Moose Jaw Express February 22nd, 2023

Moose Jaw band Johnny 2 Fingers & the Deformities performing at TeleMiracle 47

Johnny 2 Fingers and the Deformities, a Moose Jawbased ‘wrestle rock’ band slash pro wrestling performers, will perform for the Kinsmen Foundation’s 47th annual TeleMiracle telethon event on Feb. 25 and 26.

TeleMiracle will be broadcast on CTV and livestreamed on TeleMiracle.com beginning with the Countdown at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The main broadcast starts at 9 p.m. on the 25th and goes straight through to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Feb. 26.

The Kinsmen Foundation Telethon began in Saskatchewan in 1977 after they were overwhelmed with requests for help from Saskatchewan residents.

over $1 million. Since 1977, the event has raised over $153 million. Last year’s TeleMiracle 46 holds the individual fundraising record, having raised just over $8 million.

The Kinsmen Foundation uses its funds to assist Saskatchewan residents with special needs and mobility equipment including walkers, communication devices, in-home mobility aids such as lift chairs and power chairs, and vehicle conversions. They help with transportation, meals, and accommodation for patients travelling to receive organ transplants and other medical services.

The band has already recorded their TeleMiracle set, which went well, said guitarist, singer, manager, and frontman Johnny 2 Fingers.

original,” Johnny explained. “It’s all been done. It was a really fun time, it was almost like a live show.

“‘Ring those phones!’ I didn’t actually get to say that. I wanted to say it, but they’re supposed to phone me and do a live Zoom thing during the event, so I will be live on TeleMiracle and I hope

to god I’ll get to say, Ring those phones, guys!”

The two original members of the band, Johnny 2 Fingers and drummer Cannonball Kelly — who is also a pro wrestler for Prairie Pro and Ringside Wrestling — have been together since 2011, with bassist Travis ‘The Mind Splitter’ Geib joining them in the last few years.

The band name comes from the fact that Johnny rehis picking hand.

“I originally hated it,” he laughed,” because I thought, Oh my god, it’s so degrading, who would take us seriously? Then I thought about it for a few days and thought of all the classic blues singers … And they all had handles, you know? And I embraced it, I thought, oh, it’s actually pretty sweet.”

Johnny had to have surgeries as a child to make his hand more functional and to help him walk, and his parents and grandparents received help from organizations like the Kinsmen Foundation. He’s happy for the chance to participate and help out.

“I’m not ashamed of it, and I don’t get offended. … Obviously, I’ve made it my whole gimmick, because I’m making the best of my scenario, right? It’s the cards I was dealt.”

Asked if there’s a question he’d like to be asked that no one ever thinks of, Johnny humorously noted that his favourite dinosaur is either a T-Rex or a velociraptor.

The band describes themselves as a high-energy, guitar-driven, presence like AC/DC.

Catch them on TeleMiracle 47, Saskatchewan’s biggest charity event, and browse the full list of TeleMiracle performers on telemiracle.com/telemiracle-47-saskatchewan-talent/.

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Cannonball Kelly, Johnny 2 Fingers, and Travis “The Mind Splitter” Geib (courtesy Johnny 2 Fingers)

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First-in-Canada geothermal

power plant to begin

construction in south Sask.

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The Deep Earth Energy Production Commilestone in its testing and development of geothermal power resources in southeast Saskatchewan and will begin work plant.

“We have been able to announce that the project is a go and that we now have a strategy in place to commence construction this year,” said Kirsten Marcia, founder and CEO of DEEP, headquartered in Saskatoon.

“The important thing about geothermal is that it’s the only renewable that provides baseload power. It’s always on, and you don’t need to back it up with something,” Marcia explained. “Wind and solar are only producing power about a third of the time, so you need to back them up with natural gas, typically.”

Marcia founded DEEP in 2010 in Saskatoon. She is a geologist who has worked her entire career in Saskatchewan. She worked in oil and gas as a wellsite geologist, with gold and base metals in northern Sask, and in diamond exploration.

“For oil and gas exploratory drilling, I mean, it was well known that this hot, deep aquifer existed. We were able to see all of that in public drilling records, but it had been ignored because it didn’t have any hydrocarbons in it,” Marcia said.

“It was a unique opportunity to redeploy some of (Saskatchewan’s) high-level

oil and gas expertise onto a clean energy project.”

Geothermal power works because the core of the planet is hot — really hot. The deeper the well, the hotter the temperature.

“Heat is the resource,” Marcia exresource to the surface, so it’s key in our project that the sedimentary sandstone we’re developing this resource in is permeable.”

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The groundwater in that deep sandstone aquifer is under high pressure, at an average temperature of 120 degrees Celsius. DEEP will drill down and install a horizontal, ribcage-like network of pipes it can’t be called ‘water’ because it is 10 times saltier than seawater — will be pumped to the surface and pass through aer-density liquid, typically butane, into steam to drive a generator turbine. The cooled water is then pumped back underground to be re-heated, resulting in the ideal of clean, sustainable power genera-

tion.

Excess heat can also be easily used — for example, it could heat greenhouses for year-round food production.

DEEP has completed multiple rounds of fundraising as study after study con-cluding a 2014 prefeasibility study funded in partnership with SaskPower and Natural Resources Canada.

DEEP secured an initial Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SaskPower in 2017, set a Saskatchewan record in 2018 with a test well depth of 3,530 meters, and secured more than $25 million in federal funding in 2019 after the prime minister personally toured the test facility near Estevan.

In 2022, DEEP was named the Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Project award winner by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

“Our goal is to develop 200 MW of geothermal power. We are starting with a preliminary 5 MW pilot facility to (test) … on the small scale prior to building large-scale commercial developments,” Marcia said. “The geology that we’re developing in southeast Saskatchewan is the lowest-hanging fruit for geothermal power generation in Canada, and we control 100,000 acres of the primary real estate.”

Marcia said the 5MW facility will be complete by mid-2024 and will be followed by an additional 20 MW of expanded capacity at that same initial site.

More information is available at deepcorp.ca.

Wakamow Valley presents Winterfest 2023 after three-year pandemic break

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The Wakamow Valley Authority is pleased to return its free family Winterfest event in 2023, offering families the chance to explore the park and enjoy winter activities (weather permitting) on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Winterfest 2023 will be held at and around the Kiwanis River Park Pavilion and Skating Oval.

“We will have games, crafts, snowshoeing, people can go skating on the oval, we’ll have a couple of user groups with the park that will be out giving a little demo and promoting their clubs, there will be a $1 concession for a hot dog and donuts and that kind of thing,” said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, who became Wakamow Valley’s new general manager in mid-November 2022 after the departure of Todd Johnson.

you can roast marshmallows,” MacQuarrie-Bye said, adding that the park will supply the ‘mallows.

Another big draw every year is the

wagon rides supplied by Prairie Percherons. Percherons are a large draft horse breed originating in France. The big horses are similar in size to the famously huge Clydesdale breed.

The clubs that will be demonstrating and answering questions at Winterfest include the Moose Jaw cross-country ski club and the Kinsmen speed skating club.

“We encourage everyone to come down and participate and enjoy the winter activities our park offers,” said MacQuarrie-Bye. “It’s a free event, so join in the fun!”

DEEP founder and CEO Kirsten Marcia at her company’s test facility near Estevan (deepcorp.ca)

Prairie Percherons will again bring their horses out to offer wagon rides to Winterfest participants (photo by Randy Palmer)

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Gravelbourg wants ideas for future-looking uses of ‘massive’ former convent

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The Town of Gravelbourg is looking for proposals frommer Convent of the Sisters of Jesus & Mary, a Saskatchewan Heritage and National Historic site with more than 75,000 square feet of space.

“It is a heritage building, but what we’re looking for is an adaptive reuse,” explained Ariel Haug, Gravelbourg’s of possibilities for it. There’s been studies done into housing, like seniors housing, assisted living, or affordable housing, because of the beauty of the space. Huge winis very appealing for housing, but we’ve never put the convent out there or opened it up for external proposals.

“Heritage buildings aren’t relics, they need to be living spaces, so we would like to see it fully used.”

Designed by prominent French-Canadian architect accommodate the Sisters of Jesus & Mary out of Quebec. building served as a residence for the nuns and a school for female boarders.

ter that, it was the Gravelbourg Elementary School until door. The Town of Gravelbourg bought the building from The Gravelbourg Convent is currently occupied by the Gravelbourg Community Music Centre, the Gravelbourg Artisan Co-op, several studio spaces and aesthetic businesses, and a yoga studio. The enormous former chapel is regularly used to host weddings, markets, re-

treats, and other community events.

For that reason, a mixed-use proposal could be very attractive. Haug said one appealing idea is to develop a by businesses and community organizations.

“What we’re looking for is the vision. These buildings are extremely rare, and why build something new when you can have the sustainable use of one of these grand old buildings, and make it last another hundred years?”

Submissions of Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be the EOIs to be evaluated. The Town is reserving to right not to act on the EOIs, but if all goes well, Requests for

Full details on the EOI process, including the 33page document itself, are available from www.gravelbourgconvent.com.

“It is being used now, so we have high hopes it can continue to be used,” Haug added. “I mean, it’s a beautiful building, and it is massive, which is why we need town and the people here and to the community.”

Saskatchewan Archives Week celebrates culture and heritage in the community

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The Western Development Museum (WDM) hosted Sashave some new folks joining us from the culture and heritage sector. Some of the smaller historic sites and museums aren’t opened in the wintertime,” Karla Rasmussen said. “I love seeing how people come together; this is a nice way for them to introduce themselves to the community.”

She says that newcomers who are coming to Moose Jaw might not know what to do in the summertime and coming to the WDM might help them get to know about the city and its surrounding activities.

St. Victor Petroglyphs Provincial Historic Park and the Saskatchewan German Council are new partners of WDM, were also the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society MJ Branch, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan, Sunken Ship Pioneer Village & Museum and some other WDM demonstrations with fun game activities. “

Author Joan Soggie came to talk about her research project for her recently published book Rikka. Soggie is an author, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She says, “I’ve lived in Saskatchewan all my life.” She says she has always been interested in writing books and has written three other previously: Prairie Grass, Mistaseni and Looking for Aiktow. Rikka is her latest.

Rikk is about a lady who originally came from Norway as a settler to this province with a few children in tow. She says Rikka was a very strong woman and had heard stories about her from older neighbours who had known her when they were children. By that time, she was already an old lady. All these stories fascinated Soggie and inspired her to do more research on Rikka. Finally she wrote the book and had it published.

An afternoon presentation with Dr. Rainer Dick about Dr. Gerhard Hertzberg – A Life in Science was another sto-

Dr. Dick is a professor in the Department of Physics Engineering and Physics at the University of Saskatchewan.

offer from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon eminent scientists who has ever worked at the University

a professor in the Physics Department for ten years – from

During the presentation, Dr. Dick said, “The sky is the limit when you are living in the land of the living skies.”

Jeremy Mohr, reference and outreach services of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan said he was pleased to be invited to share about some of the historical groups and heritage organizations in the area.

A display was set up to educate people about Métis rights, traditions and culture in Western Canada, said Darrell Hawman, president of New Southern Plains Métis Lo-

As well, Dave Wentworth, coordinator of Dasschulhaus German Language School of Regina also had a display and said they were pleased to be part of this event.

Marge Cleave, president of MJ Genealogy Society said they were there to share information about our branch and let people know what [the Society] is all about. “Anybody can come and join our meetings and become a member,” she said. “We help with family research - the enindividual’s roots are from.”

The day proved to be an informative event for everyone who took the time to be part of it.

VILLAGE OF AVONLEA ASSESSMENT ROLL 2023

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Avonlea for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the following days: Monday to Friday, inclusive, February 22nd, 2023 to March 23rd, 2023.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $500.00 appeal fee per parcel to the Secretary of the Centralized Board of Revision: Box 328, Nokomis, SK S0G 3R0 by the 23rd day of March, 2023.

Dated this 22nd day of February, 2023.

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Although Valentine’s Day is now behind us, I’m still riding the ‘love’ train.

They, the people who seem to know something about everything, tell us that to being in a loving relationship.

part of project to raise $100K

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A seniors’ group wants to improve its building by raising $100,000 during the next year and needs hundreds of pieces to fall into place to ensure it continues “livin’ the dream.”

The Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizens’ Association announced on Feb. 15 that it plans to hold a fundraising initiative featuring a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle— “Livin’ the Dream” is its title — and is encouraging people to participate in the project.

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People can buy a piece for $100 and have their names written on the back. The puzzle pieces will be assembled at the Timothy Eaton Gardens for public display. As part of the donation, donors can also submit a story about their life, career, sports accomplishments or deceased loved one, which the association would record and feature in a publicly displayed ledger.

The association will hold monthly banquets from September to December to thank donors. Also, anyone who purchases a puzzle piece will be eligible for prizes that community businesses have donated.

