Moose Jaw Express, Sept. 6th, 2023

The Moose Jaw Cycle Association (MJCA)’s annual Toy Run Parade on behalf of the Salvation Army is once again teaming up with the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA)’s Little Chicago Show & Shine, leaning into the event symmetry on purpose this time after last year’s initial confusion.

“This year’s Toy Run Parade is Saturday, Sept. 16, leaving at 2 p.m. sharp, and when we say 2 p.m. we do mean 2 p.m., so you have to be there a little earlier than that,” said Murray Roney, longtime president of the MJCA (Roney noted, only half joking, that his commitment to being president of the MJCA seems to be a lifetime one.) “And because the busi-

nesses downtown are having their car show thing again, we’ll be going up Main Street through a lane they’ll open for us and we’ll go right through their car show.

“So, spectators at the [Little Chicago Show & Shine] can also enjoy all the motorcycles going up Main with the toys.”tempt at a car show, and it turned out to be a tremendous success. Organizers had hoped for at least 150 cars, but more than 220 showed up, drawing thousands of visitors and creating a street festival feel in the downtown.

For the 2023 repeat, the Little Chicago Show & Shine increased vehicle registration numbers to 300 and added another music stage. The show goes 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Last year, the city booked both of our parade permits for the same day, and we were actually booked before they were,” Roney explained. When the confusion came to light, he continued, the City asked if there was a way for the apparently competing events to co-exist.

“So, the [DMJA] came to us and said, ‘We’ve got a problem,’ and we had a meeting with them. And they were very willing to co-ordinate with us in that. I was leery

of the idea, but it worked out quite well. I think it’s a great deal. People at the car show get to see a motorcycle parade as well, and we get to drive through all these really cool vehicles.”

The DMJA also seized the chance to help the Salvation Army Toy Run Parade by setting up a donation box downtown. All the toys and donations are collected by the Salvation Army in Moose Jaw

struggling families.

The Toy Run starts on Manitoba St. with riders lining up from 1st Ave NW all the way down to the bridge. From there, they make their way to Thatcher and end

at the Salvation Army church.

The Toy Run is followed every year by steak night at the Crushed Can at 5 p.m. Anyone can attend that fundraiser, motorcyclist or not, and the proceeds from the steak night go to purchase hats, toques, mittens, and scarves, which are also donated to the Salvation Army.

“There are actually quite a few people that come to see the Toy Run and then they’ll come down to the steak night,” Roney added. “And you get to see some people you never see, because they aren’t motorcyclists. We like to see them, we welcome anybody that comes in and supports this great cause.”

Riders in the 2022 Salvation Army Toy Run make their way up Main Street, with the Little Chicago Show & Shine car show visible in the background (photo by Randy Palmer)

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Best-selling author Tim Jones examines Indigenous rock art

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Guests attended a lecture at the Moose Jaw Public Library theatre on Aug. 28 to learn more about local Saskatchewan author Tim E. H. Jones. At the presentation he discussed his best-selling book, The Aboriginal Rock Paintings of the Churchill River.

When Jones travelled to northeastern Saskatchewan in 1964 and encountered he knew that he found his calling.

The rock paintings became the subject of his thesis paper back when he studied at the University of Saskatchewan. Based on this thesis, he published his best-selling

book in 1981. When the book went out of print in 2005, it had sold more copies than any other book on the topic of Saskatchewan’s archaeological past. His book continues to be a major – if not the main published – guide to Saskatchewan’s northern rock paintings.

cance of rock paintings in his book. “Rock art is the most widely spread, diverse and

ancient of all human creative endeavours,” he wrote. By learning more about these ancient works and the people who created them, we’re learning about some of the deeper aspects of human history.

His career took him north, and the scope of his work included Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and parts of northwestern Ontario. In northern Saskatchewan alone, he recalled taking at least 20 trips. “I haven’t seen all 70 sites in northern Saskatchewan either,” he said. “It’s a lot of territory to cover.”

Visiting these rock paintings is no easy endeavour. Many sites aren’t found on a map and can only be located with the help of Cree elders who live in the area. “Many sites are found based on their information, and the site isn’t known to others,” Jones said.

Archaeologists have since worked with elders at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and have formed a lasting friendship. “We’re interested in the health of the rock paintings in northern Saskatchewan,” said Jones. “The Lac La Ronge Band has put the weight of their assistance behind us.”

Larocque Lake stands out and translates into “little red ochre lake” in the Cree language. Its name comes from the naturally occurring red ochre pigment in the area, which is the most common pigment used in rock paintings worldwide. The pigment is made of silica and clay, and the deep, blood red colour from iron oxide holds symbolic and spiritual meaning.

To get there, one must drive up to Stanley Mission and meet with a local guide. The guide then takes them upriver by boat, and from a base camp there’s a lengthy hike before arriving at “a spectacularly scenic spot in Saskatchewan.” An 40 minutes.

Studying these paintings is a race against time as natural forces weather and crack the rocks. To expedite the natural process, vandalism is a worldwide problem but also civic works, such as the 1947 Reindeer Lake dam project that saw a

Some observers may feel the pictures are simplistic, but they are carefully and deliberately crafted, even going so far as to require a brush as some details are millimetres apart. For the painters, it’s all about the message and not about dry, technical mastery.

The interpretation of these paintings is debated, but archaeologists work closely with Cree elders to offer insights from Indigenous culture and belief. They are believed to depict dreams, visions, or ceremonies. “Even if you were present when the shaman performed the ceremony, you still wouldn’t understand,” Jones said, noting that the gap between cultures is sig-

“Anyone can interpret rock art; whether you’re right or not is another question,” Jones explained, further noting that a lot of the interpretation is based off speculation. Regardless, interpreters use references and look for recurring themes. “It doesn’t mean that we don’t know anything.”

The Canadian Shield acts as a great divider between style themes. East of the shield, paintings are singular and tend to stand alone; west of the shield and into Saskatchewan, paintings appear more frequently as groupings. Jones’ hypothesis is that climate plays a large role, as Saskatchewan’s long winter and dry climate may simply preserve a similar work far better.

Carbon dating is one method to determine the age of these works, but the process isn’t widely utilized as it’s prohibitively expensive. One site in Quebec had been tested so far, and the result was astonishing: the painting was over 2,200 years old, give or take 70 years. This across the Canadian Shield.

Many resources can be borrowed from the Moose Jaw Public Library. Jones recommended three during his presentation:

Indian Rock Paintings of the Great Lakes by Dewdney, Selwyn H.

Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide… by Marchildon, Gregory P. Spirit in the Rocks (DVD)

The presentation was supported by the Saskatchewan Writer’s Guild. Found-ganization seeking to improve the status of writers in Saskatchewan, encourages their development, and seeks to improve both public awareness of and access to their works.

Jones’ career has spanned three decades, and his hope is to preserve these rock paintings for future generations and to promote a sense of respect for this form of art. He currently lives in Saskatoon.

To read his book, you can search the Palliser Regional Library’s catalogue at PalliserLibrary.ca or download a PDF version at http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd10182007-073337.

Indigenous rock art at the Hickson-Maribelli Lake in northern Saskatchewan.

Photo by: Selwyn Dewdney

Jones is pointing out the damages caused by naturally occurring lichens. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A portion of the rock art at Larocque Lake. Karpan’s book, Northern Saskatchewan Canoe Country, contains a wide assortment of Sask. pictographs.

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MLA Tim McLeod ‘honoured’ to be named new minister in premier’s cabinet

It was a hectic 24 hours for Moose JawNorth MLA Tim McLeod, who was named a new minister in Premier Scott Moe’s cabinet after the latter made big changes to his team.

2020 provincial election — is the new minister of mental health and addictions, seniors and rural and remote health after a swearing-in ceremony occurred at Government House in Regina on Aug. 29. He takes over from Everett Hindley, who becomes the new minister of health.

“I’m incredibly honoured and certainly excited for the opportunity … ,” McLeod told the Express. “I’m actually at the legislative building … (and am) going to spend the next couple of days trying to get my feet under me and pick up where Minister Hindley left off.”

was the provincial secretary and legislative secretary to the premier and was responsible for provincial honours and awards. That experience gave him a view of the government’s inner workings and allowed him to interact with foreign dignitaries and stakeholders. He thought his time in that role would help in his new post.

“I think our government is doing some great work in health. Of course,

we’re aware that there’s some ongoing challenges and we’re going to work toward addressing those,” McLeod continued. “But I’m excited for the opportunity and looking forward to working with Minister Hindley.”

He noted that many people know someone affected by mental illness or addictions, so he was excited to continue pursuing the work the government had started and address the issues important to people.

Considering McLeod faced a “whirlwind” of activity within a day, he couldn’t seek advice from Hindley about the nuances of the portfolio. However, there are meetings scheduled soon between the two ministries — both already work closely together — so the new minister was eager to spend more time with his colleague.

Moreover, he thought those meetings would help him better understand how to balance addressing each area now under his oversight.

There will always be a steep learning curve when any MLA becomes a new minister, McLeod said, but he thought he was up to the challenge. Meanwhile, he pointed out that Moose Jaw has always whether in cabinet or not — since they

Don Dornbrack is Moose Jaw’s August Notoriously Good Neighbour

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Don Dornbrack was nominated by Selinda England to receive the distinction of being August’s notoriously generous, friendly and kind-hearted neighbour.

“I’ve seen Don mow his elderly neighbour’s lawn in summer (and) in winter he’s shoveled driveways (mine and his other neighbour). He has happily volunteered to care for my cat when I’m away, loaned me tools while doing some DIY yard projects, and shared running and travelness and have lived abroad,” said England.

She explained her appreciation for the time he gives to those around him as he has a family of his own to care for as well, and he can often be seen caring for his two children. England added that thanks to Dornbrack’s repeated assistance with a smile on his face, he’s made her transition to being a homeowner very enjoyable, knowing she has a good

neighbour willing to help.

Neighbour”, Dornbrack has been awarded a gift card to Smitty’s Family Restaurant.

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.

helped acquire such projects as a new hospital, a new school and a new power plant.

“Advocating for the community is certainly the work of the individual MLAs, and as a cabinet minister, you’re the minister for the entire province,” McLeod add-ues to be the MLA for Moose Jaw-North,

and I will continue to happily advocate for the community of Moose Jaw.”

When asked how Moose Jaw-Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence is doing — he was injured in a motorcycle collision on Aug. 3 — McLeod said his colleague is still in hospital receiving treatments since he is “pretty banged up.”

“He’s got a long road of recovery, but he was in very good spirits and (is) recovering nicely as far as I’m aware,” McLeod added.

Cabinet changes

Some big changes Premier Moe made to his cabinet include:

- Dustin Duncan becomes minister of Crown Investments Corporation and minister responsible for all the major Crowns, as well as minister responsible for the Public Service Commission

- Christine Tell becomes minister of Environment;

- Paul Merriman becomes minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Firearms Secretariat

- Lori Carr becomes minister of Highways

- Everett Hindley becomes minister of Health

- Jeremy Cockrill becomes minister of Education.

- Meanwhile, the overall size of cabinet remains unchanged at 18, including the premier.

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Moose Jaw again welcomes cabinet minister

It has been several years since Moose Jaw has been represented bycial cabinet minister. Now we have one — Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Party MLA for Moose Jaw North who took the cabinet his many new responsibilities.

Certainly Moose Jaw’s Sask. Party MLAs have had other tasks outside the cabinet table and voters in Moose Jaw North and Moose Jaw Wakamow have appreciated the extra work associated with thosebut for the needs and wants of an entire province. of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural befuddled about the different aspects of his job and minister divide his time between so many diverse ofMental health and addictions, we predict, will receive the most immediate attention and McLeod,ris Doctor in Law. He has also practised law since 2005 and was chairman of the Prairie South Schooltive Secretary to the Premier. As a new minister he addictions and mental health concerns.niors’ voice carries when it comes to elections and an earful about the concerns of rural residents and the inconsistencies in health services between rural and urban voters.vised sir, that the eyes of Moose Jaw North votersties.

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WACA events in Crescent Park are lead-up to 2nd annual Every Child Matters powwow

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This year’s Every Child Matters powwow will beum in Moose Jaw. WACA’s chairperson, Lori Deets, said the events in week with a free meal from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by dancAnyone can attend for a bite to eat and to learn about

family, who are Anishinaabe from the Chippewa of the Katherine Robichaud of the Wood Mountain and Saddle was chili and bannock.

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ers are hand-made or purchased, and sometimes family members will swap pieces as they try to build the story of their dance.

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Wayne Fisher is center place in this photo, dancing a traditional warrior’s dance. His regalia has a mohawk-style headpiece. Photo by Gordon Edgar

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Moose Jaw Community Choir now accepting new members

Fall rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Sept. 11 at the First Free Methodist Church

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The Moose Jaw Community Choir has announced that fall rehearsals will begin on Sept. 11 at the First Free Methodist Church. All you need to bring for registration is a pencil, water bottle, and $40 to cover the registration fee.

The invitation is open to everyone, regardless of background or musical experience. The choir isn’t auditioned, and with a supportive atmosphere new members can learn as they go from the more experienced vocalists. “You must love singing, and you must be willing to commit to come on Mondays to rehearsals. Other than that, as long as you love singing, you’re in the right place,” said Diane Rhodes, the director of the choir.

The choir plays an assortment of styles and tempos. “It’s all different kinds of music: classical, African, folk Rhodes.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir is currently seeking out male tenor and bass vocalists to help create a rich and balanced choral sound. Experienced singers are appreciated, but everyone is welcome to join in and learn the basics during rehearsal nights. If you’re interested, contact

hearsal on Sept. 11.

“We’re really seeking out men who may be a little bit hesitant… once you get It’s a great time,” said Rhodes.

The choir is based on four main pillars: inclusivity, community impact, personal growth, and camaraderie. The Moose Jaw Community Choir is open to anyone with a passion for singing and welcomes a diverse range of voices and

appreciates the unique qualities of each individual contribution.

More than just a local musical ensemble, the Moose Jaw Community Choir promises to be a welcoming community of music enthusiasts who can grow and delight in a shared artistic expression. The group’s mission is to create a heartwarming and captivating musical experience for both the audience and members of the choir. Their musical selection seeks to be uplifting and positive, all while helping members on their journey of personal growth and expression.

“Sometimes it seems as though it’s an effort to get there… because we all have busy lives, but once we’re there, with the sound of music all around you… it’s like therapy. You’ll have lots of fun, and lots of laughs. When you leave, the time

goes so fast, and you feel so much better… that’s why the choir members keep coming,” said Rhodes.

Joining a choir also has a notable impact on your health, and for everyone who loves singing this is just one more reason to give the community choir a try. “They say the breathing you have to use in the choir is very good for your lungs and your health,” she added. “We’re hoping that anyone who has an interested should try it out.”

Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and members are asked to arrive half hour ear-

Existing members are advised to check their email inbox for a message containing further details about the upcoming season. New and existing members will gain access to a Dropbox account where and to practice at home.

For more information about the Moose Jaw Community Choir, you can reach Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098. The First Free Methodist Church is located at 375 Hochelaga Street West and can be reached at 306-693-3993.

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A photo from the May 26 Spring Sing Concert at St. Andrew’s Church. Photo by: Facebook/Moose Jaw Community Choir

Reflective Moments

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There’s a song running through my head that tells listeners to “verify.”

I’m sure the singer didn’t have tourism in mind while he sang but I’d like to add “by telephone” to the plea, making it “verify by telephone.” There’s no rhythm or syntax to that phrase but it covers at least one octave of traveller frustration.

While it is usually exciting to come upon little-known-about attractions while traversing the off-highway roads of the province, a pre-planned trip isn’t the kind where surprises will be met pleasantly and with a shrug of the shoulder that a journey was wasted because we didn’t verify.

We did our diligent research before we left home to visit a community museum located in a small town close to the Blackstrap Lake and the lonely mountain standing nearby.

I read all about the museum and what it entailed and agreed with Housemate that we should visit there on the following Sunday. I went onto the museum’s online

presence to check out the hours of operation, the address and what we could expect to see on the museum grounds. Even I was excited by what I read.

We learned, from several online sites that the museum is open weekends and holidays until Sept. 30. After that an appointment for viewing is required. Several sites, including Tourism Saskatchewan, repeated that information.

