Moose Jaw Express, July 26th, 2023

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A trio of Moose Jaw women’s fastball teams will be looking to win a provincial championship on home soil this coming weekend July 28-30.

The Moose Jaw Heat, Moose Jaw Hustlers and Moose Jaw Strikers will all provincial championship beginning Friday afternoon.

The Hustlers and Strikers open play at 12:30 p.m. before the Heat play their

The Heat play their second game at 4:30 p.m. Friday before returning to

Central Black Ice.

The Strikers take on the Black Ice at Saturday.

The top three teams from each pool

The Moose Jaw Giants and Moose Jaw Canadians men’s fastball teams will

Things kick off for the Canadians at 12 p.m. Friday against the Neudorf Merchants.

the Highway 22 Cowboys at 8:30 a.m. and Conquest Capitals at 3:30 p.m. game at 3:30 p.m.

You can follow along with all the scores from the weekend at www.softball. sk.ca.

Food bank’s client numbers have increased ‘dramatically,’ leading to emptier shelves

The number of people using Moose Jaw’s food bank has grown so much since last year that the organization’s supplies — including its kids’ summer food packs — are diminishing faster than expected.

The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank received more than 27,900 kilograms (62,000 pounds) of donations between last October and this past May from the Better Together Food Drive, Superstore’s Holiday Food Drive, CP Holiday Train, Co-op’s Good-Buy to Hunger Campaign, Dance Images by BJ and The Next Gen Car Club.

zation’s shelves for months but have slowly dwindled as the food security agency distributed those supplies. Staff have spent money to purchase the necessary perishable and non-perishable items to continue feeding people.

“We probably will be purchasing more, but this time of year is when our supplies start to deplete,” said operations manager Terri Smith. “But our numbers have stayed consistent.”

The food bank handed out 533 hampers in January, 559 in February and 709 in March, but that number dropped to 560 in April because people received federal GST and carbon tax rebates, she pointed out.

Smith had anticipated that decrease would continue, but it didn’t and numbers stayed high even though the federal government recently sent out one-time grocery rebate cheques.

The agency distributed 652 hampers in May and 627 in June, while as of July 19, it had handed out 250 hampers.

“But this is how you can tell that people are really struggling (is) when they’re getting that extra money coming in and it’s still not enough to buy groceries and help pay bills,” said Smith.

Spending money to purchase supplies is not easy on operations, so the food bank will gladly accept monetary donations, she continued. Meanwhile, if food is on sale,

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the summer. The national organization also provides money so agencies can add fresh items to the bags.

Normally the bags last all eight weeks of summer, but because the number of children accessing the program in Moose Jaw has increased since last year, the organization will be lucky to make six weeks, Smith said.

“We’ve been doing the After the Bell program for quite a few years and it’s really scary to see the numbers jumping so high … ,” she continued, noting the agency had enough bags last year to serve children into September, which won’t happen this year.

The food bank has partnerships with many community organizations and is thankful for their support, Smith added. She encouraged residents to donate whatever they could, including garden produce, since “nothing is too small” for the organization to use.

To donate food or money, call 306692-2911, email endhunger@mjfoodbank. org, or visit mjfoodbank.org.

residents should consider buying extra for the organization.

The main staples required include Kraft Dinner, pork and beans, pasta sauce, rice and canned meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

In general, the food bank’s client numbers have increased “dramatically” since January because of higher grocery costs, while there will likely be “a big difference” between last year’s and this year’s totals, Smith said, before presenting data stretching back to 1985.

A household could include two people or 12 people, with multiple families under one roof. A couple will receive one hamper box, a family of four will receive a large and small box, while a 16-member household will receive four large boxes.

In 1985, the food bank supported 1,036 households. By 2015, that number had jumped to 3,847, then to 3,743 two years ago and 5,009 last year.

Meanwhile, the organization distributed 8,354 total hamper boxes last year, while Smith believes that number will double this year. Furthermore, the food bank helped roughly 8,707 people two years ago, while that number grew to roughly 13,200 last year.

The data also shows that the food bank is helping roughly 1,800 clients a month, compared to 900 people a month a few years ago.

“Families are struggling … . However many children you have, it costs money. They need healthy snacks (and) they need healthy food,” Smith said. “A lot of families are bypassing the healthy to get some-lies, which is unfortunate.”

Food Banks Canada sponsors a program — in which Moose Jaw participates — called After the Bell, where children pick up bags of healthy foods and treats from their community food bank during

The food bank runs a program called After the Bell, which provides kids with bags of healthy food during the summer. The organization expects to run out of the bags before September because more children are accessing the program.

Provincial government seeks proponent for family living program

support the Supportive Family Living Program in Moose Jaw Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

As part of the 2023-24 provincial budget, the Government of Saskatchewan issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking the development of four Supportive Family Living Programs across the province. This comes as part of a $1.3 million investment in support of Social Services.

These locations include Moose Jaw, Fort Qu’Appelle, Prince Albert, and Saskatoon, and will help an additional 17 families safely care for their children.

In the Moose Jaw location, the program must be able to provide space to sup-

port four families and their children. Families with children in need of complex medical care or with intellectual disabilities can apply to a Supportive Family Living Program, and while they wait for an opening in the program, these newly provided spaces will help with necessities.

With a family-centered approach, the created spaces must support children at immediate risk who would otherwise require out-of-home care, frequent travel, and added medical costs.

Two established providers include

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Hope’s Home in Regina and Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords in North Battleford. Some of the support they offer includes grocery and meal planning, housekeeping and laundry, help meeting appointments, housing options, and help seeking employment. These providers are two examples of the service being requested.

year, $9.7 million was invested by the province to fund 13 programs. Together, 137 spaces were provided across the province and approximately 2,500 children in need of protection were allowed to remain safely in their own home.

The approach provides residential, as well as community support, where needed and is geared toward families in crisis. Access to First Nations culture, elders, and ceremony is assured thanks to the program.

“Programs that strengthen families and allow them to safely remain together work very well to address current and future child protection issues,” Minister of Social Services Gene Makowsky said.

Makowsky added: “These new spaces will provide more intensive supports to families that need it, allowing more parents to receive emergent services, and

minimizing time children spend in out-ofhome care while families await admission to these programs.”

The provincial government is seeking and run a space in Moose Jaw.

For proponents interested in the program, contract bidding is now open on www.SaskTenders.ca and is posted under competition number CFP-2023-04.

For additional information, Jamie Hearn with Saskatchewan Social Services in Regina can be reached at jamie.hearn@ gov.sk.ca.

The RFP submission deadline is August 8, 2023.

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Terri Smith, operations manager at the food bank, displays some of the boxes and crates of food that the organization hands out. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Co-op, SaskWater launch ‘Project Shine’ campaign to support Weekend Lunch Program

The month campaign launches Aug. 1 at Co-op Food Store tills for lunch program operated out of St. Aidan Anglican Church Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Moose Jaw Co-op Food Store has teamed up with SaskWater to launch ‘Project Shine’ for the month of August, with dothe weekend lunch program operated out of St. Aidan Anglican Church.

The campaign launches Aug. 1 at the Co-op Food Store tills.

“Our lunch project was a response to COVID, and we serve lunch on weekends, just bagged lunches from the door,” explained Nathan McLean, who helps co-ordinate volunteers for the program.

“COVID is behind us now, but we’ve seen the need in the community and decided to continue on. We’re 100 per cent driven by volunteers. ... We have, I think, eight different teams on a rotation. Depending on the season, they’re serving between 30 and 70 lunches each day for folks on the street and in our community.”

All the funding for the program comes from grants, donations, and anything extra that can be scraped from the church’s budget, McLean said. During the summer, the lunches are available on the steps of St. Aidan from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The program supports anyone in the community who is struggling with food insecurity.

“Michaela Turner is a good friend of mine, and we hold very similar positions, her at the Co-op and myself at SaskWater,” Courtney Mihalicz said. Mihalicz is the corporate communications manager at

SaskWater, headquartered in Moose Jaw, while Turner is the Co-op’s local community relations manager.

“Part of our roles is to manage our organizations’ community investment or sponsorship programs,” Mihalicz continued, “and we were discussing that we had both received a request to support the weekend lunch program, and we started to brainstorm how we could work together on it. That’s where we came up with the till campaign, and from there our campaign name of ‘Project Shine,’ with the aim to strengthen, unite, and nurture our community.”

“At Moose Jaw Co-op, we believe that everyone deserves access to nourishing meals,” said Geoff Anderson, general manager of the Moose Jaw Co-op. “Unfortunately, not everyone has this privilege, and that’s where the Weekend Lunch Program comes in. This vital program operating out of St. Aidan Church provides healthy sandwiches to individuals in need every Saturday and Sunday, ensuring they receive proper sustenance and a sense of support during challenging times.”

SaskWater and Co-op will collectively match all member and customer donations at the Food Store tills in August up to $5,000.

“This is huge. We wouldn’t be able to do the lunch program without outside funds and support,” McLean said. “In fact, we just received what you might call some

to the fall, and then, well, we don’t know, right?

“So, to have this support from these community organizations means a lot.”

“The Co-op is a leader in community support and SaskWater is so happy to be part of that foundation, to make a difference in the community where so many of our employees live and work,” Mihalicz said. “This allows us to join forces and leverage additional support for this initiative in particular, but also to build something long-term in the form of an annual campaign with the aim of supporting initiatives aimed at food scarcity and the needs of the unhoused in our community.”

The Weekend Lunch Program team are always hopeful for more volunteers for their program. With more volunteer teams, each team’s obligation becomes less — potentially only every couple of months.

“We’d love more volunteers,” Mc-

Lean said. “One caveat is that it’s a lot more helpful for us if people can form their own teams. Two to three people per team is the usual, and then we can just slot them right into our rotation, instead of tryteam.”

To volunteer, call or text Nathan McLean at 306-531-2241.

The Moose Jaw Police Service and its policing partners had a productive week stopping motorists and checking for possible infractions as part of a Combined project.

On July 12 and 13, Moose Jaw police and members from Prince Albert CTSS, Saskatoon CTSS, Saskatchewan HighServices in Estevan and Moose Jaw andment initiative in the area.

Enforcement activities focused on offences related to impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, seatbelt use, unlicensed drivers and vehicle equipment regulations.

Over the two days, police checked more than 440 vehicles and enforced hun-

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dreds of laws:

305 mandatory approved screening device tests for impairment; 304 motorists passed, while one warning was issued

· One Sotoxa test for THC, an active ingredient in marijuana; the result was negative

· One Drager drug test; motorist was positive for THC

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Police also issued 40 inspection tickets and gave out 97 warnings to motorists.

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Melissa Patterson named NDP candidate in Moose Jaw-Wakamow for 2024 election

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As a gardener who has been in competition with my sidekick each year to see ‘how does our garden grow’ - who’s garden grows the biggest and best, we both seem to be faring ‘even-steven’ on the scale of produce gleaned so far this growing season.

As I am getting older, gardening has been such a rewarding experience both mentally and physically, and for the last few years, the man in my too. He’s out there from the crack of dawn until his patch at noon and then again for much of the evening chatting it up with the broccoli, a combination of all kinds of pepper plants, his garlic, and all the rest of his choice vegetables. Not to mention the great visits he has with our neighbours, as they wander back and forth between yards to oogle over each other’s plants.

In the spring I tease him about going out to the alley to have ‘sex’ every morning as he cross-pol-

For many of us, gardening is more than a mere hobby; it’s a passion we pour ourselves into wherecially during harvest season. When spring arrives, we plant our seeds optimistically in the hope there will be a reward for the work invested. And let me tell you, the fruits of our labours are starting to manifest in ‘more-than-enough’ so we can share with our neighbours and friends.

This past weekend I nearly had to wrestle the man in my life to do what I planned to do. Now that he’s got the bug (gardening), he thinks products for bragging rights.

He had his plans that disrupted mine in ‘my’ kitchen domain…his assortment of hot peppers that he nurtures with tender loving kindness needed dealing with by his hands only, as well as an abundance of beans that we made refrigerator bean pickles with.

My refrigerator dills took a back seat to the was lounging expectantly in the refrigerator for As well, our 40# of concord grapes fromto our tastebuds.

Now, for the rest of the story, I’ll have to leave the test-tasting until later.

Happy gardening everyone!

“My passion for gardening may strike some as — Andrew Weil, American Scientist

The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) has named Melissa Patterson as its candidate in Moose Jaw Wakamow for the next provincial election in October 2024.

NDP members nominated Patterson during a candidate nomination meeting on July 15 at the Timothy Eaton Gardens.

This will be her second attempt to turn the Moose Jaw-Wakamow Constituency orange after running in the 2020 provincial election and losing to Sask. Party incumbent Greg Lawrence by more than 800 votes.

“I am so honoured to be the NDP candidate in Wakamow once again,” said Patterson. “I’ve lived in Moose Jaw my whole life. The promise of our city is so great. What we need now is a government that will work with province.”

Patterson is a lifelong resident, volunteer, and leader in the community and workplace. She has spent nearly two decades working at Casino Moose Jaw as a table games dealer, supervisor and trainer. She serves as treasurer of her union local and previously as the chief shop steward for the casino.

Patterson raised three children in Moose Jaw and understands the challenges people face to make ends meet.

“I am so happy to have Melissa as our candidate here in Moose Jaw Wakamow once again,” said NDP Leader Carla Beck. “Given her longstanding commitment to her community and her dedication to ensuring an affordable life for all, I know that Moose Jaw Wakamow will be very well served with Melissa as their MLA.”

Patterson is the 14th candidate nominated for the Saskatchewan NDP for the 2024 provincial election.

The NDP is expected to announce more constituency nomination meetings in the coming weeks and months, which will likely include an event — by at least the fall — to choose a candidate for the Moose Jaw North riding. More information about the Sask. NDP can be found at www.saskndp.ca.

Megan Patterson working to win Sask. Party nomination in Moose Jaw Wakamow

MLA Greg Lawrence has represented the Moose Jaw Wakamow constituency for nearly 12 years, but party supporter Megan Patterson is aiming to dethrone the incumbent and become the riding’s new voice.

Patterson announced recently that she would challenge Lawrence as the Sask. Party’s representative in the riding during the upcoming nomination meeting; no date has yet been set.

Patterson — not to be confused with NDP candidate Melissa Patterson — told the Moose Jaw Express that she is running because she is a party member, she ran in the 2020 provincial election in Regina Lakeview, believes public policy is important and has “a tremendous impact” on people’s lives, and has an educational and career background that can contribute to policymaking.

Furthermore, she chose Wakamow because she was born and raised on South Hill and went to Empire Elementary School and Riverview Collegiate. Moreover, her parents still live in the house that her grandfather built.

When asked what she thought about facing off against the political veteran Lawrence, Patterson commended Moreover, the province had made positive investments in Moose Jaw during his tenure.

“It’s unfortunate that I have to run against him, but … the party is going through a period of renewal,” she said. “Across the province, you’re seeing some new faces, and that’s good for the party and good for the province because it will position the government to continue to make investments in growth.”

Added Patterson, “I’ve always been interested in politics. This is always a path that I’ve seen myself going down. And Wakamow is where I grew up, so it’s the

riding that’s most connected to my heart.”

From her conversations with voters, she knows people want to ensure the community continues to grow, remains vibrant, is a safe place to raise a family, and has suitable

After graduating from Riverview more than 20 years ago, Patterson acquired a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She then moved to Toronto — where she met her husband — to work for Fortune 500 company Proctor and Gamble. After 13 years, the couple moved to Ottawa and had Saskatchewan to raise their family. She worked in Regina for eight years for SaskPower as a consultant — she attained her executive MBA during that time — before moving to Moose Jaw to become a business instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

While Patterson had experience volunteering on political campaigns in Toronto, the 2020 provincial election a unique time considering the COVID-19 pandemic had

a candidate,” she said.

Patterson knew she faced an uphill battle running in the Regina Lakeview riding since it’s a strong NDP riding. Moreover, she was going up against incumbent Carla Beck — a “lovely” person — who was looking to win her second term.

Patterson believes Sask. Party voters in Wakamow should vote for her because of her background, business experience, and the fact she has the energy, commitment and community focus.

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Melissa Patterson has been nominated for a second time as the Sask. NDP’s candidate in the Moose Jaw Wakamow Constituency for the upcoming 2024 provincial election. File photo

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Derek McRitchie of Ottawa Real Estate & McCauley Agencies talks insurance

Derek McRitchie, owner of the agencies, shares a few tips to minimize risk to your property

Derek McRitchie is the owner of two local brokerages: Ottawa Real Estate and McCauley Agencies.

McRitchie was born in Moose Jaw and attended Central Collegiate Institute. Graduating from post-secondary education in 2003, McRitchie is C.A.I.B. (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) accredited and is trained both as a Realtor and an insurance broker.

To minimize risk to your property this summer, he offers some tips based on his 23 years in the industry:

Preventative maintenance

• Unsecured objects

“Objects like recycling bins, barbestored away, kept in the shed, or moved up against the house,” said McRitchie. It’s a good idea to tie these down.

• Trampolines

McRitchie mentioned that trampolines are often involved with insurance claims.

“A lot of people have trampolines. You want to make sure that those are anchored down with sandbags over the legs,” he said. A lot of trampolines are found in a neighbour’s yard and may have caused damage.

• “If you have shingles and they are 25 – 30-year shingles, that doesn’t mean that you can just leave them that long,” McRitchie explained.

McRitchie noted that insurance coverage requires a hole in your roof. If sealant is worn and water can get in, this may not be covered.

