Moose Jaw Express, May 29th, 2024

River Street Promotions presented Prairie South School Division (PSSD) and Holy Trinity Catholic School Division (HTCSD) a donation of $45,000 on May 21 to support a shared mental wellness fund.

The funds were raised from an earlier performance of “A Nashville Christmas” which was shown at the Mae Wilson Theatre on Dec. 8, 2023.

At A.E. Peacock’s auditorium, River Street Promotions began with a documentary showing titled “Music City in Moose Jaw” which documented the events leading up to the December showing of A Nashville Christmas.

Stewart and put on by River Street Promotions. The concert’s aim was to raise funds to support River Street Promotion’s youth mental wellness fund.

Prior to A Nashville Christmas, River Street Promotions hosted a few smaller shows presented by high school students.

“Part of doing the high school shows… (included) a little documentary about the artists’ messages, and just some clips of their songs,” explained Jared Mathiesen, a co-producer of the documentary.

The purpose of the documentary was to spread the same positive messages to students who weren’t among the 800 or so who were able to attend in person.

days in December.”

singer-songwriters from Nashville, TN – Emily Shackleton, Jenn Bostic, Johnny Mo, Sarah Darling, and Lindsay Ell, who each invested time in high school students across southern Saskatchewan.

Among the messages behind the concert was a call for students who are feeling hopeless to reach out and ask for help rather than suffer in silence.

The $45,000 raised from A Nashville Christmas has now been

added to River Street Promotion’s youth mental wellness fund to be -

ganization promoting local mental health initiatives through entertainment programs. Its ongoing youth mental health and well-being fund is accessible by both the PSSD and HTCSD for projects focused on wellness that include unique, tailored spaces for students to take a break from screens and facilitates face-to-face interactions, among other programs ranging from physical activities to guest presentations.

A Nashville Christmas was made possible thanks to the Moose Jaw Co-op and the Co-op Ethanol Complex who were the concert’s title sponsors.

“Those two companies were huge in getting this done,” he said. “And just the support from the school boards…. (and) the artists for coming up and telling their stories…

This message of appreciation included Joel Stewart, Sean and artistic experience.

“(I just want to say) thanks to everyone that was involved. credits are super long,” Mathiesen continued. “It took an army to pull it off.”

Although the main purpose of the documentary is to spread the mental health message to those students who were unable to attend the public to view. This, he noted, is pending a few details including copyright legalities.

visions.

the test of time,” Mathiesen said. “So, if (educators) want to show it in two years to their students, they can.”

For more information about River Street Promotions visit RiverStreetPromotions.com.

This year’s Decoration Day to honour 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion

This year’s Decoration Day will have more meaning than usual for Moose Jaw’s Legion, as the remembrance-focused event will commemorate those men who fought — and in some cases died — 80 years ago during D-Day.

Royal Canadian Legion branches across the countrymember those who fought in battles that occurred before as a nation during its earliest days. when veterans of the Fenian Raids more than 20 years

brance ceremonies during the 25th anniversary of the Raids.

Moose Jaw’s Decoration Day ceremony occurs every

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Rosedale Cemetery, with the decoration of graves occur-the ceremony.

nization is “just carrying on the tradition” of holding Decoration Day, which veterans started more than a century is also great since it’s a memorial service to remember because it’s Canada, and they all fought for Canada …

Following the event, the legion lounge at 268 Highburgers, hot dogs and salads. Families are welcome,

Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy, of the liberation of the continent from the Nazis.inland.

The D-Day anniversary will receive some attention

Legion will also feature some wartime memorabilia in the lounge, honouring the invasion and the day overall. Legion’s third annual Canada Day Cabaret and encour-long-term sustainability.

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Saskatchewan In Low Due to Removal of Carbon Tax

Saskatchewan’s Consumer Price Index rose by only 1 per cent in April 2024 over April 2023. increase among the provinces and sits far below the national average of 2.7 per cent. Removing the Carbon Tax from home heating is helping our province tackle in

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bigger, brighter (and) better is just going

Carman Boss, supervisor of the SARCAN depot, is excited for the opening of the new location on Highland Road. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

The public-facing conveyor belt with sprinklers to keep the machine clean.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Staff will take containers from this conveyor belt and put them into the proper storage bin. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

JOAN RITCHIEMoose Jaw Express EDITOR

Editor’s Note

What is it about small town Saskatchewan that makes them so appealing?

We had the opportunity to play in a Par 3 Golf Tournament at Thomson Lake Regional Park this past weekend and what a special day it turned out to be. The golf was fun but the people that came out to support the tournament were the salt-of- theearth downhome kind of people that just enjoy their neighbours and friends and still have room to embrace strangers. It’s what the rural farming communities have always been known for.

So many nice people all in one place at one time! There were golfers from Regina, and all outlying communities surrounding the park including Moose Jaw, Assiniboia and Gravelbourg, and I am sure from a lot of other locations too. Everyone there was there not only to enjoy the game of golf on a beautiful course and get some exercise, but the camaraderie was amazing. We couldn’t help but comment on how special these small community events are and how important they are to the province.

It seemed as though one and all embraced each other with open arms and lots of laughter.

About “150 of the villages and towns in southern Saskatchewan have fewer than 100 residents,” according to census data, so I guess that’s why the people congregate in ‘community’ for events such as this. As we all know, this is rural farmland and the small towns provide a high quality of life in Saskatchewan and offer a strong sense of community to those that want to embrace it.

In an article online at https://www.lonelyplanet. com/articles/saskatchewan-cities-and-towns , Melissa McGibbon says, “Saskatchewan’s quaint towns and cities offer hidden gems and homegrown charm.”

I say ‘Amen’ to that!

I guess once you experience life so much more relaxed in the country or a small town compared to an urban jungle, many wouldn’t want to go back to pounding the pavement but rather would want to sit on their front porch drinking coffee and musing on the day to come. Small towns afford a more reasonably priced ‘piece-of-the-pie’ real estate, too, and a piece of quiet to boot.

Ok; so am I going to move away from Moose Jaw? Well, when you live in a small city with lots of small rural communities nearby, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds. Moose Jaw is a small city with small town charm and as I mentioned earlier, we also have a community of friendly folk who love to embrace their neighbours and visitors alike. So check us

special our town and people are!

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Federal politician highlights the Warriors’ ‘best season ever’ during Senate speech

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Saskatchewan has thrown its support behind the Moose Jaw Warriors as the team heads to the Memorial Cup, a federal politician.

Senator Denise Batters stood in the Senate recently and congratulated the Western Hockey League (WHL) champions for a great season and “an incredible WHL playoff run,” noting they lost only one game in regulation during their 20 playoff appearances this year.

“The people of Moose Jaw are thrilled to cheer on their beloved Warriors’ best season ever. This is the year history,” she said.

Batters — wife of the late Dave Batters, a member of Parliament who represented Moose Jaw in the 2000s — discussed the team’s playoff journey and its wins over the Brandon Wheat Kings, Swift Current Broncos and Saskatoon Blades.

The series with the Blades saw six of seven games go into overtime, which is now a Canadian Hockey League (CHL) record, she pointed out.

Furthermore, the Warriors “shocked the U.S. crowd”

ing home to play in The Friendly City’s “gorgeous arena.”

“To kick off the week, legendary band Foreigner rocked the rink and showed Moose Jaw just how ‘urgent’ it was for the Warriors to be ‘hot blooded’ yet ‘as cold as ice’ the next two nights,” Batters said with a sly, humorous smile as she quoted several of the band’s biggest hits.

The Saskatchewan senator said she was delighted to attend game 3 in the jam-packed Events Centre, pointing out that her husband was the MP the last time the team

jersey for luck — “and it worked!” as the team won game 3 in overtime.

“I thought the roof might blow right off the building that night when that crowd roared. And then Moose Jaw swept the WHL championship (and won the Ed their ecstatic fans,” she said.

The Warriors are a community-owned team, while it has been the community’s fantastic fans who have spurred on the players at home and on the road, Batters continued.

She thanked everyone who has loyally supported the those who had the vision, fortitude and stamina to build

“I am also so proud of how hard my husband Dave worked as Moose Jaw’s MP to secure federal infrastructure investment (money) for that major successful project,” she stated.

The Warriors are now competing for Canadian junior hockey’s biggest prize, the Memorial Cup, in Saginaw, Michigan, with coach Mark O’Leary leading a deep and talented team, Batters continued.

The Saskatchewan senator singled out several players, including Jagger Firkus, the WHL scoring leader in the regular season and playoffs, Brayden Yager, Matt Savoie, and captain Denton Mateychuk.

“But the heart of this Moose Jaw team was best expressed (recently) … by hometown boy, Atley Calvert, who said, ‘We had a special group and we’re going to be brothers forever,’” Batters added.

“Go, Warriors, go. Bring home that Memorial Cup.”

The Warriors’ Memorial Cup journey kicks off on

Partners in Employment to host open house in commemoration of 20th anniversary

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In celebration of two decades of service to the community, Partners in Employment is announcing an upcoming open house event to mark the occasion and residents can learn more about the organization as they enjoy free hotdogs, anniversary cake, and can enter to win a few door prizes.

The open house event runs from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and everyone’s welcome to attend as Partners in Employment shares insights into the work they do for the community.

“We’re opening our doors to service providers, schools, and anybody who’s interested in learning more about our services,” explained Allyson Schaeffer, the supervisor of employment services for Moose Jaw and Regina.

Partners in Employment operates as a division of SaskAbilities and has played an integral role in the community for the past 20 years. Its mission is to help people prepare for the workforce by teaching the skills necessary to attain and maintain long-term employment for those experiencing any type of barriers to employment.

retention services, along with various services aiming to

“(Partners in Employment) is based on the foundations of people who experience barriers… to fully participating and experiencing full inclusion into their community,” Schaeffer explained.

The open house will be set up as a come-and-go venue, and guests are invited to stop by to learn more, enjoy

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dependently explain the organization’s program options.

career planning assistance, information on two work readiness programs, and a mentorship program that seeks to bridge employers with future employees.

One interesting table is set to contain a vocation evaluation service where guests can take a hands-on test to explore their ideal career path.

“Vocational evaluation… is comprehensive testing of one’s aptitudes, interests, and values, that really gives us a nice report for the job seeker and for us to… put the right person in the right job at the right time,” Schaeffer explained.

And, if you’re lucky, two of the door prizes include a high-quality SaskAbilities camping chair and a Coleman sleeping bag to enhance your camping experience this summer.

Service providers are also welcome to attend, and

“It’s really important for all of us service providers to understand what each other does, because often when we’re working with people it can be helpful to refer them to other services if that would serve them well,” she explained.

“We welcome service providers, parents, individuals – anybody at all who’s interested in learning more about our services.”

cording to Schaeffer, is “really understanding this very comprehensive service that’s free to people who are interested in gaining employment, and for service providers to refer people (for future employment).”

The open house is set to take place at the Partners in For more information, visit SaskAbilities.ca or call

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By Patricia Hanbidge For Moose Jaw Express

Butterfly Gardens

Have you thought about growing something that will lure some interesting critters into your space so you can enjoy yet another aspect of your garden? Thinking about how to entice other critters into your garden can be challenging but also very rewarding. Who doesn’t enjoy the the wonder of a not so attractive worm-like critter transforming itself into a beautiful winged wonder?

invitation for these critters to stop for a visit, or even to stay for the season. Ideally, the site should be in a fullsun area that also has some wind protection. It should be located close to outdoor patios and in view of windows you might frequently gaze out of in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.

frequent your climatic area. Learn a bit about their life cycles and any special characteristics that they may prefer. For instance, adding a few rocks will help to create areas that hold the heat and will create spaces for your

One needs to pay attention to both the plants that provide nectar sources as well as plants that are suitable for feeding the larvae. A diverse garden will attract a larger

which require food. The larvae or caterpillar form may milkweed. Black swallowtail caterpillars eat the leaves of dill, carrot, parsley and fennel. Other plants that are

birch and oak.

these fragile and very lightweight creatures. Nectar is anar, water and other essential nutrients like amino acids, proteins, enzymes and vitamins. They need a constant source of food in order to entice them to stay in your landscape.

provide both shelter and a nectar source in early spring. nectar source in the summer. Later in the season, ripe fruit from viburnum, apples and raspberry are also good -

mass plantings to give the best attraction from the perrely heavily on their sense of smell.

cide-free environment as they would be susceptible to any form of insecticide. Resign yourself to putting up with some chewing in order to get the beauty of the butthat of course needs to eat… and remember that before

necessary minerals from drinking from puddles in the soil. Adding a patch of damp soil or sand will help keep your winged visitors healthy. It is a good idea to place these wet areas close to a windbreak of trees or shrubs to help give a safe space for

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The make it, bake it, and create it market is back with 25 vendors

This Saturday, May 25th, the 400 block of Langdon Crescent will once again be transformed into the Moose Jawderful bakers, local artisans, and homemade crafts fromurday until Thanksgiving.

Many cornerstone vendors from previous years have returned to this year’s market. Some of these vendors include Belbeck Gardens, McMahon Colony, Bar Over HC many other exciting vendors. A new vendor to join them is a soap vendor called Creative Wandering.

The Moose Jaw Homegrown Market is the longest-running market in Moose Jaw. It has been operat-

end.

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“We are so excited to start another season as the longest-running Farmers’ Market in Moose Jaw,” stated Julie-Anne Howe, the Secretary of the Moose Jaw Homegrown Market, “It’s a wonderful way to spend your day, to come see the market and grab a coffee. You could go

Blooming with purpose:

Meet Len and Bernie Mintenko, a remarkable couple whose love for the community blooms as bright as the local charities.

This year, the Mintenkos have decided to offer their support to the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

“There’s a lot of charities that could use support,” Len Mintenko said. “So, we thought, you know, why not work with different (charities) and help them out?”

