Moose Jaw Express, July 12, 2023

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Peepeekisis begins major renovations at historic Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa

Major investments into renovations at Moose Jaw’s historic and central Temple Garden Hotel & Spa are now underway following the property’s acquisition by Peepeekisis Cree Nation (PCN), which took effect in September 2022.

PCN-owned Sparrow Hawk Developments fully acquired the hotel, the mineral spa, the walkway connecting the facility to Casino Moose Jaw, part of the Casino building, and three associated parking lots last year on August 31 at 5 p.m.

“Our goal as a corporation is to crePeepeekisis Cree Nation that will last for generations,” said Alex Fallon, recently appointed President and CEO of Sparrow Hawk Developments. “Owning and investing in Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa helps us do just that, all while operating and investing in an iconic Saskatchewan hotel that is the source of local and provincial pride.”

Fallon was formerly CEO of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), while Saskatoon-based Globex Property Management,

headed by CEO Jaret Waddell, has been hired to oversee the property’s day-to-day operations.

“We’re excited to give the interior a more luxurious, premium look and feel,” Fallon added. “Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa has the potential to be a world-class resort, and our investment is about realizinvestments in Saskatchewan Sparrow Hawk Developments plan to make.”

The ambitious multi-million-dollar investment and renovation project at Tem-

ple Garden will see all 181 rooms, along with hallways, change rooms, and otherined in a contemporary style that pays tribute to the building’s history and heritage,” according to a July 5 press release from Sparrow Hawk Developments (SHD). -

tion from PCN, SHD, Globex, or Temple Garden employees since the sale went through, although Waddell had informed the Moose Jaw Express in previous communications that good things were on the way. Repeated requests for updates in the interim have received no response.

To minimize disruptions for hotel and spa guests, renovations will be carried out in phases, the Sparrow Hawk media re-vated rooms opened in July, and work has started on the next block of rooms. The current plan is to complete all renovations by the end of 2025.

David Wood, the general manager of Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa, said renovations were already improving conditions at the hotel. The RFID card lock systems,

ice machines, and a complete replacement of all computer systems had been noted by Waddell in September as being immediate priorities.

“Thanks to this investment by Peepeekisis Cree Nation and Sparrow Hawk Developments, we’re already seeing sigpride in delivering an exceptional guest experience, and this renovation plan will help us make good on that promise to the thousands who visit us each year,” Wood said.

“Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa was built with the vision of the people of Moose Jaw and the City Council of the day,” said Clive Tolley, Mayor of Moose Jaw. “We welcome Sparrow Hawk Developments to Moose Jaw and greatly appreciate their commitment to re-energizing one of Canada’s most #NotoriouslyRelaxing tourist attractions.”

SHD is developing a website at www. sparrowhawkdevelopments.com. The site has artist’s renderings of completed suite renovations.

Sheldon Lautamus is one of the three longest-serving employees at Murray GM, along with Brenda Reilly and owner Charles Vanden Broek. Lautamus still recalls being there for the ribbon cutting ceremony. To pay forward his past success of 26 years with the company, he shares his story and offers advice to help others in their workplace.

Sheldon’s story

Given his background, the last thing Lautamus expected to be doing was sales.

“Coming from a farm background… I always thought I’d be working at Mosaic or CP Rail in more of a labour job,” he said.

When Lautamus approached the dealer Charles Vanden Broek at Murray GM

broom. Vanden Broek, on the other hand, had a different idea — sales.

“I went up there just to look for something to do in the meantime and asked him if there was anything open in the cleanup bay. He wanted me to try sales, and of course, I tried to talk my way out of it.

“He must have caught me at a weak moment!”

Working at Murray GM

Today,Lautamus works in the sales department and has remained there since he started back in 1997.

Vanden Broek certainly saw something in him, because he loves his job and has earned a steady stream of sales performance awards since 1998.

“All of a sudden I realized I was selling more cars, and one month it was 28 cars that I sold,” said Lautamus.

He was recognized by the Murray Automotive Group for his performance and has earned six plaques for being on the top 10 sales list between all 27 GM locations across Canada.

Lautamus said the best part of his job has been the ability to be his own boss.

“You’re the one that makes it happen for that month, right? If you’re not going to do it, it’s not going to work,” he said. Advice from a long-standing employee

Lautamus shares four of the principles behind his success:

Have the right mindset

The most important thing is your attitude, he says. From his years of experience, he says he can interview a new salesperson and predict their success from how they respond to questions.

“A lot of people we hire, I can almost tell right away if they are going to make it or not just by talking to them for 10 or 15 minutes.”

He said this (intuition) can also be picked up in a fast-food drive-through when speaking with the (service provider) thinking, “That kid would do really good if he ever wanted to get out of the food industry.”

Lautamus says a lot of people come in here (to work at the dealership) and they get irritated by customers. “If you’re the type of person that can’t take insults… and you boil real quick, this is obviously not for you,” he says.

He thinks the reason could be that the customer is upset because the salesperson hasn’t listened to their needs.

· Be driven

Lautamus says he was born competitive, and this drive helps his work. He views awards strategically and uses them as motivation to do better.

“I’ve always had that drive, just to come to work to work. Just get out there and make it happen. If you do that it will work for you, but if you don’t have that drive (it won’t work out).”

Be driven to learn everything you can, he says. By mastering your craft, you will be more successful.

He admits, “I didn’t know a lot about vehicles. I didn’t know a lot about the math end of it, how everything works. I was starting fresh in everything.”

· Be fearless

Lautamus says you must be fearless customers, with management, and with embracing uncertainty.troduced but Latamus says he just moves on.

“You have to be fearless. You got to just be strong and tell them to listen (when you have valuable input) ...”

· You have to like the work that you do Lautamus says he could have been a manager, but he’s happiest where he is and that makes all the difference. “If you feel comfortable where you’re at, I feel it’s best to stay there.

“First of all, you have to like the car business (to work here). I like it all, and because I like it all, I come to work to work…”

And of course, these principles can -

tamus encourages everyone to take the right steps…learn what these are, set a to achieve it.

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Vanier Collegiate graduates Eric Meili and Michaela DeCorby pose outside the school. Both recently spoke about their time in high school and hopes for the future.

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As we all are aware, our roads within the city need some serious attention and we seem to be getting a lot of attention because of it, and not always of the good kind!

Sexual Assault Centre asks for support

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in the region continue to receive the mental health support they need to thrive.

peal is a good, supportive avenue not just for funding our work, but to help build awareness and understanding of

worked with were highlighting the need for increased Saskatchewan continues to have one of the highest

age is a major contributor for other social risk factors, such as addiction, housing insecurity, unemployment, absenteeism from work and school, and the perpetuation of painful and debilitating relationship dynamics.

“We see a lot of silence in communities due to blame and shame, which are social aspect that go hand-in-hand,

Joan Ritchie EDITOR

Recently, someone sent me something that puts a hysterical spin on the situation. I am sure you all have been hearing a lot about artithink much of it. It is taking away the intellectual ability for humans to use their genius creativity, as well as compromising journalistic integrity by using it.

This is the spin that was generated after the question was asked: “Funnily describe the city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and don’t forget to talk about the pot holes on the streets also known as the craters of Moose Jaw.”

The response is as below:

“Ah, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan – the city with a sense of humour so big, even the roads have caught on. Here potholes aren’t just potholes, they’re the famed ‘Craters of Moose Jaw.’ It’s as if the moon got jealous of Mac the Moose and tried to stake its own claim right on the streets!

“In this charming town, navigating the roads becomes less about driving and more about lunar rover training. It’s a place where local jest that they don’t need alarm clocks – the morning compublic works department has been mistaken for a team of archaeologists, perpetually trying to excavate the lost city of Atlantis from their roads.

But don’t let the potholes deter you. After all, every lunar landscape is worth a visit, right? Besides, they make the giant Moose statue, underground tunnels, and geothermal spa feel even more out-of-this world. So strap on your moon boots and come to Moose Jaw, where the only thing deeper than the craters is the town’s sense of humour!”

intelligence for anything in any capacity because it is only generated from a computer and has no heart, feeling, or otherwise, but I rather thought the response put a nice spin on a bad situation. I guess if we lose our sense of humour we are intelligence.

Although some potholes can do a bit of daman adventure to navigate from point A to point B and see how many diversions you need to take to get there. Keep on smiling!

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“We do get very generous funding from the Province funding that comes strictly from community donations.

“We are incredibly dedicated to ensuring our services of stable funding to make our services more static. But in the interim, anything that anybody is able to give really

cult for someone to work through and process their trauviolence counselling in the community is really huge and has ripple effects from the individual level to the commu-

ed respectfully, that they understand core components of

consistency, and procedural thoroughness it deserves.

Multicultural Council appeals for help for incoming newcomers

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settle, and integrate newcomers to the country, is appeal-

sonal hygiene items for several incoming families.

“We have a few families coming from Afghanistan this month, and actually we are almost out of stock on some per-

ilies then, and at the end of the month, we have one or two

The list includes the following hygiene items, which must be unopened for safety reasons:

• deodorant

• shampoo

• conditioner

• body lotion

• body wash

• toothpaste

• toothbrushes

• baby products

• female hygiene products

before being assigned to live here.-

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Moose Jaw RCMP investigating fatal collision

The driver and sole occupant of the semi did not report any injuries to police.

Kinsmen Club helps Families for Change support the community

With a generous donation of $15,000 from the Kinsmen Club, MJFFC can continue strengthening our community

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Moose Jaw Families for Change received another generous donation from the Kinsmen Club in Moose Jaw, so they can assist individuals with varying abilities.

The donation was received on June 28, and was for $15,000. Families for Change has stated that the funds will be directed toward their Kinsmen Café and Kinsmen Inclusion Garden, all of which rely on donations and community support such as this.

Families for Change is a local in 1998 to provide vocational and residential support for people living with disabilities in the community.

In 2018, they were able to partner with the Kinsmen Club of Moose Jaw and

As Families for Change program coordinator Mariah Horsnall explained: “We were looking to start as a team. We wanted to see who is heavily involved in the community and might be willing to partner with us.” The Kinsmen Club turned out to be that ideal partner.

The Kinsmen Club has been an active

member of our community for around 80 years and operates with the motto of “serving our community’s greatest needs,” she

said.

By 2018, Families for Change was able to open a new restaurant on South Hill, with the help of the Kinsmen Club. The building is located at 431 – 4th. Ave. S.W. and is right across from the Maple Leaf Bakery.

The goal of the café is to help certain individuals participate in society.

“The Kinsmen Café was opened for the sole purpose of providing job-readiness skills, job (experience), and employing individuals living with various abilities.”

Especially for those who have been out of the job market or have not yet entered, many valuable skills can only be earned by working in a place such as this.

The café is also geared toward people who may be working with a disability, and

through earning work experience, they can have both a solid reference and the skills necessary to thrive.

“The goal is to have any participant… graduate into full-time employment that is meaningful to them.”

In 2022, Families for Change was able to open a community garden, thanks to a partnership with the Kinsmen Club and other local partners., Today, that garden is known as the “Kinsmen Inclusion Garden.” The garden aims to be accepting to all and is barrier-free.

The Kinsmen Club continues to help support the garden and other Families for Change initiatives in the community.

“I think the donation and the partnership with the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club made an impact and a difference in our participants every day. The smiles on their faces, and the experiences… watchingbers — that’s what the donation money has done for us,” Horsnall said. “It’s not just that we have a building; it has changed the lives of the participants.

“We’re making sure that we break down barriers in the community and educate the community. Just because someone has a disability, it does not mean that they are not capable of something,”

Moose Jaw Families for Change said Jaw Kinsmen Club, not only for their support… but also for their very active involvement in the Moose Jaw community.

Families for Change is a localform the lives of people living with a disability, and to focus on their abilities.

As Horsnall stated on behalf of Families for Change: “Everybody deserves a happy life.”

Families for Change can be reached at 306-693-2271.

The Kinsmen Inclusion Centre is one of the community programs offered by Families for Change. Photo by: File photo.

The Kinsmen Café is one initiative founded by Families for Change that has received support from the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club. Photo by: File photo.

Tim McLeod

Report from the Legislature for June 2023

Summer is a time for celebrations and gatherings, exploring nature and trying new things.

As a Member of the Legislative Assembly, I am enjoying meeting with you this summer and hearing your ideas.

The summer solstice brought a special celebration to our province as we recognized National Indigenous

Peoples Day. Events were held in many communities and parks across the province to honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Our government remains committed to strengthening the rich culture and history of Indigenous people while continuing on a path to reconciliation.

With Canada Day in the rear view mirror, we continCanadian. Canada continues to be a free and democratic country that upholds the values of diversity and multiculturalism. Thank you to the men and women who have served to keep our country safe. Thank you to the citizens of Saskatchewan for continuously working towards improving our communities for future generations.

If you will be travelling this summer, please stay safe on the road; remember to buckle up, drive sober and slow down to 60 km/hr through work zones. You can always check the Highway Hotline for updates before planning your route. Throughout the rest of the summer, our provincial parks will be buzzing with activity. Our government has partnered with 14 new businesses for this year, and we encourage you to take advantage of the unique accommodation, activities and services they offer. You

can learn more at www.saskparks.com. Insert information about your closest Provincial Park if applicable.

Our province continues to get exciting news aboutit rating, the highest credit rating among all provinces. allow us to continue to pay down the debt while investing in the programs, services and infrastructure that matter most. In the past month, several new capital projects have begun. Ground was broken on the new K-12 school in Lanigan and St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon, and a site has been selected for the new joint-use North Regina elementary school. Construction has also begun on the new Weyburn General Hospital, which will offer residents centralized services under one roof. Insert information about any other capital projects in your area. These projects and many more will continue throughout the summer and I am excited to see the progress. As the summer continues, our government is beginning to prepare for the fall sitting of the Legislature and we want to hear from you.

If you wish to contact Moose Jaw North MLA, please call 306.692.8884.

Palliser Regional Library celebrates 50-year anniversary

Despite gusting winds, the Palliser Regional Library successfully celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 3 and sought to promote awareness of library services.