February 2024. It will also provide receipts for income tax purposes.

organization must watch every penny it spends, he continued. He found the puzzle at the Co-op and chose it because he liked the title of “Livin’ the Dream.”

dreams,” added Berard.

Apparently, studies show that we live longer if we are in a healthy positive relationship, particularly men. That’s not hard to believe because I know that if I wasn’t in the picture, my spouse would not be very healthy – he would starve to death! It seems to him, the connection between ‘food to fork’ is me.

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After years of being in a relationship, I have also found that we will probably live longer because we have mellowed out a lot and instead of engaging in spirited ‘debates, discussions, and disagreements,’ we have learnt to go to our own corners to cool off. This way, there usually is no shed blood.

situation. One of the greatest pleasures of my life is to laugh with the loves of my life…you know, those deep down-to-your-core kind of laughs – the laugh-until-it-hurts kind that seems to make you weak to the knees but actually makes you stronger. Laughter is good like a medicine and draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.

It seems that people with strong social supports recover from illness faster – and this includes, family, friends and even pets. Our cats have always been de-stressors through the years. Unfortunately, now that they are gone, the only pet I have is my husband and he’s too big to crawl on my lap for a cuddle.

Sharing in a relationship can be a huge de-stress-gations, to just being an emotional support. These can boost our immune system when we lighten and brighten the load, as well as give ourselves an oxytocin boost… the ‘feel-good hormone.’

Authorities on the subject of oxytocin also say that exercise boosts the levels; it seems that workfor life.’ Our hearts will thank us...and extend our years.

To be in a loving relationship makes us feel happy, it helps to lower our blood pressure and we seem to heal quicker and live longer.

And as for me, to make me feel good, a smile and a hug seem to go a long way too. Try it! You might like it!

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age people to participate, which is why eligibility criteria include being born in Saskatchewan, having lived here for fan.

Puzzle pieces will be available in March to purchase from the front desk at the Gardens.

“I think the title is really great, in ‘Livin’ the Dream.’ And if we all work together living this dream, we will continue to move forward and onward,” said spokesman Earl Berard.

es prompted the group to develop this unique fundraising idea, he explained. When asked what kind of monetary dif“outstanding issues” but declined to extrapolate.

The idea for the project arose because the cost to buy a 1,000-piece puzzle was inexpensive — only $27 — and the

People of any age can purchase a puzzle piece, while all 1,000 pieces will likely be sold because of the prizes that community businesses plan to donate and because of everyone working together, Berard said.

Berard thought selling 1,000 puzzle pieces might be a “chore” but hoped that accepting credit and debit cards would make it easier for people to give and ensure the association reaches its total.

The organization needs the money to refurbish its building — it’s in good shape but has areas that need addressing — including upgrading the hall, the stage and the

“We’re asking at this time for (residents’) support as we move forward,” he added. “And we anticipate and look forward for major things to be happening and accomplished.”

For more information and to purchase a puzzle piece, call the Timothy Eaton Gardens at 306-694-4223.

views on cashless transactions

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Cashless tills are found in many chain stores but are most prevalent in grocery stores.

Few Canadian shoppers still use cash in grocery stores but they have interesting views on going totally cashless.

Only six per cent of Canadians pay for groceries with cash, according to an Angus Reid poll done for the AgriFood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

The number paying cash varies from a high of 13 Saskatchewan and Quebec. On average, six per cent of Canadians pay cash for groceries.

Of those who use cash, 28 per cent says it helps them track the cost of groceries.

Paying by credit card is the most popular with 58 per cent of B.C. shoppers using that plastic — highest of the provinces.

Lowest credit card use is in Alberta at 37 per cent with 43 per cent in Saskatchewan.

Debit cards are the second most popular means of payment with Saskatchewan having the highest use at 51 per cent. Lowest rate is B.C. at 35 per cent.

Three quarters of Canadians feel plastic is more convenient.

Just over half of survey respondents — 53 per cent— believe that using plastic is an invasion of privacy as it re-

quires sharing of personal information with the store and the card processor.

Just over one-quarter felt that grocery stores won’t accepting cash is discriminatory.

Actually, six per cent of Canadians have no bank account and 15 per cent who use payday loans or cheque cashing services are considered underbanked.

“There’s certainly a push for a cashless grocery store, but our study shows Canadians expect more of an inclusionary approach when paying for groceries,” said Janet Music, Research Associate at the Agri-Food Analytics Lab.

Going cashless could also become a problem for those who live in remote areas, where internet connectivity is not reliable, and where electronic transactions might not be possible, she said.

In a nutshell, a cashless economy could limit access to goods and services for certain individuals and communities, and it could also have negative impacts on privacy and security.

A list of countries that are almost cashless in all transactions includes Sweden, Finland, China, United Kingdom, and Australia, according to globaldata.com.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Earl Bernard with the Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizens’ Association speaks about the 1,000-piece puzzle fundraiser during the project launch on Feb. 15. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Louisiana Hayride brings classic country music to Mae Wilson on March 22

The Louisiana Hayride show is coming to the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre in March, and it promises to be a night of classic country music that will take you back to the 1950s and 60s.

The legendary country music extravaganza hits the stage in the Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.

Tickets are on sale now, in-person online at Sasktix.ca.

Moose Javians — or their friends and family — who can’t make the Mae Wilson show can also catch the Louisiana Hayride at the Regina Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, March 21, the night before the Moose Jaw show.

Call the RPAC at 306-779-2277 for tickets.

The Louisiana Hayride was a mega-popular radio and television show that originated in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the 1940s. It quickly took off and helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in country music, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams.

The show was restarted in 2010 under the leadership of creator, producer, narrator, and performer Lori Risling and her husband Gil. Risling gathered a talented cast of seasoned professional musicians and performers who bring to life the classic songs and feeling of the era, including hits by Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell, George Jones, and many others.

The show also tributes more contemporary country singers who nevertheless kept the classic sound, such as Shania Twain, Lorette Lynne, and Crystal Gayle.

“I knew what kind of music I want-

ed to make a show from,” explained Lori Risling when asked about restarting the Hayride in Canada. “And the more I researched the artists that I wanted in the show, that’s when the Louisiana Hayride started popping up all the time. … And the more I learned about it, the more I thought, ‘That’s it.’”

The Hayride transports audiences back in time with authentic costumes, vintage instruments, and spot-on performances that capture the spirit of the original Louisiana Hayride show.

“Our instruments aren’t ‘original’,” Risling laughed, “but they are in keeping with what those artists used. … We want to stay as true as possible to the original, and we do that with our sound as well. We don’t have a high decibel level, we keep the sound pleasant so it’s not hard on people’s ears, and we’re very aware of the vocals. We want the vocals to stand out,

Antiques collectibles show in March has opening for more vendors

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The Antiques Collectibles and Used Car Parts show will be held next month for

“Our last show was in 2019,” said Gary Davis, co-ordinator for the Sukanen Ship Museum show.

“We had one planned ready to go in 2020 and seven days before the show the province closed” because of the Covid-19.

Tables at previous shows have sold out within 10 days of applications being sent to past vendors.

“This year is a little slower,’’ he said.

The show had booked 140 tables out of a potential 175 by midweek last week.

“We’ve lost some vendors. At least six that I know of have passed. Several applications came back undeliverable. So they either moved or passed.”

And two antique dealers are too busy to come.

Davis hopes to sell the remaining 35 table spots, costing $25 each, to new vendors.

“Anything that people collect is potential for a table selling items,” he said. “We don’t encourage trade show type tables.”

“We get about 1,500 people through so there is lots of opportunity to sell things.”

Anyone interested in booking a table should call Davis at 306-692-4755.

Scheduled for March 17 and 18 at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds, the show has been running for decades.

“It started as a used car parts swap meet and morphed into collectibles and antiques.”

Vendors come from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.

“We have one who comes from Victoria, B.C. with Meccano. He is 80 years old.”

Two coin collectors will be among new vendors this year. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

so when people listen, they can really hear what’s being sung. That’s really, really important to us.”

The show includes stories and anecdotes about the original Louisiana Hayride show, as well as insights into the lives and careers of the artists who performed on it.

Audiences will learn about the history of classic country and the role that the Hayride played in shaping the genre.

“It’s a historical program. We talk about the history and interesting tidbits of information,” Risling said. “Like the phrase, ‘Elvis has left the building,’ I’m pretty sure everyone has said that once or twice in their lives, and that phrase originated at the Louisiana Hayride show.

“Really, though, our world-class tribute artists steal the show. They’re so, so good, and we have lots of fun on the stage as well. That’s a comment we get from a lot of people, they just notice how much fun everybody’s having up on stage. And it’s true — everybody totally, genuinely enjoys what they do, and the audience picks up on that and everyone just has a great time.”

Risling said this will be about the 10th time that her show has come to Moose Jaw, and there are fans in the city who have come out every year.

“We have people who have come out every single time and loved it, but for those that are thinking, ‘Oh, I’ve seen that before, I don’t need to go again,’ I would just say that we’re always adding new and fun material. The audience will be surprised and totally entertained from start to

The Louisiana Hayride cast (courtesy Gil Risling)

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Young, steady arm helps navigation of older walker

Change the motto for this city as many times as the movers and shakers of the day desire, but no matter what, Moose Jaw is at the very heart, a Friendly City.

society leave much to be desired, but when push comes to shove, or while navigating hip-breaking ice, the basic goodness comes shining through.

While growing up, the premise of a good upbringing was to respect one’s elders, stand when someone older entered the room, offer your seat to an elderly name, and if they were hesitant to cross the street, be sure to offer a steady arm.

Certainly, times have changed but I think the basic idea is still to show respect to others, regardless of their age. And that

Two instances of my own personal involvement come to mind:

one day recently, the challenge was to safely leave the vehicle and cross a bumpy

but icy parking lot to arrive at the clean and clear sidewalk. Despite the spikes on my shoes and the pronged spikes on my cane, crossing that lot was a nerve-wrackafter muttering to myself about the lack of a handicapped parking sticker in the window of the black pickup. If not for that driver, I would have been parked mere steps from safety.

Then came the return trip back across the parking lot to my vehicle. As I stood there contemplating my options, a friendly young lady offered her assistance as we carefully traversed the rugged expanse of ice, snow and ruts. We commiserated about the hazards and hoped for an early spring. I did note the different vehicle now in the spot for handicapped drivers was correctly displaying the proper signage — so there was no need to kick the tires in disgust.

A few days later in a retail outlet parking lot, I wheeled into one of the designated spots, hung up my sign, got out and

looked at the route to travel to get into the store. Carefully, oh so carefully, I waddled across the ice and ruts, placing my feet with deliberation, supported by my spiked cane, and a silent prayer that the ice would not be my downfall.

Later with my purchases in a large bag over my arm, my purse over my shoulder, gloves on, and cane ready for battle, I left the safety of the store and viewed the still rotten conditions.

Like a snail, I ventured forward, noted that a truck had approached but stopped a safe distance away, the driver deciding to give me space. “Thanks friend.”

Then a voice could be heard: “Do you need some help, ma’am?”

“Yes please, that would be so kind of you,” I told the young man standing there.

I gripped his offered arm and away across the ice and ruts.

He chatted a bit but I imagine he was thinking: “I hope she doesn’t fall down because I would need help getting her up.”

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Or: “Why is someone her age out wandering around when she’s stymied by a little bit of ice?” Or: “I hope my granny doesn’t come out today.”

I am happy to report we made it safely to my vehicle where he wished me a “good day” and I thanked him with appreciation for his act of kindness.

After the fact, I wondered if I should have offered to buy him a coffee or doughnut. I am sorry I didn’t think of it in the moment. With my luck, I would have fallen on my rump if I had tried to rummage in my purse for some money.

He knows in his heart how thankful I was for his concern and assistance. His granny is a lucky woman to have such a grandson. I just hope that the next time I have a similar dilemma, someone with his manners will be close at hand to offer a youthful and steady arm.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Water Security Agency workshops help producers plan water management projects

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The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering free workshops called AgH2Onward to help introduce Sask. farmers and ranchers to the province’s Agricultural Water Management Strategy.

The AgH2Onward workshops take half a day to explore the process and benusing modern techniques to manage the water on their land.

“Everybody who’s taken AgH2Onward, the response is always extremely positive,” said Julie Mackenzie, the WSA’s AgH2Onward co-ordinator. “We’ve spread the workshops out throughout the year, and we’re getting good turnout online and we think they’re just going to keep gaining in popularity.”

This will be the second consecutive year the WSA is hosting the workshops. The course covers various types of water management practices such as surface ditches, tile drainage and wetland consolidation, completing a network project withers through the processes.

“There’s a sweet spot for AgH2Onward where, yes, we have productivity increases, and we’re buffering against some of the extreme weathers we have, but we’re also making sure participants know the legislation and know the (Agricultural

Water Management Strategy),” Mackenzie explained.

“The workshop encompasses all of that, and ties it all together, because it’s really important to have the right policies and strategies out there to support productivity and also to support good water stewardship.”