So off we went on a Sunday adventure to learn about the community’s history and to look at artifacts enclosed in the two museum buildings. After lunch in an interesting cafe, we sought the museum and got lost a few times before asking directions from a gas station attendant.

And sure enough, there was the museum. It look deserted and I noticed a lock on one of the buildings. There was a sign on a door referring to a coming Labour Day Weekend hours. We drove around the block and came back, thinking maybe we had missed the main entrance. Housemate

mid-day on this Sunday afternoon, refuting claims online that it would be open.

Because there were no other potential visitors anywhere in sight, I wondered if telephone to make sure what was written online was still accurate.

We were disappointed and annoyed that we wasted a beautiful Sunday afternoon driving some distance to visit the closed museum that had garnered many complimentary reviews from visitors who actually made it through the door.

Will we return? Unlikely, on purpose, but if we were in the area again, we might on a weekend, as advertised. I have the phone number to verify.

But what about those billboards the week before in another community that advertised a Ukrainian buffet on one side of the street and a Chinese buffet across the road. We agreed the Ukrainian buffet

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sounded interesting and we just happened to be in town on one of the days when the buffet was open — according to the signage and website. The doors were locked to us and others waiting in the parking lot. Upon inquiring at a neighbouring outlet, we learned the buffet is closed. We should

So what about the Chinese buffet? We drove across the street and read the sign on the door: “closed for an appointment.” The museums involved in this trip were both open, on time, and we enjoyed seeing what had been described in online information.

on those occasions. Now if I could just get that line from an obscure song out of my head.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

The Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre (FRC) offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children aged 0 to 5 years old, including drop-in play, a music and movement program, reading programs, and now the ‘Nobody’s Perfect Parenting’ course.

the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute tobody’s Perfect Parenting program,” explained Wanda Peakman, co-ordinator at the FRC. “It’s for families with children parents already know and do for themselves and their children. Parents share their own experiences and interests, and we all learn and grow together.”

Peakman said the program is an active learning opportunity that is also useful for social connections. One of the program’s outcomes should be that participants end up with a support network of other parents and caregivers, encouraging them to seek each other out and stay in touch after the program is over.

The program offers knowledge facilitation and resources, but does not follow a strict curriculum or timeline. Participants are able to choose what they learn about and where the group’s focus is concentrated. The program is supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting sessions help to:

Promote positive parenting

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· Increase parents’ understanding of children’s health, safety and behaviour

· Help parents build on the skills they have and learn new ones

· Improve parents’ self esteem and coping skills

Increase self-help and mutual support

· Bring them in contact with community services and resources

Help prevent family violence

“The big objectives are promoting positive parenting and helping parents increase their understanding of their children’s health, safety, and behaviour,” Peakman noted. “We also have access to but the main thing is helping them how they want to be helped and building on the skills that they already have and that they bring to the program.

“For example, if there’s lots of questions on behaviour, we’ll spend more time with that particular book and do some activities to start the conversation. Then, as a group, we’ll do some problem-solving and some sharing. And it’s really done in a fun way.”

that parents are curious about their child’s development. A common question is about speech development. But, you know, during COVID, that was very isolating, so families are still in a place where they just want to connect. They want their children to be able to get out and connect and play and engage with others and with the community.”

The course will be held at the FRC at 1250 11th Ave. NW every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for six weeks, starting October 19. Only six spots are available. moosejawfrc.ca. Learn more about the program at https://nobodysperfect.ca; moosejawfrc.ca; and at skprevention.ca.

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Peakman said what she would most like to see is participants connecting with one another, realizing they aren’t alone and that, while parenting may be really hard, there are community supports to rely on and places to ask for help.

“The questions I hear most frequently are

MJPL announces new Board of Library Teens, Spike Prime LEGO kits, Summer

With summer basically over, the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) will return to regular programming, restart the Book Club, and now has a new youth advisory group called the Board of Library Teens (BOLT).

BOLT is intended to gather teen input to make the library more inviting and appealing for youth. To join, prospective board members must be between 13 and 19, commit 1 to 7 hours a month to the board, and be enthusiastic about working with a team to enhance library services. Chat with library staff to learn about BOLT and apply for the board.

The MJPL Summer Reading Club wrap-up party is on Saturday, Sep. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and will include cupcakes, face painting, and space-themed crafts.

The Summer Reading program benon learning about space and space-related topics.

chase of Spike Prime LEGO kits. The kits are programmable and the library will be offering ongoing workshops for kids aged 8 to 12 to learn about designing, building, workshop is Saturday, Sep. 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

The library is also highlighting the return of the MJPL Book Club, the annual Touch a Truck event for ages 0-8 on Sep. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, a 3D printing workshop using Cura Slicer software, and a new DigiPad devices.

MJPL All-Ages Programs in September

• Tabletop Tuesdays

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Tuesdays, Sep. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Board games, card games, dice, and more.

• Movie Matinee

Saturday, Sep. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre.

Knights of the Zodiac (2023).

• Eraser Stamp Making

Tuesday, Sep. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

For all ages, no registration required, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

• MJ Chess Club

Sunday, Sep. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.

• Needlework Night

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come, snacks provided, drop-in program.

• Family Movie Night

Wednesday, September 27 in the MJPL Theatre at 6:30 p.m. This month’s feature is James and the Giant Peach (1996).

MJPL Adult programs in September

• Tech Time

By appointment only, call 306-6922787 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

welcome, drop-in program.

Saturdays, September 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.

• MJPL Movie Club

Monday, September 11 in the MJPL Theatre at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is Pain and Glory (2019).

• Digital Literacy for iPhone Bring your own or borrow one from the library and learn how to comfortably

vices. Registration required.

Tuesdays, September 12 and 14 in the South Meeting Room at 2 p.m.

• 3D Printing Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. For ages 13 and up, registration required, participants should bring a laptop with the software Cura Slicer pre-downloaded.

• MJPL Book Club

Tuesday, Sep. 26 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.

Two Years in the Oil Sands (2022) by Kate Beaton. MJPL Youth programs in September

Teen D&D, for ages 12 to 16, takes

at 6:30 p.m.

22, takes place Fridays at 4 p.m. on the library’s Discord channel. Both programs require registration: Register by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

• How do I do that?! workshop series Tuesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m., and every other Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 15 to 25. Get help with everything from scholarships to resume writing to budgeting.

• Teen Maker Space

Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

Snacks provided for this drop-in program, ages 12 to 19.

• Teen Gamers – Game Night

Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

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

Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

S aturday, Sep. 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre.

Snacks provided for this drop-in program, for ages 13 to 19.

Featuring the wildly popular One Piece anime.

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

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Moose Jaw Public Library spring 2023

(photo by Gordon Edgar)

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park now has glow-in-the-dark discs to complement their disc golf courses, making them the add the new sport variant to their list of activities.

As part of a recent drive to improve Saskatchewan provincial parks, Sask Parks has been announcing several new improvements this summer and that includes the increasingly popular sport. Unveiled at the Park After Dark event on Aug. 26, visitors were able to learn about the game and once the sun sank beneath the horizon, a moonlit round of disc golf took place from 8:00 p.m. to around 10:00 p.m.

The course is located in the western end of the park near Maple Vale and is a par-three course with nine holes. “Overall, it’s a very popular program as it’s for all ages and abilities, and anybody can do it,” said park interpreter Justine Zarowny. She was instructing guests who were new to the sport on Aug. 26 along with her coworker Melissa Ellis. “On average, these courses are always being used… we usually run out of discs (during our programming),” Ellis said.

Ellis said the course is a great place for someone with any level of skill to start out, as long as they don’t mind a potendisc.

Buffalo Pound also has a skilled disc golf course near Elmview, and this feaThis champion’s course wasn’t utilized for the Park After Dark event however, as the

nal game there yet.

Disc golf isn’t new and has been a

growing trend across the province recently. “Disc golf is one of those things that really came up after the pandemic and is one of the great things that erupted from it really,” said Zarowny, noting that the park decided to add the sport recently based on growing interest from campers.

Initially, the sport was played in a simple format. “We were talking to someone who said, ‘back in the day we just used a big can and some frisbees,’” Ellis said. As time progressed, the sport took on a more technical aspect and today there are several types of discs and a formal set of rules. The interpreters noted that some of the more dedicated players now have large backpacks to carry their selection of discs, similar to a golf bag.

“Disc golf is similar to golf in the sense that, just as there are different clubs (in golf), this has different discs that you can use,” Zarowny explained. “For example, we teach people how to use a driver,

midway, and a putter.”

“With this course being a par-three, that means you take three strokes to reach the hole and if you take more you score it the same as golf,” she added.

Disc golf has three primary discs based on range. “Usually when I explain said. “You’ll notice on these edges, they’re thin and they’ll really push and cut through the air.

“On the contrary, with the putter it’s meant go to short, go straight, and fall fast. It has deeper ridges and is meant to just drop.” The putter gives you more control, and the driver gives you more luck in terms of range.

To use the disc golf courses, guests

Once you have a valid pass, disc packs are free to rent and can be picked up at either the main gate or the Visitor’s Centre. Each pack has two complete sets of discs, and

you can rent two packs for a 24-hour period.

The new glow discs are currently available to rent only during guided programs. “We have programs usually put on every other weekend when we have our summer programs, featured in July and August from Thursday to Monday,” explained Zarowny. She noted that the park is looking to expand the scope of activities the new glow discs can be used for.

In future, the glow discs will be included in the free rental package open to the public, but no date has been announced for this upgrade yet.

For disc golf rentals and more information, you can stop by the park entry gate or the new Visitor’s Centre. To contact the

To purchase your park pass, visit TourismSaskatchewan.com.

“It’s fun, it’s free… come and try it out,” they concluded.

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park was host to the SaskParks ‘Park After Dark’ event on Aug. 26, and after an enchanted evening with the park decorated in a nocturnal, glow-in-the-dark theme, Zenhouse Productions provided live entertainment

Jason (JayZen) is the owner of Zenhouse Productions, and was the combined DJ, sound guy, and headset distributor for participants wishing to experience the novel concert format.

Silent discos are an increasingly popular format allowing dance parties to continue past noise curfews. This was an ideal way to end the Park After Dark event, as Buffalo Pound has a curfew on noise so nearby campers aren’t disrupted during their stay.

The silent disco format has been developed over time, but it wasn’t until around 2005 that the term “silent disco” came to be used in mainstream applications. Some mention of the format in popular culture, such as in Season 2 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine which aired Sept. 28, 2014,

helped to popularize the idea. In the disco, participants wear individual headphones and no other sound is broadcast, giving the impression of a gathering of people dancing in silence to nothing but their own thoughts.

Zenhouse Productions then utilized this format to become the sole provider of silent discos in the province. “We host silent disco experiences (throughout) Southern Saskatchewan,” JayZen said.

After a representative with Sask Parks reached out to Zenhouse Productions, JayZen agreed to perform, and the studio

time doing a silent disco out at Buffalo Pound,” JayZen said while the group was still setting up at the Elmview Pavilion.

The night before they performed at Kenosee Lake down by Carlyle, Sask.

Zenhouse Productions distributed 100 headsets prior to the 9:00 p.m. start to the disco, and most of them were put to use

as park guests were drawn to the dynamic light show in an oddly silent corner of the park.

Partygoers were able to chose between three separate channels playing an assortment of Top 40 hits, Electronic Dance Music, and a wide variety of remixes offered by the DJ.

“Everybody receives their own personal set of headsets. With the headsets, they have control over their own volume, and you can also switch between three different channels on the headsets,” JayZen explained. “We can transmit three different frequencies through the headsets, and the attendee has the option to choose which channel they wish to listen to.”

JayZen was the lone DJ at the Park After Dark event, but the headphone’s toggle option means that up to three separate DJs can run the show simultaneously and offer guests a wildly different experience based on one’s individual preferences.

“The headphones have a really long range and can go up to 500 metres. They are great for outdoor events, and people can put them on and walk around,” he said. “You can put them on and you’re in your own little sound bubble.”

Zenhouse Productions is part of a brand called Sound Off Experience from the United States, and Zenhouse covers silent disco events throughout Saskatchewan. Other brand partners in Western Canada help supply Zenhouse with the headsets needed to host these events.

“I’ve been doing this for a couple years now, and from my understanding we’re the only ones who provide silent disco experiences in Saskatchewan,” JayZen said. “So yeah, we’ve been having a lot of fun with it and have been doing a lot of different things with it.” The group has performed in a variety of applications including private backyard events, yoga retreats, and outdoor concerts such as the recent Buffalo Pound event.

JayZen is available to perform at your business or other social event, and with the silent format you don’t have to be limited by noise curfews. This is also a great format for groups with a diverse taste in music who may not otherwise reach an agreement on who to book. Additionally, no venue is technically off limits as participants can be situated anywhere in range of the headphones and guests can still socialize and catch up without having to step outside.

To reach out to Zenhouse Productions, call 1-306-540-5554 or visit their social media channels, @zenhouse.productions on Instagram or Zenhouse Productions on Facebook.

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The assortment of glow discs are laid out and include a driver, midway, and a putter. Pictured here is the “hole” where the disc has to land to complete the round.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

DJ JayZen. Photo by: Facebook/Zenhouse Productions

Partygoers enjoy the novel silent disco format to end the Park After Dark event in style on Aug. 26 at Buffalo Pound.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

The headphones used at the silent disco concert. Photo by: Facebook/Zenhouse Productions

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Cereal box contains ingredients for school lunches

With school classes back in session, the age-old challenge is what to pack in the school lunches, or to have on hand for after school snacks.

Some research showed that cereals that one usually has on hand in the cupboard can be used successfully to come up with snacks that will be popular with scholars of all ages.

treats that might be requested over and over. • • •

HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS

4 3/4 cups oatmeal

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup honey

1 cup melted butter

vanilla, chocolate or caramel chips

Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan. Mix all ingredients together and then press into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool slightly then cut into bars. Then cool completely.

CORN FLAKES COOKIES

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup Corn Flakes

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and then add sugars, Mix well. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.

and salt and add to butter mixture. Stir in rolled oats, Corn Flakes, coconut and pecans. Mix well. Use a cookie scoop and drop dough two inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Bake no longer than 10-12 minutes. Let sit for two minutes then transfer to racks to cool completely. Store in covered containers. May also be frozen.

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PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES

1/2 cup butter

1 cup corn syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

5 1/2 tbsps. cocoa

1 tsp. vanilla

10 cups Puffed Wheat cereal

In a large microwave bowl, place butter, syrup, sugars and cocoa. Microwave on high for 90 seconds, stir and then microwave another 90 seconds. Add vanilla and Puffed Wheat. Mix and press into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Let cool and then cut into squares. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Johnny Beam, owner of Moose Jaw Taco Time franchise wins company innovation award

Thanks to his novel way of promoting Taco Time, Beam was presented with the company’s prestigious Trailblazer Award Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Johnny Beam put Moose Jaw on the map at this year’s annual Taco Time summit in Vancouver, thanks to his hard work and novel efforts in promoting the franchise.

In recognition of this, he was presented with the company’s Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes his groundbreaking work in promoting the brand and spreading awareness.

“For me, it’s all about the Taco Revolution,” said Beam, who is the franchisee for Taco Time in Moose Jaw. “I want people to have tacos, and I want people to experience what Taco Time is all about. It’s a great brand, a great product, and the food is fresh. Everything about it makes me happy.”

Last year, in 2022, he won the company’s award for innovation, and this year he’s done it again.

This year’s award was earned by the creative way that Beam promotes the business. “We stand out more than any other Taco Time, and they recognize that,” he explained.

At the 2023 Vancouver summit, the president of Taco Time recognized his efforts, and so did the president of MTY Food Group Inc., which owns more than 70 popular brand names including Taco Time and others like Mr. Sub. At their request, Beam earned a two-page spread in the company’s publication.

“I’m the one the franchise wants to follow to see how you can run Taco Time and have a food trailer on the side,” Beam said, adding that the company now looks to him for promotional guidance.

Beam said he couldn’t have done it without the help from his hard-working team, led by store manager Ashley. It is their dedication that allows him to hit the open road to spread news of the brand.

Beam is promoting what he calls the Taco Revolution. “I want people to taste what we’re making, to understand what it is, the food, and the Taco Time name,” he explained.

