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Sixteen men prepare for third annual night outside to support Transition House Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The third annual ‘Men’s Night Out in the Cold’ fundraiser for Moose Jaw Transition House is set for the night of Friday, Nov. 24 through to the morning of Nov. 25, part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence seeking to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.

Sixteen men from Moose Jaw will take an active stand by spending a night in the cold from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., no matter the weather, to show solidarity with women and children forced from their homes by domestic violence and abuse.

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Sixteen men spent a night outside in support of the Moose Jaw Transition House and the international White Ribbon Campaign, and as a show of solidarity with ZRPHQ DQG FKLOGUHQ ÀHHLQJ YLROHQFH FRXUWHV\ -DUHG 0DWKLHVRQ mediately becoming the single biggest annual fundraiser for the organization.

Moose Jaw Transition House is a six-bedroom domestic violence shelter that, unfortunately, tends to operate at capacity year-round. At least 100 women and children seek safety there every year.

The organization also operates a 24/7 crisis line which receives over 500 calls annually, along with numerous outreach programs.

Jenn Angus, director of Transition House, told MooseJawToday.com last year that the ‘Men’s Night Out in the Cold’ event is a result of the three male members of the board stepping up. The White Ribbon Campaign is by men, for men, and marks a vital cultural shift toward acknowledging and confronting gender-based violence.

“When we see this kind of community support, from men, women, anybody, it

doesn’t just mean a lot to us as employees and staff here,” Angus said. “It means so much to the women that we’re supporting.

Because it isn’t just raising money for our ongoing services, it’s raising awareness. ... It tells them that they’re not alone, that people care, and that this is an important issue.”

Jared Mathieson, the event’s main organizer, has been on the Transition House board for four years and said his experience has shown him how important the shelter is.

“It’s only one night for us, right, but it’s one night that a lot of women and children have to experience when they’re trying to get away from domestic violence,” Mathieson said. “Between myself, Kevin (Pilsworth), and Geoff (Anderson), the board members of Transition House, we’re really proud of how it’s grown. ... That ¿UVW \HDU ZH UDLVHG RYHU DQG ODVW

year, we raised $50,000, so $80,000 in the ¿UVW WZR \HDUV LV DPD]LQJ EXW PRUH LPportantly, we’re raising awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign and the Transition House.

“I wish we didn’t need a transition house in Moose Jaw, but it is so important that we have it. Between the outreach they do and the house itself, it’s an amazing place. ... It’s nice to have these very community minded men who want to do (Men’s Night Out), and it’s nice that they want to keep coming back. We’re grateful for them.”

White Ribbon 2023 – Men’s Night Out in the Cold participants • Ira Dales – Ifrix Solutions (Year 3) • Joel Pinel – Vize Labs (Year 3) • Brett Williams – Cypress Paving (Year 3) • Kyle Sereda – Medavie Health Services West (Year 3) • John Iatridis – The Mad Greek (Year 3) 3DXO %XVVH ± 0RRVH -DZ )LUH¿JKWHU (Year 2) • Alex Carelton – Crushed Can (Year 2) • Eric Campbell – Lindale Principal (Year 2) • Jamey Logan – Strictly Fences (Year 2) • Travis Olson – Royal Bank (Year 1) • Eric Kempe – PTW (Year 1) • Chris Olfert – JGL (Year 1) • Les Chelles – K+S Potash (Year 1) • Kenric Phillips – Regal Electric (Year 1) • Cory Knutt – Golden West Broadcasting (Year 1) • Dan Chalupiak – Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Year 1) Transition House Board male board members • Geoff Anderson – Moose Jaw Co-op • Taylor Elder – Moose Jaw Police (standing in for Kevin Pilsworth) • Jared Mathieson – Saskatchewan Polytechnic Learn more at www.whiteribbon.ca and at www.mj-transitionhouse.com.

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Knights of Columbus continues its ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ lighting contest

Applications for the lighting contest will be accepted until the deadline on Dec. 16 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com The Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 will once again hold its annual ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ lighting contest, with judges viewing contest entries on Dec. 16 starting at 6:30 p.m.

The contest is free to enter, and everyone is welcome to participate and submit a form. Prizes will include $75 IRU ¿UVW SODFH IRU VHFRQG SODFH DQG IRU WKH WKLUG place winner.

The theme for the campaign is keeping Christ in Christmas.

“The whole reason Christmas exists today is because it’s a commemoration of our Savior’s birth,” explained 3DW 0HXVH WKH ¿QDQFLDO VHFUHWDU\ IRU &RXQFLO )D ther Gilpin Knights of Columbus in Moose Jaw. “Christ was born and died for us, for the repentance of sins, so therefore we commemorate the date He came into the world. With the commercialization of Christmas and the secularization of it, we want to remember that it is WKH ¿UVW DQG IRUHPRVW UHOLJLRXV KROLGD\ IRU &KULVW¶V ELUWK ´ On Dec. 16, judges from the Knights of Columbus will tour the houses on the entry list and rate each themed display on criteria set out on the application form. Criteria will involve aspects such as overall appearance, and each HQWU\ PXVW ¿W WKH WKHPH IRU WKH FRQWHVW “Christ in Christmas is 50 per cent of the score, so we’re weighted towards keeping Christ in Christmas to remind people that Christmas is about Christ — it’s not necessarily about the gift giving and all the other com mercialization of Christmas,” said Meuse.

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The third-place winner in the 2020 ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ lighting contest. Photo by: Submitted photo judges of certain elements within their display that stand out or otherwise need a closer inspection.

“One display often has a radio broadcast, and the lights are timed to music — that sort of thing (is relevant for the form). If there is one particular item they want to direct the judges’ attention to, they can put that on the form as well,” Meuse said. “Another thing I remember VHHLQJ ZDV WKH QDWLYLW\ VFHQH ZDV DOO KDQG PDGH ´ Once the judges have visited all the applicants and taken pictures and observational notes, they return to the lodge and work on determining the year’s winners.

“Each judge scores separately, and then we put all the scores from each judge in an Excel worksheet and it tal lies everything up,” Meuse explained. “The Grand Knight then lets people know who won.”

The ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ lighting contest is an DQQXDO HYHQW WKDW VWDUWHG LQ “Our Supreme Council… came out with a program called ‘Keep Christ in Christmas.’ There are different things (such as) billboards, (and) we have in the past put a SDUDGH ÀRDW LQ WKH &KULVWPDV SDUDGH EDVHG RQ WKH WKHPH and things like that,” explained Meuse. The lighting con test is one aspect of this campaign. $SDUW IURP D PLVVHG \HDU LQ DIWHU WKH VXGGHQ death of the organization’s event planner, Meuse said par ticipation in the lighting contest has ranged from three to DURXQG HQWULHV HDFK \HDU VLQFH 7KH .QLJKWV RI &ROXPEXV ZDV IRXQGHG RQ 0DUFK E\ )U 0LFKDHO - 0F*LYQH\ DQG ZDV QDPHG DIWHU the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. The original purpose of the organization was to serve as a mutual bene ¿W VRFLHW\ IRU LPPLJUDQW DQG ZRUNLQJ FODVV &DWKROLF PHQ in the United States.

“The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal Catholic men’s organization. We’re international, (and) we have about two million members worldwide,” said Meuse. “We do charity and community outreach, and through fraternal efforts we raise funds and support both our church and our community.”

The entry form for the contest can be found online at www.MjKnights.ca.

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Annual ‘Fill the Squad Car’ winter clothing drive returns to support the community %\ 0RRVH -DZ ([SUHVV VWDσ

Moose Jaw’s four emergency services organizations are preparing to engage in some friendly rivalry this Christ mas as they compete to collect the most clothing for less fortunate residents.

The annual “Fill the Squad Car” event returns for another year, with the Moose Jaw Police Service, Moose Jaw RCMP, Medavie Health Services West and the Moose Jaw and District Fire Department competing to help the community’s most needy this winter.

The goal is for each organization and the community to gather as many winter clothing donations as possible

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4. Tenders will be opened at the Regular meeting of the Council on Wednesday, June 20th,2023.

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Those who want to donate can do so at: ā 0RRVH -DZ 3ROLFH 6HUYLFH )DLUIRUG 6WUHHW :HVW ā 0RRVH -DZ 5&03 6DVNDWFKHZDQ 6WUHHW (DVW · Medavie Health Services West, 777 High Street West ā 0RRVH -DZ )LUH 'HSDUWPHQW 0DLQ 6WUHHW 1RUWK 750 Lillooet Street West “It means a lot to me to organize this event and come WRJHWKHU ZLWK DOO WKH RWKHU ¿UVW UHVSRQGHU RUJDQL]DWLRQV here in Moose Jaw to collect clothing for those in need this winter,” said Const. Jayme Hoffman with the Com munity and Strategic Services Unit.

Gently used winter clothing that is needed includes jackets, boots, scarves, mittens and toques. However, all clothing — winter or otherwise — will be accepted.

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Free rapid access counselling for children and youth launches in Moose Jaw Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that their recent $1.7 million expansion of funding to Family Services Saskatchewan, covering free, rapid access counselling services to children, youth DQG WKHLU FDUHJLYHUV KDV RI¿FLDOO\ UHDFKHG Moose Jaw. Young people can access support for challenges ranging from stress and deSUHVVLRQ WR IDPLO\ FRQÀLFW DGGLFWLRQV DQG domestic violence.

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Three organizations dedicated to seeing impaired drivers removed from the road have recognized six Moose Jaw police RI¿FHUV IRU WKHLU ZRUN LQ GRLQJ MXVW WKDW during the past year.

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Braun was recognized with a Gold Challenge Coin.

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$ZDUG DV KH UHPRYHG PRWRULVWV IURP roadways in and around Moose Jaw, including nine for Criminal Code charges and three for licence suspensions). He was presented with a Silver Coin. )URP 0DUFK WR $SULO 0-36 PHPEHUV ODLG LPSDLUHG FKDUJHV DQG VXVSHQGHG OLFHQFHV ,Q WRWDO RI¿FHUV IURP YDULRXV SURvincial, federal, municipal, and university agencies were recognized during the ceremony. Recipients in the ceremony were responsible for taking a combined 1,666 impaired drivers off the road.

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ing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. %XW ZLWKRXW GHHSHU UHÀHFtion one knows from daily life that one exists for other people; ¿UVW RI DOO IRU WKRVH XSRQ ZKRVH smiles and well-being our own happiness is wholly dependent, and then for the many, unknown to us, to whose destinies we are Joan Ritchie bound by the ties of sympathy.

EDITOR A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.

A human being is part of a whole, called by us the “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest -a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us.

Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

Only a life lived for others is worth living.”

- Albert Einstein In this life we are living, we should always remind ourselves that we are not an “island unto ourselves” but a part of a whole.

Are we our brother’s keeper? It is generally understood that it means being responsible for the well-being of a brother or other sibling or, by extension, for other human beings.

This time of the year, this concept becomes particularly poignant as we see the needs of our community’s less fortunate exposed to a greater degree. We are entering into a few months of extreme weather that challenges the very existence of those that have insecure housing, not enough food, isolation that can affect mental wellness, as well as a number of compiling issues. %XW WKHUH DUH DYHQXHV KHUH ZLWKLQ WKH FRQ¿QHV RI Moose Jaw’s city limits that focus on helping those in need.

Every year we are aware of the Salvation Army kettles in locations around the city. The Salvation Army mission states, “The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming LQÀXHQFH LQ WKH FRPPXQLWLHV DURXQG WKH ZRUOG ´ Even if we don’t have much left at the end of a grocery budget, we probably still have something left in our pockets to put into the kettle. A little from a lot is as good as a lot from a little. Mother Theresa once said, “If you cannot feed a hundred people, feed one.” We may not all have the same means to give as much as another, but we all have something to give.

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3OHDVH GURS E\ WKH RI¿FH DW +LJK 6W : GXULQJ SP Monday thru Friday with your cheques and donations; receipts will be issues for all amounts contributed. We can all be part of a greater work in Moose Jaw. The Square One Community Inc. continues their work towards fundraising so that Moose Jaw can have a warming/cooling space and women’s shelter at William Milne Place. Their recent ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser brought out about 200 individuals in support of the work.

Their next fundraiser will take place on March 14th with the annual ‘Walk for Warmth’.

Another fundraiser that is presently highlighted is the Hunger in Moose Jaw’s ‘I Bought Lunch’ campaign that provides lunches for hunger kids at school. Kids’ lives are good to invest in. They are our future.

Current and continual fundraising for the Food Bank is always on our minds as we try and provide enough for those in need, especially at this time of the year. The next upcoming fundraiser is the ‘Goodbye to Hunger’ campaign that kicks off shortly at Moose Jaw Co-op in-coordination with CP rail. The CP Holiday Train will be making LWV VWRS LQ 0RRVH -DZ RQ 'HFHPEHU WK WKLV \HDU As we all know, there are many needs but we can all make a small difference individually.

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The Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative ZH FDQ GLVFXVV WKLV GLI¿FXOW WRSLF ´ 'RZCare Association (SHPCA) is partnering OLQJ VDLG ³,¶YH VHHQ WKH EHQH¿WV LQ HIIHFwith Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw to tively preparing for end-of-life and navibring their full-day, end-of-life roadshow gating care plans and care provisions. It’s to the city on Saturday, Nov. 25, aiming crucial. to bring together professionals and com“Death is one of the only certain PXQLW\ PHPEHUV WR KDYH GLI¿FXOW FRQYHUthings in life, and yet it can be such a tasations. boo subject. This is a chance to talk about “We spend a lot of time planning it in a normalized setting and remove a lot weddings, and we spend a lot of time of the anxiety and awkwardness that can planning for birth — why should we do prevent people from having these importanything differently with the end, right? ant conversations.”

It’s another journey that we’re taking, and “This is about getting out into comeverybody has to take it,” said Mary-Anne munities and listening to and hearing the Parker, administrative and development folks who live there, right?” Parker exco-ordinator for SHPCA. plained. “And not in a ‘listen to us, we’ll “I really want to emphasize that these Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative show you how it’s done’ way, but more of are gentle, exploratory conversations for Care Association partners with a collaborative, sharing atmosphere where anyone, and of any age, really. You don’t Heartland Hospice to bring end- we can leverage knowledge from each have to be imminently dying to prepare of-life roadshow to Moose Jaw community and start linking them in a netfor the end, or to have legitimate questions (Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw/ work of support. ... We go out into comand concerns and fears. These topics can Facebook) munities for a day, and we have some topEH GLI¿FXOW WR GLVFXVV DQG ZH¶YH IRXQG ics that appeal to health care professionals, WKDW SURYLGLQJ D VDIH VSDFH IRU WKHVH GLVFXVVLRQV LV EHQH¿- and we also have topics that appeal to the general public. cial for everyone who attends.”

It’s a mix of both and people can come and go based on The SHPCA roadshow is enabled by grants from the what appeals to them.”

