Moose Jaw Express January 25th, 2023

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) has been planning a tribute band concert series for years, MJHF Executive Director Kelly McElree said, and is thrilled to announce AC/DC tribute act Hells Bells for the inaugural event.

“‘Healthcare Rocks!’ is brand-new for the community and the Foundation,” McElree told MooseJawToday.com. “This is an idea that we’ve had for a while, and now that COVID is less prominent, it just came together.”

The concert takes place Saturday, March 18, at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre.

Tickets are $50 apiece, plus taxes and fees, and can be purchased from the Mae Sasktix.ca.

Tickets went on sale Wednesday, Jan. 18. The MJHF anticipates selling out quickly and encourages patrons to buy their tickets early. McElree noted there are also a number of VIP sponsorships available, and thanked Cypress Concrete for being the presenting sponsors.

All the proceeds from Healthcare Rocks! will go to help fund the Health Foundation’s ongoing purchase of critical-care equipment for the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

Leroy and Leroy, the Moose Jaw comedic duo known for their Prairie-style humour and tongue-in-cheek guided tours of Sask cities, will be MC’ing the night.

“Leroy and Leroy are a Moose Jaw internet sensation,”

“It’ll

McElree laughed. “The best thing to do is Google them … I don’t know how else to explain Leroy and Leroy, but he’s a good Saskatchewan boy, let’s put it that way!”

The MJHF hopes to see Healthcare Rocks return every year featuring a different tribute band to bring Rock and Roll’s most iconic sounds

was impossible to top AC/ DC.

“There’s no band more rock and roll than AC/DC,” McElree explained. “So, Hells Bells, which is the world’s longest-touring AC/ DC tribute band, is coming to

to rock the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.”

Hells Bells formed in Toronto in 1994 and have dedicated themselves to recreating AC/DC’s iconic sound, look, and attitude note-fornote. They are veteran entertainers who have performed over 5,000 concerts all over the world.

The MJHF will have AC/ DC memorabilia on hand for sale and auction on March 18, and encourage attendees to dress up.

“We’re going to have lots of surprises for people when they come to the Mae Wilson,” McElree promised.

lots of fun, and we’re encour-

be a night of great music and

“It’ll be a night of big hair and bigger hearts, you know? Pull out the rock and roll t-shirts, wear your leather jackets, your Canadian tuxedos, and just get ready to have a great time.”

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his son Ryan

Remembering Ray Boughen, with his son Ryan

Raymond Hugh “Ray” Boughen died in Moose Jaw in late December 2022 at the age of 85, after a full life – including careers in education and subsequently in politics. He is remembered here by his son Ryan.

“My dad was someone who was very interested in the work that he did, and in giving back,” Ryan Boughen told MooseJawToday.com. “But he was a really good dad, too.”

Like his father, Ryan has spent thirty years as an educator in Moose Jaw and currently works as the Director of Education for the Prairie South School Division. His sister Patti also went into education and is currently the vice-principal at Dr. Brass School in Yorkton.

Ray is lovingly remembered by his daughter Patti (Rob) Zerr and son Ryan (Rachel) Boughen, his wife Sandra, his brother Reg (Eddie) Boughen of Alberta, and by grandchildren Taylor (Riley) Zerr, Kaitlyn Zerr, Noah Zerr, Tanner Zerr, Kyle Boughen, Dylan Boughen, and Bryce Boughen.

Ray is predeceased by his brother Garth and sister-in-law Donna, his sister Fran Sherwin and brother-in-law Pat, his sister Grace, and by his wife Pat and young children Brent and Susan.

Ray graduated from Peacock Collegiate, then called Peacock Technical, along with his twin brother Reg, and went at a relatively young age, the principal.

“He spent a long time there (at Peacock),” Ryan remembers. “He was a principal for 18 years there … and, you know, he never came out and said it, but probably some of his fondest working memories were at that school, working with that staff, those students, and those families.

“That was a really special time in his life, I think.”

Ray did not move on from Peacock until all of his children had graduated, Ryan said. He had other aspirations, but he

was where he belonged until Ryan was done Grade 12.

Having his dad as the principal was never a hardship, Ryan added. Ray didn’t treat his children differently at school than he did at home. They still called him “dad” rather than “Mr. Boughen.” And, while there may have been students who didn’t like their principal, Ray’s reputation for fairness meant there were no feuds.

“My dad was a big believer in kids,” Ryan said. “He never held a grudge… He never thought that just because someone made a mistake, that they couldn’t make it right the next time.”

After Peacock

“I graduated in ’88, and my dad took a (school division) directorship … the year after I left,” Ryan said.

After 30 years as an educator, Ray was ready for something else. He spent a year as a school division director before taking a position with what is now the Ministry of Education.

“Now, we call them deputy ministers, or assistant deputy ministers,” Ryan noted. “I can’t actually remember his title … but he oversaw Student Records. When

transcript from the province, my dad’s signature was on it.”

Ryan’s mother Pat hoped her husband would retire after the Department of Education, Ryan said. Instead, in 1994, he ran for and became the Mayor of Moose Jaw.

“He ran for the mayor’s position, in town here. … I think, at that time, my mom was kind of hoping he would just retire.

“But I think my dad thought there were some things he could help bring to the city, and those were important things. … He was one of those guys who, instead

of complaining about why things aren’t getting done, well, he would just jump in and help out.”

Ray never did really retire, working until the age of 77.

After two terms as the mayor of

of the Regina Airport Authority. He joked that he knew nothing about running an airport, but that didn’t stop him. He felt that leadership skills were applicable anywhere, and promised to do the job until the

It was while he was CEO at YQR that Pat died.

“Along the way…we lost our mum,” Ryan said. “That was hard on everyone. … Plans changed.”

years with Sandra. Member of Parliament for Palliser Ray Boughen’s last job was as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the for-

mer electoral district of Palliser.

He was elected in the 2008 federal election as a member of the Conservative Party, and served until 2015, when he chose not to seek re-election.

As an MP, Ray worked as hard as he ever had before.

“It’s full-time, right?” Ryan explained. “My dad would come home almost every weekend. At this time, he and Sandy were married.

“He would leave Sunday morning at 3 a.m. and get on an airplane at, you know, 5 or 6 in the morning to get to Ottawa, to get to work by 8 or 9 a.m. He spent the whole Friday night. He did that for seven years.”

On Jan. 10th, at Ray’s funeral, Ryan and his sister Patti jointly delivered the eulogy for their father. They decided, at that time, not to share what Ryan said was some regret about their dad’s work ethic.

Nevertheless, Ryan said they did feel they lost some time.

“I think, at times, both my sister and I would say that my dad’s commitment to his work and social services … I think sometimes we would have wished that maybe he didn’t do as much of that.

“And we could have spent more time with him. And he could have spent more time with our kids,” Ryan said. “That

mean, you only say that about people you truly want to spend time with.

“My dad was very clear on his work and his purpose. … He had a lot of accomplishments, but you know, (during his eu-

was a real good dad, and second, he was always a really good husband.”

Ray spent the last years of his life at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, where Ryan said his care was second to none. The family invites mourners who wish to contribute to Ray Boughen’s memory to make their donations to Providence Place.

Robbie Burns Night celebration of all things Scottish to be held at Bobby’s Place

‘Rabbie Burns Day’ returns to a fully in-person celebration this year at Bobby’s Place Olde World Tavern on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., accompanied by live music from local traditional Celtic band Desperate for Haggis

Robert Burns (1759 – 1796), known today and forever as The Bard of Scotland, is famous the world over for his poetry, his championship of the poor and lower classes, and his promotion of Scots culture. Burns suppers are traditionally held as close as possible to the poet’s birthday on Jan. 25, and are celebrated virtually everywhere by admirers and members of the Scottish diaspora.

[Editorial note: “Rabbie” with an ‘a’

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is an intentional spelling of Burns’ name due to the Scottish pronunciation.]

In Moose Jaw, the tradition of celebrating his life once a year with readings, prayers, music, and haggis dates to around 1908. That’s according to Don Mitchell, whose grandparents arrived from Scotland in 1910.

Mitchell is a member of Desperate for Haggis, a former mayor and city councillor, and a Burns Night enthusiast for his entire life.

“The last three or four years have been just trying to do what we could,” Mitchell said. “The one a couple years ago was at St. Andrew’s, where it was videoed, and people could watch it online through

YouTube.”

Mitchell has prepared a toast for the evening in which he will talk about the English oppression of Scotland, Burns’ political activism in support of the French and American revolutions, and the adoration all Scots and Scots’ descendants feel for Burns.

“Burns rekindled the Scottish culture. He did over 600 poems and songs and travelled through the Lowlands and the Highlands,” Mitchell explained. “He’s been celebrated by Scots, not just in Scotland, but around the world as they emigrated to various places.

“He’s kind of like Martin Luther King for (Black) Americans. Burns is that for the Scottish population, the broader Scottish classes, not just the lords and the aristocrats.”

played the bagpipes with Desperate for Haggis in the past, will prepare the night’s haggis and bring it to Bobby’s. The haggis will be “piped in” by Michelle Gallagher, who has played at events around Moose Jaw for many years.

After Gallagher has piped the dish in, her husband Andrew, a teacher at Central Collegiate who is originally from Scotland, will read Address to a Haggis in dialect. Address to a Haggis (1786) was the Robbie Burns poem that resulted in haggis becoming Scotland’s national dish. The

Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my airm.

Haggis is traditionally a peasant’s dish made from the leftover parts of a sheep carcass. The animal’s heart, liver, and lungs are minced together with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and stock, and stuffed into the sheep’s stomach for cooking.

Guests will be able to order roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, turnips, and mashed potatoes from the Bobby’s menu.

event is open to the public.

Lisa McCormick of Regina, who has

Andrew Gallagher carries the haggis as a bagpiper plays a traditional Burns tune. Everyone stands for the haggis’ piping in (Randy Palmer)

Ray Boughen (1937 to 2022)

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Family separated by Syrian civil war reunites in Moose Jaw after over a decade

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The breakout of civil war in Syria during the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings forced country, and over 12 years went by before the family was reunited in Moose Jaw last October.

I met Mazen, his father Hatim Alkutayn, and his brother-in-law Vasim at the Moose Jaw Public Library to hear an update from him after writing his story in Nov. 2021.

In 2011, Mazen was working as a military policeman in Homs. He had no and when his superiors offered him a discharge, he took it eagerly. He went home to Idlib, only to be informed by rebel forcall.

His father obtained a passport for

The plan at that point was for the entire family to eventually reunite in Jordan. But Jordan stopped accepting refugees, and Mazen’s parents and sisters went to Turkey instead.

Mazen started a family in Jordan, and although they kept in touch through the internet, his parents had never met his wife and children in person. His sisters also

Sidewalk Days is one of Moose Jaw’s largest events of the year, bringing hundreds of vendors to the downtown and drawing tens of thousands of patrons to eat, browse, buy, and be entertained.

The three days of the 2023 Sidewalk Days festival will be July 6, 7, and 8 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) this summer. Vendor applications opened Jan. 17.

Jacki L’Heureux-Mason, executive director at Tourism Moose Jaw (TMJ), has chaired the Sidewalk Days festival committee for the last 12 years. She said that last year was the most successful ever, despite it being a recovery year following the pandemic, and the committee is excited to try some new things for 2023.

“We got to carry over the exact same committee as last year, plus two people, which is awesome,” L’Heureux-Mason said. “That’ll make it easier for us to make some little changes this year.

“We’re really just looking at building on what we did last year, but we’ve got aing on since the pandemic, so we’re hoping this will be the year.”

married and had children in Turkey.

Seven years ago, Mazen and his wife were offered the chance to leave their refugee status in Jordan and settle permanentand reluctant. He did not know where Canada was, he spoke no English, and he wondered if moving to Canada might not back together.

He is now a Canadian citizen, his English is quite good, and in October 2022 his father and mother, and his sister and her family arrived in Moose Jaw from Tur-

key.

As Mazen translated, his father Hatim said he was happy to be in Moose Jaw.

“We came here from a dangerous place,” he said. “It was not safe there, and now we are in our new country, and we are

“People here are friendly, and everyall our kids and our kids can be together, like they were before. We did not think we would ever see our son anymore.”

On behalf of their family, Hatim and Vasim thanked the Canadian government

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L’Heureux-Mason wasn’t able to provide all the details yet, but was happy to note that more than 20 vendors have signed up already, providing momentum for the festival right from the start.

“Last year, we were getting really close to that 22-to-23,000 mark, over the three days,” she added. “Saturday was probably the busiest day we’ve ever had, probably about 10,000 people were in the downtown on Saturday.

“We are fairly certain we’re one of the bigger free outdoor events in southern Saskatchewan.”

L’Heureux-Mason said the most challenging and most fun part of organizing Sidewalk Days is laying out where each vendor will set up. The map stays on her with it, and she will make changes up to the last day.

“If you want to see an interesting process, well, the mapping process is… I wouldn’t call it a nightmare, because it’s probably my favourite part of the whole thing, but it is complex.

“For example,” she explained, “I’d never put a clothing vendor right in front

of a downtown clothing store, we don’t cross-book our businesses that way.”

A typical year for Sidewalk Days is over 200 vendors, with the food, jewelry, and art categories topping the list.

for making a place for them. They also thanked the United Church of Canada for its sponsorship and, in particular, Jim and Jennifer Tenford. Jim Tenford was the pastor at St. Andrew’s United Church until he and his wife moved to Regina last fall.

The Tenfords opened their home to refugees, babysat for Mazen while he looked for a job and worked, and were instrumental in helping him with the paperwork to bring the rest of his family.

“You will mention (the Tenfords), yes?” Mazen asked with a smile. “I think maybe they don’t want [their names mentioned], but I don’t know how we can thank them (enough), because they helped us with everything — applications, language, the culture. … They helped us to bring them [the rest of the family] here;

house for them.

“Not only because of their church, you know? But because they are just (good).”

There is now one sister remaining in Turkey with her husband and children. Mazen and his family will continue to work with the United Church and the Canadian government to bring her to Moose Jaw.

MooseJawToday.com will follow the preparations for the festival closely, so keep an eye out for the announcements of the vendor list, musical acts, magic shows, and more.

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(l-r) Mazen, his father Hatim, and his brother-in-law Vasim (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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This morning I had a good laugh during an early morning conversation with ‘the guy’ who makes coffee for me every morning. He usually gets up a lot earlier than I do and he shares the news on the street and anything else of interest going on in the world that he has read that morning. This random comment was made after an article he read and says:

“I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook, while applying same principles. However, every day I walk down the street and I tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later, and with whom I pass out pictures of the family and a pic of My dog Israel. I also listen to their conversations and give up and tell’m I ‘Like’ them, and it works just like Facebook! I already have four people following me: Two Police

....”

Now, doesn’t that tell it all!

Social media has never been ‘my thing’…as I don’t believe that everyone in the country and beyond…friends or friends-of-friends, or twice-removed-and-beyond friends, need to know everything about me, my life, my dog or cat, my daily comings-and-goings, yada…yada…

If I have something noteworthy to report on a personal level, I contact the people who matter in my life, by either phone or personal email or text. I don’t feel the need to blab it to the world!

As well, when people post stuff on social media, it’s usually something about themselves touting their own horn, or something about someone else that could be construed as gossip, I guess. And who’s to say the information is true and accurate? So much of what is posted on social media, it seems, comes from anonymous sources, as well, and probably has very-little-to-no credibility in the information shared anyway.

If there are noteworthy items to report, that’s what reputable media sources such as newspaper and online newspapers are for, especially community papers where the people in your neighbourhood know if you are stating a fact, truth or otherwise and usually let you know. Not the ones that distort the truth to promote their own agendas and even many media sources that are controlled and censored by governments. To me, there’s something terribly wrong when people and business sell out their soul, conscience and integrity, for the almighty dollar.

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Age-Friendly Sask providing awareness, advocacy, resources for seniors

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As we all inevitably age, staying inlong as possible is important both societally and for an individual’s mental and emotional health, says Christine Boyczuk.

That’s why she and Gillian Froehlich lead Moose Jaw’s chapter of Age Friendly Saskatchewan, under the umbrella of the provincial Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism. They received a provincial award for their efforts on Nov. 22.

“Not only does it cost a lot to have people in long-term care homes … but it’s just more institutionalization,” Boyczuk explained. “That’s been my study all my life — accepting diversity and increasing how inclusive our communities are.