“If you don’t like a taco, I don’t know man, I don’t know if I trust you,” he said with a laugh.

To help spread word of the Taco Revolution, Beam purchased an enclosed trailer and set it up to serve food on the road.

“Our food trailer is the only one in Canada

Beam explained how someone from

“It just makes me happy that people are getting tacos and it’s one of those things in my life that makes me happy,” said Taco Bell franchisee Johnny Beam.

by: Johnny Beam

a small community will now recognize the Taco Time brand and want to eat there when they visit a larger centre. “It helps all the franchisees in Saskatchewan,” he said, noting that he was approached by at least one other franchisee in Vancouver who said they have a new loyal customer thanks to Beam’s visit to Southey, Sask.

His Small-Town Taco Tour brings delicious food and brand awareness to communities without access to tacos, and that’s exactly how he earned the Trailblazer Award. So far, Beam said he has visited 23 small Saskatchewan communities and reception has been extremely positive.

“Lipton, Sask. is my most memorable town. It’s a town of about 600 people, and I sold out my trailer there. I can hold a lot of food in that trailer! They were coming from half an hour away… I killed it, all day,” he said. The community was so excited to learn about his visit that they built a large sign right in the middle of Main Street, and he’s since been invited back.

“For me, it’s all about the people. I’m bringing them something they don’t have, 90 per cent say, ‘that was fantastic, I’m so glad you came, can you come again?’ The happiness right there — that’s enough

for me,” Beam stated. “It just makes me happy that people are getting tacos and it’s one of those things in my life that makes me happy.”

And he’s planning to do it all over again next year.

For next year’s tour, Beam said he plans to step it up a notch and expand into neighboring provinces and travel as far as Parksville, B.C. in April. “We might get the taco revolution started a bit early next year,” he said, noting that he can get a head start thanks to the warmer climate.

He’s also been asked by the franchisor to help promote the brand in southern Ontario, where Taco Time hasn’t been established yet. Next year there are three locations scheduled to open, and Beam is planning to take his trailer to Ajax, Trenton, and Welland, Ont.

“You could never ask for a bigger billboard than having me go up and down

the highways all over Saskatchewan,” he added.

The mobile service can be booked for anything from weddings to hometown fairs to random stops in communities without access to Mexican cuisine.

“We might be in a town near you,” Beam said.

Beam’s small-town tour is fully booked until the end of October and starting in November he’ll be taking bookings for his spring tour. To request a visit, he can be reached by calling the store or through email at manager@mjtacotime. com.

The store is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week except Sundays when it closes at 8 p.m.

Taco Time is located at 204 Manitoba Street West and can be reached at 306692-9292.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SARNIA NO 221 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before November 6, 2023, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

Photo

By Patricia Hanbidge

Beautiful Autumn

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons as there is much seasonal change and beauty. On the prairies, we do not always see the entire array of autumn colours, but when we do it is greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, there are only a few places in the world that have the combination of tree types and climatic conditions necessary for all the colours of vivid autumn foliage. It is the deciduous trees and shrubs that display the most striking autumn colour. Evergreens will also develop autumn colouration, but the colour changes are more gradual. Many homeowners become unnecessarily alarmed when in the autumn the interior needles of their pines, spruce and disease or insect problem, not realizing that even evergreens occasionally shed their leaves.

physics of sunlight striking the pigments in the leaves. Chlorophylls, carotenoids, anthocyanins and tannins are

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pathways and trails within Moose Jaw, but a new master plan will create a cohesive, destination-based network ev-

After nearly a year of work, the parks and recreation master plan during city council’s Aug. 28 executive committee meeting.

and versatile trail and pathway system that caters to residents and visitors and allows for greater active transportation. Conversely, it does not seek to expand the network.

It also emphasizes enhancing connectivity and improved access to areas such as downtown, the hospital, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, high schools, the Yara Centre and 15 Wing Air Base.

Background

Parks and recreation hired contractor LEES + As-responses, held an open house that more than 50 people attended and acquired online feedback about the proposed recommendations.

From that, LEES + Associates produced a master system during the next 10 years. Short-term time frames 10 years and long-term is more than 10 years.

Council approved a recommendation to accept themotion during a future regular meeting.

Recommendations

categories.

Connectivity

Addressing gaps in the trail and pathway network (shortto long-term priority)

the four broad categories of pigments found in leaves.

leaves serve as the principal site for the photosynthetic process in which carbon dioxide and water with the aid of light are manufactured into carbohydrates or food for -

green colour. As the days shorten and temperatures cool, there is a decline in the rate of photosynthesis as well as the synthesis of new chlorophyll. As the green pigment decreases, other pigments present in the leaf become more evident.

Other pigments present in the leaves include yellow which gives the carrot its familiar colour. Carotenoid pigments in the leaves account for the yellow and goldchestnut, poplar, birch and ash are lovely examples of along with the yellow carotenoid will give a more golden yellow pigmentation to the leaf.

Anthocyanin pigments are responsible for the pink,

red and purple colours in the leaves. Maple, some oaks, viburnum and others show a reaction between various bright orange colour seen in some of our maples is the result of red anthocyanin pigment mixed with yellow carotenoid.

Many ask why is the colouration some years so bril-ence the degree of colours are light intensity, temperature and water supply. Bright light favours brilliant red colouration. Every fall we get those autumn shades of yellow and brown but the brilliant hues that make the autumn landscape truly spectacular are a direct result of the weather. Warm, sunny days followed by cool nights with temperatures below 10 C (50 F), but not freezing will produce the best colour. Rainy or cloudy days without much light that occur near the time of peak colouration will decrease the autumn colouration. Heavy rains and high winds can sweep the leaves off the trees early. Freezing temperatures and very heavy frost will essentially stop all processes occurring within the leaf tissue prior to the pigments reaching maximum development.

fullest.

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?

New master plan to address gaps in city’s pathways and trails system

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Providing improved connections for cyclists (medium-term)

Creating a long-distance continuous asphalt loop (medium-term)

Improving crossings (short- to medium-term)

Accessibility

Installing curb ramps on sidewalks that are part of the network Safety standards

Maintenance and amenity improvements

Focusing on priority routes for snow clearing (short-term)

Collaborating with different departments to develop a cohesive transportation network (short-term)

Working toward providing amenities based on trail standards

Installing labelled distances on select loops and routes to facilitate training and races (short-term)

Encouraging winter activities

Updating print and web-based trail maps and information (short-term)

Adding interpretive signs at main locations to celebrate heritage, ecology and environment

Creating a “trail code of conduct” that provides etiquette and safety information for users

Monitoring and reporting

Creating a monitoring and reporting program for the system (short-term)

Monitoring the use of electric micro-mobility devices —ments to bylaws, trail information and materials about their use on paths (short-term)

Council support

Coun. Crystal Froese supported the new plan and thought it contained great ideas.

“I do really appreciate how the maps are connecting

our city and we are not creating brand new trails, but connecting existing ones we have, which is really good,” she said.

Froese was also pleased that parks and rec would pursue funding grants, especially since the estimated cap$660,000. Moreover, she hoped the 2024 budget included

“Hopefully, the prices here won’t go up (any further),” she added.

City hall’s view

envisioned it would be.

“We do get a number of inquiries throughout the year on different connection gaps and struggles people have with our existing pathway network,” he continued. “And a lot of the ones we hear a lot about, throughout this process (they) came up as top priorities.

“So it’s nice to see that the community feedback is

Presentation

Patrick Beech, a landscape designer from Vancouver, explained how the engagement process went. against comparably sized communities, site visits and reviewing existing plans and policies, LEES + Associates acquired a better understanding of what Moose Jaw needed, he said.

per cent of respondents use the trails daily or once a week, 25 per cent regularly use the trail network to commute Beech continued.

Meanwhile, users’ top areas of concern included improving existing trails, adding new trail connections, improving ongoing maintenance, addressing off-leash dogs, and improving icy paths.

Council names 10 people to sit on youth advisory committee

City council has named 10 people to sit on the youth advisory committee this year, while city hall will continue to council approved a recommendation to appoint 10 indi-ment immediately and conclude on June 30, 2024 or until a successor is appointed.

Coun. Crystal Froese as council’s representative

· Nayva Abbasi and Emma LeClair from Vanier Colle-

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giate

· Momore Afolabi and Austin Kretsch from Central Collegiate

Christian School

· Leslie Santana from Riverview Collegiate Steven Jose Kattacheril and Abhishek Jain from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus council approves it as a motion during a future regular meeting.

City hall contacted high schools in April and asked with two youth representatives who were interested in explained.

consent forms from schools between April and July and evaluated them. Meanwhile, in September it will contact those high schools that have no current nominees or representatives on the committee.

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THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Numerous homeowners gussy up their yards annually are only a few properties that city hall deems worthy of The City of Moose Jaw handed out three awards during the Aug. 28 regular city council meeting as partner, while Mayor Clive Tolley presented a plaque to each recipient. There were nine entries in total.

Three residents recognized by city for having best-looking properties

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gent said.

“We had lots of great properties … this year, which is always really great to see. We (also) continue to receive great support from our sponsors, from Windmill Greenhouses, Cornell Design and Landscaping and Emerald Custom Creations,” she continued.

“Without them, these awards really couldn’t happen judging to make sure we have a large enough panel of judges to be really fair to all these entrants.”

Winners

The award for best residential property on South Hill

went to Elaine Kivol at 1684 Spadina Drive; Cornell Design and Landscaping sponsored this award.

The award for best residential property in northwest Moose Jaw goes to Carolyn Tribier at 1250 Caribou Street West; Emerald Custom Creations sponsored this award.

The award for best residential property in the east Cove; Windmill Greenhouses sponsored this award.

Previous winners can be found on the City of Moose Jaw’s website.

After handing out the awards, Tolley thanked the recipients and everyone who participated, pointing out that everyone showed “fantastic properties.”

Chronically broken pothole repair truck forces city to spend $273K on new one

City hall has rented Weyburn’s pothole repair truck since Aug. 1 because Moose Jaw’s chronically broken vehicle has been shelved since mid-July, but that rental will soon become a new purchase.

During its Aug. 28 regular meeting, city council approved the sole source purchase of a pothole truck from the City of Weyburn for $273,350 to replace existing Unit 169. To pay for the vehicle, $70,100 will come from the 2023 gravel roadways budget, $62,404 will come from from the truck’s accumulated depreciation value.

To purchase a completely new truck with pothole equipment would cost $430,000 to $450,000.

Moose Jaw operates pothole repair trucks Unit 169 and Unit 108, with the former a 2014 International — equipped with a thermal lay asphalt Unit — slated for replacement in 2029 and the latter a 2005 thermal lay asphalt Unit-equipped GMC slated for replacement this year, a council report explained.

Public works is replacing Unit 108 with a 2023 Freightliner, while it will refurbish and mount the existing 10-year-old thermal lay asphalt unit onto the truck.

Unit 169 has experienced “persistent operational issues” this year — engine problems — that have seen

$15,605.43 on parts, while the truck has been shelved for half of this year’s construction season, the report said.

Furthermore, public works has kept the machine parked since July 17 because estimated repair costs are $12,000 to $18,000 and repair time is three to six weeks.

City hall became aware in July that Weyburn had a pothole truck, a 2022 Freightliner with 4,000 kilometres and 400 engine hours and equipped with a 2022 thermal asphalt lay unit, said the report.

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tested the truck, observed that it was kept in a heated, covcondition.”

In August, city hall signed a monthly rental agreement with Weyburn for $3,000 per month, with 75 per cent of the rental price applied to the purchase price, the report added.

ceived it, but our operators are very happy with this unit … ,” Bevan Harlton, director of engineering, said during the meeting. “It’s like new.”

Council queries

When asked what projects wouldn’t proceed this year because of reduced budgets, the engineering director said several initiatives would be affected.

First Avenue Northwest will not proceed this year but could if included in the 2024 budget. Meanwhile, with gravel roads, city crews will spread less material before grading them, while some of the less travelled ones will not receive any rehabilitation or reconstruction.

However, public works has completed upgrading gravel roads on Ninth Avenue Southeast from Coteau Street to the border with the adjacent rural municipality, upgrades that the wastewater treatment plant and SaskPower’s project are driving, Harlton continued.

Coteau Street West. Also, Home Street East near the Sportsman Centre could be addressed using operational money.

When asked whether there was a backlog of pothole repairs, Harlton said he didn’t know, but assumed having only one pothole repair truck hurt operations this year. Council concerns Coun. Dawn Luhning expressed concern with how

city administration failed to tell council that Unit 169 was broken when she brought forward her motion — that

Now, council is approving taking money from two other accounts to purchase a truck that public works willpressed confusion about why city hall didn’t look for outof pothole repairs.

council with his pothole-related contracting report. He was working with contractors to repair utility cut road declearly because of technical issues that evening.

When asked why city administration didn’t usenance director Brian Acker explained city hall has had a “systemic problem” with that account through the years.

Therefore, city hall has relied on items’ accumulated depreciation when replacing them, which has drawbacks since it was hoped equipment like Unit 169 would last longer, he continued.

“So, the reality is, this, coupled with many other pieces of equipment in engineering, there really (are) no surplus funds … (or anything) in the control account,” Acker added.

One pothole repair season is winding down, but another will arise next year once the snow melts, just like every year, said Coun. Heather Eby. She was pleased that the city would have two machines working when those infrastructure issues popped up and agreed with the purchase.

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Old bank building recalls wooly era in Canadian banking

The interesting structure sports the name Northern

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Total tax arrears owed during 2023’s second quarter increased by nearly $450,000 from 2022, while the amount of money from repayment plans continued to decline —

City administration presented the second-quarter

when national currency notes were adopted regulations were rarely enforced, of reserves and occasionally the reserves are increased if

Today, savings from depositors are insured to a

to avoid accountability and assisting depositors lost life

agement was incompetent and did not understand the that government eventually paid depositors 33 cents on acquisition came as the country entered a post-war reRon Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Tax arrears increased nearly $450K year-over-year in June, report shows

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Therefore, the total outstanding amount of tax arThis comprised a year-over-year increase in liens of

Property tax arrears

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Caronport intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No 5/93, known as the Zoning Bylaw

INTENT

The proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw is intended to allow for dog parks in the Highway Commercial district as a discretionary use.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the municipal o ce between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing on 21st day of September, 2023 at 7:45 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 201 Valleyview Drive in the Village of Caronport, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal o ce prior to 3:00 p.m. on 20th day of September 2023.

Issued at the Village of Caronport this 21st day of August, 2023. Gina Hallborg, CAO

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“The other is, during the implantation of our new tax system, we did not do as much tax enforcement as we normally would; we directed our resources to the new

The total outstanding property taxes receivable as of there were no current outstanding taxes, according to the Borrowing/debt was still repaying — or guaranteeing — after borrowing was:

our city, that everyone is feeling the pinch as we see those Property taxes receivable

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Meanwhile, the venue’s food and beverage sales saw

City administration presented the second-quarter

leading to an expected operating loss — after adding the Therefore, the difference between the actual and

Food and beverage sales

es, management incentives and management fee, the net

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The number of water main breaks during this year’s second quarter fell by half compared to Q2 last year, while the total number of breaks has also declined by over half, data shows.

There were seven water main breaks between April 1 and June 30 of this year, compared to 16 breaks during the same period last year. Meanwhile, from Jan. 1 to June 30, there were 13 total water main breaks, compared to 37 during the same period last year.

Those were some highlights in a second-quarter report about the public works department’s activities that city council received during its Aug. 28 regular meeting as part of an overall report about city hall activities in Q2.

Sewer and water

The public works department treated 280.13 million imperial gallons of wastewater and pumped 323.08 million imperial gallons of treated water between April and June, the report showed.

In comparison, those numbers during the same period last year were 253.41 million imperial gallons and 298.03 million imperial gallons, respectively.

One imperial gallon is 4.5 litres.

Sanitation

cial, private and residential garbage during the second quarter, with 5,600 tonnes of sludge coming from the

Water main breaks fell by half in Q2 compared to 2022, data shows

Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant, according to the report.

of refuse during Q2 2022.

Meanwhile, the city diverted 15.1 per cent of all materials to recycling versus 11.9 per cent in Q2 2022.

Recycling

The city took in 349,740 kilograms of bulk and curbside recycling in Q2, with 13,744 kilograms of bulk not allowed because of contamination from prohibited items, leaving 335,996 kilograms of allowed material, the report said.

