Moose Jaw Express, June 5th, 2024

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Anyone travelling down the Trans-Canada Highway near Mortlach, Sask. will now recognize the entrance to the smalltown village thanks to a lively, colourful, and unique 15-foot sculpture of Don Cherry.

Completed earlier this month with the goal of attracting guests to the villages’ upcoming “Meet Me in Mortlach” prairie-draw project, the sculpture is the creation of artist, sculptor, and oil patch worker Darren Jones.

Now that the carving has been completed and fully painted, Mortlach resident and driving force behind the statue Mike Beaudoin said it’s already become something of a coast-to-coast – and even international – sensation.

“Yeah, this Don Cherry thing, it’s gone right from coast to coast,” Beaudoin said. “We’ve got people from Boston, Mass., who had to stop and get their picture taken with Don Cherry.”

Beaudoin said the village is now seeing an additional average of 60 – 100 people each day who’ve either heard about the statue or who’ve been stopping by to see what the colourful new landmark is all about.

“It has just taken off,” he said about

“I’ve literally been sleeping outside for a week and a half now,” he continued. “People are showing up all hours of the day and shining lights on it at night; it’s got a life of its own now.”

The newest addition to the community of Mortlach is made of Manitoba maple and was locally sourced from discarded and otherwise pre-cut wood.

Jones, who has shown a great respect for his medium, takes pride in knowing the carving did not require any trees to be felled just for the project.

ly covered the sculpture as it was taking shape, and Beaudoin said he’s seen the carving featured in the Calgary Sun, the Toronto Sun, Global News, and perhaps countless others. Beaudoin even said that Canadian politician Doug Ford shared a few words regarding the new statue.

“It’s just been crazy here the last couple of days,” he added.

To build on the successful hype generated by the likeness of Mr. Cherry, Beaudoin said he’s looking to contact Jones once again

and see if he can make another visit this summer to carve out a few yet.

The Don Cherry statue is located along Highway 1 at the entrance to the village of Mortlach. Everyone’s welcome to come check it out and pose for a unique photograph with the legendary icon of Canadian hockey.

To view more of sculptor Darren Jones’ past creations, visit ‘CabStudio’ on Facebook.

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Bob’s Ice Cream co-owners Aubrey Shpaiuk (left) and Dwayne Shpaiuk (right) will open the new ice cream shop on Saturday, June 1. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Gena (Ingold) Wattam has launched a fundraising walk for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada after being diagnosed with this disease four years ago.

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Moose Jawg Charity Race hopes to set new records in support of the health foundation

Lace up your running shoes for the upcoming 20th annual Moose Jawg Charity Road Race and join members of the community as they compete in a friendly contest to raise funds in support of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation this summer.

The annual run is set to take place on Saturday, June 15 and begins at 8 a.m. with the starting line located at The Attic Spin Studio at 237 Main Street North.

location which showcases City Hall and Moose Jaw’s scenic downtown core.

The upcoming race will be led by Andrea Amiot, owner of The Attic Spin Studio and the race director for the second straight year.

“I’m excited because last year was a big learning curve,” she said. “I’m really excited to bring it back for another year.”

Amiot said her goal is to see the community come together and have fun.

“My goal for the Moose Jawg is to bring a really fun, active, healthy day to the community for the whole family… We had runners (last year) from three years old to 80 years old which was awesome,” she continued. “That’s what it’s all about. It’s just moving your body and getting a little reward at the end (as you) cross the

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The road race has raised over $139,000 in support of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation to date and consequently enriched the lives of all who have attended the event through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

Every aspect of the race is organized and hosted by local volunteers and con10-kilometre run that typically takes one hour to an hour and a half to complete, depending on each individual runner’s rate of speed.

The current number of participants is just north of 200.

“My goal is to try and get 300 (rac-ed – the numbers have been great (across past iterations of the event). I hope that they come up a little bit more in the next couple of weeks.”

To continue the traditional new logo for each year’s event, the 2024 Moose Jawg Charity Race logo has been designed by local artist Carly Jaye. These shirts can be picked up at the time of registration.

First, second, and third place winners will receive a custom, hand-made medal designed and produced by a close friend

of Amiot from Calgary, Alta. Amiot wished to acknowledge the race sponsors who made this year’s event possible. These sponsors include Casino Moose Jaw, Vicki Realty, Moose Jaw Toyota, Ottawa Real Estate, Clothes Encounter, The Attic Spin Studio, and this year’s

presenting sponsor, Golden West Trailer.

This year, Amiot partnered with a Saskatoon-based company called Prairie Run Crew who has experience organizing large racing events. As the company is partnered with New Balance, Amiot hopes to see some “really cool” prizes to help grow the event.

“Anybody, any body, and every age group is welcome to come jog, run, walk – whatever you want to do to get yourself only caveat is that you can’t utilize electronic devices such as scooters.

To register for the race, all applications need to be completed through the organization’s website at MooseJawg.com. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 12.

If you’re unable to register online or registration form, contact Andrea Amiot at 306-690-4814.

The route map for the race can be found online at MooseJawg.com.

To contact The Attic Spin Studio, call 306-690-4814 or visit TheAtticSpinYogaFitness.com/Contact.

The seventh annual Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser occurred this past weekend in Wakamow Valley and gave residents the opportunity to support friends and family who require assistance from such service animals.

The event happened at Wellesley Park on June 2, with registration at 10:30 a.m. and the walk at 11 a.m. The walk was free while all money raised went to train and match — for free — life-changing dog guides with Canadians with disabilities.

Such animals typically help people who have autism, diabetes, seizures, vi sion and hearing issues or require assis tance in court.

While this was the seventh annual event in Moose Jaw, the walk has been happening across Canada for 25 years.

Laurie Ewen is the event organizer and helped launch the walk in 2017 after seeing the effect a guide dog had on her son, Stephen Walcer. The now-17-yearold — who has autism — received Bingo in elementary school, with the dog elim inating the boy’s penchant for running away and giving him the strength to ask teachers for help.

“It’s touched our lives so much (and)

$1.78 Million in

made such a huge difference and I want everyone to have a chance to succeed,” Ewen said. “I want everyone to have a service dog who needs one.

“For us, we’ve gone from being stuck in the house all the time to being able to do all sorts of things. We just want to bring

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didn’t have a service dog, while the event was wheelchair accessible.

“If you just want to come out and visit, that’s great too. We just want to really spread the work on these amazing dogs,” she continued.

All the money raised goes to the Li

The logo for the 2024 Moose Jawg Charity Road Race, which is set to take place Saturday, June 15. Photo by: Moose Jawg Charity Road Race (design by Carly Jaye) The seventh annual Walk for Dog Guides occurred on Sunday, June 2. This photo is from a previous walk. File photo

JOAN RITCHIEMoose Jaw Express EDITOR

Editor’s Note

“Your greatness is measured by your horizons.”

esting that we as humans have limitless potential to create the lives we desire.

Circumstances and opportunities change from day to day, and we have the potential to rise above any or all of them. Every day we have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves to be a better version.

If we are disheartened with who we are or with extenuating circumstances, we are the only person that can make the change to a better self.

Those that wallow in self pity and blame others for their unhappiness or misfortune need to realize that happiness comes from self-actualization of who we are and where we want to go. Humans shape their lives based on self-identity, so self-perception comes into

In an article online How to Reinvent Your Self-Identity and Live Your Best Life at https://www. forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/07/27/ how-to-reinvent-your-self-identity-and-live-your-bestlife/?sh=7bb1a1f76b8c, author Nida Leardprasopsuk

characteristics, abilities and values that make up who you are. Self-identity is related to your results in life… Therefore, it only makes logical sense if you want to build your best life then you must transform who you perceive yourself to be.”

She shares some ideas of how to do just that. Have a clear vision of who you are and what you want in life? If you are able to focus on building a your life with no regrets. You need to do a brutally honest review of your life and internally answer a lot etc.

Find out where you are and then see where you want to be and make a path forward on how to attain it. It will take a lot of work both internally and maybe externally too, to build some extra skills necessary. Create a plan and execute it. Leardprasopsuk focuses on a very important aspect, “Develop positive characteristics.” She says, “People who live their best lives have things in com-tics like humility, gratitude, tenacity, empathy, grit and optimism.”

Lastly, you need to build your relationships withue so that your relationships will bring more happiness

So now we all know this is a hands-on job and how to build the best model of ourselves, so let’s start today. Today is the beginning of the rest of our lives!

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

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Ukrainian bandura musician wows

On Saturday, May 18th, the Zion United Church hosted a Ukrainian Bandura musician Iryna Levchenko, where she had the opportunity to perform her specialized music for the Moose Jaw community.

The exceptional hour-long performance saw around 120 guests in attendance, as she performed 18 pieces, several of which were a duet with her daughter Zlata.

“I am very grateful to all who attended, “ said Levchenko “I plan to give many more concerts in the future.”

Once the performance was over, Levchenko was approachedtions about Ukraine and the banduthat the instrument had more then 60 strings.

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At a very young age, Levchenko began playing the bandura and practiced the craft for twenty years, eventually joining the National Orchestra of Folk Instruments in Ukraine. She also taught the bandura at a music school.

She and her family have a deep love and passion for music, but also for the bandura as an instrument. They view the bandura as a symbol of Ukraine and were proud to share it with Moose Jaw.

The bandura is similar to a guitar but also a harp, and is traditionally made exclusively in Lviv, Ukraine. It produces a sound that is emphatic and gentle, resembling the sound of a harp but with a larger range of tonal control.

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Levchenko and her family were displaced and moved from Ukraine to Moose Jaw in 2022. With the help of a group called ‘Ukraine Help and Exchange in Moose Jaw,’ Iryna and her daughter Zlata, her sister, and nephew were able to settle in Moose Jaw.

Unfortunately because of her sudden move to Canada, she was only able to bring one bag with her, leaving her bandura behind. Due to the rarity of banduras, she never thought she’d play again until a bandura was found in Edmonton for $3,500. Thanks to the generosity of a private donor, it was restored and brought to Moose Jaw and presented to Levchenko in February.

If you would like to learn more about the Zion Church or about the events they may be holding, you can visit their website at https://www.mjzionuc.ca/. Or you can visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ zionunitedchurch.

Toastmasters at Palliser (TAP) is thrilled to announce its 25-year anniversary as a distinct group within Toastmasters International, which is also coincidently celebrating 100 years as an organization this year. The local chapter is inviting past, current, and potential future members to its commemorative dinner featuring guest speakers and good eating as the in Moose Jaw.

To celebrate, TAP will be holding an anniversary event at Rodos Pizza on South Hill June 8 starting at 4:30 p.m. with supper to follow at 5 p.m.

“We’ve invited past (members)… and we have Al Doucette doing a keynote speech,” explained Cathy Morrell, the vice-president of education and treasurer for TAP.

“(Doucette) was actually a former member… a few years back. He was very good at… giving us inspiration to grow.”

Morrell also noted that Mayor Clive Tolley – or another dignitary from the city if he isn’t available – has been

In addition, current members are invited and those who cannot make it in person will be able to attend virtually.

Rodos Pizza has been chosen as the venue for the anniversary dinner, and the venue may or may not be booked exclusively for Toastmasters guests. This depends, Mor-

The event will open with a meet and greet starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by supper at 5 p.m. One hour later at 6 p.m. the night’s programming is set to begin and will feature a few presentations.

The night won’t be set up like a typical Toastmasters meeting, Morrell explained, but will come as more of a listening experience.

Morrell said some of the highlights from TAP include numerous outstanding directors, many lives improved in one way or another through the organization’s programming, and – although no local speaker has made it all the way to the international competition level and won “the whole enchilada” – several local speakers have stood out through their membership with Toastmasters.

TAP is separate from and older than Big Country Toastmasters, which is the second Toastmasters organizaall Big Country members are also invited to come celebrate.

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

A membership with Toastmasters offers many compelling channels for individual growth and many current and former members refer to the experience as “transformative.”

Among the many skills an individual can learn and enhanced leadership abilities, boosting one’s self-conmember receives constructive feedback to allow continual growth in a positive, supportive environment.

“There are so many different things you can gain from Toastmasters,” Morrell said. “All I would ask is to

Everyone interested in attending the dinner is asked to RSVP to Cathy Morrell by phone at 306-630-7015 or by email at CathyMorrell@gmail.com on or before Saturday, June 1.

If you’re unable to attend in person, contact Morrell for a link to the virtual anniversary meeting so you can yourself on that date.

Rodos Pizza is located at 855 Grandview Street West and all guests are asked to arrive by 4:30 p.m.

To learn more about Toastmasters, visit ToastMasters.org or visit TAP on Facebook at ‘TAP Toastmasters.’

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Iryna Levchenko holding the bandura donated by the private donor. Photo Credits: Iryna Levchenko’s Facebook Page

Photo by: TAP Toastmasters

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The Wakamow Valley Authority has once again been chosen as one of the recipients of the Trans Canada Trail Care Grant Program.

The Trail Care Grant Program is an annual initiative that has quickly become one of the Trans Canada Trail’s signature

viding funds to various sections of the Trans Canada Trail. This grant allows trail care groups to apply for funds to support maintenance activities, which should take them through the spring and summer, or to support volunteer efforts.

This grant was announced back in January, and applications closed in February. The application process involved the they hope to do with the funds if they receive them. The Trail Care Program wants to know what the group plans to do, how many volunteers they expect, the length of their trail section, and what this means to their group. 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, with the Trail Care Grant Program awarding 221 grants

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across Canada totaling $269,250 in trail care. Saskatchewan alone received 20 grants, totaling $25,000, which works out to roughly $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.

This year, the Trail Care Grant Program is asking as many groups as possible to hold their activities on June 1st, which is designated as Canada’s Trail Care Day and also coincides with International Trails Day.

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

Seeding advances with good soil conditions

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The fourth week of May started wth 71 per cent of the crop seeded.

Even with an early start to seeding per cent.