Mintenko said they chose the Humane Society in recognition of all the good work they do for the community.

“There are a lot of expenses to keep the dogs and hopefully foster them… (and) A lot of our children have

dogs,” he explained. “It’s… (something) we believe is important.”

What started as a simple passion for gardening has

your Saturday outside enjoying the beautiful downtown Moose Jaw.”

This year, the market already has 30 vendors registered, though some are just intermittent guest vendors. They have vendors ranging in experience from gardenerstion to the vendors, the Market will also have four buskers thatll take turns providing entertainment. If you wish to register as a vendor, be aware that it is too late to register as a food vendor for the upcoming market, though there are still openings for the markets to follow. If you are registering as a food vendor, you will registration form. Each vendor will be screened to ensure that the products sold are homemade as that is a requirement for this market. If you wish to register as a vendor, contact the farmer market coordinators; you can visit their

THURSDAY,

years ago when they discovered a demand after seeing if any plants would sell at the local farmer’s market.

At the time, which was back in 2022, the Russian-Ukrainian war had just begun, and the couple decided that would be the best place to start. Since the national -

ture has stuck.

The couple has since supported the Ukrainian Help and Exchange program and the Rotary Clubs of Moose Jaw, which have both helped Ukrainian refugees in some capacity.

The decision to assist the animal shelter was well received this year.

“It’s amazing that our community is so supportive of the shelter,” said Donna Fritzke, the humane society’s fundraising co-ordinator. “It’s just always so wonderful to be able to work with our local people that are just willing to help. We’re very grateful for all the support – so go and

Mintenko said he’s motivated by each smile he brings to someone’s face with his efforts.

“You go down some of the boulevards and… (yards and saving the bees – it’s a good thing,” Mintenko said. sells for $2 apiece. Fifty cents from each sale goes toward the year’s charitable organization.

This year’s varieties include Helianthus gigante-vet Queen varieties. Two smaller varieties include Dwarf which grows approximately two feet tall and is ideal for -

possibly also Saturday, June 8. The availability depends

The Wakamow Farmer’s Market is set to open for p.m. at the skating oval in the park on each respective date.

If you’re unable to attend the farmer’s market, stop -

A collage of photos from the Moose Jaw Homegrown Market’s Website.

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Len Mintenko, pictured here at his home address, haseties to help support the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

People who visit city hall can now learn more about the history of the Saskatchewan Dragoons armoured reserve unit, as the building is the new home for the regi-

In a sombre and celebratory event, on May 25 during the Laying Up of the

colours to Mayor Clive Tolley, who acceptFrench for “guyde homme” or “the guide

lying points for troops and to mark their

“We’re excited (and honoured about regiment,” said Park, who also teaches at guidon) for more than 50 years and we’re

The Dragoons’ guidon is composed of crimson silk damask, embroidered and It bears the regiment’s insignia in the centre, a white ram — connecting the unit’s historical lineage to an infantry regiment — on a green mount in two corners and the unit’s abbreviated title in the other two

Ten battle honours from the First

A country’s head of state generallydons, which means units treat them with reverence since they represent honour and

The Dragoons received their original

decades — “it was threadbare and falling apart at the seams,” Park said — and need-

Moreover, it required updating because many members had participated in Afghanistan, which needed to be recog-

for six years until the regiment could prop-

Protocol dictates that guidons no lon-

ger in service or that are old must never be “capriciously destroyed,” and instead, must be replaced and laid up in a museum,

Before the ceremony, members formed

— the building is over 110 years old — and then paraded down Main Street in military vehicles as part of a “Freedom of the City”

This was only the third time the regiment had paraded in Moose Jaw, with the last one occurring around 2009, although the unit had paraded while mounted in vehicles, which Park said was “novel, new

The regiment arrived at city hall and dismounted beside the vehicles, with Park accompanying Tolley as he inspected the troopers before addressing the crowd and

“It’s a true honour and we will hold (the guidon) in high regard,” the mayor

Tolley recalled serving with the Dra-

accepted the guidon from the governor soldiers paraded every Saturday morning, where they learned discipline, marching,

Meanwhile, Tolley discussed his family’s military service, noting two grandfathers served in the First World War — one was gassed — and his father served in the Royal Air Force in the Second World

Some of his siblings have also served over

Park also spoke, saying the ceremony “marked the solemnity and gravity of the occurred during the World Wars when men marched down Main Street to the train sta-

ing in the parade were two veteran peacekeepers, three Afghanistan vets, three vets from Latvia and three soldiers departing for Latvia to participate in NATO’s Operation

“These soldiers are a testament to the grit and meddle of Moose Jaw and its ability to answer the call in times of need,” Park

re-mounted and drove around the block,

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Apple and lilac blossoms prove you can go home again

made the statement that is often quoted to

community and expecting that nothing has changed over the many years that have

be fondly remembered but they are in the Such has been the case of my many jaunts out to and through the small comcity.

But like dandelion roots that seem to

shrivelling going on under the surface. It will take many applications of root/weed killer before those roots completely die away.

I do admit to some disappointment and concern when I see what it is now and remember what it used to be but nostalgia and a desire to cherish the memories adurge me back a time or two during the what.

Last fall we drove through and stopped on the gravel road that runs by where my childhood home was located. I was especially upset that there were no ap-

overgrown with weeds and branches and brambles and long grass. It was too late in the season to discern if the lilac bushes would have had blossoms. We drove out of town and I explained to Housemate where we sometimes had sports days with a mini midway and a hamburger/hotdog

visualize but I knew it for fact.

that the crapabble tree would likely not have any blossoms this year. But wait and I braked in front of the driveway. There high above the other foliage it stood — a fruit tree with lovely white blossoms. My apple tree was welcoming me home and letting me know that the spirit was stillduce a few apples come fall.

Strangers would have thought me odd to be so excited to see those blossoms but Housemate understood and he too was planning a trip later in the year to perhaps sample an apple or two from that tree. The fear of ticks kept him in the car on this trip but his mental calendar noted a date in the future.

But that wasn’t the only highlight of the trip back in time. The lilac bushes that my Mother had dug from a neighbour’s yard and transplanted across the front of our yard were in bloom as well.

Including classroom issues in new teachers’ agreement could harm Prairie South, trustee says

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A new report suggests Prairie South School Division would be better off if the provincial government did not include classroom size and complexity issues in a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with teachers.

Division administration presented a report during the recent board meeting comparing Prairie South’s

Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick — that have

ter a trustee requested the information.

Some data shows that Prairie South:

• Has a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) equal to or lower

dergarten to Grade 3 is 20:1 and its urban PTR from are higher

• Directs 10 per cent of teachers’ time to classroom Brunswick offers 35 minutes per day

• Has a PTR of 10:1 when providing intensive sup“What is really interesting with Prairie South compared to these other jurisdictions is that we’re doing quite

agreement where a number of these items were mandated — and they were higher than Prairie South’s level — we he continued.

The reality is places like Regina and Saskatoon have higher PTR values and could use that data to dictate what

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

ing to be acknowledged on such a homecoming.

I recall that my Dad thought it was too much work to transplant those bushes but he helped haul the buckets and buckets of water required to nourish their development. It was a family affair as I too

it to the lilac patch. I suspect much of my

This resilient plant life over more than well worth the time and proved that some roots do indeed go deeper than others.

Thomas Wolfe wasn’t entirely accurate. Sometimes you can indeed go home again. And I did.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

the division could also lose staff because it wouldn’t have the funding to meet the higher PTR values.

“People should read this report because it tells quite he added. “I would be very disappointed if (these higher PTR values) made it into a provincially mandated agree-

There are not many decisions from Regina or Sasthere are rural trustees who live in those communities

Shawn Davidson.

the needs of rural schools are much different from ur-

ued.

PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION

THE NEXT PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOO DIVISION BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5.

equately staff and support those types of schools that are could also affect rural bus ride times.

the board for staying focused on supporting classrooms — which the data showed — since those efforts made Prairie South a great place to be.

how much the board prioritized classrooms and directed

ed. “That’s what we’re all about (and) that’s our busi-

Board chairwoman Giselle Wilson said that British Columbia should “take a page out of Prairie South’s play-

holding its own.

School trustee hopes province provides more money for nutrition programs

A trustee with Prairie South School Division hopes the provincial and federal governments will provide more since the division spends more than it receives.

Trustee Crystal Froese inquired during the April board meeting about how a new national school food program announced in the federal budget would affect the school division and how much money it might receive.

ministration provided a letter from the provincial government about its child nutrition program.

The letter from the Ministry of Education said that care and communities “with a record investment of $3.3

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life skills development and literacy programming will receive an increase totalling $1.3 million.

“I am pleased to advise you that the child nutrition

try’s executive director.

included in the 2024-25 allocations and is subject to the passing of budget appropriate by the Legislative AssemMitchell added that the ministry will contact applicants after assessing their submissions.

ally for provincial funding for its nutrition programs

sion’s annual expenses supporting these initiatives are more than it takes in.

“This federal announcement was new and the prov-

would provide more funding to Prairie South.

Froese pointed out that the division has highlighted

The Mosaic Company a couple of years ago.

“We know kids in our schools don’t do well if they

know that teachers often have granola bars and that in their desk drawers and they’re always trying to look after

Over $3M in tenders issued by Prairie South recently to address various projects

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Prairie South School Division has issued more than $3 million in tenders during the past several months, withgrades, bus purchases and boiler replacements.

cluding:

- A three-year driver training contract between Hans-

while the division re-tendered one contract for another rural area because it received no bids

- Pro-Tec Electric received a contract of $31,000 to upgrade data cabling in Central Butte and Chaplin schools

- To support computer hardware upgrades, Cattan Technologies received $2,840 to supply charging carts, GenX Solutions received $216,105 to supply Chrome OS licences, notebook computers and SFF

PC computers, and PC Corp received $58,429 to sup ply Chromebook monitors

gas-powered school buses for the 2024-25 year boiler system in the fall at École Palliser Heights School for $309,688

- Vates Orchestra will provide virtualization software to the division for $44,409 over the next three years

- Horizon Computer Solutions will provide Ruckus wireless access for $28,832

The division possesses one physical computer serv-

Prairie South issued a tender for virtualization software because another entity bought out the company from which it bought software “and the price went whoosh,” he continued. However, this cost from Vates Orchestra is much less than before.

PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION

THE NEXT PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOO DIVISION BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5.

panies, ones that are focused on information technology usually go to companies outside the province.

be submitting more tenders to SaskTenders than before, whereas in the past, he recalled how the division issued

to companies in the area.

Prairie South plans to spend nearly $7M over next three years upgrading schools

Prairie South School Division plans to spend nearly $7 million during the next three years on upgrading school buildings, including replacing roofs and installing secu-

Division administration presented the 2025-27 Prethe recent board of education meeting, with the docuto pursue during the next three years.

The total amount Prairie South expects to spend is $6,793,000.

2025

The division plans to spend $2,340,000 on eight on:

$300,000

- École Palliser Heights School: boiler replacement for $350,000

- Albert E. Peacock Collegiate: repairing a passenger elevator for $300,000

- Peacock: partial roof replacement for $450,000 for $240,000 2026

- Peacock: asphalt repairs for $100,000 - Caronport Elementary: asphalt repairs for $300,000

- Peacock: partial roof replacement for $450,000 - Central: security camera wiring for $17,000

2027

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The division plans to spend $2,155,000 on eight

ing on:

- King George School: partial roof replacement for $400,000

Board discussion

Darren Baiton, buildings supervisor, told the board that staff changed the renovation plans to address emer-

Peacock’s elevator from future years into 2025. He noted that Prairie South has more than 90,000 manage, so it’s positive that his department had to address only one school roof in the near term.

Eyebrow School has been moved into 2026, a $450,000 and a $200,000 washroom upgrade at Rockglen School has been moved to 2027.

Trustee Crystal Froese pointed out that, based on the numbers, the division is spending an average of $2.1 million annually to upgrade schools. While she thought much work the division must complete during the next three years.

ing our facilities functioning at such a high value,” said trustee Robert Bachmann. “Then we have capacity when

Terry Fox Foundation recognizes three area schools for money raised during ’23 run

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The Terry Fox Foundation has recognized three area schools for being the top 50 fundraisers in Saskatchewan last year, with their contributions adding to the $800 million raised for cancer research since 1981.

The foundation sent Prairie South School Division a letter recently saying Assiniboia Seventh Avenue Elementary School, École Gravelbourg High School and Craik High School had made the list after raising a notable amount during the Terry Fox Run in 2023.

Among elementary schools, Assiniboia raised the fourth-most with $7,412.25, while among high schools, Gravelbourg placed 11th after raising $5,328.90 and Craik placed 23rd with $4,114 raised.

Deanna Holowachuk, the foundation’s school develthe letter that the division “showed remarkable support” for the Terry Fox Foundation, which was “proud of their extraordinary effort and commitment to carry on Terry’s legacy.”

“The dedication of your schools has made groundCentres Network possible,” she continued.

This collaborative effort has brought together hospitals, research institutes and fundraising organizations to work to revolutionize cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention, Holowachuk stated. This collaboration has provided a beacon of hope for many individuals whom cancer has affected.

“We are profoundly grateful for the support and thank everyone for embodying the values of resilience, determination and compassion that Terry Fox himself exour mission to create a world without cancer.”

initiative. Furthermore, she singled out Ray Boughen and several years.

Terry Fox Run,” she added. “It’s a good thing to know.”

The next Prairie South board meeting is Wednesday,

these emerging issues arise that they can get dealt with.”

There is always more the division could do to upgrade its buildings, but it can’t because the province years, he continued. This is unfortunate because PSSD will likely face many emerging issues in the future as its schools are old and require maintenance.