“What we’ve been doing is gradually de-institutionalizing (our society). For example, people with mental illnesses and children with disabilities … My feeling is that we grow far more if we are in the community, interacting with other people in our own homes and our own environments.”

Boyczuk advocates for less separation, especially in areas such as accessibility. That means changing attitudes, infrastructure, and government policy — not just removing barriers, but innovating.

Supporting seniors as they age has a few important components, but for Boyczuk and Froehlich, the most important one is that the communi-

member of that community is seen, accommodated, and actively invited.

Age Friendly Moose Jaw re-

Sask Seniors Mechanism in November 2022 by partnering with Moose Jaw Zion United Church for an ofsaid that:

“All community residents, in-

cluding older persons, persons with disabilities, children and youth deserve to fully and meaningfully participate in all aspects of community life.

“There are numerous social andmunity that meets the changing needs of residents as they age.”

making sure seniors in Moose Jaw have the information they need. They have partnered with Zion United Church to create a knowledge bank for that purpose.

up a knowledge bank in a physical place, which would be Zion Church,” Boyczuk said. “We will hire a co-ordinator (to set up) a resource bank of agencies that support seniors. What is now available? What do we need?

“It’s starting at the beginning; somebody needs to catalog these programs and help people access them.”

That grant provides $20,000 to set up that resource, which should be completed in 2023.

The Age Friendly Moose Jaw committee, which also includes representatives from the community

paramedicine program, Moose Jaw Housing, the Moose Jaw Public Library, and others, hopes that as the knowledge bank is developed, they can continue expanding.

Their focus will be twofold based on a 2021 survey: easing loneliness, and clearing snow.

“The big thing that we did during the pandemic was to become recognized. That’s quite a process,” Boyczuk explained. “Part of it is to conduct a survey and, of course, loneliness was a big one, and snow shovelling was another that came up.”

To help combat loneliness, the committee set up a letter writing campaign, a monthly newsletter, and work with Seniors’ Centre Without Walls, which does over-the-phone art programming.

The next challenge Boyczuk would like to tackle is community snow clearing. In Saskatchewan winters, going outside can be intimidating for anyone. It is particularly scary for seniors, who have more to fear from ice and deep snow. The fear of going outside can increase isolation.

Age Friendly Moose Jaw hopes to pilot a program similar to Regina’s ‘Snow Angels,’ which organizes neighbourhoods to help keep porches, driveways, and sidewalks clear.

“This has been a movement around the world, really, in all areas, which is, How do we make communities more inclusive and diverse and accepting?” she added. “That’s where I am, you know? I’m aging, and I’m in my own home.

“And I think that I’m far better of being in my own home and being active in my community than otherwise.”

For more information on Age Friendly Moose Jaw, including contacts, visit agefriendlysk.ca/afmoose-jaw-community-page/.

The Relationship between Violence and Social Determinants of Health

Did you know 75% of the factors that keep us healthy are outside of the health care system?[1]

These factors are known as the Social Determinants

Organization as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.[2] Examples of these factors include income, education, employment status, our physical environments, the quality of our experiences when we are children, social supports, housing, gender, culture and race.[3]

Research indicates that all forms of violence are strongly patterned by social determinants such as economic, social and gender inequalities; lack of occupational and educational opportunities; ease of access to

norms and values that shape the acceptability of violence. In turn, high levels of violence can themselves

amplify these social determinants in a vicious circle.[4] Although violence occurs across the socioeconomic continuum—the risks of exposure to violence are greatest for people in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and communities.[5]

Work to address poor socio-economic circumstances and reduce instances of violence in our community is part of the mission of Moose Jaw & District’s Partners Against Violence Committee. Recognizing that violence is strongly linked with other social determinants of health including living conditions, poverty, employment, culture, and education, the committee works collaboratively to address and advocate for strategies to reduce violence which encompass not just the individual, but the individual within the context of the family, the community, and larger society.

[1] Canadian Council on Social Determinants of Health. (2019). Communicating the Social Determinants of Health: Guidelines for Common Messaging. Retrieved on December 15, 2021 from http://ccsdh.ca/images/uploads/Communicating_the_Social_Determinants_of_Health.pdf

[2] World Health Organization. (2019). Social Determinants of Health. Retrieved on December 15, 2021 from https://www.

[3] Raphael, D., Bryant, T., Mikkonen, J., Raphael, A. (2020). Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts, 2nd Edition. Retrieved on December 16, 2021 from https://www.thecanadianfacts.org/The_Canadian_Facts-2nd_ed.pdf

[4] World Health Organization. (2021). COVID-19, social determinants and violence. Retrieved on December 16, 2021 from https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/12/02/default-calendar/social-determinants-of-health-webinar-covid-19-social-determinants-and-violence

[5] Egerter, S., Ph.D., Barclay, C., M.P.H., Grossman-Kahn, R., Braveman, P., M.D., M.P.H. (2011). How Social Factors Shape Health: Violence, Social Disadvantage and Health. University of California, San Francisco Center on Disparities in Health.

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Moose Jaw’s Partners against Violence Committee brings together a number of local service agencies, as well as local RCMP and Moose Jaw Police to work towards building a safer community for all.

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On Nov. 22, 2022, Minister of Seniors Everett Hindley recognized the work done by Christine Boyczuk and Gillian Froehlich on the Age-Friendly Moose Jaw committee

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New South Hill school to likely open in 2025 and not 2023, MLAs say

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The joint-use school on South Hill was expected to open in the fall of 2023, but with all its delays, MLAs now say the school will likely open in 2025.

Tim McLeod, MLA for Moose Jaw-North, and Greg Lawrence, MLA for Moose Jaw-Wakamow, virtually attended Holy Trinity Catholic School Division’s Jan. 16 board meeting to answer trustees’ questions about education.

This get-together — whether in-person or online — is an annual event.

New school

The board pointed out the new school has yet to reach tender because of cost escalations while trustees are waiting to hear about when that will happen. Also, theytential cuts as part of a “scope ladder” and wondered how the project could proceed.

“Our Saskatchewan Party government hasn’t announced a school we haven’t built yet. So, we are moving ahead with this,” said Lawrence. “… The expected completion date is fall 2025.”

The province experienced delays in land negotiations with city hall, although all the parties have now signed a memorandum of understanding for Westheath, he contin-tion and is committed to the 25-per-cent project increase because of the initiative’s importance.

Lawrence added that he and McLeod fully support the project.

The education partners announced the new school in March 2019, while six months later, they announced that the building would be constructed in the Westheath subdivision.

Funding adjustments

The province provided Holy Trinity with $176,600 $475,000 in December to support higher student enrolment, the board said. Trustees wondered if more support could be expected this year.

The province is in the budget process now, so it wouldn’t be appropriate to spoil that announcement, said Lawrence. However, the Ministry of Education contributed $2 billion in regular funding this year to Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions, while it also gave an additional

pressures.

“We take your concerns as locally as important as we do provincially,” he added.

Trustees raised the issue of classroom supports and

who took those concerns to the ministries of education

Trinity received this year is “indicative of those conversations” and trustees’ lobbying.

Stable and predictable funding

Education studies show that operating revenues have

year, the board said. Meanwhile, school divisions plan to implement an operating reserves policy and procedure to help increase the accountability, comparability and management of that money.

Trustees wondered whether the MLAs would advocate for improved funding in 2023-24 and whether there would be a long-term plan to help divisions navigate in-

McLeod reiterated that the province gave an extra pressures. Moreover, the ministry does its best to address issues when needs arise.

government’s reserves don’t rise and fall directly in pro-

There are also differences between rural and urban school divisions, including geographical size and travel times, McLeod added. So, it’s impossible to “paint funding with the same brush.”

Funding for non-teaching contracts

The ministry funds contract adjustments for teachers but does not provide extra money for non-teaching staff, the board said. Since the division must cover those costs

would cover future contract expenses.

A guiding principle of the ministry’s funding model is stability, while the distribution formula ensures predictability so boards can plan, said Lawrence. Therefore, the province doesn’t guess what boards do locally when providing funding.

“These are pretty critical people working in our school division,” said trustee Christine Boyczuk.

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Lawrence agreed, saying he couldn’t imagine a school without a custodian. However, he noted that the province isn’t negotiating those contracts, while all money comes from one pot.

Local boards have the autonomy to make the best decisions for their stakeholders, so they sometimes must

respected what boards do, he didn’t anticipate the situation changing soon.

“It’s tough work … . It is incredibly important and valuable work,” the former Prairie South trustee added.

Mental health and well-being support

Trustees wondered if the province would provide more money or support so divisions could further develop mental health and well-being plans for staff, students and families.

This is important work, so divisions can expect the province to provide more funding, said McLeod. The

this area, while it understands the importance of helping youths experiencing mental health crises.

“If we catch them and give them the help at a younger age, it saves a lot of hurt and heartbreak in the long term,” agreed Lawrence.

Locally elected boards

Both MLAs agreed that they are “big proponents” of locally elected boards and believe they are important, considering trustees bring attention to issues facing their communities or schools of which the province may be unaware.

Catholic education in Saskatchewan

When asked if they support Catholic education, McLeod replied that the Constitution protects the rights of faith-based institutions, while Lawrence said the province would continue to support Catholic divisions for however long they operate.

Two Moose Jaw Catholic schools will offer French immersion programming for the 2023-24 school year, with French used to instruct pupils in classrooms 50 to 90 per cent of the time.

All school divisions are required to submit forms to the Ministry of Education by Feb. 15 about which schools will offer French immersion for the coming year.

The form lists each school seeking designation, the grades involved and the percentage of time French is used as the language of instruction for each grade. This process applies to new grade-level designation applications and renewals of previously approved programming.

For the 2023-24 year, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division plans to re-submit École St. Margaret School and Vanier Collegiate for approval as sites of French immersion education.

At St. Margaret, 90 per cent of instruction in kindergarten to Grade 2 is in French, 70 per cent in grades 3 to 5

Meanwhile, at least 50 per cent of instruction in all grades at Vanier will be in French. However, some classes may have more instruction in that language depending upon what they are.

Division administration presented the designation form at the Jan. 16 board meeting for trustees’ approval.

Sarah Phipps, superintendent of learning, explained that the percentages of classes taught in French are similar to last year and in the past.

One reason French instruction dips in elementary school is because English Language Arts (ELA) is introduced in Grade 3, she said in response to a trustee question. Meanwhile, educators teach the Catholic wellness program “Fully Alive” and religion classes in English, which is why there is a 10-per-cent dip in the language used.

“I would say, especially now, we have a really good

cohort of French teachers. In the past, we may not have had as many who could teach all the French things,” Phipps continued. “But this (the percentage of classes taught in French) would be typically … what we would see across the province.”

At Vanier, some core classes are taught almost exclusively in French, such as French immersion, language arts, social studies, sciences and math, she said. However, it all depends upon the program path pupils take.

Furthermore, some subjects are offered infrequently from year to year that are also taught in French, such as arts ed, drama and psychology, Phipps continued. Many of these non-core subjects are electives, of which students need fewer to graduate.

The superintendent added that she has been engaged in French immersion for more than 30 years and acknowledged that it forces learners to use different parts of their brains to succeed.

Congratulations to Jackson and Jake Giokas, who have been named “Notoriously Good Neighbours” for the month of January by The City of Moose Jaw and Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce. This program was created to recognize the Notoriously Friendly, Notoriously Generous and Notoriously Kind-Hearted Moose Javians making a Notoriously Positive difference in our community.

A neighbour nominated Jackson and Jake who wrote, “We were coming home from a long day of driving on an awful highway after (a) storm. We came home to

a huge three-car driveway all shovelled by our teenage neighbours. And the best part is they did it without being asked by anyone. These two young men are true gems.”

Neighbour”, Jackson and Jake have each been awarded $25 gift cards (one each from Street’s Steakhouse and Smitty’s Restaurant).

You can nominate your neighbour in Moose Jaw as a Notoriously Good Neighbour with the Report An Issue feature on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or on the free City of Moose Jaw app.

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THE NEXT HOLY TRINITY BOARD MEETING IS MONDAY, FEB. 13.

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Residents interested in voting in Prairie South School Division’s upcoming byelection can do so by mail-in ballot if they cannot make it to one of four polling stations on election day.

During their recent board meeting, Prairie South trustees agreed to accept mail-in ballots for voting in subdivision No. 6 — City of Moose Jaw — during the Thursday, March 9 byelection.

Section 92 of The Local Governance Election Act allows boards to pass resolutions to create a mail-in ballot voting system, a board report explained.

A bylaw or resolution must not extend the period for the receipt of mail-in ballots beyond the closing of the polls on election day, the act says, while the deputy reon election day spoiled and should deal with those ballots as per section 118(2).

As part of the byelection process, Prairie South has posted information about voting and mail-in ballots on its website, with instructions on how to request a vote using the mail-in ballot system.

Anyone wishing to vote must also live in Moose Jaw. Also, interested residents must submit their nomination

Meanwhile, the division has created four polling lo cations where residents can vote.

enue Northwest, while the main polling locations are Riv erview Collegiate at 650 Coteau Street West, A.E. Pea School at 530 Wood Lily Drive.

“We did do it (mail-in voting) in the last byelection. I think we only had four (ballots),” business superintendent Ron Purdy told trustees. “We want to make it available

PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION

The byelection is necessary after former trustee Todd Johnson resigned and later became the division’s transportation manager.

Visit www.prairiesouth.ca/elections/# for more information.

per cent from 2021 to 2022, while the division’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) premium costs declined by nearly $85,000, a new report shows.

There were 22 injury claims accepted last year, while there were 12 time-loss claims, 250 time-loss days and $79,909 in WCB compensation and medical expenses, according to the 2021-22 human resources accountability report presented during the recent Prairie South board meeting.

accepted, 21 time-loss claims, 758 time-loss days and $173,673 in WCB refunds.

The division’s premium per $100 in payroll declined means its total premium costs last year were $9,029 ver-

Since 2017, Prairie South has used BCL Consulting Group Inc. to review the division’s WCB claims history has saved the division $139,217 in WCB costs. Staff composition -

ployees in the division in 2021-22, while a total of 1,272 people — including subs and casuals — worked for Prairie South, the report said. These numbers were almost unchanged from 2020-21.

cent of the division’s budget last year, which was twoper-cent higher than in 2020-21.

Last year the division spent $69,275,772 on salaries

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years ago.

The age demographics of staff show: 19-29 age bracket, there were over 20 support staff and nearly 100 teachers 30-39 bracket, there were just over 80 support staff and around 130 teachers

and around 150 teachers 50-59 bracket, there were around 110 support staff and around 130 teachers 60-69 bracket, there were more than 50 support staff and under 20 teachers 70-79 bracket, there were a handful of support staff and teachers.

Professional development

An item to celebrate is more staff are upgrading their education than before, said Amy Johnson, superintendent of HR.

pursuing professional development, with the former tak-

“We invest in education as a learning organization and that’s really exciting to see,” she said.

Division administration told trustees that an employee does not need a master’s degree to become a principal or vice-principal, while anyone can apply.

Absences -

cause of COVID-19, either close contact, quarantine leave or special vaccination leave, the report said.

rus, CUPE staff were absent 289.2 days, bus drivers were days.

Meanwhile, all staff took off a total of 10,119.23 days in 2021-22 for illness leave (paid and unpaid) and medical and dental leave.

Broken down, all teachers were absent 5,181.39 days, -

absent 619.5 days.

Discipline

The division sent six teachers and six support staff letters of discipline (warnings or reprimands) to seven support staff, the report showed.

one teacher was involved in a workplace investigation,tion of contract.”

Mental health project

In 2021 the division worked with its teachers’ association to bring in a workplace mental health wellness tool called “Not Myself Today.” The program is the Canadian which is an evidence-informed initiative that addresses common psychosocial factors.

“That was a big success. We had lots of good feedback, so much so that … we continued on with the program,” said Johnson.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The Board of Police Commissioners plans to invest its 2022 accumulated surplus with the City of Moose Jaw’s stock portfolios, with the amount invested possibly being $300,000.

During its Jan. 17 meeting, the board voted to have city hall invest those funds in the municipality’s moderate-term portfolio — which RBC Dominion Securities manages — retroactively to Jan. 1, 2022.

The board oversees the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) and approves its budget, so the commissioners can invest the money on the agency’s behalf. Meanwhile, the city hall.

