the potash industry — which supports Moose Jaw — and because companies are investing in underground mines, the premier said. The province’s growth plan also targets $9 billion in annual potash sales — which will happen this year.

“We’re so proud of not only what we produce in this province but how we produce it,” he remarked, not ing that potash produced here creates 50-per-cent fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than anywhere else, making it the most sustainably produced on Earth.

The oil industry is bouncing back after several chal lenging years, and production is returning to pre-pandem ic levels, while the provincial government believes the industry will grow because the world needs oil and gas for decades to come, Moe said.

Moose Jaw, which committed in 2019 to expanding pro duction by 30 per cent to 22,000 barrels of oil per day while pushing down GHG emissions per barrel by 25 per take advantage of a provincial oil and gas incentive pro

gram.

He also touted the development of rare earth elements in Saskatchewan, pointing out that a company is looking for helium near Moose Jaw.

“The products that we produce are in demand around the world, as the world seeks energy security and … food security,” he added.

Throne Speech

The premier touched on the Throne Speech, which his government brought down on Oct. 26 and the Legisla ture passed on Nov. 2.

Due to higher resource revenues, the government plans to balance the budget “far ahead of schedule” and

It plans to pay down $1 billion in debt, extend the small business tax rate to 2024 to help companies save $93 million, and — thanks to higher resource revenues — provide residents with $500 cheques.

A growing economy allows the government to invest in vital public services that provide communities with quality of life and essential services, he continued. As per the Throne Speech, the government plans to address sur year using public and private methods.

“It’s never happened before. We’re on pace to achieve that target. We’re using every tool available to us … ,” the premier added.

Health care

More nurses, doctors and health-care professionals are needed, not just in Moose Jaw or Saskatchewan but across Canada, especially after the pandemic, Moe said.

The province plans to invest $60 million “in the most ambitious health human action plan in Canada” to recruit hundreds of more nurses, hire physicians and increase training seats.

A strong economy has also allowed the province to invest an extra $65 million in education to ensure there are enough teachers, educational assistants and support for decades, he continued. Meanwhile, contractors are building 15 schools across Saskatchewan, including one in Moose Jaw — although shovels have not yet broken ground.

Moe added that the Throne Speech also address es infrastructure initiatives, highlighting Moose Jaw’s $110-million, 360-megawatt Great Plains Power Station as an example.

New legislation should defend province’s authority over natural resources, premier says

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Premier Scott Moe believes the Saskatchewan First Act could defend the province’s jurisdictional authority over natural resources and protect it from Ottawa’s damaging climate change policies.

It is crucial to have the right kind of government to promote economic growth, and across Saskatchewan, many mayors, reeves and councils want to expand eco nomic opportunities for everyone, Moe said during the Nov. 3 Premier’s Dinner at the Heritage Inn.

Furthermore, the provincial government is all about growth, expanding economic opportunities and reduc ing barriers for businesses, he continued. However, the NDP-Liberal coalition in Ottawa does not have the same attitude, especially with natural resources.

Moe pointed out that Europe is facing electrici ty brownouts and blackouts this winter. He singled out Germany, which asked Canada for liquid natural gas, but non-existent plant.

This forced Germany to sign an LNG agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, the central Euro pean country is rushing to build LNG plants, re-start shut tered coal plants and re-ignite nuclear plants

What’s happening in Germany will likely occur in mier said. While the war in Ukraine is one reason for this problem, the other is because European governments sought to phase out reliable heating and power generation methods.

When countries discourage oil and gas production, power, fail to diversify their energy supply and put their faith in green technology that faces major limitations with baseload power, “you better have a good backup plan,” Moe stated.

Germany’s backup plan was to buy one-third of its coal, one-third of its oil and two-thirds of natural gas from Russia, he said. Meanwhile, the European Union is deal ing with the consequences of those decisions to eliminate fossil fuels without adequate replacements.

“In life, you cannot ignore the consequences of reali ty … . We should learn from this in Canada. I’m a little bit concerned that we’re not,” Moe continued. “We’re head ing down that same dark cul-de-sac that Germany started to head down eight to 10 years ago.”

The premier was concerned that Canada’s climate and energy policies were not based on reality. He point ed to the province’s recent White Paper highlighting how Ottawa’s damaging climate policies would cost Saskatch ewan $111 billion by 2035 — or $92,500 per person.

It’s one thing to discuss capping emissions in the oil and gas industry, but it’s another thing entirely to cap pro duction, Moe said. The nation is discussing clean fuel and electricity standards while wanting to shut down natural gas pipelines — which would affect Moose Jaw’s Great

Plains Power Station.

There is also discussion of reducing fertilizer use, which would negatively affect Saskatchewan since it’s the breadbasket of the world that provides food security to North America and worldwide, he continued.

“And soils in our province — due to zero-till and GPS and all of the other innovations and technologies used in agriculture — … are already some of the larg est carbon sinks in the world,” the premier exclaimed to applause.

Saskatchewanians may feel disenfranchised and dis illusioned, but they are not discouraged, Moe continued. Moreover, the government will do everything to defend the province’s interests and protect its potential.

the province’s exclusive jurisdiction over its natural re sources and provide much-needed certainty about its place in Confederation.

While Saskatchewan will invest in renewables, the government will continue to advocate for continental en ergy security, he continued.

For example, worldwide demand for oil in 1995 was 69 million barrels per day (bopd), while today, it’s 110 million bopd, the premier stated. Furthermore, fossil fu els accounted for 82 per cent of energy consumption de cades ago, while today it is 81 per cent — even though $3.2 trillion has been invested worldwide in renewables.

“It’s time to put away the fantasy that we can just transition to 100-per-cent renewables or 100-per-cent

Saskatchewan has many clean and sustainable tech nologies, such as carbon capture and storage, crop and ag techniques, and responsible manufacturing, mining, for estry, agriculture and processing. It’s also pursuing small modular nuclear reactors and food security innovations.

“In Saskatchewan and in Canada, we have so very much to be proud of … ,” Moe added. “This is our time to unlock Saskatchewan’s enormous potential that lies before us.”

Premier Scott Moe speaks to over 400 people during the Premier’s Dinner at the Heritage Inn on Nov. 3.

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Premier Scott Moe speaks during the Premier’s Din ner on Nov. 3 at Heritage Inn. Photo by Jason G. An tonio

Lakeview Regional Wellness Centre Helps Close Gap to Recovery

By Alex Allan

The Lakeview Regional Wellness Centre opened in Moose Jaw in October. The Centre, in the old Angus the gaps in aftercare for people who are at risk of relapse on their road to recovery.

The Centre opening comes at a time when the pro vincial government says there is a need for more wellness centres in the province, although the Lakeview opened without Saskatchewan Government funding. It is being funded by Metis Nation Saskatchewan.

The program helps people from all walks of life on their recovery from addiction, mental health, homeless ness, trauma, or abuse.

Jana Horsnall, CEO and Facilities Director, says the time between detox and a treatment/recovery bed is usually a six to eight week waiting time. A long waiting period often causing people to relapse before they get the help they need. The Lakeview Centre exists to cut the waiting period and get people into treatment as soon as possible.

One of the unique things about the Lakeview Centre is the absence of red tape. There are no restrictions on how long it takes for the treatment journey. Other well ness programs have time restraints based on solution-fo cused models – usually 28 days.

At the recent Saskatchwan Medical Association (SMA) Conference doctors voiced their concerns about the gaps they see in the current model of addictions treat ment.

The chair of the SMA’s addiction medicine section, Dr. Peter Butt, says it takes between three to 12 months

for someone to be considered in remission from an ad diction.

Dr. Butt believes there is lack of supports for those going through detox and recovery, and individuals are of ten set up for relapse.

The Lakeview Centre does not take a cookie cutter approach when dealing with individuals. Horsnell says, people’s needs may be similar, but they are not the same. She says aftercare is critical to successful outcomes.

The facility has 18 units, and accommodation is made for clients and their family members as needed. The Centre is designed to be a place where people feel they belong. Current program participants say Lakeview functions like a family and staff really care about them.

ter, clothing, and medical needs of individuals. The next step addresses the person’s safety needs. Things like emotional and intellectual needs; their need to belong and loved. Another part of the program is building trust and support systems. Meeting these needs helps individual realize there is a way through their situation with support.

The Lakeview Regional Wellness Centre has put a lot of effort and investment into its staff. Horsnall says many staff members bring ‘lived experience’ to the Cen tre which is a great asset when working with clients.

The Centre is located on a10-acre site that provides a relaxing environment along the Moose Jaw River. Future plans will include outdoor recreation activities.

In helping residents prepare for the future, the Centre offers aftercare skill training. Such things as personal de velopment, skills and job readiness training. The Centre also refers people to community support programs and services, including trades training at Saskatchewan Poly technic, Gabriel Dumont Institute, and a variety of Metis Nation Saskatchewan programs.

Clients also learn life skills to help them plan their day. Basic things like cooking, cleaning, setting bound aries and how to maintain them. Present residents say a big plus for the Lakeview program is that it helps them left out on the street.

Since the Centre opened, it has connected with many partners and outside services to promote recovery and af ter-care to help clients avoid relapse.

The City of Moose Jaw and Winmar Moose Jaw held naming rights awarded for the waterslide at Kinsmen Sportsplex.

Mayor Clive Tolley and Willy Winmar cut the ribbon together.

The Mayor of Moose Jaw acknowledged his appreci ation and gratitude for Winmar Property Restoration Spe cialists for their contribution to the city.

“It’s another example of a Moose Jaw business sup porting something local,” said Mayor Tolley. He also says it’s a good day and a win for Moose jaw to have community sponsors for keeping children safe around the waterslide. “I thank the ownership of Winmar and their employees for their support today.”

Co-owner of Winmar Property Restoration Special ists, Anna Tzortzis said, “We sponsored the safety pro gram with Willy Winmar here at the pools to keep the kids safe.” She also said the kids were happy to see Willy and took lots of photographs.

Tzortzis described the community contribution as a 10 out of 10. “We love to give back to the community as much as we can.”

Winmar Moose Jaw has a three-year contract for maintain ing the safety of the Sportsplex waterslide. They also retain the naming rights.

Program and Development Director Dennarah Mar

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Mayor Clive Tolley, Willy Winmar, and representa tives of Winmar Moose Jaw are overjoyed for the rib bon-cutting ceremony in recognition of their sponsor ship agreement for naming rights of the waterslide at Kinsmen Sportsplex.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION

THE NEXT HOLY TRINITY BOARD MEETING IS MONDAY, NOV. 28.

The largest group of teachers in Holy Trinity Catholic School Division is between the ages of 35 and 39, while the second-largest group is older than 55, new data shows.

The division had 157 contract teachers as of June 30, according to the 2021-22 human resources accountability report presented during the recent October board meeting.

By the end of the 2021-22 school year, there were six teachers between ages 20 and 24, 15 educators between 25 and 29, 18 teachers between 30 and 34, 33 educators between 35 and 39, 22 teachers between 40 and 44, 17 educators between 45 and 49, 22 teachers between 50 and 54 and 24 educators over age 55.

“This information will allow us to appropriately ad said.

There were 15 school administrators — principals and vice-principals — as of June 30. Of those people, two had six to 10 years of experience, four had 11 to 15 years

Largest group of teachers in Catholic division between ages 35 and 39, report shows

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of experience, one had 16 to 20 years of experience, two of experience and one had more than 30 years of experi ence.

“This information will allow us to appropriately ad

report said.

Overall, Holy Trinity had 278 total staff employed — or 246.29 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions — as of June 30, which was three more than when the 202121 school year began in September 2021, the document showed.

There were 157 total teachers or 148.11 FTE posi tions; 80 CUPE employees or 61.92 FTE positions; 27 non-unionized staff or 23.33 FTE positions; and 14 outof-scope employees or 12.93 FTE positions.