Bachmann added that the board should continue to lobby the provincial government for predictable, sustainable funding in this area.

Trustee Shawn Davidson reminded his colleagues that whenever emerging priorities arise, the division complete them when there is money and time.

Historic ranch grasslands preserved in perpetuity TRADING THOUGHTS

The grasslands in one of the West’s oldest ranches will be preserved from development in perpetuity.

A conservation easement agreement by owners of the historic McIntyre Ranch in southern Alberta, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimited assures the 54,000 acres will remain grasslands.

The ranch is about one-third the size of Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan.

The McIntyre Ranch was founded in 1894 when sheep into Utah.

The family had roots in Texas. When the father died and the mother married a Mormon called Moody they moved to Utah.

cattle through Indian territory and surrendering some cattle every time they were stopped by bands.

Their greatest fear, according to a family history in a 1947 edition of the Canadian Cattleman, was stampedes by buffalo herds.

Moody moved the ranching operation to a location Divide.

Having reviewed cattle ranches earlier in Alberta he

chose to settle near the then tiny Mormon village of McGrath.

The CPR-owned company was eager to bring new settlers onto what was an area unsettled by white people.

Two more parcels were added in later years.

Buying cattle from neighbouring Saskatchewan and trained to go back home when not ridden.

The ranch operated in open range with no fences for years. Annual fall roundups in southern Alberta and into Montana isolated cattle from different herds.

Cattle drives to sell animals took three days and three nights.

The McIntyres discovered coal on the ranch and developed a mine.

The last McIntyre died in 1948. An employee, Willam Thrall bought the ranch.

The ranch is now operated by Ralph Thrall the Third and three siblings.

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

The Thrall family has been interested in preserving the grasslands by an easement for 30 years. Conservation programs have been practiced by them. They could run more than the current 3,000 cow herd, preferring to rest the grass and maintain wildlife.

The ranch is habitat for 130 species of birds, some rare and endangered, as well as over 300 plant species, some rare and uncommon. Deer, elk, antelope, coyotes and grizzly bear are among the mammal populations.

The ranch adds to the Nature Conservancy preserves of Swift Current.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Born to be Arts Academy production of Disney’s Newsies an unforgettable performance

The Born to Be Arts Academy hit the Mae Wilson Theatre’s stage for their production of Disney’s Newsies this past weekend. The over 60 members of the cast and crew were hard at work perfecting this show to be a performance you’ll never forget. The two acts, were both an hour and a half long of non-stop music, acting, and dancing.

Something that was really special about this production was that students were taking part in it. This production took all the top actors from each high school in Moose Jaw to perform a show together. This means all the kids who got the leads in their school production got to perform in a much larger production, creating an all-stars-type cast. This enabled the students to build and develop their skills, not only their theatrical skills but also their leadership and teamwork.

“The talent in this show is really incredible, and many of them (the students) will be pursuing post-secondary education in musical theatre. So the talent that is shown is extremely impressive,” explained Jessika Kopp, the director of this producti were on.

Disney’s Newsies is based on the 1992 movie and an inspiring true story. It follows a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies,” set in turn-of-thecentury New

arts institution. They strive to provide excellent training to all children in a positive atmosphere. They have many programs available for your kids, whether they want to dance with the Born2Dance program, unleash their acting abilities with the Triple Threat Theatre Company, learn about the joy of creating music with the Music Arts program, or engage in a more physical program like Hands-on Arts or Impact Taekwondo. Whatever your child’s interest may be, Born to Be Arts will likely foster that passion.

If you want to learn more information about the ‘Newsies’ production, you can visit the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s event calendar at https://www.moosejawculture.ca/calendar.

Tickets can be purchased at the Moose Jaw Culturalculture.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0. If you would like more information on Born to Be Arts Academy, you can visit their website at https://www.borntobe.ca/.

what’s right.

Heartland Hospice receives over $30K following Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign

Heartland Hospice proudly accepted an oversized cheque at Tim Horton’s on Main Street May 21 following the conclusion of the restaurant chain’s Smile Cookie campaign that ran from April 29 – May 5.

This year’s cheque was signed for $30,660.

The Smile Cookie campaign has played a vital role

er Heartland Hospice Spurs and Stilettos cabaret at the Events Centre on April 12.

right into the Smile Cookie (campaign),” said Cari Evenson-Carleton, chair of the Public Engagement Committee for Heartland Hospice.

“We were able to raise an impressive amount from the cabaret, and that plus the Smile Cookie campaign is getting us really close to our goal of $1 million for the Capital Campaign,” she continued. “It’s pretty amazing.”

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The project has been running since advocacy began in 2014 following the inspirational journey of Arlene Kolosky. The organization’s Capital Campaign was formally established in May 2022 with the goal of reaching $1 million to add three additional hospice care beds to the community.

The Smile Cookie campaign is a nationwide fundraiser, and each year 100 per cent of proceeds from the happy-looking cookies are donated to a charity that meets certain criteria in communities where Tim Horton’s franchises are located.

request for proposal.

“When I got (Heartland Hospices’ request), I was shocked to learn that there was only one hospice bed for Moose Jaw and the surrounding area,” Howe said. “We was a cause that we would love to be able to partner

was chosen, Howe said around $100,000 was raised and wished to show her appreciation.

“I just would like to say thank you to everybody in the Moose Jaw and surrounding area for coming by and supporting us by purchasing the cookies and the pins,” she said.

Evenson-Carleton also had a few words of appreciation.

tors, and the Public Engagement and Fundraising Committee, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Tim Horton’s (for its) Smile Cookie campaign as well as the community for purchasing the cookies,” she said.

“Without them we would not be where we are today and (we would not be) getting this expansion underway.”

Construction is expected to conclude on or around Sept.1 – the project goal date – but Evenson-Carleton noted this estimate is prone to change.

“Tim Horton’s as a whole was lucky enough to be able to raise (approximately) $19 million across the chain this year,” announced Tim Horton’s Moose Jaw franchise owner Aurora Howe. “Each year we look to raise more money than the year before,” she added.

Heartland Hospice was among the 600 Canada-wide charities receiving support after responding to an earlier

Some time is then required to furnish the rooms, install needed equipment, and the wing is expected to open around December 2024.

To learn more visit HeartlandHospiceMJ.ca, call 306-690-8699, or follow ‘Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw’ on Facebook for project updates.

If you’re interested in applying for the 2025 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign, contact Howe at Aurora@Kadon.ca for more information.

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REPORT from the Legislature for Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw

North

MLA Tim McLeod

Saskatoon and Regina are two of the fastest growing and youngest cities in Canada, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. Of

41 total cities, Saskatoon was the fourth-fastest growing city with an annual population growth rate of 4.8 per cent while Regina was eighth with 4.1 per cent growth. Saskatoon is also the youngest city in Canada with a mediandian age of 37.8.

Gone are the days when Saskatchewan’s population was dropping because so many of its young people were leaving. Today, Saskatchewan has so many opportunities for our young people to build great careers. Together with the great people of this province, our government is committed to keeping our economy strong.

More exports abroad mean more jobs here at home. In 2023, Saskatchewan exported $7.28 billion worth of -

region are the result of the strong and sustainable agriculture sector here in Saskatchewan. Our government will

remain steadfast in our trade partnerships, which support Saskatchewan’s economic goals while continuing to feed a growing world.

due in part to our government’s decision to remove the Trudeau-Singh carbon tax off home heating. Saskatchethe national average of 2.7 per cent. Just think how much government removed that same carbon tax off everything for everyone.

Our government is committed to keeping Saskatchewan’s population growing and economy strong. A strong and growing economy means a brighter future with more opportunities, and more investments in our classrooms, care and communities.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 306-692-8884 or mjnorthmla@sasktel.net.

Band & Choral Festival a success for out-of-province students despite teacher’s dispute

The “Band City” has now proven that it’ll take more than a global pandemic or a province-wide dispute between teachers and the provincial government to keep the Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival from its aim of educating students and celebrating their hard work and dedication to the arts.

This year’s festival ran from May 13 – 16 and included 42 groups with approximately 1,400 students from the neighbouring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba.

Due to the dispute between the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) and the SaskParty government, students from within the province were unable to attend this year but the festival’s organizers were able to make the most of an unfortunate situation.

“The kids were are so excited to be in Moose Jaw, because they’ve heard from their classmates how much fun they’ve had the year before,” said Janie Fries, chair of the Band & Choral Festival.

Fries said the highlight of each year’s Band & Choral Festival would have to be the positive responses she and other committee members received from visiting

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directors.

“The responses (this year) were all really good,” Fries said. “(These out-ofprovince students) love Moose Jaw (and) they love coming to the festival.”

Despite this year’s setbacks, Fries said the festival was an overall success. She noted that Saskatchewan-based groups made the right decision to cancel their registrations earlier as trying to wait out the dispute would be a gamble that would have seen the groups on standby ultimately lose money.

To address earlier concerns that this year’s altered festival may leave a sour taste in the mouths of some participants, Fries said everyone seemed to be understanding of the situation.

“The festival itself has a good reputation as far as being educational for the students, so the directors keep coming back,” she said. “Many of them have been here more than 10 years probably.”

The Band & Choral Festival isn’t dead in the water, and Fries noted that this year saw a record-breaking registration at 104 groups (down from an initial 107) at the onset. The only hiccup was the unanticipated teacher’s dispute.

“It was disappointing that we had 42 groups instead of 104,” Fries said. “We’re hoping next year we can even break that 104 number – but we’ll have to see.”

If there was to be one silver lining to felt by Moose Jaw’s residents. Fries said the smaller student audience – especially for the night shows – meant that more individuals from the community were able of visitors meant that downtown business-

es were still able to receive some additional patronage.

The setback hasn’t broken Fries’ spirit, of course.

After successfully navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and introducing Zoom sessions to allow groups to remotely access workshops and now a province-wide teacher’s dispute, the 73rd band and choral festival will continue without interruption next spring.

“It’s a great festival (and) it’s a great opportunity for the students. I don’t think the directors are wanting to pass that up,” she noted.

The 73rd Band & Choral Festival is scheduled to take place May 12 – 15, 2025.

This upcoming festival will only be possible with the help of dedicated volunteers, and the current committee consists of 10 members who will need some assistance with the festival next spring.

To apply as a volunteer or for more information visit MJBandAndChoral.org. Applications for the 2025 Band & Choral Festival are expected to open around October 2024.

Briercrest Onstage presents The Pirates of Penzance

Briercrest Onstage is hosting a performance of “The Pirates of Penzance” in Caronport as part of their Summer Stage Show. The show will take place on May 31st, with two additional showings on June 1st. This is the second show to be performed as part of their Summer Stage Show.

The performance began last weekend and the showing on May 31st will be the third showing of this performance and will start at 7:00 pm.

The matinee showing on June 1st will start at 2:30 pm, with the evening showing taking place at 7:00 pm. Including the intermission, the shows should last just over 2 hours.

These showings are taking place at aing. The reason they chose this more intimate venue is due to the acoustics. The

sist not only of students from Briercrest but also faculty from their music department. They also have younger community students who joined the production.

One of the reasons behind these productions is that it allows younger students and actors to work with professionals who have been in the industry for a long time,dents.

The story is based on a pirate apprentice who has just turned 21. He became an apprentice to a band of pirates at a young age by mistake; his nurse had misheard his mother when she said “apprentice him to a pilot of a ship,” and the nurse heard “apprentice him to a pirate ship.” He served the pirates faithfully for 21 years, seeing himself as a slave to duty. But now that he is 21, he has decided to leave their compaof piracy.

This extension allows Briercrest College to host and perform Christmas shows, Remembrance Day shows, different opera scenes, and other performances throughout the year. Their largest draw is the Summer Stage Show, which they have been running for 10 years. They usually perform two

Music Man,” which was a roaring success. Briercrest Onstage is extremely grateful to have such a loyal fan base that has been

growing over their 10 years on stage.

“We are so grateful for the way that the audiences have consistently enjoyed our shows over the last couple of years,” stated Daniel McElroy, the Administrative Assistant of the Music Department. “When you start something like this, you never know how it’s going to go or how it will be appreciated... We want people to know not to wait to get their tickets... Don’t miss your chance!”

If you would like to learn more about the performance of The Pirates of Penzance, you can visit the Briercrest website at https://www.briercrest.ca/post/?ID=5041.

If you would like to purchase tickets, Caronport, which is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. You could also call (306) 801-4899 or email performingarts@briercrest.ca.

If you would like to learn more about Briercrest Onstage, you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/Briercrestonstage/.

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Members of the Regina Jazz Orchestra perform at the Mae Wilson Theatre on the evening of May 15. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Saskatchewan continues to be a growing province with its brightest days ahead.

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A photo of their previous performance of The Pirates of Penzance from 2016. Photo credits: Briercrest Onstage.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, MAY 27.

City council has approved this year’s property tax bylaw,

Members gave three unanimous readings to the bylaw during their recent regular council meeting, which means it is now in effect.

in December, but because it wants to narrow the property tax gap between residential and commercial properties, commercial sector.

This means residential properties will see a tax infrom December — and commercial will see an increase

property taxes, due date for late taxes

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and sets the provincially determined taxation rates for the school divisions.

Tax payments, discounts, penalties

Council gave three unanimous readings to the tax payments, discounts and penalties bylaw, which means property taxes.

Unless paid through the tax instalment payment plan service (TIPPS), taxes submitted after that date will default and be subject to late payment penalties of one per cent per month compounded monthly and an extra one per day of each of the remaining months of the tax year.

Coun. Heather Eby said she received several calls from residents wondering if they could receive an extension on the discount due date because city hall had changed how it informed people about property taxes.

