Moose Jaw Express, October 4th, 2023

Hillcrest Apostolic Church is turning 100, and to celebrate, it is holding a three-day birthday bash that includes a trolley tour focusing on its history throughout Moose Jaw.

The 100th anniversary weekend celebration occurs from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8, at the church at 1550 Main Street North.

Friday night features time for socializing, a Thanksgiving service with guest speaker Gary Langerud and an ice cream bar.

Saturday includes a pancake breakfast, trolley tours, family activities, a food truck from Déjà Vu, pre-service fellowship, an evening service with guest speaker and former pastor Rob Chartrand, and another socializer.

Sunday features pre-service fellowship time, a celebration service with guest speaker Rod Barks, and a birthday cake.

Visit www.hillcrestmj.com/100years for complete details and to RSVP.

Event organizers Karen MacNaughton, Daycee Richardson and Pastor Steve Atkins spoke with the Moose Jaw Express about the upcoming party and the church’s history.

A century to remember

“We’re thrilled to celebrate 100 years,” Atkins said.

“It’s pretty amazing,” agreed MacNaughton. “Looking back through old pictures and you see all the different people who contributed to a 100and money to keep the church going) … it’s pretty humbling to be a part of something like that.”

Putting together this event was challenging since they had more ideas than they could pursue, she continued. However, they focused on the important parts, such as hosting former pastors and having a pancake breakfast and trolley tour.

The tour will highlight how the church has met at seven locations since its founding in 1923.

Those locations included the Sherman Theatre at 11 Main Street North, My Addictions (Heaman’s Ladies Wear) at 304 Main Street North, the Savoy Theatre (later the Mini) at 24 High Street East, 29 High Street West (Westland Insurance), 23 High Street East (Déjà Vu Café), 50 Hochelaga Street East (Church of God) and 1550 Main Street North (current location).

where Church of God now stands, while it con-

structed its current building in 1984.

“(We were) in the heart of downtown for 60 years and then they moved up here in 1984,” said Richardson. “In that era, they called it ‘The church in the heart of Moose Jaw with a heart for Moose Jaw.’”

Hillcrest had a weekly radio program on was broadcast throughout Saskatchewan.

Meanwhile, it has had 14 total pastors; the 1924 to 1948.

Hillcrest moved to its current location 39 years ago because it was “bursting at the seams” at the Hochelaga location, said Atkins, who has been pastor for eight years and on staff for 21 years.

For example, it had three to four buses pick up children for Sunday school and used every room in the building for that purpose. Furthermore, nearly 500 children attended other events that the organization held throughout the year.

All those children meant the church could not legally — or safely — hold any more people.

Said MacNaughton, “When they built this building (on 1550 Main Street North), and that’s humbling.”

Hillcrest has gone by three names, including the Apostolic Temple, the Apostolic Gospel Temple and then Hillcrest Apostolic Church.

named after the church — and not the spa — because that was a housing initiative the church undertook, said Atkins. Hillcrest then entered a partnership with Moose Jaw Housing Authority, with the latter eventually taking over permanently.

Besides its history, Hillcrest is also celebrating its community partnerships. Those include the Better Together Food Drive for 18 years, Joe’s Place Youth Centre’s New Year’s Eve Voltage party for more than 19 years and helping re-settle refugees with the Multicultural Council for over 10 years.

Hillcrest Apostolic Church is located at 1550 Main Street North. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Moose Jaw Police helped support the Terry Fox Run in Moose Jaw

École Ducharme and Lindale Elementary School held the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 22

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On Friday, Sept. 22, students from Lindale Elementary School and École Ducharme walked and ran to support the Terry Fox Foundation in Moose Jaw.

Friday’s event was the continuation of an earlier effort on Sept. 17 that took place at Vanier Collegiate and saw more than 100 participants show up for the cause.

cer Const. Hoffman representing the Community and Strategic Services Unit of the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) was in attendance.

She said the purpose was to show support from the MJPS toward the community. “It wasn’t about me being there; it was just important that I was a part of it,” explained Const. Hoffman. One of the unit’s goals is to maintain a positive relationship with Moose Jaw’s school system.

When Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope, his stated goal was to raise $1 forues and thanks to ongoing support, more

than $850 million has been raised since he began in April 1980.

“The Terry Fox Run is an annual charity held across the world to raise money and awareness for cancer,” Const. Hoffman said, noting that she was honoured to help support the cause.

Const. Hoffman was invited by the schools to participate, and she gladly accepted the offer.

“I got invited to attend, and I really appreciate being invited to take part in such an important event. I think it’s important to remember the inspiration of Terry Fox and raise awareness for such an important cause,” Const. Hoffman said.

The event began with a general assembly at each school. “Leading up to the Terry Fox Run, there was an assembly or presentation beforehand,” Const. Hoffman explained. Following this, students went outside and took part in a brief walk and run to support the cause.

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“It was a walk and a run, just near the schools,” said Const. Hoffman, who attended both École Ducharme’s morning run, and Lindale Elementary School’s afternoon run. In both cases, the entire school participated in smaller groups that began their runs consecutively.

Thanks to a recent warm trend in the weather, students were met with an exceptionally welcoming 22-degree fall day.

Students at both schools were quite excited to see a member of the MJPS in attendance, and her presence undoubtedly helped raise spirits and remind students of the importance of the event.

“Most of the students were happy to see me,” said Const. Hoffman. Given the prevalence of cancer in the modern world, almost everyone can say they have a loved one or know of someone touched by the disease.

Jaw’s charitable nature. “It was awesome seeing how many people came together to pay tribute to Terry Fox,” Const. Hoffman

Students at École Ducharme helped raise funds for the charity, and they managed to surpass their stated goal of $300 by raising an impressive $350.

The Terry Fox Run is an annual event that has become a fall tradition in Canada. With a reach involving more than 650es, the run is held in support of The Terry Fox Foundation.

The Terry Fox Foundation’s mission is to help raise funds used to further can-cording to the Canadian Cancer Society, around 233,900 new cases of cancer and more than 85,000 cancer-related deaths are expected for 2023 alone.

“There can be no reason for me to stop,” Terry Fox said previously. “No matter what pain I suffer, it is nothing compared to the pain of those who have cancer, of those who endure treatment.”

For more information on the Terry Fox Run and the Terry Fox Foundation, visit the foundation’s website at TerryFox. org.

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“Some of the students ran for their own loved ones, where others ran for Terry Fox,” Const. Hoffman explained. She noted that her presence was not meant to be the focal point of the run, and that she wanted to help support the cause as well.

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Const. Hoffman works with the Community and Strategic Services Unit of the Moose Jaw Police Service and participated in the Ecole Ducharme and Lindale School run in support of the Terry Fox Foundation.

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Generous donation helps KidSport enrol up to 40 more youths in sports

The $8,500 donation was made by DW Anderson Consulting Group/IPC Investment Corp. on Aug. 17 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

KidSport Moose Jaw received $8,500 in support of local youths on Aug. 17, after a generous donation was made by DW Anderson Consulting Group/IPC Investment Corp.

This follows an earlier donation from the Kayak for KidSport event, where an additional $12,000 was raised.

“The Kayak for KidSport fundraiser raised about $12,500 on its own. Between the two, you’re looking at $20,000 plus. That allows us to work outside the boundaries of funding, to be able to have more kids in sport,” said KidSport Moose Jaw’s chairperson John Eberl.

The average cost per child is $250$265 according to Eberl, which means Don Anderson’s donation gives between 30 and 40 more kids the chance to play a planner representing DW Anderson Consulting Group/IPC Investment Corp.

“It’s huge — that’s a lot of kids, and it impacts the City of Moose Jaw and all the sports organizations, families, and grandparents a lot,” Eberl said about the donation.

Eberl said the money will stay local and will be used to help children register for sports.

“It goes directly toward paying the fees to register for a sporting organization,” Eberl stated. This includes all sports from baseball to soccer to equestrian sports and helps when families are expe-

Greg Lawrence not seeking re-election following motorcycle accident

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The Saskatchewan Party has announced in a September 26 media release that Greg Lawrence, MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow since 2011, will not seek re-election following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on August 3 of this year that left him with serious injuries.

“I had planned to run again, but after sustaining serious injuries in a motorcycle accident last month, my recovery has been more challenging than I expected,” Lawrence said in the announcement. “I need to focus on my health and rehabilitation and that’s why I have decided not to seek re-election.”

the 2011 provincial election, winning by 201 votes over NDP incumbent Deb Higgins. Lawrence then won by 695 votes over NDP candidate Karen Purdy during the 2016 election.

Megan Patterson (not to be confused with the NDP’s Melissa Patterson) announced earlier this year that she would once again seek the Sask Party nomination for the 2024 provincial election. Patterson also ran in the 2020 contest, when Lawrence won his third term as an MLA.

Premier Scott Moe called Lawrence a strong voice for Moose Jaw Wakamow and said he will be missed.

“I want to thank my friend Greg for his 12 years of dedicated service to the people of Moose Jaw and the province of Saskatchewan,” Moe said.

The Sask Party release notes that a nomination meeting will be held in the coming months to nominate a new Sask Party candidate for the Moose Jaw Wakamow electoral district. So far, the

side his service dog

Saskatchewan Party has nominated 22 candidates for the 2024 election, and has 12 further nominations scheduled.

“I want to thank the people of Moose Jaw Wakamow for electing me as their MLA three times and assure them that

I continue to serve my constituents even as I recover from the accident. It has been the honour of my lifetime to serve you and I will continue doing so until the election next year,” Lawrence added.

registration fee is the biggest challenge,” he said.

The idea for the fundraiser came after Anderson approached KidSport Moose Jaw.

“Don approached us a couple years ago and vetted the idea with us. I think he’s been involved with golf tournament fundraisers, and he uses his contacts assist him,” Eberl said.

KidSport Moose Jaw receives funding through Sask. Sport, which is backed by Saskatchewan Lotteries. Funds are allocated across the 41 KidSport chapters in the province, and the amount is based on the local population and number of eligible children between 5 – 18 years of age.

“We get that, but it’s never enough. Last year in 2022, we had almost 270 kids funded… (which was) over $65,000 spent,” explained Eberl.

Anderson said he chose KidSport Moose Jaw because of his personal experience with sports.

“Growing up in Moose Jaw, it’s expensive to play sports and I learned about served a role back in the day that the Moose Jaw Police Service did for myself, by providing hockey equipment or registration for baseball or whatever,” he said.

Anderson said he played several sports in his youth, and baseball was his passion. “I went on to play college baseball and played locally,” he said. “That led to coaching positions with the Regina Red Socks and Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, and all that jazz.”

an athlete and coach, Anderson said sports -

er self-esteem, and the environment keeps them away from harmful distractions. “I think sports are a safe environment for kids,” he said.

His hope is to help guide youths along the right path, as he had been directed by his own coaches and mentors.

The golf tournament was held at Deer Ridge Par 3 on Aug. 17, and golfers werevices industry.

“On the national level, their back ofthrough direct donations and things of that and what they do for the community,” said Anderson.

“Those local and national businesses helped by donating directly to the charity. We had close to 60 golfers who also donated to KidSport and had a great day of golf, with a barbecue and prizes.”

The fundraiser was capped off with a silent auction and Anderson said everyone walked away with a smile on their face.

DW Anderson Consulting Group/IPC Investment Corp. has been an active member of the community for over 30 years now, and the company isn’t new to charitable outreach. The company focuses on wealth management and assists individuretirement planning.

“KidSport’s slogan is ‘All Kids Can in the community. We were very happy to partner with them and raise funds though the tournament,” said Anderson.

He also wanted to make a special mention for Deb Davey and Sherri-Lynne Rosso from his team whose countless hours of work made the donation possible. “Organizing was no small chore, and takes a team effort,” he said in acknowledgement. Anderson also wanted to say thank you to all of the local businesses who offered their support during the tournament.

“Super thanks,” Eberle said on behalf of KidSport Moose Jaw. Eberle reiterated that every dollar helps, and he’s excited about the opportunity to help even more local youths.

To support KidSport Moose Jaw, visit the organization’s website at KidSportCanada.ca and click on the Moose Jawtion form.

“We (Moose Jaw branch) get 100 per cent of every nickel that gets donated,” win and we welcome any donation.”

Everyone who makes a donation will receive a charitable receipt from the “Give Kids a Chance” charity.

For more information, contact John Eberl at 306-540-4153.

Left to right: Brian McKechnie, Tony Dreger, and Carly Marak (KidSport MJ); Don Anderson (IPC/DW Anderson Consulting); John Eberl (KidSport MJ); and Deb Davey (IPC/DW Anderson Consulting). Missing: Sherri-Lynne Rosso (IPC/ DW Anderson Consulting). Photo by: Don Anderson (IPC/DW Anderson Consulting)

Moose Jaw MLA Greg Lawrence representing the province at an event, along-

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Chamber of Commerce elects new president, honours

long-time

board members at AGM Gordon

The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, which has hundreds of members in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sept. 28 to elect a new president forour long-serving members of the Chamber board.

Don Howe, the owner of Moose Jaw Tim Horton’s franchises, was appointed to a one-year term as president of the Chamber of Commerce during the AGM, held downtown at Grant Hall.

Outgoing president Ryan Hrechthanked those gathered for their support and said his year as Chamber president

“I am blown away by how quickly (this year) has completely disappeared on me,” Hrechka chuckled. “It’s been a great privilege to me to have been given the opportunity to serve the Chamber and Moose Jaw as your president for this past year. It has been a rewarding experience and I want to thank (Chamber of Commerce

employees) Heather (Bergdahl), Rob (Clark), Darby (Fiddler), and the board for their commitment to the Chamber, their donated time, and for all their hard work to ensure we had a successful year.”

The Moose Jaw & District Chamber

were presented by BTN Chartered Professional Accountants. They reported there are no discrepancies and the organiza-

In reviewing the year, Hrechka noted that as of Sept. 28 the Chamber has 590 members, which is the highest number ever.

Business developments in 2022/23 included new stores on Thatcher Drive such as Winners, Popeyes, and Tommy Guns Barber Shop, Hrechka said. He continued, listing the $800 million Great Plains Power Station, now nearing completion; a new apartment complex is on the way in the West Park area; the groundbreaking for

the new joint-use Westheath school took place in May; Young’s Equipment has expanded its Moose Jaw investment with new construction; the CRM crumb rubber plant is nearing completion; the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships

the new Brandt Industries trailer manufactuing plant; and the North 49 Foods sow processing plant is on the way.

“All these great accomplishments can’t be done with just one,” Hrechka. “All this happened because of you, the members of the Chamber business community and citizens of Moose Jaw. The City showcased exactly why Moose Jaw should be the place to do business.

“This year has been immensely valuable, interesting, and fun for me, and

Chamber. I wish Don the best. I know him to be a reasoned and thoughtful person and I look forward to his tenure as president.”

Howe was sworn into his position by Clive Tolley, mayor of Moose Jaw.

“It is my pleasure and honour to be the 2023/2024 Board President of the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the board of directors I’d like to thank Ryan for all his work over the past year,” Howe said after being sworn in. “I look forward to the year ahead as your board president, working closely with the staff and the board to continue to be the voice of the industry and community.”

to award Chamber board members Kylie Sonmor and James Benn for their six years each serving on the Chamber’s board. Following lunch, Chamber AGM attendees heard from Maryse Carmichael, who has been Moose Jaw’s City Manager for four months, and Kevin Doherty, forand current VP of Prairie Sky Strategy. The Moose Jaw Express will summarize their remarks in a future article.

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James Benn (left) with Apex Electric received an award from new president Don Howe for his six years of service on the Chamber board. (Photo by Gordon Edgar)

Don Howe (left) was sworn in as the president of the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce by Mayor Clive Tolley. (Photo by Gordon Edgar)

Outgoing Chamber president Ryan Hrechka (right) congratulates new president Don Howe. (Photo by Gordon Edgar)

Kylie Sonmor (left) with RBC received an award from new Chamber president Don Howe for six years of service on the Chamber board. (Photo by Gordon Edgar)

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Salads will pull together holiday meals

In some families, roast goose is the traditional show piece for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Other families will serve duck or turkey, even ham or a large roast of lamb.

In less formal settings, a full barbecue grill might provide hamburgers, steaks or hotdogs.

Regardless of the star of the day, salads of all varieties will complement the presentation proudly prepared for families and friends.

giving meal.

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SWEET MACARONI SALAD

4 cups elbow macaroni

1 cup small coloured pasta

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped into small pieces

1 cup chopped cucumber

2 stalks celery, diced

2 cups mayonnaise

1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/4 cups vinegar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tsps. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Cook macaroni, pasta and chopped onion in boiling water to which 1 tbsp. vegetable oil has been added. Drain and rinse in cold water and drain again.

Add sugar to warm macaroni and stir to dissolve. Add cucumber and celery, mix then set aside.

For the dressing whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt and pepper.

Stir into the macaroni and mix well. Cover and store in refrigerator overnight.

If salad seems too runny, add more mayonnaise and mix well.

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CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

1/2 cup commercial sour cream

2 tbsps. fresh dill, chopped, or dill seed

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 cups cucumber, peeled and sliced

until combined. Stir in cucumbers and onions until dressing covers them completely. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to chill for several hours before serving.

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SPAM SALAD

1 tin of low-sodium spam or a chunk of bologna

3 hard-boiled eggs, shelled

1/4 cup green or yellow relish

1 cup mayonnaise

shredded cheese

Roughly chop the meat and eggs and transfer to a large bowl. Add relish and mayonnaise and stir until well combined. Add cheese to top of mixture. Chill until ready to serve. It may be served as a dip for crackers or as a side salad.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Age Friendly org. publishes seniors’ Resource Guide, opening drop-in centre at T. Eatons

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Age Friendly Moose Jaw, a local volunteer-run division of the provincial orgaof a resource guide for Moose Jaw seniors who want to stay in their own homes as long as possible.

“Seniors’ Week is coming up, October 1 to 7, and we’ve actually been working on a resource guide that will be distributed throughout the community,” explained Leanne Schutte, project co-ordinator for Age Friendly Moose Jaw.

“This guide has all the information seniors who are hoping to age well in their own homes.”

Age-Friendly Moose Jaw is an all-volunteer group with the purpose of helping people over 55 stay active and independent as they age in place. It is part of and funded by the Saskatchewan Seniors’ Mechanism.

Chrstine Boyczuk, committee chair for Age Friendly Moose Jaw, has explained in previous interviews the organization supports current health care trends toward facilitating as much independence as possible. The pandemic particularly highlighted the fact that “warehousing people” in long-term care homes is not as

The Resource Guide from Age Friendly Moose Jaw is ready and will be available shortly online and in locations across the city (Age Friendly Moose Jaw)

safe as Canadians might hope.

Some of the topics and resources covered in Age Friendly Moose Jaw Resource Guide include information on yard care, appliance repair services, snow removal, and transportation options for people who struggle with their mobility.

The guide also lists organizations in Moose Jaw that run programs for, or are

focussed on seniors. These include busisocial groups for seniors, exercise opportunities especially designed for seniors, mental health supports, or useful health products and aging-in-place devices.

“One other very important piece of information we have in there is about safety and crime prevention,” Schutte noted. “So, all the information about elder abuse, the types of elder abuse, things to watch out for, where to access support. There are a lot of different emergency numbers, medication supports, and personal safety tips for the home.”

Schutte said the Resource Guide also has information for people who are planning to age well at home. They might not be there yet, but they are looking to the future and considering things like handrails, doors that are wheelchair accessible (both wide enough and with a ramp), accessible bathrooms and showers, and so on.

The Resource Guide will be available at many locations throughout the City of Moose Jaw, including the Public Library, long-term care homes, Timothy Eaton’s, the Chamber of Commerce — anywhere they could be useful, Schutte said.

“We are also super excited to an-

nounce that during Seniors’ Week, we’re opening up a seniors’ resource drop-in centre at Timothy Eatons. I’m going to be setting up there on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 3). So, we’ll be there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the afternoon, and Fridays in the morning, and that will be our opening trial times.