The Agricultural Water Management Strategy is a made-in-Saskatchewan approach that supports economic growth, community wellbeing, and resilient watersheds. It was implemented in 2015 to provide opportunities and support for farmers and ranchers who need to effectively manage excess water and safeguard against

the environment.

Agricultural producers can learn more and sign up for workshops at agh2onward. ca.

The WSA also hosts in-person or online workshops for organizations, groups, and communities upon request.

“Lots of producers ask questions like, ‘Does everybody need a drainage approval?’ or ‘How do I work with my neighbours?’ that’s a very frequent question. We get lots of questions from folks looking to work in the creek, or in the creek channel,” Mackenzie said.

“It’s about balancing all these things, you know, we want good water quality, we want to put the right nutrients on crops and not have them washing downstream, we need the right water quantity, and we sure we’re still balancing all of that with habitat protection.”

Mackenzie said after taking the about how to get started with their projanswers for any questions not answered by AgH2Onward.

For more information, contact Julie Mackenzie at 306-264-7747 or agh2onward@gmail.com.

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By Patricia Hanbidge

Growing Orchids –Part I – Paphiopedilum

My mom was one of my favourite people in the world, and was also an orchid addict. Over her lifetime she grew hundreds if not thousands of orchids. Sharing her knowledge and helping others to become better stewards was always important so read on and learn more about how you can grow orchids. One of her favourite sayings

orchid that suits the conditions in your home……and be careful as growing orchids can be addicting!

When growing orchids, it is important to purchase sensibly. Also, for beginners it is more satisfying to buy mature plants that are in bloom. Purchase plants that will suit your growing conditions and also try to duplicate the natural growing conditions of the plant.

An easy orchid to begin with is the Paphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh-ped-i-lum), commonly called the slipper or-

are found naturally throughout much of tropical Asia to northern India and the lowlands of the Philippines. The different species are found at various elevations in their natural range. Most are terrestrial (ground-dwelling), but a few are also lithophytic (cliff-perching). While they all trace their ancestry to tropical forests of Southeast Asia, most of the paphs of easy culture today are hybrids de-

A cup-like lip called the pouch characterizes the

glossy that they seem almost to have been polished. An months. The plants have stiff, waxy or leathery leaves that are usually either glossy green or mottled. Masses of hairy roots are abundant in the potting medium of wellestablished plants.

The best way to care for any plant is to provide growing conditions that resemble those found in its native land. Since most of these plants would normally inhabit a they are intolerant of direct, intense sunlight. An east window, which exposes them to direct sun only in the early morning, is

ideal.

They require high humidity of at least 40 to 50 percent along with gentle but steady air circulation. A small fan in a far corner of the room or a ceiling fan will maintain circulation. Avoid cold drafts as they can cause the on shallow pans of pebbles and water helps increase the humidity directly around them.

Most paphs are considered “cool growers” with low light requirements. Daytime temperatures should fall in paphs prefer minimum night-time temperatures of about require night temperatures a few degrees warmer. medium, but bottom drainage should be enhanced with something like styrofoam “peanuts.” Since they cannot store water, paphs require regular watering, but the medium should never be completely saturated or root rot is likely. Watering should be done early in the day so the foliage can dry before night.

Only mild fertilization is required, so fertilizing tsp.) of oyster shell on top of the potting mix to add some additional lime.

Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort.com; on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort. Tune into GROW Live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/orchidhort or check out the Youtube channel GROW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkiUpkvyv2e2HCQlFl0JyQ?

Moose Jaw to be regional campus for new provincial distance learning program

Starting this fall, Moose Jaw will be oneables students to learn online. Students accessing courses throughtunity to connect and receive instruction the province, besides connecting virtually.naston, while the nine regional campuses

Ronge, Neilburg, Nipawin, Prince Albert, “These locations will provide access to quality online learning for students around the province as well as opportuni-

ties for teachers to collaborate to support students learning,” said Education Minister Dustin Duncan. “Students will have the option to receive support virtually or in person from these regional campuses.”

Teachers will run classes from thegional campuses and work collaboratively to provide high-quality education to all students. Students will have the choice to time student.

Students will register with the new school and then be connected to their local school division, which will provide tuition School divisions, together with Sask.

assistants, speech-language pathologists, and counsellors. School divisions will also provide student activities such as driver’s licence training, graduation ceremonies and extracurricular activities such as arts and sports.

Darren Gasper will serve as the Sask.ly seconded by Sun West School Division to assist with this initiative and has morecluding online learning expertise.

Student registration for the new provincial online school will be available in April. The Ministry of Education has initiated discussions with education unions and stakeholders. The ministry will work -

mence recruitment for positions at thening in March.

Students will have access to various courses, with classes from kindergarten to electives such as autobody, agriculturaland exercise science. Adult students wishing to complete Information updates will continue

line-learning.

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Tiny cookbook offers full-sized recipes with chipits

came up with some treasures that we had forgotten we had in our possession, given to us by friends, or collected at auctions and garage sales.

One of the treasures re-discovered is the Chocolate Corporation of Toronto.

sell today for about $22 — if any copies were still available. Two sites I visited indicated all copies were “sold out.”

substitutes.”

• • • CHIPITS OATMEAL COOKIES

(An original Canadian recipe)

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup coconut

1 cup shortening

1/4 cup boiling water

1 tsp. vanilla

rolled oats and coconut. Cream the shortening and gradually blend in the brown sugar. Cream well.

vanilla.

well after each addition. Gently stir in the chipits. Drop dough by small spoonfuls, well apart, that has been dipped in cold water. OR chill dough about 30 minutes, roll into small balls and arrange

• • • CHIPITS HONEY PIE

Filling:

1/2 cup commercial sour cream

2 egg whites

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup honey

Melt chipits in top of double boiler over boiling the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.

Blend in sour cream and beat until smooth. Set aside.

Beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry. Add honey very slowly, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until it stands in stiff Spoon into pie shell. Chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream.

• • •

CHIPITS BAKED APPLES

6 apples

1 tbsp. butter

6 tbsps. granulated sugar

2 tbsps. chopped raisins

1/4 tsp. vanilla

1 egg apples.

minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream. Store leftover apples and sauce in refrigerator.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Provincial Court Report:

Mortlach man given probation for sexually assaulting

Moose Jaw co-worker

Pleading guilty to sexual assault will be a good future reminder for Mark Vincent Sture to keep his hands to himself whenever he meets with co-workers in private to

The Mortlach resident was working in Moose Jaw

Crown prosecutor Rob Parker said recently in Moose Jaw

“She indicated that the touching was without consent and it did compromise her sexual integrity and made her Other conditions include keeping the peace and being

RM OF BAILDON NO. 131 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the RM of Baildon No. 131 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday, February 21st, 2023 to March 27th, 2023. A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $100.00 fee for each assessment being appealed, with: The Assessor, RM of Baildon No. 131, Suite 1-1410 Caribou Street West, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7S9 by the 27th day of March, 2023 at 4:30pm. Please also send the notice of appeal to the: Secretary of the Board of Revision, Kristen Tokaryk, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. Box 149, Meota, SK. S0M 1X0 before the 27th day of March, 2023.

Dated this 21st day of February, 2023. Carol Bellefeuille, Local Assessor

being anywhere near the woman and providing a DNA

Defence lawyer Estes Fonkalsrud provided the court that based on the facts from one case that the Supreme

While the case law example Fonkalsrud providedward these offences has shifted since people realize this Criminal Code around sexual assaults and how they’re -

— with the Town of Gravelbourg — because he pleaded

Rayner added that he accepted the joint submission from the Crown and defence and would impose a victim

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Outcome of family gathering in Ottawa TRADING THOUGHTS

The Canadian family gathered in Ottawa the other day with Papa Justin.

The matter at hand wasn’t a celebration. Rather it was a meeting to decide the increase in allowance for health care from Papa Justin to each of his 13 kids.

Three of them still manage territories under his supervision, while the other 10 are supposed to be self-suf-

The issue was about how much more Papa Justin would give them for health care spending in their provinces. Secondly, the kids wanted total control over where they spent the extra money but Papa Justin wanted to make sure that money isn’t spent on frivolous things.

Now we have to remember, when the kids left home their ancestors set down their responsibilities in a document called the constitution.

Under the constitution, health care is among the matters where the kids and their provinces have exclusive control.

Papa Justin’s ancestors only got involved with an allowance for health care when the kids whined they couldn’t afford the payments and asked for help.

Their ancestors, being fair, had provided money to make sure all kids had the same standards of health care.

The argument at the gathering of the clan in Ottawa simmered for months.

Papa Justin has been paying 22 per cent of all health care costs. The kids wanted him to start paying 35 per cent. That would have meant nearly doubling their health care allowance overnight.

Where the money was supposed to come from wasn’t their concern.

The argument had divided the family between Papa and the kids. You’d think the night before the allowance meeting they would have had dinner together like in the old days.

No Sirree! The kids met separately from Papa Justin

When they did meet, things were a bit awkward when Daughter Danielle of Alberta wasn’t polite enough to shake hands properly with Papa.

Papa was determined to get his way. At the meeting, he increased his share of the health care costs by two per

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

His was a take-it-or-leave-it offer. They took it with little grumbling.

It wasn’t what they wanted but none of them turned it down. It’s a lot easier to take what’s offered instead of paying the full shot yourself.

The kids got control of spending half the new money, with half being spent where Papa Justin wants. Each kid gets a different deal for this half.

And the kids had to promise to promise not to spend it on other stuff.

It would be nice to give this story a fairy tale ending like they lived happily ever after but that’s not realistic. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Provincial Court Report: Former Holdfast mayor gets probation for sending harassing texts to ex-wife

Angry that his ex-wife was dating his best friend, Stephen Christopher Thorson began sending her hundreds of harassing emails and texts, including sexual-related questions about the new relationship.

Thorson, 39, sent the messages — over 1,100 in total — from January to March 2022 until his former spouse called the police, Crown prosecutor Rob Parker explained recently in Moose Jaw Provincial Court, where the accused pleaded guilty to leaving harassing messages. The Crown’s case

Many messages — “pages and pages and pages” — were sexually graphic and derogatory, the Crown continued. Furthermore, some messages showed that the then-mayor of the Village of Holdfast regularly knew his ex-wife’s location because her phone was linked to their children’s iPad.

Parker noted that Thorson may have also seen her kitchen calendar when the children let him inside her house.

In one text, Thorson said he knew she and his former best friend had spent time at movies, restaurants and the man’s house.

“I’m not intimidating you. I’m telling you what’s going to happen because of your choices,” Thorson wrote. “I can message you about anything I wish … . I’ll do as I please; you have no control over me.”

Police investigations revealed of the roughly 430 messages the woman sent to her ex-husband, about 108ing with her. In one message, she wrote, “You’re scaring me and I want you to leave me alone.”

“This is an offshoot of a form of domestic abuse, a form of domestic mental violence,” said Parker. “… This had considerable impact on her. … Her victim impact statement speaks loudly and clearly.”

The Crown prosecutor initially suggested that Thorson receive 12 months of probation. However, after speaking with the former mayor’s ex-wife, he urged Judge Daryl Rayner to instead give the man 18 months of probation and 100 hours of community service, along with other statutory conditions.

(The judge later accepted the joint submission and imposed 18 months’ probation, community service, and related conditions).

“Her main concern is just to be left alone … ,” Parker

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added. “She’s not looking for him to have a criminal record after this.”

Defence submission

Defence lawyer Estes Fonkalsrud provided the court with over 27 reference letters from neighbours, businessral municipality defending Thorson’s character.

Thorson was a village councillor and later the mayor but resigned last year, Fonkalsrud continued. He wants to remain involved in the community, including as a youth sports coach, attending his kids’ school activities and re-

The accused has no criminal record and shares parenting duties with his ex-wife in Holdfast. He has been on a court undertaking since last May and has obeyed it completely.

When they were still on good terms after separating, they still entered each other’s homes, including to deliver food and drop off the children, Fonkalsrud said. Moreover, she told police last year that she didn’t fear for herself or her kids.

“He was going through several stressors when this (situation) took place. … this was the end of a long-term marriage where they had three children together,” he continued.

Thorson was struggling with depression and abusing alcohol while also mourning the break-up of a close friendship with his best bud, who denied having a secret relationship with his ex-wife. Since last March, though, he has attended several treatment programs and has not consumed alcohol.

“This has been an emotional rollercoaster that has put him off track,” stated Fonkalsrud.

charge — no criminal record if he completes his probation — since it’s not against the public interest, the defence added. He could remain involved with his kids’ activities, cross the border as a farmer, and run for village council or

When asked for comment, Thorson said, “I’m regretful and sorry for the treatment at that time in my life. I was in a terrible mindset at that time. And I’m glad that we’re coming to a conclusion and life can go on so our kids can

Judge’s comments

messages because no one should be subjected to that type of “deplorable conduct” or behaviour, especially a former spouse.

