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Volume 17, Issue 8 | Wed., February 21, 2024

Heartland Hospice invites you to Spurs & Stilettos event featuring a live concert with the Johner Brothers, a banquet and cabaret Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

To celebrate 10 years in the community and with the hope of completing its Capital Campaign to provide three fully furnished hospice care rooms at Pioneer Lodge, Heartland Hospice of Moose Jaw is announcing an upcoming cabaret you don’t want to miss.

The upcoming fundraiser, Spurs & Stilettos, will also feature Saskatchewan legends of country, the Johner Brothers, live in concert starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

“It really is just about collaborating, visiting with friends and family, and really just celebrating the great success that Heartland Hospice has been able to (achieve) in just under two years,” explained Angela Sereda, chair of Heartland Hospice in Moose Jaw. Heartland Hospice has never hosted a gala of this magnitude, but for the organization’s 10th anniversary, and with the conclusion of the Capital Campaign in sight, Sereda said exceptions can be made.

After receiving an incredible amount of support for its Capital Campaign from the local agricultural and business community, she’s looking to pay it forward.

“As a celebration with the agricultural community and businesses that have supported probably up to half of our Capital &DPSDLJQ XS WR GDWH LW ZDV RQO\ ¿WWLQJ that we did more of an agricultural theme as a way of thanking them.”

This is where the idea for Spurs & Stilettos was born.

As the night unfolds, supper will be followed by a short program announcing where Heartland Hospice is in its Capital Campaign project.

Established in May of 2022, the

Capital Campaign has a projected target of reaching $1 million to be used in the creation of these hospice care spaces in Moose Jaw. Currently, the total is sitting at $780,000, and Sereda hopes to move this number skyward at the fundraiser.

“We’re excited to reach that target, and hopefully with this fundraiser that’s happening in April we’ll be able to push that RYHU WKH ¿QLVK OLQH ´ VKH VDLG Following the announcement, everyone can kick off their shoes and join in a celebratory cabaret that will run until midnight.

“People can dress up, (or) they can dress down – whatever they feel comfortable in, they can wear to the event. We just know everyone will have a great time.”

Guests have much to celebrate, of course, as all proceeds will be going toward a noble cause. Heartland Hospice aims to complete three fully furnished hospice palliative care bedrooms at Pioneer Lodge, provide a fully renovated and furnished family room complete with library resources, and to continue developing its Serenity Garden at the care home.

The plan also includes a sacred space that can be used for patients throughout the entire facility.

“All of those funds from the Capital

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Campaign will go into creating that special space,” Sereda explained. “(A) hospice room is really about creating a space for a patient and the family in their end-of-life journey, where they’re surrounded by wrap-around supports and care. (It provides) more of a home-like feel, instead of a hospital feel.”

In these hospice rooms, family members can come and go as they please, and all rooms come equipped with an en suite kitchenette. Sereda said there’s ongoing access to the nearby Serenity Garden maintained by the organization, and it’s all about creating the comforts of home during their stay.

To purchase tickets for the upcoming Spurs & Stilettos cabaret, visit SaskTix.ca.

Heartland Hospice of Moose Jaw also has a link to purchase tickets on its Facebook page, ‘Heartland Hospice,’ and on its website at HeartlandHospiceMJ.ca.

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‘Keeping the Shiny Side Up:’ former Moose Javian writes about learning to ride at 55 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Bernie Constable always wanted to ride a motorcycle but never had a good opportunity to learn. Now that he’s retired from KLV SRVW RI¿FH FDUHHU DW WKH \RXQJ DJH RI KH GHFLGHG WR JR DKHDG DQG IXO¿O KLV life-long dream.

The former Moose Jaw resident now lives in Chilliwack, B.C., although he still has family in the area. After retiring, he learned to ride and has so far toured all 48 mainland states and rode across Canada before and after the pandemic years.

Constable is now sharing the story of his adventures in his book, Keeping the Shiny Side Up, which is available for purchase on Amazon.ca.

“It’s a book about my adventures on my motorcycle – how I learned to ride a motorcycle and some of my adventures becoming a biker, (which is) something I never imagined I would ever do,” he said.

Constable said he learned how to ride at the suggestion of one of his friends in B.C. “It wasn’t until I was (living) in Chilliwack, and a friend of mine bought himself a new motorcycle. (He said), ‘Hey, come and ride with me,’” Constable said.

“I’ve never been on a motorcycle in my life. So, I went and took training.”

7KH ¿UVW GD\ RI PRWRUF\FOH WUDLQLQJ was quite intense, he noted.

“During my training – I talk about this in the book – I got on the motorcyFOH RQ WKH ¿UVW GD\ DQG P\ KDQG VOLSSHG off the clutch. The bike shot forward and crashed into the trailer, and the instructor said, ‘How much riding time do you have?’”

“I’ve never been on a bike in my life,” was his reply.

for the Son.” The purpose of this program is “to extend the open arms of Christ to millions of people around the world,” according to its mission statement. This is achieved through missionary work in many regions across the globe. $IWHU KLV ¿UVW PLVVLRQ WULS WR 3DUDJXD\ in February 2023, Constable said he’s excited about the opportunity to help others.

“I wanted to be able to have other people experience this as well,” he said.

Now that Constable is well on his way both in terms of riding and helping Bernie Constable. Photo by: Warren Bernie A short time after this, Constable started to master the ropes and was introduced to a new organization who also had members attending the road course.

The Christian Motorcyclists Association of Canada (CMA) is an interdenominational and evangelistic association whose members attend motorcycle events across Canada. Being a ministry rather than a riding club, the purpose of the association is to spread the Christian message and it operates with the vision of “Changing the world, one heart at a time.”

Now a registered member of the CMA, the idea for his book came while he was writing an article for the association’s periodical magazine, Heartbeat.

“I had a lot to say, and it just turned into a book,” he recalled.

Since the completion of his book, proceeds from Keeping the Shiny Side Up are now used in large part to raise funds for the CMA’s only fundraising arm, “Run

Constable’s recent book, “Keeping the Shiny Side Up,” is now available for purchase on Amazon.ca. Photo by: Bernie Constable

the CMA, he plans to use his new freedom to continue with his travels and to spread the good news wherever he can.

He’s been visiting Sturgis ever since he got his license back in 2016 and made this destination one of his earliest goals.

Today, his plan is to return every year. Sturgis is “absolutely amazing,” he said.

He also attends annual events such as the Daytona Bike Week and the Oyster Run at Anacortes, W.A. One of his remaining goals, he said, is to complete the ‘Tail of the Dragon’ at Deals Gap, N.C., which features 318 curves over a rugged and infamous 17.7-kilometre route.

The book covers both his adventures on the road and helps spread the Christian message along with his road-based ministry, Messengers of Hope. For anyone else looking to follow a life-long dream, perKDSV WKH\ FDQ ¿QG VRPH LQVSLUDWLRQ LQ KLV works.

Constable is also considering a follow-up book to serve as his autobiography. In his possible second book, he said he’ll include some of his current and future adventures and the lessons he learns along the way.

For now, Keeping the Shiny Side Up is available in paperback, covers 74 pages, and contains 10 pictures taken during his travels.

To purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.ca, the ISBN-13 number is 9798891099005.

Constable is purchasing around 100 physical copies of the book that he’ll distribute himself. If you prefer to reach out WR KLP GLUHFWO\ KLV HPDLO DGGUHVV LV 3RVWalBernie@gmail.com.

Family Services Inc. hosting six-week resource program for new parents Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

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“This program is just for every parent,” explained Tara Jones, executive director of Moose Jaw Family Services.

“This one is for anyone that is navigating (the challenge of) becoming a parent, struggling with behaviours with their kid, or just wanting to build some skills,” she said. “This one is just for the average parent who wants some extra support.”

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cility provides a safe space that is free from judgment.

Courses offered at the program include details about childhood development, children’s safety issues, health, and child behaviour.

The program’s goal is to promote positive parenting.

This is done by helping to increase parents’ understanding of their children’s health, safety, and behaviours, by having parents build on the skills they already have, and by learning new skills.

After the conclusion of the program, parents should see an improvement in their level of self-esteem as well as Moose Jaw Family Services Inc. is located at 200 Main a noteworthy improvement in their toolkit of coping skills Street South and the Nobody’s Perfect parenting pro- for their new role.

“Not only are you going to learn some great skills, but gram takes place in the facility’s boardroom. Photo (it’s also about building) connections,” Jones explained. by: Aaron Walker “It’s an opportunity to meet other people who are goyour child’s feelings and about why they behave as they ing through some of the same challenges, the same stages do. All lessons are based on shared experiences, and parof life, and (to) build relationships.” ticipants can learn about the concerns that matter most to Jones said one of the prevailing mental health conthem given their individual situations. cerns she and her staff have recently witnessed is a con“Sessions are based on what you and other parents cern about loneliness and isolation. These concerns are participating want to learn about, rather than step-by-step also mirrored by a recent report from the World Health (lessons) from a book,” said Kayla, who runs the parentOrganization (WHO), which lists mental health including ing program. depression as one of the largest health crises in the world ³3DUHQWV FDQ FRPH WRJHWKHU DV D JURXS ZLWK D IDFLOLright now. tator, to talk about real-life parenting experiences and dis“It’s one of the biggest things we’re noticing, the cover ways of positive parenting,” she added. theme of dis-connection,” she said. “We’re all about tryThe program is also being offered free of cost, and all ing to bring people together to build connections.” you have to do is show up.

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3HUIHFW SDUHQWLQJ SURJUDP FDOO RU HPDLO With this goal in mind, the program applies best to Kayla at Kayla@mjfamilyservices.ca. individuals who cannot afford to participate in other, simMoose Jaw Family Services Inc. is located at 200 ilar programs.

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CORRECTION: Re: Article regarding donation of $25K to support Heartland Hospice’s Capital Campaign In last week’s edition of the Moose Jaw Express, an article published regarding a donation of $25K to support Heartland Hospice’s capital campaign incorrectly reported that Medavie Health Services made the donation. Rather, the donation actually came from the Medavie Foundation, not the Health Services.

Our apologies for the error and for any confusion associated.

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PetValu donates over $1700 in ongoing support for SCRAPS MJ

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SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society) 0RRVH -DZ LV D ORFDO QRQ SUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ UXQ HQWLUHO\ by volunteers with the goal of monitoring and limiting the feral cat population in the city.

Organizations such as SCRAPS Moose Jaw could QRW FRQWLQXH WR RSHUDWH ZLWKRXW WKH RQJRLQJ ¿QDQFLDO DQG other support from its local partners. PetValu is one of those valued partners.

In a show of its ongoing commitment to the local QRQ SUR¿W 3HW9DOX UHFHQWO\ PDGH D JHQHURXV GRQDWLRQ of over $1,700 in support of SCRAP’s TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) program. With no other sources of funding available outside of community donations such as this, the impact is huge.

The Feb. 4 donation was also timely, as SCRAPS Moose Jaw had just taken 32 cats and kittens into its foster care program. Without this support, an effort of this magnitude may not have been possible.

“This donation is very generous, and one of many that PetValu has sent our way,” said Ann Marciszyn with SCRAPS Moose Jaw. “Every donation helps us to continXH RXU ZRUN DV D QRQ SUR¿W ´ The two local organizations – PetValu of Moose Jaw and SCRAPS – have been working closely together since around 2013 after forming a natural partnership through a shared concern for cats and kittens.

“PetValu is a great partner for SCRAPS and they’re very generous by offering us a place for our kittens to have a satellite adoption site. They donate food… litter, and different supplies to us,” Marciszyn said.

As SCRAPS Moose Jaw doesn’t have its own facility, PetValu hosts the organization’s adoptable cats and kittens. PetValu then provides care, food, and helps showcase the organization’s little furry friends at the store.

PetValu also runs fundraising events where a share of the proceeds is donated to SCRAPS Moose Jaw. This KHOS LQFOXGHV D VSRQVRUVKLS IRU WKH QRQ SUR¿W¶V \HDUO\ FDW calendar and the donation of time to answer any questions a customer might have.

“They’ve been really supportive of us,” she reiterated.

All proceeds raised by SCRAPS Moose Jaw are used for direct medical expenses and necessities such as food.

Veterinary care is the number one expense, with the primary goal being to control the local stray population by

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“We actually strive for excellence in the care of our animals. They get a full series of vaccines… which includes the rabies vaccine. This isn’t always the standard vaccination you get with adoptable animals.”

These vaccines include three for kittens and two for adult cats, and because a lot of cats in the organization’s care come from outdoors, several animals require more extensive veterinary care for conditions such as respiratory and gastric illnesses.

The organization has no overhead for a building or wages, so all proceeds can go directly to the care of these animals. Still, Marciszyn said costs can escalate quickly. ³,W¶V DFWXDOO\ TXLWH VLJQL¿FDQW WKH QXPEHU RI GROODUV LW costs us to operate, and we’re really thankful to the community (for the ongoing support). Over the years there have been different businesses, individuals, and organizations that have supported us from within Moose Jaw and beyond,” she said.

“We are just very grateful and thank everyone for their support.”

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Sponsoring a cat or kitten any day of the week with SCRAPS MJ speaks volumes of ‘love’ Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Although Valentine’s Day was a great day to consider a novel beau geste by sponsoring a local cat or kitten from within the SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society) Moose Jaw community, the sponsorship program is not limited to Valentine’s Day. The ongoing sponsorship opportunity provides an ideal way to show your love for the 135 local cats and kittens that currently IDOO XQGHU WKH QRQ SUR¿W¶V FDUH “Not everybody is… in the position to be able to adopt or foster a cat or a kitten, so many people choose to sponsor the care of an outdoor community cat through different means,” said Ann Marciszyn, a volunteer with SCRAPS Moose Jaw. Cats and kittens rescued by SCRAPS Moose Jaw can be adopted at the satellite adoption centre, hosted by PetValu at the Civic Centre Plaza. Additionally, foster kittens can be taken into a loving home until they’re ready for adoption.

This sponsorship program allows individuals an opportunity to help without having to physically bring the animals into their home, which may not be possible in an apartment or other situations. Beyond

this, many of these cats live as feral animals and are not suited to a life indoors.

Sponsorships operate on a tiered system, and participants can donate based on a given dollar amount.

A community cat can be fed for one month for only $25, and a SCRAPS cat colony can be fed for one month for $50.

These amounts are per cat or per colony, and there is no upward limit on the amount you can donate.

A community cat can be virtually adopted for only $80, meaning you help the cat without being physically present.

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is $100, and females cost $150.

An outdoor shelter can be fully sponsored for $100, and alternatively, anyone can donate any dollar amount of their choosing to help support the program.

SCRAPS Moose Jaw will soon be entering its TNR (Trap, Neuter/Release) season this spring, and these donations will help the program take shape this year. Due to the fact that so many feral cats face hard living conditions in Saskatchewan’s cold climate, and with very little food available, helping to control population numbers will help improve the lives of these animals.

“We always have a great need (for

VSRQVRUV ´ FRQ¿UPHG 0DUFLV]\Q ³:H¶UH always involved in situations where we’re continually taking animals into our care.”

7KH QRQ SUR¿W DFFRUGLQJ WR 0DUciszyn, is usually the last resort for these animals.

“Cats have never been an animal that has received as much attention as, maybe, a dog,” she said. “People are under the assumption that they can take care of themselves outside.”

To contact SCRAPS Moose Jaw and sponsor a cat or kitten, the organization can be reached at 306-693-0718 or alternatively by email at Scraps-MJ@hotmail.com.

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Editor’s Wildlife Federation hopes to change minds on the culinary value of Pike this March Note Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

“Families are like fudge — mostly sweet with a few nuts.” — Unknown Family Day, a special day off for certain provinces took Joan Ritchie place this past Monday, FebEDITOR ruary 19. I’m hoping that parents will have taken the time to have had some quality time with their kids, grandkids, or family in general. I think that this was the premise of providing a special day off so individuals could connect to and appreciate their loved ones.

On the third Monday of every February, Family Day is celebrated in the provinces that observe this special day: New Brunswick, Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Although Family Day isn’t D VWDWXWRU\ KROLGD\ DFURVV WKH FRXQWU\ LW ZDV ¿UVW REserved in 1990 in Alberta to recognize the importance of home and family to the founding pioneers.

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The Mirriam-Webster dictionary expounds on the meaning by saying, [The word family] “is highly subjective…and has shifted its meaning considerably since it entered our language, currently contains many different senses, and in at least one of these senses may signify different things to different people. In modern use family may refer to one of a number of different groups of people or things collectively. Family is often encountered in legal use, but even within the jargon of the law it is not restricted to a single meaning. In many legal contexts family denotes “individuals related by EORRG PDUULDJH RU DGRSWLRQ ´ EXW LQ RWKHUV WKH GH¿QLtion may be somewhat broader, encompassing groups of individuals not related by these things.”

Although family may not be those joined by blood, marriage or adoption, it ultimately is those who love you.

Although our children and their families do not OLYH FORVH HQRXJK WR FHOHEUDWH WRJHWKHU VSHFL¿FDOO\ RQ this special day most years, this year by our good forWXQH RQH RI RXU VRQV LV PDNLQJ D SLOJULPDJH µKRPH¶ IRU a week. For Rob and I, family is of the utmost importance and we try and connect regularly with our immediate family via all means available – facetime/texting/ phone calls or whatever, as well as keeping in close contact with my 90 year old dad and siblings and their families, and the list goes on and on. , ORYH SHRSOH HVSHFLDOO\ µP\¶ SHRSOH 7KH\ NQRZ me and still love me! The unconditional love we receive from family creates the foundation of our life’s deepest and most meaningful relationships. Therefore, they are #1 in my books.

And how do I love on them? The quickest way I know how is through their stomachs, and that’s the truth. I love to dote on them with great meals, good communication and lots of joy and laughter. I can’t forget, hugs too. Somehow love exudes out and I can’t hold it back.

I thank God He made me just who I am, and He made you special too. Celebrate family!

“Families are the compass that guides us.

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The Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation 3URFHHGV IURP WKH ¿VK IU\ KHOS is announcing the return of its seafund programming at the wildlife fedVRQDO ¿VK IU\ WKLV 0DUFK HUDWLRQ 7KHVH LQFOXGH ¿VKLQJ VFKRROV The meal will take place on two Pheasants in the Classroom programs, separate dates – March 22 and 23 – and the upcoming youth and family and each respective date will have two LFH ¿VKLQJ WRXUQDPHQW RQ 0DUFK sittings available to accommodate an The Moose Jaw Wildlife Federahistorically large turnout. On each of tion also runs a habitat project at the the dates, one sitting will begin at 5 Hamilton Flats, and proceeds help the p.m. followed by a second intake at 7 organization with the cost of upkeep. p.m.