— Moose Jaw is one of a few Saskatchewan communities with such a program — while city administration said last year that it was discontinuing the practice of mailing paper

“We went on a fairly extensive communication campaign, which included print media (and) social media … . So there was a lot of opportunities to get it out there,” he continued.

people who did not receive their notices and either directed them to the website to pay or accepted payment over the phone, Acker noted.

Many taxpayers have asked for an extension on the discount program, but that’s impossible because others have already paid “in good faith,” knowing there was no extension, he said.

However, it’s unknown how much extra they will pay with

The updated bylaw establishes the municipal taxation

“Many residents were waiting for their tax notice to come in the mail and … we decided not to do that this year because (city administration said) communication was going to be so good, nobody would not know what was happening,” she continued.

“And people did not know what was happening.” late payments.

“It’s like many things: it’s a matter of people getting used to it. No matter how much you go out there and try to get that message out, there will always be exceptions where people may have missed out on hearing that message,” Acker continued.

Fewer people should miss the next discount deadline after city hall establishes a pattern for promoting the deadline, he added.

Proposed apartment complex will have grocery store to support college students

There are few grocery stores near the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus, but a proposed housing development would give new students — and area residents — more options to acquire supplies within walking distance.

Businessman JC Chhokar spoke to city council during its recent regular meeting about his proposedenue, which would include two small commercial spaces

ner site at the intersection of Algoma Avenue and Laurier Street West.

Chhokar — making his second-straight appearance before council — requested that city hall rezone the lots for the initiative.

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istration to proceed with advertising the project and preparing a bylaw amendment to rezone the lots.

Presentation

“There is a pressing need for a convenience store in the surrounding area (of) Saskatchewan Polytechnic … as there is a lack of essential commercial facilities within walking distance,” Chhokar said.

Furthermore, the student population in that area is growing, new international youths lack transportation, and many don’t have much money, he continued. The

As part of his presentation, Chhokar showed images of the proposed development, including the building and the site plan. That plan shows Laurier Street as the building’s front — where the retail stores would be — and Algoma Avenue at the side, while behind the structure is a baseball diamond on which students play cricket in the summer.

“Thank you … for the faith in our community to get something like this going,” said Coun. Kim Robinson. Continuing, Robinson said he recently attended a graduation event at Sask. Polytech and heard how people want more amenities in that area. Meanwhile, he has also heard that many international students play cricket in Moose Jaw, which means council may need to add a pitch in the future.

Coun. Doug Blanc also thought the project — and the convenience store — would be good for the community, especially since he’s seen students walking with bags in hand all the way from Main Street or Thatcher Drive because those are the only places to purchase their groceries.

trict.

Council unanimously voted to authorize city admin-

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW PLAN NO. 5346

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The proposed amendment would rezone portions of Lots 48-52, Blk/Par 26, Plan N4537, Ext 0, civically known as 1345 Algoma Ave, from R3 – High Density Residential District to R4 – Core Mixed Residential District, and from R3f1 – High Density Residential District and f1 Flood Fringe Overlay District to R4f1 – Core Mixed Residential District and f1 Flood Fringe Overlay District. The existing zoning allows for Multi-Unit Dwellings, but does not allow for buildings with mixed residential and commercial functions. The proposed rezoning would allow for this.

A map of the a ected area and a copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found on the City website at www.moosejaw.ca.

Public feedback on the proposed Bylaw may be directed to Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. All written submissions must be received by 10:00 am on Monday, June 10, 2024. Questions may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 4:00 pm on Monday, June 10, 2024.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of May, 2024. Tracy Wittke – City Clerk

The businessman added that he had submitted to city Polytech students and instructors and area residents supporting the proposed store.

no new structures can be built there, but city hall and Chhokar have worked to overcome those challenges, said Coun. Heather Eby. While some residents will be con-ing measures.

Resident can build detached garage despite zoning issues, appeals board says

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Homeowner Timothy Peakman can build a detached garage in his backyard on the two lots he owns even though the project goes against a city bylaw, the Development Appeals Board (DAB) says.

The board met in mid-April to hear Peakman’s appeal after city hall denied his initial request because the project — located at 116 Elsom Street — did not follow requirements in the zoning bylaw, a city council report explained.

City hall rejected his development permit because the bylaw says in all residential districts, no garage, carport or similar accessory structure or any combination

yard area, whichever is lesser.

Peakman’s property is zoned R1 large-lot low-density residential district.

Peakman told the board that he wanted to construct his detached garage in the centre of the backyard across would serve only the one unit on the latter lot. Meanwhile, he noted that after city hall denied his suggested.

After reviewing the situation, the appeals board granted Peakman’s variance request for three reasons:

- It would not be a special privilege since the board would grant a similar appeal in the same district

- It would not be a relaxation of the zoning bylaw since it would not hinder the health, safety or general welfare of the community

- It would not injuriously affect the neighbourhood since the contraventions would have no negative effects on the adjacent properties or interfere with their use, while no one in the area was opposed to the project

council meeting, with council unanimously vot-

The report noted that Peakman wanted to construct metres in size. However, this building and the structures already on the property — an existing detached garagetres.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, MAY 27.

City hall plans to install 120 new speed-related signs in school zones by September, including near the four buildings that are slated for closure once the joint-use venue opens in 2025.

City hall will start overhauling the 20 school zones this summer by adding or improving pedestrian ramps, updating reducing speeds. City crews should complete sign changes by September.

The speeds in those zones are currently 40 kilometres per hour from 8 a.m.

to 6 p.m. but will likely change to 30 km/h from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week once council approves a new bylaw.

These school- and playground-related sign changes are expected to cost $500,000 in total.

Overall, the city intends to order and install 650 signs. If council doesn’t change the speed limits, then the new school- and playground-zone signs will newness.

During the recent May regular meet-

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ing, council asked city administration whether it planned to update the signs near Westmount, Empire, St. Mary and Sacred Heart even though they will close once the joint-use school in the Westheath subdivision opens next year.

That concern has been a topic of discussion among engineering staff, while they decided that it would be appropriate to include those locations for upgrade once the project commences, said Bevan Harlton, director of operations.

One reason is that those schools will

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City council has worked to reduce the tax gap between residential and commercial property classes since 2017, but it appears that changes by the province have had a bigger effect.

During the April 22 regular meeting, Coun. Kim Robinson submitted an inquiry to city administration about what percentage of the tax gap reductions have been attributable to council’s mill rate factors and what percentage has been attributable to the provincially mandated change in the assessed value of properties.

still be open in September 2024, while another is that those areas usually contain a playground or park space, so the city would accommodate that, he continued. Also, once those four schools close, city hall may change those school zones to playground areas.

If those four buildings are used differently in the future, then city crews would remove the school-related speed signs, put them back into inventory and replace them with a standard sign, Harlton added.

ed over two years ago, city council has updated its public art policy to ensure the purpose, goals and procedures continue

Council adopted the public art policy in February 2022 as part of the transition from the murals management committee to the public art committee.

The parks and recreation department drafted the original policy based on feedback from several groups and individuals, including the executive committee, the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee, the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, and mural artist Grant McLaughlin.

McLaughlin has been heavily involved with the murals program for decades and has experience working with other municipalities on public art initia-

Council’s efforts to reduce the gap resulted in a decrease of 0.29 percentage points during that period, while changes that the province made in 2021 led to a decrease of 0.34 percentage points. Therefore, the city’s efforts represented 46 per cent of the changes and the province’s efforts represented 54 per cent.

The report added that changes in infrastructure levies and to the commercial appeal allowance can also affect the tax gap, although administration did not ex-

Administration provided an answer during the recent regular meeting in May, with data showing that the tax gap has decreased from 2.43 times in 2017 to 1.80 times this year.

clude these two factors from the analysis.

During the May meeting, Robinson said he appreciated the “very concise answer” from administration. He pointed out that while the tax-gap changes are split nearly 50 per cent, the report says administration did not exclude the two factors mentioned above.

Therefore, Robinson submitted anre-analyze the tax gap while excluding the levies for the cast iron water main replacement program and the parks and recreation capital upgrades program and commercial appeal allowance funds.

Besides this inquiry, the councillor asked city administration to determine the average annual revenues that street metersenues for meters located within one city block of Main Street between First Avenues Northwest and Northeast.

cials to provide an answer about the City of Moose Jaw’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) payments made between 2018 and 2023, the incident counts, the loss-time dates, the no-loss time dates and the rates and premiums for this year.

City council has updated two bylaws that affect residents who live in mobile homes and those who have or want children and are also considering running for elected

Council gave three unanimous readings to the two bylaws during the recent regular meeting, which means the bylaws are now in effect.

Mobile home licensing bylaw

Council approved updates to the mobile home licensing bylaw, which means the due date for mobile home fees is Sunday, June 30, while all fees are in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 2025 and reper cent.

Council amended the due date for mobile home licensing fees last year because city administration extended the

tives.

The public art committee presented an updated public art policy during council’s recent May meeting, with members voting unanimously to accept the amended document.

The amendments are contained in

scope and procedures, according to a council report.

Purpose

The committee has added wording to clarify that “public art” does not include city-owned art under the jurisdiction and control of the Moose Jaw Art Museum Incorporated. This was done to address any confusion about responsibilities for public art acquisitions.

“public art fund” to include the promotion

of public art as a funding priority, while it amended the objectives and guiding principles by placing more emphasis on incorporating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action into public art initiatives when possible.

Scope

With funding, the policy now proposes that a minimum of $7,000 be set aside for emergency repairs or projects, with the remaining balance to be distributed in a 70/30 split:

- 70 per cent of the fund balance will be allocated for new art acquisitions

- 30 per cent of the fund balance will be allocated for art maintenance, promotion and planning

Also, all third-party public art initiatives on public property are now subject to review and recommendation by the public art committee in consultation with

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due date for property tax notices to Aug. 31, 2023. Administration now wants the due date for this year’s property tax notices to be changed to June 30.

Parental bylaw

law No. 5649, the Parental Leave for Elected Members Bylaw, 2021, after citytion during the April 22 meeting.

Council adopted a policy in 2021 that laid out criteria for elected members to take parental leave, but recent changes in provincial legislation make that policy unnecessary. Moose Jaw’s current policy is now considered a standalone document.

Administration later presented an updated parental leave policy during the recent executive committee meeting,

with council approving a recommendation to accept the document.

Updates to the policy include its purpose to clarify council’s authority to adopt the document and its intent; to re-

city hall departments and approval from city council.

Moreover, all approved third-party public art initiatives will require an agreement to be developed with the city about ownership, installation and maintenance as recommended by the committee or city departments.

Procedure

One procedural change will see the city and committee review the public art policy every two years instead of every year to ensure the document’s goals, pur-ty’s current needs.

Another change sees the committee making recommendations about indoor locations for public art in consultation with city administration to determine appropriate spots for installation.

with attending meetings and the percentage of remuneration (pay) for attendance; and to the review process so the integrity commissioner — instead of the adminis-

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Sandwiches popular for luncheons and emergencies

In 1915 it was believed by authors of the Five Roses Flour cookbook that sandwiches “are almost a perfect food, made from bread which is the great life-sustainer.”

Sandwiches were considered a picnic standby “and are deservedly popular in many emergencies such as informal luncheons or muncheons as a witty woman once called them.”

Soggy sandwiches were not to be tolerated so cooks of the day would butter the bread then place another lettuce leaf and the second slice of bread.

ings to seep into the bread.

wiches were made and enjoyed.

• • • MEAT SANDWICHES

2 cups cream or milk

4 egg yolks

butter, the size of an egg

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. mustard with black pepper

1/2 cup lemon juice

chicken or turkey

In a large double boiler, mix the cream or milk, yolks and mix into the cream mixture.

Cook over regular heat until thick, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Remove from heat and cool then add lemon

lettuce, parsley and olives. Add to the ground meat and mix well.

Add to the cooked and cooled mixture and mix again.

Spread over buttered bread, top with another buttered slice of bread and slice into thirds or remove crusts from bread.

• • • TARTAR SANDWICHES

3 large sardines

1 cup boiled and ground ham

3 small cucumber pickles

1 tsp. mustard

a little catsup

a drizzle of vinegar or lemon juice

Chop the sardines, ground ham and pickles and mix together. Add the mustard. Mix to a paste by adding some catsup and vinegar or lemon juice. Spread over buttered bread slices. May be served as open-faced sandwiches if bread supply is running short.

• • •

LEFT-OVER SANDWICHES

After a party, luncheon or picnic, pass left-overchine. Mix with a well-seasoned gravy. Place mixture in a pie dish and cover with mashed potatoes delicious luncheon dish.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

The Trans Canada Trail Care Grant will help to spruce up the Trans-Canada Trail in Wakamow Valley

As a recipient of the Trans Canada Trail Care Grant Program, The Wakamow Valley Authority has been chosen in this funds have been provided to improve various sections of the Trans Canada Trail, with the grant allowing trail care groups to apply for funds to support maintenance activities or support volunteer efforts.

This grant was announced back in January, with applications closing in February. In this year’s application, Wakamow Valley stated their project would include tree trimming, general trail clean-up, and installation of safety rails at a low-level crossing.

The groups that received funding were announced in April awarding 221 grants across Canada totaling $269,250 in trail care. Saskatchewan alone received 20 grants, totaling $25,000, approximately $1,250 per site.

This grant has aided in many aspects of the trail, including cleaning debris,ing potholes, cutting back brush, raking leaves, and opening seasonal bathrooms. Another aspect of this grant is to show appreciation to the invaluable volunteers.

June 1st is being recognized as Can-

ada’s Trail Care Day, coinciding with International Trails Day, and the Trail Care Grant Program is hoping that groups will hold their activities on this day in appreciation of the trails.

“On June 1st, we decided to commemorate Trail Care Day,” explained Kristen Gabora, the Director of Trail De-

velopment and Volunteers. “This will be a nationwide celebration of our collective trail care efforts. We have encouraged groups to hold their activities on that day, as it coincides with International Trails Day.”