Meanwhile, the school division employed 135 sub stitute and casual employees, including 45 Moose Jaw

Jaw bus drivers, 15 All Saints (Swift Current) teachers, 27 All Saints support staff, eight Christ the King (Shaunavon) teachers and six Christ the King support staff.

Holy Trinity engaged in succession planning and leadership development (PD) throughout the year, with the division providing PD to all administrators at each ad

ministrative council meeting and at a spring retreat, the report said.

Vice-principals — and principals without vice-prin cipals — participated in three half-day Faith Develop ment sessions during the 2021-22 year, with those ses sions to continue through the 2022-23 year.

First-, second- and third-year teachers also partici pated in two full days of Faith Formation sessions during the year, while the division encouraged and supported staff who continued their education through extra oppor tunities at the graduate level.

Six educators completed their master of education degrees, while seven teachers continued to work toward completing their master’s degrees.

The division handed out Catholic Education Service Awards to employees with 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years with the organization, the report said.

The division recognized 10 teachers and 10 support for 15 years; three teachers and three support staff for 20 years; one teacher and one support staff for 30 years; and one teacher for 35 years.

The report added that the division took “appropriate 2021-22 school year.

In-city Catholic buses travelled over 280 km per day last year, data shows

More than 1,100 Catholic students rode the bus to school during the 2021-22 school year, with buses in Moose Jaw travelling an average of 281.3 kilometres per day, a new report shows.

There were 1,122 youths who travelled by bus from Sept. 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022, while there were 1,145 pu pils who took a similar conveyance to school from March 1 to Aug. 31, according to the 2021-22 transportation accountability report presented during the recent board meeting.

Buses transported 515 Catholic pupils in Moose Jaw, 170 Prairie South students to urban and rural locations, 427 Catholic students to Swift Current and 33 Catholic pupils to Shaunavon.

There were 28 routes in Moose Jaw during that school year, with two runs equalling one route. Due to

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poor weather, the division cancelled 42 runs during the

Meanwhile, Chinook School Division — which transports Catholic students to Shaunavon and Swift school year because of poor weather, while Prairie South cancelled 71 runs to South Hill and rural areas during the half of the year for similar reasons.

Buses on the Moose Jaw North routes travelled an of the 2021-22 year, while that number dropped to 279.6 kilometres per day during the second half of the year, said the report.

years, while the average age of buses on regular routes

while, about 85.5 per cent of the buses’ capacity on the Moose Jaw North route was used during the day.

The average ride time in Moose Jaw was 26 minutes, while the longest one-way ride time in Moose Jaw was 27 minutes, the report said.

sel buses and replacing them with newer propane vehi cles, which reduced year-over-year maintenance costs by $47,000 — or 74 per cent — and reduced fuel costs by seven per cent, the document continued.

Furthermore, it created a school division transporta tion safety video to address emergency evacuation proce dures on school buses. It also developed procedures that enabled it to update its bus planner program daily to be current with other data about student attendance.

Holy Trinity Catholic School Division spent more than half-a-million dollars on utility expenses during the 202122 school year, which was tens of thousands more than the previous four years.

The division expended $594,104 on electrical, heat

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ing fuels, and water and sewer, according to the 2021-22 facilities accountability report presented during the recent board meeting.

tricity, $158,939 on heating fuels and $84,100 on water and sewer. In comparison, during the 2020-21 year, those expenses were $343,967, $125,287 and $61,442, respec tively.

Total utility costs in 2020-21 were $530,696, $546,219 in 2019-20 and $568,459 in 2018-19.

School properties

The average age of Holy Trinity’s nine schools is 53 years, with the oldest schools — Christ the King in Shaunavon and École St. Margaret, St. Mary and St. Mi chael in Moose Jaw — being 66 years old.

Meanwhile, the newest school — All Saints in Swift Current — is eight years old, while the division purchased

ings — school and non-school — was 28,622 square me tres (308,092 square feet).

Capital plans and renewal

The Ministry of Education provided $4 million through its new minor capital renovation program for Holy Trinity to right-size and update the interior and exte rior of St. Margaret, the report said. However, the division

rooms there because the ministry’s program addressed those needs.

In 2021-22, the ministry provided $595,078 in pre ventative maintenance and renewal (PMR) funding to ad dress rehabilitation and maintenance projects, while the division incurred $778,522 in expenses.

“Delays were experienced in completing the Vanier Collegiate (Practical and Applied Arts) dust collection said the report.

Moose Jaw joint-use school

The ministry approved the joint-use school project in Moose Jaw in March 2019, while Holy Trinity and Prai rie South school divisions announced it that September. Since then, very little publicly has happened, but negoti ations between the divisions and city hall have occurred behind the scenes.

“The purchase of land is in process and the project is in the design development phase, as ongoing stake said. “Payments made for the project to date amount to $922,617, with payments being managed by the Prairie

Building usage rates

As of June 30, there were 489 pupils enrolled at All Saints in Swift Current, with 103 per cent of the school building’s internal spaces fully used, said the report.

Furthermore, Christ the King in Shaunavon had 78 students enrolled and was 54 per cent used; St. Margaret had 187 youths enrolled and was 60 per cent used; and Phoenix Academy had 74 pupils enrolled, but no data was available about its building usage.

Similarly, Sacred Heart had 266 pupils enrolled and was 89 per cent used; St. Agnes had 326 students enrolled and was 111 per cent used; St. Mary had 124 youths en rolled and was 83 per cent used; St. Michael had 313 stu dents enrolled and was 86 per cent used; and Vanier Col legiate had 399 pupils enrolled and was 52 per cent used.

There was a total of 2,256 students enrolled in 202122.

Operational budget

The facilities department’s budget for 2021-22 was $3.5 million, while it used $3.3 million, leaving $194,320 in unspent money.

Overall, from 2018-19 to 2021-22, the department received $11.9 million in total funding and spent $11.8 million, leaving $95,640 in unused money.

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From The Kitchen

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Improvisation, careful planning for wartime cooks

Homemakers during the Second World War had to be innovative to provide nutritious meals for their families

Rations and shortages of certain foods were two of the obstacles to meal preparation.

The weekly ration per one adult was one cup of sugar, 2 ounces of tea, 1/4 pound of butter, and less than 5 ounces per day of meat and alcohol. Cooks who canned (preserved) fruit were provided with an extra ration of sugar. Eggs and dairy products were all in short supply.

And canned fruit added to infamous jellied salads was the result of sugar rationing, the fruit taking the place of a sugar ration.

In cookbooks chronicling how to survive such circumstances, it was noted that because of the hardships related to the rationing, wasting food during war years was considered “absolutely unpatriotic.”

those recorded by Second World War families.

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CORNED BEEF FRITTERS

pinch of salt

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1 egg dash of milk a pinch of thyme 2 tsps. grated onion

a little margarine

Beat until a smooth batter is achieved. Add corned beef, onion and thyme. Melt margarine in a frying pan. By spoonfuls drop mixture into pan and press down to form a small patty. Fry on both sides until crisp and brown. Makes 8 patties.

Serve warm with vegetables and a salad. Note: if eggs are scarce, substitute mashed potatoes as the binding agent.

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WARTIME BACON SUBSTITUTE

1 qt. thick cornmeal mush 1 oxo cube, dissolved in a small amount of warm water

1/4 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients and pour into a mould. Let stand to chill overnight.

In the morning, slice and fry the pieces in fat drippings until a golden brown. Serve piping hot alone or with maple syrup or a berry syrup.

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SECOND WORLD WAR BERRY SHORTBREAD

1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup sugar

large handful of small berries, fresh not frozen, such as blueberries, raspberries or saskatoons.

and stir until bound together. If mixture is too dry, add a bit of water.

Knead until mixed together well. Flatten with hands.

mixture. Gently fold dough then knead very gently. Press into a 7 inch pan. Bake at 300-325 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool in tin for 20 minutes then slice into 8-10 pieces and remove from pan. Cool completely on cake rack.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

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Most School Community Councils (SCCs) in Prairie South School Division felt disengaged last year and were uncomfortable meeting in person because of the pandem ic, new data shows.

Prairie South (PSSD) asked SCC members to par ticipate in a self-assessment survey during the 2021-22 school year to indicate how engaged they felt with their group, school and community. The division collected the data using a one to four scale, with one representing “nev er” and four representing “always.”

Derrick Huschi, superintendent of school operations, presented the survey data during the Nov. 1 board meet ing. He provided a data table with the 24 self-assessment statements and the results from 2022 compared to 2021’s data.

Green highlighted items indicated an increase from 2021, red indicated a decrease, and white indicated no change.

Of the 24 statements, only three showed an improve ment over 2021, while data for one statement remained unchanged. Meanwhile, scores for all seven statements related to schools’ important learning improvement plans (LIPs) decreased year-over-year.

The three statements that showed improvement in cluded “I understand the roles and responsibilities of the SCC,” 3.57 versus 3.52; “Our SCC understands the economic, social, cultural and health needs of our com munity,” 3.53 versus 3.39; and “Our SCC provides op portunities for parents, students, teachers and community members to give us feedback about our work,” 3.13 ver sus 3.11.

The one statement that remained unchanged was

“Our SCC is inclusive,” at 3.60.

“Part of the reason for that (overall decrease in re sults) is we were still working in restrictions last year and the year before. And the SCC felt there was times of dis connect and anxiety throughout the year,” said Huschi.

There was not as much engagement last year as there has been this year or in the past, he continued. Although the division moved to face-to-face meetings, many SCCs chose to meet by Zoom since they were uncomfortable with in-person meetings.

“As a result, we didn’t get that full engagement in there, and that’s why we feel the results are a little bit lower than they have been previously,” added Huschi. Learning improvement plans

PSSD asked its 39 schools last year to focus on stu dent well-being and re-connection in their learning im provement plans to help youths re-adjust after the pan demic disrupted their education.

School staff developed their LIP goals using in-house data while ensuring the goals aligned with the province’s education plan. The plans ensured that schools were re sponsive to students’ needs and based on their local con text. The goals were also supposed to be strategic, mea surable and timely.

Teachers and school administrators discussed the LIP goals often, monitored their progress, regularly analyzed cations as the year progressed.

Data from Huschi’s report showed that 12 schools focused on belonging, relationships or engagement; 20 focused on mental health; and six focused on something else, such as credit attainment or response to intervention

Friendly City Optimist Club names new executive for 2022-23 year

The Friendly City Optimist Club has in stalled its new executive for the 2022-23 year.

Those nominated include Lloyd Pethick as secretary, Rob Barber as treasurer, Gregg Gower as director, Bill Sawers as director, Gayle Jones as director and Brian Hauck as director.

Furthermore, Linda Evenson is the im mediate past president, Bill Heath is the pres and Lynann Pethick is second vice-president. Missing are Ellen Sjoberg as director and Jan Swanson as director.

Its work as “Friend of Youth” will con tinue in the community.

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In back, from left, are Lloyd Pethick as sec retary, Rob Barber as treasurer, Gregg Gower as director, Bill Sawers as director, Gayle Jones as director and Brian Hauck as director. In front, from left, are Lin da Evenson is the im mediate past president, Bill Heath is the pres ident, Norine Seida is and Lynann Pethick is second vice-president.

goals.

“Although most LIPs (showed) growth, only 40 of 81 LIPs met their targeted goal and one was not reported due to multi-year goals,” said Huschi.

Schools created their LIP goals before the 2021-22 school year started and SCCs provided input, he contin ued. However, some SCCs attended the planning sessions and worked collaboratively with staff to develop the LIP

Meanwhile, education superintendents reviewed the LIP work plans four times during the year, while schools communicated the goals and results to students, staff, par ents and community at least three times a year.

Dated at Dilke, SK, this 2nd day of November, 2022.

D. Flavel Returning Officer

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Beauty and the Beast by Cornerstone Christian School coming to Mae Wilson

Cornerstone Christian School is producing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for its 25th annual school play, coming to the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre for four performances from Nov. 9 to 12.