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The take-out option introduced in 2023 will be availEverything at the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation is able again this year after a successful trial run. If you wish done with the help of volunteers from both within and out- to have your meal to go, you can simply state that you want side the organization. The federation’s board members typ- it “to go” at the time of ticket purchasing. ically help with cooking, and several other volunteers help All take-out orders will be prepped for pick-up at the with any duties that are required to make the event possible. start of either the 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. sitting. )RU WKH XSFRPLQJ PHDO IUHVKO\ VRXUFHG ¿VK ZLOO EH “It’s all you can eat, so if you go away hungry, it’s kind fried on site, and all meals come with a complementary side of your own fault,” said Smith. dish that includes beans, coleslaw, and freshly baked buns.

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ACT/UCT’s Pat Carle donates $2,000 in support of MJ Crime Stoppers Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers

by ACT/UCT have included organization plays a vital role in Sask Lung, the Moose Jaw the community by providing an Health Foundation, the Prairie anonymous tip line that supports South Bursary Fund, Hunger in the Moose Jaw Police Service as Moose Jaw, and the Moose Jaw it works to make the community & District Food Bank. a safer place to live and work.

“We’re a proud support of Crime Stoppers is a non-profthe Crime Stopper’s program,” it organization funded entirely by said Yee. “It’s a unique program tax deductible contributions from to help keep the crime down the community. The program is ZKLFK UHÀHFWV RXU YDOXHV ´ described as a community proMoose Jaw Crime Stopgram run by concerned citizens per’s chairman, Lyle Johnson, and offers a channel for anyone was on hand to accept the doto submit anonymous tips that nation. Johnson said the ACT/ may help contribute to a crime UCT sponsor has been with being solved.

Crime Stoppers “since the beAs several individuals who ginning.” could have witnessed a crime Historically, members of may be afraid to come forward the ACT/UCT have regularly with information, the anonymity sat on the Moose Jaw Crime offered by Crime Stoppers helps ACT/UCT representative Pat Carle (left) pres- Stopper’s board in addition to police while protecting the iden- ents the Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers’ chairman, providing funding to help suptity of those who may fear repri- Lyle Johnson (right), a $2,000 donation during port the program. sals or other unintended conse- the organization’s AGM on Feb. 6. Photo by: “Because of their interest Aaron Walker quences from their honesty. and their involvement, we al7R KHOS WKH ORFDO QRQ SUR¿W ways want to have a member of remain operational, donations from individuals and busi- the ACT organization on our board,” Johnson said. nesses in the community are a necessity. “(These) organizations sponsor and support the proAt the yearly Crime Stoppers annual general meeting gram,” he said earlier at the meeting. “We want to thank on Feb. 6, one of those good players in the community – them for being good actor community members and makPat Carle representing the Association of Canadian Trav- ing our community a better and safer place by their inellers (ACT/UCT) Council 1027 – presented the organi- volvement and contributions.” zation with a $2,000 cheque towards funding the program In 2023, donations for Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers into 2024. came from SaskPower, SaskTel, The Kinsmen Club of “We... help people in need,” explained the ACT/ Moose Jaw, the Lions Club, the RM of Moose Jaw, and UCT’s treasurer, Ritchie Yee. “Usually it’s (for) citizens the Jim Connolly family. This also included the ACT/ of Moose Jaw that are in need of help.”

UCT Council 1027, which made its additional 2024 conYee said this assistance goes toward helping anyone tribution on the night of the general meeting. who may be going through hard times, such as a recent For more information about Moose Jaw Crime StopKRXVH ¿UH RU RWKHU FDWDVWURSKH DQG WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ DOVR pers, visit MJPolice.ca/resources/crime-stoppers. assists sport teams such as U-13 hockey clubs, healthTo learn more about the work performed by ACT/ care programs, and students through a yearly scholarship UCT Council 1027, visit ActUct.com/about-us.html. program. In recent years, a few organizations supported

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Students at Ecole Ducharme learn about Rainbow Trout, ecology in FinS program Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The FinS (Fish in Schools) program run by the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation is moving along nicely, the federation reported, with the eyed eggs supplied to Ecole Ducharme now hatched as of around Feb. 13.

Ecole Ducharme is the only school in Moose Jaw that has enrolled in the program this year, and students at the school now have an opportunity to learn about WKH OLIH F\FOH RI 5DLQERZ 7URXW ¿UVW KDQG This learning opportunity can be attributed to the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation, who provided all the necessary supplies to make the experience possible.

The wildlife federation’s president, Todd Smith, has reported that the newly KDWFKHG ¿VK HJJV DUH QRZ VWDUWLQJ WR KLGH in the gravel while absorbing their yolk

The eyed Rainbow Trout eggs were supplied to schools across the province after being sourced from the Fort Qu’Appelle-based Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery. Photo by: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation

A photo of the newly hatched alevins at Ecole Ducharme. Photo by: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation sacks during this early stage in their development.

To the eagerly watching young students, this appears to them as a number of curious tails poking up through the tank’s rocky bottom.

The FinS program was originally designed in Alberta but was later adopted by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation as a way to get students involved in learning about the conservation and replenishment RI ¿VK VWRFNV LQ WKH SURYLQFH 6PLWK VDLG To run the province-wide program, VWXGHQWV VHOHFWHG WR KRVW WKH ¿VK DUH JLYen the needed equipment from their local wildlife branch, which in Moose Jaw is the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation.

7KLV LQFOXGHV DQ DTXDULXP ZDWHU ¿OWHU the chillers, and eyed eggs sourced from

the Fort Qu’Appelle-based Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery.

“The students are tasked with taking care of the eggs until they hatch…,” Smith said, noting that the eggs at Ecole Ducharme are now in the alevin stage. This stage occurs when the eggs are about two to six months old.

Students enrolled in the program are currently learning about Rainbow Trout, ZKLFK LV WKH VSHFLHV RI ¿VK EHLQJ XVHG LQ the program this year. “(Students) learn about the life cycles of the trout, and their development… (and) why it’s important to manage polluWLRQ DQG WR DOVR PDQDJH RXU XVH RI WKH ¿VK resources…,” Smith explained.

This educational lesson involves an exploration of food webs, discussions about water quality concerns, and students H[SORUH WKH ZD\V ¿VK LQWHUDFW ZLWK PDFUR invertebrates within their ecosystem.

Once the Rainbow Trout are old enough to be released into the wild, these ¿VK QRZ UHVLGLQJ DW (FROH 'XFKDUPH ZLOO be released into the Buffalo Pound Trout Pond located near the park’s entrance.

“Eventually they go in as about twoWR WKUHH LQFK ¿QJHUOLQJV DQG HYHQWXDOO\ they could grow up and an angler could

potentially go down, catch one, and take it home for supper.”

Ecole Ducharme is currently the only school in Moose Jaw enrolled in the FinS program, but Smith noted that up to three local schools can be supported by the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation.

The deadline to apply for this year’s FinS program has passed, but any educators interested in involving their classroom in the program can apply for next year’s intake well in advance. To enlist, all you have to do is contact the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation at MJWildlife.Federation@gmail.com.

Once a classroom has been accepted into the program, the wildlife federation will supply all kit items needed to house WKH ¿VK HJJV LQ WKHLU FODVVURRP 6PLWK VDLG planning begins around the end of October each year, and the program is set up shortly before the onset of the Christmas break.

The Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation operates out of the Wildlife Centre, located at 1396 Third Avenue Northeast behind the Town ‘N’ Country Mall, and can be reached by phone at 306-693-4047.

For more information about the FinS program, visit the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation’s website at swf.sk.ca.

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Vivid dream experienced invasion of Canada’s Far North Sleep came moments after my head hit the pillow. An hour later I woke up, falling asleep within minutes.

Then the dream started. It was vivid.

Four of us members of the Friends of the Forces Fellowship were on the shore of Great Slave Lake near Yellowknife in the NorthWest Territories.

How or why the members of this fellowship dedicated to helping military families and the community got there I have no idea.

As we walked along the quiet waters one spotted a bear. None of us were armed.

Frightened, we sought refuge. About 10 paces into shallow water from the shore was a large rock, big enough to give us standing room.

We chose to walk through ankle-deep water to save ourselves from the bear.

My partner was with us. How she walked into the water is beyond me for she fears water especially in a lake with a 2,000 foot depth.

We had waited for a while and then the noise erupted. :H KHDUG JXQVKRWV DQG WKHQ ERPEHU DLUFUDIW ÀHZ RYHU XV discharging bombs.

Two of our members decided to head back to where people were and inform them of the invasion.

I woke up, falling asleep within moments.

The dream resumed like a two-act play.

All four of us were on the rock. Gun shots and bombing had ended.

There was another smaller rock to our right, with a small piece above water. $ WLQ\ SRODU EHDU VPDOO HQRXJK WR ¿W LQ RQH¶V KDQG swam up and sat on the rock.

My partner reached over to pet the cute little bear and it bit her. She said the bite was like a mosquito.

Suddenly a small black bear the size of a big teddy swam up on the adjacent rock Then I was wide awake.

Later I pondered over the meaning, if any, of this weird dream. I had talked with a friend a few days before about the pitiful protection of our sovereignty of Canada’s Far North.

Canada’s military presence in the Far North — Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut — is inadequate, according to most observers, Forty per cent of our country is protected by one small base with 300 personnel at Resolute Bay and a small detachment in Yukon.

Canada has 2,000 volunteer Rangers equipped with ULÀHV DQG ELQRFXODUV WR SDWURO DQG VXUYHLO PLOOLRQ square miles of territory.

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Until a few years ago the Rangers used Second World :DU ULÀHV DQG QXPEHUHG And the Resolute Bay base had 170 personnel, operating only a few months of the year.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Arctic the Russian Bear has built a super base on a port site recently made accessible all year by ice melting.

That base is in addition to 13 bases and three under construction. The Russian bases include one nuclear facility, four air bases, two naval bases and two multi-purpose bases.

In spite of prime ministers in the 1950s and 2000s vowing to build and protect the Far North we have no real security there.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Provincial Court Report Man gets 18 months’ probation for causing lockdown at community school Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Consuming hard drugs made Paul Reynolds Cook do things he rarely remembered afterward, such as doing odd things in St. Margaret School’s playground and forcing the building into lockdown mode.

The school called police around 10:54 a.m. on May 2, 2023, because Cook was “acting strange” in the schoolyard by running in circles and back and forth, Crown prosecutor Monique Paquin said in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently while reading the facts.

2I¿FHUV DUULYHG DQG FKDOOHQJHG &RRN about his behaviour, prompting him to run away. He ended up back in the schoolyard but refused to listen to their commands and resisted arrest by kicking and pulling his arms away.

“Police sustained minor injuries — such as scrapes and scratches — while trying to arrest Mr. Cook,” Paquin said, notLQJ KLV DFWLRQV SURPSWHG VFKRRO RI¿FLDOV to lock down the building until police said it was safe to reopen.

Two months later, on July 23, Cook — again high on drugs — visited his sister’s home and knocked on the doors and windows, even though a court order prohibited him from being there or near her, the Crown prosecutor added. His sister was not home, although her doorbell camera recorded her brother’s presence.

Cook has an extensive criminal record that is aggravating considering he has acquired 26 convictions — such as mischief (two), breaches (15) and resisting arrest (three) — since 2021, said Paquin.

She understood that he was taking steps to address his drug addiction, which is why the joint submission was “a little bit on the lighter” side compared to his past sentences. Yet, she believed it still sent the message of denunciation and deterrence.

Cook, 57, originally from Moose Jaw but now living in Estevan, appeared in court by phone, where he pleaded guilty to breaching a probation order and resisting arrest.

He will spend the next 18 months on probation, where he must keep the peace and be of good behaviour, report to court when required, stay away from his sister, take assessments and programming for addiction, not be near the school and perform 25 hours of community service.

Legal Aid lawyer Zakary Anderson acknowledged that Cook had acquired a substantial record over the past three years, which happened because a personal tragedy led to his crystal meth use. He then became homeless and sometimes stayed at Riverside Mission’s men’s shelter or a Social Services-sponsored location.

The defence lawyer said Cook knows he made a poor choice to act erratically at the school, run from the police and resist arrest, actions related to his drug use. Yet, KH KDV QR KDUG IHHOLQJV WRZDUG WKH RI¿FHUV and has a positive relationship with most of them.

Meanwhile, Cook doesn’t remember visiting his sister’s house but accepts her

version of the story.

“Mr. Cook has made great steps to address this addiction,” Anderson continued, noting Cook has been sober since July.

He attended Wakamow Detox in August, while he later spent 160 days at St. Joseph’s Addiction Centre in Estevan. The latter venue was a great experience since he developed new skills to handle his issues and now serves coffee to participants.

Furthermore, he moved into a sober living home recently and has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous regularly, which has improved his quality of life and led to a healthy weight gain.

“He is really looking to atone for what he’s done. He sees a chance to begin a new life in Estevan,” Anderson added.

Judge Brian Hendrickson accepted the joint submission and waived the vicWLP ¿QH VXUFKDUJH VD\LQJ KH ZDV SOHDVHG that Cook was making changes in his life.

Twin brother involved in downtown machete attacks awaits hearing following adjournment Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

One of the twin brothers charged with attempted murder in the Sept. 28, 2023, machete attacks in front of the downtown TD Bank branch appeared in Provincial Court on the morning of Feb. 15.

Kyle Evan Peeace, 20, made his 9:30

a.m. appearance by video conference before Judge David Chow at the Moose Jaw Provincial Courthouse.

Peeace remains in custody and is awaiting a show cause hearing, also known as a bail hearing, which will deter-

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Stating the need for additional information, Peeace’s defence team asked for the case to be adjourned, which Judge Chow has tentatively set for Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Moose Jaw Provincial Courthouse. His upcoming court appearance will also be made by video conference.

The Crown did not choose to comment at this time and made no objection to the adjournment.

The incident behind Peeace’s arrest occurred on Sept. 28, 2023, at approximately 6:10 p.m., when police and EMS crews responded to multiple 911 calls regarding a stabbing incident in front of 23 High Street East.

When police arrived on scene, they assisted EMS crews who located and attended to two victims who were suffering multiple stab wounds. One of the victims was struck near the head with a machete, and the second victim had received multiple wounds.

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

The Crown had opposed the release of the siblings, meaning that Kyle will remain in custody until at least the upcoming Feb. 22 adjournment date. At the time of today’s Feb. 15 court appearance, Kyle will have remained in custody since the QLJKW RI 6HSW DQG KLV ¿UVW FRXUW appearance the following day on Sept. 29.

The motivation behind the twin brothers’ earlier attacks has not been determined or disclosed and the incident remains under police investigation.

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New federal dental plan to reduce barriers to Canadians accessing oral healthcare Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The federal government has just announced that applications for the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will soon expand to include more Canadians without access to a private dental care plan, which now includes seniors over the DJH RI The CDCP is a new federal plan that DLPV WR KHOS HDVH WKH ¿QDQFLDO EDUULHUV IRU up to nine million Canadians currently without private dental insurance coverage so they’re able to access oral health care.

Since the initial launch of the program in December 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada noted that over &DQDGLDQ VHQLRUV KDYH DOUHDG\ been approved for the new plan.

“Every Canadian should have dental care, especially seniors. The Canadian Dental Care Plan has already got hundreds of thousands of uninsured seniors approved for dental care, and more are joining every day. Because health care isn’t just about years, it’s about quality of life,” announced The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s federal minister for

seniors.

Service Canada will start delivering letters inviting seniors between the ages of ± WR DSSO\ IRU WKH QHZ SODQ VWDUWLQJ on Feb. 1.

In January, Canadians between the DJHV RI ± ZHUH LQYLWHG WR DSSO\ DQG VHQLRUV DJHG WR ZLOO EH FRQWDFWHG ODWer in March of this year.

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This graduated program is meant to ensure a smooth transitional experience, according to Employment and Social Development Canada.

After a request is approved by Service Canada, applicants will have their infor-

mation forwarded to Sun Life who administers the program. The Sun Life insurance company then takes over the enrolment process and eligible applicants are sent a ZHOFRPH SDFNDJH ZKHUH WKH VSHFL¿F GHtails of their plan are explained.

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It’s important to note that expenses incurred prior to the coverage start date will not be covered by the new plan.

Canadians who are enrolled in the program can only use this new coverage with dentists who have opted into the plan.

Federally, some dentists have expressed concerns about the government’s lack of precise details regarding the plan’s logistics, which includes the exact amount of coverage provided by the CDCP. In response to this, Federal Health Minister Mark Holland has expressed that he intends to provide dentists with fair

compensation under the new program. No further details have been announced yet.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes THE NEXT POLICE BOARD MEETING IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 13.

It’s too early to identify trends in crime data despite big decreases, police say Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

January’s crime statistics show a decrease in offences against people and property, but the police chief says it’s too early to infer much from those drops or identify any noticeable patterns.

“This is a one-month (look at the data). With the decreases, we’re happy to see them, but this is only a snapshot,” Chief Rick Bourassa said during the Board of Police Commissioners’ Feb. 15 meeting. “We can’t determine trends now, but later in the year is when we normally can.”

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needs to do to respond properly, Bourassa continued.

“At what point does something go from being a data point to a trend? I wish I could give you a better answer … ,” he said.

However, if, for example, the decrease in property crimes continues, that could indicate that either people aren’t reporting those offences or there is a reduction and RI¿FHUV QHHG WR GHWHUPLQH ZKDW FKDQJHG WR make that happen.

“Very often, we don’t have the answers to that, but it keeps us looking,” Bourassa added.

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Partnership with police has improved safety at library, head librarian says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Head librarian Gwen Fisher is thankful for the relationship her organization has with the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) since police have helped improve safety and provided valuable training for staff.

The Moose Jaw Public Library apSURDFKHG WKH 0-36 LQ EHFDXVH LW ZDV concerned about increasing situations and wanted to address patrons’ security, Fisher explained during the Board of Police Commissioners’ Feb. 15 meeting.

The agency referred the library to its community services department, where an RI¿FHU YLVLWHG DQG KHOSHG VWDII DGMXVW WKH space — and target certain spots — to better protect people, she continued.

7KH RI¿FHU DOVR KHOSHG VWDII OHDUQ de-escalation techniques and develop a behaviour-based rules of conduct policy that enabled employees to ban unruly patrons.