Rains throughout Saskatchewan have delayed seeding operations, according to the weekly crop report produced by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

Rains in the north have been heavier and more frequent so northeastern Saskatchewan was only 68 per cent done by May 27.

The southeast, including Moose Jaw, was 84 per cent complete with 83 per cent done in the southwest.

While rain delayed seeding farmers are happy as the rain fell into dry soil.

Moisture conditions have improved over the state that had farmers anxious

early this spring.

Cropland moisture is rated 89 per cent adequate, three per cent surplus and eight per cent short.

Hayland and pasture moisture is 83 per cent adequate, two per cent surplus and 13 per cent short.

None of the land categories was rated very short in comparison with late May 2023 when 29 per cent of land was short or very short.

Some farmers say they need warmer weather to develop the emerging crops.

Crop emergence has been good with between 20 per cent and 37 per cent of different crops emerging excellent and 59 to 66 per cent rated as good

Seeding should be wrapped up by June 7.

One male youth charged with allegedly riding motorcycles dangerously

Early last week, the Moose Jaw Police Service received several reports of dangerous driving in a trailer court on the 1400 block of Ninth Avenue Northeast.

The reports indicated that two individuals were speeding and manoeuvring on motorcycles in a dangerous way that was endangering residents within the trailer court.

Police apprehended one of the individuals and charged one male youth with a motor vehicle, and obstructing a police

Additionally, several charges are pending for another male youth.

Through the investigation, police conducted a search warrant of a residence within the trailer court and seized two motorcycles.

The MJPS recognizes that this type of activity is a concern within the city and encourages residents to call the police if they witness actions of this nature.

Police continue to investigate.

Anyone with further information, contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

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

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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/.

The Trans-Canada trail found in the beautiful Wakamow Valley.

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Tech company provides “pans and picks’’ to gold mining industry BIZWORLD

Few miners in the continent’s 1800s gold rushes ever became wealthy.

Those who did strike it rich sometimes squandered their gold on whiskey, dreamed of owning. Money was made by the bucket full in these gold rushes from California, B.C. to the Yukon and Alaska.

Those people who left the mined-out creeks with pockets bulging with gold and coin provided the infrastructure to the hordes of competing miners.

They sold eggs for a $1 each.

They sold adulterated whiskey, companionship, gold pans and picks to become wealthy.

The Memorial Cup of hockey taking place in Saginaw, Michigan reminds me of the song about Saginaw and a poor man there who was thought to be not good enough for a rich man’s daughter. The poor man goes to Alaska and comes home

with tales of the gold he found.

His greedy father-in-law buys the worthless claims and is stuck in Alaska looking for non-existent gold while the “poor man’’ marries the daughter.

A small micro-cap stock listed on the TSX Venture Exchange has the potential to be the “picks and shovel’’ supplier to today’s global gold mining industry.

Earth Labs Inc, formerly called Gold Spot, has two main streams of revenue from the mining industry.

Last year the company bought The Northern Miner, Mining.Com and the Canadian Journal of Mining, all longstanding suppliers of information and advertising to the mining industry.

The Northern Miner has 12.5 million users in 164 countries while Mining.com has 1.1 million social media users monthly.

An online publication listing all glob-

al mining and exploration companies is used considerably.

And Earth Labs has a technology division that consults explorers on where to drill successfully for ore.

Using the data bank built for DigiGeoData the company assists with surprising-

tors.

Earth Labs sells the service and when successful negotiates a minute stake in the orebody.

Example: the company has a .2 per cent and .5 per cent Net Smelter Return royalty on the massive New Found Gold properties near Gander, Newfoundland. That is two of eight NSR deals to date including one in Botswana, Africa.

gence unit for $50 million (it cost $30

million to build) offered cash to keep growing. Net

quarter of 2023. Most of the NSR agreements are not paying yet as the mines haven’t been built. Management and insiders own just under 10 per cent of the company. Legendary gold investor Eric Sprott, who has the Midas Touch, holds just over 17 per cent of the shares.

At 24 cents a share Earth Labs is highly speculative but holds great longterm potential.

CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your adviser and do your homework before buying any security. Bizworld does not recommend investments. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Public library announces upcoming program options and events for June

The Moose Jaw Public Library is announcing its program lineup for the month of June.

Movie club

The library’s movie club meets twice discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre. A Fantastic Woman showed earlier on June 3.

The library’s Documentary Night hit theatres and takes place on the last Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.

• Man on Wire: is a documentary about Phillippe Petit, a man who accomplished “an unsanctioned highwire walk” in New York in 1974 between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Show date: Thursday, June 27.

A few movie matinees will be shown for audiences of all ages in the library’s theatre starting at 2:30 p.m. Admittance is free and everyone’s welcome.

• Luca: Saturday, June 1 (rated G).

• The Hunger Games: Saturday, June 15 (rated PG).

• Love, Simon: Saturday, June 29 (rated PG).

Maker nights

Maker nights provide an evening dedicated to learning and creating with others. Register by calling 306-692-8210. The program runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 13 and up.

• Stamp making workshop: Monday, June 10.

• Teen makers: will focus on STEMrelated problem solving on Wednesday, June 5.

• Maker Saturdays: children ages eight – 12 will create simple drawing robots on June 8 and design a 3D printable object on June 22 from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Children’s programming

LEGO Weekends: are open to children ages four and up during the library’s regular business hours on Saturdays and Sundays. In this self-guided activity in the Children’s Department, children can have fun building wild LEGO creations that they’re invited to put on display.

Children’s Storytime programs run on separate days in the Children’s Program Room starting at 10:30 a.m. Here, young readers can enjoy a short story, rhymes, and songs as caregivers learn ways to improve early childhood literacy.

• Baby Storytime: Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18, and 25.

• Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, June 5, 12, and concludes for the summer on June 19.

• Daycare Storytime: Thursday, June 6, 13, and concludes for the summer on

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the offices of:

MAYOR: Resort Village of Sun Valley

COUNCILLOR: Resort Village of Sun Valley Number To Be Elected 2

will be received by the undersigned on the 22nd day of June, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village Office, #7 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK, and during regular business hours on Thursday, June 6, 2024 to Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Office, #7 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: #7 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK.

Dated this 5th day of June 2024.

Melinda Huebner, Returning Officer

June 20.

Galaxy Slime is a stand-alone program where children ages two and up can create “spacey” stories and make their very own slime starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required by calling the library.

• Galaxy Slime: Saturday, June 29. Youth programming

The library’s Teen Anime+ Club meets every fourth Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 to watch anime, read manga, draw, chat, and eat Asian snacks. Anyone ages 12 – 19 is welcome to attend in the library’s theatre and yes – cosplay is welcome.

• Next Anime+ meeting: Wednesday, June 26.

The Teen Arts & Crafts program takes place once a month for youth ages 12 –19 and runs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The program features art, crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet new friends.

• Melty bead crafts: Wednesday, June 19.

The Teen Gamers program provides an evening of video, card, and board games for youths ages 12 – 19. The program is held once a month in the Herb Taylor room with snacks provided from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. and no registration is required.

• Next Teen Gamers meeting: Wednesday, June 12.

Tabletop Tuesdays feature tabletop games and is open for participants of all ages. The program takes place from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

• Next Tabletop meetings: Tuesday, June 11 and 25.

Regular events

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the offices of:

MAYOR: Resort Village of South Lake

COUNCILLOR: Resort Village of South Lake Ward of South Lake: 2 Ward of Sand Point: 1 will be received by the undersigned on the 22nd day of June, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village Office, #6 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK, and during regular business hours on Monday, June 10, 2024 to Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Office, #6 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: #6 – 1410 Caribou St. West, Moose Jaw, SK

Dated this 5th day of June 2024.

Melinda Huebner, Returning Officer

The Moose Jaw Chess Club provides bi-weekly chess games every second Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.

• Upcoming chess games: Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, June 23.

Magic the Gathering is held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room. No registration is required, and all experience levels are welcome.

• Magic the Gathering: Saturday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is played through a current nine-week mini campaign from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Archives Room and players ages 12 – 16 across all experience levels are invited.

• SpellJammer D&D: the Thursday group is full, but the Tuesday group is still taking registrations. Upcoming games: June 4, 11, 18, and 25.

• New digital D&D: will take place Fridays on the youth Discord channel from 4 – 6 p.m. Tech Time: classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.

French-language programs

The library is now offering L’heure du conte, a French-language program for caregivers. The program is held in the Children’s Room starting at 10:30 a.m.

• L’heure du conte: Monday, June 10 and 24.

The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at MooseJawLibrary. ca or by calling 306-692-2787.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

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

MAYOR: Resort Village of North Grove

COUNCILLOR: Resort Village of North Grove NUMBER TO BE ELECTED: 2

will be received by the undersigned on the 22nd day of June, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village Office, # 5- 1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK and during regular business hours on Monday, June 3 2024 to Thursday, June 20 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Office, # 5-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK

Nomination forms may be obtained by emailing: rvnorthgrove@sasktel.net or at the following location: # 5-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK Dated this 3rd dav ofJune 2024.

Raena Wilk-Morhart Returning Officer

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The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Police awards ceremony recognizes members, residents for public contributions

dividuals who took steps to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community, the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) held its yearly awards ceremony to recognize those who have gone above and beyond, and whose efforts may have otherwise gone unnoticed.

The awards ceremony took place at the Moose Jaw Public Library’s theatre on the afternoon of May 29.

“We are gathered here today to recognize individuals within the community and the police service who have worked together to make Moose Jaw a safer and better place to live,” announced Jay-D Haughton, the MJPS’ public information and strategic communications manager.

The annual ceremony hosted by the MJPS is dedicated to the recognition of to make the community an overall better place to live. Each award is presented in recognition of individual contributions to community safety, engagement, and for the promotion of positive behaviours.

The ceremony opened with a recognition of past board members who served on the board of police commissioners. Darrell service, Kim Robinson was recognized for one year in 2023, and Mary Lee Booth –was chair of the board in 2023.

Four retirees were honoured including Robert Heath and Stanley Koch who were absent, Todd Booth who served for 34 years, and Devon Oleniuk who served for just under 34 years.

Seven members of the MJPS received promotions including Randell Boechler, Sheldon MacNaughton, and Chad Scheske to Staff Sergeant and Ryan Lawrence, Dionne Milleker, Josh MacNaughton, and Jason Watt to Sergeant.

The Teamwork Award was presented to several members of the MJPS including members of the Criminal Investiga-

tion Section for their part in removing $400,000 worth of Fentanyl from the streets after investigating a home invasion on Sept. 13, 2023.

Members who received the Teamwork Award included: Const. Murray Rice, Const. Evan Schwabe, Const. Jeremy Anderson, Const. Kalie Seidlitz, Sgt. Josh MacNaughton, Const. Branden Hoggins, Const. Gradyn Childerhose, Const. Aaron Woods, Sgt. Dionne Milleker, Sgt. Myles Coghlin, Const. Jordan Lonsberry, Const. Brad Sukenik, Const. Ryan Lundquist, and Const. Austin Abbott.

The Community Building Awards were presented to Dr. Nick Carleton, Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Dr. Nick

Jones, Dr. Leslie-Anne Keown, Donna King, Dr. Chris Yost, the John Howard Society, Sherryn Boszak, Rob Carnie, Ken Hawkes, Darcia Hojenski, Camron Howe, Kelly McElree, and Viola Reaman.

The John Howard Society believes every person has intrinsic value and members were recognized with the Community Building Award for its work establishing the Willow Lodge shelter, which provided a safe place and meals to vulnerable members of the community.

The Community Building Award was also presented to members of the 800 CHAB Family-First Radiothon, who this year alone helped raise $229,000 in support of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation.

Innovation Awards were presented to Sgt. Josh MacNaughton and Staff Sgt. Sheldon MacNaughton for their role in creating the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, and to Staff Sgt. Taylor Elder and Const. Rod Zoerb for their role in creating the Tactical Response Team.

The Chief’s Commendation Award was presented to Const. Shawn Mohle and Saskatchewan Health Authority member Tanya Morland for saving the life of a suicidal male in March.

As well, the Chief’s Commendation Award was presented to Const. Alanna Coghill, Const. Amanda Johnston, and Const. Heino Izaaks for their role in keeping the communications centre runshortages earlier in 2023.

Resident Lynda Thome also received the Chief’s Commendation Award for her role in saving the life of a suicidal woman on June 7, 2023.

“This is always one of my favourite days of the year, when we get to recognize some really outstanding people that have dome really exceptional work,” Bourassa said in his closing remarks.

“I want to congratulate all the recipients, but more importantly, on behalf of the Moose Jaw Police Service, I want to thank you for making our world a better place than it was before you got here. Thank you so much.”

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A group photo of all award recipients at the 2024 Moose Jaw Police Service Awards Ceremony. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A group photo for recipients of the Teamwork Award. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Lynda Thome (centre) was recognized for saving a young woman’s life in June 2023. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Past board member Darrell Markin service on the board of police commissioners. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Past board member Kim Robinson (centre) was recognized for one year of service on the board of police commissioners. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Retired member Todd Booth (centre) was recognized for his 34 years of service with the MJPS. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Retired member Devon Oleniuk (centre) was recognized for his 33-and-ahalf years with the MJPS. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A record-breaking year for the books with Tourism Moose Jaw

On May 28, 2024, Tourism Moose Jaw held its Annual General Meeting.

The meeting began on a high note with the Tourism Moose Jaw President’s report presented by Rick McKeown announcing that 2023 was a record-breaking year for the members, trolley tours, and merchandise sales.

McKeown then acknowledged the executive director, Jacki L’Heureux-Mason and her team’s hard work in raising funds for the new trolley. He said they were able to raise all the necessary funds without relying on a loan from another organization.

L’Heureux-Mason, opened her report by speaking about the increase in revenues in the trolley tours, members, and merchandise sales.