“Once we have a couple of weeks under our belt, those hours might change,” Schutte said. “It is also our intention to recruit more volunteers to help us run that drop-in centre.”

Age Friendly Moose Jaw also continues to collect information from the community in the form of a survey, available online at https://tinyurl.com/MJ-AgeFriendlySurvey, or in paper form from the Moose Jaw Public Library. It takes 15 to

The survey will help Age Friendly Moose Jaw volunteers determine their next steps as they continue to support folks over 55.

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Moose Jaw Gamers Association presents $2,500 donation to Hunger in Moose Jaw

Funds raised through annual GAX gamer expo, RPG Game Day part of annual donation to children’s charity Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Gamers Association has once again come through with a sizeable donation to support local youth.

The local organization recently handed off a cheque for $2,500 to Hunger in Moose Jaw, part of their continuing venture to run fun and engaging events while also helping out those in need.

“The Moose Jaw Gamers charity was set up right from the get-go so we’d be able to play games, have fun and make some money at the same time that we can in turn give to local children’s charities in the Moose Jaw,” said MJGA vice president Talon Regent.

“We’re so pleased to be able to do that again this year. The $2,500 we donated to Hunger in Moose Jaw, we know it’s going to be put to good use and we’re very happy to support them.”

Proceeds were raised through two events over the past year, with the majority of funds coming from the Gamer

Expo -- better known as GAX -- this past February. That event traditionally brings in hundreds of gamers from all over the province, taking part in video games, role-playing campaigns, board games and everything in between.

The MJGA also held a special RPG Game Day this summer that further bolstered their coffers, leading to the donation earlier this week.

Hunger in Moose Jaw was selected as the charity of choice due to their ongoing work to help with child nutrition, with close to 300 free lunches delivered to 18 schools in Moose Jaw every day.

While the donation was roughly half of the record $5,000 donated last year, the MJGA opted to keep a little extra in their coffers to help support their upcoming events.

“The record donation last year was fantastic, but that did leave us a little bit short on funds,” Regent said. “So we’ve decided to go back to the $2,500 donation so we can still continue to operate and continue to put on fantastic GAX events that we know people want to come and experience.”

To that end, tickets are already on sale for the 2024 Gamers’ Expo, which is set for Feb, 2-4 at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. Anyone who purchases advance tickets will be entered into an early-bird prize draw.

For more information and to get your GAX tickets, visit the MJGA website at www.mjga.ca and check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mjgamers for regular updates!

Brooks Nancarrow (left) and Talon Regent (right) with the Moose Jaw Gamers Association present a check for $2,500 to Hunger in Moose Jaw executive director Sharla Sept

By Patricia Hanbidge

Thanksgiving f Gardeners – Part I

Thanksgiving is once again upon us and I would like to approach this holiday from the perspective of the gardener. Although the roots go back to a festival surrounding harvest for us on the prairies it is indeed an odd year that we are still harvesting when it is time to cook the proverbial turkey! Thanksgiving is the time we take the year if we do not have to break the ice to do so!

Fall on the prairies is always different. More often than not, we get a killing frost and then are graced with some nice weather again for a time. We used to call this Indian Summer – but in this day and age I am not sure what we call it other than a thankful respite before winter. I for one hope that we have a long and beautiful fall and may it last for the next month or two! Believe it or not, but I am still picking grapes and some of the hardier herbs from the garden.

The harvest of herbs is important for the traditional turkey often served at Thanksgiving dinner. If you have never grown sage, then you have likely also not enjoyed

vour is sage. It is far different from the poultry seasonings you can purchase from the supermarket and in my opinion is far superior. It is an easy herb to grow and to harvest you simply remove the entire plant; wash and hang to dry. It is good to hang a bag upside down over the sage to keep the dust off as well. To use - simply break the dried leaves other chosen dish. The stems are quite woody, so you may prefer to remove the leaves from the Usually by Thanksgiving the crops are mostly of grains, potatoes. corn and turnips, the bountiful pumpkins and squash which all can be shared at the table for dinner. Hopefully, they are all tucked away for storage to be enjoyed throughout the winter season! But there are many other great things about the Thanksgiving season. Personally, I like the season as the rush of summer and fall is almost behind us. It is a time to stop and give thanks for everything that we have reaped from our fertile ground........ and to enjoy the plentiful harvest with those that are dear to us.

September’s ‘Notoriously Good Neighbours’ are Dan & Fran Millar

For Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The City of Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce have recognized Dan & Fran Millar are September’s “Notoriously Good Neighbours.”

Both recipients of the award are retired frontline workers that have continued on being notoriously helpful following their professional careers.

Nominators Arlyssa and Jason Heard said, “We live directly across the street from them and notice they are always helping neighbours pick weeds, shoveling snow, chipping ice, keeping up with drainage on the Crescent after a melt, and bringing garbage/recycling bins back to properties off the street after pick-up.”

The Millars are noted to be just allaround good people.

“They love spending quality time with their grandkids (and) are just great people and are always helping others out,”

their nominators said. .bours”, the Millars have been awarded a gift card to Tim Hortons.

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.

An excerpt of a poem by Max Coots that is titled A Gardener`s Thanksgiving is worth sharing.

Let us give thanks…For generous friends…with hearts as big as hubbards and smiles as bright as their blossoms; For feisty friends as tart as apples; For continuous friends, who, like scallions and cucumbers, keep reminding us we have them; For crotchety friends, as sour as rhubarb and as indestructible; For handsome friends, who are as gorgeous as eggplants and as elegant as a row of corn—and the others — as plain as potatoes, and so good for you. For funny friends, who are as silly as Brussels sprouts and as amusing as Jerusalem artiand as intricate as onions; For friends as unpretentious as cabbages, as subtle as summer squash, as persistent as parsley, as delightful as dill, as endless as zucchini, and who—like parsnips—can be counted on to see you through the long winter; For old friends, nodding likeing on as fast as radishes; For loving friends, who wind around us like tendrils, and hold us despite our blights, gone, like gardens past, that have been harvested—but who fed us in their times that we might have life thereafter; For all these we give thanks.

May you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving......

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?

Festival of Trees Brunch Family Brunch Supporting Breast Cancer Patients

Join us in an extraordinary show of support for breast cancer patients at the unforgettable Festival of Trees Family Brunch on Sunday, October 22nd, at the Moose Jaw Event Centre hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary. Guests will be treated to a wonderful holiday-inspired brunch, delight in the Festival of Trees displays, live holiday music, and share a special memory.

Don't miss out. Together, we're creating hope and saving lives of breast cancer patients. Ticket purchase cut-off is Friday, October 20th. Adult tickets are $30, and children's tickets are $20. Your support is appreciated. Tickets are available online at SaskTix or at the Moose Jaw Events Centre Box Office.

(l-r) Nominator Jason Heard, recipients of the ‘Notoriously Good Neighbours’ award – Dan & Fran Millar, and Rob Clark, CEO of MJ & District Chamber of Commerce.

Provincial water policy gaps illustrated by letters to the Legislature

Much of my career in newspapers has been writing about water.

We live in one of the driest parts of the globe, making the management of water resources an ongoing concern.

A container of letters tabled at the Saskatchewan Legislature with feedback on provincial water management policy shows a strong opposition to policy, both current and past.

The Water SecurityAgency is responsible for applying policy on water issues.

Judging by some of these letters, the agency and its predecessors have not done a satisfactory job when it comes to water management.

A number of farmers over the years have told this writer they were unhappy with responses by the Water Security Agency and its predecessors. This is particularly the case with illegal unapproved land drainage that affects neighbouring farmers.

As some said: “You complain about a drainage matter and they tell you to go to court to resolve it.”

Going to court is a costly option and causes great friction with some neighbours.

Lack of an adequate drainage policy has robbed farmers in the Quill Lakes area of thousands of acres of land. Policy has allowed devastation of natural water rainfall was not partly stored in these drained reservoirs.

In 2015, the Water Security Agency came up with a solution to illegal drainage. The agency oversees an agreement between landowners in a wetlands district. The landowners must co-operate on drainage.

If they remove wetlands they must provide other land for wildlife habitat.

At meetings agency employees boasted about the program and touted some examples. To date these agreements cover seven of the province’s 880 wetlands

One of the 2,251 letters tabled at the Legislature by the Alliance for Water Sustainability tells another story.

Frustrated farmer Lane Mountney from Southeast Saskatchewan shared his views.

He is involved in a 28-quarter drainage project along a creek running through his land

The only reason he is involved with the project is his quarter “is needed for the outlet end to handle that much

events continue

TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

water in the creek.

“The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency does not check beyond the outlet. They did not realize that same creek goes through our pasture, and that much water affects our well water, and the well is on high ground.

“Our well water gets contaminated during spring consumption at those times. And in 2022 the water turned yellow.

“My question to the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is why are they not checking downstream for that large quantity of water? And why are they approving this? Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words is the province’s largest multi-day literary festival and represents a big draw for Moose Jaw, but what many people don’t know is that the festival staff continue to organize events for the culturally obsessed year-round.

show before the end of the year,” explained Amanda Farnel, executive director of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words. Farnel and her staff returned in September from a much-needed summer break following the 2023 Festival of Words.

was Sep. 20. Farnel noted that recent upgrades to the projector, screen, and sound system at the Moose Jaw Cultur-ter than ever. Cineview is a way to bring movies to a big screen that might otherwise never show in Moose Jaw.

lier’s latest book A Real Somebody, is based on the life of her Aunt June, but her performance goes further to delve into the pressures of family history and obligation, the unsolvable mysteries of the past, and how stories come together.

The festival’s Writers in Schools program, which brings published authors into schools in the area to talk creative writing, poetry, spoken word projects, and more, starts back up in November.

Finally, the Festival of Words LitCon event is a oneday conference/workshop for local and emerging writers. LitCon usually happens in February and serves as a prequel for the Festival of Words itself, which takes place in July.

by

Alice Troughton and starring Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack, and Stephen McMillan.

“We’re also starting back up our Performer’s Cafe Open Mic Night at the Hive (at 23 Main Street), which is 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month except December,” Farnel continued, “and those nights start with headliners, after which it’s just an open mic where people can share their writing, music, and creativity.

“That’s really just a fun little gathering, and the community there is welcoming of anyone new showing up to perform. Everyone is always very encouraging of the performers.”

On October 19, the Festival of Words will host BC author Deryn Collier for a live storytelling event. Col-

for next spring

The Noon Hour Slides program at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) is seeking fresh input for its batch of spring presentations, and museum staff have said that anyone with someone interesting to say and show can apply to be part of it.

Noon Hour Slides takes place in the fall and spring, on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Presenters get 45

minutes to talk about their photos to gatherings in the MJMAG Theatre, with a Zoom link for anyone joining virtually.

Autumn’s presentations are:

• September 20 - Vincent Houghtaling - Iceland

• September 27 - Gayle Jones - Norway

• October 4 - Karla Rasmussen - San Francisco

• October 11 - Dave Wentworth - Amazon Rainforest

• October 18 - Christy Schweiger - Belize Part 2

All presentations are video archived and can be watched on the MJMAG YouTube channel at www.you-

“The LitCon conference is geared more towards the regular festival tends to cover,” Farnel explained. “We have fantasy, children’s writing, we’ve had cookbook writing, all sorts of things. We’ve had a retired police ofaccurate, for example.

“There’s more coming, too — we’re just getting back into the swing of planning things for next year!”

Follow the Festival of Words online to stay up to date with their happenings. They are at festivalofwords.com and can be found on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly known as Twitter).

tube.com/@mjmag/videos, or on the MJMAG website at www.mjmag.ca/noon-hour-slides. The MJMAG website is also where the Zoom links can be accessed.

According to Vincent Houghtaling, administrative assistant at the MJMAG, most presentations have between 100 to 200 photos. Presenters are often so happy to talk about their photos and what they learned on their

“When I did my Iceland presentation, I actually only got about halfway through, I had so much to say,” Houghtaling chuckled. When asked about the process of applying to present, he said that they have a regular lineup of people who document their travels through photos, and they would welcome new presenters and topics.

“We do have people presenting their travels from, you know, further away, or around the world, but we’ve also had presenters talk just about Moose Jaw, or close to Moose Jaw, whether that’s historical buildings, wildlife, other subjects. If it’s interesting and people have something to say about it, we’d like to hear it,” Houghtaling said.

This year’s ‘batch’ of Noon Hour Slides presentation are set (Houghtaling prefers to avoid scheduling them during the more extreme winter months), but he said he’s seeking presenters for the spring. Presentations will likely start up again sometime in March.

If you have an adventure you’d like to tell people about on the big screen at the MJMAG Theatre, email Vincent Houghtaling to make your pitch, at admin. mjmag@sasktel.net.

Amanda Farnel, executive director of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, stands in the festival’s temporary bookstore in the basement of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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Attendees take in a Noon Hour Slides presentation in the MJMAG Theatre (MJMAG/Facebook)

By Leon Retief

Arabs. A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires

Tim

Mackintosh-Smith.

Yale University Press, 630 pages.

This almost exhaustingly comprehensive work is a must for anyone with an interest in the history and nature of the Arab world.

Mackintosh-Smith lived in Yemen from 1982 until 2019 when the civil war there forced him to relocate. people.

The number of pages spent on pre-Islamic history could perhaps have been pruned, but the descriptions of the origin and growth of Islam and its importance for the Arabic language is clearly set out.

literacy and it is due to him that Arabic and Islam have become almost synonymous.

The problem with printed books, in contrast to those written by hand, was that Arabic script wasn’t exactly printer-friendly and the use of detached, separate letters

delayed the use of printed books in this language. Still, Arabic – ie, not hand-written - was a book of Christian psalms.

The reason for the problems with printed Arabic was the protean nature of the script. The singe Arabic letter “sad” has 37 forms, the common letter “mim” has 73 forms, while the Latin equivalent has only two forms: M and m. The appearance of computers facilitated things considerably.

The sharp political divisions in the Arab world are mitigated by the shared language which gives a sense of cultural identity, although the language itself is often too complex for many of its speakers: “Not all could use the tongue themselves, by any means, or even understand it in its complex entirety; but all could appreciate it, aspire to it, and respond to it. It was this shared response that made them Arab. Today, the shared response still links Arabs everywhere: they inhabit the same kulturnation; they love the language, even if they hate having to learn its grammar.”

However, just after that, one reads the following: “Political unity is still unthinkable…”

According to Mackintosh-Smith Arabic is lavishly endowed with poetry, partly because of a rich poetic tradition and partly because of the language itself. Arabic has 80 words for honey, 200 for beard, 500 for lion, 800 for sword and 1 000 for camel. With his tongue only partly in his cheek, Mackintosh-Smith writes:

among Arabists that says every Arabic word means three things – itself, its opposite and a camel – is not entirely untrue. There are precise terms for such things that one would never imagine needed a precise term, like the droppings of bustards as opposed to ostriches, and different types of farts, categorized by loudness, and the sound space having its own term.”

In fact, poetry is so common among Arabs that politof attacking an opponent.

At one stage Arabs controlled an enormous empire, stretching from Spain, Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East, to today’s Iran, Afghanistan and Turkey, and this is just a part of their territory. It was then the cenwide: in 774 king Offa of England had a gold coin struck with the words “Mohammed is the messenger of Allah” inscribed on it. English has borrowed about 200 words from Arabic, e.g., cheque, carafe, alcohol and algebra. learning glowing during the Middle Ages. Their approach was that of a liberal society, keen to investigate new ideas and to foster debate and freedom of speech. I would have liked a more detailed investigation of the reasons for the subsequent decline.

The last few chapters are devoted to a discussion of the contemporary political history and the reasons for the millennia-old fragmentation and repeated disputestosh-Smith clearly loves Arab society and its cultural treasures and I could discern an undertone of despair in these passages.

This subject may not interest many people, but for me it was a fascinating journey through countries old and new, languages and histories, meeting many interesting personalities along the way. I was astounded by how well-read the author is, not just about Arab culture and past but also Western cultural history. His smooth and at times humorous style made the book a pleasure to read.

PUBLIC NOTICE

RM OF RODGERS NO. 133

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Rodgers No. 133 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 4-2015, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: The proposed amendment will increase the maximum site size regulations in the H – Hamlet District and rezone land described below from A - Agricultural District to the H – Hamlet District.

Master Radon out of Regina is bringing a free, no-obligation information seminar on radon gas to the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. to help Moose Jaw residents understand the risks of radon gas, and how to mitigate them.

Radon is a radioactive gas formed naturally underground. It is the result of the slow decay of trace amounts of uranium in soil and rocks. It is invisible, odourless, and tasteless. Radon is rarely a problem outdoors, but when it seeps up into homes indoors, it can build up over time.

According to Health Canada, radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Breathing in the mildly radioactive particles exposes lung tissue to small bursts of energy that damage lung cells, increasing the risk of the cells turning cancerous.

According to Master Radon’s site for a home to have higher-than-recommended radon levels are: installed.

• Cast iron sewer lines have been replaced

• The sewer line to the city property has been replaced.

• There are 1 or more sump pits with or without sump pumps. cracked.

has been levelled by some jacking -

• The basement walls are cracked.

• Home has a crawlspace. The most common method of installing a radon mitigation system is to draw

A radon mitigation system installed by Master Radon, designed to continuously vent air from an air pocket under the foundation, reducing pressure (MasterRadon.ca)

the radon from under the slab and vent it improved air quality in the home.

Frank Kirkpatrick, owner and operator of Master Radon, worked in construction for 40 years before becoming a

He and his crew have since worked in communities across the province, including Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Saskatoon, Estevan, and many more.

In response to some providers blocking access to Canadian news on their platforms, our website, MooseJawToday. com will continue to be your source for hyper-local Moose Jaw news. Bookmark MooseJawToday.com and sign up for our free online newsletter to read the latest local developments.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected land is legally described as Blk/Par K-Plan 64MJ10328 Ext 0 and part of NW-08-14-02-3 shown on the following map in bold dashed line and labelled parcel L. The land is south of the Hamlet of Courval.

REASON: The reason for the amendment is to accommodate a proposed subdivision and increase the maximum site size allowed within the H –Hamlet District.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Rodgers No. 133 office located in The Regional Municipal Plaza at #4-1410 Caribou St. W in Moose Jaw, SK, during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on October 12th, 2023 at 10:15 am in Board Room #2 in The Regional Municipal Plaza located at 1410 Caribou St. W in Moose Jaw, SK. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Issued at the RM of Rodgers No. 133 on October 4th, 2023

Colleen Ferguson, Administrator

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

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

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Many reasons again to give thanks at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a low-key celebration in Canada as compared to what occurs for the Thanksgiving season in The United States.

But just because we don’t have the same kind of energetic hoopla does not in any way mean we are less thankful for our many blessings.

As I’ve said previously I am thankful for:

• I am thankful for my friends of many years and friends of more recent acquaintance. I am thankful for family members, here at home, and those living away. As families shrink through death, I realize more and more how much each one remaining means to me. I’m their sister, aunt, great and great great aunt, cousin and as the slogan says, “there’s nothing they can do about it!”

• He might not think it sometimes, but I am especially thankful for Housemate and all that he brings to our relationship. He’s a great travelling companion, a super grocery shopper, a gardener who

produces vegetables of many varieties and sour fruit only he will eat. Only occasionally does he lose his cool when I interrupt his concentration during his

But deep down I know he’s glad to see and hear from me!

• Thank you to Canada’s military, the men and women who support the beliefs that make Canada a free and safe country. And thank you to their families who offer personal support behind the scenes.

nel who too often risk their lives while dealing with unruly citizens in the case

do destroy property.

• I appreciate medical personnel who work to keep us healthy and living long and productive lives. In my experience, nurses cover hundreds of miles a day, comforting patients and working to

health care.

• Thank you to ambulance attendants andence between life and death. They reacttients to hospital while addressing the concerns of family members.

• I am thankful for educators, sports coaches, cadet leaders, music and dance teachers, theatrical producers, the clergy and all others who work to bring knowledge, recreation, culture and religious beliefs to their community.