It’s good practice to check your roof or have a roofer do a tune up. “A lot of people have a missing shingle and they don’t even notice.”

Any trees that touch your roof or sid-

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ing should also be trimmed.

“When we get a big storm, and we get 2-3 inches of rain in half an hour, houses aren’t really built to keep that out,” said McRitchie.

Proper grading around the foundation of your home is crucial.

“To me, the grade around your house is by far the most important,” explained McRitchie. “A lot of people (with bad grading) are going ‘oh, I don’t have water in my basement.’ Well, you probably haveing major damage (over time).”

The best way to grade around your house is to cap it with clay. Other materials like topsoil, sand, or crusher dust will contract. Re-packing may be necessary every few years.

“What we see on around 95% of home inspections is the grade around the house isn’t good,” he said.

This problem is common in the northcrowned up a lot towards the center ofes in the middle,” McRitchie said. “That’s structural, and that stuff isn’t covered by insurance.”

“Keep your eaves troughs clear of leaves and pine needles, because then it’s not going to do its job,” said McRitchie. extension.

• Sump pumps

Homes built after 2008 will have servicing those and checking them every six months or so, and you can check with your plumber.”

“We have lots of issues in Moose Jaw

with sewer lines,” he added.

A sump pump should be reactive. If it’s always running, this could be caused by poor grading or clogged eaves troughs.

McRitchie recommends backing up your pump with battery power. “(In) a big rainstorm, there’s usually lightning and that’s most likely when you have a power outage. If you get two inches of rain in

three-year period.

If you make a second claim within this period, you will see a surcharge of around 35%.

You have two years from the date of loss to have the claim submitted and the work completed or a payout. “Personalwould have to think hard about claiming the loss. You have to take into account your deductible plus the extra premiums on your policy for a few years. You may have another claim soon after that’s he said.

Before making a claim, call your broker to review your options and know how much money you will pay out of pocket indirectly.

These steps also improve the re-sale value of your home.

“(With) two identical houses side by water in the basement, but when they go to sell it the guy who did maintenance is likely to get more money,” he said.

Certain improvements come with a valve, sump pit, and sump pump in your house, you can get a discount for that,” McRitchie added. Call your broker for details on other cost-saving measures.

erage with your broker, as some policies

Beyond this, negligence or unanticipated damage to third parties is covered by liability insurance.

“An example would be if you have a yard and their house. This is where your liability will kick in,” explained McRitchie.

On an initial claim, you typically lose

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Routine Smiles: Streamlined dental hygiene service at independent clinic

Angie Belsher has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 18 years, and following legislative changes in the province in 2021, decided to open Routine Smiles — her own independent clinic offering clients a streamlined path for their routine cleaning appointments.

Belsher is fully licensed to practice as a member of the Canadian Dental Hygiene

Association (CDHA) and the Saskatchewan Dental Hygiene Association (SDHA), and has a contract with Aspen Dental. Her clinic, which opened in June, is located at 360 5th Avenue NW, the professional services building that also houses Sharpline Cuts, Bad Intentions Bus, and several others.

“I’m just a single operatory; I work all on my own, and my clinic is basically for people who don’t like the noises or the explained. “Some people just have a lot of nervousness about going to the dentist,

“I do dental cleaning, desensitization, and polishing, so just a simple option for cleaning and you don’t have to go to the

Belsher books patients by direct message through her Facebook page, by phone at 306-630-5269, by email at routine-

smiles@gmail.com, or through her online booking service at routinesmiles.akituone. cloud/online-booking/Routine-smiles.

Belsher can take insurance information and refer patients for any oral health conditions that need more complete dental care.

ciated with a dentist, so I have a contract with the dentist I work part-time at. For someone that doesn’t have a dentist, I’ll suggest they go and see him. If they have their own dentist, I can just refer them there.

“I’ve always wanted to own my own clinic, as kind of a next step, and my husadded. “It’s given me some new challenges on the business side of things, which has been interesting, but I’m excited to see

Natural resources executive wants to be new MLA for Lumsden-Morse riding

The province’s poor handling of the Planned Parenthood situation at Lumsden High School — and accompanying lack of transparency and accountability — is one reason Jon Hromek wants to be that area’s new MLA.

Planned Parenthood gave a presentation to students on June 19 involving sexual materials, which included graphic sexual vocabulary playing cards with each letter of the alphabet.

On June 22, Education Minister Dustin Duncan suspended Planned Parenthood from presenting in schools and said the ministry would review all sexual education information to ensure it was age appropriate.

“When Minister Duncan basically blamed Planned Parenthood, and then when Premier (Scott) Moe threw the media under the bus about that, that’s probably the straw that broke the camel’s back

“To me, transparency and accountability of the government is really important, as well as parental rights in educa-

(of Lumsden) and around the province, parents are feeling like they’re pushed out

Hromek is running in the Aug. 10 Lumsden-Morse constituency byelection for the Saskatchewan United Party (SUP). The conservative-based party formed in November 2022, making him the SUP’sciting.

Also running are Kaitlyn Stadnyk for the NDP and Blaine McLeod for the Sask. Party.

Hromek, his wife Jenn, and four children live in the Lumsden area. He coaches youth football and volunteers in his experience in Saskatchewan’s energy sector after graduating from the University of Regina in 2003 with a degree in petroleum engineering.

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Saskatchewan’s sovereignty. He believes the province needs to be more autonomous and make fewer restrictive deals with Ottawa.

Furthermore, he believes Saskatchewan’s agriculture and oil and gas industries need better defence from federal intrusions such as the carbon tax and additional taxes on fertilizer, heating fuel use and other regulations.

“The monetary wealth of this province is tied in resources. And it’s been under attack for many years and we need want to have a senior seat at the table with Hromek has always had an interest in politics because of his profession. As an oil executive, he has met with many provincial energy ministers and premiers and encouraged them to open Saskatchewan for further investment.

However, those pleas were ignored, so he and his wife decided to jump into politics to give a voice to underrepresented people and small businesses.

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The main problem with how the province handled the Planned Parenthood situation is Duncan — and Moe — failed to apologize for what happened even though he is his ministry’s CEO, Hromek said.

A similar situation in the corporate world would be considered a “colossal needs to be more seriously addressed than simply suspending Planned Parenthood, he continued.

“We’ve heard this before. Anytime that there’s a problem, well then there’s a reaction and then a review, and nothing adding it’s odd how this information was allowed into the classroom when most educational material must pass through several layers of vetting within the ministry.

Another issue concerning Hromek is

“Our kids’ futures is very important. (to) 10 years from now if we don’t step up and start taking responsibility and doing Hromek considers himself a problem-solver, a necessary skill in an industry that has faced attacks since 2015. He can put the needs of stakeholders above his own, make agreements, and accomplish goals.

“In the corporate world, you’re known Hromek believes voters are open to supporting a third party — including one offering a true conservative message — since many are frustrated with the current government. The SUP’s message of “peo-ers want a common-sense party.

Hromek added that residents should vote for him because he brings a different perspective to politics and is a “get ’er

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Routine Smiles is located in the 360 5th Ave NW professional services building (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Jon Hromek is the Saskatchewan United Party’s candidate in the Aug. 10 byelection in the Lumsden-Morse constituency. Photo submitted

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose

Back in 2017, I wrote a column about July 26 being celebrated as Aunts and Uncles Day. Since then there seems to have been a decline in the attention paid to this speobserved in both Canada and the United States, and perhaps worldwide.

To remind nieces and nephews about theprising that column that appeared in July 2017.

No one seems to know why, by whom or when, but it appears that July 26 has been declared “Aunts and Uncles Day”ents.

several decades ago, the celebration in our -

my parents had many sisters and brothers, and uncles. In addition, both provided a

Sadly, I have no aunts or uncles still living, thus my celebration will have to be

how this aunt and uncle day began, there uncles deserve to be honoured. (I hope our nephews and nieces are paying attention.)

this day suggests aunts and uncles are re-es and nephews, playing a major role in assisting when grandmas and grandpas or regular babysitters are unavailable.

On a personal note, I recall being babysat by an aunt who had a son just a year or two older. She tried to ensure we at least talked to each other and wanted to play games with us, but we just stared at each other — until we decided chasing the chickens would be a bonding experience. Auntie was not amused, nor was uncle

especially are usually known to be the -

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

counsel and advice. An aunt who could novice on how I should be driving when she was my passenger, but told the parents I

voice carried throughout the hall and to the

Aunts and uncles are considered theents would never buy. I still have the xyplayed many songs on it, but mostly Twinkle Twinkle Little Star until the parents suggested I read the books an adopted uncle had provided. Another uncle, thinking I was my older sister, gave me two silver dollars which I have in a box someplace.

calling me “the other one.”

Supposedly, aunts and uncles are

Then there was the uncle who counselled my aunt that it was time to “take to me being the last one still eating at the took it in good humour. That was the same knew she had mould on her eyelids. She was not amused, nor was our aunt.

Day suggest nieces and nephews should honour their aunts and uncles by sending I will clear a spot on the table right nephews and nieces. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Energy security has become the buzzword in countries’ policy around the world.

The phrase has two connotations: Enough energy to meet growing needs and renewable energy that avoids the use of fossil fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

The stock market has plenty of renewable energyines two of Canada’s top operators — Northland Power

The 34-year-old Northland is the largest with a market value of $6.78 billion and owning 2.6 gigawatts of energy producing capacity and recently energy storage.

Northland has offshore wind, onshore wind, solar and energy storage. Operations are 30 per cent in North America, 40 per cent in Europe, 25 per cent in southern

The company has grown revenues at an average 13 per cent a year with plans to double capacity to 6 giga-

BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

watts by the end of 2027.

Debt amounts to 67 per cent of total assets. The dividend yields a nice 4.5 per cent. The stock at $26.83 is just above the year low and down from the $47.23 high. dividends yielding 5.45 per cent on the current price of $12.94.

On Yahoo Finance, 12 analysts have an average target of $40.10, with variation from $36 to $45.

The price is near the low and below the $20.65 high of the year.

The company produces hydro electricity, wind and solar energy and has energy storage. Operations are in

Generating capacity is 4.24 gigawatts with 1GW in development and another 3.3 gigawatts in mid stages of development.

Debt is 65 per cent of assets. Yahoo Finance has 11 analysts averaging $17.81 target for the stock with a

variation from $14 to $22.

fered by many countries for this energy.

Not everything goes smoothly with renewable energy.

interest rates are headwinds to watch for.

Wind power projects can develop issues from major turbine project severely damaged by a hurricane in the Atlantic provinces two years ago and has never fully recovered

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

accredited facilities/trauma dog, Kane, has died at age 10, nearly two years after he walked into retirement with his handler.

The agency announced the yellow Labrador retriever’s death on its Facebook page on July 14.

According to the post, Kane was born on Aug. 31, -

British Columbia. In 2015, Kane started his career with the police service and was partnered with handler Donnavices Unit.

supporting victims of crime in the community and surrounding area.

Blondeau — who worked for the police service fornator — estimated that Kane helped more than 1,000 families, adults and children since he arrived in 2015.

To help the community better understand Kane’s role,

one, including pet owners attempting to feed their fourlegged friends, but a community food security organization has stepped in to provide support.

The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank — in part-

ago after receiving three pallets of cat and dog chow from The organization has made the pet food available through its lobby — where human clients pick up their hampers — on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fri-

days from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pet owners have snapped up so much food for their furry friends during the past two months that the food bank is now down to one-quarter of a pallet.

The food bank always carried a small amount of pet chow but never broadly advertised that fact because of

However, the organization can now house much more pet food because of its larger warehouse. This takes the strain off the humane society since it now doesn’t need to be the sole low-cost pet food provider.

“Also, some are going without food themselves to feed their pets. But now they can come through and pick up

Blondeau wrote a book in 2020 called “Kane’s Tale.” The book — distributed for free to roughly 2,500 children in both school divisions — was designed to put kids at ease if they visited the police station and remind families that the canine was available if necessary. -

“He can help break the ice and make things a little easier people, touching him and hugging him and petting him and holding his leash makes all the difference.”

The duo retired on Aug. 31, 2021, to a community north of Moose Jaw to be closer to her family.

“Kane was known for his calm demeanour and caring personality. Kane had a willingness to engage and comfort those around him and provide support and assistance to many people in our community,” the police said on Facebook.

“Kane also bonded with our members and would regwill be missed.”

The police did not give a cause of death for Kane.

for both.”

The food bank initially handed out medium- and large-sized bags of pet food to clients with multiple animals when the pallets arrived but is now handing outued. The organization attempts to provide enough dog or cat food for a month but sometimes can only provide a week’s worth of supplies. -

owners face after her family picked up a pet during dog and cat and knows it’s month to feed them, besides the usual veterinarian bills.

“I think it’s a great program. I’m just very happy that we’re able to help our clients with their pets so they can feed themselves and their pets,” she said. “I think pets are great great for support.”

The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank received three pallets of dog and cat food a few months ago, but is now down to one-quarter of a

Moose Jaw and District Food Bank will continue hosting the program as long as it has the room and supplies. If the organization runs low on dog and cat food, it will reach out to the community for support.

To donate food — human or animal — or money to the food bank, call 306-692-2911, email endhunger@mjfoodbank.org, or visit mjfoodbank.org.

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Donna Blondeau, former Victim Services co-ordinator, and her canine colleague Kane, a facilities/trauma dog that comforted traumatized people, inside the Moose Jaw Police Service building, after retiring in 2021. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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pallet.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Echo Stringer, a warehouse assistant at the food bank, holds some pet food that the organization offers to low-income residents with dogs or cats. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Three Bs help homemakers feed summer guests

Bacon, beer and bananas make up a hat trick for homemakers endeavouring to feed hungry family members and friends who visit during the holidays. ideas using those three Bs. • • •

BACON BAKE

1 pkg. bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups cooked and diced chicken breasts

2 cups fusilli pasta, cooked as directed on package

2 1/2 cups cream

1 cup panko crumbs

2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided

2 shallots, sliced

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a medium bowl whisk together cream, one cup parmesan cheese and all spices and seasonings. Set aside.

In a small bowl mix the panko crumbs and remainder of grated cheese. Set aside.

In a large skillet, cook bacon pieces until gold-

en brown but not crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Reduce heat and add shallots and cook about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli, chicken, bacon pieces and cooked pasta and stir.

Add the cream mixture and bring to a boil.

Transfer mixture to a large baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Then sprinkle top with panko and cheese mixture. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

For a crispy top, put under broiler for 10-15 seconds. Makes 6-8 servings.

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BEER FONDUE

2 cups grated Swiss cheese

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2-3 drops hot pepper sauce

2/3 cup beer

Have cheese at room temperature. In a bowl mix cheese, cornstarch and mustard. Toss to coat. Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauces. Mix well.

In a saucepan heat the beer until warm. Gradually add cheese mixture and stir constantly over

medium heat until cheese melts.

Quickly transfer to a fondue pot and place over burner.

Dip bread cubes or your choice of vegetable pieces into warm beer-cheese mixture. If dip thickens, add a bit of warm beer.

• • •

BAKED BANANAS

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsps. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. allspice

1/2 cup light rum

whipped cream for garnish

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt butter in an 8 inch square pan. Split bananas in half lengthwise and lay them in the pan over the butter

Mix brown sugar, lemon juice and allspice. Sprinkle over bananas.

Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Turn bananas often to coat them with sugar mixture.

Pour rum over bananas and bake about 5 minutes to heat the rum.

Serve hot with whipped cream. Serves 2-3. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Tugaske Library’s 50th birthday party to feature expert from DAVIDsTEA

The Tugaske Library is turning 50 in August, and to celebrate, it’s throwing a party featuring an Eyebrow-born, Montreal-based tea sommelier who has travelled the world tasting thousands of varieties.

The “library with the yellow door” — located an hour northwest of Moose Jaw — is holding its celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Tugaske Hall on Ogema Street. Besides teas, there will be a chocolate fountain, fruit, and cake.

Admission is free, but space is limited to 60 people, so anyone interested in should call 306-759-2215 or email tugaske@palliserlibrary.ca.

The guest speaker will be Kelly Miller, who grew up in Eyebrow and is now DAVIDsTEA in its research and development department. She has worked for over a decade in the industry and is passionate about the liquid. She has reportedly tasted more than 10,000 teas from across the world and has 2,000 straight and blended teas in her collection.

During the party, Mill will talk about her job, what tea is, what the golden rules are for making tea, and the types of tea available.

Tugaske librarian Violet Beaudry thought it was amazing that the library was turning 50, but maybe not surprising since it was named the best rural library in the area in 2017 and 2018. The book reposi-

tory has become an especially important place for the community post-pandemic to congregate and acquire information.

Some activities the organization holds include making moccasins, children’s story time, knitting, book clubs, garden parties, and online weekly exercise sessions. Meanwhile, this fall the library plans to host a session making moose hide mitts and Metis beading.

Many volunteers also contribute to the library’s success. For example, a retired schoolteacher comes in every Thursday morning to help residents with their technology problems, whether smartphones, tablets or computers.

“The library is just like the engine of a car: it just makes everything else work,” our community and really important … . We’re just going to have a fabulous, oncein-a-lifetime party. I’m so excited.”

The Village of Tugaske is home to fewer than 100 people, making the li-

Police seize almost 13 grams of Fentanyl after arresting impaired driver

The Moose Jaw Police Service recently seized nearly 13 grams of Fentanyl during a drug bust and ensured the deadly substance will not have the opportunity to harm or kill residents.

hicle on the 700 block of Thatcher Drive East during the July 15-16 weekend and, after investigating the situation, arrested the vehicle’s driver and laid charges of operating a conveyance while impaired.