“Rehearsals are going great,” said ar tistic director Tanya Johnson. “We have 56 kids from Grades Four all the way through Grade 12, and we started as soon as the school year began. We’re ready to take it to the Mae Wilson next week.”

The play was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and directed by Robert Jess Roth, with lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Linda Woolverton, and music by Alan Menken.

Ticket prices range from $20 to 25 depending on the seats. They can be bought in-person or over the phone from the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, or online from Sasktix.ca. The Wednesday, Thurs day, and Friday showings are at 7 p.m. and

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on Saturday.

“It’s a great show, and (the students) have been excited right from the start to do a Disney classic … they’ve just had so much fun,” Johnson said.

The principal cast is composed of:

Belle (alternate) — Gabriella Thomas

Belle (alternate) — Isabella Adams Beast — Jaron Dueck

Gaston — Judah Atkins

Mrs. Potts (alternate) — Eden Brown

Mrs. Potts (alternate) — Rebekah Hanson Lumiere — Krischan Voelk

Cogsworth — Isaiah Artavia LeFou — Asher Brown

Chip (alternate) — Pria Schultz Chip (alternate) — Nixon Novak

The full cast and crew of 56 stu dents have all been working hard, putting in hundreds of collective hours to bring Beauty and the Beast to life. Production responsibilities were given to students as much as possible.

Adults lending their expertise include producer Wendy Johner, choreographer/ assistant director Jasmine Stevens, guest choreographer Karina Falk, music direc tor Josh Carley, technical director Scott Robertson, and costume director Barbara Slessor.

“I like to say the show is a beast for our costumers,” Johnson said, “because everyone has to be an enchanted object. It’s not like they’re just people, they’re people who have been turned into a clock or a candelabra, right?

“So, our costumers have been work ing night and day to get the show ready, and the costumes are absolutely spectacu lar. People will not be disappointed — we try to bring a professional calibre to the productions we do.”

Johnson added that the music, chore ography, and special effects are also turn ing out amazing thanks to

the students and teachers. It takes a lot, she explained, to make a classic live up to spectacular castles don’t just happen — so all the contributors deserve credit and thanks.

Isaiah Artavia, who plays Cogsworth the clock, said the production has been challenging at times, but he’s proud of how it’s shaping up and he’s ready for the stage.

“I think everyone here is really excit ed about it,” Artavia said. “Cogsworth is such a fun character to play. He gets to be his own self, but he also has this hint of being, like, a master’s pet, where he wants to do everything right and perfect so he can get (the Beast’s) approval. So, doing that has been a lot of fun.”

Jasmine Stevens teaches Grade Sev en to Eleven English at Cornerstone and

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is the choreographer and assistant director for Beauty and the Beast. This production on this same production 10 years ago as a student.

“This is a special one,” she said. “I’m an alumna of Cornerstone, and this was ago. It’s really cool to be able to do it a second time, now as a teacher.”

Stevens said she’s seen a lot of men torship during production, with older stu dents offering guidance, tips, and support to their younger peers. That generosity has helped to bring the cast and crew together to make the show more collaborative and co-created.

“I think the audience is in for a re ally beautiful show. We’ve got some tal ented kids who have worked really hard and are prepared to just dazzle people. I think they’re going to see magic and ex citement and the true meaning that beauty is inside.”

Moose Jaw Community Choir is enjoy ing the return of many members now that COVID is less threatening, although choir director Diane Rhodes said they can al

“We got started right after Labour Day, so we’ve been practicing about two months,” Rhodes said. “Last year, when we were practicing in the spring during the COVID pandemic, we only had about 30 people, and now we have 75 in our choir.”

Female voices — sopranos and altos — still make up the majority, and Rhodes is happy to have 16 male voices — tenors and basses — to provide the lower end of the vocal range.

“It’s more fun for the men, when there’s more of them. They have fun to gether,” she said. “We have a committee that runs the choir … and they’ve decided that we’re pretty full (for the fall season) as far as the women go. We’re sort of at our limit, but we’d always welcome more men.”

That being said, the Community Choir will start a new batch of songs in January — the second half of their year — and anyone who enjoys group singing, or who wants to learn, can come out then.

The choir is currently practicing in the basement at First Free Methodist Church on Hochelaga. Last year, they practiced at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, which ac commodated the Community Choir during health restrictions.

“We’re seeing the same welcom

ing attitude at First Free Methodist. Both churches have been extremely supportive of our choir and we’re very thankful for that,” Rhodes said.

Practices are Monday evenings. Rhodes teaches a sight-singing group class at 6:30 p.m., with the main practices

running from 7 to 8:30. Being able to read music and sing straight from the sheet is a useful skill. She said she has 20 to 30 participants each night.

“Sight singing means just looking at the music and being able to sing what Rhodes explained. “Those are the people who don’t have as much experience sing ing in choirs. Maybe they don’t read music or they don’t have experience looking at a new score and knowing how to approach it.”

The Moose Jaw Community Choir is signed up for the Rotary Carol Festival on Dec. 5. They also have planned perfor mances at several seniors’ homes and are hoping to perform again for the Wakamow Valley Festival of Lights.

“We have a joyful time. We really, re ally enjoy blending our voices together,” Rhodes said. “It’s not so much the idea of preparing a concert as much as the joy of providing an opportunity for people who love to sing and giving them the chance to join a choir.”

Contact Choir Director Diane Rhodes at rhodes_diane@hotmail.com or at 306640-8098 for more information.

the dedication of

The cast and crew of Cornerstone Christian School’s Beauty and the Beast musical are feeling the excitement as their stage dates near (photo by Gor don Edgar)

Cornerstone Christian School Beauty and the Beast is performing at the Mae Wilson Theatre on Nov. 9-12

Rehearsals on Nov. 1 revealed an en thusiastic and committed cast (photo by Gordon Edgar)

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Mayor Clive Tolley will miss city manager Jim Puffalt when the latter retires next year, especially since they have worked closely during the past year on several proj ects.

“Well, it’s a bit emotional for me … . We’ve done a lot together. We have still some things we want to accom plish,” the mayor said during a recent media scrum.

“In the midst of celebrating Jim’s retirement, there’s some solace. I know he’s not likely to leave till May. And so there’s a lot of projects we’re in mid-stream that we want to see completed before he leaves … . He’s been in this industry for over 40 years and he’s accomplished a great deal.”

City manager since 2018

Puffalt announced his retirement at the beginning of city council’s Oct. 24 regular meeting.

He has been the city manager since 2018. He started his career as the town administrator in Elrose nearly 40 years ago, while he later became city manager for the cit ies of North Battleford and Estevan.

City’s

City administration’s decision to hire a private contractor to handle Board of Revision duties could have been made in early 2022, new documents show, although another document suggests the decision was likely made in 2021.

The Moose Jaw Express submitted an access to in formation (AOI) request to city hall, asking for all com munications related to the Board of Revision (BOR) and Western Municipal Consulting from January 2020 to July 5, 2022.

In response, city hall sent an e-package with emails from March 2021 to June 2022. The smoking gun?

One email from March 9, 2022, clearly indicates the thoughts of city manager Jim Puffalt about what to do with the Board of Revision.

City clerk Tracy Wittke sent him an email that after noon asking what was to happen with the board consid ering three members’ terms expired on April 30 and the remaining six members’ terms expired on Dec. 31.

Wittke wondered if the city planned to go with an applicants and advertising the positions.

“My intent is to go to an independent board,” Puffalt replied. “If not, I would not go back to recruiting mem bers by advertising, rather, by developing a list of likely candidates such as retired lawyers and judges and/or hir members from our list.”

At that time, the term for Fred Anderson, Tricia Oblander and chairman Terry Gabel expired on April 30, while the term for Teri Bourdages, Cliff Wheatley, Dave Wentworth, Ronald Kleim and Scott McMann expired on Dec. 31.

Anderson and Gabel were initially appointed to a two-year term starting in December 2019. Instead of re-appointing them for another two-year term, in No vember 2021 city council — based on a recommendation from city administration — appointed them for a sixmonth term ending April 30, 2022.

Council eventually hired Western Municipal Con sulting to handle BOR duties during the June 27 regular meeting.

Costly decisions

City administration likely wanted a private company because the board’s decisions usually favoured the ap pealing property owners and cost the municipality mil lions in lost tax revenue.

Mayor has mixed emotions on city manager’s retirement announcement

It is likely that Puffalt’s retirement announcement is not a surprise for anyone who reads the personnel com mittee reports.

Puffalt has not attended a personnel committee meet ing since March 29.

Ongoing projects

Developing the agri-food industrial park continues to be Puffalt’s focus considering it’s a big part of Moose Jaw’s economic future, Tolley said. In particular, since he started in 2018, the city manager has been working to at tract a major employer in the agricultural/food services industry.

Meanwhile, city council and city hall are hoping to see the completion of Donald’s Fine Food’s sow process ing plant at the former XL Beef Plant.

The plant’s opening could occur next spring.

That business, along with the expansion of Brandt Industries, could attract up to 500 jobs during the next two years, Tolley said.

Council will start looking for a new city manag

er quickly, the mayor added. While Puffalt could leave sooner than May 6, 2023 — he would have to give two

standing projects.

With a laugh, Puffalt said he would miss the regular media scrum and the opportunity to engage in discussion with reporters — especially Robert Thomas of the MJ In dependent.

“We appreciate that you (Thomas) always have some hard-hitting questions and we always try to answer them. Yeah, we appreciate the relationship we’ve built,” Puffalt remarked. “We’re not best buds, but it is what it is.”

The one memory that sticks out for the city manager

condition of High Street West. A decision was required that Friday, so he and city administration took a position on handling that road.

“That probably (sticks) in my mind because it was just a chance to sit down and get at it and go,” he added.

From 2014 to 2020, the board’s assessment decisions affected $244.9 million in commercial property values. This resulted in city hall losing $1,915,093 in municipal tax revenue.

City hall expected the 2021 municipal tax revenue loss to be around $358,000 — and projected that that problem would continue yearly based on the board’s de cisions.

Delays in decisions

The emails also indicate that the Saskatchewan As sessment Management Agency (SAMA) was concerned about the time it took the board to render its 2021 assess ment appeal decisions.

On Feb. 24, 2022, city treasurer/assessor Brenda SAMA manager Nancy Wollner was worried about the 78 outstanding decisions from the 2021 appeals and the fact the board had not been given an extension to complete

its work.

“She feels this might become an issue. I suggested that SAMA is under contract with the city and that they should perhaps discuss their concerns with the city man ager before taking any further actions regarding the ex pired due date,” said Hendrickson.

Acker passed along Hendrickson’s email to Puffalt that afternoon. The city manager then emailed Wollner to say the board chair had indicated there were 18 outstand ing decisions and not 78.

SAMA’s records showed 17 decisions affecting 75 properties still had to be made, Wollner replied. Mean while, the board’s deadline expired Feb. 15 and no exten sion had been given.

“This is unchartered territory for SAMA. We have never seen the situation or been in the position of receiv ing Board of Revision decisions after their legislated deadline,” she said. “I am not sure if this will be an issue, however, we look to the city to advise us if we should apply the decisions to the 2021 roll for all board decisions received after the attached deadline.”

A day later, Puffalt asked if the city could deny the remaining appeals and refer them to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for adjudication. Wollner replied that SAMA couldn’t advise about that, so the city should con tact the Ministry of Government Relations to ask for op tions.

The ministry eventually granted the BOR an exten

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“We are the Dead. Short days ago

John McCrae

My Uncle: Private George Henry Bow brick

Service No. B/116692, Calgary High landers, 2nd Division, R.C.I.C. Killed in Action, at Hoogerheide Netherlands. Oc tober 9, 1944.

My mother always said, “Not all the casualties of War Are Overseas.”

She was right, as al ways.

Many Veterans re turned from WW I and WW II, bro ken by the devastating experience.

For others, it was the pain and suffer ing of a wife; a parent; a child, left be hind when a loved one was killed in War. They had to rebuild their lives knowing a husband or father was never coming home.