South Saskatchewan Community Foundation and the CenThe event starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday the 25th at tre for Aging and Brain Health Innovations. It is targeted the W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Services Reception Centre at at rural communities, which are often lacking hospice and 474 Hochelaga Street West: palliative resources that could comfort and reassure people • 9:30 a.m. - Welcome experiencing illness, death, grief, and fear.

• 10 a.m. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to End of Life care Heartland Hospice reached out to the SHPCA because • 11 a.m. - Having tough conversations Moose Jaw serves as a hub for nearby rural communities. • 12 p.m. - Lunch Amanda Dowling with Heartland Hospice said they have • PUBLIC EVENT - 1 to 4 p.m. been hearing a lot of positive feedback on the event and are • 1 p.m. - How do I plan and prepare for the end? happy to be hosting it.

• 2 p.m. Death Café “We’ve heard really great things about what this roadLearn more at www.saskpalliativecare.org and www. show has done for other, smaller communities within the heartlandhospicemj.ca. province, so we’re hoping to offer a group setting where Moose Jaw’s Partners against Violence Committee brings together a number of local service agencies, as well as local RCMP and Moose Jaw Police to work towards building a safer community for all.

WHAT IS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE?

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is a community-based justice organization consisting of people who subscribe to effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime. The Moose Jaw Branch offers the following programs: • The Adult Alternative Measures Program for adults who have been charged with a criminal offence and involves Victim/Offender mediation.

• The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program are measures outside of the criminal

,-(+ -"/ .,-" ", ' %- +' -"/ + ,)(', -( +"& -! - ( ., , (' +"' "' -( -! + %% "' "/" . %, 0!( ! / justice system for young people who Restorative Justice is an alternative response -! ' , ( -! ) ()% "'/(%/ .' +%2"' to crime that ' - 2 +"&"' % "' " '- ! ( ., ", (' + ,,"' ",,. , have been charged with a criminal offence, from ages ' -! "+ .&,- ' , -! - % -( -! +"& ,-(+ -"/ .,-" %. , "' %. -! - +"& ., , ! +& #.,-" ,!(.% focuses on bringing together all individuals who have been ( ., (' + ) "+"' -! - ! +& ' -! - -! ) ()% 0!( + &(,- - 2 -! +"& ,!(.% - $ ) +- "' "-, 12-17 and involves Victim/Offender mediation. affected by a criminal incident. The focus is on addressing + ,(%.-"(' ! & "' ).+)(, , ( ,-(+ -"/ .,-" "' %. /" -"& ) +-" ") -"(' ( ' + (.'- "%"-2 • The Stop Lift Program is an educational program for issues and & '"' .% (.- (& , + ) + -"(' ' + . -"(' ( + " "/",& the needs of the people involved, underlying youth and adults who have been charged with theft, pri ! (!' (0 + ( " -2 ( ,$ - ! 0 ' ", (&&.'"-2 , #.,-" (+ '"3 -"(' (',",-"' ( ) ()% 0!( the circumstances that led to the crime. Restorative Jus,. , +" -( -"/ #.,- ' !.& ' + ,)(', , -( -! ., , ' (', *. ' , ( +"& ! ((, 0 + ' ! marily from retail outlets and businesses. The program tice Values include that crime causes harm, justice should ( +, -! (%%(0"' )+( + &, focuses on education and reducing recidivism. .%- %- +' -"/ ,.+ , +( focus• on ! repairing that harm and+ & (+ .%-, 0!( ! / ' ! + that the people who are 0"-! +"&"' % ( ' ' • The Fine Option Program helps people settle court-im"'/(%/ , " -"& ' + & " -"(' most affected by the crime should take part in its reso• ! 1-+ #. " " % ' -"(', +( + & + & ,.+ , (.-," ( -! +"&"' % #.,-" ,2,- & (+ 2(.' ) ()% SRVHG ¿QHV WKURXJK VXSHUYLVHG FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH lution. The main purposes of Restorative Justice include 0!( ! / ' ! + 0"-! +"&"' % ( ' +(& , ' "'/(%/ , " -"& ' + & " -"(' work. victim offender accountability, meaningful • participation, ! -() " - +( + & ", ' . -"(' % )+( + & (+ 2(.-! ' .%-, 0!( ! / ' ! + 0"-! -! - • The Community Service Order Program requires indi)+"& +"%2 +(& + - "% (.-% -, ' .,"' ,, , ! )+( + & ( ., , (' . -"(' ' + . "' + " "/",& outcomes, reparation and reduction of recidivism. viduals to complete court ordered community service • ! "' )-"(' +( + & ! %), ) ()% , --% (.+- "&)(, "' , -!+(. ! ,.) +/", (&&.'"-2 , +/" 0(+$ hours.

• ! (&&.'"-2 +/" + + +( + & + *."+ , "' "/" . %, -( (&)% - (.+- (+ + (&&.'"-2 , +/" • The My Place Program supports people who are facing !(.+, a variety of challenges by providing support services, • ! 2 % +( + & ,.))(+-, ) ()% 0!( + "' / +" -2 ( ! %% ' , 2 )+(/" "' ,.))(+- , +/" , ())(+-.'"-2 (+ (&&.'"-2 ' & '- ' /( 2 2 + . "' ++" +, -( !(.,"'

opportunity for community engagement and advocacy • ! .%-.+ % " ",(' ! %), ) ()% -( % +' (.- ' " '(., -+ "-"(', + &('" , ' "'! + '- )+ -" , -( by reducing barriers to housing.

Phone: 306.694.1322 Fax: 888.241.5291-! ' " '-"-2 -( )+(&(- ! %"' ' ('' - -( ' " '(., .%-.+ !", )(,"-"(' %,( ! %), ,-+ ' • The Cultural Liaison helps people to learn about Indig ."% , ', ( (&&.'"-2 468 High St. W., Moose Jaw SK S6H 1T3 enous traditions, ceremonies and inherent practices to www.mjvexpress.com " " !

be connected to Indigenous culture. This position also Publisher: Robert Ritchie - rob@mjvexpress.com " helps strengthen identity to promote healing and build Joan Ritchie - jritchie@moosejawtoday.com Editor: ! ! # # Sales: Wanda - mjexpress7@sasktel.net sense of community. # !

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Gladys Baigent-Therens - gbaigenttherens@moosejawtoday.com Kevin Ogle - kogle@moosejawtoday.com Thank you to all the contributing writers, without your time and support, the paper would not look the same.

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Point of Care Testing pilot program launched in rural Saskatchewan Critical diagnostic services available in Maple Creek and Leader emergency departments %\ 0RRVH -DZ ([SUHVV 0RRVH-DZ7RGD\ FRP VWDσ On Wednesday November 15 at the Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility in Maple Creek, Cypress Hills MLA Doug Steele and Saskatchewan Health Care of¿FLDOV PDGH DQ DQQRXQFHPHQW RQ EHKDOI of Rural and Remote Health Minister Tim McLeod launching the Point of Care Testing (POCT) pilot program in both Maple Creek and Leader. Three new pieces of POCT equipment will be available in each location.

“Stabilizing emergency services in our rural communities is a priority for our government,” Steele said. “This innovative testing equipment is a valuable tool that will assist health care teams in rural emergency departments to acquire diagnostic information in critical situations and provide safe continuous care to patients.”

POCT equipment allows for certain diagnostic tests to be performed in emergency room departments by trained nursLQJ DQG RWKHU TXDOL¿HG VWDII ZKHQ UHJXODU clinical laboratory services are temporarily unavailable, enabling emergency department services to remain open.

“This equipment allows health care providers and physicians to make prompt decisions, making it extremely helpful in situations where there is a need for rap-

sician Executive Dr. Johann Roodt said.

“This technology has proven to be a very useful tool, and expanding its use to rural emergency departments is an effective and important added measure to stabilize services.”

When laboratory staff or other providers for certain critical diagnostics are temporarily unavailable, POCT can be used onsite.

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Diagnostics could include determin(L-R) Mr. Doug Steele, Cypress Hills MLA; Ashley Nash, Director, Primary Healthcare SW, SHA; Kristy McKinnon, Licensed Practical Nurse, SHA; Michelle McKenzie, Maple Creek Mayor, Melissa Schwab, Manager, Health Services, SHA. id results affecting critical patient care in the emergency room in the temporary absence of lab staff,” Saskatchewan Health Authority, Integrated Rural Health, Phy-

ing if a patient immediately requires antibiotics or if they need to be transported to a nearby facility for more serious situations, such as a heart attack. The use of the POCT takes place at the patient’s bedside or hospital location and provides results within 30 minutes, enabling the physician or care provider to make decisions about the care of the patient.

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray technician positions are available across WKH SURYLQFH 4XDOL¿HG FDQGLGDWHV LQWHUested in joining Saskatchewan’s health care teams can visit healthcareersinsask. ca. For more information on Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources Action Plan including rural and remote incentives, please visit saskatchewan.ca/hhr.

Strong Economy, Strong Communities, Strong Families Together with Saskatchewan people, our government will continue to build a strong province and we will protect what we have built.

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

6UL ZPaL KVLZ UV[ Ä[ TVZ[" proof is in the body Truth in television and catalogue advertising often falls quite far from the bar of excellence set by legitimate advertising agencies and local media outlets.

In any given three hour period of evening television bingeing, one can be subjected to dozens of questionable claims directed at sales to the gullible.

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When one is lured to the burger outlet where this pseudo perfect burger is ordered, perfection is absolutely missing.

The whole darn thing falls apart before it is out of the wrapper. The tomato slice

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Over 150 guests turn out to support Square One Empty Bowls fundraiser Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Square One Community, Inc. held their second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Nov. 17 to advocate for people in Moose Jaw without a home, and close to 200 community members were there to eat, browse DXFWLRQ LWHPV EX\ UDIÀH WLFNHWV DQG OLVWHQ WR WKH IHDWXUHG VSHDNHU IRU WKH HYHQW “We are so profoundly grateful for how many generous community members there are here, that’s really our number one sentiment,” said Della Ferguson, chair of the Square One board. “The number of people who stepped forward to volunteer, to donate bowls and soup and silent auction items, we’re just overwhelmed with gratitude for what a collaborative experience this was.

“Everything for this event was donated, which is amazing and helps us put every penny we raise into our mission.”

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&ORVH WR SHRSOH ¿OOHG WKH 6W $QGUHZ¶V 8QLWHG VRFLDO KDOO WR VXSSRUW (PSW\ %RZOV SKRWR E\ *RUGRQ (GJDU Soltopia Juice Bar (gluten free), Kinsmen Girls), the local YMCA youth program, Café/Moose Jaw Families for Change, and the Salvation Army, and many community Evolve Café. Bowls were donated from members. several sources, including professional ar7LFNHWV IRU (PSW\ %RZOV HQWLWOHG HDFK WLVDQV 5LYHU 6WUHHW 3RWWHUV DQG 0XG 3LH JXHVW WR SLFN WKHLU RZQ ERZO ZKLFK WKH\ WRRN KRPH DIWHUZDUG ¿OO LW ZLWK RQH RI Terms: E-Transfer or Wire Transfer *Letter of Guarantee to Register LARGE ROUND BALE WKH VRXSV JUDE D EXQ DQG HQMR\ FDNH GRINTERNET TIMED ONLY HAY AUCTION nated by Moose Jaw Co-op for dessert. St. Andrew’s United Church also gave Square DALE & MICHELLE POUTEAUX Hodgeville, Sk. (306) 677-7759 or (306) 677-2338 One the free use of their Social Hall for Switzer Auction the occasion.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 - Starting at 1:30 p.m. C.S.T. Location: 4 miles East of Hodgeville, Sk. on #363 Hwy., 1 mile South on Gravel Road (West Side) (GPS: N50.5.34; W106.52.29) “We’ve gone south to be warm at this www.switzerauction.ca time of year for the past 20 years, so we Prior viewing by appt. only. Phone Dale at (306) 677-7759 or (306) 677-2338 to book an appt. There will be no attendance or loading sale day. This auction will be “Online Bidding Only”. Bidding will open on Nov. 27, 2023 and begin to close on Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. No bales will be released haven’t been here for these community until paid in full. You will need to have a paid invoice to pickup your bales. Bales to be removed by Dec. 19, 2023. Go to switzerauction.ca to register for this auction. This auction will be a soft close on MON., DEC. 4, 2023. There will be a 3.5% Buyers Premium plus taxes added to your invoice. events. We heard about this one and decided it’d be a good idea to come out in sup667 ROUND HAY BALES SRUW ´ VDLG 7RP 3KLOOLSVRQ ZKR DWWHQGHG 408 - Alfalfa/Brome 136 - Crested Wheat/Brome with his wife. “The soup was great, I had (Stacks #1-#12) (Stacks #13-#16) the noodle bean soup, and the borscht was Crude Protein - 9.83% R.F.V. - 92.13 Crude Protein - 9.14% R.F.V. - 99.45 T.D.N. - 54.43% Catch Weight - 1345 lbs.

T.D.N. - 59.12% Catch Weight - 1320 lbs. pretty good, too, I hear. ... We’re glad to Moisture - 7.85% Moisture - 7.90% come by and get involved, it’s a good 68 - Grass Mix 34 - Mix Grass Bales cause, and it’s pretty unbelievable what (Stacks #17 & #18) (Stacks #19) (the volunteers) do.”

Crude Protein - 11.65% T.D.N. - 59.31% Moisture - 8.31%

R.F.V. - 112.96 Catch Weight - 1280 lbs.

21 - Grass/Kochia Mix (some weeds) (Stacks #20)

(Various Smaller Bales from all of the stacks)

Catch Weight - 1035 lbs.

It is the buyers responsibility to inspect the hay to their satisfaction before buying. All hay sells as is, where is. Sold by the bale.

Price includes loading bales until December 19, 2023. These bales are crimped, solid core, net wrapped. Feed Tests as of September 22, 2023 are of dry matter basis. Bales weighed on September 19, 2023.

Catch Weight - 1170 lbs.

For further info call Dale at (306) 677-7759 or (306) 677-2338

MORE INFO ON FACEBOOK & OUR WEBSITE: www.switzerauction.ca

SWITZER AUCTION (306) 773-4200 Swift Current, Sk. SK. LIC. 914494

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AB. LIC. 313086

Website: www.switzerauction.ca

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6DVN 3DUW\ 0/$V %ODLQH 0F/HRG RI /XPVGHQ 0RUVH DQG 7LP 0F/HRG RI Moose Jaw North (no relation) also came out to support the event and enjoy a bowl of soup.

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BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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Challenges short circuit drive to all-electric vehicle world The electric vehicle is supposed to end the use of fossil fuel engines in autos.

So great is the drive for electric vehicles (EVs) that several auto makers plan to end production of internal combustion engines within years.

Ford, GM, Mercedes, Volvo and Jaguar/Rover are SODQQLQJ DOO HOHFWULF YHKLFOHV E\ This year some have taken their foot off the EV pedal. GM has retreated from building a $4 billion EV plant.

Ford, which sold 41 per cent more EVs in the U.S. last quarter than a year ago, has delayed EV production goals by one year.