The victim impact statement clearly expresses how the woman felt, the judge continued. He reminded her that she did nothing wrong and it was all her ex-husband’s doing.

have to look at your (Thorson’s) past behaviour … but I also have to look at the individual and the character of the individual being presented,” Rayner said before summarizing Thorson’s positive attributes.

While he was concerned about the woman’s safety, the judge still granted Thorson the conditional discharge since it was not contrary to the public interest.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The City of Moose Jaw’s stock investments gained more than $5 million during the fourth quarter of 2022 but lost over $8 million in total for the year.

During city council’s Feb. 13 regular meeting, council received the investment committee’s report with results from Q4 of 2022. Council then voted unanimously to re-

There was $24,653,490.64 in the moderate-term portfolio and $71,298,803.85 in the long-term portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2022, for a total of $95,952,295. In comparison, as of Sept. 30, those numbers were $23,712,577.23, $66,994,498.29 and $90,707,075.52, respectively.

At one point, those investments were worth $102 million.

Moderate-term portfolio

The report showed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the moderate-term portfolio increased by 3.97 per cent and gained $940,913.41. This increased the portfolio to $24,653,490.64 from $23,712,577.23.

However, for all of 2022, this portfolio declined 4.53 per cent.

Long-term portfolio

The report showed that from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the long-term portfolio increased by 6.42 per cent and gained $4,304,305.56. This increased the portfolio to $71,298,803.85 from $66,994,498.29.

However, for all of 2022, this portfolio declined 8.54

City investments gained over $5M in Q4 of 2022, report shows

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per cent.

Combined, both portfolios gained $5,245,218.97 during the fourth quarter, equal to about 15.8 percentage points in municipal taxation.

One percentage point in municipal taxation this year equals $330,701.

In comparison, both portfolios experienced losses in $8.05 million and $533,555.91, respectively. Therefore, after excluding the fourth quarter, the portfolios lost a total of $8,104,433.11 last year.

Committee meeting

According to the investment committee minutes from Jan. 26, members voted to have city hall transfer $452,592 monthly from February to July — a total of $2,715,552 — into the long-term portfolio from municipal funds. This would mitigate short-term economic and market risks and take advantage of market declines in 2022.

Economic forecast

Economic growth continues to slow, a recession is have peaked, central banks are tightening monetary quanequity market valuation has diminished but earnings remain vulnerable, RBC Dominion Securities said in its fourth-quarter investment outlook that was included in the investment committee report.

RBC expects to see a deceleration in growth this year, with most economies in the developing world slipping into a recession and emerging-market economics slowing. Overall, the company predicts global GDP to expand by 2.1 per cent in 2023, which is one-third less than in 2021 and one-half less than in 2022.

However, RBC predicts that the probability and expected depth of a recession might be lower than initially thought. Moreover, it expects a recession “to be of middling depth in most regions,” with a 1.75-per-cent peakto-trough decline persisting for about three quarters. Supply chain problems, commodity prices, monetarycluding tight labour markets, continued high goods prices and shelter costs.ed in November, leading investors to wonder whether the greenback’s dominant period is over, the report continued. With valuations stretched, it’s clear that the current bull market is mature and that a major turning point is near.

“Such peaks are tough to call,” added RBC, “but we have greater conviction that a softening in the greenback is in store and that it will herald the start of a multi-year decline.”

New used car dealership opens on Manitoba Street West near SARCAN depot

A building on Manitoba Street East that once operated as a used car dealership has a new lease on life — as a used car dealership that also wraps decals around vehicles.

Business owner Grant Kosior submitted a discretionary use application to city hall in late November 2022 as part of the process to open Soni Auto Market Limited at 80 Manitoba Street East, adjacent to the SARCAN depot.

While the application was proceeding through city hall, Kosior moved into the building in December and began operating in January.

The discretionary use application landed on city council’s desk during its Feb. 13 regular meeting. Council unanimously approved the application for a “vehicle rentals, sales and service centre” as long as Kosior places concrete curb stops for parking stalls to ensure vehicles do not hang over the boulevards or sidewalks as per the zoning bylaw.

“I spoke to the folks hoping to open this business, and they are new citizens to the city and they’re quite anxious to get set up and get selling cars,” said Coun. Jamey Logan. “I’m personally in favour of another new business in the City of Moose Jaw, and because it was a car dealership in the past, I don’t see any trouble with it being a small car dealership now.

zoning bylaw, “automobile, trailer, board, cycle sales, including showrooms and repairs” were permitted within the C2 commercial zone (downtown core), a council report explained.

Meanwhile, the current zoning bylaw says that “vehicle rentals, sales and service centres” are a discretionary use within the C2HER high-density commercial and heritage overlay districts.

“Although the property was previously utilized as a car dealership, since the business ceased to operate for a period of one year or more, the land use is considered non-conforming under the zoning bylaw and discretionary use approval is required,” the document noted, while this

mitted uses in some instances.

The zoning bylaw lays out criteria for reviewing discretionary use applications, including that applications

existing commercial areas and support and maintain the retail, cultural and administrative centre.

The project aligns with the OCP because:

The closest developed industrial district where vehicle rentals, sales and service centres are permitted is roughly 555 metres west on Manitoba Street West. This light industrial area services industrial and manufacturing uses with some associated commercial and service establishments

Off-street customer parking spaces are not required

for used vehicles will be at the front, while customer parking will be in the northeast corner

Curbing must be no less than 150 millimetres in height

The areas surrounding the location are C2 high-density commercial districts and not within the heritage overlay district.

The C2HER district’s purpose is to provide an area with various commercial, institutional and residential uses in high-density form, while the heritage overlay district’s purpose is to protect and allow appropriate development ofties are developed in a compatible, architecturally sensitive manner

SaskTel to install new antenna during 5G upgrades in Moose Jaw

SaskTel could soon install a new communications antenna in northeast Moose Jaw as part of its modernization plan to install 5G services in the community and across the province.

During its Feb. 13 regular meeting, city council voted 5-1 to approve a discretionary use application from the Crown corporation to replace a 25-metre tall “communication antenna support structure” at the corner of Caribou Street East and 13th Avenue Northeast.

Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed, while Coun. Heather Eby was absent.

The company can pursue this replacement as long as the development appeals board grants a variance for the proposed 30.85-metre tower — contrary to the 4.5 metres in the zoning bylaw — and city hall deems its landscaping measures satisfactory during the development permit process.

SaskTel installed the original 25-metre tower after council approved its discretionary use application in 2013, with the company entering into a development agreement to address landscaping requirements.

The company is now proposing to install a new, taller tower to assist with implementing 5G technology services in Moose Jaw.

SaskTel will be presenting two additional 5G towers for approval in the future, said Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development. Meanwhile, the

90-metre radius about the project, while residents within appeal process.

Sanson added that the Crown corporation must also advertise the project under Industry Canada rules.

The city has zoned this property as R6 mobile home residential district, while under the zoning bylaw, communication antenna support structures are discretionary uses in all districts, require council’s approval and mustport explained.

The project aligns with the OCP because:

The closest communications tower is 2.3 kilometres away

The site access will remain the same and no new service connections will be required

The site is west of an M4 environmental low-service industrial district, while mobile homes are south in the R6 district; the city established the southern residential area before council approved the initial tower discretionary use application in 2013

The tower is near undeveloped vacant residential land for mobile/manufactured home developments to the north and west, while the city has no immediate plans to develop those properties and plans to analyze the area once the new zoning bylaw and OCP are in place

The proposed tower meets the zoning bylaw’s setback requirements for communications antenna support structures. However, the maximum allowable height for development in the R6 district is 4.5 metres to accommodate mobile/manufactured single-level dwellings and to restrict the development of multi-level buildings that may not blend in aesthetically

Industry Canada legalizes telecommunications towers through The Radiocommunication Act, so while municipal decisions are considered, Industry Canada has cannot reach an agreement. However, it prefers the parties to work together

“SaskTel is fully compliant with Health Canada Safety Code 6 in the installation of these antennas,” the Crown corporation said in a letter to city hall. “The operation of all radio frequency equipment in Canada is regulated by a Health Canada safety code called Safety Code 6 — Limit of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.

“SaskTel will install and operate this structure on an ongoing basis to comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public,” the company added, “including any combined effects of nearby installations within the local radio environment.”

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEB. 27.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Twenty-two employees with the City offessional leadership through a University of Regina program that has helped them develop into a more cohesive team.

City council recognized the 22 staff

members during the Feb. 13 regular council meeting.

Those employees include Derek Blais, Sandy Campbell, Mark Caringal, Jason Casemore, Staci Dobrescu, Chelsey Domes, Craig Hemingway, Shelly Howe, Travis LeBlanc, Wade McKay, Stephanie Meyer, Rod Montgomery, Ryan Nelson, Cory Oakes, Scott Osmachenko, Sarah Regent, Mike Russell, Michelle Sanson, Heather St. Dennis, Darrin Stephanson, Jason Trzaskowski and Tracy Wittke.

“I’m very proud. I want to congratulate all our staff members who put the time city manager Jim Puffalt said. “When we completed strategic planning in 2018, we want to have a higher level of customer service (and) a better and more enhanced

City administration wanted a program

municipalities, considering that not all educational programs are geared toward those who work for municipalities, he continued.

The previous and current human resources directors worked with the U of R to develop a program while considering current staff and directors to determine how they could be successful in the future.

As (a) council and as the city, we should be very proud of all these people that literally went above and beyond to become better Puffalt added.

“I think it’s very important for everyone to continue to take education programs. And I certainly congratulate all of the peo-

I’m glad that the city was able to do that

The 22 employees completed the leadership development program through the U of R’s Centre for Continuing Education, investment by the municipality and the participants with their time and efforts, a council report explained.

Besides developing them as individual leaders, the program also allowed the participants to work together as a group, which has helped develop the leadership team into a collective unit, the report continued.

“The team now has a common set of principles and practices, which will lead to a more cohesive management approach across the organization and a greater ability to work as leaders across department

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEB. 27.

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Sandy Campbell (centre) receives her

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Saskatchewan-based oil producer doubles size with acquisition in Alberta oil patch

Oil producers are not favoured by most investors these days.

Investors feel uncertainty and unease about them as investments. Uncertainty comes from the focus on renewable energy and the unknown future for oil and gas, given the volatility of crude oil prices.

Uneasiness derives from the desire to not support the carbon emitting fossil fuel industry.

Some analysts believe the oil and gas producing sector will become like the tobacco companies, avoided by investors, but paying huge dividends.

The upshot is that investors are ignoring highly profitable oil and gas stocks. Low demand has created bargains among these companies.

oil producer with growing production.

Production has grown from 439 barrels oil per day in Until a few weeks ago, Saturn had two oil plays in

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The location of the proposed joint-use school on South Hill is likely a done deal, but that isn’t stopping Jan Radwanski from opposing any changes that might support the project.

Radwanski — along with Michel Labonte — spoke during council’s Feb. 13 regular meeting against bylaw changes that would remove the remaining hurdles facing the school project in the Westheath subdivision.

Council later voted 4-2 in favour of all three bylaw amendments, but since the votes were not unanimous, theular meeting.

Regional boards

What council must remember is the amalgamation of school divisions in 2006 created regional boards and eliminated the Moose Jaw-focused board, Radwanski said. Therefore, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division and Prairie South School Division are comprised of regional members engaged in school renewal in this city.

The Catholic division began planning 15 years ago to reconstruct Sacred Heart for $1 million, but the provincial government spiked that after the public division wanted to renew its community schools on South Hill, he continued.

The Ministry of Education said both school divisions should pursue a joint-use project because similar projects were happening elsewhere, Radwanski pointed out. choose the site, a decision that “blindsided” council and city administration.

“Do we want to eradicate our neighbourhood schools in order to accommodate a large-school model that’s been made by regional boards and bureaucrats in Regina and then thrown onto us? And then us saying there’s nothing we can do about it?” Radwanski remarked.

Public consultations

west central part of the province and the southeastern Oxbow play.

Recent results during 2022 produced an average 12,500 barrels of oil per day. Production in December was 13,128 barrels.

A company changer was acquisition in February of privately-owned Ridgeback Resources. That deal added of well drilling locations.

Sixty per cent of Saturn production will now be from gas liquids now, down from 96 per cent in Saskatchewan to eight months.

Production of 30,000 barrels a day might attract some funds and big investors to bid for the shares.

The company had estimated $100 million of free

The acquisition, even with doubling of shares outstanding and a 232 per cent increase in debt, is estimating over two years, based on $80 US oil. up about 40 cents since the acquisition was announced. previously $1.08 Saturn shares are trading about twice -

And the company can increase production rapidly There is no dividend but once debt is reduced sub-

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Opponent of joint-school site pushes council to ‘step up’ for community

Radwanski, a former Prairie South trustee, argued there have been no genuine public consultations about the PSSD board in 2019, he alleged he only had a few minutes to review the document before voting on it.