A board report indicated that the interest generated on accumulated surplus amounts was $27,797.76 in 2020 and $21,239.17 in 2021, for a total of $49,036.93. Furthermore, since the investment is currently “just on paper” and can be reallocated, the funds don’t have to be invested, or the interest can be added to the police service’s accumulated surplus upon board approval.

Police Chief Rick Bourassa explained that although

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so much last year that the agency was forced to change how it fed prisoners in the detention cells.

Last year the police service (MJPS) budgeted $4,000 in expenses for prisoner meals, but by Dec. 31, it had spent $5,954.27, which meant it was 48.86 per cent over budget.

The reasons for this increase are that food costs were higher than projected and because the MJPS held prisoners in detention cells for longer than anticipated since it is a regional correctional centre for other police agencies, Police Chief Rick Bourassa explained during the Jan. 16 Board of Police Commissioners meeting while discussing the agency’s 2022 budget summary.

“We do bill back to the RCMP and to the province for some of those costs when housing their people, so that will be recovered in the revenues throughout the year,” he said.

“So we will have revenues that offset some of that expenditure — but not all of it. If there are people that are only incarcerated on our behalf, we cover the full cost.”

The MJPS had been using community restaurants for many years to provide meals for prisoners, Bourassa added, but it has moved to a different process.

The agency is now using ready-made microwavable food — frozen meals from grocery stores — to ensure it

However, based on the police service’s 2022 budget summary document — still subject to change — it’s likely that the surplus could be roughly $300,000.

The MJPS expended 99.1 per cent of its net budget last year, according to the report.

By Dec. 31, 2022, the MJPS had spent $12.4 million of its $12.7 million expense budget — or 97.73 per cent — leaving $288,973.47 in unspent expenses.

Meanwhile, it had acquired $1.3 million out of a projected $1.5 million in revenues — or 88.02 per cent — leaving $188,253 in unspent revenues.

Overall, net budget expenses were $11.06 million compared to the budgeted $11.16 million — or 99.1 per cent — leaving a net surplus of $100,720.47.

However, Bourassa pointed out that there is still $188,253 in outstanding revenues. Once that arrives, that would leave the police service with a surplus of “several hundred thousand dollars.”

By adding that number to the net surplus, the police board could have $288,973.47 in accumulated surplus available to invest.

Bourassa later told the media that after paying outstanding bills, the surplus might likely be closer to $200,000.

it’s a secret that things that are risky currently are not doing well,” said commissioner Clive Tolley. “Interest rates are going up, so we have a limited ability to earn income on our investments, (which are) very, very poor compared to the previous couple of years.

“So, we shouldn’t expect to make a lot of money back.” Commissioner Darrell Markin wondered if there was

those have less risk and could ensure that the police board receives back what it invested.

City hall has recently taken plenty of money from the moderate-term portfolio and invested it in more stable acdidn’t think the board should invest the money itself, noting the investment committee’s most recent action was to change the portfolio to stabilize it and work for less risk. New chair and vice-chair

to elect a chair and vice-chair. Members elected Mary Lee Booth as chair and Doug Blanc as vice-chair.ber.

doesn’t have to provide utensils to prisoners, which could

route also allows the police service to buy products in

“Interesting to note right now, it’s a bit of a challenge -

tinued. “And a lot of those frozen things that are microwaveable are just simply not readily available. We’ll continue to be diligent to meet that need.”

Vehicle maintenance

budget last year was vehicle maintenance, Bourassa said.

The police service had budgeted $220,000, but by Dec. 31, it had spent $290,102.97, which meant it was 31.86 per cent beyond budget.

The MJPS hasn’t been able to acquire new vehicles because of supply-chain problems, so it continues to use older squad cruisers that require more repairs, while fuel costs were higher than anticipated, he continued. While the organization expects fewer gasoline-related pressures in 2023, it has budgeted accordingly.

Other overages

Other areas in the police service’s budget that were more than planned included (budgeted vs. actual and percentage over):

Travel and conventions: $5,000 / $8,377.18 / 67.54

per cent

Education and training: $60,000 / $95,792.85 / 59.65 per cent

Subscription and fees: $2,500 / $4,197.14 / 67.89 per cent

Computer software: $290,000 / $348,563.95 / 20.19 per cent

Clothing: $95,000 / $109,499.23 / 15.26 per cent Victim Services: $95,000 / $107,304.07 / 12.95 per cent Radio communications: $8,000 / $10,235.56 / 27.94 per cent

Janitorial supplies: $7,000 / $7,741.39 / 10.59 per cent

Education and training costs rose because the agency could not send members on courses during the pandemic, so it was playing catch-up, said Bourassa. For example, it’s expensive to send members to Ottawa for training on pursued graduate degrees, so the MJPS covers their tuition costs.

and training, they are valuable since they provide the agency with better service, he added.

The next Board of Police Commissioners meeting is Thursday, Feb. 9.

Break-ins to businesses were 65.1-per-cent higher last year compared to 2021, with police suggesting it’s usually one person or a group of people who hits multiple locations.

There were 71 business break-ins last year compared to 43 incidents the year before, according to the Moose Jaw Police Service’s 2022 statistical summary presented during the Jan. 16 Board of Police Commissioners meeting.

Total break-ins — business, residence, and other — decreased by 9.9 per cent last year over 2021, with police laying 283 charges versus 314 the year before.

There were 147 residential break-ins last year versus 166 incidents — an 11.4-per-cent decrease — from the year before, while there were 65 other break-and-enters last year compared to 105 incidents — a 38.1-per-cent drop — from the year before.

Break-ins are part of the category of crimes against with police recording 2,073 incidents last year versus 1,975 incidents the year before, the data showed.

“This is something that we’re aware of and monitoring,” said Supt. Taylor Mickleborough. “It’s encouraging to see that our patrol unit, along with our K-9 unit, has had some success in apprehending and charging people while they’re in the act of committing these offences.

“As well, our criminal investigation section is still investigating a number of these occurrences and trying to get the root cause of the problem.”

There are several factors with business break-ins,

such as it’s usually the same person or group of people who targets multiple business storage bays, he continued. That can drive up numbers, which is what happened last year. -

comes “a form of currency” for people involved in the drug trade, said Mickleborough. People will break into

their drug dealer for products.

Other crimes against property last year versus 2021 showed:

Motor vehicle theft: 68 / 64

Theft over $5,000: 21 / 17

· Theft under $5,000: 875 / 709

Arson: 9 / 34

Mischief over $5,000: 332 / 371

Crimes against people

There were 465 charges for crimes committed against people in 2022, compared to 471 incidents the year before, a drop of 1.3 per cent, the data showed.

There was one homicide — solved and charges laid — last year compared to zero in 2021 and three attempted homicides — all solved — compared to two in 2021.

While the total number of assaults declined by 11.9 per cent — 274 incidents last year versus 311 the year before — there were still some concerning increases in weapon assaults and aggravated assaults, said Police Chief Rick Bourassa.

“We’ve talked about that, how over the last couple of years we’ve seen an increase in the level of violence

in some cases,” he remarked. “We continue to respond to those types of calls and lay charges where appropriate.”

Total assaults last year versus 2021 included:

Sexual: 55 / 61

Common: 201 / 187

With a weapon/cause bodily harm: 52 / 47

Aggravated: 7 / 5 /

Against police: 11 / 11

Other crimes against people showed: Robbery: 8 / 5

Threats under section 810: 81 / 57

Domestic disputes: 104 / 164

Commissioner Mary Lee Booth, board chair, expressed concern about aggravated assaults and robberies, noting those would likely be included in the community’s violent crime severity index (CSI) score.

There has been a decrease in civility across Canada during the past few years, agreed Bourassa. The increase in property crime is often associated with the drug trade and people needing resources to purchase illicit substances.

Other crimes:

Impaired driving: 124 / 131

Failing to obey a court order: 813 / 882

· Vehicle collisions over $1,000: 294 / 243

Liquor infractions: 153 / 165

Summary offence tickets: 1,388 / 1,758

Total calls for service last year were 19,143, compared to 16,048 — a 19.3-per-cent jump — in 2021.

Acker still wants approval to invest the surplus.

The next Board of Police Commissioners meeting is Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The Moose Jaw Police Service’s efforts with drug enforcement concern Mayor Clive Tolley, who believes ofprograms.

Tolley, a member of the Board of Police Commissioners, raised the issue at the board’s Jan. 16 meeting while discussing total crime statistics for 2022.

The data for drugs showed that for 2022 versus 2021: Cocaine: 6 / 7

Methamphetamine: 11 / 31

Total: 37 / 72

In the past, police drug enforcement activities focused on the users instead of the sellers and distributors,move them from their source and connect them with a

The mayor wondered what was happening in the police industry today for that approach to have changed. He -

kind of curious because we have very few people using that are busted,” Tolley added. “As a former social work-

strategy.”

Most drug busts — charges for simple possession

whom they’ve arrested for other issues, said Chief Rick Bourassa. Members use discretion about whether to lay charges, although the agency will attempt to help people

“One of the other issues around the simple possession is custodial interventions are really not something the police would use, so arresting and detaining somebody,” he continued.

If police lay charges, they would then release the person and attempt to provide interventions through drug treatment court or the alternative measures program, Bourassa added.

“We’ve got an epidemic going on in terms of use, but very few charges. And I’m trying to understand so I can explain that other people,” said Tolley, noting residents ask him why there aren’t more drug busts if users are going around checking businesses for unlocked doors.

Some people sent to a provincial correctional centre can still acquire drugs there, while on-site treatment programs fail because substances can still be smuggled in, he added. He also thought the drug statistics looked low compared to the number of known street users.

“It’s complex,” said Bourassa. “Many of our charges used to be for simple possession of cannabis, and that is natural reduction in that.”

Most times when police encounter drug users, they do not have a substance on them even if they’ve used it, — even if they have drugs in their pocket — and need hard evidence to make an arrest.

While police know there are many drug users in the alternative supports instead of laying charges, added Bourassa.

It’s apparent nationally and internationally that adcountries have decided to decriminalize small amounts of drugs, said board chair Commissioner Mary Lee Booth, noting it’s important to discuss this issue to destigmatize drug use.

Police chiefs provincially and nationally are “pretty clear” that they want to see small amounts decriminal-knowledging that this is a controversial issue. He noted that the political will must be there for changes to happen.

in their 2022 budget from 2021 levels, the Moose Jaw -

ternoon’s monthly meeting of the Moose Jaw Board of

“It leaves us a surplus currently of several hundreds of thousands of dollars,” he said.

Chief Bourassa cautioned that although there was a a few bills yet to be paid for 2022.

The budget summary presented at Tuesday’s meeting was preliminary with the year-end to be completed in February.tures in 2022.

maintenance in vehicle maintenance,” he said.geted amount.

Chief Bourassa said the amount was up because the MJPS was spending more to maintain police vehicles mechanically because they have been unable to source new vehicles and must keep the vehicles they have now longer.

Another reason for spending over the budgeted amount for vehicke maintenance is the cost of fuel is included in the budget category.ing a little bit lower in 2023,” he said. budgeted is education and training. The MJPS spent percent of the budgeted amount.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

THE VILLAGE OF BROWNLEE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

COUNCILLOR: Village of Brownlee Number to be elected: 1

will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of February 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village of Brownlee office and during regular business hours of 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Friday, from January 23rd, 2023 to February 8th, 2023.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the Village of Brownlee Office.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2023

Deanne Hartell

Returning Officer

By Robert Thomas

Chief Bourassa said the amount was spent because the MJPS had not been able to train over the past few years and were playing catchup plus there was an uptick

The contract for the MJPS includes the force paying for educational upgrading members take.

Police Commissioner Mayor Clive Tolley asked about an increase on the cost of meals for prisoners.

Commissioner Tolley asked if it was because the price of food had gone up.

line.

The Commissioners were told some if it was because the price of food had gone up but also it was because the MJPS was on occasion holding prisoners for longer.

Moose Jaw generally serves as a transit point with prisoners who are to remain in remand most often to the Regina Correctional Centre’s remand unit.

Chief Bourassa said the MJPS is reimbursed when they hold prisoners for the RCMP.

Commissioner Tolley asked which restaurant is selected, if they use any, gets to provide meals.

Superintendent Devon Oleniuk that the prisoners are fed microwaveable meals for safety reasons.

Mayor Tolley is well-known for rotating what restaurants provide meals to City Hall in an effort to be fair to all businesses.

No knives and forks are provided, making it a safer

NOTICE OF INTENTION

TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO.5346

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The proposed amendment would rezone Westheath Subdivision Phases 5 & 6 to R1 – Large Lot Low Density Residential District, R1A – Low Density Residential, R2 – Medium Density Residential District & CS – Community Service and Institutional Districts. The purpose of the amendment is to accommodate for future residential land uses and a joint-use school in this area.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

Any written comments or submissions must be received by the Department of Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 19th day of January, 2023.

Tracy Wittke – City Clerk

option.

Superintendent Oleniuk did say the meals have been harder to source due to supply chain problems with stores like Superstore.

All surplus funds go to the MJPS Accumulated Surplus account and are not returned to the City of Moose Jaw coffers.

The current balance of the MJPS’s Accumulated Surplus at December 31, 2022 was not available as it is yet to be determined.

The Accumulated Surplus is invested and in 2020 itvestment earnings.

The MJPS’s Accumulated Surplus was highlighted during the recent 2023 City of Moose Jaw Budget delib-

For 2023, the Board Of Police Commissioners ini-crease over 2022 funding levels.

The initial budget request by the Board Of Police savings for 2023.

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Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that

Nam & Kim Services Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Himawari Sushi Restaurant at 105-361 Main St N Moose Jaw SK S6H 0W2

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to:

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina Sk S4P 3M3

The next Board of Police Commissioners meeting is Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Delivery to mailbox brings muted excitement to home

With the exception of newspaper deliveries and solicitations for house painting and security systems, our mailbox attached to the house does not get much use.

Therefore, when I hear the thunk of the lid being raised and lowered, I make haste to the window to see who might be outside at the box. If no one is in sight, I cautiously open the door, stare up the street and down, and then raise the mailbox lid to see what might be inside.

On this particular day the drop-off was one that in my earlier years brought considerable excitement. Now in my later years, it is still a welcome addition to our home, but my excitement is tempered in knowing this piece of our lives has changed and is but a shadow of its former self.

Why the new phone book, of course.

I know some younger folks of my acquaintance will look at me in confusion, either not knowing how important the book was to long-ago telephone subscribers, or more likely, never having used the

services of the book that is delivered freeof-charge to households, businesses and apartment dwellers.

To put the phone book in context for them, it was the forerunner of Google and other electronic search engines. In my days of staff direction, I often had to refer colleagues to the phone book when Google amazingly failed to provide the information they required.

We have a stack of phone books on our phone table going back to the 20162017 edition. While Housemate thinks I should dispose of them, I ignore his wishes because quite often I refer to theone who now has a cellphone and is no the address, I can at least write a letter or send a card.

The 2023/24 book is now on the phone table, taking up considerably less volume than its predecessors.

Did you know that this year’s book, not counting front and back covers, has 232 pages, down from 268 pages in

2021/22 and down from 296 pages in 2020/21. More alarming is that in the 2016/17 book we had 408 pages to browse for names, addresses, phone numbers and menus of favourite restaurants.

The Moose Jaw phone numbers are

Again, this decline can be attributed to more cellphone use, and also for privacy issues where some folks don’t want just anyone to know their address or phone number.

when the new book arrives is to make certain our name, address, postal code and phone numbers are correctly listed. Yes, there we are, on page 87 this year, compared to page 92 last year and 109 in the earliest book I have in hand. We’re “movin’ on up.”

I noted, in my snoopiness, that we have maintained the same phone book neighbours for all the years represented by my collection. To ensure their privacy,

views and opinions ex-

in this article are those of the author, and dosition of this publication.

I won’t reveal their identities, but thank them in this way for their steadfast dedication to phone books.

I have no idea why it should interest me, but I always wonder if anyone has been assigned the phone number my parents had when they lived in my hometown. I spent a few minutes looking through all the numbers in the Mortlach exchange and it appears that no one listed is using that old number. Maybe one of these days I will give it a call and see if anyone answers.

While browsing through names and numbers, I also noticed that a friend of long standing is no longer listed. Hmmm. She is still alive, I see her on Facebook, and I saw her in person just recently. I might no longer have her number, but I

phone book from a few years ago gives me her address. Won’t she be surprised to see me when I go calling!!