This included knowing how and when to HPSOR\ WKLV WDFWLF DQG KDYLQJ WKH FRQ¿dence to use it.

Developing this relationship became EHQH¿FLDO EHFDXVH VWDII NQHZ DQ RI¿FHU they could call for questions or assistance, said Fisher. Moreover, it changed her opin-

ion of what the police could do since she discovered they could help decrease problems before they arose.

“And that was kind of a different way of thinking about how to reach the police, so that was a really good thing to learn,” she stated.

Then the pandemic struck and forced the library’s closure, so it took time before the organization could return to full service and re-connect with the police.

7KH RI¿FHU UHWXUQHG DQG KHOSHG UHGXFH the stigma of calling the police, telling staff to call always when a situation arose, said Fisher. She believes staff are now more assertive with conduct rules in place and more tools to handle situations.

Fisher noted that the de-escalation training has been invaluable since staff can use it not only at work — where patrons can be angry for various reasons — but also in their own lives.

“It’s not like (we’re) bringing down heightened situations that are super dangerous all the time. It’s actually just creating D VSDFH WKDW¶V FDOP DQG HYHU\ERG\¶V ¿OOHG with dignity and respect,” she said.

Other training staff have taken has focused on reconciliation and trauma-informed care while they have been working with social agencies such as the John Howard Society, the food bank and the Salvation Army. This has enabled the organization to understand the community and the marginalized people walking through their doors.

Safety is not just the responsibility of police but also the community, while everyone must work together, said Fisher. From these partnerships, she has been amazed to learn how strong Moose Jaw is and how much people care about their neighbours.

Commissioner Patricia Martynook pointed out the MJPS plans to implement a pilot project to address trespassing. She wondered if the library deals with that often, particularly homeless or less fortunate people seeking warmth.

Anyone can use the library, but it’s when people — regardless of their background — violate the rules that a problem occurs, said Fisher. People must follow the rules since they are in place to protect patrons.

Staff will talk to people if they’re

GUXQN EORFNLQJ GRRUV RU ¿UH H[LWV RU HQJDJLQJ LQ KDUDVVPHQW RU ¿JKWLQJ VLQFH WKRVH behaviours create unsafe situations for everyone, she added.

Commissioner Doug Blanc said he’s received calls from residents concerned about transients sleeping in the library, speFL¿FDOO\ XVLQJ FKDLUV WR UHVW DQG EORFNLQJ aisles. He wondered how the library addressed that issue since some patrons felt intimidated to handle the issue themselves.

Fisher admitted this was something she hadn’t heard before but said library staff walk around every hour — commissionaires every 30 minutes — to talk with people. They will eject patrons if they must ask more than once for compliance.

“We encourage patrons to talk to us.

Sometimes we catch things, but not everything,” she said.

The library has security cameras but not enough resources to catch people in the act, while there are so many challenges that staff do their best daily, Fisher added. They also attempt to enforce the rules so they’re fair and equal for all.

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Police to launch pilot project to support businesses facing unwanted trespassers

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) Program overview to leave of their own will, Lawrence said. plans to launch a pilot program in the com2I¿FHUV ZLOO LGHQWLI\ FRPPHUFLDO $OVR SDWUROOLQJ RI¿FHUV ZRQ¶W KDYH WR FDOO ing months to support downtown business- properties and multi-residential buildings headquarters to verify if the business is pares that continually face unwanted trespass- where trespassers — “loiterers and camp- ticipating once they see the symbol. ers and require help in dealing with them. ers” — present a safety concern. For examThe stickers will not have expiration The Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention ple, this could be in lobbies or ATMs. dates, and instead, police will remove the Program (MJTPP) is a public safety initiaThere are “a few” downtown buildings symbol once an owner no longer wants to WLYH WKDW DOORZV RI¿FHUV WR UHPRYH SHRSOH with known problems, so police will con- remain. who violate the Trespass to Property Act tact those owners or tenants to see if they Educating trespassers — provincial legislation that came into ef- want to join, said Lawrence. Or, property “This is not all about us just coming up fect last year — from private commercial owners can ask to join by registering on- and hauling people off the property. There’s properties. line; participation is free, although owners going to be a conversation we’ll try to have This removal can be done without par- must sign an agreement.

WR ¿JXUH RXW ZK\ WKH\¶UH WKHUH ´ KH FRQWLQticipating business owners or property repAfter receiving the request, police will ued. resentatives calling the police or becoming enter businesses into an online database as 6SHFL¿FDOO\ RI¿FHUV ZLOO HGXFDWH WUHVinvolved after hours or when a property is part of the initiative, Lawrence continued. passers about the legislation while remindvacant.

Property owners are encouraged to con- ing them that they are on private property.

The program’s overall goal is to take tact the program co-ordinator if there is a Also, police will attempt to help trespassproactive enforcement when dealing with change in ownership or management or if HUV VXFK DV ¿QGLQJ WKHP VKHOWHU RU FRQWDFWtrespassers and their behaviours, the MJPS they want to cancel their participation. ing a social worker. said.

Meanwhile, the co-ordinator will con7KH ¿QDO VWHS ZLOO EH D UHTXHVW WR OHDYH The police service presented the initia- duct annual check-ins with owners to ensure the property, with enforcement — tickets or tive to the Board of Police Commissioners the MJPS’s records are updated and deter- arrests — a last resort. during the latter’s Feb. 15 meeting. Sgt. mine whether owners want to continue.

“The law is the law. And police have Ryan Lawrence, project lead, explained Program ID been empowered to act on behalf of (ownhow the pilot program would work.

2QFH RZQHUV VLJQ WKH IRUP DQ RI¿FHU ers). This (program) just kind of formalizes Launch date will visit the business and place a sticker in that,” said Bourassa.

The MJPS wants to launch the pilot a visible location so people know about the Expenses program downtown soon — probably April establishment’s participation.

This program will not be available for — and expand it by December, said Chief “This one is important from a patrol residential properties, nor does it replace a Rick Bourassa. However, if the program point of view,” said Lawrence. service call during regular business hours, produces results immediately, then the 6SHFL¿FDOO\ SROLFH FDQ YLVLW WKH EXVL- said Lawrence. If owners want someone reagency could expand it everywhere quickly. ness, see the sticker, and know if the owner moved, they must still call headquarters and Bourassa said he liked pilot projects LV SDUWLFLSDWLQJ 2I¿FHUV FDQ WKHQ DFW DV WKH DVN IRU DQ RI¿FHU because they didn’t lock organizations into owner/agent and enforce the trespass legisan initiative they may not want and could lation. Moreover, they could move violators make changes occur without disruption. He if they believe they are disobeying the act. added that the MJPS built this initiative off Having the sticker visible should enother agencies’ programs. courage trespassers not to cause trouble and

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Also, even though owners may join the program, police will not monitor their property constantly.

The agency believes it can pursue this pilot project at minimal cost since the only major expense would be printing the stickers, he said.

Board comments Board chair Crystal Froese appreciated learning about the program and thought it could mesh well with another initiative called Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), which argues that proper design and effective use of built areas can reduce crime and improve quality of life.

Business owners could join the pilot program and have the police educate them about CPTED principles, she said, noting the library and cultural centre have already pursued CPTED to support their staff.

“I don’t want to say (CPTED is) the best kept secret, but I don’t think it’s being utilized nearly as much as it could be … if SHRSOH XQGHUVWRRG WKH EHQH¿WV RI LW ´ )URHVH said.

While CPTED is comprehensive and “intense,” the board chair thought a smaller version could be presented to the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Moose Jaw Association to help address their members’ uncertainty and fear of handling trespassers.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 26 Voters and anyone interested in community politics should circle Wednesday, Nov. 13, on their calendars because that’s when this year’s municipal and school board elections take place across Saskatchewan.

City hall has also circled this date and has begun preparing for this undertaking.

During its Feb. 12 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to appoint assistant city clerk Dawn LuJULQ DV WKH UHWXUQLQJ RI¿FHU ZLWK WKH DXWKRULW\ WR DFW DV WKH DVVRFLDWH UHWXUQLQJ RI¿FHU IRU 3UDLULH 6RXWK DQG +RO\ Trinity Catholic school divisions.

Furthermore, remuneration per day for the poll suSHUYLVRU EDOORW UHFHLYLQJ RI¿FHU DQG EDOORW LVVXLQJ RI¿FHU — who face a 13-hour election day — will be $270, $255 and $250, respectively, with each also paid $50 to attend mandatory training. $OVR HOHFWLRQ RI¿FLDOV ZLOO FRQWLQXH UHJLVWHULQJ YRWers at advance polls or on election day instead of creating a list of electors’ names. Voters can use mail-in ballots if they can’t attend in person.

Moreover, city hall will list candidates’ names in alphabetical order but will not list their occupations and will not ask for criminal record checks. Meanwhile, mayoral and councillor candidates must pay a deposit of $100 each.

There will be free transit on election day; city hall expects this to cost $1,600.

The polling locations will include the Exhibition Association’s Golden Nugget Centre for voters north of Thatcher Drive and west of 11th Avenue Northwest; Cosmo Seniors’ Centre for voters in northeast Moose Jaw; Minto United Church for northern residents not included LQ WKH ¿UVW WZR ORFDWLRQV DQG &KXUFK RI 2XU /DG\ IRU South Hill voters.

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A poll at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital will run for 1.5 hours, while polls at care homes will be kept open for a minimum of one hour.

City hall expects the election to cost roughly $81,248.

The city and school divisions usually split the costs, but if acclamations occur for school ballots, the city’s share increases accordingly.

City hall will call for nominations starting Tuesday, Sept. 24, with the nomination deadline on Wednesday, 2FW Changes to provincial legislation A council report explained that the provincial government implemented changes to The Local Government Election Act on Jan. 1, such as: ā *LYLQJ WKH UHWXUQLQJ RI¿FHU WKH DELOLW\ WR HVWDEOLVK polling places in hospitals or care homes and allowing non-residents in those medical places and caregivers and staff members to vote there ā *LYLQJ WKH UHWXUQLQJ RI¿FHU HPHUJHQF\ SRZHUV WR postpone an election in an emergency temporarily or if inclement weather is forecasted; with the latter, WKH RI¿FHU ZRXOG KDYH WR GHFLGH RQ DQ DOWHUQDWH GD\ sometime before or after Nov. 13 “The focus of election planning activity will be to provide optimum opportunities to the citizens of Moose Jaw to exercise their democratic rights,” the report added.

Mail-in ballots City council has allowed mail-in ballots since June 2012 for voters — students, snowbirds, military personnel and ill patients — absent during advance poll and election day, the report said. Such ballots have been used

for the last three general elections and two byelections; ballot requests must be made by August.

Wittke told council that before the pandemic, her of¿FH UHFHLYHG URXJKO\ PDLO LQ EDOORWV GXULQJ WKH E\HOHFWLRQ KHU RI¿FH UHFHLYHG 7KHUHIRUH VWDII LQtend to promote mail-in ballots again for this election.

“It’s gaining as we educate the public,” she added.

Referendum costs If a referendum occurred during the election, it’s unlikely that it would cost extra since it would be part of the voting process, similar to 2012 and 2016 for the Multiplex and cast iron projects, respectively, said Wittke.

However, there would be additional costs if the referendum occurred separately, she added.

2FFXSDWLRQ FULPLQDO KLVWRU\ GHSRVLW IHHV The city’s Election Bylaw does not require a candidate’s occupation to be listed, while updated legislation lists occupation as optional on nomination papers and ballots, the report said. The document also noted that ³WKHUH LV D JUH\ DUHD´ ZLWK VRPH GH¿QLWLRQV RI RFFXSDWLRQ which is why that feature won’t be listed.

Meanwhile, criminal record checks are pointless VLQFH LW¶V XQFOHDU ZKDW EHQH¿W WKH\ ZRXOG SURYLGH LQ FROlecting this information, the document continued. The check would only say that a candidate “may” have a criminal record but not provide details or offence history.

Vote-counting machines The city leased poll scanning and tabulator equipment from Election Systems and Software (ES&S) for the 2020 general election and 2021 byelection, with these new machines able to process both sides of an 11-inch ballot in under six seconds, the report added.

The cost to lease this equipment this year is $11,160.

Homeowner can keep his sunroom despite zoning issue, appeals board says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Homeowner Rod Cochrane will be able to keep a sunroom he built on his property after city hall initially rejected his application because it contradicted the zoning bylaw.

The development appeals board met on Jan. 16 to hear an appeal from Cochrane, who lives at 22 GrandYLHZ 3ODFH DQG ZKRVH SURSHUW\ KDV EHHQ ]RQHG DV DQ 5 large-lot low-density residential development district, a city council report explained.

City hall denied his development permit because the bylaw says a minimum rear-yard interior site setback for an accessory building must be 7.5 metres (24.6 feet).

However, the proposed sunroom has a rear-yard setback of 3.65 metres (12 feet), which is a variance of 3.85 metres (12.6 feet).

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Cochrane told the board that he wanted to keep the attached sunroom because he had already constructed it and had received “improper advice” that he could build LW ZLWKRXW ¿UVW DSSO\LQJ IRU D GHYHORSPHQW SHUPLW WKH UHport said. )XUWKHUPRUH KH VDLG KH KDG FRQWDFWHG 6DVN3RZHU SaskEnergy and SaskTel about the easement, with Sask3RZHU DQG 6DVN7HO VD\LQJ WKH\ KDG QR LVVXHV +RZHYer, SaskEnergy asked that he inform them of the appeals board’s decision so it could also approve the project.

After reviewing the situation, the appeals board granted Cochrane’s variance request for three reasons: • It would not be a special privilege since the board would grant a similar appeal to other property owners in the same district and, in the past, has granted similar

requests with greater proposed variances • It would not be a relaxation of the zoning bylaw since it would not hinder the health, safety or general welfare of the community and could enhance the variety and HI¿FLHQW XVH RI WKH ODQG • It would not injuriously affect the neighbourhood since the contraventions would have no negative effects on the adjacent properties, no negative written submissions were received, and the sunroom would not result in “unreasonable interference” in neighbours enjoying their properties because the treed backyard and nearby park ensured there are no problems The appeals board submitted its report to the Feb. 12 regular council meeting, with council unanimously votLQJ WR UHFHLYH DQG ¿OH WKH GRFXPHQW

Council reapproves funding to purchase section of River Street West road Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

It’s been over two months since city council authorized city administration to purchase a section of River Street West, but the latter has been unable to acquire it until now.

During its Dec. 4, 2023, meeting, council gave administration the power to purchase from numbered company 102071770 Saskatchewan Ltd. the most westerly 150 feet of the 0 block of River Street West for $290,000, with funding to come from capital budget account LD-3, with an additional $10,000 for subdivision costs.

However, city hall was unable to purchase it by the end of the month and there was no motion to carry the funding into 2024, while the city manager’s authority to approve projects was only up to $150,000.

So, city administration approached council during its Feb. 12 regular meeting and asked that $300,000 from the capital account be carried forward; council unanimously agreed to the request.

A report noted that as of Dec. 31, 2023, the LD-3 account had $8,897,167.74.

Administration told council that the purchase agreement is ready to go and simply requires funding approval.

Also, it noted that the city originally sold this piece of property to a company — not the aforementioned numbered business — for $247,500.

As the Moose Jaw Express previously reported, a group calling itself Little Chicago Development Company (LCDC) purchased three hotels on River Street in 2008

and closed the venues, with the goal of building a historically themed hotel modelled after the Lexington Hotel in Chicago, with a pedway connecting to the Multiplex.

The two lots where the hotel was planned are 67 and 76 River Street West.

The group also bought the actual street from the City of Moose Jaw for $1, but when construction stalled, an agreement change saw the developer buy the land for full value to avoid the requirement that construction move ahead.

When the initial hotel project was cancelled, city hall allegedly attempted to re-purchase the roadway for the initial purchasing price. However, it declined when the Little Chicago group allegedly wanted a hefty sum.

After 102071770 Saskatchewan Ltd. formed in 2019, it purchased the lot — totalling 0.464 hectares (1.15 acres) — from LCDC for an unknown amount. It then began working on bringing a hotel there and contacted Hilton Hotels and Resorts.

The holding company and city had several positive conversations in 2024 about the hotel, the project proponent said. The municipality also expressed interest in reacquiring the River Street road, which the group agreed to since it didn’t need it.

The project proponent added that more details about the hotel initiative should come sometime this year.

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COUNCIL NOTES

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THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 26 The rehiring of Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. (WMC) to provide board of revision services prompted several city councillors to question the decision, including whether there were other options available.

City administration explained during the Feb. 12 regular meeting that there are 26 Saskatchewan organizations providing board of revision (BOR) services, including seven local boards, 16 district boards, two third-party service providers and one new centralized provincial board.

Furthermore, of 16 cities, only four maintain boards while 12 contract out those services, administration added. Those jurisdictions contract out for several reasons, including recruiting issues, impartiality and the complexity of commercial appeals.

Coun. Kim Robinson — who, along with Coun.

Jamey Logan, voted against rehiring WMC — wondered why city administration recommended rehiring the Meota-based company instead of looking for other options or tendering the contract. He also wondered how rehiring this company compared cost-wise to the previous inhouse board.

When administration began looking for an independent board, it contacted Prince Albert-based NorSask Board Services and WMC since they were the only provincial boards providing services outside of a municipality, explained city clerk Tracy Wittke.

However, NorSask said it wasn’t interested in providing services to Moose Jaw because it was more of a northern-focused company and didn’t want to expand south.

“A lot of their municipalities up north were looking at disbanding their local boards and they were busy enough in the northern part of the province,” Wittke said.

Administration looked at other centralized boards and found their rates were higher than WMC’s, while it contacted other groups on the provincial list and learned they were not interested in serving Moose Jaw, she continued.

One reason those boards declined was that they were composed of community business owners and people in rural professions who lacked the necessary skill set to deal with city-focused commercial appeals, complaints they don’t usually see.

Furthermore, those boards receive only two to three appeals a year, whereas Moose Jaw acquires over 100 complaints annually.

As for costs, Wittke said expenses for the in-house ERDUG ZHUH ³VLJQL¿FDQWO\ OLJKWHU´ FRPSDUHG WR :0& +RZHYHU FLW\ KDOO IRXQG WKDW LW ZDV GLI¿FXOW WR ¿QG UHVidents who had the required skillset, while many lost interest after learning they had to take 20 hours of training.

While the motion budgeted $45,000 this year, Wittke added that she didn’t know how much the city paid WMC ODVW \HDU EXW FRXOG ¿QG RXW Robinson later said he wouldn’t support the motion because he thought it was another example of council “taking the path of least resistance” with hiring contractors. He pointed out that they could save money with an in-house board but believed they were pursuing a principle of going “the easy way down.”