(9V VDOHV DUH VWLOO VWURQJ ZLWK EHLQJ WKH ¿UVW year of one million sales in the U.S.A. Consumer resistance has slowed adoption of EVs. Residents in large cities are skeptical about EVs. First and foremost is limited charging stations.

When there are charging stations the time to recharge lithium batteries varies from one to four hours depending on electrical outlets and charger technology.

Condo and apartment dwellers don’t have enough charging capacity.

Hybrid vehicles — an EV with gasoline engine support — are becoming more popular.

Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) unveiled a new truck with a 690 mile range on a full tank. Available next year the truck runs on an EV battery with a gasoline engine.

The hybrid model appears favoured by consumers over EVs. The percentage of U.S. buyers migrating to hybrids has increased 61 per cent.

Hybrid vehicles overcome the low number of charging stations. The car runs on an electric battery but energy from a gasoline engine is converted to electricity.

Mileage is excellent.

Yours Truly drove a hybrid for 13 years and would still be driving it but for a tree that fell and broke the ZLQGVKLHOG 6*, ZURWH LW RII SD\LQJ PH IRU WKH old car.

SGI likely recovered $4,000 from salvaging the lithium battery and pollution controls.

The hybrid overcomes another EV challenge in cold northern weather Some EV buyers have discovered their batteries run down quickly in severe cold.

One example, an EV owner driving in sub-zero to Saskatoon from Regina had to stop for a four-hour long recharge in Davidson.

That challenge will be met by a technology that safely insulates the battery.

Until then and until charging stations become easily available, hybrids will be more practical.

Hybrid popularity will impact long term plans of auto makers.

Toyota appears to lead the race with all models available in gasoline or hybrid and some as plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in hybrids are capable of 100 to 110 miles per gallon fuel equivalent use.

Most of the other automakers bet heavily on EV only vehicles. That business model could stall future growth.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes THE NEXT POLICE BOARD MEETING IS THURSDAY, DEC. 14, AT 2 P.M.

Need for new HQ means police require extra $1M annually starting in ’25, report says

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express While constructing a new multi-million-dollar headquar- is projecting extra capital funding requests of $1 million ters is still decades away, the Moose Jaw Police Service DQQXDOO\ EHJLQQLQJ LQ WKH UHSRUW DGGHG 7KLV PHDQV has kick-started the process of saving $1 million annually LWV WRWDO FDSLWDO UHTXHVW LQ ZRXOG EH so it can fund the project.

LQ LQ DQG PLOOLRQ The police service (MJPS) presented its 2024-28 cap- in 2028. ital budget during the Nov. 9 Board of Police CommisPolice Chief Rick Bourassa told the board that the sioners’ meeting. The total amount the agency is request- agency should have enough money in “a couple of years” LQJ GXULQJ WKRVH ¿YH \HDUV LV PLOOLRQ LQFOXGLQJ to replace the elevator fully. While the machine works, the $80,000 for 2024.

RUJDQL]DWLRQ LV KDYLQJ WURXEOH ¿QGLQJ UHSODFHPHQW SDUWV The board agreed in 2019 to set the base capital fund0HDQZKLOH KH QRWHG WKDW WKH DQQXDO LQFUHDVH LQJ DW DQG LQFUHDVH LW E\ HDFK \HDU LQ VXE- LV QHFHVVDU\ EHFDXVH RI LQÀDWLRQ DQG KLJKHU FRVWV WR PDLQsequent years to ensure the MJPS had enough funding to tain the building. Also, the “surprising” annual requests meet ongoing physical building demands, a board report of $1 million are due to the expected “nature of construcexplained. tion” with building a new headquarters.

That base funding starts at $80,000 beginning next As for capital repairs in 2022 and 2023, Bourassa \HDU DQG LQFUHDVHV E\ HDFK \HDU WKURXJK WR said the MJPS performed exterior masonry work while which is expected to help the agency address anticipated it cost-shared with city hall the replacement of air condiand unanticipated infrastructure demands with its deterio- tioning since an “abrupt repair” was required. The agency rating 38-year-old headquarters, the report continued. also replaced its radio tower and performed other minor This base amount includes a contribution of $30,000 renovations. to fund an upcoming — and long outstanding — elevator 'HSXW\ &KLHI 5LFN -RKQV FRQ¿UPHG WR &RPPLVVLRQUHSODFHPHQW SURMHFW ZKLOH ZLOO VXSSRUW JHQHUDO er Doug Blanc that the capital account was not a “slush building upkeep and maintenance. fund,” and the organization has to report all expenses to To prepare for a new headquarters, the police service the City of Moose Jaw.

Board chairwoman Mary Lee Booth commented on the $1 million yearly request, saying the police service KDV JURZQ RYHU WKH \HDUV LQ WKH QXPEHU RI RI¿FHUV DQG programs it has. This has forced the agency to lease space across the street from its Fairford Street headquarters.

Meanwhile, she noted that provincial legislation requires the municipality to provide an adequate venue in which the agency can operate.

“I think this is just a real statement that we are seeing a growing need that the building is aging and outgrown,” Booth said. “… we need to be forward-thinking.”

Commissioner Clive Tolley thought the board needed to have a proper assessment conducted on the building, a potential project budget, and a plan to start saving immediately. He was thankful that the organization was still functioning relatively well in its current venue and its leased accommodations. “… city council is faced with more capital projects than we can afford to fund, so I’m happy to see that we’re not putting any capital into a fund this year … but it’s something we need to look at,” he added.

“We need to look at it in a proper planning perspective. What are we going to need? What is it going to cost?

And how are we going to get there?”

Police to ask council for 10.26% increase in net operating funding for 2024 The Moose Jaw Police Service will ask city council for a 10.26-per-cent net operating budget increase for 2024, which — if approved — could translate into a 3.38-percent mill rate hike for taxpayers.

The police service (MJPS) presented its proposed 2024 operating budget during the Nov. 9 meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners.

The agency projects expenses to be $14,604,410 and UHYHQXHV WR EH OHDYLQJ D QHW RSHUDWLQJ EXGJHW of $12,690,093 that the City of Moose Jaw would cover. Compared to this year, next year’s numbers represent DQ LQFUHDVH RI UHVSHFWLYHO\ SHU FHQW SHU FHQW DQG SHU FHQW The largest expense increases are projected to be LQ VDODULHV HPSOR\HH EHQH¿WV FRPSXWHU VRIWZDUH IXHO VXSSOLHV SHQVLRQ HTXLSPHQW UHVHUYH FRQWULEXWLRQV DQG LQVXUDQFH Historically, the police service’s budget has comprised roughly one-quarter — or 23 per cent — of the city’s overall budget.

City hall has projected that one percentage point of taxation next year could be worth $349,000, which means the police service’s request could add 3.38 percentage points to the overall municipal tax hike.

Police Chief Rick Bourassa told the board that this EXGJHW GRHV QRW DVN IRU QHZ RI¿FHUV ,QVWHDG WKH DJHQF\ plans to ask the province for funding to add another investigator on the Internet and Child Exploitation (ICE) team

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express and another member to the serious crimes division that handles gangs, guns and drugs.

Meanwhile, the three largest expense increases ocFXU LQ WHFKQRORJ\ HPSOR\HH EHQH¿WV DQG LQÀDWLRQ UHODWHG supplies — namely fuel, he continued. In particular, the RUJDQL]DWLRQ LV VHHLQJ ³IDLUO\ VLJQL¿FDQW LQFUHDVHV´ LQ LQÀDWLRQ UHODWHG FRVWV MXVW WR PDLQWDLQ LWV EXGJHW )XUWKHUPRUH VWDII EHQH¿WV DUH KLJKHU QH[W \HDU EHFDXVH WKH 0-36 KDV D JURXS RI UHODWLYHO\ QHZ RI¿FHUV ² PDQ\ KDYH MRLQHG ZLWKLQ WKH SDVW ¿YH \HDUV ² DQG WKH VDODU\ JULG LQFUHDVHV TXLFNO\ LQ WKH ¿UVW IHZ \HDUV %RXUDVVD added.

Deputy Chief Rick Johns explained that roughly RI WKH H[SHQVH LQFUHDVHV ZLOO VXSSRUW QHZ LQ car reporting technology, computer-assisted dispatch software, electronic ticketing software and part of the salary for the new public information and strategic communications manager.

Most of these expenses are one-time start-up costs, although there will be annual licensing fees for the software.

The in-car reporting software ZLOO NHHS RI¿FHUV LQ the community when writing reports instead of forcing WKHP WR VSHQG SHU FHQW RI WKHLU VKLIW DW KHDGTXDUWHUV said Johns.

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policing.

The computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) program VKRXOG LQFUHDVH WKH VSHHG DQG FRQWHQW RI LQIRUPDWLRQ RI¿cers require when responding to calls and reduce the time they spend entering reports.

Johns noted that MJPS is one of the last — if not the last — policing agencies to use the current CAD program, as other organizations have moved to a full CAD system.

New e-ticketing software ² KRSHIXOO\ ZLWK ¿QDQcial support from SGI — will help reduce the time police spend at each incident and increase their time maintaining WUDI¿F VDIHW\ DQG PDQDJLQJ UHOHYDQW UHFRUGV KH FRQWLQued.

Police currently write out tickets by hand, whereas the new software will let them scan a motorist’s licence and complete the ticket quickly.

The MJPS is also looking into body-worn cameras DQG LV ZDLWLQJ IRU SLORW SURJUDPV WR ¿QLVK LQ RWKHU 6DVkatchewan municipalities so it can review the data, said Johns.

The agency has already upgraded its radio systems DQG EURDGFDVWLQJ WRZHU ZKLFK FDQ FRQWULEXWH WR RI¿FHUV¶ safety by using GPS to locate them when they call in, he added. Furthermore, other technology improvements have provided the agency with better cyber security protection.

The Moose Jaw Express will soon publish other stories related to the MJPS’s 2024 operating budget.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes THE NEXT POLICE BOARD MEETING IS THURSDAY, DEC. 14, AT 2 P.M.

Police request for increased funding ‘the cost of doing business,’ board says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The two civilian members of the Board of Police Commissioners believe the police service’s proposed 2024 budget LV QRW ³D ELJ DVN´ DQG SURYLGHV RI¿FHUV ZLWK HQRXJK WRROV to succeed.

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) presented its proposed operating budget during the board’s recent meeting.

The agency projects expenses to be $14,604,410 and revenues to be $1,913,507, leaving a net operating budget of $12,690,093 that city council would cover. Compared to this year, next year’s numbers represent an increase of, respectively, $1,216,355 (9.09 per cent), $35,000 (1.86 per cent) and $1,181,355 (10.26 per cent).

The largest expense increases include salaries HPSOR\HH EHQH¿WV FRPSXWHU software ($445,000), fuel supplies ($117,000) and pension ($50,307.

7KLV LV &RPPLVVLRQHU 'DUUHOO 0DUNLQ¶V ¿QDO WHUP RQ WKH ERDUG DQG GXULQJ KLV ¿YH \HDUV DV D PHPEHU KH KDV watched the police service progress and continually upgrade its technological capabilities.

Markin has participated in several ride-alongs with SROLFH DQG NQRZV WKDW HYHQ DW D P PDQ\ RI¿FHUV DUH at the station writing reports after dealing with situations.

“To move this service in a more of a technology-advanced (direction), I think it’s just a natural progression. I don’t think it’s a hard ask what the service is asking us,” KH VDLG QRWLQJ WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ¶V VDODULHV EHQH¿WV DQG SHQVLRQ FRQWULEXWLRQV ZLOO VLJQL¿FDQWO\ LQFUHDVH GXULQJ the next few years because of how young the agency’s members are.

Markin acknowledged that while this is a “tough EXGJHW ´ FRQVLGHULQJ HYHU\RQH LV IDFLQJ LQÀDWLRQDU\ pressures, he wanted the board to maintain its vision of

moving the MJPS forward. This included supporting the agency’s tactical response team (TRT), which he didn’t think received enough credit.

“I would never want to sit here knowing that one of our policemen has been shot and is laid up in the hospital (when the TRT could have responded) … ,” he said.

“As an appointed community member, I feel safe. So, I think this budget is fair and … I don’t think it’s a big ask.

I think it’s one that we need.”

Board chairwoman Mary Lee Booth agreed while noting that this is a status quo budget because it’s not asking for anything new. Instead, it’s “the cost of doing business” that has increased.

“What we’re doing is giving these folks the right, reliable and relevant tools to do the job,” she said.

Many communities are facing an increase in drugs, weapons and violence, as recently demonstrated in EsWHYDQ ZKHUH DQ RI¿FHU ZDV VKRW ZKLFK PHDQV WKH 757 is needed, Booth continued. She didn’t believe the community wanted to see a decrease in the services the MJPS offered.

Booth added that more police are needed to handle increased calls for service and situations in public places.

Commissioner Doug Blanc said he understood the police service’s need for $445,000 in technology upgrades. However, he wondered whether it would spend the entire amount next year or if some would carry into 2025. If there was a carryover, he wondered if that cost would be locked in.

Deputy Chief Rick Johns replied that spending every dollar next year depends on how long it takes to implement the new technology. Most upgrades are one-time costs, while there will be annual licensing fees. However, the MJPS requires the full installation of the new comput-

er-assisted dispatch program so its members can be more visible in the community.

Johns noted that software provider Versaterm will not honour the agreed-upon costs for 2024 if the upgrades continue into 2025, considering expenses will likely increase. Moreover, these upgrades are not physical items one can touch; they are expensive digital items like software and records management programs.

The new software is the industry standard in Saskatchewan, with most municipal police agencies using a full computer-assisted dispatch model, he said. However, not every agency is using Versaterm for records management as Moose Jaw is. ³7KLV LV WKH LQLWLDWLYH WKDW ZH ¿QG WKH PRVW YDOXH ´ Johns added. “We’ll be able to put the (2,190) hours worth RI SROLFH RI¿FHUV RQWR WKH VWUHHWV ZKHUH WKH\¶UH HQWHULQJ their reports on a computer in their vehicle on Main Street or some other area of the community (instead of being at headquarters) … .”

Commissioner Clive Tolley said he has received sevHUDO HPDLOV IURP UHVLGHQWV FRQFHUQHG DERXW XQGHUVWDI¿QJ ZLWKLQ WKH 0-36 +H ZRQGHUHG LI WKH EXGJHW UHÀHFWHG those vacant positions and unspent wages.

The yearly budgets are estimates and the MJPS does not include vacancies when it knows there will be empty positions, said Police Chief Rick Bourassa. While it does budget wages for training recruits, sometimes it unexpectedly has vacancies due to retirements or even the inability to secure a training spot at the police college.