Such was the case of my Mom’s sis ter, Aunt Hazel, when her husband George was killed.

George Henry Bowbrick

George signed-up on September 16, 1943. He had two brother in the army. More troops were needed for the Roy al Canadian Infantry Corp in preparation for the invasion of Europe. And George thought he should do his Duty and join the Army.

Life had not been easy for George or most Canadians who grew up in the Great Depression. He had a Grade VII education and left school in Grade Eight to work and help support the family.

He spent three years as a delivery boy for a Butcher store. After that he tried his hand at farming for a few months but that didn’t work out.

He got on at Parker Pen Company in Toronto as a machine operator and was there 4 years before leaving in 1939 for a dream job at John Inglis in Toronto.

In 1938, Inglis began making Bren Guns – a Machine Gun for Canada and the UK. With the outbreak of war in 1939, the contract was extended. Inglis needed more staff and in 1940 Uncle George was hired. The pay was great – work was steady and it was close to his home.

ly good, well paid, steady job George ever had. He’d married my Aunt Hazel, single parent of son Jack, some time around 1937.

By Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw

They had a daughter, Beverly. George was age 24 when he started at Inglis.

Personal Information

139 pounds, easy going and good looking.

The personal information on his re cruitment form reads: “Of high-average ability, he is co-operative and anxious to make a good showing in the Army. With two brothers overseas (both survived the War), Bowbrick expresses the desire to get over and see action.”

The statement continues, “He appears to engage in normal social activities and is well adjusted. This recruit’s aggressive ness, enthusiasm and superior ability sug gest suitability for training in Infantry.”

Although nice compliments, George was married, had two children and could have chosen to stay home.

Circumstances of His Death

Landed in Normandy

The Highlanders landed in Norman dy on July 6, 1944. George was in action within two weeks of landing and remained in action until he was killed on October 9, 1944.

Battle of Verriere’s Ridge

Highlanders and George was the Battle of Verriere’s Ridge, part of the Caen Cam paign that took place between July 19, 1944 and July 25, 1944.

According to oral history, George was wounded during the Caen offensive and it is assumed he was wounded at Verriere’s Ridge.

Moose Jaw Connection: More Moose Jaw soldiers died in a single day at Verriere’s Ridge than any other day during the war. It was poorly led. The troops were inexperienced and heavily out-gunned by the 1st SS Panzer Division in place at the top of the Ridge.

After recovering from his wounds George was sent back to his unit.

Battle of Hoogerheide, Netherlands –From the Calgary Highlanders History

“The Calgary Highlanders (2nd Ca nadian Division) remained in the Eind hoven area, with the rest of the Fifth Brigade, in reserve until 3 October. They relieved the South Saskatchewan Regi ment at Lochtenberg on the 3rd…”

“The battalion moved on the 5th to Kappellen, in the vicinity of Brasschaat, 4

miles west. The brigade was ordered to ad vance along the line Hoogerheide-Korte

German roadblocks on the way. The ad vance began on 6 October …”

“After overnighting north of Brass chaat the Calgary Highlanders were up before dawn (on 7 October), on the march

northwest on the road to Bergen op Zoom in Holland…” (similar to photo)

October 7, 1944 Continued: “As late as 0900 on the 7th, resistance to the ad vance was light, with a few prisoners be ing taken, but by 1000 resistance stiffened. The two lead companies followed a creep ing barrage, and by 1100 were engaging

apartment over the store. Although her daughter Beverly was only 5 at the time, her son Jack was 10 and old enough to babysit when needed. She was living and working in Lindsay when she got the news that George had been killed.

and prisoners were found to be young and rumoured to be in the area.

“As the Highlanders approached Hoogerheide itself, many casualties were suffered, and though 62 prisoners were taken, the Germans showed no sign of relenting. Pockets of Germans refused to surrender, and that night every com pany was hit by counter-attacks. Brigade headquarters also ordered the Highlanders to extend their front, to cover objectives originally assigned to Le Regiment de Maisonneuve, who had been delayed on the Highlanders’ right.”

October 8, 1944: “On 8 October, the

terattacks had been beaten off by “C” and “D” Companies. In the town itself, “A” Company and a company of the Black Watch maintained a hold on their positions and managed to take 31 prisoners, as well as a German truck and anti-tank gun.”

October 9, 1944: “During the early

Devastated, she left Lindsay and moved up to Gravenhurst to live with her younger sister, whose husband was also in

Life for my Aunt Hazel had been a challenge. She was now a single parent of two young children. She had no home or permanent residence. As the winter of 1944 descended, her mother, younger sis ter and younger brother moved down from Burks Fall and into the house in Graven hurst. Together they shared expenses and helped each other.

Hazel picked up odd jobs as a maid and worked at the Rubberset. When her brother-in-law Fred got home from the War, he built Hazel a small house on the back half of the lot he owned and she lived out her life there. Her son Jack joined the Army and served in Korea and then trans ferred to the RCAF. Her daughter worked at the bank in Gravenhurst.

Life never got easy for Hazel, another victim of the War.

Research: This research would not have been possible without my mother’s stories – the Canadian Virtual War Me morial – the incredible work of Operation Picture Me and the outstanding informa tion made available on the Calgary High lander’s Web Site, Calgary Highlanders 1939-45 - The Calgary Highlanders

Ironic Twist: I joined the Calgary Highlander’s Militia while attending High School in Alberta. I did not know I had a relative who served in the Unit. I joined because I liked the uniform and the chance to use the Canteen.

counter-attack

George

The full account can be read on the Calgary Highlanders site: Hoogerheide -

drecht, Holland and after the War his re mains were moved to the large Bergen op Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen op Zoom Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, in Plot 2, Grave 9.

Aunt Hazel

When George joined the Army, Aunt Hazel left Toronto for a job at the ‘Cor ner Store’ at 101 Colbourne Street, Lind say, Ontario. Her employer rented her an

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders Fields.”

hours of 9 October, “A” and “D” Compa

at 0600 hrs. “B” Company was heavily shelled, and pressure was in creased on all the company positions, with day.”

was killed in action during the

The Calgary Highlanders

Cap Badge

This 1930s Post Card (From the Inter net- Unknown) shows the entrance to Gravenhurst. It is believed Hazel’s sis ter Rena and her husband bought the red house on the right around 1940.

Gravenhurst Today – Credit Photo to: Booking.Com

2 RCAF Dieppe Raid Veterans Remembered

By Richard Dowson

Edwin (Ed) Gardiner story, KIA August 19, 1942, I encountered the stories of Ro man ‘Roy’ Wozniak of Saskatoon and Bob Zobell of Raymond, Alberta.

credited the armour plating at the back of his seat as saving his life.

charming girl in Peterhead, Scotland and they were married in 1943. After the War, he returned to U of S and completed a de gree in Pharmacy. He worked in Saskatch ewan form many years before moving to West Vancouver where he lived out his life. Roy died May 22, 2017 at age 98.

Squadron, aged 19. Son of Arthur and Margaret Monchier, of Dart mouth, Nova Scotia

This wonderful DND photo from Collections Canada shows Pilot: “Ro geant Delong sitting on the wing of a 403 visible. The Squadron Code was KH. The small swastika indicates the downing of a NAZI aircraft.

The little pup is Lucy, the Squadron Mascot.

These photos were taken for publicity (propaganda) purposes.

Credit: Squadron Dogs of the Second World War/In Praise of the Squadron Dog/ Vintage Wings of Canada and Collections Canada

Credit: RCAF’s Roy Wozniak Above Dieppe – VALOUR CANADA

Roman Wozniak was a Saskatoon boy. He joined the RCAF, was trained as a Fighter Pilot and eventually Posted to 403 Squadron.

In 2012, Wozniak was part of the group of veterans who returned to Dieppe for the 70th anniversary of the Raid. He was interviewed by the “North Shore News”, West Vancouver and the Globe and Mail. Information was gleaned from these sources. (Links are below)

diner. They were room-mates for almost a over Dieppe.

According to interviews with Roy their main assignment was to protect the Navy at Dieppe. Although part of their role was to work with the Army they never attacked the German guns at Dieppe.

Credit: A wing and a prayer: Photo Gallery - North Shore News (nsnews.com)

Reference: Dieppe remembered, 70 years later: ‘We reached the beach, all hell broke loose’ - The Globe and Mail

The three 403 Squadron, RCAF pilots killed on August 19, 1943 were:

down by German aircraft.

August 19, 1942 (Mid-air Collison be

SPAREBOARD BUS DRIVERS

The City of Moose Jaw’s Transit Branch has immediate openings for bus drivers to work as a Spareboard Driver, you will be providing driving relief to our full-time staff and filling the gaps in both our conventional and special needs services. Applicants need to possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Class 2A license

• Flexible schedule

• Pleasant people manner

• Easy going attitude

• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability

• Enjoy driving in all seasons

• Physical ability to assist patrons on and off the bus, as well as able to clean and service vehicles

Wage: $19.42 per hour

Please submit, in confidence, a resume outlining your credentials and including names of reference, indicating Competition #22-39 to:

City of Moose Jaw, Human Resource Services Fax: (306) 694-4517 or E-mail: postings@moosejaw.ca

The City of Moose Jaw will contact applicants we wish to consider within 2 weeks of the competition closing date. All applicants are thanked for their interest

There is a Merlin Engine on display Museum – well worth the visit. Bob Zobell, 401 Squadron, RCAF, August 19, 1942

401 Squadron was one of many RCAF squadrons at Dieppe. This stunning DND photo gives you an idea of challeng es faced. The distance from their base to Dieppe meant they could only stay over

This is Flight Sergeant Robert Me hew (Bob) “Zip” Zobell, from Raymond, Alberta. Zippy had several challenging to base in Kent while wounded in the eye. These quotes are from: Skies Above Dieppe, by Major Bill March, August 20, 2018 (SEE: In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 - Skies Mag ) 401 Squadron, RCAF “… would join two other squadrons escorting another

(code; YO-S), he engaged a Dornier 17 in return the bomber’s gunner replied punching bullets through his rudder, both wings, shattering the Perspex canopy and smashing the gunsight. Despite wounds to his head and a splinter of glass in his eye …”

in the Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, Alberta.

Festival of Trees Brunch Family Brunch –Sunday, November 27th

Start the holiday season of giving on Sunday, November 27th, at the Festival of Trees Family Brunch at the Moose Jaw Event Centre hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary. Guests will be treated to a wonderful brunch, delight in the Festival of Trees Christmas displays, live holiday music, and share a special memory.

It is time to Celebrate Together Again at this year's Festival of Trees Family Brunch. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. to view the Christmas Tree displays and other auction items, with brunch starting at noon. Every dollar raised will help purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment to save lives at our local hospital. Adult tickets are $30, and children's tickets are $20. Your support is appreciated. Tickets are available online at SaskTix.

attack by twenty-four American B-17s

Robert Mehew Zobell, who preferred to go by the name ‘Bob’, was born March

More Photos of Zobell – Credit; Back-to-Normandy

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Congratulations New Parents!

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big thank you to participating businesses for their support in this year’s Trunk or Treat event

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son and tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with the Calgary Hitmen, six points back of the Saskatoon Blades.

The battle with the Rebels on Satur day at the Moose Jaw Events Centre saw the Warriors come within a period of pull ing off something no team has done this season: hand Red Deer a loss.

Instead, the 15-0-0-0 Rebels scored four unanswered goals -- including three in the third period -- to extend their mod ern-day-record winning streak to start a WHL season.

Brayden Yager and Atley Calvert scored to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but penalty trouble reared its head a few minutes after Calvert’s would-be insurance marker.

The Warriors took four straight minor penalties over a 10-minute span, robbing the home side of all the momentum they’d built up, leading to Red Deer scoring their

bles on what had been a solid Moose Jaw showing to that point.

“For the most part we played a real ly good hockey game, but it’s the self-in duced mistakes in the second period that killed us,” said Warriors assitant coach Gord Burnett. “We talked about it before the game that it was going to be a tough game and we’d have to be disciplined and stay out of the box, and for the most part we did a good job except for the second period.”