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:LWK FLW\ KDOO¶V DGPLQLVWUDWLYH UHYLHZ RI¿FHU $52 UHceiving just one resident-driven concern in 2023, city administration has provided a report explaining how the complaint process works.

The ARO is independent of city administration and reports directly to city council, with The Administrative Review Bylaw governing the role and its jurisdiction, a Feb. 12 council report explained in response to Coun. .LP 5RELQVRQ¶V FRQFHUQV IURP -DQ DERXW WKH RI¿FHU¶V 2023 report.

Sections 8 and 9 of the bylaw deal with, respectively, the ARO’s jurisdiction to handle complaints and the procedure to follow when investigating concerns.

Jurisdiction 6HFWLRQ VD\V WKH UHYLHZ RI¿FHU PD\ DIWHU UHFHLYLQJ a complaint or a request from council or city manager, investigate and report on any matter about the administration of the city, a municipal agency or any city-controlled corporation, the report said.

Furthermore, the ARO shall not investigate or report on any matter, decision, act or omission that section 362 of The Cities Act excludes from the jurisdiction of an administration review body. This includes: · Any matter that The Cities Act has already established for an appeal process or any other act or law, such as matters for the development appeals board, board of revision or property maintenance appeals board · Any decision, recommendation, act or omission of council; any city-established standing or advisory committee; the board of a city-controlled corporation; or the city’s lawyer 0HDQZKLOH WKH UHYLHZ RI¿FHU ZLOO QRW LQYHVWLJDWH any matter beyond 12 months from the day on which the complainant should have been aware of the incident, the report added.

Procedures Section 9 says any person or persons affected by a matter of administration or a decision that the city, a municipal agency or a city-controlled corporation has made PD\ ¿OH D FRPSODLQW LQ ZULWLQJ ZLWK WKH FLW\ PDQDJHU said the report.

After receiving the complaint, the city manager will inform the complainant of the procedures that the ARO will follow, promptly transmit the concern to the review RI¿FHU DQG SURYLGH D FRS\ WR WKH GHSDUWPHQW KHDG UHVSRQsible for the matters, decisions, acts or omissions, and inform council of the complaint’s existence and a general description of it.

If the complaint concerns the city manager, the mayRU VKDOO DFFHSW LW DQG WUDQVPLW LW WR WKH UHYLHZ RI¿FHU SURvide a copy to the city clerk, inform other members of council of its existence and provide a general description of the concern, the report continued.

After transmitting the complaint to the ARO, the city manager or city clerk shall prepare or start preparing a report about the complaint’s subject matter and transmit it WR WKH UHYLHZ RI¿FHU WKH GRFXPHQW DGGHG &RXQFLO ODWHU YRWHG XQDQLPRXVO\ WR UHFHLYH DQG ¿OH the report.

He also thought council had paid WMC roughly $90,000 last year, based on what he recalled from budget talks.

Before he saw the report, Logan said he had concerns about rehiring WMC but thought the document addressed many of his concerns. He hoped the company followed through on its promises, including addressing the concerns that city administration raised during a virtual meeting on behalf of community business owners.

“Hopefully, going forward … the citizens of Moose Jaw will be happier, if not with the outcomes, then with the process,” he added.

Coun. Dawn Luhning found it interesting that the motion appeared more detailed compared to previous years.

For example, the recommendation urged council to appoint 25 members to the board, while she thought they had only ever appointed eight people. Furthermore, she was curious about why council was giving direction to the board chair and secretary about who to appoint in certain situations.

Assistant city clerk Dawn Lugrin agreed that the motion has more details compared to recommendations from 2021 or 2022, “but not by much.” Previous reports still provided names of board candidates and directed that three people comprise a hearing, while if the chair or secUHWDU\ ZDV DEVHQW WKH\ FRXOG QDPH VRPHRQH HOVH WR ¿OO their roles.

VILLAGE OF DILKE 2024 ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Dilke for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 to March 22, 2024.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment to the Board of Revision is required to file their notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $100.00 fee [payable to the Village of Dilke] for each assessment being appealed, with: The Assessor, Village of Dilke, Box 100, Dilke, SK S0G 1C0 by the 22nd day of March, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Notice of Appeal must also be sent to the: Secretary Board of Revision, Kristen Tokaryk, Western Municipal Consulting, Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 before the 22nd day of March, 2024.

Dated this 20th day of February 2024.

Donna Flavel, Assessor

VILLAGE OF HOLDFAST 2024 ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Holdfast for the year of 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday inclusive, February 20, 2024 to March 22, 2024.

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A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment to the Board of Revision is required to file their notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $100.00 fee [payable to the Village of Holdfast] for each assessment being appealed, with: The Assessor, Village of Holdfast, Box 160, Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 by the 22nd day of March, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Notice of Appeal must also be sent to the: Secretary Board of Revision, Kristen Tokaryk, Western Municipal Consulting, Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 before the 22nd day of March, 2024.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 26 The City of Moose Jaw’s investment portfolio manager is predicting that the Canadian economy will see a “mild FRQWUDFWLRQ´ GXULQJ WKH ¿UVW KDOI RI WKLV \HDU DQG LQÀDWLRQ will continue declining.

In its report to the investment committee, RBC Dominion Securities said while Canada avoided a recession LQ ODWH WKH HFRQRP\ ZLOO VORZ WKURXJK WKH ¿UVW VL[ months of 2024 before recovering later in the year. It pointed out that citizens are depleting their pandemic-related savings, government spending is slowing and geopolitical frictions “are intense.”

The main headwind affecting the global economy, however, is that interest rates surged to their highest levels in 16 years by mid-2023 and caused higher borrowing costs, which can discourage business and consumer VSHQGLQJ ZKLOH PDNLQJ GHEW VHUYLFLQJ PRUH GLI¿FXOW WKH report continued.

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Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express to plummet and the labour market to lose momentum.

VXPHU 3ULFH ,QGH[ &3, LV H[SHFWHG WR ODJ LQ WKH FRPLQJ “Although pathways to an economic soft landing are months. evident and the odds of such an outcome are improving 5%& DGGHG WKDW LQÀDWLRQ VKRXOG FRQWLQXH PRYLQJ DV LQÀDWLRQ PRGHUDWHV ZH FRQWLQXH WR ORRN IRU D PLOG back toward the central bank’s two per cent target, alcontraction in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and eurozone though it may not reach that level by the end of 2024.

GXULQJ WKH ¿UVW KDOI RI ´ 5%& DGGHG 7DLOZLQGV IDGLQJ IRU 8 6 GROODU ,QÀDWLRQ WR PRGHUDWH The U.S. dollar has remained elevated longer than :KLOH LQÀDWLRQ KDV IDOOHQ VKDUSO\ IURP LWV PXOWL GH- 5%& KDG H[SHFWHG EXW WKH HOHPHQWV WKDW KDYH VXSSRUWFDGH SHDN LQ WKH PLGGOH RI 5%& H[SHFWV WR VHH WKDW ed the greenback are starting to fade and there are signs decline even further since the four original drivers of the WKDW ¿VFDO FRQFHUQV DQG D VORZLQJ HFRQRP\ KDYH VWDUWHG LQÀDWLRQ VSLNH ² FRPPRGLW\ VKRFN VXSSO\ FKDLQ ERWWOH- weighing on the currency, which sits more than 20-perQHFNV FHQWUDO EDQN VSHQGLQJ DQG ¿VFDO VWLPXOXV LQFUHDV- cent above fair value, the report said.

HV ² KDYH DOO ³WXUQHG PHDQLQJIXOO\ ´ As this process unfolds, RBC is forecasting that the )XUWKHUPRUH JRRGV LQÀDWLRQ KDV YDQLVKHG DQG ZKLOH dollar will weaken against major currencies such as the VHUYLFH VHFWRU LQÀDWLRQ UHPDLQV KLJK LW¶V DOVR SDVW LWV Euro and Japanese yen. It is also “relatively more caupeak, which means a weaker economy should provide tious” on emerging-market currencies in the short term, further relief to Canadians, the report said. Also, shelter DOWKRXJK DV D JURXS WKRVH FXUUHQFLHV DUH OLNHO\ WR EHQH¿W costs are likely to soften because home prices are forecast over the longer term from a persistent decline in the U.S. to decline and because the shelter component of the Con- dollar.

Updated bylaws focus on towing vehicles with overdue parking [PJRL[Z PUJYLHZPUN SHUKÄSS MLLZ Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has approved updates to two bylaws that focus on impounding the vehicles of residents who have RXWVWDQGLQJ SDUNLQJ WLFNHWV DQG LQFUHDVLQJ ODQG¿OO IHHV for certain wastes.

Council gave three unanimous readings to each bylaw during its Feb. 12 regular meeting. The updates go into effect immediately since there was no opposition to them. ,PSRXQGLQJ YHKLFOHV City administration presented bylaw No. 5689 ImSRXQGLQJ %\ODZ GXULQJ WKH -DQ H[HFXWLYH FRPPLWWHH meeting, with the proposed legislation giving city hall the SRZHU WR WRZ WR HQIRUFH RXWVWDQGLQJ SDUNLQJ ¿QHV &LW\ KDOO FRQ¿UPHG LQ 6HSWHPEHU WKDW WKHUH ZDV PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ LQ XQFROOHFWHG SDUNLQJ ¿QHV VWUHWFKLQJ EDFN WR WKH 0RRVH -DZ ([SUHVV UHSRUWHG WKLV LQ March 2021. However, the city said it was then unable to DFTXLUH ¿QHV EHFDXVH LW ZDV VWLOO GHYHORSLQJ D FROOHFWLRQ

program.

Council later authorized administration on Dec. 7, 2022, to implement a towing and impounding strategy ² DFWLRQV WKDW 7KH &LWLHV $FW SHUPLWV PXQLFLSDOLWLHV WR GR ² ZKLFK LQFOXGHG HQDFWLQJ D E\ODZ WR SHUPLW VXFK measures. Furthermore, the municipality has the power to register liens on vehicles with outstanding parking fees. ³7KH FLW\ GRHV QRW SODQ RQ XVLQJ WKDW OLHQV DV D FROlection method at the current time. However, should that become a desirable collection method, a bylaw amendment will not be necessary,” the document stated.

The updated bylaw says owners who provide proof RI RZQHUVKLS DQG SD\ DOO RXWVWDQGLQJ ¿QHV H[SHQVHV ODWH payment charges and impounding charges may redeem WKHLU YHKLFOH 2ZQHUV FDQ DOVR DXWKRUL]H VRPHRQH HOVH ² LQ ZULWLQJ ² WR SLFN XS WKH YHKLFOH DW DQ\ WLPH EHIRUH LWV potential sale.

If owners fail to redeem their vehicle in good time,

the city and towing company can sell the vehicle and apply the proceeds to any overdue impounding charges, FRVWV ¿QHV DQG ODWH FKDUJHV WKH E\ODZ VDLG ,I WKH VDOH DPRXQW H[FHHGV WKH RYHUGXH FKDUJHV WKH FLW\ ZLOO QRWLI\ the vehicle owner and arrange to transfer the funds. :DVWH PDQDJHPHQW IHHV At a budget meeting in December, city administraWLRQ SUHVHQWHG D UHSRUW DERXW LQFUHDVLQJ ODQG¿OO IHHV ZLWK fees for specially handled waste included in the document but overlooked and not included in the motion, a report said.

During a regular meeting in January, administration presented an updated report with the fees for specially KDQGOHG ZDVWH 7KH QRQ UHVLGHQW ÀDW IHH ZLOO LQFUHDVH WR SHU ORDG DQG SHU WRQQH ZKLOH WKH UHVLGHQW ÀDW fee will increase to $350 per load and $90 per tonne, with both rates being retroactive to Jan. 1.

City investments gained over $6M during last year’s Q4, report says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw’s investment portfolios gained more than $6 million during the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of nearly $5 million from the previous quarter.

During city council’s Feb. 12 regular meeting, the investment committee presented a report with the fourth-quarter results. Council then voted unanimously to UHFHLYH DQG ¿OH WKH GRFXPHQW The report showed there was $75,976,256 in the long-term portfolio and $25,691,088 in the moderate-term portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2023, for a total of $101,667,344. ,Q FRPSDULVRQ DV RI 6HSW ² WKH HQG RI 4 ² those numbers were $71,009,836, $24,566,656 and $95,576,492, respectively.

0RGHUDWH WHUP SRUWIROLR The report showed that from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the moderate-term portfolio increased by 4.58 per cent and gained $1,124,432.29. This increased the portfolio to $25,691,088 from $24,566,656.

The year’s total percentage increase for this portfolio was 7.04 per cent. /RQJ WHUP SRUWIROLR The report showed that from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the long-term portfolio increased by 6.99 per cent and gained $4,966,420.48. This increased the portfolio to $75,976,256 from $71,009,836.

The year’s total percentage increase for this portfolio was 9.81 per cent.

Combined, both portfolios gained $6,090,852.77 during the fourth quarter, which is equal to roughly 18.41 SHUFHQWDJH SRLQWV RI PXQLFLSDO WD[DWLRQ RQH SHUFHQWDJH point last year was $330,701.

In comparison, both portfolios lost $1,570,380.56 GXULQJ 4 WKH GLIIHUHQFH IURP WKH WKLUG WR WKH IRXUWK quarter was $4,520,472.21.

Since their inception in July 2019, both portfolios have produced a total return of $23,748,953.35, equal to D PXQLFLSDO WD[ KLNH RI URXJKO\ SHUFHQWDJH SRLQWV Also, since inception, the moderate-term portfolio return has been 4.41 per cent and the long-term portfolio return has been 5.86 per cent, above and below the WDUJHWHG WKUHVKROGV RI SHU FHQW DQG VL[ SHU FHQW UHspectively. ,QYHVWPHQW FRPPLWWHH PHHWLQJ The minutes from the investment committee show that city administration planned to provide the group with dates to meet with investment manager RBC Dominion 6HFXULWLHV 5%&'6 WR XSGDWH WKH LQYHVWPHQW SROLF\ DQG discuss forecasting potential planned withdrawals in 2025 and 2026.

Furthermore, the committee authorized RBCDS to

proceed in May with an immediate payout of $1,694,894 from the long-term portfolio and a payout of $1,376,001 from the moderate-term portfolio from the maturity of JXDUDQWHHG LQYHVWPHQW FHUWL¿FDWHV *,&V &RXQFLO FRPPHQWV During the council meeting, Coun. Dawn Luhning, a member of the investment committee, said the portfolios have produced a rate of return of roughly $5.5 million DQQXDOO\ ² HTXLYDOHQW WR D PXQLFLSDO WD[ KLNH RI SHUFHQWDJH SRLQWV ² WKDW FRXQFLO KDV XVHG WR IXQG VHUvices and programs.

0HDQZKLOH VKH H[SODLQHG WKDW WKH PXQLFLSDOLW\¶V LQvestment policy is based on a long-term timeline, which allows the city to weather short-term downturns in the market, as happened in 2022.

Moreover, the investment committee has structured WKH LQYHVWPHQWV VR WKHUH DUH OLTXLG DVVHWV ² VXFK DV *,&V ² WKDW PDWXUH LQ WKH FRPLQJ \HDUV HQVXULQJ WKH FRPPLWtee does not need to sell equity or bond investments in WKRVH GRZQ \HDUV WR IXQG SODQQHG FDVK ÀRZ QHHGV Luhning added that the committee would review and revise the portfolios annually to align with best practices in the industry.

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Reflective Moments

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do QRW QHFHVVDULO\ UHÀHFW WKH SRsition of this publication.

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Music being made without touching the piano keys Back in this month in 2015, in a column, I pondered the fate of player pianos and I still let my curiosity get the better of me when I think about the “old” days. Sometimes the memories of days gone by just keep coming and coming and coming.

For instance, I can’t help but wonder if anyone from the hometown knows what might have happened to the two old, old, old player pianos that took up pride of place in the two schools that once served the community.

Were the pianos turned over to the inventory of 0RRVH -DZ 6FKRRO 8QLW 1R RQFH LWV RI¿FLDOV PDGH WKH FRQWURYHUVLDO GHFLVLRQ WR ¿UVW FORVH WKH KLJK VFKRRO DQG then a few years later, the school for Grades 1-6?

Did they in turn send those pianos to schools that didn’t have pianos, player or otherwise, so school music programs could continue, over and above the radio music program sing-a-longs?

Or with the bottom line of school board budgets in mind, did unit administrators put those pianos on the auction block, not realizing or caring, that the value of the pianos and their accompanying perforated music rolls far H[FHHGHG ZKDW PLJKW KDYH EHHQ REWDLQHG IURP WKH VODS RI

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 26 The parks and recreation department has updated its program and membership refund policy to outline additional processes and criteria it uses when determining whether to give rec users compensation.

7KH SROLF\ SURYLGHV VSHFL¿F JXLGHOLQHV DERXW WKH cancellations, refunds and transfer policies for recreation courses, programs and memberships, while the department reviews the document every three to four years to ensure it aligns with the municipality’s current practices DQG ¿QDQFLDO SURFHVVHV D FRXQFLO UHSRUW H[SODLQHG The department last reviewed and updated the policy in December 2019.

Some of the main policy changes include: ā (QVXULQJ WKH GRFXPHQW UHÀHFWV QHZ SROLF\ IRUPDWting ā 5HÀHFWLQJ WKH GHSDUWPHQW¶V DELOLW\ WR FDQFHO D SURJUDP ZLWKLQ ¿YH GD\V RI LWV VWDUW GDWH WR DOORZ IRU advance notice · Providing clear language to address annual member-

the auctioneer’s hammer? ,QTXLULQJ PLQGV PLQH HVSHFLDOO\ ZRXOG ORYH WR ¿QG out if the school pianos are still in use, are they being cherished as priceless antiques or, heaven forbid, are they SDUW RI D ODQG¿OO VLWH VRPHZKHUH" Stanford University in California is undertaking serious study into the instruments, with the idea of restoring the pianos to their once high level of glory, coming as they did before phonograph recordings and being the only way musicians of early years could preserve their music for non-live performances.

Researchers working on the project will preserve and digitize thousands of the perforated paper rolls and hope to eventually put the recordings online. They will be EROVWHUHG E\ LQGLYLGXDOV ZKR KDYH H[WHQVLYH FROOHFWLRQV of player pianos and music rolls. An Australian man, for instance, had 10 pianos and more than 7,500 rolls with recordings by artists such as Gershwin, Stravinsky and Debussy.