During the arrest, police also seized

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12.5 grams of Fentanyl with a street value of roughly $3,700, methamphetamine, an operational scale, various household chemicals believed to be “cutting agents,” and $2,000 in cash.

As a result of seizing the drugs, police also charged the individual with possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of traf-

The individual is expected to appear in court soon.

brary — which also serves Eyebrow and Brownlee — the second-smallest branch in the Palliser Regional Library system. However, the branch’s size does not impede its ability to serve the area.

Research into the library’s history

year, while during its 49th year last year, it distributed 5,000 reading materials.

great thing for all ages.”

As to how the library convinced a Montreal-based tea sommelier to come to Tugaske, the head librarian said it’s all about networking. Beaudry — whose fa-

vourite tea is peach — explained that she used to teach Miller in Sunday school, while Miller’s father — along with her aunt, the Eyebrow storekeeper — informed her that the woman was working for DAVIDsTEA.

“And so because of our connection from Montreal and I’ll come to your tea party … ,’” Beaudry added. “So you know, in Saskatchewan, it’s all about small-town connections.”

People who attend the tea party will have a chance to win a bouquet, courtesy of an Eyebrow business that a 20-year-old woman recently started.

Trucks / Trailer / ATV:

Haying / Livestock Equipment:

Flexicoil trailer-type post pounder

NH #495 12' haybine, spare knife

Versatile #4400 15' SP swather, cab

MF #34 16' SP swather, re-built engine

Versatile #10 20' PTO swather

McKee #1578 round baler; Vicon #1510 round baler; 2 MF #124 square balers, New Idea side delivery rake

Bale feeders, corral panels, various lumber, brush-type cattle

oiler, headgate, Ritchie waterer, more

Hi-Hog bucket-mount bale spear

Seeding / Tillage:

John Deere #665 40' air seeder, hyd drive fan, knock-on spoons, blockage monitors, 3" wide steel packer wheels

2 Morris #535 cultivators, 35'; one set of 35' dead rod

Cockshutt 16' cultivator; Harmon 60' harrowbar, tine harrows;

Flexicoil 60' harrowbar, parallel bar harrows; Leon R76 36' rod weeder; IHC #300 2 X 12' discers w/ fertilizer boxes

Rock-o-matic #546 PTO reel-type rock picker

Collectible cars, etc

1966 Ford Arizona T-Bird, 390 engine, auto trans, factory AC, 105,526 miles

1960 Ford Monarch 2-door hard top, cruiser, skirts - for parts or to be restored

4+2 trans, box/hoist, 8.25 X 20" tires

1975 Ford F150 truck, 4spd trans, rear bale spear/picker

1987 Lift-off 16' gooseneck or 5th wheel stock trailer

2007 Honda 4X4 350cc, new carb, 2900km, tow bar

1966 & 1967 Snow Cruiser Wide-tracks

1971 & 1972 Kawasaki 350cc dirt bikes, one is street legal

Mechanical Pinball Machine

New outdoor alternative school needs more students to continue operating

Jason G.

Express

It’s been nearly a year since Roots School — a private educational alternative for students in pre-kindergarten to Grade 8 — launched and its director hopes enrolment grows so the program sees a second year.

The school opened in September 2022 at 52 High Street West — adjacent to A & L Royal International based, holistic-focused institution follows the Saskatchewan curriculum but focuses on immersive, hands-on projects and learning in nature.

Roots School has now moved into the basement of A & L’s new home at 502 Sixth Avenue Northeast. The program has access to three classrooms, a kitchen, and big windows to grow vegetables.

Amy Cojocar, founder and director of Roots School,uring out how to run a private school and seeing students

For students who came with learning or behavioural “issues,” a change in the learning environment — being

For example, a mother moved her nine-year-old son to Moose Jaw from Regina to attend the school, the diself-esteem, but — because the school held classes in na-

Other parents also told Cojocar how much their children grew, especially in their emotional maturity, conemotional skills is a big focus for the school.

Cojocar said.

One big success the school experienced was receiving from Carpere Canada a free acre (0.4 hectares) of forest land on the former Valley View Centre site for outdoor

learning. The school acquired a grant to build a medicine circle garden while it is pursuing another grant to convert a shed into an open-air classroom.

“That’s been a huge win because that (land) took a long time to secure … ,” said Cojocar. “The owners really connected with the vision and wanted to support it.”

This year, Roots School’s main challenge was funding its operations, which it must do again in 2023-24 before the Ministry of Education provides funding in 202425, Cojocar said.

it meets its operating goals and educational milestones, it will qualify for independent school funding up to 80 per cent.

Fundraising — such as the Vivid Fun Run and Halloween Hustle — was more time-consuming than Cojocar thought since it was a full-time job on top of everything else. She thought the fundraising activities negatively affected the school’s image since they took the focus off what the school offers.

year and put in countless hours so their kids could have this school,” she said.

Due to the fundraising required, some parents said they would only send their kids in the third year when the province starts providing money. However, Cojocar pointed out that they should join now, otherwise, the private institution won’t reach its third year.

Ten more students must enrol for the school to succeed. Tuition is $900 per month, which parents can pay completely, or they can pay $300 per month and fundraise the rest. Part-time studies are also available, which could a week.

Roots School approaches education by meeting each child where he or she is, determining their interests and how their “unique brain” works — not everyone learns them, Cojocar explained.

Furthermore, the private institution views teachers as facilitators who guide students to the answers — there is plenty of child-led learning — instead of simply delivering information, she added. Kids also learn by doing things — making bows during math class, for example — instead of just reading textbooks.

Parents can enrol their kids through the school’s booth during Wakamow Valley’s farmer’s markets on Saturdays.

Peer support groups available at MJ Canadian Mental Health Association

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The Moose Jaw branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) wants to remind the city’s residents that peer support, mental wellness strategy education, and other mental health supports are available.

The CMHA Moose Jaw branch is at 326 High St. W in Moose Jaw. Those curious about their programs can contact them at 306-692-4240 and mjbranch@cmhask. com. Staff are always ready to talk, and whether a program runs sometimes depends on how many people express interest in it.

“We focus on a coupublic education, and also on peer support and vocational support,” explained Dusti Hennenfent, acting branch director at CMHA Moose Jaw.

“Our peer support is designed around people who have lived experience with mental health concerns, and who has worked hard and are well on their way to recovery and now want to support others having similar struggles.”

health resource packages available, however, and can direct clients who need clinical treatment to appropriate resources, such as Moose Jaw Family Services and their Rapid Access Counselling program.

“We have a variety of offerings, so, for example, Monday nights we have our Coffee and Connection group, which happens out in the community. That’s focused on people being able to have social interactions and develop relationships.

“We have a Tuesday Lunch Bytes program, with the Come Together program that follows it. Lunch Bytes is a podcast offered by HOPE Learning Centre, which is an educational program by the Saskatchewan division of the CMHA. And then afterwards, the Come Together group will stay and talk about the podcast, or other things people want to address.”

On Wednesdays, weather permitting, volunteer facilitator Lindsey Fortin meets program participants in front of the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) from 1 to 2 p.m. for a walk through Crescent Park. Finally, on Thursday nights, the CMHA Moose and Dragons session from 6 to 8 p.m., a program that often alternates with a Creative Writers Group.

“The D&D group are fantastic to work with, they’re so good to newcomers,” Hennenfent noted.

“Sometimes, it can feel a little intimidating, but they make the game simple and do short, single-session campaigns that allow people to participate. … And the creative writers’ group, people come in to do different exercises and learn new writing techniques, and different ways to express themselves through their writing.”

CMHA Moose Jaw also facilitates peer support groups for Occupational Stress Injuries (OSI), particularwork in traumatic environments. There is a vocational program targeted at helping people who have struggledment, programs for young adults with high-functioning friendship-forming skills training, and more. several programs, like the autism groups, to be temporarily discontinued. Hennenfent said that as people express interest and activity increases, they’ll be able to run those programs more regularly.

“One thing I always want to say is that while we do receive some government funding, getting support from us to continue offering valuable services here,” Hennenfent added.

To donate to CMHA Moose Jaw, go to their website and click ‘How you can help’ at moosejaw.cmha.ca. The website also has an events calendar, mental health resources, a listing of crisis lines, and program descriptions.

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Students from Roots School build a tent outside in a park in September 2022. Photo courtesy Facebook

The Moose Jaw branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is at 326 High St. W in Moose Jaw (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Low yield appraisal change will see poor crops used for feed

Aaron

To address low crop yields this year from dry climate conditions, both the federal and provincial governments announced the launch of an initiative to help support livestock producers.

To enact this initiative, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing what it calls “extraordinary measures” to support Saskatchewan’s livestock producers who are in need.

The incentive allows crop producers to divert some product toward feed, bales, and silage.

“This change to the low yield threshold aims to help producers make critical decisions about how to move forward with their crop and feed requirements,” said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Many producers have been in this unfortunate situation before, due to the risks associated with climate

ricultural innovations that will increase resiliency going forward.”

The province has seen dry pockets from climate conditions this year, and grasshoppers have been problematic. Minister of Agriculture David Marit said the impact of these conditions has been felt strongly in the southwest of the province.

“We are committed to supporting our farmers and ranchers to lessen the impact of these challenging conditions, and I want to encourage crop producers to again

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Reduction Program, lessees may be eligible for a rent reduction in situations where the stocking rate drops below 20 percent of the carrying capacity on their leased grazing land. Through the program, eligible lessees could see their 2023 grazing rent drop by between 20 and 50 per cent.

Prior to any decision on how to handle your damaged crop, producers are asked to contact their local SCIC of-ducers make timely decisions and to ensure they receive or call 1-888-935-0000 for more information. The SCIC website is also available at scic.ca.

work with neighbouring livestock producers to make feed available,” Marit said.

For historical reference, a similar initiative was implemented in 2021, resulting in more than 345,000 acres of crop product being redirected to livestock feed.

In situations where crops are severely damaged, such as recent drought or hungry pest damage, any appraisal that falls below an established threshold level is considered a yield of zero for the crop insurance claim.

To address the feed storage this summer, the SCIC is doubling this low yield appraisal threshold value. This allows customers to salvage damaged cereal or pulse crops as feed and this will not impact future individual coverage.

Given these climate conditions, AgriStability partic-

To provide additional support, any additional expenses a producer incurs to obtain additional livestock feed will count as an eligible expense through the AgriStability Program. This expense category will apply to most

Further, with the 2023 Crown Grazing Lease Rental

AGRIMART EXPRESS

There is far more to a cow pie than meets the eye.

Dr. Kevin Floate, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist with the Lethbridge Research and Dewith insects associated with livestock.” His recent work Cow Patty Critters, which helps understand the “fecal friends” dwelling in dung pats and highlights their ben-

In his guide, Dr. Floate talks about pasture ecosysinto animal health. His work provides a solid foundation and veterinary medicine. Intended to be a one-stop-shop guide, the work is comprehensive and is written in layquestions, and the second part focuses on how to identify insects.

In Canada alone, it is estimated that around 110 million dung pats are deposited by cows every day. The combined weight is equivalent to just over 13,000 combines, and yet relatively little is known about the organisms that dwell within them.

Understanding the insect communities that inhabit these millions of dung pats is a crucial piece of the puzzle to understand a healthy pasture ecosystem.

“And you know,” he said, “with over 300 species of insects that breed in cattle dung in Canada, probably only four are considered to be pests. The rest are bene-

When he started his work around 30 years ago, Dr.dance of life within a simple dung pat, and second, that there was no existing comprehensive guide covering this.

Given this insight and inspired by a large number

of questions directed toward him, Dr. Floate painstakingly assembled the guide which includes over 200 high quality images.

To maintain a healthy pasture ecosystem, knowledge of these insects and their comings and goings is crucial. Dr. Floate’s guide helps achieve this, and farmers can rely on the guide to maximize soil and livestock health.

The guide expounds on the service helpful insects play, which ranges from aeration of the soil to spreading manure naturally, thereby removing potential breeding

The guide also demonstrates how intricately connected the food chain is.

Feedback from crop and livestock producers who use the guide is welcomed by Dr. Floate and his intention is to write a follow-up edition to address any ques-

Dr. Floate wishes to inspire further research by

For producers facing tough economic hardship, the Farm Stress Line is available around the clock and can be reached toll-free at 1-800-667-4442. Calls to the Farm Stress Line are answered by Mobile Crisis Services Refeatures no call display. -

sources through the AgTalk platform, which is provided by the Do More Agriculture Foundation and can be accessed at DoMore.ag/AgTalk.

Crop producers who face low yields this year can benby: Facebook/Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation - SCIC

farmers, ranchers, and students, and by offering the guide freely, he hopes to reach the widest audience posecosystem, but in other areas where North American insects originated (such as throughout North America and Europe), the guide holds relevance.

For undergrad students, his guide contains over 500 references that can be used in their research.

“The critters found in cow patties provide valuable ecosystem services and are an unexpected ally to ranchers and farmers. This is the guide I wish I had when I started my career as a researcher,” said Dr. Floate. “If I have done my job right, readers from all backgrounds

Dr. Floate received his Ph. D. in Zoology at the Northern Arizona University in 1992 and has received several awards in recognition of his work. His latest recognition is the ESC Service Award, Editor-in-Chief (2014-2017), in The Canadian Entomologist publication.

He founded the Dung Organism Toxicity Testing (DOTTS – SETAC) organization in 2002, worked at the University of Queensland (2004 - 2005), and was (EMA) in 2018.

His interests include community insect ecology, participating in various entomological societies, identifying ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae), and training students.

Dr. Floate welcomes feedback from anyone who has used the guide and will use these questions in a possible follow-up edition. He can be reached at kevin.

To access the free comprehensive guide, you can download a .PDF copy on the Government of Canada website at https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/ publication.html.

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The SCIC is doubling the low yield appraisal threshold value to address this year’s feed shortage. Photo by: Facebook/Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation - SCIC

Photo by: Facebook/Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation – SCIC

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Dr. Kevin Floate, senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, teaches students about ecology. Photo by: THE CANADIAN PRESS/ HO - University of Lethbridge - Dr. Cameron Goater.

New Catholic consultant to guide Holy Trinity’s faith activities when school returns in autumn

Jason

When school resumes in the fall for Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, a new religion consultant will be offering guidance on how to better incorporate the faith into lessons and activities.

Jodie Bzdel served as the division’s third religion consultant from 2018 to 2023 and provided advice about how best to provide a Catholic faith-based education to students rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ while forming strong faith in students and staff so they can serve their schools and communities.

Bzdel will return to the classroom in the fall to teach at St. Margaret School. Her replacement will be Lisa Busta, a senior English teacher in Moose Jaw.

year, Bzdel reviewed all the faith-based activities that had occurred since September.

Some activities included school retreats, a staff faith day to start the school year, faith formation meetings with new teachers, creating connections with community parishes, working on a plan for enhanced faith permeation in schools and helping create the new faith theme and choosing the appropriate Bible verse.

Next year’s theme is “God holds all creation in His hands,” while the related Bible verse comes from Job 12:7-10.

Before giving her presentation, Bzdel expressed her appreciation for the support she had received with her work.

“… I wanted to take this opportunity to thank (executive) council and the board for their support with faith permeation in Holy Trinity Catholic School Division over

Bzdel then reviewed some activities she helped lead

Some activities included taking division faith leaders to an international religious education conference in Los Angeles; incorporating commissioning masses, Peace Day masses, and outdoor family activities; bringing in advisors to support faith leaders; creating a professional growth plan for teachers to help them permeate lessons with Catholic teachings; bringing in speakers to kick off

each school year; and supporting staff with professional development activities.

Other activities have included working with the Archdiocese of Regina to facilitate student retreats; receiving school support from priests, deacons and seminarians; teaching students about the Church sacrament of reconciliation; and helping schools lead masses and liturgies.

“We’ve created an inclusive Catholic school environment, opening our doors to all families that want a Catholic, faith-based education for their child,” Bzdel said. “Our Catholic face is the base of our school division and I can’t thank you enough for supporting me and making all these amazing things happen.

“We are strong together and with all things (everything is) possible through God. These things are possible with your support and understanding that we are all children of God and we are walking together in the light of Christ.”

Added Bzdel, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been just a fantastic experience being the religion consultant for the school division … .”

Education director Ward Strueby presented Bzdel with a gift, saying she did a wonderful job in the division “to bring the light of Christ to each of our staff members and students.”

Happy 100th Birthday, Marie Victoria Gibbs!

Local resident Marie Gibbs shares her story and her secret to longevity on her 100th birthday

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Marie Victoria Gibbs, a Moose Jaw resident with quite a story to tell, recently turned 100 years of age.

“I was born in Pennant, Sask., where my father had been a farmer.. I was only there for a year and we moved to Swift Current, which I really consider my hometown. I grew up, did all my schooling, and graduated from the St. Joan of Arc Academy,” she recalled.

During World War II, Gibbs says she worked for the my husband got out of the navy and we moved to Moose Jaw.”

Her husband was working for the CPR (Canadian Paof absence, he served overseas until the end of the war. When he returned home, he continued his work at CPR.

Gibbs says the reason she moved to Moose Jaw was “to get his (her husband’s) training to be an engineer on the CPR,” as Moose Jaw was the rail hub for the area.

After the war, Gibbs said she was not able to return experience. “After the war they were only hiring men, if you please!” she exclaimed.