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Gusting winds and hazy conditions could not stop children from enjoying the bouncy castle, savouring a cold refreshment, and engaging in crafts on Monday July 3rd, as the Palliser Regional Library celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The event took place at the parking lot of the Palliser

“Today is our 50th anniversary. Palliser Regional Li— 50 years to the day. And we thought it was worth celebrating, so we created an event,” said Arwen Rudolph, director of the Palliser Regional Library. cupcake count, “We had 300 cupcakes and 9after an hour) there were 100 gone.” Anniversary cupcakes were provided free of charge at the event.ple attended between the hours of 1 – 4 p.m.

Rudolph, noting that attendance was higher than expected.

kids, and vendors included Kona Ice and The Cone Artist.

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gaske is having a fancy tea party. Willowbunch is having

Details for other branches can be found at PalliserLibrary.ca.

Additional summer events are still planned for Moose Jaw.

“Later on — sometime in late summer or early fall in the early stages of that,” said Rudolph. Details will be provided over the next few weeks.

One program that comes highly recommended is the Summer Reading Club.

The Summer Reading Club aims to help prevent students from falling into the “summer slide,” where they become disengaged with reading and learning outside of class. This is achieved free of charge and seeks to engage students with a fun approach to learning.

giving away stickers and other things.”

The building itself is not a public library where people can come to borrow books but is a service centre supporting the various libraries across Palliser.

A lot of people are always wandering in, asking if this is good to get people out and get more information on what a regional library does.

“We order, purchase, catalogue, and process all the books and materials, so these all go through here.”

As part of the Saskatchewan Information Library Service Consortium, library patrons from any public library in the province can borrow from any other provincial public library. Palliser is just one of the regions involved in this consortium.

“Palliser Regional Library has 20 branches, and Moose Jaw Public Library is one.”

The Palliser region celebrates its 50th anniversary today, but across the various branches, the celebration dates will differ. “Palliser Regional Library opened on July 3, but we slowly got a lot of the branches up after that,” explained Rudolph. The varying events will take place on

Two examples are Tugaske and Willowbunch. “Tu-

Digital services are also offered and include free online courses, access to global newspapers and magazines, automotive service manuals, and access to an ancestry database.

The event supported the goal of promoting awareness. “We would like to get more people engaged with reading, supporting the library, and just understanding what the library is.”

For a list of free programs offered by the Palliser Regional Library, visit PalliserLibrary.ca or stop by.

Day of family fun arranged at Sukanen Ship Museum

The family can enjoy a fun day of activities at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Museum Family Day on Sunday, July 16.

activities for the family.

The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. with members giving

Two new activities this Family Day are Learning All About Honey Bees and making gigantic bubbles. Youngsters can try their skills at forming the huge

In the afternoon Cam McIntyre will show honey bee hives and explain how the bees magically create sweet tasting honey.

Returning this year will be face painter Nicole Russell who will showcase her designs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Band City Kennel Club will perform two dog shows — one in the morning, one in the early afternoon.

Dogs showing the skills they learned range from those that have won show awards and newer ones still in training.

Saddle horse rides will be available and there will be some small animals for viewing.

A full concession is offered until 3 p.m. when things wind down.

Admission price has been slashed to only $2 per person.

And treats like ice cream cones, popcorn and baking treats are only 25 cents.

The museum slashes admission prices and some treat prices to make the day more affordable for families and

to give back to the community for all the support during the last 53 years.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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“Today is our 50th anniversary. Palliser Regional Li-

Reflective Moments

Our irrational dependence on the powers goes off on a windy, cloudy mid-afternoon day in early July.

I was sitting at the table, pondering some sentence structure, when without warning, without a hint and so silently, the power went off. There was no bang that’s often associated with a dying transformer or the sizzle of a squirrel touching a hot wire as it scurried through the trees and power lines.

This time it was a quiet failure, leaving the house in total silence: no refrigerator whirl, no tick of the changing time on the stove, no radio announcer telling listeners about the next song, nothing but the sounds of chirping birds outside.

When Housemate arrived home from bringing me Rainier cherries from Todd’s fruit stand, it took him a moment or two on — or make that off — in the house. I explained that the power had just gone off. those ribs in the oven won’t be ready for supper?”

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don’t know,” although I had something else on the tip of my tongue. Something thought?”

Then came all the other questions: affected, how long will it be off, does the telephone (landline) work. I knew he was just trying to annoy me and keep me from reading my book but I made an agreement with him (mostly to get him to go outside and talk to his tomatoes.)

dio so we could listen to the next newscast on which I hoped there would be some information about the power outage, how long it would be out, what caused the outage, and how many parts of the city were sitting in the summer afternoon darkness.

A pleasant recorded voice answered my call and immediately told me all the agents were busy and in my turn, someone would be available as soon as possible to help me. The agents were probably busy answering all the Moose Jaw callers wondering if they were the only ones without

a light in the refrigerator when the door opens.

Housemate kept his part of the bargain and came back with his transistor. I found the local station and waited impatiently to hear a power(ful) report on the status of electricity. The last item told listeners there was a power outage in most parts of the city and that crews had been dispatched to determine the cause. At that point it was too early to predict when the lights would go on in Moose Jaw.

With meal time approaching I began making plans. We could have egg salad sandwiches, maybe salmon salad sand-

wiches. There is fruit in the fridge and we

is off long enough we might even slurp it from a glass with a reused plastic straw.

Housemate has been working on cleaning the old hibachi barbecue we haven’t used in years, but it is still a work in progress and we have no charcoal. So no barbecue supper for us.

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I could make appetizers with crackers, spreadable cream cheese and the smoked and candied salmon our niece made me. I’ve been eating it sparingly so it lasts longer but I will share if necessary! The conclusion: we would not go hungry.

A friend called to make sure we were okay and that I wasn’t stuck, without lights, in the bathroom. I assured her I was safe and had a light on my phone which had been in my pocket.

And then as silently as it went off, it came back on, bringing the usual household noises with it. Now how to re-set all the clocks — and where did I stash the instructions?

ribs be ready for supper?”

He was happy with egg salad sandwiches. The ribs will cook and then rest overnight in the refrigerator, to be glazed with a sweet barbecue sauce for supper the next night, electrical fairies willing.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Liberty Dance was one of the dance groups entertaining at the Canada Day pancake breakfast at the Cosmo Senior Centre. Kelly Sapergia entertained on the piano. Ron Walter photos.

By Patricia Hanbidge

Maples – Part I

All birthdays should be celebrated, including those that honour a country. As Canada Day has just passed, it reminds me of one of my favourite families – the Aceraceae or the Maple Family. With a number of genera belonging to this family, there is much diversity but what

nal design of the stylized maple leaf was established for maples, continues to stand strong and free.

From a botany perspective, the maple tree is a perfect tree. From the smallest detail to the overall proportion of the tree every characteristic is in duplicate. Each bud is matched by a twin bud that sits directly opposite of each other on the twig. Branches and leaves are also twins and even in the seed leaf patterns angles and curves

of one side are the mirror opposite on the other. With the exception of the Manitoba maple, all maple leaves are

tinguished primarily by their teeth and notches.

The wood of the maple is the second most important hardwood species in Canada. It rides on the tails of birch

as well as the introduced Manitoba and Norway maples. (Acer saccharum) is native to the and extends as far south as Georgia. It thrives on deep, fertile and well-drained soils and is one of our largest

spectacular fall colour and also produces a sap that is reduced to produce our infamous maple syrup.

no’) is the best choice if you wish to grow sugar maples

on the prairies. Although I have seen many of the regular sugar maples grown on the prairies, at some point in time the trees succumb to the less than hospitable cli-

is the most common large frame maple. They are without doubt the best tree for children to climb on as they have long spreading limbs that allow for easy climbing. They also have a large area which they are found, from New Mexico. It is rather shallow-rooted and short-lived.

lum) is only found along the western coast of British trees to grow on a new site or clearing. maple which is not susceptible to aphids and thus for that reason alone is a good choice for our landscapes. It growing.

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?

Bent Wrench Run makes record donation to Hunger in Moose Jaw

More than $4,000 raised for charity in largest donation from popular Father’s Day show and shine yet

When plans were coming together for different approach to things.

What they came up with has resulted

ceeds from the Father’s Day extravaganza.

“That’s the most we’ve ever been able out how to streamline some stuff and you get some different ideas from people, you go with it and you get better results,” saidcaid.

While the club was able to bring in more funds through sponsorships, a newation of Automoblie Clubs cut their insurance costs for the event substantially, and shine.

new ideas, and voila, a record donation.

The Those Guys Car Club Bent Wrench Run was well supported by sponsors, patrons and fans, and that resulted in a record donation to Hunger in

since it’s inception, with the goal of helping children’s nutritional needs aligning nicely with their organization.

“It’s local, it’s community based and when you’re young, it’ll help you in thepreciative.” -

and -- of course -- the thousands of patrons who visited throughout the day on Father’s Day.

“I was very happy with it, we had good food vendors and they all said they’ll of other vendors who were supportive and there were a lot of different things for peo-

and we hope it’ll be even better next year.”

the show expenses and everything, you

Taxpayers federation says province got ‘greedy’ with small business tax hike

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation-

the CTF’s central Canada director minced the organization.

“The provincial government decided to get greedy instead of continuing to give

et for the government, but the extra costewan cut the small business tax rate fromrelease points out, the government plans to

the tax cut, the CTF said.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federationganization that advocates for lower taxes, accountability at all levels of government and operates as a grassroots organization with a membership base across the country. They regularly challenge gov-

ernmental tax decisions, conduct public educations campaigns aimed at creating grassroots support, and advocate for trans-ness taxes set records, with the province their release that resuming full taxation of small businesses would increase that windfall “by a mere nine per cent.”

will see their taxes go up. -

vide any tax relief in its latest budget,” the CTF said.

and that helps businesses cut down costs,” the wrong direction by raising this tax, it needs to get rid of it for good.”

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From The Kitchen

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Pudding not only way to enjoy variety, colour of plums

Seasonal plums freshly delivered to the fruit stand or produce counters offer a variety of ways to enjoy their goodness long after the season has passed.ed from a popular guide to home preserving.

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PLUM ORANGE JAM

1 tbsp. grated orange rind

1 pkg. fruit pectin (57 g)

5 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup orange liqueur

Sterilize 7 half-pint jars and lids in boiling water.

Combine prepared plums and orange rind in a large, deep stainless steel saucepan. Gradually add fruit pectin, stirring until dissolved.

Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Return to a full boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and using a metal spoon, skim foam from top of mixture. Stir in orange liqueur.

Ladle jam into the hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles by sliding a rubber spatula between glass and mixture. Wipe jar rims to remove any stickiness. Apply lids and return

jars to canner, cover with water and place lid on canner.

ter and cool for 24 hours. Store in cool, dark place.

• • • SPICED PLUM FREEZER JAM

5 cups prepared plums

1 1/4 cups water, divided

1/4 cup lemon juice

7 cups granulated sugar

1 pkg. fruit pectin

1/2 tsp. ground mace

Using any type of plums — black, red or yelthe plums to measure 5 cups.

Combine plums with 1/2 cup water in a large

Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about three minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Measure remaining 3/4 cup of water into a small saucepan. Gradually add the pectin and stir until dissolved. Bring to a full boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.

Stir the pectin mixture into the fruit and stir until well mixed. Add the mace and stir for three minutes longer.

Ladle into freezer containers and cover tightly.

Let stand at room temperature for several hours until jam sets. Freeze or refrigerate within 24 hours.

Jam may be stored in refrigerator for up to three weeks or kept frozen for one year.

• • • PLUM SAUCE

10 cups prepared plums

2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup cider vinegar

2 tbsps. mustard seed

1 tbsp. salt

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 pieces ginger root, minced

Place other ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add plums and return to a boil, boiling gently and stirring occasionally, about 1 3/4 hours or until thick and syrupy.

Ladle into six sterilized half-pint jars with sterilized lids. Place jars in canner, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool for 24 hours. Store in cool, dark place.

Serve with Oriental foods, chicken or pork. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Kids’ lemonade stand raises $717 to help hungry children

A Canada Day long weekend lemonade stand brainstormed by Indi Ashworth and Rylee Purington, with help from Rylee’s little brother Connor, raised $717 for Hunger in Moose Jaw and received visits from the police and local singer-songwriter Megan Nash.

“So, my daughter Rylee goes to King George School, and she knows a bunch of kids at King George who use the [Hunger in Moose Jaw] school lunch program,” explained Kayla Haanen, Rylee and Connor’s mother.

“She was asking me what happens in the summer with those kids and if they still get to eat. And she wanted to do a lemonade stand and donate any money they raised.”

Word got around and the trio received support from other children on their block.

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much for the community and she wants to be like her,” Haanen said. “Megan has also involved Rylee in her volunteer work making PB&Js for people experiencing food insecurity.

“The kids were also very excited when the police came, that was fun. But they were excited with everyone, really, they cheered every time someone stopped. And they told everyone what they were raising money for, and Megan and Connor

were trying to get people to stop with his little lemon sign, so he was excited that she was there with him.”

The fundraiser was such a success that the kids immediately began planning another one. They want to make it a similar theme and were considering choosing the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, but will likely end up choosinggry children.

several other neighbourhood children decided to spend time sitting with Indi, Rylee, and Connor and help them attract customers.

They were also given a boost by local singer-songwriter Megan Nash, who showed up for a lemonade, took pictures with the kids, and directed people to the stand through her social media accounts. Nash is godmother to Rylee and Connor, and the example she sets with her local community work is a big inspiration to them.

“Rylee has watched Megan do so

Moose Jaw man drowns in

A 25-year-old Moose Jaw man is dead after he drowned while kayaking near Buffalo Pound over the Canada Day long weekend.

On July 2, at around 3:45 p.m., Moose Jaw RCMP received a report of a missing kayaker at Sand Point Beach on Buffalo Pound Lake. The investigation determined that the adult male was kayaking when it overturned. He did not re-emerge from the water.

Moose Jaw RCMP, the Regina Fire and Rescue Dive Team, the Saskatchewan

Public Safety Agency and the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV) began searching for the male. They located the man deceased in the water — near where he was last seen — at around 3:45 p.m. on July 3.

vices have been offered to them. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service continues to assist Moose Jaw RCMP with this investigation.