I don’t recall that the music rolls at the school held the works of the great masters but they did contain tunes to which we danced at recess and noon hour, with students

taking turns doing the treading on the pedals. And those who didn’t dance, stood and watched as the keys moved to hit the notes as dictated by the magic of the music rolls.

Some persons checking into the possibility of purchasing an antique player piano came up with prices ranging from $20,000 for a 1907 upright model to $45,000 for D HUD SOD\HU JUDQG SLDQR <LNHV , VXVSHFW WKDW DQ antique player piano is not in my near or distant future.

For about four decades player pianos were not in high demand, but production by some companies began again in the 1960s and today’s brands are so advanced they are computer-compatible. The price is more manageable too but do those models provide the same romance and magic as the older versions? Unlikely.

After all these years it is unrealistic to hope that someone, somewhere has knowledge about my community’s pianos. What a good time we would have if just once more we could gather round and hear those pianos play a rousing heel and toe polka.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Parks and rec updates refund policy to clarify when compensation is warranted Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

ships that have electronic funds payments cancelled without notice; a minimum of 10 business days is required for EFT payment cancellation with city approval, while NSF charges will be applied to non-authorized cancellations · Addressing refunds for medical situations or other H[WHQXDWLQJ FLUFXPVWDQFHV ZKLFK ZLOO DVVLVW <DUD Centre with day camp registration refunds · Denying refunds or transfers for drop-in admissions · Denying refunds for merchandise that the department sells, such as manuals, swim diapers and locks · Addressing participants or customers who have been removed from a building or program due to behaviour and/or safety concerns · Allowing the use of rain checks obtained from the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool for use at the Kinsmen 6SRUWVSOH[ SRRO · Updating the language to replace emergency closure with venue closure to address issues such as pool

chemistry The parks and recreation department presented the policy changes during city council’s Feb. 12 regular meeting; council unanimously approved the updates.

Coun. Doug Blanc said people who have monthly PHPEHUVKLSV WR WKH <DUD &HQWUH KDYH DSSURDFKHG KLP UHcently because there have been times when they cannot use the track due to events occurring there; some events shuttered that area for three to four days.

He wondered if there was a process that would return that unused time to members if the city closed the building to the public.

Derek Blais, director of parks and rec, replied that WKDW ZRXOG EH GLI¿FXOW WR GR EHFDXVH ZKHQ UHVLGHQWV VLJQ a membership, they also sign a waiver that immediateO\ LGHQWL¿HV WKDW VLWXDWLRQ 8VHUV VKRXOG DOVR NQRZ ZKDW dates the city closes venues since the latter provides that LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU H[DPSOH WKH PXQLFLSDOLW\ VKXWV GRZQ certain buildings in June for large events.

Private contractor WMC rehired to hear property assessment complaints Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has rehired Meota-based Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. (WMC) to provide board of revision services for 2024, continuing a partnership that started nearly two years ago.

During its Feb. 12 regular meeting, council voted 5-2 to have WMC manage the property assessment appeal process from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 for $45,000, although this amount is contingent upon the number of appeals it receives.

Councillors Jamey Logan and Kim Robinson were opposed.

Furthermore, council agreed to pay $250 as a main fee, $50 per hour for the board secretary and $90 per hour for a senior consultant and per board member.

More than two dozen individuals are part of the BOR, including Dave Gurnsey, Donna Rae Zadvorny, Jeff Hutton, Mike Waschuk, Stew Demmans, Wayne Adams, Femi Ogunrinde, Maureen Jickling, Corey Zaharuk, Christopher Blueman, Mike Meleca and Kimberly Speers.

Others include Dave Thompson, Gordon Parkinson, Kevin Kleckner, Murray Dean, Tim Lafreniere, Ken Friesen, Fife Ogunde, Jamie Tiessen, John Krill, Alan Sawatsky, Hany Amin, Nick Coroluick and Rick Leigh.

Council also agreed that the board chair would be responsible for naming no fewer than three members to hear any matter, and where the chair is absent, members appointed for a hearing will determine a chair from among themselves.

Also, council appointed Kristen Tokaryk from WMC

DV ERDUG VHFUHWDU\ ,I VKH FDQQRW IXO¿OO KHU GXWLHV VKH PD\ appoint a delegate to perform some administrative functions and act as recording secretary.

Background A board of revision is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for hearing assessment appeals to determine if the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) has made an error in the valuation or FODVVL¿FDWLRQ RI SURSHUW\ D FRXQFLO UHSRUW VDLG Furthermore, each municipality is responsible for apSRLQWLQJ D ERDUG DQG VHFUHWDU\ VLQFH WKLV ERG\ LV WKH ¿UVW level that property owners have to appeal their property assessments.

City hall opened the assessment role last May, during which it received 138 appeals, the report continued. While RI¿FLDOV GLVPLVVHG WKUHH DSSHDOV WKH UHPDLQGHU ZHUH HLther commercial/industrial properties (85) or residential/ multi-unit properties (50).

Meanwhile, the supplemental role was open from late November to late December, with city hall receiving three commercial appeals.

Responding to concerns 6RPH FRPPXQLW\ EXVLQHVV RZQHUV H[SUHVVHG FRQFHUQ WR FRXQFLO ODVW \HDU DERXW WKHLU H[SHULHQFHV ZLWK WKH %25 VSHFL¿FDOO\ :0&¶V SRRU FRPPXQLFDWLRQ WKH UHport said. So, the city manager, city clerk and assistant city clerk met virtually with members of WMC to discuss those concerns.

The private contractor provided a checklist it uses during each appeal “to ensure consistency and profes-

sionalism” in its process. Administration and WMC then DJUHHG LPSURYHPHQWV WR WKH QRWL¿FDWLRQ DQG FRPPXQLFDtion process would include WMC telephoning appellants if the latter failed to receive a virtual acceptance email.

6RPH EXVLQHVV RZQHUV DOVR H[SUHVVHG FRQFHUQ DERXW the number of people attending the appeal hearings and KRZ RI¿FLDOV SURYLGH SXEOLF QRWLFHV IRU KHDULQJV WKH UHport continued. However, the document noted that The Cities Act sets out terms for hearing notices, while there is no requirement for public notices for local or district boards of revision.

Seeking other boards City administration said it contacted three other provincial boards on a 26-member list about providing services, but only two — Norquay-based East Central Municipal Alliance and Watson-based EQWL Regional Board of Revision — responded, said the report. These two boards serve adjacent rural municipalities and villages and focus mostly on agricultural and residential properties.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Rice dishes, casserole speed dinner & clean-up A box of rice in the cupboard lends itself to easily prepared and tasty dishes for quick meals in a busy household.

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Dancing Bob celebrates his 65th birthday at Deja vu Café on Feb. 13 Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

A local icon known as Dancing Bob just celebrated his 65th birthday this Feb. 13, and to celebrate, a few of his closest friends held a celebratory dinner at Déjà vu Café in Moose Jaw. The story of Dancing Bob is unknown to some, even as his contagious positivity inspires many.

Bob Pearce inherited the Regina-based Capital Electric Motor Repair business from his father, but as of this September, the shop will have been temporarily closed for three whole years.

The reason for its closure is so Pearce can continue his mission of spreading positivity to those who need it most. The business, he previously stated, will remain closed “until the COVID-19 lies are exposed and vaccine passports and masking restrictions are abolished.”

Beyond the pandemic years – which are now about four years on – Pearce said he continues to witness a social division that remains ever since the lockdown. His concern involves what he describes as a lack of freedom to hold your own opinions and to express yourself without the fear of a negative backlash.

“I was dancing for freedom from fear,” and “for the freedom of expression,” he said at Déjà vu Café.

Expressing positivity can become an addictive feeling. “I can never get a higher high than the high I get from dancing,” he stated earlier.

Pearce has lived a hard life, but back in early 2016 he could never guess where an upcoming series of events would take him.

In 2016, his wife of 34 years divorced

Dancing Bob (left) joined a group of close friends to celebrate his recent 65th birthday at Deja vu Cafe in Moose Jaw. Photo by: Aaron Walker him and left him alone without a place to stay.

“Since then, I’ve been on an emotional roller-coaster,” he admitted.

2FW ZDV D VLJQL¿FDQW GD\ in Pearce’s life. On that day he suffered a heart attack, but his trauma was by no means over. Four days later, his mother Irene Pearce died on Oct. 16, followed by the death of his mother’s sister on Oct. 19.

“Robert William Pearce died on the table that day on Oct. 12, 2017,” he said.

“Dancing Bob was born that day.”

Following this sudden turn, Dancing Bob woke up early on Oct. 20 and walked for 20 kilometres.

Dancing Bob is free-spirited and he’s all about mutual respect, Pearce said. His continued inspiration to dance comes through the memory of his late mother, who he said taught him to dance while listening to music in the womb.

Following this transformative period, Pearce would be forever changed by the pandemic years.

Pearce volunteered at a Regina-based veteran’s project through the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre prior to the lockdown.

Funding for the program’s arts and crafts group ran out at the end of March 2020, which was just two weeks after the onset of COVID-19 restrictions.

The resulting social isolation hit these veterans hard, and Pearce pointed out that, today, only four of the original 12 he’d visit are still alive.

“To a large degree, people died of loneliness,” he said. “It’s very, very sad that that happened.”

With his shop now temporarily closed and his life forever changed, all Pearce could think to do was dance. He wanted to start the next chapter of his life by creating as much positive energy as possible.

It was here, dancing alone in Wascana Park during a pandemic-era blizzard that 'DQFLQJ %RE ZDV ¿UVW GLVFRYHUHG Pearce is one of those rare people who never smoked, drank coffee, or used spirits or cannabis. He also refrains from UH¿QHG VXJDU DQG LV DOO DERXW SURPRWLQJ D healthy lifestyle. He’s willing to speak to anyone, granted they’re willing to show him respect in return.

When it comes to trauma, Pearce is sadly no stranger. “If you don’t forgive the past, you will project it onto the person you love the most,” he warned.

To face his own trauma, Pearce relies on the contagious nature of his positivity.

“Even if you have tsunami waves sent DW \RX \RX¶UH JRLQJ WR ÀRDW ´ KH VDLG ZLWK FRQ¿GHQFH Pearce plans to keep dancing wherever he can – Wascana Park, Albert Street in Regina, and even the basement of his business – not to mention the odd visit to Moose Jaw, where he can typically be seen at the corner of Main Street North and Thatcher Drive.

His mission is to keep dancing until he feels the community has been re-united following the lingering upset from the pandemic years. <RX ZRQ¶W ¿QG 3HDUFH VKDULQJ KLV message on any social media platforms, however. This is because he describes social media as leading you “down rabbit holes,” and he prefers to talk face-to-face.

You will, of course, continue to see him dancing on the street corners, busy intersections, and even throughout the odd blizzard as he continues to share his positive energy with the world.

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Senior’s association hopes to update kitchen facility with upcoming live auction Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizen’s Association (MJDSCA) has announced plans to hold its second annual live auction fundraiser this coming Saturday, May 11, and proceeds will be used to renovate the centre’s kitchen facility which is in urgent need of updates.

Although the date has been con¿UPHG D VSHFL¿F WLPH ZLOO EH DQQRXQFHG in the coming weeks.

This year’s event will be the second live auction held by the MJDSCA and follows what the association’s administrator, Tanya Legare, described as a successful ¿UVW UXQ LQ “I know everybody enjoyed coming and bidding on those items (last year),” she said.

The association is currently soliciting for new and unused items to go toward the live auction, and Legare said every member of the community is welcome to show their support. She has also mentioned that any downtown businesses interested in sponsoring the event would be greatly appreciated.

The upcoming live auction is made possible due these donations from the community. “(Optional items to donate) can be quite endless because we’re not sure who

all is going to come to the auction,” she added.

For this reason, donations should consider any age group rather than just the 55-and-up demographic to whom the association focuses its regular programming, and several items can always be gifted out.

An exchange of services is one example of a suitable auction item. A few service-based ideas include snow removal, yard care, or providing alternative means of transportation.

“We haven’t come across anything we’ve had to say no to yet,” Legare stated.

The centre has done homemade pie auctions before – usually in association with Sidewalk Days – but this concept will now be tried at the upcoming live auction event as well.

“From my understanding, pie auctions are amazing,” she said.

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Although there are no upcoming plans to expand the kitchen or the range of services provided at the association’s downtown restaurant, Legare said this renovation will open some doors.

“The possibilities are endless here.

We always take everybody’s thoughts The Moose Jaw and District Senior and considerations into everything and if Citizen’s Association is located at 510 there’s something they would like to see, Main Street North and can be reached we give it a go.” at 306-694-4223. Photo by: Aaron Legare said she’s looking forward to Walker seeing a wide range of people coming out for the live auction, as it’s intended to be KRPH EDNHG SLHV /HJDUH KDV FRQ¿UPHG DQ HYHQW IRU WKH EHQH¿W RI WKH HQWLUH FRPthat suitable space can be arranged. munity.

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through a $3.6 million investment. This pilot aims to help staff in schools manage and de-escalate behavioural incidents by helping students practice self-regulation skills while addressing the impacts of classroom disruptions.

An investment of $32 million for 45 new relocatable classrooms will help increase classroom space throughout the province. Funding is allocated to Regina, Saskatoon, Humboldt, Lloydminster, Lumsden, Pilot Butte, MLA Warman and Weyburn.

A new formula has been developed to support school enrolment growth. With recent immigration, a new trend has emerged where students continue to arrive in our February 11 to 17 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation schools throughout the year. The new formula determines Week in Saskatchewan. This year’s theme is “Shaping eligibility for post-September enrolment growth funding, WKH )XWXUH 7RJHWKHU ´ DQG RXU JRYHUQPHQW UHDI¿UPV LWV taking into account actual growth from October through commitment to listening to and collaborating with our January and projected growth for the rest of the school educators to improve today’s classrooms. To highlight year.

Our government thanks the incredibly hard-workthis commitment, our government has made several new ing teachers and educational staff within this province. investments to improve classrooms across our province.

Nine local teacher-led solutions through the new We look forward to continuing to work with teachers, Teacher Innovation and Support Fund have been select- schools and school divisions to improve the experience ed for funding effective immediately. Announced last in Saskatchewan classrooms for all students.

Saskatchewan’s labour market is off to a strong start month, this program provides $2.5 million in funding, allowing teachers to work with their school administra- in 2024, with 12,900 new jobs added from January 2023 tion to apply for up to $75,000 to put toward projects that to January 2024. The provincial labour force also reached assist in providing better student and teacher experiences a record high for January of 623,300. Building a labour force to support the economy is a top priority to our govwithin today’s classrooms.

Projects range from innovative ideas supporting lit- ernment and the province is consistently making strategic eracy, mental health and wellness, STEM and teacher investments to promote economic growth.

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$20.2 billion for 2023. With this record, our province has also surpassed its Growth Plan target of $20 billion in agri-food exports by 2030.

As Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry continues to grow, private sector companies continue to invest and expand in our province. The Louis Dreyfus Company recently announced a new pea protein isolate production plant at the site of its existing industrial complex in Yorkton. This announcement once again shows how Saskatchewan continues to be a great place to invest and do business.

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Applications now open for Co-op’s $1M Community Spaces program Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Co-op Community Spaces initiative was created with the aim of improving local spaces across Western Canada. The program supports capital projects that improve recreational spaces, focus on environmental conservation, and that help establish urban agriculture projects.

Now in its tenth year, Federated &R RSHUDWLYHV /LPLWHG )&/ DQG DI¿OLDWed Co-op locations across Western Canada have announced that applications for the program are now open, and this year will see $1 million in funding available to support these projects.

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The project aims to support additional protection measures for existing public spaces, as well as to help communities as WKH\ XQGHUJR LPSURYHPHQWV DQG EHDXWL¿cation efforts in these areas.

Since the launch of the Co-op Community Spaces program a decade ago, $12.5 million has been distributed to 175 projects across Western Canada that range from educational spaces to community gardens and improvements to a variety of recreational facilities.

“The 175 projects funded through the program thus far conserve nature, provide urban agriculture space and create places where we can come together to play and build relationships,” Skotnitsky added.

The community-focused program is administered by FCL on behalf of more than 160 independent Co-op outlets across Western Canada.

The Co-op Community Spaces program seeks to improve public spaces such as recreational venues and preserved natural areas across Western Canada. Photo by: Co-op FCL is based out of Saskatoon and focuses on providing these independent Co-ops support with leadership, strate-

gic development, as well as wholesaling, manufacturing, logistical, operational, and marketing support. Together, FCL along with these individual outlets forms the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) that helps serve communities better from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario.

The CRS represents more than 26,400 employees who serve over two million active members as well as many more non-member customers through more than 1,600 retail locations in over 650 communities.

More information about the locally invested, community minded FCL and CRS can be found online at fcl.crs and at co-op.crs.

To learn more about Community Spaces or to apply for funding, visit CommunitySpaces.ca.

Spend quality time with dad this Father’s Day at the Riverhurst Classic Fish Derby; registration now open

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com Registration is now open for the 34th anThe tournament will begin on Saturnual family friendly Riverhurst Walleye GD\ -XQH ZLWK WKH ¿UVW ÀLJKW WLPH VWDUWClassic Fish Derby, and this weekend tour- ing at 7 a.m. and running until 4 p.m. A nament could just be the perfect gift for VHFRQG ÀLJKW ZLOO UXQ IURP D P XQWLO dad this Father’s Day. S P $IWHU WKH ¿UVW GD\¶V HYHQW KDV Taking place on the weekend of June concluded, an updated list of results will ± WKH WZR GD\ ¿VKLQJ WRXUQDPHQW be posted in the town’s community arena, promises to be “ideal for both serious and during which time a supper and open bar not-too-serious anglers,” according to will be available onsite. tournament organizers, and the competi7KH ¿QDO GD\ RI WKH WRXUQDPHQW ZLOO tion comes with food, fun in the great out- WDNH SODFH RQ 6XQGD\ -XQH 7KH ¿UVW doors, and prizes to be won. ÀLJKW ZLOO UXQ IURP D P XQWLO S P IRO“Now is the time to reach out to your ORZHG E\ WKH VHFRQG ÀLJKW UXQQLQJ IURP Tim and Allen Bekolay were the win¿VKLQJ SDUWQHU WR MRLQ XV IRU WKH 9LOODJH RI D P XQWLO S P QHUV RI WKH ¿VKLQJ GHUE\ %UHWW Riverhurst’s largest fundraiser in support $W WKH HQG RI ¿VKLQJ RQ 6XQGD\ WKH Ewen (far left), tournament chairperof recreational facilities in our communi- day is set to conclude with a second gath- son, presents Tim Bekolay (inside left) ty,” announced Cam Durfey, the tourna- ering at the town’s community arena and and Allen Bekolay (inside right) with ment’s chairperson. winners will be presented with their prizes their award. Mark Gravelle (far right) Recently, proceeds from the fundrais- at this time. The content of these prizes is is chairperson of the Riverhurst Recreation Board. Photo by: Riverhurst er derby have been used to upgrade light- \HW WR EH RI¿FLDOO\ GLVFORVHG ing in the Riverhurst Arena, as well as to It’s important to note that anyone in Walleye Classic enhance audio-visual equipment used in WKH ¿UVW ÀLJKW RQ 6DWXUGD\ ZLOO EH PRYHG The composition of all teams must conthe town’s community hall.