Her second job was selling clothing at Mickey’s Ladies Apparel, which she recalled being very successful at. “You can do anything if you set your mind to it,” she says.

Gibbs shares her secret to making it to 100 years of age. “First of all, it’s a sense of humour; secondly, I ‘splice the mainbrace’, she said. “That’s an old navy tradition, (from) my husband serving in the navy during the war… it stems back to the days of Lord Nelson. He (Nelson) used to reward the boys who used to lose heir braces when the wind used to get the sails.

“You never say to anyone, ‘let’s go and have a drink’ — you just don’t say it. You say, ‘let’s splice the mainbrace’,” Gibbs explained, referring to a glass of rum.

When her husband stopped for a month’s leave after

VE-Day, Gibbs said he was able to purchase a wedding dress from an American dealer. When he arrived, he gave her the perfect wedding.

“It (the wedding dress) had a 20-foot train veil, the crown, and it was all silk and satin,” she said. During wartime, silks were rationed in Canada and nobody could buy silk or satin at the store, but the United States did not have these restrictions, she told the Moose Jaw Express/

MooseJawToday.com. “So, there’s the story of what my sailor boy did for me,” she said.

Gibbs lives independently in her own home, which she and her husband built with their own hands. and hit a nail like nobody’s business,” she said. “He drew up the plans, and what we wanted for a house.”

Gibbs told the Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday. com that they had lots of help, including a hired foreman and plenty of additional labour from his friends and coworkers on the railroad to assist with the build.

For a while, Gibbs played in the Heather Highlander’s Pipe Band, when Moose Jaw was known as the Band the grade 3 piping trophy. It was the Marie V. Gibbs trophy.” Now Gibbs travels to Regina to hand out the award.

“I belong to Clan Wallace; that’s my clan tartan, and I learned the pipes and got my picture taken to prove that.” Her clan can trace its roots back to William Wallace, and when she met Queen Elizabeth II, the queen recognized her kilt and shook her hand.

Gibbs said she was instrumental in helping Lorne Calvert approached her and asked her to run his campaign. When she later met Prince Charles during a campaign, Calvert told the prince: “This is the little lady who put me where I am!”

Prince Charles asked her how she did it, and she replied, “When you’ve got good metal to work with, you mould gold.”

Over her lifetime, Gibbs said the one societal change that stood out to her is giving women an education and a place in working society. “If they have the ability, (women) can be hired on at the CPR right now.

“They (women) have brains, but at one time they weren’t allowed to use them. That’s the change I’m very pleased to see. The doors have been opened completely for women.”

Happy 100th birthday Marie Gibbs!

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Outgoing religion consultant Jodie Bzdel admires the gift she received from the board, while new religion consultant Lisa Busta looks on. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Marie Victoria Gibbs stands before her picture with her Clan Wallace kilt on her 100th birthday. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Aboriginal-focused artwork, relics from pioneer days displayed at Mortlach Museum

lach Museum features a fascinating array of artifacts that tell the tales of the early pioneers and nearby Aboriginal settlement since the community’s founding in 1902.

Among other things, the museum showcases a courthouse and jail cell that both used to operate in town. Tourists can take home a memorable keepsake from the old jail by posing for a picture inside the structure.

There is no doubt that posing for a photo is probably preferable to sleeping in a drafty old jail cell from 1911.

Khamis Michael, an immigrant from Iraq. Some of his personal effects are on display at the museum, such as an artifact called a samovar, which is used to boil water for tea and is a staple in many Middle Eastern homes.

Michael also constructed one of the

Wagons West Restaurant. This building still exists and is across the street from the museum.

New this year are in-depth displays featuring the artworks of Casey Jones and Fred Lahrman.

Jones extensively painted many subjects, focusing on Aboriginal chiefs and

First Nations camps. A carpenter for Cana-ed in the Sioux and often visiting a camp south of Mortlach to sketch their chiefs.

The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery currently houses many of his paintings, so volunteers with the Mortlach Museum photographed some of those works and created a display at their venue.

Jones’ interest in First Nations extended to collecting and identifying artifacts such as spear points and arrowheads on the Prairies.

During the Dirty Thirties, the windstorms blew away the topsoil, revealing many relics from Aboriginal people. Jones was an amateur archaeologist and recognized the importance of the artifacts. He began collecting them and eventually built a large collection.

Jones determined that many arrowheads and spearpoints were similar to those found in New Mexico. This means

a migration path likely existed from the southern United States to Western Canada and vice versa.

Some of Jones’ relic collection is on display at the Glenbow Museum in Alberta, while the Moose Jaw Public Library archives also holds some items. Meanwhile, the Mortlach Museum’s art display about Lahrman looks at his work as a naturalist, his efforts to re-establish the Canada goose population when it was plummeting and his comprehensive whooping crane conservation work.

As a boy, Lahrman hooked a string to his box camera to take close-up photos of young burrowing owls. One picture is on display at the museum. Also, some of his artwork and dioramas are part of the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History’s background scenes.

The Mortlach Museum remains open until the Labour Day long weekend. For more info, call 306-355-2319.

Mortlach military museum features nearly 1,000 model planes and vehicles

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Most of his models are from the Second World War since there is more variety of kits. For example, it’s easier to acquire models of German tanks since there were many versions, while there are only four models of American tanks.

Apperley’s favourite models to build Second World War.

Apperley enjoys making models since he can work with his hands. Furthermore, he likes to fact-check everything he makes to ensure they’re as accurate as possible.

Whether it’s a German tank or an AT-6 Harvard plane, he browses through books

or the internet to ensure the decals and designs are correct. Sometimes, though, he also likes to paint or design a model the way he wants.

It usually takes Apperley a week to days to build a 1:48-scale model aircraft model aircraft.

Apperley will not sell any of the models he has made but does sell boxed kits.

The Military Memories Model Museum is open year-round. For more information, call 306-630-4598.

Tucked away in the Village of Mortlach is a military museum featuring nearly 1,000 miniature models of planes, tanks, vehicles, and ships — and one man has made them all.

Steve Apperley’s interest in model military vehicles began when he was six years old after his father gave him a tube of glue to play with. His dad — a Second World War air force veteran — built many models out of wood during his military career following the war.

ceived — planes are his favourite — was a DC-8 Air Canada transport plane. This kickstarted his love for the hobby, which continued into high school and adulthood. into a collection of 840 models of various military vehicles and aircraft.

Apperley initially stored his collection at home but outgrew that location. Afhe moved into a building four years ago along the main street in Mortlach.

Since then, he has enjoyed running the Military Memories Model Museum, which features his creations, his father’s military uniforms and memorabilia, and his grandfather’s attestation papers from the First World War.

One room features models from the Second World War, while a second room showcases models from the Cold War to today.

If you’re observant, you might also notice the four American Sherman tanks from the movie “Fury,” with a little Brad

Every model that Apperley made during the last 12 years came from kits. He had more models years ago but sold many of them, saying he would need a warehouse to keep everything he’s built.

Besides the models, the hobbyist has also created dioramas. For example, there is a scene featuring a British Commonwealth Air Training Plan airbase, while another scene shows heavy vehicles pulling a tank out of a lake.

The Moose Jaw Inter 4-H Committee and the 4-H members would like to thank all the buyers who purchased steers at the sale on June 25, 2023. To Venture Valley Farms, Carey Auction Services, Black Gold Simmentals & Moose Jaw Ford for purchasing the Grand Champion Steer at $6.25/lb shown by Wyatt Cockburn of the Old Wives 4-H Club and to JMC Mechanical & Great West Tire & Auto for purchasing the Reserve Champion Steer at $4.00/lb shown by Matthew Howe of the Moose Jaw 4-H club and a special thank-you to Fountain Tire for volume buyer.

Arrowhead Soil Solutions

Bar Over HC Livestock

Black Gold Simmentals

Blue Whale Financial Solutions Inc.

Carey Auction Services

Cargill Ltd.

Clark’s Supply & Service Ltd.

Crystal Hill Cattle Corp.

Fountain Tire

Ken Fuchs

Gayland Panko Realty Prof. Corp.

Layne & Megan Giofu

Glen Gabel Angus

Great West Tire & Automotive

Hawks Agro

Heartland Livestock Services

Hickory Corner Farms

HVAC Sales

JGL Livestock Ltd.

Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd.

JMC Mechanical L & I Electric Ltd.

L & R Farms

Mainline Corral Cleaning

Moose Jaw Animal Clinic

Moose Jaw Ford

Norheim Ranching Inc.

Ottawa Real Estate & Insurance

Barb Pierce

Prairie Janitorial Supply

Ronald McDonald Ent. Ltd.

Six Mile Red Angus

Titan Livestock

Venture Valley Farms

Warken Welding Ltd.

Westrum Lumber

Wilgenbusch Charolais

Young’s Equipment Inc.

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On July 20, 2023, the Moose Jaw Police Service held a swearing-in ceremony for three new members. The event was held members and family.

Wright, sworn in as a special constable, Lisa-Marie Ehrhardt, sworn in as a special constable, and Gavin Karakochuk, sworn in as a constable and received his badge.

Judge Brian Hendrickson formally accepted the oaths.cer’s achievement was “A major personal and professional accomplishment.” He so far, including their training and time away from friends and family.

He mentioned the three important words on the new crest they are wearing are “integrity, vision, and community. “I know you will all uphold a high standard,” he said. “Please be professional, decent… and demonstrate integrity in your actions.” their integral role in the criminal justice system.

Commissioner Darrell Markin, a member of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners, also made a few re-

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

City council has approved changes to two bylaws that both deal with extending the deadline for when homeowners are required to submit their taxes for 2023.

During its recent regular meeting, council gave three unanimous readings to Bylaw No. 5696, tax payments, discounts and penalties bylaw, and Bylaw No. 5697, mobile home licensing bylaw. The changes go into effect immediately since there was no opposition to the amendments.

Tax deadline extension

The updated Bylaw No. 5696 gives taxpayers until Thursday, Aug. 31, to pay their property taxes for this year.

A council report explained that the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) annually provides the City of Moose Jaw with property assessment information. However, this year SAMA was later than expected in supplying the annual assessments.

This delay resulted in a similar interruption in the annual property tax cycle, where the normal deadline to pay property taxes is June 30. After learning about the delay

the impact their role has. “Your actions onpected to demonstrate the highest standard

of conduct in their role.

cers. May you serve with valor, honor… I’m proud to stand alongside you in a safer community,” Markin said.

Police Chief Rick Bourassa reminded their oaths and the importance of the principles behind that oath.

Bourassa mentioned Robert Peel’s top-quoted principle: “The police are the public and the public are the police.” This members of the public who are paid to dedicate their lives to the same duties born on every citizen.

He noted that around 25% of their work is dealing with crime; the other 75% is working with people who struggle to cope in our society. He stated that peace public service to support the community. Bourassa concluded with an inspirational message stating that no matter how bleak the future may look, we will get through it so long as “we stay true to our values.”

Updated bylaws give residents until Aug. 31 to pay property taxes

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this past spring, council extended the payment deadline to July 31.

City administration needed a further adjournment to Aug. 31 because of issues transferring all existing customers and material to the new Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) software, the report said. The property tax module was scheduled to go live on May 29, but that was pushed to June 22 due to issues with data conversion from the legacy program to the new system.

“Administration will require additional time to prepare the property tax notices for 2023 and do our due diligence while producing the notices in the new system,” the report noted.

The municipality will see a decrease in penalty tax revenues this year by extending the due date, but city hall requires extra time to prepare the new system to generate the tax notices, the document continued.

Last year the revenue from tax surcharges generated in July was $38,626, while in August, that revenue was $31,634. The estimated revenue the city will lose because of the delay in moving to the new ERP property tax mod-

ule is over $70,000.

The report added that taxes not paid on or before Aug. 31 would result in late payment penalties of one per cent per month compounded monthly and an extra one per cent per month compounded annually added on the year that the taxes remain outstanding

Mobile home licensing bylaw

City hall’s troubles with its in-house ERP system mean residents who live in mobile homes will also be given until Thursday, Aug. 31, to pay their property taxes. Furthermore, mobile home operators will be allowed to collect and pay their annual licences monthly, a feature the city removed after amending the bylaw earlier this year.

“… it was felt that having to pay a lump sum annual mobile home licence could place mobile homeowners in owners,” a council report said.

Another ‘neighbour’ notoriously friendly, generous and kind-hearted

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Tony Dagenais was nominated and has been selected as July’s Notoriously Good Neighbour by The City of Moose Jaw and Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce. Dagenais is a ‘paw-some’ neighbour and takes care of not only two-legged, but also four legged neighbours all around the city according to his nominator, Shelby East. “He works hard to keep the dog park clean (and) enjoyable for everyone there (and) he just recently built a bench for all of us to sit at down there,” East explained.

Another nomination came in for Dagenais from Carol Miller. She said he brings his shovel to the dog park in the winters and shovels pathways to make it more accessible and leaves bottled water at the park as well, among many other helpful things. “He can often be seen with a

shovel and garbage can picking up after people who don’t clean up after their dogs,” explained Miller. “He is always positive and looking for ways to make things better… he does all this without being asked or expecting anything. He makes an impact on so many people and animals.”

Dagenais was awarded a gift card to Tim Horton’s for being selected as a “Notoriously Friendly, Notoriously Generous and Notoriously Kind-Hearted Moose Javian making a Notoriously Positive difference in our community.”

Moose Javians can nominate their Notoriously Good Neighbour with the Report An Issue feature on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or on the free City of Moose Jaw app.

Photo: (L-R) Heather Bergdahl from the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, Tony Dagenais, the City of Moose Jaw.

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The newest members of the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS). Photo by: Aaron Walker

Lisa-Marie Ehrhardt is sworn in as a special constable with the MJPS on July 20, 2023. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Gavin Karakochuk receives his badge from Chief of Police Bourassa on July 20, 2023. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Jeremy Wright is sworn in as a special constable with the MJPS on July 20, 2023. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Police Chief Rick Bourassa address-dance. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Panda Tire shares tips and advice for your next summer road trip

Panda Tire has been in Moose Jaw for 32 years and is a local family-operated business committed to being people-centric. Consider stopping by for a peace of mind inspection before travelling this summer.

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Panda Tire and Auto is a staple business in the Moose Jaw community, and always treats their customers with the utmost care and respect. As a local family business committed to being people-centric, everyone who walks in their doors is treated like a member of the family.

Panda Tire was founded in 1992 by Curtis Moggey and his wife and business partner Rosemarie Moggey.

“We’ve been in business 32 years now,” said Lorrie Moggey, Service Manager at Panda Tire and also the daughter of owners Curtis and Rosemarie.

Panda Tire is a family business in the true sense of the word. “The majority of us (are involved here) — there’s my twin brother, who is a journeyman technician, and my baby sister is a technician in the back as well.”

Panda Tire was founded by her dad, Curtis Moggey. “He was managing Speedy Auto Glass that used to be at the end of the building, and then somehow rolled into taking over Panda Tire (Firestone at the time) and yeah, he managed it for many years and then they purchased it,” said Lorrie.

The business name ‘Panda Tire’ is not from a chain but was inspired by Rosemarie Moggey. “Every Firestone had to have their own independent name, and Rosemary really likes pandas. Tires at the time were all black with white writing or white sidewalls, and panda bears are black and white… it stuck.”

Summer is the time of year for hitting the open road, trips to the lake, and visiting relatives. To keep your family as safe

as possible, the experts at Panda Tire are available to inspect your vehicle and offer you peace of mind.

“We do have a peace of mind inspection. If you are heading out on the road, I do recommend checking your tires andlar mechanic, take it to the mechanic and have them do a once-over to check for any issues.”

Before your next road trip, inspect your vehicle and consider calling Panda Tire for a peace of mind inspection. A few of the things you can look for include:

· Check oil and get an oil change if it’s due

damages

· Check your battery for condition and signs of corrosion

MooseJawToday.com asked Moggey

what summertime repair issue Panda Tire encounters the most. “I’d say overheating. It happens from coolant loss, and then the engine overheats,” she said. “This can easily mean a “breakdown on the side of the highway.” Gas prices continue to soar, and recently increased again with the incremental carbon tax. To help reduce the cost of fuel, a few tips can go a long way.

“Keep your tire pressures where they should be, according to the door placard on the vehicle. Keep your speed at 100 km/hr. Going from 100 km/hr to 110 km/ hr actually uses quite a bit more fuel than you would think.

“Keep your trunk from being overloaded; a lot of weight in the trunk will drag the vehicle down and use more gas. keep up with maintenance.”

Remember: even small driving habits mean a big difference when it comes to

“We’re committed to being people-centric. Our mission is to inform the customer and give them the tools to make an informed decision. We’ll tell you what your vehicle needs, and you can make the decision from there. We’ll prioritize repairs for you.”

As a concluding remark, Moggey wished the community well: “Be safe this summer!”

If you’re looking to travel or want to keep your vehicle in peak condition, consider calling the experts at Panda Tire. Even if you’re uncertain about a possible repair or have questions, they can inspect your vehicle and offer advice to give you peace of mind.

Stop by their location at 888 Main St. N. across from Tim Horton’s, or call to book your appointment at 306-691-0080. front entrance!

Rebar protruding out of parking stall barriers at Kinsmen Sportsplex has been removed

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On July 6, 2023, a letter to the editor was submitted to the Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com for publication. The letter, titled ‘The parking lot at Kinsmen Sportsplex,’ was regarding a 4 – 5-inch protruding rebar on a parking curb at the Kinsmen Sportsplex parking lot. Unbeknownst to the driver, this neglected rebar was enough to damage the front bumper in what should have otherwise been a safe parking location.