“2023 was a year for the books! On she said. “We saw a dramatic 39% increase in trolley revenues, as well as a 2% increase in merchandise sales and a 9%

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L’Heureux-Mason. Photo Credits: Fox Klein.

L’Heureux-Mason explained that they had multiple promotions last year that were a huge success. They held a Father’s Day promotion at Battle Creek, two hot dog sale fundraisers for the Moose Jaw Humane Society, and the Greek Night,

which raised just shy of $30,000 that was split with the Downtown Moose Jaw Association. Prohibition Days proved to be a complete sell-out too.

Halloween Tours were also held last -

mas season Twinkle Tours, with each tour completely sold out.

The annual tradition of Sidewalk Days in 2023 was Tourism Moose Jaw’s highest revenue-generating Sidewalk Days ever, and their second-largest vendor turnout. To top it off, it was their third-largest in attendance.

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time in L’Heureux-Mason’s experience as executive director with Tourism Moose Jaw, they have been turned down for the summer student grant. However, she is believes they will come out stronger.

L’Heureux-Mason also welcomed

turning summer students. Of note as well, Tourism Moose Jaw has refreshed their website for better online viewing.

The Annual General Meeting conby the Accounting & Operations assis-transparent as they reported they had a 2024 will continue on that trajectory.

“A huge thank you to our more than 210 members, who continue to put so much work into operating the small busi-ed L’Heureux-Mason. “Every one of your businesses helps keep Moose Jaw a destination of choice for approximately more

If you want to learn more about Tourism Moose Jaw and what they have going on, you can visit its new website at https:// www.tourismmoosejaw.com/.

Moose Jaw›s Greek Night fundraiser continues to see growing community support

The third annual Greek Night held May 11 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre was viewed as a wonderful success and brought the community together in an evening of charity and cultural celebration in support of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA) and Tourism Moose Jaw (TMJ).

This year’s event also saw record match.

“We have a few little t’s to cross and i’s to dot, but right about now we’re sitting L’Heureux-Mason, the executive director of TMJ.

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L’Heureux-Mason said the trend in participation has been steadily growing.

sell 200 tickets and approximately 300 were sold. The second year projected 300 and saw 352 sold, and this year’s event projected 350 tickets and had 380 sold.

For context, the Regina-based tickets this year despite a much larger comparative population.

“We’re really, really pleased with that said.

These proceeds will be evenly split

The Rotary Clubs of Moose Jaw Wakamow, Moose Jaw and Assiniboia would like to extend our sincere thanks for the support of our recent District 5550 Conference in Moose Jaw as we explored the theme of Hope and Mental Wellness.

Our speakers:

Della Ferguson, Journey to Hope and Square One Community Inc.

Laura Hamilton, Artist

Dusti Hennenfent, Acting Director - Canadian Mental Health Association

Moose Jaw

Lisa Franks, Paralympian

Judge Cli ord Toth and Meagan Jasper, Saskatchewan’s Therapeutic and Drug Courts and Lived Experience

Maryse Carmichael, Snowbird Commander and Moose Jaw City Manager

Gord and Deb LeMaistre, Diego Fulan de la Vega and Marian KettlewellRotary Ripple E ect

We are grateful to our sponsors: Visit Moose Jaw

Murray GM Moose Jaw

Athabasca Financial Ltd.

Steve Christie

Tallman Geological Consulting Ltd.

W.J. Jones and Son Funeral Home

Wells Camera & Sound

BMO Wealth Management/BMO Nesbitt Burns

Bonnie Kuntz

Jim Christie Lorne and Betty Calvert

Doug Trithhardt

Special thanks to: Moose Jaw

Exhibition Company Ltd.

Western Development Museum – Moose Jaw

Super Meats Catering

Charlotte’s Catering

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between TMJ and the DMJA to support each organization’s respective projects. To date, approximately $90,000 has been raised from the Greek Night.

For TMJ, she said the proceeds will

“From Tourism Moose Jaw’s perspective, (the fundraiser) has been a

TMJ set its share of the proceeds aside for a down payment on a federal government grant. If the funds weren’t available, L’Heureux-Mason said, the organization would have to rely on a loan in the

Thanks to the Greek Night, this loan wasn’t necessary.

With a delayed federal grant this of proceeds to maintain operations from hiring summer students to trolley repairs to advertising.

For the DMJA, previous funds were used to install new Christmas lights in Moose Jaw’s downtown core, along with Mason, who is a member of the DMJA board, said this year’s projects are still in the works and to “keep your eyes open for

This year’s Greek Night was Mason said two highlights – aside from the traditional plate smashing of course – were the energy and vibrance of the traditional Greek dancers and a new variation of the

“We came up with a new version of the old school game heads or tails and we

coin and instead of touching their head or posterior, the new variant saw participants simulate moose antlers or a tail respective to the coin’s outcome.

John Iatridis, owner of The Mad Greek, said his highlight of the night was the positive atmosphere.

L’Heureux-Mason said this year’s Greek Night had been a wonderful experience.

“I just love that so many people are willing to put in their time and talents… to help us build such a beautiful and

This year’s title sponsor was WINMAR Moose Jaw.

“It’s been really nice to work with an organization that has some Greek roots… We really do appreciate having them WINMAR.

For a full list of event sponsors, visit TMJ’s Facebook page, ‹Tourism Moose Jaw.›

The Greek Night is an annual fundraising event and will take place next in the spring of 2025.

The 2024 Greek Night fundraiser helped raise approximately $40,000 in support of Tourism Moose Jaw and the Downtown Moose Jaw Association. Photo by: Elevate Photography

Tourism Moose Jaw’s President, Rick McKeown, and the Executive Director Jacki

Transformative changes in training will occur at 15 Wing Airbase over the next three decades, as Ottawa has awarded a massive multi-billion-dollar contract to two companies already engaged in training pilots.

The Government of Canada announced on May 29 that, after a rigorous selection process, it had awarded a “landmark contract” for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program to SkyAlyne Canada Limited Partnership, a “transformative initiative” worth $11.2 billion over 25 years.

The program reimagines training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), consolidating three aircrew training operations — for military pilots, Air Combat

Canada’s joint management, with training occurring in Moose Jaw, Portage La Prairie, Man., and Winnipeg.

Moreover, SkyAlyne will lead the rebuilding of bases and modernization of equipment, including purchasing 70 new aircraft.

The SkyAlyne partnership comprises national aerospace leaders KF Aerospace, based in Kelowna, Montreal. Both are the incumbents of legacy RCAF pilot training programs, with the latter serving 15 Wing.

“15 Wing is a key facet of Moose Jaw’s identity, and we’re excited to know that training operations at our military base have been secured for another 25 years,” said Mayor Clive Tolley.

“On behalf of city council, we congratulate SkyAlyne on being awarded this contract, and we thank the Government of Canada for this major investment that will be #notoriouslyimpactful to our economy and perhaps open other economic opportunities.”

air force personnel for tomorrow’s challenges because under the FAcT Program, SkyAlyne — in collaboration with the RCAF — will design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive training and support system, including of in-service support functions, the federal government said.

Fittingly coinciding with the RCAF’s 100th

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anniversary, the FAcT Program is the next symbol of Canada’s proud history of excellence in military aircrew training, it added.

“It is a privilege to be entrusted by Canada to lead the FAcT Program, a role that speaks volumes about our team’s relentless effort and expertise,” said France Hébert, president of SkyAlyne and vice-president of Defence &

“We’re grateful to have the opportunity to deliver top-tier training solutions that align with the dynamic needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,” he continued.

“This is a milestone moment for us and all the companies on the SkyAlyne Team, highlighting our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.”

Tracy Medve, chair of the SkyAlyne board and

minds and organizations. We’re geared up to bring this vision to life with our truly Canadian expertise, working closely with Canada and the RCAF to usher in a new era of aircrew training.

“Our focus is beyond meeting today’s standards but

NOTICE OF INTENTION

Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the date of service of this notice, the Council of the Village of Briercrest intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to amend Municipal Heritage Property the following real property known as the Peachy House, legally described as Lot 23, Block 2, Plan I3748 and located at 305 Railway Ave.

The reasons for the proposed amendment are as follows:

1. The building known as the “Peachy House” will be move to the North side of the Briercrest & District Museum at 400 Main St., Briercrest, SK. S0H 0K0, legally described at Parcel X, Plan 101994958. To become part of the Briercrest & District Museum.

Any person wishing to object to the proposed amended Municipal Heritage Property must serve Village of Briercrest Council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three days prior to consideration of the bylaw.

Dated this 04th day of June, 2024

Linda Senchuk, Administrator

shaping the future of aircrew readiness, creating new jobs and opportunities in communities across Canada,” she added.

Centrally managed from Ottawa, the FAcT Program will revamp and expand upon training services currently includes the establishment of a complete training enterprise at all three operating locations, helping ensure the RCAF maintains the highest standards of excellence and innovation.

This contract also aligns with Canada’s Industrial requiring investments in Canada equal to the contract value.

SkyAlyne is committed to investing in Canadian industry and the inclusion of an extensive Indigenous Participation Plan.

“With a shared focus on innovation and excellence, we’re poised to transform aircrew training not just for Canada but globally,” said Kevin Lemke, general manager of SkyAlyne. “This program is our pledge to help advance Canada’s military readiness to unprecedented levels.”

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Green Flowers

Trends in the garden are always changing. One of unusual and can lend a degree of sophistication to the garden.

Generally, we think of green as a cool, restful co-treuse is a combination of warm yellow and cool green and believe it or not they actually look good with almost every other colour in the garden. Try some mixes and matches that suit your personal tastes. Give a try at pairto make the colours simply pop and will for sure grab lots when paired with chartreuse, but try some cool blue and Start the year out with green and grow ‘Spring

Green’ tulips in your garden. This cultivar is considered a late blooming tulip with white blooms lightly feathered with green. Another fun selection is ‘Greenland’ which is pink with a light feather of green.

ers. It comes in many colours but is available in a very bright lime green. It gives an airy look to the garden as the lime cultivar has slightly smaller is usually associated with nicotiana. It is a great choice as a contrast plant.

There are many zinnias that are wonderful to grow in any of your hot, drier areas. Try ‘Envy’ , which is a lovely double or semi-double pale green bloom that turns ivory as it ages. Pairing this one with dark purple nearby is stunning. Another zinnia that is larger is ‘Benary Giant Lime’ which is 4 feet tall fully double.

A fun selection is ‘Emerald Tassels’ Love-liesabout three months after sowing. These plants get to be a

with green cones in the middle. As they mature they turn a dark, chocolate brown. ‘Green Envy’ has large four

white double petals surrounding a fuzzy green centre. Lady’s mantle has not only great foliage but frothy clusters of frothy chartreuse blossoms. It is a wonderful perennial for the shady areas of your garden. There are many of the daylilies that can grace your garden green and bring forth the easy charm of low main-

green centre. ‘Green Flutter’ is a cheery canary yellow with a bright green throat.

A very lovely, short-lived perennial is Heuchera produces incredible airy little bells that are sulphur-green. This selection will self-sow.

of Ireland. It is annual in nature and grows about two feet tall. The blooms are strangely beautiful leafy-green blooms inside. This plant has a unique scent that you everlasting.

Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort.com; on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort. Tune into GROW Live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/orchidhort or check out the Youtube channel GROW https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkiUpkvyv2e2HCQlFl0JyQ?

Just A Girl In Her Garden’s owner shares the story of her greenhouse venture

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she rented.

one day plant their roots on a quaint plot of land just south of town where her greenhouse business featuring carefully selected plants and enchanted garden products is now entering its fourth year.

and a greenhouse located just south of town where customers can grab a complimentary coffee and enjoy a revolving selection of treats as they wander through a relaxed, stress-free environment. -

ing and remembers visiting greenhouses with her mom, grandmother, and uncle, who sadly died a few years back. It was

the wide variety, range, and detail of each plant that she’s since learned to appreciate.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved those secret gardens – fairy gardens like enchanted forests and things

calming and said it contains “everything that you need for your garden” including annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that “makes you feel happy and takes all your stresses away.”

the business established despite pandemic-related setbacks and initially operated from her own backyard and a warehouse

Once the pandemic concluded, theof the same year.

To accommodate the short drive to just not your typical greenhouse.”

“I’ve been a gardener for years,” she said. “I was always looking for somethings) around this area without having to go to Regina, Saskatoon, or to Medicine Hat. So,” she continued, “I decided to do it myself.”

what’s in stock and save a trip out.

“People can call and place orders if they’re needing trees and shrubs for their shelter belts, for their farmyard, or for that she usually receives orders right into September.

The greenhouse has a mobile land-

arranges custom planting pots and layouts

with her own personal touch. These arrangements can be used for home garden spaces, businesses, or to add a personal touch to any event. If your garden project seems a bit daunting, you can call to inquire about several classes offered by the company.

bling to know that everyone is loving what we’re doing as much as we are.”

The greenhouse is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sun-house will remain open until the weather September or mid-October.

The greenhouse is located south of south down Range Road 2272 off Highahead and on your right.

For more information, call or textAGirlInHerGarden.ca. You can learn more -

5th.

This award has been presented annually since 1981 to recognize and appreciate the people who have worked hard to create and foster outstanding properties in an amazing way to encourage community members to aesthetically enhance their part of the city.

Residential properties may be entered to win in one of the following categories:

• Best Residential Property in Sunningcategory is open to residential properties located in the districts of Sunning-

• Best Residential Property in Northwest: This category is open to residential properties found in the area from Lau-

properties found south of Manitoba

You can enter your property or nominate another individual’s proper-

tion Awards Entry Form, which can be found at https://moosejaw.ca/wp-con-tion-Awards-Entry-Form.pdf.

If you would like a hard copy of the

As with any award, there are rules and regulations to ensure fairness across the board. One of these rules that promotes fairness is that past winners cannot enter won. If you would like to see the full list of rules, you can visit https://moosejaw.cation-awards-rules-and-criteria.pdf.