Last year, Wakamow used its funds to hold a Trail Clean-up and Community

Gathering on June 3rd, 2023. Approximately 15 volunteers, board members, and representatives from the Mosaic Potash Company met at Wakamow Valley to clean up the trail by picking up trash and cleaning debris. After the clean-up, the volunteers and attendees celebrated with a barbecue.

The Trans Canada Trail is the longest recreational trail in the world, spanning over 28,000 km on land and water. It links the three oceans and connects 15,000 rural, urban, and Indigenous communities across every province and territory.

“I love the trail so much; I’ve been with the trail since 2013, and I truly believe in it,” explained Gabora. “I just want everyone to embrace it and get out there, feel that connection with the rest of Canada.”

To learn more about the Trans Canada Trail Care Grant Program or to see what has been done with this grant in the past, you can visit their website at https://tctrail. ca/trans-canada-trails-trail-care-grantprogram/.

To learn more about the Trans Canada Trail in general, you can visit their website at https://tctrail.ca/.

Shine your clubs and grab your t’s to play in the Inclusion

Moose Jaw golf tournament

Inclusion Moose Jaw is holding a Golf Tournament fundraiser to raise money for its many programs and various initiatives.

On June 14th, Inclusion Moose Jaw will be hosting the golf tournament at the Ridge Golf Club Par 3 in Moose Jaw starting at 12:30 pm, followed by live entertainment and a chili dinner at 4:30 pm.

The day’s activities include your regular 18-holes of golf, skill events, a chili dinner, live entertainment by Bonnie and the Jets, and a 50/50 draw with loads of door prizes. Additionally, there is a $20,000 hole-in-one prize sponsored by McCauley Agencies.

To take part in the fundraiser, you will need to register as an individual golfer with an entry fee of $90 or $350 for a team of four. If you just want to support the fundraiser and not play the round of golf, you can purchase a ticket and just come and enjoy the live entertainment and the chili dinner for $30. Donations directly to the fundraiser are also appreciated.

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“Everything goes directly back into Inclusion,” explained Kari Ruiter, Executive Director of Inclusion Moose Jaw.

“We have some overhead costs due to our building, but our main expenses are providing the kids with our day programming in the summer and our weekend programming during the school year.”

Inclusion Moose Jaw is also in dire need of volunteers for this event. At least 18 volunteers are needed, though they hope for many more. A volunteer will man each hole, as there will potentially be a skill competition at each, additionally help will be needed to help facilitate the whole event with the chili dinner and live entertainment.

“By having this golf tournament and raising funds, it really helps the kids with the cost of everything,” stated staff member Laurie Bender. “We take them out in the community to do arts and crafts or to cause.”

fundraiser

branch of the organization Inclusion Saskatchewan. Inclusion Moose Jaw has been hard at work serving the community of

Moose Jaw since 1966. This family-based, grassroots organization has been aiding individuals with intellectual disabilities in many aspects of life, from social groups to mentorship programs, and anything in between.

sion Moose Jaw has hosted many fundraisers in the past, including events such as a family dinner at Humpty’s and carnithe organization since the pandemic with hopes that the golf fundraiser is an overwhelming success and will become an annual tradition.

If you would like to register as a golf team or sign up as a volunteer, you can contact Inclusion Moose Jaw through their email at golf@inclusionmoosejaw.org.

If you want to know more information about Inclusion Moose Jaw and the type of work that they do, you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.

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The Trans-Canada trail runs through beautiful Wakamow Valley in Moose Jaw. Fox Klein photo.

Next stage of downtown construction moves to zero block of Main Street North

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The City of Moose Jaw’s infrastructure renewal program in the downtown core continues this week with the project now migrating one block south as crews begin

Main Street North continues to face

city contractors expand the project to the zero block and prepare to resurface the

The 200 block of Main Street North has now been fully resurfaced and is once

Residents are advised by the City of

Moose Jaw that all downtown business locations will remain open throughout the project and these shops can be accessed by clearly marked sidewalks and temporary

Drivers are reminded to obey all caution in this and all other construction zones to ensure the safety of residents,

For a full list of the 2024 water main replacement locations and for more infor-

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with SUV on Ninth Avenue NE

One person is dead and two people are in hospital following a two-vehicle collision that occurred recently near the Prairie Oa-

police responded to a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle on the 1500 block

EMS transported the two occupants in the vehicle to the hospital, where they

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital by EMS and

The MJPS’s collision reconstructionist continues to investigate the collision in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coro-

Police don’t plan to make any further

Anyone with further information please contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police

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City contractors continue phase 9 of the infrastructure renewal program in downtown Moose Jaw on May 24. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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Discarded pipe from the 2024 infrastructure renewal program in downtown Moose Jaw. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Hot Pressure Washers!!

OPINION/EDITORIAL

TO THE EDITOR LETTERS

For Moose Jaw Express

RE: NEW SCAMMERS IN TOWN

I never thought it would happen to me. You read about all the phone calls other people get or incidents that happen to others but this was new to me. I received a phone call from a supposed RCMP of-gave me his badge number and transferred me to the phone number and address were real. Having proven all this he proceeded to tell me the unknown individuals who claimed my identity had opened 5 separate bank accounts in 5 different banks. These accounts showed money being moved to 3 different countries, namely Mexico, Cuba and Columbia indiwith my name being attached to each account I could be charged with criminal activity. Also because of the stolen SIN my bank accounts, which are held jointly with my husband, would be frozen immediately for at least 24-48 hours possibly longer until they could prove I was not guilty of said charges.

very insistent I tell no one about this conversation and what is taking place. He then indicated I needed to go to our bank and take out several thousand dollars so we would have cash available until our bank

For Moose Jaw Express RE: RESPONSE TO RON WALTER TRADING THOUGHTS COLUMN PUBLISHED IN MOOSE JAW EXPRESS AND MOOSEJAWTODAY.COMMAY 15TH, 2024 EDITION – VOL. 17, ISSUE 20

My name is Annette Taylor and I am the Chair of the Property Commission for Living Skies Regional Council of The United Church of Canada. Our Property Commission approves all United Church property transactions in the province of Saskatchewan. I recently read the Trading Thoughts article written by Ron Walter and published in your newspaper on May 15, 2024. The article contains inaccurate information about the distribution of assets when United Church property is sold. Mr. Walter wrote “All of the Big Three established church organizations -- Angli-

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RE: BULLYING?

Premiere Moe was losing his professional side when “Sore Loser” to accusations from a speaker in cabinet about bullying and being threatened.

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RE: MATURE GOVERNANCE REQUIRES MATURE POLITICIANS

Decades ago, one of my children visited Saskatchegovernance and democracy, they were instead apwere supposed to represent us with dignity, behaved Recent sessions amplify the worst tantrums of past decades. MLA Ken Francis confessed he gets sucked into trash talk almost daily. Speaker Randyment from fellow Saskatchewan Party MLAs. He also

accounts could be used again. After I took this cash out of the bank I was to go to any stores with gift cards available and purchase as many Apple and Sephora only cards as possible. While all this conversation is taking place he is very adamant about staying on the line the reason being the whole conversation and acjust put this money into our safety deposit box but he answered I could not hang onto that cash or that was their way of showing I was money laundering. Any answer for. And after being on the phone with him for several hours I was so shook I was not thinking straight.

He then explained once I had all the gift cards purchased in the amount of money I had withdrawn from my account, I was to read all the numbers on the backs of each card. Why am I doing that? He needed to record each card number in his report to pass along to our local RCMP who would be visiting me the following morning and giving me my new SIN number. Also they would accompany me to our local bank and present the new SIN to the bank in order to activate our joint accounts. They also would scan all the gift cards I had purchased and be able to put that amount of money back into our bank account.

While all this conversation is happening he is telling me at least every 15 minutes not to disconnect

er two denominations that were mentioned, but I can assure that this is not true for The United Church of Canada in Saskatchewan.

In Living Skies Regional Council our policy clearly states that if a congregation is disbanding, then 50% of their remaining assets (including any assets from the sale of property) can be distributed by the congregation to whatever charitable organizations they wish. Another 20% goes to the Regional Council and therefore stays in the province for the support of other United Church ministries. 10% of the assets are sent to the Indigenous Ministry of the United Church and the last 20% goes to the Mission & Service Fund of the United Church.

If the congregation that is selling property is planning to continue their ministry or amalgamate with another congregation, then the percentage of assets that

Okay, so in politics there have been many messy sensitive; I understand, but we as people of Sasyears now.

alleged Deputy Leader Jeremy Harrison brought a gun into the Assembly.

“sorer loser” and Moe dismisses the alarming allegations against Harrison as false. No investigation necessary. He also categorizes the texts to Weekes as “ambitious” rather than “harassment.” Ambitious?

To what purpose? Partisan purposes as the sender attempts to have the non-partisan speaker favour a side?

ters an environment where yelling and intimidation mock dialogue and collaboration. Reform with proportional representation could address these issues.

call and Do Not speak to anyone about this. Supposedly his biggest concern was to get all charges against me dropped so I had to be very careful on what actions I took. Once I had followed all his instructions he told me he would contact me the following morning with more information and also our local RCMP would be in contact. By this point I am so rattled and not thinking straight. His last comment of the conversation “do not talk to even your husband about this”. Fat chance of me keeping this to myself !!

After discussing with my husband what had taken place and trying to sleep on it we decided the next morning to report it to local RCMP. Also having time to think about what actually took place I realized what a fool I had been. The signs of a scam were all

someone to say what was happening and not to tell anyone. I did report all this to the RCMP and unfortunately realize there is no way to get any of that money back. It could have been much worse and a big lesson learned the hard way. Also unfortunately too much of this is happening everywhere and peo-thing. These scammers are very, very convincing…

CHAR SANDEN

remains with them changes depending on the selling price of the property. Here are a couple of examples:

· If the property sells for $200,000 or less then the congregation keeps the entire amount.

· If the property sells for$1,200,000 then the congregation would keep $670,000 or about 56%.

Our property policies are posted on our Living Skies Regional Council website at https://livingskiesrc.ca/ -

tions please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

The Rev. Annette Taylor Chair, Property

Commission

Living Skies Regional Council

The United Church of Canada

Just putting it out there to say that just because a person is a big-top- on-the-hill important person, it does not mean he can bully either.

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By ensuring that legislative seats more accurately proves proportional representation encourages coalition-building and cooperation. Instead of a winner-takes-all approach that fuels partisanship, this system promotes a more inclusive and respectful political culture.

Proportional representation offers a path to a more mature and effective legislative process. To improve our democracy in provincial and federal elections, vote for candidates who will enact electoral reform with proportional representation. Learn more at FairVote.ca or facebook.com/FairVoteSask. Nancy Carswell

City hosts open house for students to explore career options during Public Works Week

lic Works department hosted its annual open house event to commemorate Public

National Public Works Week is a national celebration as well as international, and the week is recognized across both Canada and the United States.

“(The goal) is to (demonstrate and explain) what Public Works does and how they bring (an increased) quality of life to the residents within their communities,” explained Staci Dobrescu, manager of Public Works & Utilities for the City of

The scope of the Public Works department entails almost everything that improves residents’ quality of life and includes road maintenance, pothole repairs,

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snow removal, running the wastewater treatment plant, and city park maintenance.

Public Works Week may be celebrated internationally, but the exact details of how the week is recognized depends on local municipalities who act independent of one another.

“Some (communities) run more of an educational (event) for their staff, and some run the educational (aspect) to the public,” she said. “We do a mixture of it all.”

Dobrescu said the event in Moose -

en years now and began when she was approached by the Saskatchewan Public Works Association (PWA) while still serving on the Public Works board.

“I wasn’t aware of this (at the time),” she said. “It’s not something we ever celebrated, or (at least) we hadn’t signed the proclamation declaring… (the start of) Public Works Week. And so, we started doing that.”

Since formally recognizing the week, Dobrescu said it has been a great addition to the community.

The Sukanen Pioneer Village and Museum has three events in one day for visitors— a model show, car show and drive-in movie.

annual model engineering show eaturing hand-made steam engineered models that operate like the real ones.

The parts built to scale are mostly made by hand. building.

In the afternoon at 2 p.m. the annual Show and Shine Spring Fling will display cars, trucks and mo torcycles.

Car show time has moved to afternoon to allow volunteers breaks between events, said organizer Rob by Downton.

fers visitors an opportunity to see all sorts of vehicles and function have evolved.

While the show is on all museum buildings are open for viewing and the burger cabin and canteen will operate.

The driver and one passenger are admitted free, a feature car owners really like.

After the car show ends at 6 p.m. with awards, Mark Rainey of Bend M Up Metal Works will demon strate the bead rolling process.

“It’s kind of like embossing metal like you would emboss a letterhead,” said Downton.

The bead metal work is intended to give visitors “something to do in the break between the car show and the movie night,” he said. Gates for the movie open

“They can pay for the car show and the movie

“We found that giving kids, students, and the public an opportunity to come the pieces of equipment are (used for)… and how they make a better quality of life… is really nice…,” she explained.

To help enhance the educational component of the event, students from each

open for the public to come and go as they pleased.

One consideration that makes careers department interesting is the vast opportunity to explore and move into a wide variety of roles.

“We have a staff (member) who started as a lifeguard, and they started working over in parks. Now they’ve moved over to wastewater,” she explained in one example. “It’s actually really interesting how you can step through so many different

when they come in, or the movie gate when it opens.”

To watch the movie, viewers need an FM radio or they can listen to a loudspeaker broadcast of the audio.

“We have lots of room for cars. We’re hoping for

“We will have a special concession for the movie.’’ for each additional person.

careers within one organization.”

The available career paths range from park maintenance to operating heavy equipment to IT and roles in the legal department.