He noted that this site contradicted the results of a Prairie South survey conducted during a public meeting in June 2019. A survey asked parents which site they most

It doesn’t make sense to close — or “consolidate” in government jargon — four community schools and stick children in the far southwest corner, which lacked natural amenities such as parks and playgrounds, Radwanski said.

The former trustee wondered why Moose Jaw was moving kids away from excellent outdoor learning opportunities in Wakamow Valley and sticking them in a “Costco-sized warehouse.”

OCP contradictions

ing updated — says elementary schools should serve more than one neighbourhood and be centrally located, Radwanski continued. The document also says schools should be adjacent to municipal parks like Smith, Optimist, and Parkhill, which are 14 acres combined compared to the proposed 10-acre site.

“So … we are reviewing the OCP but we’re going against the OCP and we’re going to close Westheath Park that’s been there for around 25 years … ,” he said. “It’s a dedicated park space; we own it. But to accommodate the area reset, we have to move a park onto leased school board property to keep that amenity in the neighbourhood.”

Dozens of buses will transport kids from the far eastern end of South Hill to the west end that, for some, will be 28 blocks and potentially a 30-minute ride each time, Radwanski continued.

He wondered if the city had ever conducted an envidays a week for almost 200 days a year. He also wondered if Westheath residents knew that nearly 1,100 kids wouldsands of vehicle trips would occur daily.

Step up for the community

It won’t be possible to add portables to expand the school because of the site’s size, which means the school divisions would have to return to either Westmount or Sacred Heart and hope they’re still available, he pointed out. He also wondered where kids in the southwest would attend school if the building were full.

“I ask you to step up … for our community as councillors,” he continued, adding council should wait to decide about the bylaw changes until after the OCP review was Radwanski noted that Mayor Clive Tolley was the only council member to respond to his email in December 2022.

“‘While I personally prefer smaller neighbourhood schools, this large new school is going ahead and will be built on land purchased from the city. I cannot do anything about this,’” Radwanski said while quoting part of Tolley’s I do not believe in throwing roadblocks in front of a project … .’”

Tolley was the only member to speak to Radwanski after his presentation.

“The horse has already left the barn. It’s a decision by the department of education,” the mayor said. “They opportunity this evening for more dialogue.”

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEB. 27.

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Warriors moving forward as WHL Standard of Conduct investigation continues

suspension of four players

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selves going through a sudden and unexpected time of turmoil, but as the old saying goes, the show must go on.

That means that while the Western Hockey League continues its ongoing investigation into Standard of Conduct violations by four players, little has changed on the day-to-day front -- players are taking the ice for practice every morning, preparations are coming together for their home game against the Winnipeg Ice on Friday night and it’s generally business as usual.

Simply put, the Warriors are waiting like everyone else as the WHL does its due diligence.

“It’s been pretty quiet, it’s the same place we were a week ago and a day ago,” Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary said shortly after practice Wednesday afternoon. “We haven’t been told anything, we’re just in wait-and-see mode.”

suspensions to goaltender Connor Ungar, defenceman Max Wanner, defenceman Marek Howell and forward Lynden Lakovic aren’t having an effect on the team.

Losing your top netminder, a top-four rearguard and two elite prospects for an inhit to any hockey team, and the Warriors are no exception.

“I think the message to the team is that we’re still a really good team right now and we just have to take it game by game,” O’Leary said. “There are individuals who are going to play more and get more opportunities, and while you can’t always pick and choose your opportunity or when it comes, it’s your job to be ready when it does come. There are players who are going to play a lot more minutes in all three positions and they should be looking forward to that opportunity.”

Forward Owen Berge (Northern Alberta Xtreme U18), defenceman Brady Ness (Edmonton Jr. Oilers U18 AAA) and goaltender Justen Maric (SJHL Battlefords) have been recalled by the team to of players O’Leary will be looking to see step up.

your job,” O’Leary said. “It’s a team sport but at the same time, everyone has re-

Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary and the rest of the WHL franchise are moving along as the Standard of Conduct investigation continues.

sponsibilities, whether that’s in the game or anything else, so you pick up the loose ends from the guys who are out.

“At the end of the day, though, it’s a shock. You have people talking about your organization, but for the most part, these kids are pretty resilient and I like the mood around the rink today.”

The four players were initially suspended by the team and missed Moose Jaw’s game against Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The WHL then announced

Feb. 11 that the league itself had put an investigation into violations of team rules and the WHL Standard of Conduct.

“It’s tough circumstances, I’m not going to lie about that,” OLeary said. “But at the same time, every day it gets a little bit brighter around here. We’re still excited about the opportunity we have, we’re looking for home-ice advantage in the playoffs and the excitement around the team going into playoffs and aspirations to do well…. We’ll have to wait until we see what the league decides, but right now we can only worry about ourselves.”

That means continuing to do what they can to win games, even with the equivalent of a nasty slate of sudden injuries.

“We’re not going to get any sympathy from anyone else, everyone is going through their stuff,” O’Leary said. “It’s our turn to go through some adversity right now, and we’d rather do it now than in April. We’ll get through this; this too shall pass, and we’ll keep going on.”

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations for 2023 induction

Organization looking for elite former athletes, teams or builders for enshrinement on Hall of Fame Wall in Moose Jaw Events Centre

The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame has put out a call for nominations for the 2023 induction class.

And while the annual induction cer-shrinements as 2022’s three-class event, it still promises to be a special night for all involved.

Nominations can take place in the athlete, team and builder categories, with the deadline for nominations set for Apr. 30.

Athlete nominations should be a person, living or deceased, who has demonstrated character, sportsmanship and integrity in addition to outstanding ability and achievement in their sport. Athletes must have been retired from active participation beyond the provincial level in the

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sport for three years.

Builder nominations shall be a person living or deceased whose service has made an exceptional contribution to a sport or administrator, volunteer, media and sports medicine whose works over an extended period of time have been outstanding and have brought honour to themselves and Moose Jaw and District.

Team nominations shall be two or more people, living or deceased, who have won a provincial, regional, national, world or Olympic championship. Special consideration will be given to those who have reached maximum level of excellence in years before being eligible for induction.

All nominees must be a Moose Jaw native or have substantial connections to Moose Jaw and District, or in the case of teams, must have been based in Moose Jaw and District during the period for which the outstanding performance is claimed. Nomination forms and full criteria can be found at www.mjdshf.com, with forms also available by e-mailing info@ mjdshf or calling (306) 692-2211.

Once selected, the 2023 class will be formally inducted during the MJ&DSHF Induction Ceremony this fall. Honourees will be enshrined on the Hall of Fame Wall on the McCaig Mezzanine in the Moose Jaw Events Centre. For more information, be sure to visit www.mjshf.com.

Moose Jaw athletes set to compete in Canada Winter Games

Local sports fans will have a number of Moose Jaw area athletes to cheer for during the upcoming Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

Seven athletes from in and around Canada’s Most Notorious City will compete in the event, which will feature 3,600 athletes across 20 different sports in the largest multi-sport winter event in Canada.

Bushell Park’s Kaycee Nord will be trails at Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park

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lometre sprint on Monday, Feb. 20 before competing in the 7.5 km pursuit on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and wrapping up her Games appearance on Thursday, Feb, 23 in the 10 km race.

Nord is the lone local athlete in acthe Moose Jaw crew competing after the changeover.

The Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club

will see Avery Gibney take the mats in the under-52 kg female division, while Kolbi Fenrick will compete in the U57 kg division, Destiny Gibney will work as a coach and Koseikan sensei Jim Wiens will serve as judo team manager. Avonhurst Judo Club competitor Paxton Nelson will battle in the male U50kg division.

All three athletes will go for their respective medals on Friday, Mar. 3.

Moose Jaw’s Eric Swalm and Brownlee’s Rowan Gray will both take the ice inpetition. The duo will be among 15 skaters

competing for medals, with the short program on Tuesday, Feb. 28, followed by the long program on Thursday, Mar. 2. Brooklyn Nimegeers will be a player to watch when Team Saskatchewan opens the female hockey tournament on Monday, Feb. 27. Nimegeers -- the top scoring defenceman in the Sask Female AAA Hockey League -- and Team Sask face B.C. in their opener on Feb. 27, followed by Quebec on Tuesday, Feb, 28 and New Brunswick on Wednesday, Mar. 1 to close out their round robin. -

on Saturday, Mar. 4 and medal games on Sunday, Mar. 5.

Longtime local coach Verna Kergan will join the speed skating team in that role, with races kicking off on Monday, Feb. 20.

You can check out all the results from the 2023 Canada Winter Games at www. 2023canadagames.ca.

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look forward to the opportunity to serve my community by providing a high quality education that empowers students to reach their full potential.

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Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame president Larry Graham has put out a call for nominations for the 2023 induction class.

Winmar Warriors continue to roll along with win over Notre Dame

Moose Jaw takes 4-0 win for sixth-straight win, 10th in last 11, as SMAAAHL postseason nears Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Winmar Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the league, with their 4-0 win over the Notre Dame Hounds at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Wednesday night extending their winning streak to six games and giving the local crew victories in 10 of their last 11.

The Warriors are now 21-16-0-4 on the campaign and have moved into a tie for sixth place with Notre Dame, one point games remaining in the regular season.

“We’ve been playing good hockey pretty much since Christmas here and it’s a good time to be doing it, now we just want to keep the ball rolling here,” said Warriors head coach Trevor Weisgerber.

playoffs, but we’re pretty happy with how we’re playing right now.”

off with the lone goal in the third.

Ryan Bain claimed Moose Jaw’s game star in the win, and for good reason. He’d turn aside all 37 shots he faced on season for Moose Jaw.

“We played good defence and in the neutral zone we didn’t give up a lot, there were a few times when Bain made huge saves on a couple breakdowns, but other than that things were to the outside and he was making the saves when we needed,” Weisgerber said. “So it was really good.”

of it.”

That plays into their winning streak in general. The Warriors have looked like a completely different team throughout their things out in Weisgerber’s assessment.

The key going forward will be to keep things rolling, especially when the playoffs begin in a couple of weeks’ time.

“You just want to keep playing well, and we’ve been playing playoff hockey -

get into the playoffs and now that we’ve put 10 of our last 11 together, you can’t ask for much better than that. It’s good to be playing well this time of the season anddence.”

The Warriors had three games remaining on their regular season schedule heading into this weekend, all on the road. They took on Yorkton on Saturday and Regina Sunday before having a week off and closing out their pre-playoffs campaign on Friday, Feb. 24 in Regina.

Wednesday night, as despite the Hounds playing a penalty-free game, Moose Jaw was in control from the start.

Liam Fitzpatrick scored only 11 seconds into the proceedings, Grady HoffBritlz scored the lone goal in the second

The game was a bit of a departure from the kind of success the Warriors have been having -- the majority of their wins have come out of close results, with one or two goals deciding most of their games as of late.

“I think it just shows the character of our guys,” Weisgerber said. “We could have packed it in when we were 10-15 or whatever, but we’ve always believed if we play the game the right way, things would come, and the guys have done a great job

South Hill Royal Falcons End Regular Season With A Win

It wasn’t a good night Wednesday (February 15th) for the visiting Peacock Toilers as they were defeated 78 - 51 by the South Hill Royals in Moose Jaw high school JV Boys basketball action.

The South Hill Royal Falcons are a combined team of Cornerstone Christian School and Riverview Collegiate students

Top Scorers for South Hill

Matt Artavia - 22 points

Drew Biette - 22 points

Gregor Cooper - 18 points

Cole Bennalzer - 14 points

Top Scorers for Peacock

Athan Avery - 13 points

Keaton Doerksen - 10 points

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“The guys have bought in, and our goaltending has been really good in the second half, which has been a big part of it,” he said. “All in all, it’s just taking away that time and space and getting timely to score and struggled to keep the puck out of our net. Now they’ve just turned around all together.”

The Warriors’ Austin Woodley aims to get better position on a Hounds defend er in the Notre Dame zone.

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Warriors forward Jonah Pinel lays a big hit on Notre Dame’s Danila Siriaev. Royal Falcons Drew Biette (Left) Looks

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Masters, Dyck enshrined in Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame

High-scoring defenceman, legendary MJHL coach honoured by induction with special night of festivities

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For both Paul Dyck and Kevin Masters, one of the biggest moments in their time as part of the Moose Jaw Warriors franchise began with a simple text -- former captain Derek Kletzel sent them a short message in mid-December asking if they could call him.

Shortly after, they were processing the news: the duo were to be the latest inductees into the Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame.

On Wednesday night at the Moosepair of new names were enshrined on the Wall of Fame on the north wall of the arena concourse. -

ed and humbled,” Dyck said shortly after the duo accepted their nominations with smile on my face for a while, and then you start diving into the history and the time here, recalling some memories and going

didn’t have at the top of my mind, but it’s been a lot of fun.”