For more information about the

Jerred Williams (left) and Jacqueline Williams (right). Photo by: Just A Girl In Her Garden/Facebook

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property in the East End of Hall.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, JUNE 10.

such as determining how many years the venue has left.ular city council meeting as members were reviewing a

The engineering services department plans to con-

dered what company would conduct the assessments and whether those results would give the city “a reasonably accurate end-of-life-cycle date.”

An airspace survey determined whether the city is the site is in accordance with the operating permit that the municipality that determines how much capacity a land-

Those assessments began last year and are now hap-

tration to develop a bylaw.

tain hours.

“This was in line with something we had discussed

ces or certain ones.

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ministration will review that recommendation together

Council then unanimously approved the motion. Taking concerns seriously

solid waste management venue.

“So that gives us an indication that we are three to

ing at the tonnages more carefully and better understand-

Angled parking

the apartments after a resident complained to him that

when council could expect to see a report about this topic. the engineering department will present it to administra-

One corridor that city hall has evaluated for angled

Highway intersection

about its corridor study and its plans for the intersection

investment committee presented a report dealing with the

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laws and city hall’s limited hours.

a staff member saying why does one resident put in so these areas (and) to bring forward bylaws and instruct our administration to govern our city.

going thing.”

so administration can investigate them. She pointed out them.

tigates any issues or concerns it receives about allegedcontinued.

have several programs that have been initiated in the last Maintaining parks

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Investment policy amendments

members approved several changes to the investment pol-

as part of an annual review of the document.

Those changes — which council unanimously approved — included:

poration (CDIC)

them since they were already on a chart in the policy.

spring when the grass has high growth rates.

type of mower and the situation.

grounds because those are in residential areas and the

The committee added “non-investment grade bonds” as a sub-category under “other considerations” since members thought it was important to list such consider-

policy

Council comments the municipality’s investment policy is based on a longthe portfolios annually to align with best practices in the

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, JUNE 10.

A construction company that began operating on Main hall has been given permission to continue functioning at that site.

During its May 27 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a discretionary use application from yards at 1744 Main Street North. The city zones this property as C3 vehicle-oriented commercial district, where

City administration recently became aware that the business was operating at that site before it had received discretionary use approval. It contacted owner Steve Kilgour to advise him about the required municipal processes report explained.

After receiving the owner’s application, city administration informed him that he would not be allowed to make

Business can continue operating despite

council says

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any interior or exterior renovations to the existing building while the business licence he submitted was pending council’s approval of the proposed use at this location.

The owner would have to acquire a development/ building permit if he wanted to use shipping containers on the site.

The property is 0.406 hectares/one acre in size, is west of Main Street North and has access from the Main Service Road to highways 1 and 2, while the existing building is 464.51 square metres/5,000 square feet with about 1,863 square metres/20,056 square feet of storage in the rear yard.

There are also two parking spaces designated as accessible adjacent to the front entrance, as the zoning bylaw requires. Meanwhile, the existing building has been used for various retail business purposes and conforms with development standards — yard setbacks and site coverage

— within the C3 district.

Zoning bylaw

The zoning bylaw says C3 districts are the only areasered discretionary use, while with a few exceptions, most are south of Caribou Street and/or east of Ninth Avenue Northeast, said the report.

920 metres north.

tial apartments adjacent to the site, but that is mitigated by a fence along the property’s western edge for security and a private lane that separates the land uses, the report added. While the principal concerns could be noise and aesthetics, neither are new, given the existing land uses and nearby highways.

Groups that use indoor arenas face new deadlines to submit ice-time requests

Groups that use indoor rinks in Moose Jaw must now submit their ice-time requests to city hall two weeks earlier than normal based on changes to the municipality’s arena usage policy.

The parks and recreation department presented an updated policy during city council’s recent regular meeting, with council unanimously approving the document.

One big amendment is that the deadline for user groups to submit their applications for ice use or special events is now April 1 instead of April 15, while the department will now allocate ice by June 1 instead of June 15 to accommodate the schedules of the two school divisions. -

ute user-group ice allocations for the upcoming season will be September use, October use, regular season activities, spring ice activities and preliminary special events.

The arena seasons for the 2024-25 year include: Events Centre ice: Aug. 6 to the end of the Warriors’ season

• Kinsmen ice: Sept. 9 to March 16, 2025

• Bert Hunt ice: Sept. 27 to April 6, 2025

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• Wally Boschuk ice: Oct. 15 to April 6, 2025

• Kinsmen Arena sport court: April 1 to Aug. 17, 2025

Also, the adult prime rate will be applied to all September arena ice bookings, while regular rates and fees will apply from Oct. 1 to April 6, 2025.

Meanwhile, the city will not schedule any ice time before noon on Remembrance Day. This limitation joins not schedule ice time.

The parks and rec department has added a section called “ice allotment guidelines,” where the department will attempt to meet the requests of user groups but cannot promise that it will grant all requests. Instead, ice allocation will be based on the previous year’s bookings the department will use several criteria for the 2024-25 arena schedule.

To address organizations that book arenas and have unpaid accounts, the City of Moose Jaw may now suspend or cancel any bookings to any organizations with outstanding payments of any number of rentals.

With returning seasonal ice rentals, groups that re-

ceive ice time on June 1 for the full season may return some of the seasonal allocation after the Sept. 1 deadline. These returns must occur 30 days in advance for the remainder of the season and must be returned as bookable times.

“Groups returning seasonal ice will not be guaranteed this allocation in the next year as per section 6,” the policy says.

With playing surfaces, the city is now encouraging groups to inspect the playing area before they use it to identify any immediate safety concerns. Groups should bring those concerns to the immediate attention of operations staff and other participants.

The department has also added four clauses to address food and beverages, smoking and vaping, advertising and marketing, and admission fees.

Meanwhile, to rent indoor arenas from April 1 to March 31, 2025, the hourly cost will range from $71 to $219, depending upon the organization and whether it’s prime-time or non-prime-time.

In the spring and summer, to use the Kinsmen Arena

Council makes changes to election bylaw to ensure it aligns with provincial legislation

With the fall elections for city council and school boards creeping closer, city hall is making changes to its election-related bylaw to ensure it aligns with recent changes in provincial legislation.

City council received the updated election bylaw during its recent regular meeting and gave three unani-

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

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mous readings to the document, which means it is now in effect.

Council adopted an election bylaw in 2006 and has made numerous amendments to the document since then, a council report said.

With 18 years having passed and with many amend-mended updating the general election bylaw to include this year’s statute amendments and ensure it aligns with the language, authorities and procedures provided in the current legislation.

Meanwhile, another bylaw addresses campaign conthat separately to determine if amendments are required.

The updated bylaw carries forward “many of the practices and processes that have proven successful” in the City of Moose Jaw’s municipal elections, byelections, referendums and questions, the report said.

Some changes in the bylaw include:

match the provincial legislative format

• Referencing legislative authority for actions

• Updating language and providing for “inclusivity”

• Updating provincial statute references

• Providing clarity to the required ballot form

• Setting out the arrangement of candidate names on the ballot based on historical and current council practices

• Updating the voter registration form for mail-in ballots to comply with legislation

• Providing a cutoff time for mail-in ballot applicants to apply in person and electronically

During a February council meeting, council appointed assistant city clerk Dawn Lugrin as the returning ofdivisions.

Furthermore, remuneration per day for the poll su-

— who face a 13-hour election day — will be $270, $255 and $250, respectively, with each also paid $50 to attend mandatory training.

ers at advance polls or on election day instead of creating a list of electors’ names. Voters can use mail-in ballots if they can’t attend in person.

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

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

The polling locations will include the Exhibition Association’s Golden Nugget Centre for voters north of Thatcher Drive and west of 11th Avenue Northwest; Cosmo Seniors’ Centre for voters in northeast Moose Jaw; Minto United Church for northern residents not included

South Hill voters.

Election-day polls will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., while advance polls will occur on Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 4, Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 7 from 12 to 6 p.m.

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

City hall expects the election to cost roughly $81,248. The city and school divisions usually split the costs, but if acclamations occur for school ballots, the city’s share increases accordingly.

City hall will call for nominations starting Tuesday, Sept. 24, with the nomination deadline on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, JUNE 10.

Residents are now prohibited from using drones or remote-controlled equipment at Yara Centre, which are just two of several changes city hall is making to the venue’s booking and usage policy.

The parks and recreation department presented an updated policy during city council’s recent regular meeting, with council unanimously approving the document.

One change focuses on removing available bookingment’s preferred method of communicating that information to users is by encouraging them to contact the Yara Centre directly.

A second change is the addition of language in the policy to distinguish between organized venue usage bookings to be considered practices, games or organized events is that participants arriving for pre-determined times must come with a drop-in payment.

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Meanwhile, city hall is now prohibiting the use of drones, remote-controlled equipment or foam dart guns within the building and has added them to a list of disapproved activities. These join other prohibited activities or cleats.

Furthermore, the parks and rec department has updated its annual policy review timelines to align with and support the annual turf allocation timelines.

This means the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee will review feedback received about the Yara Centre booking and usage policy in April and make any necessary recommendations to council. Furthermore, public and user groups will have until April 15 to provide feedback about the policy, while council will approve any recommended changes in May.

Lastly, the updated policy now includes the current rates and fees for using the building.

Hourly rates for adult prime-time use of the turf range from $138.60 to $544.40 for the regular season and $69.30 to $277.20 during the summer. Also, daily rates range from $1,108.50 to $4,435.20 during the regular season and $544 to $2,217.60 in the summer.

Meanwhile, hourly rates for minor prime-time use of the turf range from $102 to $408 for the regular season and $51 to $204 in the summer. Also, daily rates range from $816 to $3,264 during the regular season and $408 to $1,632 during the summer.

Also, during the regular season, hourly non-prime time turf costs range from $94.50 to $378, and in the summer range from $45 to $180.

There are also extra costs to use batting cages, pitching machines, large soccer nets, a bouncy castle slide, a bouncy castle jungle and a toy package. There is also a charge for track closures for special events.

Recreation venues and parking meters were some issues city council focused on during its May 27 regular meeting while reviewing a report about city hall’s activities during

“I hope people read this report because there’s a lot of very good information in here about what happens in the city, with facilities and the number of people who attend (recreation sites) and road repair and equipment purchase,” said Coun. Doug Blanc.

He then turned to a report from the parks and recrePla-Mor Palace, which had operating costs that were higher last year than in 2022 — $170,695 versus 117,405 — while all other recreation venues decreased during that time.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the Yara Centre’s operating costs “seemed a little weird” because, in 2022, they had dropped to minus $110,191, while they then increased to minus $46,589 last year, something that “seemed funny”

to him.

both venues.

Derek Blais, director of parks and recreation, replied extended ice time to user groups beyond the normal hockey season, which was one reason for the increase. Also, higher utility costs and an increase in the carbon tax affected the venue’s bottom line.

Meanwhile, with the Yara Centre, the city was forced to restrict venue attendance and usage during the pandemic, he continued. With that situation over, more people can now use the building and its services, which is why operating costs rose.

“That makes sense. I wondered if that was the reason why,” Blanc said.

Parking meters

A report about parking meters caught the eye of Coun.

Crystal Froese, who noted that the city repaired many of

said there were still many that needed to be replaced and wondered how that process was coming along.

The data showed that city crews repaired 227 meters and replaced nine heads during Q1. Furthermore, the meters generated $143,959.70 in revenue, with 85 per cent coming from coins and 15 per cent coming from the Hotspot parking app.

Bevan Harlton, director of operations, replied that the number of meters repaired also jumped out to him as being

or day-to-day operational activities.

Meanwhile, his department must still repair 75 metered heads, while crews should install any missing heads within the next six weeks — just before the summer tourism season starts.

morial Cup — winning it would be great — they will still be coming home to a massive celebration that is currently being planned.

The exact date of the “Welcome Home” party is not yet known since the players are still competing and could conceivably return after the May 31 championship game — if they make it that far. However, whether it’s an early tournament exit or championship win, city hall and a group of residents are busy working out the details for when the team returns to The Friendly City.

The organizing group will, however, have under 20cially receive word about when the boys in red and black return from Michigan.

To facilitate the celebration, city council unanimous-

ly approved a motion after its May 27 executive committee meeting to waive up to $2,500 in fees to use the Events Centre as the site for the welcome home reception and ceremony.

Afterward, city manager Maryse Carmichael explained that the city and council “want to offer a great big celebration” to the Warriors since the team’s performance has been exceptional and its best in its 40-year history.

“We’ve been in discussion with the Warriors (and) some entities in town that want to celebrate their accomplishments. So, it’s up in the air,” she said. “So, what we’ve done is gone through a plan that we can put into action within about 16 hours, depending upon when they’re coming back.

“So the motion that council approved tonight is to ensure the Warriors don’t have to pay to be able to cele-

brate in our city,” she continued. “So, we’re really happy with their achievements and the city will take care of the costs for the celebration.”

When the welcome home party occurs, residents and fans should expect it to be similar to the send-off that the community gave the team when it shipped out for Michigan, said Carmichael.

she said it has been “a labour of love” between the city, fans, the Warriors’ organization and others.

The city is currently removing the ice from the Events Centre arena, which is likely where the celebration will be held. While details of the party and ceremony are still being kept under wraps, the city manager said more information will be forthcoming in a few days.

Resident surprised to learn that residential property had been

Resident Candace Rodger wanted to sell a property on Athabasca Street East that she thought was zoned residential but was surprised to learn it had been converted to commercial decades ago.

Rodger contacted city hall in late April and early May about 701 Athabasca Street East because she had attempted to have the property listed for sale but learned through her realtor that the site was zoned commercial and couldn’t be sold as residential, a city council report explained.

The property was developed in 1938 as a mixed commercial and residential building with the storefront facing Athabasca Street East and the residential unit at the back. Similar to that time, the current zoning bylaw permits such combinations in the C1 neighbourhood commercial district.