According to the driver, the rebar caused $349.52 in damage to the vehicle.

Adding insult to injury, the claim to the city was denied on the grounds of “negligence.” Despite the fact that the city neglected to provide a safe and via-

months later. The claim was submitted on October 27, 2022, and following the driver received the denial letter on March 28, 2023.

The initial letter to the editor did not contain any photos so Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com toured the parking lot on July 6, 2023, to see if in fact there was rebar protruding out of the barriers. A few photos were taken to verify the situation. Sure enough, the rebar was protruding, and additionally other stalls in the north lot and one in the south lot had rebar protruding as well.

The letter to the editor was published

on July 6, 2023, and saw a large number of views in the following days.

When Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com revisited the location on July 15, 2023, the parking lot protruding rebar had been removed. The photos attached indicate the same locations where the rebar had been removed.

If you wish to send a letter to the editor to be published, please submit them to jritchie@moosejawtoday.com

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Lorrie Moggey (left) and Sandy Worth, customer service representative at Panda Tire and Auto (right). Photo by: Aaron Walker

Lance Moggey repairs a vehicle at Panda Tire and Auto. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Donnie Subido is a technician at Panda Tire and Auto. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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Guy Gavriel Kay talks writing, publishing, being a Prairie person at Festival of Words

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With 15 novels, a book of poetry, many literary awards, and millions of sales, Guy Gavriel Kay is widely regarded as one of the greatest living writers of historical fantasy, and indeed as a shaper and former of the genre itself.

He is a member of the Order of Canada whose reimagining of historical periods, celebration of culture, art, and music, worlds including the Sarantine Mosaic and the Fionavar Tapestry, and famous collaboration with Christopher Tolkien on The Silmarillion continue to win him new fans. Born in Weyburn, Kay grew up in Winnipeg — and still considers himself a native of the prairies.

On July 15, Kay, 68, was interviewed at the Mae Wilson Theatre by Dr. Angie Abdou as part of the 2023 Saskatchewan Festival of Words. Abdou is a Moose Jaw native, an acclaimed novelist and author, and a professor of creative writing at Athabasca University.

“This is my third time here,” Kay told the audience at the Mae Wilson. “You guys run a wonderful summer book festival, it’s actually a pleasure to be here, and I mean that sincerely, not just because we’re adjacent to my birthplace.”

Kay and Abdou discussed a little of what it means to both of them to be from the Canadian Prairies. Stubbornness, Kay humorously noted, is a key personality trait of such people.

“One thing is that prairie people are stubborn. We’re warm, we’re friendly. Winnipeggers [in particular] are never late for meeting someone, especially in winter, because the person you’re meeting may die, and you don’t want to live the rest of your life with that on your conscience.”

Kay told the story of writing Tigana (1990) immediately on the heels of his success with The Fionavar Tapestry (1984-86). While Tigana eventually became an incredible bestseller and won the Aurora Award for Bestcept it — they wanted more of what Kay had already done and regarded Tigana as too big a change.

“Agents and publishers want you to, ‘do to me again what you did to me before,’” Kay said, telling the audience that prairie stubbornness was part of his resolution. “I said ‘No’ … my joke … was that I didn’t believe in writing four-volume trilogies. The math doesn’t work out.

“So, I shifted ground quite radically, both for myself and for what could be called the fantastic. The genre of the fantastic, at the time, had not seen a book like Tigana turned out to be.”

Kay said the painful experience of trying to market

I use the words “yet another” because there have been several such attempts in the history of neuroscience, and each has produced new insights. As time passes there will no doubt be more. We wait with bated breath…

By Leon Retief

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

The Idea of the Brain - The Past and Future of Neuroscience

Matthew Cobb

Basic Books. 470 pages

Cobb is a renowned researcher at Manchester University’s School for Biological Sciences, where he investigates nerve cells involved in worms’ sense of smell. Good heavens, researching the sense of smell in worms, I hear you say, and on the face of it this seems a reasonable response.

However, given the complexity of nervous systems in general – and this includes even less intricate systemssearch is completely in step with present efforts to expand our rapidly growing but still meagre knowledge of the human brain, which is probably the most complex system in the known universe. After all, we still don’t even nearly know how the human brain makes us aware of our perceptions (how do we experience red as “red” for example), so it makes sense to investigate simpler systems in yet another attempt to lay a foundation on which to build an understanding.

Unfortunately, the incredible complexity of the human brain – of all nervous systems in fact, but more so in the case of humans – does not make this task easier. Even a locust is more complex than a star. The earth is about 150 million km from the sun; every human contains about 1.3 kg fatty tissue inside our skulls, but we still know less about those two handfuls of tissue than of a star 150 million km above our heads.

the views of Nicolaus Steno (1638 – 1686) who saw the brain as a machine which can be understood by taking it apart. This is followed by discussions of various paradigms which dominated research through the ages: the heart, forces, electricity, neurons and so forth, as well as useful explanations of the contributions made by each of these paradigms.

Part Two, “Present” is devoted to memory, circuits, computers, chemistry, localization, and is followed by one of the most meaningful sections in the book: consciousness – that ever elusive, mysterious phenomenon which still makes neuroscientists scratch their heads.

The book contains concise but clear descriptions of, among others, Sperry’s writings on splitperimental surgery on awake patients. Scattered throughout are interesting snippets of information about just what else is to be found in our brains and what is going on in there – or what we think is going on…

The humorous history of the dispute about the

the book, nearly 700 pages long, taught him not to submit

“That story speaks to me of how it’s such a different thing, the market of publishing and the creative act of writing,” Abdou noted. “They just wanted you to do the same thing again, and that’s not what you’re in it for.”

“The interface between art and creativity, and books on sale,” Kay said, “is not a seamless interface. There is something substantial, ambitious, risky, and the desire to pay the mortgage.”

Kay and Abdou’s conversation ranged across subjects such as what it is like for Kay to be considered one and sexuality, the change in interests across a writer’s lifetime, and how he establishes a routine for turning out a book every three years.

“I’m very aware of how much good fortune is embedded in the idea that I can just write my novels,” Kay said. “If I take on other projects, it’s because I like the people, I like the idea — but I don’t have to do that.”

Guy Gavriel Kay’s latest novel, All the Seas of the World (2022), is set in the popular world of his Sarantine Mosiac, and is available wherever books are sold.

“mother cell,” and the apparently logical result, namely the “grandmother cell” and the cell involved in the recognition of Jennifer Arniston certainly made me smile.

There is brief mention of Jonathan Weiner’s truly wonderful little book, “Time, Love, Memory” about Seymour Benzer’s groundbreaking work. This book is still available and is highly recommended for anyone interested in this subject.

The part about synapses and neurotransmitters, of which I like to think, rightly or wrongly, that I have some knowledge, is well presented but perhaps just a little bit too concise – I would have liked to see an explanation of the importance of these phenomena for medicine.

The brain is at the moment far too complex for us to comprehend and I’m not sure that we ever will reach that point. Perhaps the following quote will help explain my pessimism – and bear in mind that this is about a mouse brain: “The little block of brain they were studying was slightly less than one tenth of a millimetre on each side. There were just 89 neurons that had their cell bodies in this space, making up less than 3% of the total ‘wiring’ they observed. But crammed in alongside these cells there were 2.7 m of neuronal ‘wires’ from other cells that had their cell bodies outside the studied volume – in total this tiny part of the mouse brain had 6979 pre-synaptic and 3719 postsynaptic sites, each with at least 10 synapses, making a total 153 171 synapses. Remember that there are perhaps 70 million neurons in the whole of the mouse brain.”

I do have one small criticism however: the illustration preceding page one of the introduction shows two illustrations of a partially dissected human brain, with two lines from the word “amygdala” to the insides of this organ. One line ends in the left amygdala, as it should, but the other one, which should indicate the right amygdala, actually ends in the corpus callosum.

Cobb was slightly embarrassed when I sent him an email about this, but hey, we all make mistakes and this does not at all detract from the value of this book.

No more than high school biology is needed to understand the contents and I think that this is one of the best works on this subject that I have read.

The annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words, in its 27th year this year held from July 13th to 16th, welcomed over 20 Canadian authors for a weekend of book readings, discussions, writing workshops and more. In a unique blend of both live and virtual events, the format has proven to be very popular and will continue to be available as such.

Guy Gavriel Kay and Dr. Angie Abdou on stage at the Mae Wilson Theatre during the 2023 Festival of Words (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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

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Prominent journalist believes news should take more responsibility for well-being

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Tamara Cherry is a Regina-based award-winning journalist, author, researcher, and communications consultant who spent nearly 15 years as a crime reporter for the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, and CTV News Toronto.

Her latest book, The Trauma Beat: A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News (2023), examines the impact of media reporting on trauma survivors. Cherry also takes a close look at the impact of trauma reporting on members of the media themselves.

On July 13, Cherry gave a presentation of her work during a workshop at the Moose Jaw Public Library, as part of the 2023 Saskatchewan Festival of Words.

Cherry’s career in crime reporting during an internship with the Regina Leader-Post,” CherI interviewed a woman whose father died from Alzheimer’s. And I was taken aback when she started crying during the interview.

“In the end, she was crying, I was crying, and that was the story, like, three days into my journalism career, that made me fall in love with telling stories that can make people feel something, or make people care.”

Cherry went on to the Calgary Herald, where she interviewed a newly widowed woman and had to take a someone else from a different department had also interviewed. The woman had had to go through the experience twice with one publication, and Cherry’s interview would not even be used.

“I’d been tasked with interviewing her for nothing,” Cherry said. “‘What the f***?’ is what I later wrote in my journal. I was 20 years old and had never been taught anything about trauma, about interviewing trauma survivors — nothing.”

Cherry went on to a distinguished, respected career as, of all things, a crime reporter. She loved the rush, she said, and seemed to have a knack for it.

“I think it was rooted in my love of telling very authentic stories that can make people feel something.”

She developed a niche for herself in domestic sex conducting countless interviews.

As she says in her book, Cherry did not understand the harm and the impact that her aggressive approach to

stories had on survivors. She also developed post-traumatic stress, often waking in cold sweats from nightmares and struggling with her closest relationships.

“I have no idea how many hundreds of trauma survivors I interviewed in nearly a decade on television,” Cherry said. “But the stories are etched into my brain.”

What can journalists do better?

In 2019, Cherry switched careers to found Pickup Communications. The company is a public relations surrounding them. It has also evolved to provide training for those whose jobs frequently involved interacting with trauma survivors.

In 2020, she conducted research in which she inter-

bers of missing people, and survivors of mass violence. She also interviewed more than two dozen journalists.

That research resulted in a well-regarded peer-reviewed paper: Trauma survivors and the media: A qualitative analysis, her book, and a catalogue of training materials specialized for service providers, journalists, homicide investigators, and more.

“What I didn’t realize until this research project is that practicing trauma-informed journalism, and longform storytelling, is not only necessary to protect the survivors you’re writing about, it is necessary to protect yourself.”

Cherry now advocates for trauma-informed training for reporters. Part of that is taking more responsibility for the well-being of interviewees.

“When it comes to stories about trauma, it’s just different,” Cherry said with heavy emphasis. “We as storytellers cannot apply the same rules to these stories as we do to others.”

Although she believes everyone should have the ben-nalists can do better with traumatic stories without any training at all:

Give survivors more agency, such as giving them the option to refuse interviews, take a break during an interview, or see the interview before it is published.

Be compassionate, rather than assuming a façade of professional separation that, in the end, helps neither person. Consider an interview location the interviewee can be comfortable in and ask if there is someone who could support them through it.

Ask survivors if there is a particular message theyvors that there is hope and help.

Follow up: Reach out after the story is published to see how it affected them. Have the conversation and experience of a person’s life into a story for mass consumption.

“I truly believe,” Cherry said,” that if we all understood more about trauma in general, our world would be a much better place — more compassionate, more patient, and safer.”

Takeaways from 2023 Sask Festival of Words

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The 2023 Saskatchewan Festival of Words is over, and as organizers begin recovering and preparing to prepare for from them on this 27th edition.

who recently took the job as administrative assistant for the Festival. “I felt like I was prepared for if anything went wrong, I knew what to do, so I was surprised when it just went pretty well!

the tables out and the barriers, and then getting hit withally bringing everything back inside, like, OK, we tried.”

“Probably the most memorable part for me was Dr. Norma Dunning, one of our authors, kept getting wrong directions in Crescent Park on Friday morning,” said Amanda Farnel, executive director of the Festival. “That was my adventure for the weekend ... We found her eventually. The only building she could see was the [Phyllisnally, we told her, ‘Stay exactly where you are, we will

“I think the highlight for me was our dramatic reading,” said Sarah Simison, the Festival’s managing artistic director, speaking about The Dripping Honeys, a song-cycle ensemble created by Regina-based Listen to Dis’ Community & Arts Organization.

“Shaylee Rosnes was one of our interns for two summers,” Simison continued, “and she was a teen writing student before that. Now she’s involved with Listen to Dis, so it was this really exciting thing to see somebody grow through our organization. And then, to have her return as part of a presenting organization, yeah, that was, for me, the most beautiful and unexpected moment.”

Farnel, Simison, and Grimes have begun going through Festival feedback forms, they said, and although it will take some time for a comprehensive evaluation, so far attendees are very positive.

“I don’t remember the exact wording, but one person wrote something along the lines of, ‘This festival is a

gateway into a reader’s paradise’,” Grimes said, “which is so great.”

“A lot of the feedback forms have mentioned, you know, that this is its own form of community,” Farnel said. “Coming back each year, seeing people you haven’t seen in a while, learning what they’ve been doing.

“A lot of the feedback is very positive around the changes we made as well. The Street Fair, for example, yes, it ended up being indoors, but people still really liked the idea and enjoyed it.”

Other reviews have mentioned appreciating the diversity of authors at the festival, and how the different presenter pairings sparked interesting conversations and read.

“I noticed, after the Ali Hassan, Casey Plett, Ken Carriere session, that all three of them were downstairs afterwards at the autograph table getting each other’s books, and getting them signed by each other,” Grimes said. “And the reading sessions are like the backbone of the festival, and that reading session created this unex-

pected little author’s friend group.”

“Someone made a really nice comment to me about the reading sessions,” Farnel added, “just saying that the way we put the authors together seemed very purposeful and created these surprising and beautiful moments. I thought that was amazing.”

Glenda Julian has been attending the Saskatchewan Festival of Words for many years and served as chair of the festival board. She said she enjoyed everything.

“I love the interplay between some of the authors and how their areas of interest intersect, even though one

you think they’re on the same wavelength, but they disagree in important ways.

“So, it’s fascinating how literature brings people together, and makes you think more deeply about the world. me start thinking about everything around me, and the people around me, differently.”

‘Gateway to a reader’s paradise’:

Tamara Cherry presents her workshop at the 2023 Saskatchewan Festival of Words (photo by Gordon Edgar)

By Patricia Hanbidge

Trees and the Environment - Part I

If you have ever asked yourself about how important it is to have trees in the environment, or had a niggling sense of guilt when you turn on your air conditioner then this article will be a great read for you. As gardeners, somehow we have a natural tendency to appreciate the beauty of nature but we often forget about some of the other important aspects that trees and greenspaces give to us when they are part of our landscapes.

It doesn’t matter where you plant trees in your comchange. Plants are such a wonderful thing as they have the ability to harness light energy from the sun and create usable energy through the process of photosynthesis. It is also true that through this natural process of photosynthesis, trees will also absorb pollutant particulates, carbon dioxide and then store the carbon and emit or release pure oxygen.

For your landscape, if you plant deciduous trees on

the south and west sides of your home it will help keep your home cooler in summer and still allow the sun to warm your home during our cooler months. The added bonus of making your landscape more beautiful could also save you up to 30% of the energy used to both heat and cool your home. Another thought is utilizing trees or shrubs to shade your air conditioners so the unit will stay in full sun.

Good planning and development of our green spaces gives urban residents the opportunity to have access to safe green spaces and to reconnect with nature. Studies show that those who live closer to green environments

increase in health. Green spaces increase physical activ-

decrease in stress which also improves both mental and physical health. Green spaces will decrease urban noise

value of surrounding homes and businesses but they also serve many other functions in a community. Attractive and proper placement of softscape materials will actually make it easier for people to locate a business. The framework provided by trees and vegetation can serve as a form of focal point which enhances the buildings that are present.

Business districts that are adjacent to green spaces show an increase in customer satisfaction. When shopping, customers will actually spend more on individual items and will purchase more items as well. Employees and residents will both be happier in environments that have a view of green spaces and have shown to be more productive. Sick time by employees is also decreased. -

tion possible with properly planted trees and shrubs. They reduce the need to heat in the cooler seasons, if the buildings are sheltered from the wind by the landscape. In the warmer seasons, trees and vegetation that shade the buildings from the sun during the heat of the day will reduce the cooling needed for the comfort of those inhabiting the buildings.

Watch next week for more on the value of trees and greenspaces in our outdoor spaces.

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?

High Street West will be smoothed over in new project

Beginning Monday, July 24, High Street West will be repaired to address the rippled road surface

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The City of Moose Jaw has announced that High Street West will be repaired this week, to address the rippled surface of the road. This is one of the 48 Capital Projects approved by City Council in the 2023 Budget.

Repairs began on Monday, July 24, 2023. Craig Hemingway, Manager of Communications with the City of Moose Jaw stated that “There will start to be some mobilization of crews (on Monday and Tuesday),” and that they anticipate that Wednesday.