“And,” she continued, “if you don’t like (a new job role) you can move back to where you were until you decide what path you want to follow.”

The aim of the annual open house is to allow students an opportunity to learn more about the men and women who work hard to keep the community running and to allow the public an opportunity to learn more about the interconnected nature of the department.

“Everything is somehow connected to Public Works,” she said. “And a lot of people don’t see that connection, so we’re trying to make that connection for them by doing this outreach…”

The open house event took place at

For more information or to contact the Public Works department, visit Moose-

encouraged to bring a lawn chair or

movie, Super Mario Bros., is the last of the shows.’’

of the animated movie has one brother searching for his brother to save the world.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Old-time cars on display. Ron Walter photo

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The City of Moose Jaw’s Public Works department hosted this year’s Public Works Week open house on May 22.

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Public Works Week is primarily educational, but the open house also offers a little fun as experienced by these future equipment operators.

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Warriors’ comeback falls just short in

Memorial Cup opening loss to Saginaw

Warriors score three goals in 1:35 late in second after falling behind 4-0, go on to drop 5-4 decision

The Moose Jaw Warriors nearly had another miracle comeback on their 2024 playoff ledger, but in the end, the host Saginaw Spirit would hang on for a win in the opening game of the Memorial Cup.

The Western Hockey League cham-

the game but came back with a three-goal surge late in the second before dropping a 5-4 decision in Saginaw.

contest in history for the Warriors, and playing in front of a strong host team and showed.

as expected, as the two teams battled through the early nerves of playing for a national championship.

Shortly after the period crossed that mark each team had a couple of chances, with Saginaw getting a few opportunities in the home plate area and Jackson Unger making a handful of big stops to keep it scoreless.

That included a chance for the Spirits’ Nic Sima at the top of the crease when a turnover behind the net saw the right winger get a shot off that Unger would make a pad save on.

Moments after that, the Warriors had a great chance of their own when a Jagger Firkus drop pass to Denton Mateychuk in the Saginaw zone led to a shot that Andrew Oke would make a nice save on.

er play of the tournament when OHL defenceman of the year Zayne Parekh was

-

Throughout their run through the Western Hockey League playoffs, the Moose Jaw

come back in games regardless of the situation.

It led to the WHL champs stealing a handful of contests that looked like sure losses, and was a sign they were never out of a game, no matter the score.

Their opposition at the Memorial Cup has now had a chance to see what that

5-4 decision to the host Saginaw Spirit on Friday night.

Impressive, sure, but head coach Mark O’Leary and everyone else on the team would have much rather not put themselves in that position -- and it’s something they planned to improve upon going forward.

“As much as you want to be pleased with the guys for battling back again and not staying down, our start was just too much,” O’Leary said from Saginaw short-

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hit with a delay of game penalty for clearing the puck over the glass, but Saginaw would get the better chances.

Team Canada member Owen Beck nearly scored on a partial breakaway and Unger had to make a host of saves in close on the same play to keep things scoreless. Unger’s effort on the play would end up as the TSN Save of the Game.

Saginaw continued to carry the play as the period continued, with the Warriors held without a shot for almost 10 minutes and the Spirit leading 16-6 in that category

With 32.9 seconds left in the period

Parekh got off a shot from the point that Sima tipped at the top of the crease,period.

A hooking penalty to Brayden Yager seconds after it expired, the Spirit caught a break for their second goal.

Owen Beck simply put a shot on net -

the net. The goal came with 2:13 gone in the period.

The Warriors were unable to generate any zone time as the period continued while Saginaw used their transition game and forecheck to generate continuous pressure, and they’d break through again. After winning a puck battle along the boards, Parekh would get himself open in the slot, and he’d take a pass from Matyas

Sapovaliv before putting a shot top corner with 7:28 gone.

Saginaw kept coming, and increased their lead to 4-0 1:36 after Parakh’s goal.

time in the Moose Jaw zone and put a shot in low glove side on Unger.

The Spirit were so dominant through were only able to manage their 10th shot on net with 8:12 to play in the second.

The Warriors began to get things going as the period progressed, though, and things suddenly turned their way in utterly stunning fashion late in the period.

in Moose Jaw Warriors’ Memorial Cup history with 1:45 to play in the frame, and it was thanks to a great play by Matthew Savoie. The Buffalo Sabres prospect stripped the puck from a Saginaw defenceman behind the net and sent a perfect pass

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Matthew

things like that, if you do it once, you believe you can do it again,” O’Leary said.

“We’ve shown all season long that we can continue to keep getting up and that’s what we’ll do again on Monday.”

to Yager at the side of the net, and his shot would sneak by Oke short side.

Only 37 seconds later, Mateycuk got on the board, manoeuvring into the high slot before putting a shot top shelf to make it a two-goal game.

And 56 seconds after that marker, Yager struck again, this time taking advantage of a breakdown in the Spirit defence and taking a pass from Mateychuk to the side of the net before ripping a shot home.

Three goals in 1:35, and the Warriors were suddenly in a one-goal game.

Saginaw got one back immediately after play resumed in the third period, with a turnover behind the Warriors net leading to a complete defensive breakdown, and a tic-tac-toe passing play would lead to Josh

The Warriors nearly scored two goals in a couple of minutes with 13 minutes to around went right through the crease, and moments later when Firkus appeared to have scored, only for a review to correctly determine that Matthew Savoie was offside on the play.

The Warriors pulled Unger for the extra man with three minutes to play, and tournament on a on-timer feed to the right wing off a pass from Mateychuk.

Unger went to the bench again with 1:45 to play, and Firkus would hit the post escape with the win.

Unger ended up facing 36 shots in the loss, Oke turned aside 22 shots for the win.

goals, they had a slew of chances in the third and came a single offside call from potentially tying the game.

three points, Savoie a goal and Firkus with an assist in the near comeback.

had a goal and an assist as the

Of course, there was the whole thing with The Moment, capitals intended. The playing in front of close to 8,000 fans in the DOW Event Centre and once again on national television via TSN all made for a high-pressure situation.

de-

ly after the contest. “They were skating well, we were slow, we were stubborn with pucks and slow to check and when you do that you don’t really give yourself a chance.”

a way to rally at a dark moment almost wasn’t even a surprise at this point, even against a team as talented as Saginaw.

“The past helps when it comes to

“I don’t know what it was, depending on the individual it was something different,” O’Leary said. “But the last thing we want to do is make excuses, we haven’t made excuses all season long, and we’ll just come out and be better in the next game.”

If there was one shining light from the loss beyond the comeback, it was what happened when the Warriors put Jagger FIrkus, Matthew Savoie and Brayden Yager on a line together late in the second period. Not only did it result in three quick

One thing that was most certainly a positive for both teams was getting back on the ice in a game situation. Saginaw had been off for nearly three weeks after and the Warriors had been off for over a week since their sweep of Portland in the WHL Final.

Then there’s all the ancillary stuff involved with the Memorial Cup -- a parade, tons of media and everything else involved with a national championship tournament.

“The last couple of days being as busy as they are, it’s to be expected,” O’Leary said. “It’s a big event and it’s a privilege to be here, but at the same time it’s nice to get the hockey going. Now we’ll get back to our regular routine and get ready for London.”

Warriors defenceman Voytech Port in action against the Saginaw Spirit at the Memorial Cup on Friday night.Eric Young / Saginaw Spirit

Savoie

Warriors dropped a narrow

cision to the Saginaw Spirit to open the Memorial Cup.

Sports: Miller Express break out the big bats on way to win over Medicine Hat

Moose Jaw uses a pair of big innings and some timely hitting to take 14-8 win over Mavericks in 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League home opener

Throughout Eric Marriott’s tenure as head coach of the Moose Jaw Miller Express, they’ve become known as a team that can put all sorts of runs on the board very quickly,

It appears in the early going of the 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League season that won’t be changing any time soon.

The Miller Express had a grand slam from Austin Gurney and put up a pair of victory over the Medicine Hat Mavericks in their home opener on Saturday night at Ross Wells Park.

The victory sees Moose Jaw improve win over Weyburn on Friday night, “It was a great win last night in Wey burn to start the year and an important one to get on the road. Then we come back here tonight, the city of Moose Jaw

Soto,

of Moose Jaw Miller Express returning veterans proved to be the difference in their Western Canadian Baseball League season opener on Friday night.

A triple off the bat of Thomas Soto in the top of the seventh inning plated Nathan run, and the Miller Express would go on to Tom Laing Park in Weyburn.

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showed out, they were awesome, it was packed in here,” Marriott told team so cial media manager Joe Gunnis after the contest. “Medicine Hat is a strong team, they’re well coached over there, but the boys showed up, Declan O’Hare was a star and we’ll look to do it again (on Sun day night).”

Miller Express career in impressive fash ion. He capped Saturday’s contest with a bles, two runs scored, a pair of walks and a run batted in.

Thing is, that impressive statline was almost overshadowed by what the rest of the team put together at the plate.

brought the fans to their feet in the second inning when he sent a John Walsh offering

season, but a grand slam, too boot. Nathan Houston picked up where he outing that included a bizarre sequence

plate twice, as did Evan Deringer and Thomas Soto.

Rookie Elijah Bear had a good game

the night.

On the mound, Ethan Merk got the start and allowed four runs on six hits over three innings, with Medicine Hat doing all their damage in the second inning. Jadon Canelli was perfect in two innings of re appearance, while Jacob Quiles allowed three runs, one earned, over the next two frames and Nathan Yunick allowed a sin gle run in the eighth. Garrett Houston closed things out with a scoreless ninth.

while the Express put up another seven in and Lane McEachern combined for three the Mavericks.

Brody Gardner topped Medicine and scored a run. It was a busy Saturday night across the league, including the debut of the Sas sion to the Regina Red Sox. Other action

The Miller Express are back in ac season as they travel to Brooks to face the Bombers. Next home action is Friday,

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ed a double play when Houston came up the stage for Soto, who laced a triple to the game.

Houston then factored into a key in surance run in the ninth, sending a shot to shortstop that would allow Garrett Dennis to score from second on an error for the

That was more than enough for clos

appearance for Moose Jaw and allowed two runs on two hits over four innings of work, striking out six and walking one. Tristan Eberle had a scoreless inning of Matt Vasquez surrendered a single run on two hits over the next three innings.

On the other side of the diamond, Meyer was outstanding but was victim ized by untimely errors. Only one of the four runs he allowed over seven innings was earned, and he’d scatter seven hits while striking out six. Owen McConnell pitched a scoreless eighth and Joe Hart al lowed the one run in the ninth.

Other scores on opening day saw

Edmonton Prospects and the defending champion Okotoks Dawgs rolling to an

Be sure to keep an eye on www.wc blbaseball.com for all the updated scores

Miller Express shortstop Thomas Soto

The 2024 edition of the Moose Jaw Miller Express line up on the third baseline for O’Canada prior to the home opener.

Medicine

Miller Express second baseman Nathan Houston couldn’t quite get the handle on this quick throw and tag in the third inning.

Basketball Tournament Draws Hundreds To The Courts

The Premier Prairie Classic basketball tournament tipped off for it’s eighth year on Friday afternoon, May 17.

The tournament saw 79 teams from U11 to high school compete in both boys and girls divisions.

Although the hectic weekend of basketball had just gotten underway, organizers say other than a couple of hiccups the city’s largest basketball tournament was in for another successful run.

“It’s been going great so far. A few minor mishaps but it’s been going great. Lots of kids, lots of spectators, so it’s been a good time,” event organizer Rhona Johnson said.

Bringing 79 basketball teams together for the tournament - 84 teams had Johnson described it as “awesome”.

“It’s great for the community. It’s great for our local players to play these teams from all over.”

Teams playing in the tournament came from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.

Notable amongst the out of town teams was Winnipeg’s Crossover that once again sent a large contingent to the tournament.

While some might think the tournament appeared on what was traditionally ‘Band Festival Weekend’ in Moose Jaw, the real impetus to start the Premier Prairie Classic eight years ago originated in Regina.

The Regina club team the Hornets used to hold their basketball tournament on the May long weekend but when the tournament went defunct the Spartans grabbed the opportunity.

“They ran a tournament on this weekend for maybe 30 years and when they gave it up I snatched it,” she said, adding “simply because we don’t use a ton of volunteers and we can do it with our club and our spouses.”

She said the tournament that ran from

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Friday to Sunday was in many ways a godsend for the volunteers (because Monday was a stat holiday).

“It’s a huge amount of work. That’s why we like the Monday off.”

Johnson said despite there was plenty of work in organizing the tournament, it isn’t about simply following a template with many seemingly minor things done new every year.

An example of this is the tournament draw where she tries to make it so teams play other teams they have never played before.

“When I do the draw, I try to separate them as much as possible so they get new competition.”

The tournament not only brings in a lot of teams to Moose Jaw but it’s also huge for player development, she said.

“The more the kids can play, the better they get.”

An example is the U11 and U13 divisions where teams are not allowed to run the simpler zone defence but must utilize the much hard man to man defence.

“It helps promote skill development. It’s a lot harder to play defence man on man than it is with zone (defence)…we just adapt the rules a little to promote development.”

Numbers wise the tournament is big for the city with there being a major economic spill over to hotels, restaurants and gas stations, amongst other Moose Jaw businesses.

Johnson said the tournament’s 79 teams translated into about 1,000 athletes.

Of those athletes, if you took away the Moose Jaw and Regina athletes - most who likely commute - that about 600 athletes require hotel room stays.

Johnson estimated 55 teams spent nights in hotel rooms after you take out the teams from Moose Jaw and Regina.

The demand created by housing hundreds of players, coaches and families may be good for hotels, but it also leaves the tournament scrambling.

accommodation for the many out of town referees, she was out of luck when she tried to book them rooms at the usual hotels in Moose Jaw.