Rylee Purington, left, and Indi Ashworth. Photo courtesy of Kayla Haanen

(l-r) Connor Purington, a neighbourhood friend who decided to help, Rylee Purington, and Indi Ashworth. Photo courtesy of Kayla Haanen

The kids get a picture with Moose Jaw Police Service members who stopped by in support. Photo courtesy of Kayla Haanen

(l-r) Connor with his lemon sign, Megan Nash, and Rylee take a photo together. Photo courtesy of Kayla Haanen

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw property taxes among lowest of Saskatchewan’s 14 cities: survey

A Canadian Taxpayers Federation survey of municipal taxation has upset the mayor of Swift Current.

The survey shows per capita spending by the City of Swift Current in 2019 was the highest of medium-sized cities in the province.

The average spend of $3,728 was $963 higher than in the next closest city — Yorkton.

Swift Current Mayor Greg Haubrich pointed out that removing the money the city-owned electric utility bills taxpayers would put the average spending to just over $2,500 per person.

The survey shows that average per capita spending is not an accurate guide of how much taxpayers fork over or get in services.

This kind of raw data doesn’t take into account differences such as the revenues from city-owned utilities. Nor does it account for the level of services provided, or regional wage and cost differences for staff and by suppliers.

Moose Jaw spent an average $2,201 in 2019 with

Prince Albert at $2,4531.

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Holy Trinity Catholic School Division honoured students who completed the literacy intervention program this year by throwing year-end parties to celebrate how youths were “wild about reading.”

Mark Selinger, supervisor of learning and technology, provided a reading celebration report during the recent board meeting highlighting nearly 30 elementary students in the literacy intervention program (LIP) who increased their reading levels — collectively, they grew 71 levels — during the 2022-23 school year.

Normally the division would bring in students to speak to the board about their growth, but the literacy team — led by learning facilitator Stacey Moser — valued celebrating all the students who participated, so they went to each school to party with those pupils, Selinger said.

Furthermore, the team took pictures of the participating students and asked parents for feedback about their growth.

This year’s party theme focused on safaris and zoo animals, thus the “wild about reading” tagline.

“We do take pride in being literacy strong in Holy Trinity,” Selinger said. “Our goal this year was to intensify all levels of our multi-tiered support system to ensure success for all readers.”

Holy Trinity used SMART goals for years, but this year, it shifted to PEERS goals to support students at tier 1 in their reading abilities, he continued.

PEERS stands for powerful, easy, emotionally compelling, reachable and student-focused. SMART stands

Comparing 14 cities shows the Friendly City’s spending was the fourth lowest of Saskatchewan cities. That perhaps explains the terrible condition of our roads, among other needs in this city. Lower spending usually translates into lower levels of service.

Research for this column came across an interesting table of tax increases compiled by the City of Prince Albert.

a2019 per capita spending

Property tax increases between 2015 and 2018 varied but Saskatchewan’s cities.

Property taxes increased 19 per cent over these four years in Moose Jaw.

Yorkton and Melville were tied for highest increase at 23 per cent. Prince Albert was lowest at 5.59 per cent.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation survey found the average spend by six cities not including Moose Jaw from the previous year.

Average spending per capita by towns was $2,164.ers. Biggest spender was Kerrobert at $3,038 per person. Among rural municipalities, the per capita spend in 2019 was $4,620 with a high of $17,000 in the RM of Oakdale at Coleville and RM of Heart’s Hill at Luseland. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Students in tier 1 need just a little help with their reading, while youths in tier 2 require more help and those in tier 3 need the most help.

The division used in-school reading coaches to support pupils at tier 2, while the coaches also helped teachers and families when required, said Selinger. The coach-

were essential in providing in-school support and leadership.

Lastly, Holy Trinity used its reading interventionist “as the last line of defence” to support pupils in tier 3. This woman travelled to schools to perform diagnostic assessments and delivered targeted, intensive interventions.

over the summer, but based on preliminary data, it knows that its Grade 3 students met their reading goals this year, which is exciting, Selinger said.

Selinger then showed trustees a webpage that featured stories of seven children — some wearing baby lion ears — from this year’s program and videos of each stu-

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION

THE NEXT HOLY TRINITY BOARD MEETING IS MONDAY, SEPT 18.

dent reading to Moser. The students’ parents also provided comments on their child’s literacy growth.

One Grade 3 student grew 13 reading levels this year, which his parents said was noticeable since reading be-

“He really enjoys reading now and despised it last year. What surprised (us) the most was how fast he learned to read,” the parents said.

Another student grew seven reading levels, which thrilled her parents since she was now excited to read and by herself instead of asking for help. The mother credited her daughter’s teachers and the reading support staff for her child’s success.

“I, myself, was also in a program like that in schooling,” the mother said. “Me and my husband are so grateful that this program exists for both of our children bein the program.”

After the presentation, board chairwoman Joann Blazieko said it was amazing to listen to the kids reading in the presentation’s videos.

their kids and others in the community,” said neighbour Kimberley Lewis who nominated them. Lewis claims she is putting off a move from her current location because her neighbours are so helpful and kind.

Lewis said, “Devon has helped keep our two vehicles in tip top shape, not expecting anything from us ever, and he snow blows while I’m at work. Kelsey is always there if I need a hand with something around the yard and (helps) setting up the pool every year.”

She also noted that the family has two kids, they both work full-time jobs and still have time to help their neighbour out.

The Notoriously Good Neighbour program was created to recognize the “Notoriously Friendly, Notoriously Generous and Notoriously Kind-Hearted Moose Javians making a Notoriously Positive difference in our community.”

Both Devon and Kelsey have been awarded gift cards to Smitty’s Family Restaurant.

If you have someone worthy of mention as a Notoriously Good Neighbour, please nominate them at the Report An Issue feature on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or on the free City of Moose Jaw app.

Catholic students grew ‘wild about reading’ this year after improving their skills

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Every month, the City of Moose Jaw and Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce name a recipient of who is that month’s “Notoriously Good Neighbour.”

For the month of June, Devon and Kelsey Angus were chosen because “they are setting a good example for

Catholic division expects revenues to

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Holy Trinity Catholic School Division has approved its amended 2023-24 budget, which includes $494,166 in provincial funding to support enrolment growth and classroom challenges and overall revenue growth of 2.4 per cent.

Division trustees had originally approved next year’s budget in May. However, the Ministry of Education announced in June that it would provide $40 million to help the province’s 27 school divisions address their challenges.

The province gave Holy Trinity $208,206 for classroom complexity and $285,960 for enrolment growth.

Trustees discussed the updated budget recently and approved it.

Before the provincial announcement, Holy Trinity had budgeted revenues and expenses next year at $27,825,824 and full-time equivalent (FTE) staff levels at 253.01, according to a board report. After receiving the additional funding, projected revenues and expenses are 256.51.

Therefore, this amounts to year-over-year increases, respectively, of $673,587 (2.4 per cent), $1,100,847 (four per cent) and 8.58 FTE (3.5 per cent).

Meanwhile, the division expects to receive $11,125,000 in capital funding next year, which is $375,000 — or 3.5 per cent — more than this year. Its projected capital expenses are $11,724,434, which is $395,185 — or 3.5 per cent — more than this year.

One notable decrease is funding for preventative maintenance and renewal (PMR) projects, which focus on upgrading schools. Funding next year is $541,351, compared to $595,078 this year, a drop of $53,727 or 9.1

per cent.

Holy Trinity will use the classroom complexity money to hire one FTE interventionist, two FTE educational assistants (EAs), an extra contracted educational psychologist, and for professional development of EAs serving students with complex needs, explained CFO Curt Van Parys.

Meanwhile, the division plans to proportionally distribute the enrolment funding across the categories of instruction ($237,630), plant operations and maintenance ($37,805) and transportation ($10,525), he continued.

The division may make further allocations to address any unexpected growth in student numbers.

supports that our schools are requesting, particularly in the educational assistant world,” Van Parys remarked. “And also, (there) is some additional opportunity within instruction to help our schools manage the phys-ed programming for our elementary schools.”

the enrolment money since the division is already at 2,400 registered students compared to the projection of 2,346.

Next year’s budget supports the board’s three priorities of learning, human resources and technology, the CFO continued.

With learning, the budget focuses on literacy and numeracy; mental health and well-being of staff and students, including maintaining a wellness coach; supporting the YMCA’s early learning centres; supporting professional learning; and enhancing educational psychology services.

With human resources, the budget aims to keep the pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) at 22:1 for grades 1 to 3, 26:1

for grades 4 to 6, and 27:1 for grades 7 and 8. Furthermore, the division will continue its focus on safety trainsuicide prevention, violence assessment, and crisis intervention.

The organization is also preparing for the start of collective bargaining with the provincial teachers’ union this August; collective bargaining with the local union next August; bargaining with Swift Current and Shaunavon staff next year; and negotiations with the local teachers’ association in 2027.

With technology, the division plans to implement an analytics data tool to help analyze assessment data; continue using three software programs; continue purchasing new Chromebooks for Grade 9s at Vanier Collegiate; upgrade server infrastructure; purchase more interactive touch TVs for kindergarten to Grade 3 classrooms; and restructure the budget to support a multi-year tech plan.

Holy Trinity expects to receive $8,625,000 for the joint-use school project, which has ballooned to $65,766,000 from $46,931,000, Van Parys added. Meanwhile, the division expects to receive $2.5 million for upgrades at École St. Margaret School but plans to ask for more since the overall project is $5.5 million.

Local Catholic students raise $5K to support faith-based education nationwide

Catholic students and staff from the region raised thousands of dollars this year to support faith-based education -

Holy Trinity Catholic School Division raised the money during Catholic Education Week this year during the “Toonies for Tuition” program that the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association (CCSTA) organized.

Saskatchewan won the overall fundraising title — it raised the most per full-time equivalent student — although an Alberta school division raised the most nationwide. Moose Jaw’s Holy Trinity was one of three school divisions provincially to raise $4,000 or more — $5,000 on the nose.

the initiative during their board meeting in late June.

“From Holy Trinity’s perspective, it (the campaign) was excellent,” said education director Ward Strueby, noting the division nearly reached its goal of $5,500.

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario are the only places to fully fund Catholic education with public money, so Toonies for Tuition helps families in other provinces pay for their children to attend independent schools, he continued.

Holy Trinity has learned that when immigrant fam ilies come here, those newcomers are unaware that Sas katchewan funds public and separate school divisions, the education director said. So, the division shares this infor mation with the Newcomer Welcome Centre in Moose Jaw and Swift Current so they can share this news with immigrants.

Some immigrant families believe they must pay for their children to attend Catholic schools, which is why some kids switch to a separate school after their parents learn education here is free, Strueby added. Moreover, the division works with its community parishes to ensure

families know they can attend a Catholic school.

According to the CCSTA, there are four ways Toonies for Tuition contributes to the mission of building up Catholic education.

One way is it helps maintain families’ rights to choose their children’s education.

The CCSTA explained that the Church has always emphasized and defended parents’ rights and responsibilities in educating their families, while the Catholic school system has always upheld these teachings. However, some areas of Canada are losing funding for such education, removing a fundamental choice in education.

“As we’ve lost public funding in various areas of Canada, it is our duty to do everything we can to ensure the right to a Catholic education remains equal among families of every socioeconomic standing,” the CCSTA said.

The second way the program helps is it creates a deeper sense of community.

The CCSTA explained that it’s an emotional experience for families to receive funding through the Toonies for Tuition program, knowing that other Canadians want

their children to receive a Catholic education.

“The beauty of this experience lies not just in the dollar amount allotted — but in families realizing they are part of an authentically Christian community of peogive them an equal chance of the education they deserve,” the organization said.

The third way the program helps is it enables Catholic schools to change people’s lives.

There are roughly 800,000 students in Catholic schools across Canada, meaning thousands of young people — with “searching souls and an unfolding story” — are privileged to meet Jesus Christ in the halls and classrooms of their school, the CCSTA said.

“There are young people encountering the Gospel, learning about our faith, being educated in body, mind and spirit — thanks to Toonies for Tuition,” the organization added.

The fourth way the program helps is by supporting school systems in provinces that receive no public funding, the CCSTA said. Giving help to these independent schools means they don’t have to cover daily operational costs alone.

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By Leon Retief

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the au-

An Immense World

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Optimist Scholarships – 2023

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Optimist Park Donation

The Friendly City Optimist Club presented a cheque for over $9000.00 to the City of Moose Jaw Parks and Recreation, for improvements to the Optimist Minor Girls Fastball Park.

Scott Osmachenko, from the City of Moose Jaw accepted the cheque.

(l-r): Bill Heath (Club President); Scott Osmachenko (City Parks and Rec); Rob Barber (Club Treasurer) and behind, Friendly City Optimist Members

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Back: (l-r) Donna Rederburg (WGM from Saskatoon) and George Frederick (WGP from Saskatoon)

Middle: Lynann Pethick (WM); Margaret Tatarinoff (40-year member); Sue Butz (25-year member); Maxine Olmsted (Cert. of Commitment); Marjorie Pritchard (55-year member); Ray Moffat (W.P.)

Front: Judy Tilson (45-year member); Lorne Tilson (45-year member); Marlene Wiebe (65-year member).

Missing: Doug Coleman and Marsha Matiyek (both 25-year members); Dorothy Mittelholtz (45-year member); Kay Ogilvie (65-year member)

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Do More Ag Foundation launches peer support platform for farmers

With goal of combatting stress in the agriculture sector, AgTalk provides anonymous, peer-supported, and clinically moderated 24-hour support.

To combat stress in the agricultural sector, the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) has just launched their AgTalk platform, providing a moderated and anonymous peer-support program that is Canada-wide.

The AgTalk platform provides a safe, judgement-free, and anonymous space where any adult in the sector can connect with others in the same situation, share their experience, and receive support.

The anonymous feature of the platform removes barriers.

“Given agriculture’s strong sense of community, Do More Ag has recognized a need for a peer-to-peer support for some time,” said Lauren Martin, Board Chair of Do More Ag.

To ensure the platform remains effective, full-time clinical moderation is available.

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Licensed clinicians are available to monitor the platform and moderate discussions, to ensure that everyone engages in open and supportive discussion. They can also answer questions and recognize the need for additional support.

It can be challenging to acknowledge the need for help.

The AgTalk platform seeks to overcome this initial challenge. Simply acknowledging your situation and giving or offering guidance helps prove that you are never alone, especially among those in agriculture who share a strong sense of community.