WR WKH VHFRQG ÀLJKW RQ 6XQGD\ form to any one of the approved team “Through tremendous support we 7KLV \HDU¶V ¿VKLQJ WRXUQDPHQW ZLOO structures. receive from anglers and our corporate include a new Saturday evening program Adult and child teams consist of one sponsors, this event is such a great success at the Riverhurst Arena. Here, anglers, vis- adult accompanied by a youth aged 16 each year,” Durfey said. itors, and residents in the area are all invit- years or younger. Male and female teams All registrants are required to attend ed to enjoy the food, live music, and other consist of one male and one female parthe supper and rules night at the River- family-friendly activities planned for the ticipant. hurst Community Arena on Friday, June occasion.

A new team category is now open and 14. Here, participants will be briefed on When it comes to creating a team, the will consist of two entirely new particithe competition’s mandatory guidelines. tournament has a few guidelines posted. pants at the tournament. To qualify for this

team structure, neither teammate could have participated at The Riverhurst Walleye Classic Fish Derby in the past.

In honour of the Father’s Day weekend, a father and son or father and daughter – which includes an allowance for sons- and daughters-in-law – team structure is also encouraged.

This year’s registration process has been improved, according to event organizers, by adding a fully online tournament registration system that now features an instant online payment option. To register for the upcoming tournament, simply visit RiverhurstWalleye.ca.

Interested parties should note that the tournament is only open to 100 teams, so be sure to lock in your registration early.

For any questions, concerns, or feedback about the upcoming tournament, event organizers can be reached at RiverKXUVW:DOOH\H&ODVVLF#JPDLO FRP More information can be found on the tournament’s website at RiverhurstWalleye.ca.

For a full list of tournament rules, visit RiverhurstWalleye.ca/rules.

The Riverhurst Walleye Classic Fish Derby will take place on Lake Diefenbaker in the Palliser Regional Park, and the Tournament Weigh Station will be located at Rusty’s Coulee Marina.

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Warriors run win streak to six with victory over Brandon Gritty goals the order of the day as Moose Jaw takes 4-2 win over Wheat Kings Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Throughout their run of success as of late, the Moose Jaw Warriors have had more than their share of pretty goals.

Slick passing plays, brilliant individual efforts and being in the right place at the right time has led to the Warriors avHUDJLQJ FORVH WR ¿YH JRDOV D JDPH VLQFH the start of their 17 wins in their last 19 games.

On Thursday night against the Brandon Wheat Kings, it was time to get gritty.

The Warriors scrapped and clawed for most of their goals at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, and would go on to a 4-1 victory for their sixth straight win.

Moose Jaw improved to 34-16-0-2 and have once again moved two points ahead of Medicine Hat into second place in the Eastern Conference, only they now hold a game in hand.

The Warriors opened scoring with ¿YH PLQXWHV WR SOD\ LQ WKH ¿UVW SHULRG and when you’re going like Jagger Firkus is going at the moment, you’re going to score ones like he did. The Seattle Kraken prospect broke into the Brandon zone, worked his way through the defence and found the puck on the other side before missing a backhand on net that simply slid through Carson Bjarnason’s legs and in.

The goal was Firkus’ 41st goal of the season and extended his team-record point

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Brandon got that one back 38 seconds later when a Nolan Flamand point shot redirected and dropped at the side of the net for a wide-open Jayden Wiens, and he’d lift the puck into the goal to tie the game at one.

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Lynden Lakovic got things started 2:30 into the period, potting a rebound

off an Aiden Ziprick point shot, and Atley Calvert then made it 3-1 only 1:04 later, batting a Brayden Yager rebound out of the air and past Bjarnasson. ³,Q WKH ¿UVW SHULRG , WKRXJKW RXU foot game wasn’t the greatest, so we talked in in the intermission about being better in our own zone since we were cheating the game a little bit,” said Lakovic, who had a good half-dozen chances to score on the night but was just a bit snakebit. “We ¿[HG WKDW XS LQ WKH VHFRQG DQG WKLUG DQG it showed, so just cleaning that stuff up made the difference.”

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that once they have a lead as of late, it’s probably going to stay that way.

“When a game is back and forth like that and you get two quick ones, it really helps swing the momentum,” Lakovic said. “I thought we certainly did that, we played some pretty good hockey to start the second period and it continued through the rest of the game.”

The hits kept coming at the 9:21 mark, WKLV WLPH ZLWK 3DYHO 0F.HQ]LH ¿QGLQJ the puck in a crowd in front and jamming home a shot for the three-goal lead.

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Brandon wouldn’t get another good chance, though, and the Warriors had their win.

The Warriors were back in action Saturday night against Calgary and Monday in Swift Current, with scores unavailable as of press time. They continue their eight$WOH\ &DOYHUW NQRFNV WKH SXFN RXW RXW game road swing on Wednesday in Lethof the air and into the goal for the War- bridge. riors’ second goal.

Sudden injury woes not a concern for CHL Top 10-ranked Warriors Savoie, Semeniuk both sidelined for the time being, Port likely to make debut this weekend Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Warriors still have 17 games remaining in the regular season. And while the most recent Western Hockey League weekly report had Matthew Savoie listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury and Ethan Semeniuk to-be-determined with a lower-body injury, both are currently out of the line-up more for the chance to heal before the playoff games really start to matter.

As a result, head coach Mark O’Leary was in a positive frame of mind when it Warriors forward Matthew Savoie has came to discussing what’s ahead for the a minor upper-body injury the Warriors team -- especially when it comes to op- are opting to take care of now rather portunities for players to step up into the than let things get worse in the lead-up line-up. to playoffs.

“That’s why you carry extra bodies,” O’Leary said after practice on Wednes- on the second line with Lynden Lakovday afternoon. “It’s a long season, we’re ic and Atley Calvert, while Semeniuk three-quarters of the way through and had been on the top line with CHL scorthere’s still a lot of hockey to go. The guys ing leader Jagger Firkus and Pittsburgh who are injured, there’s nothing serious. ¿UVW URXQGHU %UD\GHQ <DJHU Martin Rysavy will now slot into the We want to be patient this time of year and make sure when they are back they’re 100 top line, while Brayden Schurrman will percent back so there aren’t any setbacks.” move up to the second line between LaSavoie was to play in Calgary this kovic and Calvert. That breaks up what has past weekend, but during warm-ups felt been a dynamic third line for the Warriors something was off and was taken from the as of late, but O’Leary is hoping to see the line-up. Semeniuk has been battling a lin- same kind of work from Pavel McKenzie gering issue and has needed rest to repair, and Owen Berge now that they’re playing with Rilen Kovacevic. with no better time than the present.

The fourth line will be a game-time “The longer you go, the more injuries creep up and anything we can do to help decision, but one thing is for certain -- a that or try and avoid that, we’re going to handful of players who haven’t seen a ton do, and the players are all on board with of action this season will be doing so in the coming games. that plan,” O’Leary said.

“Sometimes when everyone is Savoie -- the Buffalo Sabres ¿UVW URXQGHU KDG PRVW UHFHQWO\ SOD\HG healthy and things are rolling it’s hard for

those guys when they aren’t playing as much,” O’Leary said. “But there are times in the year where we do have injuries or guys who get opportunities like the World Juniors, and it’s your responsibility to be ready. That time is now.”

The good thing is that during the aforementioned World Juniors, when two and eventually three of their top players were missing from the line-up, the Warriors didn’t miss a beat. They’ll be looking for much the same this time around.

“We’ve had a good week of practice here and we’ve been working on some things, and there’s been a pretty good jump in their step,” O’Leary said. “You ORRN DURXQG LW¶V QRW KDUG WR ¿JXUH RXW WKDW

if there are fewer bodies that’s going to mean more ice. So I know they’re looking forward to the opportunity.”

The news isn’t all bad on the injury front, as defenceman Voytech Port will make his Warriors debut this weekend after recovering from surgery prior to World Juniors. The Anaheim Ducks prospect was slated to play either Thursday against Brandon or Saturday when Calgary was in town.

The Warriors continue their eightgame road swing on Wednesday night in Lethbridge before beginning their sixgame swing through the U.S. Division on Friday at Tri-City.

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

Dated this 21st day of February, 2024.

Jennifer Lendvay, Treasurer

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The Peacock Toilers boys and girls teams will be joined by the Central Cyclones mixed team and the Cornerstone Christian School girls team at the re-

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express gional playdowns during the Mar. 1 Hogeboom, second Callista McQueen, weekend at the Regina Callie. lead Kelsey McQueen and coach Barb Representing Peacock in the boys Owens will represent Moose Jaw in the division is the team of Dayne Heisler, girls division alongside Cornerstone. third Riley Cushway, second William Representing Central in mixed Newton, lead Trevor Coxe and coach curling will be Blake Montgomery, Tanya Heisler. third Emily Osmachenko, second Laine Kaylee Hogeboom, third Abby Burnham, lead Ash Kruizenga, spare

The Peacock Toilers won gold at the South Central district boys curling playdowns this past weekend in Assiniboia and advanced to regionals in Regina.

The Peacock Toilers won gold in the South Central district girls curling playdowns this past weekend in Assiniboia and advanced to regionals in Regina

The Central Cyclones won gold in the South Central district mixed curling playdowns this past weekend in Assiniboia and advanced to regionals in Regina

Tess Kuetback and coach Elaine Robson won.

The top two teams from regionals in each division will advance to provincials Mar. 8-9, with the boys championship in Gull Lake, girls championship in Ituna and mixed championship in Lampman.

The Cornerstone Christian School Falcons won silver in the South Central district girls curling playdowns this past weekend in Assiniboia and advanced to regionals in Regina

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While the top four teams have been settled, it’s the middle of the pack where things get very interesting, thanks to three teams sitting tied at 8-10 and two others at 7-10 with a make-up game to be played.

As a result, there’s still much to be decided when the teams are back on the ice Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

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things up the next end and the teams would exchange deuces the next two frames, forcing extra end. Barnsley could come through with the steal for the 7-6 win.

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Like Woloschuk, Ryder Helmczi (7It wasn’t a great night for the second- 10) did his part to move into the logjam and third-place teams, as both rinks took next week thanks to a 9-4 win over John’s losses.

Music (Ryan Wenarchuk, 9-9). Wenarchuk Fountain Tire (Barry Silk, 12-6) had got off to a good start with a deuce in the the closer of the two games in their bat- ¿UVW HQG EXW +HOPF]L SURPSWO\ WRRN FRQtle with Young and Young Automotive trol of things with four in the second. A 6WDQ %DUQVOH\ $ VWHDO LQ WKH ¿IWK deuce in the fourth made it 6-3, and two end gave Silk a 4-3 lead, but Barnsley tied PRUH LQ WKH ¿IWK PDGH LW DQ JDPH DW

the beak. The teams then exchanged single points before calling it a night.

Big ends were the order of the day in the game between Wade Gray (8-10) and EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 8-10). Gray scored four in the second end, but Gunnis got right back into the game with three of his own the next frame. That would be the last good news for EMJ, though, as another four-spot for Gray led into a pair of VWHDOV RQH LQ WKH ¿IWK WZR LQ WKH VL[WK -- and they’d go on to an 11-3 win.

At least one more team will join the ranks at 8-10 this Wednesday when Helmeczi and Woloschuk play their makeup game, with other teams playing exhibition skins games.

7KH ¿UVW URXQG RI WKH SOD\RIIV LV VHW WR begin Wednesday, Feb. 28, with all games at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

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And the result of their Moose Jaw High Schools Athletic Association senior boys basketball league game against the Peacock Toilers last Tuesday night at Peacock will undoubtedly make things very interesting once things hit the city championship playoffs -- and beyond.

The Toilers turned in a steady and consistent offensive performance on their way to a 111-105 victory in a showdown of two of the league’s top teams, improving their record to 5-2 on the campaign and moving a win clear of Swift Current and into sole possession of second place. &HQWUDO PHDQZKLOH WRRN WKHLU ¿UVW ORVV RI WKH VHDVRQ DQG UHPDLQ LQ ¿UVW SODFH with a 6-1 record.

That the game was as close and competitive as it was should have come as no surprise -- the two teams had met in the ¿QDO RI WKH 3HDFRFN WRXUQDPHQW D OLWWOH over a week earlier, with the Cyclones needing a last-second three-pointer from

Max Simmons to secure a 90-87 win.

Three-pointers would also factor into Tuesday’s contest, only this time it would be the Toilers making it rain all night long Peacock would knock down no fewer than 13 shots from beyond the arc, and combined with some impressive work in the paint, always had an answer for Central’s potent offence.

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Gerritt Gulutzan topped Central with 28 points, while Chase Seaborn scored 24.

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%DVNHWEDOO ¿OH well for the defending 4A girls provincial champion Central Cyclones against the 5A Swift Current Ardens.

The Ardens remained unbeaten on the campaign thanks to a 66-57 victory in Swift Current, improving to 7-0. Vanier IDOOV WR DQG ZLOO ¿QLVK LQ VHFRQG SODFH It looked as if Swift Current was going to run away with things given the 4126 score at halftime, but you don’t win a provincial title without being able to stage a comeback, and the Spirits would do just that, closing to within three 50-47

through three quarters. The Ardens held RQ WKURXJK WKH ¿QDO IUDPH WKRXJK VHFXUing their win.

Waverley Demassi led Vanier with 23 points, while Ava Kindiak and Kate Waldenberger had 11 each. Kylee Michaluk scored 16 points for the Ardens, Dani Meyer added 14 and Rayanne Fleischfresser scored 13.

Things went better for Central in their girls match-up with Peacock, as the Cyclones took a 40-35 win. The two teams are now tied for third place with a 4-4 record.

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The Moose Jaw Curling Centre team of Dondalee Deis, third Lorraine Arguin, second Kay Montgomery and lead Roberta Fonger just missed a playoff spot at the Masters women’s provincial curling championship this past weekend.

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7KH :DUULRUV IHOO WR ZLWK the loss and are now tied with the Estevan Great North Bears for seventh place, a single point up on ninth-place Saskatoon. Estevan and Moose Jaw are also three points back of Tisdale for sixth, meaning a single winning weekend could make things far more comfortable for both teams.

As scheduling fate would have it, the Warriors were in Estevan for a pair

of games this past weekend, playing both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Scores from the contests were unavailable.

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Logan Edmonstone stopped 24 shots for the win.

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And if he can even come close to equalling his accomplishments in the Western Canadian Baseball League this summer, the Miller Express will have a gem indeed.

The Houston, Tex. product put together a season for the ages with the Saints in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference last summer, chasing a handful of conference records on his way to being named a second-team National Junior College Athletic Association All-American at designated hitter. $ IRRW SRXQG ¿UVW EDVHPDQ DQG RXW¿HOGHU %HDU KLW ZLWK KRPH UXQV DQG UXQV EDWWHG LQ ZKLOH DOVR VFRULQJ UXQV +LV KRPH UXQ DQG 5%, WRWDOV were third-best all-time in the KJCCC while his runs scored are tied for seventh in history.

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The Saints would go on to reach the

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Elijah Bear puts the ball in play during an early-season game with Bellevue University.

5HJLRQ 9, 3ODLQV 'LVWULFW SOD\GRZQ WRXUnament, but would fall short of advancing further, putting together a 33-26 record overall and 20-12 in the KJCCC. As one might expect, Bear’s community college days are now behind him as he is currently in action with the Bellevue, 1HE 8QLYHUVLW\ %UXLQV RI WKH 1$,$ 1RUWK Star Athletic Association. ,W KDVQ¶W WDNHQ ORQJ IRU %HDU WR KDYH an impact there, either, as the sophomore left-handed hitter is hitting .500 after apSHDULQJ LQ WZR JDPHV DQG EHOWHG KLV ¿UVW 1$,$ KRPH UXQ DJDLQVW %HQHGLFWLQH 0HVD on Feb. 3.

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son on Friday, May 24 when they travel to Weyburn to face the Beavers. Moose Jaw’s home opener is the following night against the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

You can keep an eye on how Bear is doing throughout the NSAA season at www.bubruins.com and keep up-to-date with the Miller Express on socal media www.twitter.com/mjmillers.

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Researching Elon Musk’s Maternal Grandmother Born and Raised in Moose Jaw I have been researching Winnifred “Wyn” Josephine (Fletcher) Haldeman, Elon Musk’s Maternal Grandmother who was born and raised in Moose Jaw. With any research project, it is never simple. You go in one direction – then another and then another. It is taking longer than I thought.

There is not a great deal of information available and the Moose Jaw Library and Archives and their staff are a tremendous help.

Research into Wyn Fletcher’s early years pointed to her love of dancing and teaching dancing. After her marriage in Moose Jaw at her parent’s house at 911 Chestnut Avenue in June 1942, her and her husband, Dr. Joshua Norman Haldeman, D.C., opened a dance studio in Regina, where the Cornwall Centre is today.

On my last visit the Archivist found a recently donated photo of a Dance Group performing in December 1928. In the Dance Troupe photo was Kay Fletcher,

Credit: Moose Jaw Library and Archives Front Left to Right.

Ev Chestworth and Unknown Back Row – Left to Right Roselyn Hannah, Kay Fletcher, Jennie Belsie, UNKNOWN, Connie Musgrave, Mona Walker, unknown, Dot Lane and Dorothy Jupp Wyn’s older sister.

In another collection were dancers performing at the Capitol Theatre in the 1920s. These dancers entertained the audience between silent movie features and

later, between ‘talkie’ features.

The theatre dancers were instructed

by Cy Knight’s mother. Cy later became a celebrity at Radio Station CHAB. In 1954 Cy married Leith Docherty, and the full circle was completed. Leith went on to organize our Archives.