In comparison, during the same period last year, those numbers were 342,740 kgs, 15,003 kgs and 327,737 kgs, respectively.

Service requests

The public works department received 2,371 service calls during the second quarter, with residents concerned most about streets and roads (1,282), garbage (497), water (228), and recycling (141).

Of the service calls received, the department resolved 2,220 issues and had 151 outstanding by the end of June, for a completion rate of 93.6 per cent.

ers during the same period last year, the report said. Meanwhile, 8,565 people took paratransit during those three months, a decline from 8,959 riders — a drop of 4.4 per cent — during the same time in 2022.

Streets and roads

From Jan. 1 to June 30, the department completed the following projects:

2,339 potholes repaired

manholes repaired and two catch basins repaired · 153,757 metres (153.757 kilometres) of streets swept 18,086 metres (18 kilometres) of gravel roads and 29,579 metres (29.5 kilometres) of back lanes graded 120 crosswalks painted and 8,800 metres (8.8 kilometres) of white lane lines painted

“It’s really important for our citizens to report potholes that they come across,” said Coun. Crystal Froese, “because if they’re (repairs) not getting done (and) if they’re lingering there for a long amount of time … there’s no way necessarily for our city to know (whatery single street in the city.”

cer was a busy woman during this year’s second quarter, as she spoke to over 3,000 people during nearly 60 events.

From April 1 to June 30, Cathie Bassett chatted with 3,326 people during 58 safety education activities or school program presentations, one school assembly/prerelations events and 11 station tours.

In comparison, during Q2 2022, she gave 32 public education presentations to 1,377 people and in Q2 2021, she spoke to 42 people during two programs.

During this past Q2, Bassett also completed the 2022kindergarten to Grade 3 students and 78 teachers over 71 presentations during that school year. Furthermore, shening instructions that families could review.

Information about Bassett’s activities — and those of was presented during the Aug. 28 regular council meetwhich looked at the activities of all city hall departments during Q2.

second quarter — including 18 in rural areas — as compared to 227 calls in Q2 2022 and 177 incidents in Q2 2021, the council report said.

from April to June:

51 were false alarms

Transit

From April 1 to the end of June, 42,938 people took regular transit throughout Moose Jaw, versus 36,997 rid-

Froese then inquired about how many potholes city hall had repaired year-to-date, to which engineering director Bevan Harlton replied that public works crews had -

13 were cooking incidents

Two were for hazardous materials episodes

27 were for motor vehicle collisions

Five were for carbon monoxide/other

Three were rescues

44 were general service calls

The department saved $35,642,400 worth of valu-

stroyed $447,500 in valuables, for a total affected value of $36,089,900.

In comparison, in 2022, those numbers were $733,703, $1,272,198 and $2,005,901, respectively, and in 2021, they were $1,482,850, $2,221,650 and $3,704,500.

Meanwhile, data about inspections during Q2 2023, 2022 and 2021 showed:

Inspections/consultations: 508 / 627 / 64

In-company inspections: 153 / 136 / 0

6 / 18 / 3

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ringing in the ears

Between 10 per cent and 15 per cent of the global population suffers from what is usually called ringing in the ears.

The condition can be a ringing or a roaring like water and is called tinnitus.

Some people with this condition have occasional symptoms, a mild noise maybe while watching television or when just lying down to sleep. Others have a constant ringing or roaring in their ears.

Affecting mostly seniors, tinnitus is an irritating matter. Taking part in a conversation with more than one person, trying to enjoy a musical concert or even listen to

A University of Minnesota professor performing two studies for a Dublin, Ireland medical company found relief for most people in the trials.

Two trials of the treatment have been successful in

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The spring melt and high water levels in April prevented regular and cremation burials from occurring at Rosedale that pause.

From April 1 to June 30, there were four regular burials and 38 cremation burials in the cemetery, according to a second-quarter parks and recreation report that city council received during its Aug. 28 regular meeting.

In comparison, those numbers during the same period last year were 14 and 77, respectively. Also, in 2021, they were nine and 13, and in 2020, they were 15 and 32.

Service requests

The parks and recreation department received 444 service requests during this year’s Q2, with forestry the main issue, followed by parks and green spaces, pathoutdoor rinks, cemeteries, general venues, and recreation programs.

Of those service requests, the department resolved 286, for a 64-per-cent completion rate, the report said.

In comparison, those numbers were 356, 230, and 65 per cent, respectively, during the same period last year,. Statistics

The Kinsmen Sportsplex Pool saw 24,555 people attend during the second quarter, which translated into

reducing tinnitus.

The second trial involving 191 participants saw 80 per cent of participants have reduced tinnitus after 12 weeks of treatment.

Eighty-eight per cent of participants would recommend the treatment to others with this condition.

The non-invasive treatment consists of a bimodal neuro-modular stimulation.

Electrical and audio stimulation is sent through sensors to the surface of the tongue for 60 minutes a day during treatment.

ear-splitting condition. Treatment likely won’t be available to physicians for some years.

Further trials and the process of allowing the treat-

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During travels in the last few years I’ve noticed that manholes in most cities and towns align with the pavement grade level.

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says

1,238.75 total hours booked, the report said.

In comparison, in 2022, those numbers were 22,036 people and 1,192 hours, respectively, while in 2021, they were 11,606 persons and 1,117.75 hours.

Meanwhile, the total attendance and hours this year from Jan. 1 to June 30 was 61,312 people and 2,956 hours, respectively. In comparison, those numbers last year were 49,300 and 2,726, respectively.

The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool saw 4,768 people attend during Q2, which equalled 379 hours, the report continued.

In comparison, in 2022, those numbers were 4,325 and 318, respectively, and in 2021, they were 3,163 and 240, respectively.

The Yara Centre saw 13,380 people attend drop-in activities during Q2, compared to 10,390 last year and 8,960 in 2021. Meanwhile, 2,907 people used the turf during Q2 for 520.5 hours. In comparison, those numbers during the same time last year were 3,560 and 383.5, respectively.

Projects

Some notable projects the department conducted between April 1 and June 30 included: Ordering 40 new trees, with 12 planted in the small dog park, 14 planted in various parks, open spaces

and boulevards to replace lost trees, and 14 given to homeowners as part of the Boulevard Trees for New Subdivisions program

Refurbishing the city hall clock face by painting all the metal parts of the face. Meanwhile, replacement glass was expected to arrive in the third quarter and be fully completed by the end of September Completing the re-fastening of the Cultural Centre marquee to the building. City crews installed new structural bracing within the wall while a professional engineer designed and inspected the system Some notable tenders the department awarded during Q2 included:

the Golden Ticket Sports Centre roof placement

· $116,175.45 to Paradise Pools (Commercial) Inc. to replace the grates at the Kinsmen Sportsplex Pool

a new accessible lift at the Golden Ticket Sports Centre

· $50,197.50 to Moose Jaw Carpet One Floor & Home to replace the carpet at the Cultural Centre roof at Pla-Mor Palace

incidents during second quarter, report shows

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City hall conducted the same number of safety incident investigations involving staff during this year’s second quarter as last year’s Q2, although three areas did decline by double-digit percentages year over year.

From April 1 to June 30, the human resources department pursued 32 incident investigations involving for dangerous occurrences, four for no-loss time, four forerty damages and three for incidents involving a non-employee.

In comparison, during Q2 2022, the department confor loss-time injury, two for no-loss time, six for motor vehicle accidents, and 11 for property damage, according to a report presented during the Aug. 28 regular council meeting.

creased by 83 per cent, property damage issues saw no change, motor vehicle accidents declined by 17 per cent, no-time loss and lost-time injury fell by a combined 40 per cent, near misses fell by 400 per cent (four to zero), dangerous occurrences increased by 200 per cent (zero to two), and non-employee-related episodes increased by 300 per cent (zero to three).

Therefore, safety incidents (25) were the main issue between April and June, followed by ergonomic situa-

Meanwhile, from Jan. 1 to June 30, there were 77 safety-related incidents that city hall recorded, compared to 83 during the same period last year.

The transit department had the most incidents during and roads with 19 and water/wastewater and parks and rec tying for 12 incidents, the report added.

Labour relations

From April 1 to June 30, HR received one new grievance each from CUPE and Unifor, while CUPE withdrew two grievances and an arbitrator worked to produce a decision after a hearing, the report said.

As of June 30, there were 11 active CUPE grievances

and one active Unifor complaint, totalling 12. This is a this year.

Demographics

At the end of the second quarter, 378 employees were working for the City of Moose Jaw, compared to 372 during the same period last year, the report said. By years of experience, there were:

11.6 per cent with 10 to 15 years

8.2 per cent with 15 to 20 years

6.2 per cent with 20 to 25 years

5.9 per cent with more than 25 years

By age, there were:

12.1 per cent were under 20

19.5 per cent were 20 to 30

22.1 per cent were 30 to 40

22.4 per cent were 40 to 50

14.7 per cent were 50 to 60

9.3 per cent were over 60

Also, men comprised 59.4 per cent of the city’s workforce and women comprised 40.6 per cent.

Wet spring prevented burials from happening at Rosedale Cemetery, second-quarter report

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penalties revenue category because the province has been slow in providing court-related money and city hall has not yet launched its parking ticket collection program.

Administration expects to collect $1,586,600 in revbehind expected levels for this year.

ministration expected to pay for through the yearly recov-

ties.

Another concern Acker highlighted in the sec-

replacement costs.”

Acker added that city manager Maryse Carmichael has directed departments to restrict discretionary expenses to offset some equipment reserve losses.

However, the province has been “very slow” in providing those payments this year, leaving city hall to review that situation and whether there is a substantive reason for the delays.

on through the year, so we’re not overly concerned in terms of that,” Acker said.

the city has not collected anything yet because legislative and enforcement services is still developing a collection program; it plans to issue an enforcement-related tender this year.

“They hope to be able to start collecting some of that revenue later in the year. Probably, (it is) unlikely we will shortfall in that,” Acker added.

the creation of the legislative and enforcement services department and the addition of new staff, including manan administrative clerk.

The areas where expenses were highest were:

Gravel roadways, with $151,108 spent out of a

“There has been some misallocation to that particular budget area (roadway maintenance and repair), so we will be correcting that in the future so … it isn’t as over-expended next year at this time,” Acker said.

Furthermore, snow operations could come in over budget this year depending on how much snow falls, buterations are required.

cent overage.

Separately, the workshop sub-category has spent charges annual rental fees for major machinery to help offset fuel, maintenance and equipment depreciation.

City hall issued over 50 building permits worth nearly both major declines compared to the same time last year.

to a report about city hall’s second-quarter activities that

· Government/institution (three)

ings, seven for apartments/condos, three for demolition,

Business licences new business licences during the second quarter, while it

The total value of building permits issued last year was more than $108 million.

Two big reasons why the value of building permits was so much higher last year than this year is because city hall issued permits to SaskPower for its Great Plains Power Station project near the agri-food industrial park and Canadian Tire’s new building on Thatcher Drive.

Types of permits

were for:

Accessory buildings (nine)

Apartments/condos (two)

Demolition (seven)

Projects

Two notable highlights for the department during the second quarter included:

still available; department staff are preparing a council report that gives rationale for a servicing plan and budget for the development of the remaining lots

came the chairman of the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance for two years

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Homestand ’23:

Corb Lund to preview new singles from upcoming album

Ahead of country music star Corb Lund’s headliner appearance at Homestand ’23 on Sep. 9 in Ross Wells Ballpark in Moose Jaw, he chatted with MooseJawToday.com about his new album, COVID downtime,

“We have a new album we just reactually, and it’s called El Viejo, which means ‘the old one,’” Lund explained. as Corb Lund and The Hurtin’ Albertans

many Juno and Canadian Country Music Association nominations and wins. El Viejo will be their 11th and is, in part, a tribmusician Ian Tyson, who died in Dec. 2022 at 89.

tic record for a while, and I put a lot more it’s one of our better records,” Lund said.

electric, it’s all mandolins and banjos and stuff like that. And it’s named after the title track, El Viejo, and dedicated to Ian Tyson.

“He was a very famous Canadian and ‘Someday Soon’ and he was a very named the record after.”

Lund said that with so much materialer all the time to know what to put into his concert sets. Nevertheless, there will

jo heard at Homestand ’23. He anticipates

ary 2024.

Tickets to Homestand ’23 are available from the River Street Promotions

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has always been a close second. Even before my country career, with my rock band Smalls, we played a lot in Saskatchewan and in small Saskatchewan towns.”

Coping with COVID

Unlike many other artists, Lund said he found the COVID-forced break from break.

he said, and would never have voluntarily taken a year or two off on his own.

the divisions that it’s created in our society,

bit parts, but I’d never done a lead role before, so Aaron had to really twist my arm -

(RSP) website at www.riverstreetpromotions.com.

sical talent to Moose Jaw to raise money for youth mental health. All proceeds from

ects in the Prairie South and Holy Trinity Catholic School divisions, and in other schools across south Saskatchewan.

the Hurtin’ Albertans for Homestand ’23 will be the Mike Plume Band, Lindi Orte-

show, too, he’s an old friend and one of

so this concert will be a lot of fun. Sasthe years.

“I haven’t spent a lot of time in Moose of the story of my life. We’re from Alberarea of support, but I think Saskatchewan

my musicianship. It was kind of a happy accident.

“In my line of work, you put so much

community was awesome. asked him to do the movie, so they were really helpful, and it was a cool collaboracommunity and the Cree community up there. It was about 50/50, probably halfoverly distracted by another path.

primarily how I see myself,” he noted. “I think live theatre would actually be more fun than a movie, actually. A movie is like a record: You make it, and then there’s

yourself. … Ever since, I’ve enjoyed playFilming Guitar Lessons in High Level, Alberta

In 2022, Lund ventured into mov15-year-old Métis boy who, after inheritseeks out Lund’s character to learn how to

er acted at that level before. I’ve done little

do more of.”

The tour is a mix of smaller, solo acoustic Hurtin’ Albertans.

their website at www.corblund.com for merch, tour dates and tickets, and fresh news, and don’t miss them in Moose Jaw on Sep. 9.

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Festival of Trees seeking business sponsors for Oct. 21 gala to support hospital

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The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) is seeking additional business and other sponsors for its major Festival of Trees gala fundraiser on Oct. 21, which will raise money for new equipment at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

The MJHF raises hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly for hospital equipment and relies heavily on local community support to make Moose Jaw’s hospital one of the best-equipped in the province.

“The business community has generously supported Festival of Trees for many years, especially small businesses,” said Kelly McElree, executive director of the MJHF. “Every year, the foundation fundraises for different pieces of equipment, and this year we’re raising funds for a [Breast Cancer MRI Coil] to enhance the MRI services at our hospital, and for a lymphatic navigator [for breast cancer surgery] as well.

“A breast cancer coil for our MRI will make us the only hospital outside of Regina or Saskatoon to have that. So, it’ll be game-changing for our hospital and its wonderful, hard-working staff.”

Because of the cause, 2023’s Festival of Trees has been moved up to October (it normally takes place in November) to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Other changes this year include a lower ticket price of $125 per person (down from $175), and $1,000 for a table of eight. The evening’s live auction has been tweaked to move faster, the menu sourced ingredients, and the online digital auction has been improved for user-friendliness.

A father-daughter team of two will be the emcees for this year. Dr. Caitlyn Howe is a staff member at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, and her father Camron Howe is on the board of the MJHF.

The schedule of the 2023 Festival of Trees on Saturday, Oct. 21 is: 5 p.m. Cocktails

6 p.m. Dinner, a prime rib buffet with a seafood tower

Festival of Trees 2023, coming up on Saturday, Oct. 21

8 p.m. Grand Auction, with dancing to follow Music this year is provided by longtime local icons The Uncoolas.

Tickets to the Festival of Trees are available from Sasktix.ca. Fifty per cent of each ticket sold will receive a charitable tax receipt from the MJHF.

Sponsorship opportunities include direct sponsorship from $500, all the way up to a Tree Display sponsorship from $3,000. Businesses can also donate items for the live and silent auctions.

The sponsorship information package is available to download from www. mjhf.org. Sponsorship information is also

694-0373.