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Community Heritage Day at the WDM

The Western Development Museum (WDM) – Moose Jaw will be hosting their annual Community Heritage Day on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is an annual event before the pandemic that we hosted here at the museum, in collaboration with several other organizations and groups from the heritage and cultural sectors,” said Karla Rasmussen, Education/Public Programs Coordinator at WDM Moose Jaw. “This year, we have had a good response…so, we have quite a few different people coming.”

This year, the WDM will have demonstrations, crafts and hands-on activities for families who are coming to enjoy the exhibitions of the New Southern Plains Metis #160, Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum, Das Schulhaus – Regina German Languages School Inc, the Saskatchewan German Council and Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, who will be on display throughout the day with information.

The program starts at 11:00 a.m. with Saskatchewan author Joan Soggie that will be sharing her story about her research-based novel “Rikka” of true stories

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on Western Canada’s female immigrant settlers from Scandinavia. Her presentation will be “Discovering Rikka.”

At 1:00 p.m., a presentation of “Gerhard Herzberg – A life in science,” will be presented by Dr. Rainer Dick, professor at the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at the University of Saskatchewan. This presentation is about a travelling experience and an “Enterprises of the Human Spirit” exhibition, which will be displayed at the WDM Moose Jaw until Feb. 24.

Following at 2:00 p.m, the WDM will be showing a documentary movie “The Newcomers” made by CBC journalist and Saskatchewan German Council contemporary immigrant experiences and weaves into it, the historical context of the early waves of immigration into the province. The documentary is for highlighting Black History Month and will be shown

tigious British medical journal The Lancet. It later camehonesty, had completely fooled his coworkers into thinking that his results were genuine.

The paper described the “results” of research un-

MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) caused autism and that the measles vaccine in particular was the culprit.

To state that this paper changed the word is not an exaggeration. Vaccine resistance at that stage was con(where such opinions belong), but global opposition now

throughout February.

Soul (Martine Chartrand, 2000), The Road Taken (Selwyn Jacob, 1996), Arrival: A poetic celebration of 200+ Years of Black communities building a life on the Prairies (Asim Overstands & Vince Raquel, 2022), and Reclaiming Public Space (Nathan Gross, 2022).

the National Film Board of Canada and CBC and will be screened in the Saskatchewan Theatre throughout the month of February.

Participants will be able to attend these activities without any admission costs. More information is available on WDM’s website, or you can read more https://wdm.ca/event_manager/mjheritageday/. You can also call Karla Rasmus-

Deer took an interest in the affair from the beginninghaustive detail.

Financial considerations undoubtedly played a matogether with a lawyer, was already hatching a scheme which would have enabled him to patent and market his own measles vaccine. Fortunately, these plans did not come to anything.

A further motivation may have been the desire to achieve fame as a medical savior – if his allegations about the MMR vaccine were accepted, it would have caused a major earthquake in medical science, and he would most likely have received at least an MBE.

Brian Deer, 394 pages.

Johns Hopkins University Press.

“Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” Henry VI, William Shakespeare.

In the Bard’s time, unlike today, this phrase referred to someone concealing a dangerous nature, and unforwho, early in his promising career as a charismatic young doctor, published a number of research papers. These, as later investigations showed, were of dubious quality. One paper was published in 1998 in the highly pres-

The paper almost immediately attracted well-deserved criticism and the relentless accumulation of evidence to the contrary eventually led to an investigation by the British Medical Council. Its report was utterhad lied from beginning to end. His name was removed from the British register of medical practitioners. This did not bother him much – if at all – and he departed to the USA where he resumed his activities, earning a hefty income in the process.

where he earns large sums of money by spreading false rumors about the imagined dangers of all vaccines, claiming that they are responsible for more than just autism. This has led to loss of life, as happened in the recent past during measles epidemics in Romania, France and Samoa.

“I do not feel at all responsible” he replied to questions about these deaths.

An aspect of Deer’s book which both my wife and I found slightly irritating was his tendency to hyperbole. Maybe it’s just the result of years as a journalist for British newspapers.

in and at least some basic knowledge of vaccines and the doings of the antivax brigade. Those with no more than a passing interest in the subject will probably put the book aside after a few dozen pages, but anyone with an interest in these subjects will be richly rewarded.

The

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The Doctor who Fooled the World –Science, Deception and the War on Vaccines

By Leon Retief

Leon Retief is a retired physician with clinical and research experience. He likes drinking wine, listening to music and reading.

Book Cover Image, Amazon.ca

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Family Literacy Day theme “Celebrate Your Heritage” to bring learning and fun to the whole family

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This year Family Literacy Day is “Celebrate Your Heritage” for the Learning theme.

ABC Life Literacy Canada created this day in 1999, which has been held annually on Jan. 27 to raise awareness of the importance of learning, reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The goal is to highlight the importance of family literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

The program focuses on parents as one of its necessary means to improve the reading, writing and communication skills of all family members. Children’s book reading is helping parents to actively engage and strengthen their relationships with their children and family members. It also helps them to keep their skills sharp. This is a lifelong learning experience. Taking time for reading books and other learning activities with children is crucial for a child’s development. Dramatic Improvement of children’s and parents’ literacy skills is possible even if they are spending

https://saskliteracy.ca/familyliteracyday/

This year the Moose Jaw Literacy network will partner with the Early Years Family Resource Centre (FRC), Early Childhood Coalition, the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), the Palliser Regional Library, Regional Kids First, the School Divisions, and the Ministry of Education. Throughout the region, there will be events: at the Public Library and the early Years Family Resource Centre. There will be Story Trails at the Family Resource Centre, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, and Downtown Businesses at rural libraries. Many wonderful activities will take

place at schools and lots of books will be provided within the communities for these activities as well.

“We are doing a common goal event. We are going to engage parents and children in literacy activities,” MJPL Children’s department coordinator Aislinn Lawreniuk said.

MJPL is going to host their family literacy day activities on Jan. 26 and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in their own facility in the children’s department.

The activities are for children up to accompany their children, since all activities are shared interactive activities. There are going to be short storybook readings, wallpaper cut-outs and cultural dancing.ments need to be made for participation in any of the activities. Family should simply drop in with their children to enjoy these activities.

“We are inviting families and children

Literacy Day activities on Friday, Jan. 27 from 9.30 – 11.30 a.m.,” said Wanda Peakman from Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre.

FRC will be hosting literacy games, book-reading activities, snacks and horsedrawn wagon rides in their venue at 1250 11th Ave NW. Registrations are open, although it is advisable to call or email them ahead to let them know you are planning to come with your family. Their contact number is 306-691-0202 and their email is

“We are offering a horse-drawn wagon ride with some snacks for that day,” she said.

The Moose Jaw Literacy Network is a partnership between Prairie South School Division, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, the Early Childhood Coalition, and the Moose Jaw Public Library under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, the Early Years Coalition and the Chamber of Commerce.

Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre (FRC) “Hooray For Me! Literacy Day 2023” activities for parents and kids

Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre (FRC) is going to host their Family Literacy Day with the theme “Hooray For Me! Literacy Day 2023” on Friday, Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 1250 11th Ave NW.

“We are inviting families with their

Family Literacy Day activities,” FRC coordinator Wanda Peakman said.

FRC is organizing book-reading activities, literacy games and snacks, and most importantly, they are organizing a horse-drawn wagon ride.

All the activities are interactive, and parents need to participate with their children to engage in this family event. Interactive programs also include craft building from stories from book reading.

Peakman says their most fun activity is their horse-drawn wagon riding activity which is also going to be inside their venue. “We are offering a horse-drawn wagon

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portance of this event is to highlight early literacy among parents, older family members and most importantly children. The importance of book reading, writing, communication habits and other learning activities which involve children to be part of it helps strengthen healthy relationships. This also develops a child’s dramatic improvement in literacy skills. -

ery day consistently can improve a child’s cognitive behaviour.

There are no registration fees for participants to enjoy these fun activities. Although coordinators are asking everyone to make RSVPs before coming to the FRC. RSVP can be made simply by calling or texting at 30-690-1372 or through

This free event is for families with children ages 0-5 years old.

This is a come-and-go program. You can also make RSVPs by scanning the QR code.

ride for families.”

Family Literacy was introduced in Canada on January 27th, 1999. The im-

Moose Jaw Public Library reveals list of most-read books of 2022

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Gwen Fisher, head librarian at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), revealed the most-borrowed items from the library for 2022.

Although reading habits vary and these statistics are not comprehensive, the top three in the Non-Fiction category are interested in relatively local, contembooks were:

1. Moose Jaw Murders and Other Deaths (2009) by Bruce Fairman

2. “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power (2021) by Jody Wilson-Raybould

3. Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco (2021) by Kaleb Dahlgren

From the Fiction Section of the MJPL, the major names and their latest fan-favourite page-turners dominate. John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, and Kristin Hannah have produced dozens of consistently engaging, compelling, emotional stories that pull readers in for a relaxing few hours at a time.

Top 3 Fiction:

1. The Judge’s List: A Novel (2021) by John Grisham

2. Wish You Were Here (2021) by Jodi Pi-

coult

3. The Four Winds: A Novel (2021) by Kristin Hannah

In the Kids Section, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants spin-off Dog Man was simply too hit bookshelves in 2016, and the children have spoken: Dog Man books took all three top spots at the MJPL in 2022.

1. Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild (2018) by Dav Pilkey

2. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment (2020)

3. Dog Man: Unleashed (2016)

The most circulated non-print physical item was the Regional Park Passes, offered in partnership with Sask Parks.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

BEWARE

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Hospice Moose Jaw was established in Nov. 2014 to improve and expand palliative care options in the city.

Palliative care is the relief of symptoms and suffering caused by a severe illness — in other words, the improvement of a patient’s quality of life. It is a separate concept from curative care, which seeks to stop the illness.

Hospice care is a form of palliative months of a person’s life.

The ultimate goal of Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw is to establish three dedicated hospice beds at the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) Pioneer Lodge facility. The plan will require extensive renovations and includes a family resource centre, serenity garden, sacred space, separate entrance for family members, and palliative training for Pioneer Lodge staff.

Sara Bryan, vice-chair of the Heartland Hospice board, said 2022 was an extremely busy year. In particular, on May 26, at Heartland Hospice’s “Evening Under the Stars” Gala Fundraiser, the organi-paign for Pioneer Lodge renovations.

was Conexus Credit Union, which made a

“Thanks to fundraising and community support via donations of all sizes we are making tremendous progress towards our campaign goal,” Bryan said. “Some donors we would like to thank for 2022 include, but are by no means limited to, Babich Farms, Golden West Trailers and Equipment, the Jameson family, Mark

Gilles, the Fergusons, the Seamans, the Tonis, and the Ackerman family.

“We have also been extremely touched that some families have chosen

passing of their loved ones.”

Bryan said that Heartland Hospice’s 2022 highlights include:

• The board worked in conjunction with the SHA, Ministry of Health, Pioneer Lodge, and Alton Tangedal Architect Ltd. out of Regina to develop blueprints for the hospice wing at Pioneer Lodge. Those plans will be going out for tender within the month.

• In February, Moose Jaw Women Who Care held a fundraiser featuring Heartland Hospice chair Angela Sere-

• The Mad Greek Restaurant’s Rib

Night Fundraisers in March and December raised a combined total of

• June saw the completion of phase 2 of the Serenity Garden, with a concrete pad and sidewalk donated by Cypress Concrete, the completion of a beautiful gazebo donated by the Ebert family with furnishings donated by Medavie West Health Services, and much more work on the garden achieved, including planting many new shrubs donated by Keon’s Garden Centre.

• In July Memorial Ceremony’ in the Heartland Hospice Serenity Garden honoured were spent on Pioneer Lodge’s Memory Lane and hospice room, those who worked as caregivers for their needs,

and their beloved who grieve.

• In July, Heartland Hospice granted their third My Wish, a program that -

pice patients.

• September Smile Cookie’ campaign, featuring notorious Moose Javians from the Moose Jaw Warriors hockey team to and the local MLAs, teachers, reporters, bankers, and businesspeople.

cookies were sold than there are people in Moose Jaw.

• In October,ers hosted a Halloween Cabaret with to Heartland Hospice. The Moose Jaw Shriners Club did the bartending and Family Pizza donated the pizza.

• In December, a memorial tree went up in front of Pioneer Lodge to cheer residents and remember loved ones. The tree was once again sponsored by Moose Jaw Co-op.

Bryan said she and the rest of the board hope that 2023 might be their most successful year so far.

“We are optimistic,” she added, “that, barring any unexpected delays, construction will be completed in time for a fall grand opening!”

Heartland Hospice’s Capital Campaign is still ongoing and seeking sponsors. For more information, see the website at heartlandhospicemj.ca or phone 306-690-8699 or email community@ heartlandhospicemj.ca to have a donor package mailed out.

Residents at Mulberry Estates, an Atria Retirement senior living community, are marking Martin Luther King Day by volunteering with Riverside Mission.

“Our residents look at each day as open with possibilities and a chance to continue making a difference in the lives of their neighbors, families and larger community,” said, Guy Sembeba, Mulberry Estates General Manager. “We believe people belong together. People also inspire each other, and our residents do just that in the larger community. They inspire others to start this year with altruistic actions.”

with mitts, toques, snacks and blankets to give to Riverside Mission as part of their outreach programs. Riverside Mission is a ministry of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, dedicated to providing emergency help to those struggling with poverty and addiction.

“We believe in the power of giving and of kindness toward others,” said Sembeba. “It is an honor and a pleasure for our residents to partner with Riverside Mission, an organization that some of our residents are already passionate about and

This Bizworld column features a couple of small companies trying to develop major mineral projects.

If they succeed, the rewards could be astronomical. If they fail, the loss could be 100 per cent of investment. Chances of success hinge on a number of uncertain factors.

Explorers looking for gold often go where mines have previously existed. That’s what Scottie Resources did, obtaining rights to the former Scottie Gold Mine in northeastern British Columbia.

This area around Stewart, B.C. is known as the “Golden Triangle” with half a dozen gold mines in operation or under construction.

The Scottie Gold Mine operated in the 1980s producing over half an ounce per tonne — a high grade. Low gold prices forced closure.

Scottie Resources acquired leases on three other adjacent properties. Since 2019 about 75,000 feet of drilling has been done with the limited budget available.

The company has only sales of new shares to raise funds. A low share price, currently 27 cents, has limited funding with 243 million shares outstanding.

Drilling results have been superb, with only the oc-

involved with.”

Residents at Mulberry Estates have been involved with Riverside Mission for about four years, when resident Lillian Richardson started visited once a month with a small group of residents to serve hot dinners to anyone in need.

to other people if I go out there and do my part. Luckily, I’m able to do that at 88,”

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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

casional hole returning less than one-quarter ounce gold per tonne. Results of drilling are quite variable ranging from more than one ounce per tonne to one-tenth.

Scottie plans 60,000 feet of drilling this year, most-

hopes to develop a resource over the three-quarter mile of gold-bearing rock.

Infrastructure — power, port, and road — are close by the site.

Rare Earth Elements have been declared critical to the electric vehicle industry with that sector needing over 100 per cent of current global production by 2035. Rare earth metals, things like neodymium, dysprosium and lanthanum, are used in many sectors from aviation and agriculture to technology

Defense Metals Corp. is developing a rare earth deposit containing 10 different metals 80 km northeast of by 2025.

The preliminary economic assessment (PEA) last margin.

says Richardson. “It does one’s heart good to know you’re helping people.”

For more information about Mulberry Estates, please contact General Manager Guy Sembeba at 306.694.5020.

The critical issue for Defense Metals is funding at 32 cents a share. Like Scottie, the company has only sale of shares to fund development.

sought.

The project needs a deep-pocketed partner to develop the mine, and has hopes of government-related support. Both the Canadian and U.S. federal governments have indicated support might come for these critical minerals. China is the main source.

This deposit will produce 10 per cent of global REE production. Demand being driven as it is, that should not impact pricing of these elements.

Neither of these stocks should not be a large part of one’s investment. Be prepared to lose money.

CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your adviser and do your homework before buying any security. Bizworld does not recommend investments.

Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Ron

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

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HHMJ board members at the May 26 fundraising gala: (L-R) Amanda Dowling, Trish Gottselig, Marina Harder, Dr. Kerri Hetherington, Kim Robinson, Sara Bryan, Donna Ackerman, Dale Toni and Angela Sereda. Missing: Della Ferguson and Idowu Adetogun (Andy Hamilton Photography)

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ral municipalities (RMs) where Clubroot

Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that pathogen levels are high, a susceptible crop is grown and when environmental conditions are favourable. Proactive clubroot management, a combination of rotation, resistant varieties and sanitation practices, is key to reducing possible yield losses due to clubroot.