Sometime before Rodger acquired the property, a previous owner removed the retail portion and expanded the residential use to occupy the entire building.

“This change was conducted without a permit or the required discretionary use approval for a one-unit dwell-

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ing,” the report said. “This change likely occurred after the year 2000 since the property was still being assessed as mixed commercial and residential use for tax purposes at that time.”

To legalize the property’s existing state as a one-unit dwelling, Rodger submitted a discretionary use application to city administration, which presented it during council’s May 27 regular meeting. She spoke to council about the property and her efforts to dispose of it.

Rodger said she’s lived in the dwelling for more than 20 years and has turned it into a beautiful home during that time. She now wants to sell it but can’t because of this unexpected zoning issue.

“I’ve put over $60,000 into that house. So, I’d like to get something smaller now,” she added.

After a brief discussion, council unanimously approved the discretionary use application.

Zoning bylaw

Since the property has been used as a one-unit dwelling for about two decades, there would not be any noticeable change from its current use if it were categorized

differently, the report said. There are two other C1-zoned properties across the street, although only one property has an active business based on city records. Approving the discretionary use application would not negatively affect the ability of future owners to redevelop the property for commercial purposes, although for that to happen again, the building would need to be renovated — something Rodger is unable to do, the document continued.

The report noted that the building does not conform to the zoning bylaw’s current setback requirements for either the front or side yards in the C1 district, regardless of use. Previous owners constructed the building with no setback from the front property line along Athabasca Street East or along the west side property line along Seventh Avenue Northeast.

Since the building is legally non-conforming, the zoning bylaw prohibits any enlargements, additions or reconstructions that would increase the non-conformity, the report added.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, JUNE 10.

City hall is creating a “summer super pass” for high school students so they can ride the bus and access recreation venues for one price that’s more than half the cost of regular rates.

This $95 ticket would grant students aged 13 to 17 access to transit services and recreation venues between Monday, July 1 and Saturday, Aug. 31, while it would promote ridership, encourage attendance at recreation sites and allow each service to share its respective customer base.

City council unanimously supported the project during its May 27 regular meeting.

In 2023, a member of a city advisory board suggested the municipality create a joint recreation/transit pass for students, and after discussions between transit and parks and recreation, they determined that the “student summer super pass” was feasible, a council report said.

The pass will also help address the top three programming priorities in the parks and recreation master plan: drop-in and spontaneous recreation and leisure, funding for children and youths, and Yara Centre programming. Ridership

The report noted that student bus pass sales between September and June comprise a “substantial portion” of and August, the report continued. For example, during the 2023 school year, the city sold an average of 213 student

Students can buy ‘super pass’ this summer to take transit and use rec venues for reduced price

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passes monthly, while that number dropped to 53 passes monthly in the summer — a decline of 75 per cent.

“Transit studies have shown that when individuals become comfortable using transit services in their youth, they will be more likely to consider transit as a transportation optin into their adult years,” the report said.

“This initiative would support building ridership habits in our local youth, which may support future ridership and bus pass sales.”

Pricing

Until 2015, the transit department offered student monthly bus passes for $23 during the summer, compared to $46 per month during the school year, the report continued. Currently, a monthly student bus pass is $65, while a pro-rated student recreation pass is $32.50, or $97.50 plus taxes per month for both.

The new price of $95 for the super pass represents a discount of roughly 51 per cent compared to regular rates.

The city plans to split the revenue between the transit and parks and recreation departments, with the former receiving $62.50 and the latter getting $32.50.

Convenience and reporting

“The provision of a pass that encompasses both transit and recreation facilities would streamline convenience for families and offer an affordable option that would keep youth active and engaged with the community while school is not in session,” said the council report.

Youths with a current recreation membership can add transit during the summer; the city sold 18 youth memberships in 2023.

City hall will use several software programs to track and report the usage of the super pass at rec venues and for riding the bus, the report said. These two systems will determine the initiative’s success, while administration will report the results during the third-quarter reporting period.

“Although student summer super passes would be sold at an approximate 51-per-cent discount, it is projected that the increase in pass sales would compensate for the reduction in revenue resulting from the discounted rate,” added the report.

During the meeting, city administration said students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic are ineligible for the super pass since the target demographic is youths and not young adults enrolled in post-secondary education. However, college youths can still purchase a student bus pass if they are currently studying.

Coun. Heather Eby appreciated that the suggestion for this super pass came from a member of an advisory committee.

“I think it’s really good for (residents) to know that people on those committees do make a difference and can make changes to programs in the city,” she added.

Updated tax phase-in policy gives breaks to distilleries,

City council updated its tax phase-in policy during the May 27 regular meeting to include tax breaks for distillery-like businesses and companies that create more than 60 jobs.

The City of Moose Jaw has two existing but separate tax phase-in policy exemptions, with one that council approved as a bylaw called the commercial and industrial tax phase-in policy and the second that council approved as a policy known as the tax phase-in policy, a council report said.

City administration wanted to update the main policy to include one motion that council approved in 2023 — but that was never added — and another motion that

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council approved in 2022, which is listed in the commercial and industrial tax phase-in policy but that administration wants to add to the main policy since it is better suited there.

In 2022, when council reviewed the policy, no accommodation was made to include the motion about distilleries, the report continued.

That motion said, “A three-year, 100-per-cent tax exemption option for (a) distillery or like businesses that do are faced with unusually high start-up costs.”

Instead, the motion was left under the commercial and industrial tax phase-in bylaw. However, city admin-

istration has now added it to the proposed policy and removed it from the bylaw, the report said. Meanwhile, in 2023, council amended the tax phase-in policy to include a clause about job creation.

The clause says that any business that creates over a 100-per-cent tax reduction, including existing current taxes (no arrears) that’s one-time only, while further expansion and job creation incentives provided will be the greater of the tax phase-in applied to the increased assessment of 50 per cent of the total tax bill.

hours per week — or full-time equivalent.

Motorists to receive ‘grace period’ with new school-zone speeds before police issue tickets

It will likely take time for residents to adapt to new school zone speeds once that change happens, which means police will use education to inform motorists instead of automatically distributing tickets.

City administration presented a comprehensive executive committee meeting, with council unanimously approving a recommendation to consider it for three readings at the June 10 regular meeting.

If three unanimous readings occur, the bylaw will be effective immediately, enabling city crews to begin replacing almost 600 signs this summer through the Safe Routes to School Project, including 120 signs in school zones.

Those new signs will promote speeds of 30 km/h from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Meanwhile, city hall will review playground signs this fall and refresh and upgrade signs and pedestrian crossings there in 2025.

September — which is when enforcement will begin.

The bylaw also proposes 17 other changes, such as allowing city administration to move vehicles so construction can occur, strengthening language with general permit requirements and enforcement, providing clarity on U-turns and no-stopping areas, giving the city manager more authority to make decisions and adding

The entire project should cost $500,000, including $300,000 for sidewalk rehabilitation and pedestrian ramp repairs in school zones and playgrounds, and signs, completing the transportation master plan (TMP), replacing aging underground conduits and designing a signalized intersection for 2025.

A grace period

The TMP and consultant KGS Group helped city administration realize that Moose Jaw was “behind

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the times” with its school zone speeds, so both partiesed reduced speeds, Bevan Harlton, director of operations, told council.

“From talks with the Moose Jaw Police Service, it said there would be a grace period where it would give warnings and instructions about school zone infractions, but at their discretion,” he continued.

To communicate these changes, city hall and the police will issue public service announcements to ensure residents know about the installation and commissioning of new signs, the fact the new speeds are active and that the police will provide a grace period before

Addressing safety concerns

will be a “grace period” when the new signs go into effect, Coun. Doug Blanc said. However, the councillor wondered about the SGI-operated automated speed enforcement camera near William Grayson School and whether there would be forgiveness there, too.

Continuing, Blanc said he was eager for the speedzone change because he’d driven past that school twice recently and noticed vehicles parked too close to the crosswalk, preventing other motorists from seeing children attempting to cross.

“If kids step out, you don’t have time,” he added.vice will have that camera updated and start enforcing day of school.

Loading vs. parking

Coun. Jamey Logan said the city will change some signs in school zones to no-stopping from no-parking ones, making him wonder whether there would still be loading zones and whether kids would have to “duck and roll” out car doors when arriving.

There will still be loading zones adjacent to school

Painting crosswalks

Meanwhile, painting crosswalks will not be included as a project expense, as the city’s everyday operational budget will handle those costs, he continued. Instead, crosswalk painting will occur as part of city hall’s general efforts to align with national standards.

Harlton added that city hall would work with schools on this project and attempt to address their traf-

Blanc asked whether crews would repaint crosswalks regularly since city hall usually paints lines and then leaves them until they fade. Furthermore, he wondered if the city would add more physical crosswalks in school zones since many principals have told him they lack those access points.

we do get done in public works. Operationally, this project wouldn’t seek to change the timeline of that work … ,” said Harlton. “However, we haven’t discussed improving our line painting scheme and what that may cost at this time.”

Also, the city will add 39 pedestrian ramp cutouts in school zones, focus on reducing speeds in those areas, ensure consistency with signs and maintain the number of student-crossing corridors, he added.

Coun. Heather Eby looked forward to the installation of new signs since they would look better and be more consistent and standardized, unlike how they are now, with one school zone having 12 no U-turn signs. She also thought it was important to reduce the speeds now instead of waiting for a collision to occur and then rushing to change everything afterward.

“I’m comfortable now with reducing speeds … (and) I’m really looking forward to cleaning up these ridiculous signs we have,” Eby added.

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Lynbrook will revive the tombstone golf tournament for centennial anniversary

Golfers are invited to swing into history as the Lynbrook Golf Club celebrates 100 years in Moose Jaw with one of Saskatchewan’s oldest golf courses offering 6,000 yards of open, rolling fairways across 18 holes surrounded by prairie grass, mature trees, and a convenient in-town location.

The Lynbrook Golf Club’s centennial anniversary will be celebrated with a round of an original favourite – the Tombstone Tournament – set for Saturday, June 15 with a shotgun start for 10 a.m. at the organization’s clubhouse.

“It is, of course, our 100th anniversary, so we’re expecting a pretty good turnout,” said Ray Wareham, the general manger of the Lynbrook Golf Club.

The tournament will revive an earlier club tradition and Wareham said it should be a lot of fun.

“It’s a handicap stroke play tournament,” he explained. “So, each individual gets a little tombstone to carry with them throughout their play.”

Based on the assigned handicap for each payer, such as an 82-stroke limit, the tombstone comes into play when that handicap has been met. In this example, the player would plant the tombstone in the ground on the spot where they made their 82nd stroke.

“You continue on to play the rest of the holes, but as far as the tournament goes, your game is over wherever your tombstone ends up.”

Golfers will soon witness an ever-increasing complement of tomb-

stones around the course, both adding an angle of intrigue and giving some idea of how well they’re doing as the tournament progresses.

When it’s over, Wareham said there will be prizes but these haven’t been announced. One hint he divulged is the possibility of numerous gift card prize options.

The Lynbrook Golf Club was founded in 1924 and continues to operate as one of the oldest courses in the province offering both an enjoyable experience and a test for golfers

at every skill level.

Wareham attributes much of this success to the club’s “solid membership base,” which now comprises around 400 members.

“It’s a pretty good situation (for us) to be in, and our junior programs are really starting to take off. That will hopefully help the longevity of the course and keep it going,” he added.

The tombstone tournament will be the highlight of this year’s centennial, however Wareham said they’re

planning to spread out a few events over the course of the summer including something for this year’s Canada Day tournament.

The club is also stocking 100year anniversary apparel and keepsake items like branded golf balls, and Wareham said these have already

“So far, everybody’s buying (anniversary merchandise) and excited about it, so it should be a good year,” he said.

“We’ve got loads of daily specials going on in the kitchen and lots of 100th anniversary apparel in the Pro Shop,” Wareham concluded. “So, anybody who’s looking to get out and enjoy a round of golf, the Lynbrook is the place to be!”

Advance registration is required for the tombstone tournament and will cost $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Junior members ages 11 – 18 pay $15 and non-junior members pay $20. The registration deadline is Thursday, June 13.

Beyond discounted rates at tournaments such as this, members also enjoy access to golf clubs, cart storage, and can apply for participation in a variety of tournaments and leagues. To apply as a member, visit LynbrookGolf.org/Membership.

The Lynbrook Golf Club is located at 1525 Fourth Avenue Northwest and the Pro Shop can be reached at 306-692-2838. For more information, visit LynbrookGolf.org or follow ‘Lynbrook Golf Club’ on Facebook.

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Lynbrook Golf Club

Lynbrook Golf Club

Special events planned for June 15, 2024: Tombstone Tournament, Open House, Buffet Breakfast and Anniversary Cake at 4pm

Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

The Lynbrook Golf Club is celebrating a milestone this year, their 100th Anniversary.

June 15th will be the big day of celebration as the club hosts a Tombstone Tournament, along with a few other special add-ons in association with the tournament. There will be an Open House at the clubhouse throughout the day with historical displays and memorabilia for viewing, as well as a free draw to those who attend for a special Gift Basket and at 4pm everyone is invited to the Cutting of the Anniversary Cake with a few

comments by club president Debbie Higgins.

The day itself will kick-off at 8am with a special Buffet Breakfast until 10am in the clubhouse restaurant.

Everyone is welcome. For a cost of $10pp, there will be scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, tater tots and coffee/tea. Reservations aren’t necessary for the buffet, just come down to enjoy a good breakfast on a very special day.

At 10am there will be a shotgun start for the tombstone tournament. Advance registration is required for

the tournament and will cost $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Junior members ages 11 – 18 pay $15 and non-junior members pay $20. The registration deadline is Thursday, June 13. Please contact the Lynbrook Golf Club located at 1525 Fourth Avenue Northwest; the Pro Shop can be reached at 306-692-2838. For more information, visit LynbrookGolf.org or follow ‘Lynbrook Golf Club’ on Facebook.