Any money the MJPS does not spend goes into an accumulated surplus — “We budget exactly what we need in a year” — to cover “surprises” in expenses, although FLW\ FRXQFLO KDV WKH ¿QDO VD\ RQ KRZ LW¶V XVHG KH DGGHG

Continued assaults on police due to less respect and civility in society, chief says

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The number of assaults against police this year has in- EHFDXVH SHRSOH KDYH OHVV UHVSHFW IRU RI¿FHUV DQG EHFDXVH creased 110 per cent over 2022, which is an indication of members are facing more situations involving violence, less respect and civility within wider society, the police Bourassa added. But because members are well-trained chief says. and well-equipped, that has contributed to no serious in7KHUH ZHUH LQFLGHQWV RI DVVDXOW DJDLQVW RI¿FHUV DV MXULHV DPRQJ RI¿FHUV of Oct. 31, compared to 10 during the same period last Crimes against property year and 11 in 2021, recent crime data from the Moose Year-to-date data for crimes against property for Jaw Police Service shows.

2023, 2022 and 2021 show: These incidents are part of a broader trend of in· Break-ins (business, residence, other): 209 / 254 / 273 creased crimes against people, with data showing that · Theft of motor vehicles: 41 / 52 / 49 from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, there were 468 attacks on individ· Theft over $5,000: 31 / 17 / 15; an increase of 82.4 per uals, compared to 392 during the same period last year cent and in 2021. This represents a year-over-year jump of 76 · Theft under $5,000: 915 / 764 / 611; an increase of incidents or 19.4 per cent.

19.8 per cent Year-to-date data for 2023, 2022 and 2021 show: · Arson: 1 / 10 / 28 · Homicide: 0 / 1 / 0 · Mischief under $5,000: 279 / 304 / 341 · Attempted murder: 4 / 2 / 2; 100-per-cent increase · Total: 1,865 / 1,820 / 1,711; an increase of two per · Assaults (sexual, common, with a weapon/cause cent bodily harm, aggravated and against police): 335 / The police service is thrilled that break-ins to busi276 / 261; 21.4-per-cent increase nesses and residences have declined — 28.4 per cent and · Robbery: 8 / 8 / 5 31.5 per cent, respectively — but is concerned that breakPolice services everywhere are seeing an increase in ins to other storage-type buildings have increased by 20.6 people-related crimes, which is due to less civility, less per cent, said Bourassa. However, police have investigatrespect and more people using violence — including with ed several such incidents and have laid charges.

ZHDSRQV ² WR VROYH FRQÀLFWV WKDQ LQ WKH SDVW 3ROLFH Meanwhile, thefts of construction equipment and Chief Rick Bourassa said during the recent Board of Po- vehicles comprise most items in the theft under $5,000 lice Commissioners’ meeting. category.

“We continue to work on getting at that (violence) Other crimes and incidents DQG GHDOLQJ ZLWK WKDW KRZHYHU LW¶V YHU\ GLI¿FXOW WR SUHYear-to-date data for other crimes and incidents for vent,” he stated. “Many of these things happen in social 2023, 2022 and 2021 show: networks.” ·Impaired driving: 86 / 107 / 114 The 110-per-cent increase in assaults against police is · Failing to comply with court orders: 369 / 738 / 693

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· Threats: 50 / 69 / 48 · Domestic disputes: 53 / 86 / 149 · Provincial liquor infractions: 136 / 133 / 153 · Vehicle collisions over $1,000: 178 / 225 / 173 ā 6XPPDU\ RIIHQFH WUDI¿F WLFNHWV an increase of 55.9 per cent With drugs, the data show: · Cocaine: 7 / 7 / 6 · Marijuana: 6 / 6 / 12 · Methamphetamine: 3 / 8 / 24 · Other CDSA drugs: 22 / 6 / 17; an increase of 266.7 per cent · Total: 38 / 27 / 59; an increase of 40.7 per cent ³:H KDYH VRPH SUHWW\ VLJQL¿FDQW LQFUHDVHV LQ FKDUJHV laid (with drug busts). The vast majority of those are enforcement driven (and) they’re investigation driven … ,” VDLG %RXUDVVD QRWLQJ LW WDNHV WLPH IRU RI¿FHUV WR FRPSOHWH the work before making arrests. “So, we see these things come in clusters.”

The organization works to disrupt the incoming supply of drugs and pursues the people moving those substances, he continued. It also works with social agencies to reduce the demand for drugs.

The data also showed that year-to-date, the MJPS has responded to 16,760 calls for service versus 16,100 calls during the same period last year. This represents a 4.1-per-cent increase.

“We expect to be over 20,000 calls this year. It’s busy and it doesn’t show any signs of being less busy,” said Bourassa.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Empty cookie tins crying out for attention Those empty cookie containers are crying out for attention, and holiday guests will soon be hoping for samples of the homemade cookies that have been prepared in anticipation of the Christmas season.

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••• SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES 3/4 cup butter 2 eggs 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses FXSV ÁRXU 1 tsp. salt 2 tsps. ginger 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 cup sour cream Cream butter and sugar then add eggs, one at a time, and mix well.

Sift dry ingredients and then add alternately with cream and molasses.

Form into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press each ball down with a fork that has been dipped in granulated sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or lon-

ger. Cool on racks.

••• ICE BOX COOKIES 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt FXSV ÁRXU 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp. vanilla Cream butter and sugars. Add beaten egg and EHDW XQWLO PL[WXUH LV OLJKW DQG ÁXII\ 6LIW ÁRXU VDOW DQG VRGD DQG PL[ LQ ZDOQXWV $GG to butter mixture and mix well.

On pieces of waxed paper or parchment paper form mixture into two logs. Wrap each one tightly and store overnight in an ice box or other cold place.

Remove from ice box and using a warm knife, slice the logs into thin slices and place on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 degrees F until edges are beginning to crisp slightly. Do not over bake. Cool on racks. Store in cool place. May be frozen.

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Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until tops spring back. Cool one minute on sheets and then transfer to racks to cool. ,I GHVLUHG IURVW ZLWK D FDUDPHO LFLQJ 6WRUH LQ an airtight container.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Municipal Police Grant provides $818,000 for local police programs The grant program helps enhance community safety and wellness initiatives Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) will receive additional funding in the amount of $818,000 through a grant program offered by the Municipal Police *UDQWV SURJUDP IRU WKH ¿VFDO year.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety will provide $458,000 to the City of Moose Jaw for this purpose, and the grant will be used to fund four existing positions in the MJPS. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will additionally provide $360,000 to fund two positions as part of the ComELQHG 7UDI¿F 6HUYLFHV 6DVNDWFKHZDQ LQLtiative.

This brings the total to six existing MJPS positions funded by the program in 2023-2024. “(Our) government is appreciative of the ongoing partnership with the Moose

Jaw Police Service,” said Mental Health and Addictions, Rural and Remote Health and Seniors Minister and Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod on behalf of Paul Merriman, the Corrections, Policing and Public Safety minister.

“This investment supports our local police and enhances public safety initiatives within our community and the surrounding area,” announced MLA McLeod.

The funding initiative supports the ongoing delivery of targeted policing proJUDPV LQ 0RRVH -DZ ZLWK WKH EHQH¿W RI enhancing overall community wellness and safety.

One example is the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) program, where police of¿FHUV IURP WKH 0-36 SDUWQHU ZLWK PHQWDO health workers to provide an integrated and coordinated response to individuals in the community who are experiencing a

ELMSTHORPE SOLAR POWER PROJECT OPEN HOUSE Neoen and Compass Energy Consulting are developing the 105-megawatt Elmsthorpe Solar Power Project located approximately 9.8km southeast of the Village of Avonlea.

We are inviting you to a community open house where you can learn more about the proposed project. We are committed to engaging landowners, public stakeholders, and members of the local community and look forward to meeting you.

but also across our south-central region,” Bourassa said.

The Municipal Police Grants Program supports the MJPS but also the City of Moose Jaw in a wider sense. ³7KLV JUDQW EHQH¿WV RXU FRPPXQLW\ and region by helping our Moose Jaw Police Service further enhance community The grant helps the Moose Jaw Police safety and wellness, which is a priority in Service provide public safety and well- our city,” Moose Jaw Mayor Clive Tolley ness programs. Photo by: File photo announced.

“We are grateful for the continuing mental health crisis. support of the Government of Saskatche“This ongoing partnership between wan through this Municipal Police Grants the Ministry (of Corrections, Policing and Program,” Mayor Tolley said.

Public Safety) and the Moose Jaw Police The Ministry of Corrections, Policing Service advances our shared vision of safe and Public Safety has provided police serand inclusive communities,” said Moose vices across Saskatchewan with funding Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa.

“The annual funding of these posi- through the Municipal Police Grants protions enables the Moose Jaw Police Ser- gram since 1998, making 2023 the 25th vice to continue providing Police and Cri- year for the government initiative.

This grant program currently supports VLV 7HDP VXSSRUWV DQG &RPELQHG 7UDI¿F 143 municipal police positions and targetServices Saskatchewan road safety sered policing initiatives across the province. vices to people not only in Moose Jaw,

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF DRINKWATER PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 22, 2024, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

Please join us at our open house: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Avonlea Community Hall (Main St, Avonlea) Or Contact Us: Samantha Brown - SABR Energy Consulting Inc. 587-434-7547 or sbrown@sabrenergyconsulting.com

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On January 1, 2024 the 2023 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings.

Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 14th day of November, 2023 Leane Johnston, Administrator

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Just who are homeless people and how did they get that way?

A popular perception of the homeless, or houseless as some now call them, views these people as lazy bums and drug addicts.

This Trading Thoughts column tries to discover just who makes up the growing number of homeless people in Canada and the United States and why.

One often hears the phrase, “they should get a job,” when the homeless issue comes up in conversation.

That glib comment aside, would you hire anyone whose address is a tent in a park or back alley? Of course, PRVW HPSOR\HUV ZRXOG VWLFN VXFK DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ LQ ¿OH For one thing, homelessness doesn’t just affect people of working age. Fourteen per cent, according to Statistics Canada, are aged 65 and over. Some are military veterans.

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Soldier-turned-policeman thrilled to visit France to honour *HUHKH»Z + +H` ÄNO[LYZ Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

7KH WK DQQLYHUVDU\ RI WKH ' 'D\ LQYDsion of Normandy, France, occurs next June, and for one local policeman, he is excited to attend the ceremony to honour those who fought and died during the battle.

7KH 0RRVH -DZ 3ROLFH 6HUYLFH¶V 6WDII Sgt. Chad Scheske joined the Royal ReJLQD 5LÀHV LQIDQWU\ UHJLPHQW DW DJH LQ DQG VHUYHG XQWLO EHIRUH EHcoming a policeman. He later rejoined the 5LÀHV SDUW WLPH LQ EHIRUH RI¿FLDOO\ UHWLULQJ IURP WKH PLOLWDU\ XQLW LQ “It was fantastic. I was going to university because it was part-time work and then summer employment. And then it allowed me to develop all sorts of skills that I use to this day in policing,” he said.

Scheske did not participate in any milLWDU\ WRXUV ZKHQ KH ZDV ZLWK WKH 5LÀHV +H ZDV DOUHDG\ D IXOO WLPH SROLFH RI¿FHU ZKHQ Canada began its mission in Afghanistan DURXQG DQG FRXOGQ¶W WDNH RII D \HDU to serve. +RZHYHU LQ KH WUDLQHG ZLWK others for a United Nations deployment to Yugoslavia before the assignment changed to a NATO mission. However, the military decided the group was not properly trained and chose not to send them over.

Scheske was also working full-time with the regular force army then and said he couldn’t stick around for a non-existent mission since he wanted to earn his degree. :KLOH ZLWK WKH 5LÀHV 6FKHVNH VHUYHG under Ed Staniowski, a Moose Jaw-born hockey player who competed with the :+/ 5HJLQD 3DWV IURP WR and then with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Hartford Whalers from WR Staniowski was a captain and plaWRRQ FRPPDQGHU LQ FKDUJH RI PHQ ZKHQ 6FKHVNH MRLQHG WKH 5LÀHV +H ZDV promoted several times and became the XQLW¶V FRPPDQGLQJ RI¿FHU UHWLULQJ DV D lieutenant colonel.

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man, he never truly understood what those veterans experienced as teenagers. However, as he grew older, he came to understand that history, the horrors of war, and the amazing feats the veterans achieved.

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“It would be another way to honour those people who stormed those beaches and pressed through and liberated Europe,” he added.

THIS WEEKS Staff Sgt. Chad Scheske with the Moose Jaw Police Service will travel to Normandy, France next June with othHU SDVW DQG FXUUHQW 5R\DO 5HJLQD 5LÀH members to honour the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Commissioners about the Second World :DU HUD EDWWOH LWV VLJQL¿FDQFH DQG WKH 5LÀHV¶ GD\ LWLQHUDU\ ZKLOH LQ )UDQFH “This is an experience that I’m certainly honoured to be able to go on (to pay homage) all those brave men who fought overseas and to walk in their footsteps and see what they went through,” said Scheske.

“And to hear some of their stories that are still perpetuated through the people that go on these tours is really important,” he continued. “As they get older, we need another generation to still speak their stories when they’re not here to speak for themselves. So that’s super important to me.”

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS TUES. NOV. 27 City hall plans to discontinue the printing and mailing of SURSHUW\ WD[ SUH SD\PHQW QRWLFHV WR VDYH URXJKO\ on administrative costs and reduce the amount of paper used for billing.

During its Nov. 14 regular meeting, council unanimously agreed to discontinue the printing and mailing of property tax pre-payment notices starting this December and replace the notices with a “strong communications program.”

The annual cost to mail pre-payment notices is URXJKO\ ZKLOH WKH QHW VDYLQJV RQ GLVFRQWLQXLQJ WKH PDLOLQJ ZRXOG EH WR VLQFH WKHUH ZRXOG be some costs to advertise and promote the discount period, a council report said.

As part of the annual property tax cycle, city administration produces and mails a pre-payment notice in December to remind property owners about the discount period and the status of their property tax accounts, the report explained.

Property owners receive a one-per-cent discount if they make a payment between Jan. 1 and March 31 of each year; that discount will continue.

Finance director Brian Acker told council that about 20 per cent of property owners take advantage of the early discount by participating in the monthly Tax Installment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS) program.

To save money, city to stop mailing printed pre-payment property tax notices Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

However, with 80 per cent of people not participating in TIPPS, he thought it was pointless to continue sending SK\VLFDO QRWLFHV LW ZDV DOVR D ZDVWH WR VSHQG RQ printing, mailing and labour.

Instead of mailing out notices, city hall plans to conduct a communications campaign on social media, on the city’s website, via its customer service staff and through other media to remind property owners that the discount period is still in effect during the annual three-month period, the report said.

The document noted that the installation of the new property tax module with the new Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) system prompted city hall to review many of the processes with the annual property tax cycle.

City hall could soon send out pre-payment tax notices to residents by email, while its new Virtual City Hall program is almost ready to provide information to taxpayers, said Acker. However, because of the migration to the new system, that program is slightly delayed as city hall works out some bugs.

City administration surveyed 13 Saskatchewan municipalities and learned only three cities — besides Moose Jaw — offer early payment discounts on municipal tax payments, the report said.

“Cities that offer discounts no longer send out notices but are using social media to promote the discount

periods in their city or are including information on the annual property tax notice,” stated the report.

