Moose Jaw Express, September 11th, 2024

Rocking for a Cause: Homestand ‘24 brings musical legends to Moose Jaw in support of youth mental health

The Ross Wells Park was brought to life once again as it hosted an unforgettable night of musical entertainment, lasting memories, and all the energy of live musical performances in support of youth mental health initiatives in the community — with a sold-out venue to cap off the occasion.

Homestand ’24 kicked off at 4 p.m. to bright sunny skies, temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, and a packed venue on Sept. 7.

This year’s show opened with Moose Jaw’s own Trick Ryder and closed with Toque, featuring former Moose Jaw resident Cory Churko and his mates Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, and Derek Frank. Shane Gaalaas, who is normally part of the band, was the only member unable to attend due to an overseas concert performance in Japan with the B’z.

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Following the opener by Trick Ryder, Belle Plaine took the stage and was followed by The Steadies, Doc Walker, 54-40, and then Toque. Canadian rock group 54-40 is renowned for its induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame, to cite one example of the international talent who performed at Saturday night’s show.

Around 5:30 p.m., two CT-156 Harvard II training aircraft from 15 Wing Moose Jaw proudly performed a fy by at around 500 feet above the highest obstacle in a nod to the show and the community who hosts the Canadian Forces training base.

Moose Jaw — known formerly as The Band City for good reason — was no unfamiliar location for at least a couple of the night’s legendary performers.

This included Corey Churko who grew up in The Friendly City and said it was “super exciting” to be returning to his hometown.

“To bring all my brothers in rock, you know, Todd (Kerns), Brent (Fitz), and Derek (Frank) to the place where I grew up… to show them Main Street where I used to cruise up and down… and of course Mac the Moose, it’s a thrill…,” Churko said in an interview before the show.

Churko, who said he also used to play football on the same feld back in the day for the Elks Minor Football League, was joined in the lineup this year by Kelly Bourdages, the band leader for Trick Ryder who is also from Moose Jaw originally.

Since its inception, Homestand has seen such names as Matt Bates, Chilliwack, Night Horse, Barney Bentall, and Jordyn Pollard performing live in Moose Jaw.

Homestand 2024 was hosted by River Street Promotions and

made possible thanks to several community sponsors including K+S Potash Canada, who has been the event’s title sponsor now for the fourth consecutive year.

River Street Promotions is a volunteer-driven, non-proft organization promoting local mental health initiatives through entertainment programs. All proceeds will be added to a fund accessible by both the Prairie South School Division and the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division for projects supporting youth mental health and well-being.

Homestand ’24, now the fourth iteration of the new yearly tradition, was preceded by Homestand ’21 that raised approximately $50,000, followed by $85,000 in 2022 and $150,000 in 2023.

Not including the revised tally following Homestand ’24, all proceeds from the fundraising concert series have contributed more than $300,000 to this fund.

“When you can bring together a bunch of people, you know, for the right cause, in the name of music, it’s never a bad thing,” Churko said, referring to the charitable nature of Homestand. “To be a part of that, whether you’re in the audience or up on stage, it’s a win-win for everybody.”

To learn more about Homestand and its host, River Street Promotions, visit RiverStreetPromotions.com.

Look for more information about Homestand ’24 including this year’s total proceeds and a few words with the event’s organizers in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.

Neil Osborne is the lead signer and founding member of Canadian band 54-40. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Canadian soldier successfully completes fourth Prairie Thousand charity bike ride

It’s another successful year in the books for the Prairie Thousand.

From Aug. 11 to 19, Sgt. Rob Nederlof from Base Maintenance at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo in Mantioba took to the highways between Edmonton and Regina on his bike. This was the fourth year for the ride, which is done in support of the Wounded Warriors’ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Service Dogs program.

“It went really well,” Sgt. Nederlof said following the ride. “We had a lot of really good receptions in the various towns and cities along the route.”

This year, Sgt Nederlof and his support team of one — his wife Marina — travelled from 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton to Regina, via Calgary.

“We just needed something different,” he said, explaining the route was chosen to spread the word about the Prairie Thousand to different places than where they had passed in the past.

There was also a bit of nostalgia in the route. Sgt Nederlof is from Calgary and Marina is from Edmonton, and in the early days of their relationship they made the trip along Highway 2 between the two cities many times, Marina said.

“The road was exactly the same,” she said. “The amount of traffc (this time) was horribly more.”

All told, the ride was overwhelmingly positive. Everywhere they went, they were welcomed with open arms and supported in all manner of ways.

One way that support manifested itself was through a series of police escorts.

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In Calgary, the Calgary Police Service escorted Sgt. Nederlof as he conquered Stoney Trail, the city’s ring road.

“He didn’t have to go on Stoney Trail unattended,” Marina said. “He was nice and safe, and I felt much better about that.”

A second police escort took place east of Calgary between Chestermere and Strathmore, courtesy of the RCMP.

Finally, Sgt. Nederlof linked up with the Regina Police Service’s “Ride to Remember” cycling group for 25 kilometres.

The Nederlofs didn’t only connect with police along the route. They also visited Royal Canadian Legions in Strathmore, Brooks, Alta., and Regina. And, of course, they made sure to make pit stops to connect with their Canadian Armed Forces friends and family at CFB Suffeld and 15 Wing Moose Jaw.

With all those positive events during the nine-day ride, Sgt. Nederlof said it was impossible to single out the best part of the ride. Almost.

“Maybe the weather was the best part,” he said. “It was almost perfect the whole way.”

However, “almost perfect” isn’t “perfect,” and the

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fnal day of the ride as they made their way from Moose Jaw to Regina brought with it a punishing headwind, Marina said.

“He had timings to meet, and he had a headwind he had to fght,” she said.

Then there were the inevitable fat tires. Over the three previous Prairie Thousand rides, Sgt. Nederlof had only ever got fat tires in Alberta. This year, that quirk of fate came to an end. He suffered three fat tires this year: two in Alberta in the Calgary area, and one in Saskatchewan.

“We can no longer say Alberta is the fat tire curse to us,” Marina said.

The highlight of the entire ride took place in Regina, when the Nederlofs met Phil Ralph, a director with Wounded Warriors. He presented the couple with a print by artist Silvia Pecota to acknowledge the time and effort they have put in to support Wounded Warriors.

“Getting that recognition from Wounded Warriors — to say it’s special is an understatement,” Marina said. “It’s not why we do it, (but) it’s just really special to be recognized and it keeps our motivation up a little bit.”

As of Aug. 27, the Prairie Thousand had raised more than $8,100 towards its 2024 goal of $8,800. Should they reach their goal this year, the Nederlofs will have raised approximately $100,000 for Wounded Warriors since the frst ride in 2021.

To learn more about the Prairie Thousand, donate to the cause, or learn about what Prairie Thousand 2025 will look like, visit the Prairie Thousand Facebook page.

MooseJawToday.com thanks Tim Bryant, editor of the Western Sentinel, for granting permission to use this article.

Wounded Warriors director Phil Ralph presented the Nederlofs with this Silvia Pecota print in recognition of the time and effort they have given to support Wounded Warriors. Photo by Marina Nederlof

Sgt. Rob Nederlof (right) and veteran Curtis Hann share a moment with a statue of Don Cherry in Mortlach, Sask. Photo by Marina Nederlof

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Moose Jaw’s week-long RCAF centennial activities

With the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Moose Jaw is rolling out the blue carpet this week and holding activities to honour the air organization’s history.

Homestand ’24 kicked off the centennial celebrations at Ross Wells Park on Saturday, Sept. 7. Organizers planned to play a one-minute trailer for the documentary “Wings of Honour,” while brief speeches by dignitaries and air force personnel followed.

There was also a fyby by planes from 15 Wing Airbase.

The City of Moose Jaw is contributing to the celebratory atmosphere by lighting up city hall’s clock tower in blue until Sept. 14.

The Western Development Museum is highlighting the role the RCAF has played in Canadian history — particularly during the Second World War — by giving 20- to 30-minute guided tours of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program (BCAPT) Gallery.

Those tours occurws on Sept. 7 & 8, and will also be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours are included with regular museum admission; WDM mem-

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The 100th anniversary logo for Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) celebrations in Moose Jaw. Photo courtesy Facebook

bers enter for free and military personnel receive a 10-per-cent entrance discount.

Meanwhile, the museum is holding an RCAF seek-and-fnd in September, with visitors encouraged to explore the galleries to fnd the names of different aircraft that the air force has used over the decades.

The aircraft gallery is set up like a

MJPS warns public about phone scam involving STARS Air Ambulance

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The Moose Jaw Police Service is advising the public to be aware of the “STARS Lottery” phone scam that is once again circulating within Moose Jaw.

The “STARS Lottery Scam” is when the caller claims to represent STARS Air Ambulance and explains to the victim that they have won a new vehicle, or a cash prize ranging from $30,000 to $350,000. The fraudster will attempt to manipulate people by falsely claiming they have won an extravagant prize and ask them to send payment in order to claim their prize.

To protect yourself, always keep in mind several things.

You will never be asked to send money to claim any lottery prize. If you are being asked to send a cheque, money order, or payment of any kind to claim your lottery prize, it is a scam. Hang up the phone or delete the email immediately. If you

become suspicious, check with STARS directly to verify if you are a winner and if the lottery is legitimate.

In some instances, the fraudster has demanded payment via gift cards to claim the prize. As a reminder, do not provide the scammer with the access codes for the gift cards under any circumstance.

The Moose Jaw Police Service would also like to remind the public not to provide personal information such as their Social Insurance Number (SIN) or banking details over the phone.

If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a scam, please call the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600. If you prefer to remain anonymous, call the Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers with your information at 1-800-222-8477, go online at p3tips.com, or download the mobile app.

BCATP base, which was used to train pilots during the Second World War. Several design aspects that easily distinguish these bases were the dark green shingle-clad buildings and the bright yellow training aircraft that the RCAF and Royal Air Force used.

On Friday, Sept. 13, the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre is showing the documentary “Wings of Honour,” which is a powerful and emotional feature-length flm directed by Robert K. Barrett that celebrates the RCAF’s 100th anniversary.

Through its backdrop of rarely seen RCAF archival footage and dramatic contemporary footage, the flm showcases compelling stories from past and present RCAF members.

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a cocktail cash bar reception, followed by the flm showing at 7 p.m.

Then, on Saturday, Sept. 14, the theatre is showing Top Gun at 3 p.m. and Top Gun: Maverick at 7 p.m., courtesy of the Capitol Film Society.

The documentary is free to attend, though the showings of Top Gun 1 and 2 cost $20 for both movies or $15 each. All

military personnel can attend for free.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery is holding a free event to recognize the exhibition “Skyward Bound: A Journey Through RCAF History from WWII to Today.” This exhibit is in partnership with the library and 15 Wing, while Violet Tang curated it with assistance from Rob Bos and Jennifer Doede.

Opening remarks start at 11 a.m., while a tour of the exhibit occurs at 11:15 a.m.

Also on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Downtown Moose Jaw Association is hosting the Little Chicago Show and Shine on Main Street from Manitoba Street to Athabasca Street.

There will be four stages of live music, a raffe and a dozen award categories. There will also be more than 400 vehicles from across the decades, ranging from pre-1949 to the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today.

This event is free, except for people registering their show cars.

For more details about Moose Jaw’s RCAF centennial activities, see the Facebook page

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EDITOR

Editor’s Note

I came across this parable that has a lot of wisdom in it. In life, every human being seems to be jaded thinking their opinion is the absolute and end-all. We are all human beings, but we are all ‘cut from a different cloth’ and have been conditioned in life differently. Although we may not agree with everyone else’s opinion on a matter, sometimes it’s better to just zip-a-lip rather than fogging the subject. Sparring with words only shows ignorance, especially if we don’t know all the ‘ifs, ands or buts’ about it. Words do hurt.

PARABLE: THE DONKEY AND THE TIGER

“The donkey said to the tiger:

“The grass is blue.”

The tiger replied:

“No, the grass is green.”

The discussion heated up, and the two decided to go to the lion, the king of the jungle.

Already before reaching the forest, where the lion was sitting on his throne, the donkey began to shout:

“His Highness, is it true that the grass is blue?”

The lion replied:

“True, the grass is blue.”

The donkey hurried and continued:

“The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts and annoys me, please punish him.”

The king then declared:

“The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence.”

The donkey jumped cheerfully and went on his way, content and repeating:

“The grass is blue!”

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion:

“Your Majesty, why have you punished me? After all, the grass is green.”

The lion replied:

“In fact, the grass is green.”

The tiger asked:

“So why are you punishing me?”

The lion replied:

“That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave and intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a donkey, and on top of that come and bother me with that question.”

Conclusion: The worst waste of time is arguing. Never waste time on arguments that don’t make sense... There are people who, no matter how much evidence and evidence presented to them, are not in the capacity to understand, and others are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and all they want is to be right even if they are not. When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent.

So, my friends, be kind in your communication and be a better person and drop contentious issues. In the long run, truth does prevail. My favourite go-to, the Bible has words of wisdom on the matter.

“For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.” Luke 8:17 NIV

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

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Beck promises ‘shovels

in the

ground’ by 2025 for St. Michael School’s replacement if elected

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At noon on Sept. 6, offcial opposition leader Carla Beck and members of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) met at St. Michael Elementary School to discuss ongoing structural concerns and a lack of progress on replacing the aging school.

During her announcement, Beck promised to build a new elementary school on the site that will replace St. Michael School at 920 Eleventh Avenue Northwest if elected.

“Holy Trinity (Catholic) School Division (HTCSD) and the Moose Jaw community have been calling on the Sask. Party for a new school for four years and they still haven’t delivered,” Beck said.

“I’m going to get this thing built. It’s time to get Saskatchewan out of last place on education.”

St. Michael Elementary School was built in 1956 and is now long overdue for maintenance upgrades. The building faces signifcant structural issues that include cracks, poor ventilation, outdating plumbing, undersized student washrooms, and a lack of suitable staff parking.

As a result of these costly issues, the HTCSD has petitioned for the ruling Sask. Party government to construct a new school on the property — which is listed as a top capital project priority — almost every year since 2020, according to Beck.

“Conditions like this are impacting our kids and impacting their education, (and is) holding them back from being able to reach their full potential,” she said. “The need for a new build here at St. Michael isn’t a surprise to the community and it shouldn’t be a surprise to Scott Moe and his local Moose Jaw MLAs.”

Beck accused Tim McLeod, the Sask. Party MLA for Moose Jaw North of “ignoring the concerns of Moose Jaw residents” and pointed to Moose Jaw’s second Sask. Party MLA, Greg Lawrence, who is currently facing criminal assault charges.

Cheantelle Fisher, the Sask. NDP candidate for Moose Jaw North said she’s spoken with at least one resident in her riding who “feel(s) left behind by this Premier,” largely because of cuts to education.

In response to this announcement, the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, minister of education for the Sask. Party responded with the position of the government.

Cockrill accused the Sask. NDP of “making announcements that will further their political needs” and said the school isn’t on the top 10 priority list for the ministry of education. The priority list, he explained, takes into account “the health and safety of our students and

teachers,” as well as utilization rates and new growth.

“Our government continues to build on our record education capital budget that has over 28 major capital projects currently underway or in the planning stages across the province,” he said.

“This is part of the over $2.6 billion that our government has allocated toward school infrastructure which includes 69 new schools and 32 major renovation projects since forming offce.

“Specifc to Moose Jaw, we are pleased that the construction of the over $65 million joint use school is well underway and expected to open in the fall of next year,” Cockrill added, alluding to the government’s current focus on the venture which is now in progress.

The joint use school will accommodate around 500 Catholic and 600 public school students from Pre-K to Grade 8 and offers 90 new childcare spaces, he said.

During the event, Beck announced her commitment to reviewing HTCSD’s new school proposal “on day one of the new government.” The proposed project comes as part of Beck’s educational plan which aims to “get Saskatchewan out of last place on education.”

She stated that she “wants shovels in the ground by the end of 2025.”

The upcoming provincial election must be held no later than Monday, Oct. 28, and currently no election date has been called.

New youth-focused program to ofer multiple services in one location

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Youths in Moose Jaw who want to access community services that can address their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs can soon acquire all those supports in one dedicated location.

Homebase is a provincially funded program that aims to coordinate, streamline and build on existing resources in communities to provide youths, caregivers and families with free services. The initiative’s programs align with regional Saskatchewan Health Authority services to create a pathway of care.

here to reinvent any wheels, but to actually ensure youth have more access to services they might be aware of or might not be aware of that is available to them.”

The provincial government launched Homebase because it recognized that other provinces were doing work around mental health and primary care services for youths and realized that similar programming was required in Saskatchewan, Reimer said.

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The six areas will focus on mental health and addiction services; physical health services; education, employment and training supports; community and social services; peer supports; and cultural and traditional supports.

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) is the “backbone” of the program because it provides operational and administrative support to the four communities in which Homebase will operate, explained Pamela Reimer, the director of integrated youth services with JHSS.

In Moose Jaw, the agency has contracted out the dayto-day work to the YMCA of Regina.

Provincially, JHSS’s role is to provide guidance, create standards and a framework that all four Homebase locations can follow, and ensure there are youths from across the province and locally who offer input into the program, Reimer said.

In Moose Jaw, the YMCA of Regina will provide the services or team up with other community agencies that already offer the work, she continued. Homebase “is not

While Homebase will focus on the six core service areas, the other communities — Regina, Humboldt and Sturgeon Lake First Nation — may identify the need to provide other services, she continued. Having one location that offers those supports may make youths more comfortable in accessing them since they can discreetly talk to staff.

Each location will have a drop-in space, while some could have kitchen spaces to help youths with their cooking skills and some could have resources to address language issues, Reimer remarked. Moreover, having one location that offers these core services reduces barriers in youths’ lives since they may not have transportation to take them to different places.

“This is meant to create a no-wrong-door approach. But if they come into the Homebases, they’ll be able to hopefully fnd what they need,” she added. “And if we’re missing some area … (we will) us to sort out what that is and fgure out how best to get that service into those areas.”

Moose Jaw’s Homebase location will be in the former RBC Branch on High Street West; JHSS expects to open the four locations later this fall.

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Sask. NDP leader Carla Beck (at podium) announces plans to build a new replacement elementary school on the site of the aging St. Michael School if elected during a Sept. 6 media event. Ward Strueby, the director of education for Holy Trinity, attends on the right.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

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WACA to proceed with Truth and Reconciliation ceremony despite no powwow this year

Each year, Canadians are united in the spirit of reconciling past, present, and interpersonal differences as both Indigenous and non-Indigenous citizens come together to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as part of a shared journey forward.

The Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA) will honour the occasion this year with a day of celebration on Monday, Sept. 30 at the amphitheatre in Crescent Park.

The day will begin with a teepee raising ceremony set for 9:30 a.m. at the amphitheatre and the come-and-go event will conclude around supper with no set ending time.

The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, WACA’s chair Clayton Getz explained, “Helps to bring people together and (share) information on what has happened in the world.”

This year’s commemoration will include a teepee raising, a walk down Main Street, barbecue, and then dancers will perform and guest speakers will share a few words to explore the meaning and signifcance of the occasion. The teepee raising will also mark the frst time WACA has offcially set up a teepee during one of its events.

This year’s traditional powwow ceremony, however, won’t take place due to

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constraints from reorganizing efforts on behalf of WACA.

“(We are) just reorganizing (WACA) and bringing more people in,” Getz explained. “Our last chair left, so now I moved up and I’m just learning… and catching up. So yeah, that’s a big role…”

Previously, Getz served as the organization’s vice chair and earlier this year — he didn’t have the exact date committed to memory — he was promoted to the chair of WACA and supersedes Lori Deets. The role of vice chair has now passed to Shaytawna Hesjedal.

The drumming group and other performers who will attend the ceremony haven’t been confrmed yet, but Getz said he has an Indigenous elder and keynote speaker in mind.

The event’s barbecue will be provided free of charge by the Moose Jaw Police Service. Members will be serving hamburgers and possibly also hotdogs until supplies last. This partnership, Getz said, is quite meaningful for the Indigenous community.

“It helps with truth and reconciliation, and it’s showing that people are trying to help us… for the good cause and everything,” he said. “It’s bringing all of us together, (and) that’s the main reason —so we work as one.”

WACA is a non-proft organization that’s been operating in the community for nearly 15 years with the mission of fostering awareness of Indigenous culture in Moose Jaw and the surrounding area.

“Come on out and wear your orange t-shirt,” Getz said. “And come for the walk — the more, the merrier. I need more people to come out and do this walk because it’s really powerful.”

The starting time for the walk hasn’t been announced yet so an update will be provided when this has been confrmed. All guests are invited to wear their orange shirts in support of Truth and Reconciliation.

Everyone’s welcome to attend the ceremony and the teepee raising will begin at 9:30 a.m. To arrive with plenty of

time to fnd seating, Getz recommends showing up at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. Attendance is free but donations are always welcome.

The event will be held at the Crescent Park amphitheatre, located at the north end of the park and adjacent to the intersection of Athabasca Street East and Second Avenue Northeast.

The Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association will commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Crescent Park on Monday, Sept. 30. Photo by: Randy Palmer

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Community cookbooks are treasure trove of good eats

A glance through a cover-missing community cookbook came up with a variety of recipes that looked interesting and had obviously been taste-tested by the contributors.

Those recipes are shared this week, thanks to the cooks of the unknown community.

• • • AUTUMN CHILI

2 1/2 lbs. ground beef

2 cups chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder

3 tbsps. chili powder, or more if desired after tasting

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1 1/2 tsps. dried oregano leaves, optional salt and pepper to taste

2-14 oz. cans tomatoes

1-8 oz. can tomato sauce

small can tomato paste

2-14 oz. can kidney beans, drained

2-14 oz. cans pork and beans, barbecued favour

1 can tomato soup, or equal amount of ketchup

In a large Dutch oven sauté ground beef until redness disappears. Add onions and garlic. Mix well and cook until onions are tender. Stir often. Add other ingredients, except beans, soup and ketchup. Simmer on low heat for 90 minutes. Stir

often to avoid scorching. Taste to ensure there are enough spices. Adjust accordingly.

Finally, add beans and soup and mix well. Taste again and add enough ketchup to boost the taste, but not so much as to make it too thin. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring as it simmers.

Serve in individual bowls topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Leftover chili may be stored in refrigerator for one or two days, or frozen in individual microwave containers for a quick supper. Chili may also be served over a bed of rice or noodles.

Add extra ketchup and serve chili as a Sloppy Joe over toast.

• • • PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAUCE

6 pork tenderloin chops, without bone

1/2 cup four

1 tsp. seasoned salt pepper to taste

1 egg, beaten

2-3 tbsps. milk

1 cup fne dry bread crumbs

3 tbsps. butter

Sauce:

3/4 cup chiclen or vegetable broth, low salt

1 tbsp. four 1/2 cup sour cream

Use meat hammer to pound chops until they are thin.

Combine four, salt and pepper and coat chops. Mix egg and milk in a fat bowl. Dip chops into milk mixture and then into crumbs.

Heat butter in a frying pan and fry chops for 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set in warm oven.

To make the sauce, pour broth into the frying pan. Combine the four and sour cream then stir into the broth and cook until thick. Stir often. Pour over chops and transfer to a serving dish. Chops may be served separately with sauce in a gravy boat. Serve with mashed potatoes.

• • • SKILLET CABBAGE

10 slices bacon, diced 1 large onion, chopped into small pieces 1 medium cabbage, shredded salt and pepper to taste

Fry the diced bacon and chopped onion until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Do not burn. Add cabbage and salt and pepper. Fry for 10 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Serve as a side dish with roast beef or pork. It is also good served cold as a salad. Just add a bit of Italian dressing and mix.

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DeeBesties Nigerian Restaurant announces ofcial grand opening

Moose Jaw’s newest culinary option — and a break from some of the traditional Western-inspired dishes available locally — is now open for business and the second-year Moose Jaw resident and former Nigerian owner, Adeola (Dee) Afolayan is proud to fnally be realizing her dream.

To celebrate its grand opening, the ribbon was offcially cut to open DeeBesties Nigerian Restaurant & Bar at noon on Aug. 31.

“It’s been really, really busy,” Afolayan announced on her frst day of business. At the time of the interview, she said she hasn’t had the chance to sit down since the restaurant opened earlier in the day.

“It’s crazy. Moose Jaw is very supportive,” she said. “Everyone is coming in trying to get food… so yeah, it’s really nice.”

DeeBesties is owned by Afolayan and managed by her husband, Ademola, who manages quality control in the kitch-

en. Her mission is to provide an authentic Nigerian experience in Moose Jaw and to achieve this she’s sourcing everything from the same suppliers who ship to restaurants and pubs back in Nigeria. Her recipes follow the same guidelines and instructions that were passed down from her mother.

“It’s exactly the same taste (as you would experience in Nigeria),” she said earlier. “We’re using all authentic ingredients that will make you feel at home away from home.”

The turnout was a bit slow at frst, but once the frst few customers came through the door Afolayan said it started to pick up in a hurry. The day’s turnout, she said, was “really, really great.”

There’s always good reason to keep coming back, she then added.

“We have different dishes and it’s different tastes for you to try,” she explained. “So, even if you decide to come here every week, you can’t fnish every meal in a week.” Plus, she added, there are several different options and she’s always open to suggestions from her customers — from meal options down to the choice of music to help set the vibe as they dine.

For someone new to Nigerian cuisine, Afolayan said she would recommend starting with the Jollof rice. The small chops and shawarma would be her second- and third-place recommendations.

Now that the restaurant is open, Afolayan said she’s looking forward to ongo-

ing program options set to be included at the location. The frst of these will be an old-school event planned for Friday, Sept. 13.

“We’re going to have old school Friday where people can listen to old school songs, watch European football (soccer), and have a bit of a dance,” she said. The atmosphere she’s hoping to recreate will bear a striking resemblance to a typical restaurant venue back at her previous home in Nigeria.

After the frst day, Afolayan said the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

“People are saying the food is very nice,” she said on Aug. 31. “They’re like, ‘It’s really, really yummy.’”

Some of these menu items include her growingly popular Jollof rice dish featuring fried chicken, and for dessert she prepared a well-received ice cream treat with warm brownies and cookie chunks.

“I’m really grateful to the people of Moose Jaw,” Afolayan said. “They’ve blown my expectations. I am very, very grateful for them. Thank you very much.”

For more information and to learn about upcoming event announcements, visit ‘DeeBesties Food Range’ on Facebook and on Instagram. The restaurant can be reached at 306-556-0823.

DeeBesties Nigerian Restaurant & Bar is located at 20 Main Street North in the former home of the National Café in downtown Moose Jaw.

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Bringing plants indo s in fall

When the school bells toll, it is often the true beginning of the fall season. For me this means that the winter season is coming and my tropical sanctuary in my backyard is done for another year. It is disappointing as the plants we subject to indoor living in our homes are really not very happy – even if they are catered to with grow lights and elevated humidity. Alas, it is one more example of falling short when we are trying to measure up to Mother Nature.

So if you are like me – during the summer months my home is airy and empty but during the winter months when we are all inside, my home is flled with an amazing array of plants. Kind of a crazy backwards situation but I guess it is the reality of living in Canada on the prairies. So how do I safely bring in my plants and not the vast array of little creatures that also are living outside?

As the nighttime temperatures begin to drop, my watering that is done with a hose and spray nozzle is aimed at washing off the leaves and stems of the plants each time I water. The spider webs quickly come back but the dust and other materials that are adhered to the leaves seems to disappear. Generally, this task occurs a few times and with frequency as other production plants, like tomatoes and peppers are generally being watered daily.

are clean or on a solid surface that is free from the smaller critters. Let them drain well.

Prior to the temperature dropping much below 10 C (50 F) these tasks need to occur to alleviate the chance of cold temperature damage to tropical and subtropical plants. The plants are removed from their shady summer homes and thoroughly sprayed with air via my favourite garden tool – a commercial gas-powered blower. Sometimes a shop vac is also utilized if there has been a lot of debris accumulating on the surface of the media.

For those plants that I suspect have enticed soil borne critters to fnd a nice winter home, these pots are submerged in tepid water for 15 or 20 minutes. Due to the lack of oxygen, any freeloaders will quickly exit through the drainage holes they entered through and foat to the surface of the water where they are skimmed off and return to their less-hospitable home environments. Take care to then place plant trays beneath the plants that

Any pests that are obvious are removed and then every plant (except those that are pubescent or fern-like) are then sprayed liberally with Neem which is an extract from the Neem tree and liberally used in the skin/cosmetic industry. For a short period of time, Neem did make the Pesticide Regulatory list in Canada but is no longer a registered product. Some people love the scent of Neem while others fnd it quite distasteful so I let the plants dry for a few hours or a day or so but am careful that they are out of direct sunlight and in a safe environment so no new pests make it their home.

When the plants are moved inside, those needing higher light levels are placed under full spectrum grow lights and those that can tolerate lower light levels are also appropriately placed. Please note that my lemons and limes, Bird of Paradise plants, Passion Flowers and those which I want to encourage blooms will need to be given higher light as well as fertilizer appropriate to the type of production of the plant. Also of note is this is the time of year that I plug in the humidifer to ensure that the humidity level in the home stays around 70 percent. The higher humidity in my home as winter descends makes it more comfortable and those humanoids that dwell here are most defnitely happier and healthier!

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Restricting access to school grounds and playgrounds likely not possible, PSSD report says

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While city hall is looking for ways to restrict access to public parks overnight, Prairie South School Division (PSSD) is unsure that it could enforce a similar mandate on its school grounds.

A board trustee with PSSD submitted an inquiry during the June meeting asking division administration whether the organization has a policy that restricts when the public can access school grounds. Administration then provided an answer during the Sept. 3 meeting.

The City of Moose Jaw is considering creating a bylaw that would restrict hours of access to parks in the community, but which parks and what times have not been determined yet, the report said. Since some school grounds have playgrounds and park-like spaces, the division must determine whether it wants to be included in this bylaw or create its own policy and be separate from the municipality.

Administrative Procedure (AP) 491, Access to Schools (Visitors and Volunteers), is the only AP that addresses access to schools, but it does not restrict access to grounds during certain times, the document continued. Moreover,

without security, the division does not know how it would enforce an access-restriction policy.

“With City of Moose Jaw property, a restriction could be enforced by bylaw offcers or police, but we do not think that would extend to our grounds to be monitored or enforced,” the report added.

Coun. Kim Robinson presented a motion during the May 27 regular city council meeting asking city administration to create a bylaw or policy to restrict access to parks between certain hours. This was due to a small group of people causing trouble for downtown businesses and residents.

He noted that the parks and recreation department should produce a report about which parks should have their hours restricted because city staff know best. He didn’t think the bylaw needed to encompass all green spaces in the community, but it could, based on the advice of department staff.

There was little discussion about the motion, with council giving it unanimous approval.

However, the Moose Jaw Police Service said during

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the June Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting that it may not have enough resources to patrol those greenspaces regularly.

Police leadership told the board that the agency is continuously receiving calls, so it uses a triage system to queue calls and respond to the most pressing ones frst.

Furthermore, the organization usually asks its members to patrol downtown parks whenever there is a lull in calls and when time permits. However, the MJPS wouldn’t be able to dedicate resources on an ongoing basis, while this task would be an extra responsibility.

The police service added that it would include Crescent Park in its patrol area, which would see bicycle-based members cruise through that greenspace since they can access it quickly and stealthily.

Canadians’ views of history must change for reconciliation to occur, former chief says

Canadians today may not have created Indian residential schools, the Indian Act or the ’60s Scoop, but they inherited that history and have a responsibility to do something about it, a retired chief says.

Cadmus Delorme, the former leader of the Cowessess First Nation and current CEO/founder of economic reconciliation-based company OneHoop Advisory Services, was the keynote speaker during Prairie South School Division’s staff-focused back-to-school event at A.E. Peacock Collegiate on Aug. 29.

The theme of the businessman’s presentation was truth and reconciliation, where he pointed out that “truth” comes from the brain and “reconciliation” comes from the heart.

“… I am going to help us rewire our brain to understand truth,” Delorme said, noting that teachers are collectively the “driver of hope” for educating the next generation about this issue.

“Education got us into this moment, and education will get us out of this moment,” he remarked.

Throughout his presentation, Delorme, 42, told stories from his life to better communicate aspects of truth and reconciliation and discussed how “oppressive (government) policies” snuffed out Aboriginal People’s worldviews.

Delorme’s parents attended residential schools, although they never spoke about their experiences when he was a child. It was only when he was in university that he learned about residential schools, their time there, and the sacrifces they made for him.

“At our family table, there was a lot of humour. We were love rich, but not fnancially rich,” he said.

Delorme noted that his father could have left him to stumble around on the reserve without direction, but he wanted his son “to be a dreamer” and have a better life. Due to his father’s encouragement and the university education he acquired, the former chief says he feels comfortable being in any room with anyone, anywhere.

The businessman pointed out that there are two worldviews in Canada today. One is the Canadian perspective, which is “beautiful” since everyone thrives on it. The second is the indigenous worldview, which existed before

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Europeans arrived and continues to exist today.

He noted that he had a strong Aboriginal worldview after graduating from university with his bachelor’s, while he acquired a Canadian perspective after acquiring his master’s degree.

These perspectives helped him realize that there must be two types of relationships for reconciliation to become a reality. One is “quasi-jurisdictional,” where areas like the Education Act must be reopened to include indigenous worldviews, while the second is economics, where Aboriginal people must be given job opportunities.

Delorme used four historical examples to show how people should rewire their brains after learning the facts — the truth — about situations.

Firstly, he read comments that the prime minister made in 1879 about separating First Nation kids from their parents and putting them in schools. The businessman noted that some people today “get triggered” because of what happened generations ago.

Secondly, he said Winnipeg should search its landfll for bodies of missing indigenous women since it’s a matter of honour and dignity.

Thirdly, he said the Oka Crisis of 1990 wouldn’t

have happened if the Quebec town had frst consulted with the nearby reserve about expanding the community’s golf course.

Fourthly, the former chief said the discovery of unmarked graves on the Cowessess reserve in 2021 helped change attitudes among Canadians.

Delorme pointed out that Canadians have received varying levels of education about residential schools and Aboriginal Peoples over the decades.

Baby boomers learned about First Nation people through unrealistic Hollywood movies, while certain schools taught that residential schools were “saving the Indian.”

Gen Xers were taught that Aboriginal people should “get over” their experiences, stop acting special, move off the reserve, give up their rights and become Canadian. Gen Y/Millennials were taught that First Nation people came from Asia and, through the Indian Act, agreed to give up their land and accept residential schools.

Today, Gen Zed are given cultural sensitivity training, Native Studies classes, indigenous studies and more comprehensive education.

“We (adults) are the students right now in truth and reconciliation. Our kids are our teachers,” Delorme said. “The most important table to talk reconciliation … is the kitchen table your kids go to.”

Reconciliation is also about “decolonization,” which does not mean First Nation people want to move back to the 1880s, he said. Instead, it means Aboriginal People want to maintain their traditions in 2024 and live in both worldviews.

The relationship that Canadians and indigenous people should have — based on the treaties — is like two canoes travelling the river together sharing and respecting those ideologies, Delorme continued. However, the Indian Act and residential schools poisoned people’s minds, slowing down the Aboriginal canoe.

“Today, in 2024, we are just trying to catch up. That’s reconciliation … . Indigenous people don’t want to slow down Canada. We don’t want to take a different river,” he said, adding the 94 Calls to Action can help transform that relationship.

With municipal and school board elections set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, school divisions have begun preparing for the event and co-ordinating efforts with their municipal counterparts.

Trustees with Prairie South School Division received an update about their organization’s plans during the Sept. 3 board meeting. They also approved several motions related to the election preparations.

The board agreed that election workers for the 2024 school board election be paid at the rate that Elections Saskatchewan sets, while those workers will be paid 50 cents per kilometre for training, the advance poll, the election day poll, and to return the ballot box.

As per Elections Saskatchewan’s fee schedule for the returning offce:

• The returning offcer will receive a monthly allowance of $99, $33 per hour for training outside of the writ period, $7,425 for the election period and $2,475

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for post-election activities

• The election clerk will receive $28 per hour for training outside the writ period, $6,300 for the election period and $2,100 for post-election activities

• The offce co-ordinator and trainer will receive $23.50 per hour for training outside the writ period, for the election period and post-election activities

• The administrative assistant will receive $19 per hour for pre-writ training, work during the election period and post-election services

• A messenger will receive $16 per hour for prewrit training, work during the election period and post-election activities

Meanwhile, poll offcials will receive between $16 per hour and $23 per hour for duties performed, $15 per hour for completion of online training and $5 per day for use of their cell phones. Furthermore, the board agreed to allow mail-in bal-

lots during the school board election and to allow the use of voting machines in the City of Moose Jaw (subdivision 6), with municipal offcials to administer the machines. Also, polling locations have been determined for area communities:

• Subdivision 1: Aylesburg, Central Butte, Chaplin, Craik, Eyebrow, Mortlach, Riverhurst and Tuxford

• Subdivision 2: Avonlea, Belle Plaine, Briercrest, Caronport and Rouleau

• Subdivision 3: Assiniboia, Limerick and Mossbank

• Subdivision 4: Bengough, Coronach and Rockglen

• Subdivision 5: Coderre, Glentworth, Gravelbourg, Kincaid, Lafeche and Mankota

• Subdivision 6 (City of Moose Jaw): Exhibition Grounds, Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre, Minto United Church and Church of our Lady

Cadmus Delorme, former chief of the Cowessess First Nation, speaks to Prairie South School Division teachers during a back-to-school event on Aug. 29. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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Job actions that teachers took during the 2023-24 school year contributed to higher-than-normal absences in Prairie South School Division during that time, while illnesses were the overall leading cause of educators’ absences, data show.

During the Sept. 3 board meeting, division administration with Prairie South School Division (PSSD) presented a report with absences for all staff — teachers, bus drivers, CUPE staff and out-of-scope — from Feb. 1 to July 31.

Amy Johnson, superintendent of human resources, told the board that there was a slight decrease overall in employees’ absences compared to the same period in 2022-23, while those for teachers were more than usual — “an anomaly” — because of the actions that the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation took.

Teachers’ absences

There were 432.49 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers employed between Feb. 1 and June 30, while there were 95 actual working days and a total of 41,086.55 FTE days of possible work, the board report showed. FTE days of possible work are calculated by multiplying FTE positions by the number of actual working days.

During those fve months, teachers were absent for 6,389.66 FTE days, with substitutes required to cover 3,817.82 FTE days, or 59.75 per cent of the time. Overall, teachers were absent 15.55 per cent of all possible

workdays.

The STF’s job actions during the second half of the school year meant teachers were absent 1,479.37 FTE days, which represented 3.6 per cent of all possible days, the report said.

Meanwhile, teachers’ illnesses — short- and longterm — accounted for 1,491.80 FTE days missed, which required 877.63 FTE substitute days. These absences accounted for 3.64 per cent of possible workdays.

Bus drivers

The report showed that Prairie South had 106 regular and casual bus drivers between Feb. 1 and July 31, while there were 91 actual working days that totalled 9,646 FTE days of possible work.

The data showed that there were 521 FTE days that drivers were absent during that period, with substitute employees required to cover 395.50 FTE days. Overall, these absences accounted for 5.4 per cent of possible days.

The biggest reason drivers were absent was due to leave without pay issues, with 216.5 FTE days missed, representing 2.24 per cent of possible days. These absences required a substitute driver 84.53 per cent of the time.

CUPE staff

Prairie South had 284.05 FTE CUPE employees — such as janitors and groundskeepers — and casuals during the six months, with 124 actual working days and 35,222.20 FTE days they could have worked, the report showed.

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Over those six months, CUPE staff missed 3,366.20 FTE days of work, which required substitutes to cover 1,965.09 FTE days or 58.38 per cent of the time. The total time these employees missed accounted for 9.56 per cent of all possible days.

The biggest reason CUPE staff were absent was because of illness; they missed 1,620.95 FTE days, or 4.6 per cent of all possible days. Meanwhile, substitutes were required to cover 56.32 per cent of those missed days.

Out-of-scope staff

There were 46.83 FTE out-of-scope staff — such as division administration — who were employed between Feb. 1 and July 31, with 124 actual working days and 5,805.68 FTE days they could have worked, according to the report.

During those six months, such staff were absent 729.48 FTE days, which amounted to 12.56 per cent of all possible days.

The biggest reason out-of-scope employees were absent was for vacation support, as they missed 426.61 FTE days, which represented 7.35 per cent of all possible days.

Public school near Gravelbourg stops ofering Core French classes to elementary students

A school in southwest Saskatchewan plans to discontinue offering Core French to elementary students and focus on other areas like reading, writing, student well-being and math.

Kincaid Central School — located southwest of Gravelbourg — submitted a letter to Prairie South School Division’s board offce last spring seeking approval for the discontinuation of the language program. Division administration then presented that letter to trustees during their Sept. 3 board meeting, with the group unanimously approving the change for the 202425 academic year.

Shane Onraet, Kincaid Central’s principal, wrote that French-language instruction is optional in Saskatchewan schools, so staff and School Community Council members discussed the situation and agreed that eliminating the program was prudent.

The school has discussed Core French instruction for more than 20 years, with the school discontinuing face-to-face French for high school students in 2001-02 and for middle years’ youths in 2006-07, the letter said. Teaching staff have considered discontinuing Core French for elementary students for several years, choos-

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ing to continue after each conversation. During this year’s conversation, there were several points that staff considered about whether they could offer the course.

One point was that while Core French teachers worked hard to present language instruction in engaging ways, students retained very little of those language skills, the letter said.

Secondly, the school community is becoming more diverse with various cultures and languages, with immigrant students struggling to become profcient English readers. Having to learn French adds to their challenges and affects their feelings of success in their learning.

Thirdly, the school has had two qualifed French language teachers for several years, but one accepted a position outside the school division and left at the end of the 2023-24 year, the letter said. This left a high school math/science teacher to lead Core French classes, but her skills are needed in those other areas.

“This would leave Core French in the hands of teachers who do not have the skill base to adequately teach French-language content,” the letter noted.

Fewer educators to teach the language course means the school would have to combine more courses than in

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recent tenders

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Prairie South School Division issued more than half-a-million-dollars’ worth of tenders during the past three months, with contracts focusing on technology upgrades, roof repairs and new outdoor play structure.

The division awarded $540,029 in tenders to contractors between May 31 and Aug. 31, with projects including:

• $70,941 to Powerland Computers Ltd. for new core data centre servers

• $135,543 for three years to Powerland Computers Ltd. for memory storage

• $215,000 to Duncan Roofng for a roof replacement and installation of fall protection at Lindale School

• $118,545 to Medara Playscapes/Blue Imp for the supply and installation of a playground structure at Sunningdale School

Ron Purdy, superintendent of business, told PSSD trustees during the Sept. 3 board meeting that replacing the servers was “pricey” but had to be done, while there were several large-capacity memory storage banks downstairs in the division offce that required upgrading.

Meanwhile, fall protection was required at Lindale School because safety infrastructure is now required when employees or contractors do anything on the roof, he continued. Also, Sunningdale School requires a second outdoor play structure for students.

Purdy added that the roof and playground tenders have been tendered, but neither has been completed yet because the application period closed only recently.

the past, including having triple and possibly quadruple grades in one French class.

“Discontinuing Core French will not solve the challenges of multi-grade classrooms but will help to alleviate some of the effect,” the letter continued.

Meanwhile, the school’s goals last year focused on reading, writing and student well-being, while this year, they will add instruction to address gaps in students’ math skills. This focus on math will beneft student learning and improve youths’ well-being by allowing teachers and students to better focus on these areas.

“We understand that we may have students wanting to continue to learn (the) French language. We have a teacher who would be willing to offer French Club as an extracurricular activity if there is interest from students,” Onraet said.

“We are also willing to explore forms of technology, which may be implemented independently or interactively in a group setting such as Rocket Languages, Duolingo and Rosetta Stone for example,” he continued, adding families can also take Core French through the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (SLDC).

Rust Valley Restorers visit may be in the future

Occasionally Yours Truly watches one of the three History channels we get with cable.

On this particular day an edition of the Rust Valley Restorers was playing on one of the History channels.

My partner/wife sauntered in asking, “What are you doing?’’

I wasn’t sure if she really cared or whether she had some task in mind for me to complete.

“I’m watching Rust Valley Restorers,” was my response.

“Oh. What is it?’’

“It’s about these guys who take old rusted car hulks and make them into awesome drivable vintage cars that sell for big bucks.”

She sat down and watched with me.

“A scene with an old white semi tractor that was the subject of bargaining over price came on.

“Look,’’ she was excited. “Isn’t that cool? I want to see what it looks like when it’s fnished.’’