• Volunteer organizations are the lifeblood of what happens to improve our quality of life. The volunteers who provide leadership to these groups are the unsung heroes of activities that raise money to equip hospitals and schools, build playgrounds and specialized care homes, support families in need and ensure comfort in times of distress.

• And I am also thankful that nearby communities and organizations are continuing to invite friends, neighbours and

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

strangers to attend the traditional fowl or fall suppers. In some cases instead of turkey, the menu calls for roast beef, or perogies, cabbage rolls, baked ham or sausage. No matter what is on the menu, it is a wonderful experience to eat the life in Saskatchewan communities. Some of the upcoming suppers are as follows: Oct. 15, Eyebrow; Oct. 21, Tugaske; Oct. 22, Rowletta Civic Centre and Briercrest; and Oct. 29, Mortlach and St. George’s Parish in Assiniboia. There may be others so please let me know.

Ones we already enjoyed or missed include Moose Jaw and District Seniors Association, Moose Jaw Cosmo Centre, Trinity United Church, Moose Jaw Eagles Club, Rockglen and Morse.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

St. Mary School was host to a square dance on the evening of Sept. 25, as the Moose Jaw Town and Country Square Dance As-

meant to be a way for prospective dancers to see if square dancing is right for them.

Square dance is a choreographed dance for four couples, or eight individu-

als, and involves a caller naming the next move while couples follow the lead.

Around 16 dancers showed up to learn the ropes, and this included a fair number of new faces. As participants are organized into groups of eight, this made the perfect number to form two large circles.

Square dance provides the ideal date night idea, and the organization has been

an active part of the local community for over 50 years now. The association was also the ideal outing for the current caller couple Valerie and Lane Wright during much of its history.

The association is not just there to offer a romantic evening, of course. Individuals and other dancers looking to get out of the house and stay active are also welcome and the dance is a great way for individuals of any age to stay in shape.

Square dancing is also fairly easy to pick up on.

“It’s like walking to music. If you can tap your toe, then you can square dance,” explained Valerie Wright, the association’s caller.

To participate, dancers must simply learn the basic moves and then follow the lead of the caller, who directs the move-

“Let’s put it to music,” Wright announced as the second round of lessons began. To someone totally new to square dance, the instructions appeared to be spoken in a different language, despite the international community using English as your partner, promenade her, clap, and turn. Allemande left, now promenade until you get back home,” Wright called.

The lesson was performed at an easy-going pace, and the association pro-

vides a “social square dance,” according to Wright. This translates into an environment that’s more about enjoying each other’s company than it is about competition.

Some of the new members square danced in the past, and some wanted to try the association’s lessons. Everyone in unison said that the night was “a lot of fun” after the lesson was complete.

One of those new members, Dianne Town and Country Square Dance Association but she isn’t new to the dance. “It was years,” her husband pointed out.

dance, a second introductory dance was planned for Monday, Oct. 2. The second upcoming dance will be held at the same location and will also run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

night, but wanted to try it, you’re welcome to come out the following night even if you don’t know what a left and right thru is,” Wright said in an earlier comment.

If you’re interested in attending the next dance lesson or would like to ask a few questions, Marcia Wiman can be St. Mary School is located at 720 Fifth Avenue Southwest.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The next police board meeting is Thursday, October 19

The Moose Jaw Police Service is projecting that it should

Wellness conference for police focused on resiliency, mental health, self-care

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF MOOSE JAW

All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023

(Thanksgiving Day)

In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Monday, October 9, 2023

WEED MANAGEMENT

The Rural Municipality of Wheatlands No.163 requires the services of a quali ed and experienced Weed Inspector and Service Provider for 2024. The successful proponent will provide services as requested by the RM to control vegetation including regulated weeds (noxious and prohibited noxious weeds), nuisance weeds and other weeds of argronomic concern on lands owned, leased or managed by the RM or on private lands to enforce the Weed Control Act. Tender submissions will include supply and application of pre-approved herbicides.

Proposals marked "Weed Management RFP-01-2024" will be received until 3:00PM (Saskatchewan time) Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the o ce of The Rural Municipality of Wheatlands No. 163- Box 129, Mortlach, Sk, S0H 3E0. Proposals will be accepted by email, fax (306)355-2351 or hand delivered, up to the closing time of 3:00PM (Saskatchewan time) Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

E-mail proposals to: wheatlands163@gmail.com

Nearly 50 tips to Crime Stoppers this summer led to four arrests

presenters at the conference and (she) continues to pro-

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The next police board meeting is Thursday, October 19

More people are using violence and weapons to solve problems, police chief says

Changes in society are leading people to use violence and weapons to solve their problems, occurrences that the Moose Jaw Police Service is seeing more of this year than last year.

From Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, police responded to 365 incidents of crimes against people compared to 322 offences during the same period in 2022, a year-over-year increase of 13.4 per cent, recent data shows.

Year-to-date (YTD) numbers for crimes against the person for this year versus last year show:

Homicide: 0 / 1

Attempted murder: 2 / 1

Assaults (sexual, common, with weapons/cause bodily harm, aggravated, against police): 260 / 228

Robbery: 7 / 6

In particular, YTD assaults with a weapon/cause bodily harm increased to 52 compared to 37 last year, a rise of 40.5 per cent, data shows. Meanwhile, YTD assaults against police have increased to 15 compared to

“What we are seeing (are) very similar patterns that we’ve been seeing all year that we are tracking. Crimes against the person have increased (and) we’re watching that and following that,” Chief Rick Bourassa said during the Board of Police Commissioners’ Sept. 28 meeting.

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fact there has been an increase in violence and assaults, or stick to a machete — that injure people, he continued.

“That is something consistent (and) something I’ve talked about a number of times. It appears to be connected with some social changes and acceptability of certain behaviours,” Bourassa remarked. “And we will continue to watch that.”

Moose Jaw is experiencing similar people-related crimes as Regina, while the agency knows that municipal boundaries cannot contain these “social phenomena” because people are more mobile and travel, he added. The world is regional, so what affects one community likely affects another.

During a media scrum afterward, Bourassa said these attacks are troublesome and harmful and police do whatvent everything because they can’t predict when people will negatively react to a situation.

“One of the things that is consistent … is that most situations of inter-personal violence are within our social networks, (with) people we know,” he continued. “And it is troubling to see that there is an increase in the severity

of violence in those interactions now.”

The police will continue to investigate those situations and hold people accountable when possible, the police chief said. One positive note is the MJPS has been successful in doing that and has the highest clearance rate of cases solved in Saskatchewan.

year-over-year — concerned Bourassa, who pointed out

“We’ve been noting this for some time, that there is an increase in lack of civility, where violence is being seen

Assaults against police usually happen when members are arresting individuals and the alleged offenders lash out with kicking, punching or even spitting. One person may even be responsible for several attacks; there have not been 15 separate incidents.

The MJPS equips its members with equipment to keep them safe, but people’s behaviour is unpredictable, Bourassa said.

killed on duty this year across Canada, he added, which is why national and provincial police organizations have asked Ottawa to stiffen crime-based laws and provide more resources to address areas like addiction.

Thefts, break-ins driving increase in property crimes this year, data shows

While crimes against people have spiked 13.4 per cent this year over last year, property crimes have risen by 4.2 per cent, mostly driven by thefts and break-ins to outdoor buildings.

Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) handled 1,488 incidents of property crime, compared to 1,428 offences during the same period in 2022, recent data shows.

Year-to-date (YTD) numbers for crimes against property for this year versus last year show:

Break-ins (business, residence, other): 180 / 204

Theft of motor vehicle: 35 / 41

Theft over $5,000: 24 / 13

Theft under $5,000: 731 / 589

Arson: 0 / 8

Mischief under $5,000: 216 / 267

“We have made a lot of arrests for breaking and entering and recovered a lot of property (during the past year),” Chief Rick Bourassa said during the recent Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting.

compared to last year, to 39 incidents from 60, a drop of 35 per cent, he pointed out.

However, “other” break-ins climbed to 62 incidents from 51 occurrences last year, a jump of 21.6 per cent. The chief noted that this category includes any outbuilding, shed, unattached garage, storage container or trailer that isn’t connected to a home, dwelling or business.

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“… it is unfortunate that these crimes happened. Some people are still harmed by those,” Bourassa added. “We will continue to work on that.”

Commissioner Doug Blanc said he has read on social media that offenders have targeted the Valley View Centre many times and damaged the venue. He wondered if the data captured those crimes.

The data does include the break-ins there — most incidents are damage or theft — while the police service is in contact with the owners about providing security to help them, said Bourassa.

Other criminal offences

Data for other crimes committed this year versus last year show:

Impaired driving: 66 / 82

Failing to comply with court orders: 247 / 651

Threats: 38 / 56

Domestic disputes: 40 / 63

Provincial liquor infractions: 102 / 107

Vehicle collisions over $1,000: 131 / 186

Summary offence tickets: 1,471 / 999

Meanwhile, year-to-date, police have responded to 13,165 calls for service compared to 12,574 during the same period last year, an increase of 4.7 per cent, the data shows.

While the number of offences related to failing to comply with court orders declined by 62.1 per cent year-

Local police help Ontario cops catch crook wanted for nationwide lottery scam

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Police Chief Rick Bourassa is praising members of the police service for assisting their counterparts in Ontario in locating a man who targeted seniors across Canada with a lottery scam.

Peel Regional Police (PRP) said in a recent news release that a 60-year-old Brampton, Ont., man allegedly contacted people, telling them they won millions in a lottery. He then told the individuals they must pay the taxes for their winnings so the funds could be released.

Victims were advised to send their payments to the suspect in Brampton.

The frauds occurred over two years, starting in November 2020.

In mid-September, investigators from Peel police’s fraud bureau arrested Clive Lothian following a “thorough investigation” that culminated with a search warrant. Police charged the man with four counts of fraud over $5,000, two counts of possession of proceeds of crime, and one count of defrauding the public.

Lothian was released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Oct. 16.

Law enforcement partners from Moose Jaw, Bridgewater, N.S., Thunder Bay, Ont., and Timmins, Ont. assisted PRP with the investigation.

During a media scrum after the Sept. 28 Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting, Chief Bourassa said his agency supports these types of investigations regularly, considering it is in constant contact with other law enforcement groups across Canada.

“And because it’s such a mobile society, people that are wanted for something in Ontario and British Columbia (and) New Brunswick will pass through here, and people that we want here might pass through Woodstock (Ont.) or Winnipeg or someplace,” he said. “… it’s not unusual for us to be working with other police services on apprehending people that are wanted in their jurisdiction.”

While Moose Jaw police participate in these investigations often, the agency doesn’t always speak publicly about them because it’s just their regular business, Bourassa continued, adding the agency sometimes forgets that its activities are sometimes interesting to people outside of the industry.

over-year, that isn’t entirely accurate, said Bourassa. This is due to changes in the recording system and the fact many incidents must still be entered.

Once the backlog is cleared, those numbers this year will likely be similar to the total numbers last year, he continued.

The number of summary offence tickets handed out has increased 47.2 per cent year-over-year, a result of theforcement, Bourassa said.

with those members spending 30 per cent of their time in the city, he noted. The agency plans to add more traf-suing tickets, contacting people and providing warnings.

Calls for service

Meanwhile, the MJPS continues to see a demand for its services this year, similar to last year when it responded to nearly 20,000 calls, Bourassa said. People call and schools interacting with residents.

“Our folks are very busy and they’re feeling the busyness,” he said, adding the police service must also recently.

Some years ago, a winter of storms left much of Southern Saskatchewan without electric power for over a week.

The rush to buy standby generators cleaned the shelves of provincial dealers.

Chances are most of those generators bore the Generac brand name.

The 63-year-old Wisconsin company dominates the U.S. market for generators in residential/industrial and commercial use.

The backup residential generators range from 75KW to 150 KW. Commercial and industrial units go up to 3.25 thousand KW.

About 54 pr cent of revenues are residential generators with 35 per cent commercial and industrial units and 11 per cent from parts and accessories.

largest markets in the United States are the stormy states of Texas, California and Florida.

Every time major storms hit the U.S. Generac sales spurt ahead as in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Generac estimates only 5.75 per cent of residential homes are equipped with backup generators.

BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

That leaves a lot of homes potentially needing a power backup to cope with outages caused by climate change and the frequent mysterious power outages.

Commercial and industrial sales involve utilities re-building the electrical grid to handle growth in renewable energy backup, renewable power sources to health care institutions and continuous process industry plants needing 24/7 power, no matter what.

Generac projects the market for generators will grow from $14 billion to $73 billion by 2025.

The company is no slouch at adapting to the 2.0 grid system as renewable energy and energy storage make up greater proportions of power.

Twenty-eight acquisitions have been made since 2011 with three since early 2022.

Many of the acquisitions involve companies with new technology in renewables energy storage and conof this year show a 28 per cent slump in sales and 72 per

The stock price, currently $103.22 US, is near bottom and four dollars less than the 2023 high.

Analysts’ price estimates on Yahoo Finance range between $75 and $179, with a $139 average,

The price has been falling since August when the sales slump was announced but shares still trade at an amazingly high 40 times earnings — indicating current year.

On the charts, the stock is well below the 50-day average and 200-day averages in a falling pattern.

If an investor believes severe weather will continue disrupting power and rapid expansion of renewable energy sources will spur demand for portable residential and stationary industrial generators this stock seems to

Put it on the watch list for now. The price is too high until technical indicators and fundamentals shows the price is no longer in a falling mode

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

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The next police board meeting is Thursday, October 19

The Moose Jaw Police Service has seized nearly 20-percent more drugs this year than last year, with fentanyl apmore often.

From Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, police recovered drugs during 29 investigations as compared to 25 incidents involving illegal substances, a year-over-year increase of 16 per cent, new data shows.

Year-to-date (YTD) numbers for drugs recovered this year versus last year show:

Cocaine: 5 / 4

Marijuana: 4 / 6

Methamphetamine: 3 / 7

Other CDSA drugs (such as fentanyl): 17 / 8; 112.5-percent increase year-over-year

“Very often, those (numbers) are related to projects that we’ve been engaged in, (such as) surveillance (or) possibly warrants or things like that,” police Chief Rick Bourassa said during the Board of Police Commissioners’ recent meeting.

“They tend to come in groups and clusters. One project may result in many, many, many charges. And then we’ll work on another project, but there will be months and months and months before we lay charges,” he continued.

“This is a category that we kind of have to track over time because it’s very dependent on when we actually wrap a project up.”

During a media scrum afterward, the police chief said police bodies on issues about the drug trade. Not only are they seeing —and seizing — more drugs, but the provincial chief coroner has said Saskatchewan is in the midst

“So we are not immune to this. We are in the same place as other jurisdictions,” Bourassa said.

Provincial agencies have strategies to help interdict drugs and to attempt to keep them out of communities — through various means, he continued.

Furthermore, Moose Jaw police work with their social agency partners to attempt to prevent drug use in residents by addressing addictions and mental health.

“If there’s not a demand, then the supply will go away. But unfortunately, there is a demand,” the chief said. “So we have to look at both sides of that … . (It’s) incredibly challenging. It’s what you call a sticky wicked problem faced by everybody.”

break since they are resistant to treatment, which means

Provincial Court Report

the police regularly encounter the same people — not because they’re taking drugs but because of their related behaviours, he continued.

the same people and deal with them repeatedly — especially individuals with whom they grew up — although

“I hope we have better answers coming soon,” Bourassa added.

Moose Jaw police unexpectedly recovered one kilogram of fentanyl worth $400,000 during a recent investigation following a home invasion on South Hill. Police charged two men for allegedly breaking into the home and assaulting the homeowner, whom EMS took to hospital with injuries.

When asked whether police would lay charges against the homeowner for allegedly possessing the fenhave completed their investigation.

“We have the evidence to successfully see that through court. I can’t tell you where they are at this point because I haven’t checked with them lately, but it is active,” Bourassa stated, adding that amount of fentanyl was “a lot.”

At approximately 6:10 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2023, the Moose Jaw Police Service and EMS responded to multiple 911 calls regarding an incident at 23 High Street East.

On arrival, police and EMS located and attended to two victims who suffered multiple stab wounds.

One victim was struck near the head with a machete, and the second victim was stabbed multiple times.

Both victims were transported to hospital by EMS with critical injuries, and there has been no update regarding their condition.

Police were then able to locate the two 20-year-old males believed responsible for the attacks. Both males surrendered when confronted by numerous police of-

Following this, both males were apprehended without incident.

Moose Jaw Police later learned that one of the males believed responsible had several outstanding warrants, including Robbery, Assault, and Failure to Appear.

Both individuals were to appear in the Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Friday, Sept. 29.

The investigation is ongoing, and the motive for the attacks has yet to be determined. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with further information regarding this or any other incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

Twin brothers Dillon Cage and Kyle Evan

Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Sept. 29 after being accused of attempted murder in an incident in front of TD Bank.

Dillon’s allegations include two counts of attempted murder, while Kyle’s allegations include robbery, assault with a weapon, failure to attend court with a summons, failure to appear in court, and two counts of attempted murder.

The Crown opposed the siblings’ release, which means they will remain in custody until their next appearance — likely a bail hearing — on Thursday, Oct. 5.

According to previous information, the Moose Jaw Police Service arrested the 20-year-olds following a stabbing incident involving a machete on Sept. 28.

At roughly 6:10 p.m., police and EMS

responded to 23 High Street East following multiple 911 calls. Once on scene, of-tended to two victims; one was struck near the head with the machete and the other suffered multiple stab wounds.

EMS transported both to hospital with critical injuries.

Police located the Peeace brothers, confronted them. Both were arrested and taken into custody without incident.

Police still do not know the motivation behind the attacks.

The MJPS later learned that one of the 20-year-old males had several outstanding warrants, which included robbery, assault and failure to appear.

The police continue to investigate the matter and will release more information when it becomes available.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Property owner Kristy Van Slyck is frustrated that city council has done very little to address assessment problems, so she is demanding that the city reduce its reliance on two related service providers.

agreement with Western Municipal Consulting (WMC), which is providing board of revision (BOR) services, and not renew the contract with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA), which assesses properties.

SAMA’s contract expires on Dec. 31, 2025, while WMC’s contract expires this year; council is not obligated to renew that agreement.

About 20 residents and business owners attended council’s Sept. 25 regular meeting to hear Van Slyck speak about her recent experience with the assessment system and subsequent appeal.

“I know I’ve been up here before and … asked you guys what your opinion is on whether we should keep (SAMA) as our service provider. I haven’t received answers from you,” said the vice-president of acquisitions and leasing with Viridian Property Corporation.

Van Slyck explained that she sent a letter to the minister of Government Relations and was told to use the appeal system. She followed that advice this year but discovered it “is not an effective mode” for achieving assessment equity.

She then recalled the steps she took and the frustrations that followed.

WMC sent Van Slyck an email on June 1 saying it received and accepted her appeal application, while she had 15 days to make adjustments in co-operation with SAMA. If that were unsuccessful, the board of revision would schedule a hearing.

On Aug. 15, she received SAMA’s BOR submission, which said that since she failed to submit her submission on time, the board should dismiss her appeal.

Van Slyck emailed the board and said she was unaware that a hearing had even been scheduled, prompting WMC to send her a picture with a Zoom meeting invitation link. It also said she must have received it since the email did not bounce back.

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Business owner wants council to discontinue contracts with private property assessors

“I asked a couple more times if we can postpone this because no one would receive a fair hearing … ,” she said, adding she later told the board to cancel the meeting so her appeal could go to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.

SAMA also agreed that the meeting should be postponed, but only because Van Slyck had allegedly provided too much information in her submission and didn’t have time to review it.

WMC said the hearing would proceed and would take SAMA’s concerns — but not Van Slyck’s — into consideration. The board also allegedly told her to appeal its decision if she didn’t like the process.

The process instructs applicants how to provide a notice of hearing, including via in-person, registered mail or regular mail, she said, indicating her appeal notice contained all her personal contact information. However,cess that could be used.

“I’m not sure which (process) overrides which. However, the professionalism of that behaviour (disgusted me because) … I am one of several individuals who had the exact same experience,” Van Slyck said.