“We really appreciate all the support from businesses and the community at all levels,” McElree added. “Not only sponsorships, but all the volunteers, including the many business employees that come to help out each year.

“Festival of Trees is a community effort, and it’s strong because of the generosity of our community. Over its 32-year lifetime, the Festival of Trees has raised about $5 million to enhance healthcare at our hospital. We’re very, very thankful.”

Harvesting operations attain one-third completion

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One-third of Saskatchewan grain and oilseeds was in the bin by the last Monday year average.

Harvest progress among different regions varied considerably.

The drought-stricken southwest was 60 per cent done, compared with the 40 per cent average, said the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture weekly crop report . In the southeast including Moose Jaw harvest was 35 per cent complete, two per cent more than average.

The Moose Jaw-Regina crop district was 37 per cent done harvest while the Gravelbourg to Central Butte region was 40 per cent complete.

The Assiniboia, Coronach, Ogema region was 44 per cent done.

Eighty per cent of lentils and peas are sand 46 per cent of barley was off with 26 per cent of spring wheat.

Only 10 per cent of canola had been harvested.

Some rains have improved soil moisture but crop land moisture is still 32 per cent adequate with 67 per cent short or ver y short.

Pasture and hay land was 22 per cent adequate with 78 per cent short or very short of moisture.

Grasshoppers, gophers and geese in the north caused crop damage during the week ended August 28.

Hopkins Dining Parlour to celebrate 44th anniversary with street party

On Sept. 16, you’re invited to help celebrate and an award is available for best 70s costume

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Hopkins Dining Parlour is celebrating its 44th anniversary this year and announced that this will be celebrated with a street party in front of the building. The party will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, and will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

As a restaurant, being in business for 44 years is something worth celebrating and stands as a testament to their level of customer service and the quality of the food.

There’s even a prestigious guest planning to attend.

Glady Pierce, who was the former owner of the diner for the past 40 years, is looking to catch up with old friends over a

good meal.

To provide live entertainment, the diner has invited Bonnie & The Jets to perform from 5 p.m. through to the end of the party at 9 p.m. Their playlist will include popular music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. You can expect to see a dance taking place and your server might join in as well.

All guests are invited to arrive dressed in clothing from the 70s. Anything that would have been typically worn in that time period is fair game, and to top it off, there will be a $100 of the event. The gift card can be redeemed at Hopkins and would make an excellent gift, date idea, or an outing for the family.

The street party will no doubt feature good eating. A few of the specials announced for the party are prime rib for $35.00, wings for $11.79, and potato skins for $11.79.

Hopkins Dining Parlour also has gluten-free options available on the menu, along with a wide selection of high-quality meals to choose from.

You’re invited to come for the great food, and you’re likely to stick around for the great entertainment!

Hopkins Dining Parlour is one of the oldest restaurants in Moose Jaw and is an integral part of the community. Wellknown among both locals and tourists for the history, good food, and ghost tours, it’s no wonder the restaurant is able to celebrate its longevity. The restaurant is widely known throughout the province and is one of Saskatchewan’s most notorious places to eat.

Hopkins

Provincial Court Report:

Judge gives house arrest to man who violently assaulted girlfriend

Growing up in a home where alcohol abuse and violence were present left psychological scars on Alexander Andrew Lariviere, especially since he carried on the latter action into adulthood — and into a romantic relationship.

Lariviere’s now ex-girlfriend visited the Moose Jaw Police Service in mid-May to request a restraining order against him because of his alleged actions months before, Crown prosecutor Rob Parker explained recently in Moose Jaw Provincial Court.

The woman — who produced photographic proof — told police that Lariviere had assaulted her during a dispute on Jan. 7. He punched her in the ribs and stomach and head-butted her in the face, giving her a black eye.

“This was an intimate partner situation, which … is an aggravating factor,” Parker continued. “Mr. Lariviere does not have an extensive record, but he would have what I (would) describe … (as) a history of violent behaviour … .”

While some of those past offences occurred when he was a youth, two violent incidents occurred in adulthood, while this incident of assaulting an intimate partner is also concerning, the Crown added. The nature of the assault

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is also problematic since it wasn’t just a slap but full-on blows to the body.

As part of a joint submission between the Crown and defence, Lariviere — who pleaded guilty to the charge of common assault — will receive a three-month conditional sentence order (CSO), similar to serving jail in the community. He will then spend nine months on probation afterward.

Some conditions of the CSO include keeping the peace and being of good behaviour, maintaining a curfew of 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. unless told otherwise, coming to consuming alcohol, drugs or non-medication drugs and not visiting any place that sells such items, giving urine or breath samples when requested, taking treatment, nottact with his ex-girlfriend or being near her.

The probation conditions are virtually identical, aside from maintaining a curfew or providing breath and urine samples.

Lariviere, 26, struggled with drug addiction when this offence occurred but checked himself into the Waka-

mow Detox Centre for two weeks in April after it happened, Legal Aid lawyer Suzanne Jeanson said, who noted his actions destroyed the relationship. adult, considering almost every other offence on his record is when he was a youth, she continued.

Meanwhile, he is Metis, so there are Gladue factors the judge must consider during sentencing. These include Lariviere growing up in a household where he saw and experienced violence while he experienced the intergenerational trauma of his grandparents abusing alcohol.

Jeanson added that Lariviere takes this sentence seriously, especially since he could go to jail if he breaches the CSO.

“I’m particularly impressed with your voluntary enrolment in detox back in April and the fact … you continue to be sober since then,” said Judge David Chow. “I encourage you to continue on that path.”

Chow then accepted the joint submission and agreed to waive the victim surcharge.

Man gets 180 days in jail after four-month stealing spree around town

Being homeless and addicted to drugs was a bad combination for Dalton James Cameron, who, for months, relied on stealing food and lottery tickets from stores and gas stations to survive.

Cameron’s initial offence occurred on Feb. 12, when he entered the Co-op gas bar and — while staff were distracted — grabbed $30 worth of scratch lottery tickets and left without paying, Crown prosecutor Monique Paquin explained in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently. Video surveillance helped police identify him.

Between April 3 and 26, Cameron:

Visited the Esso gas station on Manitoba Street and stole cigarettes and lottery tickets after his credit card was declined

unpaid items

Visited The Source in the Town ‘n’ Country Mall and stole three Beats headphones, a Bluetooth speaker and Sony headphones totalling $1,330

Visited the Co-op liquor store and stole a $50 bottle of

On May 10, Cameron entered Carr’s Confectionary on Fourth Avenue Southwest and asked for $20 worth of lottery tickets, said Paquin. When staff put the tickets on the counter, he grabbed them and ran.

The next day, police visited the Unique Smoke Shop on Main Street North about a break-in, where Cameron had smashed the front door and went to the area containing lottery tickets, smokes and tobacco, she continued. He stole six packs of tobacco valued at $300, a carton of cigarettes for $180, 15 torch lighters for $375 and four vaping materials worth $600.

The products’ total value was $1,455.

Between May 21 and 23, Cameron:

Visited Philthy Philly’s restaurant on Main Street and stole a sandwich and the tip jar containing $60

· Visited the Co-op grocery store and stole $60 worth of products

· Broke into the downtown Tim Horton’s drive-thru and stole the cashier’s till; police caught him running down the alley

Cameron has racked up 66 offences during the past six years, with some offences including three for violence, 27 for property matters and 34 breaches, said Paquin.

As part of a joint submission, Cameron — who pleaded guilty to all 11 charges — will spend the next 180 days in jail, she continued. That length is appropriate since he received a 120-day jail sentence for other offences last October.

Since Cameron has spent 101 days on remand after his arrest in May, the court credited him with 152 days,

leaving him to serve 28.

Paquin added that while the man’s charges are minor, he will receive a stiffer jail sentence in the future because of how many offences he continues to acquire.

Cameron, 23, grew up in Moose Jaw and, at age 16, began using crystal meth and struggled with addiction, Legal Aid lawyer Suzanne Jeanson said. However, he was sober from roughly 2019 to 2022 because he lived with family in Alberta, where there were no relapse-related triggers.

Cameron plans to return there after he is released from jail.

Jeanson pointed out that her client was homeless, using fentanyl, and in a toxic relationship during this four-month crime spree. She added that he is sorry, embarrassed, and hopes to have a fresh start after his release.

“I’m encouraged by … your desire to rehabilitate and to return to Alberta … where apparently your life was put back on a positive track before returning to Moose Jaw,” Judge David Chow said. “You have a very long history for a young man of property-related offences … that causes me a great deal of concern.”

Chow then accepted the joint submission and agreed to waive the victim surcharge.

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Dining Parlour is located at 65 Athabasca Street West and can be reached at 306-692-5995.

Photo by: Facebook/Hopkins Dining Parlour

Hopkins Dining Parlour is located at 65 Athabasca Street West and can be reached at 306-692-5995. Photo by: Larissa Kurz

Gary Overs’ Golden Retriever ‘Tuck’ is now a Grand Master Hunter

The Grand Master Hunter title is as high as you can go, and Gary said it’s the highlight of his career

Gary Overs and his Golden Retriever Tuck are back in town, and they brought with them the highest possible title in the hunting dog world. After a nerve-wracking six-day competition in Saskatoon, Tuck has earned the Grand Master Hunter title.

For Gary, this has been the highlight of his career.

“That was the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life, in 43 years of training dogs, and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Now it also becomes the proudest thing I’ve ever done,” Gary said.

Tuck is from one of North America’s premier dog breeders, and when the pandemic hit back in 2020, Gary dedicated himself to Tuck’s training. Now, after two intense years, Tuck is the youngest dog to win the prestigious title at only three years of age.

Testing to earn the Grand Master days, but for this event they went on for six days. Each day is dedicated to one speto 12 minutes each. As the week progress-

Each test is scored as a pass or fail. “If you fail today, you’re out of the competition,” Shelley Overs said.

Gary said he had a close call early on due to nerves, but after four anxious days he was able to recover.

“Out of my nerves – and like I said it was one of the most nerve-wracking things – I blew my whistle (early)… Two years of training, just for this competition, and I blew it!” said Gary. “I was like a deer in the headlights.”

Dogs are marked on trainability, persix levels. “To pass this test, you have to get a 50 per cent mark in each of these levels,” said Shelley. “But your overall mark has to be 70 per cent to qualify.”

“So, my scoring dropped down. In the competition, we call that ‘bleeding,’” Gary explained. “It took me four days to get out of that mistake that I made.”

Others weren’t as fortunate, as 23 dogs were eliminated throughout the competition. “Each day we lost dogs,” said Shelley. “On Tuesday we lost a couple… Thursday we lost nine dogs…”

A total of 35 dogs from across the country competed. “(The dogs came) from Vancouver Island all the way to Toronto basically,” Gary explained.

The title isn’t exclusive to only one dog but is a shared title for all dogs who

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training with Tuck. Earlier this spring,ence test, and Gary said he may pursue the Grand Master Obedience title next.

“That would be my next goal. I’m always trying to better myself,” Gary said.

Gary Overs was born and raised in Moose Jaw. He has been training since the age of 20 and opened Gary Overs Kennelling and Obedience in 1991. In 2006 he opened the K-9 Academy.

Gary Overs Kennelling and Obedience is located at 860 High Street West and the K-9 Academy is located at 1254 Ninth Avenue Northwest.

Classes will resume Sept. 19. To enrol your dog in training with Gary Overs, call 306-692-6011.

qualify. Tuck won along with 11 others at the event, but this shared victory makes the feat no less impressive.

“There are master tests that are extremely hard, and this is a step above that,” said Gary. “It’s the hardest award that you can achieve in the hunting world.”

Tuck has been invited back for next year’s competition in P.E.I. and doesn’t have to qualify to compete. Gary said he’s seriously considering it. “I’ll run this test again and see if I’m capable of pulling it off twice in a row. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and the hardest test I’ve ever seen.”

Although it hasn’t had time to sink in yet, Gary said this accomplishment is an and training. “I guess it means that I know what I’m doing,” he said.

Tuck’s breeder is Zaniri Golden Retrievers in Ladysmith, B.C., and at this competition alone, 11 Zaniri dogs were competing.

For Tuck, the competition was more akin to a family reunion, as his breeder, canine mother, his canine father’s owners, and some of his litter mates were also in attendance. “We kind of had everybody involved in the making of Tuck there,” Shelley said.

The owner of Zaniri Golden Retrievers, Mary Shrillabeer, was able to witness Tuck’s achievement and she’s proud of him. “Reputable breeders love to see their puppies earn achievements,” explained Shelley.

Tuck’s full name follows the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) naming convention. His registered name is ‘Zaniri The Duck Stops Here.’ As per convention, the to the breeder, and the CKC issues a set of naming rules for the dog’s new owner to work with.

“A lot of the breeders will have a spedid not. We wanted something related to hunting,” explained Shelley. Gary is resuming classes this fall and plans to pursue agility and obedience

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE

Conseil de l’École Ducharme

Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature aux deux (2) postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de l’École Ducharme (Moose Jaw). Ces deux (2) postes ont un mandat de deux (2) ans. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de la Loi sur l’éducation, un (1) de ces postes devrait être assumé par un parent d’élèves de l’École Ducharme et un (1) poste de représentant communautaire par un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école.

Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’à 16 h 00, le mercredi 4 octobre 2023 par courriel à election@cefsk.ca et/ou au siège social du Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (201-1440 9ème Avenue Nord), pendant les heures d’ouverture du bureau à compter du lundi 18 septembre 2023.

Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, avec Cathy Liffran au (306) 719 7482 ou Yvonne Muhabwampundu au (306) 719 7461 ou au 1 (877) 273-6661.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin se déroulera le mercredi 25 octobre 2023 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Fait à Regina, le 1 septembre 2023. Abdoulaye Yoh, Directeur adjoint de scrutin Critères pour une mise en candidature

Critères pour une mise en candidature

Pour un poste de parent au sein du conseil d’école

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ;

• Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ;

• Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise ;

• Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à l’École Ducharme.

Pour un poste de représentant communautaire au sein du conseil d’école

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ;

• Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne ;

• Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ;

• Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise ;

• Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de l’École Ducharme

Tuck’s mom (left) and Tuck (right) both earned the Grand Master Hunter title, which is the highest possible award in their category. Photo by: Facebook/Gary Shelley Overs

“There are master tests that are extremely hard, and this is a step above that,” said Gary. “It’s the hardest award that you can achieve in the hunting world.” Photo by: Facebook/Gary Shelley Overs

Tuck’s breeder is Zaniri Golden Retrievers in Ladysmith, B.C., and at this competition alone, 11 Zaniri dogs were competing. Photo by: Facebook/Gary Shelley Overs

Gary gives Tuck a hug after judges anSaskatoon. Photo by: Facebook/Gary Shelley Overs

After a lengthy delay caused by a shipment issue, the Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park is now temporarily open.

Even though the bulk of the warm season has passed, children can still make use of the park for one last stretch before school starts up again after the Labour Day long weekend. This is thanks to the City of Moose Jaw announcing their plan to keep the spray park open despite the season being technically concluded.

The reason for the extension is to allow residents to enjoy the new spray park that was scheduled to be open earlier this summer.

The city is still waiting for the arrival of two feature spray components, but the park is operational, and the missing parts do not pose any safety or other operational and the other is a maypole that will be installed in the centre portion of the pad.

These remaining components are expected to arrive and be installed before winter.

There will be a grand opening once -

mony will be delayed until next spring at a date to be announced. Sandra Stewart, chairperson for the Northwest Community

Association, said the grand opening event will feature something fun for everyone in attendance and plans are still underway.

The spray park has been constructed -

tion from both the Northwest Community Association and the Kinsmen Club of Moose Jaw, who together raised $125,000

towards the new park.

“On behalf of the Northwest Community Association, I am pleased to see the spray park open and being enjoyed before the season ends. We’re hoping that the remaining components can be installed be-

The park also features a new pathway

for wheelchair access and a wheelchair accessible picnic table to better enhance the park’s inclusivity. To provide shade and room for seating, two new gazebos were built this summer as well as new benches and picnic tables.

One local resident visiting the park did not want to be named, but said she saw the park being used steadily, and that her children are quite excited about having a new spray park close by. Children in the area can now walk to the nearby spray park, rather than having to be driven across town.

The city’s other spray parks including the 1996 Summer Games Park, Elgin Park, Co-op Community East End Park, Crescent Park, and Kinsmen West Park will continue to operate until Tuesday, Sept. 5. Their hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until closing for the season.

The Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park will be kept open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sept. 11, 2023, the park will be closed for the season.

The new Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park is located in the park by the 7-Eleven at 1210 Thirteenth Avenue Northwest and is next to the existing playground equipment.

The Moose Jaw Public Library is hosting researchers from the University of Saskatchewan with an exciting opportunity for citizen science — residents will learn mammals called bats, and have a chance to take a bat detector home and contribute to the project.

There will be two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 7, in the Reading Room at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL). The evening session is from 7 to 8 p.m.

“I think this is going to be a super informative and fun program, and I think it’s great for the public to learn about cit(MJPL).

“This research project is something that anyone can participate in and contribute data to, using the bat detection kits. We haven’t had a research opportunity like this for quite some time. Universities often reach out for public participation and information, but this one’s a bit different

The research team is from the biology department at the University of Saskatchewan. Presenter Lauren MacDonald is the research and outreach co-ordinator for a project on Little Brown Bat conservation in Saskatchewan, under Dr. Jeffrey Lane, who runs his own lab at the U of S.

“I believe there’s a whole group of researchers doing this project across the enthere’s quite a few of these [bat detection] kits going out to different libraries in Sas-

According to the Neighbourhood Bat Watch at BatWatch.ca, there are 18 different species of bats in Canada, but not enough is known about exact numbers for these important mammals. That’s why citizen science efforts can be invaluable to researchers by multiplying the amount of people helping to keep track.

The spread of the devastating European fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats has caused the most extreme drop in population numbers ever observed — in the Atlantic provinces, bat populations have declined by 99 per cent.

This is a problem because bats play an outsized role in controlling insect populations. Little Brown Bat colonies have an average of 9,000 individuals, each of whom can eat their weight in insects every single night. All of Canada’s bat species are strictly insect-eaters.

Here are a few myth-busting bat facts

chiropterologists Bats use echolocation to hunt, but they are not blind and have good eyesight Bats can be surprisingly long-lived, with Little Brown Bats documented living nearly 40 years

Bat populations are slow-growing, with most bat mothers having only one pup each year

Although the risk of rabies should be taken very seriously, only about 5 per cent of submitted samples from bats are positive for rabies, with researchers estimating that free-ranging bat populations have a less than 0.1 per cent chance of carrying the disease

The new Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park is now temporarily open until Sept. 11. Photo by: Aaron Walker

the hands

“Located in the Heart of Downtown Moose Jaw ” 888 Main Street North “Locally Owned & Family Operated for over

University of Saskatchewan researchers to present: Learn about bats with two sessions at the Moose Jaw Public Library on Sept. 7

Warriors general manager Ripplinger keeping close eye on overage situation in pre-season

With four 20-year-olds in camp and six potentially returning, many decisions in the works

Randy

Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger has had to make his share of tough decisions in his two seasons with the Western Hockey League team, but the 2023-24 campaign will bring something he’s yet to deal with.

Too many overagers.

In fact, Ripplinger was even able to seasons -- to great effect on both occasions -- as the team continued to carry a relatively young line-up overall.

This season, the Warriors have four overagers in camp and two more who could potentially be returned to the team. And that could make for some tough decisions down the road.

“It’s a different year, for sure,” RipWednesday afternoon, August 30. “Usually we’re looking for 20-year-olds here, but this year we have four quality 20s that could play in the league. We know what they can do so we just have to make sure to go with the right three.”

Leading that group, of course, is Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Atley Calvert. The former Prairie Hockey Academy standout is potentially one of the top overagers in the league after putting up 40 goals and 73 points in 67 games last season. He’ll be with the Warriors for the start of the pre-season but will be off to Pittsburgh Penguins camp as an unsigned free agent in mid-September.

Defenceman Max Wanner is signed by the Edmonton Oilers and is unlikely to return, while import forward Martin Rysavy is heading to Columbus Blue Jackets camp as a drafted but unsigned overager.

That leaves defenceman Lucas Brenton (68-2-13-15) alongside forwards Eric Alarie (65-19-27-46) and Josh Hoekstra (67-10-7-17) as players who will be battling for spots with the Warriors until the NHL situation shakes itself out.

Teams can carry any number of 20-year-olds until mid-October, but must cut down to three for the remainder of the

season, “We’ll be evaluating everyone through camp and see who is the right “There’s always some obstacles there and if something happens and Atley signs with Pittsburgh, then we’re down to three 20-year-olds. So we’ll have to see what happens and make decisions as the time comes.”

While it seems unlikely that Wanner and Rysavy will be back, it’s not out of the question. And one just has to look back to this past November to see how something like that can come out of the blue when

elite forward Ryder Korczak was returned to the team and played a key role in their success the rest of the campaign.

Production from their overagers will also be key -- something the Warriors have had success with in recent years.

Goaltenders Carl Tetachuk and Connor Ungar played the 2021-22 and 202223 seasons respectively and were utterly outstanding, Tristin Langan had 53 goals and 113 points in 2018-19 and a season earlier, Jayden Halbgewachs tied the team’s single-season goal-scoring record and won the Bobby Clarke Trophy as the league’s leading scorer with 70 goals and 129 points.

As a result, Ripplinger has no intention of rushing things, especially knowing what can happen if one of the overagers makes one of ‘those’ jumps in their game -- like Langan’s leap from 40 points in his 19-year-old year.

“You never know what can happen, and that’s why we want to make sure we make the right decisions,” Ripplinger said, adding that it’ll be far closer to the overage -

son game on Thursday, Sept. 7 when they travel to Swift Current, followed by their Sept. 9 when they host the Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

The Moose Jaw Warriors opened their 2023 training camp on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 30 with the goal of driving their group of 75 players to their physical limit.

how their offseason of hard work led to rookies, it’s often an eye-opening experience, and one that also gives a baseline for future testing.

And for everyone who took to the turf 2023-24 Warrior season.

“It’s great to watch the kids and see how good of a summer they have had and the work they put in,” said Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger while keeping an eye on the always-tough beep test. “When they come to the rink, you can tell how they how they look and you can tell that the kids have put in some time in the gym this summer.”

testing system. At YaraCentre, players worked through the beep test -- an arduous series of back-and-forth sprints with

pull-ups, long jumps, bench press and other strength and stamina exercises, all designed to push players while showing where they are when it comes to physical development.

Records are kept from year-to-year, so the Warriors staff have a gauge as to how youngsters are improving.

“That record gives us a good idea if

they went up or down and which of the guys made a lot of improvements,” Ripplinger said. “That’s always exciting to see, the kids who put in the time and get better every year, it shows that they care about going into camp and that’s really important to us.”

but it’s also no coincidence that players who test well often play well and can take huge strides in their game from one season to the next.

“At the end of the day, it all comes down to what they do on the ice, but this gives us a look at where they are coming into camp,” Ripplinger said. Training camp action continued throughout the weekend, and be sure to check out those articles!

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Warriors defenceman Lucas Brenton was one of four 20-year-olds in training camp this past weekend.

Members of the Moose Jaw Warriors work their way through the beep test during

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Carson Deichert had been looking forward to this past week for a very long time.

Ever since the 15-year-old Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors prospect was selected in the third round, 60th overall by his hometown team in the 2023 Western Hockey League Entry Draft, it was all about preparing for training camp and making the

And there Deichert was in a WHL Warriors uniform on the morning ofmage of training camp at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

While things didn’t end up in the win column for he and his Team Grey team-itive an outing as could be.

Deichert said. “It was a new experience, there are a lot of good players and it waslenge for me and I just have to keep pushing forward and seeing what I can do out there.”

Deichert initially drew the Warriors attention thanks to a stellar 2022-23 campaign with the U15 AA Warriors, where he put up 21 goals and 58 points in only 28 games. He also showed he could take the ice and succeed against older opponents, scoring a goal and picking up four points in four U18 AA games.

That all led to general manager Jason Ripplinger selecting Deichert during the Entry Draft this summer, making him the highest player from the Friendly City to be

with hometown team

selected, to boot.

days of my life,” Deichert said. “I knew it would be a cool experience being a part of the team and I’m super happy they drafted me.”

can keep up with everyone here, and overall it was a fun practice and challenging.”

Thursday night’s game saw a host of top rookies in action, including 2022

Deichert’s U15 Warriors teammates were also on the ice, as he was joined by defenceman Colton Flanagan and goaltender Jayce Finiak on Team Grey, while defenceman Tyson Ross suited up for Team Red.

Team Red would end up with a 4-2 victory on goals from William Nicholson, Jonah Vanderhorst, Noah Degenstein and Benson Hirst, while Landen McFadden and Cole Dupuis scored for Team Grey.

“It was really fast-paced, everyone out there can skate and pass and has a good shot,” Deichert said. “It was a little tough getting past the defencemen and setting up plays, but it was a pretty fun game all and all.”

As a 15-year-old, Deichert can’t crack Moose Jaw’s line-up fulltime this season and as a result, is looking to leave as good of an impression possible. Then he’ll turn his focus to the Winmar Warriors and the start of the Sask Male 18U AAA campaign.

“That’s going to be an awesome experience,” he said. “I haven’t played that year on a team like that is going to be really fun.”

Warriors captain Mateychuk excited for what lies ahead for team this season

Moose Jaw Warriors captain Denton Mateychuk had been through this song and dance before.

Training camp and preparing for the Western Hockey League season is nothing new for the 19-year-old defenceman and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect, so when he hit the ice for the team’s main camp this past weekend, it was pretty much old hat.

With one exception: instead of being league and with a new team, he’s now the season in a Warriors uniform.

With that comes all sorts of expectations, and Mateychuk is looking forward to having a chance to live up to them.

“It’s great to be back in Moose Jaw and skating and competing with the guys and the younger prospects, it’s that time of year where you start to get excited about the season coming up,” Mateychuk said, adding that the competitive spirit has been there from the jump.

“It’s different when you’re competing like that. You can skate all you want in the summer, but it’s different when you’re out there with guys who are playing for spots on the team and you want to lead by example. But it still felt good out there even if there was a bit of rust.”

Seeing some intensity right off the hop is plenty welcome in Mateychuk’s eyes, especially with what they hope to accomplish this season.

“I think we sent a good message this year that we want to compete and we want to be the best team in the league,” Mat-

eychuk said matter-of-factly. “It starts right at the start of training camp, there’s no days off for that, it’s not just a switch we’re here to compete and we’re going to do what we have to in order to compete.”

The Warriors aren’t the only priority for Mateychuk at the moment, as in a couple weeks he’ll be off to Columbus for his second NHL rookie camp. That will come on the heels of Mateychuk’s showing in development camp this summer, an experience he felt helped him continue to develop his game.

“It was a good couple of days and a chance to show what you bring to the ta-

ble and I thought that went pretty well,” he said. “Then the rest of the summer you’re just getting ready for training camp and preparing as much as you can.”

Mateychuk’s early NHL experience has many parallels to what youngsters in Warriors camp will be going through -- the nerves and wide-eyed wonder of playing at a completely different level of hockey.

“In the WHL as a young 14- and 15-year-old, you’re learning as you go,” Mateychuk said. “It’s the same in the NHL, there are new things and you hear about it from other guys, but until you experience it you never really know. That’s been the biggest thing, soak up all you can

and ask all the questions you can and just learn as much as you can.’

That’s where his role as captain and one of the faces of the Warriors’ franchise comes in. Mateychuk went out of his way to help rookies feel welcome, as the veterans in his earliest days did for him.

“It’s just trying to make them feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation,” he said. “If I see an unfamiliar face, I’ll go up to them and say ‘hey, I’m Denton’ and let them know if they need anything they can ask me. Just make them feel comfortable and welcome.

“This is completely new to some of them, and some of them were in camp last year and are trying to learn just like I was their age. So you lead by example and keep it chatty with them and make them feel like they belong.”

While Mateychuk has his eyes on the season in Moose Jaw, as a signed NHL prospect, there’s always a chance he might stick in Columbus.

“That’s what you go into camp for, you just want to climb and if it isn’t this year, you want to take steps to the next level,” he said. “That’s what I’m going to try and do, make strides and go from there.”

And should he make his return?

“We want to be a top team and everybody knows that. I think everyone came in in good shape here, we worked hard in the off-season and it’s great that guys know what this season can be and put in that kind of effort.”

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Warriors general manager Ripplinger looks at team expectations as WHL season begins

The Moose Jaw Warriors are entering a season where they could realistically contend for a Western Hockey League title things went in the off-season and deci-

The rookies took centre stage for the

of main camp on Thursday afternoon.

With 20-year-old Max Wanner likely to

year

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That sent the two

It looked as if things were going to

schowa) and (Matthew) Gallant and the

“Jackson’s a year older and a

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Moose Jaw’s Chris Knoop and Lorie Boyle win the Golf Sask provincial mixed championship at the Hillcrest Golf Club over the weekend.

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

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw Branch: HELL with the BELL Breakfast - New and Old STS members are invited to celebrate the start of the school year with the HELL with the BELL Breakfast on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM at the MJ Wildlife Centre, 1396 Third Ave NE S6H 1G3. Program: Introduction and Welcome to new members. Eating and Visiting. Cost: $5pp. (Newly Superannuated Teachers and partners are free)

UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars! LUNCHEON Meetings: All Meetings are at Masonic Hall, Main Street @ 10:30 AM - Wed. Sept 20, 2023/Wed. Nov 15, 2023/ Wed. Jan 17, 2024/Wed. March 20, 2024/Wed. May 15, 2024

For more information contact Rosalie Marcil at 306.691.0696 or email marcilr@sasktel.net

Mulberry Estates Novels and Nosh event on Thursday, September 7th @ 2pm. Come join us to hear stories written about Moose Jaw. We will also have treats and beverages for you to enjoy! Our address is 220 Mulberry Lane, Moose Jaw. For more information please call Tricia @ 306.694.5020.

Town and Country Singles Dance on September 9, 2023 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. from 7:30 - 11PM. Band is Al and Company. Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples are welcome! Cost is $15 per person. For more information contact 306=691-6634.

Spring Valley Community Garage

Sale hosted by the school will take place on September 16th, 9am6pm indoors at the school. Tables are free and can be reserved by calling Sandra Runzer 306-631-8302 or Patricia McKibben 306-690-9706

Please book by Sept. 12th. The Hall will be selling burgers & hot dogs and snacks. Come out for theiting the friendly folks out here.

The Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA) 2nd annual Little Chicago Show & Shine will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 10am to 3:30pm with vehicles lined up on Main St. from Caribou St to Manitoba St. Expanded registration this year for up to 300 vehicles and a third live music stage; 12 award categories, along with gift 200 entrants. Registration $20 per vehicle, and entrants are asked to select their category and make payment with the online registration link on the DMJA website. If you are unable to complete your registration online, please email: dmja2021@ gmail.com or call 306-694-4406.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling fall hours will be (weather permitting) 6-7:30 pm Monday and Wednesday; 10-11:30am Tuesday. Additional Times can be booked.

Saturday Sept 16 Wind Up Tournament

Wednesday Sept 20 6:30pm- Mem-cers Indoor on Turf@YARA- LawnBowls begins Oct 31 @9:30am

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. To Ask questions or register mjlawnbowling@gmail.com

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling fall hours will be (weather permitting ) 6-7:30 pm Monday and Wednesday; 10-11:30am Tuesday. Additional Times can be booked.

Saturday Sept 16: Wind Up Tournament

Wednesday Sept 20: 6:30pmMembership Meeting & election of Indoor on Turf@YARA- LawnBowls

begins Oct 31 @9:30am

Annual Kids Carnival in the Moose Jaw Co-op Food Store parking lot on Sunday, September 17 from noon-4pm for guaranteed family fun! This FREE ENTRY event will include games, bouncy castles,

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

Mulberry Estates Oktoberfest will be held on October 21st at 2pm at 220 Mulberry Lane. Please join us for music, photo booth, snacks and beverages. We hope to see you there! For more information call Tricia at 306.694.5020.

Fall Line Dance Workshop will be held on September 23 with dancing from 1-4pm at the Cosmo Senior Centre – 235 – 3rd Ave. NE. Cost

$10pp/Watchers $5. Snacks, coffee & water provided. Beginner/ High Beginner and Improver Danc-tor Vel Smith; Guest Instructors –Brenda Winter & Cheryl Chow. For more information call 306.642.0015.