As one might expect, Masters felt much the same way, especially given the number of luminaries that already can be found with their names forever enshrined on the bronze plaques.

and you think you’re lucky but it doesn’t seem quite right knowing the guys who have won it in the past,” he said. “So with that in mind you have to take a moment realize maybe you had a good career and give yourself a bit of the pat you deserve.’

Masters, a Calgary native, played for the team from 1988-92 and is one of the highest-scoring defencemen in team history, sitting at sixth overall with 38 goals

and 146 points in 246 games.

in those days, Masters was a rock on the blueline, missing only two games over three seasons and would play all 72 contests in both 1990-91 and 1991-92.

in Red Deer before putting the WHL scholarship program to use and joining the University of Calgary Dinos, where he played two seasons and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. He’s currently a strength and conditioning coach in Edmonton.

Kevin and his wife Katherine have two sons, Kyle and Lucas, with Kyle a member of the Kamloops Blazers and a fourth-round pick by the Minnesota Wild in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Lukas is currently an assistant captain with OHA

Edmonton in the U18 Prep division of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League. Knowing that any time he returns to plaque alongside so many Warrior greats is naturally something he feels is an honour.

talks about, so in that regard it’s kind of get back here for a game and see it up and then maybe it’ll be ‘wow, it’s real’. But ultimately it’s very special and it’s someDyck suited up with the Warriors from 1989-91 campaign and like teammate Masters was a consistent rock on the blueline. Playing all 72 games both seasons in Moose Jaw, Dyck had 17 goals

and 68 points in 144 games, but a brilliant zone led to then-Pittsburgh scout Pierre Maguire recommending his selection in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.

That resulted in Dyck being drafted in the 11th round by the Penguins, which turned into a decade-long career in theman Elite League.

Even with all that, Dyck is much better known for what he’s accomplished in the coaching ranks.

Dyck joined the Steinbach Pistons of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 2010 and has become one of the most revered coaches in the Junior A league. He holds the record for the fastest MJHL coach to 250 wins and this past November won his 400th game. On top of it all, he won MJHL championships in 2013 and 2018, with Dyck being named the MJHL coach of the year in both 2017 and 2018. Paul and his wife Candice have three children, Annikah, Nate and Lucas.

Like Masters, knowing that he’ll be alongside his fellow Warriors and Legends for all time is a true honour.

“That’s pretty surreal,” Dyck said. game and admiring the building and took a few minutes to take in that wall and see some of the former teammates up there what an honour. You see that up there and you feel humbled by it and it’s such a great honour.”

The night included a live auction featuring a wooden framed Warriors jersey along with signed and framed Ryan Smyth and Brayden Point jerseys, all of which drew thousands of dollars in bids.

Be sure to check back next week for full features on both 2023 Moose Jaw Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame inductees.

Kohl Awarded Dual Sports Scholarship On Journey With Dual Goals

By Robert Thomas

started,” is how 18-year-old Moose Jaw product Jasmine Kohl describes how she feels after deciding to commit to play not one but two sports for Lake Forest College.

Kohl, who was a product of the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey’s Mavericks program - before that it’s predecessors the Pink Panthers and the Maniacs - is off to the Chicago area university where she will be part of their hockey and softball programs in their NCAA Level 3 team the Foresters.

For the past three years, Kohl has played hockey with the Saskatchewan Female AAA Hockey League’s Prince Albert Northern Bears while attending Carleton Comprehensive High School.

home to Moose Jaw to play softball where U17 A Championship team. looked at by other schools too,” Kohl said in a telephone interview from Prince Albert just prior to heading out to practice with the Bears.

She said she was talking to almost a dozen other US colleges but settled on Lake Forest because of what they offered

“Other schools couldn’t give as much as [they hoped to] and tried to get me more.”

Kohl received a scholarship that will help pay for her schooling with her being

One of the unique things about Kohl’s

scholarship is it is a dual sport scholarship - female hockey and softball.

awarded to a Moose Jaw athlete.

Applying for a dual sport scholarship was something Kohl said she had not initially considered but applied just for hockey.

Later she asked and was told by US colleges that she was welcome to apply for both sports.

“Looking back at the beginning of the

asked someone and then sent a video.”

The dual sport application was something more than a few coaches wanted to

see.

wanted to see my ball as well.”

“To get here now and being committed to play at Lake Forest is just fantastic.”

Kohl heading off to play college hockey is part of her dream to one-day make the roster for Team Canada.

and watched Team Canada play on televiteam,” she said.

Even if she doesn’t ever crack Team Canada’s roster, Kohl philosophically still be happy going to school and playing hockey and softball.”

Kohl had two goal while at Forest

Canada’s roster, and the other one being to work on her academics studying psychology with a secondary goal of one day becoming a psychiatrist. She wants to become Dr Jasmine Kohl someday.

Kohl says her parents, Shawn and Tammy Kohl, are proud to see their daughter get an athletic scholarship and head to school in the U.S. about it.”

Her parents have been supportive of her hockey efforts and have driven to attend every one of her games this year.

Kohl would not even try an estimate the number of kilometers her parents have driven her as part of her hockey journey, other than to say it was “countless.”

Although receiving the scholarship was great for her, she pointed out that had she had chosen a different path in her life her parents would not have been disappointed in her.

“My parents are proud of me no matter what.”

Although she has never been to Chicago she said she had been to other places - Boston and Minneapolis - for hockey, as well other places playing softball and they were all positive experiences. States it’s been a great experience.”

Kevin Masters and Paul Dyck show off the prints of their respective bronze plaques after being inducted into the Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame on Thursday night.

Shawn Kohl With Daughter Jasmine Kohl Are Pictured When She Returned To Moose Jaw To Help Out With A Mavericks Program To Help Develop Player Skills And Encourage More Girls To Play Hockey - Mj Independent File Photo

GAX once again a hit for Moose Jaw Gamer’s Association

Hundreds of gamers of all stripes take part in annual charity event at Cultural Centre

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The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre was once again a happening place for all things gaming during the Feb. 11 weekend, as hundreds of gamers of all stripes took part in the Gamers Association Expo, better known by its acronym, GAX.

The annual Moose Jaw Gamers Association event featured a little bit of everything throughout the three-day event, ranging from just about every board and card game under the sun to Dungeons and Dragons sessions and plenty of video games and tournaments to keep folks entertained.

It all made for plenty of fun for anyone who took part in the event, with no shortage of things to see and do.

“It’s been really good, we’re happy with how things are going and looking forward to seeing how much we can raise,” said MJGA president Brooks Nancarrow on Saturday afternoon.

“Last year, with COVID and all that, it was a bit of a lower turnout than we’re used to, but it’s been pretty good so far. And it’ll be interesting to see going for-

ward because we have dropped to one event a year as opposed to one in winter and in summer, so hopefully we get a lot more people out.”

The change to one event made sense given the popularity of Winter GAX compared to the Summer GAX.

“We noticed the summer one was a bit of a hassle since people are on vacation and travelling and there’s so much to do,” Nancarrow explained. “In winter, at least people are stuck at home and this is a chance to get out of the house.”

One of the most popular parts of the weekend was the Settlers of Catan tournament, which had a half dozen tables going main lobby of the Cultural Centre, while

Dungeons and Dragons sessions took over meeting rooms all over the building. Tabletop games like Flames of War and Warhammer 40K were popular spots, as was the video game LAN room that featured Rocket League and Super Smash Brothers battles throughout the weekend.

All in all, GAX was an opportunity for gaming fans to check out some of their favourites and have some fun with some new people.

“It’s a chance to play with people who you normally wouldn’t see, which is a big part of it all,” Nancarrow said. “Then you can try out a bunch of new games and see

thing you love to play.”

Of course, there’s the reason the

whole weekend is taking place -- a portion of all the funds raised went to Hunger in Moose Jaw, with organizers hoping to raise in the area of $5,000 once all is said and done.

“That was the big thing with the guys who started it, there was extra money and they wanted to put back into the community, mostly getting kids out of the house and into activities and things like that,” Nancarrow said. “So we’ll see what happens, but we’re hoping we’ll be able to make a nice donation.”

For more information on the Moose Jaw Gamers Association and their upcoming events, be sure to check out their website at www.mjga.ca.

To say the board game Twighlight Imperium has a lot of moving parts would be a bit of an understatement.

It wouldn’t be GAX without the guys and gals from Umbrella Corp and the hit Resident Evil video game series making an appearance.

A GAX patron positions one of his tanks during a game of Flames of War.

Shaylynn Willford positions pieces while acting as Dungeon Master for Beneath the City of the Dead.

The Settlers of Catan tournament was a popular stop on Saturday.

Dungeon Master Mitch Robinson runs players through the Dungeons and Dragons module The Map With No Names.

Warhammer 40K -- and its intricately painted playing pieces -- was one of the popular tabletop games in action.

Rocket League was one of the many video games being played Saturday afternoon.

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Retief

Dinner in Rome

A History of the World in One Meal

Andreas Viestad, translated by Matt Bagguley Reaktion Books, 230 pages

“There is more history in a bowl of pasta than in the Colosseum or in any other historical building.”

The Roman empire owed its beginnings not to kings, generals or emperors. Its foundation was much more mundane: it was built on wheat.

Rome was 29 km from the sea in an area which is neither rich nor productive. It therefore had to develop a trading system which grew in reach and sophistication as time went by.

Romans engaged on widespread and intensive agriculture in conquered territories - England, for example, became for a while the most important source of grain for the northern part of the empire.

It couldn’t last, of course. In 68 BC, the city of Ostia was laid waste by pirates and the grain supply for hundreds of thousands of Romans was in danger. This attack has been compared to the Twin Towers event and had similar consequences: an increasingly authoritarian state and eventually the end of the Roman republic.

The importance of olive oil can hardly be overemphasized. Near Rome’s Campo de’ Fiori is Monte Testaccio, 40 meters in height and covering 2 hectares, rivalling the Colosseum in size. In places caves have been dug and used as workshops, nightclubs or restaurants.

This mound is entirely made of fragments of broken Roman pottery, mostly amphorae used to transport olive

oil.

According to Viestad, food cultures can be divided according to the type of fat they use in their cooking: olive oil in the southern parts of Europe, butter in the more northern regions. About two thousand years ago, the Greek historian Strabo wrote about the “curious folk” of a distant country who used butter as “their very own oil” while Pliny the elder described butter as “the choicest food among barbarian tribes.”

Being worth your salt is a Roman saying dating from times when soldiers were paid a wage to buy salt. This compound has become somewhat of a scapegoat, because it is not responsible for all the ills ascribed to it. Whatever the case may be, I can hardly imagine cooking without salt at hand.

Pasta is probably the best-known Italian food; rightly described it as the heart of that country’s food culture. The Academia Italiana della Cucina is a sort of gastronomic version of the World Wildlife Fund, protecting the abuse and corruption of their traditional dishes, such as pizza with… pineapple.

Marco Polo did not bring pasta from China, as legend will have it. In fact, Romans and Greeks ate a version of this dish 2 000 years ago, as did the Arabs.

Viestad claims that, was it not for pasta, Italy would the various kingdoms on the peninsula, with their different customs and languages, started eating more or less the same dishes, a feeling of unity began to develop.

Garum, the ancient Romans’ universal sauce, made guts, leaned heavily on pepper – and no wonder, because pepper is used in almost everything.

We are often told that pepper was expensive and used in large quantities to mask the smell and taste of food that had gone “off.”

No amount of

pepper will mask the smell or taste of half-rotten food, and no one in his right mind will use an expensive commodity on rotten food.

No meal is complete without at least one glass of good wine. Some people, of course, will say that two glasses are necessary, and they may well be right – the supposedly ridiculous recommendations by Health Canada notwithstanding.

Winemaking is almost as old as humankind. Nobody knows when humans started cultivating grapes or fermenting the berries, but wine is frequently mentioned by ancient historians such as Herodotus. In Godin Tepe, an archaeological site in ancient Mesopotamia, a clay pot was found with remnants of tannins and tartaric acid inside – a sure sign of winemaking 8 000 years ago.

An interesting fact (only one of many in the book) mentioned by Viestad is that the Iran of the 1970’s had more area under vine that New Zealand, Australia and South Africa together. Who would’ve thunk?

Meat has an interesting if somewhat gruesome chapter: the Campo de’ Fiori was given a fountain in the sixteenth century. Almost immediately it was put to use as a slaughtering place for livestock, becoming clogged up with wool, off-cuts, blood clots and offal – not to mention the smells.

The fountain was moved in 1899 to make way for a statue of Giordano Bruno. I’m sure the surrounding inhabitants were grateful.

A much-overlooked aspect of animal husbandry was the use of animal excrement as fertilizer – India seems to be a good example.

Is it possible to prepare good food without using lemons? This fruit wasn’t initially grown for its juice, but for the essential oils in its peel. Depictions of these trees are present in Pompeii, but they were merely decorative were imported to Europe about a thousand years later by Arab traders who found that Sicily had the ideal climate.