I know she likes old cars and is a bit of a redneck about her tastes. Since we got to know each other better she has always wanted a red pickup truck with a gun rack.

She hasn’t mentioned the gun rack lately, likely thinking it would attract too much unwanted attention from those cars with the red lights on top.

She continued watching, asking where the Rust Val-

ley Restorers are located.

“The Okanagan Valley.’’

“We have to go there and see it,’’ she asserted.

As the show went on, the restored white semi tractor was seen fnished in a dark colour with orange stripes down the sides.

“I don’t like it at all,” she commented.

I later learned I was wrong about the Rust Valley Restorers’ location.

The show is at Tappen, B.C. on the south end of Shuswap Lake and features two owners of car restoration businesses.

They are able to do business in Tappen as there is a large community of car collectors in the district.

Mike Hall, the main character on this reality TV series, the one with the long braided locks and potty mouth, owns Rust Bros. Restoration.

Avery Shoaf, the chunky one with the irritating cackling laugh, runs Wildman Restorations.

Hall has never seen a wreck he didn’t want to buy. Shoaf is always short of money because he underestimates the cost of his work.

Between them and other car owners they make an interesting show, creating miracles out of junkers.

A rock blaster by trade, Hall accumulated 400 cars along the Trans-Canada Highway. He tried selling them

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in 2016. Receiving no offers he continued. In 2017 he got a call from TV producers. The frst show aired in 2018

Entertainment comes with some education about car restoration with great scenic views.

Unsure if my partner was serious about visiting I did some basic research discovering – surprise — Tappen has a large car museum, some scenic ruins and a waterfall. Now I am prepared to make an itinerary if my partner wants to see Rust Valley Restorers next summer.

A column in August about Trigo’s Food and Drink in Lafleche should not have mentioned that a liqueur is served as a starter. The actual starter serving is a liptauer which is a spread made with Quark cheese.

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Court: Brideau radio station

In 1966, Buffalo Springfeld released the protest song “For What It’s Worth (Stop, Hey What’s That Sound),” which contained the lyric, “There’s something happening here/But what it is ain’t exactly clear/There’s a man with a gun over there/A-telling me I got to beware.”

That lyric caused employees at Golden West radio station to fear for their safety in October 2023 after community activist Tannis Brideau requested the song, telling the radio DJ that the person holding the gun was her — “that’s me.”

During a multi-day trial at Moose Jaw Provincial Court, nearly a dozen radio station employees testifed about how often Brideau harassed them — sometimes in person, but mostly by phone.

All witnesses said they were nervous, fearful, uncomfortable, apprehensive and dreaded coming to work because of Brideau’s harassment.

Brideau wanted Discover Moose Jaw to write a news article about the National Citizens Inquiry (NCI), which planned to be in Regina in May 2024 to hear from people about how pandemic measures affected them. However, the news agency declined because the event was not happening in Moose Jaw.

The radio station had been familiar with Brideau since 2021 because she called the business “relentlessly,” and while police told the organization to block her number, it was unable to do so technologically, the trial heard.

The intensity of her harassment began in September 2023 and “got completely out of control” in October

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2023, said Leslie Campbell, general manager of Golden West. Some of Brideau’s actions included calling daily, protesting the business on the nearby service road, banging on windows and posting comments on social media. Brideau sparred verbally and repeatedly with Campbell during the latter’s time on the stand, interrupting and insulting her. At one point, while the radio station GM was speaking, the activist screeched, “LIAR!” prompting the judge to take a short break.

On Oct. 3, 2023, Brideau called the building 20 times, while the next day, she called 10 times in the morning. She also protested in the parking lot with signs about the NCI and pandemic measures.

Campbell received one of Brideau’s calls that morning and repeatedly told her to stop harassing her staff. The latter’s comments focused on COVID-19, the vaccine, governments and health care.

“I’m willing to go to prison for fve years … . You can’t threaten me with nothing,” Brideau said.

Crown prosecutor Tony Gerein played a 12-minute audio clip of the two women arguing in that phone call. He also played four other audio clips featuring Brideau — either a message she left or a conversation she had with DJs — that the business provided as evidence.

Campbell ordered staff to keep all audio clips with Brideau and email her every time the woman called. These clips and written records — eight pages worth — were included as evidence.

On Oct. 5, Brideau protested on the service road and

yelled at Golden West staff as they entered the building. The next day, she called the morning disc jockey and asked for the Buffalo Springfeld song. An hour later, she walked into the building, but Campbell walked her right back out.

Brideau stopped harassing the radio station about two weeks later after police told her to stay away.

The Crown asked Campbell what she thought of Brideau’s communications, with the GM replying emotionally, “It made me feel terrible because my staff were being harassed relentlessly and I could not do anything to stop it.”

“I am not to blame for her fear,” Brideau said, suggesting several times that the government’s actions during the pandemic were really to blame for employees’ lingering fear; Campbell and others said that was not true.

The court refused to play the Buffalo Springfeld song for Brideau, prompting her to sing it; the Crown eventually played it on a smartphone.

She pointed out that the lyrics spoke against “The Man” (the government) and suggested that she was the person in the song holding a protest sign and not the gun. However, the court rejected this argument.

“There is no question in my mind I did the right thing,” Brideau said, adding the entire trial was a “witch hunt.”

Her trial continued from Aug. 27 to 29.

Despite ‘pleasant conversation,’ police still arrested

Police had a “pleasant conversation” with community activist Tannis Brideau when they found her protesting outside Prairie South School Division’s offce but arrested her hours later because her behaviour had become too much.

Const. Willem (Jacques) Geyer was one of three offcers to testify during Brideau’s three-day trial in late August. He told the court that he and Const. Jay Sills visited PSSD’s board offce on Nov. 6, 2023, because the education director had called, saying Brideau was yelling at staff.

The two offcers arrived around 8 a.m. and found Brideau a block south of the offce on Ninth Avenue Northwest, holding a sign that spoke against pandemic measures. They told her she could peacefully protest but could not do so on the property because the courts had banned her.

The activist agreed with their request, while the men went to speak with the director of education.

Geyer and Sills returned around 12:30 p.m. that same day after learning that Brideau had caused another problem at the division offce, the trial heard. They arrested her for causing a disturbance there and for harassing staff at Golden West radio station several weeks earlier.

The offcers took her to the police station and put her

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in cells for a couple of hours before releasing her on an undertaking with conditions, including not contacting or visiting PSSD’s offce.

Geyer said he put her on those conditions and was responsible for the release document. He told the trial that he consulted with his superiors about the document before releasing the activist on the conditions.

During cross-examination, Brideau attempted to undermine Geyer’s testimony by suggesting that a young offcer had no authority to release anyone on an undertaking. However, the Crown prosecutor objected and pointed out that the Criminal Code empowers offcers to put alleged offenders on conditions. Moreover, the Crown reprimanded the activist for insulting the young constable.

“What they’ve done to me is ungodly … ,” Brideau said at one point, accusing the police of bullying her.

Brideau also accused the police of “stealing” her vehicle, but the Crown and offcers pointed out that that was untrue since she had parked her red PT-Cruiser in a no-parking zone near PSSD’s offce. That was why they had her vehicle towed.

Geyer added that he also responded to a call from Golden West radio station’s general manager in mid-October 2023 because Brideau had been harassing them.

The offcer spoke with the GM, gathered audio re-

cordings of the activist’s phone calls and acquired pages of documents cataloging the number of times the woman harassed staff.

Because of a city bylaw, he also had Brideau’s vehicle towed because she had parked it partially on city property and partially on a sidewalk.

Taking the stand, Sills confrmed everything that Geyer said, including the conversation with Brideau about demonstrating peacefully. Meanwhile, he recalled the education director telling the offcers that Brideau may have been on previous conditions to not trespass on the school division’s property or have contact with staff.

Sills told Brideau during cross-examination that the police did not arrest her because of those alleged conditions but because she had caused a disturbance at the board offce.

Const. Jim Biniaris also testifed and said that when offcers spoke with Brideau the frst time that day, it was a “pleasant conversation” where they told her not to yell at people.

“We said that if she wanted people to listen, she should take a different approach so that people did not fear her,” he said.

Brideau’s trial continues.

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Provincial Court: Brideau Trial

Activist Tannis Brideau had protested pandemic mandates outside Prairie South School Division’s board offce on and off since May 2021, but her behaviour escalated in late October 2023 and led to her arrest.

During Brideau’s multi-day trial in Moose Jaw Provincial Court, witnesses said the activist entered the board offce on Ninth Avenue Northwest on Oct. 23, 2023, and said she planned to protest outside. However, as other employees arrived that morning, she yelled and swore at them.

“She was a nuisance and bothering people who were coming and going,” testifed Heather Boese, executive assistant to the education director.

Brideau continued to yell loudly throughout the morning but left in the afternoon. However, her vehicle remained in a no-parking zone, so a towing company came to remove it.

Witnesses clarifed that it was the police who had Brideau’s vehicle towed and not anyone at the board offce.

Boese testifed that she was “very uncomfortable” with the woman’s presence and “dreaded coming to work,” while the activist’s behaviour distracted her from her tasks. She also didn’t know what the activist was yelling about during her protest.

Ejection from the building Board offce employees returned the next day to fnd more anti-vaccination signs around the building, while an offcer also arrived after receiving a call from education director Ryan Boughen. The activist was inside speaking to the receptionist, but she was told to leave and was not welcome back.

Brideau left and continued to protest outside for several more days.

Boughen testifed that he had seen Brideau’s poor behaviour in the past, while he usually had receptionist Elizabeth Cartman calm her down. While Cartman had success most of the time since the two had a respectful relationship, she had less success over time as the activist’s unruly behaviour increased.

Seeking legal help

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Boughen said he had been speaking with legal counsel with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) about how to resolve the situation. He eventually decided to write Brideau a letter saying she was no longer welcome inside the building or on the property.

The director of education gave the letter to Cartman to give to Brideau, with the receptionist testifying that she did on Oct. 31, 2023.

Cartman testifed that she spoke regularly with Brideau on the phone while the woman sometimes came inside to talk. However, in October 2023, the receptionist noticed that the activist became “more adamant and passionate about the things she was protesting” while outside.

Continued harassment

Boughen said he arrived at work the morning of Nov. 1 and found Brideau standing near the fagpole. She yelled at him and vulgarly asked if he had her vehicle towed. Furthermore, she said she had the right to meet with the board and that he had to facilitate that; he said no and went inside, with Brideau still ranting.

Cartman testifed that she heard Brideau’s “loud and obnoxious yelling” that morning, so she went and told the woman to stop. Brideau also came inside and “was adamant” that no one would stop her activities outside.

During cross-examination, Cartman said she and Brideau have similar views about the pandemic but reminded the activist that they shouldn’t force their views on others, while it’s OK that people have different beliefs.

Calling police

Boughen said he went into his offce and then into the board room that faces Ninth Avenue Northwest. Even though the windows were shut, he could still hear Brideau yelling — about COVID-19 vaccines, that he was a “vile human,” and that he was responsible for the pandemic measures.

Fed up, he called the police. However, even with offcers present, she continued to yell. He added that having someone charged or arrested was the last thing Prairie South wanted, but it was “an inevitable collision” with the activist.

Brideau interrupted Boughen and said that as a parent, she had every right to meet with the director and the board to discuss her concerns and the National Citizens Inquiry. She also accused him of lying about her vulgarly swearing at him, while at one point, she stuck her tongue out at him and admitted it to the judge.

Continuing, Boughen said he is responsible for employees’ well-being, but he saw the building “becoming chaotic” and staff becoming agitated with Brideau’s presence. Moreover, her tone was typically aggressive, direct and demeaning.

Brideau interrupted again and accused Boughen of forcing the vaccine on student-athletes — like her son — and of instituting pandemic mandates.

He replied that the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletics Association ordered students to show proof of vaccine, while the province was responsible for pandemic measures. However, Prairie South created an administrative procedure to handle the health crisis in schools.

No meeting with the board

Meanwhile, Boughen said Brideau never spoke to the board because the board chair said there was no reason to hear from the activist, while he advised that it would be a waste of trustees’ time.

Also, he said the division offce attempted to work with Brideau to address her concerns.

“You didn’t try nothin’! If you would have addressed me, I would have stopped my protest,” Brideau interjected loudly, accusing Boughen of not wanting her around during the board’s November meeting.

Boughen replied that Brideau never once contacted him for a meeting, while he would have met with her as he does with other parents. He did attempt to talk with her once, he said, but that encounter “didn’t go very well.”

“You are not a very approachable person,” he continued, adding he was not worried about Brideau protesting during the board meeting but didn’t want the trustees to “have an unpleasant experience” with her.

Police spoke with Brideau on Nov. 1, while they arrested her on Nov. 6.

Brideau’s trial continues on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Jetty the Yeti welcomes Westmount Elementary students back for frst day of classes

The frst day of school is always a mixture of excitement, nerves, and eager anticipation, but Westmount Elementary students were seen off to classes with a special welcome on the morning of Sept. 3.

“Jetty the Yeti,” a cheerful school mascot at Westmount Elementary, was on hand and willing to help guide the young learners safely across the street for their frst day back to classes.

Jetty has been around at Westmount for a few years now, but this is the frst time the school’s vice principal, Shayne Hogeboom tried on the outft.

“Jetty the Yeti is our mascot that we use to get the kids motivated about being at school and at events,” he said. “We bring him out every time we’re doing a kind of main event.”

This event was suitable, he said, because it’s the frst day back to classes for the upcoming academic year. Also, with the upcoming planned transition to the Coteau Hills Elementary School — which is expected to be completed in 2025 — this occasion may very well be “the last frst day (of school) at Westmount.”

Jetty the Yeti isn’t specifcally affliated with the school’s safety or other programs, and he represents Westmount Elementary in a broader sense. His name, Hogeboom explained, does comes from the Jets, which is the school’s sports team, however.

“We have the Jets symbol on all our sporting jerseys and everything,” he began. “So, we needed something to rhyme with ‘Jets.’ So, ‘Jetty the Yeti’ kind of went together.”

Jetty has been around for a while, and some of his past inspirational work has been through attendance at events ranging from the school’s previous Wellness Day in 2023 to a wide range of additional programs typically focused on students’ mental wellness. Much of his work comes in the form of a teaching tool to help students develop interest in certain areas of instruction.

Jetty doesn’t typically help students cross the streets, but many were delighted to have him present for their frst day back to classes this week.

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“Some (students) were really happy about it,” Hogeboom recalled. “And (he scared) some of the little ones at times too because he’s kind of a big creature.”

The reaction of a few young students, he said, was more along the lines of “I won’t give Jetty a high fve today; I’m just heading to class.” Still, the overwhelming reaction was positive and nobody was permanently set back by the friendly character.

Normally the mascot would be donned by either a teacher or student volunteer based on who’s available. When Hogeboom donned the yeti costume for the frst time this week, he described the experience as “good” and said he defnitely wasn’t expecting to get a call from the media.

“I should have done this a long time ago,” he said

with a laugh.

He also expressed his gratitude for donning the costume during the morning commute, rather than at the end of classes when the mercury read just shy of 30 degrees Celsius.

As students from all of Moose Jaw’s schools head back to classes for the fall, Jetty the Yeti wished them off with a message: “Have fun, enjoy learning, and listen to your teachers!”

Westmount Elementary School is part of the Prairie South School Division at 1100 Currie Crescent and can be reached at 306-694-5999.

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Each tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and addressed to: Village of Chaplin

Tenders must be postmarked by October 3, 2024. Tenders will be opened at the regular meeting of Council in October at the Village of Chaplin office located at 416 4th Street, Chaplin, SK. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the funds to complete the purchase. All title transfer fees are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition of the bid price.

Please call the Village office at 306-395-2221 during regular hours for further information.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2024 Raegan Minifie, Administrator

Westmount Elementary students pause during their trek back to school for a photo with Jetty the Yeti (right) on the morning of Sept. 3. Photo by: Westmount Elementary School

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Reflective Moments

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Lassie’s refrigerator bigger than one for humans

The occasional traveller who returns to a previous happy spot often has expectations that what was once in this location will still be there and be as one remembers.

I’m sorry to burst anyone’s bubble, but sometimes those expectations are not met, resulting in a disappointing return trip to this location.

When three expectations bomb on the same weekend, perhaps it is time to pick a new weekend spot where one does not know what to expect.

Take the refrigerator, for instance, and I wish someone else had taken it. When I registered for our weekend getaway, and after ensuring we received the 15 percent discount for seniors, my next request was for refrigeration. I requested a fridge with a freezer compartment that had a door so it would re-freeze our freezer packs until our return journey. The hotel reservations clerk promised I would have a fridge, and not one of those tiny ones for tiny tins.

Upon check-in, it was confrmed the fridge was already in place awaiting our arrival. And yes, there it was, a tiny tot fridge with a tiny tot door-less freezer that badly needed defrosting. Our smallest freezer pack did not ft.

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will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours and on Wednesday October 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 6th day of September, 2024.

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Will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Caronport office, 201 Valleyview Drive, Caronport, Saskatchewan.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the Village Office, 201 Valleyview Drive, Caronport, SK.

All candidates must supply a current Criminal Record Check with Nomination Forms.

Dated this 5th day of September, 2024.

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And because it was a long weekend, no other fridges were available.

A minor detail to some, but a promise is a promise and while I tried to stay upbeat, I wondered if my disappointments would come in threes, as bad luck often happens.

It was just by chance that we were surprised by an unexpected visit from some family members and the topic turned to hotel fridges. One member of the party was poetically excited by the three-quarter size refrigerator in her room — an appliance which she shouldn’t have told me she wasn’t using. Grrr.

What foor was her room? The frst foor, she noted. The very foor where guests with pets are housed. So Lassie’s parents get a decent fridge while Lassie’s Auntie and Uncle get the garage sale special? To further add insult, there was no dog registered in that room.

Upon check-out I explained to the clerk that the fridge needed defrosting, he smiled, nodded and likely thought, “I’m glad she’s not staying another day.” So was I.

Prior to leaving home I had told friends I would be shopping at a favourite store to use some gift cards that I’d received many months ago. I have always managed to fnd an item or more to take home to my closet and I expected to do the same this trip.

We made our way through the heavy traffc and across busy thoroughfares to the shopping area where the store was located near the end of a shopping space. I pulled up in front, looked and looked again, only to discover the store was no longer in that location.

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A quick search of the store’s name indicated it was permanently closed. And a new location was not provided. A crushing blow to Expectation Number Two.

Instead of carrying a bag of clothes, we returned to the room carrying a bag of ice to place in our cooler to keep our drinks and freezer packs cold.

On the morning of our second day, we got up early and headed to the community’s farmers’ market where previous visits had been productive in encouraging us to part with our money. This was the market where Housemate would stock up on Kuchen, a favourite treat made for him by his Mother.

Another gentleman entered when we did and exclaimed: “There’s my Kuchen lady. She makes them almost like my grandmother made them.”

The vendor was not our usual source but like penguins we followed the lead of our excited new friend and bought up a supply to hold us through the winter.

This precious commodity was packed carefully with the ice and made it home to be put away in the freezer, except one left out for sampling.

Housemate made the frst cut and mumbled: “Now I know why these were so cheap.”

I looked at the slice, with a flling less than an eighth of an inch thick on a soggy but heavily-browned crust. My slice of this peach Kuchen had nary a hint of peach. From the frst bite, I decided the grandmother in question must have been a really poor cook! And there went Expectation Number Three.

But otherwise, it was a great holiday.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Public library to host upcoming climate café to address eco-related distress

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If you’re one of many individuals who feels some level of anxiety over climate change and its growing consequences, the Moose Jaw Public Library is hosting an informal public forum to respectfully share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a judgement free environment.

The upcoming Saskatchewan Climate Café will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the public library’s Herb Taylor Room from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“The workshop isn’t designed to come to any conclusion about climate anxiety or climate change, but (it’s) just to have an opportunity to share or to learn from others,” explained Naiomi Setter, the library’s communications clerk.

The program, she said, will beneft anyone who is curious about how climate or environmental change affects themselves, their family, and the future. Everyone aged 13 and over is invited to attend and the program is offered free of charge.

“I think (the topic of climate change is) something that (always has) a conversation surrounding it,” she said. “So, I think it’s a good thing to refect on and talk about.”

The climate café format entails an informal, open, and safe space to confdentially share emotional responses and reactions related to today’s changing climate. Described as “a haven from usual busyness and activity,” the café isn’t meant to lead participants to a conclusion or a set of actions but is instead focused on “a quiet, refective experience.”

The workshop will be co-presented by Russell Charlton and Ahbay Singh Sachal.

Charlton, MEd, is a certifed counsellor and climate-informed therapist. He is the co-founder, co-director, and facilitator for EcoStress Sask, an organization with the mission of organizing support groups for anyone

experiencing eco-related distress.

Sachal is the founder and executive director of Break the Divide, an international non-proft organization connecting international youth in an effort to break down divisions between communities. Sachal is one of 10 advisors on the Environment and Climate Change Canada Youth Council and serves as one of 20 advisors in the United Nations’ Faith for Earth Youth Council program.

“I think sometimes people maybe feel uncomfortable talking about (the topic of climate change),” Setter added, “because there’s a lot of opinions out there about it. This is more like a respectful and confdential space to share (your) emotional responses to it.”

The program will be available on Zoom, and participants who don’t have access to a computer are welcome to visit the library in person. There, a screen will be set up so everyone can participate.

If you have an ongoing concern about the topic of climate change and experience anxieties surrounding the topic, Setter recommends a visit to the guest presenters’ websites as they contain a lot of great additional information.

To learn more about EcoStress Sask, visit EcoStressSask.ca; for more information about Break the Divide, visit BreakTheDivide.net.

To register for the upcoming workshop, visit MJLibrary.ca and search for “Saskatchewan Climate Café.” All applicants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours before the start of the program.

The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached at 306-692-2787. For more information, visit MJLibrary.ca or visit ‘Moose Jaw Public Library’ on Facebook.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, SEPT 9.

With roughly 47 downtown parking meter posts either missing or requiring repair, city crews have been working over the summer to correct that problem and ensure infrastructure is updated.

Bevan Harlton, director of operations, said during city council’s recent regular meeting that his department has received all the necessary parts for the meter heads while all the poles have been cut and threaded to accept the heads. Furthermore, city hall has ordered its contractor to install those parking infrastructure items downtown, with the contractor confrming that request.

“We were wondering if that could be August work, but it will happen in September,” Harlton added. “There will be about 35 new installations and we will make sure they are done correctly.”