Provincial legislation says boards of revision must be fair to applicants, but she doesn’t believe she received that treatment. Instead, she pointed to a provincial BOR that municipalities can access if they lack their own. This centralized board has fully trained people who know the system and how it functions.

Van Slyck recalled that council eliminated the inhouse BOR and hired WMC in May 2022, which confused her since using the latter organization is more expensive. Using 2021 data, the in-house board cost taxpayers $60,265, while using WMC would have cost $124,800.

“If we’re doing this to get professionalism, I don’t think they meant that. If we’re doing this to save money,

Van Slyck referred to a news article that said council hired WMC to provide more favourable property appeal decisions and reduce how much municipal taxation was lost from that process.

Rural resident granted permission to connect to city water source

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The City of Moose Jaw has been supplying water for domestic use to a rural group for 32 years and has agreed to add another user to the agreement.

During its Sept. 25 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a request from rural resident Travis Hicke to be added for a new rural water connection for residential use to the Highway 1 West Water Co-operative.

Hicke submitted a letter to city hall on May 18 asking that he be added to the co-operative group and that the group allow him to join for residential-use purposes. His property is a residential site located at SW ¼ 18-17-26 W2.

“Based off modelled residential home averages, the city expects water demand to be increased by 250 to 500 (cubic metres; m3) per year,” a council report said. “This

demand will not negatively impact city infrastructure.”

On Oct. 21, 1991, the municipality signed an agreement with the co-operative group and Her Majesty the Queen to supply water for domestic use and/or other uses that the city approved from time to time, a council report explained.

During a regular meeting on March 11, 2019, council considered a report about rural developments accessing municipal water and approved a resolution to remind water co-ops and rural municipalities that rural developments could not make service connections without the city’s approval.

The Highway 1 West Water Co-operative will be responsible for all costs associated with the new water conway, the report added.

She added that council should not renew the contracts with SAMA and WMC, which would allow the city to regain control over property assessments and provide more accurate appraisals.

Council later asked city administration if it could provide a cost comparison between in-house assessors said city hall was working on such a report and would provide it in November.

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Mayor Clive Tolley (left) signed the proclamation that representing MJDSCA. Photo by: Aaron Walker

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS TUESDAY, OCT 10

towers before deciding whether to approve SaskTel’s application for a new 5G tower. tower near Elgin Park.

Jacobs.

Council wants to review updated OCP before approving 5G tower

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Not a tech expert … the business of SaskTel and where this tower should be,” provides appropriate speeds. cell towers and ensuring citizens have the required services.

2024.

Effect of ‘enormous’ towers

the tower. She pointed out that SaskTel’s other 5G towers are evenly spread out across Moose Jaw and in areas with few residents, such as near a golf course.

how such a tall tower would affect Elgin Park or nearby residents.

don’t agree with a huge tower being put in this park,” she Choose another location

were opposed.

Mayor Clive Tolley was absent. 5G a ‘double-edged sword’

tion, he better understood that residents will be less af-

ble-edged sword” since not only does it offer better service, but it can negatively affect people’s health. waiting for the new OCP was worth it because city hall

infrastructure needs that are required in our city.”

Critical infrastructure

she pointed out that power poles probably annoyed people

structure back then. bad,” she added.

whether taller poles would be allowed.

he added.

technology, while he wanted to wait for the updated OCP. Moreover, he didn’t want to affect the aesthetics of Elgin

Resident concerned that new 5G tower near Elgin Park will harm residents

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that council tabling the issue until city hall developed guide-

level.

Mayor Clive Tolley was absent.

ready been converted to 5G. Homeowner’s concerns had lived near Elgin Park for 35 years and didn’t want an Moose Jaw.

tall with three antennae, while the new tower would be 35 antennae.

The Crown corporation was supposed to send infor-ceived anything either, while others said they were aware but Guidelines neededthe current tower.

against having 5G towers near parks or residences.

ing he didn’t believe the federal Crown organization had done enough research into the health effects such towers had on Medical studies should be applied due to unanswered questions about the and cause cancer.

infrastructure that allow us to connect with the people, places not install this new tower in a high-density area within 500

ogy.”

SaskTel’s response

reliability of the connection and provides greater bandwidth voice call or a video conference, reliable coverage and capacity (are) essential.”

SaskTel considers several factors when looking for a as wireless usage patterns, terrain, nearby buildings, distance,

er towers increases the distance between radio networks and

Connor’s Park was packed in support of Charlotte’s Catering at free supper event

On the evening of Sept. 27, Charlotte’s Catering celebrated its 31st anniversary and welcomed Aleksandra Bijelic as co-owner

27, as hungry guests were drawn to the free supper provided courtesy of Charlotte’s Catering.

According to an early estimate by co-owner Charlotte Dombowsky, the event drew around 400 guests, but an exact tally was not available.

the catering business is celebrating 31 years serving Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. Second, the event formally announced that Aleksandra Bijelic is now an of-

“Aleksandra joined us in 2014, and she is our kitchen manager. The big story is that Aleksandra is now a big partner at Charlotte’s Catering,” said co-owner Bernie Dombowsky. “I want to work another 10 or 15 years, but I want to work at my own pace. With Aleksandra being in the picture, I can work at my pace and enjoy work, rather than doing it as a chore.”

Aleksandra wanted to share the story about how she came to meet Bernie and Charlotte.

we went to breakfast,” Bijelic recalled. “He asked where we were from, and we said ‘Croatia.’ We chat a little bit, and then Bernie invited us for supper.

“He showed me the kitchen… and after seven months when I got my work permit, I stopped by the kitchen to see if there was any job for me. Bernie said I can start today — like, today!”

Her timing was considered miraculous, as she walked in before a job posting was even drafted, and at the same time, the existing kitchen manager had just given her notice. The two-week period was enough to bring

Aleksandra up to date with the ins-and-outs of running the kitchen.

Aleksandra said she’s excited at the prospect of working there in the future. “I’m looking forward to working with them, and they are very great people. They’ve helped me and my family a lot,” Bijelic said.

Aleksandra’s son is playing professional soccer in Europe, but when he comes home in the off season he works with Aleksandra. Sandra, her daughter, also works in the kitchen. “So, it’s a family thing,” explained Bernie. “The whole Bijelic family (works here),” said Bijelic with a smile.

The free meal was Bernie and Charlotte’s own way

of saying thank you to both Aleksandra and the community for its ongoing support.

“The menu today was our new dish, pulled pork. Then we brought our signature wheat salad, marinated salad, coleslaw, a bean salad,” said Charlotte.

For dessert, Charlotte’s Catering offered one of the most popular items on the menu for dessert: the cheesecake. This dessert stands out for being hand-made by the kitchen staff at Charlotte’s. “We make them from scratch,”

Everybody in the pavilion commented about how good the food was, although no comment was necessary as the relative silence of a large crowd was all the cooks needed to hear.

“We were hoping for 400 people, but (more are) still arriving,” Charlotte said about the attendance.

“We want to express our thanks to Moose Jaw for supporting us for 31 years in the community. We are thankful for all the people that came out to celebrate with us, and we look forward to the many years ahead,” she said.

“Seeing lots of faces that we haven’t seen for a while was nice, and it’s nice to connect with so many people. We’re thankful that so many people came out to celebrate with us,” Charlotte added.

“Charlotte’s will continue in Moose Jaw, strongly, and with new ideas. New blood brings new ideas. I think there’s going to be a lot of new surprises coming to Charlotte’s Catering in Moose Jaw and the surrounding area in the years to come,” announced Bernie.

To book catering for your next event, Charlotte’s Catering can be reached at 306-692-4000.

MJPL prepares to celebrate Sask. Library Week, Halloween in October

The annual province-wide Saskatchewan Library Week is Oct. 15 to 21, celebrating the resources, services, safe spaces, and educational value of libraries.

The week-long event is held the third week of October annually. This year’s theme is Libraries Create Community!

To help promote Library Week, the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) has partnered with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation for a contest called “Get in the Game for Literacy Success”, with a kick-off event (pun intended) on Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) in Crescent Park.

The contest rules are:

Visit your local library and sign up for a free library card (if you don’t already have one).

Take a photo of yourself, just you or with family and friends, reading at your library while wearing Roughrider green.

Submit your photo through the online contest entry form at www.saskla.ca/programs/saskatchewan-library-week (starting Oct. 14) for your chance to win one of three great Saskatchewan Roughrider prizes, including an autographed football.

The MJPL Halloween Party is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome, with a movie, crafts, and games planned — don’t forget your costume!

Patrons are also reminded that the SLA Book Spine Poetry contest is running from Sep. 23 to Nov. 1, with an Indigo gift card up for grabs for the best free verse composition. Enter the contest at saskla.ca/programs/book-spine-poetry-contest.

MJPL All-Ages Programs in October

• Moose Jaw Chess Club library meetings

Sundays, Oct. 1, 15, and 29 in the South Meeting Room

2SLGBTQ SUICIDE HELP

Wigmore Hospital Mental Health & Addiction Services

Mon-Fri, 8-5 (except stat holidays): 306-691-6464

MJ Police and Crisis Team (PACT): 306-694-7603 or 911

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566

Text: 45645 or Chat: crisisservicescanada.ca

Regina Crisis Line: 1-306-757-0127

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Text: CONNECT at 686868

First Nations & Inuit Helpline: 1-855-242-3310

OUTSaskatoon Helpline: 1-800-358-1833

Trans LifeLine: 877-330-6366

from 1 to 4 p.m.

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

• Tabletop Tuesdays

Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Board games, card games, dice, and more, with snacks provided.

• Movie Matinee

Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

• Needlework Night

Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. For all ages, no registration required, drop-in program with snacks provided.

• Family Movie Night

Wednesday, October 25 in the MJPL Theatre at 6:30 p.m. This month’s feature is Hocus Pocus (1993).

MJPL Adult programs in October

• Tech Time (ongoing)

By appointment only, call 306-692-2787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps.

• Magic the Gathering

For ages 13 and up, all experience levels welcome, dropin program.

Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.

• MJPL Movie Club

Monday, October 16 in the MJPL Theatre at 6 p.m., discussion to follow.

This month’s feature is the classic and still-chilling vampire movie that started it all: Nosferatu (1922).

• D&D Maker Night

Monday, Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

For ages 13 and up, registration required through the MJPL website.

For those D&D lovers passionate about making their own dice, maps, characters, and more.

• MJPL Book Club

Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Registration required. This month’s book: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

• MJPL Space Movies

Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre. (1982).

MJPL Youth programs in October

• Teen D&D and New Adult D&D

Teen D&D, for ages 12 to 16, takes place Thursdays in the MJPL Archives at 6:30 p.m.

New Adult Digital D&D, for ages 15 to 22, takes place Fridays at 4 p.m. on the library’s Discord channel. Registration is required for all library D&D programs by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

• D&D The Crypt of Hemwick

This month’s one-shot D&D campaign, for ages 12 to 16 in the MJPL Archives.

Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• 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, Oct. 4 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, October 11 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, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

Snacks provided, drop-in at will.

• Teen Anime Club

Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre. Snacks provided for this drop-in program, for ages 13 to 19.

Featuring the anime Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon.

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

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Truth and Reconciliation Week: September 26-30

Vanier students form a living medicine wheel in honour of Truth and Reconciliation

Students at Vanier Collegiate Institute (VCI) attended a Truth and Reconciliation assembly in the spirit of respect and personal responsibility, as part of an ongoing effort to teach younger generations the story of Canada’s residential schools.

The assembly took place Sept. 28, and all students and faculty were invited to attend.

The presentation was put on by the school’s Treaty 4 Group, led by Samantha Douglas.

“Our Treaty 4 Group is aiming to promote reconciliation in our school and in our community, so they try to put on events so students can participate in cultural activities, and hold liturgies like this, where we’re sharing different faith denominations,” Douglas said.

Douglas has Cree ancestry and was also a former student at VCI. She said she feels blessed for the opportunity to revitalize her culture through education and through her involvement with the Treaty 4 Group.

“Truth and Reconciliation is just so important in our society, and everyone has a role in it. Doing these little pieces in our school is just one simple action that we can do to promote reconciliation, but like we said in the liturgy, reconciliation is an act of love,” she said.

To give the presentation a deeper grade wore matching colours to form the four quadrants of the traditional Indigenous medicine wheel.

“We had the students dress in the colours of the medicine wheel because we choose to do this prayer through the direc-

tions,” explained Samantha Douglas, the teacher’s advisor for the school’s Treaty 4 Group.

The Grade 9s wore red and represented the south; Grade 10s wore black and represented the west; Grade 11s wore white and represented the north; and Grade 12s wore yellow in representation of the east.

“First Nation’s culture is so prevalent with the circle and with cyclic knowledge. The medicine wheel can actually represent so many teachings with just one simple concept, so we were able to apply it to our prayers, to our actions, and also to the stages of life that we are in,” she said.

Throughout the week, teachers at VCI are holding smaller activities in their classrooms to help students understand the history and the story of Indigenous peoples. Residential school posters are set up along the hallways and offer students further learning opportunities as well.

“I just want to say ‘hay hay’ which is thank you to all our staff and students for their patience, their responsibility, and their respect today. It was amazing, and they’re always awesome,” Douglas said.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known colloquially as Orange Shirt Day took place on Saturday, Sept. 30. Students across Moose Jaw were invited to show their support by wearing orange to class and throughout the day on Friday, Sept. 29.

“When we wear orange, we’re showing that we support reconciliation and it’s the smallest act that we can do to show our support,” Douglas concluded.

15 Wing command honours Truth and Reconciliation Day

Colonel Dan Coutts, commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw, presided over a ceremony on September 29 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, gathering Canadian Forces members and employees for a morning ceremony as the was co-ordinated by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Residential school survivors from across Canada contributed to its multiple meanings, andraised alongside it.

tional Day for Truth and Reconciliation at

“I thought it was important to start with the acknowledgement of the Treaty 4 nature of the base and where we’re situated, on the traditional homelands of the Cree, the Ojibway, Saulteaux, Dakota, NaCol. Coutts said following the ceremony, “just to highlight that this day of solemn commemoration is to recognize our colonial history of children being taken away from their land and their families for the project of assimilation and really, frankly, destroying First Nations cultures.”

Coutts was accompanied by 15 Wing who is also the Champion of 15 Wing Defence Indigenous Advisory Group, and by Lieutenant-Navy A.S. Klinger, Chair of the 15 Wing Defence Indigenous Adviso-

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ry Group.

Daniele Porter is an employee of the Department of National Defence and works on base as the Wing General Safety Co-ordinator. She and her husband both have Indigenous heritage, and they appre-

ciate the military and DND acknowledging the harms of the past. Porter attended the ceremony with her two sons.

“I am native on my side from my mother, who is Qalipu Mi’kmaq, from Newfoundland, and my husband is Ojib-

we from Manitoulin Island,” Porter exstep forward to truth and reconciliation and joining together the government andcult, because of the past and the things that have happened between governments and Indigenous people, but Indigenous people have always served in the military, so it’s nice to see that recognition now.

“There have been mistakes, but we’re trying to make things better. You know, there have been images of inappropriate cultural representation in the military, and we’ve come so far that they’re taking those images down and re-naming squadrons, and things like that are all steps forward.”

“It’s important to commemorate this day, not only to make sure nothing like it happens again, but also to acknowledge the truth of what happened,” Coutts said, “and to continue that process where we can, as allies in reconciliation.

“We’re paying homage here today to that sad and tragic history, and I encourage our folks and certainly anyone else associated with Moose Jaw and the 15 Wing community, as we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to contemplate what it means. It’s not an old history — it’s a recent history. You know, the last residential school in Saskatchewan only closed in 1996. So, it’s not something that’s over, it’s affecting multiple generations today who carry intergenerational scars.”

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The presentation was put on by the school’s Treaty 4 Group, led by Samantha Douglas.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

“Truth and Reconciliation is just so important in our society, and everyone has a role in it,” said Samantha Douglas. The students wore different colours to represent the medicine wheel. Photo by: Aaron Walker

command unit in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Truth and Reconciliation Week: September 26-30

Every Child Matters: gathering honours Truth and Reconciliation at the WDM

The three-day event began with a Sept. 29 ceremony and ran from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The three-day Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by the Western Development Museum (WDM) began with an opening ceremony on the morning of Sept. 29.

This marked the opening of the second annual Every Child Matters traditional powwow and gathering, organized by the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA) in partnership with the WDM.

The event focused on the truth of Canada’s residential school system, and honoured the Indigenous community whose experience is met with enduring emotion.

Hayley Hart-Rushinko, communicawith the City of Moose Jaw, was the MC for the ceremony. Hart-Rushinko is Métis on her grandmother’s side and Nakota/ Lakota on her grandfather’s side of her family.

After an address by Hart-Rushinko, members of the Iron Whistle drum group performed an honour song.

ation non-residential school survivor.” Although Bellegarde never attended school in the residential school system, his own experience was not an easy one.

“We’re all affected, whether we realize it or not,” he said.

To demonstrate his point, everyone in

attendance was asked to raise their hand if they went to a residential school and a few did so. Next, he asked who in the audience has heard about Orange Shirt Day. Everyone raised their hand to the second question. “Keep your hands raised. If your hand is raised, you are also affected,” he said.

His presentation was given through an expert blend of poetry, rap, and storytelling. His inspiring delivery showcased his passion and communicated some of the emotion behind his message. “You have to feel (it) before you can move forward,” he explained.

Following Bellegarde’s presentation, Britnee Prettyshield performed ‘Rise Up’

by Andra Day, and ‘Girl on Fire’ by Alicia Keys. Prettyshield said ‘Girl on Fire’ was believe in herself. Her message was one of her closing remarks.

After Prettyshield’s dance, former residential school student and survivor Lana Hebert gave a heartfelt presentation as she shared her story.

“My skin tone was darker than others,” she said. “As a kid, we didn’t understand why we were different… we didn’t belong in town, and we didn’t belong on the reserve (either).”

She said her family’s heightened

sense of isolation was due to her father’s voluntary military service, which – unbeknownst to him when he signed up – would strip him of his Indigenous status. When service members returned after World War II, Indigenous veterans were stripped of their status, but also denied housing outside of reserves.

child’s grave was discovered in 2021, Hebert was reminded of her painful past. old and stolen from the arms of your parents, never to return. I thought of my own daughters, and it crushed my soul.”

Her message was inspired by love, and in her closing remark she invited everyone to embrace an attitude of healing and reconciliation. “Let’s heal together. May the Creator bless us,” she concluded. The Truth and Reconciliation event will continue through to Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, and concludes with a 3:00 p.m. family barbecue, courtesy of the Moose Jaw Co-op.

For a full schedule of this weekend’s Truth and Reconciliation programming at the WDM, visit wdm.ca/moose-jaw or call the museum’s programs coordinator Alexis Jones at 306-693-5989.

The Western Development Museum is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive.

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Three residential school survivors. Lana Hebert (middle) shared her story at the opening event. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Truth and Reconciliation ceremony drew large crowds, and students from the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division were among those in attendance. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A dancer wearing traditional regalia.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

Lana Hebert, residential school survivor, sharing her emotional story. “Let’s heal together. May the Creator bless us,” she said.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

Members of the Iron Whistle drum group, who performed during the opening ceremony at the WDM.

Every Child Matters grand entry powwow, Photos by: Aaron Walker

Truth and Reconciliation Week:

Truth and Reconciliation

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Students at King George School helped raise a teepee on September 28 while learning about Indigenous culture, the various First Nations teepee raising ceremonies, and the meaning behind the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

“This is a great opportunity to get the students involved with Truth and Reconciliation and to recognize all the events that are happening in Moose Jaw to commemorate that day,” said Nicole Milligan, was acting principal for the day.

“We’re doing a teepee raising, and we know there is an (Every Child Matters) powwow happening at the Western Development Museum, so we certainly encourage families and children to get out for that on the weekend if they can.”

The teepee raising was overseen by Kelly Grass, a former teacher at Riverview Collegiate who worked as an Indigenous liaison for years. Grass led a Treaty 4 Indigenous culture group and worked with elders and traditional knowledge keepers to learn correct ceremonies and procedures.