Next Gen Car Show Season

Closer will be held on September 24 from 12-5pm at Tatawa Park in Moose Jaw in support of MJ Food Bank – pls bring a non-perishable item. Vehicle Registration is from 10am – 1pm. 2-Step Battle/Bass Competition/Limbo. Awards, giveaways, live DJ, food trucks, vendors. Show cars $20/Spectators

$10/Kids & pets free/Competitions

$10 each.

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:15, Sept. 13 to Dec. 6 at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, corner of Thatcher and 9th Ave. W. To register see more information email Ralph Magnus, rjmagnus57@gmail.com

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

Toastmasters clubs utilize communication skill components to Toastmasters have 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-mastersclubs.org

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

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

weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encouragement to 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 Club - Interested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com

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

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

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) regular programming returns and the Book Club. There is now a new youth advisory group called the Board of Library Teens (BOLT).

BOLT is intended to gather teen input to make the library more inviting

and appealing for youth. To join, prospective board members must be between 13 and 19, commit 1 to 7 hours a month to the board, and be enthusiastic about working with a team to enhance library services.

BOLT and apply for the board.

The MJPL Summer Reading Club wrap-up party is on Saturday, Sep. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and will include cupcakes, face painting, and space-themed crafts.

The Summer Reading program

Agency (CSA) grant this year. The grant focused on learning about space and space-related topics.

The CSA grant also enabled the purchase of Spike Prime LEGO kits. The kits are programmable and workshops for kids aged 8 to 12 to learn about designing, building, and workshop is Saturday, Sep. 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The library is also highlighting the return of the MJPL Book Club, the annual Touch a Truck event for ages 0-8 on Sep. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, a 3D printing workshop using Cura Slicer software, and a new Digital Literacy workshop for Apple/iPhone/iPad devices.

MJPL All-Ages Programs in September Tabletop Tuesdays Sep. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Board games, card games, dice, and more.

Movie Matinee Saturday, Sep. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre. Knights of the Zodiac (2023).

Eraser Stamp Making Tuesday, Sep. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. For all ages, no registration required, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

MJ Chess Club Sunday, Sep. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Needlework Night Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Any kind of fabric arts enthusiast welcome, snacks provided, drop-in program.

Family Movie Night Wednesday, September 27 in the MJPL Theatre at 6:30 p.m. This month’s feature is James and the Giant Peach (1996).

MJPL Adult programs in September 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, drop-in program. Saturdays, September 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.

MJPL Movie Club Monday, September 11 in the MJPL Theatre at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is Pain and Glory (2019).

Digital Literacy for iPhone Bring your own or borrow one from the library and learn how to comfortably navigate the ins and outs of Apple devices. Registration required.

Tuesdays, September 12 and 14 in the South Meeting Room at 2 p.m. 3D Printing Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. For ages 13 and up, registration required, participants should bring a laptop with the software

Cura Slicer pre-downloaded.

MJPL Book Club Tuesday, Sep. 26 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room. A drop-in program to discuss Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands (2022) by Kate Beaton.

MJPL Youth programs in September Teen D&D and New Adult 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.

How do I do that?! workshop series Tuesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m., and every other Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 15 to 25. Get help with everything from scholarships to resume writing to budgeting.

Teen Maker Space Wednesday,

Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Snacks provided for this drop-in program, ages 12 to 19.

Teen Gamers – Game Night

Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19. Featuring card games, board games, and video games in various formats. No registration required; snacks provided.

Teen “I Made This” Art Program

Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

Teen Anime Club Saturday, Sep. 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre. Snacks provided for this drop-in program, for ages 13 to 19. Featuring the wildly popular One Piece anime.

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

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

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 $5 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.

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 59Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-6944223 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.

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’ Centre

Weekly Activities – 235

Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

Monday: 9:30 am - Pickleball / 1pmClub – 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/ 9:30 am-Pickleball / 1pm -PONYTAIL

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

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

September 16: Social Dance with Band Leon Ochs. Cost $15pp includes lunch. Time 7;30-11:30pm.

September 23: Line Dance workshop from 1-5pm. Cost $10pp - $5 to watch. Snacks available.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel. net Hours of Operation: Thursday 12-7 pm, Friday 1-7 pm and Saturday 1-7 pm

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

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

Check us out on Facebook.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

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

EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY –DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

SEPTEMBER 22 & 23, 2023 – ORIGINAL COVERS – playing in the Eagles Club Lounge starting at 8:00 pm Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program that helps to engage seniors aged 55+ in activities, education, and conversation, all from No internet or computer is needed, only a phone, just like the old time party lines! To register for programs, phone 306-631-4357 or email scwwsask2019@gmail.com

PIANO FAVOURITES with Lorne Jackson from 10am – 11am on Fridays, October through December. Lorne plays all the old fashioned music, eclectic mix of gospel, country, rock, blues, folk, traditional, holiday music, etc. To register for this program, phone 306-631-4357 or email scwwsask2019@gmail.com

Seniors Art Program Over the Phone: Thursday bi-monthly sessions from 10-11am - 8 session program running - September 21 to December 21. All supplies mailed to you at no cost. September 21 –Mosaic jar #1 (mosaic pieces;) September 28 – Mosaic jar #2 & Turtle Island activity (air-dry clay); October 19 - Calligraphy lesson (Calligraphy marker); October 26 – Traditions from Mexico: Día de Muertos(oil pastels & gel pens); November 23 - Vortex drawing (pencil); November 30 - Four Season Tree project (acrylic paints;) December 14 - Winter silhouette Cool and Warm scene study (Oil pastels); December 21 - Christmas Clay with symmetrical shapes (clay and acrylics) Pre-registration is required. Maximum of 20 people that needed to be registered by August 25 to receive a kit. If interested in this program and to see if you are still able to register, phone 306-631-4357 or email swwsask2019@gmail.com

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

You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to sign

The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre will be a happening place during the next nine months, as it hosts many performances ranging from opera to country to ballet to All performances occur in the Mae

A Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber

Music of the Night: The Concert Tour

day — and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time — will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music, including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset

With a fully professional cast, this concert parade of musical offerings will

Little Miss Higgins

Little Miss Higgins — the stage name of Jolene Yvonne Higgins — performs on

From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage, playing music brewed up

This performance unites musicians who have collaborated with Tyson for 18gall, the acclaimed show celebrates Tyson’s catalogue at venues like Jack Singer Concert Hall and Edmonton Folk Music

With alums like Thom Moon, Gordie Matthews, Myran Szott, Julian Kerr, Ian Oscar, Tracy Millar, and John Wort Han-

Praised by Tyson, the tribute honours

been authorized for creation as a full-sible through the assistance of the heirs of

A full-sized symphonic ballet score has been created as an extended orchestration of the Anne of Green Gables — The Musical, made possible through a partner-

The Bromantics

The Bromantics perform on Tuesday, everyone in between, these boys pay trib-

The Bromantics are a youthful rebrass tones and doo-wop harmonies that The group is a cross between nostalgia and modern trends, attracting people of all -

The Bromantics’ animated perfor-

Piano Heist

Piano Heist occurs on Friday, March

Lifelong friends Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin are on a mission to redeem the piano and prove its status as the great-

With the music of great composers, songwriters, and performers and the use of technology, they present everything from classical piano pieces to boogie-woogie combines theatre, comedy, audience participation, stories, history, and musical madness to create a world of musical won-

Jack Garton

Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan with a traditional sound and unique style that blends Bluegrass and and banjo and focuses on storytelling and relatable messages in his music and per-

Her music has won three Western Canadian Music Awards and received JUNO

Along with motherhood, Higgins has the newest addition to her list of accomplishments: the album MY HOME, MY OSAC

The following performances are sponsored by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) as part

A Tribute to Ian Tyson

The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson takes

Christmas with the Ennis Sisters

The Ennis Sisters grace the stage on

Maureen, Karen and Teresa have captivated audiences for years with their highly woven sibling harmonies and ensongs, Christmas classics, humorous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing, the

Anne of Green Gables

Ballet Jorgen’s Anne of Green Gables

The creation of this performance is monumental for the company and enables it to present this uniquely Canadian story

Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables — The

Musician Jack Garton performs on Tuesday, March 19 and displays a breadth of music that spans the intimate, bombas-

Garton, a sometime gravedigger, tells stories from this unusual day job between catchy original folk and blues songs known to make audiences laugh, dream on many instruments, his repertoire includes dazzling combinations of trumpet and accordion, backed by a sensitive and

Like an old-time showman, Garton leaves viewers humming his tunes, tired from dancing and in love with the mystery

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River

He has received multiple awards, including Roots/Folk Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the Saskatchewan Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Alternative Country Album of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards

at the Saskatchewan Music Awards in Flamenco Borealis

Flamenco Borealis performs on Sat-

This production tells the story oftures of world music and intricate choreographies woven in a rich tale help raise questions about the nature of destiny and

Flamenco Borealis is an internation-

been supported by SK Arts, Creative SKmenco Borealis artists are joined by talented local and international guest artists

The Passport to Wellness trade show and exhibition is set to take place on Saturday,

Event organizers look to make this the premier health and wellness exhibition in

With a focus on health and wellbeing spanning a lifetime, all ages and demographics will be represented and there is

“This showcase for health and well-dividual needs,” explained Michelle Pow-

“Sometimes it is hard to navigate in this ever-changing landscape of wellness don’t suggest that you Google your health

online for a remedy, we suggest that you attend this event in the fall and meet the practitioners and business that can assist in The exhibition gives local businesses and practitioners a great opportuni-

ty to demonstrate their work and spread one-stop-opportunity event, anyone seeking to learn more about health and wellness is invited to stop by and see what

Many who attend are likely to discover a new business in the area that they nev-

Vendors come from a wide array of backgrounds and specialties, and together they represent the mind, body, and spirihelp you stay in the best possible health and state of mind during your personal

Vendor categories include alternative natural health practices, energy healing, and various mental and spiritual health

The physical health category entailsally, eyes, teeth, and hearing are covered for a holistic representation of bodily Vendors are still being accepted for the trade show and can register up to the

“To Live your best life is the aim of

The Passport to Wellness event will be held at the Heritage Inn in Moose Jaw, The event will be open on both days,

To purchase your tickets or to register as a vendor, contact Michelle Power at

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber will occur on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Little Miss Higgins — the stage name of Jolene Yvonne Higgins — performs on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Ballet Jorgen will perform Anne of Green Gables at the Cultural Centre on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

The Ennis sisters will perform in Moose Jaw on Friday, Dec. 1.

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Michelle Power with Fit 4 Life Moose Jaw is organizing the trade show this October.

ADORE, ALERT, APPOINT, BALL, BEACH, BREW, CHIPS, CREAMY, DIRE, EMBARRASSMENT, FINAL, FRAUD, GOODNESS, HIDDEN, HINDER, HURRY, LABOR, LAST, LUCID, MUSTARD, PARTY, PLAY, RENT, ROAST, ROLLS, ROUTE, SPICY, SPIES, SPREAD, TAIL, TEASE, TENTS, TOAST, TOILET, TOMATO TREES, TRUSTWORTHY

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What important is man should live in righteousness, in natural love for mankind.

-- Bob Marley --

Moose Jaw Truck Shop

we fix everything

MISCELLANEOUS

Drywall lift for sale

$100.00. Round patio table and 4 chairs, lots of garden tools. Oak table and 4 chairs with leaf, 40” without leaf, 60” with leaf Call 306-6921025 or email hbcave@ sasktel.net

Firearms, I am paying cash for guns in the Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Any condition, parts, ammunition or anything pertaining to unwanted, gas operated lawn, garden, snowblowers, recreational, chainsaws, generators, boat engines, etc, as

well as smaller farm equip-ment, Moose Jaw and surrounding area.

Call or text 306-6414447

Ford half ton trailer, cap and winch. Good end gate 1978 $400 moose and quad. Treadmill Energy 2000-$200.00. Popular Mechanics wood working books 25 books / $25.00. Panther Pro Tour Ladies Bike

bike $50.00. Pole vice $200.00, Call 306-6910050 after 4pm

For sale never used 5 burner gas counter top stove, 36” long, 20” width, dept 2.5”, element

7.5” across, $325.00. Couch folds into a bed, new still in box, beige color $325.00. 64 red oak spindles roughly 1 5/8” x 36” long, $4.50 each or all for $250.00. Call 306-693-3727

HOUSEHOLD

Love seat for sale. Brown in colour, excellent shape, $100.00 OBO. Please call 306694-1967

CHILDRENS ITEMS

For Sale Baby Crib with mattress, dark brown. Good condition., Best Offer, Call 306-693-7232

WANTED

Seeking Born -Again Christian Business part-

ner with potential ownership in Second Hand and Flea- Market business. Male, Female or Family, must be interested in Salvation, Healing and Deliverance Outreach Ministry. Serious enquiries only please. 306-684-1084, 5 pm8pm ONLY (because of scam calls)

SERVICES

CLEANER available. Call 306- 990--0348 Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-6302268. Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork, -

ing, painting and all con-

no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

Moving jobs done rea-

sonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load.

Unregulated Drug Overdose Deaths in Saskatchewan

Numbers, Comparisons and Thoughts

Prepared by Richard Dowson

This Project is not pejorative. The information is general and intended to help understand Deaths from Accidental Apparent Opioid Toxicity, also called Unregulated Drug Overdoses.

2023 Saskatchewan – Unregulated Drug

Overdose Deaths

291 Saskatchewan humans died from Unregulated Drug Overdoses (Accidental Apparent Opioid Toxicity) between January and June, 2023.

The projection suggests 582 Saskatchewan humans will die from Unregulated Drug Overdoses in 2023. A rate of 60 per 100,000 or an average of 48.5 each month or 1.6 per day.

Probably over 80% are Fentanyl related deaths.

Comparison: Saskatchewan Vehicle Accident Deaths to Overdoses

In 2021 Saskatchewan motor vehicle accidents resulted in 87 Death

Unregulated Drug overdoses deaths are 6.7 time higher than deaths in vehicle accidents.

Hospitalization from Unregulated Drug Overdoses in 2022

Highest rate of hospitalization is in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Median total length of hospital stay from drug overdose is three days. (Cana-

Average hospitalization cost per day in a Saskatchewan is $1381.00. (3 days = $4143.00)

Provinces with the Highest Rate of Deaths

British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario have the highest death rates but the rates are on the rise in Saskatchewan and the Yukon.

What is Fentanyl and why is it so deadly?

According to the RCMP website; “2 milligrams of pure fentanyl (the size of about 4 grains of salt) is enough to kill the average adult.”

SEE: What is fentanyl? | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)

Fentanyl is 100 time more toxic than Morphine. Fentanyl is mixed with other

drugs to give them a bigger ‘high’. Since it is odourless and tasteless people don’t know they are taking it.

Fentanyl is often combined with oxycodone and heroin and even non-opioids like cocaine. It is highly addictive.

Death by Fentanyl

Death usually results from a slowing of the respiratory system to the point where the person stops breathing.

Comparisons with Other Provinces

The amount of Saskatchewan Data is limited, therefore, information from other provinces is included. When adjusted for population the Data are similar. For example, Alberta has 4 times the population of Saskatchewan so deaths will be 4 times those of Saskatchewan – and they are.

Demographics – Who’s Overdosing?

Where Are People Overdosing?

News suggests the deaths are among ‘Street People’. WRONG!

Only about 20% of overdoes happen ‘on the street’ among ‘street junkies’. Confused? Consider alcoholism. Most Alcoholics do NOT end up on Skid Row.

Alberta Unregulated Drug Overdose

Deaths

Highest rates of death in Alberta is between Age 25 and 50

Location of Death in Alberta

52% inside the person’s home

24% in a non-secure area (Outside –on the Street)

Alberta: 80% of Deaths Involve Fentanyl

Excellent Reference Source: Alberta

Substance Use Surveillance System

When adjusted for population the rates will be similar in Saskatchewan.

Age Range of those dying –Government of Canada Chart Overview of national data on opioid-related harms and deaths - Canada.caBritish Columbia –

Unregulated Drug Overdose Deaths

A thorough collection of Unregulated Drugs Use information can be found on the British Columbia Coroner Service Web-site.