“It is our hope that AgTalk will help overcome some of the many barriers that prevent people in need from accessing support,” said Linda McCain, Chair of the McCain Foundation.

There are many causes of stress in agriculture. Stressors include economic volatility, environmental disasters, crop failures stemming from climate change, and drought. Climate change is bringing many stressful new obstacles including hungry insect pests who are projected to migrate further north due to milder winter conditions.

The AgTalk platform offers a safe and anonymous space for mental

port. Photo by: Facebook/The Do More Agriculture Foundation

Baden Aniline and Soda Factory (English translation)) BASF that we’re supporting farmers – and those who work in the agricultural industry – in meaningful ways, including through resources that facilitate connection, dialogue and support in areas that matter like this,” said Jonathan Sweat, Vice President at BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions.

Sue Noble, VP of Commercial Banking Strategy at (Royal Bank of Canada) RBC says, “Our partnership with AgTalk is an important step in this direction that’ll provide agriculture communities a safe and secure space to improve their mental health and wellbeing.”

Do More Ag provides a voice for Canadians in the agriculture sector and seeks to usher in a culture that supports mental health and wellbeing.

Support for the AgTalk platform is provided by BASF, RBC, and the McCain Foundation.

Mental health resources

Worldwide, an estimated 225 million farmers struggle with their mental health according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

For mental health resources, here is a good place to start:

farmers

Beyond environmental factors, farmers are typically isolated and endure a cloudy work-life balance, meaning they tend to work exceedingly long hours and don’t take time to relax.

“We understand that mental health journeys are deeply personal, and everyone progresses at their own pace,” said Megz Reynolds, Executive Director of Do More Ag.

• Agriculture Canada resources: https:// agriculture.canada.ca/en/department/ initiatives/mental-health

• Wellness tips from Do More Ag: https:// www.domore.ag/wellness-tips

• Crisis contacts: https://www.domore.ag/ crisis-contacts

“The Do More Agriculture Foundation is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911 immediately.”

“Supporting farmers extends beyondilin- und Sodafabrik (German original);

“AgTalk… allow(s) them to share and connect when they are ready.”

Crops progress well, but need more rainfall

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To access the AgTalk platform you can visit their website at DoMore.ag/AgTalk. and green.

wheat heading out cover the rural landscape.

with just over half of wheat crops in heading stage according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture weekly crop report. -

ering with 40 per cent beginning to pod. Around two-thirds of crops are in

normal development with between 19 per cent of pulses and 30 per cent of fall cereals and 22 per cent of oilseeds ahead of usual growth.

Spotty showers for two weeks and warm weather has depleted soil moisture.

Nine per cent of cropland is in surplus moisture condition with 42 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 15 per cent very short.

Occasional showers have not met the need.

Almost half the hay has been cut and

almost one-quarter baled. Hay quality is good and some producers are expecting a second cut, which has not happened for several years.

in surplus moisture mode. -

ture state with 32 per cent fair and 36 per cent adequate.

Heat stress, wind and grasshoppers did damage in the last week. Crop diseases are beginning to appear after humid conditions.

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TO THE EDITOR LETTERS

RE: CONDITION OF MOOSE JAW ROADS MAKES NEGATIVE IMPACT ON CITY

My job entails that I am on the roadways for 7.50 hrs

RE: THE PARKING LOT AT KINSMEN SPORTSPLEX

Aleta Jorgenson – MJ resident.

, over 5 months later!

Darleen Warren

The Moose Jaw Express staff went to check out the parking lot at Kinsmen Sportsplex and we found that there were multiple parking-stall boulevards in the parking lots that had rebar protruding out of them.

While the avenues and arteries are in a state of

Re: Move back to Moose Jaw both pleasant and ‘rather bumpy’However...

To be fair, where I moved from the streets

Roads aside, I have enjoyed my return immensely.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The next police board meeting is Thursday, August 10

Cops could soon warn residents about drug houses in community

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Moose Jaw City Council unanimously approved a long-discussed bylaw amendment affecting the Valley View area south of the city, which will enable developer Carpere Canada to move forward with its concept plan for the area.

ed to designate the entire site as a Direct Control District (DCD), and is the only one in the city. The amendment comes into effect once the minutes of the June 26 meeting are adopted at the next regular meeting on July 10.

Unlike other zoning districts that may have more generalized regulations, a direct control district allows for more customized planning and development controls

tion provides the governing authority with greater control over the land use, building design, density, setbacks, and other development aspects within the district.

Council heard a presentation at the start of the June 26 regular meeting from Alan Wallace of SaskaWallace Insights.

Wallace has been working with the City of Moose with Carpere on its Valley View plan.

“This [OCP bylaw amendment] is the second step of multiple steps we need to undertake before any development can begin at Valley View,” Wallace told council. “We’re still a long way away from actual development, unfortunately, but it’s a very large project, as you know.” had only been formally adopted — after 18 months of planning — in January of 2023.

The plan will still need approval from the province of

Council passes bylaw amendment moving

Valley View development forward

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Wallace also told council that that he and Carpere have had productive discussions recently with Wood Mountain First Nation. The Indigenous history of the arearuptions or problems are anticipated and discussions will continue moving forward.

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“To close,” Wallace added, “I’d just like to say that the amendment today is entirely aligned with the concept plan approved by council in January, and it’s an important step to keep the Valley View project moving forward.” Clause-by-clause consideration was dispensed with and the bylaw passed without amendment.

Saskatchewan, expected in September, after which spe-

Highlights of Carpere’s plan include:

• Roughly 13.44 hectares (33.6 acres) as part of a natural riverbank

• A projected total population of 1,478 residents

• The site will be zoned DCD because of the lengthy build-out period — nearly a decade — changing market demands, and various proposed uses

• Residential land uses include large estate lots, standard single-family dwelling lots, seniors’ bungalows, and multi-unit sites

• Commercial land uses include a market, pop-up retail spaces, and craft beer and distillery spaces

• Small-scale processing, manufacturing, product fabrication, and education centres

• Roughly 3.2 hectares (eight acres) for education, recreation, culture, health, and spiritual needs

• Pedestrian and cyclist linkages to all area park trails

Council approves brickwork as St. Aidan struggles with massive insurance hike

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Moose Jaw City Council approved a request for brickwork and foundation parging repairs at St. Aidan Anglican Church during the regular June 26 meeting, with thecially designated Municipal Heritage Property — a 550 per cent insurance premium hike.

Councillor Crystal Froese presented the item from the City of Moose Jaw Heritage Advisory Committee. The repairs to brickwork and concrete parging were approved without debate, but Froese noted that St. Aidan is facing what could be an existential threat.

A May 17 report from the St. Aidan parish included an assessment from Walchuk Masonry that the structure is in excellent condition overall. However, during the cost estimates it was reported that the building’s current insurer, UK-based Ecclesiastical Insurance, had increased the annual premium for the property by approximately 550 per cent.

The reason given was the insurer’s concern that intage status of the building would necessitate a complete rebuild, essentially a replica of the original.

“Our current insurer,” the report reads, “is not willing to consider a building valuation of less than $15,000,000 to take on the risk of a church building with heritage sta-

tus without a written assurance from the governing body (in this case the municipality) stating that replacement will not be required.”

Parish administrators said that the increase leaves St. Aidan’s congregation in an “untenable position,” as they cannot afford insurance premiums of $50,000 per year.

“There’s nothing else that council needs to approve, although I did want to bring Council’s attention to an item on there regarding St. Aidan’s struggling with a real severe increase in their insurance,” Froese told city council. “They have come before the Heritage Committee for help in and around that.

“That matter has been tabled for further information, and in consultation with them, I’m sure that will be coming before Council within the next couple of months.”

As a solution, St. Aidan has proposed repealing the 1994 bylaw that gives the property Municipal Heritage status.

City Administration has endorsed St. Aidan’s proposal to repeal its heritage status. A May 8 report from the City of Moose Jaw planning department states that:

“St. Aidan Anglican Church has always been good stewards of the property and it is believed that this will not change without the heritage designation. The increased cost of the insurance would make it unaffordable to continue operating and maintaining the property. There is a risk that the property could become vacant if the City refuses to repeal the designation and the Church cannot afford the costs to maintain.”

Mayor wants new municipal bylaw to address littering in community

Mayor Clive Tolley plans to work with city hall to create a littering bylaw after learning that people are allegedly leaving garbage in parking lots and throwing it out their vehicle windows.

Tolley explained during the July 6 Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting that whenever he drives past the Town ‘n’ Country Mall parking lot, he sees teenagers sitting in their vehicles eating fast food and tossing the garbage onto the ground. However, whenever he drives by later, someone — potentially from the mall — has cleaned up the refuse.

“It just doesn’t sit well with me that these teenagers keep throwing their stuff out there. Now, I have contacted the mall management to see if they’ve tried in the past putting out garbage dispensers,” he said.

What the mayor has learned through research is the City of Moose Jaw does not have a littering bylaw, which means the Moose Jaw Police Service cannot enforce a policy that doesn’t exist, Tolley pointed out.

City administration informed Tolley that littering is

mentioned in the boulevard bylaw, which means homeowners must keep clean boulevards adjacent to their properties. Still, he plans to work with city hall to develop something to address this situation better.

There are no municipal bylaws that penalize littering in the community, although there are bylaws that deal with placing and leaving burning materials or glass on sidewalks or roadways, said Deputy Chief Rick Johns.

However, the police can lay charges under the provincial litter control act and give offenders tickets worth cigarette butts — out their vehicle window.

Even if police don’t see it, residents can help capture alleged offenders if they see such actions, record the licence plate, and are willing to give a statement, Johns continued. That evidence would be important since a Crown prosecutor could use it in court.

“That would be a good piece of information to know. I mean, everybody’s got phones,” said board chairwoman Mary Lee Booth.

The police can issue a public service announcement on its social media feeds about that, agreed Johns.

Another concern Tolley had about the mall parking lot was people street racing and squealing their tires at night. He lives near there and sees the action and smell of burning rubber, while he has received complaints fromos” and engaging in “shenanigans.”

The mayor wondered if it were possible for police to lay charges since the parking lot is private property. because, between April and June, they received 17 driving complaints and six noise complaints and responded to all but one situation, Johns said. The one they missed was because the alleged offender had left before they arrived.

Similar to the garbage situation, police can lay charges if they see the incident happen, he continued. Moreover, they can also charge the registered owner if residents see the stunting happening and capture the vehicle’s licence plate and submit that info.

Screenshot from city council agenda June 23 meeting showing new Direct Control District area at the Valley View development site (Moose Jaw City Council agenda June 26 2023)

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Screenshot from city council agenda showing where brickwork is needed on the St. Aidan façade. The repairs are minor compared to the insurance premium issues they have brought to light (Moose Jaw City Council Agenda, June 26 2023)

Vanier entrepreneur students receive major awards for business projects

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Vanier Collegiate’s entrepreneurial students received exciting news before the businesses had won several provincial awards — including one their school had never received before.

During a year-end assembly in late June, Katherine Gagnon, general manager of Junior Achievement (JA) Saskatchewan, and Crystal Payant with South Central Community Futures presented eight awards to the high school’s two Entrepreneurship 30 student groups.

Clothing business Prairie Sky was named the company of the year, beating out dozens of other JA businesses across Saskatchewan. Co-presidents Colby Clark and Kate Waldenberger received the award on behalf of their business.

Furthermore, Waldenberger was named salesperson of the year, Savana Lynch and Rose Miko received the human resources management award, Sarah Gross received the teamwork award and Ella Sawicki received the Information Technology award.

Also, Stephen Walcer with soup company Mix Inc. was named president of the year, while Emily Causevic-Horning received the leadership excellence award.

Class teacher Christa Lapointe was also named the educator of the year. and $100, with South Central Community Futures providing monetary gifts to the winners.

“It’s a big achievement. (We) didn’t expect it going in,” said Clark. “And to know that we pulled that off with all the ups and downs, it means a lot.”

More than 700 Saskatchewan students participated in the JA business program in 2023, explained Lapointe. At the end of the year, youths could nominate their companies and submit videos about why they should receive an award.

An adjudication committee in Regina — composed of members of the business company — then judged which student-led business was worthy of commendation.

The company of the year award “is a big one” and is an accolade that Vanier has never won before, even though the program has been operating since 2009, Lapointe said. It was “quite exceptional” for Prairie Sky — a group composed of 22 students — to receive that award.

The overall success that all the students achieved was also wonderful since they could do everything themselves and learn how to run a business.

“I can make suggestions and advise, but at the end of the day, they have to make their decisions and go in the direction that they want and want — obviously within means,” she continued. “But it’s been really good (for them to learn) that sense of ownership and accomplishment.”

Lapointe noted that many students took the skills and knowledge they learned in her class and applied them to other classes and daily life.

“So (it was) very rewarding that way, individuals,” she added.

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Young artist with Asperger’s brightens library with space mural for kid’s section

Local artist Trea Stafford, with help from mentor Mark Gilliland, is once again brightening the Moose Jaw Public Library children’s section with a window mural, space-themed to go along with the exciting summer program grant that the MJPL has received from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

Stafford has been painting murals for the MJPL for several years now, contributing his design talents to inspire young visitors and to spark their creativity and interest in learning. He is a person withties with reading social cues, understanding the unwritten social rules most people take for granted, and expressing his emotions in a conventional way. It’s important to give people with Asperger’s the space and time they need to process information and communicate in their own way, and to approach interactions with empathy and acceptance.

“Trea and I have done, I suppose the library,” Mark Gilliland said. Gilliland has been teaching art for people with

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intellectual disabilities at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) for almost 20 years. He is also involved with a wide variety of other mentoring programs in Moose Jaw, including as head coach at the canoe and kayak club and president of the ACT/UCT club.

“The library has a theme of space and space exploration for the summer, so this mural is in keeping with that theme,” Gilliland explained. “We’re pretty pleased with it, we’ve probably put about 12 hours into it already. Today, we’re gonna lay on some black, really make it dramatic with a black night sky, and we’ve got some kids from Southwest Daycare and Early Learning Centre coming to watch us work and ask a few questions.”

Stafford designed the mural using the famous 1968 “Earthrise” photo from the -

few personal touches, like a grinning sunglasses-wearing sun in one corner, a moon lander, and the International Space Station.