“I am not Indigenous,” Grass clarIndigenous elders, so I know a lot about teepee raising.”

Grass said he has studied the proper customs and ceremonial traditions for many years, and has been supervised by Indigenous elders who gave their approval so he could help teach others about First Nations cultures.

teepee up, so there’s a bit more of a ceremony that we’ll have to do because of that,” Grass explained. “There’s certain

protocols when you raise a teepee for the facing east and we’ll use sweet grass as a medicine to smudge the four directions around the teepee. And there are variations among all the First Nations, of course, but I can only teach the ones I know.

“For many of these students, it will be so hopefully they take these ideas away as food for thought, and for future Truth and Reconciliation days they can pass their knowledge along and be able to raise this teepee themselves.”

King George. She is from Whitecap Dakota First Nation outside Saskatoon. She explained that each of the 15 poles has a meaning that the students would be inpoles, which form the foundation, symbolize Obedience, Respect, and Humility.

“Our students are going to be part of building the teepee, creating it, and learning the teachings that go along with it, so they’re very eager to get out and get started,” Olson said before the ceremony. “When you raise a teepee, each pole means something, and then it all comes together.

“We were fortunate to get our own teepee this year, it’s an eight-foot teepee owned by the school. And we’ve talked a lot in our classrooms about our circles and how everything intertwines, how our different systems and ways of being come together, so I hope they’ll feel that today as they help raise this teepee.”

The Western Development Museum’s (WDM) virtual coffee club gives the opportunity to connect with guest speakers from around the country, thanks to using the Zoom app.

The museum’s Sept. 28 presentation advanced the spirit of truth and reconciliation and was led by guest speaker Annie Battiste.

Battiste is an educator by trade and currently lives on the East Coast, but thanks to the virtual format of the presentation, distance was not a concern.

She is also a woman of Mi’kmaw ancestry, and with 10 years of experience teaching about land acknowledgement and reconciliation, she was an ideal speaker to address the topic.

The topic was land acknowledgement, which is a central concept in the discussion about truth and reconciliation. According to Battiste, land acknowledgement is a good place to start repairing our relationship to the land, ourselves, and Indigenous communities.

“Thinking about land acknowledgement is thinking about where your feet are planted,” Battiste said. “(I)t’s about what is under your feet — what are your feet touching?”

Before land acknowledgement can be meaningful, the concept of treaty formation must be understood.

“Treaties are an agreement between two sovereign nations,” she explained.

there are many treaties among European nations, and where sovereign nations have agreed to live on the land together.”

Canada has over 300 signed treaties, and this number continues to grow as

modern treaties formed after 1973 continue to be introduced. Battiste said the most important consideration is to view a treaty as an ongoing agreement, not a document with only historical interest.

Treaties in Canada were introduced as European pioneers expanded their sphere the First Nations side was to maintain peace and good order,” Battiste explained.

“If you’re using the treaty and number that you are actually in... and recognizing the experience of other people on that territory who have other experiences outside of the treaty, then you are doing a good job,” Battiste said. “But there are other nuances beyond that.”

der or visit Native-Land.ca, which maps out treaty agreements across North America.

Battiste said treaty language was assigned to Indigenous tribes by pioneers, and a more appropriate way to honour Indigenous groups is to use their language

and names in your acknowledgement.

Many organizations express land acknowledgement through a blurb on a website or document, but the key is to avoid tokenism, Battiste said. Her advice is to be honest with your organization’s level of involvement, and when it comes to wording, she recommends a mindful review.

The key, she said, is to explore and state how you intend to act on your intention.

Land acknowledgement is not meant

“There is no right way to do a land acknowledgement, but it (has to) acknowledge personal identities...,” she said. “This doesn’t mean you have to get into your about how you see yourself on this land,about it.

“I’m here on this land. How do I connect with this land? What is my responsibility?”

“Hi, my name is Annie. I’m a third-generation settler. I’ve had the benland. This meeting is taking place on… territory, home of the… people,” Battiste offered as an example.

consult with an elder.

She said there’s more value added when individuals do this for themselves, and when they are committed to recognizing the story of the land. Seeking an elder to make the acknowledgment can come across as another form of tokenism and affects the statement’s authenticity.

Consider using past, present, and future tenses, and recognize that many past experiences are still being experienced today. It’s inaccurate to thank the “generous Indigenous people for letting us live on this land,” because this wasn’t a choice thanks to the Indian Act.

“Sometimes we gloss over the facts a little too hard, which has the possibility to offend,” Battiste advised.

Annie Battiste is named after her maternal grandmother, and she is a proud Mi’kmaw woman and a member of the Potlotek First Nation in Unama’ki (Capeer and has earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree (Educational Foundations) from the University of Saskatchewan. She is committed to social justice and improving treaty relationships among Canadians.

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You don’t have to say the same thing every time, she said. It’s about understanding the core concepts and adapting to the location and situation.

“Use words that you would use (dayto-day),” she said. “I have a friend who says, ‘where many feet have walked before.’ Create your own space in it.”

Acknowledgement is separate from ritual and ceremony, so there’s no need to

The next virtual coffee club presentation will cover Indigenous projectile points (arrowheads) and is scheduled for Oct. 26.

To access the Zoom meeting, visit wdm.ca/CoffeeClub and be sure to register 24 hours in advance.

For more information, WDM program coordinator Alexis Jones can be reached at 306-693-5989 or by email at ajones@wdm.ca.

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The Western Development Museum is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Students, parents, and teachers gather on the north lawn of King George Elementary School to watch and participate in the teepee raising (Gordon Edgar)

Completed teepee at King George School for Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 (Cassidy Olson)

Electrical Engineering Technology students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose of-the-art technology thanks to a generous gift from Dynamo, Altelec, and GE Grid Solutions.

The gift, announced at a public event at Sask Polytech on Sep. 12, is a custom-built electrical substation protection and control panel built in co-ordination with electrical engineers at the University of Saskatchewan.

It cost nearly $200,000 to build over two years and incorporates advanced substation technologies that will give Sask Polytech students invaluable hands-on experience.

gineering Technology program, a chair on the Program Advisory Committee, and a regular employer of co-op students and graduates, I was able to identify a gap with student learning equipment,” Solie said. The gift has closed that gap, he was happy to say.

“I’ve been in the industry myself for almost 20 years now, and there’s technology [in this substation simulator] that I’ve never been exposed to before.”

Dynamo provided the panel materials, design, and manufacturing for the process, while Altelec and GE Grid Solutions provided universal relays, switches, gateways, and technical support.

ment. There is nothing else like this out there.”

Josh Norris, a U of S student in his contributed heavily to the project, gave a demonstration of the substation during the event. His good-natured attempt to explain the actual workings of the device was met with nods from the electrical students and teachers in the audience, and bewildered laughter from everyone else.

we are able to put graduates into the workforce with the skills that industry needs.

“Partnerships like these, where industry is able to put their equipment in the classroom, our students can get hands-on experience with the equipment that they’re going to see [when they graduate]. … That allows them to contribute from day one on the job, and it also gives industry the skillsets [industry needs].

“It’s a win-win for our students, for industry, and ultimately for the province of Saskatchewan.”

Rosia extended a heartfelt thanks to Dynamo, Altelec, and GE Grid Solutions for the gift.

“This is a huge asset,” said Kyle Solie, who co-ordinated the project. Solie is a Sask Polytech alumnus and key account manager at Dynamo. He has maintained a commitment to his alma mater since graduating two decades ago.

“As a graduate of the Electrical En-

Solie noted that the advanced nature of the physical components involved, along with software integration solutions that incorporate the necessary cybersecurity to protect modern electrical grids, meant that even the professionals who developed the simulator learned something from it.

“Through the commissioning process, our engineers and technologists who worked on this, they took a lot of learnings away,” Solie added. “As far as I know, this is a one-of-a-kind, custom piece of equip-

Nevertheless, Norris simulated a fault in a power line that caused the mechanical breakers to trip and generated a software report in the simulator. The system can be programmed by students to simulate virtually any modern power station arrangement they are learning about.

“You’re going to have multiple versions of these systems around the province, all the signals will be timed, and you out, or you could do this within a plant, anything like that,” Norris explained.

“Applied learning is what we’re all about at Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” said Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO of Sask Polytech. “Industry partnerships are a key differentiator for us, it’s the reason

“I owe my career to this program. It feels great to give back,” Solie said. “Dynamo regularly hires Electrical Engineering Technology graduates from Moose from this gift.”

Learn more about Sask Polytech’s Electrical Engineering Technology program on their website at saskpolytech.ca/ programs-and-courses/programs/Electrical-Engineering-Technology.aspx.

With the rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT dominating headlines, there is a lot of confusion about what AI is, how it should be used, or whether it poses a threat or an exciting new frontier, and Shaun Nanan, a computer engineering professor at Sask Polytech Moose Jaw, is eager to clarify the subject in layman’s terms.

Nanan is passionate about the intersection of education with technology. He recently founded the Nanan STEM Academy, which his own children attend and which offers students a dramatic leg up in learning about the past, present, and future of technologies like coding, 3D printing, AI, robotics, and logical thinking.

He holds credentials as an Applied Science Technologist and Professionalneering Technology and Electronic Systems Engineering, and started teaching in the Computer Engineering Technology department at Sask Polytech in 2011. He became Program Head of the department in 2017, and in 2023 he became an Academic Chair. He also serves as a Technical Committee Member for Skills Canada.

What are the dangers?

“There’s certainly risks to any new technology,” Nanan told MooseJawToday. com. “ChatGPT is one of the most popular right now, and if you’ve tried using it, you know it’s pretty good at answering questions. It uses deep learning algorithms to produce a response, but sometimes the information can be false or biased, and currently there’s no accountability.

“I would think, coming up in the future here sooner than later, there will government regulations or some type of industry regulations to safeguard the public. I think education is kind of the most

important thing here.”

is a tool designed to increase human productivity. Tools can be used for negative and positive ends, and it’s the job of the user to educate themselves on the ethical, legal, and cultural concerns raised by new technologies.

However, the effects of AI reach far beyond its direct users to affect people who may not know anything about it. A major concern over the rise of new AI tools is the perpetuation of digital scams through social media, for example. As of the past couple of years, AI tools can accurately replicate the voice and appearance, in both photo and video formats, of literally anyone. Stories now circulate of grandparents picking up the phone to hear the desperate help — only it isn’t their grandchild at all.

Other scammers have been discovered using chatbots to befriend children online and trick them into revealing personal information.

Until regulations are developed and enforced, the only way for digital citizens to protect themselves is to know how to independently fact-check the information they see, safeguard private information with things like long passwords and two-factor authentication, or recognize the signs of a phishing email.

Parents, too, will need to know the basics in order to protect and educate their children.

“Digital citizenship is going to be a major topic in schools and for the public,” Nanan said. “I refer to that as a new paradigm of education.”

As an educator, Nanan is responsible for aligning program development with the future of work. His industry contacts, program advisory committees, and personal research all agree: Future workersing information from the internet, understanding cybersecurity, and controlling their personal data, skills which also protect employers.

What are the opportunities?

“We’ve been using AI for a long time. One of the earliest forms is the spell-checker, which was actually developed in the ‘70s,” Nanan explained.

just absolutely amazed, but today we don’t think twice about it, unless it isn’t working properly. Now, we have tools for grammar checking, too.”

Other examples of AI-powered tools include GPS navigation apps, healthcare diagnostic tools, robotics and automation

in manufacturing, robot vacuums and personal digital assistants like Siri and Alexa, the development of new pharmaceuticals, internet search engines, social media prediction algorithms, and much, much more.

“Your behavioural patterns are monitored online by AI tools right now, and that’s something else that’s been out for a while,” Nanan said. “But as we continue evolving in technology, we will have even more tools using machine learning, automation, and smart systems.

“I believe AI tools needs to be embraced. ... AI cannot replace human creativity and imagination. You can ask ChatGPT to write lyrics to a rap song, but it’s not Kendrick Lamar. Essential skills of a human are required to solve the world’s problems, which is necessary for the future of work. AI is a tool that increases productivity; it is used to create the pieces of the puzzle that we use to create the bigger picture. In the future, there will be an amalgamation between human and machine. ... Think about AI in agriculture — automated farming, for example. This will be big in Saskatchewan.”

Nanan has integrated ChatGPT into his STEM Academy. An AI-powered chatbot called InstructorGPT takes advantage of the latest tech’s ability to write and modify code and check errors. It can then provide personalized feedback and suggestions for each student. With guidance and supervision by teachers who understand the technology’s risks and limitations, this gives students a headstart in thedent, competent digital citizens. Learn more at nananacademy.com/instructorgpt-an-evolving-paradigm-of-education.

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Shaun Nanan, founder and director of Nanan STEM Academy, explains how a student programmed a robot to be controlled by a video-game controller (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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Kyle Solie, left, and Josh Norris explain the technology as simply as they can while setting up a test run (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Sask Polytech staff and students, including President Larry Rosia (third from left), join industry partners for a group photo (courtesy Sask Polytech/Greg Olson)

U of S electrical engineering student Josh Norris creates a simulator scenario (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Students visit farm to learn about fall ag practices — and hold cute baby chicks

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Having experienced the sights, sounds and smells of agriculture in the spring, students returned to an area farm recently to learn what happens there during the fall.

Students in grades 2 to 4 from Sunningdale and Sacred Heart schools visited Gordon Knox’s farm east of Moose Jaw recently to participate in Agriculture in the Classroom — Saskatchewan’s (AITC-SK) Food Farm Program. The initiative teaches children from where their food comes and has them participate in ag-related stations.

At the farm, students tested water quality, learned about dairy cows, determined soil health using fertilizers, learned how chickpeas became hummus, helped make fries from potatoes, learned about grains, crushed canola seeds, learned about chicken production and held baby chicks.

The Knox farm was the only one in Saskatchewan to participate in the program’s early days. Now, four farms participate, along with other venues like a veterinarian clinic, a conservation centre and a research centre.

Easton Vanthuyne, a Grade 4 student at Sacred Heart, thought visiting the farm was interesting since he could attend sevthe baby chicks was great because they

He also learned that most of his food is grown on a farm and doesn’t just appear at a grocery store — a fact he didn’t know before attending the Food Farm Program.

Vanthuyne added with a shrug.

Student Araylia Poulin had an “amazing” time visiting each station because she learned “cool things” about food production and crushing canola. She particularly liked discovering how chickpeas become yummy hummus and how potatoes become French fries.

“They (French fries) tasted better when they were plain without that much salt,” she smiled.

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council for the Village of Belle Plaine intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act 2007 to amend bylaw # 5-13 known as the Zoning Bylaw and bylaw # 4-13 known as the Official Community Plan.

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The Grade 3 student at Sacred Heart added that while she has been on her grandparents’ farm and interacted with the animals there, she wasn’t familiar with everything she encountered during the morning — so it proved to be a good day.

Hayes Heatherington, a Grade 4 student at Sunningdale, liked learning about — and eating! — French fries, holding the fuzzy chicks and eating the “delicious” candy given out during the soil-health station.

When asked what he learned that he didn’t know before, the youngster said he didn’t know that farmers could grow purple potatoes. This helped him better understand food production.

“(It’s) pretty important because then you know how your food is made and when it’s made,” Heatherington added.

Leah Hermanson, fund development manager with AITC-SK, said the day wouldn’t have been possible without a donation from the family of area farmer J.C. Tremblay, who died this year. He believed young people should learn about their food and the agricultural practices and the technologies behind that production.

He was also a big supporter of Agriculture in the Classroom.

The goal in the spring was to help students learn about seeding and planting, while the goal in the fall was to teach them about harvest, said Hermanson.

“… they’re really completing that full cycle and seeing what they started in the spring come to a conclusion in the fall,” she remarked.

AITC-SK is seeing a disconnect in society about agriculture and food production, best illustrated by youths thinking their food comes from a store, she continued. However, when on the farm, they are excited to learn and ask many questions, while the organization is thrilled to connect them with local industry experts.

The future of agriculture is in classrooms since some youths could work in the industry as adults, Hermanson said.

She added that the ag community must ensure kids receive positive, accurate, balanced, current and science-based messages while helping them think critically about negative messages or misinformation they may hear about ag.

REASON

The Village is selling the land and the buyer wants to put up a hobby shop that is larger than a residentially zoned property is allowed. Council also wants to increase the Village land uses.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the municipal office located 111 Coteau St. between the times of 12 pm and 4 pm on Tuesdays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing on October 12th, 2023, at 7 pm in the Community Hall 111 Coteau St. to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw amendments. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Issued at Village of Belle Plaine this 19th day of September 2023

Leane

Johnston - Administrator

Cheep, cheep, cheep! Youths from Sacred Heart School lovingly hold and caress cute baby chicks. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Students from Sunningdale School check out Chiquita the dairy cow, a 1,500-pound animal from the Benbie Holstein farm.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Brooklyn Malesh with Farm Credit Canada and Kaitlin Burns with the Ministry of Agriculture make hummus out of chickpeas. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Sunningdale School students crush canola seeds with a roller and determine whether the seeds are viable.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Warriors forward Martin Rysavy was sent to Cleveland Monsters training camp by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager (centre) joins teammates in acknowledging the crowd after their win over Brandon on Friday night.

Warriors rebound from tough opening weekend with three straight wins

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When the Moose Jaw Warriors lost their

With three players still in National

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just short in loss to Swift Current

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Warriors 4, Regina 2

Warriors 5, Brandon 2

Warriors 3, Regina 2 (OT)

Atley Calvert celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game.against the Wheat Kings.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus leads the rush up ice against Brandon on Friday night.

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Vanier rolls to comfortable high school football win over Maple Creek

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ference 2 Nine-Aside Football League season back in mid-September, the Vanier Vikings have done nothing but win.

And as a result, they’re right in the nine-aside football.

The Vikings improved to 2-1 on the campaign with a 40-14 victory over Maple Creek on Friday night at Elk’s Field, settling into third place in the six-team league behind unbeaten Lumsden and Shaunavon.

So far, so good as the team continues to improve and develop each time out.

“I think we’re getting better every week and we took another good step forward again on Friday,” said Vikings head the thick of things and that was the goal heading into the season, so we’re looking to just keep improving.”

Vanier wasted little game getting things going against the Redmen, as quarwith a hitch pass that Yasinski would take

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as the team looked to perform better in the early stages of the game.

“That was one thing we challenged the guys on, getting off to a better start, because we really hadn’t at all in our other games and were really sluggish,” he said. “So that was our focus and to come out and put one up right away was huge for us.”

Maple Creek had gone winless in their previous two games and had been outscored 29-106 in the process, but Vanier was careful not to take that into account

“You don’t want to take it easy and get off to a slow start and let teams hang quickly and then getting another one rightdence is growing that we can make those big plays and then get stops on D and keep it rolling.”

One thing the Vikings have had no concerns with this season is winning. After a handful of seasons where their underthe South 5A 12-Aside Football League,

win over Yorkton

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been more than welcome. guys who have been through some tough seasons and they’re leading us now,” level and the joy on their faces with the fact we’re lining up and having the success we’ve worked for for a number of years.”

Now, it’ll be a matter of keeping it going against another Conference 2 powerhouse in the Shaunavon Shadows,

the league. That contest takes place this Friday night in Shaunavon.

“This is a team that will be a measurbeen one of the better teams in the conference for several years now, we’ve seen athletes who are big and can run around. So for us, we’ll want to get off to another good aggressive start and see if we can go punch-for-punch with them.”

The Yorkton Raiders have become one of the powerhouse teams in the South Rural 5A 12-Aside Football League.

Winning league titles and contending for provincial championships has become the norm for their crew, and heading into Saturday night’s contest against the Central Cyclones, the Raiders were on track for another unbeaten season in the sixteam league.

Then they played the game.

And now there’s a new serious contender in town.

The Cyclones scored on one of their back, rolling to a 26-0 victory in Yorkton

It was as impressive win as Central has had in recent seasons, and one that playoff match-up in a couple of weeks.

“We knew going in that this would determine our home playoff game and now regardless of how Yorkton and Weya playoff game and that was really import-

ant to us,” said Cyclones head coach Colin Belsher. “The kids were ready to go, they played lights out at exactly the right time and it was awesome.”