By the middle of the 1800’s, lemons had become this island’s major export – and that caught the attention of around this particular piece of history.

Snow or ice was stored in caves and Nero, amongtremely tasty palate cleanser between courses.

This book is a pleasure to read, having an interest in either cooking or history is not necessary.

Leon

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

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& GAMES

I think anytime you can affect people in general, in a positive way, then you’re a lucky individual.

-- Sam Elliott --

2 5 4 9 8 6 2 4 3 7 5 2 8 4 5 6 8 3 9 2 7 5 ABACK, AISLE, BARREL, BERET, BULWARK, BURL, CASE, CLEAN, DAUGHTER, DETERMINED, DRAFT, EMBER, ENTIRE, FEALTY, FLORAL, FOREVER, FORT, INJURY, KETTLE, LEARN, NARD, OBESE, OVERHEARD, PLATE, RABID, RESORT, RHYME, RIBALD, ROARING, SHARP, STRIDE, TORPOR, TRANSFORM, TREE, VACATION, VIOLENT, YEARN

AUTOS

Wanted, an older truck running or not with little to no rust. Also whatever you might have from an old John Deere LA tractor that was manufactured in the 30’s or 40’s. Call or text 306-641-4447

AUTO PARTS

weatherman 15” all season tire – R195/165R1591T – like new, only has 3361 miles on or 5400km. cost new was 159.00 – sell for $39.00. fram cabin air filter , new in box, CF11173 – fits Nissan & other vechiles.$12.00. kumho new - 16 inch all season donut tire on rim, tubeless – T125-800-15also will include new jack, to change tire. $49.00 all. 4 vehicle floor matts (2 front & 2 rear) - reversible for winter & summer - like new, washable, $9.00 all. 306586-9263

Set of 4 Safari ATR tires on dodge rims, P245/70R17, hold air good, close to new 8/32 - $500. Call 306-6818749

Good condition tires- Nitto Trail Grappler, 6/32

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

MISCELLANEOUS

2013 Kasey Kahne #5 farmers insurance Nascar collectible, signed on windshield. 306-681-8749

Wanted John Deere LA tractor, John Deere 316,317, or 318 or equivalent lawn tractor, and older truck with no rust. Call or text 306641-4447

For Sale: Bryant Natural Gas Furnace. Input 125,000 BTU Output 95,000 BTU. For more info call 306-6907227

Looking for the vintage bubble lights in working condition (Christmas lights)

306-681-8749

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

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

Firearms, I am paying cash for in the Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Any condition, parts, ammunition or anything pertaining to firearms. Call or text 306-6414447

18” necklace from Hawaii, shell/beads- $4.00. Firewood – 5 boxes of firewood for stove camping, fireplace/pit etc. $16.00 all.

tread, 285/75/16 mounted on Dodge Ram 1500 rims. $400 obo, 306-6319853

Looking for any vehicle non working batteries 306-6818749

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

MOTORBIKES & SNOWMOBILES

For Sale- soft top o a 2015 4 door jeep, $2500.00 OBO. Polaris skidoo new only 100kl. $6500.00 OBO. Call 306-639-1926 or 306581-1926

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Tools For Sale- floor drill press ,12” delta planer, delta belt & disc sander, 10” radial saw, 125 amp wire welder & helmet, 3” x 12” belt sander, 3” planer, sears 1/2 “ electric drill, socket set, floor jack, 2 hydraulic jacks, 5” bench vise, router & table, Rockwell table saw, dewalt sawsall, 6 “ craftsman grinder. Fixtures 2 each 48”

fluorescent 2 bulb, 1 each 4 bulb 48”. Call 306-6937935

1” Irwin drill bit, $1.00. Glass cutter (diameter)-made

$25.00. Call 306-681-8749

Kid’s hoola-hoop also makes a dog tire for agility$2. Call 306-681-8749

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

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. Call 306-586-9263

scratches. Two matching chairs. Price $120. Please phone 306-692-5318

OFFICE

Industrial 1 hsp paper shredder takes 16 to 18 pages at a time very good condition Call only 306-313-4772

CLOTHING

Free winter jacket, very warm, like new condition, size 5x. Call 306-693-3773

cludes 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

deliver any size of TVs in and around Moose Jaw$30 and up. 306-681-8749

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver appliances in and around Moose Jaw - $45 and up. 306-681-8749

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

26 bath towels & 2 face cloths, $20.00 all. Framed mirror (like new) 371/4” x 44” x 11/1” d. $25.00. Photo album- new $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 306-586-9263

6 room purple Martin birdhouse, easy to clean out -

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 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. 306586-9263

4 piece garden hand tools –includes rake, hoe, digger, & shovel with grip handles. $5.00 all.306-586-9263

Will pick up, deliver or haul away BBQ’s in and around Moose Jaw- $25 and up. 306-681-8749

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $60/ load and up. 306-681-8749

Newly built raised garden beds can send picture$40.00. Call 306-681-8749

PETS

Newly built dog house, (XL) 36”x48”, insulated with Styrofoam - $150. 306-6818749

LOST & FOUND

LOST- Three ring diamond wedding set. Phone 306630-5676. Reward o ered

WANTED

Wanted: Carpentry Course materials from SIAST/ Polytechnic. - Books, measured drawings, project plans, hand-outs. Phone 9722257

ANTIQUES Wanted: signs, toys, sports cards, gold & silver coins & jewellery, firearms, single items to full estates. Call 1-306-539-8363

SERVICES

For sale: Glass topped coffee table with two end-tables Two foot rests 400$

CALL pp306 692-3401

Want to buy a 16-20 cubic foot chest freezer, older but in good clean condition. Call Elaine at 306-4752640 Sturdy kitchen/dining room table 42x36in. With leaf 60x36 in. Table top like new. Clean, well maintained, no

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. 306681-8749

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, in-

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 1-587889-1000.

Small Home Repairs. Plumbing, decks, windows, kitchens, bathrooms etc. No job too small. Phone 306-313-5151

Free pickup of unwanted snow blowers, garden tillers, generators, chainsaws, atv’s, lawn tractors, etc., in Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Call or text 306641-4447

PERSONAL CONNECTIONS

Wanted: Ice Fishing Partner, contact Shawn 306- 6920800

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

Obituaries / Memorials

HARPER, JAMES

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Harper on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at the age of 63 years, peacefully at his home in Moose Jaw, SK. Jim was a devoted husband of Debbie Harper; loving son to Francis (late Bob) Harper; and brother to Don (Kathy) Harper and Bill (late Penny) Harper. He was predeceased by his brother John Harper. Jim was a cherished father to Sarah Harper, Melissa (Ian) Bizier, Jodi (Tyler) Henke, and Josh (Kelly) Innes; loving grandpa to John and Emma Watson, Mavie and Roiya Bizier, Parker and Emmett Henke, and Carson Innes. Jim will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jim dedicated 33 years of service to the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Airframe Technician and 4 years working as a Harvard Group Lead with CAE. We would like to extend a heartful thank you to Dr. Hetherington, Jim’s team of palliative care nurses, the team of caregivers at Regina’s Cancer Centre and those at Moose Jaw Hospital. A Celebration of Jim’s Life was held on Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with attend may view the service virtually by going to www. moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jim’s name may be made to Doctors without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders. ca. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

WILLIS, MARGARET

Margaret (Margie) E. Willis peacefully passed away surrounded and supported by loving family on January 30, 2023. Margie was born on August 31, 1935, in Moose Jaw, the eldest of four children to James and Ruby Logan. Margie married James Anthony and they raised their two children on their ranch south of Moose Jaw. Margie and her son continued to ranch after James’s death while she also drove school bus for 30 years. Margie married Raymond Willis and together they farmed west of Moose Jaw until they retired to the city. Margie is survived by her two children Joanne and Gordon (Corinne); stepchildren Cindy (Neil), Anita (Michael), and Paul (Sandra); grandchildren Crystal (Tim), Lacy (Darcy), Lane (Cassandra), Adam and Ryan; eight great-grandchildren; sister Phyllis (Allan); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Margie is predeceased by her parents James and Ruby Logan, her love James Anthony; siblings Edith (Bryant) and Ernie; her beloved grandson Michael; and her husband Raymond Willis. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday February 23, 2023, at 1:30PM at W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, followed by interment at Sunset Cemetery. Those who would like to view the live stream can click the link prior to 1:15 pm Saskatchewan time https://us02web. zoom.us/j/9827558167. In living memory of Margaret, 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

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

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If you are suffering from grief through the loss of someone close to you or are going through a hard time in your life, the Moose Jaw Alliance Church (MJAC) and Minto United Church (MUC) will be holding upcoming grief support groups through the GriefShare.org program.

The MJAC will be offering support through in-person group meetings held every Wednesday beginning on February 22 at 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Ralph Magnus, MJAC Grief Share Coordinator.

In co-ordination, coordinator Leone Townend at MUC will manage the online group meetings on Mondays at 7:00 pm beginning Feb. 20. Townsend has been leading the Grief support ministry at MUC for several years.

Both hope to reach and support as many people as possible by sharing this Grief Share program.

“Grief Share is a church-based Grief Support Program that’s been used around the world,” said Magnus. it for all kinds of demonstrations and anyone is welcome to attend.”

Magnus has recently moved to Moose Jaw from the Edmonton area, and brings his experience in leading a Grief Share ministry to the Alliance Church.

He and Townsend decided to offer thirteen weeks of grief support through the group meetings in the community

Magnus said this thirteen-week course will give individuals a better chance to get to know each other, which

is also important for grief recovery. “It’s not only dealing and processing your feelings of grief, but also beginning to support others as well,” he said.

He also said church programs help people to get overperiencing in their lives. All griever’s experience loss, so when people get the chance to share and hear that they’re not the only ones who feel the way they do, it helps them recover through the compassion shared.

The program is divided into three parts: video teaching by pastors and counsellors, a weekly group discusexercises for participants to complete between meetings.

The video presentation will share videos about different experts in grief counselling – councilors and pastors, and how they are teaching about the various aspects of grief, along with testimonies from people who have experienced a level of recovery through the program.

The second part of the program is all about sharing grief experiences within the groups. This process is to express their compassion and empathy for each other as part of their healing process.

In the third part, each participant will receive a workbook containing individual exercises to do between sesfrom the Scriptures.

Magnus states, “One does not need to be part of a church to participate, even to learn from those scriptures.”

Registration is required for participating in this Grief

Share program. For registration, simply go to https:// www.griefshare.org/. Within the registration page, you will be able to choose whether you want to participate in the in-person group (at MJAC) or the online group (MUC) sessions.

This website is international, therefore, anyone from any part of the world can join the online sessions.

TO THE EDITOR LETTERS

RE: MY LAST PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING NEW WESTHEATH SCHOOL – CRYING OUT LOUD TO GET THE PAIN OUT

Dear Citizens of Moose Jaw.

Some of you may have witnessed the presentation that Mr. Jan Radwanski & myself shared at City Council on February 13th in regard to the proposed joint-use school in Westheath.

Mr. Radwanski mentioned that lots of bylaws & studies were not done appropriately about this project or not done at all. He mentioned others but you can watch the video on the city website in regards.

As for myself, I have asked a City Council member to stand on guard for the wellbeing of our community & push the pause button about this joint school project

My other very important request was for the City Council member to go back to our Ministry of Eduby the School Board in regard to using either our Westmount or Sacred Heart school location. The addition or new construction of the school could helpdents & therefore keep the other three schools in

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

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

Short Shrift

I have used short shrift in two ways recently. After the Christmas feasting, I know what I need to do but I have given short shrift to making a diet plan for eating more healthily and eliminating the Noel weight gain. Now that the new guidelines for alcohol consumption are published, I have made short shrift of the report and commentaries, perhaps more out of denial of how much I consume than just not having the immediate concern for my future wellbeing. Short shrift means to make quick work of or give little attention to.

Now, I don’t want to give short shrift to the interesting history of the phrase, so here we go. It begins when the Latin verb scribere, meaning to write, came in the languages of Germanic peoples who brought it to Britain in the early Middle Ages. Germanic schreiben meant to write, draw, or paint. The English scrifan became used for laying down directions or rules in writing, and to prescribe or impose. The Church then adopted to

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south hill open with all their green space and sports facilities around them.

As we know, our government decided to stop that work in progress, then give a contract to an exterior company to design a joint school & tell the residents of Moose Jaw where they think that new school should be. Except for two trustees, our school board accepted that suggestion with open arms two hours after they got the suggestion without allowing

our OCP bylaw requires.

I was in tears as I shared my views at council. I have had problems sleeping for months as I have tried to write letters to wake people up in regards to this being a bad idea. When a political party in power puts aside democratic rules to get their way, we end up losing.