Holding a tombstone tournament in commemoration of this centena-

opening of the then-called Citizen’s Golf Club took place on Saturday, May 23rd, 1924, with a tombstone tournament starting the play on the course.

For those that don’t know what a tombstone tournament is, the tour-

that takes the course par and a player’s handicap to give an individual the maximum number of strokes allowed to take before placing their “tombstone” in the ground. The tombstone that makes it the furthest is the winner.

CITIZENS GOLF CLUB: 1924-1936

If you’re wondering what a golf membership was back in 1925 at the Citizen’s Golf Club, you may be astonished to hear it was only $20 for a couple - man and wife; a single man membership was $5 with a playing fee of $10 totalling $15; a single lady membership was also $5 with a playing fee of $5 totalling $10; and the kids - boys or girls under age 16 paid $5. 1925 saw considerable improvements made to the course as the clubhouse was enlarged, the course resurveyed, new mats were purchased, and a manager, caterer and grounds keeper were retained.

Prior to 1925, the club had not yet secured a ‘pro’ but in July 1925, Walter Goodwin took on the position.

A Times Herald article on July 4, 1925, said that “Goodwin has had experience with several of the best clubs, and is rated as great deal of knowledge of greens keeping.”

Prior to his tenure at the Citizen’s Golf Club, Goodwin spent a season with the Dutchess Golf and Country Club at Poughkeepsie, New York as second professional and was recommended very highly. He was also retained for two years at the Toronto Hunt Club.

Sand greens were the play of the day on the 18-hole course. In another article published by the Times Herald in 1927, it said that a mile of fence was added “in an effort to keep several herds of dairy cattle in the neighbourhood from invading the greens at unexpected intervals.”

It went on to say, “Results have been gratifying in this direction as the (green course) has been kept safe from the ravages of the wandering cattle.”

In June of 1930, it was reported in the Times Herald that steps would be taken in the modernization of the Citizen’s Golf Clubhouse “with showers and additional locker space provided for, and every modern convenience for the comfort of the golfer were to be installed in short order.” The estimated cost for all the alterations ranged from $2000 upwards and were expected to be completed within six weeks.

In the book OUT-OF-BOUNDS: A CENTURY OF GOLF IN MOOSE JAW, author Kenneth A. Bradley BA (PE) Med stated that “the poor economic times of the 1930’s led to rumours of the demise of the golf club during the 1934 season” but “the Citizen’sthing to excite the golfers of the city.

“The club inaugurated the Saskatchewan Sand Greens Open and Amateur Championship, an event they were instrumental in maintaining for many years. The Eilers Trophy was donated by Walter Eilers of Regina.”

well as the last big event for the Citizen’s club because

In May of 1977, the city and golf club dealt over the land proposed for the Heritage Inn and later the Apostolic Church, where they had to give up two holes in the front nine. The article of the day published in the Times Herald said, “The City of Moose Jaw will pay up to $11,000 for the relocation of two greens and the alteration of two more fairways along the east side of the course.

More issues arose as the City of Moose Jaw commissioned a study to be done on the feasibility of constructing a new golf course in Wakamow Valley. It was stated that the city wanted the land where the Lynbrook Golf Club stood to be zoned as residential with expectation that the revenue generated by the lots course.

The city sat on the recommendations for awhile while the motel complex was being built and in early 1979 the city

agreed to the Lynbrook to spend $11,000 to replace the water system, put in a culvert, plant trees and replace a couple of sand greens.

In March of 1989, the Times Herald reported that Lynbrook was offered a 35year lease on half of the course. Lynbrook Golf Club President at the time, Hamid Williams addressed council asking the city for “$600,000 to improve the course to 18 grass green holes,” for a 35-year lease and tax exemptions. The club said they were willing to provide $300,000 on its own.

Lynbrook petitions to force a plebiscite vote on the 35-year lease.

“Williams said the club

has compromised from a 49-year lease to 35 years and gone from requesting $600,000 in grants to improving the course to zero.

“Only two major improvements remained to develop the course, he said.

“They are developing grass greens on 18 holes and developing irrigation on the front nine.

Considering the club put together a 1400 name petition of support in a few days that spring, Williams and President Gord Twist believed the petition was to exceed the required 1,600 names to force a bylaw vote before August was over.

year lease by a 6-5 vote by city council.

In late 1999, the old clubhouse was demolished and the Lynbrook Golf Club as it now stands had its foundation poured on December 24, 1999, and totally completed by May of the following year.

In the spring of 2000, the new clubhouse was up and ready for business as a proshop, club storage and restaurant, all under one roof. Owen was around to salvage the old clubhouse and turn it into a storage shed for random maintenance destroyed the shed in September of 2015.

‘Lynbrook Golf Club held a mortgage burning ceremony in August, 2012, totally funded thanks to the membership.’ Lynbrook Golf Club members and executive are extremely thankful and proud of the longevity of the club and continue to see it grow and prosper in membership and maintenance improving the course to its maximum potential.

On June 5, 2023, the Lynbrook Golf Club held a celebration for Owen Morhart who has been the Lynbrook’s dedicated and valued groundskeeper for 35+ years. He started with the Lynbrook when there were only sand greens. In 1987, the Lynbrook had 325 members, and at that time the club was the only 18-hole golf course in Saskatchewan that still had sand greens. In 1990, Owen was part of the crew to develop the back

a hard circle on the calendar for hundreds of local golfers.

The tournament came into being in 1990 when pro shop managers Craig Benson and Jerry Hadwin decided to put together a unique event in honour of longtime member and club manager Carl Jorgensen, who had passed away due to cancer a few years earlier.

been a valuable member of the club and had worked as a volunteer in an incredible range of capacities in his decades at the Lynbook.

The fun and relaxed atmosphere and unique format combined with the tournament acting as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society soon turned it into a must-play for golfers all over the city.

The tournament saw players hitting three balls each from three distances -- 150 yards, 100 yards and 50 yards -- in a triple-knockout match-play format.

Once the event began, it was often a matter of who had the hottest putter that day -- and that led to all sorts of interesting match-ups and even more interesting results as upsets often became normal.

on the second day of the tournament, with large witness the festivities.

Throughout it’s 30-year history, the Carl Jorgensen Par 27 raised close to $300,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

With such a reliance on the short game, and a trend for almost anyone being able to win the thing, the tournament rose in popularity to at the peak of its popularity, golfers would line up in the early morning and the draw would be

9 holes from sand to grass greens. That fall, Owen and a of 1991.

In the fall of 1998, Owen and crew worked with Echo Valley Irrigation on the front 9 installing a water system and in the spring of 1999, the back 9 watering system was up and running, too.

article in the Moose Jaw Express dated August 12, 2012. Photo Credit: Lynbrook Golf Club Lynbrook Golf Clubhouse newly erected April 15, 2000. Photo Credit: Lynbrook Golf Club

Golf Clubhouse as it stood; the demolishment of the clubhouse and photo of the foundation for the erection of Lynbrook Golf Clubhouse. Photo Credit:

CARL JORGENSEN

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

With our new passports in hand, no one should consider “messing with” the Moose Jaw duo as they show off their cast a suspicious and discerning eye to the The passports in this household eximmediate travel plans that would require

There was encouragement to print off the necessary forms and to have them

uments and so we decided to throw ourselves on the mercy of the local profes-

The photographer advised Housemate to remove his spectacles and remind-

tographer stuffed them into envelopes and reason for hurrying us out of the store, as With photos in hand the next stop was with us listened patiently to my tale of woe us the necessary documents and ushered deciding we did indeed have two friends whose names we could use to vouch for us

upset that we involved them in our quest

Another discussion ensued over

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

the cover, seeing a tiny image of a person

But on the next page was the true hor-

Then it was off to another station gently through the forms, catching an error his assistance and off we went to await the there to hand me an envelope, requesting my signature to prove the delivery had

With excitement, I opened the envelope and there it was, my new travel doc-

As travel partners and presenting our passports in unison, we expect two reac-

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Vanier student credits service dogs with helping him graduate high school

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versity with me and Doug,” the Grade 12

Doctors diagnosed Walcer with autism when he was in elementary school, and while he excelled academically, changes in routine or sensory input easischool consistently, as he ran away regu-

The ups and downs of autism -

things than others, although the negatives include having his senses overwhelmed

dirty dishes overwhelm some of his sens-

nying the youngster to school in Grade 6, It costs the foundation $35,000 to train one dog, although it gives the aniAfter seven years of assisting Walcer,

Doug stepped in to support the UniversiBingo will live out his retirement

A constant companion

Walcer said he never expected to graduate high school while growing up,

of me in elementary school,” the 17-year-

throughout all of school and I could go

Besides graduating from Vanier — with a 96-per-cent average, one of the highest among his peers — Walcer also participated in a spring graduation cere-

eo recently highlighting eight people who

hours long, so he can manage since Doug

Walcer — an offensive lineman —

too tough to focus on engineering classes and athletics while having a service dog

“more normal” for Walcer, while he can

games, so he stayed at home while his Walking on eggshells

and they expected him to live at home for-

Different personalities

Walcer said that Bingo and Doug are “very different” personality-wise, as the former wants to mostly sleep and rest during his off-hours, while the latter is “a chaotic dog” that runs around the yard

Moreover, while Bingo never played when playing with Doug so the animal can

After interviewing Walcer online,

temperament and personality when deal-es and sleeping until moving to the next

Besides his furry companion, Walcer can also visit his sister, who is in her

The Walcer family is celebrating the fact son Stephen is graduating high school on time this year despite past concerns his autism would make that impossible. Pictured include mom Laurie Ewen, dad Rob Walcer, Stephen, and service dogs Bingo and Doug. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Riverside Mission’s core services are free and will remain free, director says

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Riverside Mission focuses on serving the community with shelter, food and clothing, and contrary to some online postings, it offers these services free of charge, the organization’s executive director says.

Joe Miller with Souls Harbour Rescue Mission (SHRM) spoke to the Moose Jaw Express recently about the forthcoming project to build Riverside Mission a new $4-million home and the services it will offer.

He also called out the Good Neighbours Group — which is opposed to the project — for making online posts

Moose Jaw men can use the shelter.

“That’s just inaccurate information,” he said.

Food

SHRM has reviewed the project and asked how it can take Riverside Mission’s core services of food, clothing, and shelter and enhance them, Miller said.

The new venue — 720 square metres/8,000 square feet in size — will continue to provide free lunches and suppers from Monday to Friday and will have a commercial kitchen to cook healthy meals for people facing food insecurity, he continued.

30 people at lunch and 40 to 75 people at dinner, a trend that is expected to continue. Also, the new dining area will be slightly bigger, while meals will continue to be served buffet-style.

“The people we serve are not your traditional people that would show up at a soup kitchen, for lack of a better name,” Miller remarked, noting more immigrants, seniors and apartment tenants — and not just homeless or addicts — are using the food services.

“The meal services in the new facility will be available for anyone. It’s tough a good meal on your table,” he continued. “And if we can help address that, that would be fantastic.

“Meal services will be the No. 1 priority in this facility.”

Riverside Mission will not serve meals on the weekends — it currently doesn’t — but will continue to support other community groups that do and help

The new building will become a regional distribution hub for food, as SHRM will “take the plethora of food donations” it receives — semi-loads of product — and share them with other “like-minded charities” around southern Saskatchewan, Miller said.

The organization can handle only so much food at its Regina venue because it has limited freezer and cooler space. Conversely, the new Riverside Mission building will have three times the freezer and cooler space compared to its Queen City partner.

Clothing SHRM’s Regina location receives plenty of clothing donations at its “store,”

whatever they want for free — a feature that the donor base appreciates, said Miller.

However, because the organization receives more clothing than it can handle, it will use Riverside Mission’s new building as another distribution centre, he continued. Any excess clothing that remains will be bailed and donated to charities — orphanages or women’s centres — in third-world countries.

Shelter

The new men’s shelter will see a small increase in its capacity — to 12 from 10 — while it will continue to be an alcohol- and drug-free space, said Miller.

Furthermore, the organization will a resumé, dress well for job interviews and support their reintegration into the community so they can build a new life and be good citizens, he continued.

Twelve spaces is a number that the

Jaw’s population and the number of men who need housing support, Miller stated. In comparison, SHRM’s Regina-based shelter can house 24 men.

Meanwhile, his staff is not trained to deal with mental health challenges, and instead, the organization refers clients to other community-based services.

“I do not have the funds to hire people that can help people with a mental health issue,” he remarked.

Miller pointed out that Riverside Mission’s shelter has rarely reached maximum capacity. For example, three to four men use the space in the summer, while six to eight use it in the winter.

The executive director added that Riverside Mission could offer addictionfocused services in the future, but that would happen when SHRM constructs another building on the adjacent property in phase 2.

SHRM plans to construct modern,

board room in the new building and based organizations in Moose Jaw use those spaces for free, Miller said. This will ensure clients have the wraparound services — health, education, employment — they require.

The organization also has a professional counsellor on staff in Regina who will be available for free to support the marginalized in Moose Jaw.

Miller added that shovels should be in the ground this fall, with concrete and piles installed before winter arrives.

Decoration Day ceremony honours those who fought for Canada in country’s earliest years

It might seem hard to believe in the modern era, but there was a time when military veterans weren’t recognized for theirdom and to protect the country were often simply ignored when they returned home.

On June 2, 1890, that all changed.

A group of veterans of the Battle of Ridgeway in 1866 decided that they had been overlooked long enough and took it upon themselves to place decorations at the Canadian Volunteers Monument in Toronto.

One year later, 30,000 participants took part in a parade to honour those veterans, and with that, Decoration Day was born.

The event is now celebrated across

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June, with the goal of recognizing those who fought in the country›s earliest battles and who aren’t necessarily part of Remembrance Day.

The memorial services took place in Moose Jaw at Rosedale Cemetery on public joined by the Royal Canadian Dragoons and 15 Wing as well as the local cadet corps in honouring those who served in Canada’s military.