As the score would indicate, Central’s defence was on point all night. Despite facing a team that had put up more than 120 points in three games, the Cyclones managed to keep the Raiders’ potent passing and rushing attacks in check.

“Our defence was amazing,” Belsher said. “Coach Ansell really had them set up all week and they were very well prepared. We had a couple of guys playing both ways in Brodie Ansell and Keaton Belsher and they both played great on defence. We battle and that made a huge difference.”

It also didn’t hurt to see the offence get things rolling early. Quarterback Ansell and receiver Belsher connected for a with the way Central’s defence was going, that was all it took.

“We really relied on our offensive line and Javin ran the ball really well, but our quarterback spread the ball really well, too,” coach Belsher said. “I think every receiver had a catch or multiple catches, so it’s pretty tough to defend a team when the

ball is going all over the place and you’re still picking up yards on the ground.”

There was also the matter of motivation -- Central had taken a lopsided beating at the hands of Yorkton in the league crew with a bit of revenge on the mind.

“We had a pretty sour taste in our mouths last season after the playoffs, giving up 60 points and really having our tail between our legs all the way home,” Belsher said. “It’s been a sour taste all year long and I think the defence took that to heart and really stepped up.” off and remaining as healthy as they can for the playoffs. Thanksgiving week is a bye week across the league, and the Cyclones wrap up their regular season at home on Saturday, Oct. 14 against winless Estevan.

Yorkton, meanwhile, is in for a battle of powerhouses when they travel to Weyburn, and should the Raiders pull off a win place. Regardless of how things shake out that way, the Cyclones will most certainly be looking forward to hosting whoever Field on Saturday, Oct. 21.

“When you travel, that’s always an advantage for the team you’re travelling to, especially Yorkton being two-three hours away.,” Belsher said. “Having that prepped in your own building, play on a don’t have to travel. That’s the biggest piece for us, so we’re pretty excited about that.”

The Peacock Tornadoes didn’t have

the campaign. They’ll host Swift Current, match-up that will determine the fourth of that game will face Estevan in the Tier

Vanier receiver Gabe Yasinksi -- here in action during the season opener --

Peacock Orange and Vanier tie in Junior Girls Volleyball

High school junior girls volleyball action on Wednesday evening, September 27.

By Robert Thomas

Peacock Toilers Orange

The Toilers had a good evening for a second week in a row.

Peacock defeated the Central Butte Bulldogs in two sets with scores of 25 - 23 and 25 - 14.

The Toilers defeated the Notre Dame Hounds in two sets with scores of 25 - 8 and 25 - 9.

In their third match the Toilers defeated crosstown rivals Vanier Spirits in theits were victorious 26 - 24.

Vanier Spirits

The Spirits had a good outing win two matches and splitting a third match with the Toilers.

Vanier defeated the Central Butte Bulldogs in two sets with scores of 25 - 7 and 25 - 13.

The Spirits defeated the Notre Dame Hounds in two sets with scores of 25 - 11 and 25 - 17.

In their third match the Spirits lost crosstown rivals Peacock Toilers in theits were victorious 26 - 24.

Central Butte Bulldogs

The Bulldogs had a good showing inened the home team in a hard fought set.

The Bulldogs ended up losing two sets to the Toilers with scores of 25 - 23 and 25 - 14.

The Vanier Spirits had an easier go than the Toilers had with the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs were defeated by the Spirits with scores of 25 - 7 and 25 - 13.

In the match against the Notre Dame Hounds the Bulldogs swept both sets with scores of 25 - 19 and 25 - 16.

Notre Dame Hounds

It was another tough week for the Notre Dame Hounds as for the second week in a row they lost all three matches and did not win a single set.

The Hounds lost to the Toilers with scores of 25 - 8 and 25 - 9.

The matchup against the Spirits saw

the Hounds lose two sets with scores of 25 - 11 and 25 - 17 in Vanier’s favour.

The Hound’s best outing was against the Bulldogs. Despite strong team play the Hounds the second set.

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Central win creates second-place logjam in senior boys volleyball

Cyclones take 3-0 win over Vanier to improve to 2-1, move into second place tie with Vikings and Cornerstone

Heading into the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association boys volleyball season, there was a feeling things could be close at the top, and it turns out that’s exactly how things are playing out in the early going.

Three teams are tied for second place at 2-1 after league action on Thursday night, with the match-up between the defending league champion Vanier Vikings and the Central Cyclones offering a good example.

The Cyclones came into the contest with a 1-1 record but managed to pull off a sweep against the unbeaten Vikings at pulling off a come-from-behind 25-23 win win in the deciding game.

The defending 3A boys provincial champion Assiniboia Rockets have been the class of the league thus far, and shown they can win close games in the process.tral in their opening match -- including

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Rockets opened play this week with a 15-10 win over the Cornerstone Christian School Falcons and rolled to a 25-12, 2513, 25-12 win against the Avonlea Eagles

last Thursday to improve to 3-0.

Vanier took a 25-16, 25-15, 25-20 win week, while Central defeated Peacock (03) in their match-up.

The other boys game Thursday saw Cornerstone stake their spot in second place with a 25-20, 25-11, 25-21 win over Peacock.

Photo Story: Cyclones Contain Cougars

Photos and text by Robert Thomas

The Central Cyclones junior boys volleyball team defeated the visiting Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars in three straight sets on Monday evening, September 25.

The scores of the three sets were 25 - 21, 25 - 20 and 25 - 15 all in favour of match.

Despite losing three straight matches the Cougars fought hard digging their the lead see sawed back and forth.

The Cyclones were able to capitalize deep in the Cougars back row with power serves.

The Cyclones were strong on many serves forcing the Cougars into recovery mode in the pass to return the serve.

The subsequent return often was out of bounds or the Cyclones were able to capitalize when they set up the reply.

During the second set the teams battled back and forth for a point for close to a minute.

The Cougars were strong at the net although on several occasions they lost the point by stepping over the line or holding the ball giving up the point. https://www.mjindependent.com/ sports/2023/9/25/oz3gwmyr2drw32zh2d6yqfrt1mgcqp

The Vanier Spirits have been the class weeks. They improved to 3-0 on the campaign Thursday with a 26-24, 25-11, 2927, 25-19 win over the Central Cyclones Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars (02) and taking a 25-22, 25-13, 14-25, 1825, 15-4 win Tuesday, Sept. 26.

The defending city champion Peacock Toilers improved to 2-2 on the season thanks to a 17-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-19 win over Cornerstone (1-2)

Central picked up a 25-20, 21-25, 2325, 23-25 win over Peacock on Tuesday, Sept. 26, while Notre Dame (1-2) landednerstone 25-23, 14-25, 26-28, 25-14, 15-9.

Boy league action continues Tuesday, Oct. 3 with Vanier at Assiniboia (7 p.m.), Cornerstone at Central (8 p.m.) and Avonlea at Peacock (8 p.m.)

In girls league play, Cornerstone is at Central (6:20 p.m.), Briercrest is at Peacock (6:20 p.m.) and Notre Dame is at Vanier 7 p.m.

Central’s Riley Nancarrow goes up for a kill attempt against Vanier’s Zayden Anderson (9) and Darryl Manalo.

The Cyclones’ Talen Giraudier puts down a kill past the block of Vanier’s Jack Dueck.

Big Country Toastmasters features guest presentation by Dr. Caren Neile

organization based around improving the speaking and communication skills of its members.

The local chapter, Big Country Toastmasters, is an amalgam of two previous chapters in Moose Jaw: Sitting Bull Toastmasters and Standing Bear Toastmasters who merged 62 years ago.

During the organization’s meeting nights, speakers are typically allotted seven minutes to give a presentation, and the chapter’s president keeps track of each speaker’s window of time.

The previous meeting stretched the limitations of this format somewhat, by inviting a distinguished guest speaker to talk about “the awesome power” of folklore and storytelling.

The speaker at the Big Country Toastmaster’s Sept. 27 meeting was Dr. Caren Neile.

Dr. Neile’s presentation opened with a rather peculiar story, outside of the norm for contemporary Western storytelling. Her story was a rendition of an old Jap-

anese folk tale and formed a rather unexpected introduction that managed to capture everyone’s attention and imagination.

According to Dr. Neile, this introduction was a demonstration of the inherent “power of storytelling to take people’s minds and hearts to a different place.”

“Folklore is a thing, a product of culture… and also a discipline of study…,” she said. When viewed as a discipline, folklore can be broken down into four key elements.

First, it’s an oral tradition. This has been expanded in the modern world, but

cant about this is the fact it came “from the people,” rather than the desk of a publisher or a credited author.

onymity. These tales continue to adopt the traditional style that remains anonymous, such as early musical verse or the case of Cinderella’s story, which contains no known original variant.

Third, these tales can be passed ver-

tically from generation to generation, or they can be passed horizontally to others in your environment by word of mouth.

Fourth, due to its nature, everybody who encounters folklore is allowed to change it and bring new life to the tales established long ago. This is permissible, stays recognizable.

Many of those who study and apprecielement that all folk tales have in common. This quest, they believe, will help all have in common.

Folklore, to the contrary, says the opposite: that our singular differences and variety makes us who we are.

Many who share a story or tale of lore conclude with a statement announcing the “moral of the story.” According to Dr. Neile, folklore contains a subjective moral value, which means there is no one moral

Timothy Eaton Gardens

Bright and early on the morning of Oct. 2, paramedics with Medavie Health Services West in Moose Jaw volunteered their time to help serve a highly acclaimed pancake breakfast to senior patrons at the Timothy Eaton Gardens.

The breakfast marked the beginning of Senior’s Week, which was announced across the city of Moose Jaw after a proclamation from Mayor Clive Tolley on Sept. 29.

The breakfast is part of a tradition that takes place every year to mark the occasion.

“We do it yearly… we look forward to coming here every year and yeah, we do breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.,” said Corey McNeice with Medavie Health Services West.

“It has gone great; I think everybody has enjoyed it. It’s always fun to come down here and serve the seniors here at Timothy Eaton’s. It’s a good opportunity for some in the senior community to meet our paramedics, and vice versa.

“We’re getting a lot of positive comments on our pancakes this morning, so

lesson behind a given story.

“What comes out of the story for you?” she asked, while challenging us to think deeply and consider for ourselves what the truth of a given story may be.

“The answer is in your hands,” she concluded.

Dr. Neile is the founding director of the South Florida Storytelling Project, and her research and teachings are centered and Rhetorical Communication Studies. Her research emphasizes the building of peace and tolerance, as well as health and well-being. She earned her Ph. D. at Florida Atlantic University, and her M.F.A. at the Florida International University.

Toastmasters International is alic speaking skills through a worldwide network of localized clubs. Meetings are held in person, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual element has been introduced thanks to the Zoom app.

Originally founded in 1924, Toastmasters is based out of Englewood, Colorado and has around 270,000 members across more than 14,200 clubs in 148 countries.

For anyone interested in the Toastmasters organization, details can be found at ToastMasters.org.

To join the local chapter, contact Cathy Morrell at 306-630-7015 or Lorna Arnold at 306-690-8739.

The local Big Country Toastmasters chapter holds its meetings at Sask. Polytechnic, located at 600 Saskatchewan Street West.

“We look forward to coming here every year and doing this, and it’s a good opportunity for us to come meet everybody. They (seniors) can talk to us in a non-emergent situation, and it’s nice to be at a slower pace and be able to have a conversation and put a smile on their face,” said McNeice.

The event began with a slow trickle of guests, but before long the dining hall was packed, and attendance remained steady. The atmosphere was marked by cheerful socializing and appreciation.

“We’ve had a really great turnout and we can’t thank the EMS enough for coming out to help us and they’ve done a wonderful job,” said Tanya Legare, administrator for the MJDSCA.

Feedback from the guests was unanimous: the pancakes were simply delicious. “These pancakes are really, really good,” said one of the patrons.

For more information about upcoming activities at the MJDSCA, visit the organization’s new website at MooseJawSeniors.ca.

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Paramedics with Medavie Health Services West in Moose Jaw volunteered to serve the pancake breakfast to help celebrate Senior’s Week on Oct. 2, 2023. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Dr. Caren S. Neile, Ph.D. Photo by: IndianRiverGuardian.com

A view of Dr. Neile’s Sept. 27 presentation, which showcases Toastmaster’s virtual meeting format. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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From death to life: Anglican church celebrates 20 years after four parishes became one

It was the early 1970s when four struggling and shrinking Anglican churches began informal talks about amalgamation, but it wasn’t until late 2000 that they began the formal process to combine.

Two years later, on Oct. 1, 2003, four Anglican parishes — St. George, St. Michael and All Saints, St. John and St. Barnabas — became one under the name of St. Aidan, with parishioners making the former St. John’s building on High Street East their new home.

Oct. 5, 2003, with three priests coming in 2012.

sary, it celebrated on the weekend of Sept.ning of reminiscing about the journey to amalgamation, while the latter featured a Kennedy presiding and a luncheon afterward.

tury bishop who trained in Scotland and brought the gospel of Jesus Christ to Northumbria, England. He walked 480 kilometres (300 miles) from his home in Iona, Scotland, to reach that area of the United Kingdom.

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lace assembled his own list.

“One (suggestion) that stuck out in my mind was ‘The Church of It’s-TooGood-To-Be-True,’” she laughed.

pion reminded him there was a country

it was the churches’ top pick and his second choice. Yet, he acknowledged that it was really God who picked the name.

A year of meetings

Carla Hoffmann, who attended St. Michael’s, recalled that the committee worked for a year to bring the amalgama-

she was happy “with our little parish.” That emotional attachment made it painful when the diocese later decommissioned the church.

Celebrating the moment

thought it was wonderful that St. Aidan had reached 20 years, considering it was a tough road that included plenty of sweat, tears and patience. She liked honouring the fact four distinct parishes set aside their differences and formed a new relationship.

thing,” her husband, John, said during the luncheon. “It’s a celebration of bringing it worked.”

He acknowledged that many people left because of the amalgamation, butple — including young people and families — joined.

building for more than 70 years, while Mr. after they started dating; he has been the years.

Renaming St. John’s to St. Aidan’s wasn’t the only change since there were physical enhancements, which were tough because of the emotional attachment, she recalled.

it was turned into a new altar — and theplaced pews at the front of the church in the newly created chapel.

“That’s what got me to start with. It was the whole atmosphere here that got

what people can accomplish if they perse-

though it’s not easy and is a slow process.

up at St. Barnabas, said amalgamating was what people needed since there was no need for four Anglican parishes in Moose Jaw. -

ther talking about how amalgamation was needed, especially since some churches could make it happen, so the churches more decades.

on board” and help make the new church work. She joined the 12-member com-day night attending busy meetings. She thought the sub-committees made the amalgamation process easier.

“That was a pretty intense year of meetings,” she added.

‘Writing on the wall’ the wall. Something had to happen bephysically looking after these buildings,” she said.

St. Barnabas was a beautiful building and had a big yard, so its members thought that was the best location for the new pardidn’t happen and they had to accept that.

we couldn’t make a decision, we would stop and pray.”

The amalgamation was also possiinsisted the joining be grassroots-led,sight committee what to do or how to do it, which is one reason the amalgamation succeeded.

Champion added that while the 20th discern what its future may look like in 30 or 40 years, she knows God will remain with them.

The amalgamation committee apsituation and how to ensure the Anglican the group his blessing and it began the

A professional “change consultant” approached the group after hearing about the project and offered to help them for free, just what the group needed.

The committee realized two churches were inadequate and closed and sold them. Operating costs for the other two buildings were higher than in a new building, whilestructing a new building.

For a time after the new parish (St. Aidan East) and St. John the Baptist was sold and the latter became home.

Choosing the name

Typically, a bishop will unilaterally name a new parish, but the committee sought ideas from the four churches and -

To make the amalgamation process they began attending St. John’s. -

church that didn’t use books in worship.

usually passed him the hymn or prayer book on the correct page.-

said he was thrilled to see a young person

After Shepherd died in 2012, Johnson attended his funeral and learned more about this “profound man” and the effect he had.-

preciate most about this parish, that it’s a place of practical and personal welcoming

“In all the years I did youth group on my shoulder. I want to keep walkingteractions.”

Paying attention to God’s work

mind. Instead, he paid attention to what God was already doing in the parish and “Aidan didn’t bring God to Northum-

doing and to speak that clearly and communicate it so that people could see it too.

“And I think that’s, fundamentally, what good ministry should be about.”

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: For more information contact Rosalie Marcil at 306.691.0696 or email.

Next: All Luncheon Dates coming up will be at the Masonic Hall: Wed. Nov. 15/23, Wed., Jan 17/24, Wed., March 20/24, Wed., May 15/24 New EVENTS:

Mulberry Estates is hosting a Tailgate party on Thursday, October 5th at 2pm. Please join us for entertainment at 2pm with happy hour and stadium food starting at 3pm. Wear your favourite jersey and come have some fun! Mulberry Estates is located at 220 Mulberry Lane. Limited space available so please call Tricia at 306.694.5020 to reserve your spot today!

Hillcrest Apostolic Church 100 Anniversary Celebration threeday birthday bash will be held from Friday Oct. 6 to Sunday Oct. 8 at the church at 1550 Main St. N. Friday night features time for socializing, a Thanksgiving service with guest speaker Gary Langerud and an ice cream bar. Saturday includes a pancake breakfast, trolley tours, family activities, a food truck from Déjà Vu, pre-service fellowship, an evening service with guest speaker and former pastor Rob Chartrand, and another socializer. Sunday features pre-service fellowship time, a celebration service with guest speaker Rod Barks, and a birthday cake. Visit www.hillcrestmj.com/ 100years for complete details and to RSVP.

Michael Charles FREE CONCERT sixteenth consecutive international tour “No Detours” will take place at Bobby’s Place Olde World Tavern on Saturday October 14 at 8pm, 63B High Street East.

Reunion for High Park Riding Club (HPRC) and South Saskatchewan Riding & Roping (SSRR) will be held October 14th from 12pm- 5pm at Eagles Club Moose Jaw. Food supplied, cash bar. Reply by Oct 1st to Rick Hemmett 1-403-816-3802 or email - rick@horses-unlimited. com

Minto U.C.W. “Years Gone By” Tea and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 2-3:30pm at 1036 7th Ave. N.W. Admission is $5.00. Please join us.

FREE 6-hour Mature Driver Refresher Course is strictly inforopen class environment on October 16 at Town N Country Mall from 10am-noon and 1pm -4:30pm. . Participant driver’s licenses are not examinations. The Mature Driver Refresher Course helps reinforce safe driving habits. REGISTER Online: www.sasksafety.org Toll-free: (855) 280-711

Mulberry Estates Pumpkin and Cider Soiree on October 19th at 2pm and you are invited! Join at 220 Mulberry Lane for some sweet treats and drinks. There will also be some pumpkin carving. Limited space available. Please call Tricia at 306.694.5020 to reserve your pumpkin.

Optimist Annual Fall DanceCome Rock With - “Runaway Train” on Saturday, October 21st at Church of Our Lady. Tickets - $40/ person. Doors Open: 7 pm. Dance: 8 pm. Cash Bar. Lunch Served.

Sponsored by: The Friendly City Optimist with Proceeds going to Youth Project in the Community. Everyone Welcome! Safe ride home available. Call Brian: 306631-6127 or Lloyd: 306-631-4129 or 306-694-4121.

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.

Briercrest Fall Supper, Sunday, October 22nd, 5:00-7:00 pm at the Briercrest Community Centre.