The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with SaskCanola, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

the clubroot monitoring program to understand the distribution and severity of the disease in the province and where it has been already detected. The program

farm soil DNA testing for producers and agrologists and encouraging clubroot reporting from producers and industry.

The 2022 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map shows where Clubroot

throughout the province

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sults show the importance of monitoring and managing clubroot, a declared pest under The Pest Control Act.

All producers with visible clubroot and the presence of pathogens within -

been shared with the public. Only appro-

have been enacted and visible symptoms

“Clubroot can impact our producers, landowners and the province’s strong canola market,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This map helps the ministry to track and manage clubroot while preventing it from reaching other -

and where clubroot symptoms were recorded in two other commercial canola were visible clubroot symptoms; clubthrough DNA-based testing. These re-

spected as part of the clubroot monitoring program. A free soil testing bag kit via the Ministry of Agriculture’s websiteducers and industry agrologists. In total,

39 soil samples were submitted for laboratory analysis and SaskCanola covered the cost of each test.

SaskCanola funds province-wide disease testing for clubroot to ensure we have a good understanding of the regains where the disease is present. This way, canola growers can make the best management decisions for their farm to prevent the spread of this invasive soil-disease.

You can review the areas outlined in the 2022 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map found at: https://www. google.com/search?q=2022+Saskatchewan+Clubroot+Distribution+Map&tbm=isch&chips=q:2022+saskatchewan+clubroot+distribution+map,online_chips:clubroot+pathogen:rj8pRm2yDLk%3D&usg=AI4_-kR46kM2dav6UE7fwxDMja2SqaUI7A&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjupqjsudH8AhXlJUQIHe2zC50QgIoDKAB6BAgIEBE&biw=1366&bih=612&dpr=1

Judge dismisses applications to drop charges for alleged COVID-19 health violations

A provincial court judge has dismissed two applications from groups that sought to have their charges quashed after they allegedly violated pandemic-related public health orders in 2021.

Judge Brian Hendrickson issued a decision in mid-November on an application to dismiss charges that allegedly stemmed from incidents in 2021.

On Jan. 16, 2021, in Moose Jaw, police charged Mark L. Friesen, Jasmin R. Grandel, Richard B. Wintringham and Chey A. Craik with participating in an outdoor public gathering of more than 10 people.

Police also charged them with failing to comply with a public health order (PHO) dated Jan. 12, 2021, made under The Public Health Act, 1994 — known as “the act” — and The Disease Control Regulations — known as “the regulations” — contrary to The Public Health Act, 1994.

Meanwhile, on Oct. 27, 2021, police charged Hinderager Holdings Ltd. — which operates The Beacon in Caronport — for failing to require a patron to provide onenated against COVID-19 or had received a negative test within the past 72 hours.

The business was also charged with failing to comply with a PHO dated Oct. 19, 2021, which the province made under the act and the regulations.

Defence lawyer Elaine Anderson — representing both parties — applied for a declaration that the regulations and PHO were inconsistent with The Constitution Act, 1982 and were null and void.

Furthermore, she asked the judge to dismiss the charges and/or quash the proceedings. Alternatively, she asked that the applications be acquitted.

“The argument of the applicant essentially is that the PHOs under which the applicants are charged are unenforceable because the regulation which purports to authorize the orders are legally defective,” Judge Hendrickson wrote.

Anderson argued that the court needed to answer whether the executive — province of Saskatchewan — exceeded its authority when it enacted the regulation and

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PHO, he continued.

She believed that subsection 25.2 of the regulations was beyond the act’s legal power; the regulation and PHO were illegal for unauthorized sub-delegation of statutory -

tion and act were inconsistent with The Constitution Act, 1982.

Meanwhile, the Crown’s position was that the challenged regulation was not beyond the legal power of The Public Health Act and did not affect an invalid sub-delegation. The Crown also argued that the judge had no jurisdiction to make a dismissal order under The Constitution Act as the applicants requested.

Judge Hendrickson wrote that he considered three issues in this situation: whether the challenged regulation is beyond the legal power of its parent act, the Public Health Act, 1994, whether the challenged regulation was inconsistent with The Constitution Act 1982, and whether — if the regulation was beyond its power or inconsistent — there was a remedy to the situation.

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pose and scope of the act were to protect the health and issue was “no.”

He acknowledged that the act allowed the government to establish measures to control the spread of infectious diseases and allowed for other measures, such as shutting down premises to prevent or control a health hazard.

Hendrickson disagreed with the applicants’ arguments that the health orders affected people’s fundamental freedoms, that the province essentially re-delegated power to itself to be exercised in an administrative or dis-

NOTICE OF INTENTION

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to Section 199 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 for the exchange of dedicated lands.

The proposed bylaw will allow for the exchange of Municipal Reserve parcels, Blk/Par R3, Plan 78MJ08458 Ext 0 & Blk/Par MR4, Plan 101868284 Ext 0. The purpose of the exchange is to accommodate for a larger municipal reserve parcel for a proposed joint-use school in the area.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

Any written comments or submissions must be received by the Department of Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 19th day of January, 2023.

Tracy Wittke – City Clerk

cretionary fashion, and that the regulation transformed a legislative power into an administrative power vested in the minister.

“… the powers conferred upon the Lieutenant Governor in Council … are distinct from the powers conferred upon the minister by the regulation,” he continued. “The language of the sub-delegation does not simply repeat the language of the delegation and the sub-delegate is not empowered to do the exact same thing the delegate is empowered to do.”

Issue 2

The judge wrote that he believed the applicants had not demonstrated that the regulation was inconsistent with The Constitution Act, 1982, so the answer to the second issue was “no.”

Anderson argued that unwritten constitutional principles and the principles associated with the rule of law precluded the provincial government from imposing the regulation. Moreover, she argued that the executive had no inherent power to take any action unauthorized by law, while the power to infringe on civil liberties is a substantive legislative power.

“… unwritten principles and the principles associated with the rule of law are no independent bases upon which to invalidate legislation,” wrote Hendrickson. “… the Supreme Court (has) said the unwritten principle of democracy cannot be used as a device for invalidating otherwise valid provincial legislation … .

“… case law says delegations such as the one effected by the regulations are consistent with the Constitution.”

CITY OF MOOSE JAW CHANGES IN UTILITY RATES FOR 2023

As part

Keycard rates for Water consumed $4.4318 per m3 ($4.2613)

Water and Sewer Connection Fee $45.00 ($45.00)

Water and Sewer Service Deposit $250.00 ($250.00)

Water Meter Testing Deposit $50.00 ($50.00)

(Rates in brackets represent the 2022 utility rates)

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding utility rates please call the Information Desk at (306) 694-4410.

W.I.P.P.S.

(Water Installment Payment Plan Service)

Experience the convenience, monthly budgeting and time savings that come with our WIPPS program. Please visit our public website for details at MooseJaw.ca

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Medicine Hat College Takes You From Classroom to Career

Saskatchewan highways and high schools are a familiar sight for Landon Heilman. As the student recruitment coordinator for Medicine Hat College (MHC) he’s travelled extensively throughout the province over the years, meeting with students and high school counsellors and sharing all that MHC has to offer.

As a comprehensive community college in sunny Southeast Alberta, MHC is focused on unique student pathways and programs that help learners reach their educational goals. From certificates, diplomas and degrees to university studies and apprenticeship training in the areas of health care, community services, business, education, science, arts, trades and technology, there really is something for everyone.

• Consider a rewarding career as a health care aide, improving the lives of those in hospital or living in a care facility or pursue degree optionscess to state-of-the-art simulation training.

• Gain hands-on training through a wide variety of apprenticeship programs including automotive service and welding, or build sought after skills as an information or engineering technologist.

• Expand your business acumen and specialize in accounting, administration, marketing, managenew specialty programs in Sport & Event Marketing and Management, Sustainable Innova-

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tion, or Service Dog and Canine Management Studies.

• Become a teacher in our collaborative Bachelor of Education program, discover your creative side with an applied degree in art and design, or start your education with a variety of university studies programs in arts and sciences that build a solid foundation for degree completion elsewhere.

Small class sizes across our programs create more opportunities to engage and build relationships; while work integrated learning provides real world experiences. Flexible delivery options

ing and coaching, writing support, personal counselling, accessibility services, tutoring, and career services are all available to MHC students, while a

space provide opportunities for health, wellness and cultural growth.

Speaking from experience as a former student in MHC’s School of Business, Heilman is passionate about supporting future students on their own path to post-secondary.

“The best part about being a student recruiter at MHC is the opportunity to have a meaningful impact in people’s lives. Being a source of en-

achieving their educational goals, and then getting to see them walk across the stage during graduation, is my favorite part about my job.”

help students balance school and life. Dedicated faculty and staff know you by name.

From application to graduation, MHC strives to be a leader in student support by offering exceptional services and a personalized approach -

With all the amenities of a larger centre plus the feel of a small town, there’s lots to love about “The Hat.” Enjoy the natural beauty of the region with the city’s extensive trail system, parks and golf courses, and easy access to Cypress Hills Provincial Park and the Canadian Badlands. Medicine Hat also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene featuring exceptional musical talent, sporting events and festivals, and unique local coffee shops, pubs, and retail stores.

Join us for Open House on Saturday, March 4 and discover MHC! Visit mhc.ab.ca for details or call 1-866-282-8394 to book a tour or appointment.

Learn Where You Live With USask Nursing

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The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) top nursing student for 2022 may have never entered the nursing program if it wasn’t for the chance to learn close to home.

Taylor Fulawka is from Yorkton, and along with 14 classmates, together they pursued a nursing education in Yorkton. The supportive environment where it was possible to live at home rent free and concentrate on studying was a major contributing factor to not just graduating, but excelling. Taylor was awarded the W. S Lindsay Gold Medal in Nursing and the University Prize in Nursing; the top academic nursing awards at USask.

cern and the cost of relocating to a major centre was simply not possible. The College of Nursing’s Learn Where You Live model removes these barriers for approximately 450 nursing students in communities throughout Saskatchewan each year, as these students reside outside of Saskatoon, where the main USask campus is located.

Taylor says many people in Yorkton would not complete the nursing program if they had to leave the community.

Passing the National Council Licensure Examination in fall 2022, Taylor is now working as a registered nurse at Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Taylor’s story highlights why USask’s College of Nursing has taken steps to ensure nursing education is offered throughout the province.

Smaller centres face special challenges in recruiting and retaining health-care professionals. The College of Nursing Learn Where You Live model has proven successful in establishing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in rural and northern communities.

BSN program at distributed sites in La Ronge and Ile-a-la-Crosse in 2012, 65 students have completed their program in northern Saskatchewan. Since the program began in Yorkton in 2014, 63 students have completed their BSN.

When nursing students complete their degree in rural and northern communities, most graduates stay and practice there. Saskatchewan’s rural and northern communities need nurses, who are familiar with the culture, the people, and the rural and remote way of life.

The need for registered nurses has never been greater. Over the next three years, USask is taking responsive steps to expand access to nursing education in the northern and rural regions of Saskatchewan.

By adding additional seats to nursing sites beyond Saskatoon, communities will be able to take advantage of USask’s distributed nursing education infrastructure and strengths in rural, remote, and Indigenous nursing education.

Taylor has seen health centres in smaller communities around Yorkton close, in part due to staffing shortages. Taylor believes nurses educated in Yorkton and similar centres will be more willing to work in rural settings because they are already

from a smaller community.

Taylor felt called to the profession of nursing when Taylor’s grandmother, who used to share stories about practicing as a young nursing aid,

care was provided with kindness and support.

Our province and the world needs nurses like Taylor, who are smart, talented, and want to be there for others in a time of need.

USask’s College of Nursing is making this possible for students, no matter where they live in Saskatchewan.

For more information about USask nursing programs, please visit nursing.usask.ca.

University of Saskatchewan Nursing Graduate Taylor Fulawka (BSN’22) at Spring Convocation. Photo submitted by University of Saskatchewan.

The Randomness of Life in War

By Richard Dowson

‘Vern’ is Sergeant Lavern Elmer Turner, R.C.A.F, a Flight Engineer on a Halifax Bomber in WW II. He attended Alexander Public School and the Technical High School. In December 1940, at age 18 he joined the RCAF and trained as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic at St. Thomas, Ontario.

Being side-tracked while researching is part of process. The story of Sergeant Lavern Elmer Turner, RCAF, Chestnut Avenue, Moose Jaw, a Prisoner of War at Stalg Luft 1, had more twists and turns than usual.

‘Vern’ led me to Flt/Lt Andrew Payton Smith, DFC, Wireless Operator Air Gunner, 429 Squadron, RCAF, from Sceptre, Saskatchewan, also a Prisoner of War in Stalag Luft 1.

Smith led to the “Greek Tragedy” like story of Halifax Bomber Pilot, Flying Of# J/17939 from Nova Scotia. Conroy escaped death as a Wellington Bomber Pilot, over Europe, evaded capture and escaped through Gibraltar to England; only to recircumstances.

Sergeant Lavern ‘Vern’ Elmer Turner, RCAF, of Moose Jaw

Vern seems to have re-mustered as a Flight Engineer from his Airplane Engine Mechanic trade. After a 6-week RAF training course in Wales he was assigned to 419 ‘Moose’ Squadron, RCAF at Middleton-St. George in March of 1943. He

fourth, on the night of April 8-9, 1943 ended in disaster.

Vern and the crew were on a Bombing Raid to Duisburg, Germany. They took off from Middleton St George at 21:47 in Halifax Bomber II, serial # BB327, code VR-Q. As they approached the target their Bomber shook violently. After a few moments of calm the Halifax Bomber was hit by the full, explosive blast of Heimat-Flak-Abteilungen near Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany. The Bomber blew-apart. All on board were killed except Vern.

According to the 419 Squadron Website, Vern remembered nothing of the Bomber exploding. He was wearing his parachute, sitting in his ‘jump-seat’ on the to earth in his parachute. On the ground he lost consciousness again. When he woke up he was in small, secure room. His captors told him the crew was dead and for him the war was over. Vern became Prisoner of War number 1105 and sent to Stalag Luft I, near Barth, Germany, on the Baltic coast.

The POW Camp was large. About 85% of the 8,000 POWs were American,gest serving Tuskegee POW was P-40 Italy in January 1944.

After the War

Sergeant Lavern Elmer Turner survived the war, was evacuated by the Americans and returned to Moose Jaw. He moved to Saskatoon where he passed about in October 1980.

Vern’s Job as Flight Engineer on a Halifax Bomber

The life of a Flight Engineer on a Halifax Bomber was anything but glorious. The Flight Engineer sat on a ‘fold-down’ jump seat on he right side of the Pilot. In many ways the Flight Engineer was a second pilot. He did not land or takeoff the aircraft but played a crucial role in that process by helping control the engine throttles. In the air the Flight Engineer was responsible for monitoring the aircraft systems.

Bomb-Aimer and a trainee. It is assumed

Vern was blown out the side window and survived.

This photo, of unknown origin, shows a Flight Engineer sitting in his Jump Seat. His parachute appears to be attached.

The Randomness of Life in War

Smith was the Wireless Operator in Halifax B III, s/n LV914 when it was shot down on the night of March 24-25, 1944. He was taken prisoner and sent to POW Camp Stalag Luft 1, just one Barrack from Sergeant Vern Turner.

The Canadians were housed together with RAF and Commonwealth airmen in one area and made up about 15% of the Camp Prisoners. The Canadians would have interacted and gotten to know each other.

How Flt/Lt Andrew Payton Smith, DFC, Wireless Operator Air Gunner, 429 Squadron, RCAF became a Prisoner of War

Smith was aboard No.429 Squadron, RCAF, Halifax BIII, s/n LV914 that took off at 18:59 from their base at Leeming on the night of March 24-25, 1944. They were on a bombing raid to Berlin.

Smith stated in an interview in 1945, upon release from POW Camp: (From RCAF Association)

“We had a quiet trip to the target (Berlin) except there was a very strong north wind which brought us in over the Reil [?] Canal. The target was bombed on course and time.