Kai Uchaz scored twice for Red Deer, giving him a league-leading 15 goals on the season, while Jace Isley had their oth er goals, including the game-winner with 6:30 to play in the contest.

Connor Ungar had 24 saves in goal

for Moose Jaw, Kyle Kelsey stopped 21 shots for the Rebels.

“They play a real good hockey game, a real disciplined style, and when we played that way we were right there with them,” Burnett said. “Lately, we’ve played a lot of teams like that, Red Deer, Ever ett, Tri-City, they’re all disciplined hockey teams. So we’re there, but we’re not at the same time. Maybe we end up on the right side when we play them next time, but it still hurts right now because we beat our selves, that’s what hurts the most.”

It was a different story 24 hours ear lier in Prince Albert, as Riley Ginnell and Jagger Firkus scored just over a minute the Warriors their one-goal win. Ginnell’s goal with 4:19 gone in the point with the Warriors since being ac quired in a trade with the Brandon Wheat Kings on Oct. 11.

Ungar went to work from there, mak ing a handful of big saves as the Raiders pressed for the equalizer and eventually

Hildebrand had 21 saves for the Raiders.

The Warriors are right back in action on Tuesday, Nov. 8 when the host the Ed monton Oil Kings. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Overtime… The Warriors were with out head coach Mark O’Leary, defence man Marek Howell and forward Lynden Lakovic, with all three currently at the World U17 Hockey Championship… for ward Owen Berge and defenceman Brady opened by Howell and Lakovic.

The Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors will be looking to get back on the winning track after dropping a 4-1 decision to the Saska toon Contacts in Sask Male AAA Hockey League action on Saturday afternoon at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

for Moose Jaw and saw the local crew drop to 4-6-0-2 on the season to sit tied for seventh place in the 12-team league.

Jake Britlz scored the Warriors’ lone goal and snapped Saskatoon’s shut-out bid with 1:33 remaining in the contest.

Braeden Jockims gave the Contacts a die Scopick and Tyler Phipps scored just over two minutes apart midway though the second to extend the visitors’ edge to 3-0.

The Warriors went all in on a come back attempt with an early goaltender pull, leading to Zach Moore scoring an empty netter with 4:36 to play to close out scor ing for the Contacts.

Ryan Hicks had a 28-save perfor mance in goal for Moose Jaw, Logan Ed monstone stopped 35 shots for the War riors.

Saskatoon

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Saskatchewan on Saturday evening. No date has been set for the make-up game. The next action now for the Winmar Warriors will see a two-game set in Tis

test set for Thursday, Nov. 10 and second on Friday, Nov. 11.

Next home action for Moose Jaw in Thursday, Nov. 24 when they host the Es tevan Bears.

The Warriors had hoped to get back into the win column on Sunday afternoon when the Warman Wildcats made the trip south to Moose Jaw, but that game was postponed due to the winter storm that hit

improved to 10-2-0-0 with the win, moving a point clear of the SMAAAHL.

Warriors forward Atley Calvert leads the rush against Red Deer.

Connor Ungar turned in another solid performance for the Warriors against the Rebels.

Red Deer goaltender Kyle Kelsey had to look behind himself after this Jagger Firkus shot.

If one just looked at the regular season standings heading into the high school cock Toilers and Vanier Spirits on Thurs

You had the Toilers, defending pro vincial champions and holders of a 7-0 record taking on a Vanier team that had season mark -- generally, a sign that it’s going to be a quick night.

Sure enough, the Spirits rose to the occasion. tooth-and-nail from the opening serve be championship on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Sask “This is just like the old days,” said have been fourth, they probably should the match. background they had some experienced

coaches helping them out, too, and they

in recent years -- a good number of play ers on both teams had played for the Thun leading to the kind of skill development that leads to close, hard-fought matches. match.” third at 4-4.

tain of one thing -- they’ll be in for another hard-fought battle in front of a loud and

play, but any of these four teams are so close that it could have been any of us,”

The match also offered a symbol of

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Moose Jaw High School Athletes of the Month for October

The Moose Jaw high school boys volley

Winners of the Pro-Tec Electric Moose Jaw High School Athletic Associ ation athletes of the month of October include Kegan Davidson (back left, Peacock football), Zsomber Deak (Riverview volleyball), Mac Simpson (Pea cock footbal), Leif Anderson (Briercrest Christian football), Brooklyn Smith (Cornerstone Christian volleyball), Makariy Pryadko (Central soccer), Asia McCulloch (front left, Central soccer), Rhianna Porto (Riverview volleyball), Hudson Tallon (Vanier football), Grace Pederson (Briercrest Christian volley ball), McKelvey Ellard (Cornerstone Christian volleyball), Michaela DeCorby (Vanier soccer).

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The Cornerstone Christian School Falcons won the Moose Jaw high school junior girls volleyball championship in dramatic fashion back on Oct. 26.

Action from the high school boys vol Vikings and Cornerstone Christian School Falcons.

Leaders continue winning ways, middle of pack gets crowded in Original 16 Cash League

There wasn’t a whole lot of change at the top of the Great Western Original 16 Cash League standings at the Moose Jaw Curl ing Centre on Wednesday night, but things are certainly getting more interesting in the middle of the pack.

All three unbeaten teams remained himself in the closest battle of the bunch, taking a 9-6 win over Paws N Play’s Jae don Miller to improve to 4-0 on the sea son. Miller fell to 1-3.

Penny Barker and the defending champion BTN Chartered Accountants rink took a relatively comfortable 7-2 win over Pro-Tec Electric’s Stan Barnsley to

keep pace with Froehlich at 4-0. Barnsley dropped into a four-team logjam for third place at 2-2.

The news was also good for KMS

Construction’s Ben Gamble, as they ran their record to 3-0 with a 10-3 win over Tanya Heisler and RK Sunview Farms.

Fountain Tire’s Barry Silk picked up ProTec Studios and Tyler Krupski 8-5. Silk improved to 1-3, Krupski fell to 1-2. Dustin Woloschuk and KalTire also joined the winning ranks on Wednesday, improving to 1-3 thanks to a 7-4 win over EMJ Marketing and Joe Gunnis, who also

The other contest on the night saw Rod Montgomery move into the middle

of the pack at 2-2 thanks to a 5-2 victo ry over John’s Music’s Ryan Wenarchuk, who also now sits at 2-2.

League action continues on Wednes day, Nov. 9, and one of the three unbeaten teams will no longer have a perfect record, as BTN Accountants take on Froehlich in the marquee match-up of the night.

KMS Construction faces KalTire, the Battle of ProTec will see Electric taking on Studios, Montgomery takes on Foun tain Tire, EMJ Marketing duels Paws N Play and John Music battles RK Sunview Farms.

First rocks go at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

The Briercrest Clippers men’s basketball team had the closest of calls when it came cordia Thunder on Friday night before falling just short.

So they just went out and got the job done once and for all a day later.

The Clippers outscored The Kings University 9-7 in overtime and would go

the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference regular season on Saturday at Margaret P. Reimer gymnasium in Caronport.

Matthew Bryant was the hero in overtime for the Clippers, draining the game-winning basket with six seconds points as Briercrest used a balanced attack throughout the afternoon.

Moose Jaw products Riley Seaborn and Danny Mullens both had solid contests as well, with Mullens the Clippers’ player of the game after putting up 14 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Seaborn had an other solid outing with 18 points, nine re bounds and three steals. Brolin Simes and Corbin Gengenbach also added 14 points each for Briercrest.

Against Concordia, the Clippers trailed 35-24 at half, but would rally to make things close before falling 80-74.

Seaborn was the Clippers player of the game and led Briercrest with 21 points and seven rebounds, Simes picked up 13 points.

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The Clippers women’s basketball team remain at .500 on the season at 3-3 after also splitting their two games with Concordia and Kings.

Briercrest opened the weekend with a close 61-58 loss at the hands of Concor dia despite trailing 38-29 at the half. The Clippers even had a chance to tie the game with seven seconds left, but couldn’t get the three-pointer to fall.

Amber Fichtner had a solid game for Briercrest with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Dori Sunderland had a 12-point out

ing.

Against Kings University, the news was much better, as the Clippers took a 4630 lead out of the half and never looked back.

Brooklyn Martens put together a stellar showing for Briercrest, scoring 22 points and hauling in seven rebounds, while Maddison Beattie came off the bench to put up 17 points. Fichtner added 11 and Eve Duerksen 10 to the winning cause.

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The nationally-ranked Clippers men’s volleyball team ended up splitting their weekend set in Edmonton, taking a 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22) win over Concordia on Friday before losing a heart breaker 3-2 (25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 15-25, 15-8) to The Kings University on Satur day.

Karym Coleman put down 19 kills and had a pair of serve aces and three digs to lead the Clippers offence against Con cordia. Libero Brady Watchel racked up 13 digs, while setter Jeremy Martens had 10 digs to go along with his 39 assists.

Against Kings, Coleman put down 20 kills to go along with four digs and three blocks; Jackson Anderson led the way de fensively with eight digs.

The Clippers are now 4-2 on the sea son and sit in second place in the ACAC South Division. ****

The Briercrest women’s volleyball team found themselves with a similar re

sult to the men, winning their opener 3-0 (26-24, 25-16, 25-17) over Concordia be fore falling 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-23) to Kings on Friday and Saturday.

Faith Buhler had 15 kills, two aces and three digs to lead BC against Concor dia, setter Jess Zacharias had 10 digs to go along with 29 assists. Peacock grad Sum mer Okerstrom had four kills, two digs and a block.

Julia Beer led the offence against Kings with 10 kills, while Buhler picked up seven kills and Okerstrom three.

The Clippers hold a 2-4 record and Division. ****

The men’s hockey team were unable the Kings, dropping a 6-3 decision on Fri day and falling 5-3 on Saturday.

The Kings outscored Briercrest 2-1 in

Brandon Kelly had a goal and an assist for the Clippers, Zachary Thususka and Josh ua Wiens had their other goals.

Kolter Pawlick turned aside 39 shots in the Briercrest net.

Things were far closer a day later, as goals from Cole Stevenson and Colton Aikens saw Briercrest tied 2-2 through two periods. Red Deer took the lead 4:27 into the third, but less than two minutes

That would be the last good news on the day for BC, though, as the Kings scored a pair of power play goals late in the third to take the win.

Curtis Wiebe picked up a pair of as sists for the Clippers, Dominik Tmej had a 27-save performance in net.

Briercrest is now 2-4 on the season

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back in action this weekend.

The hockey team hosts the NAIT Ooks for a pair of games at Barkman Are na, 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday, while the volleyball teams host North western Polytechnic Friday and NAIT Saturday, First serve for the women’s team for both games is 5 p.m., men’s games go at 8 p.m.

The basketball crews make the trip to northern Alberta to face Northwestern on Friday and NAIT on Saturday.

Be sure to check out www.acac.ab.ca for all the latest scores.

Froehlich, BTN Chartered Accountants, KMS Construction all remain unbeaten through four draws Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

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Students of Peacock’s volleyball and football teams donate $1,700 dollars for the Pink October cause and donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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In late October, students at A.E. Peacock school raised $1,700 dollars for the Pink October cause and donated the money to the Cancer Society of Canada.

The volleyball and football teams par ticipated and dressed in pink during their game in support of the cause.

“We just ordered ourselves a set of pink socks and got some pink tape and started promoting the game,” said Bert Redstone, Head Coach of the Football Team. “For the last several years we have given $500 every year to the Cancer So ciety.”

“Let’s raise a few $100…” said Krys ta Caplette, Science teacher and gym in structor. She thinks sports not only helps build interpersonal skills but is also a way of giving something back to the communi ty, especially to people who have cancer.

Caplette’s sister is battling cancer, which makes this cause very personal to her. She also said it was worth the effort to hold this fundraiser, after seeing all the fans, parents, and junior and senior boys and girls working together to make this pink night happen. “I never imagined get ting over $1,000,” she said.