The duo paint for a couple of hours a day and are anticipating it will take about

environmental photograph ever taken,”

Gilliland explained. “We’ve all seen sunrises and moonrises, but no had seen an earthrise until Apollo 8. ... Plus Trea’s put his own whimsy and humour into it. The sun is obviously not a realistic depiction.

And then we have an inspirational quote on here, and we decided on ‘We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.’”

“We enjoy coming down to the library because we get a lot of wonderful support,” said Lucille Gilliland, executive director of Southwest Daycare and Early Learning Centre. “The last little while, we’ve been doing a space theme just like the library, and they’ve given us some amazing pictures and activities, and the kids love it. So, we’ve come down here to see what they’re working on.

“It’s amazing to see Trea taking his drawing and putting it into this mural, and it will help teach our children about our world and how to take care of it. Our kids all know Mark from all his community work and art activities, so they get to see the possibilities of art and what they can do and they get to talk with Trea and watch him work. And we like bringing parts of the community together and helping to support the library, so we’re happy to be here.”

Trea Stafford and Mark Gilliland, with Stafford holding his concept drawing for the mural. Photo by Gordon Edgar

Junior Achievement program, visit https:// jacanada.org.

Vanier students with Prairie Sky clothing business receive the company of the year award during a year-end assembly. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Vanier teacher Christa Lapointe receives the educator of the year award from Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan (centre), presents the company of the year award to Kate Waldenberger and Colby Clark, co-presidents of clothing business Prairie Sky. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Crystal Payant with South Central Community Futures (left) and Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan (right), present the human resources award to Savanah Lynch and Rose Miko for their work with student company Prairie Sky. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Crystal Payant with South Central Community Futures (left) and Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan (right), present the Information Technology award to Ella Sawicki for her work with student company Prairie Sky. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Crystal Payant with South Central Community Futures (left) and Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan (right), present the salesperson of the year award to Kate Waldenberger for her work with student business Prairie Sky. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Crystal Payant with South Central Community Futures (left) and Katherine Gagne, general manager of Junior Achievement Saskatchewan (right), present Sarah Gross with the teamwork award for her efforts with student business Prairie Sky. Photo courtesy Christa Lapointe

Friends, family, art lovers, and patrons gather for Art House open studio

The second annual Art House open studio tour, highlighting guest artists from the community and giving visitors a chance to chat, look around, and maybe even buy a new piece for their home, went swimmingly despite heavy Canada Day temperatures.

Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the small house at 720 2nd Avenue NW stayed busy with family and friends there to support and help out. Visitor’s enjoyed lemonade from a stall out front, chatted with the artists, and bought prints, paintings, and merchandise. Duncan Blackman’s cello provided beautiful background music.

Art House is the communal art studio project of local photographer and painter Jess Zoerb. Zoerb was one of eight artists featured for the open house, including:

Erin Zimmerman

· Laura Blackman

· Lisa Dautremont

· Faith Morrell

· Sara Robichaud

· Brennan Daradich

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Christine Johnson

“I think it’s great, it’s going absolutely amazing,” said Erin Zimmerman, a close friend and frequent collaborator with Zoerb. “Jess brought everyone together as usual, we’ve got a nice kind of community going here. There’s tons of amazing art and tons of talent in our city.

“Art is such a process, and we all change, we’ve never the same year to year because of the things we go through or the ways we’re creating. So, one of things Ilaborations is how each of us has changed, and how everyone’s art looks so different. But it’s all great, I love it.”

There were two new, young artists featured this year: Faith Morrell, 23, and Brennan Daradich, 18, who only just graduated from Central Collegiate.

Daradich illustrates in charcoal, and presented a portfolio of black-and-white, haunting, unsettling works at the exhibition.

“In grade 12 AP art, we had to pick a

theme and try to stick with it, and create 12 pictures along that theme,” Daradich said. “I chose fear, and I found that I really liked how I could convey a lot in what I was doing. None of my pictures are violent, but they make you uncomfortable. I just think that’s cool, because I’m not drawing anything uncomfortable, so what is doing that?

“I think I want to stick with dull tones and the same kind of style, but I’m excited to try different mediums, add some colour. I’m not sure, we’ll see.”

Morrell is a teacher and a person with schizophrenia. Her illness doesn’t affect her day to day life, she said, because it’s very well managed with medication. However, it isn’t a subject that gets enough attention and it isn’t talked about enough, she believes, which is why she tries to express her experience through her art.

“Education is key, and we need to talk about these problems — which aren’t always even problems, they’re just facts of life. You’re seen differently when people

associate you with a physical or mental illnesses. Especially invisible ones. So, this piece was a big risk for me.

“I’ve always loved art, even before I knew I was using it as a therapeutic medium. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia shortly after my mother passed. And that was because I was having issues differentiating between dreams and reality. They were both so real, and I couldn’t tell when Am I falling? Am I rising, or am I stagnant? I couldn’t tell, and this piece embodies that.”

Photographer Christine Johnson began focusing on her art in 2017 and said she connected with the community through Facebook.

“I look for anything inspiring, really. Anything with a story to tell,” Johnson said. She spent the afternoon greeting visitors at the door and said it was a good way to celebrate July 1. “I think it’s going really good so far. It’s absolutely an amazing way to spend Canada Day.”

Art and artists at the second annual Art House communal studio open house (photos by Gordon Edgar)

Warriors make pair of selections in Canadian Hockey League Import Draft

Moose Jaw selects Slovakia forward Andrej Tomasec 48th overall, Czechia forward Patrick Kral 108th overall while retaining rights to Rysavy

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The Moose Jaw Warriors selected Slovaka’s Andrej Tomasec and Czechia’s Patrick Kral in the 2023 CHL Import Draft on Wednesday.

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Rhett Gardner has signed with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2023-24 season.

Don’t look now, but the Moose Jaw Miller Express are the hottest team in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

The Express ran their win streak to seven games over the past week, thanks to back-to-back victories over the Tuesday, July 4 and 9-5 on Wednesday, July 5. They then swept a doubleheader with Weyburn 2-0 and 7-2 on Friday, with all four games at Ross Wells Park.

The Miller Express head into play this week with a league-best 8-2 record in their last 10 and are 22-10 overall, good enough for a 6 ½ game lead over the Regina Red Sox atop the East Division.

Moose Jaw 6, Okotoks 3

As one would expect from the two top teams in the league, things were close ingesser and Dawgs’ Gavin Wuschke found themselves in a pitching duel.

Both would leave after three innings of work without allowing a hit and the out three and allowing three walks, while Wuschke struck out a pair. come alive in the fourth inning, as they’d singles and a walk. Luke Lachance had the

big hit in the inning, with his bases-loaded knock bringing home Austin Gurney and

2-for-4 with a run to go along with his two RBI.

allowing a single run on four hits and striking out six over the next four innings.

Haldon Craig pitched a scoreless eighthlowing a pair of runs in the ninth.

Julio Acosta had a two-run double in the seventh and Dougie DelaCruz was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Moose Jaw 9, Okotoks 5

It didn’t take long for Moose Jaw

Miller Express veteran Nate Mensik to have an impact after missing a month of the Western Canadian Baseball League season due to injury.

All of two pitches.

Mensik took the second pitch he sawadded another home run in the fourth inwith a diving catch ito end the eighth inning as the Miller Express took a 9-5 Wells Park.

2-for-3 with three runs scored and two runs batted in -- wasn’t the only Express player to get off to a good start. Three batters after his round-tripper, Chaz Poppy cracked a three-run shot of his own to give

The Express tacked on two more runs in the second and led 7-1 through four betheir advantage, with a trio of solo home runs pulling the Dawgs back within three through six innings.

Gurney crossed the plate twice for the Express, while DelaCruz had a 3-for-4 night.

usual solid self, allowing three runs on innings. Zach Sigmon allowed a run on two hits in the sixth before Haldon Craig surrendered a run on two hits in the sevthings off with a scoreless ninth.

Moose Jaw 2, Weyburn 0

Moose Jaw’s Gabe Soto ended up coming away with the win after tossing hits and striking out a pair. Julian Gonza-ly as lights out, allowing a single hit and innings.

Weyburn, allowing a single earned run on

The Express scored both their runs in the third inning. Mensik scored the game’s single, and DelaCruz knocked home Dawson Tweet with their second run one batter later.

a run scored to continue his incredible season at the plate. He now has a hit in every game this season -- a 32-game hitting streak -- and has reached base in every

18U AAA baseball tournament

The Moose Jaw Canucks didn’t get off to the best start as hosts of the Moose Jaw 18U AAA baseball tournament this pastters.

The Canucks dropped a 6-2 decision to the Medicine Hat Monarchs in their opening game but strung together three straight wins the rest of the way, eventually taking a 5-4 victory over the Brandon Marlins on Saturday afternoon to land in third place overall.

Along the way, the Canucks rolled to a 17-3 win over the Sherwood Park Athletics before sneaking past the Post 37 Wilgame.

Medicine Hat 6, Moose Jaw 2

The Monarchs didn’t have any big innings but just steadily chipped away with while turning in a solid defensive performance.

The Canucks scored both their runs in day, with Gerritt Gulutzan and Grier Peterson doing the honours. Cam Beisal and Tate Macdairmid scored the two runs.

Max Simmons got the start and al-

Moose Jaw 17, Sherwood Park 3

Moose Jaw wasted little time getting

Six runs in the second inning, another seven in the third, and that was pretty much all she wrote.

Caleb Newkirk led the offence, hitting a two-run home run in the third inning

mer and Noah Thul all crossed the plate three times, with Thul going 2-for-2 and also knocking in a pair. Macdairmid was 2-for-2 with a pair of runs, Max Simmons went 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.

All that offence took the pressure off

Ty Reid on the mound, and he’d make the most of it, scattering six hits and allowing a pair of earned runs over four innings. strikeout.

Moose Jaw 1, Williston 0

The Canucks enjoyed one of their best pitching performances of the season Csada and Nathan McDougall combining to toss a two hitter.

nings, holding Williston to a single hit and striking out nine while walking only three.

ing things off, giving up a hit and striking

Moose Jaw scored the game’s only run in the second when Newkirk hit a leadoff triple and later scored on a Simmons

Moose Jaw 5, Brandon 4

The Canucks’ 2-1 record was good enough to send them into the third-place game, and they’d build a 5-2 lead through four innings against the Marlins before holding on for the one-run win.

Simmons led the offence with a 3-for-3 showing that included a run and RBI, while Peterson was 2-for-3 and also crossed the plate. Beisal was 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and an RBI.

game he’s played dating back to Game 2 Hat last August.

Moose Jaw 7, Weyburn 2 Game two of the doubleheader saw Moose Jaw get off to a much better start

Mensik was 2-for-3 with a run scored and RBI, while Julio Acosta went 1-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Tweet was 2-for-4 with a double and boosted his average back to .492 as he attempts to return to .500.

Ethan Merk got the start and was his usual self, allowing two runs, one earned, Kaleb Waller enjoyed a return to form, allowing a single hit and striking out a pair in an inning of work, while Tristan Eberle and tossed a scoreless seventh.

The Miller Express play their next six Tuesday and Wednesday before traveling to Lethbridge on Thursday and Friday.

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fore Brandon tied things up in the third, but the Canucks put up three in the fourth to re-take control of the game.

Newkirk got the start and allowed a pair of runs, neither earned, on three hits over four innings before giving way to Nathan Pisio, who allowed a single earned run on two hits over the next two innings.less seventh.

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Gerritt Gulutzan sends a pitch down the third base line against Sherwood Park.

Caleb Newkirk receives congrats from coach Darryl Pisio after hitting a home run against the Sherwood Park Athletics.

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Thomas Soto slides safely into second as the ball gets away from the Okotoks shortstop.

Chaz Poppy celebrates with teammatesday against Okotoks.

against Weyburn on Friday night.

South Sask Stealth win pair of championships to open Sask Lacrosse provincials

Stealth claim titles in U13 and U15 divisions, teams across all age groups and from throughout Saskatchewan in Moose Jaw this weekend for provincials

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The South Sask Stealth didn’t leave much to chance in the Sask Lacrosse U13 A provincial championship last Wednesday at the Kinsmen Arena.

The Stealth -- featuring nine players from the Moose Jaw Mustangs -- rolled to a 12-3 win over the North Sask Predators to open the event before taking a 19-6 win over the Regina Barracuda in the gold

The U15 Stealth had a bit more drama in their championship game against the Saskatoon SWAT, where they needed double overtime before taking a 4-3 victory. They opened their event with a 12-3 win over the Regina Barracuda.

In the U17 division, the Stealth picked up the bronze medal, falling 7-5 to the Sasan 8-0 win over the North Sask Stealth in the third-place game.

U13 Stealth 12, North Sask 3

as the two teams left the opening frame tied 2-2, but the Stealth would score four second-period goals and add six more in the third to take their comfortable win.

Rylan Deichert, Jax Brown and Nixon Friesen each had two goals and two assists for the Stealth, while Sawyer Day picked up a goal and four points. Blake Simpson and Ryder Seiferling each scored twice and had three points, Jaxyn Houle scored their other marker.

Brandt Barber had 17 saves to earn the win in net.

U13 Stealth 19, Regina 6 Brown went absolutely off in the gold medal game, putting up six goals and 11 and 14-3 through two.

Friesen had four goals and eight points, while Seiferling also scored four goals and had a six-point game. Day and Deichert scored twice each, Woods picked up their other goal.

Cohen Baumgartner had four assists, Vanden Chappel had three helpers. U15 Stealth 12, Regina 3 Stealth off to a good start and a 6-1 lead

through two assured things would be all but academic.

players from the Mustangs on their roster -- had three goals and four points from Chase Folk, while Cashton Smith put up a hat trick. Diezel Paulhus had two goals and three points, while Chase Schafer also scored a pair. Hudson Maloney and Tayven Nordin also scored for South Sask. Hayden Nidesh added three assists, Caiden Arnott had a pair of helpers. Scoring information from U15 gold Saskatoon 7, U17 Stealth 5

With the teams tied 4-4 through two periods, the SWAT scored three in the and eventually advance to the gold medal game.