“About 50 miles from the target a di-

The aircraft bounced considerably and used and the motor feathered. Inside the

The order was given to abandon aircraft. This procedure went very well until F/O Conroy (the Pilot) asked for his chute. F/O McIntyre and myself heard this and went back to the rest position to get it. I had just reached the main spar when the aircraft rolled over and exploded. I came to in mid air. My own chute was attached by one lug, the other being broken off.

“The incident occurred about 15-20 km from Halle.” (North of Halle)

Smith explained he was cut and bruised from being blown out of the aircraft and lost one suede boot in the incident.

The Crew Survived, EXCEPT the Pilot, F/O R.F. Conroy. He was killed and ini-

Saxony, Germany.

There is Much More to Bobby Conroy’s Story – He was Shot Down Once Before -

ald Conroy, Service Number J/17939 was the son of William D. Conroy and Bertha E. Conroy, of Middle Stewiacke, of Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, was shot down once before.

On the night of June 11-12, 1943 he was the Pilot of 429 Squadron, RCAF, Vickers Wellington Mk X Bomber, s/n HE593. He took off from their base at RAF East Moor at 23:00 for a bombing raid on Dusseldorf.

His Wellington shot down by Germanwebel *Bruno Eikmeier, near Zijtaart, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.chuted to safety. The rest of the crew were killed. They included:

Navigator W/O G.A. Leitch, RCAF, R/63913, Killed - Son of Elmer Douglas Leitch and Phoebe Jane Leitch, of Islington, Ontario

Bomb Aimer P/O G.R. Densmore, RCAF, J/17486, Killed - Son of Wendell

W/AG, W/O G. A. Nelson, RCAF,tle Nelson, of St. Paul, Alberta, Canada; husband of Edna Appleby Nelson.

Air Gunner W/O J. Burns, RCAF, Burns and of Mary C. Burns (nee Puhl), of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Conroy got blown out of the Wellington and survived. He Evaded capture and with the help of the Underground returned to England on October 2, 1943.

After a long break he went back to being a pilot for 429 Squadron and was the pilot of Halifax BIII LV914 and, as described by Smith, that was shot down by Flak, March 24, 1944. He was the only crewman Killed. All other parachuted to safety.

The Randomness of Life in War *Bruno Eikmeirer

Luftwaffe Night-Fighter Pilot Bruno Eikmeier of the 2./NJG 1 Shot Down: Halifax Mk. II HR786 May 13, 1943 Wellington Mk X HE593 June 12, 1943 Halifax Mk II BB324, June 23, 1943 Short Stirling Mk. III EE917. August 31, 1943

Eikmeier died September 4, 1943, age 31. and his crew were shot down. Re-Interment of F/O Robert Conroy

After the War, every effort was made to exhume the bodies of Allied military personnel buried at various locations

Interesting Photos

across Europe and re-interment in large, ‘national’ cemeteries. Such was the case in December 13, 1946 when a Casualty Enquiry Team went to Society Occupied

Anhalt, Germany north of Halle in search of the grave of F/O R Conroy.

Part of the report stated: “At about 2330 hours. On the 24th March 1944, aproached the village from the direction of Halle (from the south) and crashed into a -

wide are and was removed some weeks

F/O Conroy’s remains were exhumed and re-interred in Grave 4. Z. 1. Of the Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery. (SEE CVWM)

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Tuskegee Airmen at Stalag Luft 1 1st Lt. William ‘Willie’ E. Grif-

sent to Stalg Luft 1. He was shot down on January 15, 1944 near San Valentino, Italy. He was a Fighter Pilot with the 99th Warhawk.

It was not until July 26, 1948 that American President Truman signed Executive Order 9981 and desegregated the United States Military.ed the Military before Truman!

How does Lottie Turner’s son Vern, 1038 Chestnut Avenue, Moose Jaw end up with mostly American POWs, including Tuskegee Airmen in Stalag Luft 1?

Flt/Lt Andrew Payton Smith, DFC, Sceptre, Saskatchewan

This is a photo of Robert from “Picture Me”, CVWM.

Photo of George Robert Densmore –Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me, CVWM – George is probably 2nd from the right. Since there are 5 men, one assumes this is a Wellington Crew, probably of Wellington Mk X HE593 shot down June 12, 1943.

German Falk Battery Crew – Source Unknown

Canadian were in the South West Compound

P-40 Warhawk, 99 Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. (Credit Wikipedia)

Airman) - back row 4th from left. Wil-

Editor Note: All these American Airmen were housed in the same ‘hut’ at Stalag Luft 1. They were not segregated in the POW Camp even though the United States Military was segregated in 1944.

Prisoners-of-War arriving at train station in Barth; Courtesy of Heinrich Haslob - German Guard

Warriors catch Saskatoon for third place thanks to back-to-back wins over Blades

The Moose Jaw Warriors have slowly and steadily been reeling in the Saskatoon Blades for third place in the Eastern Conference over the last month.

job done.

The Warriors used back-to-back wins over the Blades to improve to 28-14-02 on the campaign, winning 3-1 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Tuesday, Jan. 17 before battling to a 5-4 overtime win one night later in Saskatoon.

The two wins gave the Warriors a 4-0nine of their last 10 games. The Blades, on the other hand, are 2-4-3-1 over their last 10, hence the Warriors’ ability to make up ground..

Saskatoon headed into play last weekend with a 27-9-3-1 record, giving both teams 38 points, though the Blades have four games in hand and lead on win percentage.

“It feels good to start catching them,” said Warriors forward Josh Hoekstra after their win in Moose Jaw. “They’re a good team and they’re ahead of us, but we want to climb the standings for sure heading into the end of the season and going into the playoffs.”

of one of the top defensive performances of the season against the CHL eighthranked Blades. Hoekstra and Eric Alarieods, and Brayden Yager added an empty netter in the two-goal win.

“I thought it was a good team game, we came out like a cannon,” said Hoekstra, who scored the game-winning goal midway through the second period. “We know Saskatoon is a deep, highly skilled

team that’s hard to play against and we just stuck to the plan and it worked out for us.”

Connor Ungar turned in a solid game in the Warriors goal, making a handful of big saves as Saskatoon pressed for the

stops on the night, while Blades netminder Austin Elliott turned aside 28.

Egor Siderov scored the lone Blades goal in the second period.

One night later, the Warriors needed Ungar to be spectacular to have a chance to win, and he most certainly was.

The Warriors overager made a ton of huge stops throughout the game, including

with 39 saves to pick up the win. Unger’s .924 save percentage is second-best in the WHL, and his 23 wins are tied with Kamloops Blazers and former AAA Warriors goaltender Dustin Ernst for the league lead.

At the other end of the ice, you won’t

Central Defeats Notre Dame In High School Junior Girls Basketball

By Robert Thomas

The Central Cyclones defeated the Notre Dame Hounds 50 - 36 in high school junior girls basketball action on Wednesday evening, January 18th.

Central lead 10 - 5 after the First Quarter.

The score at Half Time was Central 22 and Notre Dame 12.

The score at the end of the Third Quarter was Central 37 and Notre Dame 27.

The Final Score was Central Cyclones 50 and Notre Dame 36.

Top scorers for Central Brooklyn Watterson - 12 points

Shaylan Constable - 11 points Autumn Johnson - 7 points Top Sorers for Notre Dame Miya Kubrakovich - q8 points Natalie Hauzany - 10 points

has nine goals and 22 points in his last 13 games and hasn’t gone more than two games without at least a point all season. Calvert has also moved up to 18th in WHL scoring

Jagger Firkus had a goal and an assist for 23 goals and 56 points on the season, good enough for seventh in league scoring, while Ryder Korczak also had a goal and an assist and has 18 goals and 39 points in 25 games since returning from the AHL.

Connor Roulette scored twice for Saskatoon, while Siderov and Trevor Wong had their other markers.

The Warriors were back in action during the weekend for a pair of games in Winnipeg against the CHL top-ranked Ice. Next home action is Friday, Jan. 27 when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings.

Warriors that night. Moose Jaw would score four goals on only nine shots in the total.

Max Wanner was the overtime hero, scoring the game-winner 45 seconds into the extra frame.

Atley Calvert continued his recent run of excellent play, scoring twice and picking up a pair of assists for his second four-point outing in nine games. Calvert’s second goal of the game was the 100th point of his WHL career, and he had 25 goals and 50 points heading into action last weekend.

All told, the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey and former Prairie Hockey Academy

Paul Dyck

Moose Jaw takes 3-1 win at home on Jan. 17 before battling to 5-4 overtime victory in Saskatoon on Jan. 18 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Warriors forward Josh Hoekstra leads the rush up ice during second period action. Nick Pettigrew

Warriors goaltender Connor Ungar wasn’t overly busy but still came up with plenty of big saves throughout the night. Nick Pettigrew

It was a solid showing for Moose Jaw curling at the Sask Women’s Curling Tour Players Championship this past weekend in Yorkton.

With some of the top teams in the province battling out a week in advance of the Viterra Scotties championship, Moose Jaw’s Penny Barker ended up claiming the title with an 8-7 win over fellow Moose Jaw skip Skylar Ackerman in the title game on Sunday, Jan. 15.

The win marked the third-straight SWCT title for Barker, coming on the heels of their victory in Moose Jaw on the Oct. 28 weekend and at the Regina Highland on the Nov. 25 weekend.

It’s a path that’s similar to what Barker, third Christie Gamble, second Jenna Enge and lead Danielle Sicinski were on last season, when a string of Tour wins carried through the Viterra Scotties and led to their provincial title.

Ackerman has also been on a solid roll much of the season, with her success in the early part of the campaign landing her Saskatoon-based rink enough points to automatically qualify for the Scotties through the Sask Curling Team Ranking System. As one might expect, Barker was the top-ranked team on the Sask CTRS and also earned an automatic berth.

It was a solid run for both teams through the round robin in Yorkton, as

Ackerman, Taylor Stremick, Kaylin Skinner and Ashley Thevenot -- subbing for

They defeated Regina’s Lorraine Schneider 11-5 in their opener before downing Saskatoon’s Jessica Mitchell 6-4 and dropping their lone preliminary round game 6-4 to Saskatoon’s Nancy Martin. That set up a must-win game against former Moose

Jaw curling standout Amber Holland, where Ackerman would take a 7-0 win.

Mitchell 11-1, Schneider 6-2 and Hollandnal round robin game. Barker rebounded with a win over defeated Regina’s Brooklyn Stevenson to

book her spot in the title game.

The two rinks ended up in a back-andforth battle for the championship, with

end and Barker a three-spot in the second, -

There, Ackerman looked to take control of things with a three-ender of her own, but Barker promptly put up a deuce to tie the game 6-6 through six. Barker was able to hold Ackerman to a single point in the seventh and had a draw with backing

make no mistake and take the 8-7 victory. The two teams now turn their attention to the Viterra Scotties beginning Wednesday, Jan, 25 in Estevan. Ackerman is seeded fourth and faces the winner of Stevenson and former provincial champion Robin Silvernagle in their opener, while top-seeded Barker will take on the winner of Mitchell and Ashley Howard in

The double knockout portion of the Scotties runs through Saturday, Jan. 28, with the Page playoffs beginning that eve-

on Sunday, Jan. 29, with the title game at 1 p.m. that same day,

You can follow along with all the scores from the event, including livestreams, at www.saskcurl.ca.

It was a good night to be a fan of close curling games during the most recent round of action in the Original 16 Cash League.

the later ends in league action from the Moose Jaw Curling Centre on Wednesday night, with a handful of interesting results.

Protec Studios (Tyler Krupski, 9-4) continued their ascension in the standings, moving into sole possession of second

Music (Ryan Wenarchuk, 6-8). Krupslead through three ends, but Wenarchuk tied things up over the next two frames. Krupski took control from there, though, putting up three in the sixth and stealing two in the seventh to secure the win.

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to a 7-4 victory over Pups Parlour (Jaedon Miller, 7-6). The two teams exchanged points in the third and fourth before Barker Miller got one back in the sixth to make it off with another two in the seventh.

KalTire (Dustin Woloschuk, 6-8) had the upset of the night as they took an 8-4 win over Matt Froehlich (8-5). A fast start was the key to Woloschuk’s success, aslich picked up a pair in the third, extendgot back within a pair with a deuce in the sixth, but another two from Woloschuk in the seventh brought things to an early end.

Sunview Farms (Dayne Heisler,

And like the hurlers signed before him, Armstrong brings some solid results from last season to the Western Canadian Baseball League club.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound sophomore starter suited up for Fullerton College out of the California Community Colleges putting together a 6-4 record over 67 in-

If the CCCAA sounds familiar to Miller Express fans, it’s for good reason -- standout reliever and Moose Jaw product Reece Helland played two seasons for

“I am excited to have the opportunity to meet new people, experience a new environment and the competition I will summer!” Armstrong said in his signing announcement,

Like Helland, Armstrong was all but untouchable to start his freshman season with Fullerton, holding Cerritos andpearances. He’d put together quality starts -- six innings pitched or more with fewer than three runs allowed -- in each of his outing.

Armstrong, who hails from Glendora, Cal., saved one of his best performances

of

loss to Cypress.

All that success led to NCAA Divi-

sixth end and steal another two in the seventh before running Heisler out of rocks in the eighth.

The other contest on the night was also a doozy, as Fountain Tire (Barry Silk, 5-9) scored a pair in the seventh end and would go on to a 5-4 victory over Pro-Tec Electric (Stan Barnsley, 6-7). Silk scored a single point in the second and the two teams exchanged deuces in the third and and stole another in the sixth, leading to Silk’s game-winning pair in the seventh.

KMS Construction (Ben Gamble, 8-2) defaulted their game against Rod Montgomery (7-7).

League action continues every Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

sion II Arkansas-Monticello signing Armstrong for the upcoming Great American Conference campaign.

Armstrong is the third player from the Weevils to sign with the Miller Express, joining fellow pitcher Rigell Robinson and catcher Chaz Poppy as newcomers

Dorrance also suited up for the Miller Express last season.

Arkansas-Monticello is mere weeks away from starting their season, as they travel to Mississippi College for a three-

current schedule wraps up on Apr. 29, pending further playoffs.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express open

May 27 when they host the Weyburn Beavers at Ross Wells Park.

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of the season but ended up dropping a 6-4 decision to EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis,

track from there. He’d put up a pair in the

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It was another run off success for Penny Barker, third Christie Gamble, second Jenna Enge and lead Danielle Sicinski at the SWCT Players Championship over the weekend. Team Barker Facebook

The Moose Jaw Miller Express continue signing of right-handed pitcher Adam Armstrong out of University of Arkansas Monticello.

Monterey Peninsula of the CCCAA before moving on to a starring role at NAIA MidAmerica Nazarene last season.

the campaign for his second-last start for the Hornets, going eight innings and

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Future Moose Jaw Miller Express pitcher Adam Armstrong received kudos from a coach during action with Fullerton College last season

Peacock remains undefeated in high school senior girls basketball

With the way things have played out in the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association high school senior girls basketball easy wins.

The contest between the Peacock unbeaten on the season thanks to a hard-

minutes.attempted to close ground.

In addition to McClung’s solid showthe Toilers.

reported.

The two leagues are now into theirp.m. in girls action; boys play sees Central

High school junior and junior varsity basketball league wrap-up

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Wednesday, Jan. 18

Peacock Takes A Double Take In Victory Over Vanier

No scoring details reported. rather not what they were happy to report.on Thursday evening.the court was well worth what on paper looks like yet another drubbing.

needed – a game with two winning teams. The game saw the Toilers make the look back. -

rushes and layups racking up the baskets

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very happy with his team’s play. little experience and they are becoming He pointed out how the scoresheets and are easy to coach. into play what we are doing. I can’t say

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“These guys are learning it. They areson) we were getting pounded and they were coming to practice with a smile on next season.games.ers was a split in intensity between the two our intensity; we actually did some really ranks - on an exam week break.

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Racist comments couldn’t stop student-led business from succeeding

A group of business students from Vanier Collegiate experienced some unexpected racism during their semester-long project planned.-Slurp, slurp it also had its triumphs. Without the hardcer.critical that the soup be quick-cooking cooking experience.ers expect us to put our heart and soul into

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Katherine Gagne with the Junior Achievement program (front left), accepts a cheque of $469.98 on behalf of Hunger in Moose Jaw from Oliver Ogden with student-led business Mix Inc., after a presentation about the company’s activities at Vanier Collegiate on Jan. 19. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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The Friendly City Optimist Club “Fix the Field, Name that Tune” event takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Public Library theatre. The theme for the evening will focus on baseball. This is a music-themed fundraiser to generate money to help upgrade the complex. Former mayor Glenn Hagel will act as the event MC/ Alex Trebek-like inquisitor, while Greg Gower will provide the musical support on piano. Residents are encouraged to attend to enjoy the fun and frivolity. Tickets are $20 each, and since there is a limited supply, people should purchase their tickets quickly. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Gayle at 306693-4514.