Importance of donating old family photos to the Moose Jaw Archives What may seem like meaningless old family photos, may hold a small gem that other researchers can build on.

Please consider donating relevant Moose Jaw history items to the Archives.

Here are examples of Archive’s Gems – made possible by a donation to the Archives.

This group a dancers was performing at the Christmas Party for The Moose Jaw Lodge #263 of the Sons of England Bene¿W 6RFLHW\ LQ You may recognize a relative. Several of the names are familiar. They had relative in WW II.

Kay Fletcher, Elon Musk’s Great Aunt and wife of Hockey Star Elmer Lach, is in the back row. She would have been about 14 at the time of the photo.

Capital Theatre Dancers – About 1927 – no names – Choreography by Cy Knight’s mother.

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com Moose Jaw Town and Country Singles Dance on Saturday February 24, 2024 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. from 2pm - 5:30 pm.

Band is Len Gadica. Come on out for an afternoon of fun! Married couples are welcome! Cost is $15 per person. For more information call Marion at 306630-1492.

Wakamow Valley Winter Fest will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., with wagon rides, outdoor games, concessions, a storytelling-centered FDPSÀUH D YLVLW IURP :DUULRUV PDVFRW 0RUW\ WKH Moose Jaw, and much more for families to enjoy.

The event will take place at 301 River Drive at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Wakamow Valley.

The Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters Boneless Greek rib and Caesar night Fundraiser will be held on Feb. 28 at The Mad Greek. Everyone welcome to attend for eat-in or take-out. Proceeds help support band and choir students across Moose Jaw, especially elementary students. A newly formed “Junior Select Band” will hold a concert on March 9th at 1pm at Peacock Collegiate approx. 30 – 45 minutes in length. There will be a silver collection plate at the door of the concert for an optional donation. Tickets for the supper only in advance and on sale now by contacting Kurt Gillett at MJBandChoralBoosters@ gmail.com.- $25pp for meal (boneless Greek ribs/ Caesar salad/garlic toast and orders can be placed throughout the day from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

N.A.F.R. # 23 (National Association of Federal Retirees) General Meeting Feb 29 (Thurs) at 2 pm in the Lounge Tim Eaton’s building 510 Main St. N. Moose Jaw. Handicapped accessible building. Lounge is beside the main eating area. R.N. Guest Speaker re the importance of Senior Foot Care. N.A.F.R. members are retired IHG RIÀFH ZRUNHUV 0LOLWDU\ 5&03 DQG VSRXVHV Members encouraged to attend this informative meeting. People interested in joining are Welcome. Contact 306 631 4236 for more info.

Moose Jaw Motorcycle Swap Meet on Saturday March 16th, 2024 12pm-5pm at the Convention Centre South Exhibition Grounds, 250 Thatcher Dr. E. Admission $5pp. All tables booked in advance: $25 each - $10.00 per bike. For booking information phone, 306-693-6834 or 306-690-0159 after 5 pm.

Sponsored by Moose Jaw Cycle Association Lawn Bowls (on turf): Lawn Bowling has been described as a cross between Curling and Pool. Lawn Bowls can be played in a solely recreational style or KLJKO\ FRPSHWLWLYH IRUP 7KH ÁH[LELOLW\ PDNHV LW D game for everyone from 6 to 106. The Yara Centre offers everyone an opportunity to participate in this fun sport. It provide athletes with maintenance of skills & recreational players with a fun alternative to typical gym exercises. Drop in welcomed every Tuesday &Thursday at 9:30am &/or Wednesday at 1:30pm. For more info www.moosejawlawnbowling. com or text 306 690-8739 New Youth Pipe Band in Moose Jaw “The White Heather” for youth aged 8 to 12. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail.com Scottish Country Dance Classes for all ages on Thursdays at 7pm at 510 Main St. N (T. Eaton Bldg).

No partner required. Call Val @306.630.5790.

Town and Country Square Dancing will be held at St. Mary’s School for 2023-2024 season; 7pm to 9pm Monday nights.

Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month basis to take place on the third Friday of each month.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the Lindale School staff room (north door). For information call 306-693-5705.

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

Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

Moose Jaw Town and Country Square Dance Association Winter 2024 dance program on Monday Nights at 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Mary’s School – 720 - 5th Ave SW. Dance in a Square with a Circle of Friends. For information contact: Valerie Wright 306-691-0579.

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

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. We meet Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until April 8. Join any time. We meet at Moose Jaw Alliance Church. To register go to Griefshare.

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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 offering 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 306684-1464 or email ÀUPIRXQGDWLRQPLQLVWULHV LQF#JPDLO FRP. 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 twelvestep program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting Rm 103. Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters provides a learning environment to develop communication & leadership skills ZKLFK IRVWHU VHOI FRQÀGHQFH DV ZHOO DV SHUVRQDO professional development. There are 2 clubs in Moose jaw: Tuesdays: TAP club meets on zoom@7pm Soon will offer an 8 week class ‘Speechcraft’ which provides instruction and experiential learning of the basic skills in public speaking. Guests are welcome at all meetings. Phone Cathy 306-630-7015 for more information & zoom link.

Wednesday: Big Country club @7pmCST is in person@Saskpolytechnic & (Hybrid) online.

TOPS (Take off 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 offers encouragement to one another.

New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs.

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ Finally, February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month.

Thanks to LSSAP sponsorship, the MJPL will host a storytelling event with Francis “Dickie” Yuzicapi on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the MJPL Theatre. *Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@ moosejawlibrary.ca.

MJPL Adult programs in February MJPL Movie Club - Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

in the Theatre; movie is Oppenheimer (2023) by Christopher Nolan Documentary Night - Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Library Theatre featuring acclaimed 2021 documentary Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) MJPL Youth programs in February Digital Dungeons & Dragons - Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. on the library Discord server. *Registration required, for ages 15-22 Teen D&D campaign: Spellsinger Gulch Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library Archives. *Registration required, for ages 12 to 16 Teen Arts and Crafts - Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Drop-in program for ages 12 to 19 All-ages movie matinee - Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Theatre featuring Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) Teen Anime+ Club - Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Drop-in program for ages 12-19, cosplays welcome The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306692-5453.

Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @ Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games cash prizes.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required.

Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration at 1pm. Cost $5; pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.

'URS LQ 6KXIÁHERDUG OHDJXH every Friday at 7:00pm.

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

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca) Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca . The centre is now open MonThurs 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open M-T and Friday’s 8am-4pm/ Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wood working area – Mon- Fri 8am – 4pm/ Timothy Eaton Cafe open Mon-Fri, 8am – 4pm.

Billiards open daily 8am – 4pm, and Mon & Thurs 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Mon & Thurs 10 a.m./Tues, Wed & Fri 1 p.m./Mon & Thurs 7 p.m./Wed 6pm Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wed 1 p.m/Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thurs9:30 am/Mah Jong – Weds 1 p.m./500 Cards – Thurs @ 1 p.m.

Full Body Work Out Mon 9:30am/Wed 9:30 am Scrabble – Mon 1pm/Spades Tues & Fri 1pm Line Dancing Tues 10 a.m./Intro to Line Dancing – Wed 11am Table Tennis Mon 1pm/Art & Crafts Mon/Tues/ Wed 1 p.m./)ORRU 6KXIÁHERDUG Tues/Thurs 1 p.m.

Paper Tole Tues 1 p.m./Nickle Bingo Fri 1 p.m./ Quilting Fri 9am-4pm Jam and dancing (New Name Change) Fri 9 a.m./ Texas Hold’em Thurs 6:30pm Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

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Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Taco in a bag included.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel.net Open on Wednesdays 12-6pm. Every Wed. 10 card crib and smear.

Every Thursday 12–7pm – crib 1:30pm/Bring a partner or sign up for a spare.

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Every Saturday 1-7pm. 4:30 pm Meat Draw;50/50;gift card. Everyone welcome.

Last Thursday of every month “Veteran’s Coffee Break” 9:30-11am. All Veterans welcome for coffee and donuts provided by local businesses.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 MONDAY EVENINGS: (to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – play starts at 7:00 pm. $2.00 per person – two person teams. Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered. Everyone Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: (to April 2023) Drop in Darts – play starts at 7:00 pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night. Everyone Welcome EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace” EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles.

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FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm Seniors’ Centre Without Walls FREE telephonebased program for seniors 55+ in activities, education, and conversation. No internet or computer needed, only a phone. To register for programs, phone 306-631-4357 or email scwwsask2019@gmail.com For individuals over 60 yrs: Join in to share on the oral history of the farm– Celebrate common stories through farm reminiscing. Free weekly phone sessions until March 6 at 10am-11am OR 1:30-2:30 for 8 weeks. No computer or internet required. All supplies necessary will be mailed free WR \RX 5HJLVWUDWLRQ GHDGOLQH KDV ÀQLVKHG EXW LI interested please check to see if there are still any openings at 306.631.4357 (No texts please). Email scwwsask2019@gmail.com Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989. You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to sign up for the free Virtual Coffee Club talks at: https://wdm.ca/ coffeeclub/ Virtual Coffee Club for a time of visiting and learning through zoom sessions once a month consisting of a presentation and time for questions afterwards. No cost but pre-registration is required on website: Virtual Coffee Club - Western Development Museum (wdm.ca). For more information or to set up an interview call 306-693-5989 or email me at ajones@wdm.ca

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Obituaries / Memorials JORSTAD, CALVIN JAMES It is with a mix of sadness and joy in a life well lived that we share the passing of our adventurous husband, son, father, brother, friend, and papa, Calvin James Jorstad in the early morning of Sunday, February 11th, 2024.

He was predeceased by his father, Orland. Calvin will be missed by his bride, Holly; daughter, Shelly (Ryan); beloved granddaughter, Elodie; son, Curtis (Steven); mother, Margaret; brother, Rod (Cheryl); sister, Rhonda (Scott) and family Samantha (Josh – Esme, Adelaide, Isabell), Jillana (Adam – Juniper), Chelsea (Trevor – Aurora), Zoë (Kyle); brother, Bill (Louisa) and family Reanna (Nick – Rowyn) and Jared; as well as many more family and friends.

Calvin was born May 17th, 1957, in Moose Jaw, SK and grew up on the family farm. He attended both Lindale School and Peacock Technical High School.

Later, Calvin attended Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences for 2 years of Farm Machinery Mechanics where he made a group of life-long friends.

Calvin married his bride and the love of his life, Holly, in October of 1980. They built a beautiful life together, raising their own family on the family farm. They lived a very busy life supporting their kids in their activities, always active and involved with their family and community.

In 1987, Calvin earned his pilots license and promised his dad he would never spray crops! He and Holly joined the Flying Farmers and travelled often with this community.

Calvin served on a great many councils and boards over the years. Farming was in his blood, and Calvin was happiest either in the dirt or in the sky.

In 2015, Calvin became the Honorary Colonel at 2CFFTS at 15 Wing Moose Jaw until 2019. This quickly became an amazing opportunity for Calvin in a community he loved.

Calvin and Holly’s greatest joy in life became real when they became grandparents. They also enjoyed spending their winters between Texas and Arizona.

As a family, we are so proud of the man Calvin became – what he stood for, what he accomplished and experienced, how he lived so fully.

The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hanger 3 – 15 Wing Moose Jaw. A come and go visit followed at the Moose Jaw Shrine Club. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Calvin’s name may be made to the WaWa Patient Travel Fund c/o Moose Jaw Shrine Club, 1767 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1L6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com.

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FERGUSON-O’BRIEN, GWEN Gwen Elizabeth FergusonO’Brien age 86 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital with family by her side.

Gwen will be lovingly missed by her daughter, Kandy Denne (Vern), son, Terry Ferguson (Leslie), and all her grandchildren.

A full obituary and Memorial Service to honour Gwen will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Darlene V Ross Aug 17, 1958 to Feb 17th 2023

Mom, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since you left. You are loved and missed dearly. Good byes are so hard, but they are not forever. Goodbye is not the end. It simply means we will miss you until we meet again.

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Remembered With Love, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and friend to many.

Leslie Margaret Fielding (née Johnston) passed away in the early morning of January 15th, 2024, with her loving husband by her side after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

A celebration of life has been set for Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (80 High Street, East) officiated by Rev. Bev Longmire and Pastor Barry Holtslander, followed by a reception and visitation. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually. To see the full obituary, visit moosejawtoday.com or the moosejawfuneralhome.com.

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Friday

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS AUTO RACING

8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers.

CURLING

Saturday

Friday

Thursday

4 p.m. FSR NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series RAPTOR King of Tough 250, Qualifying.

7:30 p.m. TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Draw 18: Teams TBA.

BASKETBALL Saturday 7:30 p.m. WXYZ NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at New York Knicks.

Sunday 3 p.m. WWJ College Basketball Ohio State at Michigan State.

Monday 6 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers.

Friday 7 p.m. TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Page 3/4 Qualifier: Teams TBA.

Saturday 7 p.m. TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Page 1/2: Teams TBA.

Sunday 7 p.m. TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Final: Teams TBA.

HOCKEY

Tuesday

Sunday 7:30 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks.

Tuesday 8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames.

Wednesday 6 p.m. TSN Professional Women’s Hockey League New York at Ottawa.

HORSE RACING

Thursday

6 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers.

8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames.

THURSDAY EVENING 7 PM

6 p.m. CBKT NET NHL Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche.

9 p.m. CBKT NET NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers.

7:30

MOVIES

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

Saturday

4 p.m. FSR Horse Racing America’s Day At the Races.

SPORTS

9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

10:30

SUNDAY EVENING 7 PM

7:30

MOVIES

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

SPORTS

9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

10:30

3 CBKFT (6:30) Découv.. Dr Sébast Tout le monde en parle (N) (:20) TJ Sask /(:25) TJ (N) 5 CFRE Equalizer "Full Throttle" (N) Accused "Scott's Story" CSI: Vegas (N) News (N) Block 6 CKCK Celebrity Jeopardy!

Tracker "Springland" (N) The Rookie Big Bang Big Bang 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV (6:00) America's Got Dateline NBC News (N) (:35) Sports 9 CBKT Bollywed (N) Push (N) Skymaster Down The National (N) 11 WWJ Equalizer "Full Throttle" (N) Tracker "Springland" (N) CSI: Vegas (N) News (N) (:35) J. Osteen 12 WXYZ American Idol "702 (Auditions)" (N) What Would You Do? (N) News (N) Game Time 13 CTYS American Idol "702 (Auditions)" (N) VeraCity Food Guardians 19 TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Final: Teams TBA (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (5:00) NHLHo.. NHL Hockey Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks (N) Sportsnet (N) (Live) NHL's Best 25 EDACC Corner Gas How/Made America's Got Talent: Fantasy League "Finale Results" < Teen Titans GO! to the M...

26 W (6:00) < Fourth Down & Love < Sense and Sensibility ('24) Bethany Antonia.

When Calls the Heart (N) 29 ENCAV (6:25) <+++ Paddington (:05) <+++ The Water Horse ('07) Emily Watson. <+ The Smurfs 2 ('13) (P) 33 CMT The Office The Office The Office The Office King King King King 35 TLC 90 Day Fiancé "Happily Ever Afters" (N) (:05) Love "Amor Song" (N) (:05) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 38 DISC Naked and Afraid "There Will Be Blood" Million Dollar Island Summit 41 COM Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends 42 TCM <++++ A Streetcar Named Desire ('51) Marlon Brando. (:15) <+++ Moonstruck ('87) Nicolas Cage, Cher.

47 AMC (4:55) < Hunger Games: Cat... Dead "Years" (N) (P) (:20) The Walking Dead: "Years" (:40) Dead 48 FSR Extreme E Rac. Final II: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Motocross Kansas City #3 NASCAR Fr8 208 55 CRV1 (6:45) <++ 65 ('23) Adam Driver. (:25) < Fireheart ('22) Alice Pol. Mrs. Davis 56 CRV2 (:15) <+++ Living ('22) Aimee Lou Wood, Bill Nighy.

Movie <+++ Lady Bird ('17) Saoirse Ronan.

57 CRV3 (6:50) < Pil's Adventures ('21) Dalila Bela. (:25) < When Morning Comes ('22) <+++ The Father ('20) 58 HBO (6:50) The Perfect Weapon (:20) < Lignes de fuite ('22) Victoria Diamond.

Tig Notaro: Drawn

MONDAY EVENING 7 PM

7:30

MOVIES

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

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9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

10:30

3 CBKFT Stat (N) Infoman (N) Zénith (N) Enquête (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE Goldbergs Ghosts (N) So Help Me Todd (N) We-Family "Hey Mama!" (N) Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Next Level Chef (N) Farmer Wants a Wife (N) Tracker "Missoula" Sheldon (N) etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV Law "Last Dance" (N) Law-SVU "Zone Rouge" (N) Law & Order (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) The Great Canadian (N) The Nature of Things (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ Sheldon (N) Ghosts (N) So Help Me Todd (N) Tracker "Missoula" News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ American Idol "701 (Auditions)" Will Trent News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS Law (N) (P) Law-SVU "Zone Rouge" (N) Law & Order (N) Paramedics: Paramedics: 19 TSN SC 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Draw 18: Teams TBA (N) (Live) Sports (N) 20 NET Misplays NHL's Best NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames (N) (Live) Sportsnet 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) How I Met How I Met Paradise "Uncoupled" 26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore <++ Just Go With It ('11) 29 ENCAV Movie (:50) <++ Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows ('11) The White Princess 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? "Meet Me Halfway" 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? "Isn't She Lovely" 38 DISC Expedition Unknown Mystery "Into the Cavern" Last of the Giants (N) NUMB3RS "Growin' Up" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met 42 TCM <+++ She Wore a Yellow Ribbon ('49) John Wayne. <+++ The Black Swan ('42) Tyrone Power.