“It’s very, very important to us,” said Legion president Bob Travale. “Any kind of memorial service, especially today and November 11 is really important to the veterans. It’s also really nice to see the cadets take part as well, because it educates them and teaches the young about the wars

in the past, and hopefully teach them that, well, we shouldn’t have wars anymore.”

The decoration part of Decoration Day sees a small army of volunteers visit each of the local cemeteries and place a veterans. It makes for a stirring sight, with gravesites all over the city,

“The East End cemetery really impresses me, because there are RCMP in there that go back to the Batoche Rebellion in the 1800s,” Travale said. “There’s a lot of history and a lot of veterans in Moose Jaw and the surrounding area, and you can really see some of it when you’re putting

and East End cemeteries in the hours prior to the Decoration Day ceremony.

The event itself included a laying of wreaths by several local organizations, including the City of Moose Jaw, RCMP others.

Comrade Justin Eddison -- himself a veteran of the Afghanistan war -- told of the history of Decoration Day, and 15 Wing chaplain Rev. Andrew Klinger offered the Opening Prayer, Act of Remembrance and Benediction.

The Last Post and Rouse was played on bugle by Capt. Rick Elmer while bagpiper Michelle Gallagher played the Piper’s Lament.

RE: THE HEROES OF NORMANDY

Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach. Burdened by the heavy weight of their equipment, and the sights and sounds around them. Before them lay a terrifying array of obstacles waiting to trap, maim, and destroy anyone who attempted to challenge the terrible might of the nazi occupation of France. Service men and women came from all across South Saskatchewan Regiment were mobilized for active war service. These part-time “Saturday Night” soldiers were busy in their armouries and drill halls,

recruiting and training its new members. Some would while others arrived sometime later, joining the 3rd Canadian Division as they consolidated their foothold on the Normandy coast.

The liberation campaign slowly progressed mile by bloody mile across France until Paris was freed on August 25, 1944. In its wake were left countless dead and injured, destroyed towns and cities. Names of places became etched into the memories of the soldiers who fought in battles like Bourguébus Ridge, Carpiquet Airport, Caen, the Falaise “Gap”, Vaucelles, and Verrières Ridge. The campaign to liberate France from its occupiers would end up taking the lives of 5,021 Canadian soldiers.

The number of war veterans who fought in the liberation campaign have steadily declined as the years have passed. Fortunately, some of these remarkable old soldiers are still living. They are resilient people who followed a path of duty, endured hardship, faced danger and experienced things we could never imagine. Through the National Order of the Legion of Honour medal program, the Embassy of France in Canada continues to bestow their naknown as the liberators of France.

by

Guy Black Recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation

Sights and scenes from the 2024 Decoration Day ceremony at

Rosedale Cemetery.

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Const. Evan Schwabe (left) and retired MJPS member Devon Oleniuk (right) present the Ed Chynoweth Cup to the victorious Moose Jaw Warriors on May 15. Photo by: Nick Pettigrew (Moose Jaw Police Service)

The Moose Jaw Warriors and Saginaw Spirit do battle in the second period of the

Warriors Yager named CHL Sportsman of the Year for second time

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While the vast majority of his teammates

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Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager was named the CHL Top Sportsman for the second straight season on Saturday afternoon.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus was named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year on Saturday morning at the CHL awards ceremony.

PARTY TIME: Moose Jaw turns out in force to celebrate Warriors’ WHL championship

It was a celebration 40 years in the making.

Thousands of fans lined Main Street and later packed the ice surface at the Moose Jaw Events Centre to join the Moose Jaw Warriors in celebrating their Western Hockey League championship on Sunday afternoon.

The players themselves walked the before the entire crowd marched their way to the MJEC, where team staff and players addressed the huge throng that gathered one last time to celebrate their historic 2023-24 season.

“It’s very special,” Warriors captain Denton Mateychuk said when asked about the parade and all the cheering fans.

“We’re super glad to have all the fan support we were able to have and the way they came out to support us, it’s awesome. They’re the best fans in the league for a reason and we love ‘em.

“It’s a surreal opportunity and mo-

ment and all that, we wish we could have brought home the Memorial Cup, but we have a lot to be proud of this year.”

The team was escorted down Main Street by the Moose Jaw Police Service, and while players were originally going to ride the Tourism Moose Jaw trolley, they quickly decided they’d rather get up close and personal with their supporters.

Once at the rink, fans heard from general manager Jason Ripplinger and head coach Mark O’Leary before Lucas Bren-

ton, Martin Rysavy, Brayden Yager, Jagger Firkus, Atley Calvert and, of course, captain Mateychuk all took their turns with the mic.

The players and staff then mingled with the crowd, while fans could also get photos with the Ed Chynoweth Cup,

“It’s special to get this opportunity and get our fans and players going in one spot one last time and celebrate what has been the most fun I’ve ever had in hock-

part of the festivities wrapped up. “The players will say the same thing, and so will the fans. Forty years is a long time to wait and they deserve it,”

come to an end, O’Leary admitted that

“There’s so much pressure and so much competitiveness and it’s always about the next game and next game, but now we can put our feet up and relax a little bit and let it sink in how special this really was,” he said.

Mateychuk was of much the same opinion, especially looking back on how far the team came in what will likely be his

“There are lots of good teams in this league, and we knew coming into it we were one of them. We had a real chance of having an opportunity to hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup, we built during the regular season and once the playoffs came, we were ready to go and we got the job done.”

school district championship

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Heading into the junior girls shot put competition at the South Central District Track and Field championship last Wednesday, Cornerstone Christian School competitor Ademide Adewumi wasn’t feeling her best.

That could have made for tough times heading into the event, especially knowing what was on the line, as only the top two -

ewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial championship.

Despite feeling unwell, Adewumi did fairly well, as she broke the 21-yearand eventually went on to win the event by more than two metres over her nearest competitor.

Of course, none of this is a surprise in any way. Ademide is the reigning Canadiin the discipline and is expected to win gold at provincials in two weeks time in Saskatoon.

But there’s always the matter of getting things done, and Adewumi was able to do that in style.

“It was all because of all the practice I’ve done, even though I wasn’t feeling really good today I pushed through it and did what I’ve been training to do,” Adewumi entry into the SHSAA meet. “Provincials has always been the goal this season so it’s good to be throwing well going into that.”

All in all, it was an incredible run of

competition for South Central athletes, as a total of 10 records fell on the day, undoubtedly helped by the beautiful sunny spring weather.

Given how she had thrown all season, Adewumi was considered a virtual lock to set the record -- her seed distance alone was better than the old mark -- and her best effort of 11.29 metres would shatter the record of 10.62 metres set by Rouleau’s Christina Beck in 2003.

The district mark wasn’t the only one Adewumi was chasing, either. She’s had her sights set on the provincial high school record of 12.13 metres all season and will have one more meet to try and take it down.

“It’s a big one, but I’ve been training for it and hopefully it can happen,” Adewumi said. “It’s just practice and making sure you have the technique down, because I don’t have the technique down perfect, so I just have to keep at it.”

The shot put record wasn’t the only record broken by Adewumi, either, as she’d also take down Beck’s junior girls discus mark, also set in 2003. Adewumi cleared 35.29 metres, just getting past the old mark of 35.09 metres.

Anyone who saw the results of the earlier will have a pretty good idea of some of the other record-setters on Wednesday.

Vanier’s Zayden Anderson raised a few eyebrows with his showing in the 100 competitor in district history to go sub-11 seconds when he crossed the line in 10.88, Peacock’s Ryan Botterill had set the re-

Anderson also performed as expected in the 100m hurdles, winning in 13.88 to break the mark of 14.30 set by M. Darroch in 1995.

It was a record set last year in the 100m hurdles by Anderson that was bro-ished in 14.37 to edge Anderson’s 14.42 from last spring.

It was also another couple of good days for Peacock’s Nikolina Kapovic and by extension Central’s Katie Rogers. The duo did all they could to chase down both the senior girls 1,500 metre and 3,000 metre records, and both would fall to Kapovic, like they did a week earlier.

Kapovic ran a 4:49.78 in the 1,500 metres to once again break one of the oldest records on the books, a 4:51.10 set by Central’s Deb Noble back in 1975. Rog-

Cornerstone Christian School competitor Ademide Adewumi broke the junior girls shot put district record with this throw and would later break the district discus record.

ers was right on record pace, too, but just missed it, crossing in 4:51.81.

The 3,000 metres was run Tues-

10:22.50, breaking the mark of 10:35.50 set by Morse’s Trisha Doyle back in 2004. in 10:26.25.

A trio of tetrathlon records also fell.

Vanier’s Ben Kiefer recorded 2,454 points to break schoolmate Joseph Taban’s mark of 2,419 set in 2017, while Mossbank’s Chase Petersen had 2,360 points to break the record of 2,027 set by Mossbank’s Ryder Peterson in 2022 and Charjunior girls competition to edge the mark in 2022.

The top competitors from each competition now advance to SHSAA provincials during the June 7-8 weekend in Saskatoon.

Vanier’s Zayden Anderson set a pair of junior boys records in the 100 metre hurdles and the 100 metre sprint.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express appear to be taking an old baseball adage to heart and then some in the early stages of the Western Canadian Baseball League season.

It doesn’t matter how many runs you give up, as long as you score one more than the other guys.

Despite giving up 48 runs over their last four games, the Miller Express hold a 2-2 record in that span, including a 12-11 extra-inning win over the Fort McMurray Giants at Ross Wells Park on Saturday, 14-2 loss to Fort McMurray on Friday and 13-10 win over the Brooks Bombers on Thursday.

Overall, Moose Jaw is 4-3 on the campaign to sit a game back of the East Division-leading Medicine Hat Mavericks and half a game behind the second-place Regina Red Sox.

Moose Jaw 13, Brooks 10

The Express scored three runs in the top of the 10th to emerge with the win out of an absolute slugfest in Brooks against the Bombers,

Both teams did the majority of their damage in the early innings, as Brooks up seven in the second to lead 7-5 through two, and the Bombers added another four in the third for a 9-7 edge.

Brooks led 10-7 when the Express broke through against their bullpen, scoring one in the seventh and another two in the eighth to tie things up, setting the stage for the extra inning rally.

Joe Osborn enjoyed his best game of the season at the plate, lacing a pair of home runs and going 2-for-5 on the night,

Declan O’Hare turned in a 3-for-6 night

Moose Jaw Motocross Club had 24 riders attend the 2nd race of the season in Weyburn on May 26th. The motocross race did get rained out for some of the second motos.

Results:

50cc 4-6 year olds

Kason Dessert #4: 11th

12th second moto – 11th overall

50cc 7-8 year olds

Seth Arrance #522: 5th

6th second moto - 6th overall

Kolby Dessert #7: 12th 14th second moto – 13th overall

Summer Olmstead #7X: 14th

13th second moto – 14th overall

50cc Open

Seth Arrance #522: 3rd

3rd second moto – 3rd overall

Kolby Dessert #7: 13th

second moto -13th overall

65cc 7-9 year olds

Boston Olmstead #12X: 3rd

second moto (RO) – 3rd overall

Rustyn Thul #65: 6th

moto (RO) – 6th overall

85cc 7-11 year olds

Welsey Arrance #13: 9th

second moto (RO) – 9th overall

Boston Olmstead #12X: 12th

second moto (RO) – 12th overall

85cc 12-16 year olds

Jack Janzen #18: 2nd

moto (RO) – 2nd overall

Lukas Osask #10: 9th

moto (RO) – 9th overall

Supermini

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that included two RBI and kept his average at .500 on the season, while Justin George had a 3-for-5 night at the plate.

Moose Jaw and allowed nine runs, six earned, through three innings of work before giving away to Jadon Cannelli whonings. Jacob Quiles and Takeo Cookson and holding Brooks scoreless.

Jacob Gillis, Antony Gilbert, Wil Bomersbach and Maddow Shaver all hit home runs for the Bombers; Zander Bretinnings to take the loss on the mound.

Fort McMurray 14, Moose Jaw 2

A stretch of three rough innings midway through the game were all the different in the Giants’ visit to Ross Wells Park on Friday night.

three in the sixth to account for all of their offence, while Moose Jaw had single runs

moto (RO) – 4th overall

Samantha Janzen #181: 12th

second moto (RO) – 12th overall

Lukas Osask #10: 13th -

ond moto (RO) – 13th overall

Ladies A

Samantha Janzen #181: 3rd

second moto (RO) – 3rd overall

Ladies B

Brooke Pryor #167: 1stond moto (RO) – 1st overall

Open Beginner

Cale Deschytza #53: 1st

second moto (RO) – 1st overall

Ryder Viczko #174: 4thond moto (RO) – 4th overall

Osborn hit his third home run of the season and was 2-for-4, while Owen Robbins also hit a solo shot and was 2-for-4.

Errors didn’t help Moose Jaw’s pitch-

four earned over four innings of work before Cameron Dunn surrendered nine runs, six earned, over the next two frames. Garrett Houston and Bobby Pokorney tossed

All the run support made things relatively simple for Giants starter Riley Burns, who allowed two runs on six hits and struck out nine over eight innings.

Jayden Shafer had a great night at the plate for Fort Mac, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and a solo home run. Jadon Wiley was also 4-for-5 at the dish, while Jun Ho Son and Joe Finder both had 3-for-6 outings.

Moose Jaw 12, Fort McMurray 11ney was the hero on the night, knocking home Owen Robbins from third with the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th.

It looked as if jt was going to be an easy night for the Express in the early going, as a four-run third inning helped Moose Jaw build a 7-0 lead through four. Fort McMurray got on the bats the next inning, though, putting up four runs and then taking an 8-7 lead with four more in the sixth.

A pair of runs in the top of the eighth gave the Giants a 10-8 lead, but a one-out hit by Darren Hagan in the bottom of the ninth brought home a pair of runs to tie the game.