School signs

Coun. Jamey Logan inquired about the new school zone signs that crews have been erecting and wondered whether staff

Install of new downtown parking meter heads to fnish in September,

planned to drive by some locations where trees are blocking sightlines and trim the branches.

Engineering services has been cutting away overgrowth during the past six weeks, while there are still 35 locations with trees in the way, said Harlton. The department plans to address those issues during the frst or second week of September.

After the meeting, city hall told MooseJawToday.com that the municipality purchased 600 signs and 250 additional posts as part of the Safe Routes to School project. Fox Canada provided the signs for $62,122.32 while ATS Traffc Ltd. installed them for $125,631.92, for a total of $187,754.24.

“Please note that both contracts included additional supply and additional construction that addresses other operational needs and tasks,” the city added. “However, the combined total value remains below our cost estimate of

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$200,000.”

Sculptures Commissioned by the Downtown Moose Jaw Association, community artist William (Bill) Keen created a sevenfoot-tall sunfower sculpture honouring Ukraine that city crews installed in Crescent Park in June at the Langdon Crescent entrance.

The sculpture was made possible by a generation donation that St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church — which operated for nearly seven decades in Moose Jaw — gave to the downtown association.

“Its members, citizens of this beautiful city of Moose Jaw, dedicated their time to the community,” the sculpture’s plaque says. “This sunfower demonstrates that people, just like sunfowers, can grow strong and tall even in adverse conditions. May their memory be eternal.”

City hall told MooseJawToday.com that the downtown association is co-ordinating the artwork’s offcial unveiling

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and will soon announce a date for that event. Meanwhile, an offcial unveiling could also soon be announced for a bison sculpture that Keen created and that was installed last year near the Tourism Moose Jaw visitor centre.

A plaque honouring the animal artwork has just been completed, while the tourism organization has fnished a contest asking for residents to name the bison sculpture.

The city added that it held soft launches on social media announcing both artworks.

Council appointments

Also, during the council meeting, Coun. Doug Blanc was appointed deputy mayor, Logan was appointed chairman of the executive committee and Coun. Crystal Froese was appointed chairwoman of the personnel committee for terms starting Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, or until a successor is appointed.

‘Organizational enhancement’ at city hall sees formation of third new department

Departments at city hall continue to experience “organizational enhancement” under the leadership of city manager Maryse Carmichael, as parks and recreation and planning and development have now become community services.

The two departments “will now operate as a unifed team with a renewed focus on delivering customer service to residents,” while parks and rec director Derek Blais will become the director of community services, the city announced recently.

This new department will encompass all the programming and services that parks and rec previously offered, as well as the responsibilities for planning and development, building standards and land management.

The formation of this new department means Michelle Sanson is no longer the director of planning and development or working for the City of Moose Jaw. Meanwhile, a new position of manager of planning and development has been added at city hall, with that person supporting Blais and his team.

“We’re excited to move forward with a greater synergy between staff who now work closer together to provide enhanced services,” said Carmichael. “As Moose Jaw continues to grow, we are committed to fnding effciencies and (managing) our resources judiciously while supporting our employees who deliver services to residents.”

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The city said in an email that the organizational enhancement will improve municipal operations and “aid in offering the best service” to residents. Furthermore, it plans to manage its resources judiciously “by using effcient processes (and) by bringing in new technology such as e-permitting, which will give residents an opportunity to apply for various permits online.”

The email added that city hall will continue to review its processes and ensure it is spending taxpayers’ dollars “appropriately,” while the “new synergy” that the community services department will provide is customer- and resident-focused.

The creation of the community services department is the third big change Carmichael has made to departments after taking over the city manager’s role in May 2023. The frst major public change she made was in the summer of 2023 by combining public works and engineering services to form the operations department.

The second big change she made was this past March, after she created the department of strategic growth by combining the outward-facing branches of communications, stakeholder engagement — including First Nations relations — and economic development.

This department included the new position of grant writer, a role council approved during its 2024 budget deliberations.

Four residents named to two city advisory committees

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City council has appointed four residents to sit on two advisory committees, with appointees’ terms to run until 2025 or 2026.

Council approved a recommendation to appoint the residents during its Aug. 12 executive committee meeting. The recommendation became offcial after members approved it as a motion during the Aug. 26 meeting.

Community clean-up committee

Council appointed Leslie Campbell and Stacey Mohr (alternate), representing the Sunningdale/VLA Community Association, and John Trodd, representing the South Hill Community Association, to the community clean-up committee for a term of offce from Aug. 27 and ending on Dec. 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Accessibility committee Council also appointed Bhavneet Singh Battu, representing Moose Jaw Families for Change, to the accessibility community advisory committee for a term of offce starting Aug. 27 and ending on Dec. 31, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.

The grant writer researches available opportunities for grants and funding for the municipality and works with other departments and/or third-party organizations to help write applications. That person also plays an important role in daily stakeholder engagement activities. Carmichael told MooseJawToday. com previously that she formed the department of strategic growth to ensure the focus on community growth had the required autonomy and importance it deserved. Moreover, having the department director report directly to her offce allows for clear and streamlined direction.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS [FORM H; Section 66 of the Act]

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

Municipal:

MAYOR: City of Moose Jaw (Number to be elected is 1)

COUNCILLOR: City of Moose Jaw (Number to be elected is 6)

will be received by the undersigned during regular business hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday, September 16, 2024 until Tuesday, October 8, 2024 (not including Saturday and Sunday) and on Nomination Day, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., when nominations close.

Nominations will be received at the: Office of the City Clerk (Phone: 306-694-4426)

2nd Floor, City Hall, City of Moose Jaw

228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 3J8

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location or online at www.moosejaw.ca.

Office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, City Hall, City of Moose Jaw 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK

DATED this 5th day of September, 2024. Dawn Lugrin, Returning Officer, City of Moose Jaw

Two upcoming craft fairs supporting community non-profts result of mall’s continued growth

Moose Jaw’s shopping mall continues to grow as its new owner, the Pioneer Thinking Capital Corporation, is announcing two upcoming trade shows that will simultaneously assist two community non-profits.

The frst fall craft fair in support of the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank will be held in the mall’s food court adjacent to the Monkey Bars Indoor Playcentre on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A second craft fair supporting SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society) — “SCRAPS & FURRiends Flea Market” — will take place at the same location on Friday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“It’s exciting times for us (here at the mall),” announced Jennilee Novak, the mall’s assistant property manager. “We’ve got new food menus and we’ve got new tenants opening.

“Because of the ongoing crisis of flling the shelves at the food bank, Gail Hoffas is actually putting together a trade show with multiple vendors to help raise funds for the food bank,” explained Novak. “She’s pretty full by the sounds of it.”

So far, Novak said the frst craft show has somewhere between 35 and 40 vendors confrmed to offer a wide range of products and services.

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“Her (Hoffas’) trade shows are quite successful,” Novak said. “She’ll typically do (shows) for Running Wild Rescue or SCRAPS, and now (her focus is on) the food bank. She kind of goes all out in her personal time to help out whatever group in Moose Jaw needs it.”

SCRAPS helps control and monitor stray cats and kittens in the community and has been affliated with the mall for over four years through its 9 Lives Boutique. Novak said she’s happy to honour this ongoing partnership.

“Anytime we can provide (SCRAPS)

extra space and help them in any way we can, we’re more than happy to do so,” she said.

The upcoming fairs mark an important step for the mall’s revitalization.

“We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to drive traffc and bringing in additional vendors that wouldn’t necessarily visit the mall or be a tenant at the mall,” Novak said.

“We’re (also) hoping that people just see that we’re trying pretty much any which way we can to (come up with) dif-

ferent ideas to revitalize the mall, drive traffc, and just get people to see us in a different light and come visit us for a different reason,” she said.

“We’ve actually just signed two more new tenants, so I’m pretty excited about that,” she added but did not reveal exactly who they are yet. She did say that the mall’s marketing team has been “upping their game” since January and its online presence has “been on the uptick” ever since.

The Town ‘N’ Country Mall has been a popular hangout spot in the community with its heyday in the ‘80s and ‘90s. It continues to serve as Moose Jaw’s primary shopping mall and helps support a growing number of Canadian and local businesses.

“So come up to the mall, and with our new tenants coming in, you’ll see something that you haven’t necessarily seen before,” she concluded.

The Town ‘N’ Country Mall is located at 1235 Main Street North and is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Both fairs are free to attend, although an optional non-perishable donation for the food bank is welcomed for Sept. 14. To register as a vendor, contact the mall’s administration at 306-693-1711.

Mosaic Community Food Farm holding tour and BBQ with farmer-focused educational group

Residents interested in learning more about Wakamow Valley’s Mosaic Community Food Farm and Orchard or a provincial farmer-to-farmer educational resource network are encouraged to attend an upcoming event.

Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA) and the Young Agrarians (YA) are holding a tour and barbecue potluck on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the 0.4-hectare (one-acre) site, located in Wellesley Park just off Bank Street.

The potluck and welcome runs from 12 to 1 p.m., the tour occurs from 1 to 2:30 p.m., a discussion about the Young Agrarians’ apprenticeship program happens from 2:30 to 3 p.m., and a social occurs from 3 to 4 p.m.

YA will provide the hotdogs — enough for 50 people — while attendees should bring side dishes, plates/ cutlery/cups and a lawn chair or blanket on which to sit.

The farm distributes food to the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, Hunger in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Transition House and Moose Jaw Multicultural Council.

YA is a volunteer-driven farmer-to-farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic and regenerative farmers in Canada. It works with producers to organize on-farm events and build community to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth.

The apprenticeship program places people between 20 and 40 years of age on farms from May to October to learn from experienced producers, with the aim of attracting more people to farming. The program also searches for regenerative-focused farmers interested in hosting an apprentice.

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The food farm held a similar event last year, but it was focused on educating newcomers through the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, WVA’s general manager.

Meanwhile, the food farm and YA have been working together for two years — the former has hosted several YA apprentices — so the farm’s co-ordinator, Allison Taylor, thought it would be appropriate to hold an event with that partner, the GM continued.

“This (event) is very structured. It is promoting the Young Agrarian’s (apprenticeship) program and it’s also giving the community an opportunity to come down as well,” said MacQuarrie-Bye.

“That’s the element that we didn’t include last year. Last year, it was focused more on the (immigrant) students and some of the groups that we are affliated with,” she added. “Here it’s opened up to the public.”

It’s amazing to work with the Mosaic Community Food Farm because YA was able to bring a class of Saskatchewan Polytechnic students there last year to pick food for local charities, said Alieka Beckett, co-ordinator of YA’s Saskatchewan apprenticeship program.

“I think it really highlights food security and what local growing can do to help foster that and build connections within … Moose Jaw,” she continued. “And it is really great to see people get their hands in it and start doing it because there is a difference between reading about food security and being in the garden and … picking tomatoes.”

Beckett added that YA will be at the WVA farmers’ market that morning where residents can learn about the apprenticeship program.

Working with the Young Agrarians is a great educational opportunity because food insecurity is an issue that affects many people, while there is more to growing food than just putting seeds in the ground and hoping they’ll grow, MacQuarrie-Bye said.

As the food farm demonstrates, other aspects of growing vegetables that gardeners must understand include learning about the soil types and providing the appropriate conditions for seeds to germinate, she continued.

Overall, the garden has done “really good” this year, while WVA’s goal of hosting different programs has been “wildly successful,” said MacQuarrie-Bye. Furthermore, the WVA has strengthened its relationships with the library and the Multicultural Council, and in response to Riverside Mission’s closure, Square One Community Inc. Harvesting the produce began in mid-August — the quantities have been equal to 2023 — and is expected to continue until mid-October, she added. Also, the food farm welcomes volunteers to help with end-of-season cleanup.

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The Moose Jaw Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old male after offcers executed a search warrant at a home that turned up drugs and stolen items.

On Sept. 5, raided a residence in the northwest area of Moose Jaw to search for stolen property. The MJPS’s community policing division, K-9 Unit, and Criminal Investigation Section were involved in the search. Police located several stolen bicycles and e-bikes, along with crystal meth and unstamped cigarettes.

As a result of the search, the 34-year-old male is facing seven counts of possession of stolen property and one count of possession of crystal meth. He is also facing a charge under the Tobacco Tax Act.

The male will make his frst appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court later.

Anyone with further information should contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

The Mosaic Community Food Farm is one acre in size and produces thousands of kilograms of food annually. File photo

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

By Maxton Eckstein Square One Community Inc. Coordinator

insecure community in the city. They gather data from survey participants on their housing status, and specifc information surrounding their experiences and barriers faced while being houseless. This collected data is then used to quantify the minimum numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the city. This data can then be used by government and community organizations to plan and make funding pitches for programming based on the scope of the issue presented in the snapshot in time the PiT count represents.

committee. This committee is made up of experts in the feld of social housing and housing insecurity who are looking to get a snapshot of homelessness in Moose Jaw as accurately as possible through a variety of means.

Square One Community will again in 2024 be organizing and operating the Moose Jaw Point in Time Count on October 1st. A Point in Time Count, PiT count for short, is a community survey conducted by volunteers who actively engage with the unhoused and housing

Moose Jaw’s 2024 PiT count on October 1st will be conducted simultaneously with Regina and Saskatchewan’s other designated Rural and Remote Communities over a 24-hour period.

While the PiT count in 2023 was operated as a stand-alone exercise by Square One Community, this year they are collaborating with the John Howard Society to form the decision driving

This years PiT count will be looking at a multi-pronged approach to gathering the required data that goes beyond teams of volunteers canvassing sectors of the city. This year a magnet event will be held from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on October 1st at St. Aiden’s Anglican church at 124 1st Ave. NE. This event will be offering a variety of services to those participating in the survey including a meal, an ID clinic with tax assistance, Hepatitis C testing, and hygiene kits. Della Ferguson, Square One board member and PiT count committee member stated that “It is so important to honour people’s participation by giving something back”. Crystal Peterson of the John Howard Society added “People will be leaving the magnet event stronger than they came in”. All data collected during

the 2024 PiT count is kept confdential, only using identifers of participants to prevent the duplication of results.

With a notable increase in people experiencing homelessness in the city, the results this year are particularly important to support the need for increased supports to vulnerable people. Cathy Fieldgate, Square One Community’s PiT Count coordinator this year has said that a successful event requires volunteers to help conduct the survey. “Last year we had about 70 volunteers to make this happen, and we will need the same again this year.”

The 2024 PiT count is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles including being on a mobile team surveying members in the community, operating at stationary physical locations, or helping run the magnet event.

If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact Cathy Fieldgate at mjpitcount@gmail.com or by phone to Square One Community at 306-631-9340.

Thank you, Cenovus Energy!

Your generous $2.5M contribution toward Time To Rise, the campaign for construction of the new Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus, ensures Saskatchewan remains at the forefront of the energy sector.

Cenovus Energy has been investing in Saskatchewan Polytechnic and our students for over 15 years. Your most recent gift supporting our modern learning environment will help train the energy workforce of tomorrow. That matters! In recognition, the chemical technology, power engineering and instrumentation engineering labs, will become the new Cenovus Energy Labs

As we raise $100M, we are grateful for your commitment to Saskatchewan, and your support as Saskatchewan Polytechnic continues to develop the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators who will push the boundaries of what’s possible. Thank you!

W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home Ofers the First-Ever

Alternative to Ashes

Stone-like remains help bereaved families heal through connection

W. J. Jones & Son has partnered with Parting Stone–a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based start-up pioneering a comfortable alternative to cremated remains that resembles a collection of smooth stones. Saskatchewan families choosing cremation can now receive solidifed remains that can be touched, held, and shared.

Solidifed remains are now available as an option at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Prairie Memorial Crematorium.

Dayna Chamberlain Funeral Director and General Manager answers commonly asked questions:

Why is there a need for this alternative to ashes?

Some people don’t know what to do with the ashes. They don’t have a connection to ashes in an urn or a box. Why have families chosen this option?

They have chosen this option to feel connected or to fulfll the wishes of their loved one to be scattered. What do people do with the solidifed remains?

They can keep the solidifed remains at home and display them in a number of ways, they can share with the stones with family and friends, they can place the stones in their backyard fower garden as few examples. How can this enable memorial experiences for families? This provides family with tangible connections. They can hold the stone and feel a sense of peace and connection. In some instances, it has helped to heal a lost connection to their loved one.

Parting Stone’s solidifcation process returns 100% of the cremated remains following cremation in a solid

The City of Moose Jaw collected more than 4,000 kilograms of waste during its household hazardous waste day on Aug. 24, after almost 200 residents took advantage of the annual summer event.

The city allows residents to dispose of various hazardous materials from their homes, yards or garages twice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Passing of an Interim Development Control Bylaw for the Village of Marquis Bylaw No. 1-2024

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Marquis passed an Interim Development Control (IDC) Bylaw No. 1-2024 on February 15, 2024, under the authority of Section 80 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Bylaw No. 1-2024 received final approval from the Minister of Government Relations on March 7, 2024 and is to be in effect for two years from the date of approval. Any person who violates this bylaw is subject to the penalties as provided for in The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of Interim Control Bylaw No. 1-2024 is to control the use of land, buildings or structures for existing users and provide the Village with the opportunity to complete an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

THE LANDS EFFECTED BY Bylaw No. 1-2024 are all those areas within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Marquis.

A copy of Bylaw No. 1-2024 is available on the Village’s website at https://www.rmofmarquis.com/bylaws-village/

For more information, please contact: Village of Marquis: Box 40, Marquis, SK, S0H 2X0 admin@rmofmarquis.com 306-788-2022

Dated this 14th day of August, 2024.

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form that resembles a collection of 40-60 stones. The appearance of each person’s solidifed remains varies naturally from person to person with the process often resulting in unique textures or colors like blue, green, or even speckles.

“It is a profound opportunity to live with the remains of our loved ones, but the look and feel of conventional cremated remains make that experience uncomfortable,” says Parting Stone founder and CEO Justin Crowe. “We developed a new form of remains to help families feel a connection with their departed loved ones and pets. When you choose cremation, you no longer have to take home ashes.”

Following the death of his grandfather, Justin Crowe realized that living with conventional cremated remains

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every year, with one collection happening in the spring and another happening near the end of summer, the city said in a news release.

This year, 180 vehicles passed through the drop-off location at the city complex, where residents disposed of 4,151 kilograms (9,132.2 pounds) of hazardous materials. Some of the waste collected this year included:

• 92 kilograms of fammable liquids

• 1,229 kilograms of paint

• 492 kilograms of used oil

• 242 kilograms of lead acid batteries

• 160 kilograms of alkaline batteries

Contractor GFL Environmental collected the hazardous materials that residents dropped off and will sort and safely dispose of them on behalf of the City of Moose Jaw.

Meanwhile, residents can dispose of items such as used oil or oil flters and antifreeze at the city landfll, while they can recycle paint and electronics at the SARCAN depot on Highland Road.

Residents who want more information on hazardous waste, waste collection and recycling in the City of Moose Jaw should visit www.moosejaw.ca/letstalktrash.

“The landscape of waste and recycling collection and disposal has changed dramatically in the past decade due

Tourism Moose Jaw recently announced that Executive Director, Jacki L’Heureux Mason will be departing from the organization this year after an impressive eight-year tenure.

The release stated that “Jacki has been instrumental in propelling Moose Jaw onto the regional, national, and international tourism stage, driving growth and innovation that has left a lasting impact on the community.

can feel uncomfortable, so in many households, they often end up hidden in a closet for decades. Parting Stone worked with material scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop solidifed remains to help create a more positive experience for grieving families with a form of remains that can be touched and held.

About the Companies

Parting Stone creates positive experiences for families choosing cremation by returning remains in a form that resembles a collection of stones that can be comfortably touched, held and shared. Solidifed remains are a 100% alternative to ashes. Learn more at www.partingstone.com.

W. J. Jones & Son Funeral home offers funeral, cremation, and end of life planning for over 80 years and have a tradition of being on the cutting edge of technology and advancement in the industry. Having had the second crematorium in Saskatchewan, they have always seen the trend of cremation and our continuously fnding solutions to assist the bereaved. Dayna Chamberlain, General Manager not only has been in the profession for twenty years, but she was also in funeral profession education as an instructor, program head and writing curriculum. She has seen the need for families to feel connected in a different sense as society has moved away from traditional funeral needs.

If you would like more information, please call Dayna at 306-693-4644 or email dayna@jonesparkview.com

to an ongoing shift in practices aimed at responsible environmental stewardship,” the website says.

“The City of Moose Jaw is committed to continuing and enhancing our collection practices and we are asking for your help to ensure a practical, responsible program.”

In a 2018 survey that the City of Moose Jaw commissioned, many residents said it was “very important” for the city’s waste management plan to focus on:

Preventing organics and recyclables from going to the landfll

Decreasing how much garbage is sent to the landfll

Reducing the environmental impact through waste management practices

Meanwhile, garbage/waste is collected biweekly from Nov. 1 to May 31, while weekly waste collection occurs from June 1 to Oct. 31, the website says. Recycling is collected on a biweekly schedule year-round, while waste and recycling are collected on separate days according to collection zones.

Other trash-related topics on the city’s website include requesting a rain barrel, trash carts, separating materials, plastic bags, the landfll, household hazardous waste, waste composting and recycling or re-selling gently used items.

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“Jacki has been a genuinely transformative leader in our local tourism sector. Her visionary leadership has revitalized our trolley tours, orchestrated the global phenomenon of Mac the Moose, reinvigorated Sidewalk Days, and numerous other amazing events. Her exceptional guidance through the challenges of the pandemic, along with her relentless dedication to various initiatives, has been crucial in elevating our city’s

tourism profle to new heights.”

The Board of Directors of Tourism Moose Jaw extends heartfelt thanks to Jacki for her exceptional leadership and contributions. President of Tourism Moose Jaw Rick McKeown said, “The Board is deeply grateful for Jacki’s unwavering dedication and the transformative impact she has had on our organization and the community.”

Tourism Moose Jaw is currently conducting a comprehensive search for a new Executive Director who will build upon the solid foundation established under Jacki’s leadership. During this transition period, the organization remains committed to its mission of promoting Moose Jaw as a vibrant and engaging destination. For more information about Tourism Moose Jaw, please contact the President of Tourism Moose Jaw: Rick McKeown (rick@saskpromo.com).

Tourism Moose Jaw’s President, Rick McKeown, and the Executive Director Jacki L’Heureux-Mason. Photo Credit Fox Klein.

In pictures: Touch a Truck returns for its third event in downtown Moose Jaw

Downtown Moose Jaw was once again animated with the sounds of blaring sirens, honking horns, and lights from a wide variety of emergency vehicles as children and their families explored many of the vehicles that work hard to keep the community running this past weekend.