Ryder Hignett scored twice and had four points for the Stealth, Sawyer Leko added a goal and an assist. Jack Missal and Brodyn Pladson had their other markers, Ryder Gilroy added three assists. U17 Stealth 8 North Sask 0

The Stealth put on a defensive clinic in the bronze medal game, with goaltendercrosse shutout.

South Sask took a 3-0 lead out of the

Brody Morrice led South Sask with two goals and three points, while Ryder Hignett had a pair of markers. Pladson and Brady Simpson picked up a goal and assist each, Chase McKee and Ethan Nordi scored single goals. Leko had two assists. Be sure to check out the scores and any information from the weekend at www.sasklacrosse.net .

Mustangs claim lacrosse provincial silver, bronze in U13, U15 divisions

dramatic to come away with the Sask Lacrosse provincial U15 gold medal on Sunday afternoon at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

And it was the hometown Moose Jaw Mustangs who had to bear the brunt of their late-game heroics.

The Thrashers scored the tying goal with 8.3 seconds remaining in regulation and then netted the game-winner with 10 seconds to play in overtime to take a 6-5 victory over the Mustangs in the gold

The news was better for the U13 Mustangs in the bronze medal game, as they

rolled to 12-5 win over the Regina Warriors.

Weyburn 6, U15 Mustangs 5 (OT)

That things were as close as they were late in the game was the product of an impressive comeback by the Mustangs.

Weyburn took a 3-1 lead out of the

through two periods before Moose Jaw began their rally.

Kashton Smith scored twice for the

get his team within one before Chase Folk

Ryker Kretsch then gave Moose Jaw their to play, and it looked as if the Mustangs might have gold in their future.

Weyburn’s Hudson Maloney tied the game with eight seconds to play, though, off in overtime.

points.

U13 Mustangs 12, Regina 5 two periods in the U13 bronze medal and 6-4 through two.

The host team was able to pour on the on to their comfortable victory and Moose Jaw’s third medal of the provincial championships.

Ryder Seiferling saved his best game of the tournament for last, putting up four goals and seven points to lead Moose Jaw’s offence. Jaxyn Houle had a goal and three points, while Connor Hart-Livingston and Ethan Thedroff scored a pair each.

Cruz Seaborg and Keegan Flanagan had a goal and an assist apiece, Cash Bellefeuille had their other marker. Rylan Deichert picked up four assists, while Vanden Chappel added a pair of helpers.

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The South Sask Stealth won the Sask Lacrosse U15 A division provincial title with a double overtime win over the Saskatoon SWAT.

The South Sask Stealth won the Sask Lacrosse U13 A division provincial championship on Wednesday night at the Kinsmen Sportsplex.

The Mustangs’ Luke Turner battles

Hayden Nidesh knocks the ball away

Moose Jaw Mustangs win Sask Lacrosse U17 provincial championship

Mustangs overcome slow start to post three straight wins, including 9-3 victory over Weyburn Thrashers in

With the way the Sask Lacrosse U17 provincial championship started for the Moose Jaw Mustangs this past weekend, it would have been easy to write the local

Back-to-back round-robin losses to the Regina Snipers and Weyburn Thrashers had the Mustangs sitting last in their round-robin pool and a single loss away

But you don’t put together the kind of winning campaign the Mustangs had this season without having all sorts of resilien-

The Mustangs took an 11-3 win over the Swift Current Rampage in the quarand rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Weyburn Thrashers in the gold medal game

“After starting 0-2, I told the kids ‘re-

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set button’ (Saturday) morning and we just needed to keep winning,” said Mustangs group, and at the end of the day if you’re strong mentally, strong physically and strong emotionally, you have two choicweights and sink to the bottom or they could put their best-looking shorts on and

“And in the end, the whole team resilient we were to come back and win was hard, though, I have too many grey hairs already and I gained some more this

The Mustangs left absolutely nothing to chance in the gold medal game, taking a

early in the second and going into cruise

It was a far cry from the battle they ended up with against Weyburn in the round robin, where the Thrashers would

“I told the team beforehand, somebody has to win the game, and if you don’t win, you’re not a loser, you’re somebody “They didn’t need to learn a lesson, they’d learned enough lessons this year and it was Weyburn’s turn to learn a lesson, so

“They sure did that, coming out strong, and it makes it a lot easier to win a game when you have a lead, which we

A balanced attack helped make the

with a hat trick, but four players -- Ryder Gilroy, Sam Wilson, Cooper Bruce and Ethan Nordii -- all had a goal and two added a goal and an assist each, while Colton Flanagan turned in a stellar show-

The provincial title caps off a practically perfect season for the Mustangs, which included a South Sask Lacrosse League championship two weekends ago and the Calgary Canada Day Tournament

“We had our sights set on winning playoffs, which we did, winning Calgary, which we did, and our main goal was winning provincials, and now we’ve doneence for these kids to work together like they did all season, and to have this kind of

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The Moose Jaw Mustangs are the 2023 Sask Lacrosse Under-17 provincial champions.

The Mustangs’ Lachlan Clark looks to avoid the check of a Thrashers defender

Colton Flanagan makes a save for the Mustangs in the gold medal game.

Warriors legend Fleury continues support of Alumni Tournament

Camaraderie, memories and opportunity to support education fund keeps former NHL standout returning year after year

It’s hard to overstate just how much Theoren Fleury means to the Moose Jaw Warriors.

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All that could have led Fleury to leave

And one just has to look at the dediAlumni Tournament over the years. time soon.

this tournament is to the Moose Jaw War-

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“He loves this community, and I don’tond home and loves the community and

T. REX DISCOVERY CENTRE IN EASTEND GEARS UP FOR BUSY SUMMER

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west Saskatchewan and the T.rex Discovery Centre (TRDC) in Eastend.

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Celebrate Scotty’s Unearthed Dayrannosaurus rex was discovered on

this very hands-on area.

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ecosystems with the newly added,

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MNP Moose Jaw Warriors Alumni Tournament on Friday morning.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author,

Global Warming – Fact

The Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) – The Carbon Tax Unfair for Low Polluting Regions like Saskatchewan

By Richard Dowson

As promised, to help celebrate Canada Day the Government increased the Carbon Tax. Saving the Planet

Incentive for Change the Tax.) Current Method Regional Population Stats – More People – More Pollution

Consider These Images atmosphere. Their Carbon Tax is the same Saskatchewan

Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s two Consider Highway 401 at Weston Road in Toronto

pass this intersection every day.

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Credit Stats Canada

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28th Annual Concerts in the Park in Crescent Park Amphitheatre on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

July 12 TBA/July 19 TBA/July 26

Bonnie & the Jets

Aug 02 Heritage Fiddlers/Aug 09 Scott Heatcoat and the Entertainers/Aug 16 Timothy Eaton’s Jam Band/Aug 23 Derald Busse & Friends (6:30 – 8:00 pm)

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club scheduled play is Tuesday and Saturday @9:30am and Mon,Tues, Weds, Thur @7pm. www.moosejawlawnbowling. com or Call 306 690 8739 for additional times.

“The Trial of Louis Riel,” historical production in Regina at the RCMP Heritage Centre with Evening Shows at 7:30 p.m. on July 13 and July 14. Matinees will take place at 2:00 p.m. on July 15, and July 16. The RCMP Heritage Centre is located at 5907 Dewdney Ave. in Regina. Ticket cost: Adults (18+) $25, Students & Youth (12-17yrs and University) $15, Children (7-11 yrs) $10 and Children 6 and Under FREE. limited seating so get your tickets early! Tickets can be purchased online at RCMP Heritage Centre | The Trial of Louis Riel 2023 (rcmphc.com) or at the door. For more information please call 306.522.7333.

The Festival of Words will be held from July 13 to 16. Guests this year include Guy Gavriel Kay, Suzette Mayr, Ali Hassan, Michelle Good, Kim Fu, and writers, poets, comedians, and journalists. The MJPL will be hosting many Festival sessions and will also be representing at the festival’s brand-new street fair out front of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre on July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. Passes for the Saskatchewan Festival of Words are available from their website at www.festivalofwords.com/ schedule.

Exclusive VIP Experience for Chamber Members through the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, and local chambers across Saskatchewan, have teamed up with the for just $99 you will get “skip the line” access to the Terrace Lounge with private bar, game day snacks, fan gear and a chance to network with other Chamber businesses. Get your green on and join in on July 15! Only 215 tickets will be sold. For tickets and information, email Allyson McDonald at Allyson. McDonald@saskriders.com.

An Invitation to all present and former residents of the Archydal, Belbeck and Boharm districts Annual Reunion on Sunday July 16th at the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation located at 1396 3rd Ave N.E. The doors will open at 3 o’clock. It will be an old fashion potluck supper with salads, meats and desserts. Supper will be served at 5 o’clock. Come and join to visit and reminisce with friends and neighbours.

Assiniboia Polkafest will take place on Friday July 21 from 7pm-midnight and Saturday July 22 from 2pm-11pm. Music by Leon Ochs and Len Gadica. Contact Lynn or Grant at 306.642.3191. The event will be held at 201 – 3rd Ave W, Assiniboia.

Seventh Highway to Heroes Car Show will take place Saturday, July 22 on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds. The show is sponsored by Friends of the Forces Fellowship, with proceeds going to assist military families, veterans, cadet organizations and other community charity projects. Show

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

car gates open at 8:30 a.m. and spectator gates open at 10 a.m. All vehicles of interest are welcome to participate. Prizes will be awarded in six categories, ranging from modern and classic cars and trucks, best custom built vehicle and best in show.

The day will include a miniature horse show, cart class parade, food concessions, military displays and music by Noise Complaints from 15 Wing. Admission fees will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 years, and free for pre-school age. Cash only please. Further information is available by calling 306-6927357.

Living Springs Church Moose -

ings – 303 Coteau Street invites anyone interested to attend Griefshare groups. The meetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through onees. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. To register, go to www.giefshare.org or contact Isaac Nadarajah at isaac@livingsprings.life and attend as many meetings as you like.

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

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

Big Country Toastmasters club meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. Regular training opportunities have resumed with in-person @ saskpolytech in addition to virtual experience. For more information text

cers-3418@toastmastersclubs.

org

TAP Toastmasters (TAP) meet every Tuesday at 7 pm. Email cathymorrell@gmail.com

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.bly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and another. New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club will not be meeting during the summer months. The next meetings will be the second and fourth Wednesday nights in September.

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

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

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.

ca/

Summer Library Hours MON-

THU 9:30 AM-9:00 PM FRI-SAT

9:30 AM-6:00 PM SUN 1:00

PM-5:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY

1 – CLOSED

Have you tried Creativebug? Did you know that you have free access to Creativebug with your library card? Enjoy guiltfree inspirational screen time, nurture your creative soul by learning new skills, and learn easy ways to practice your craft every day. Access Creativebug now!

The Festival of Words, held from July 13 to 16, is one of the year in the Notorious City, with cross-country attendance and publicity. Guests this year include Guy Gavriel Kay, Suzette Mayr, Ali Hassan, Michelle Good, Kim Fu, and many moreets, comedians, and journalists.

The MJPL will be hosting many Festival sessions and will also be representing at the festival’s brand-new street fair out front of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre on July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. Passes for the Saskatchewan Festival of Words are available from their website at www.festivalofwords.com/schedule.

The library would also like to remind patrons that Regional Park Passes are available to borrow if you have a Saskatchewan library card.

MJPL All-Ages Programs in July

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 11 in the Herb Taylor Room at 6:30 p.m. Drop-in program, snacks provided, and games galore, from cards to boards to dice.

Thursday Matinees

Thursdays, July 20 and 27, in the MJPL Theatre at 2 p.m.

Needlework Night

Tuesday, July 25 in the Herb Taylor Room at 6:30 p.m.

All ages and skills levels are welcome and snacks are provided.

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, July 26 in the MJPL Theatre at 6:30 p.m. This month’s feature is The Road to El Dorado (2000).

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, July 29 in the MJPL Theatre at 2:30 p.m.

The library will be showing Jungle Cruise (2021) with Emily Blunt and The Rock.

MJPL Adult programs in July

Tech Time

By appointment only, call 306692-2787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps.

Magic the Gathering

For ages 13 and up, all experience levels welcome, drop-in program.

Saturdays, July 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.

Digital Literacy for Android devices

Bring your own or borrow one from the library and learn how to comfortably operate devices based on the Android ecosystem.

Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20 in the South Meeting Room at 2 p.m.

Comprehending Cryptocurrency

With guest speaker Kris Knutson, Wednesday, July 19 in the South Meeting Room at 7 p.m.

MJPL Youth programs in July

Teen D&D and New Adult D&D

Teen D&D, for ages 12 to 16, takes place Thursdays in the MJPL Archives at 6:30 p.m. New Adult Digital D&D, for ages 15 to 22, takes place Fridays at 4 p.m. on the library’s Discord channel.

Both programs require registration. Register by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca. Students Loans Application

Workshop

Part of the ‘How Do I Do That!?’ workshop series.

Tuesday, July 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 15 to 21.

Teen Gamers – Games Night

Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

Featuring card games, board games, and video games in various formats. No registration required; snacks provided.

Teen “I Made This” Art Program

Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

More Information on MJPL programs, including the schedule of Children’s Programs in July, is at www.moosejawlibrary.ca.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events. Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

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

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

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

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

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca . The centre is now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am – 8pm.

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

Friday’s 8am4pm

Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day.

Kitchen is open Monday to Friday. Everyone is welcomed. Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

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

- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m.

- Wednesday @ 6pm

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fit-

ness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1

p.m.

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

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

New – Full Body Work Out Monday at 9:30am and Wednesday at 9:30 am

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm

New – Spades Tuesday and Friday at 1pm

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Table Tennis – Monday Afternoon 1pm

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

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam and dancing (New Name Change) – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm

Garage sale - July 21 & 22, Donation Items welcomed call centre for details

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook. JULY 27, BBQ from 5pm-6pmCOST $15pp

Weekly Activities for JULY, 2023

For this month only there will not be any Dances or Jam Sessions

Monday: 9:30 am - Pick-

board/7pm-Camera Club – only on the 1st Monday of the month

Tuesday: 9:30 am - Jam Session /1pm-Pickleball/7pm-Friendship Bridge/7pm-Beginners Only Pickleball

Wednesday: 8:30am - TOPS / 9:30am-Pickleball/1pm-PONYTAIL Canasta/1pm-Floor Shuf-

Thursday: 10 am - Line Dance /1pm-Pickleball

Friday: 9:30am-Beginner Pickleball/1pm-Regular Pickleball

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net

Friday Evening Fun Pool and Darts at 7 pm.