Peacock’s Educational Assistant Mark Gilliland said, “The businesses of Moose Jaw are really great in stepping up and do nating prizes to support the [teams] efforts to make some money for breast cancer awareness month.” These businesses do nated many prizes as prizes for the ticket draw. “We had probably 30 businesses or

more that stepped up and donated prizes.” He also said he himself got involved and donated a canoeing and kayaking package, since he is part of Moose Jaw Canoe and kayak Club. This will be delivered next spring because of the weather. Gilliland stated, men can get breast cancer as well, so it is very much an awareness campaign as much as fundraising.

“I have known people that have had cancer and I know it takes a hard toll on them and have seen stories and stuff like

that,” said Owen Varjassy, running back and receiver of the Peacocks Football team. Varjassy said he loved to see the community coming together and donating money for breast cancer causes which will in-turn be donated to the Cancer Society. He also said the whole team wore pink socks.

“It makes me feel happy because my grandma had breast cancer and it just shows that people do care and will support causes that need support,” said Devlynn Mcclung, a member of the volleyball team.

“To be able to say that I helped raise that much money just from playing volley ball makes me feel really good about my self and I feel proud we could do that as a team,” said another member of the team, Nicole Gray.

“My great grandma died of cancer and my grandma also had a different type of cancer, but she survived it, which is why it is important for me to cooperate and raise funds for research about cancer,” said Katana Geiger SLC Student Leader ship Council member.

Candy, chips and pop were sold during volleyball games including one or two tournaments over a week to raise funds.

“It is important for the kids to give back to society,” said Gilliland.

Peacock students of volleyball and football teams gather around with their teach ers for a group photograph

Katana Geiger (left) and Avery Surtes (right) are SLC Student leadership members who participated in the fund raising for the pink games.

Nicole Gray (left) and Devlynn Mc clung (right) are Peacock’s volleyball players and played in the pink games.

Owen Varjassy played in Pea cock’s football pink game to show his sup port for the cause.

Krysta Caplette science teacher, volleyball coach and coordina tor of Peacock’s volleyball breast cancer fundrais er campaign.

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com

Superannuated Teachers of Sas katchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Wednesday November 16, 2022: Luncheon Meeting @10:30 AM at Masonic Hall. Program: Saskatch ewan Author: Joan Soggie (Joan’s lifelong curiosity about her homeland has led her to explore the native prai rie, the centuries-long relationship be tween the land and First Nations, and her own family’s settler history). Cater er: Charlotte’s : Turkey Dinner; Cost: $10 per STS member and partner/$20 non members. Please register with Rosealie by Sunday November 13/22 (306-691-0696 or marcilr@sasktel. net). Future meeting dates: Wed. Jan. 18/23, Wed. March 15/23, and Wed. May 17/23.

National Association of Federal Re tirees branch 23 Executive meeting will be held on Nov 9,( Wed)2022 at 7 pm in the card room: Eaton’s build ing 510 Main St.N. Important that all executive attend so planning can be done - 12 people needed to vote. Top ic: Planning for Nov 23, ( Wed) General meeting ( ALL members encouraged to attend General meeting) also same location at 7 pm.Handicapped friendly building . We will be laying a wreath at the Nov 11,2022 ceremony. We shall not forget the Fallen.

Lawn Bowling will move into the Yara Centre: Drop in Tuesdays @9:30 am & Thursdays @1:30pm. Yara fees/mem berships apply. For beginners Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling members plan to be available to demonstrate. If you have bowls, please bring your own.

Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters meet in the Masonic Temple at 1775 Main Street North. Membership Fee is $50 per year. For more information write Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quil ters’ Guild Inc., Box 484, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P1 or email prairieheartsquilters@yahoo.ca Meet ing Schedule December 01 & 17 and 2023 schedule: January 05 & 19/Feb ruary 02 & 16/March 02 & 16/April 06 & 20/May 04 & 18 (last mtg until Sept) Moose Jaw Town and Country Sin gles Dance on Saturday Nov. 12, 2022 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. West from 7:30 - 11:00 pm. Band Dennis and Curtis Fi cor. Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples are welcome. Cost is $15 per person. For more information call 306-691-6634.

The Church of Our Lady is hosting a Fall Supper Fund raiser catered by Charlotte’s Catering on Saturday No vember 19th, 2022 at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre located at 566 Vaughan Street. Come out and enjoy a Roast Beef meal with Salads

5:00 to 6:00 pm. Tickets: Adults - $25 each/Children 6 to 12 - $12/Children under 6 yrs Free. Tickets can be pur chased from the Church of Our Lady

Zion Christmas Sale: Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Zion Social Hall will be wreaths, decora tions, centerpieces, jewelry, baking, puzzles, and more for sale. Donations of new items for the John Howard So ciety are also being accepted—mitts/ gloves, hats, scarves, long underwear, and socks.

The 76th Rotary Carol Festival plan ners are registering group or single per formers (vocal or instrumental). Regis is December 5, 6, 7 at 7 pm. Contact Susan at 306-631-8714 or s.hanna@ sasktel.net to register. The Christmas season is shared with others with this

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tues day evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meet ings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). Call 306-693-5705 for information.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir regular choir practices are on Mondays @ 700-830PM at First Free Methodist Church. Performances in the commu nity may also take place on alternate evenings. New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New members who are in terested should contact the Choir Di rector Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098 or message us through Facebook @ Moose Jaw Community Choir.

Moose Jaw Camera Club has re sumed monthly Club Meetings. Inter ested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda306-693-7440 or Len - 306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com

Toastmasters Big Country Club pro vides a mutually supportive and pos itive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster

For more information email secre tary-3418@toastmastersclubs.org or text 306 690-8739

Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Lang don Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moose jawlibrary.ca/

Youth Programming IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays until December 15 at 6:30-8:30 pm in MJPL Archives for ages 12-16. New and seasoned players welcome. Reg istration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejaw library.ca

The Royal Canadian Legion –Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADI AN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59.

events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten reg ular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash priz es. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required.

Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration at 1pm. Cost $2 and please pre-register your team by call ing 306.693.9688.

day at 7:00pm.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Satur day. To see the total check out Face book page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers. For current listing of events online vis it: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royal canadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wood working area – Monday to Fri day 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Kitchen is open Monday to Friday.

Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m.

- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday after noons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thursday @9:30 am.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

One Move Dominos – cancelled for now.

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm Carpet bowling – Has moved to the outdoors for the summer Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m. Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m. Christmas Craft Sale – November 26th 9:00am – 2:00pm _ Get your tables now call 306-694-4223

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Tuesday: 9:30am Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am

1pm Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball

Social Dance Saturday Nov. 19, 7:3011:30. Band: Dennis Ficor. Cost $15 includes lunch.

Military Whist November 25. Pls pre-register. Registration 9:30; Games 10am. Cost $15 includes morning players.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Thursday at 1:30 pm Crib

Friday Evening at 7pm is Fun Pool and Darts (starting Nov 4) Saturday At 4:30 pm is our Meat Draw, 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun! Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm - 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

ANAVETS #252 Christmas Craft/Bake/ Trade Show Saturday 26 November 10am to 5pm; Sunday 27 November - 12pm to 4pm Located in the Town ‘N’ Country Mall Back Doors on East Side (Old Safeway Spot) Over 50 Great Vendors! Door Prizes! Small Conces sion on location. Admission by dona tion to our adopt a families Thanks to the Town ‘N’ country Mall For All There Support!

For More Information on anything Hap pening at the ANAVETS #252 Call or Text 306-681-5998 or 306-692-4412 email anaf252@sasktel.net

Everyone Including Non- Members are Welcome to all our events!!

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

MONDAY: (…to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6pm to 7pm – play starts at 7pm. $2pp. – two per son teams; bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered.

WEDNESDAY: (…to April 2023)Drop in Darts – play starts 7pm – draw for partners

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”

EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace”

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve Tickets on sale – tick ets available at the Eagles Club Bar –Early Bird price of $25.00 per person in to the regular price of $30.00 per per son. Get your tickets early. A donation box is up in the Eagles Club lounge for all donations for our

Children’s Christmas Shopping taking place on December 4, 2022. If you have any household items, ornaments, jewelry, toys, etc. that you wish to do nate; we will gratefully accept all dona tions. Our proceeds go to help other children.

If you have any winter coats, etc. your donation of used winter clothing –jackets, mitts, socks, hats , will be gratefully accepted. Please put your donations outside our Ladies Aux iliary Secretary’s door in the Eagles Club Games Room at the back of the lounge. All donations will go to help Moose Jaw’s Homeless.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022 –2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Gary Kincade and Bill Duncan will be playing in the lounge – come out sing, dance, have a great time!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2022 - “Two Easy” playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 – La dies Auxiliary bake sale in the lounge starting at 11:00 am.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 – La dies Auxiliary Christmas Shopping at 1:00 pm In the games room in the Ea gles Club lounge. Children will shop (no adults allowed), and the Ladies Auxiliary will wrap and tag the gifts.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: SATURDAY, DE CEMBER 31, 2022 – tickets go on sale Nov 1st and available at the Eagles Club Bar… Early Bird price $25pp until December 25; after that regular price $30pp. Doors open 7pm – Dance to the music of BRANDON and COMPA NY – Luncheon Served at 11:00 pm. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program

the phone. You just dial the number and join the call.

Email mamancherie@hotmail.com or call 306-690-4957.

SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO ART CLASSES BY PHONE with the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s Education Coordinator, Christy Schweiger. Class es run on Tuesdays from 11:05 am

colour I – Primary Colours (watercolour

ing colour II (watercolour) - secondary and tertiary colours, learning about the

Home Christmas Clay - ornament dec oration (acrylic paints) – vintage truck This free program is open to anyone in Saskatchewan age 55 and over. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Join from your own home - on your phone in a conference call format. All supplies mailed to you at no cost.

Alison Kimbley 1:00 to 2:30 pm, No vember 17 In Saskatchewan, Louis Riel Day is on November 16th; this date marks the anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution in 1885. During this session, important role in the development of many do not know about Louis Riel, as well the battle of Batoche and its place in Saskatchewan history. As well, par ticipants will play the Metis Timeline Game. 1:00 to 2:30 pm, November 18 In this program we will discuss Metis pride and the sash, including the sig

and there will be a time of discussion, question and answer.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.

You can read more about the upcom ing sessions and how to sign up for

cited to return to this popular program, especially because we will have some special guest speakers at two of the sessions. Topics this fall and early win ter include:

Living Our Culture, Sharing our Com munity at Pion-Era, 1955 – 69,” with guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Scott, WDM Curator - December 20 - “Holiday Traditions”

Photos and Story By Robert Thomas

More Twirling during the Round Dance as the ladies long skirts spread out and dance - MJ Independent photo

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For

AUTO PARTS

lawn tractors, and other lawn, garden and acreage equipment. Call or text 306-641-4447

.Collectibles for Sale: (Nascar) Baseball Bobble heads, Plates by appoint ment only call 306-6317698

195/65R15.

Asking $575.00. Call 306631-1716

Truck cap or tunnel cov er for a 1993 Ford ranger truck reasonably priced. Call 306-313-4772 weathermax 15” all sea son tire – R195/165R1591T - like new- only got 3362 miles or 5400 km on. New cost$160.00 sell for $45.00. fram canin air filter new in pkg. cf11173 – fits Nissan & other Vehi cles. $12.00

Looking for any vehicle non working batteries 306-681-8749

Looking for a pair of facto ry tail lights and front spoil er under front bumper for a 2017 Ford F-250 super duty truck 306-681-8749 I’m looking for a John Deere LA tractor and an older 1/4 to 1 ton truck, running or not. Body must be fair. Call or text 306641-4447

2 tires for sale: 245/7OR19.5, Double Coin RT500. $400. Call 306-630-8747.