“Many of the cities in the province … no longer offer pre-payment discounts and haven’t for several years.”

City hall believes promoting the discount period FRXOG ZRUN MXVW DV ZHOO DV PDLOLQJ WKH SUH SD\PHQW QRtice, the document added. Furthermore, property tax information is available on the city’s website, so people ZKR SD\ SURSHUW\ WD[HV FDQ ¿QG WKDW LQIRUPDWLRQ WKHUH using their address.

Mayor Clive Tolley said several people have contacted him and asked why they have received two tax notices.

However, based on city administration’s explanation of the situation, he said he can now tell people there is a difference between the pre-payment notice and the actual assessments. ³7KDW¶V D FRQIXVLRQ ZH¶YH DOVR QRWLFHG LQ ¿QDQFH People get the pre-payment notice and think it’s the actual tax notice for the year,” said Acker. “The actual notice is higher because of the mill rate. We usually have to explain that to people.”

Coun. Heather Eby thought eliminating the paper notices was acceptable but hoped the communications plan was solid and front-desk staff were well-versed in the changes, so residents weren’t too confused with the changes.

Residents can now keep falcons and hawks in the city, council decides Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

After clipping the wings on a resident’s request to raise a falcon in Moose Jaw, city council has changed its mind and will now let people raise raptors in the community.

Coun. Kim Robinson introduced a motion during the Nov. 14 regular meeting to amend Bylaw 5432, Keeping of Prohibited Animals, and delete hawks and falcons from the prohibited list as long as the animals are members of a provincial association.

He noted that this motion was in response to the presentation from Brandon Kobelsky and Rick Bryne, president of the Saskatchewan Falconry Association, who addressed council during its Oct. 10 executive committee about the former raising a falcon at his residence.

After the presentation and a discussion, council voted 5-2 against the request. Councillors Robison and Doug Blanc were in favour.

“I’ve done some research on this. … there is an exemption in our laws already that says if they’re provincially licensed (and with a hunting sport group, then they’re acceptable),” Robinson said during the November meeting.

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“I did speak with a fellow with lots and lots of experience with falcons in Moose Jaw,” Robinson added. “He said he had never heard of a (negative) falcon domestic animal or human interaction other than wild falcons on the golf course … in response to a nesting issue.”

The motion says the birds must be members of a provincial association and tagged and numbered, Coun.

Jamey Logan said. However, he wondered whether it was actually the handler who required a membership number.

Robinson admitted that he was unsure and thought it could be both but knew it was the handler — and not the raptor — who paid the membership fees. He reiterated that, under provincial regulations, the birds must be banded and their registration number recorded with the area FRQVHUYDWLRQ RI¿FH Meanwhile, the regulations heavily restrict when the raptors can be out of their cages, while they must be in a secure pen tethered with a strap, which makes their escape unlikely, he added.

“It’s very unlikely that these birds can get away into a municipal area,” Robinson added.

“I assumed as much. I haven’t seen a falcon with a

debit card yet,” chuckled Logan.

Logan then introduced an amendment that the bird and handler must both be members of a related association. He pointed out that if a falcon or hawk was numbered and tagged and ended up in the care of someone who wasn’t a member of an association, that could be a problem.

Council then voted 4-3 in favour of the amendment.

In favour were Mayor Clive Tolley and councillors Robinson, Logan and Blanc. Opposed were councillors Crystal Froese, Heather Eby and Dawn Luhning.

Tolley said he voted against the initial request in October but changed his mind after receiving a visit and a letter from an environmentalist.

“He reassured me that there are many birds kept in the province safely,” the mayor added, “and it’s a situation where the handlers go into the country to work with their birds.”

Blanc said a former city councillor contacted him and said council approved a resident’s request 10 years ago to raise a hawk in the city. Blanc attempted to reach that resident but learned he had died several years ago.

“But I believed the councillor; he has always done his research on anything he did … ,” Blanc added.

Council then voted 4-3 in favour of the amended motion, with members voting the same way.

Artwork honouring Metis and Ukrainian cultures to soon be installed in city Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

$ 5HG 5LYHU FDUW DQG VWHHO VXQÀRZHUV DUH WZR DUW SURMHFWV that could soon be installed in Moose Jaw to honour the respective Metis and Ukrainian cultures and beautify the community. &LW\ FRXQFLO DFFHSWHG WKH LQVWDOODWLRQ RI WKH WZR SURMects during its Nov. 14 regular meeting.

Council approved the Red River cart proposal from the New Southern Plains Metis Local No. 160 (NSPLM) to install the two-wheeled vehicle at the Tourism Moose Jaw site, with the parks and recreation department to determine the exact location in consultation with the tourist organization.

Further, the public art committee and the Metis organization will have more consultations about the wording and design of the proposed plaques before they are produced and installed.

The committee agreed during its recent meeting that LW ZDV EHQH¿FLDO WR KDYH D QHZ SODTXH DFFRPSDQ\ WKH original Fort Walsh to Fort Qu’Appelle Trail plaque beside the cart. The new plaque would reference the old one as a “historic artifact” and provide more context for it.

Also, NSPLM will be responsible for funding the material and installation costs, while city administration

will draft an installation and maintenance agreement and have the mayor and city clerk sign it.

163/0 H[SHFWV WKH SURMHFW WR FRVW Meanwhile, council approved the Downtown Moose Jaw Association’s request to install a Ukrainian-themed VWHHO VXQÀRZHUV VFXOSWXUH )XUWKHU WKH DVVRFLDWLRQ ZLOO cover all material and installation costs, while the mayor and city clerk will sign the agreement.

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The city will install the base on a concrete block so the entire sculpture is secured to the slab; Keen will supervise the installation with assistance from a concrete contractor. He will also apply weather-resistant paint to the sculpture before it’s installed and will touch up the artwork as required.

The city will install the Ukrainian-themed artwork in Crescent Park at the Langdon Crescent entrance.

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City hall starts prepping to celebrate RCAF’s 100th birthday in 2024 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW

Public notice is hereby given under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the Council of the Town of Pense intends to adopt a Bylaw 6/2023 A Bylaw to Provide for Fees and Charges Related to Planning and Development.

INTENT The Town of Pense has prepared a new Bylaw to Provide for Fees and Charges Related to Planning and Development as there currently is not a bylaw in place for this.

AFFECTED LAND The Bylaw apply to all lands within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Pense.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the municipal office at 243 Brunswick Street Pense, SK between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M, T, T, F excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at 243 Brunswick Street Pense, SK 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.

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Sask. Polytech and the Moose Jaw Warriors host case competition for high school students Winners of the inaugural competition were announced Nov. 14 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com High school students from across the province were given a unique opportunity to showcase their competitive mettle and take a crack at winning a business program scholarship this month, thanks to the inaugural Sask. Polytech case competition.

Sask. Polytech had partnered with the Moose Jaw Warriors Hockey Club for the competition, with the goal of developing a case program bearing real-world value to the team.

Contest winners were announced in Sask. Polytech’s Macoun Lounge on Nov. 14. Altogether, winners included six teams with two teams winning the top rank in each separate category.

7KH ¿UVW SODFH ZLQQHUV HDFK UHFHLYHG over $2,300 in tuition scholarship to the school’s business diploma program. From Lumsden High School, Aiden Hill, Hudson Chabot, Rafe Kish, and Jackson PatWHUVRQ ZRQ ¿UVW LQ WKHLU FDWHJRU\ )URP &DPSEHOO &ROOHJLDWH LQ 5HJLQD ¿UVW SODFH winners were Jade Williams, Claire Parker, and Luke Binns.

The second-place winners each received $500 in tuition for the program, along with Moose Jaw Warriors merchandise. From Langenburg Central School, Blakely Hildebrandt, Lily Faul, Carla :RQGUDVHN DQG (PLO\ +HUWOHLQ ZRQ ¿UVW place in their category. From Swift CurUHQW &RPSRVLWH +LJK 6FKRRO ¿UVW SODFH winners were Elijah Siemens, Nethanial Singbeil, and Austin Robinson.

Third place winners each received merchandise from Sask. Polytechnic.

“It’s an event where we’ve brought together 115 high school students from 14 high schools across the province as far as Langenburg, which is a three-hour drive away, and they made that trek this morning,” explained Stephen Kirzinger, one of the event organizers and the program head

ing educational experience, but they’re also going to save over $8,400 in tuition alone in the process,” Kirzinger explained.

“Also, we’re going to generate some great ideas in the case problem for the Moose Jaw Warriors, and that’s a big part of our partnership as well.”

Students were chosen after Kirzinger and other administrators reached out to a wide number of high schools across Saskatchewan.

“They kind of organized that on their own, so the schools picked the students on their own terms,” he said, noting that Sask.

Polytech invited every team that responded with an interest in the competition.

First place winners from Lumsden High School. Photo by: Aaron Walker Students were then able to pick their in the school’s business diploma program “This is what you do in our classown teams, with a maximum team size of with a sport management specialization. room. So, not only do students save a ton four members.

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Moose Jaw Warrior’s Hockey Club. not only are they going to have an amaz“So, they put those ideas together, and put together a presentation within an (additional) hour and 45 minutes, and they’ve been presenting to a panel of judges. The judges are scoring each pitch, and we’re going to have winners in each judging room.

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Tim McLeod Saskatchewan’s strong and growing economy continues to lead the nation. Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.0 per cent and led the nation in 2022. The total dollar value was $76.7 billion, led by an impressive 45.6 per cent increase in the agriculture sector, along with strong increases in mining, oil and gas extraction, accommodation and food services, construction and manufacturing. Our government will continue to support the economic development of Saskatchewan as we build and protect our communities.

Our strong and growing economy is being recognized around the globe. Recently, our Premier and Minister of Trade and Export Development received the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) Member of the Year Award for our longstanding relationship with the C-IBC and the

strengthening of economic and social ties between Saskatchewan and India.

India is a major export market for Saskatchewan producers; in 2022, we exported $1.4 billion of products to India, an increase of over 130 per cent from the previous \HDU 7KLV LQFUHDVH FRQWULEXWHG VLJQL¿FDQWO\ WR WKH *'3 growth Saskatchewan saw last year.

A growing economy allows our government to invest back into Saskatchewan, building and protecting the programs and services that make Saskatchewan strong. We recently announced the creation of over 2,300 new regulated childcare spaces in the province through a joint provincial and federal investment of $23.5 million. A total of 51 organizations in 41 communities will use the funding to build new facilities of expand existing ones.

Among these organizations is Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, which will be acquiring land to open two 90-space childcare centres in Saskatoon and Regina. This investment will provide families greater access to affordable, high-quality early learning and childcare opportunities and support positive childhood development, early literacy and student achievement.

Our government recently introduced The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act to protect Saskatchewan families from the unfair and unaffordable federal carbon tax.

On October 30, Premier Scott Moe announced that

SaskEnergy will stop collecting the carbon tax on January 1, 2024, in response to the federal government’s decision to stop charging the carbon tax on home heating RLO ZKLFK SULPDULO\ EHQH¿WV IDPLOLHV LQ $WODQWLF &DQDGD The Premier was clear that the federal government should extend this exemption to all forms of home heating, but if they refused to do so, Saskatchewan would stop collecting the carbon tax on SaskEnergy bills.

This legislation will give our provincial government and the Minister of Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) the sole authority and responsibility for decisions regarding the collection and remittance of the federal carbon tax on SaskEnergy bills, while also protecting SaskEnergy employees and board members.

This policy will save the average Saskatchewan family $400 in 2024. Our government still believes, and has always believed, that the carbon tax should be removed on everything, for everyone. But until that happens, with this legislation, our government is taking the necessary steps to protect Saskatchewan families’ ability to afford to heat their homes this winter.

As our government continues its work to build and protect Saskatchewan, we look forward to hearing from you! Conversations with constituents help shape government policy and allow us to represent your best interests LQ WKH /HJLVODWXUH 7R UHDFK P\ FRQVWLWXHQF\ RI¿FH \RX can call 306-692-8884 or mjnorthmla@sasktel.net.

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6DVNDWFKHZDQ 3RO\WHFKQLF KDV UHDI¿UPHG its commitment to a formal strategy for Indigenous success with the release of its ODWHVW ¿YH \HDU SODQ FRQWLQXLQJ D OHJDF\ now 15 years old, aimed at enhancing recruitment, retention, and post-graduation success for Indigenous students.

The new Indigenous Student Success Strategy (2024-29) is called ‘Wichitowin ahci kaskihtamâsowin ati nikan’, which is Michif for ‘helping each other with success for the future’. Michif is the most commonly spoken Métis language, a combination of French, Cree, English, and other Indigenous languages.

“In terms of stakeholder engagement in developing this strategy, we went through an intensive consultation with students, employees, First Nations, Métis groups, and more,” explained Deanna Speidel. Speidel is from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation on Treaty 4 territory and is currently director of Indigenous Strategy for Sask Polytech.

“We have close to 400 touch points to provide us feedback on where our strateJ\ VKRXOG JR RYHU WKH WKH QH[W ¿YH \HDUV We’re still creating that welcoming, inspiring, empowering sense of belonging for prospective and current students coming to Saskatchewan Polytech, and the overall goal is to enhance our recruitment, our retention, and the achievements of Indigenous students across all our programs.”

One new development, Speidel noted, is the creation of a community relations team within the Indigenous Strategy department. The team will work with rural and remote communities and schools with large populations of Indigenous students to recruit those students more proactively, as well as making sure they are aware of the opportunities offered by Sask Polytech.

“We’re also really trying to embed a lot more of the Indigenous languages of the Saskatchewan area,” she added, “which is part of the (Truth and Reconciliation Committee) calls to action. ... Saskatchewan

Polytechnic is, I think, leading the rise of working with miyo wâhkôhtowin (Cree for interconnectedness and good relations), so this enhances all service areas, the entire organization has an investment. The Indigenous Student Success Strategy does not live just within this department — it’s embedded throughout Sask Polytech.”

In the 15 years since Sask Polytech’s ¿UVW ,QGLJHQRXV VWXGHQW VXFFHVV SODQ ZDV established, there have been several notaEOH VXFFHVVHV LQFOXGLQJ KRVWLQJ WKH ¿UVW Sask Polytech powwow to celebrate Indigenous traditions, celebrating a decade of publishing the annual Indigenous Role Model calendar, incorporating, teaching, and promoting ever more Indigenous language on campus, and international recognition for efforts to help Indigenous students reach their educational and career goals, notably the Education Award of Excellence from the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics.

“This new Indigenous Student Suc-

cess Strategy will serve as our guide for WKH QH[W ¿YH \HDUV DV ZH EXLOG RQ HIIRUWV we began in 2009, providing Indigenous students at each of our campuses with a variety of services to enhance their experiences and remove barriers to success,” said Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO of Sask Polytech.

“While I am proud of what we have accomplished, I acknowledge there is still work to do. My colleagues and I recognize that the cultural change necessary to fully embrace reconciliation will take time. Such change will also require willing hearts and minds — something our students, faculty, and staff have in abundance. Sask Polytech is committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment that embraces diverse cultures, heritages, and opinions.”