Saturday at 4:30 pm Meat Draws, 50/50 and gift cards. Everyone including non-members are welcome to join in.

ANAVETS #252 Membership Drive until November 11th. Half year memberships will be $22.50 for ages up to 64 and $17.50 for 65 years and older. Only those who have never been members of the Association in the past are eligible to apply. Check us out on Facebook.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EA-

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies

Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”

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

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

JULY 28, 2023 – DETOUR DUO – playing in the Eagles club Lounge starting at 8:00 pm

AUGUST 19, 2023 – BRANDON AND COMPANY – playing in the Eagles Club Lounge starting at 8:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 22 & 23, 2023 –

ORIGINAL COVERS – playing in the Eagles Club Lounge starting at 8:00 pm

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

· July: Gopher Seek and Find and Time Hopping Activity Sheet

· July 16: Summer Pop-Up #3: It’s All Fun and Games…

· July 23: Summer Pop-Up #4: Canadian Creativity

· July 29 and 30: Brickspo

· August: Yellow and Green Seek and Find

· August 6: Summer Pop-Up #5: Making Moose Jaw

Steam Day

· August 13: Summer Pop-Up #6: Baking

RCAF

Remembering the Fallen

Airmen Killed in Alaska – WW 2

In 1950 a small ceremony was held at the Soldier’s Plot of the Regina Cemetery for four RCAF Airmen who were -

The Airmen were:

Alberta

Crashed

Circumstance Surrounding the Crash

This map shows “Annette Island” and Cape Chacon, Alaska. The crash occurred on the U.S. and Canada border, due west of Prince Rupert, B.C.

After the attack on Pearl Harbour by the Japanese on Canada and the USA on the This included construction of Coastal Defences and the construction of the Alaska Highway that provided a land Annette Island, Alaska and Canadian Military Personnel

remains covered an unusual large area with the aircraft scraping the tops of trees for a distance of 700 yards from

crashed soon after take-off from their base on Annette

had never been stationed in the United States to defend arrangement made it possible for Canadian goods to be sent to Canadians stationed in Alaska without them hav-

he West Coast under the authority of the ‘Western Air RCAF in Alaska During WW 2 The governments of Canada and the United States

The following are documents and photos related to the four lost airmen.

Letter to the family:

Lockheed Ventura Aircraft – probably at Uplands base, Ottawa (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3390800). (PA114760)

Another Mystery – The Unknown ‘Lady Friend’

Photo recovered in 1948 near the remains of the lost Airmen:

Credit CVWM: Photo – It is unknown who this person is. The photo was found in Althe project, Operation Picture Me

The family’s of each Airman were contacted by letter and asked if they could identify the woman in the photo. None of them could identify her.

If her photo was carried by one of the airmen one can assume it was a girlfriend. Not many young guys carry a photo of their sister.

Somewhere, in the lost history of World War Two – and probably on the West Coast, a forgotten, unnamed woman is remembered – and she never knew it.

Sergeant

He received the Air Force Medal on September 17, 1942 for Dedicated Service. He re-mustered and trained as a Navigator. He was

Credit

Credit CVWM:

memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

Correspondence – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me Reply by Mrs. Chandler.

Credit CVWM: George Charles Marshall – as a Flight Sergeant on 13 Sept 1943

Alfred James Chandler, AFM

CVWM: Photo of ALFRED JAMES CHANDLER – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – In

When y e right be logical, when y e wr g be-fuddle.

-- G d E. McKenna --

& GAMES

Moose Jaw Truck Shop

FARMS, SUPPLIES & LIVESTOCK

Two used 5 ft. tractor tire tubes - $50 each 306-630-7796

MISCELLANEOUS

Firearms, I am paying cash for guns in the Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Any condition, parts, Ammunition or anything

money, paying up to face value, factory taillights for 2017 Ford

F250 Contact 306681-8749

Moving jobs done reasonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-630-2268

John Deere 425 garden tractor with a 54-inch belly mount lawn mower. Tractor has 3-point hitch. Good tires. Brand new battery. Runs well. Asking $3600. Always kept in shed. EUC. Located in the Moose Jaw area. Please call 306693-7358 for more information.

Free pickup of unwanted, gas operated lawn, garden, snow blowers, recreational, chainsaws, generators, boat engines, etc., as well as smaller farm equipment, Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Call or text 306-641-4447

Looking for vintage Christmas bubble lights (must work), paper Canadian Tire

2 dozen quart sealers with glass tops and metal rings - $20/ dozen. Separate glass tops - $2 each. Steamer trunk with assorted Christmas decorations - $125.00 306-630-7796

SERVICES

Need work done?

Contact Bill at 306630-2268. Interior/ exterior, renovations,ishing, tiling, painting and all construction, job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30

WORK WANTED

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw. $50 and up. Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any appliances and furniture anywhere in and around Moose Jaw $40 and up. 45 gallon plastic barrels, great for rain water. $20 each. Will pickup, move, haul and in and around Moose Jaw. $25 and up. Contact 306-681-8749

GARAGE SALES

Yard Sale. 1355 King Crescent. 306-693-

OPINION/COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author,

My work…

My professional work spanned over 50 years in the automotive transmission industry, repairing and rebuilding.

I retired in 2000 and kept abreast of the times in various automotive face book groups.

A chap was quite interested in my knowledge of older transmissions. He asked if he could pick my brains.

He had a 1968 Mustang, was restoring it and concerned about the transmission.

We chatted back and forth for a few months about various options. Jokingly I said, ‘if he were to pay my supply the labour to rebuild it’

At this point I had no idea where he lived. and hotel accomodations in Albuquerque New Mexico. I was…“WHOA”.

I said surely to goodness there are shops in a city of 600,000 people that can rebuild this transmission.

He said the shops he contacted said, “We think we can rebuild it”. well.

Flights were from Saskatoon. I commented that Regina is much closer; Bingo! I received tickets from Regina.

I left December 5 2005, removed the transmission, rebuilt and reinstalled it.

My heart was in my mouth on the road test. It shifted like right out of the factory. WHEW.

Being kind of proud of myself, I said I rebuilt a transmission for a fellow. WELL. He came unglued. YOU WHAT? YOUZEN.

I said ‘well, I did not receive any money.’ THAT DOES NOT MATTER. DON’T YOU EVER EVER EVER DO THAT AGAIN AND DON’T YOU EVER SAY THAT TO AN AGENT!

I thought he was going to leap over the counter and choke me.

In competition it scored 497 out of 500 points. It was eventually sold to a collector in Sweden.

Stuart Anderson

5705. Thursday July 13th/Friday July 14th, 12 pm to 7 pm. 6 dining room chairs, summer dining set (6 chairs, table, umbrella), lawn lounges, tiki

wood bench, kid slide, kids outdoor toys, home décor items, 3 pc. wooden bistro set, stamps collections and much more.

Better

Stuart Anderson is part of the Moose Jaw Camera Club and shares a couple of beautiful images he’s captured on Canada Day in Moose Jaw. Photo by Kurt Addun.

August 28, 1929June 20, 2023

HUNT, FRANK LOUIS

Frank Louis Hunt, 93, of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023. He was born to parents Samuel and Winnifred Hunt, on August 28, 1929 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Frank grew up in a and, his sisters Joyce, Gwen and Pat.

Jaw, Port Hawkesbury, Fort McMurray and Fort

great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 8 nephews, and 8 nieces.

in his greenhouse growing beautiful plants for family

beans and potato suppers. Oh, the stories he would tell Frank was the head, heart and protector of the family. and our memories.

Moose Jaw.

“Did you ever know that you’re my hero And everything I would like to be?

Obituaries / Memorials TRINITY UNITED

SAMPLE, JOAN

Joan (Auntie Joan) Sample aged 77 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 with Louise, Leona, and Gillian lovingly by her side, at the Regina General Hospital after a long, courageous lung battle.

Joan was born on February 27th, 1946 in Bishop Aukland to Joe and Susie Sample. She remained home in the County Durham with her mom and dad, and sister Maureen and family. Travelling to Spain with Kathleen was a favourite holiday for Joan. She immigrated to Canada in 1971, eventually settling in Moose Jaw. She was predeceased by her parents; only sister, Maureen; brother-in-law, Ronnie Williams; favourite cousin, Claire; and long time friend, Sanra. Left to cherish Joan for her warm heart, caring soul and English wit are: her partner, Louise; niece Ann (Paul, Shannon); nephew, Craig (Michelle and boys); Canadian Mom, Florence; all her Canadian family; numerous cousins; lifelong friends, Ann Mounter, Kathleen Hussey, Trudy Holman, Bev Gray, and Norlene Winslow. Thanks to Joan’s Home Care nurses, the doctors and Hospital in Moose Jaw, and for the kindness and caring from the 3E nurses at the Regina General Hospital from Thursday night to Joan’s passing on Friday morning. A Private Service will be held to honour Joan. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Joan’s name may be made to Lung Sask, 2308 Arlington Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

MARASSE, GERALD

Gerald Louis Joseph Marasse aged 86 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023.

A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Grant Hall, 401 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Interment in LaFleche Cemetery will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Gerald’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

Jett Silbar and Larry Henley sung by Bette Midler

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

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.

thor,

Importune

Growing up our kids were good travellers. In the 1990s we usually drove the car from Sarnia, Ontario to Plumas, Manitoba, about 2000 kms, every summer, to visit grandparents on the farm. Both were relatively well behaved the whole trip and rarely asked the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” However, I have heard stories from many other parents of the classic road trip refrain asked many a time during even the shortest journeys. “Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” If you have ever been on the receiving end of this question, then you have been importuned.

“Please cease importuning me while I’m driving,” is an unlikely response. Importune is most often encountered in formal speech and writing. We are more apt to

respond, “Stop bothering me!” Or just plain “No!” However, importune conveys irritating doggedness in a request for something. Importune is trying to break down resistance to get an answer. importune as a verb meaning to press or urge with troublesome persistence. It has been used in the English language since 1530. I’m sure that 500 years ago some small child in the back of a wagon on the way to grandma’s house was saying, “Are we there yet?” I would venture to guess that such a statement transcends all time and cultures.

Importune was borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin. The Middle French word importuner means to tire, annoy by inappropriate persistence. This came from the Medieval Latin meaning to harass or pester. It is connected to the Latin denoting unfavourable, inconvenient, adverse, troublesome, relentless.

Jesus told a parable about importuning. “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.’ And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?’” [Luke 18:1-7]

Importune can also be used as an adjective. Sometimes the above parable has been titled ‘The Importune Widow.” However, importunate is the proper word to use when describing someone who is overly persistent to the

point of annoyance. Importune simply means to make a persistent request or demand. If someone is constantly nagging you for a favour even after you have said no multiple times, you could describe them as importunate However, even if someone is politely, but repeatedly, asking for something, you could use the word importune to describe their behaviour.

Synonyms to importune could be beg, entreat, beseech, implore, supplicate, and adjure. Beg suggests earnestness and insistence in the asking. “They begged for help.” Entreat implies an effort to persuade. “He entreated me to join them.” Beseech denotes deeply felt anxiety. “I beseech you to have mercy.” Implore is to make an earnest request. “I implored her not to leave.” Supplicate suggests humility. “With bowed heads they supplicated their God.” Adjure implies advising as well as pleading. “I adjure you to tell the truth.”

Importune evokes a strong annoying persistence with an attempt to break down the resistance of the requestee. Perhaps there is more behind the importuning by children in the back seat when they yell, “Are we there yet?”

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 words will be used.

Moose Jaw business connected to 1800s entrepreneur/politician

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

One of Moose Jaw’s oldest manufacturing plants was once part of a chain of millwork operations.

R. L.Cushing Millwork opened shop in Moose Jaw in 1918, one of eight facilities once operated by the Cushing year of the Riel Rebellion.

Plants were opened in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Red Deer, Strathcona, Vegreville and Morinville.

to Calgary from Edmonton in 1883 to supervise building the railway road bed that linked Canada from sea to sea.

When he moved to Calgary there was a Hudson Bay trading post, a Northwest Company trading post and one lone house.

The move opened up opportunities for the entrepreneurial Cushing. He began a construction business and lumber company.

Methodist church and a Presbyterian church on the east end of Calgary.

Cushing built the Calgary water works, pumping

He began making sash and doors in 1887 to overcome slow delivery from suppliers in Eastern Canada. -

turing plant in what became Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The plant expanded several times. In newspaper interviews over the years the family said success was from a focus on quality work and on investing in the newest woodworking machinery and tools.

The family prided itself on never needing outside through the 1930s Great Depression, although did close for a while in 1930.

One of Cushing’s brothers opened a sawmill to supply the business and another brother opened up a second

millwork plant in Calgary.

Cushing took an active part in the community, becoming mayor of Calgary for the one-year term in 190001 and later alderman. He was on the hospital board for 12 years and was chair of Mount Royal College board of governors for 16 years.

He was also a supporter of the Temperance movement.

When Alberta became a province, he fought hard to have Calgary declared the capital city and to have the University of Alberta locate in Calgary.

In 1905 when Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces, he ran for the Alberta Legislature and was

In an acrimonious and name-calling campaign. he defeated Conservative R.B. Bennett, who in 1930 became prime minister of Canada.

Named public works minister Cushing was responthe legislature and court houses. He resigned from cabinet over a dispute with the premier who granted the A&GW

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Calgary’s W. H Cushing Bridge is named for him and the Louise Bridge was named for his daughter. The Cushing Work Place School was named in his honour.

The Moose Jaw plant, started 105 years ago by his

The local business was sold to employees in 1971. Donald Cushing said the Moose Jaw business was sold due to new and onerous labour regulations by the Saskatchewan government.

Three years later, the plant was again damaged by years of each other. The remaining three family members sold the Calgary business.