Touch a Truck returned for its third annual event on Sept. 7 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre along First Avenue Northwest.

Touch a Truck is hosted by the Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre and is sponsored by the Moose Jaw and District Early Years Coalition, the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, the Moose Jaw

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Literacy Network, and the Moose Jaw Public Library.

“We’re celebrating National and International Literacy Day… with an event for children to learn new things and learn in a new way,” explained Christine Boyczuk earlier. Boyczuk is the literacy co-ordinator for the Moose Jaw Literacy Network that helped plan the original event.

“The whole idea with children is that they (get to) experience really interesting things with their families,” she continued. “(I)t’s (something) kids would otherwise not get to do — for example, being in an ambulance or the inside of a police car.”

The event featured several local businesses and frst

responders including a frst appearance by Moose Jaw Search and Rescue who brought vehicles that children could climb aboard, learn all about, and even honk the horn or sound the sirens.

To meet the overall goal of the event, which is to promote learning and childhood literacy, vendors including the Moose Jaw Public Library were on hand with books and other information, and indoors children and their parents could learn more with booths set up by the Moose Jaw Literacy Network and its partners.

Look for more insights into this year’s Touch a Truck event in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.

Children pose in a City of Moose Jaw grader on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Two brothers explore the interior of a big rig on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Children pose for a quick photo on their way to the station during Touch a Truck ’24. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A young driver takes the wheel of a Loraas Disposal garbage truck on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A girl pauses for a photo while taking the wheel of truck six from Walkers Towing during Touch a Truck ’24. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Exploring the inside of an ambulance during Touch a Truck. Photo by: Aaron Walker YEARS

The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is proud to announce that Sept. 14 has been offcially proclaimed Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Day in Saskatchewan.

The proclamation was announced by Laura Ross, minister for the status of women who spoke on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan on Aug. 30.

“Various political parties have… given us a certifcate of recognition for a number of years, and so we are very appreciative of that because it gives us an opportunity to raise the profle of the CFUW and the work they do in the province,” said Dalelene Yelland, the CFUW’s regional director in Saskatchewan.

The day, she explained, provides an ideal opportunity for schools, clubs, and other organizations to host local initiatives that may range from book sales to meetings held over a cup of coffee in support of women across the province.

The CFUW is one of the oldest service clubs in Canada and was founded over a century ago in 1919. At the time, Canadian women connected to the military were given the right to political franchise in 1917 and more broadly in 1918 — although still not universally.

Saskatchewan continues to honour the CFUW with a yearly proclamation, however Yelland pointed out that not all provinces do this.

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“Saskatchewan is one of the provinces in Canada that does give us that certifcate of recognition,” she said. “We’re very grateful, as an organization, for that.”

In Saskatchewan, the CFUW operates out of Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Yorkton, although its efforts affect women across the province. In Moose Jaw, for instance, young women who have recently completed Grade 12 are eligible to apply for the New Beginnings Grant scholarship program as of 2023.

The New Beginnings Grant program is meant to provide educational opportunities for women who may otherwise face barriers to accessing further education.

Many of the organization’s efforts are intended to help raise the funds necessary

to operate this program, which as of the 2023 – 2024 academic year is now applicable to students across the province.

Although no special events are planned for Moose Jaw this year, Yelland said the proclamation helps raise the CFUW’s profle and will hopefully develop further interest in the organization and its mission. Any organizations in or around Moose Jaw are invited to reach out to Yelland to discuss ways they can help honour the occasion.

The CFUW doesn’t have a club in Moose Jaw yet, but Yelland said she’s received some community interest and hopes to add a ffth centre here in the near future.

The CFUW is a self-funded, nation-wide organization comprising more than 6,500 members in 94 clubs across Canada. Since 1919, members have taken efforts to improve the status of women through the promotion of public education, human rights, social justice, and through the awarding of more than $1 million in scholarships each year.

“It is an organization that promotes education to raise the status of women, both locally and internationally,” Yelland explained. “So, our vision and mission is very much to empower women economically and socially through education.”

To learn more about the CFUW and its work in promoting the status of women visit CFUW.org.

For more information from a local contact, Dalelene Yelland can be reached by phone at 306-960-9360 or by email at Dalelene@Sasktel.net.

Look for further details on the New Beginnings Grant scholarship program in the upcoming weeks.

Humane Society declared this year’s Co-op Fuel Good Day recipient

Each September, the Moose Jaw Co-op and others sift through numerous applications from various non-proft organizations to fnd a deserving recipient for its yearly Fuel Good Day campaign.

This year’s Fuel Good Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17, and the Moose Jaw Humane Society has been selected as the charitable recipient for 2024 in Moose Jaw.

In the surrounding area, the Avonlea Co-op will support the Avonlea Community Early Learning Centre and the Liberty Co-op will support the Long Lake Valley Integrated Health Facility.

“We just ask everybody to come out and support these local community non-proft organizations,” said Brandon Andrei, the director of energy at the Moose Jaw Co-op. “We just want to… make it a great day for everybody.”

During the Fuel Good Day promotion, proceeds from all participating fuel pumps — including the purchase of both gasoline and diesel fuel products — will see 10 cents per litre added to a single pool throughout the one-day event and then donated to the year’s recipient.

“Along with the 10 cent donation… we’ll also be selling cookies and in Moose Jaw we have some stickers that we’ve created,” Andrei added. Cookies and stickers will each be sold for around $2 apiece and these additional proceeds will add to the total amount donated to the animal shelter.

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Chocolate chip cookies will be baked fresh at the Co-op bakery, and Andrei said limited quantities of both these and the stickers are available so it’s best to arrive earlier in the day.

Last year’s Fuel Good Day recipient was the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank, who received a generous donation of $12,075.20 on the afternoon of Oct. 11, 2023.

Throughout western Canada, the Co-op’s fundraising

initiative helped raise more than $645,000 to over 168 local organizations during one day in 2023.

Since the program’s inception in 2017, the Co-op Fuel Good Day has raised more than $4.31 million which has been donated to over 870 non-proft organizations in Co-op communities throughout western Canada.

The goal of the program, Andrei said, is to reinvest in the communities served by the Co-op.

“It’s just to give back to the community (and to) support the non-proft organizations that are trying to raise money for whatever projects they’re working on.

“We just really want to encourage people to come out on Sept. 17 and fll their tanks,” he concluded, adding an advanced message of thanks to all who intend to participate.

All four of Moose Jaw’s Co-op convenience fuel locations will be participating in this year’s program, including 500 First Avenue Northwest, 1592 Ninth Avenue Northeast, 414 Ninth Avenue Southwest, and the Co-op Agro Centre at 1625 Caribou Street West.

For more information about the Moose Jaw Co-op and its Fuel Good Day program, visit MooseJawCo-op. crs/Sites/MooseJaw or follow ‘Moose Jaw Co-op’ on Facebook.

Home sales in Moose Jaw in August were nearly 40% below last year’s sales, data shows

Housing sales in Moose Jaw in August were down nearly 40 per cent year over year, although year-to-date sales are up nearly 11 per cent compared to 2023.

There were 42 home sales last month in The Friendly City, compared to 58 in August 2023, a decrease of 39 per cent, according to data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA).

There were 73 new listings last month, compared to 84 units — a decrease of 15 per cent — from last August. Furthermore, there were 158 units in inventory, a decrease from 180 homes — a drop of 14 per cent — from the year before. Also, there were 3.76 months of supply — an increase from 2.22 months — and homes spent 41 days on the market.

The benchmark price of a home was $252,200, an increase from $224,458 — a jump of 11 per cent — year-over-year. Meanwhile, the average house price was $297,721, an increase from $235,199.59 — a jump of 21 per cent — last August, the report said.

“Benchmark price refects the price of a typical or average home for a specifc location. Average and median prices are easily swayed by what is sold in that time frame,” the SRA explained.

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demand in our province.”

Easing supply levels are again placing upward pressure on home prices, the SRA said. In August, Saskatchewan reported a residential benchmark price of $344,700, a six-per-cent year-over-year gain.

“Inventory levels remain over 40-per-cent below average province-wide and in our two largest centres — and we’re seeing the impact that can have on prices,” said Guérette. “Nearly all regions of the province saw yearover-year price growth in August, as high as 11 per cent in Moose Jaw and nine per cent in Saskatoon — that’s very signifcant.”

Regina-Moose Mountain was the only economic region to report a year-over-year sales increase in August, while many regions reported sales levels above long-

“As a benchmark price is based on a typical home, price changes more accurately represent true price changes in the market as it is an apples-to-apples comparison.”

The 10-year averages for August show there are usually 53 homes sold, 91 new listings, 290 units in inventory, 5.84 months of supply, 59 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $219,000 and an average price of $235,154.

Year-to-date — Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 — there have been 426 homes sold, 606 new listings, 138 units in inventory, 2.59 months of supply, 42 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $241,138 and an average price of $262,374.

The 10-year averages for the year-to-date data show there are usually 379 homes sold, 746 new listings, 265 units in inventory, 5.78 months of supply, 59 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $215,810 and an average price of $245,813.

Provincial stats

Saskatchewan reported 1,507 sales in August, a seven-per-cent year-over-year decrease but over 12 per cent above long-term, 10-year averages, the SRA said. Despite a slight pullback in sales, August marked the 14th consecutive month of above-average sales, while year-to-date sales remained seven-per-cent higher than last year.

A modest gain in new listings resulted in the sales-to-new-listings ratio trending down, preventing an even more signifcant monthly decline in inventory levels. However, inventory levels slid by 17 per cent and remain 40-per-cent below long-term averages.

“Unlike many other parts of the country, sales in our province continue to outperform historical averages for a fourteenth consecutive month,” said CEO Chris Guérette. “Saskatchewan’s relative affordability, when paired with employment gains and falling unemployment rates, continues to support strong housing

term, 10-year trends.

All regions except the North continue to report yearto-date sales well above the 10-year average — with the strongest sales levels occurring in the Regina-Moose Mountain, Saskatoon-Biggar, and Swift Current-Moose Jaw regions.

Home prices trended up across nearly all economic regions, with the largest monthly gains occurring in the Swift Current- Moose Jaw (nine per cent year-over-year) and Saskatoon-Biggar (eight per cent) regions.

With prices nearly 11 per cent higher than last year, Moose Jaw reported the largest price gain in August, followed by Saskatoon at eight per cent, the SRA added.

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are

A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks.

David Gibbins.

289 pages, St. Martin’s Press.

Graves and shipwrecks both hold secrets about the past. The latter, however, aren’t always as easily accessible as most graves, and usually the identities of most people who went down with their ships (and many who were lowered into the earth) will forever be unknown.

The invention of the aqualung during the 1940’s by Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan gave rise to the then brand-new discipline of marine archeology, proving the historian Fernand Braudel correct when he wrote that the sea itself is the greatest document of its past existence.

The Mediterranean alone is estimated to contain about 60 000 wrecks – rich pickings, in other words, but they are mostly difcult or impossible to access.

Funerary artifacts as well as shipwrecks give us

clues about the structures, rituals and economies of bygone societies The contents of graves are mostly pre-planned and normally not assembled in a hurried manner. Sailors, on the other hand, have no such luxury, marine disasters usually strike quickly and vessels go down with their entire contents and many or all of the crew. The information content of wrecks may therefore at times appear haphazard, but, counter-intuitively, these snapshots of bygone times sometimes yield more data than organized artifacts found in other locations – rather like walking into a teenager’s room before and after the occupant has tidied up.

Civilizations depend and grow on commerce, which often moves by sea. Ships therefore refect much of the technology of their time. Both can be explored by investigating wrecks and interpreting the fnds.

Although Gibbins does not emphasize this, cannons played an important part in detecting wrecks. This probably says more about humanity than we would like to acknowledge.

Gibbins is an enthusiastic and experienced underwater archeologist who has explored more than half of the wrecks discussed in this interesting book. He is very clear about his objective: “This book is not the history of the world based on twelve shipwrecks, nor is it solely an account of twelve ships, it is a history of the world, in which the wrecks provide a springboard for looking at the wider historical context.”

In this he succeeds admirably.

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The frst wreck investigated by Gibbins, ironically enough, did not require swimming or aqualungs – it is an account of the excavation of remnants dating from about 1580 BCE found six meters below a road surface in present-day Dover. It yielded valuable insights into the nature of Bronze Age society and technology in Britain, eg that planks in that boat were attached by stitches or “withies” of yew twigs sown through holes along the edges. No metal nails there.

The history of every wreck is described and expanded on in an engrossing manner, informing readers about the relevant geography, technology and society of the time – such as the close contacts between Muslim Persia and China in the 9th century CE, which I found particularly interesting.

Other chapters combine insightful discussions of wrecks and the history of Egypt during the Pharaohs, Greece, the Roman empire, Byzantium, China, King Henry VIII’s fagship Mary Rose, the Royal Anne Galley and its involvement with the African slave trade, HMS Terror and its ill-fated expedition to fnd the Northern Passage, and the SS Gairsoppa, torpedoed during WW2. This is not a complete list.

I found every chapter well written and fascinating from an historical viewpoint. The photographs are probably included because this is what readers would expect in a book dealing with such a subject, but in my opinion they do not really throw much light on the subject. The author describes some aspects of the history of diving and salvaging and I would rather have preferred diagrams and descriptions of the apparatuses used 200 years ago.

All in all, though, anyone interested in the intersection of history, society and technology will fnd this book well worth a read. Below is a link to a short talk by the author: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=oeSeIaDrCyo&t=132s

brings musical legends including The

Steadies, 54-40, Doc Walker to Ross Wells Park

On the late afternoon of Sept. 7, crowds gathered at the Ross Wells Park in Moose Jaw as Homestand ’24 kicked off to warm weather, bright skies, and the live musical talent of such names as Toque, Doc Walker, Belle Plaine,

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office(s) of:

MAYOR: Village of Brownlee

COUNCILLOR: Village of Brownlee Number to be elected: 2

Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October 2024 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the Village of Brownlee office and during regular business hours of 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am-2:30pm Friday, from September 12th, 2024 to October 9th, 2024.

Nominations forms may be obtained at the Village of Brownlee Office.

Dated this 2nd day of September, 2024

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Trick Ryder, and The Steadies.

Hosted by River Street Promotions and made possible through several community sponsors including title sponsor K+S Potash Canada, Homestand ’24 is part of an ongoing tradition to raise funds for youth mental health initiatives in both the Prairie South School Division and the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division in Moose Jaw.

To date — and not including this year’s proceeds — Homestand has helped raise more than $300,000 for students in Moose Jaw.

For more information about Homestand and its host, River Street Promotions, visit RiverStreetPromotions. com.

Leon Retief

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

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those of the author, and do not necessarily refect the position of this publication.

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Earl Pereira with The Steadies performs live at Homestand ’24. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Doc Walker performs live at Homestand ’24 on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A couple watches 54-40 perform live from in the crowd at Homestand ’24. Photo by: Aaron Walker

54-40 performs live at Homestand ’24 at the Ross Wells Park on Sept. 7. hoto by: Aaron Walker

A view from the crowd during Homestand ’24 on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Neil Osborne is the lead signer and founding member of Canadian band 54-40. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Homestand ’24 was held at the Ross Wells Park on Sept. 7. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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SNAPSHOT: To honour a century of the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) this year, Karen Watsons’ Crescent Park wood carving is well underway with a completion date anticipated for later this October. Here’s a sneak peak at the progress of her work as of Sept. 7.

Locked

out Heritage Inn employees commemorate one full year on the picket lines

the secretary treasurer for UFCW Local 1400, stands next to

reading “365 Days” as locked out Heritage Inn employees continue to seek a resolution from their employer.

It has now been a full year since the Heritage Inn locked out several of its employees and to mark the occasion the UFCW Local 1400 union held a community barbecue to give back to the community who many on the lines said have been great at showing its support.

The barbecue took place right on the picket lines before the Heritage Inn and Marilyn McFarland, who spoke on behalf of the union and its employees during the event, said she estimated around 400 people stopped by to show their support —

plus a constant stream of honking horns as motorists drove by the venue.

“It was a phenomenal turnout,” she said. “Moose Jaw is a very excellent community to stand behind people, and when Moose Jaw feels that something’s not right, the community… is not afraid to stand behind people and make it right.”

Look for further information including an interview with UFCW Local 1400 secretary treasurer Marilyn McFarland in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.

SNAPSHOT: The Moose Jaw Public Library is undergoing maintenance work on its front entrance between the dates of Sept. 3 and Sept. 14. During this time, the library will remain open for public access and guests are asked to use the main doors to the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery just further south. Here’s a quick look at what’s being repaired during this time.

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Muchowski defeats McLean to take top spot in Carl Jorgensen Par 27 Charity Classic

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Consistency, recovery and the ability to come up with big shots under pressure.

Perennial city championship contender Shawn Muchowski had all three facets working for him throughout the weekend during the return of the Carl Jorgensen Par 27 Charity Classic at the Lynbrook Golf Course, and as a result, he came away with the tournament championship on Sunday afternoon.

Muchowski took a 28-30 victory over Bill McLean in the ‘A’ fnal, thanks to simple consistency from all three distances and a handful of solid shots even when he was in a bit of trouble.

“You don’t have to go really low every round, just not make mistakes,” Muchowski said shortly after his win. “I didn’t play well the frst day but got through, and I played signifcantly better today by lim-

iting the mistakes and not compounding them when they do happen. That’s the strategy, just be consistent.”

The tournament format is a major reason for its popularity. Players take three shots each from 150 yards, 100 yards and 50 yards, with the lowest score from each match-play round advancing through the triple knockout draw.

Muchowski’s match with McLean offered a good example of how things can swing from distance-to-distance and even shot-to-shot.

Both players had balls in the rough during the 100-yard round, and McLean had the shot of the fnal when he chipped one in from 20 yards out. Muchowski was on the other side of the green and got up and down, but the pressure was on.

“That was a great shot, so I was ‘okay, I have to match that’ and I ended up with a nice one in there,” Muchowski said. “It kept the positive feelings going and I wasn’t in much trouble after that.”

Then, disaster struck for McLean. He missed a tap-in and then another short

putt, scoring 12 for the round and sending Muchowski into the 50s with a 19-23 lead.

Game over, right? Not so fast.

McLean was lights out in the fnal round and put all three of his shots inside 10 feet, leaving him with three makeable birdie putts well inside of Muchowski’s shots. Had McLean made all three, the pressure would have been back on, but he was only able to drain one, and Muchowski had his two-point win.

“All you can do is just worry about your game and that shot you’re hitting,” Muchowski said. “If they play better and make more birdies than you, then hat’s off. You can only control yourself.”

Muchowski advanced to the fnal with wins over Cameron Bode, Jeff Chow and Brian Magee to advance to the semifnal,

where

and Nathan Corrin in the frst two

rounds before downing Fred Tremblay in the quarter-fnal and Mickey Wallace in the semifnal.

Former champion Trevor Benson defeated Daryl Wrubleski 28-34 to win the ‘B’ side, Don Higgins defeated Scott Moerike 28-30 to claim the ‘C’ side and the ‘D’ side was won by Curtis Woloschuk over Mike Fitzsimmons.

The tournament title is the second for Muchowski after also winning in 2017. The event had been on hiatus since 2019, but saw a full feld in it’s return and is expected to once again become a fxture on the Lynbrook calendar.

“It was nice to come back and put another fag in my trophy case… the weather was really nice, the people were great out here, it was a really fun tournament,” Muchowski said.

Dance lessons may be right for older adults looking to stay ft and connected

One of the best ways for older adults to stay ft and connected is through a variety of dance lessons offered on a regular and affordable basis.

Square Dance

For novice dancers, one of the best places to start is with square dancing offered by the Town and Country Square Dance Association in Moose Jaw.

“It’s like walking to music. If you can tap your toe, then you can square dance,” explained Valerie Wright, the association’s caller since 2003. She said square dance is a better starting point for a novice dancer than other, more routine styles of dance or even freestyle.

To participate, dancers simply learn the basic moves and then follow the lead of the caller, who directs the movement on the dance foor. Participants are organized into groups of eight, and couples stand by for the caller’s next instruction. From there, it’s a matter of good listening skills.

Wright said the focus is on “social square dance,” meaning it’s about enjoyment rather than competing. There’s

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no competition to train for, and dancers looking to take it a step further can contact Wright for more advanced options.

If you’re interested in attending the next dance lesson or would like to ask a few questions, Marcia Wiman can be reached at 306-681-8648.

St. Mary School is located at 720 Fifth Avenue Southwest.

Line Dance

Alternatively, line dance classes are available through the Cosmo Centre’s Line Dance Workshop.

Line dance is a choreographed dance where a group of people dance together in a repeating series of steps. During the dance, participants are arranged in lines that usually face the same direction and act in unison on the dance foor.

The ladies who instruct the classes are Vel Smith and Brenda Winter, with Cheryl Chow covering lessons during the winter months.

Classes at the Cosmo Centre are meant for an advanced-beginner level.

Beginners should start at either the

Timothy Eaton’s Centre or South Lake, where Winter teaches beginner-level classes. Classes at the Timothy Eaton’s Centre are held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, and introductory classes are held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. To contact the Moose Jaw and District Senior’s Association for more details, the number is 306-694-4223.

For confdent beginners, Smith and Winter host classes every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

An intermediate-level class is also available between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on those days. The fee is $5.00, and this covers two-and-ahalf hours with free parking available.

Winter said line dance is a great physical activity with many health benefts, from mental health to improving balance and coordination.

“It’s really good for memory because you’re counting all the time. Line dances will go from 32 up to 72 (steps) that you have to remember,” Smith explained.

consider Salsa, founder Marcela Borrero Cruz replied by saying everyone needs to have entertainment in their life, and to take a break from work, daily problems, and all of life’s worries to go smile and dance.

“You are going to meet new people, (learn) new languages, new dances, new cultures, and you are going to leave this event full of energy and smiling,” she add-

Participants attend the Town and Country Square Dance Association’s frst fall lesson on Sept. 25, 2023, at St. Mary School. Photo by: Aaron Walker

For more information, call or text Brenda Winter at 306-642-0015.

The Cosmo Seniors Centre is located at 235 Third Avenue Northeast.

Salsa

New this year is an opportunity to try Salsa, a spicy Latin dance taught locally at the Moose Jaw Salsa Club.

When asked why someone should

ed.

The Moose Jaw Salsa Club regularly meets on Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Against the Grain Studios located at 33 High Street West.