“I tried booking hotels for my refs and most of the regular (hotels) were booked solid.”

As to whether the tournament was a

and boys team at the tournament.

He said, “Rhona (Johnson) puts on a great tournament for our Spartans tournament and it is wrapping up our club season. We always want to do well here.”

The extra bump for Moose Jaw teams to do well at their home tournament cannot be understated.

“Yeah, I think (they play harder at home). They are going to have more fans come out - aunts and uncles and grandmas and grandpas and friends and stuff like that. So absolutely I think they enjoy playing a little bit more in front of their hometown.”

Belsher said the tournament was “ab-

“It brings a lot of people into our community. It takes a lot of volunteers and Rhona Johnson does a lot of organizing with it. She has a lot of help with it,” he said. “It’s a great thing to play within your hometown and don’t have to worry about travel and go home and sleep in your own bed is great.”

big money maker for the Spartans, a labour of love or in-between, Johnson said, “…kind of in between.”

“We make a little and we give it back to our program and we try to donate some. But a lot of it is a labour of love.”

Johnson said if the Spartans didn’t host the tournament, the players would simply be off at a different out-of-town tournament.

“But it’s great to play at home.”

“It’s a huge tournament. It’s one of biggest in Saskatchewan for club teams and this kind of wraps up our season for club teams as our home tournament is our last one of the year,” Colin Belsher said.

Belsher was busy coaching a girls

Belsher commented on the two teams he was coaching and said the boys team played a strong game. While the girlster - had a great fourth quarter drawing within six points in a game where they trailed by 14 points at one time.

“As long as the team goes out there, works hard and are having fun, I can’t expect any more than that,” he said.

The tournament continued for the weekend with results unavailable here but visit the Premier Prairie Classic Facebook page for tmore information.

Johnson said the tournament would like to thank its two sponsors - Visit Moose Jaw and CR Signs - for helping make it possible.

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The U15 Saskatoon Bengals Boys (In Black And Red) And The Winnipeg U15 Crossover Team Went Head To Head On May 17 Friday Evening’s Late Matchup. Robert Thomas Photo.

The U15 Saskatoon Bengals Boys (In Black And Red) And The Winnipeg U15 Crossover Team Went Head To Head On Friday Evening’s May 17 Late Matchup. Robert Thomas Photo.

A Member Of The Saskatoon Sask hoops U13 Boys Team During Action On Saturday Afternoon May 18. Rob ert Thomas Photo.

The U15 Saskatoon Bengals Boys (In Black And Red) And The Winnipeg U15 Crossover Team Went Head To Head On Friday May 17 Evening’s Late Matchup. Robert Thomas Photo.

The U15 Saskatoon Bengals Boys (In Black And Red) And The Winnipeg U15 Crossover Team Went Head To Head On Friday May 17 Evening’s

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Life in 1960s America, By the Numbers

The 1960s were some of the most significant years in American history. The decade saw the Civil Rights Movement and a rising counterculture that reimagined the shape of the American social fabric. Pop music exploded like never before with the British Invasion led by the Beatles and Rolling Stones, but the ’60s were also an intense era of war and political violence.

The decade’s most monumental moments tend to be widely covered, and the sheer number of historic events during this time almost create the impression that every moment was imbued with turbulence. But while the tumult of the decade played out on the evening news in homes across America, many people were still living normal everyday lives — albeit lives that looked quite different from our modern lifestyle. The following numbers offer a snapshot of day-to-day life in 1960s America.

42% of Adults Were Smokers

Smoking was still widespread in the middle of the 20th century. The smoking rate in the U.S. reached a peak of 47% of adults (including 50% of doctors!) by the end of 1952. Though cigarette sales declined somewhat in 1953 and 1954 amid growing health concerns, the introduction

Through the early years of the 1960s, the smoking rate held steady at 42% of adults. On January 11, 1964, Surgeon General

of the Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health, a landmark event that brought the link between smoking and disease front and center in

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the American consciousness. Smoking has been on an overall downward trend ever since: As of 2021, smoking has declined to 11.5% of adults.

The Average Price of a Haircut Was $2.05

In 1966, the national average for the price of a men’s haircut was $1.95 ($19.03 in today’s currency). For women, it was $2.16 ($20.79 today) — unless an extravagant “permanent wave” was desired, which cost an average of $12.15 ($118.57 today). The permanent wave (or “perm”) was a multi-step process to make long-lasting curls, which required additional materials and could take between six to eight hours to complete, hence the premium cost. Chicago was the most expensive city for men to get a haircut in; the average price there was $2.48 ($24.20 today), while Dallas was the least expensive at $1.79 ($17.47 today). But interestingly, Chicago was the cheapest city for women’s haircuts — $2.08 ($20.30 today) for a conventional cut, and $11.27 ($109.98) for the permanent wave. The most expensive city for women was Washington, D.C., at $3.31 and $18.19 ($32.30 and $177.51, respectively).

72% of Adults Were Married

At the beginning of the 1960s, marriage was still a fairly unquestioned rite of passage into adulthood. The median age for brides in 1960 was 20.1, while the median age for grooms was 24.2, and the percentage of adults who were married was a large majority: 72% in 1960. But the decade brought about sweeping social changes in attitudes toward divorce, sexuality, and parenthood, creating a downward trend in marriage that persisted into the 21st century. Data collected in 2023 marriage is 28 for women and 30 for men, and 53% of American adults are married.

The Average Price for Most Groceries Was Under $1

A single dollar bill had a lot of buying power throughout most of the 20th century. The national average price for

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most grocery staples in the ’60s was less

61 cents; a dozen eggs cost 66 cents; a pound of ground beef (which was broadly referred to as “hamburger” even when not formed into a patty) was 55 cents; and a

In today’s dollars, these prices equate to $5.95, $6.44, $5.37, and $3.12, respectively. With the notable exception of eggs

since 2020), these equivalent prices are right in line with what we’d expect to see at a grocery store today.

A Three-Minute Phone Call to Someone Across the Country Cost

$2

Though many aspects of daily life are more expensive today than they were in the past, phone service is one item that’s actually more affordable today than it was in the 1960s. During most of the landline era, phone calls to different regions incurred long-distance charges, based on the duration and distance of the call. In 1960, the cost for a three-minute call from New York to San Francisco was $2.25;

it dropped to $1.75 by the end of 1967. three-minute call would be the equivalent of $19.89 today. A lengthier conversation could easily incur enough long-distance charges to surpass the cost of an entire month of cellphone service today.

75% of Typewriters Sold Were IBM Selectrics

For most of the 20th century, the item. In 1946, leading manufacturer IBM set out to improve the typewriter design that had been standard since the late 19th century. IBM engineer Horace “Bud” Beattie developed a mushroom-shaped type element to replace the basket of individual typebars that manual typewriters were equipped with; it solved the problem of typebars jamming if keys were pressed in too rapid succession. Beattie and a team of

to a spherical shape about the size of a golf ball, which allowed for a pivoting motion that made the page more stable and less prone to small shifts that could result in unwanted slanted text. In 1954, the team at IBM developed a prototype of the new design. The type sphere was designed to be easily replaceable, allowing for switching out typefaces, thus giving the machine its name: Selectric. The Selectric was capable of printing 186 words per minute and accommodating keystrokes as quick as 20 milliseconds apart with no risk of jamming. It included ergonomic keys, and was available in eight color combinations. It took seven years from the completion of the prototype for the product to go to market, but when the Selectric went on sale on July 31, 1961, the buzz around it was instant. First-year sales hit 80,000, topping projections by 400%. For the rest of the decade and beyond, it became the

of all typewriters sold, and eventually a 94% market share for electric typewriters.

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Obituaries / Memorials

STEPHANSON, SYLVIA

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Valerie Stephanson on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

Sylvia was born in Frontier, Saskatchewan, on August 23, 1938, the 10th of 14 children of Magnus and Mary Stephanson (nee Shirley).

Sylvia started work with the Provincial Department of Social Services at the age of 18. After 30 years of service, she was provided with a generous package from Manager at the age of 48. She then spent a number of years travelling to various countries; China, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Norway, and Iceland (being the ones we can remember).

Predeceased by her parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters and their spouses, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, she is survived by sisters Sharon Grant and Karen Ireland and brother-in-law Herb Smith as well as three generations of nieces and nephews numbering over 100 and a few cousins.

Sylvia spent 13 years helping to support her mother and younger siblings. After the death of her mother, Sylvia led a very independent life while still helping out her siblings and their families whenever she could. After purchasing her home in 1984, she spent a lot of time

knees pulling weeds right up to the summer of 2023 when she decided it would be easier to hire someone for that.

Sylvia spent many hours at the rinks watching nephewssisted in the entrance booth at the Millers ball games and saved the extra score sheets from the programs so she could keep score while she watched every Blue Jays game on TV. While she never made it to Toronto to take in a game, she did see the Jays in Regina when they played Team Canada and in Minneapolis when they played the Twins.

Sylvia was the record keeper for the family, ensuring contact with all siblings who were spread across Canada. She organized family reunions and started the research and upkeep of the family tree. As well as all the self-imposed family duties, she was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1971 and was a member of the Scandinavian Club of Moose Jaw, serving as the President for the last number of years.

A Celebration of Sylvia’s Life will be held in Salon B (Main Floor) at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa on June 1, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Please include the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in your estate plan to help your community for generations to come.

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RABIU, MOJISOLA OLUSOJI

Mojisola Olusoji Rabiu left this world peacefully on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Mojisola was born on the 22nd of August 1952. Though we gather to acknowledge the pain and sadness of your departure from this world, we are consoled that you are resting peacefully in the bosom of the Lord, and we keep our focus on the legacy of your love and strength. We remember the way you always brought everybody to-

days you imparted lessons of strength and resilience. We the ones so privileged to have known you are now gifted with the mark of love that you left in our hearts and we will cherish every memory that we each would have shared so that when we think of you, those pre-

is survived by her mom, husband, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters in-law, large extended family, lifelong group of friends and club members. A Celebration of Mojisola’s life was held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Saskatchewan CST (Central Standard Time), which is 3 pm (Eastern Time) and 8 pm Nigerian/ UK time in Moose Jaw Funeral home Saskatchewan with Pastor to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. May her soul rest in peace. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Latest grandparent phone scam asking victims to pay with Bitcoin

Scam.”

tends to be a grandchild or family member who has been arrested or is in danger.

The caller immediately indicates they need money and Once information is obtained from the initial call, a second

withdraw a large amount of money and await further directions.

personally to request money. Also, if the caller is requesting

coin wallets.”

If you become suspicious of the call, reach out to your

scam, please get in touch with the Moose Jaw Police Sercall the Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers with your information the mobile app.

One-quarter of crops seeded during rainy week

In loving Memory of Ken

March 3rd, 1938- June 4th, 2023

Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.

Always Loved by your wife Mary Ward, children - Corliss, Kelly (Ryan), Darren (Patty), Sheri (Dano), Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK

Next Service: June 2nd, 2024 10:30am Rev. Doug Shepherd

Ron

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Seeding operations were delayed last week by general rainfall but farmers managed to put in 24 per cent of the crop anyway.

Seeding by May 20 was 56 per cent complete, be-

cent.

conditions for emerging crops.

Early seeded crops are emerging well, according to the weekly crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

Rainfall ranged across the Moose Jaw region from -

Hayland was rated three per cent surplus, 85 per cent while, pasture was rated three per cent surplus, 83 per cent

done, with 50 to 60 per cent complete in the Coronach, cent done same as most of southwest Saskatchewan.

were most ahead of normal.

Photo by Ron Walter

Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

Gambit

I was accused the other day of a gambit on the putting green. In our foursome, if a golfer gets three birdies during the round, then coffee must be purchased for all in the group. (Patti does not understand this rule as it makes better sense to her that getting three birdies should be rewarded with free coffee, not purchasing drinks for the others.) I scored one under par on the 2ndhole and the 11th hole. I had the chance for three birdie putts during the rest of the round but missed all three. On the 17th hole I was just on the edge of the cup, but the wind kept it from dropping in the hole. So, I did not have to buy coffee, but I was accused of a gambit, meaning a calculated move. In other words, they accused me of deliberately missing any third birdie putt. But I’m not that good!

Gambit is used in a general sense of a stratagem or a calculated move. It came into English in connection with

the game of chess. A gambit is a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position. A 1656 chess handbook had almost one hundred illustrated gambetts (not a typo).

Gambit comes from the Spanish word gambito, which came from the Italian gambetto. The root word is gamba, meaning leg. Gambetto denoted the act of tripping someone with your leg, as in wrestling, to gain an advantage. The original chess gambit (or gambett) re-

Gambit is now applied to many chess openings.

Eventually, gambit was used for any move or set of actions to get ‘a leg up,’ or advantage in any situation or in any game. In the May 6, 2024 issue of Fortune magazine, Sasha Rogelberg wrote, “Defying convention Braden Douglas, founder and CEO of marketing agency Crew Marketing Partners, told Fortune that Target’s play to expand its private brands beyond its own stores isn’t a popular gambit.” Other examples include the following sentences. Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal.

You might think gambit and gamble could be related, but they are not. Gambits can be risky but not synonymous with gambling. Gamble is derived from the Old English word gamen, meaning amusement or pastime. The word game comes from gamen

Today, gambit is also used to indicate a remark made to someone to start or continue a conversation. His favourite opening gambit to the women at the bar is: ‘You are so beautiful; will you be my next wife?’

Synonyms for gambit include tactic, move, policy, and scheme.

Tactics are the methods that you choose to use to

achieve what you want in a particular situation. What sort of tactics will the Prime Minister use to rally the people behind him? He pressed on in the hope that a few others would join him, and the tactic paid off.

A move is an action that you take to achieve something. A cut in interest rates in June would seem to be a wise move for the Bank of Canada. It may be a good move to suggest she talks things over with her friend before booking the cottage.