Adults: $20.00, 6-12 years: $10.00, 5 and under: free. Tickets sold at the door, doors open at 4:30 pm. Sponsored by Briercrest Community Centre and Briercrest Museum. For more information contact Marge: (306) 630-4092. Come and enjoy a homecooked meal of turkey, ham and all the trimmings! The Most Incredible Bridal Show will be held Sunday, Oct 22nd at The Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Doors open at 12:00pm. Earlybird Tickets are $15 before Oct 1st, or $20 in advance online, $25 at the door. WEDDING PLANNING TRADESHOW/100 REGINA WED-

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1ST Annual Halloween Event will be held on Oct. 28 from 1pm to 7pm at St. Andrew’s Church basement, 60 Athabasca St. E. There will be Magic by Chris, Face painting, Halloween games and music, Halloween movie, Costume contest, precious light alchemy, Tristans Treats and Taco Time, and more. $20 per ticket; Limited Tickets Available. THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS FOR MJ FOOD BANK AT THE DOOR. For more information contact 306.631.7540 or CHRIS@ MAGICBYCHRIS.COM

Mulberry Estates is hosting a Culinary Passport event on Thursday, November 2nd at 2pm. Please join us for Traditional First Nations Cuisine, French Cuisine and Indian Cuisine. We will have food and beverages for everyone, as well as, a dance performance. Mulberry Estates address is 220 Mulberry Lane. Limited space available. Please call Tricia at 306.694.5020 to reserve your spot today!

A Night on the Red Carpet event going to TeleMiracle 48 will be held on Saturday, November 4th at Cosmo Centre. Come dressed in your classic Hollywood best. Cocktails 5pm; Supper catered dinner @ 6pm. There will be live music, rafon the red carpet, lots of fun and a Kin Safe Ride home. Cost is $65/ ticket or $500/table of 8 and can be purchased at www.eventcreate. com/e/mjkinettes-tm48

The Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 will be hosting a Ham and Turkey Bingo on Sunday December 3rd. There will be a lunch counter available. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Games start at 7:00 P.M. It is located at the Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. Highwind from Moose Jaw will be playing with some well-known Saskatoon bands at ‘ONE BAD SON’

I Come Alive Tour in Saskatoon on December 15 at 7pm at Coors Event Centre. The event is for individuals 19+.

New Youth Pipe Band in Moose Jaw “The White Heather” for youth aged 8 to 12. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail. com

Scottish Country Dance Classes for all ages on Thursdays at 7pm at 510 Main St. N (T. Eaton @306.630.5790.

Town And Country Square Dancing will be held at St. Mary’s School for 2023-2024 season; 7pm to 9pm Monday nights starting September 25th.

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:15, until Dec. 6 at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, corner of Thatcher and 9th Ave. W. To register see Griefshare.tion email Ralph Magnus, rjmagnuor alls57@gmail.com

Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka an in-person, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. This will be a safeceive help, and more. Cory and Brenda have real-life experience in overcoming addictions and feel the their healing and build their foundation in Christ. If you have any text Cory at 306-684-1464 or email com. Firm Foundation Ministries provides other services as well:-Bible study meetings on Monday evenings at 630 p.m/Prayer meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m/ Pastoral counsellinCheck out our Facebook or Instagram page as we post updates on services, events, bible study notes and words from the Lord.

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 provides a learning environment to develop communication & leadership skills which personal &. professional development. There are 2 clubs in Moose jaw: Tuesdays: TAP club meets on week class ‘Speechcraft’ which provides instruction and experiential learning of the basic skills in public speaking. Guests are welcome at all meetings.Phone Cathy 306-630-7015 for more information & zoom link.

Wednesday: Big Country club @7pmCST is in person@Saskpolytechnic & (Hybrid) online.

OPEN HOUSE on Oct 11. Guest speaker will be Dave Pelletier -”Is it Art or is it Culture?” EVERYONE WELCOME. For info textcers-3418@toastmastersclubs.org

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 meets at the Cosmo Centre- 235 Third Ave NE on the second Monday of each month and meets every month of the year except for July and August. Meetings are held from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on each respective night. For more information about the club, Wanda can be reached at 306-631-7440 and Leonard Ber is available at 306-693-7865. The club’s website also features member photos and can be viewed at TheMooseJawCameraClub.com. Membership is open to everybody with an interest in photography with a one-time annual payment $50. Additional members in family from same household pay a discounted $25 pp/student rate $30. Stan Hingston, President of Rosetown Photography Club guest speaker will be attending on October 16th at the meeting 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 library is also highlighting the return of the MJPL Book Club, a 3D printing workshop using Cura Slicer software, and a new Digital Literacy workshop for Apple/iPhone/iPad devices.

The Royal Canadian Legion –Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianat all Legion events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the 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 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

Monday: 9:30 am - Pickle ball / 1pm Club – only on the 1st Monday of the month

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

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

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

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

October 20: Military Whist. Registration 9:30 am / games start at 10am. Cost $20pp includes lunch. October 21: Social Dance with band Just In Time from 7:30-11:30pm. Cost $15pp includes lunch

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

Starting October 4th, Open on Wednesdays from 12-6pm. Every Wed. 10 card crib; and for anyone that enjoys playing smear, there will be a table for this too.

Every Thursday, open from 12–7pm – crib starts at 1:30pm. Bring a partner or sign up for a spare. Every Friday open 1-10pm. Shufdarts start at 7pm. Bring a partner. Every Saturday open 1-7pm. At 4:30 pm Meat Draw, 50/50 and gift card. Everyone including non-members are welcome to join in.

October 13: Band ‘Detour Duo” playing starts at 7pm. Come dance the night away. Check ANAVETS out on Facebook. Rental of club is available. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

MONDAY EVENINGS: (to April, 2024): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – play starts at 7:00 pm. $2.00 per person – two person teams. Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered. Everyone Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: (to April 2024) - Drop in Darts – play starts at 7:00 pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night. Everyone Welcome

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

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

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

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023MUSIC BINGO in the Eagles Club Lounge – Games start 7:00 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 –HALLOWE’EN PARTY in the Eagles Club Lounge – prizes for costumes – come out and Howl to the music of “TWO EASY”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023“RUNAWAY TRAIN” playing in the Eagles Club Lounge – 8:00 pm start NEW YEAR’S EVE - Bring in the new year with “ORIGINAL COVERS” playing in the Eagles Hall –More details to follow – watch for club posters.

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 until December 21. All supplies mailed to you at no cost. 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 acrylMaximum 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

fall! Please join us for a time of visiting and learning through zoom sessions once a month consisting of a presentation and time for cost to attend but pre-registration -

Development Museum (wdm.ca). If you want more information or to set up an interview you can call me at 306-693-5989 or email me at ajones@wdm.ca

Changing Perspectives One Page at a Time by Karin Steuber from Saskatchewan Archaeological Society on Thursday October 26 from 10am-11am.

Behind the Scenes at the WDM: The Collections Department by Julie Jackson on Thursday November 23 from 10am-11am

Behind the Scenes at the WDM: The Exhibits Department by Diana Savage on Thursday December 21 from 10am-11am

References: “Above and Beyond – The Canadians’ War in the Air, 1939-45”, By Spencer Dunmore, Published by McClelland and Stewart Inc., Toronto, 1996 ISBN 0-7710-2928-4

The 1977 movie, “A Bridge Too Far”, directed by Richard Attenborough, tells the story of WW II ‘Operation Market Garden’.

By late August, 1944, in operational command circles there was a sense of excitement. They thought the War was almost over. They thought the Germans were beaten.

The feeling was not shared by either the Germans of the Allied troops at the front line.

British General Bernard Montgomery orchestrated a bold plan called Operation Market Garden. The plan was the capture bridges over the Rhine, primarily at Arnhem, the Netherlands.

Allied Paratroopers and soldiers in Gliders, towed form England, would land behind enemy lines, far ahead of Allied Forces advancing from Normandy. They would capture important bridges and prevent the escape of German troops across the Rhine and back into Germany. The captured bridges would open a corridor for advancing Allied troops and armoured divisions into Germany.

A Bridge Too Far

RCAF View of Operation Market Garden, September 17 to 27, 1944

Richard Dowson - For Educational Purposes

for Operation Market Garden.

Generals thought the TAF wouldsumption was baseless.

again on Thursday, the 21st. For Bassarab (a Navigator on a Stirling) and his crew that was the most eventful day. Bassarab said, ‘As the last container dropped away … all hell seemed to break loose.’ The lumbering Stirlings were boxed in by be heard as a dry rattle above the din of Davidson, hurled the big Stirling about in was only partially successful. The Stirling lurched as shot after shot struck home. Remarkably, no serious damage had so far been done.” Page 323

“‘As we looked back,’ says Bassarb,craft. It was a terrible spot and we were glad to be out of it. I wondered what sort of battle the airborne men were having and I knew it must have been terribly tough.’

(RAF) Transport Command.” (RCAF History)

437 Squadron was formed in late August and early September, 1944 at RAF Station, Blakehill Farm. Nine crews took part in Operation Market Garden. By September 14, 1944 enough RCAF crews who were serving in RAF Transport Command transferred to 437 that they were able to take part in Operation Market Garden.

Five 437 aircraft were shot down or crashed during Operation Market Garden. Many men were wounded and others were taken prisoner.

Two Waves

As noted, Gliders and Paratroopers were taken to the Arnhem area in Two second on September 18, 1944. After that

Operation Market Garden began 79-years ago on Sunday, September 17, 1944. It was over on September 27, 1944.

Operation Market Garden was a colossal failure.

Dunmore points out that the Tactical Air Force was “… banned from attacking targets of opportunity …” during the operation. This was a huge blunder. The Tactical Air Force had been helping advancing Allied troops since they landed at Normandy and constantly moved forward with ground forces, operating from new,

a huge asset, assisting and supporting ground troops at great risk to themselves. Some Typhoon squadron’s personnel losses were more than 100%. Not allowing the Tactical Air Force to support troops and attack targets of opportunity meant a sig-

Adding to the challenge, the Operation was controlled from London by U.S. General Lewis H. Brereton who U.S. General Arthur MacArthur called “…an incompetent nincompoop…”.

‘nincompoop’ oversaw a military operation and, one assumes, will not be the last.

Operation Market Garden began at 0700, Sunday, September 17, 1944. Men had their breakfast, went to their aircraft began ‘forming up’ at 10:15 AM. RAF Stirling Bombers and Dakotas were rigged to tow the wooden Horsa Gliders. American Dakotas towed Waco Gliders.

There were 477 aircraft and 334 Gliders involved in the operation. It was a risky business. Some Gliders broke loose and crashed into the English Channel. Not all personnel could be moved in one wave. Two waves, over two days, were required.

“Their Stirling was out of action for days while the battle damage was repaired.

“A Canadian pilot with Bassarab’s unit, Karl Ketcheson, of Parry Sound, Ontario, refused to drop his supply containers

“The Arnhem Operation Market Garden could have been a success but instead it was a disaster.

“On September 24, the British troops began their withdrawal. Just over two thousand managed to escape across the Rhine (river), some swimming to freedom. About one thousand airborne troops had died in the hapless action; an appalling total of about 6,000 became prisoners. The 1st Airborne Division (U.S.) had been destroyed.” Page 324

Special Awards for Flight Lieutenant

Russell Nicolas “Rusty” Bassarab

Reference: Bassarab, Russel NicolasTracesOfWar.com

Dutch Award

Citation:

When Operation Market Garden was over, RCAF Squadron 437 lost 12 men. Other non-RCAF personnel were either killed or captured.

Husky Squadron, RCAF were: -

art McKlintock, Navigator, Age 21. William was a graduate of Scott collegiate, Regina. He was working as a teller for the Bank of Nova Scotia when he enlisted.

Commentary by Flight Lieutenant Russell “Rusty” Bassarab of

Moose Jaw

Taken from: “Above and Beyond – The Canadians’ War in the Air, 193945”, By Spencer Dumore – McClelland and Stewart Inc. – Toronto – 1996, ISBN 0-7710-2928-4

Russell “Rusty” Bassarab, R.C.A.F. Navigator in 299 R.A.F. Squadron was from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 299 and 196 Squadrons, RAF, were stationed at Keevil, England. Bassarab and his mates supplies to ‘insurgents’ on the ground behind enemy lines. They were experienced. For Operation Market Garden 299 Squadron RAF and 196 Squadron RAF towed Horsa Gliders and then air-droppeding along the Rhine River. Flt. Lt. Russell Nicolas Bassarab Notes Flt Lt Russell Nicolas Bassarab, RCAF of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, reMentioned in Dispatches Twice. He was given the Awards for Operation Fabian, which was the dropping and supplying of S.A.S., primarily Belgian paratroopers who were to “… provide information about German troop movements and locations of V2 installations between September 19th, 1944 to March 14th, 1945. (See notes blow)

Operation Market Garden: Description

More supplies were dropped on Wednesday, September 20, 1944. “… And

“Flight Lieutenant Bassarab has taken part in numerous operations over enemy occupied Europe and Especially Holland both in aid of the Resistance movement and in the dropping of S.A.S. troops. He played a particularly outstanding part on Operation “FABIAN” and his skill and devotion to duty contributed to the material success of that operation. His enthusiasm for operations against the enemy has been unbounded and his skill and ability in the air have at all times been an inspiration to the personnel of the squadron.”

Awarding 501G., Royal Decree No.27

Flight Lieutenant Bassarab Mentioned in Dispatches Twice

Operation Fabian

This operation took place from September 19th, 1944 to March 14th, 1945. A small group of the Belgian Independent Parachute Company, commanded by Lt. G.S. Kirchen was to conduct sabotage, and collect intelligence about German troop movements and locations of V2 installations. They operated from Arnhem.

As Navigator, Flight Lieutenant Bassarab played a key role in dropping ofplying them, usually at night over enemy territory.

Squadron 437, Royal Canadian Air Force, Transport Command

The RCAF had two Transport Squadrons in August, 1944, #435 and #436. They were formed in India and did regular supAlso, many Canadians served in Royal Air Force (RAF) Transport Command.

In August 1944, it was decided an additional Transport Squadron was needed for the European Theatre and 437 Squadron was formed. It would operate as “… part of No. 46 Group, Royal Air Force

bert Cressman, Pilot, (Captain) of Dakota KG489, Age 27 from Saskatoon. He was working in a mine in Geralton, Ontario when he enlisted in 1941.

F/O Cressman had no known grave and was remembered at the Memorial at Runnymede.

That changed in the 1990s. Two local dudes, from Eerschot, Sint-Oedenrode Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands named Mr. Lex Roell and Jan Hey determined that an ‘unknown grave of a British Airman’ was, in fact the grave Charles Herbert Cressman.

Van, near the wreckage of the aircraft.

The information from Roell and Hey was given the to Commonwealth War Graves Commission. On Monday, August 24, 1998 a proper headstone was placedman’s grave. The headstone includes, “Believed to Be”.

ing all 8 on board; 4 RACF crew and 4 RAF men from 799 Air Despatch Company, responsible for dropping the supplies.

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Credit “Submitted to DND” Paratroopers descend onto Landing Zone Z at Wolfheze in Holland during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. It is 10 kilometres northwest of Arnhem, where the “bridge too far” was located.

PHOTO: Submitted

Credit: Wikipedia

Credit DND: “A Horsa glider is towed by a jeep to a new location. PHOTO: DND Archives, PL-58622”

cer (Charles) Herbert Cressman

McKlintock

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Moose Jaw Truck Shop

MISCELLANEOUS

Chev half ton trailer, dump box & winch $450., treadmill Energy 200$150., Popular Mechanics woodworking books

$25., Panther Pro-Tour ladies bike $100., Pole Vice with leg $100., call 306-691-0050

For Sale -3 Wheel stroller $250.00, 4-wheel stroller $100.00. Open to offers. Wanted 4-wheel classic stroller. Phone 306- 972- 8855

dar board and batt, inside is OSB walls and

3/4 OSB with Lino covered. 2 front windows -

dows-partially wired, not insulated. Building to be moved off property.

Asking $40,000 or best offer. Phone 306-7592820- leave a message if no answer.

Tilt chair for disabled in good working order - $120. Electric lawnmower with bag, Yardworks brand, like new $120. Please call 305684-2827

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

$500.00. Call 306-6922822

FARM PRODUCE

High quality crested wheat horse hay. Baled dry, no mould or dust. Round bales approximately 1350 lbs. Will load. $200.00 per bale. 306-681-3304. Serious enquires only.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

SUPPLIES

Full size gold gym train-ual. Used by one person only. 7 years old. $500.00 or offers. Call 306-692-1064. Can be seen at 20- 1000 Albert St. W.

used by railroad workers. Phone 306-6931380

SERVICES

Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-6302268. Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork,ing, painting and all conno job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience. Moving jobs done reasonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-630-2268

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale, 916 Holdsworth Crescent- Thursday October 5th at 9 am. Lots of items, tool box, snowblower and much more.

COMMUNITY, EVENTS, MEETINGS & OCCASSIONS

Antique & Gun Show & Sale. Stampede Grounds Medicine Hat, Alberta. Saturday Oct 7th- 10am to 6pm: Sunday October 8th- 10am4pm

Moveable Cottage for

pended/attached with hangers. Main front roof ing or detached. When dismantled for transport es. Building 2x4 frame lumber-outside all ce-

Walnut antique washstand. Features two drawers, two front doors, towel holder. In super condition. Asking $175.00. Antique wash bowl and pitcher, white asking $250.00. Antique rocking chair, dark oak, cream color seat with needlepoint print rose colored centre, asking $200.00. Collector spoons, very old 81 to choose from. 306-6933434

Firearms, I am paying cash for guns in the

WANTED

Seeking Born Again

Samsung 40-inch TV with HDMI. Excellent picture and sound. $185 or best offer. Call 9722257 Moose Jaw.

HOUSEHOLD

To Give away- Oak China cabinet with dining table and 6 chairs. Also, bedroom suite, chest of drawers, 2-night tables all in good condition. 306-692-0505

For Sale

Large wooden

Excellent condition.

Christian Business partner 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)

Wanted Shed Deer Antlers. Call 306-692-0800.

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Get artsy through the winter months with the MJ Museum & Art Gallery

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) is one of the city’s cultural centres and hosts a permanent Heritage Gallery along with regular exhibitions rotated through the Norma Lang Art Gallery.

The MJMAG also hosts art classes year-round for all ages, featuring a wide range of instructors teaching everything from basket-weaving to watercolours, from clay sculpting and pottery to Indigenous beadwork.

In the 2023 fall season, the MJMAG is hosting Wakšúpi: Lakota Beadwork, curated by Dr. Claire Thomson, paired with “How the Sky Carries the Sun” by Métis art professor and artist Katherine Boyer.

The twinned exhibitions are up and will run until Dec. 31, 2023.

Wakšúpi: Lakota Beadwork is a fresh look at wakšúpi (Lakota for beadwork) from the MJMAG permanent collection. Dr. Claire Thomson had worked with the MJMAG during her Ph.D research and was asked to curate an exhibition following her successful thesis defence.

Dr. Thomson is Lakota and examines the history, craft, symbolism, and significance of Lakota beadwork through the lens of the Lakota themselves. This is a contrast with most available histories, which place Lakota artifacts in Western contexts.

“How the Sky Carries the Sun” is Katherine Boyer’s examination of her own dual identities as a white Settler and as a Métis person. Boyer grew up in Regina and spent considerable time at her grandparent’s farm in Grenfell, but did discover her Métis heritage until later in life. She also integrates aspects of her identity as a Queer person, giving her yet another personal layer to interweave and explore in her art.

Boyer expresses these relationships and their possible and realized dichotomies as a contrast between the sun and

the sky, and created all-new work for this latest show.

Another attraction featured at the MJMAG in the 2023/24 season is the annual Moose Jaw Art Guild lobby show. The Art Guild’s theme this year is ‘Sparkle’ — contributing artists are free to interpret that theme how they wish, in whatever medium they wish.

Sparkle will open with a reception at the MJMAG on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. The community exhibition is a long-standing relationship between the guild and the MJMAG, and the veterans and amateurs who together form the guild’s membership always create diverse, interesting, skilled variations on the year’s theme.

Art classes at the MJMAG will include a still life drawing program with artist Charles Buchanan on Sundays from Oct. 1 to 22; CREATEabilities in October and November, a special program for individuals with special needs and learning differences; and two ‘Autumn Hues’ acrylic painting workshops in late November with artist Edie Marshall.

mation on the current offerings, program costs, how to register, and upcoming guest artists can be found online at www.mjmag. ca/artclasses.