For more information, Cruz can be reached by phone at 639-538-0062 or preferably by email at MarcelaBorreroC. Dancer@gmail.com.

he’d take a victory over Jon Cotter. McLean’s run saw him defeat Darren Reihl

Lynbrook Golf Cllub’s Owen Morhart (left) presents the Carl Jorgensen championship fag to 2024 winner Shawn Muchowski.

Bill McLean put this shot from the rough within a few feet of the fag during the ‘A’ fnal of the Carl Jorgensen Par 27 Classic.

Bill McLean rolls a putt during the ‘A’ fnal of the Carl Jorgensen Par 27 Classic.

Shawn Muchowski lines up a putt during the ‘A’ fnal of the Carl Jorgensen Par 27 Classic.

Brady Grasdal Memorial Golf Tournament was a time to remember a young life well-lived

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The frst Brady Grasdal Memorial Golf Tournament was held at the end of August 2024 at Lynbrook Golf Course. Family, friends, and a community of supporters and golf lovers attended to show their support in recognition of the much-loved and appreciated young hockey player who lost his life at the age of 21 years.

It was an absolutely beautiful day to play golf and remember the young life that was well lived. During the opening ceremony a toast was made to Brady, followed by lunch and then a shot-gun start at 1pm.

The winners of the tournament were:

First place team- Chris Aparicio, Greg Fiddler, Bill McLean, Brad Reaney

The fnal amount raised has not yet been announced. There was the entry fee, raffe items, and 50/50 sales contributing to it, with the winner of the 50/50 donating back his share of the win of $500.

Brady Grasdal was born in Moose Jaw in 2002 and started his hockey playing career in Moose Jaw. Grasdal also played at Notre Dame, Yorkton, Portage La Prairie, Man. and in Nipawin, as well as becoming an assistant coach for the U15 AA Moose Jaw Warriors. Sadly, in December 2023, Brady Grasdal unexpectedly passed away.

Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club invites you to try a new sport as fall registration opens

If you’re interested in trying a new sport or perhaps have some experience with the martial arts, the Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club is inviting athletes of all ages onto the tatami to learn the art of Judo as fall registration begins this month.

Classes started on Monday, Sept. 9, but applicants are welcome to attend the next available night.

“Our registration time is open now,” confrmed Jim Wiens, one of the club’s seven senseitachi (teachers). “(We welcome you if) you’re interested in coming and giving Judo a try, whether it’s the frst time or for athletes who have been with us for a while.”

The club’s dojo (gym or training hall) is utilized by a wide range of athletes, classes, and hosts the provincial Judo team during its monthly training. As of 20232024, the club has around 70 members. Judo originates with the instruction of Japanese founder Kano Jigoro in 1882. Translated as “the gentle way,” the art is based around two leading principles: the good use of energy and mutual beneft.

“We strike the balance between the legacy of Jigoro… and all the teachings that go with it — about being a respon-

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sible citizen, (integrating) yourself with society (so) everybody benefts… then also the sport side, where there’s lots of training,” Wiens explained. Judo teaches camaraderie but also the beneft of independence and personal effort. One leading principle is that, with proper technique, balance, and discipline, a smaller athlete can overcome a much larger opponent. Classes typically run for 90 minutes

and begin with stretching and a warmup.

“With Judo, the way to win matches is to have your opponent grab onto them and fip them to the ground on their backs,” Wiens explained. “So, there’s lots of (training that covers) how to take those falls, (and) how to be able to take the impact of being thrown down.”

From here, new techniques are introduced and existing ones are reviewed. Newaza (ground techniques) include holds, pinning an opponent, and submitting an opponent.

New applicants start with the basic techniques of pins, soft shoulder throws, and falls to get a quick taste of the sport and to learn if it’s right for them.

Several instructors are provincial and international champions who offer guidance for aspiring athletes wishing to compete on a national level. Included is Destiny Biehl — who will compete in the Veteran Master’s Championship in Las Vegas this November — and Ralph Ibanez — the off-and-on reigning world champion.

“From there, (anyone interested) in going on to a western Canadian or national championship (can easily do so because)

we’re… affliated with Judo Saskatchewan and Judo Canada,” Wiens said. For anyone with Olympic dreams, the club is also affliated with the International Judo Federation.

Everyone’s invited to give Judo a try and all you’ll need to bring for the frst night is a pair of sweatpants and a shirt you don’t mind potentially tearing up a bit.

“Don’t hesitate; come on down and check the club out,” Wiens announced.

“See what the place looks like, and… (you’re welcome to) give it a try and we’re sure you’re going to have a lot of fun.”

Novice athletes attend classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate classes follow on the same nights starting at 7 p.m.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, advanced-level training — for athletes aspiring to become provincial and national champions — commences at 5:30 p.m.

To register, simply visit MJJudo.com/ Registration.html.

The Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club is located at 801 Hochelaga Street East and can be reached at 306-691-0051. For more information and weekend adult class options visit MJJudo.com.

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Young athletes attend the start of Judo classes in September 2023 at the Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club. Photo by: Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club/Facebook

2nd place team- Jaxsen Wiebe, Hayden Wiebe, Matt Dueck, Bryan Thompson

Austin and Amber Grasdal. Photo credit Facebook.

First Place Team: Chris Aparicio, Greg Fiddler, Bill McLean, Brad Reaney. Photo credit Facebook.

Second Place Team: Jaxsen Wiebe, Hayden Wiebe, Matt Dueck, Bryan Thompson. Photo credit Facebook.

Jaxsen Wiebe - friend and fellow hockey player. Photo credit Facebook.

Plinko Game. Photo credit Facebook.

Team shot for ‘Grazzy’. Photo credit Facebook.

“They

want to take another shot at it”: Warriors’ Ripplinger looks back at training camp and what’s ahead

Competitive camp sets tone for frst full practices of season and exhibition campaign as defence of WHL title underway

The Moose Jaw Warriors were hoping for an intense and competitive training camp over the Sept. 1 weekend, and that’s exactly how things turned out.

Now the focus turns toward building and preparation for the regular season, with general manager Jason Ripplinger aiming to take the pieces of the puzzle from camp and creating another team that can potentially contend for a league title.

You read that right. Not just a good regular season, not just a playoff spot, but taking a serious shot at repeating as Western Hockey League champions.

It won’t be easy given the amount of talent the team has lost from last season, but the goal remains the same.

“We have a lot of returning players from last year and they know what it takes to win, and they’ve come in in the right frame of mind,” Ripplinger said during the Red Grey intrasquad game. “They don’t want to just be a playoff team, they want to take another shot at it and we’re going to do what we can to make that happen.”

A total of 16 players are returning from last season, and the team had 29 players in town after cutting down at the

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The Moose Jaw Warriors wrapped up training camp with their Red Grey intrasquad game over the weekend and are now preparing for the frst exhibition games of the season.

end of training camp. With four players -Brayden Yager (Winnipeg), Voytech Port (Anaheim), Rilen Kovacevic (Colorado) and Kalem Parker (Minnesota) -- off to NHL camps soon, a host of youngsters are expected to get a long look in the coming weeks leading up to the season-opener on Sept. 20 in Brandon.

“We’ll just see how it goes on here,”

Ripplinger said. “With the guys at camp, we don’t know who will all be coming back, so we’ll see what happens and make some decisions once things settle out that way.”

One bit of good news is the team’s overage situation. Based on what the Warriors have in place at the end of training camp, defenceman Parker will join forwards Kovacevic and Brayden Schuurman as the Warriors’ 20-year-olds this season. That could all change depending on the NHL, which could assign Parker and Kovacevic to their AHL or ECHL affliates given the fact they’re overagers.

“We’re anticipating them being back, but you just don’t know what’s going to happen at that level,” Ripplinger said. “They could have great camps and the NHL teams could see something, and if they move on, that’s great. If that happens, there will be 20-year-olds who become available in the league and we’ll make some decisions there, but otherwise I’m really comfortable with those three.

“You don’t want to get rid of guys who have won, that’s for sure, and being around the young guys they can help lead

the way.”

One player who had an exceptional camp and especially stood out in the intrasquad game was Lynden Lakovic. The 17-year-old is heading into his NHL Draft year and has already been projected as a frst-round pick in some of the earliest predictions, with a continuation of his good start only helping in that direction.

“He’s one of those guys you notice every shift, and he’s someone we’re expecting to fll the net to replace the guys like Firkus, Savoie, Mateychuk and Calvert,” Ripplinger said. “And it’s nice to have seen a bunch of guys step up, too, Semeniuk, Schurrman, Kovacevic, the list goes on and I can’t say I’m disappointed with anyone.”

It all led into the frst games of the exhibition season, which saw the Warriors take on the Regina Pats in a pair of neutral site contests in Estevan and Assiniboia.

“t’s going to be exciting for our players, it should be a full house and it’ll be good to get into a game with another team and take some more steps to get ready for the season,” Ripplinger said.

‘Everyone has to look themselves in the mirror’: Roughriders’ coach Mace expresses disappointment in Banjo Bowl loss

Roughriders fall 26-21 to Blue Bombers in Winnipeg to head into bye week winless in last seven games

After getting their season off to a great start, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have run into the hardest of times -and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were more than happy to take advantage during the Banjo Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg scored 10 fourth-quarter points and went on to a 26-21 victory in the Labour Day Classic rematch, marking the ffth-straight contest Saskatchewan was within a touchdown of fnding victory.

The Roughriders are now winless in their last eight games and have seen their record fall to 5-7-1 heading into their bye week. That’s good enough for third place in the Canadian Football League’s West Division, but thanks to Calgary and Edmonton now sitting a single win back, Saskatchewan could fnd themselves in last place heading into their next contest.

“It’s just tough, man, you have to tell everyone to look themselves in the mirror, myself included,” Roughriders coach Corey Mace told CKRM Roughrider Radio’s Luc Mullinder after the game. “I know it’s cliche, but it has to be done. But also, we just went 10 straight, so go rest up, come back with a new focus, some accountability and we have to come back swinging because we’re still in a position to make a playoff push.”

When asked what he himself could do to help right the ship, Mace answered with his usual candour.

“First things frst for myself, it’s just understanding the full fow of the game,” he said. “We’re constantly trying to get better a clock management stuff, and there were a couple situations here where I was thinking ‘maybe we kick a feld goal, but we could pin them deep’, then there’s the weather stuff, playing with the wind and without the wind and constantly working on things like that.

“Then as a play-caller defensively, continue to understand the situations where we can’t give up seven or potentially get them out of feld goal range, etcetera etcetera.”

The key to it all is simply getting the same results across the board from everyone on the team.

“There are 100 things, we constantly do that, and we’re just asking nothing more of the players than we ask of ourselves as coaches,” Mace said.

Things didn’t get off to the greatest of starts for the Roughriders, as after putting together a four-play drive to mid-feld, they’d have their frst punt of the game blocked. Bombers offensive lineman Willie Jefferson got his big paw on the kick by Adam Korsak, setting Winnipeg up at the Saskatchewan 43.

Three players later, Sergio Castillo would split the uprights with a 46-yard feld goal and the Bombers had the quick 3-0 lead.

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It took only two plays for Winnipeg to get the ball back after the game’s frst points, this time when Tyrell Ford intercepted a pass by Riders quarterback Trevor Harris and ran the ball back to the Saskatchewan 40.

Six plays later and Winnipeg had the game’s frst touchdown, thanks to a two-yard off-tackle run by Chris Streveler. The 10-0 lead came only eight minutes into the game, with the big play on the drive coming on an 18yard pass to Brandon Oliviera that was aided by an objectionable conduct penalty to Jameer Thurman, putting the Bombers at the Riders’ fve-yard line.

Saskatchewan needed some momentum to get back in the game, and they immediately got it.

A 54-yard pass from Harris to Samuel Emilius set Saskatchewan up at the Winnipeg 10-yard line, and two plays later, KeeSean Johnson hauled in a pass just over the goalline to get the Riders back within three with 3:06 to play in the frst quarter.

The drive saw a couple of milestones, with the big one coming on the Emilius catch. The play gave Harris over 90 yards passing for the game and moved him past former Roughriders standout Darian Durant into 16th overall on the CFL all-time passing yardage list.

The score also kept Johnson’s touchdown streak going, giving him majors in the last four games.

Winnipeg put together a sustained series to put up the frst points of the second quarter, with the 10-play drive taking 5:20 and resulting in a 26-yard Castillo feld goal with 8:44 until halftime.

The Roughriders were able to respond immediately, taking four plays and two minutes to cover 40 yards and

set up Brett Lauther for a 50-yard feld goal, making it a 13-10 Winnipeg lead.

The two defences stiffened over the fnal minutes of the half, and the teams went into the dressing room with the Bombers’ three-point edge.

It was Saskatchewan’s turn to get off to a fast start in the third quarter, and it was one of the Roughriders’ big playmakers who got the job done.

Kian Schaffer-Baker hauled in a pass at the Riders’ 50 and rumbled all the way down to the Winnipeg eight, and one play later Emilus caught the short pass for the touchdown. Three plays, 2:12 and all of a sudden Saskatchewan was up 17-13.

Zach Collaros put together a four-play drive to get Winnipeg in feld goal range on their next possession, and Castillo fnished it off with a 35-yard kick to get the Bombers back within one.

A great punt by Korsak and an ensuing two-and-out gave the Riders solid feld position at the Winnipeg 47 on their next possession, resulting in the Saskatchewan kicker punting for a rouge and an 18-17 lead with 4:55 to play in the third.

Winnipeg went on the march immediately after getting the ball back, with the nine-play drive aided by a marginal roughing the passer call on Miles Brown that knocked Streveler from the game. Bombers receiver Kenny Lawler made three straight catches at the end of the drive, fnishing it off with a six-yard catch on the frst play of the fourth quarter.

Saskatchewan replied with a drive of their own over the next fve minutes, culminating in nine plays to the Winnipeg 27 and a 35-yard feld goal by Lauther, getting the Riders within a pair 23-21.

Winnipeg put together a solid time-killing drive on their next possession, taking 2:36 off the clock on eight plays and ending with a 39-yard Castillo feld goal with 1:08 remaining on the clock.

The Riders went to work with 58 seconds remaining, looking for another miracle comeback similar to the Labour Day Classic a week earlier, but Tyrell Harris hauled in his second interception of the game with 45 seconds remaining and Winnipeg went into victory formation. Trevor Harris was 21-for-33 passing for 287 yards and two interceptions, with Kian Schaffer-Baker hauling in six passes for 120 yards, Emilius four for 66 yards. Frankie Hickson had nine carries for 46 yards.

Collaros had similar numbers to his counterpart, going 21-for-31 and 231 yards, but the lack of interceptions was crucial. Lawler had six catches for 64 yards, Oliveira six catches for 60 yards to go along with 11 carries for 43 yards.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl on Saturday afternoon.

Warriors drop pair of neutral site games to Regina to open WHL preseason

Pats take 7-4 win in Estevan on Friday, 4-2 victory in front of sold-out Southland Co-Op Centre on Saturday to sweep weekend exhibition contests

The Moose Jaw Warriors didn’t get the results they wanted out of their frst weekend of Western Hockey League pre-season, but at this time of the year, wins and losses aren’t as important as development.

So despite dropping a 4-2 decision to the Regina Pats in front of a sold-out Southland Co-op in Assiniboia on Saturday night -- marking their second loss to the Pats in as many games -- head coach Mark O’Leary took things in stride as his crew fgures things out in the earliest of goings.

“I thought there were some good things similar to last night, but we had some problems in our own end breaking the puck out, whether it was going back after pucks under pressure or pucks along the boards,” O’Leary said in postgame comment to the Warriors’ Marc Smith. “Those are areas we can continue to work on and that’s what this time of year is all about.”

The two teams slotted in a different core of veterans for the rematch, but both once again featured rookie-laden line-ups, with the Warriors dressing eight frst-year players and the Pats seven.

Among those for Moose Jaw was their top pick in the 2024 Import Draft, defenceman Cohen Williams. He fnished the game without a point, but turned a few heads nonetheless.

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way, but I thought it just took us a little too long to get out of our zone.”

Making the contest a little more special was the crowd in Assiniboia. A total of 900 fans packed the Southland Co-op Centre, offering a different feel compared to most pre-season games.

“I think it’s great,” O’Leary said. “I think sometimes exhibition needs a bit of that, some juice in the air. There was a good atmosphere before the game and during the game, the energy level is high and you don’t see a lot of that during the exhibition schedule. So i know the guys were excited for that.”

Lynden Lakovic scored both goals for Moose Jaw, with Brayden Schuurman picking up the single assist on each marker.

“I thought he was good,” O’Leary said. “Talking about breaking the puck out and he was one who stood out with his poise and fnding the centreman in good spots. That’s a tough thing to do for a 15-year-old player and he certainly showed what he’s going to be in a short amount of time here.”

Anthony Wilson, Zackary Shantz, Logan Peskett and Kristian Lacelle scored for Regina, who trailed 1-0 after the frst and were tied with Moose Jaw 1-1 through two.

Jackson Unger stopped 31 shots in the loss, Kelton Pyne turned aside 22 for the Pats.

Even with the loss, O’Leary did see progress from the opening game -- a 7-4 loss one night earlier in Estevan.

“Once we got going north with numbers I thought we looked really good,” he said. “We supported the puck well tonight, we could have done a little better job on entries but in the offensive zone we want fve guys involved and I thought we did a pretty good job of that. Attacking, climbing back above and playing honest that

In Estevan, Ethan Hughes had a goal and an assist while Connor Schmidt, Max Finley and Owen Berge all had single markers as Moose Jaw trailed 3-0 after the frst and 6-2 through two.

Cole Temple had two goals and four points to lead Regina, while Peskett, Corbin Vaugh, Sam Oremba and Zane Rowan also scored.

Dimitri Fortin had 29 saves for Moose Jaw, Madden Mulawka stopped 32 for the Pats

The Warriors will now spend the next week preparing for their home-and-home pre-season set with the Swift Current Broncos, with Moose Jaw in Swift Current on Friday night before facing the Broncos at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Saturday. Puck drop for both games is 7 p.m.

Warriors’ Parker looking forward to leadership role on blueline in fnal WHL season

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If everything goes according to plan for Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Kalem Parker, the exhibition games that he played recently will be his last as a member of the Western Hockey League squad.

Parker, 20, is one of two overagers -forward Rilen Kovacvic being the other -who will be off to National Hockey League training camps in the coming week, and because of their status as 20-year-olds, they can be assigned anywhere in their respective farm systems.

That means Parker could end up playing with Minnesota’s AHL or ECHL teams, Kovacevic somewhere in Colorado’s system, if they don’t crack the NHL team outright.

But for now, it’s all about Moose Jaw. Parker is among 29 players currently in camp preparing for the 2024-25 campaign, with the frst exhibition game of the season set to take place in Estevan on Friday night against the Regina Pats.

“It’s good to be back with the boys, I’m getting used to being a mentor and that kind of thing, but it’s going really well,” the fourth-year veteran said after a recent practice. “We’re glad to be back on the ice and we’re looking forward to that frst game on Friday.”

While every player had a short summer thanks to the Warriors’ WHL championship win, Parker had a little less preparation time than others. That’s due to some off-season work on a playoff knee injury that limited full workouts, but the news is now all good on that front.

“I had to focus on that for part of the summer, just getting fully healthy again,” Parker said, adding that his knee is now

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back to 100 per cent. “Then I was able to get some training in, go to the lake a little bit, and now it’s great to be back.”

As he alluded to, Parker has already taken on an expected leadership role with the team, putting his vast WHL experience to good use while helping out the team’s youngsters -- a role he’s more than happy for given how it wasn’t that long ago he was one of those kids.

“It’s pretty sweet, but I feel super old with the 09s out there now,” Parker said with a laugh. “It’s a new role kind of thing, especially with all the older guys from last year leaving, now I just have to improve as a leader and do what I can to help the younger guys improve, too.”

Thanks to vagaries of moving up the hockey ranks, in a few days Parker will go from being the rugged veteran to once again taking the ice as a fresh-faced rookie when he takes the ice in training camp

with the Wild. Selected in the sixth round, 181st overall in the 2023 Draft, Parker will be looking to earn a pro contract and ideally land somewhere in the AHL or ECHL.

“That’s the goal to stay up and play pro this year, but if not, I’ll be coming back to Moose Jaw and Iooking forward to a good season,” he said. “Obviously the main goal is to get a contract out of it, so I want to go in in the best shape possible, make a name for myself out there and turn some heads.”

Parker took the ice in Minnesota’s rookie camp last year while a member of the Victoria Royals and as a result will have a better idea of what to expect this time around.

“I kind of tip-toed my way in last year just getting used to the organization and everything, where this year I’m fully ready to make an impact,” he said. “It’s still strange going from being the oldest to the youngest, but you just have to take it day by day and learn from the vets at that level.”

And should everything go his way, Parker is more than ready to launch his pro career.

“That would be pretty sweet, that’s the goal,” he said. “Every year you want to make a jump and improve and the goal is to play pro eventually, so if it happens this year that would be amazing, but if not, hopefully next year.”

Action from the WHL preseason game between the Moose Jaw Warriors and Regina Pats on Saturday night in Assiniboia.

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Kalem Parker celebrates after scoring the Teddy Bear Toss goal

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame unveils fve newest members

Ken Bradley, Wally Boshuck, Troy Gottselig, Brian Montague, Murray Swayze latest to be named to Hall, to be ofcially enshrined during induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28

When the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame selected their frst class back in 2014, standout golfer and longtime high school coach and offcial Ken Bradley was part of the selection committee, a role he’s served ever since.

Now, 10 years later, Bradley is in the Hall of Fame himself.

Bradley was among fve athletes and builders who were offcially announced as the 2024 inductees at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Thursday morning, joining powerlifter Brian Montague, speedskating builder Wally Boshuck, basketball player Troy Gottselig and longtime basketball offcial Murray Swayze as the most recent honourees.

All are now enshrined on the Wall of Fame on the second foor concourse in the Events Centre and will be formally inducted during the Hall of Fame banquet on Sept. 28.

“This is our 10th anniversary and that makes it very special for me to be selected after working on the committee for the last 12 years,” said Bradley, who found out he was selected during one of their regular meetings.

“I attended one of our committee meetings and they made the announcement for me. We always get together as a committee and confrm the nominees and I ended up confrming my own,” he said with a laugh.

Bradley spent decades working as a coach and offcial for high school sports and could have been inducted on those accolades alone, but his prowess at golf made it a slam dunk. A multiple time provincial team member and three-time seniors provincial champion, Bradley has also spent countless hours teaching the game and working with the sport at a provincial level.