May 2

1st – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

2nd – Clayton Sjoberg & Frank Van Breugel

3rd – Joe & Norma Campbell

Hidden Score – Bob Busse & Cam Coghill

May 9

1st – Debbie Firth & Linda Sempel

2nd – Clayton Sjoberg & Frank Van Breugel

3rd – Walter Hawkins & Eunice Reader

Hidden Score – Carol Andrejcin & Gwen Venn

May 16

2nd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

3rd – Clayton Sjoberg & Frank Van Breugel

Hidden Score - Vivian Brailean & Bob Cobbe

May 23

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pm Tuesday Nights, Cosmo Senior

Centre

1st – Debbie Firth & Linda Sempel

2nd – Bob Cobbe & Vivian Brailean

3rd – Linda & Ron McInnis

May 30

1st – Bob Cobbe & Vivian Brailean

3rd – Anne Kraus & Lorne Jackson

Hidden Score – Linda Sempel & Debbie Firth

June 6

1st – Clayton Sjoberg & Frank Van Breugel

2nd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

Hidden Score – Linda Sempel & Debbie Firth

June 13

1st – Linda Sempel & Debbie Firth

2nd – Clayton Sjoberg & Frank Van Breugel

3rd – Vivian Brailean & Bob Cobbe

Hidden Score – Ron & Linda McInnis

June 20

2nd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

3rd – Lawrence & Faye Johnstone

Hidden Score – Anne Kraus & Lorne Jackson

June 27

2nd – Bob Busse & Cameron Coghill

3rd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

Hidden Score – Carol Gustafson & Neta Van Iderstine

All bridge players are welcome to join our club at the Cosmo Senior Centre at 7 pm on Tuesdays. If inter-

AUTO RACING

Friday

5 p.m. FSR NHRA Drag Racing

Dodge Power Brokers MileHigh Nationals, Qualifying.

Saturday

6 p.m. FSR ARCA Menards Series Iowa.

BASEBALL

Friday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball

Arizona Diamondbacks at Toronto Blue Jays.

Sunday

5 p.m. TSN MLB Baseball Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels.

Monday

5 p.m. TSN MLB Baseball Cleveland Guardians at Pittsburgh Pirates.

8:30 p.m. NET MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels.

Tuesday 5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball San Diego Padres at Toronto Blue Jays.

9 p.m. NET MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels.

Wednesday 5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball San Diego Padres at Toronto Blue Jays.

9 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners.

BASKETBALL

Thursday

3:30 p.m. NET Globl Jam Women’s: Canada vs. United States.

6 p.m. NET Globl Jam Men’s: Canada vs. United States.

Saturday

4 p.m. NET Globl Jam Women’s: Puerto Rico vs. Canada.

6 p.m. NET Globl Jam Men’s: Germany vs. Canada.

6:30 p.m. WXYZ 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Team Wilson vs. Team Stewart.

Sunday

3 p.m. NET Globl Jam Women’s Gold Medal Game: Canada vs. France.

6 p.m. NET Globl Jam Men’s Gold Medal Game: Brazil vs. United States.

FOOTBALL

Thursday

7 p.m. TSN CFL Football Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Edmonton Elks.

Saturday

5 p.m. TSN CFL Football Calgary Stampeders at Saskatchewan Roughriders.

SOCCER

Saturday

8:30 p.m. TSN MLS Soccer LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

(Live)

20 NET (6:00) Globl Jam Sportsnet Stampede Rangeland Derby, Day 7 (N) MLB's 100 Plays 25 EDACC Big Bang etalk (N) Rookie Blue Walker "It Writes Itself" Rookie Blue 26 W < The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls ('21) < Our Italian Christmas Memories ('22) Sarah Power.

29 ENCAV (:20) <+ All About Steve ('09) Sandra Bullock. Nurse JackieNurse JackieWeeds Weeds

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

35 TLC Dr. Pimple Popper (N) My 600-Lb. Life "Melissa M's Story" Dr. Pimple "A Pimple Carol"

38 DISC To Be Announced To Be Announced Bones Bones

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

42 TCM Movie <+ Dead Man's Eyes (P) (:45) <++ Murder in the Private Car ('34) <+ Isle of Missing Men

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ Star Trek Into Darkness ('13) Chris Pine. <+++ Unstoppable ('10) Chris Pine, Denzel Washington.

48 FSR (6:30) NHRA NHRA in 30 MotoAmerica Rewind Motorcycle Racing Dangerous Border Patrol

55 CRV1 (6:40) <+++ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Just Like (N) (:50) Warrior (N) (:50) Full Circl

56 CRV2 < Riceboy Sleeps ('22) Ethan Hw ang, Choi Seun gyoon. <++ Halloween Ends ('22) Jamie Lee Curtis

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45) Office (:10) Parks (:35)

29 ENCAV (5:50) <+++ King Kong ('05) Jack Black, Naomi Watts. <+++ 300 ('06) Lena Headey,Gerard Butler 33 CMT Raymond Raymond The Office The Office Frasier Frasier Cheers Cheers

TLC (6:00) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day (N) Match Me Abroad 90 Day 90 Day Fiancé

DISC (6:00) Street Outlaws: Mega Street Outlaws Bones Bones

COM Sheldon 'Til Death Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang

TCM (6:00) <+++ The Candidate <++ The Fortune ('75) Warren Beatty,Jack Nicholson. <+++ The Goodbye Girl

47 AMC (5:00) < The Hunger Games <+++ The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ('13) Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence.

48 FSR NHRA NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High N. Dangerous Highway Patrol

55 CRV1 (:15) <++ The Secret Garden ('20) Colin Firth. < The Minute You Wake Up Dead (P) Movie

56 CRV2 Movie (:25) < Who You Gonna Call? ('20) RuPaul Drag Race (N) (:10) Drag Race France (N)

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45) Office (:10) Parks (:35) Parks Hacks Hacks (:10) Lincoln "Icarus"

58 HBO (:15) < Agnelli ('17) Voices of David Brinkley House of the Dragon (:10) < It's a Hard Truth, Ain't It

SATURDAY EVENING MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS

7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 3 CBKFT Enfants "Spéciale animaux" Pour "Sonia Vachon" (N) Après TJSask/ Le TJ (:35) Humanité 5 CFRE Border Border < Bad Influence ('22) Ehran Kassam. (P) News (N) Salvage Ki 6 CKCK W5 < Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat & Mouse Heavy Rescue: 401 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV America's Got Talent "Audit ons 2" News (N) Saturday Night Live Austin Butler; Lizz o

CBKT Things "Rat City" Absolutely Canadian < Best Sellers ('21) Aubrey Plaza, Michael Caine. (P)

WWJ 48 Hours 48 Hours SEAL Team "Forever War" Magnum P.I.

WXYZ (6:30) 2023 WNBA All-Star Game WNBA Post. News (N) The Rookie "Redw ood" Nashville

CTYS Hudson & Rex Bachelor in Paradise Canada Hudson & Rex

TSN (5:00) CFL Football Sports (N) MLS Soccer LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (N) Sports (N)

NET (6:00) Globl Jam Sportsnet Stampede Rangeland Derby, Day 9 (N) Blue JaysMLB's 100

EDACC Amazing Race Forensic Factor Fear Thy Neighbor Fear Thy Neighbor

W < A Tale of Two Christmases ('22) Katherine Barrell. < Take Me Back for Christmas ('23) (P)

ENCAV (6:45) <+++ The Prestige ('06) Hugh Jackman. <++ 300: Rise of an Empire ('14) (P) (:45) < Se7en

Bob Heart Bob Heart Bob Heart Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) <++++ The Hustler ('61) <+++ The Color of Money ('86) Paul Newman. Movie

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ World War Z ('13) Brad Pitt. <++ Rocky IV ('85) Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone. Movie

48 FSR NHRA Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals From Bandimere Speedway in Morri.. Dangerous Drives

55 CRV1 (:20) <++ Easter Sunday ('22) Jimmy O. Yang, Jo Koy < The Minute You Wake Up Dead ('22) Movie

56 CRV2 (6:20) < Ailey ('21) <+++ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ('16) (:20) < Riceboy Sleeps ('22)

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45) Office (:10) Parks (:35) Parks Hacks Hacks (:10) Thunder "Whodunit"

58 HBO (:15) <+++ 4 Little Girls ('97) House "The Black Queen" (:05) Barry Entourage

WEDNESDAY EVENING MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS 7 PM

Heavy, warm Canada Day couldn’t stop the crowds at Park Art festival

A hot, humid Canada Day with temperatures reaching into the mid-30s couldn’t slow down the crowds at Park Art, the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s (MJMAG) most important annual fundraiser, also one of Saskatchewan’s bestloved craft fairs.

“I’m loving it today, it’s sunny, it’s beautiful weather, and I think everybody afternoon heat,” Jude Radwanski said cheerfully at her stall. Radwanski is the and this was her third year at Park Art.

“I brought lots of good, cold water, said. “I might not be able to get around to browse other stalls today unless it really

slows down, but I got to visit with a few artists while we were getting set up, and meet some old friends from other shows, so that’s nice.”

Thousands of people were crowding through the gates, buying food, arts, and crafts, including from the every-Saturday Homegrown Farmer’s Market, which saw a substantial increase in attendance for the day. There were long-time attendees like The Cookie Lady, Rob Froese, and Terri Ekvall, and a scattering of new creatives. Several attendees marvelled at the amount of artists and the breadth of creativity on display, and said they were surprised every year by what people can make.

“Park Art has been busy since we opened the gates,” said Jennifer Ross, act-

ing operations manager at the MJMAG and one of the event’s main organizers.

“We had lots of people waiting at the gates for us to be ready for them, so it’s been a really exciting, busy day so far!”

“I guess we’ll have to wait and seeing to feel like we might cross that 4,500 mark, which is the attendance we were seeing pre-pandemic,” commented Jennifer McRorie, executive director and curator at the MJMAG. “We’re very thankful that it’s a beautiful day. It’s warm, but we haven’t had any thundershowers so far, knock on wood.

“We’re hoping to get the crowds and maybe break some numbers. We worked in conjuction with the Homegrown Farm-

er’s Market this year, so I think with the two coming together, we’re drawing more people for each other’s events, which is an interesting difference this year.”

Ceramics artist, writer, and teacher Rob Froese said he’d never seen so many people, although he admitted his stall was in a different spot this year, which might

“I can never remember how many I’ve been to, it might be around 10 now, library, close to the gates there,” Froese said. “It’s a nice change of pace, nice day, and already I’ve met so many friends from here, it’s like a studio tour or an artist’s hangout kind of thing. There’s lots of activity and

Photos from the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s annual Park Art Festival (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Record-setting crowds highlight another wildly successful Sidewalk Days

Thousands of patrons -- including the most ever on a Friday -- took part in the annual celebration of downtown Moose Jaw

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Anyone who took in the festivities during Moose Kinsmen Sidewalk Days Festival in downtown Moose Jaw over the weekend had much the same experience.

Plenty to see and do, all sorts of deals from Main Street shops and thousands upon thousands of like-minded folks.

It all made for one of the biggest and best Sidewalk Days yet, featuring record support throughout the event.

“We calculated that we had the biggest one-day attendance we’ve ever had (Friday),” said Sidewalk Days chair Jacki L’Heureux Mason. “It was packed from literally the moment we opened up and then even though the vendors were closed and things were packing up, there were still around 500 people in the street, at least. So that was just amazing to see.”

It certainly didn’t hurt that all three days were warm and sunny from start to thing for Sidewalk Days in recent years. That brought out more people, and those folks had all sorts of booths to check out, covering nine blocks of Main Street all the way from Ross Street down to Manitoba Street.

Those booths featured just about everything one could imagine, too -- from face painting and henna tattoos to delicious food and drink, combined with all the shopping opportunities one could imagine.

than ever before, almost every space wasing that they had 30 more vendors than

previous record.

“It wasn’t the highest number of vendors we’ve had, but it was the second highest and that shows that they’re seeing the value in this and want to keep coming back.”

That kind of support from the business community extends into helping out with Sidewalk Days, too, especially when it comes to any issues that might crop up.

“The one thing that keeps me going every year is the community support that we get,” L’Heureux Mason said. “We’re starting to collect these patron saints of Sidewalk Days. I don’t have a generator,

Travis Penna shows up with whatever we need. We need a little help with the stage, Matt Brewer shows up with whatever we need. And businesses like Evenwalk Concrete and South Country Equipment were there when we needed them, too… it all makes a huge difference to how well things run.”

sponsorship of the Moose Jaw Kinsmen, and their additional support played a large role in how things played out in 2023.

“When we started, we put the whole thing together for around $8,800, so we know we can get a lot done with limited

funds, but having the Kinsmen step up just allowed us to bring in so many things in every department,” L’Heureux Mason said.

“It’s so nice, because we’re not supported by any other organization other than the Kinsmen, so we’re picking bits and pieces and it’s awesome to have people step and help out when we need it.”

Then, of course, there are the volunteers. Fittingly, a record number of helpers took part in Sidewalk Days 2023, helping with everything from the bouncy castles to making sure all the musical performances went off without a hitch.

“We’ve never, ever had this many volunteers before,” L’Heureux Mason said. “Sixty three was our max, we had 87 this year, and it was awesome to have that much help. It was really great this year.”

L’Heureux Mason also made a point of thanking her organizing committee -Paige McClinton, Everley Reid, Darlene Guy, Trish German and Heather MacNevin -- for their effort in pulling everything together.

“The crew I had this year just made things run so smoothly right from the start,” she said.

Now, it’s a bit of time to relax before planning begins on a bigger and better Sidewalk Days in 2024, if that’s even possible.

“I’m a change-or-die person and we’ll always be tweeking a few things to try and make it even better, but we’re really happy with how things went and we’ll see what we come up with next year,” L’Heureux Mason said.

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Folks check out some of the sights during Sidewalk Days on Thursday afternoon.

walk Days.

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Sidewalk Days if there wasn’t all sorts of unique stuff from local shops to check out.

Youngsters play basketball inside one of the bouncy castles.

A youngster has feathers woven into her hair at a vendor stall.

What better on a hot summer’s day than a delicious ice cream cone?

Folks could get intricate face-painting designs at one of the stalls on Main Street.

Joe’s Place always has something unique and interesting out front of their building, with a dinosaur one of the main attractions this time around.

Tyler Gilbert performs on the John’s Music stage on Thursday afternoon.

Despite their traditionally gruff demeanor, this Imperial Stormtrooper was happy to pause for photos during his Sidewalk Days patrol.

A Sidewalk Days patron tries their hand using a paintball marker at the Battle Creek Amusement Area station.