Learn more about the strategy on the Sask Polytech website at saskpolytech.ca/ about/organization/indigenous-strategy. aspx.

Agriculture students can now apply for Agriculture Student Scholarship Applications are currently being accepted until deadline to apply Mar. 1, 2024 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com Students looking to pursue a career in agriculture have a government-sponsored scholarship that may be worth pursuing.

“The Agriculture Student Scholarship Program allows the ministry to identify young agriculture advocates and leverage their passion to tell the story of Saskatchewan’s agriculture,” said Bryce Lewans, the public trust specialist with the Sask.

Ministry of Agriculture.

“The scholarship is available to Grade 12 students, or recent high school or GED (General Educational Development) graduates from the past two school years (as of 2023) living in Saskatchewan who plan to take agriculture-related post-secondary education, beginning in the fall of 2024.”

The scholarship is available to any TXDOL¿HG VWXGHQW ZKR LV FXUUHQWO\ UHVLGLQJ in the province.

“They have to be Saskatchewan residents who are planning to take an agriculture-related, post-secondary education (program) anywhere in Canada,” said Lewans, noting that students can study anywhere they choose within the country.

There is no requirement that considers a student’s academic performance, but all applicants must prepare and submit material on a topic related to agriculture.

“Applicants are required to submit a three-minute video, or a 1,000-word essay on the topic of farming and environmental sustainability,” Lewans explained. “That’s

The application deadline is Mar. 1, 2024. Photo by: Facebook/Saskatchewan Agriculture our theme for this year.”

To assist prospective students with the task of choosing a focal point for their application material, the Sask. Ministry of Agriculture has laid out a few guidelines RQ LWV RI¿FLDO ZHEVLWH · “What does environmental sustainability in agriculture look like? · “What can the agriculture industry do to communicate the sustainable environmental practices performed by Saskatchewan producers? · “What can be done to preserve ecosystems and ensure effective land management within farming operations? · “What steps are producers taking now

to ensure the preservation of the environment for the future? · “What can producers do differently to better promote environmental sustainability?”

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“A few of the things we’re looking for is a demonstration of leadership, showing passion, and creativity with their submissions. “(Applicants) will need to have a letter of reference from their school, work, or a community leader as well with their application.”

The scholarship program offered by the Sask. Ministry of Agriculture is entering its 14th year in 2023, and thanks to a new partnership, the amount offered by the scholarship has now increased.

“The increase comes from the new Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership, which is a funding agreement between the federal government and the province (of Saskatchewan),” Lewans exSODLQHG /DXQFKHG LQ WKLV LV WKH ¿UVW \HDU RI WKH SDUWQHUVKLS¶V ¿YH \HDU DJUHHment.

“The total scholarship amounts have been increased to one $6,000 grand prize,

and that’s up from $4,000 last year (2022).

As well, there are three runner-up scholarships of $3,000, which are increased from ODVW \HDU ´ KH FRQ¿UPHG Once submissions have been made, all applications will be reviewed by staff from the Sask. Ministry of Agriculture and the winners will be determined when the evaluation process has concluded.

“The Agriculture Student Scholarship is awarded annually and recognizes students who are emergent leaders in the agriculture industry. Over the past 14 years, the (Sask.) Ministry of Agriculture has awarded $130,000 supporting students pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education,” Lewans said.

Applications are currently being accepted, and the deadline is Mar. 1, 2024.

To apply, visit Saskatchewan.ca/ DJ VFKRODUVKLS +HUH VWXGHQWV ZLOO ¿QG D website button where the application form can be downloaded.

Once completed, applications can be submitted to agriculture.scholarship@gov. sk.ca.

For more information on the scholarship admission process, visit Saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship or call 306-7879773.

Additional information about the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (S-CAP) can be found at Saskatchewan. ca/S-CAP.

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Ukrainian orchestral bandura musician hopes to restart career in Moose Jaw Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Iryna Levchenko played one of Ukraine’s national instruments – the bandura – for the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments (NAOFI) for nearly 20 years before Russia’s invasion. She hopes to one day play and teach music again in Moose Jaw. Levchenko arrived in Canada on July 4, 2022 with her daughter, her sister, and her nephew. She and her daughter decided to leave Kyiv following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

“When the war started, my daughter and I sat in a bomb shelter for seven days,” Levchenko remembered in an interview with MooseJawToday.com. “It was dif¿FXOW EHFDXVH LQ RQH URRP WKHUH ZHUH 20 people of different ages sleeping on the ÀRRU DORQJ ZLWK WKHLU DQLPDOV :H ZRXOG go home to get food, and then back to the bomb shelter.

“After seven days, I decided to leave for Europe with my daughter.”

Levchenko and her daughter took an evacuation train packed with fellow emigrants and refugees — they rode the train on their feet, standing for the entire 10-hour trip because 200 people were in a space meant for 36. After four months in

Iryna Levchenko (leftmost) with fellow members of NAOFI at Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv (NAOFI/Facebook) Europe, she obtained visas to go to Canada.

“In general, I’ve only met great people in Moose Jaw. It’s a very nice city,” Levchenko said. “My daughter and I were hosted by a very good family, Diana and Tony Brennan. They are very good people with whom we are still friends. ...

“When we left Kyiv, we only took documents and a backpack with a few things. In Moose Jaw, people helped us

with (everything we needed). We are very grateful. ...

“Christy Schweiger organized a group on Facebook to help Ukrainians. (They help) newly arrived people (with furniture, kitchen supplies, clothing, and more), as well as assistance in paperwork.”

She left behind a career playing with the prestigious NAOFI and teaching bandura and piano at a music school. She and her sister now work as housekeepers at Temple Gardens.

“I started learning to play the bandura at the age of 11 at a music school,” Levchenko explained. “(Later,) I graduated from music college and the University of Culture and Arts. In 2002, I came to work at the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine. I worked in this orchestra until the start of the war.

Along with work, I have been teaching in an orchestra at a music school since 2003.

I play bandura and piano.”

According to NAOFI’s website (noni. org.ua), the bandura is a Ukrainian invention that has come to symbolize the national culture. Its diverse and recognizable sound is integrated into many inspiring Ukrainian orchestral songs. The most

common modern version of the bandura is known as the ‘academic’ or ‘Kyiv-style’ bandura, with 55-65 metal strings, manufactured almost exclusively in Lviv, Ukraine.

Levchenko said she is enjoying her job at Temple Gardens, but hopes to return to music.

“I dream of opening a music school or development centre for children in Moose -DZ +HUH LQ &DQDGD , WULHG WR ¿QG D bandura on the internet, but it is very expensive,” she explained. “A professional bandura costs from $4,000, which is (too) expensive for me.”

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Tabletop gaming expo for youths returns for a fourth year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Students in grades 7 to 12 can enjoy various games this weekend as part of a tabletop, board game and RPG convention that some of Moose Jaw’s educators are organizing.

The fourth annual LevelUp 2023 occurs on Saturday, Nov. 25, from noon to 9 p.m. at Riverview Collegiate at 650 Coteau Street West — and it’s free to attend.

A concession will be available so youths can purchase reasonably priced snacks during their gaming adventures. They can also bring their own food, although peanuts are prohibited.

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through an adventure in this fast-paced and exciting game.

The second game will see several dungeon masters (DMs), such as Berta Hebron, Barry Raymond, Mitch Robertson and Shay Willford, guide students through many exciting adventures.

The Moose Jaw Gamers Association has also supported LevelUp since its inception in 2019 and regularly sends members to volunteer.

Youths in grades 7 to 12 can register at bit.ly/levelupmj. They can also walk in without registering in advance. Anyone with questions can email Janice Lamb, an organizer and teacher at Riverview, at lamb.janice@prairiesouth.ca.

“I’m just so excited (for this event).

We have great DMs again this year. I’m just excited to welcome the kids back for another year of gaming,” Lamb said.

The Riverview teacher hopes to build on the success and enthusiasm of 2022’s gaming convention, which saw many more participants attend than expected.

She thought that was great since she usually recruits more DMs than is needed.

This year, Lamb said she was looking forward to participating in the two D&D sessions since she enjoys that game; the school has had a D&D Club since 2017.

She noted that this is a popular activity because it appeals to people’s sense of adventure and the ability to tell stories. It’s also more exciting and dynamic. ³,W¶V PRUH ÀXLG WKDQ D YLGHR JDPH You get to do more of whatever you want.

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real, too,” she continued. “So that’s kind of fun. It amps up the risks, and the tension can feel so much greater.”

Lamb has found that youths who participate in board games and role-playing activities don’t usually join sports teams or other extracurricular events. So, LevelUp ties these students into a community where they can be “nerdy and feel like a family together.”

“We have so much fun while we play together and create these imagined worlds,” she added.

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Central rolls to three-game sweep over Assiniboia to claim boys volleyball city title Cyclones take 25-15, 25-13, 25-19 victory in championship game at Sask Polytech Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express In the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association senior boys volleyball regular season, the Central Cyclones and Assiniboia Rockets had faced one another twice during the campaign and ended up going WR ¿YH VHWV ERWK WLPHV ZLWK $VVLQLERLD ZLQQLQJ WKH ¿UVW PDWFK DQG &HQWUDO WKH second.

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The Central Cyclones raise the MJHSAA boys volleyball championship trophy after their three-set win over Assiniboia.

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The Vanier Spirits celebrate after their win over the Meadow Lake Spartans in the bronze medal game.

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Meadow Lake’s Hannah Reay and Freja Letkeman block against Vanier’s Sadie Hughes.

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Minuteman Press & Signs Lyle Johnson 436 ROUND HAY BALES Selection Committee Members 300 Alf/Brome/Cr. Wheat (2023 Crop) Jaye & Gord Mitchell (Stacks #1 - #9) Crude Protein - 13.6% Linda & Bob Symenuk T.D.N. - 64.02% Media Moisture - 11.2% Joan & Graeme McMaster Moose Jaw Express - Randy Palmer R.F.V. - 99.35 Catch Weight - 1430 lbs.

Kelly Binner Discover Moose Jaw - Shawn Slaght CHAB - Rob Carnie Larry Tollefson 136 - Alf/Brome/Cr. Wheat (2022 Crop) (Stacks #10 - #13) Shaw TV Lyle Johnson Dylan Barker Crude Protein - 13.6% It is the buyers responsibility to inspect the bales to their satisfaction T.D.N. - 59.99% before buying. All bales sell as is, where is. Sold by the bale. Price includes Terry Paice Moisture - 15.1% loading bales until Dec, 20, 2023. Feed Test Results as of Oct. 5, 2023 are of dry Rob Carnie R.F.V. - 90.31 matter basis. These bales are crimped, solid core, net wrapped.

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win over Quebec to win gold on Sunday afternoon, while B.C. defeated Alberta for bronze.

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His father Percy Nicklin was a successful hockey player and coach, coaching the Moncton Hawks to two successive Allan Cup victories. They beat the Saskatoon Quakers in 1933 and the “Fort William Thundering Herd” in 1934.

Hockey ran in the Nicklin family. Jeff was good in all sports but chose football.

Credit: Winnipeg Blog Jeff Nicklin, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Running Back and Receiver

Jeff Nicklin – Running Back – the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Jeff played all his ‘school’ football in Winnipeg and joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1934 at age 19. He began playing defensive end. In 1937 he was a West All-star as an end.

Nicklin moved to “Flying Wing”, today called Receiver and/or Running Back.

He was an all star in that position in 1938 and 1939 and played for the Bombers for seven seasons.

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Credit: 1st CanParaMuseum tember 8, 1944 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and took command of the Battalion. He was just 29 years-old.

Another Allied ‘Bold Plan’ called Operation Varsity was set for March 24, 1945. Paratroopers would drop into Germany near Wesel. It included the British 6th Airborne Division, that included the Canadians, and the U.S. 17th Airborne Division. It would be a largest airborne drop of the war.

Lt. Col. Jeff Albert Nicklin was killed in action on March 24, 1945 during Op-

eration Varsity. His parachute caught in a tree. He was defenseless. German ground forces and snipers shot him many times.

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It was to be presented to the Most Outstanding Player in the Western Division.

In 1968 and 1969 the winner was George Reed of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders.

The Irony The 2023 Winner of the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy is: Running Back and Receiver, Brady Olivares of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Another Winnipeg Kid.

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com The Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 Keep Christ in Christmas Lighting Contest: Judging will take place on December 16th.

Prizes will be awarded. Entry forms are available at www.mjknights.ca.

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. Jan 17/24, Wed., March 20/24, Wed., May 15/24 Sask. Teachers Moose Jaw Branch Wine and Cheese Christmas Social will be held on Tuesday, Dec 5 from 3-5pm. Cost $5pp+. (Proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Fund) MJ STS members and guests. Please RSVP to Rosalie

by Sunday Nov. 26/23 306-691-0696 St. Andrew’s Christmas Market will be held Friday November 24 from 2-8pm and November 25 from 10am -4pm at St. Andrew’s Church – 60 Athabasca St. E. There will be over 40 vendors including A Girl in Her Garden, Fifth Avenue Jewelry, Tupperware, Woodlily Herbals, Epicure, Mary Kay, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Watkins, Artisian Grounds, etc. Silver collection at the door for the Moose Jaw Women’s Shelter. Have your photo taken with Mother Christmas, take a carriage ride around Crescent Park, tour the historic church. For more information contact lisajoanneveer@gmail.com or 306.631.5590.

Christmas Sale at Zion United Social Hall will be held on Saturday, November 25 from 10am-3pm. Wreaths, decorations, centrepieces, Christmas baking, trees, puzzles, white elephant table, etc. Wheelchair accessible.

Collecting donations of NEW adult socks for the homeless in Moose Jaw. For more information contact 306.692.3842 or zionuc@sasktel.net Mulberry Estates Tradeshow on November 25th from 2:00pm 4:00pm. There will be baking, crafts, jewelry, blankets and more! Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping. Our address is 220 Mulberry Lane. For more information, please call 306.694.5020. We look forward to seeing you!

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. Sask. Teachers Moose Jaw Branch Wine and Cheese Christmas Social will be held on Tuesday, Dec 5 from 3-5pm. Cost $5pp+. (Proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Fund) MJ STS members and guests. Please RSVP to Rosalie

by Sunday Nov. 26/23 306-691-0696 Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Carol Festival (Since 1945) will be held on Monday, December 4 & Tuesday December 5 at 7:30pm at Zion United Church – 423 Main St. Free will offering. Proceeds go to Rotary community projects. Get into the holiday spirit and come hear local musicians and performers of varied ages. For more information contact s.hanna@ sasktel.net or rjbarber@sasktel.net Mulberry Estates Cocoa & Carol-oke Event – you are invited to come join for some hot chocolate, holiday music and some delicious holiday treats on Thursday December 14th at 2p.m. Please feel free to wear your festive holiday attire and sing along to some festive carols.

Limited space is available at the location 220 Mulberry Lane. Please call 306.694.5020 to reserve your spot today.

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+.