Road repairs will take place between Second Avenue West and Eighth Avenue taking place on the 800 block and then working east.

“It’s going to be a couple of days per block, and we’re going to be doing a block co-owner of Cypress Paving. Cypress Paving has been selected as the contractor for the project.

routed along Fairford Street West with clearly marked detour signage.

The City of Moose Jaw anticipates that the project will be completed in two weeks, but this will depend on possible weather delays. “Right now the forecast is looking sunny and hot,” Hemingway said.

The current repairs will address set-

project. -

es from the service connections, in the dips that have settled,” said Williams.

“The service connections had settled,” Williams explained. “It’s more the methodology of how it has been completed. It’s happened on all of the cast iron work, (and) the majority of service work that has taken place.”

Residents can expect a far shorter closure this year, as the nature of the work is different from

“These are two different projects. This project doesn’t involve any underground repair. It’s really just standard milling and paving, which our contractors (Cypress Paving) have been doing in various locations across the cityly manner… This (High Street) will be the same,” said Hemingway.

Williams said that the issue can be largely prevented with better compaction, but a variety of conditions including climate and sub-soil type make any underground repair work prone to settling.

“With better compaction you can minimize it, but it’s something we’ve seen over the last number of years on the cast iron construction. It’s going to happen… with the different soil conditions… around the city,” said Williams.

“We’re going to be milling the edges to try to alleviate any of the joints to make the transition as smooth as we can,” he added.

The previous High

severely impacted local businesses and this has some business owners wary.

“Initially, if I remember correctly, it was (supposed to be) a few months, but it went on to

over a year or a year and a half,” said Ray Toews, owner of Castle Building Centres, which is located along High Street West. “People who are in a hurry are going to go elsewhere. That’s something I’ve noticed because everybody seems to be in that mode these days,” he said. “They want to get in and out.”

Toews recalled the impact from the various setbacks including the permanent closure of some local businesses including the Scuba Guys’ Dive Shop.

To compound the issue, he mentioned that the COVID pandemic caused a further setback to local business. “It has been a slow recovery from a lot of it,” he said. “Hopefully it goes smoother… this time. We need it to be done a lot faster than last time, that’s for sure. We don’t want to go through it again!”

All local businesses located along High Street West will remain open during the current project. Customers are advised that sidewalks will remain accessible throughout the process.

Drivers are reminded to remain cautious in the construction zone and to plan for possible delays.

“We thank residents for their patience while we improve our infrastructure and ask all drivers to please exercise caution around work zones and pay attention and of everybody,” Hemingway said.

The washboard surface of High Street West will be repaired in the upcoming weeks.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

The washboard surface of High Street West will be repaired in the upcoming weeks. Photo by: Aaron Walker

An example of a settled service connection, located in front of 232 High Street West. Photo by: Aaron Walker

During the Softball Sask U15 AA provinback on Sunday, July 16, a group of parents were huddled around a table keeping tabs on something that was happening on a smartphone.

That ‘something’ was the Gamechanger livestream of the U13 AA championship Ice took on the Regina Fighting Saints for provincial gold.

The game was tied 10-10 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and the Ice at bat, but something strange had happened -- the app appeared to have froze for several minutes with runners on second

Moments later, the reason for that off, game-winning double, and with that, the Moose Jaw Ice were the 2023 Softball Sask U13 AA provincial champions.

Shortly after, an announcement over the public address system drew a hearty cheer from the hundreds of fans in attendance.

“It was really good, the girls came out on Sunday like they really wanted to win that championship,” said Ice coach Marie Wright. “We have six on the team where this was their third year trying, so they were pretty excited. All the girls came out and played hard and were great.”

Things had gone well for Moose Jaw through the round robin, but they weren’t perfect -- the Ice defeated the Saskatoon Raiders 15-2, Lumsden Cubs 12-1 and 13-9 decision to one of their nemesis in the Regina Lazers.

Their 3-1 mark was still more thannals, where they opened with a 10-2 win over the Saskatoon Hustlers. That set up this time things were much different: a in the sixth gave Moose Jaw a 9-3 win.

“We lost the game in the round rob-

in to the Lazers and came back and beat nice comeback for us,” Wright said. “They played well all weekend, they got on their bats and their defence was great, especial-

Callie Bell was 2-for-3 with a run scored and four runs batted in to lead the Ice offence, while Aspen Olafson was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three

scored two runs.

and allowed two runs on two hits over four things off, allowing a run on three hits and

That sent the Ice to the gold medal game and all the drama that unfolded.

Moose Jaw scored a pair of runs in

more in the third to lead 7-4 through three innings, and they extended their edge to 9-4 with a pair of runs in the fourth.

The Saints battled back with two runs

the game in the top of the seventh, setting up the walk-off win. Emmy Blanchard and Kinley Gottselig hit back-to-back singles by Taya Babich moved them into scoringtitle.

Bell and Gottselig each had 3-for-3 games and knocked in three runs, while Blanchard was 2-for-2 and scored three times. Olafson scored a pair of runs and and scored a pair of runs to go along with her two RBI.

Two local residents involved in female hockey have been invited to Hockey Canada’s women’s selection camps in St Catherines, Ontario this August.

Brooklyn Nimegeers, a well-known Moose Jaw Mavericks product, who now plays for the Regina Rebels U18 AAA franchise, has been invited to Team Canada’s U18 team selection camp.

Alexandra (Alex) Foreman has been invited to attend Team Canada’s national women’s team selection, as well as the U18 camp Nimegeers will be part of.

But here is the catch - Foreman will not be attending as a player but rather as a referee.

“It makes me a little bit nervous to go, but I’m happy to go,” Foreman said.

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This will be her fourth trip attending the development camp, as part of Hockey one of Canada’s two national sports. She said that during the weeklong actual game situations.ating) coaches up in the stands to evaluate us throughout the game.”

For Foreman, attending the camp is another step towards her ultimate goal of refereeing on the international stage.

It’s something she started as a 12 started to referee games.

At the same time, Foreman was also playing hockey as part of the Moose Jaw Mavericks program.

her minor hockey career, Foreman kept on four years out of high school.

It something her dad and brother were doing when Foreman

Asked if she faced harassment - from fans

and parents when she was a teenage referee - she said having her dad and brother also refereeing helped her avoid being threatened on the ice.

“It wasn’t that bad at all…my dad and brother were both well-known in the local hockey community…and most hockey dads don’t yell at females,” she said.

When her minor hockey playing ca-

earned

-- on three hits over four innings, striking out eight in the process, before last three innings.

All in all, Wright pointed to the team receiving contributions from throughout the line-up as their major key to the win.

“Some of the girls who had been struggling with the bats had them come alive, so you get the bottom of the order batting in four runs in a game, that realWright said. “And we always have good pitching, so when we can put more runs up that always makes a difference.”

With the provincial title, the season comes to an end for the U13 AA Ice. But there’s plenty of optimism for the future and what this group might be able to accomplish.

“Next year, hopefully this same team has just as good a year and they get to go to nationals,” Wright said. “That would be pretty amazing.”

reer ended in U18 hockey, she continued to referee.

For Foreman, attending the camp is a

A resume that has seen her refereeing in the prairie provinces at Esso Cup - the U18 AAA national championship - in the past two seasons.

She also refereed in Morden-Winkler at the U18 national championships in 2019.

“They all build off of each other on my way to referee on the international stage.”

Although refereeing is not her full time job, she actually works at a local insurance agency; Foreman wants to achieve being invited to referee internationally.

“Right now refereeing is a part time thing.”

Foreman said her ability to attend development camps and referee is only posher schedule, allowing her to pursue her passion.

“I have an amazing boss who allows me to pursue refereeing across Canada.”

It’s a passion that will likely lead to

“It’s my goal,” she said.

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Alexandra (Alex) Foreman is off to Hockey Canada’s Women’s’ Selection

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Moose Jaw U13 AA Ice with their sponsorship banner.

July 15 weekend.

Miller Express run win streak to four games, close ground on East Division title

Back-to-back wins over Lethbridge, Swift Current give Moose Jaw wins in seven of last 10 games

One win streak ends, another begins.

After seeing their nine-game stretch of victories snapped earlier in the week, the Moose Jaw Miller Express strung together four straight wins in Western Canadian Baseball League action and are now on the verge of clinching the East Division title.

Moose Jaw held a 30-13 record heading into action Sunday night, and as a result now have a 9 ½ game lead over the Medicine Hat Mavericks for top spot in the division with 12 games remaining in the regular season.

As a result, if things continue the way they have, the Express could very well

Moose Jaw’s current win streak included 7-2 and 10-5 wins in a home-andhome on Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20 before taking 10-2 and 6-5 victories at home against the Lethbridge Bulls on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.

Moose Jaw 6, Lethbridge 5

With the Moose Jaw Miller Express trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth, senior Dougie DelaCruz hit a bases-loaded walk-off double to give Moose Jaw a 6-5 victory.

As the score would indicate, things were close in the early going, with Moose Jaw putting up a pair of runs in the second and fourth innings to build a 4-3 lead. Lethbridge tied the game in the top of the sixth and took the lead the next inning, set-

Julio Acosta got things started with a lead-off walk, and a Dawson Tweet double would put the game-winning run at second base. Greyson Barrett drew an intentional walk to load the bases, and DelaCruz two-bagger.

DelaCruz capped his night 3-for-5 with a run scored and two runs batted in, while Wyatt Tweet and Parker Dorrance also knocked in a pair of runs each.

Brayan Villar got the start for Moose Jaw and allowed three runs on three hits over four innings of work, striking out six and walking four. Kaleb Waller tossed alowed the single run in the sixth whileished things off, allowing a single hit overen.

Moose Jaw 10, Lethbridge 2

It didn’t take long for the Express to get going on Friday night, as leading 3-1 through three, they’d put up a four-spot in the fourth and tack on another two in the

The early lead also sat well with Express starter Ethan Merk, who turned in a stellar showing on his way to his fourth quality start of the season -- one run allowed on four hits over six innings of work, striking out nine and walking two.

His relievers were just as sharp, as Andrew Barger and Triston Seitz each tossed a scoreless inning of relief before second baseman Bobby Pokorney allowed a single run in the ninth.

The top of the order provided most of the offence on the night, once again led by Nate Mensik. The two-time WCBL

All-Star put together a 2-for-4 night that included a two-run home run as the second batter of the game, a pair of runs scored and three runs batted in. Dawson Tweet was 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and scored three runs, while Barrett was 2-for3 with two RBI. Wyatt Tweet was also 2-for-3 with an RBI and Pokorney crossed the plate twice.

Moose Jaw 7, Swift Current 2

After scoring a pair of runs in the seventh to take a 3-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth, the Express put up for more to take control of the contest once and for all.

With eight- and nine-hitters Pokorney base, the top of the order was able to cash them in, leading Dawson Tweet to a 2-for5 night that included three runs batted in, while Mensik was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI. Both players also added a double to their ledger.

Soto capped his night with three runs scored, while Pokorney crossed the plate twice.

Matt Vasquez got the job done on the mound, allowing a single run on three hits Zach Sigmon, who struck out four in two innings of work. Craig allowed a single run on two hits in the eighth, and Villar in the ninth.

Moose Jaw 10, Swift Current 5 Mensik put together a 3-for-4 night that included a two-run home run in the third inning and three runs scored.

Mensik’s round-tripper led to Moose Jaw scoring four runs in the third, and the Express would bat through the order on their way to putting up another four runs

All that offence was more than enough for starter Gabe Soto to settle in nicely, and he’d end up with a solid show-

innings and was equally as effective, allowing a single run on four hits, and Myles pair of runs in the ninth.

Delacruz also had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, with Soto and Gurney scoring three runs each.

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Miller Express senior Dougie DelaCruz hit a two-run double to give the Miller Express the walk-off win over Lethbridge on Saturday night.

Merk put together a

start in Moose Jaw’s lopsided win over Lethbridge Friday

If wasn’t for bad luck, the Moose Jaw Canucks wouldn’t have had any luck at all during the Baseball Sask 13U AA Tier 5 championship this past weekend in Moose Jaw.

The Canucks held the lead or were tied in all three of their games through the round robin, but ended up settling for a 0-3 record and missing the playoff round.

Moose Jaw opened the tournament with an 11-4 loss to the Saskatoon La Bat Blue Jays on Friday, July 21 before dropping a 9-8 decision to the Dinsmore Dynamo on Saturday, July 22 and falling 16game Saturday.

Saskatoon 11, Moose Jaw 4

Moose Jaw’s Quinn Roberts gave his team a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but in the fourth and would tag on another six win.

The Canucks scored their other three runs in the fourth inning, with Everett Dunlop, Miles Winter and Liam Dowling all crossing the plate.

Dinsmore 9, Moose Jaw 8

The Canucks trailed 8-5 heading into alive, as Liam Oakes, Jaxsen Erhardt and Dunlop would all score runs to tie the game. They could have done even more damage and taken the lead, but Dinsmore would escape from a bases-loaded jam.

Carter Hanke would eventually come

this

Nate Nelson and give Dinsmore the win.

Ryder Vandesype reached base three times and scored a run for Moose Jaw, while Miles Winter and Liam Dowling each reached twice and scored a run apiece.

The Dynamo took a 4-2 lead out of the second inning and the game was tied 4-4 through four before Dinsmore put up three the next frame to take their lead.

Kindersley 16, Moose Jaw 15

The Canucks looked to be on their of the round robin, leading 8-1 after the second inning and 13-7 through three, but

Kindersley’s bats got hot at the perfect time.

That translated into six runs in the fourth to tie the game 13-13, and after -

ning and then retired the Canucks in order to secure the win.

Roberts, Xander Nelson and Dane Glasser all had a pair of runs each for the Canucks, who saw every batter reach base at least once and all but one score at least one run.

The Moose Jaw Canucks nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages, but had to settle game of their Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League 18U AAA season.

Trailing 10-3 through six innings and 11-6 heading into their last at bat, the Canucks quickly put up three runs to get within striking distance but found themselves down to their last strike while trailing by a pair.

Caleb Newkirk would draw a walk to load the bases, though, and Nathan McDougall capped the comeback with aterson and Tate Mcdairmid with the tying runs.

The extra inning didn’t go as well for the local squad as Swift Current used the international tiebreaker to perfection, scoring three runs and then successfully holding off the Canucks in the bottom of the inning.

McDougall led the way offensively with a 3-for-5 showing that included the two key RBI, while Gulutzan was 2-for-5, knocked in a pair and scored a run. Macdairmid crossed the plate three times for the Canucks, while Ty Red also scored a pair of runs.

McDougall got the start on the mound and was the victim of some untimely errors, with only two of the seven runs he allowed over three innings counting as earned. All told, he’d allow six hits and walk a pair.

ished things off, allowing a hit in the extra inning.

Moose Jaw fell to 8-20 to sit in 12th place in the 13-team league. They closed out the regular season on Sunday night when they travelled to Swift Current for a doubleheader.

Max Simmons allowed two runs on three hits over the next two innings before -

Action from the Moose Jaw Canucks round robin games during the Baseball Sask 13U AA Tier 5 provincial championships

past weekend.

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Tate Macdairmid slides home with the game-tying run for the Canucks in the bottom of the seventh.

Gerritt Gulutzan pitches for the Canucks during the extra inning.

Canucks hitter Ty Reid sends a Swift Current offering up the middle for base hit.

Canucks hitter Cameron Beisal ducks away from a pitch up and in.

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame announces eight inductees for 2023

Wide range of former athletes and builders to be enshrined during induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 27 at Moose Jaw Event Centre

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With the incredible number of nominations the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame has received over the years, the selection committee’s job gets a bit

When there are so many worthy individuals involved in the sports community as athletes and builders over the decades and decades of games played in Moose

And as a result, the organization will see one of its largest single-year classes enshrined on the Wall of Fame on the mezzanine in 2023, as a total of eight indi-

“There were lots of nominations and people are still interested so we thought we’d induct a few more this year,” said Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of that we’re getting a lot of nominations, the tough part is deciding who to induct every

The 2023 class includes wrestler John Bozak, powerlifter Wayne Cormier, volleyball, baseball and fastball builder Brad Hennenfent, rugby athlete and builder Da-

vid Jukes, hockey athlete and builder Jim Little, baseball and curling builder Stan Montgomery, fastball and hockey player -

sports and years of activity, and a group that was anything but easy to get down to given the ever-increasing number of po-

“Our selection committee has a twotwice as many as we’ve inducted, and they’re all pretty worthy in their own

The selection committee -- comprised of four members of the public and four members of the board -- goes through the nominations and ranks each individual, after which the results are compiled and the

“Every one of them says it’s tough,”

“Especially comparing people from different eras and different sports, or sports that

So it’s a big job and we really appreciate

A formal press conference where the 2023 inductees will have their plaques unveiled on the Wall of Fame will take place

and / or tickets, contact the Hall of Fame

Family Day turnout had record numbers and plenty of fun for all

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and successful on a mildly sunny day with oc-

we’d have that many people out to Family

Last year the 30-degree plus event -

es admission prices to $2 and sells some

Unfortunately, several hundred people didn’t get to eat when the concession

have

to take a different approach to the

At the end of the food, the concession had hot dogs and no buns so they offered

“Why not?” said one hungry custom-

The dining hall concession managed

event and served them after the popcorn

All activities were popular with foural tractors ferrying children and adults around the grounds

Face painter Nicole Russell, who is opening a beauty salon in Mortlach, never

Ross gave rides on two saddle horses at a steady clip all day

Giant bubble maker Glenn Tomyn

Rope making by the blacksmith shopties included a scavenger hunt, bean bag

Two shows by the Moose Jaw Dog Club were each attended by 400 people at Dog show emcee Allison Rain said the museum show is good practice for competitive dog shows, which garner lots

When the dogs practice tricks at the Exhibition grounds only the owners are

A couple from California with their grandchildren came just to see the muse-

with the wooden telephone booth in the

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktet.net

Moose Jaw and District Hall of Fame president Larry Graham at the podium during the 2022 induction ceremony.