MOTORBIKES & SNOWMOBILES

1990 Artic Cat 650cc skidoo. $800 OBO, to view call Terry 306-630-2566

REAL ESTATE

For Rent or Rent to Own 2 bedroom house on Chest nut Ave. $850.00 a month plus utilities. Available Nov 1st. For more info call 306-690-7227 or 306693-4321

MISCELLANEOUS

Antique Hoosier, blonde bu et, dark brown o ce desk with large carved legs, a bedroom dress er, bathroom washstand, co ee table with Duncan Phyfe legs. All antique. I have a chess and check er small side table and a standing humidifier. Also a small fridge for a car or a trailer. All reasonable of fers accepted. (306)6306702.

Looking for the vintage bubble lights in work ing condition (Christmas lights) 306-681-8749

I’ll pick up for free un wanted snow blowers, chainsaws, garden tillers,

For Sale Hydraulic bath tub lift for more info call 306-690-7227 or 306693-4321

Wanted, John Deere 316, 317, 318 or what have you, running or not. And a John Deere LA tractor or parts from the 40’s. Call or text 306-641-4447

9 egg cartons- 25 cents all. Toss cushion brown color, new $7.00. Framed mirror, 37 1/4”x44 x11/2”d; $29.00. Red leather look arm chair like new, at Brick is $1600.00 plus taxes, sell for$399.00. 26 bath towels 2 face cloths, $20.00all. Photo album –new $4.00. Brass head board, double size, (was lacquered, so no need to polish) $125.00. Steel bed frame on 4 roller casters, adjusts twin, double, or queen size, ends have at tachment for head or foot board $15.00. Comforter, bed skirt & 3 pillow cov ers, double-queen size. $20.00 all. Navy polar fleece throw 50x60inch es, for household, camp ing etc. $6.00. Dk. brown pleated drapes, polyes ter, with back tab panel, 48x45inches, insulated foam back, and new 14.00 pr. dk brown drape, 96x84 inches, pocket rod on back tab panel, black out.$22.00. Teakwood entertainment unit , on 4 roller casters, adjustable shelves, & 1 with pull-out for record player, or print er, etc. and side pull out drawer for tapes, d’s etc. 181/4 depth x 51” h, x 32”w $125.00 .. 2- 20 kg bags of rocks (natural stone color) for yard, garden, flower/ tree beds etc. $2.00 all 5 boxes firewood for fire pit, camping stove, etc. $15.00 for all. Double size, mushroom color, fitted & flat sheets, washable, & 2 pillow covers 306-5869263

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Looking for Star Wars 40th anniversary, call 306-6939023

FURNITURE FOR SALE.

Entertainment centre: 6 drawers and glass centre section: 54”L, 19”W, 29”H - $75. 2 piece china cabi net, lighted glass top cabi net; dark rosewood finish: 51.5”L, 20”W - $300. 5 drawer armoire, modern

design. Brushed nickel hardware - $150. Wedge wood china, “Oberon” 6 place settings, open veg. bowl & platter - $400, original cost $1200. Ap prox. 9 gal shop vac with attachments - $40. Call 306-513-8713 (DO NOT TEXT). Moose Jaw. Wooden China Cabi net and Hutch, medium brown in color and in ex cellent condition, beautiful piece of furniture. Mea sures 82”Hx58”W, 2 glass shelves in cabinet with fin ger touch tri-light. $1500. 8 piece rectangular wooden dining room set, includes table measuring 57”Lx 43”W, leaf measuring 18” and 6 chairs. Matches very well with the China Cabinet and Hutch. Ask ing $1000.00 but would sell China cabinet, hutch and dining set for $2300. Gorgeous 8 piece queen size bedroom suite, queen size pillow top 18” mattress, wooden head board and footboard with 2 drawers. Dresser with 7 drawers, 2 night stands with 2 drawers and mirror. All in like new condition, currents sells at the Brick for over $6000, asking $2500 for the set. Metal wall hanging, 30”Lx22”H, brown, rust, yellow and oranges hues, $30. Met al wine rack, 54”Hx24”W, holds 39 bottles, could easily be spray paint ed to match your decor, $30. 3 dark brown wicker baskets, 15”x11”x8, never used, $15. White-washed glass sided box, used for cards at wedding and as Xmas decor, $15. Asst table clothes that fit the aforementioned dining ta ble, 68”Lx57”W to 100”Lx 60”W, $5 ea. or all for $25.

9 Keuring 2.0 filters, $5. All items come from pet free and smoke free home and all located in Moose Jaw. For more information or pictures, please contact Gale at 306-421-7459.

CHILDRENS ITEMS

Kids hoola-hoop - $2.00. 306-681-8749

CLOTHING

Female dress size xl, aqua color, V-neck with collar, s.less, poly /span dex, $8.00. Female navy slacks, wider leg, size med. cotton/spandex, $7.00. Male size 10 Vul can water/mud boots- 13” height, like new$12.00.

Male beige London fog coat – new- size 42-44, zip out lining, $22.00.

Male profile studio dress slacks, size 36w, 34l, has 1/2” hem if need longer

or can shorten, like new, black, $18.00. Wayne Gretsky sweater #99, long sleeve, size 2xl, 1/2 zip at front neck.dk. Blue color, new $15.00. hagaar male , size xxl sweater, l. sleeve, collar, with 3 buttons at neck. Dk. burgundy col or, new $10.00. Female navy coat, mesh lined, new, front zipper and snap closure, pleat at back. Size xl, washable, $12.00. Call 306-586-9263

LAWN & GARDEN

Free pickup of unwanted snow blowers, tillers, lawn Tractors, chainsaws or any other gas driven or farm equipment. Call or text 306-641-4447

45 gallon blue plastic bar rels, food grade great for rainwater save water rath er than pay for it, or raised garden beds - $20 each. 306-681-8749

WANTED

Help Needed! Did you know Moose Jaw has 2 of the oldest trains, one CPR and one CNR, they are lo cated in Wakamow Park. They are in need of seri ous repair, I have repaired them twice and I am 89 years old and unable to do it. Hoping someone will take over the repaired. Please call Cec at 306692-1339

ANTIQUES Wanted: signs, toys, sports cards, gold & silver coins & jewellery, firearms, single items to full estates. Call 1-306539-8363

Paying cash for firearms, ammunition, gun parts or anything firearm related. Call or text 306-641-4447 Wanted, free pickup of un wanted yard and garden items. Tillers, snow blow ers, tractors, chainsaws, generators, etc. Call or text 306-641-4447

SERVICES

This is to all the people who are looking for some one to do work for them. (1) Get three estimates, ask if they charge FOR ES TIMATES if they do, don’t use them. (2) do a written contract, with how long to do the job, and the total cost. (3) DO NOT PAY BE FORE WORK IS DONE. (4) DO NOT PAY FOR BUILD ING MATERIAL UNLESS YOU ARE A SUPPLIER AND IT IS BEING DELIV ERED TO YOUR RESI DENTS. (5) It should not take 5 months to shingle a 1200 sq. foot home. (6) Get names of people your contractor has worked for and make sure they are not his friends. (7) If you are not comfortable

when first meeting your contractor, chances are you are right, don’t deal with him. (8) If you’re looking for a contractor, check with your building supplier, they sometime have names of good re liable people that do the work you are looking for.

(9) THE MAIN POINT IS DO NOT GIVE MONEY UP FRONT FOR ANY TYPE OF WORK. IF THEY SAY THEY NEED THE MONEY TO GET SUPPLIES FOR GET IT, TROUBLE COULD BE BREWING. (10) Hope this helps all you people looking for a contractor. Need your house or o ce cleaned? Experienced, references available. Call: 306-630-4357

Autumn is the time to give those windows sparkle and shine. Call Brian at 306-691-0791 for a free residential estimate. Rea sonable rates.

Need work done? Con tact Bill at 306-630-2268.

Interior/exterior, renova tions, formwork, framing, finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roof ing/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experi ence.

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver furniture any where in and around Moose Jaw - $40 and up. 306-681-8749

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any size of TVs in and around Moose Jaw - $30 and up. 306681-8749

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver appliances in and around Moose Jaw - $45 and up. 306-6818749

Moving jobs done reason ably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-6302268

Will pick up, deliver or haul away bbqs in and around Moose Jaw- $40 and up. 306-681-8749

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $60/ load and up. 306-6818749

Semi-Retired Contractor – 47 years in business, residential and commer cial. Enjoys small or large projects involving plaster, drywall, concrete, paint ing, taping, texturing, stuc co repair, tile and T bar. I work for the Heritage Society and enjoy beau tification projects. Quality work. Free estimates. Dis count for seniors. Phone Bob Huston 1-587-8891000.

Small Home Repairs. Plumbing, decks, win dows, kitchens, bath rooms etc. No job too small. Phone 306-313-5151

Sale- 4 Michelin X-Ice Snow Tires and Rims. Size

Used on Hon da Civic for one winter, less than 1000km of wear.

TINANT, EDWARD

With profound sadness and love, we announce the passing of Edward Eugene Leon Tinant. He left us, peacefully at home in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022.

Edward was born in Vanguard, SK on October 9th, 1932 to Yvonne (Coumont) and Auguste Tinant. He grew up on the family farm in the Esme district. He was the youngest of 3, growing up with two older sisters, Anita and Renée. After his father’s passing in 1954, Ed continued to work on the family farm near Ponteix, SK until 1960, when he and his mother moved back to Vanguard and he began work with the Co-op in Hodgeville, SK. In 1962, Ed and Roy Anderson opened a garage business which formed Anderson and Tinant Company.

While in Vanguard, Ed met the love of his life, Grace, and was married shortly after in 1963. They welcomed

year, they moved to Moose Jaw where they opened their own business C & T Grocery. They later welcomed their second daughter, Glenda, in December of 1969. Ed continued to run their family grocery business until 1991.

Ed lived an incredible life as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and entrepreneur. He had a passion for many things, and a way of making you appreciate the simple things in life. Ed was best known for his heart of gold, having the best candy store by many, a fun uncle by his nieces and nephews, and a giver of the best advice. Most of all he loved his family and friends and instilled good values. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Ed enjoyed spending time with family, tinkering with tools in the garage, going for coffee with his breakfast crew, watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and The Big Bang Theory, as well as going to the Co-op dailythe cashiers knew his Co-op number by heart. He was predeceased by his parents, Yvonne and Auguste Tinant; sisters, Anita and Renée; and brothersin-law, Harry and Art. Ed is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Grace (née: Cisek);

nephews and friends whom he loved.

A Celebration of Edward’s life was held on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Unit 26 - 1738 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9.

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

KNOX, RAYMOND

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond G. Knox announces his passing on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 94.

Raymond (Ray) is lovingly remembered by his children Gerald (Kathy) and Ronald (Wanda); grandchildren Courtney (Matt), Reid (Karly), Connor (Sarah), Drew, Adam (Kara), Veronica (Axl), Riley (Morgan), Duncan (Bea); greatgrandchildren Otto and Serenity. His family was important to Ray.

Ray was predeceased by his wife Isabel (Skivington) and his parents Enoch and Louise.

Ray was passionate about farming. He grew up on the century-old Knox homestead near Tuxford. He was innovative in building and welding items required for the farm.

In retirement, Ray continued to take pleasure in spending time on the farm.

Ray and Isabel travelled extensively. He had a great curiosity to see and learn new things, an unlimited knowledge of cars, and an enduring curiosity about planes.

Curiosity and the passion to learn now live on in his sons and grandchildren.

Fond memories comfort us. He teased with love and gentleness, always with a smile on his face.

As time passed, Ray struggled with his memory. Through it all he was affable, soft-hearted, and sweettempered.

A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. at W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home Ltd. located at 474 Hochelaga Street West, Moose Jaw, with interment to take place at a later date.