Lawn Bowls (on turf): Lawn Bowling has been described as a cross between Curling and Pool. Lawn Bowls can be played in a solely recreational style or highly competitive form. The ÅL_PIPSP[` THRLZ P[ H NHTL MVY L]LY`one from 6 to 106. The Yara Centre VɈLYZ L]LY`VUL HU VWWVY[\UP[` [V participate in this fun sport during inclement weather. It provide athletes with maintenance of skills & recreational players with a fun alternative to typical gym exercises. Drop in welcomed every Tuesday &Thursday at

9:30am &/or Wednesday at 1:30pm.

For more info www.moosejawlawnbowling.com or text 306 690-8739 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 Bldg). No partner required. Call Val @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.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the LinKHSL :JOVVS Z[HɈ YVVT UVY[O KVVY For information call 306-693-5705.

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.

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.

Member photos and can be viewed at TheMooseJawCameraClub.com.

Membership open to those with an interest in photography; one-time annual payment $50. Additional members in family from same household pay discounted $25 pp/student rate $30. All the photos at Carols restaurant need to be switched out; if you ^V\SK SPRL [V ZOV^ VɈ `V\Y ^VYR there, please put it on a thumb drive for Rob. Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month basis to take place on the third Friday of each month. The next presentation will be delayed for a break over the Christmas holidays, and is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2024, with details to follow.

To contact Nature Moose Jaw, Rich Pickering can be reached at r.pickering@shaw.ca.

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

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. ;V YLNPZ[LY ZLL .YPLMZOHYL VYN ÄUKagroup. For more information 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 and his wife )YLUKH ^PSS IL VɈLYPUN HU PU WLYZVU small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. This will be a safe place to learn, ask questions, receive help, and more.

Cory and Brenda have real-life experience in overcoming addictions and feel the call of the Lord to help others ÄUK [OLPY OLHSPUN HUK I\PSK [OLPY MV\Udation in Christ. If you have any questions please reach out - Call or text *VY` H[ VY LTHPS ÄYTfoundationministries.inc@gmail.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 counselling. Check out Facebook or Instagram page for 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 program MVY YLSH[P]LZ HUK MYPLUKZ HɈLJ[LK by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting Rm 103. Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters provides a learning environment to develop communication & leadership skills which foster ZLSM JVUÄKLUJL HZ ^LSS HZ WLYZVUHS professional development. There are 2 clubs in Moose jaw: Tuesdays: TAP club meets on zoom@7pm Soon will VɈLY HU ^LLR JSHZZ º:WLLJOJYHM[» which provides instruction and experiential learning of the basic skills in public speaking. Guests are wel-

come at all meetings.Phone Cathy 306-630-7015 for more information & zoom link.

Wednesday: Big Country club @7pmCST is in person@Saskpolytechnic & (Hybrid) online. ;67: ;HRL VɈ 7V\UKZ :LUZPIS` 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 SVZZ [PWZ HUK VɈLYZ LUJV\YHNLTLU[ to one another. New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs.

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ More information on MJPL programs, including the schedule of Children’s Programs in November, is at www. moosejawlibrary.ca. Children’s programs include weekly storytimes for babies, preschoolers, and children in daycare, LEGO weekends, Maker Saturdays, and peg doll crafting.

The Palliser Regional Library & the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) and Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) Trivia Night will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The MJPL will host a literary trivia event that will test attendees on their knowledge of books, authors, poets, and more in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tickets $15pp through Eventbrite, ^P[O HSS WYVJLLKZ ILULÄ[[PUN [OL MJPL Summer Reading Program.

Arrive a bit early, as the doors will be locked at 7:30 p.m.

Four-part mini-D&D campaign for ages 12 to 16 will take place every Tuesday night.

Tabletop roleplaying game for ages 8 to 12 (registration required, featuring the game “Cats in High Places”) will take place Thursday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.

MJPL All-Ages Programs in November Family Movie Night Wednesday, November 22 in the MJPL Theatre at 6:30 p.m; feature The Rescuers Tabletop Tuesday Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Rm - Board games, card games, dice, and more, with snacks provided.

MJPL Adult programs in November 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.

MJPL Book Club Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the South Mtg rm. Drop-in program. This month’s book: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

MJPL Space Movies Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre.

Drop in for free to watch Wes Anderson’s latest, Asteroid City (2023).

MJPL Youth programs in November 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 required for all library D&D programs by emailing youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca.

D&D Bakto’s Terrifying Cuisine for ages 12 to 16 in the MJPL Archives, Tuesdays, Nov. 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Homemade Holiday Cards Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 12 to 19, registration required.

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

Drop in or book a time at the information desk.

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: @Royalcanadianlegion59. :/( YLZ[YPJ[PVUZ PU LɈLJ[ H[ HSS 3LNPVU events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten reg-

ular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season.

No membership required.

Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm.

Registration at 1pm. Cost $5 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688. +YVW PU :O\ɊLIVHYK SLHN\L L]LY` Friday at 7:00pm.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca) Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-6944223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca . The centre is now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday – Thursday, 8am-8pm/ Friday’s 8am-4pm Wood working area – Monday - Friday 8am – 4pm Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm. Cinnamon Buns on Thursday’s. Tuesday pie day.

Kitchen is open Monday - Friday. Everyone welcome.

Billiards open daily from 8am – 4pm, 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.

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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: 9:30am - Pickleball / 1 pm-SVVY :O\ɊLIVHYK WT *HTLYH Club – only on the 2nd Monday of the month Tuesday: 9:30 am - Jam Session/ 1 pm-Pickleball / 7 pm - Friendship Bridge / 7pm-Beginners Only Pickleball Wednesday: 8:30 am - TOPS / 8:30 am - Pickleball / 1 pm - Floor ShufÅLIVHYK Thursday: 10 am - Line Dance/ 1pm-Pickleball Friday: 9:00 am - Beginner Pickleball/ 1pm-Regular Pickleball Christmas Banquet at the Uptown Café Chinese food on December 7th at 5pm. Tickets $20pp available @ Cosmo Centre.

Military Whist Tournament on December 15 – Register @9:30am/Games begin @10am. Cost $20pp includes T\ɉUZ JVɈLL S\UJO Social Dance on December 16 from 7:30-11:30pm with Band Len Dadica.

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 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. ShufÅLIVHYK Z[HY[Z H[ ! WT WVVS HUK darts 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.

On The last Thursday of every month [OLYL PZ H ¸=L[LYHU»Z *VɈLL )YLHR¹ from 9:30 am – 11 am. We welcome all Veterans, retired and serving to join \Z MVY JVɈLL HUK KVU\[Z ;OPZ PZ WYVvided by local businesses in appreciation to our Veterans for their service to our country.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 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 be a 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, DECEMBER 2, 2023 “RUNAWAY TRAIN” playing in the Eagles Club Lounge – 8:00 pm start SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 – the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Bake Sale in the lounge from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – 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 offers a FREE telephone-based program that helps to engage seniors aged 55+ in activities, education, and conversation, all from the comMVY[ VM `V\Y V^U OVTL ࠮ 5V PU[LYUL[ or computer is needed, only a phone, just like the old time party lines! To register for programs, phone 306631-4357 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. November 23 - Vortex drawing (pencil); November 30 - Four Season Tree project (acrylic paints;) December 14 - Winter silhouette Cool and Warm scene study (Oil pastels); December 21 - Christmas Clay with symmetrical shapes (clay and acrylics) Pre-registration is required. Maximum of 20 people that needed to be registered

by August 25 to receive a kit. If interested in this program and to see if you are still able to register, phone 306631-4357 or email swwsask2019@ gmail.com Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.

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O[[WZ! ^KT JH JVɈLLJS\I =PY[\HS *VɈLL *S\I PZ IHJR MVY [OL MHSS Please join us for a time of visiting and learning through zoom sessions once a month consisting of a presentation and time for questions afterwards. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. To YLNPZ[LY NV [V ^LIZP[L! =PY[\HS *VɈLL Club - Western 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 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

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR

RE: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF A LOCKOUT I have worked with the Heritage Inn for almost 24 years and in that time, I have been on both sides of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

This is my story of recent events.

As a manager we were informed that all bargaining had come to an impasse. The company and union have been negotiating since 2019 and when QHJRWLDWLQJ LW·V DOZD\V LPSRUWDQW IRU ERWK VLGHV WR be fair. In saying this, the union wants fairness for employees while at no time does it run a business.

The company want fairness for itself and its staff, in order to run its business.

If anyone has ever been on a negotiating team, you know that each side presents their list of items that they would like to address. It does not matter the size of the list. Not everything that is on the lists needs to be accepted, but it does need to be addressed. This does not seem to be the case this time. The union did not want to address the majority RI WKH FRPSDQ\·V OLVW The biggest issue that the union members are FODLPLQJ LV EHQHÀWV DQG ZDJHV $W QR WLPH KDV WKH FRPSDQ\ VDLG WKDW EHQHÀWV DQG ZDJHV ZRXOGQ·W be addressed but this is what the union is trying to showcase because everyone has an opinion on this.

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mean?”. The company informed us that they were locking out the union, NOT the employees. All employees were given an offer letter of continued employment not an illegal contract as the union members are claiming because remember, no union = no CBA and therefore we are a company who is temporarily running as a non-unionized business.

When I gave my team their letters, I asked them to please read it over and take their time to make a decision. I informed them no matter what, I would (and still do) respect their choice.

By September 7th, all but 10 employees decided to continue working for the company. Some of the remaining employees have been working for 10 years or more. Our employees are from everywhere.

Some have grown up in Moose Jaw and others that choose Canada as a new beginning.

Now comes the ugly part. A few of the people out front who are choosing to walk the line decided that they have a right to bully, name call and harass the people who choose to continue working, the delivery people and the customers who visit us. I read letters of and heard from customers and others of the way they were mistreated. I listened to voicemails that some employees have received from those on the picket line. Some messages are threatening their immigration status that they may have to leave this country because they are choosing to support a

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company that they love to work for. Other messages are saying that they will be FINED by the union for crossing the picket line.

Remember all people have the right to choose, so they should not be harassed or picked on for their choice. If an employee wants to continue working, that is their choice. If a customer would like to stay or do any type of business with us, this is also their right, so step aside because name calling and verbal abuse here is not bettering your position or gaining you any sympathy.

Using social media to hunt down and harass and discourage customers from carrying out their events is unacceptable and not helping your position. In order to continue to have a job with the Heritage Inn, you must have the customers. Continuing to harass customers is only helping yourself be put out of work permanently – in other words, no customers, no work.

So, for the people who feel the need to declare that they know best on social media and the picket line, just remember that every story has two sides. %HIRUH \RX DUH VR TXLFN WR MXGJH WU\ KHDULQJ ERWK sides instead of just the one that you want to hear.

Thank you Tracey Grimard Executive Sous Chef Heritage Inn Moose Jaw

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The work is titled ‘A Walk Through the Park,’ and is made from an exterior latex paint. To complete the signature black lines that produce the stained-glass window effect, an oil-based paint marker was used. The reason for the title is simple: as you walk around the building, the artwork takes you on a symbolic journey through the park.

“All of the panels had to connect to the (city’s heritage) — the city was clear on that,” explained Saas. One requirement was for the installation to avoid art that was colonial, with the goal being to honour the site in a neutral manner.

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“That’s when Daily Lennox (the city’s park supervisor), (Cori) Saas, and everyone met. We came up with this idea to cover it with art that will stay there for a long period of time,” Rowlinson said.

more.” ,I WKHUH¶V RQH GH¿QLQJ FKDUDFWHULVWLF of Rowlinson’s artistic style, it’s her use of colour. “Colour is really important to me. I think it’s a deciding factor (as to whether) the art’s good or not,” she expressed.

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“The main challenge was not being The pictures Rowlinson discovered being better. It has met a lot of those tarable to touch the building itself,” Rowlin- include the original wooden bridges in- gets that we have,” Bourassa said.

The Public Art Committee helped son said. Her original design incorporated stalled in the 1930s. the outside of the window frame, but after Rowlinson found the perfect style fund this project, as well as a journeyman learning about the heritage regulations, while watching a movie in her down time. carpenter who volunteered to measure and she altered the design to make sure it was “(T)he opening scene from ‘Beauty and cut the materials free of charge.

Now that the project is completed, compliant. the Beast’ was telling the story through Before starting, Rowlinson and her stained glass images, so I thought that was the group will continue making other coteam consulted with an historian from the a wonderful idea – telling a story through lourful improvements around town. Since 3XEOLF $UW &RPPLWWHH WR ¿QG WKH EHVW DS- ÀDW LPDJHV OLNH WKDW« ,W ZRUNHG RXW UHDOO\ 2014, the collective has produced around 14 local murals. proach for the project. well for this site,” she said.

“I’ve done two (art installations) so Rowlinson then got to work immediRowlinson was a student at Peacock ately, and following the parameters set out when she started working on the project, far with Project 104,” Rowlinson said. by the committee, she visited the Moose and today she’s attending the Alberta Uni- “And then, because of this, I’ve gotten more opportunities to do more murals…

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Obituaries / Memorials HARRIS, MURIEL Harris, Muriel Ann – With hearts saddened by loss, the family of Muriel Harris announces her peaceful passing on November 17, 2023. Muriel was predeceased by her loving husband, Stan. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Barbara (Donald) Butlin of Moose Jaw, SK, Cori (Darrell) Nay of Delta, BC, Susan (Raymond) Carter of Cold Lake, AB, and Mary (Robin) Taylor of Calgary, AB. Muriel treasured her grandchildren, Jennifer (Steven), Nicole (Devon), Curtis (Sylvia), Kevin, Cameron (Michelle), Cora (Nick), Scott, Shannon (Matt) and Harrison (Nadia).

Muriel was especially proud to have eight great grandchildren – Jalen, Lucas, Matthew, Hayden, Hailey, Isla, Remy and Logan. Muriel was predeceased by her sisters Ruth and Corrine. She is fondly remembered by her brother Bruce (Anne) and countless nieces and nephews. Muriel dedicated her life to the service RI RWKHUV LQFOXGLQJ RYHU ¿IW\ \HDUV ZLWK +RVSLWDO Auxiliaries in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Over her life, she was a committed member of Rebekahs, Eastern Star, Toastmasters and Canadian Club, and a faithful member of Minto United Church. Muriel loved playing bridge at the Cosmo Club and Timothy’s, reading, cooking and baking, entertaining, travelling, and spending time with her family. A Memorial Service for Muriel will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.

3DVWRU 0DUYLQ 6HDERUJ ZLOO RI¿FLDWH 7KRVH QRW DEOH to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. Muriel will be remembered by numerous friends and family for her gracious nature, kindness and generosity, and ]HVW IRU OLIH ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, the CNIB, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

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COONEY, JOHN ERNEST July 4, 1947 - October 3, 2023 We are greatly saddened to announce the sudden passing of John Cooney. John was born in Trenton, Ontario on July 4th, 1947 and passed away suddenly on October 3rd, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.