Annual Burns Night Celebration is Wednesday, Jan. 25th at Bobby’s Place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Roast Beef/Yorkshire Pudding menu special + Haggis sam-

with “Desperate for Haggis” Town and Country Singles Dance on Saturday January 28, 2023 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. from 7:30 to 11:00 pm Band Just Us. 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 Annual General Meeting of the Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Police Service- 2nd Floor. The purpose of the meeting is to review the operation of the past year and to report on some of the activities and successes of the organization. As well, there will be an acknowledgement of support of the community sponsors.

St. Andrew’s Valentine’s Day Dinner will take place on February 12th from 5-8pm at the Crushed Can. Meal of ½ rack of ribs or dry ribs/Caesar salad. Tickets $20 – pick-up at 82 Athabasca St. E or call 306.692.0533.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Next Luncheon Dates: Wed. March 15/23, and Wed. May 17/23

“The deadline for submitting nominations into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Battleford, is March 15, by email saskbaseballmuseum@ sasktel.net or call 306-446-1983 for further information.”

Lawn Bowls at Yara Centre for the winter. Lawn Bowling is an activity for everyone from age 5tive elements for the competitive athlete, yet is an inclusive activity for the strictly recreation players. It has been described as a cross between curling and billiards.

outdoor footwear is the only requirements for our indoor version of this GREAT sport. Join in Monday night@7:00, Tues am@9:30, call or text 306 690 8739. Drop in EVERYONE WELCOME. www. moosejawlawnbowling.com

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve step program for relatives else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting in Rm 103. You Are Not Alone! Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters clubs utilize communication skill components to create the smorgasbord of bento provide.

Big Country Toastmasters club meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. Regular training opportunities

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

have resumed with in-person @ saskpolytech in addition to virtual experience.

For more information textcers-3418@toastmastersclubs.

org TAP Toastmasters will be holding their SpeechCraft until Feb. 28/23 Via zoom link from 7-8:30pm each Tuesday. Please email sherry.ross@shaw.ca to receive the link if you are interested in learning how to speak better in a positive learning environment. This course can help you if you have an upcoming job interview, wedding toast, or just have to make a speech at work.

Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters Next Meeting February 02

Sept) in the Masonic Temple at 1775 Main Street North. Membership Fee is $50 per year. For more information write Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild Inc., Box 484, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P1 or email prairieheartsquilters@yahoo.ca

TRY DANCING Monday Nights–join from January 16, 2023 to February 20, 2023 - $50.00 per person for 6 weeks at Ecole St. Margaret’s School – 495 5th Ave N.E., Moose Jaw from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information call: Valerie 306-691-0579

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

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm at the Lindale School

(north entrance). Call 306-6935705 for information.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir regular choir practices are on Mondays @ 700-830PM at First Free Methodist Church. Performances in the community 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 interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098 or message us through Facebook @Moose Jaw Community Choir.

Moose Jaw Camera ClubInterested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-6937440 or Len - 306-693-7685.

themoosejawcameraclub.com

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 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary. ca/

Adult, Youth and Child Programming at Moose Jaw Public LiPROGRAMS

Adult Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Tech Time By appointment only. If you are having an issue with your device, a program, or an application, or if you are just wanting to learn more about them. When you book an appointment you will get personalized training and teaching. Bring your own device to learn on. To book an appointment call the Library at 306-692-2787.

4-6 pm Looking to add a little adventure to your life? Join our online every Friday at 4:00 pm. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary. ca. For ages 15-22

Youth Programming IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 pm. Join

the MJPL! New and seasoned players are welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca. Location: MJPL Archives For ages 12-16 Youth Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Teen “I Made This” Art Program Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm. Using button making machine to make pins. Snacks provided. Location: Herb Taylor Room For ages 12-19

Teen Matinee: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” Saturday, January 28 at 2:30 pm. Free admission. No food or drink permitted in the Library Theatre. All ages are welcome Teen eBook Club on Discord: “The Librarian of Crooked Lane” Tuesday, January 31 at 4:00 pm We will be reading “The Librarian of Crooked Lane” by C.J. Archer. The eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free on Hoopla and the eBook is available on Library2go. On January 31 at 4:00 pm, join us on Discord to discuss the story! Join the discussion HERE. For ages 13-19 Children’s Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Baby Storytime! Tuesdays, until February 14 at 10:30 am Come to the library for a short story, some rhymes, and songs. Caregivers will learn ways to talk, sing, and play with their children to increase early literacy. This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Location: Children’s Program Room For ages 0-2 and their caring adults Preschool Storytime! Wednesdays, until February 15 at 10:30 am Join for a fun storytime with

crafts, and more! Caregivers will learn ways to talk, sing, read, write, and play to increase early literacy skills. This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Location: Children’s Program Room For ages 2-5 and their caring adults Daycare Storytime! Thursdays, until February 16 at 10:30 am Get ready to show your daycare kiddos how to have fun while increasing early literacy skills! Join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and a fun craft. Registration required. Please register each caregiver and child in your group. Register HERE Location: Children’s Program Room For ages 2-5 and their caring daycare providers

Children’s Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Sundays in January. Join every Saturday and Sunday in the children’s department and build a cool Lego creation to display in our window. This is a self-guided activity.

Children’s Programming IN PERSON & TAKE HOME PROGRAMS

Hooray for Me! Family Literacy Day 2023 Thursday, January 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm (come and go) Come by the Library and enjoy some fun activities to celebrate Family Literacy Day! This is a come and go event in partnership with the Moose Jaw Literacy Network for families with children ages 0-5. Location: Children’s Program Room For ages 2 and up and their caring adults Author Reading with Megan Nelson: “Nevvie’s World Upside Down” Saturday, January 28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join local Moose Jaw author, Megan Nelson in the Children’s Department at the Library! This is a drop in program, no registration is required. Location: Children’s Department For ages 2 and up Children’s Take ‘n’ Make Series until January 31: Rocking Paper Plate Snowman! Come to the Library’s Circulation Desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home. Book suggestions and extensions activity ideas included with all Take ‘n’ Make kits. For ages 4+

The Royal Canadian Legion –Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA reevents.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. 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 calling 306.693.9688.

ery Friday at 7:00pm. Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

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

Track open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday’s 8am -4pm

Wood working area – Monday to Friday 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. Everyone is welcomed. Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

mornings @ 10 a.m. afternoons @ 1 p.m.

@ 7 p.m. - Wednesday @ 6pm Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fit1:00 p.m. Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. -

ginners – Thursday @9:30 am. Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

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.

Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre

Weekly Activities

Weekly Activities for JANUARY

Monday: 9:30 Pickleball/1:00

Club – only on the 1st Monday of each month – except this January it is on the 9th back to normal in February/7:00 Beginner Line Dance (except 1st Monday of the month) – except this January no line dance on January 9/23 back to normal in February Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session/1:00 Pickleball / 7:00 Friendship Bridge / 7:00 Beginners Only –Pickleball Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS/9:30

Lessons Only for Pickleball Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance / 1:00 Pickleball

Friday: 10:00 Beginner Pickleball/1:00 Regular Pickleball Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net

Thursday at 1:30 pm Cribboard

Friday Evening Fun Pool and Darts at 7pm

Saturday At 4:30 pm is our Meat Draw, 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

For More Information on anything Happening at the ANAVETS #252 Call or Text 306-6815998 or 306-692-4412 email anaf252@sasktel.net

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

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

MONDAY EVENINGS: (to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm –play starts at 7:00 pm. $2.00 per person – two person teams. Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered. Everyone Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: (to April 2023) - Drop in Darts –play starts at 7:00 pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night. Everyone Welcome

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – 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 JANUARY 28, 2023 – 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM – Live - Music by Gary Kincaid and Bill Duncan – in the Eagles Club lounge – come out and enjoy great music and dance, dance, dance!

JANUARY 29, 2023 – “LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH” Auxiliary supper. Serving from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. You can eat in or take out. Eat in – supper tickets on sale starting at 4:00 pm in the lounge. If you just want to drop by and pick up take out, please phone 306-690-1618 to advance-book your order(s) and pick up time. Pick up will now be on the lounge side (most Easterly door) – we won’t need to phone you to come in – just come in at the time you booked-there will be a pick-up table near the door. Menu is a roast beef dinner with mashed potato, gravy, veggies, salad, roll and dessert. $13.00 per order.

Company – dance away to great music in the Eagles Club Lounge. MARCH 17, 2023 – 8:00 PM –Come out and dance away to great music – live band – Too Easy

– Original Covers – playing in the lounge at 8:00 pm Come out and enjoy the music and dance dance dance.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989. You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to Club talks at: https://wdm.ca/

FLU & VACCINE CLINICS

January 24th: COVID-19/ FLU Vaccine Clinic: Appointments and Walk-Ins Welcome at Moose Jaw Family Wellness Centre—1000B Albert St—East building use main door with 1 on it from 9:30 am-11:30 am 1:00 pm—4:30 pm Contact Phone: 1-833-727-5829

were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.

-- Oprah Winfrey --

AUTO PARTS

Set of 4 Safari ATR tires on dodge rims, P245/70R17, hold air good, close to new 8/32 - $500. Call 306-681-8749

For Sale 4 winter rims for a 2007 Honda Civic. $60.00. Call 306-6310930

models. Please call or text 306 690 2611

Wanted John Deere LA tractor, John Deere 316,317, or 318 or equivalent lawn tractor, and older truck with no rust. Call or text 306-641-4447

For Sale: Bryant Natural Gas Furnace. Input 125,000 BTU Output 95,000 BTU. For more info call 306-690-7227

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

Assorted electronic cables, selling all together$2. 306-681-8749

er full of paints, 18 paint brushes, 4 painting books, canvasses, 2 scalpels. Asking $100.00 or will sell separately. Call 306-6921365

6 room purple Martin birdhouse, easy to clean out - $25.00. Call 306-6818749

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Good condition tires- Nitto Trail Grappler, 6/32 tread, 285/75/16 mounted on Dodge Ram 1500 rims. $400 obo, 306-6319853

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

Looking for a set of tail lights and front bumper deflector for a 2017 Ford F-250. Call 306-681-8749

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

1” Irwin drill bit, $1.00. Glass cutter (diameter)-made in Germany $1.00. T-square$3.00. Utility work light (bulb included), with 30” cord, $4.00. Austin craft, 4 size socket tool, $1.00. Fuller long nose pliers, with cushion grip handles, $2.00. 306-586-9263

FOR RENT

Looking for 2 bedroom apt that takes pets call 306.690.5326

For Rent- 1 bedroom suite, close to downtown, partly furnished. Available Feb 1st. Call Bob 306-6920000

MISCELLANEOUS

Canadian Editions 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 Genus Trivial Pursuit, trivial pursuit digital edition, Moose Jaw monopoly (new), Monopoly Deluxe edition, Monopoly scrabble deluxe edition, scrabble who wants to be a millionaire, Rumoli smart ass. Games $20.00 each or all games $320.00. 3 radial tires half worn. Call 306-693-1877

Bike repairs starting at $10, Kids bikes tune ups 20in and smaller $25$35, Adult bikes 24in and larger regular tune up $55, Premium tune up $90. Pick up and delivery available in Moose Jaw. I have 35+ years experience with all makes and

Large assortment of clean containers including ice cream pails with lids - $3 for all. 306-681-8749

Licensed firearm buyer paying cash for unwanted firearms, working or not, parts and ammunition, in Moose Jaw and area. Call or text 306-641-4447

18” necklace from Hawaii, shell/beads- $4.00. Firewood – 5 boxes of firewood for stove camping, fireplace/pit etc. $16.00 all. 26 bath towels & 2 face cloths, $20.00 all. Framed mirror (like new) 371/4” x 44” x 11/1” d. $25.00. Photo albumnew $4.00. COMFORTER, BEDSKIRT & 2 pillow covers, double/queen size, multi-colored, $20.00.

Double size fitted & flat sheets (mushroom color) & 2 pillow covers, $12.00.

1 chocolate brown toss cushion (new), $7.00. Navy polar fleece blanket 50” x 60” for household, camping etc. $6.00. 12 double sided drape/shower curtain hooks, chrome color, new in pkg. $5.00.

11 egg cartoons .25cents all. Drapes, dk. brown pleated drape, 96” x 84”, blackout, polyester, pocket rod with back tab panel, new $22.00. Solid grommet panel drapes, polyester, mushroom color, 50” x 63”, new, 2 for $15.00.

Brown grommet panel drape, polyester, 52” x 84” – $10.00. Dk. brown pleated drapes, polyester with back tab panel, insulated foam back 48” x 45” – $14.00. 3 hallmark candle sticks- new $2.00all. 6’”h, hallmark pillar candle & black candle holder$5.00 all. Call 306-5869263

Men’s snowmobile boots, size 11 asking $15.00.New venation blind, white, still in box $10.00. Oil painting supplies a plastic contain-

Red leather look arm chair (like new), at brick is $1600.00, plus taxes, sell for $399.00. Bedroom – brass headboard (double/full size) has been lacquered, so no need to polish $125.00. Steel bedframe on 4 roller casters, adjusts from twin/double or queen size. &17.00. White melamine shelving unit – top & 2 bottom shelves (has backing in). Multi-use, o ce, shoes, pantry, closet, garage, books etc. 32”w x 32” H x 12” d. $15.00. Pinewood (med .color) shellacked dresser/bu et, (from meubles gutto Inc. in Quebec), multi-use, bedroom, hall, o ce, etc. 64”w x 18”d x 31”h.has 4 drawers, 3 with brass handles & 1 with porcelain knobs. And 2 doors with porcelain knobs and inside shelf. $350.00. Pinewood (med. color) shellacked night table or for o ce etc. with 3 drawers, 2 with brass handles & 1 with porcelain knobs. (From meubles gutto inc. in Quebec) 24”w x 16”d x 25” h. $125.00 or both dresser & night stand for $399.00. Call306-5869263

extra hem, like new$17.00. Female navy dress, cotton/spandex, sleeveless, crochet at front yolk, size med. $5.00. Female dk. green poly coat /rain, size XL, back pleat, attached hood, like new $7.00. female pantyhose, assorted sizes & colors, navy, white, black, blue, spice etc. new in pkgs. price range from .50cents to $3.50 pr. female poly spandex navy coat, mesh lined, attached hood, size xl, washable, $12.00. Female navy cotton/spandex slacks, size medium .wider leg, $6.00. Female aqua color dress, with collar, sleeveless, V-neck, polyester, size 1x, $7.00. 306-586-9263

LAWN & GARDEN

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

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

SERVICES

Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268. Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork, framing, finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofing/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver furniture anywhere 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 reasonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-6302268

Will pick up, deliver or haul

away BBQ’s 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 commercial. Enjoys small or large projects involving plaster, drywall, concrete, painting, taping, texturing, stucco repair, tile and T bar. I work for the Heritage Society and enjoy beautification projects. Quality work. Free estimates. Discount for seniors. Phone Bob Huston 1-587-8891000.

Small Home Repairs. Plumbing, decks, windows, kitchens, bathrooms etc. No job too small. Phone 306-313-5151 Free pickup of unwanted snow blowers, tillers, chainsaws, generators or other yard Equipment, in Moose Jaw and area Call or text 306-641-4447

contact Shawn 306692- 0800

Newly built raised garden beds can send picture - $40.00. Call 306-6818749

For Sale: Piano bench with lid, $40. Call 306- 9722257 Moose Jaw CHILDRENS ITEMS Kid’s hoola-hoop - $2. Call 306-681-8749

CLOTHING

Male beige London fog coat (new tags still on), zip-out lining, size 42/44. never worn $24.00. Male, rubber/water /mud boots, size 10 (Vulcan), like new, 13”h- $10.00. Male Wayne Gretsky top/sweater, #99, navy, 1/2 zip at front neck, l sleeve, size 2xl, new $15.00. Male hagaar, top shirt/sweater, wine color, l. sleeve, poly/cotton, size XXL new $12.00. Black male dress slacks, 36w, 34l and can be longer is

Concrete back splash (for under eaves), so water drains away from. Bldg. 29”l x 11”w x 31/2”h. like new $7.00. 2 –20kg. Bags of rocks (natural stone color), for yard garden, etc. $2.00 all. 6 smaller plant pots, includes 1 with drain tray, and pkg. miracle grow, plant food spikes $1.00 all. 5 ft. vinyl scalloped edging, for trees, flower beds, garden etc. includes spikes and connector. $2.00. Bulbar/ digger garden tool with wood handle, for flowers, garden, plants etc. $1.00. 306-586-9263

PETS

Newly built dog house, (XL) 36”x48”, insulated with Styrofoam - $150. 306-681-8749

LOST & FOUND

LOST - Three ring diamond wedding set. Phone 306-630-5676. Reward O ered

WANTED

Wanted: Carpentry Course materials from SIAST/ Polytechnic. - Books, measured drawings, project plans, hand-outs. Phone 972-2257

SEARLE, ANNA JOAN 1934 - 2022

We walked our mother home on December 23, 2022 at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw SK.