‘Unleashed’ Canada Tour featuring The B34ST will visit Moose Jaw

On August 19, the ‘Unleashed’ Canada 2023 Tour will perform at The Silo featuring Puerto Vallarta’s most well-known rock band, The B34ST

For all the lovers of live rock music, The B34ST band from Puerto Vallarta will be performing their ‘Unleashed’ Canada 2023 Tour this August. Be sure to get your tickets well in advance for their stop in Moose Jaw.

On Saturday, August 19, The B34ST is scheduled to perform at The Silo, next to The Heritage Inn. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Happy Hour is on, and appetizers will be served until 9 p.m. during the concert.

“They (The B34ST) play Metallica and AC/DC, but they do play some lighter, more hip stuff. Their main thing is more rock to heavy rock,” said Phil Juric, friend of the band and owner of TranscenDENT Paintless Dent Repair.

A couple of talented local bands are also scheduled to perform an opener for The B34ST. “I tentatively have a couple

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whether they want to open… All it is (at this point) is a scheduling thing,” stated Juric, noting that plans are still underway.

At this year’s Minnedosa, Manitoba concert, Juric said The B34ST will attend with an interesting backstory. “They are invited to play at Minnedosa during their Rockin’ the Fields concert,” he said. He described Minnedosa as “a rock version of Craven.”

“L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach, The Glorious Sons, Sloan, The Incredibly Hip, The Stoneheads, Daisy Chain, Crush, bands like that are all playing there (at Minnedosa),” Juric said.

The Minnedosa concert is scheduled for August 4 – 6.

“Last year the band played at Rosalind in Alberta, and the next night they played at Drumheller… down in the ravine, which was completely awesome. You’ve got all the layered rock and everything, the river running through — what a backdrop to the band playing!

“There’s a band called The Gecko time down in that valley. It was sort of an historic thing. It was epic… it was so much fun,” said Juric.

On August 11 – 13, this year’s Rosalind tour will see a convergence of seven bands originating from around Puerto Vallarta for a three-day music festival.

After proposing to his soon-to-be wife, Wario Hernandez Torres, the band’s lead singer, messaged Juric. Thinking he’d

the wedding — Juric was instead asked to schedule a venue in or around Moose Jaw for the 2023 tour.

“So, that’s why I put this together and

rented out The Silo at the Heritage Inn for them to play at,” Juric explained.

The B34ST played last year in Moose Jaw but drew a much smaller crowd due to short notice. “It was a last-minute booking. They had a cancellation, and they were coming through, and they played at Alex’s place at The Crushed Can,” said Juric.

Since the COVID-19 post-pandemic tour saw several tragedies, including Torres’ mom and three others passing away while on tour.

In memory of those who passed on, lead singer “(Torres) sang Hallelujah. If you heard this guy’s voice, it is so incredibly powerful. He dedicated this to his mom. Just thinking about him singing it just about chokes me up,” said Juric.

“The biggest complaint that I hear from everybody is the lack of live music in Moose Jaw after the Royal (Hotel) and the (Brunswick Hotel) closed down,” Juric added. “It would be nice for everybody to show a little bit of support… for live music in Moose Jaw. The more support (that is) shown, the more live bands will be inclined to come here.”

Tickets are on sale now for $20 each. To purchase your tickets, contact Phil Juric by phone or text at 306-313-1383 or by email at thedoc73@hotmail.com.

Tickets can also be purchased in-per-

son from:

TranscenDENT Paintless Dent Repair, located at 365 River St. W.

· Bloodline Tattoo Company, located at 22 Main St. N.

· DNA Cycle & Service, located at 1135

– Ninth Avenue Southwest

Time is limited — out of 200 initial tickets, half are already sold.

“I’m about half sold right now,” Juric said. Approximately 100 tickets remain to be sold.

The 2023 Unleashed Canada Tour will play at The Silo in Moose Jaw on August 19. Photo by: Facebook/The B34ST mx

The 2023 Unleashed Canada Tour schedule. Photo by: Facebook/The B34ST mx

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

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

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 www.moosejawlawnbowling.com or Call 306 690 8739 for additional times.

Lawn Bowling is a recreational sport that provides mobility adaptations, as well as opportunities for intensive competitive play. Everyone from 6 to 106 is WELCOME ! Moose Jaw’s greens are on the east side of beautiful Crescent Park . Lawn Bowling greens are OPEN @10am Tue & Sat and @ 7pm Mon, Tu, Wed & Thur; Drop ins WELCOME. Additional times are available. To Ask questions or register mjlawnbowling@gmail.com or just show up on the day. There will be 3 more tournaments in our 2023 calendar:

Saturday July 29th, 2023Mixed or Matched Pairs Tournament and BBQ. Start at 0930 am.

Saturday 26 August 2023Teams to be selected for a random Jitney. Start at 0930 am.

Saturday 16 September 2023 - Final season windup tournament and BBQ. Start at 0930 am.

Living Springs Churchshare Meetings– 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 one of life’s most difhave 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 Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve-step program for rela-

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors –

and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters clubs utilize communication skill components to create the smorgashave 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 306-690-8739 or email officers-3418@toastmastersclubs.org

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

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.

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 one 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: Wanda306-693-7440 or Len - 306693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com

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

306.692.7365 for more information.

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

Summer Library Hours MONTHU 9:30 AM-9:00 PM FRISAT 9:30 AM-6:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

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 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

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 306-692-2787 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, dropin program.

MJPL Youth programs in 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.

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

– Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453. FaceLEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restricevents.

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.

every 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) -

niors: 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 Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1

p.m.

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

am.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1

p.m.

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.days & 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

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

- COST $15pp

2023

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

Monday: 9:30am-Pickleball/ - Camera Club – only on the 1st Monday of the month

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

Wednesday: 8:30am-TOPS/ 9:30am-Pickleball/1pm-PO-

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

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

Moose Jaw ANAVETS:

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.

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

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

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

DUO – playing in the Eagles club Lounge starting at 8:00 pm

AUGUST 19, 2023 – BRAN-ing 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) 6935989.

upcoming sessions and how to sign up for the free Virtual

· July 29 and 30: Brickspo

Seek and Find

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

Steam Day

· August 13: Summer PopUp #6: Baking

Flying Club’s popular summer

Pancake Breakfast Fly-in happening Aug. 19

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The Moose Jaw Flying Club’s popu-tors from across the province and draws scores of visitors from the city, who come for the food, the planes, and updates on the airport — The next MJFC event is Saturday, August 19, from 8 to 11 a.m.

The MJFC is also the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) chapter number 215. MJFC/COPA 215 is an inexpensive, low-obligation way to get pilots. Membership dues are only $25 a year, and the club is open for all enthusiasts. Club members are happy to show new members around the airport. When time and weather allow, members can go for free on special occasions. Being a COPA member provides the necessary insurance coverage and Transport Canada

“One of the things we want to remind people of on these occasions is that you don’t have to own a plane or be a pilot to be a member of this club,” Greg Simpson, a pilot and currently chair of the board of the Moose Jaw Airport Authority (MJAA), noted during a recent MJFC/COPA 215 meeting. “I mean, it isn’t an expensive membership, and its a great way to get out and have a look at things. Lots of people even love just looking at planes, and we all love talking about them.” -

dition at airports across the country, although for anyone attending from other

places (Prince Albert, Yorkton, Estevan, or even the US), the occasions are technithroughout each season to host them.

Prices for the pancake breakfast have can eat for $12, and kids for $8, so a family of four can get breakfast for $40 even.

child will win a free airplane ride ‘Discovery Flight’ just by attending, and MJFC members are contemplating other enterbombing event or a spot landing contest.

Both contests are fairly self-explana-

bombing run, and attempts to hit closest

to the target. Spot landing competitions are to see which pilot can land closest to a marked position, with points deducted for stopping too far in front or behind.

“Those do sound fun,” laughed club president Roger Blager as members began debating the piloting techniques, air marshalling requirements, altitude restrictions, and more that would go into organizing such contests. “Let’s just keep in mind that this is all dependent on weather, and volunteers, and how many people that’s always number one.”

Skydive South Sask usually does a few jumps for the crowds at these breakfasts as well, although the past several MJFC/COPA 215 events have seen an exin had groups from other airports cancelling because their weather stopped them taking off, and the skydivers couldn’t jump because of rain.

The club, which currently has about 35 members, are thinking about hosting a full day of COPA Discovery Flights sometime this fall once school has resumed. And not just the for kids: There are plenty

“There’s a lot of general public in Moose Jaw who would also love to go club member who also sits on the MJAA board. “And that was very evident at our Ukrainian Rotary banquet. We put that -

St. Agnes Teachers Aim For Family Feud Canada Appearance

A GROUP OF SAINT AGNES SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE HOPING TO GET ON FAMILY FEUD CANADA TO POTENTIALLY WIN SOME EXTRA CASH FOR THE SCHOOL. BUT IT IS ALSO TO HIGHLIGHT THE SCHOOL, THE HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION, THE CITY AND THE REGION AS WELL.

By Robert Thomas

“Jerry D is just a hoot,” Kyle Lichtenwald a teacher at St Agnes School says about the host of Family Feud Canada.

Lichtenwald is one of six teachers on a team from St Agnes who are vying to be on the show’s inaugural Teacher’s August.

The popular Canadian version of the American show especially created for the late great Richard “Dickie” Dawson has made strides in Canada and now wants to get teachers - and not just related families - in on the action.

“It’s the only time they don’t have actual families,” he said, adding “we’re hoping to get in there.”

So far the team of Hailey Sills, Renee Mealing, Melinda Daintree, Tara Gottselig, Kyle Lichtenwald and Saleh Afshar have managed to clear all of the hurdles from video application to a ZOOM call interview in order to be on the show.

All that they are waiting for is for a call saying whether or not they will be part of the tapings later this August.

For their application tape, the St Agnes educators focused on the uniqueness and highlights of not just the school but also the Friendly City.

The video took the group from the Tunnels, Mac The Moose, 15 Wing Moose Jaw and everything in between.

application - likely something no other teacher team will have as part of their try to get on the show.

“We are highlighting Moose Jaw, the school and the community we are building there,” he said.

Lichtenwald said they featured the diversity of St Agnes - where 25 countries are represented in the student body - and how Moose Jaw is diverse.

Even the team the teachers put together is diverse in ages and career develop-

ment with a new teacher just starting her career and another in the latter stages of her career.

The team’s diversity goes on to team member Saleh Afshar. Afshar, who originally hails from Iran and immigrated to Canada.

Lichtenwald said Afshar’s coaching the girl’s basketball team - along with parent Steven White - to win the Holy Trinity city championship is unique as Afshar had never coached basketball before in his life.

More Than Just A Game

Lichtenwald said Family Feud is more than just a game on an individual and professional level.

On an individual level, it’s not just something his family watches on television but they also have the board game and play it.

On a professional level, Family Feud has invaded the classrooms of St Agnes School where it’s used by teachers as part of the play based learning concept that is being piloted at the school.

“It helps students learn in the classroom,” he said.

Good For The Community

Not only would an appearance on Family Feud Canada help highlight Saint Agnes School but it’s also an opportunity to feature the city as a whole, he said.

“We want to showcase all of the good things in Moose Jaw,” Lichtenwald said about what the group hopes accomplish on the show.

He said the group is hopeful Moose Jaw’s unique name and character - moving from friendly to being notorious for - will taping.

The second hurdle of a ZOOM call included questions about the team, the school and city as well as having the team play a Family Feud game and hopes of winning the producers nod to appear on the show.

Although it’s not a vote based selection process, Lichtenwald said he hopes that the St Agnes team gets a major buzz in the community and helps put them over the top and on TV.

Already the group has become popular within St Agnes itself, showing their initial application tape to the student body

“The kids cheered and asked us for our autographs.”

It’s a buzz the six teachers are hoping spreads across the community and helps land them on the show.

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Horse Parade

Family Feud Canada Hopefuls - (From Left to Right) Hailey Sills, Renee Mealing, Melinda Daintree, Tara Gottselig, Kvle Lichtenwald and Saleh Afshar.

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Miniature

Entries in the miniature horse show at the Moose Jaw Exhibition grounds paraded at the Highway To Heroes car show. Ron Walter

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Obituaries / Memorials

GATTEY, PHILIP

Philip Heath Gattey, 66, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on July 12, 2023.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20th, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 E Raymond Ave, Bismarck, with the Rev. Joshua Ehli Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler service at the funeral home.

moved many times across Canada and the U.S. He met the love of his life, Marice Knox, at the University of Saskatchewan, and they were married in Moose Jaw on May 31st, 1980. Marcie and Philip had four beautiful children and resided in Saskatoon, Ottawa, Vancouver, Bismarck.

Philip was known to his loved ones as Philip, Papa, dedicated care of patients with complex orthopedic problems.

Philip’s career in medicine spanned several decades University of Saskatchewan Medical School with Orthopedic Residency, with Fellowship in Toronto care led him to MedCenter One Orthopedics, where he served his patients until 2014, followed by two years of locum work across the U.S. Philip retired from Marcie.

Philip was a faithful Catholic whose study and application of his faith were clear to those who knew him. He had an intimate prayer life and attended Mass Beyond his professional achievements, Philip was a keen interest in history, and hunter.

He is survived by his children; son, Nathan (Kate)

CARTER, MYRNA

Myrna Carter passed away peacefully in her home at Chateau St Michael’s on July 17, 2023. Myrna was born in Moose Jaw on July 23, 1940. Her parents were Angus and Lillian Cameron of Crestwynd, SK. Myrna spent her childhood surrounded by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and little sister Mary. After graduating from High School in Moose Jaw, Myrna attended the Regina Grey Nun’s Nursing program. In 1961 she graduated as a Registered Nurse. A profession well chosen for Myrna’s gifts of compassion, kindness, and patience. Myrna married Edward Carter on Sept 16, 1961. The couple moved to the farm at Mortlach. Here they raised their two daughters Pam and Eleanor. Over the years Myrna worked as a nurse to help support the farming operation. Myrna was a quiet, gentle-natured person. She loved sunsets, sunrises, babies, and children. She enjoyed writing long letters to her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the greatest joy in her life. In 2005 she retired from her position at Extendicare. In 2009 Ed and Myrna left the farm to begin their retirement in Moose Jaw. The last few years Myrna has struggled with poor health, through the challenges she remained peaceful and accepted her condition with grace. As her health deteriorated, she was blessed by the love and exceptional care she received by the staff at Chateau St Michael’s. Myrna was predeceased by her parents Angus and Lillian Cameron, husband Edward Carter; great grandson Isaiah Macdonald; brother-in-law George Baker and sister-in-law Joyce (Don) Weber. She is survived by daughters Pam (Brad) Speir, Eleanor Prebushewski; grandchildren Kris Speir, Kurt Speir, Noelle (Andy) Bossence, Evan (Lindsay) Speir, Austin Prebushewski (Vanessa), Tyler Prebushewski; great-grandchildren Ty, Reid, Carter, Charlie and Harlyn; sister Mary Baker; brother-in-law Don (Donna) Carter. A Celebration of Myrna’s Life will be held on August 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Aidan Anglican Church, 124 1 Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. Reverend Deacon Arleen made to charity of choice. In living memory of Myrna, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Chrystine DaceyFuneral Director

In Loving Memory of WADE LETILLEY

June 19th, 1989 - July 28th, 2018

You are near. Even if we don't see you. You are with us. Even if you are far away. You are in our hearts. In our thoughts. In our lives. Always.

Love: Dad, Mom, Kayley, Ken, Chase, Kinsley, Bowen

The Empire seven months

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marcie father Paul, and his brother Scott Gattey. The loss of Philip Gattey will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and the medical community. He will be dedication to his patients, and his love for his family. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

and BEYOND expectations is what sets us apart

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The Empire Apartments burned down in the early hours of December 21, 2022. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The badly burned building has been an eyesore over the last 7 months. Photo by: Jason G. Antonio

SHEPHERD, SHARON

September 23rd, 1940July 14th, 2023

With heavy hearts the family of Sharon “Dianne” Shepherd (née: Mackay) announce her passing on Friday, July 14th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. She was predeceased by her parents, Duncan and Juanita and in-laws, Robert and Myrtle. Dianne will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Andy; daughter, Jamie (Clayton); sons, Robert (Karin) and Scott; and grandchildren: Ben (Julie), Alex, Rebecca, and Calli. Dianne was born and raised in Moose Jaw, SK where she met and married Andy on May 6th, 1961. She graduated as a Lab Technician from the Moose Jaw Providence Hospital in 1961.

Dianne was a lab tech at the Calgary General Hospital until Jamie was born in 1962. Following that the family moved back to Saskatchewan where Dianne continued to work as a lab tech for many years. Rob was born in 1964.

Dianne had many friends and what people would say about her most often was “She’s the kindest person I’ve ever met”, “She’s the nicest person to know”, “She’s such a sweet lady”. She will certainly be remembered mainly for her profound kindness, willingness to help others, always being there for you in troubled times, supporting many community initiatives, and her years of participation in her church, St. Aidan’s. She was always the supportive mom, spectating and cheering all her children on. Scott was born in 1978 and this kept Dianne busy with teenagers and a new baby!