The MJMAG will rotate their regular gallery exhibitions in January 2024.

Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The MJMAG in winter, on Langdon Crescent in the City of Moose Jaw’s Crescent

An intricate beadwork vest by Katherine Boyer for her exhibition “How the Sky Carries the Sun” (MJMAG/Face-

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MILLS, JOAN

Joan Anne Mills aged 94 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18th, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bud” Mills in 1992; and sister, Betty Biddell in 2020. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Sandy (John) and Diane (Brian); grandchildren: Marcus (Kim), Kristy (Kayla), Kyle (Kari), Jen (Jon), and Evan; and great-grandchildren: Kenzlee, Lennon, Charlee, and Kenna.

There was nothing Joan loved more than a frosty mug with an ice cold beer. Every spring she looked forward to loading the bus for the ladies annual shopping trip. It was a running joke that Joan would outlast her daughters got the best deals of the weekend.

Joan was extremely fond of nature and had a love for daughter Diane’s backyard sanctuary! It truly was her favourite place to sit and visit with her family and enjoy the day.

Nothing brought Joan more joy than her grandchildren, from going to their sporting events, to baking ice cream pails of sugar cookies for each of them and making their favourite poached eggs on toast for breakfast. She hosted sleepovers, had pizza parties, made root beer memory is walking everywhere with the kids and always taking the bus home.

After Bud passed away, Joan kept her adventurous spirit and travelled the USA and also an exciting trip to Portugal. She loved her summer visits to Regina Beach chips at Butlers.

Just like her sister Betty, Joan was an avid sports fan. She had season tickets to the Moose Jaw Warriors, followed the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and hosted a few Grey Cup parties in her home. Joan lived her life in full bloom and always expressed her love and gratitude to all! Thank you to Crescent Park Villa for your care and compassion over the years.

There is a destiny that makes us brothers, None goes his way alone.

All that you put into the lives of others, Comes back into your own. Cheers to Mom and a life well lived!

In keeping with Joan’s wishes there will be no Funeral Service held, rather, celebrate Joan with your memories of her. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Joan’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

JORDISON, GEORGE EDWIN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George “Edwin” Jordison on September 20, 2023, at the age of 92 years. He was born on the family farm at Cardross, SK, on September 29, 1930. Ed was the eldest of 10 children born to Fred(d.) and Mildred(d.) Jordison. Ed is survived by his wife of 64 years Jeanette Jordison, son Greg (Joanne) Jordison, grandson Trent and his children Paris and Zasha, granddaughter Laura and her children Julian and Nkenna; daughter Sandra (Steve) Myers, granddaughter Amber (Jeff) and their family Abby, Jayda, Jasmine and Jett, grandson Derrek (Chantal) and their family Brooklynn, Kylee, Tyson and Cooper, grandson Andrew (Lisa) and their son Jasper; as well as siblings Wilfred (Loraine) Jordison, Earl (Terry(d.)) Jordison, Ernie (d.) (Darlene) Jordison, Eileen (Harvey) MacIsaac, Verna (Ron) Stricker, Allan Jordison (d.), Norma (Claude) Prefontaine, Doug (Bonnie) Jordison, Grant (Cheryl) Jordison, brother in law Ross Ramage (Francis) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

At an early age, Ed helped with the family farm and was employed at other farms. He moved to Moose Jaw, SK to continue his education and was hired by Prairie Welding (1954). While in Moose Jaw, he was active at Pyles gym, played broomball as well as baseball. Ed met Jeanette while employed at the Temple Gardens (1957). They married in November 1958. He worked various evening jobs that helped to purchase Prairie Welding in 1976. Ed played on many slo-pitch teams over the years. Ed and Jeanette enjoyed their years with the senior’s slo-pitch league. They also enjoyed vacationing to Hawaii. Ed was very sociable and was always up for happy hour with many friends.

In keeping with Eds wishes, there will be no funeral service. There will be a Celebration Of Life held on October 2, 2023 from 1PM – 5PM at the Eagles Club, 561 Home St W, Moose Jaw.

In living memory of George, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director

HUEL, RINA

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rina Huel, who departed this world on September 9, 2023. Rina’s loving presence touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her son, Roland; grandsons, Jared (Amy) and Braden (Trista); great grand-children Mason and Brooklyn; sister in laws, Leona Arguin, Yvette Gaucher and Lorraine Huel, and many Gaucher, Arguin, Dunlop and Huel family members. A Memorial Service to honor Rina’s life will take place on Friday, October 6th, at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish, donations in Rina’s memory may be made to the Moose remembrance, we ask that you keep Rina and her family in your thoughts and prayers. In living memory of Rina, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dayna ChamberlainFuneral Director

WILSON, NANCY

Nancy Elizabeth Wilson (née: Leigh) of Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at the age of 62 years in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was born on September 22nd, 1961 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Nancy was a loving and caring person who always brought a special light to every situation. She made everyone feel important and loved, no matter who they were or what she was going through.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ron Wilson, whom she married on January 14th, 1978. She is also survived by her children: Adam Wilson, Kathaleen Hartley, Christopher Wilson, and Brandon Wilson-Rogers. Nancy cherished her role as a grandmother and leaves behind many beloved grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Leigh and her mother, Ilene Leigh. Nancy has 3 sisters, which includes her closest and dearest friend Donna Leigh of Eyebrow, Saskatchewan.

Nancy had a passion for travelling and enjoyed exploring new places with her family. She was also skilled in knitting and sewing, and often delighted in creating handmade items. Playing with her grandchildren brought her great joy, and she found relaxation in gardening, reading, playing solitaire, and doing puzzles.

In her educational journey, Nancy attended Harriett Todd Public School for her primary education and later Twin Lakes Secondary School.

In memory of Nancy Elizabeth Wilson, contributions can be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, M.S. Canada, The Moose Jaw Health Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society. These organizations were important causes.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her kindness, love, and caring nature will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will take place at a later date back home in Ontario, Canada. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Harvey Nash

December 1st, 1929- October 8th, 2022

Every day in some small way we miss you more than words can say. In our hearts you will always stay - Loved & remembered every day

Helen & family

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

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

Very

In the church services I attend, our congregation confesses one of the ancient Christian creeds each week. The one used most often in the Nicene Creed (325 AD). The other Sunday the phrase “very God of very God,” was said in the Creed to describe Jesus Christ. That use of very struck me. In the past I have had people ask me about that phrase. They are not sure what to make of the word ‘very.’

Today most people use the word ‘very’ before adverbs and adjectives to add emphasis. He usually drives very fast. “It is very cold in this house,” says Patti quite often. Used in this manner very means ‘to a great degree’

or ‘exceedingly.’

In the 13th century very was used in English as an adjective, meaning true. The word is derived from the Latin verus, meaning true. Thus, when the Nicene Creed was translated from the Greek the term very was used instead of utilising the phrase ‘true God of true God.’

The Greek adjective in the creedal sentence was alethes (true).

very along a similar vein of true. “The arena is in the very heart of the city.” This usage means exact or precise. “A screw rather than a nail is the very thing to use for the purpose.” Here very is exactly suitable or necessary. “Only a very fool would believe such a thing.” This use means absolute. “The very Very denotes mere or bare. “He is the very man I saw at the scene.” This usage implies being the same one. “Many Christians believe the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper is the very body and very blood of the Lord Jesus.” Here very means actual or real. “I am telling you the very truth.” This use means simple, plain, absolute. Very can imply likeness in kind, similar to self-same. “That was the very point I was trying to make.”

Very can be used as an adverb with subtle differences in meaning. “His behaviour at the event was very (beastly) awful.” “Her speech was very (enormously) had was very “Do you really think that remark is very (seriously) relevant?” “He missed work for 3 weeks due to a very (terribly) bad cold.”

Used as an adverb, very can also signify awfully, badly, colossally, especially, fabulously, greatly, hugely, incredibly, mightily, particularly, really, severely, supremely, surpassingly, vastly, vitally, and wildly. I am sure you can develop your own sentences using very in such a manner.

Other words like very include identical, equivalent, and equal. However, identical suggests absolute agreement in all details. “When the tests came back, they were given identical marks on all questions.” Equivalentcance. “The two houses are equivalent in market value.” Equal is being the same in value, magnitude, or some the business.”

As you can see, there are very many ways to use very. Thanks for the suggestion, Ray.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We

Life Chain 2023 sees support despite cool and rainy conditions

Around 60 people participate in annual pro-life event on Main Street

The weather might have been cool and rainy, but that didn’t stop Moose Jaw from once again coming out to support the annual Life Chain pro-life demonstration on Sunday afternoon.

More than 60 participants took part in the event, which saw folks carrying signs with pro-life messages lining Main Street near the Victory Church for one hour. of October each year and involves communities all over North America.

“It’s in over 300 cities now, and we do this every year just to bring awareness to people that life is valuable and to support the dignity of human life, from conception to natural death,” said Jean Landry with Moose Jaw Right to Life, local organizers of Life Chain.

While it could have been easy to have a far smaller turnout than past years given the inclement conditions, many participants consider the event too important to miss and would have shown up regardless of the weather.

“We’ve stood out here in worse weather than this,”

Landry said with the laugh. “It’s nice to see younger people out, too, and some of the new families who are in town as well. It’s really good to see.”

With one of the goals of Life Chain being to show communities that pro-life organizations are available where they live, Moose Jaw Right to Life has continued to thrive in the city.

“It’s wonderful, and with the signs we have here, too, we mean it when we say ‘if you need help, call us’,”

Landry said, referring to the organizations phone number, (306) 694-4111. “We’re not counsellors ourselves, but we can advise who to call if they need a counselor. And if anyone needs to talk, we’ll try and help any way we can.”

The centrepiece of Moose Jaw Right to Life is their store in the basement of the First Baptist Church at 1010 Main St. North. There, families in need of clothing and items for their babies can browse racks of clothing and all sorts of helpful items and take what they need, all free of charge.

“People come in and take what they need and when the baby outgrows it they bring it back,” Landry explained. “Then there’s things like cribs coming in and strollers, not just clothes, and it’s getting more and more popular as the word spreads. There’s no pressure, no condescension, and it doesn’t matter what walk of life you are. It’s for the community and the community really supports it.”iting their website at https://www.campaignlifecoalition. com/life-chain and for more on Moose Jaw Right to Life, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ RightToLifeMooseJaw/.

What Is Radon Gas?

• The impor tance of testing your home for radon gas

• What you can do to reduce your existing house levels

Where: Moose Jaw Events Centre 110 1st Ave NW Room 205

When: Thursday, October 12 @ 7:00pm Door Prize Radon Tester FOR

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Retired Moose Jaw North MLA Warren Michelson was among the Life Chain participants on Sunday afternoon.

Participants in Life Chain 2023 braved cool and rainy conditions to take part in the annual event on Sunday afternoon.

BASEBALL

Saturday

5 p.m. NET MLB Baseball League Division Series: Teams TBA.

8 p.m. NET MLB Baseball League Division Series: Teams TBA.

Sunday

6 p.m. NET MLB Baseball League Division Series: Teams TBA.

BASKETBALL

Wednesday

6 p.m. TSN 2023 WNBA Finals Game 2: Teams TBA.

FOOTBALL

Thursday

6:15 p.m. EDACC TSN NFL Football Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders.

Friday 5 p.m. TSN CFL Football Edmonton Elks at Toronto Argonauts.

8 p.m. TSN CFL Football Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Lions.

Saturday

5 p.m. TSN CFL Football Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Saskatchewan Roughriders.

5:30 p.m. WDIV College Football Michigan at Minnesota.

Sunday

6:15 p.m. WDIV NFL Football Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers.

6:20 p.m. CKCK TSN NFL Football Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers.

Monday

6 p.m. WXYZ NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders.

6:15 p.m. TSN NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders.

Tuesday

5:30 p.m. TSN College Football Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State.

HOCKEY

Friday

5 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres.

8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks.

Wednesday

5 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs.

8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames.

SOCCER

Friday

6 p.m. WWJ NWSL Soccer Washington Spirit at OL Reign.

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

35 TLC Sister Wives (N) Sister Wives (N) Sister Wives (N) Sister Wives 38 DISC Aussie Gold Hunters (N) Outback Opal Hunters (N) NUMB3RS "Brutus" NUMB3RS "Killer Chat " 41 COM Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Big Bang Big Bang 42 TCM (6:00) <+++ El Norte ('83) <+++ Border Incident ('50) Ricardo Montalban. Movie

47 AMC (6:00) <++++ The Exorcist ('73) (:45) <++ Jeepers Creepers ('01) Gina Philips. Movie

48 FSR Racing Cadwell Park: Day 1 Auto Racing Auto Racing Dangerous Border Patrol

55 CRV1 (:15) < Monster Family 2 ('21) Emily Watson. Young Love Young Love Young Love Flag Means

56 CRV2 (6:45) <++ Shazam! Fury of the Gods ('23) Zachary Levi. Phoebe Robinson RuPaul's Dr. (N)

(6:00) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day (N) 90 Day "One Last Sec ret" 90 Day 90 Day Fiancé

38 DISC BattleBots (N) (SP) NUMB3RS "Nine Wives" NUMB3RS

41 COM Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) < Wuthering Heights <+++ Jane Eyre ('44) Joan Fontaine. (:45) <++ Dragonwyck ('46) Gene Tierney

47 AMC (5:30) <+ Halloween II ('09) < V/H/S/94 ('21) Christian Potenza, Anna Hopkins (P) (:15) < V/H/S/99 ('22) (P)

48 FSR Trackside Trackside Trackside Trackside Trackside Trackside Dangerous Drives

55 CRV1 Movie (:25) < Gulliver Returns ('21) <+++ The Quiet Girl ('22) (P) Movie

56 CRV2 (5:50) <++ Black Adam < Mass ('21) Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, Reed Birne y (:55) < The Innocents ('21)

57 CRV3 <+++ Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris ('22) Lesley Manville. Search Party Search Party Velma Velma

58 HBO Movie < The Mystery of D.B. Cooper ('20) Young Love Young Love Young Love Young Love

SATURDAY EVENING MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

3 CBKFT En direct de l'univers (N) Comptine mortelle (N) Miss Scarlet (N) TJSask/ Le TJ (:35) Humanité

5 CFRE The New (N) Crime Beat Robyn Hood "Beast" 48 Hours (N) News (N) Departure

6 CKCK Big Bang Big Bang <+++ Avengers: Age of Ultron ('15) Chris Hemsworth,Robert Downey Jr..

7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature

8 WDIV (5:30) College Football Michigan at Minnesota (N) (Live) News (N) Saturday Night Live

9 CBKT Things "Suzuki Signs Off" Absolutely Canadian (N) < Breakaway ('11) Rob Low e, Russell Peters.

11 WWJ NCIS:

Kingsman: The Secret Service ('14) Colin Firth.

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

35 TLC Last Resort (N) 90 Day Fiancé: Other (N) Welcome to Plathville 90 Day: Other "Be-hitched"

38 DISC Bering Sea Gold "Goldfellas" (N) (SP) NUMB3RS "Take Out" NUMB3RS "End of Watch"

41 COM Jim Jim Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) <+++ How the West Was Won ('62) Carroll Baker. <++ Sequoia ('34) Jean Parker. Movie

47 AMC (6:00) <+ Thirteen Ghosts <++ The Last House on the Left ('09) Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn. < Strangers

48 FSR Belgian (N) Eur. Rally Tour Rally Tour Rally Tour Eur. (N) Eur. Rally Dangerous Highway Patrol

55 CRV1 (6:40) < Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Harry Potter (:45) Billions

56 CRV2 (6:20) < Legally Blonde 2: Re <+++ Roadrunner:

Big Lebowski ('98) Jeff Bridges

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

35 TLC Fat Fabulous (N) Welcome to Plathville (N) Sister WivesMy Big Fat Fabulous Life

38 DISC Gold Rush (N) Gold Rush: The Dirt NUMB3RS "Contenders " NUMB3RS "One Hour "

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

42 TCM (6:00) <+++ Cape Fear <+++ The Night of the Hunter ('55) (:45) <++ From Beyond the Grave ('73)

47 AMC (6:00) < Halloween: Resurre The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs (N) Movie

48 FSR Trans Am Series (N) Trans Am Series (N) Trans Am Series (N) Trans Am Series (N)

55 CRV1 (:20) <+++ The Quiet Girl ('22) Catherine Clinch. <++ Plane ('23) Gerard Butler Movie

56 CRV2 (6:30) I Am Jackie O < The Innocents ('21) Rakel Lenora Fløttum < Bring It On: Cheer or Die

57 CRV3 (6:40) < Curious Case of Dol (:10) CornerG CornerGas Search Party Search Party (:05) Let the Right One In

58 HBO (5:40) Icahn (:25) < Fireheart ('22) Alice Pol. < Movie (P)

WEDNESDAY EVENING MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

3 CBKFT Stat (N) L'épicerie Les enfants de la télé (N) Plan B (N) Le téléjournal

105 trees planted along Thatcher

Planting trees is one way the TD Friends

The walking trail along Thatcher Drive received a new complement of trees and shrubs on Sept. 24, thanks to TD Tree Days, which is a community-focused initiative of the TD Canada Trust bank.

At the planting event, more than a dozen local volunteers helped plant 105 new trees and shrubs along the trail adjacent to the road. Some of the trees were used toished dead spaces after city crews removed older, damaged trees this summer.

“TD Tree Day is a volunteer program which aims to provide TD colleagues, their friends, family, and community members the opportunity to volunteer and help their community by planting trees and shrubs in urban and rural green spaces,” explained Moose Jaw TD branch manager Kara Cale.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

The goal of TD Tree Days is to plant one million trees and shrubs across Canada by 2030. Since 2010, more than 40,000 volunteers have helped plant over 491,000 trees and shrubs across the country.

Beyond the number of trees planted, the TD Bank also aims to help promote community involvement. “It’s (also) to foster the volunteer program for colleagues, families, friends, and community members,” Cale said.

The planting site along Thatcher Drive was chosen by the City of Moose Jaw.

“The City of Moose Jaw does their planning every year and (determines) what needs to be looked after and maintained, developed, and that sort of thing. They pick various locations that are requiring that attention, and this year that was along Thatcher Drive at the walking trail,” explained Cale.

“They (City of Moose Jaw) get a site prepared, they plan for it, they get all of the trees in, and then they maintain (the new trees) for us after,” she said.

The trees “come through our TD Friends of the Environment Foundation,” Cara explained. Through a grant provided by the organization, the City of Moose Jaw was

Cale said the day went according to plan and volunteers were thrilled at the opportunity to give back to the community.

“It was a really good day actually. It was really nice weather, and that was an added bonus,” Cale said. “The city was ready to go, and all my staff came out and we had quite a few community members as well. It was nice to meet some of them and engage with some of them, and

Drive during ‘TD Tree Day’

were saying that it was a great experience to be able to allow their young children to be a part of that,” she said.

“It’s something that we have had running in various communities, but within Moose Jaw over the past years as well. I certainly hope we can continue that with the city and being part of the community. It’s a great way for everyone to come together, get out, and enjoy the environment and help plant those trees.”

To volunteer for future TD Tree Day events, more information along with registration details are provided online at TdTreeDays.com.

“It’s open to the general public as well,” Cale noted. “Of course, we encourage all of the TD employees to be a part of it, and bring their families and friends as well, but it’s open to all people.”

(ask) what piqued their interest or brought them out. We had some good connections that way.

“We did get all the trees planted, and the city was really good with helping. They gave a lesson… to give the trees the best opportunity to grow in the ground we (planted them in),” she added.

Those who volunteered said they had a positive experience, and Cale said some of the most noteworthy feedback came from parents who brought their children out for the day. “For some of the younger children, parents

The TD Bank in Moose Jaw is located at 145 Main Street North and can be reached at 306-691-4610.

Volunteers helped plant 105 trees along Thatcher Drive during the TD Tree Days event on Sept. 24, 2023. Photo by: Kara Ganshorn Cale

Volunteers helped plant 105 trees along Thatcher Drive during the TD Tree Days event on Sept. 24, 2023.

Photo by: Kara Ganshorn Cale

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