“When I look at all the international athletes and Olympic athletes that have been selected, it’s awesome to even be considered in that category and I appreciate that very much,” Bradley said.

Montague was also on hand at the announcement, with his induction coming as a result of an illustrious powerlifting career both as an athlete -- at the height of his lifting career, Montague was unquestionably one of the strongest men in the province, with the titles to prove it -- as well as a coach and mentor.

“It was a very big honour and especially with this fne group of athletes and builders here,” Montague said of being selected. “I appreciate their hard work and it’s nice to be part of it.”

Montague is the most recent member of the legendary Pyle’s Gym to be enshrined in the Hall and was quick to give thanks to that murderer’s row of strength athletes for their help in his development.

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Members of the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame board and sponsor JGL join Brian Montague (second from left) and Ken Bradley (right) for a photo at the Hall of Fame announcement on Thursday.

the shoulders of those who came before us and Dave Pyle was a big infuence, he was a gym owner who was ahead of his time,” Montague said. “Defnitely a big part of my career was the support of Dave, and all my lifting partners like Merv Young, George Reed, Wayne Cormier, there were some big lifters in town and all good.”

Tickets are now on sale for the induction banquet, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. Tickets are $60 and are available at the Moose Jaw Events Centre box offce, online at sasktix.ca or by calling (306) 624-2050.

Here’s a rundown of the 2024 inductees, including their offcial induction stories.

Ken Bradley

Kenneth (Ken) Bradley began his teaching career in Moose Jaw and successfully coached high school football and basketball winning three SHSAA provincial football and basketball titles. In 1981 Bradley became the Physical Education and Health Consultant for the Moose Jaw Public School Board until his retirement in 1997. As a consultant he was in charge of all high school and elementary sports activities organizing leagues, schedules, meets and offcials. Ken researched and reorganized all high school football, basketball and track records from 1970.

He provided PE clinics for teachers, mentored young basketball offcials and was the commissioner for a host of provincial high school events held in Moose Jaw. Provincially Bradley was an SHSAA Section I Board member from 1986-92. During that period he contributed the Moose Jaw District history writeup for the SHSAA 50th Anniversary book.

As an athlete Ken played three years of U of S Huskie football. He played and coached Sr. Men’s basketball for 20 yearswhere his teams captured 11 city titles. He was the league president from 1979-82. Ken was an “A” rated basketball offcial

for 37 years refereeing over 2200 games at all levels including four assignments at “Hoopla”. Bradley was a local offcial’s assigner (16 years) and an executive member of the Saskatchewan Association of Basketball Offcials (SABO) from 1988-94.

Ken began golf at the age of 14 and was an average weekend player through his teaching career. Upon retirement Ken took up the game more seriously winning several local club and senior tournaments. In 2001 Ken entered his frst of 23 provincial senior events where he found another level of competition. Bradley has captured three provincial senior titles (’09,’10,’15) and made seven provincial teams. He fnished second in the Canadian Super Seniors category (age 70+) at Medicine Hat in 2015. Recently Ken has won the Saskatchewan Super Seniors event 4 times and the Legends category (age 75+) 6 times. He has accumulated 4 holes-in-one.

Locally Bradley has been the Hillcrest club captain (’99-’11), club volunteer (24 years) and senior men’s club organizer (13 years). In 1992-’93 Ken wrote a series of articles for the Moose Jaw Times Herald called “Golf Hints” to explain the rules for local players. In 2004 Ken co-chaired the Canadian Junior Girl’s Golf Championship held at the Hillcrest. In 2007 he reestablished the City Men’s Golf championship which hadn’t been played since 1978 and won the title in ’08 and ’09. For 17 years Ken taught ladies learn to golf lessons in the winter for the City Parks and Rec department. Provincially Bradley has been a certifed golf course rater for 23 years. In 2013 he was a founding member of the MJDSHF and authored a book called “Out-of-Bounds: 100 Years of Golf in Moose Jaw” for the centennial anniversary of the Hillcrest.

For his many years of service in Moose Jaw Ken Bradley has received the following awards: SHSAA Service (1990); SPEA Initiative (1991); SHSAA Executive (1992); CAHPER Service (1994); SHSAA Merit (1996); Wink Willox Merit (1996); SHSAA 30 Year Referee Service (2011).

Walter (Wally) Boshuck

Walter (Wally) Boshuck was born in Struan, Saskatchewan in 1928. He began speed skating in 1944 in Saskatoon. Wally showed great promise as a speed skater and reached provincial and national calibre competitions. He was a member of the

frst Saskatoon team to compete in the Canadian Speed Skating Championships in Sudbury, Ontario in 1947. Wally fnished fourth in the North American Inter-Collegiate Championships at Dartmouth University in New Hampshire in 1950.

Unfortunately his career was cut short by severe arthritis in 1951. His enthusiasm and love for the sport was solidly entrenched in Wally and he turned his efforts to coaching and administration. He spent the rest of his life tirelessly as a builder and promoter of speed skating across Saskatchewan, Canada and internationally.

Boshuck began his coaching career in Saskatoon in 1948 and moved to start a new skating club in North Battleford in 1952. Wally transferred to Moose Jaw in 1968 where he coached, offciated, started learn-to-skate programs and raised money to support the new speed skating club. Along the way Boshuck coached several outstanding national and international skaters including Shelley Rhead, Paul Evans and Roy Baker.

As an administrator, Boshuck served the Saskatchewan Speed Skating Association as a director, president and chairman of the Winter Games skating events. He offciated in many capacities for several years at Provincial, Western and Regional meets. Boshuck also served in similar capacities at the national level where he helped develop a modern constitution for the Canadian Amateur Speed Skating Association (CASSA). Wally accompanied the Canadian team as their manager to international events in Holland and Norway. He did the same for the team as they hosted the Chinese National team on a tour of Canada.

In 1989 the City of Moose Jaw honoured Wally with the naming of a rink the “Wally Boshuck Arena”. Since 2003 the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Speed Skating Club presents annual Wally Boshuck scholarships and “Outstanding Skater of the Year” awards.

Walter Boshuck has received many honours for his life long achievements including: CASSA Life Member (1977); CASSA Hall of Fame (1987); Sask Sport Coach of the Year (1980); Dairy Producers Fitness (1984); City of Moose Jaw “Mayor’sAward (1987); Sask Sport Hall of Fame (1990).

Troy Gottselig

Troy Gottselig was born in Moose Jaw and grew up on a farm near Findlater, Saskatchewan. He attended A.E.Peacock Collegiate where he excelled in football and basketball from 2002-2005. Troy was a captain of the city and provincial cham-

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pion 4A football team in 2005.

Although recruited to play football for the University of Saskatchewan, Gottselig attended Medicine Hat College to play basketball where he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Troy then joined the University of Saskatchewan Huskies from 2007-2010 winning Canada West and CIS basketball championships in his fnal year. This National Championship was the the frst in the

school’s history. Troy was named to the CIS tournament All-star team and also received the Jack Donohue trophy as the tournament MVP.

Following university Gottselig made the roster for the Canadian Men’s Development Team in 2010. He then spent six seasons as a professional basketball player with various teams across Europe and North America. In 2013 Gottselig joined several ex-Huskie teammates to represent Canada at the FIBA Americas 3X3 Basketball Tournament held in San Juan, Puerto Rico where they qualifed for the World 3X3 Tour Final in Istanbul, Turkey. From 2016-2018 Troy gave back to the sport in Moose Jaw running a successful youth elite skill development and exposure basketball camp for athletes from across Saskatchewan.

Brian Montague

Brian Montague was born in Moose Jaw. As a teenager he became involved with powerlifting while attending Pyle’s Gym in the early 70’s. Dave Pyle was a mentor and a good friend. Brian soon de-

veloped into a quality lifter and competed in the sport of powerlifting from 1974 to 1980 in both the 198 lb. and the 220 lb. weight classes. During that period he won several Saskatchewan Open titles including fve Golds, a Silver and a Western Canadian title. Montague added the 1978 and 1979 Saskatchewan Bench Press championships to his resume.

Brian contributed to the sport by serving on the frst Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association executive as vice-president from 1974-78. In 1996 he was elected vice president of the Saskatchewan Drug Free Powerlifting Association. He later was elected to the Canadian Drug Free Powerlifting Association where he served as both vice president and president (19982001).

After the 1980 season Brian retired only to be lured back to competition in

1994 to participate in the Masters category. He particularly enjoyed this period as he travelled with his two sons who were avid powerlifters. Brian proceeded to add to his collection of awards by claiming another six Provincial, a Western Canadian and seven National titles. These include full meet and bench pressing both in the SDFPA/CDFPA and SPA/CPU organizations. He also competed in and won several contests in the USA. Montague placed third in the WDFPF World Championships in 1997.

Over the course of his powerlifting career Brian held many provincial and national records. In 2001 Montague com-

peted for the last time. At the nationals in Taber, Alberta he set national records in all three lifts in the Masters 45-49 class, including a 611 lb. deadlift.

Brian coached Little League baseball and helped with coaching many young powerlifters and strength athletes in Moose Jaw.

In 1999 Brian was honoured to receive SPA/CPU lifetime achievement award for 25 years of outstanding contribution to the sport of powerlifting.

Murray Swayze

Murray Swayze has left a lasting impact on the sport of basketball through his many contributions. Beginning his career in 1966 as the Recreation Program Head at the Saskatchewan Technical Institute, he ventured into coaching both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Swayze’s infuence extended beyond coaching as a distinguished member of the Saskatchewan Basketball Offcials Association, serving as referee for over three decades across various levels within the province.

As an administrator, Swayze displayed exceptional leadership within Saskatchewan basketball circles. His roles included secretary-treasurer and president of the Saskatchewan Amateur Basketball Association. His direction led to fnancial stability through innovative strategies such as boosting player participation and instituting provincial playoffs. Noteworthy initiatives under his watch included

the introduction of the bi-annual newsletter “TIPOFFS” and representing SABA at national basketball meetings, solidifying his impact on the sport’s governance and development.

Provincially Murray was a committee member for the Saskatchewan Summer Games (1974) and Winter Games (1978) held in Moose Jaw. In 1974 Murray was a site selection committee member to choose the location for the 1975 Western Canada Games held in Regina and was a signator for the creation of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Within the Saskatchewan Colleges system Murray was a founding member of the Prairie Athletic Conference (PAC). He was an STI founding member of the 4-West Championships, which brought together similar provincial leagues from western Canada.

Nationally Swayze became an executive member of the Canadian Amateur Basketball Association (CABA) from 1972-80.

In 1972 he was Chef-de-Mission for a basketball trip to China. As president (’74’76) his term was highlighted by the hiring of Jack Donohue as Canadian National Coach, ushering in an era of heightened recognition for Basketball Canada. Murray endorsed and promoted mini basketball programs and was logistics manager for Canadian teams in competition for Olympic qualifying. Swayze’s dedication extended to international events, where he represented CABA as a Canadian Olympic Association member at the World Basketball Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico (’74); the Pan-Am Games in Mexico City (’75) and was host for the Montreal Olympics (’76). Murray was a Basketball Canada rep at COPABA meetings (’79) and a FIBA Technical Committee member (’80).

His legacy of service to basketball was duly recognized through accolades such as Basketball Canada President’s Award (1976); MJHSAD Honoured Guest (1981); COPABA Founder’s Plaque (1983); Sask Sport Hall of Fame (2006).

Cyclones hold of Tornadoes for narrow win in South Rural Football League season opener

Central takes 28-24 victory at Gutheridge Field in hard-fought battle on Saturday afternoon

The Central Cyclones and Peacock Tornadoes found themselves in a good old-fashioned battle to open the South Rural Football League season on Saturday afternoon at Gutheridge Field.

And while the Cyclones would go on to a 28-24 victory in the frst game of the regular season for both teams, a break or two in the other direction could have seen a much different result.

As it stands, Central scored a late touchdown to take a 28-17 lead, only for Peacock to come right back down the feld and get one of their own to create a dramatic fnish. The Tornadoes took a shot at the onside kick on their fnal play, but Central would recover and run out the clock.

The result was a far cry from the commanding wins Central had put up against the Tornadoes in recent years, and a sign of what’s expected to be all sorts of parity in the seven-team this season.

“I think that speaks well for our league, it looks like it’s going to be pretty tight this year,” said Cyclones head coach Colin Belsher. “I don’t think it’s going to be a one- or two-team race this year, which is good. It’s good for the kids to know that every team has a chance to win on any day.”

It looked in the early going like little had changed between the two teams, as

Keaton Belsher hauled in a Wyatt Craik pass on the third play of the game and went 51 yards for the major.

The Tornadoes came back quickly, though, and on the ensuing drive, Leighton Dufour would snare a fve-yard pass into the end zone for the quick answer, and the battle was on.

The teams ended up tied 14-14 at the half before a Mahamed Abdi feld goal gave Peacock their frst lead early in the third quarter. Central picked up another major not long after to go up 21-17 before their fourth-quarter touchdown set up the late-game dramatics.

Belsher led Central with six catches for 90 yards and four carries for 74 yards while also recording a pair of touchdowns. Kaden Nightingale had a solid game of his own on the ground with 17 carries for 145 yards and two majors while Craik fnished up 12-for-19 passing for 160 yards.

Peacock quarterback Owen Varjassy was impressive in his own right, going 18-for-33 for 280 yards passing and three touchdowns, one each to Dufour, Kingston Usher and Nate Measner. Six different players had at least a catch for Peacock, with Usher hauling in four for 73 yards and Kam Lopston six for 61 yards. Varjassy led the way on the ground with 11 carries for 58 yards.

The Cyclones -- who reached the league fnal last year with a veteran-laden squad -- have seen quite a bit of turnover this season, having lost 22 Grade 12s, 18 of those starters. That made a far different look on Saturday afternoon as the two teams matched up well all over the feld.

“We didn’t play the greatest, but we played solid,” coach Belsher said. “Peacock is a really good team and I have to give them a lot of credit, they came out ready to go and fought with us toe-to-toe, as we did with them.”

Both teams had several of their top players going both ways, which wasn’t exactly the most pleasant situation given how temperatures approached 35 C by the end of the game. But that’s how it goes when you’re in a tough battle that anyone can win.

“It was an eyeopener for our team, too,” Belsher said. “We’ve had signifcant success against Peacock the last couple years, and I think this kind of made the guys realize that the game isn’t just given to you, you have to dig deep to get that win.”

League action continues next weekend, with Central at Estevan and Peacock hosting Swift Current, with that contest at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gutheridge Field.

Central receiver Keaton Belsher scored a pair of touchdowns in the Cyclones’ 28-24 win over the Peacock Tornadoes. Randy Palmer fle photo

WORDSEARCH

Can you fnd the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

ACROSS

1. Commanded

5. Degrade

10. Pinnacle

14. Makes a mistake

15. Anklebone

16. Unfreeze

17. Provocations

19. Rubber wheel

20. Pool stick

21. Wed

22. Quizzes

23. Brave deeds

25. Express a thought

27. Fire residue

28. Diminishes

31. Beats

34. Certain coniferous trees

35. Greek letter

36. Consumes food

37. Flu symptom

38. Spoiled child

39. Chapter in history

40. Plays the bagpipes

41. Adhesive

42. Insectivorous plants

44. Uncooked

45. Hotel apartment

46. Beach footwear

50. Horde

52. Swift

54. Ignited

55. Whiskers or locks

56. A union of interests

58. Inactive

59. Trap

60. Cain’s brother

61. Bird home

62. Weary

63. Bog DOWN

1. Vacation destination

2. Debate

3. Less damp

4. Estimated (abbrev.) 5. Affx 6. Entices 7. Balm ingredient 8. Vagabond 9. S

10. Wait on 11. Grifters 12. Shopping place 13. Flock members

18. Awry

22. Cans

24. Horse feed

26. Jetty

28. Plunges into water

29. French for “State”

30. Fill to excess

31. Meat from cows

32. Noble

33. Fore-and-aft sails

34. Pizza meat topping

37. Decree

38. Prostitute

40. Strait-laced

41. ___ bear

43. Gun enclosure

44. Forayed into

46. Steeple

47. Excuse

48. Metric unit of capacity

49. Flair

50. Tibia

51. Walk in water

53. Winglike

56. Supersonic transport

57. Butt

Moose Jaw Truck Shop

205 – WANTED

Seeking Born Again Christian Business partner with potential ownership in Second Hand and Flea- Market business. Male, Female or Family must be interested in Salvation, Healing and Deliverance Outreach Ministry . Serious enquiries only please. 306-684-1084, 5 pm- 8pm ONLY (because of scam calls)

Wanted to buy, Volkswagen Beetle intact with air cooled rear engine. Please call 306-5260016.

210 – SERVICES

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

Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268 . Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork, framing, fnishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofng/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience. Cleaner with 20 years experience, professional and bondable, please call Rebecca at 306-9900348

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw, $60 and up. Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver any appliances and furniture any where in and around Moose Jaw, $45 and up. 45-gallon plastic barrels, great for rainwater, $20 each. Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver TV’s and BBQ’s, $20 and up. Looking for body parts for 2017 F250. 306-681-8747

Single, clean woman will house sit for winter

months. In Moose Jaw or Regina. Non-smoking, no pets. Garage necessary. References available. Please call 306-648-7930.

Buffalo Pound Lake cottage. 775 Lakeside Dr., completely renovated, 2 bedrooms, turnkey, screened sunroom, fully landscaped. $299,000. Call 306-693-2255 or 306-6307771.

120 - RV’S

TRAVEL TRAILER FOR SALE - 40 ft. Jayco Eagle, 3 slides, freplace, washer/dryer, air conditioning, queen bed, premium condition. 306631-8356

155 - MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS

FOR SALE - 70 -78 RPM Records, will sell all for one price. Please call 306-694-1967

225 - GARAGE SALES

286 Wellington Dr. Thu., Sept. 26 - Sat. 28. Hours: Thu-Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 9 am - 2 pm.

Clothes, crafts, gardening supplies, household items, movies, sporting goods, tools, rare 45 records, comics, collector trucks, jewellery and more!

49 Flax Road. Sat. Sept. 14 - 9 am to 2 pm. Includes: patio/deck furniture, Halloween & Christmas decorations.

160 - MISCELLANEOUS

29 1/2” TV/Stereo stand with wheels $120. Women’s tennis racket, excellent condition $50. Two Irish tablecloths and apron $50. Hardcover Wilbur Smith books, excellent condition, call for prices. Two microphones in case $60. Brand new Backgammon game $40. Medication organizer $12. Please call 306-692-5091

Musician’s tour of care homes to be the ‘entertainment spectacle of this century’ Jason G. Antonio - MooseJawToday.com

The “entertainment spectacle of this century” is coming to the Moose Jaw area, as a musical therapist is touring seniors’ care homes to inspire happy memories in people with dementia.

Musician Mario Crevier — who performs under the “nom-de-play” of Elliott Barraclough — is bringing his 16-show Harvest Moon Equinox Tour to southwest Saskatchewan from Sept. 14 to 25. This is the second such tour he has conducted in this region, after he conducted a three-week tour in June 2023 while on vacation.

Crevier was born in Montreal in 1952 and lived in Moose Jaw from 1956 to 1969, while — until last summer — he had not returned to The Friendly City since 1975. He now lives in Toronto.

The musician can be found on YouTube under “Sing it if you know it with Elliott and Celeste.”

Crevier, 72, told MooseJawToday.com that his goal with his September tour is to inspire a grassroots movement in Saskatchewan that pushes governments to provide all seniors over age 65 with long-term care (LTC) beds should they require one.

He pointed out that more than 44,000 Ontario seniors are on a waiting list for an LTC bed, while no government has any strategy to address this situation since it requires money to construct new rooms. This situation is expected to worsen as Baby Boomers retire and dementia cases double over the next decade.

More seniors want to “age at home,” which means a nurse is expected to visit once a week, Crevier said. However, those seniors lack access to resources found in LTC, including musical shows that he and thousands of other Canadian artists offer.

After the success of his 2023 tour, Crevier decided to conduct a similar eight-show, seven-day program in Quebec in October, including stopping at a Montreal care home where his aunt lived. His uncle asked what he expected to accomplish by singing English songs to French people, to which he replied that most seniors knew Elvis

care

Presley and could sing “la la la la la.”

“… it was fabulous. Even though they were Quebeckers, they knew every single song I sang … (and) they loved it even though they don’t speak English,” Crevier recalled, noting that he has been successful because he knows the songs older residents enjoy.

The musical therapist received a call this spring from a Moose Jaw LTC home that asked if he could perform on Mother’s Day. Even though he considered himself a “wandering minstrel,” he thought travelling west for one day was unrealistic.

The LTC home spokeswoman told him that the venue was struggling to fnd musicians to perform because only one of eight choirs had returned post-pandemic.

Meanwhile, musicians with no knowledge of older music from the 1920s to 1940s were coming in and playing music by AC/DC or Led Zeppelin.

After hearing this, Crevier and his daughter, Celeste, 37, began recording one-minute music videos of him performing songs — such as It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Tura Lura Lura, Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old KitBag, and Smile, Smile, Smile — in seniors’ residences with the residents’ singing.

Videos range from 12 minutes to over an hour and can be used as supplementary programming in seniors’ residences, for caregivers supporting age-in-place seniors, in adult day programs, by relatives visiting family members or during crisis interventions.

“It’s the music of their lives. Everybody knows music therapy is a great thing to do,” said Crevier. “But … how do we get the word out that if you can’t get into longterm care, you have access to the type of programming that is in long-term care?

“Our whole idea is to be the biggest show of the century … . The shows will be fabulous.”

Crevier’s tour schedule includes Avonlea on Saturday, Sept. 14, Moose Jaw’s Pioneer Village at 2 p.m. and Providence Place at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, Moose Jaw’s Mulberry Estates at 2 p.m. and a long-term care home at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, Ross Payant Nursing Home in Assiniboia at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Foyer d’Youville in Gravelbourg at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Foyer St. Joseph in Ponteix at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Crevier will also be at Wolf Willow Lodge at 2 p.m. in Eastend and in Shaunavon at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, in Maple Creek at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 (fall equinox), Leader on Sunday, Sept. 22, Eatonia Oasis Living care home at 2 p.m. and Kindersley’s Caleb Manor at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, Outlook at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Watrous at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Mario Crevier, a musician and musical therapist who also performs as Elliott Barraclough, performs at a seniors’

home. Photo courtesy YouTube

Obituaries / Memorials

William (Bill) Edward Heselton September 7th, 1945August 27th, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. He was predeceased by his father, (C.N.) Norm Heselton (1922-1990); mother, Sheila Katherine Heselton (1912-2001); sister, Lynette James (1938-2002); and Anna’s parents, Anna van der Raadt (1921-1990) and Peter van der Raadt (19222000). Bill is survived by his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Anna; children: Cindy Heselton (Amr Arnous), Julie (Dean) Gerbrandt and their four children, Jacquie (Don) Ulmer and their seven children, David (Alma) van der Raadt and their three children, Geof Heselton (Jody Stewart) and their four children, Tammi (Jason) Hein and their two children, and Debbie Curtis and her four children, and brothers, Allan and John (Lil).