John was a loving father to his children and JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG DOZD\V WDONHG DERXW JRLQJ ¿VKLQJ and camping with his son Chris. John’s family moved to Moose Jaw when he was just a young boy. When he was a teenager he moved to Milt Hampton’s farm in Parkbeg. From there he moved to different towns in $OEHUWD DQG WKHQ ¿QDOO\ VHWWOLQJ LQ (GPRQWRQ He is predeceased by his father Hugh, mother Dora, sister Donna, niece Sarah St. Pierre, niece Tabatha Grado, nephew Laure (L.J.) Azure, aunts and uncles.

Left behind to mourn his passing is his children: Lisa, Kim, Danny, and Chris, grandchildren, sisters: Betzy and Linda, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends.

A celebration of life will take place in Moose Jaw in the spring of 2024 and will be announced. Any donations would be greatly appreciated to go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

WEIKUM, DAVID K. The family of David K. Weikum is sad to announce his passing on October 9, 2023. David was born in Estevan, SK on March 21, 1972. He is predeceased by his mother Judy. David leaves behind to mourn his loss his four children, Destiny Meyerhoffer, Hayla Zaplitney, Devon Tran and Justin Zaplitney; Father John Weikum; sister Andrea MacKay and her children Broden, Brooklyn and Bentley. Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

LIBERET, RANDY EDWARD February 2, 1959 November 8, 2023 With great sorrow the family of Randy Liberet announce his unexpected passing on November 8, 2023 in Regina at the age of 64.

Predeceased by his father Edward Liberet in 2022.

Randy is survived by his wife Marlene Liberet (Manso Beltran), two sons, Aaron Sentes, Jeffrey Liberet and one daughter, Amber Liberet. Mother, Patsy Liberet (Andrews), Sisters, Diana Liberet, her daughters Chantal and Sydney, granddaughter Alyvia and Kelly Liberet (Gerry) who he depended on. Randy had a close cousin, Shelly Robinson. Whenever Randy and Marlene came to Moose Jaw , we always had to make sure we called her over, so they could talk about the mischief they got into as kids. Randy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

There will be no funeral. Arrangements entrusted to Speers Funeral home in Regina.

PAHLKE, AMELIA (MILLIE) September 11th, 1927 Novmber 9th, 2023 Amelia “Millie” Pahlke aged 96 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ed; parents, Alex and Dolly Deibert; in-laws, Fred and Tina Pahlke; brothers-in-law: Abe and Jim Pahlke, and Dan Lipinski; sisters-in-law: Ann and Elsie Pahlke, and Margret Messenger. Millie is survived by her daughter, Debbie-Ann (John); son, Edward (Cheryl); grandsons: Matt (Shannon, greatgranddaughter Harper), AJ (JC), Jonathan, and Ryan; special nephew and niece, Greg and Bev Diebert; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews; as well as many friends and neighbours.

Millie grew up in the Morse/Herbert, SK area on several farms. She moved to Regina, SK where she met her husband of 59 years, Edwin Pahlke. They lived in many locations across Canada and Europe during Ed’s 34 years of military service, including Chatham New Brunswick, Cold Lake, Alberta, and Zweibrucken, Germany. They decided to retire in Moose Jaw, in the province they loved so dearly, living there for close to 40 years.

Thank you to the staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, West Park Crossing, and Pioneer Lodge Memory Lane.

In keeping with Millie’s wishes, a Private Family Service will be held, with interment to take place at Rosedale &HPHWHU\ ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ 0LOOLH¶V QDPH may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200-325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK Next Service: November 26th, 2023 10:30am Rev. Walter Engel

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is not a high priority unfortunately. ‘You take what you get’ seems to be more common as we age in relationships.

Preening was originally used to describe birds, usually male, grooming themselves with their bill, rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers to distribute oil from the uropygial gland, to better attract females. One of WKH ¿UVW ZULWHUV NQRZQ WR DSSO\ preen to the human act of primping was Geoffrey Chaucer (1342-1400) in The Canterbury Tales: “He preens himself and prunes and combs his curls / To take the fancy of this queen of girls.”

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Preen traces to the Anglo-French puroindre, combinEmmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He ing pur (thoroughly) with oindre (to anoint or rub). It is graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. also connected to the Old French poroindre (cut back or prune).

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those Middle English (1066 – late 1400s) used various of the author, and do not QHFHVVDULO\ UHÀHFW WKH SRVLWLRQ RI spellings: prenen, prayne, prene, and preyne. Some linthis publication. guists think it is a variation of the Middle English prunen or proynen, which, as mentioned above, was used to describe birds trimming their feathers with their beaks. The verb prenen, in Middle English, meant ‘to stab or pierce,’ I heard an interesting statistic the other day. 50% of from the noun prene (pin).

Whatever its origins, preen implies dressing and men under 35 spend at least 20 minutes preening themselves every morning. I’m not sure what all is included in grooming oneself carefully and meticulously. Something ‘preening themselves’ but if it includes washing, shaving, that is often done in the mating rituals of birds and huÀRVVLQJ WHHWK EUXVKLQJ DQG GUHVVLQJ , GRQ¶W RIWHQ UHDFK mans.

A morning preening is important for a penguin. Penthe 15-minute mark before we head out to the swimming guins start by cleaning and combing their feathers with pool in the early morning. I suspect it means more time their bill.

Their neck is so mobile they can reach almost in front of the mirror making sure everything is just right, since ‘to preen’ means to make oneself sleek or to dress every single place on their body. After each motion they up. I assume that the amount of time preening might bring their bill to the preen gland, a double-sac organ as have something to do with being in a secure relationship. large as a pea, located on the back near the base of the There is less chance of spending much time preening if tail, in which a waxy oil is found. By oiling their feathers someone is not “on the market” for a personal relation- with the oil from the preen gland, their feathers become ship. At my stage, after 39 years of marriage, preening waterproof. And so, they are protected against water pen-

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etration and the cold. This lubricant also reduces the friction of the water to a minimum, so a penguin seems to ³À\´ WKURXJK WKH ZDWHU Preening can even be a part of the breeding process. Among penguin couples, it is a sign of love when they clean and oil each other’s feathers on the few areas which the other can hardly reach.

Preen can also mean to be proud of yourself because of a personal quality or achievement. The CEO preened himself on the success of the company’s newest venture.

Preen can also mean to behave or speak of that pride with obvious self-satisfaction. It’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. Not necessarily an endearing quality.

We preen ourselves when going out into the public sphere but often become lazy on preening when just staying home. Sometimes a little preening can go a long way when greeting each other in the morning. A bit of preening FDQ KHOS ZLWK VHOI FRQ¿GHQFH DQG VHOI DVVXUDQFH ,W might be useful to take a smidgen of time to preen each day.

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 FDQQRW FRQ¿UP WKDW DOO ZRUGV ZLOO EH XVHG

Reminiscence kits at the WDM can now be rented free of charge in exchange for feedback The free trial period in exchange for feedback will end on Feb. 1, 2024 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com The Western Development Museum (WDM) announced the launch of its reminiscence kits earlier this year, when the ‘Senior’s Time to Reminisce’ event was held at the museum. Following the Sept.

23 event, a trial program with the WDM allowed the kit to be rented out to groups interested in bringing younger and older generations together in the spirit of discussion and reminiscence.

The museum has just announced the launch of a new feedback period, during which time the kits can be rented out free of charge in exchange for visitor’s feedback.

This feedback period has launched Nov. 15, and will continue until Feb. 1, 2024.

The goal of this feedback initiative, according to Alexis Jones, the museum’s program and volunteer coordinator, is to use visitor’s feedback to help improve the kit as well as other museum programming.

When the trial feedback period has concluded, the kits will once again rent for the original fee of $75.

The kits are targeted toward adults over the age of 65 and are intended for use in a social setting. According to the WDM, the public program is best utilized by nursing homes, retirement residences, senior’s associations, civic clubs, libraries, and other museums.

The reminiscence kit program takes place by participants renting out the mobile kit and sharing it at their own location.

The kits are not intended to be used in the museum itself. ,QVLGH WKH NLW SDUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO ¿QG an assortment of artifacts from the 1950s through to the 1970s. This is suitable for today’s seniors, as the window includes a time when most seniors were children and

“Basically, (we) have artifacts from the 1950s to the 1970s that people can touch and go through, and then talk about the different memories they may have,” said Alexis Jones. Photo by: Alexis Jones young adults.

The artifacts inside the kit include fairly common items that would have been used in daily life and helps give an understanding of what life was like in the past. Artifacts range from newspapers to toys, popular movies to fashion, and even a rotary phone.

As an added bonus, each artifact in the kit can be handled and examined by participants.

To facilitate a nostalgic sense of discussion and reminiscence, each artifact LQ WKH NLW KDV DQ DI¿OLDWHG DUWLIDFW FDUG WR help participants navigate the program.

2Q HDFK SULQWHG FDUG SDUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO ¿QG historical information on the artifact, as well as relevant background information describing its place in Saskatchewan’s history.

These cards also contain sample discussion questions in an effort to facilitate conversation around each artifact. Participants are invited to share their stories, talk DERXW WKHLU SDVW H[SHULHQFHV DQG WR UHÀHFW on how far technological innovation has

progressed in recent years.

“Also with your grand kids, (you can discuss) ‘how I got to school versus how you got to school,’” Jones said in an earlier statement that provides an example of what participants can expect with the guide.

Through the discussions brought on by the kit, participants are asked to record their feedback in exchange for the use of the kit during the free trial period. A few good points to report include personal experiences, additional background information on any given artifact, and insights into how commonly a given item had been encountered in the region.

Additional feedback could include a

few suggestions for other commonplace RU LQÀXHQWLDO DUWLIDFWV WR LQFOXGH DV ZHOO as any suggestions to improve the delivery format for the kit program.

To learn more about the museum’s reminiscence kits, visit wdm.ca/reminiscence/.

To request a booking, a request form is located on the museum’s website under ‘How to Book.’

For more information about the museum’s kits or any other programming, contact Alexis Jones at 306-693-5989 or email her at ajones@wdm.ca.

The Moose Jaw branch of the Western Development Museum is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive.

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10:30 p.m. NET NBA Basketball New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors.

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SCRAPS’ 2024 calendars almost ready; holiday photo session fundraiser on 25th Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Moose Jaw’s Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society (SCRAPS) is readying for two important upcoming fundraisers, with their adorable cat and kitten 2024 calendars almost ready to go, and a holiday photo session fundraiser

by Brice Photography coming up on Nov. 25.

6&5$36 LV D YROXQWHHU UXQ QRW IRU SUR¿W RUJDQLzation whose members are passionate about helping felines in and around Moose Jaw live better lives. Not only do they rescue, care for, foster, and adopt out cats and kittens, they also feel strongly about caring for the wild ones, too, following guidelines from HumaneCanada.ca.

They have a Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program that takes in feral strays, spays or neuters them, vaccinates them, and provides minor wound care. Once these wild animals have been released, volunteers keep looking after them through cat colonies that provide food, water, and shelter, and they are monitored for illness and injury.

“We’ve been in operation since 2011. Our mission is with the feral cat population, so our main goal is reducing the numbers of homeless cats surviving on their own in the community,” explained SCRAPS volunteer Anne Marciszyn. “Any kittens that are able to be socialized, we bring them into our foster program, which is huge, we have over 120 cats being fostered right now. And then the ones that are out in the community, who can’t be homed, we provide ongoing care for them.

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But when they’re managed, they can actually live a long, healthy life.”

Marciszyn acknowledged that caring for ferals can be controversial, but Connolly shows off pointed out that the alternaRobyn’s toe beans. She tives are worse. Moreover, by is polydactyl, a common caring for feral cats through condition among cats, a TNR program, their numand has six or seven toes bers can gradually be reon each foot. (photo by duced. One day, SCRAPS Gordon Edgar) hopes, all cats will be living

Sandi Connolly (left) and Anne Marciszyn with foster kitten Robyn (available for adoption) at the SCRAPS 9 Lives Boutique in the Town ‘N Country Mall. (photos

by Gordon Edgar) in safe, happy homes. One vital step is to spay/neuter your own pets, and never abandon cats or kittens outdoors — KRPHG \HW XQ¿[HG FDWV DUH D PDMRU FRQWULEXWRU WR WKH IHral population, and abandonment is not only illegal, it is inhumane.

Supporters of SCRAPS’ mission can volunteer with them (by fostering, caring for a colony, or adopting), donate food or funds directly, or buy a calendar or a family photo session. SCRAPS is active on Facebook at www. facebook.com/mjscraps.

SCRAPS calendars “Our calendars are in the printing process now and will be out very shortly, which we’re really looking forward to, because we’ve had lots of people inquiring about calendar sales already,” explained Sandi Connolly, a SCRAPS volunteer on the calendar committee.

The 2024 SCRAPS calendars feature cats and kittens that have been successfully adopted out to loving families. Each month is sponsored by a local business, such as Carpet One and Penna’s Welding. Producing the calendars is a community effort, with all proceeds going to caring for SCRAPS cats.

“We’re showing pictures of them as rescued kittens, or as a younger cat, and then the version of them now in a wonderful home,” Connolly said. “So, it’s then-and-now, and it’s very touching.”

The calendars will be available from the SCRAPS store (9 Nine Lives Boutique & Adoption Centre in the Town ‘N Country Mall), Pet Valu, veterinary clinics, and at sponsoring businesses in Moose Jaw. Brice Photography holiday photo session Lisa from Brice Photography in Regina will be supporting SCRAPS with a family Christmas photo shoot

fundraiser at the Town ‘N Country Mall in Moose Jaw on Saturday, Nov. 25.

Each session is $49 and includes the following: • Convenient photo setting at MJ Town N Country Mall • Professional photography with Lisa of Brice Photography • Sitting time is approximately 10 minutes • Two (2) printed 5x7 photos (single pose) • For families with kids, couples, etc. (no pets for this event) • Printing of 5x7’s will be done onsite, ready to take with you 'LJLWDO ¿OHV IRU ODWHU SULQWLQJ RI PRUH SKRWRV VL]HV also available for purchase.

Sessions should be booked online at www.bricephotography.net/moose-jaw-scraps-christmas-event.

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Mochi is an adult neutered male about 3-4 years of age. We think all cats are special, but Mochi is a little extra special, he is a polydactyl on all four of his paws! This means he has extra toes on each paw. Not only that, he is ever so handsome to boot! That nose! It's almost a perfect heart.

Mochi is a quiet boy who is content to sit at the back of his kennel and quietly observe his surroundings. He is used to being around other cats, but a slow introduction would help him get along with any feline friends that you may have. He hasn't been around any dogs during his stay with us. Mochi's adoption fee is $75, he is neutered, started on his vaccination schedule and micro-chipped. If you are interested in meeting Mochi, please go to our website at www.mjhs.ca and click the Adopt tab, then Adoptable Animals and scroll to his handsome face to submit your application. Once your application has been approved, we will contact you to come spend some time with Mochi to be sure he is the right fit for you. If after meeting him you decide he is not the cat for you, there is no obligation to complete the adoption process. We look forward to hearing from you!

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