47 AMC (6:00) <++ Armageddon ('98) Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Bruce Willis. <+++ The Perfect Storm 48 FSR BTRDA Round 2, Pembrey BTRDA Round 3, Pembrey BTRDA RallyCross BTRDA RallyCross 55 CRV1 Movie (:40) < Pil's Adventures ('21) Dalila Bela. (:10) Optimist's Guide (N) Tokyo Vice 56 CRV2 < Dio: Dreamers Never Die ('22) Ronnie James Dio. Movie < When Morning Comes ('22) 57 CRV3 Movie Friday < Can't Help Falling in Love CornerGas CornerGas Billions "Original Sin" 58 HBO < Woman Who Loves Giraf... (:20) < Ice on Fire ('19) The Vow

3 CBKFT Stat (N) L'oeil d (N) 5e rang (N) Doute "Roi" (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE Neighbor (N) Goldbergs NCIS "Lifeline" (N) NCIS "License to Thrill" (N) Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK The Voice (N) (SP) Big Bang Sight Unseen Bob Heart etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV The Voice (N) (SP) Deal or No "Are You a Gambler?" (N) (P) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) Murdoch Mysteries (N) Belgravia: The (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ Neighbor (N) Bob Heart NCIS "Lifeline" (N) NCIS "License to Thrill" (N) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ The Bachelor (N) Bad Romance-20/20 (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS The Bachelor (N) Hudson "One Wild Night" Brainfood Brainfood 19 TSN (6:00) NBA Basketball SportsCentre (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) SC 20 NET (6:00) NHL Hockey Sportsnet (N) (Live) Sportsnet (N) (Live) Misplays 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) < Martha's Vineyard Mysteries: Poisoned in Paradise 26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore Abbott Ghosts 29 ENCAV (6:30) <++ Must Love Dogs (:10) <++ Letters to Juliet ('10) Amanda Seyfried. <+++ Jackie Brown ('97) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 90 Day Diaries (N) 90 Day: The Single Life (N) Love "Amor Song" 38 DISC Bering Sea Gold "No Sleep Till Landfall" Timber "Fire and Water" (N) NUMB3RS "Vector" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon 42 TCM <+++ Fantastic Voyage ('66) Stephen Boyd.

Movie <+++ Blithe Spirit ('45) Rex Harrison.

47 AMC (5:00) <+++ Die Hard ('88) <+++ Tombstone ('93) Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Kurt Russell.

48 FSR Andros Trophy Andorra Andros Trophy Isola Andros Tr. Serre Chevalier Andros Tr. Lans en Vercors 55 CRV1 (6:00) < Dio: Dreamers Neve... <+++ Barbie ('23) Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie.

Railroad Movie 56 CRV2 (6:35) < Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (:05) <++ Vox Lux ('18) Raffey Cassidy, Natalie Portman.

57 CRV3 Movie Friday CornerGas CornerGas Billions "Hurricane Rosie" (:20) Transplant "Pilot" 58 HBO (:55) < Wig ('19) < The Mystery of D.B. Cooper ('20) < Going to Mars: Nikki Giov...

FRIDAY EVENING

TUESDAY EVENING

7 PM

7:30

MOVIES

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

SPORTS

9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

10:30

7 PM

7:30

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8 PM

8:30

9 PM

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9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

10:30

3 CBKFT Les petits tannants (N) Discussion Le grand (N) La grande veillée (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE S.W.A.T. "Peace Talks" (N) Fire Country (N) Crime Beat "Homicide 42" Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Shark Tank (N) Big Bang Big Bang Blue Bloods (N) Big Bang etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV Password Dateline NBC (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Coronation Marketplace About That The Fifth Estate (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ S.W.A.T. "Peace Talks" (N) Fire Country (N) Blue Bloods (N) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ Shark Tank (N) 20/20 (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS Price Is Right (N) Dateline NBC (N) Paramedics: Guardians 19 TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Page 3/4 Qualifier: Teams TBA (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (6:30) TritonP.. NHL's Best NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers (N) (Live) Sportsnet 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) <+++ Just Mercy ('19) Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan.

26 W Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor < The Cases of Mystery Lane ('23) Aimee Garcia.

29 ENCAV (:55) <++ Bean ('97) Rowan Atkinson. < Christmas in Paradise ('22) <++ P.S. I Love You (P) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 90 Day "More to Love: You May Now Kiss the Bride" (N) 90 Day (N) 90 Day: The Single Life 90 Day 38 DISC Million Dollar Island The Summit Australia NUMB3RS "Pilot" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met 42 TCM <+++ Laura ('44) Gene Tierney. (:45) <+++ The Defiant Ones ('58) Tony Curtis.

Movie 47 AMC <++++ The Shawshank Redemption ('94) Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins. <+++ Cast Away 48 FSR (5:30) Extreme E Rac. NASCAR Truck Series Fr8 208, Qualifying NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series 55 CRV1 (6:30) <+++ Missing ('23) Storm Reid. (:25) < All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (P) < Cobweb ('23) (P) 56 CRV2 (6:35) < R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of th... (:20) < Nothing Compares ('22) RuPaul's Drag Race (N) 57 CRV3 Movie Friday (:20) Sullivan's Crossing CornerGas CornerGas Billions 58 HBO < A.rtificial I.mmortality (:15) < When We Were Bullies < 1000% Me: Growing Up ... Flyness Flyness

3 CBKFT Stat (N) La facture À coeur battant (N) La candidate (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE FBI (N) FBI: International (N) FBI: Most Wanted (N) Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Will Trent (N) The Rookie (N) The Good Doctor (N) Big Bang etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV The Voice (N) Deal or No "Are You a Gambler?"

News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) 22 Minutes Son of a (N) One More Run (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ FBI (N) FBI: International (N) FBI: Most Wanted (N) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ Will Trent (N) The Rookie (N) The Good Doctor (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS Hudson "Doghouse" (N) Family Feud Deal or No "Are You a Gambler?"

Brainfood Brainfood 19 TSN (6:00) NBA Basketball SportsCentre (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) SC 20 NET NHL Hockey NHL Hockey Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames (N) (Live) Sportsnet 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) Criminal Minds The Voice (N) 26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore <++ Little ('19) 29 ENCAV (6:00) <+++ Peter Pan ('03) (:55) <++ Mystery Men ('99) Hank Azaria. <++ The Equalizer ('14) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC Little People (N) Little People (N) Little People (N) 90 Day Diaries 38 DISC Mayday "No Warning" Gold Rush (N) Wardens "A Hunter's Lie" NUMB3RS "Prime Suspect" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim Friends Friends Friends Friends 42 TCM <++++ 8 1/2 ('63) Claudia Cardinale, Marcello Mastroianni. <++++ Babette's Feast ('87) 47 AMC (6:00) <+++ The Hunger Games ('12) Jennifer Lawrence. <+++ The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ('13) 48 FSR (6:00) Motorcycle Racing Canadian Triple Crown Series, Motocross: Moncton, NB Inside X 55 CRV1 (6:15) <++ Black Adam ('22) (:25) <+++ All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt <+++ Thanksgiving ('23) 56 CRV2 <+++ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ('18) Movie < Nothing Compares ('22) 57 CRV3 (6:25) < The Nature of Love (:20) Transplant CornerGas CornerGas Billions 58 HBO (:55) < Lignes de fuite ('22) (:35) Stolen Daughters God Save Texas (N) (P)

SATURDAY EVENING

WEDNESDAY EVENING

7 PM

7:30

MOVIES

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

SPORTS

9:30

SPECIALS

10 PM

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3 CBKFT En direct de l'univers (N) L'arme du crime (N) (P) Marie-Antoinette (N) (FS) TJSask/ TJ (:35) Humanité 5 CFRE The New (N) Border Private Eyes Salvage Kings News (N) SNL (N) 6 CKCK W5 Sight Unseen "Matt" Telemiracle 2024 (N) (Live) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV The Wall Weakest Link Saturday Night Live News (N) SNL (N) 9 CBKT (6:00) NHL Hockey NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers (N) 11 WWJ So Help Me Todd 48 Hours 48 Hours (N) News (N) (:35) Paid 12 WXYZ NBA (N) NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at New York Knicks (N) (Live) News (N) The Rookie 13 CTYS (6:00) NHL Hockey VeraCity Food Food 19 TSN 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Page 1/2: Teams TBA (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (6:00) NHL Hockey NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers (N) 25 EDACC Corner Gas Cash Cab Mary Ma. Comfort Somebody's Forensic "Eclectic Murders" 26 W (6:00) < Paging Mr. Darcy < Girlfriendship ('22) Tamera Mowry-Housley. < Sense and Sensibility 29 ENCAV (6:40) < Josie & the Pussycats (:20) <+ 10 Things I Hate About You ('99) Heath Ledger. <+++ Before Sunset ('04) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond 35 TLC 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 38 DISC Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Criminal Minds "The Tribe" Criminal "A Real Rain" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang 42 TCM <++++ Driving Miss Daisy ('89) Morgan Freeman. <++++ Funny Girl ('68) Omar Sharif, Barbra Streisand.

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Attending the Moose Jaw Chinese Community Network’s New Year’s banquet was a good experience for Kim Churko, who not only enjoyed the food and conversations but won the top door prize. &KXUNR ZDV RQH RI SHRSOH ZKR ¿OOHG WKH -DGH Garden Restaurant on Feb. 12 to enjoy a dozen sumptuous dishes that the chefs prepared. &KLQHVH 1HZ <HDU RI¿FLDOO\ ODXQFKHG RQ )HE and, after two weeks of celebrations, ends on Saturday, Feb. 24, with the Lantern Festival.

This year celebrates the dragon, one of 12 signs in the Zodiac. However, in Chinese culture, this animal is also known as the loong, which is not a fearsome beast as in Western culture but one that symbolizes nobility, good fortune and vitality.

Meanwhile, Churko works for Hopkins’ Dining Parlour and has met many Chinese people through her boss, while she also met banquet co-MC Lian Ning on another occasion.

“I’m just really excited to have so many newcomers and people in the Chinese community (come here) and I welcome them,” she said, adding it’s great seeing residents and immigrants come together in harmony.

Churko was thrilled to win the top door prize, which included several kitchenware items. Meanwhile, she encouraged residents to attend next year’s banquet and jokingly suggested they avoid eating the entire day because WKH\ ZLOO IDFH D ZRQGHUIXO FRXUVH PHDO Her favourite dish was mushrooms with vegetables, while she appreciated the other selections since they had WDVW\ DQG ÀDYRXUIXO VDXFHV 7KH GLVKHV LQFOXGHG FUDE PHDW DQG ¿VK PDZ VRXS GHHS IULHG FKLFNHQ EODFN WUXIÀH DQG EDFRQ IULHG ULFH honey-glazed roast pork, crystal peach ribs Kyoto style, DPEHU ZDOQXWV ZLWK FULVS\ VKULPS VWLU IULHQG ¿VK ¿OOHWV with kidney beans and pine nuts, braised Shanghai bok choy with shiitake mushrooms, chu hou beef brisket pot, button mushrooms with vegetables, a fruit plate and brownies.

“Don’t be afraid to try anything. If it looks different than what you’re used to eating normally, try it because Kim Churko (centre) accepts the top door prize from it is so good,” Churko co-MCs Kelvin Hu and Lian Ning. Photo by Jason G. Antonio added. “And support the (Chinese-owned) Of the special guests in attendance, two notable peobusinesses throughple included former network president Kim Chow and out the year. Don’t retired business owner Chuey Quan, 97, a resident since just wait for one time 1954. throughout the year.”

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McLeod and his wife.

“It was a really, really nice event. (We) got to try some Chinese cuisine that we’ve never tried before,” he said, noting the pork dish was his favourHoney-glazed roast pork. Pho- ite. “And we’re going home with a prize (a to by Jason G. Antonio calendar).”

Campbell learned some new things about Chinese culture during the banquet, although he had been watching educational videos weeks in advance.

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Network president Kelvin Hu (left) holds a microphone so long-time member Chuey Quan, 97, can speak. Quan has lived in Moose Jaw since 1954 and used to operate Art’s Grocery with her husband, Art. The store was on the corner of Third Avenue Northwest and Fairford Street West. Photo by Jason G. Antonio washed his hair because that washed away good luck.

However, he wore red — a lucky colour — to the banquet, so that evened things out.

Qiang (Kelvin) Hu, MJCCN president, was excited about how the evening went, although he was somewhat disappointed it wasn’t a full house. Yet, that proved a good thing since there was more room to move around the restaurant.

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Rise and Kill First – The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations.

Ronen Bergman.

Random House, 753 pages.

Perhaps it is surprising that this book was published at all.

“A Note on the Sources” explains: “Efforts to persuade the Israeli defense establishment to cooperate… went nowhere. Requests to the intelligence community that it comply with the law by transferring its historical documents to the State Archive and allow publication RI PDWHULDO ¿IW\ \HDUV ROG QRZ ZHUH PHW ZLWK VWRQ\ VLlence. A petition to the Supreme Court for an order forcing compliance with the law was dragged out over years, with the complicity of the court, and ended with nothing but an amendment to the law itself.”

Bergman thus had to rely on interviews with previous Mossad agents and other willing informers. Fortunately there were more than enough of them, albeit without governmental approval: “None of the thousands of interviews upon which this book is based – with sources ranging from political leaders and chiefs of intelligence agencies to the operatives themselves – were approved

by Israel’s defense establishment.”

These sources gave him access to a large number of

documents, which led to him wonder: “So, why did these sources speak with me and supply me with these documents? Each had his own motive, and sometimes the story behind the scenes was only a little less interesting than the content of the interview itself. It was clear that some politicians and intelligence personnel – two professions highly skilled in manipulation and deception – were trying to use me as the conduit for their preferred version of events, or to shape history to suit themselves. I have tried to thwart such attempts by cross-checking with as many written and oral sources as I could.”

In spite of this he was prevented from describing at least one incident and possibly more.

Spies inhabit a dark world where people are only too willing to plant a bomb or knife a colleague in the back – there was even a plot to falsely accuse a prominent member of the Israeli defence force of murder so that the actual murderers, members the Shin Beth, would not be charged.

Israeli has more than one secret service: the Mossad (tasked with threats from outside Israel’s borders); the Shin Beth (internal security); AMAN (military intelligence) and Sayeret Matkal (the armed forces’ reconnaissance service).

The title, taken from a phrase in the Babylonian Book Cover Image: AmaTalmud, gives a clear indica- zon.ca tion of the operational policy of the Israeli secret services: kill before you are killed.

Most of the assassinated individuals however were people who had already committed terrorism in or against Israel.

Bergman’s history does not discuss the various secret service branches separately, but covers them all in a densely woven tapestry, fascinating stuff, provided that the reader does not tire of a seemingly unending sequence of murders, cleverly executed as they are.

The Entebbe operation is concisely described, and general Suleimani, recently killed by America, takes a brief bow. Well-known politicians such as Ben-Gurion,

Golda Meir, Shimon Peres, Netanyahu and others appear and disappear, as well as shadowy commanders of various branches of these services.

Ariel Sharon features prominently towards the end of the book. I never really knew what to think about him, this book has permanently changed my opinion and not positively. He did change his outlook towards the end of KLV OLIH EXW WRR ODWH WR LQÀXHQFH WKH FRXUVH RI HYHQWV Bergman concentrates on Israel’s actions and perceptions, with almost no discussion of Palestinian events or perspectives. Clearly this is not an attempt to paint a balanced picture – that would require a thousand pages or more.

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The book isn’t a continuous litany of accusations - Bergman takes pains to describe the decision-making processes prior to many assassinations in order to give as clear a picture as possible.

Israel quite understandably saw the threats posed by surrounding countries as an existential danger. From a technical viewpoint the policy of targeted assassinations was successful, but the same cannot be said about political policies. The title of the last chapter sums it up: ““Impressive Tactical Success, Disastrous Strategic Failure.”

That Israel still exists today may or may not be due WR WKH SROLF\ RI ULVLQJ ¿UVW DQG NLOOLQJ EXW LW FHUWDLQO\ ZDV a double-edged sword: “Throughout the successive histories, the Mossad, AMAN, and the Shin Bet – arguably the best intelligence community in the world – provided Israel’s leaders… with operational responses to every focused problem they were asked to address. But the intelligence community’s very success fostered the illusion among most of the nation’s leaders that covert operations could be a strategic and not just a tactical tool – that they could be used in place of real diplomacy to end the geographic, ethnic, religious and national disputes in which Israel is mired.”

Band & Choral Boosters to support all-star elementary students with upcoming rib night Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters SURJUDP LV JHWWLQJ UHDG\ WR KRVW D ¿UVW HYer initiative where a select group of “all star” band students from across the city will perform a concert after only a day and a half of rehearsal time.

Each student chosen for the program will have been nominated by their band and choir director, and a select number of around 55 students from each local elementary school – with the exception of Cornerstone Christian School for this initial run – will come together to form a single concert band.

There is one caveat, however: the performance is only made possible with enough support from the community.

To help make the inaugural event possible, The Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters will be holding a boneless Greek rib and Caesar night Feb. 28 at The Mad Greek. Everyone from the community is

welcome to attend and show their support, with meals available for eat-in or take-out.

All proceeds help support band and choir student across Moose Jaw, with a special focus on students at the elementary school level.

“There’s less opportunity already for elementary students, compared to high school students,” explained Kurt Gillett, chair of the Moose Jaw Band and Choral Boosters program.

The program aims to boost these elementary students so when they enter high school, they’ll be better prepared to face the challenges ahead. It’s also a means for them to have some fun along the way.

“It’s just to provide an extra opportunity for kids. Part of the goal of band boosters is to support or enrich band programs in the city,” he said. “We’re trying to provide some opportunities that are not already (available), that will help

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strengthen the existing programs while also offering something different programs don’t offer.”

The workshop will see these select students spend a day and a half in rehearsal, with sectional practices run by teachers and students at the high school level. This will be followed by a rehearsal with a JXHVW GLUHFWRU DQG ¿QDOO\ FXOPLQDWHV LQ D public concert the next day.

“It’s kind of an all-star team from every band program in the city, so they’re put to a challenge,” he said. “It’s kind of an honour to be chosen to participate in the event.”

The newly formed “Junior Select Band” will then play a number of pieces selected by guest conductor Brent Pittman, who has served in the Saskatoon school division for most of his career and is now retired. These pieces have not yet been disclosed, of course, as part of the challenge is for students to test their mettle

A boneless Greek rib teaser from The Mad Greek in Moose Jaw. Photo by: The Mad Greek

at the workshop.

Following the intense day of rehearsals on March 8, the public will be invited to the concert taking place one day later starting at 1 p.m. on March 9. The concert will be around 30 – 45 minutes long and takes place at the Peacock Auditorium.

Thanks to support from the rib night fundraiser, the concert will be available free of charge to the public. For anyone who was unable to attend the rib night or who wishes to further support local band students, the free concert will have a silver collection plate at the door for an optional donation.

Tickets for the supper are on sale now and go for $25 apiece. Each ticket comes with boneless Greek ribs, Caesar salad, and garlic toast. Anyone looking to attend should note that tickets will not be available for purchase at The Mad Greek and must be purchased in advance.

To purchase your tickets, contact Kurt Gillett at MJBandChoralBoosters@gmail. com.

The Mad Greek is located at 925 Main Street North and orders can be placed throughout the day from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

“Come out, have some great food, and support our local young musicians.”