The family would like to thank the Meadows staff and residents from House 3 for their exceptional care and kindness shown to Ray. Thanks also to Dr. Brown, Ray’s family physician while he resided in Moose Jaw and Dr. Lee from Swift Current for their compassionate care and treatment. We wish to also thank W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home for their guidance and expertise.

to the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada, the Arthritis Society of Canada, The Meadows Auxiliary of Swift Current, or an association of one’s choice. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director

MEIER, RAYMOND (RAY) RONALD

On November 3rd, 2022 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, a bright light passed away at 78 years. Ray was born in Kerrobert on November 27th, 1943, and grew up in Luseland, Salvador, and Leipzig, Saskatchewan before moving with the family to Moose Jaw in 1954. Ray was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Schreiber (Meier) as well as younger brothers Moe (2014), Leonard (2022), and his niece Michelle Gamble (2018). He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Kay (Kathryn), née Woodrow, and daughter Rhonda of Montreal. Ray is also survived by his siblings Alfred (Red) (Portage La Prairie), Agnes Thompson (Saskatoon), and Lorrie Gamble (Moose Jaw), as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces on the Meier and Woodrow sides. Always enterprising, Ray held numerous jobs as a teenager, most memorably working with his dad at an auto-wrecking lot, and he completed his mechanic’s

Ray’s Super Shell in Moose Jaw, but by 1974, he was ready for the challenge and independence of a SnapOn Tools dealership, with a large territory surrounding Swift Current. A consummate salesman, for many years in succession he was the top salesman in Canada. But as hard as he worked, Ray loved to play. Summers were spent camping and enjoying time with family and friends, particularly out at Buffalo View near Moose

visiting at local Show and Shines. His cheerful, outgoing personality will be deeply missed by his family and his numerous friends from his travels. A memorial will be announced at a later date in the Spring of 2023. Those wishing to do so may donate in his name to their SPCA.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Ron Boon

February 5, 1944 – November 11, 2013

Chrystine

I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain, To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again.

Loved and missed Kathy

Obituaries

SINGBEIL, ELLEN (DOREEN)

Ellen ‘Doreen’ Singbeil (nee Munroe) 95, of Mossbank passed away in Gravelbourg Hospital on October 27, 2022.

Born in the Mossbank district, Doreen completed her schooling in Moose Jaw and after graduation she worked in many homes assisting with housework and babysitting.

Doreen married Art Singbeil on October 27, 1951 and had two children Larry and Mervyn . Together Art and Doreen farmed the Adolf and Emilia Singbeil homestead until the boys were old enough to take over. In 1985 they built a house and moved into Mossbank . Doreen was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She

family was her true passion.

Doreen is predeceased by her husband, Art, son, Mervyn, parents, Alexander ‘Sandy’ and Pearl Munroe, brothers Lyle, Jim, George and Bill, in laws Adolf and Emilia Singbeil, two granddaughters, Christina and

She is survived by her son, Larry (Bev, nee Shoemaker) and their children Donny (Anna), Rayleen, and Jeremy (Kathy), daughter in law, Jane (nee Campbell) and her children Valerie (James) Clarke and Devon (Alexis), fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson, brothers in law Leon (Freda), Ted (Joan), sisters in law Diane, Trudy, Doreen, Pauline, Lucille and Mert as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Doreen’s funeral service was held November 2, 2022 at 1:00pm at the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Mossbank. Donations in honour of Doreen can be made to the Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa in Mossbank, where Doreen spent her last years.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa for taking such great care of Doreen and also to the Dr’s and Nurses in the Gravelbourg Hospital for all your care over the years.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not of this publication.

Notorious

The city of Moose Jaw promotes itself as ‘Canada’s Most Notorious City.’ Many people associate the word notori ous with criminal relationships. Thus, Moose Jaw plays on the rumour that Al Capone visited the city during the 1920s era of Prohibition. The city’s website lists its prohi bition past as the number one connection with the motto. But then, the next four items on the list present a positive use of notorious. Moose Jaw is notorious for its name’s rich history and pop-culture usage, Mac the Moose, the Snowbirds, and its downtown area.

The word notorious has connotations with both

the word with two main meanings: widely and unfa vourably known AND generally known and talked about. Al Capone was a notorious gangster and his possible presence in the city lends a rich and infamous past. However, just as iron is a notorious conductor of heat, so Moose Jaw is known for many more things in a positive way.

Notorious enters the English language from the Latin word noscere, meaning to come to know, and thus essentially a neutral term. But it quickly took on a negative connotation due to religious usage. In the me dieval European Church prayers used the Latin notori us to describe the deadly serious state of a sinner before God because of sinful actions against the commands of God. When the Anglican Book of Common Prayer was published in 1549 it used the word notorious in the Ash Wednesday service, “After mattens ended, the people beeyng called together by the ryngyng of a bel, and assembled in the churche: Thinglyshe [The En glish] letanye shall be sayed after thaccustomed man er: whiche ended, the prieste shal goe into the pulpitte and saye thus: BRETHREN, in the prymitive churche there was a godlye disciplyne, that at the begynnyng of lente suche persones as were notorious synners, were put to open penaunce, and punished in this worlde, that theyr soules myght bee saved in the day of the lord.” What was a neutral term in Latin developed into the

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implication of someone or something disreputable. Thus, its association with the infamous.

The word famous, a synonym of notorious, im plies someone or something widely and popularly known. Thus, Moose Jaw is known for positive aspects

using the word notorious lends an implication of ques tionalbeness or even malevolent associations, piquing the interest of people contemplating a visit to the city in their travel plans.

Words other than notorious or famous that could have been used in the city’s motto include renowned, celebrated, noted, distinguished, eminent, or illustri ous. Renowned implies more glory and acclamation. Celebrated denotes notice and attention. Noted sug gests well-deserved public attention. Distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority. Em inent suggests prominence for outstanding quality. Il lustrious stresses enduring honour and glory. However, notorious lends that quality of infamous to the city’s aspects to attract the curiosity of people to visit the community we call home.

To be labelled as a notorious person can be meant as a good and positive attribute but most often is as sociated with unfavourable qualities. Following in the footsteps of Adam and Eve, we are most often drawn to the morally questionable traits of people or things than to the positive characteristics. It is another fea

marketing. Interesting and a notorious choice, City of Moose Jaw.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word us age.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere in terest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot

Curiosity to see how a lawn bowling bowl would roll and sport and activity. It is being offered for free to everyone with a clean pair of running shoes and an activity pass or

Every Tuesday morning from 9:30 am - 11 am and Thursday from 1:30 pm - 3 pm, the Moose Jaw Lawn do not need to be a member of the club to come out and give lawn bowling a try.

Centre was approached to “see what the grass is like if your rolled a bowl across it.”

found itself being able to facilitate another outdoor sum mer sport indoors during the winter months.

grass was too long so as not to allow lawn bowling, but

“It worked a lot better than expected,” Liz Jones MJLBC member said.

Trying to see if lawn bowling was playable at the was never tried before.

is shorter than what is played at the club’s regular sum mer home.

Kitts and Jones both said the game is in its infancy bers have been doing their best to spread the word to the them to stop in and give the game a try.

“Come join in after your walk,” Kitts said.

The members of the club are more than willing to explain the rules and how the sport is played.

Asked who the lawn bowling was for, he said it was for everyone regardless of age or size.

“We have bowls of all sizes. We have all different

sizes and weights to allow most people to take part.” The club is open to school visits; just make arrange ments ahead of time to drop in and give it a try.

sit service - on Route #3 - Kitts said there may even be members of the club as well as others who don’t drive in the winter and rely upon the bus to come and give it a try.

both hope the new indoor game is something that catches on.

Offering lawn bowling is a win - win situation for

The MJLBC have access to play indoors until May, when their regular outdoor home re-opens, and they have the opportunity to introduce the game to others and help to drive their outdoor memberships.

to people using the facility and there is the potential to have more people use the facility and earn more income.

As an example: if a senior wanted to buy a monthly

Kinsmen indoor pool as well.

It needs to be noted that the Thursday afternoon time

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Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

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Sask Housing Corporation responds to resident’s infestation claim

The Moose Jaw Express published a Letter to the Editor on Oct. 25 in which Moose Jaw Housing Authority resident Kayla Anderson claimed the unit she moved into in July is infested with cockroaches and mice.

Please read Letter to the Editor re cently published: Urgent Issue — Bugs and Moose Jaw Housing Authority; it can be found in a prevous issue of Moose Jaw Express or reviewed online on Moose JawToday.com

The Express reached out to the hous ing authority for comment on the subject and received a statement from the Sas katchewan Housing Corporation. An in dependent statement from the Moose Jaw Housing Authority (MJHA) was not giv en.

the MJHA acts as an arm of the Saskatche wan Housing Corporation — not as a sep arate agency.

MSS Manager of External Commu statement:

“The local housing authorities, in cluding the Moose Jaw Housing Author ity, manage and maintain social housing units on behalf of the Saskatchewan Hous ing Corporation,” Toth said.

Accordingly, the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation speaks for both or ganizations.

The statement on behalf of Roger Parenteau, Executive Director of Housing Operations with the Saskatchewan Hous ing Corporation, reads in full: Health and safety is a priority for the

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and they work closely with all housing author ities in our province to assist with con cerns a tenant may experience.

Moose Jaw Housing Authority works with pest control contractors to ensure units are inspected and are pest free pri or to any move ins or transfers. Units are also inspected on a quarterly basis after move ins. Moose Jaw Housing Authori ty works with pest control contractors to ensure all reports of pests are promptly investigated and treated. Saskatchewan Housing Corporation remains in constant contact with Moose Jaw Housing Authori ty to deal with tenant issues or complaints as they are reported.

Trust in farmers ranks high in food integrity centre survey

food-related occupations and institutions, according to the annual public trust in food study by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity.

Trust in university researchers has fallen from 36 per cent to 31 per cent while trust in scientists stayed at 35 per cent.

Trust in the Canadian agriculture sys tem dropped to 28 per cent from 31 per cent with trust in the food system falling two points to 25 per cent.

Trust in farmers remains high, falling a mere one per cent to 42 per cent.

Trust in grocery stores, 21 per cent; in restaurants, 17 per cent; and government agencies, 14 per cent fell one point each.

Perception of politicians increased est on the totem pole.

Younger generations have higher lev els of trust in the food system while old er generations have more trust in both the food and agriculture system.

Top two issues of concern for con sumers are cost of food at 61 per cent, up from 56 last year; and energy costs, 52 per cent versus 46 per cent last year. Keeping

food affordable concerns 53 per cent, up two, points while the Canadian economy concerns 49 per cent, down six per cent from 2021.

Seven of 10 Canadians believe current and responses vary.

Forty-two per cent are eating out less with just over one-third reducing food waste at home. One-third are buying less food with one-quarter buying less meat or buying in bulk.

Half of Canadians are worried about the global food crisis with just under half worried about climate change.

Forty-four per cent are concerned about food safety, safety of imported food and availability of quality food.

More Canadians view the food system as headed in the wrong direction, 24 per cent compared with 19 per cent last year.

Those believing the food system is headed in the right direction fell by six points to 33 per cent.

Forty-six per cent are concerned about misleading information on grocery prod

uct labels.

The survey was done online between July 4 and July 25 with 1,000 respondents and is considered accurate within 2.1 per cent 19 out of 20 times.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Big Mac’s home to get extensive renovations

Restaurant on Main Street of $838,000 was the largest building permit issued by the city during October.

Next largest at $250,000 was for a government storage building on Ninth Avenue Southeast near the sewage la goon.

A $200,000 manufacturing plant was started in the 1100 block of Ominica Street East in the light industrial section.

Permits for the 10 months amounted

to $83.8 million for a 36 per cent increase

Year-to-date, 26 houses worth $10.1 million have been started compared with tion seems to have reduced new home costs with an average $388,000 com pared with $621,000 last year.

During October, three new houses worth almost $1.1 million were started, while four worth $1.19 million were be gun last October.

Jordan Soggie, Tenant Services man ager with the Moose Jaw Housing Author ity, explained in an email that media inqui ries are handled by the provincial Ministry of Social Services (MSS). This is because

Moose Jaw Housing Authority located at 255 Caribou St W.