I was in great suffering when I made my speech to council and unfortunately cried to release my pain. This is truly heart-breaking for me to see how this joint school project has been proceeding, as I think it is a bad idea.

council and school board trustees, as well as city

refer to the act of assigning penance to sinners. Penance is the act or devotion prescribed to show true sorrow over the sins confessed to a priest. Later, it came to describe the whole process, confession of sins, absolution administered by the priest, and penance.

The earliest known use of short shrift comes from in 1633). As the play unfolds Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” The Church Latin scrifan, now morphed in the English shrift. So, to “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.”

Tuesday, February 21 is called Shrove Tuesday by many people. Shrove is another Old English form of shrift. This is the last day of the Christian liturgical season before the penitential season of Lent. Ash Wednesday (February 22 this year) begins the penitential season leading into the Easter season. Traditionally, before Shrove Tuesday ends a Christian would visit the priest to make shrift before the start of Lent. People would often indulge in food on Shrove Tuesday that one might days. The term Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday”, refers to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Today some Christian congregations still observe the day by hosting a Pancake Supper.

However, since at least the 19th century the phrase short shrift or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something. Over the centuries the social calendars of many families included the main Christian festivals to the fullest. The rush of modern living has left some Church leaders feeling like even their own members give short shrift to these major celebrations. Christmas has become a one or two or three days gathering rather than a twelve day

Looking for Information on Descendants of George Alfred Latham who emigrated to Moose Jaw from England in 1912

George Alfred Latham was born in 1885 in Fenwick, Yorkshire, England. His younger sister, Nellie Evelyn, was my grandmother. George married Rachel in Yorkshire in 1912 and shortly thereafter they emigrated to Moose Jaw and had a family; 2 sons were killed in the war but they had at least one other son and a daughter, I believe. there are things I would like to know about my grandmother and I wondered whether, as he was the nearest in age to her, some snippets of information might have been passed down in the family. But then I discovered that George had emigrated and I have found his story fascinating. I know my grandmother and George kept in touch with each other because she knew the names of his chil-

dren who were all born in Canada. I would like to know more about him.

I have to admit that I had not heard of Moose Jaw until recently. Just how did he choose to go there?... is one obvious question.

I would love to know whether anyone has any memories of George who died in 1966. I would really love to make contact with any descendants he may have. I can see from my searching online that Lathams still live in Moose Jaw but I don’t know whether they are related George or not.

If you have any information in regards, please contact Penelope Draffan by email at Penelope Draffan <phdraffan@gmail.com>

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administration are willing to destroy a great part of our beautiful community heritage by allowing the Westmount ,Sacred heart, Empire & St Mary school to be demolish. We lose the green space & sports facilities around them that make those neighbourhoods beautiful places for children.

I am still depressed to see how our provincial government & some members of city council are to start this residential development in the hope to keeping the economy going. (I am not against perhaps reserving some acreage in that new development for a future small school that could serve that new sector of town & include with it part of the existing south hill Est of Westheath if we truly need to.)

The future of the Well Being of our Friendly City depends very much on what we will choose to do in regard to this situation we are facing with the education of our children & the design of our City.

Please take the time to educate yourself on the information available on this project & let the community & the people in power know how you feel.

This is my last letter on the subject.

Michel Labonte

festival. Easter has become a one-day celebration instead of a 50 day festive season. Pentecost is practically overlooked by many Christians, especially in Canada when it often competes with the May long weekend. I must confess, but I’ll keep it brief, that while it’s technically possible to make long shrift of something, Short shrift has kept the historical meaning alive for centuries on its own. I seem to have contracted a mild pneumonia recently. I certainly hope my body, with the help of rest and the drugs prescribed to me, will make short shrift of this illness.

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. We cannot

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19 TSN (6:30) “Black Ice” (2022) P.K. Subban. 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Curling Draw 18. (N)

20 NET NHL Hockey: Oilers at Penguins NHL Hockey: Flames at Golden Knights Sportsnet

25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) Rookie Blue Next Level Chef (N)

26 W Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Fire Country

29 ENCAV2 “Scott Pilgrim” (:15) ››› “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) Nurse Jack Nurse Jack

33 CMT Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond The Office The Office Frasier Frasier

35 TLC My 600-Lb. Life With bonus scenes. (N) 1000-Lb. Best Friends (N) Too Large

38 DISC BattleBots Huge and Quantum are undefeated. (N) Lego Masters Australia Homestead Rescue

41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon ’Til Death Friends Friends Friends Friends

42 TCM ›› “The Ritz” (1976) Jack Weston, Rita Moreno. ››› “The Four Seasons” (1981) Alan Alda.

47 AMC (6:00) ››› “The Hunger Games” (2012) ››› “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013)

48 FSR Greatest Greatest Races: NASCAR From June 22, 1996. NHRA in 30 NHRA in 30 NHRA

55 CRV1 (6:10) “This Is the Night” “Father of the Bride” (2022) Andy Garcia. ››› “No Time to Die”

56 CRV2 Rolling Like (:40) ››› “The Woman King” (2022) Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu. Drag Race Belgique (N)

57 CRV3 (6:20) ›› “Reminiscence” (2021) Doyle (:10) Friday Night Lights Bosch “Rojo Profundo”

58 HBO Sea of Life “Spielberg” (2017) Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese. The Undoing

FRIDAY EVENING

7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

3 CBKFT Au suivant (N) Les petits tannants

Bang etalk (N) ›› “Think Like a Man Too” (2014) Adam Brody.

W Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace “The Love Club: Lauren”

ENCAV2 “The Incredibl” ››› “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) “Good Deeds”

CMT Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond The Office The Office Frasier Frasier

TLC 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way With bonus scenes. 90 Day Darcey & Stacey 90 Day

38 DISC Street Outlaws “Turnt Up Tulsa” (N) Diesel Brothers (N) Homestead Rescue

41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon ’Til Death Wipeout Goldbergs Sheldon

42 TCM ››› “The Naked Spur” (1953) (:45) ›› “Day of the Outlaw” (1959) Robert Ryan. Wild Bunch

47 AMC ››› “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (2014) “Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2”

48 FSR Auto Race Auto Racing Auto Racing Auto Racing

55 CRV1 “Lone Whale” (:15) ››› “The Bad Guys” (2022) Zazie Beetz “1UP” (2022) Paris Berelc.

56 CRV2 (6:55) ››› “News of the World” (2020, Western) Gordita Gordita RuPaul’s Drag Race (N)

57 CRV3 (6:25) ››› “Ron’s Gone Wrong” Doyle (:10) Friday Night Lights Bosch

58 HBO Level (:45) “Diego Maradona” (2019) Diego Armando Maradona, Pelé. The Last of Us

SATURDAY EVENING 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

3 CBKFT En direct de l’univers (N) Hôtel Portofino (N) Le porteur (N)

Téléjournal Humanité

5 CFRE New Reality Glbl News Private Eyes Nurses “Risky Behavior” News SNL

6 CKCK W5 Auntie Jillian TeleMiracle 2023 (N)

7 WEATH Nature Candid Heading Out Candid Heading Out Candid Heading Out Candid

8 WDIV The Wall Weakest Link Saturday Night Live (N) News SNL

9 CBKT NHL Hockey Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens. NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche.

11 WWJ 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards (N) 48 Hours Paid Prog. SEAL Team

12 WXYZ NBA NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers. (N) News The Rookie

13 CTYS NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks. Hudson & Rex Brainfood Brainfood

19 TSN NFL Plays Top NFL 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Curling Playoffs, 1 vs. 2: Teams TBA. (N)

20 NET NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks. NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche.

25 EDACC Corner Gas Vintage Underground Railroad Highway Thru Hell Fear Thy Neighbor

26 W “Love in Glacier” “Love Stories in Sunflower Valley” (2021) Erin Cahill. “Made for Each Other”

29 ENCAV2 (6:25) “Happy Feet” (:15) ›› “Happy Feet Two” (2011) Robin Williams

››› “Sing” (2016)

33 CMT Cheers Cheers Cheers Cheers Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor

35 TLC Extreme Sisters Extreme Sisters Extreme Sisters Extreme Sisters

38 DISC BattleBots Fan favorites face off. BattleBots Starring Gigabyte.

41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends

42 TCM ›› “Losing Ground” (1982) Bill Gunn, Seret Scott. ›› “The Watermelon Woman” (1996, Comedy)

47 AMC (:15) ›› “Uncle Buck” (1989) John Candy, Amy Madigan. “National-European”

48 FSR NASCAR Cup Series Pala Casino 400, Qualifying. Drag Racing

55 CRV1 (6:20) › “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (:25) “Gulliver Returns” (2021)

›› “The Marksman”

56 CRV2 Eternity “Curious George: Cape Ahoy” (2021) “1UP” (2022, Comedy) Paris Berelc. Malignant

(1986) “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” “The Virtuoso” (2021)

33 CMT Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond The Office The Office Frasier Frasier

35 TLC Darcey & Stacey (N) Extreme Sisters (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters 1000-Lb. Sisters

38 DISC Bering Sea Gold Kris returns to the Reaper. (N) Heavy Rescue: 401 (N) Homestead Rescue

41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon ’Til Death Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM ›››› “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (:15) ››› “A Walk in the Sun” (1945, War)

47 AMC › “Vegas Vacation” (1997, Comedy) Chevy Chase. ››› “Rocky Balboa” (2006) Sylvester Stallone.

48 FSR Off Road Race Off Road Racing Extreme E Championship, Final. Extreme E:

55 CRV1 (6:45) I Am Paul Walker (:20) “Julia” (2021) José Andrés. “The Grizzlie Truth”

56 CRV2 Benediction (:25) “Ella and the Little Sorcerer” “Waves” (2019) Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell.

57 CRV3 (6:35) ››› “The Bad Guys” (2022) Doyle (:10) Friday Night Lights Bosch

58 HBO (:10) “Say Hey, Willie Mays!” (2022) Willie Mays. Under the Grapefruit Tree C.B. Strike

TUESDAY

“The Major and the Minor” (1942) Ball of Fire

47 AMC (5:30) ››› “Rocky III” ›› “Rocky IV” (1985, Drama) Sylvester Stallone. That Dirty Black Bag (N)

48 FSR ARCA Racing Series Charlotte. ARCA Racing Series Mid-Ohio.

55 CRV1 “Father of the Bride” (:15) “1UP” (2022) Paris Berelc, Taylor Zakhar Perez. ›› “The Marksman”

56 CRV2 (6:20) ››› “West Side Story” (2021) Ansel Elgort. “The Grizzlie Truth” (2022) Mike Bibby Promising

57 CRV3 “Loneliest Whale: Search” Doyle (:10) Friday Night Lights Bosch “Pill Shills”

58 HBO Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect “Bully. Coward. Victim.” Tiger

WEDNESDAY EVENING

7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

3 CBKFT Stat (N) L’épicerie Les enfants de la télé (N) Sans rendez Les mecs Le téléjournal (N)

5 CFRE Survivor Castaways compete in Fiji. Accused (N) Global News at 10 (N)

6 CKCK The Masked Singer (N) Night Court Bob Heart True Lies “Pilot” Conners etalk (N)

7 WEATH Nature Heading Out Heading Out Heading Out Heading Out Heading Out Heading Out Heading Out

8 WDIV Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago P.D. (N) News

J. Fallon

9 CBKT Coronation Family Feud Standing Run Pretty Hard Cases (N) The National (N)

11 WWJ Survivor Castaways compete in Fiji. True Lies “Pilot” News Late-Colbert

12 WXYZ Conners Goldbergs Abbott Elem Not Dead A Million Little Things (N) News

13 CTYS Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago

J. Kimmel

P.D. (N) Brainfood Brainfood

19 TSN NBA Basketball: Cavaliers at Celtics NBA Basketball: Pelicans at Trail Blazers

20 NET NHL Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers. (N) Sportsnet Central (N) NHL Hockey

25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) Kung Fu “Loss” (N) Sheldon Goldbergs

26 W Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace So Help Me Todd

29 ENCAV2 Games Ma ››› “Cast Away” (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. BMF

33 CMT Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond

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Candidates discuss views on education during PSSD byelection forum

Seven of nine candidates running in Prairie South School Division’s upcoming byelection attempted to convince voters be trustee during a recent forum.

Amundrud thought the school’s location was less problematic than the pupils’ quality of education, while she hoped the concerns of South Hill residents had been heard.

She also believed that if the new building didn’t impede educational opportunities, affect student safety and well-being, or negatively affect the divisions’ budgets, everyone should welcome the new venue.

This project is important because it’s unlikely the ministry would have apschools, said Martynook. The ministry approved this project because of partnerships can save money on maintenance costs and

Martynook added that he wanted to see the KPMG report that suggested the Westheath location and have public con-

Dreger said his strengths include years of volunteering, strong leadership skills, being a hard worker, asking the right questions and continued learning.

Boyle said his strengths are communication skills, connecting with others, understanding others’ viewpoints, experi

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Tony Dreger.

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Brian Martynook.

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