We are grateful for her

family, deep kindness and her determination to always do her best. She was with us to the last.

Joan was born on the farm near Peebles, Sask on July 24, 1934. She was the eldest of eight children born to Joseph and Marguerite Tholl.

Sims (Nicholas Graham), Jamie (Mathieu) Loiselle, Myles Searle, Whitney Searle (Jeff Harris), Brendan

HAUBRICH, TERRY MAE (née: Frank)

January 9th, 1975December 14th, 2022

FJAAGESUND, JOYCE (Josephine) EVELYN FRANCIS

nephews and nieces.

(1969), mother (2005) brothers Peter (2012), Harry (2014) and infant Joseph Tholl (1945), sister in Searle and sisters in law Dean Searle and Marie (Bill) Campbell.

Joan attended Clayton School from grades 1-10, then boarded in Windthorst to complete High School. She attended Teachers’ College in Moose Jaw and funded some of her schooling through radio singing contests on CKRM radio in Regina.

teaching post was for 2 years at Red School in 1953. It and farmed together for 44 years, when Kim (and as a substitute teacher, and then trained and worked School.

concerts, church choir and in “My Choir”. She enjoyed and gardening.

She had a lifelong interest in local history, and spent many hours at the Mortlach Museum, collecting and cataloguing information and artifacts about the early history of the area.

Village of Mortlach, then to an apartment in Moose Jaw Park Crossing in 2020.

on December 30, at 11 am, with luncheon to follow. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery on Jan 13th, with

Our thanks to the staff on the surgical ward at WF Wigmore Hospital, Memory Lane at Pioneer Lodge and West Park Crossing.

Memorial donations can be made to Mortlach Museum, charity of your choice.

be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Terry Mae Haubrich on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Terry was born to Russel and Marilyn Frank in Wawanesa, MB, the youngest of four children. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Kamsack, SK. After graduation, Terry moved to Regina, SK to take her Early Childhood Education courses. Once completed, she joined the Sand Castles Day Care family, where she spent 25 years. All of her co-workers quickly became friends and loved ones. During her time there she treated all of her work children like her own. She was so warm and welcoming with all of the parents and children. Terry was a kind, loving, patient and incredible teacher, and an advocate for all children. In 2004 Terry met the love of her life, David, and moved to Moose Jaw. They were married on September 9th, 2006. Terry became a mother to David’s two boys, Michael and Matthew, and they were blessed with a son, Nathan, on September 23rd, 2008. Their family life included many summers camping at Buffalo Pound Lake where they enjoyed hikes, swimming, bike riding,

Over the last years the house and yard became known as the Christmas House, with numerous displays and light shows.

She was predeceased by her father, Russell; her grandparents; and stepfather, Garth. Terry’s sister Cheryl passed away on December 19th, 2022. Terry leaves to mourn, her husband, David; their sons: Nathan, Michael and Matthew; mother, Marilyn Gnip; sister, Christine; brother, Richard; as well as her niece and nephews.

A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held later in the spring.

God saw you getting tired A cure not meant to be. So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come with me”. With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Your tender hands at rest. God took you home to prove to us He only takes the best.

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

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce (Josephine) Evelyn Francis Fjaagesund announce her passing on January 14th, 2023. Joyce was born on March 7th, 1948, in Minioto, Manitoba to Mazie and Michael Sikorski. She married her husband Keith Vernhard Fjaagesund on August 23rd, 1968, and they had three children. Joyce is survived by her husband Keith and children Michael (Christine), Teresa, Crystal; grandchildren Shandi, Shayna, Rodney, Chelsea, Jenna, Austin, Maddie, Cody, Rylea, and Ryanna; seven great grandchildren. She also be missed by her siblings Peggy and Michelle as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce is predeceased by her sister Rose.

A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at 55 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2Y7.

In living memory of Joyce, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain – Funeral Director

Thank You

for all the condolences,

donations, cards, & food.

To the people that came to Michael's Celebration of Life , so many of you, he loved you dearly. In Loving Memory, Maryann Mann and family, Doug, Jackie, Jenna & Marcus

ADRIAN, BERNHART DENIEN

September 24th, 1936January 16th, 2023

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Bernhart Denien Adrian on Monday, January 16th, 2023. In 86 years of living, Bernhart was many things to many people. Not only was Bernhart a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, son, nephew, friend and neighbor, he was a strong, capable, brilliant man whom many people relied on for advice, and help. For 60 years, Bernhart’s equally strong, capable and loving wife, Laura, was at his side, helping him with farming operations while raising their four children and providing the best homemade meals any man could

explained by true love. He was predeceased by his parents, George William Adrian and Eleanor Thea (née: Dokken); brother, Vern; brother, Dennis; infant grandson, Ashton; brother, George; brother, Glen; and sister, Kathleen Toovey. Bernhart is survived by his loving wife, Laura; his children and precious grandchildren: Rhonda (Paul), Charmaine, Jason, Tyson, Austin; Randy (Susan), Nikki, Rachel, Braeden, Adam; Shelley, Avery, Trey; Kevin (Whitney), Drew, Kayla, Parker, Abby; siblings: Ivy, Joan (Ron), Vivian (Jerry), Gary (Bonnie), Keith (Sherry), Donald (Janice), Eleanor (Wayne), and Barry (Phyllis); as well as many precious nieces and nephews. On September 24th, 1936 in the small hamlet of Chaplin, SK, Bernhart was fourth born to George and Eleanor Adrian, who went on to have a total of 14 children. Bernhart grew up attending Thistledown School and spent most of his time at the family farm south of Secretan. Following the sudden passing of his father, Bernhart at age 17 quit school to take over the family farm and help his ma with his younger siblings. While Bernhart’s work life included digging graves, cutting horses, lumberjacking, and welding, it was farming that he most enjoyed. Bernhart’s extraordinary mind, strong work ethic and boundless determination allowed him to turn the family farm into a thriving business that operated for 50 years. After long days of work, Bernhart could be found reading the Western Producer and closely following agriculture trends, world events, history and politics. Bernhart’s knowledge and wisdom was practical and philosophical and truly impressive. His humble, down to earth ways led him to conclude that he was not brilliant, he simply had a healthy dose of common sense. The many people who called upon Bernhart for problem-solving assistance knew his brilliant mind was anything but “common”. He even invented tools to assist his work including a cultivator (before cultivators were available for purchase), and a one-man Gyproc scaffolding system. When not working, Bernhart enjoyed many activities singing, and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. Bernhart loved his children deeply and often entertained them with his stories, slight of hand tricks and mind teasers. He also made them cocoa and popcorn every Saturday night before the ritual watching of Hockey Night in Canada. With great love for you Bernhart, we say . . . we’ll be seeing you soon and until that day, we will be loving you, missing you and remembering you. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bernhart’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 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

er.

Halcyon comes from the Greek word alkyon, mean-day. Als, or transliterated hals, denotes sea salt or brine. Kyon means dog or bitch (female dog). In Greek kyon was used as a slang word for an audacious (daring, reckless, bold) woman.

Here is how this all comes together in the English use of halcyon

In Greek mythology, Alkyone, the daughter of the god of the winds, became so troubled over her husband Ceyx’s death at sea that in a reckless move she threw herself into the briny deep to join him. The gods, motivated by the couple’s love, took pity on them, and turned Alkyone andday. According to the legend, as birds, Alkyone and Ceyx built their nest on the sea, Alkyone’s father (god of the winds) created a period of unusual calm that lasted until their eggs hatched.

When halcyon century it was as a noun referring to the mythical bird of -

Alkyone’s daring jump into the sea.

As an adjective, halcyontury to describe calm waters. It is said that during the win-

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to the Greek legend of Alkyone and Ceyx nesting on the tranquil sea. Sailors have been known to comment, “After we survived the weekend storms, we were gifted with halcyon weather.”

Over time halcyon became associated with any type of calm and peaceful situation. An isolated cabin is sure to provide a halcyon escape from the noise of the crowded city.

Eventually halcyon was used to describe times of happiness and success that occurred in the past, remembered as better than today. I was very content during the halcyon days of my childhood.

Memory is an interesting thing. Often what we remember is not the way events actually happened and the circumstances surrounding them. It is easy to block out -

member things for their optimistic value. People of a certain vintage recall savings investments that paid enough

for those kinds of rates again, those halcyon times. However, memory neglects to remember that a 5-year mortin the world. Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in -

lantic Ocean. Disney World’s EPCOT opened in Florida while Tylenol capsules laced with potassium cyanide kill 7 in Chicago.

We complain that climate change is giving us such much more halcyon -

in many cities throughout the Midwestern United States. -

as, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. According to Environment

were not halcyon days for many people.

Let’s hope we have halcyon days coming in our future. Amen.

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 usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest 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.

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In 1969 I saw the Ibsen play, “An Enemy of the People”, performed at the original Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. It featured my Drama Professors, Jeremy Dix-Hart, Brian Gromoff.

I was a U of A Freshman. People were protesting the Viet Nam War, Nuclear testing on Amchitka and maters of social injustice. Ibsen seemed perfect for the ‘time’.

ed 1969 values. For me the Theme was challenging the established status-quo with new ideas, only to be ostracized and shunned.

Wikipedia does it better. They write; “…a man dares to expose an unpalatable truth publicly and is punished for it.”

The Theme of presenting the “… unpalatable truth publicly…” and being “… punished for it” is universal and timeless. It is the ‘stuff’ of revolution.

A Brief Outline of the Play

A Town opens a wonderful new Spa, hoping to increase tourism and business opportunities.

The main character is Dr. Thomas Stockman, who serves as the local Med-

He becomes suspicious when people using the Spa get sick. He sends a sample of the water to the Lab and discovers the water is contaminated by bacteria.

Seems the contaminants are coming from the Tannery owned by Dr. Stockman’s father-in-law. Closing the Tannery would put people out of work. Closing the Spa would harm tourism.

Stockman wants to close the Spa. He intends to print and distribute the story of how Spa bacteria is making people sick.

There is a backlash. Towns people will not allow him to publish his story or close the Spa.

One assumes the people said (my words), “You are infringing on my rights

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and freedoms and my right to make money, regardless of the consequences.”

The people turn against Dr. Stockman. He is the enemy of the people. His Stockman is encouraged to leave town. Enduring Theme

I have never read a review of this Play based on ‘events of the day’ but dai-

1953 Play, The Crucible, he uses the injustices of the ‘Committee on Un-American Activities’ as motivation.

However, most Theatre is for entertainment. An enduring Play, like “An Ene-

the time when it is written but the Theme must be important to future generations. An enduring Theme is the Unintended Consequence of an excellent play.

1880 Background Information – and Germ Theory

Writing about the dangers of Bacteria in the Spa in 1880 was controversial. The concept of ‘Bacteria and Germs’ in 1880day. Some agreed – some were furiously opposed.

1882 was a time of major change in Medical Science. The New Age of Bacteriology and Germ Theory emerged, propelled by the discoveries of French Chem-

ist and Microbiologist Louis Pasteur; English Surgeon Joseph Lister; German Physician Robert Koch and others.

Germ Theory replaced ‘Miasma Theory’ the long standing, accepted belief that illness was caused by ‘bad air’. The transition from ‘Miasma’ to ‘Germ Theory and Bacteriology’ was slow. Folks did not trust the ‘new science’.

One can only assume Ibsen chose to write about ‘bacteria in the water’ because it was the ‘topic of the day’. Dr. John Snow had studied Cholera and water in London in the 1850s and in the 1880s Robert Koch

in water.

Conclusion

Although the Hippies of the Sixties take credit for challenging authority and presenting new ideas – the concept is as old as time. New Ideas – Change – and the desire to maintain the existing ‘system’ continue to lead to clashes.

Footnote: Retired performer and former University of Alberta dialect coach Jeremy Dix-Hart passed away on July 12, 2011 at his mother’s home in Cape Town, South Africa.

Trio of Moose Jaw artists exhibiting watercolour scenes as part of The Eye, The Sky show

What started as a friendship through a handful of art classes at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery has turned into hundreds of watercolour paintings depicting scenes in and around the Friendly City.

And thanks to the curatorial efforts of Dianne Warren, their impressive work is now on display in a special exhibition entitled The Eye, The Sky at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.

Artists Pat Aldred, Lynne Howe and Wendy Parsons were on hand during a reception on Saturday afternoon and spent time with dozens of visitors throughout the day, offering insights into their work and styles.

It all started around 10 years ago, when the trio gathered for life-drawing sessions at the MJMAG. That led to them meeting weekly to discuss art and support each other’s ventures, and eventually coming up with a unique idea.

“Once we got to know each other in an art context and started working together, we just decided to do something different and start painting outdoors,” explained Parsons, “We get together and we decide to go out to Buffalo Pound or somewhere -

peals to us, set up and just paint.”

The style -- known as plein air -- is a popular one. If you’ve seen a photo or painting of an artist with an easel set up in you get the idea of what The Eye, The Sky artists are up to.

The works on display and up for sale at the Cultural Centre feature a wide va-

forests in southern Saskatchewan to sights and scenes from all over Moose Jaw.

And it’s all in watercolour, a format they selected for its ease of use outdoors.

“Otherwise you’re carrying oils and everything like that, where watercolour is really portable,” explained Parsons. The portability of the style also plays into their decision to use the medium, as Howes touched on.

“Even when the weather isn’t right and you can’t go outdoors, we’ve been getting together in our homes,” Howes said. “That’s another handy thing with watercolour, you can take it with you, you

can have your equipment, where with oils and acrylic, there’s a lot more involved.”

As for how they choose their subjects, it’s often just something that catches their eye when out and about.

“One of us might see something and think that would nice to paint and we’ll end up there,” Howes explained. “We drove out to a grid road on the Baildon grid and said ‘let’s just stop here’. So we that appeals to us and paint.”

All three artists have education in their chosen format.

Aldred studied art classes at the University of Regina and has a studio practice in the city; Howes honed her skills at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and graduated from the Vancouver School of Art with a major in painting and also has a local studio; Parsons has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan with a major in Fine Arts, a masters degree in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester in England and is the co-owner of Parsons Dietrich Pottery.

The trio had actually known each other for many years prior to their meeting during the live-drawing classes.

“Lynne had moved away to Vancou-

ver, but we went to school together,” said Aldred. “Then I knew Wendy in university and she eventually moved to Moose Jaw, then Lynne moved back to Moose Jaw and we just kind of connected around our interests.” -

ume and quality of their artwork, she offered to curate the hundreds of paintingsgina this fall.

“I don’t think we’d even be showing if it wasn’t for Dianne,” Parsons said. “She was the one that knew we had a lot of work that she’d enjoy curating and writing about.”

Warren agreed with that assessment.

“I just knew their work, I knew they were working really hard, meeting all the time and I knew about the exhibition space in Regina, so I just started thinking ‘this would be perfect’,” Warren said. “We met a couple of different times and laid everything out and tried to think about what would look good and show three distinctive visions and still tie it all together.”

The Eye, The Sky is on display until Feb. 9 in the Visual Arts Gallery at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.

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Artwork by Pat Aldred, Wendy Parsons and Lynne Howe on display at Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The artists behind The Eye, The Sky exhibit in the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: Lynne Howes, Wendy Parsons, Pat Aldred and curator Dianne Warren.

A sample of some of the paintings on display and up for sale at The Eye, The Sky exhibit.

Visitors chat with the artists and check out paintings during a reception for The Eye, The Sky on Saturday afternoon.

A visitor checks out some of the artwork on display during The Eye, The Sky exhibit.