Bill taught school in the Public Elementary System where he served as Vice-Principal and Principal for 30 years. He followed this with twelve and a half years working with the Moose Jaw Police Service as a Communications Offcer. He only retired from this position when he suffered a stroke in 2010.

Bill’s love of History and the Railway was huge but not nearly as big as his pride in his seven children, twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Seaborg offciating. In lieu of fowers, donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-6934550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

In Loving Memory of Ryan Sullivan

To everyone who reached out to Robyn and myself during this devastating time, Ihank you from the bottom of my heart.

To our relatives and dear friends, trust me, I couldn’t have gotten through it without you all.

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

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

Prerogative

The other day we were discussing upcoming renovation plans, and I mentioned that Patti changed her mind on a few things that we had planned to accomplish. The comment was uttered, “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” That got me thinking as to where and when that phrase came into being. It appears that this idiom has its roots in the Middle Ages.

From at least the Middle Ages (500-1500 AD) to the early 20th century, many authorities considered a man’s promise of engagement to marry as a legally binding contract. If the man subsequently changed his mind, he would be said to be in breach of this promise and could be subject to litigation for damages. The converse of that was seldom true. A woman had the prerogative to change her mind. Unless a dowry of money or property had changed hands, the woman could withdraw from the engagement to marry and not be liable for breach of promise.

Prerogative means an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege. A prerogative can belong to an offce or an offcial body, to a person, group, or class of individuals, or by a nation as an attribute of sovereignty. One should not question the authority and prerogative of the president. In ancient times the birthright was the prerogative of the eldest son. The English crown retains the formal prerogative power to appoint the Prime Minister.

In ancient Rome, voting at legal assemblies was done by group, with the majority in a group determining

the vote. The group chosen to vote frst on an issue was called the praerogativa. This word is derived from the Latin rogāre, meaning to ask or to ask an assembly for a decision. When English adopted prerogative from Latin in the 1400s, it seized the idea of the privilege the ancient Roman voting group enjoyed. Prerogative referred to an exclusive right of privilege.

My Prerogative is a song by American singer Bobby Brown on his second album Don’t Be Cruel (1988). The song was written by Brown as a response to the criticism he received for his leaving the successful group New Edition. He explained the song was about making decisions in one’s life and not caring about other people’s judgment. My Prerogative has been covered and sampled by a number of artists from different genres, including Britney Spears.

Synonyms can include appanage, birthright, and right.

Appanage means a property or privilege appropriated to or by a person as something due. The very wealthy believe that political power is their natural appanage. Birthright implies a right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by their birth. Camilo MontoyaGalvez of CBS News said on July 1, 2024, “During the campaign, Trump has promised to oversee the largest deportation operation in U.S. history and end birthright citizenship for the children of unauthorized immigrants if elected.”

Right means something that one may properly claim as due. After 5 years employment, the contract stipulated the right to take 5 weeks of vacation with pay.

An author has the prerogative to decide the fate of the characters in a book that he or she has written. My wife has the prerogative to change her mind on many issues, if I want to maintain a healthy marriage. As it is said, “A happy wife is a happy life.”

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 cannot confrm that all words will be used.

Te visits, calls, cards, flowers, baking, and those who attended Ryan’s memorial from near and far will never be forgotten.

I would especially like to thank John and Peter Iatridis for so generously catering the reception. It was a very special thing to do and much appreciated. One of his best times among many, was being a part of Lovetown. You guys were great.

Also, a big thank you to Iain MacDonald of Regina for piping. Ryan’s times with the City of Regina Pipe Band were so special to him.

Tank you so much to Pastor Marvin Seaborg for his usual comforting and caring service.

Lastly, I am deeply grateful to Ryan’s lifelong friend, Abbey White for finding the strength to speak despite his own sadness. You made the day lighter – which we most desperately needed.

We thank each and every one of you sincerely. May Ryan’s memory live on in each one of us.

Initial southwest yields vary from average

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Initial crop yields for this region vary from provincial averages reported by the Saskatchewan Ag weekly crop report.

Yields in the southwest of canola, durum and lentils are above the provincial average while spring wheat, feld peas, oats and barley come in below average

Spring wheat yields of 29 bushels an acre are way down from the average 45 bushels an acre.

Oats and barley at 43 bushels are almost half the 75 bushels form oats and 63 for barley.

Durum yields of 33 bushels an acre two bushels higher than the average.

The 22-bushel feld pea yield is eight bushels under the provincial average.

Lentils producing 1,205 pounds an acre, are above the 1,137 average.

Provincial averages of oilseeds are canola, 24 bushels; mustard 14, and fax, six bushels.

No oilseed yields for the southwest were provided.

Topsoil and pasture moisture levels are about the same as the previous week. Eighty-seven per cent of pastures are either short of moisture or very short.

-Marilyn Sullivan

In the week ended Sept. 2, farmers took off 17 per cent of the crop for a 42 per cent completion rate. That is up from the fve-year average of 34 per cent.

Almost three-quarters of the southwest harvest was done.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Cropland moisture is 92 per cent short or very short. Most of crop damage was from wind with some areas experiencing continued grasshopper infestation.

FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE WINNERS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2024

Submitted

7 pm - Tuesday Nights, Cosmo Senior Centre

July 2nd

1st – Linda Sempel & Deb Firth

2nd – Rae Trites & Anita Duncan

3rd – Judy Bender & Judith Deatrich

Hidden Score – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

July 9th

1st – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

2nd – Linda Sempel & Deb Firth

3rd – Rae Trites & Anita Duncan

Hidden Score – Judith Deatrich & Bob Busse

July 16th

1st – Judith Deatrich & Bob Busse

2nd – Linda & Ron McGinnis

3rd – Rae Trites & Anita Duncan

Hidden Score – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

July 23rd

1st – Vivian Brailean & Bob Cobbe

2nd – Linda & Ron McGinnis

3rd – Deb Firth & Linda Sempel

Hidden Score – Anne Kraus & Lorne Jackson

July 30th

1st – Linda & Ron McGinnis

2nd – Deb Firth & Linda Sempel

3rd – Rae Trites & Anita Duncan

Hidden Score – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

Aug 6th

1st – Deb Firth & Linda Sempel

2nd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

3rd – Linda & Ron McGinnis

Hidden Score – Judy Bender & Judith Deatrich

Aug 13th

1st – Deb Firth & Linda Sempel

2nd – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

3rd – Anne Kraus & Lorne Jackson

Hidden Score – Linda & Ron McGinnis

Aug 20th

1st – Linda & Ron McGinnis

2nd – Linda Sempel & Deb Firth

3rd – Judy Bender & Judith Deatrich

Hidden Score – Anne Kraus & Lorne

Jackson

Aug 27th

1st – Bryce Warren & Jeff Walpole

2nd – Linda Sempel & Deb Firth

3rd – Gwen Venn & Carol Andrejcin

Hidden Score – Linda & Ron McGinnis

All bridge players are welcome to join our club. In addition, if you are interested in learning how to play, we would like to help.

We play at the Cosmo Senior Centre on Tuesdays at 7 pm. For more information contact Debbie Firth at 306-690-4690.

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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

Minto United Church, 1036 7th Ave. N.W. - U.C.W. Harvest tea and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 2–3:30 p.m. Admission $5 at the door. Everyone welcome.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch: Luncheon Meeting will be held on Wed. September 18/24 at the Masonic Temple Hall. Meeting at 10:30 with Artist: Dave Pelletier ‘The Stories that inspired his paintings.’ Noon Luncheon: Roast Beef Dinner catered by Charlotte’s. Cost: $15 per STS member and spouse. $20 for non-members. Please RSVP to Rosalie by Sunday, September 15/24 @ 306-691-0696 or email to stsmoosejaw@gmail.com or click on the link in your latest STSMJ Newsletter. (If you haven›t received your newsletter please check your junk/spam mail or, follow the directions on www.stsmoosejaw.com LUNCHEON Meetings: All Meetings are at Masonic Hall, Main Street @ 10:30 AM Wed. Nov 20, 2024; Wed. Jan 15, 2025; Wed. March 19, 2025; Wed. May 21, 2025 MOOSE JAW BRIDGE CLUB OPEN HOUSE

- Come and see what the game of bridge is all about. It’s fun, social and a great game! Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 2:004:00 pm in the Comfort Inn (155 Thatcher Dr.) For information call Anita (306) 630-1256 BRIDGE LESSONS - It’s fun, social and a great game! Thursday evenings 7:00-9:00 pm Oct. 3 – Nov. 28 (9 sessions for $45) For more information or to register call Anita (306) 630-1256

The Moose Jaw Art Guild will hold a business meeting September 12, 3:00pm at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. For information call 306-692-6667 or 306-6313148.

The Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Church from September until May. Learning, comradery, fun challenges, quilting and Community Projects.

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

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club will resume meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The frst meeting will be at 6:30pm, in Lindale School staf room, 1322 11th Avenue NW (north entrance). Phone 306-693-5705 for information.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Drop in Bowling Monday thru Thurs at 7pm; Drop in Cofee League Tues & Thurs at 10am; For more information text 306-690-8739 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.

Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month basis to take place on the third Friday of each month.

Church of Our Lady Bingo takes 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.

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 Brenda will be ofering an in-person, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questions - Call or text Cory at 306-684-1464 or email frmfoundationministries.inc@gmail.com

Firm Foundation Ministries provides other services as well:-Bible study - Monday evenings at 630 p.m/Prayer meetings - Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m/Pastoral counselling. Check Facebook or Instagram 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 for relatives and friends afected 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 is an internationally recognized education program providing experiential communication and leadership training. For better listening, thinking & speaking skills

Toastmasters myriad of programs can be utilized to facilitate your goals. Moose Jaw has 2 clubs.

Summer programing will be: BIG COUNTRY club TAP club meets each Tuesday @7pm on Zoom. Contact 306-630-7015 or email lorna.e.arnold@gmail.com for more info

TOPS (Take of Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and ofers encouragement to one another. New members are very welcome. Scale weighs up to 500 lbs. Wednesday Night Ladies Business League (9 Hole) at Lynbrook Golf Course at (306) 692-2838 for more information or if interested in joining. Hours of play have to cross over within time frame of 4-6pm. Registration fee: $25.00 (cash or cheque) to be paid at Pro Shop; Sign-up sheet on bulletin board by Ladies bathroom. Sept 11 – Year End Tournament – 5:00pmShotgun (sign up sheet will be posted prior week) Sept 18 – Year End Banquet (cocktails 6:00 pm- supper 6:30 pm) Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787. Visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit ASK@MOOSEJAWLIBRARY.

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Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@ moosejawlibrary.ca

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING: Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30 with the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association. Events will begin at 9:30 am. No cost to attend and all are welcome. Visit the Indigenous Services page on our website for more info as it comes.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

MJPL MOVIE CLUB on Monday, September 23 @6:00 pm in the MJPL Theatre for adults. Drop-in program. Vote starting September 9 on library Facebook page. Movie: Viewer’s Choice

DOCUMENTARY NIGHT on Thursday, Sep 26 @6:00 pm in the MJPL Theatre for adults. Drop-in program. Movie: Chaakapesh. SASKATCHEWAN CLIMATE CAFÉ on Tuesday, September 17 from 7:00-8:30 pm Presented via Zoom - participate at home or in the library. For ages 13+ and adults. Registration required.

TECH TIME available by appointment during open hours in the main library for adults by appointment only - please call the library at 306-692-2787 to schedule an appointment.

MAGIC THE GATHERING on Saturdays, Sep 14, 21 & 28 @2:00 pm in the Reading Room for ages 13+. Drop-in program.

MJ CHESS CLUB AT MJPL on Sundays, September 15 & 29 from 1:00-4:00 pm in the South Meeting Room for all ages welcome. Drop-in program.

MAKER NIGHT on Monday, September 9 @6:30 pm in South Meeting Room for ages 13+.

Registration required. Project: Paper Beads. WAR TIME HOUSES on Tuesday, September 24 from 7:00-8:30 pm in South Meeting Room for adults. Drop-in program. Guest Speaker: Janie Fries, Heritage Advisory Committee

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

DIGITAL D&D Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the MJPL Youth Discord Channel for ages 16-25. Registration required - Email youth@mjlibrary. ca to inquire. TEEN D&D: INTO THE DEPTHS on Tuesdays OR Thursdays until Oct 24 @6:30 pm in MJPL Archives for ages 2-16. Registration required.

TEEN ANIME+ CLUB on Wednesday, Sept. 25 @6:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for ages 12-19. Drop-in program Feature: Journey Through Another World Raising Kids While Adventuring TEEN GAMERS on Wednesday, September 11 @6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Room for

ages 12-19. Snacks provided. Drop-in program

TEEN ARTS & CRAFTS on Wednesday, September 18 @6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 12-19. Snacks provided. Drop-in program. Project: Cross Stitch.

MOVIE MATINEE on Saturday, September 21 @2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for all ages. Drop-in program. Movie: The Marvels (PG)

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS : DAYCARE STORYTIME Thursdays @ 10:30 am in Children’s Program Room for ages 2-5 and their caring daycare providers! Drop-in Program.

LITERACY CALENDARS Download September Early Literacy Calendar for infants and pre-school children; download July Children’s Literacy Calendar for elementary-aged children (Coming soon)

BABY STORYTIME on Tuesdays in the Children’s Program Room for ages )-2 and their caring adults!

LEGO WEEKENDS! Saturdays & Sundays during open hours in the Children’s department for ages 4+ as a self=guided activity.

MAKER SATURDAYS on Saturdays, September 14 & 28 from 1:30-3:00 pm in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 8-12. Registration required.

PETE THE CAT BUTTON SLIME on Saturday, September 21 @10:30 am in the Children’s Program Room for ages 2+. Registration required. The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw Contact: 306-692-5453

Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONBranch 59 Moose Jaw Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59 BINGO – Monday @ 6pm

CRIBBAGE –Tuesday @ 1:30 pm - Please sign-in by 1pm MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE - Saturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome Legion Money Rafe Draw – Final Draw Dec 21 @1:30pm 3 Early Bird Draws Oct 5 @1:30pm for $1000each. 200 tickets available @$20each. 19+ to purchase tickets. Total retail prize $23,000. Tickets available at Legion. Call ofce at 306.692.5453 or 306.693.9688 to pay Visa or Mastercard. Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca The centre is now open Mon-Thurs 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open M-T and Friday’s 8am-8pm/ Lounge – Friday’s from 8am-4pm. Wood working area – Mon- Fri 8am – 4pm/ Timothy Eaton Cafe open Mon-Fri, 8am –4pm. Timothy Eaton Cafe open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Everyone is welcomed. Billiards daily 8a.m. – 4p.m.; Monday & Thursday evenings 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 pickleball @ 5pm Cancelled for the summer months Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays 11:30 & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.; Whist –Tuesday @ 1pm; Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thursday @9:30 am.; Mah

Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. Beginners is Monday @1pm; 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.; Spades – Tuesday and Fridays 1pm Full Body work out – Monday’s 10am & Wednesday 9:30am

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

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

Floor Shufeboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.; New to the Centre is BINGO every Monday at 1:30pm Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm

Floor Curling – Wednesday and Fridays @1pm 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/1pm-Floor Shufeboard/7pm-Camera Club – only on the

2nd Monday of the month

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

Wednesday: 8:30am-TOPS/8:30amPickleball/1pm-Floor Shufeboard

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

Friday: 9:00am-Beginner Pickleball/1pmRegular Pickleball Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net

Every Wednesday, open 12-6 pm, Smear –Starts at 1 pm

Every Thursday, open 12-7 pm, Smear –Starts at 1 pm, Crib starts Sept. 5th; registration at 1 pm; Crib starts at 1:30 pm. Bring a partner or sign up as a spare. Every Friday, open 1-10 pm, drop in shufeboard. Register at 1 pm. Play starts at 1:30 pm. Bring a partner. Drop in pool and darts. Register by 6:30 pm. Play starts at 7 pm. Bring a partner. Every Saturday, open 1-7 pm. Meat draw starts at 4:30 pm, 10 meat draws, 4 free draws, gift card and 50/50. Everyone welcome. Hall rentals available – book now! Available now! Our 6th Annual 50/50 Tickets. $10/ticket. Only 1000 tickets sold. Could win up to $5000 if all tickets are sold. Draw date will be in December.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace” EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm DROP IN DARTS - Every Wednesday evening -starts September 4, 2024–continues until April, 2025 - $2.00 per person, draw for partners, starts at 7:00 pm. DROP IN CRIBBAGE - Every Monday evening -starts September 9, 2024–continues until April, 2025 - $2.00 per person, registration between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm –play starts at 7:00 pm.

Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Gary Kincaid and Bill Duncan playing in the Eagle’s Club Lounge from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, 2024 – Brandon & Company playing in the Eagle’s Club Lounge from 8:00 pm to closing. Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Ladies Auxiliary Annual Fowl Supper - $15.00 per ticket. Two Sittings 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Advance Tickets can be purchased at the Eagles Club Bar or by E-Transfer at foe3395aux@shaw.ca Security Question: What is this for. Security Answer: Supper. If your answer is one of your choice, please make sure you let us know what it is also, we need to know how many tickets you want, the name of the person/s picking them up and what sitting you choose. The tickets will be waiting for you at the door on the day of the supper. DO NOT come to pick them up as the bar staf will not have them.

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - Music Bingo / Karaoke – 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Enjoy a Hallowe’en Party in the Eagles Club Lounge. More details will follow. Party along with music by Lone Rambler – 8:30 pm start. Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Runaway Train will be playing in the Eagles Club Lounge – 8:30 pm start – come out and enjoy the music, dancing and fellowship. Saturday, November 30, 2024 - The Eagles club Lounge is pleased to have “Two Easy” playing – come out and dance the night away to some really great music. NEW YEARS EVE - Great Party time going on in the Eagles Club Lounge with Brandon & Company – bring in the new year right….. Watch for more details. Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. For more information, visit the museum’s website at WDM. ca/Moose-Jaw. Call 306-693-5989 or email ajones@wdm.ca

The heritage advisory committee plans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War by recognizing the contributions that wartime homes and their occupants have made to Moose Jaw.

The group hopes to co-ordinate an inventory of the homes and their stories for next year — World War II ended in August 1945 — but since this project is too big for it, it wants residents to join the project by researching and compiling information about their wartime domiciles.

To assist with the research, the advisory committee is hosting an event at the Moose Jaw Public Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the south meeting room upstairs. The group’s members will present a short history of pre- and postwar housing in Canada and how that has affected Moose Jaw over the decades.

The presentation will be followed by a discussion about how residents can pursue their research journey.

The committee acknowledged that not everyone who wants to conduct re-

search can attend the presentation, so it has put together a brief guide to support self-directed investigations.

One place to start is the library archives, where librarians can help residents navigate the various documents and forms. To book an appointment, people should email ask@moosejawlibrary.ca with dates and times for an appointment.

Wartime homes were frst built in

15 Wing planes to conduct night fying training near Moose Jaw next week

By Moose Jaw Express staf

2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School from 15 Wing Moose Jaw will conduct night fying training around Moose Jaw starting Monday, Sept. 9 until Friday, Sept. 13, with training usually consisting of evening fights until roughly midnight.

15 Wing says it endeavours to be respectful of communities and will take measures to minimize the potential noise impact. Flights are conducted with the CT-156 Harvard II, an advanced turboprop training aircraft. Night fying is an essential training requirement for student pilots to develop their fying profciencies.

All Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft fying operations are carefully planned and closely controlled for public safety and are dependent on weather and fying conditions. For details on the Royal Canadian Air Force and our aircraft, please visit our websites and social platforms.

Moose Jaw around 1944, so the frst search point in the archives should be the Henderson Directories. These books will help residents trace the occupancy of their homes and discover when they were built.

Furthermore, residents can access the Moose Jaw Times-Herald on microflm and search for stories that could shed light on wartime homes. The articles are not indexed, so if researchers don’t have a specifc date in mind, they should be prepared to spend time searching for a specifc story.

The library also has several publications that could be of use, including some by Bruce Fairman, Keith Foster and Leith Knight.

A second resource residents can access is architectural drawings at the planning department in city hall. Some drawings focus on homes on Monk Avenue and Seventh Avenue Northwest between Hall Street and Saskatchewan Street.

To view the documents — they cannot be removed — contact the city’s planning offce at Moosejaw.ca/contact-us.

Also, the Facebook page “Moose Jaw Dayz” can be an excellent source of information as there are many members who have their collection of stories and photos. Researchers are encouraged to upload the photos they may have.

Once residents have acquired information about their wartime homes, they can upload photos, videos or audio stories to the city’s memoryKPR page, “Wartime Houses in Moose Jaw,” which acts as a repository for historical data.

A temporary solution?

According to the memoryKPR page, in 1941, the federal government passed

the Wartime Houses Initiative that provided a temporary solution: build modest homes based on several foor plans that could be used as rentals until more permanent solutions could be found.

In Moose Jaw, the homes were frst built in 1946, mainly on vacant lots, with most in pairs or small groups.

By 1947, these homes had started moving from the rental market to ownership, providing housing for those who could not afford a down payment to begin their ownership journey.

Why the shortage?

Even before Second World War veterans began returning, Moose Jaw was facing a housing shortage.

After the First World War, the Soldier Settlement Act of 1919 provided returning veterans who wished to farm with loans to purchase land, stock, and equipment but ignored the housing problems in urban areas. The 1920s produced a small housing boom in Moose Jaw, with the city expanding on both sides of the rail yards.

However, there were still many modest homes without utilities, indoor plumbing or septic. The 1930s came with their own problems of unemployment and drought, and as the decade progressed, more homes fell into disrepair, becoming multi-generational as young families could not afford their own space.

Construction of new homes in the city dropped throughout the ’30s so that, when the economy improved and Second World War veterans were returning home, they were returning to an already limited inventory.

For more information, visit moosejaw.ca

An example of a wartime home in Moose Jaw. Photo courtesy memoryKPR/City of Moose Jaw