Dianne volunteered her time to the organizations she was passionate about such as Hunger in Moose Jaw and the Moose Jaw Kinettes, where she was President from 1976-1977. Dianne has always had a big heart for helping others and was especially concerned about displaced newcomers to our country and took the grandmotherly role in helping young refugee families. She also enjoyed working for Evans Florist for several years.

crocheting, knitting, and Bridge. She had a very close circle of Bridge player friends, and several other dear friends, supporting her to the end. She was a great planner of things and loved to arrange family reunions and friendly get-togethers. Family vacations to ski destinations, Disney World, and Hawaii were just a few but the family and friends she cultivated were her biggest treasures in life. She touted everyone’s accomplishments as though they were her own. She was so proud of her family and friends. Some of her favorite memories were spending summers at the cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake surrounded by loved ones and she always spoke about and cherished those moments.

In Dianne’s later years, Parkinson’s began to take its toll but she fought this disease with grace, courage, and strength unlike anything we have seen before as a family. She was an encouragement and inspiration to us all that hope is eternal.

The family would like to thank everyone for their unwavering support of Dianne over these last few

Palliative Care Program, and especially all of Dianne’s phenomenal caregivers but special thanks to her “girls” Sylvia and Beckie. She will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Dianne’s Life was held on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1247 1 Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. The Reverend Doctor Dean Pinter and Deacon Arleen Champion co-

name may be made to Parkinson Canada, 2103 Airport Dr #110B, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2 or to Hunger in Moose Jaw, 269 Stadacona St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1Z4. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

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

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

Tactile

I like reading books. And I like to read printed copies rather than electronic manuscripts. I have a small library of hardcover books and paperback novels in my home. I regularly borrow books from the Moose Jaw Public Library. I get pleasure out of the tactile experience of holding a book in my hands and reading words on paper pages.

Tactile means of, relating to, or being the sense of touch. It refers to things being perceptible and experienced by touch.

Tactile has many relatives in English, from the synonymous tangible to familiar words like intact, tact, tangent, contingent and entire. All of these can be traced back to the Latin verb tangere, meaning “to touch.” Tactile was Latin adjective tactilis meaning tangible. Tangible means capable of being perceived by the sense of touch, substan-

use the expression, “Her grief was tangible.” It also means capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value. The old coin he found hidden in his grandfather’s drawer had tangible value.

Something that’s tangible can be touched. A rock is tangible, and so is a broken window; if the rock is lying next to the window, it could be tangible evidence of vandalism. When we say that the tension in a room is tangible, we mean we feel it so strongly that it seems almost physical. But if we’re being literal, tension, like hope, happiness, and hunger, are intangible, they can’t be touched but are real. When lawyers talk about an intangible asset, they might mean something like a company’s good standing, very valuable, but not touchable.

Tactile is also related in meaning to corporeal. In various religions, including Christianity, corporeal existence is often termed the opposite of spiritual existence. The word is also used by philosophers, especially when considering the nature of reality. For lawyers, corporeal describes physical property such as houses or cars, as opposed to something valuable but nonphysical like a good reputation.

appears to be developing for tactile. It is increasingly used to suggest that something visual is particularly reminiscent or suggestive of a certain texture. Also, computer touch screens provide a tactile encounter for the user.

I remember an incident at a party when I was in highjoying a cast party at a farmyard of one of the actors. He maintained that the loft in the old barn was haunted by the ghost of a long dead suicide victim. There was something particularly strange about that old barn and some of the party goers claimed that they saw something shining in the loft later that night. However, at no point did it seem there was a spectre of tactile reality.

In literature and journalism there are ways to elevate your writing using various types of imagery. Tactile imagery engages the sense of touch. It describes what you can physically feel, such as temperature, movement, texture, and other sensations. A gust of cold air blew over

out of his sticky, sweaty clothes and let the cool, soothing water wash over him in the shower. The dog yelped after stepping on a prickly burr, and then I almost yelped when I yanked it from his paw and the prickles pierced this Fall. I am considering renewing it in electronic form, but I do enjoy the tactile sensation of holding the paper copy as I read through the articles. What a dilemma, satisfy my love for the tactile sensation of reading or save a tree.

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.

Twin Lakes Ranch to host equine learning and horsemanship camp on July 29 and 30

Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries hosting camp for six participants between the ages of 8 – 11

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

For riders looking to improve their horsemanship skill, Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries is hosting an equine assisted learning and horsemanship camp on July

The camp has only six available openings, so be sure to book promptly if you are interested. The smaller intake will mean that participants will experience a more

a.m. on Saturday, July 29, and runs until 4 p.m. The same schedule will be dupli-

This is a day-only camp and there will be no overnight activities or accommodations available on site.

The camp will be inAssisted Facilitator and life coach Gina Bowler.

Riding Instructor. Barrett holds her Level 3 Western andmanship Association.

To book your spot in their upcoming equestrian camp, the Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries can be reached net.

Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries is located north of the Trans Canada Highway and approximately one kilometerample signage on the north side of the highway. The location is also included in a Google Maps link for those using the app at:

The Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries is located along Highway #1 east of Moose Jaw. Photo by: Facebook/Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries

AUTO RACING

Saturday

5:30 p.m. FSR NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Worldwide Express 250.

8 p.m. FSR NHRA Drag Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle AllStar Callout.

BASEBALL

Thursday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at New York Mets.

Friday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles.

8 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at San Francisco Giants.

Saturday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles.

8:30 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers.

Monday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays.

8:30 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners.

Tuesday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays.

9 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers.

Wednesday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays.

9 p.m. NET MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers.

FOOTBALL

Friday

5:30 p.m. TSN CFL Football Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks.

Saturday

5 p.m. TSN CFL Football BC Lions at Edmonton Elks.

Sunday

5 p.m. TSN CFL Football Calgary Stampeders at Montreal Alouettes.

HORSE RACING

Saturday

4 p.m. FSR Horse Racing Saratoga Saturday.

SOCCER

Thursday

5:45 p.m. TSN FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Argentina vs. South Africa.

Saturday

10:15 p.m. TSN FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Korea Republic vs. Morocco.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 ('15)

48 FSR (6:00) Motorcycle Racing Canadian Triple Crown Series, Motocross: Moncton, NB Dangerous Drives

55 CRV1 (:05) <++ American Underdog ('21) Zachary Levi. Just Like (N) (:50) Warrior (N) (:50) Full Circl

56 CRV2 (:05) <+++ Missing ('23) Storm Reid. <++ Clerks III ('22) Brian O'Halloran. Movie

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45)

<++ The Loves of Carmen

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ Star Trek Into Darkness ('13) Chris Pine. <++ Event Horizon ('97) Sam Neill, Laurenc e Fishburne.

48 FSR (6:00) Motorcycle Racing Canadian Triple Crown Series, Motocross: Quebec City Dangerous Drives

55 CRV1 (:10) <++ The Marksman ('21) Liam Nees on. Devil's Confession (N) (P) Devil's Confession (N)

56 CRV2 (6:15) <++ Police Story <++ The Matrix Resurrections

('23) < Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths

ENCAV (:10) <+++ Father of the Bride ('91) Steve Martin. <+++ L.A. Story ('91) Steve Martin (P) Movie

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 Deadly Sharks (N) The Haunting (N) Tropic Jaws Deadly Sharks of Paradise

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

42 TCM (6:00) <+++ Straight Time (:15) <++++ Mean Streets ('73) Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro Movie

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ World War Z ('13) Brad Pitt. <++ I, Robot ('04) Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenw ood, Will Smith.

48 FSR (5:00) Motorcycle Racing Inside X Dangerous Drives

55 CRV1 (:20) <++ Easter Sunday ('22) Jimmy O. Yang, Jo Koy <++ Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul (P) Movie

56 CRV2 (6:00) < Father of the Bride ('22) Andy Garcia. Drag Race France (N) < Whitney Houston: I Wann

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45) Office (:10) Parks (:35) Parks Station Eleven Flag Means Flag Means

58 HBO (:15) < Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind ('20) Project (:45) Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark

SATURDAY EVENING

MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS

7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

3 CBKFT Les enfants de la télé Pour "Pierre-Yves Lord" (N) Après TJSask/ Le TJ (:35) Humanité

5 CFRE Border Border Private Eyes "The Six" Ransom "Life and Limb" News (N) Salvage Ki

6 CKCK W5 "Restrained; Pivot" < Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play ('19) Heavy "I Don't Stop"

7 WEATH Nature Nature/ July Nature Nature/ July Nature Nature/

Hudson "Lost Lives Club"

19 TSN (5:00) CFL Football SportsCentre (N) (Live) World Cup World Cup TSN World /(:15) World Cup

20 NET (5:00) MLB Baseball Sportsnet MLB Baseball Blue JaysPlays Week

25 EDACC Amazing Race Forensic "Killing Spree" Fear Thy Neighbor Fear Thy Neighbor

26 W < Girlfriendship ('22) Tamera Mowry-Housley < Aloha Heart ('23) Kanoa G oo, Taylor Cole. (N) (P)

29 ENCAV (6:35) <+++ Cast Away Helen Hunt, Tom Hanks. <+++ Apollo 13 ('95) Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks. (P)

33 CMT Cheers Cheers Man-Plan Man-Plan Man-Plan Man-Plan Frasier Frasier

35 TLC 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé

38 DISC Megasharks of (N) Shark Week (N) Jaws vs the Meg Dawn of the Monster Mako

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

42 TCM (6:00) < Double Indemnity <+++ Body Heat ('81) Kathleen Turner,William Hurt <++ Desperate ('47)

47 AMC (6:00) <++ The Mummy ('99) (:45) <++ The Mummy Returns ('01) Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser.

48 FSR (5:30) NASCAR NHRA Drag Racing Ultimate Playoffs Round 1: Teams TB A (N)

55 CRV1 (:05) <++ Marry Me ('22) Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez. <++ Ticket to Paradise ('22) (P) Movie

56 CRV2 (5:15) < No Time to Die <++ The Secret Garden ('20) Colin Firth. (:45) < Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul

Chas e. < Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

48 FSR (6:00) NASCAR Dirt Slide or Die Dirt Running the Wall Dangerous Storm Chaser s

55 CRV1 (:10) <++ Ticket to Paradise ('22) George Clooney <++ Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul Movie

56 CRV2 (6:00) <+++ Minari ('20) <++ The Matrix Resurrections ('21) Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu R eeves Movie

57 CRV3 (:20) Office (:45) Office (:10) Parks (:35) Parks Station FlagMeans (:20) Our Flag Means Death

58 HBO (:20) < Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine ('21) < Oslo ('21) Andrew Scott, Jeff Wilbusch,Ruth Wilson.

WEDNESDAY EVENING MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

3 CBKFT Question (N) L'épicerie Dr Sébast La vie (N) Bonsoir bonsoir! (N) Le téléjournal (N)

5 CFRE Big Brother (N) (SP)

Jaymin Stewart, owner, mom, local artist with a non-traditional

Jaymin Stewart launched her online store ShadesofJay.ca early in 2022 and speculated back then that she was interested in having a storefront. In October of last year, that became a reality and Stewart’s boutique at 285-8th Ave. NW continues to be a draw to those who enjoy cutting edge

The warehouse is nestled in-between Acott Plumbing and Silverstar Salvage — That was a deliberate choice to help keep her brand unique.

“I didn’t want to be on Main Street,” Stewart said. “I want people to come try this!’

“That kind of sums it all right up, for

to the drama club closet, hang up what she came to school with and trade for a drama jacket — a stage production one-off — and wear that around instead.

Obviously, it being high school, she was a trendsetter. However, she was always asked where she’d found what she was wearing, and what made her think it

would be cool to wear it. Sometimes it set off a mini-trend.

She loved it.

ple like what I’m choosing and they’re just these funny old drama clothes.”

Stewart started making bracelets in 2011 as a creative outlet. She loves to

still affordable. When she began selling them, she wondered where it would go.

business to include homemade bracelets, purses, bags, accessories and clothing af-

kets for ShadesofJay.

Her warehouse store has become another passion.

“It’s just me, and I have full control. There’s no staff running it, so when you come in, you get me. Or else the doors are closed,” she laughed.

She is committed to keeping things one of a kind. It isn’t literally true, but everything she sells is limited edition. There might be ten or so of each item. Once they’re sold, they will not be seen again.

“Now, not everybody can wear the same jacket. I’m only bringing in mayshipping most of those out as online orders. So, only three Moose Jaw women are wearing that item, then maybe there are some in Swift Current, some in Saskatoon, some in B.C. That’s kind of fun.

She loves encouraging women, and empowered and feeling beautiful. you for coming, you look awesome on that person, and now you’re gone and we’ll never see you again.’

“It’s fun to be trendy, but with trends you’re left feeling sort of thrown out when it ends. I’m inspired by trends, but I like to unique and you can wear it two years from now and still feel like it’s a cool piece.”

Opening the warehouse space, Stewart said, helped to check off a lot on her bucket list. Local artist Carly Jaye Smith helped her decorate.

The warehouse continues to provide one-of-a-kind fashion for those that love to wear unique beautiful pieces. Be a Shades of Jaw warehouse location at 2858th Ave. NW.

Find Shades of Jay by Jaymin Stewart online at ShadesofJay.ca, on Facebook. com/shadesofjay, and on Instagram.com/ shopshadesofjay.ca.

Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Shades of Jay – Jaymin Stewart is the proprietess behind Moose Jaw’s newest fashion outlet. Art by Carly Jaye & Quality Photos by Rockbamboo Photo & Film

Shades of Jay warehouse located at 285 8th Avenue Northwest. Art by Carly Jaye & Quality Photos by Rockbamboo Photo & Film

Military collection celebrates actions by ordinary people

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

An amazing collection of military items was on display at the Highway to Heroes car show.

The display belongs to retired teacher Rob Dignean of Saskatoon.

The display covering about eight taof his collection.

“If I do a full display there’s about 55cles.” Items include an army ambulance

The displays at the Exhibition Convention Centre had a bit of everything –with munitions and small arms used by the military.

The collection ranges from Canadian to military items from other countries and dates from the Riel Rebellion to Afghanistan.

building so I got it to the point where it is

The collection started after a high school friend got him interested in military history.

“He was interested in the stories behind the history and that’s what attracted

“There’s a lot of stories and that’s a story behind them.

“That’s what makes it real when you can put a face or a name to it.”

The collection shows his passion for military history.

“The reason I do this it’s my small way of keeping military history alive. We need to.

“I think as Canadians we don’t celebrate our contributions by the military enough.”

Some people criticize the collection as glorifying war.

“I’m celebrating extraordinary actions done by ordinary people.”

Dignean had a taste of military life

close-out tour.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Highway to Heroes Car Show draws interesting cars

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Weather alerts do not help attract people to outdoor events.

ly kept some cars and spectators from the seventh Highway to Heroes Car Show at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds. Attendance and vehicles numbers did not meet the Friends of the Forces anticipated amounts.

a bit lower than last year when everyone -

About 15 cars came at or after lunch. The owner of a vintage Packard viewed the show in the morning and brought his that bad.

This car show was dedicated to Doug Marr.ing time picking which vehicles should win a prize. The best in show plaque went to Nathan Kindiak of Yorkton with his Dana Henry of Moose Jaw won for Model T. This was a new category this year.

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G. Livingstone of Moose Jaw won for while Daryl Nelson of Regina had the best classic car for owner Alan Lindquist of Moose Jaw.

Moose Jaw.

tention and they went home with rosettes long-time show volunteer.

Moose Jaw for a 1977 Trans-Am; Randy Thunderbird; Cody (no last name provid-

The Friends off the Forces car shows military families and support community charities.

Much of that was raised during two shows on the tarmac at 15 Wing. Since Covid-19 a backlog of pilot training has not allowed the car shows on the base.tainers Noise Complaints entertain with

The show included a military collec-

lent auction as well as a parade and prize awards for the miniature horse show happening the same day.claimed one youngster.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

OPINION/COMMENTARY

Legal Canons and Social Fables: The Law in Canada Has Never Been Perfect but Now it is Losing its Way

By Bruce Pardy

doubt.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author,ada’s legal system into Alice-in-Wonderto virtually every Canadian and to the future of the rule of law itself.

of it.

tell themselves stories. People are honest; marriages are faithful; parents are devoted to their children. These narratives contain enough truth to be believed but at least as much wishful thinking. They are “myths” in both senses of the word: they’re not al-conduct.

Essential myths extend to institutions

faith for the common interest. Public administration is benign. The legal system civilization to carry on in relative peace when the facts don’t quite match the story. fables are false?

Fable 1: The Criminal Justice System is Fair and Even-Handed Respect for the rule of law depends on people believing that they will get a fair shake. The prime duty of prosecutors is nottice is done on the merits. Accused are presumed innocent. Punishment follows only if guilt is established beyond a reasonable

the Freedom Convoy that rolled onto Par-

attorney had characterized Lich as a danger to public safety and the convoy protest as essentially the crime of the century. Itcers had detained Lich. On both occasions her detention and released her. She spent a

in Canada’s Criminal Code. Her trial is scheduled for this fall.

commonly granted to persons accused of crimes. It was anything but common for

her for a crime she had not yet been triedwho has no criminal record and no histounder onerous bail conditions that severelydom of speech and freedom of association.

Bruce Pardy is executive director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen’s University. You can reach him at rightsprobe@protonmail.com or on Twitter @ PardyBruce.