SEE Statistical Reports on Deaths in British Columbia - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

B.C. Coroner Service – Unregulated Drug Use Deaths.

Month of June 2023 184 people died (6.1 per day)

Population Variable: The population of B.C. is 4.8 Million, or 4 times that of Saskatchewan. The monthly rate for Saskatchewan is similar: (48.5 per Mo. X 4 = 194).

B.C. Age Range 2023

About 70% who died were between ages 30 and 59. Of these, 77% were male.

Deaths Vary Per B.C. Region

The highest death is in: Vancouver at 89.3 per 100,000. Other Health Regions range between 65 and 75 per 100,000. Saskatchewan project for 2023 is 60 per 100,000.

Location of Deaths

81% of the deaths occurred ‘inside’. Of these, 47% were in private residences. Only 18% occurred outside. (Similar to Alberta – probably similar in Saskatchewan)

Method of Consumption in B.C.

67% were “smoking’ the substance

Male Female Deaths

The number of Female deaths was fairly constant over years at 22% to 24%

Male deaths were 70.5%

Month of Death 2022

Deaths tended to be constant per month except in the Fraser Health Region (Fraser Valley to Chilliwack) where deaths increased in October, November, December and January. (This may have been related to ‘supply’.)

Higher deaths in Alberta also occurred in October, November, December and January.

SEE: Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System

Summary Information provided by Matthew Harris, ACP, RN.

Matt is an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), and Registered Nurse (RN). Matt has been a First Responder in Regions around Toronto for more than 20 years.

“… opiate addiction knows no socioeconomic boundaries. The folks on the margins who use drugs are most visible but I have responded to OD calls from back alleys to mansions and everything in between.

“The term overdose has become something of a misnomer. Because of the low cost and availability of fentanyl in the drug supply pipeline, it is being used to adulterate a wide variety of drugs ranging from methamphetamines to cocaine. Typically, when we talk about overdose we’re talking about people taking too much of a drug, whereas now we’re seeing people not realizing that the drugs they bought are actually opiates. (See RCMP Reference)

“You cannot overdose from touching it (fentanyl) or being in its general proximity; it is poorly absorbed through the skin.

“… naloxone can save their life. It only works on opiate receptors so if it turns out they’re experiencing something else you can’t make them worse.”

In Ontario “Naloxone kits can typically be picked up for free from most pharmacies or from public health and it’s one of the few piece of equipment I carry off duty (in my car and in my backpack).”

Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

Vocation

Adults often ask children, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” We do not have in mind an answer like . . . a nice person, a conscientious worker, a person with many hobbies. We have in mind a job, an occupation. The merging of ourselves with our work can be confusing. There are vocations that might be more important than our employment, such as spouse, parent, citizen, friend. Those who do not get reimbursed with money for what they do can be disparaged within society. A true understanding of the spiritual dimension of human existence leads one to see meaning and usefulness even in the changing of diapers. A good understanding of vocation can enhance and lift life.

Often a vocation is described as the work in which a person is employed. But the dictionary offers as a prime meaning, a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action. Vocation is derived from the Middle English vocacioun, which comes from the Lat-

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Next Service: September 10th, 2023 10:30am

in word vocatio, meaning a summons, which is derived from the Latin verb vocare, to call.

During ancient Greek and Roman times, those at the bottom of the social pyramid took on manual labor, and those held in higher social regard accepted a consecrated life of contemplation. This hierarchical understanding of labor took on a deeper religious context with the dominance of the Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages. A Christian vocation referred to monks, nuns, and priests, as they were living a Christian life and heeding the divine call of God.

When vocation century it referred to a summons from God to perform a particular task or function in life, especially a religious one. Vocation then developed a secular meaning as the word for the strong desire to do a certain kind of work, or as a term for the work itself. “I feel I’ve found my true vocation.” It would be immoral to make a perfect stranger take off their clothes and cut them with a knife. But this is permissible for someone who is carrying out the vocation of a doctor.

A vocation is a career or work one performs thatpose typically related to helping others and contributing to a greater societal good.

Society is a complex network of people with various talents and abilities. We can get trapped into thinking that

dition is dependence. Life consists of giving and receiving, serving, and being served, in a network of interdependence. The purpose of vocation is serving and loving others. Your vocation is found in the place you occupy in the present, the here and now, not some future career decision.

Vocations are multiple. A sense of vocation can give

man beings to care and support others more than would normally be done. The vocation of parenthood causes their children more than would normally be done. Confusion comes when one’s actions trespass on the prerogatives of another vocation. Private citizens have no right to take the law into their own hands, which is take over the rearing of children, which is the vocation of parents. A good understanding of vocation can lead to a more useful society and each person’s place and responsibilities in it.

Many of today’s employees, in every sector, seek and sense of purpose. Our lack of understanding of vocation promotes a division between work to make money and work to engage in a vocation. This can lead to apathy and a poor work ethic. Understanding the vocations of employee and employer can help life thrive and become more enjoyable and useful. Recognizing the various vocations that each of us is called to engage in can in countless areas as we work together to make a more harmonious world.

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

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria.

The Land of Living Skies super blue moon once-in-a-decade astronomical phenomenon

On Aug. 30, skywatchers witnessed a once-in-a-decade astronomical phenomenon

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Skywatchers in the Land of Living Skies had an extremely unique opportunity in August, as August hosted not only two rare full moons in one month, but also an extremely rare astronomical phenomenon.

If you thought a blue moon was rare, try witnessing a super blue moon.

A super blue moon is the combination of two separate phenomena: a rare blue moon occurring at the same time as a supermoon.

The term “blue moon” has nothing to do with the colour of the earth’s natural satellite. The term “blue moon”

moon is blue,” meaning that something is impossible.

A blue moon refers to how frequently the moon appears in the sky, relative to the calendar month. The aver-

Heartfelt thanks to many wonderful people for your generous and caring acts of kindness during my husband, Morley Collins illness and following his passing. We received much strength from your visits, phone calls and condolences.

Our grateful appreciation to the " terrific team of caregivers" for both Morley and the family, on the Medicine Unit at the hospital.

Thanks everyone for the warm tributes for a very humble farmer, and for the donations in Morley's name. He would be pleased that others would benefit from your generousity.

Special thanks to the compassionate staff and residents in the Bentley.

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to complete its lunar cycle (going from new moon to new moon). Because of this slight difference in the math, there will be times when the same month will have two full moons visible. Put simply, the term “blue moon” refers to two full moons occurring in the same calendar month (as we are witnessing this August).

A supermoon refers to a moon that appears slightly larger and brighter than average, and this is due to the na-

oger Richard Nolle, the term supermoon means that the moon is closer to earth in its orbit.

Supermoons occur from the way the moon orbits around the earth. Earth itself is not a perfect sphere, but due to rotation and other factors it’s shaped more like an oval. As a result of this, the moon will have a point in its orbit when it is further away from us (at apogee) and when it is closer to the earth (at perigee). In this process, per cent, and ranges from 408,000 km at apogee to around

ible difference, but it’s still hard to notice with the untrained eye due to the vast distances involved. Technically,

however, the moon does appear larger and brighter. The idiomatic expression “once in a blue moon” is often used to describe a rare but still recurring event, but according to NASA, a blue moon isn’t all that rare as it NASA said they occur about once every decade.

moon” is the point that it sits exactly opposite of the sun, moon is fully engulfed in light and will appear to be at its brightest. According to NASA, the moon should be at -

per blue moon, observers will have to wait until Jan. 2037.

If you thought a blue moon was rare, try witnessing a super blue moon.

Betty Ann Chalmers, Catering Manager

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

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran

Rev. Doug Shepherd

277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK

Photo by: Herken Herken/500px via Getty Images

A comparison in size of the supermoon to the average full moon, as a result of its proximity to the earth. Photo by: NASA

Concerned residents form group to support in-school band and choral programs

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Band student Avery Surtees is concerned that younger grades may not have the same opportunities she’s had due to funding issues, which is why she has helped form an advocacy group.

The idea for the Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters arose in September 2021 after Surtees ran into her former elementary band teacher, Kurt Gillett, and they discussed music programs in schools, particularly Prairie South School Division (PSSD).

They later held a formal meeting with other concerned residents. They realized such programs were underfunded and lacked teachers dedicated to band and choral instruction.

“Growing up in band from Grade 6 to now 12, just seeing the good things that have happened and the challenges, I wantin Moose Jaw and advocate for it,” said Surtees, who attends A.E. Peacock High School and plays clarinet in concert band and alto saxophone in jazz band.

In September 2022, six residents — educators, high school students and concerned residents — met on Zoom and discussed forming an actual committee. That momentum built, and recently, the group launched the Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters.

Patricia (Patti) Kreutzwieser joined because she has been involved in the Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival for years. She ran into Gillett at the event this

past summer and learned about the group. She also has two adult children who were involved in the school band program and

“Moose Jaw has a rich history of music in this city … and we believe that this stemmed greatly from elementary school programs with dedicated teachers to a band and choral curriculum within the school system,” she said.

“But today, we are concerned about the children having this (equal) opportu-

Doris Sitter School of Dance extending registration deadline until Tuesday, September 5

Moose Jaw’s Premier Dance Studio, DORIS SITTER SCHOOL OF DANCE (DSSD), held their Registration for the 2023/2024 dance season on Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31st at 55 First Avenue N.E. Previous students and new students to the DSSD Family were welcomed by Teachers and Staff surrounded by DSSD colored balloons. Students were delighted and excited to be registered for dance classes that commence on Tuesday, September 5th. Since some Students and Families

were still away on holidays until after the long weekend, DSSD extends an invitation to send an email to dorissitterschoolofdance@ sasktel.net and request an appointment with a DSSD Teacher to register your child at that time.

For young children registering for Tiny Tots, Preliminary and Primary Classes, registration is also available on the website at dorissitterdance.ca

The DSSD Family is looking forward to another exciting and successful dance season!!

Dundurn tavern patio theme interesting to view

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

street side.

Inside a school bus has been converted into an eating/drinking site. Sitting on top of the bus is a home-built snowmobile.

Rumour has it that co-owner Grady used it on roads until police told him it wasn’t licensed as roadworthy.

nity at that grassroots level,” she continued, “and (we) wish to inform people that though we have one of the largest band and choral festivals across the Prairie provinces in May, this past festival had a very low representation of children from our own city.”

post-pandemic one, Kreutzwieser was still shocked and surprised by how few Moose Jaw bands students attended.

“It was shocking,” agreed Surtees. When I went through the program, it’s like, what bands from Moose Jaw do I want to go and see? And there wasn’t many.”

The group wants band to be more accessible for students and ensure they have enrichment opportunities, said Surtees. The Boosters believe this can happen

through partnerships with — and funding from — PSSD and the Saskatchewan Band Association; a partnership with Holy Trinity Catholic School Division is envisioned for the future.

“There is decent support (from Prairie South), but there could be more,” she stated.

The Boosters will meet with a PSSD sub-committee after the Sept. 5 board meeting to push for more support.

Some challenges students face in accessing music programs include money and dedicated time in schools, Surtees continued. Financial challenges to purchase instruments are usually the biggest issue for families.

The Boosters plan to hold a city-wide junior honour band weekend event in January or February for elementary students who want more opportunities and a difThere would be rehearsals, sectionals and a concert.

As a mother, Kreutzwieser saw the sports rivalries that elementary schools had. However, in band and choral, her kids made friends — some lifelong friendships — with youths from other schools. It is that aspect she appreciates about the activity.

Surtees agreed, pointing out that the Peacock and Central band programs joined last year and travelled for concerts and festivals.

“Right now, all my best friends are in band,” she added. “We get together in school (and) out of school. Last night, we (even) got together to play our instruments.”

Anyone interested in joining the Boosters should email mjbandchoralboosters@gmail.com.

A hidden gem is located just off Highway 11 in Dundurn.

The outdoor patio at Big Mur’s Tavern is something to behold, especially for lovers of automotive themes.

An old Duntruck lines the patio’s

A trailer has been designed as the Red Flyer Wagon that so many of us played with in our youth. A food truck has been turned into a serving station.

In the men’s washroom any one standing close to the urinals can rest their chin on a truck bumper. It was enough to scare the crap out of one.

A rubber button on the bumper blasts an air horn when touched

The food includes home-made burgers from sirloin with the house specialty Pulled Pork on Da Bun. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

School bus, Ron Walter Photo Beer cart, Ron Walter Photo

Patricia (Patti) Kreutzwieser and Avery Surtees are two members of the Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters, a group that recently formed to support and advocate for band and choral programs in schools. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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Drinkwater’s Don Lammle talks about his

Drinkwater’s Don Lammle is the man behind the sevfundraiser that’s currently underway.

Lammle said he was looking for something to do after completing the renovations on his heritage property in Drinkwater, the Willett on Wenzel property. “I had time in the winter after doing the house and I always wanted to build some (birdhouses) so I started making them,” he SCRAPS.”

Lammle now builds birdhouses through his hobby business, Cat’s Ass Birdhouses.

He said the name was chosen because of his “twisted sense of humor,” and he wanted to play on both his intricate sense of detail and something light and fun. “Yeah, the cat’s ass. That’s what I chose, because I like doing a good job with them and that’s an old saying, that the cat’s ass is the best,” he said. “I like playing with puns and this kind of stuff.”ness, he boiled it down to three runner-up ideas. One was would make a great doorbell, complete with a hole drilled to accommodate the doorbell button. “Some people just don’t want to push the button!” he said with a laugh. “I said, that’s the place where that one’s going!”

Lammle has been donating to SCRAPS for around were shopping at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall. His wife, Dianne, noticed a small boutique in the mall that neither of them had visited before. “I walked down, had a look at it… and I liked what they were doing,” he recalled. “I said to them, ‘would you like to have a nice Purple donation was a large barn with around 14 compartments for the birds.

“They have to be ventilated to keep cool in the summer,” Lammle explained. The birdhouses sit in the sun, so without proper ventilation the birds won’t survive. He also ensures his birdhouses have a little promenade with a fence, so the babies don’t plop over the side. Purple Martins won’t care for any young who fall out of the nest.

Last year, Lammle made a model of the grain elevator in Rouleau, Sask. (of ‘Dog River’ fame) that burned down and donated it to the SCRAPS organization.houses),” he said, noting that he usually builds and donates single Model-T cars and other classic vehicles. The donated village houses are novel creations Lammle said he made up to be functional for their intended residents.

“My reason for doing a collection this year is because there’s a lot of retired people in Moose Jaw,” Lammle explained. He noted that a lot of his older clients don’t want large birdhouses but appreciate something a lot smaller. “They would make really good gifts to give away to

birdhouse village

somebody,” he said with a mind toward charity.

Charitable outreach is no unknown concept to Lammle, who has been involved in some way or another for as long as he can remember. Before he moved to the province in 2008, he helped renovate a museum in the town of Bowden, Alta. “It’s nothing new to me to do this sort of thing,” he said about giving back to the community.

Back on Aug. 6, Lammle presented a scale model building he constructed of the old historic church that had burned down in Drinkwater to the village. The model contained stained glass and other original materials from the church, and he said it helps to preserve some of the history there.

Lammle said he hasn’t been pushing to sell his birdhouses yet, but he’s thinking about expanding operations 150 here that I’ve made, and one day I’m going to get busy with selling them. I’m not really too concerned right now yet.”

He said he gets a lot of requests to build Purple Martin birdhouses in particular. “I’ve got one fault,” he said. “When I build one, I like doing an extremely good job on it, I take way too much time making it, and then they can’t any requests, especially when it comes to something for charity.

To purchase in support of the SCRAPS ‘It Takes a Village’ fundraiser, you can contact SCRAPS at 306-684-9048 or visit their Town ‘N’ Country Mall storefront at the 9 Lives Boutique. The draw date is scheduled for Sept. 9.

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Don Lammle can be reached by phone at 306690-1047 or by email at donaldlammle@gmail. com.

Lammle’s seven-set birdhouse village is available toto by: Facebook/Scraps – MJ

A closer look at one of Lammle’s birdhouses from the seven-piece set he donated to SCRAPS.

Photo by: Facebook/Scraps – MJ

name of the business] is what I chose, because I like doing a good job with (the birdhouses) and that’s an old saying, that the cat’s ass is the best,” Lammle said. He also credits his “twisted sense of humour” for the name of his hobby business.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

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