A policy is a set of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions, especially in politics, economics, or business. The federal political parties are all working on plans which include changes in foreign policy and economic reforms. It is the policy of the halfway house that all residents be home by 11 pm.

A scheme is someone’s plan for achieving something. He came up with a money-making scheme to get us through the next few months. Seniors can be vulnerable to scams and con schemes of all kinds.

Perhaps my golf gambit should be to not play so well as to have to buy coffee. But then, I do want to shoot a low score. What a conundrum.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot

Police investigating body near Ninth Avenue bridge Police seize 15 grams of cocaine and other

was initially thought to be a minor incident of an abandoned vehicle on the Ninth Avenue Bridge. an adult male on the ground beneath the bridge. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Moose Jaw Police Service continues to investigate the incident in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service.

At this point in the investigation, foul play is not suspected.

Police do not plan to make any further comment at this time.

On May 27, at about 1:45 a.m., members of the Moose Jaw Northeast, where they searched the vehicle and found drugs and other related items.

such as cash.

As a result, police charged two individuals with posses-

uals was also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. Also, one of the individuals was arrested on multiple warJaw Provincial Court on May 27.

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

Eyebrow community holds trade show, garage sales

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Victoria Day in Eyebrow saw the community school committee trade show and lunch at the school.

About 10 vendors had items at the trade show with lunch in the school gym.

Trade show merchandise varied from baking, art work by Central Butte’s Bill Philpott, textile crafts and sports memorabilia to personal care.

The lunch menu included seven different home-made salads and pulled pork, taco in a bag or a hot dog.

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose

Songs in folk-rocker’s latest album a mixture of truth and lies ‘to make them interesting’

Folk-rock singer-songwriter Glenn Sutter has released a new album focusing on home, childhood memories, parenting, and marriage, with “a strong grain of truth” in each song and some lies mixed in “to make them interesting.”

album and features nine original tunes.

The Regina-based singer/songwriter is holding an album release party on Friday, May 3, at The Artesian. Songwriters Dave Grandel and Annie MacLeod — the latter a Moose Jaw musician — will each perform solo sets before Sutter — on guitar and piano — and his band take over.

For more information, visit www.glensutter.com.

Every album Sutter has released has been different, while each is a journey that starts as “a glimmer of a little idea” he wants to share, he explained. Furthermore, while each album has a theme, he sometimes struggles to see it because many songs are a collection.

However, thematically, this new album has “a very strong sense of home that comes through — what it means to be at home either in your mind or in a place that feels like home,” he said. “And I think that’s partly because a good number of the songs took root during the pandemic when

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Regina

musician Glenn Sutter has re-cuses on home, childhood, parenting and marriage. Photo courtesy Glenn Sutter

we were all at home.” and feels like — it’s fun, poignant and has strong emotions — while he was happyover, he feels lucky to have a supportive wife of 35 years who sang on several tracks. With the album’s title, “Truth and Lies,” Sutter hoped there was more focus on the former than the latter. When he started writing, the focus was on the truth of home, but because memories fade, he embellished his tales. So, while these are “lies,” he believes they are more elaborations to make the stories interesting. For example, the track “House Up

High” is about building a treehouse for his children and then tearing it down years later.

“But in the song, the emotions are maybe a bit stronger than I felt in the moment,” he said. “So that’s the sort of twist on things in the moment … . But it’s a bit of artistic licence in how I approach it in the song.”

Another inspiration for some songs — such as “Crows Don’t Mind” — is situational moments, such as camping with his wife. They were watching crows playing around, and she said, “Crows don’t mind walkin’,” which he thought was a great line.

Sutter works at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum as a curator of human ecology and teaches about topics ranging from climate change to prairie conservation.ence on him, while it infuses almost everything he writes. For example, another track, “End of the World,” is partly informed by the concern about humans’ negative effects on nature.

The musician believes that creative pursuits can help people live more sustainably and feel more connected to nature.

He noted that people can express creativity in various ways, such as through

perspectives, open them to new ideas, help their compassion and understanding.

Sutter said he “felt a strong need” tocause he’s a seasoned rocker who’s been in 2008 — and isn’t growing any younger. Moreover, he tested the songs during open mic nights, and the crowd enjoyed them, which also encouraged him.

“I wanted to treat the songs well. I wanted to do right by the songs while I had the chance,” he continued.

With his album release show, Sutter said he invited MacLeod because he’s known her for several years and thought she “would be such a wonderful complewith a voice of an angel” and “a sparkling personality.”

“I want to put on a show for people that night that is not just me and my band playing through the album … but I really want people to have a fun trip over the evening,” Sutter said.

People should watch Sutter’s website for more details about other upcoming shows.

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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

The Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling club has started regular outdoor play on the greens in Crescent Park. This is the recreational league. Everyone welcome. (However the washrooms will not be play are evenings Monday-Thursday. Competitive as well as recreational leagues will form after the water issues are resolved. For more information text 306-690-8739 Email mjlawnbowling@gmail. com

Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan PPC Assoc. Meet & Greet Pool Night with Chey Craik on Friday, May 31st from 6-9pm at Dooly’s Pool Hall 1750 Main St. N. There will be pizza and pool, Bake Sale and Silent Auction. Tickets $25 – text 306.630.8545 for tickets.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch UPCOMING: June Social TBA

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club will not be meeting over the summer. The next meeting will be in September.

Women “Fore” Women Golf Tournament will be held on August 10 at Hilcrest Golf Club. Register your 2-person teams at the Hillcrest Golf Course, Moose Jaw or call 306 693-1921. Payment due upon registration 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. @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 information call 306-693-5705.

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

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 email Ralph Magnus at rjmagnus57@gmail.com Are you struggling with addictions? Do you 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 text Cory at 306-684-1464 or email 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

step 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 provide a learning environment providing communication & leadership skills

personal & professional development. There are two clubs in Moose Jaw.

TAP club meets Tues @7pm on zoom.

TAP club Celebrates 25th Anniversary event on June 8 @4:30 at Rodhos Restaurant; Dinner at 5pm. All members & former members are invited. com by June 1.

Big Country Club meets Wed. @7pm in-person at Saskpolytech. Zoom attendance is available.

Special Events planned include a panel discussion, “Evaluate to Motivate” workshop and year end windup June 19. For info text 306-690-8739

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner 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

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 wel-

Wednesday Night Ladies Business League (9 Hole) at Lynbrook Golf Course at 2838 for more information or if interested in joining. Hours of play have to cross over within time frame of 4-6pm. Registration fee: $25.00

sheet on bulletin board by Ladies bathroom. July 3 – Fun Night Tournament -5:30 pm - ShotAug 14 – Fun Night Tournament- 5:30 pm - ShotSept 11 – Year End Tournament – 5:00pm - ShotSept 18

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Lang-

site at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit

ing 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@moosejawlibrary.ca

MJPL DOCUMENTARY NIGHT Thurs. May 30 at 6pm at MJPL Theatre for adults. Movie: Small Town Pride Drop-in program MAGIC THE GATHERING Sat. at 2pm at Reading Room for ages 13+. Drop-in program. MUSICALS IN MAY! With the Kanopy app, you can access a diverse selection of captivating musicals for free.

Youth Programs:

DIGITAL D&D Fridays 4- 6pm at MJPL Youth Discord Channel for ages 16-25. Registration re-

D&D: SPELLJAMMER Until JUNE 27 at 6:30pm. at MJPL Archives for ages 12-16. Reg-

Separate registration for Tuesdays & Thursdays. Children’s Programs: LEGO WEEKENDS! Saturdays & Sundaysopen hours at Children’s Department for ages 4+; a self-guided activity.

FESTIVAL OF WORDS UPCOMING

EVENTS

Performer’s Café May 30, Kate Spencer will be reading Spoon.” Spencer is originally from small town Saskatchewan. 2024 Festival of Words will take place July 18 – 21, and the 28th iteration of the annual event. Distinguished authors Sid Marty, a Canadian author, poet/musician, and freelance writer; Waubgeshig Rice, an Anishinaabe author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation on Georgian Bay; and,

to attend.

More details about the 28th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words are anticipated this April. If you are looking to apply as a literary presenter, a copy of your book and personal bio can be submitted to operations co-ordinator Amanda Farnel at

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw Contact: 306-692-5453

Branch 59 Moose Jaw Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59

SUMMER HOURS: Mon - 11am-9pm; Tues11am-5pm; Wed&Thurs - 11am-5pm; Fri - 11am8pm & Sat - 11am-6pm

BINGO – Monday @ 6pm

CRIBBAGE –Tuesday @ 1:30 pm - Please signin by 1pm

MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE - Saturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome DECORATION DAY: Sunday, June 2nd -

June 1st @ 9:00 am and Rosedale Cemetery, Sun, June 2nd @ 9am. Service at Rosedale Cemetery Cenotaph @ 11am on June 2. Followed by Hamburger BBQ @ to the public - All families are most welcome. 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 9am./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 10am/Wed 9:30 am Scrabble – Mon 1pm/Spades Tues & Fri 1pm Line Dancing Tues 10 a.m./Intro to Line Danc-

ing – Wed 11am 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 Pickleball changed the times are Mon & Thursday 9am. The rest is correct for pickleball.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net Check them out on Facebook.

Monday: 9:30am-Pickleball/1pm-Floor nd

Monday of the month Tuesday: 9:30am-Jam Session/1pmPickleball/7pm-Friendship Bridge/7pm-Beginners

Wednesday

Thursday: 10am-Line Dance/1pm-Pickleball Friday: 9:00am-Beginner Pickleball/1pmRegular Pickleball Father›s Day Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday June 16- 10am to 1pm; 4 and under free, 5-12 years $5; 13 years and up$15.Includes pancakes, sausages, whipped cream, strawberries, scrambled eggs , coffee and orange juice. Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel. net

Every Wednesday 12 – 6 pm 10 card crib and smear. Bring a partner. Every Thursday 12 – 7 pm regular crib and smear. Bring a partner or sign up for a spare. Every Friday 1 – 10 pm pool. 7 pm darts. Bring a partner. Every Saturday 1 – 7 pm meat draw 4:30 pm, 50/50 and gift cards. Everyone welcome. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 COMMUNITY EVENTS MONDAY EVENINGS

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: ( pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night. Everyone Welcome EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace” EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. For more information, visit the museum’s website at WDM.ca/Moose-Jaw. Call 306-693-5989 or email ajones@wdm.ca

Willy WINMAR’s third birthday party draws hundreds to Crescent Park

Annual event sees folks enjoying live music, all sorts of kids activities, and lots of birthday cake, all in support of Moose Jaw Family Services

Randy Palmer - MooseJawToday.com

It might not have been as beautiful and warm outside as his previous two parties, but that didn’t stop hundreds of folks from visiting Crescent Park on Saturday May 18th to celebrate Willy WINMAR’s third birthday.

The annual event celebrating the big blue bear -- the lovable mascot for WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists Moose Jaw -- has taken place in late May ever since Willy was born on May 26,

2021 in Crescent Park and has become one of the most popular family events of the spring.

“It was a fun day, the sun did pop out a little bit and we could have done without the wind, but we only did sun dances, not wind dances, sooo…” joked Pete Iatridis with WINMAR, one of the organizers of this year’s birthday party. “It’s something nice and even though it’s May long weekend, not everyone leaves town, so this is something for ones who don’t get away to come down to beautiful Crescent Park and have lots of fun.”

There were all sorts of things to see and do, too. A pair of bouncy castles had long lines all afternoon, as did the

face-painting and balloon-animal stations. Folks were entertained by the magical mystery of Sitruc James and the smooth musical stylings of Ray Rawlyk, and everyone had a chance to grab a birthday cupcake or two.

Willy himself was joined by Moose Jaw Warriors mascot Morty the Moose, with both characters getting all sorts of photos with their many fans.

The event also has a charitable component, with Moose Jaw Family Services on site throughout the day Saturday offering information on their organization.

“Our biggest role is supporting familot of programs for the community itself,” said Raquel Volstead with MJFS. “We have some food insecurity things that we address, parenting programs, child care programs and addiction programs. So we really try and cover as many issues as we can in the community.”

Having the chance to spread the word of what they’re about was naturally greatly appreciated.

“It’s absolutely amazing that WIN-

MAR is willing to support our community in this way, especially our organization,” Volstead said. “We couldn’t be happier that this is happening.”

Anything to help, said Iatridis.

“We’re all about community, and when it comes to community involvement, there’s nothing better than a whole family day and it’s been a lot of fun,” he added.

MJFS is always on the lookout for donations both monetary and of items, with current needs including non-perishable food items such as canned soup, fruit, and vegetables, pasta sauce, Sidekicks, rice, pasta, cereal, and oatmeal, as well as baby formula and hygiene items including deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, and diapers.

To make a monetary donation, send an e-transfer to Donations@MJFamilyServices.ca, and for more information on what they have to offer, callt 306-6948133 or check them out online at www. MJFamilyServices.ca.

For more information on WINMAR and their property restoration services, visit www.winmar.ca.

There were all sorts of things to see and do during Willy WINMAR’s third birthday party in Crescent Park on Saturday.

A youngster enjoys a birthday cupcake during Willy WINMAR’s birthday celebration.

The sport of cornhole is much, much easier this way…

youngster holds still while getting a special face-painting design.

The balloon animal station was a popular one for youngsters throughout the day.

Moose Jaw Warriors mascot Morty the Moose was almost as popular as Willy was.

A picture on the front page of the Aug. 6, 1986, Times-Herald shows the Italian Air Force demonstration team in action. Photo courtesy library archives

The members of the Frecce Tricolori (Italian for The Tricolour Arrows). Photo courtesy Facebook

Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic team, shows its patriotic colours. Photo courtesy Facebook