Each team scored a run in the 10th, leading to Pokorney’s game-winner in the 11th.

Hagan had a stellar night, going 3-for5 with three runs and two runs batted in, while Ethan Bear continued to swing a hot bat with a 2-for-6 outing that included a home run and a pair of RBI. Robert Estrada also had a good night, going 3-for-4. Darcy Barry led Fort McMurray’s offence, going 4-for-6 with a pair of doubles

Ethan Merk got the start for Moosenings before giving up six runs on nine four runs, two earned, on four hits over the next two innings, Jadon Canelli tossed things off, allowing a single run over the

The Miller Express have a busy week, Moose Jaw for games on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Express make the return trip Thursday. They’re then in Swift Current on Friday, host the 57’s on Saturday and are in Saskatoon on Sunday.

Carter Fortin #746: 6thond moto (RO) – 6th overall

Nathan Bandet #32: 8th -

ond moto (RO) – 8th overall

Brooke Pryor #167: 10th

second moto (RO) – 10th overall

MX1 Junior (450)

Brady Pryor #167: 1st moto (RO) – 1st overall

MX2 Junior (250)

Brady Pryor #167: 1st moto (RO) – 1st overall

Dylan Bandet #96: 22nd

second moto (RO) – 22nd overall

MX3 Junior (OPEN)

Brady Pryor #167: 1st moto (RO) – 1st overall

Jamie Dessert #181: 15th

second moto (RO) – 15th overall

Dylan Bandet #96: 16thond moto (RO) – 16th overall

Rylan Evans #237: 1st 2nd second moto – 1st overall Vet 40+

Raymond Arrance #52: 2nd second moto (RO) – 2nd overall Vet 50+

Denis Bandet #62: 2ndond moto (RO) – 2nd overall

Dean Evans #37: 4th

moto (RO) – 4th overall

Darcy Olmstead #73: 6th second moto (RO) – 6th overall

Brian Deschytza #53: 7th second moto (RO) – 7th overall

Vet Junior

Denis Bandet #62: 5th th second moto – 6th overall

Raymond Arrance #52: 6th 9th second moto – 8th overall

Jamie Dessert #181: 10th 12th second moto – 11th overall

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l-r: Kason Dessert on motorbike, Kolby Dessert and Jamie Dessert. Submitted Photo.

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Compass point (NW)

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13. Writing styluses 18. Subsequently 22. Broadcasts 24. Black-and-white cookie 26. French for “State”

28. Imps

29. Food thickener

30. Bygone era

32. Dugout shelter

33. Rehearses (Br. sp.)

34. Tyrants

37. Sandwich shop

38. Legal wrong

40. Swabs 41. Snouts 43. Against 44. Craving 46. Ate 47. Utopian 48. Audacity

50. A cooperative unit 51. Gesture of farewell 53. Against 56. Type of snake 57. Sri Lanka export

vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

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RV’S & MARINE

Wanted to Buy: Used 22-25 ft Motor Home. Please call 306-585-1131 and leave message.

LAWN & GARDEN

For Sale 10 varieties of tomato plants. $4.00 each. Call 306-526-0016

SPORTS

Wanted – Looking for used older Cobra Fairway Woods, M Speed, 3,5,7,9, Right Hand, Regular Flex. Call Dave, 306-630-1579

LOST & FOUND

Thank you to whoever stole the peacock off you would like to return it to me, please put it

tail, please call me. 306-692-5256

PETS

Weimaraner puppies for sale. $1800 ($300 de-nizations and a deworm. From working bloodlines, good disposition and great with kids. 2 litters available. Please contact Jascinta at 306-641-4315 for further information and discussion. All homes will be vetted.

WANTED

Looking to buy Canadian (1967 and prior) and

American (1964 and prior) silver/ coinage. Can

Robert @ RK Coin, 306-631-8399

Seeking Born Again Christian Business partner with potential ownership in Second Hand and Flea- Market business. Male, Female or Family must be interested in Salvation, Healing and Deliverance Outreach Ministry. Serious enquiries only please. 306-684-1084, 5 pm- 8pm ONLY (because of scam calls)

SERVICES

Cleaner available, call for details 306-990-0348 Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268.

Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

niture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-630-2268

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw$50. and up. Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any appliances and furniture anywhere in and around Moose Jaw-$45.00 and up, 45-gallon plastic barrels great for rainwater $20. each.

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

ford St E. Friday June 7th 10am-4pm, Saturday June 8th 10am- 3pm. Everyone Welcome We are having the 14th Prairie Oasis Trailer Court Community Garage Sale on June 6th to 8th, Thursday/Friday- Noon to 7pm, Saturday9am-2pm

2024 Column 12 – The Art of Finding Work

What Makes My Spidey Senses Tingle With a Job Candidate by Nick

Call it my spidey senses—a feeling that something, or someone, is risky or dangerous—or “Professionally Ingrained Cynicism;” when someone doesn’t feel right, they just don’t “feel right.”

When you’ve been hiring for as long as I have, you develop an innate sense that tells you when a candidate is exaggerating or lying outright.

Consider these scenarios as a hiring manager:

1. A candidate claims to be a cutting-edge CPA. You ask them for their opinion on how blockchain may affect the corporate accounting function and related got three heads.

2. A candidate’s cover letter promotes themselves as a lead-generating digital marketer. However, when you Google them, you learn that they only have aven’t posted on LinkedIn in months, have barely any presence on Instagram,

An experienced hiring manager will walk through a candidate’s digital footprint to determine if they’re interview-worthy. If deemed to be, they’ll ask probing questions for their opinions on or a “tell me a time when you” story to expose candidates who aren’t what they claim to be, such as the CPA not being cutting-edge or the digital marketer not practicing what they preached.

I’ve interviewed enough candidates to conclude that many have an overto employers. “I have advanced Excel skills” is often untrue when given a test -

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ently” often becomes questionable when I conduct the interview in French.

Fake candidates—candidates who grossly overstate their competencies—are becoming increasingly prevalent, prompting employers to scrutinize a candidate’s background more deeply than ever before.

Your verbal responses and evidence of ability must be aligned.

employers, not all, presents job seekers with a Catch-22. In today’s job market, employers seek the “perfect candidate.”

Searching for a unicorn often makes lies more attractive than truths. Consider how many people buy into get-rich-quick schemes. People tend to believe someone if they can believe they can serve their self-interests, such as making them rich.

Lies and exaggerations are unethical attempts by candidates to tell hiring managers what they believe they want to hear, hoping to convince them they’re the unicorn candidate, hence why my spidey senses tingle when a candidate is exces-

true” is an adage I live by. I can tell when a candidate is talking to me straight or is rehashing verbiage some self-proclaim-

an interviewer. Having hired my share of Jekyll and Hydes, all tough lessons, I want to avoid a candidate who, once hired, is unrecognizable from the person they were during the hiring process.

In addition to being excessively polished, my spider senses tingle when a candidate is:

1. Not giving me straightforward, concrete answers.

Dodging my questions or not giving

straight answers is evasive, a major redtates me, sometimes to the point of ending an interview early. Besides being aggravating, evasiveness makes me feel the candidate is hiding something or is reluctant to admit they don’t know the answer.

During an interview, you must communicate clearly, straightforwardly, and, above all, honestly.

2. Not managing their emotions.

For many candidates, their emotions or being easily triggered (read: offended) are their own worst enemies. During an interview, if a candidate can’t control their emotions or maintain their composure, including nervousness, an indication of an inability to cope with stressful situations, I wonder how they’d handle an angry customer yelling.

An interview isn’t the place to bring

Instead of trying and hoping to make your interviewer feel sorry for you, focus on using examples and numbers to demonstrate why you’d be a great hire.

3. Unable to convincingly (keyword) explain why they’re looking to leave their job.

If you’re currently employed, your interviewer will ask, “Why are you looking to leave your job?” My spidey senses go off if a candidate’s answer doesn’t feel right.

As someone who’s changed jobs more than most, when asked why I’m looking to leave, I’ve given answers along the lines of:

• Company reorganization or downward trend in the industry.

• Shorten my commute.

late to. When a candidate says, “I’m looking for more responsibilities and career growth,” I ask myself, why isn’t their current employer giving them more responsibilities? Why aren’t they being promoted?

4. Unable to explain job changes.

As I mentioned, I’ve changed jobs frequently. Changing jobs to achieve career goals is often necessary, such as when I wanted to experience working overseas. However, your job changes need to make

goal. It’s your responsibility to connect the dots and create an overarching career and certainly during an interview. A candidate without a compelling career story makes my spidey senses tingle. I look for candidates looking for a job that’ll contribute to their career story, as opposed to just wanting a paycheck.

Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers “unsweetened” job search advice. You can send Nick your questions to ar-

Obituaries / Memorials

HART, KENNETH

LEROY

August 1, 1931May 25, 2024

DUTCHAK, ELSIE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, Elsie Dutchak, on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Born in Cogealac, Romania on November 6th, 1925, Elsie immigrated to Canada in 1949 with her mother and brother John after the family had been displaced several times during and after the second world war. After spending a brief time in rural communities near Prince Albert SK, Elsie moved to Moose Jaw, SK where she met and married the love of her life, Nicholas Dutchak. Elsie spent the rest of her life living in Moose Jaw where she had a long career as a cook of considerable local renown. Her main love in life was nurturing and nourishing her family and friends. She also loved tending her sizable garden and preserving its fruits, playing cards and bingo, watching her game shows on tv, shopping, or just hanging at the mall with her friends, and Elsie had many friends. The fact that she was able to connect with people no matter their walk or station in life is a testament to her kind, easy-going and friendly demeanor. Elsie also enjoyed recounting her life experiences and most people very much enjoyed listening to her stories. Predeceased by her husband, Nicholas; mother, Maria (née: Zahn); father, Rudolph Scholpp; brothers, Bertholdt and John; sisters: Hulda, Ida, Erna, and Sophia; brothers and sisters-in-law: Margaret Scholpp, Lily (Nick) Buzinski, Olga (Harry) Toderash, Rose (Alex) Olynek, Alice Dutchak, and Mary Kozlowski; Elsie leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter, Sharon Dutchak and her husband Dan Pearson; nephews: Alfred (Rose) Wickens, Doug (Louise) Scholpp, Tom (Sally-deceased) Scholpp, and Chris Owens (Tara Parker); and nieces: Sheila (Chuck) Kirby, Susan (Allan) Davey, and Shelley Owens. The family would like to say a special thank you to Chateau St. Michael’s and the many loving caregivers for their excellent care and friendship. You truly made Elsie’s last residence a us. Thank you as well to Doctors J. Vermaak and C. Huang of Moose Jaw, SK for their care and concern, and to Dr. M. Nayeemuddin and his team at the Regina General Hospital who gave Elsie a tremendous gift - a

Celebration of Elsie’s Life will be held at a later date. Elsie donated to many charities throughout her life and a donation to any worthy cause would be a wonderful way to honor her memory, if so desired. Because food was a very important part of Elsie’s life and she knew all too well the deprivations that come with be-

tion to World Central Kitchen (www.wck.org) would be especially appropriate. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Kenneth Leroy Hart of Re gina passed away on Satur day, May 25, 2024, at the age of 92 years. Ken was born in Swift Current, on August 1, 1931, where he was raised and attended el ementary and high school. After graduation, Ken moved to Regina where he worked for MacDonald’s Consolidated and then for the City of Regina until he retired. Ken married Marjorie Delores Boyle on June 8, 1963. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie; parents Harry and Aganetha “Nettie” (Sawatzky) Hart; parents-in-law Frederick and Daisy (Miller) Boyle; brother Harvey Hart; brothers-inlaw Allen Walde, Murray Boyle and Gordon Boyle; and niece Maxine Boyle. Ken is survived by his sister Ruth (Hart) Walde; brother-in-law Bev (Yvonne) Boyle; sister-in-law Mona Boyle; and several nieces, nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews. Ken enjoyed bowling, curling, golf and swimming. He participated in the 1980 Canadian Masters, Long Course Swimming Championship, in Calgary, where his team won one of the mixed freestyle relays. Ken also enjoyed his association with friends from the Gyro Club. As ardent supporters of the performing arts, Ken and his wife attended Regina Symphony performances and Globe Theatre productions. The family thanks the doctors and nurses at Pasqua Hospital for their kind, compassionate, and respectful care. A private graveside

donations can be made to the Regina Humane Society. Family and friends are invited to leave tributes at www. reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

Please join us to celebrate the life of

Sunday, June 9 at 2:30 Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

D-Day commemoration in the UK

Submitted by Bryan Wilcockson

Friend of the Moose Jaw Express Bryan Wilcockson from Shelby, North Yorkshire, UK submitted these photos and a lighthearted quip, “What else would you do with a post box on the anniversary of D-Day but knit it a hat?

Before you ask, the answer is ‘yes’ we are all eccentric this side of the pond.”

Photo Credit Facebook, photographer unknown

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

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

Mr. and Mrs.

I seem to receive at least one letter a week in the mailbox addressed to Mr. Kreutzwieser. Mr. is a short form for mister. Occasionally, correspondence is addressed to Mrs. Kreutzwieser, and I presume it is intended for my wife, Patricia. Both Mr. and Mrs. conveying honour. In 15th century England the title mister implied the head of a household. The feminine version of mister and Captain, among others.

Dr. Scholl’s is a company that makes all kinds ofperior standing and quality. In the 1960’s Dr. William

invented an open shoe with wooden soles and leather straps, sold mostly in medical stores. Today the business is a footwear and orthopedic foot care brand.

Colonel Sanders is a name associated with the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant chain. Harland David Sanders was commissioned as a Colonel in 1935 by Kentucky governor Ruby Laffoon for his unique foodworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstanding service to the community or state. Sanders was providing chicken dishes to travelers between Cumberland Falls and the Great Smokies in his Shell Service Station. In the 1950’s Colonel Sanders began to dress the part, growing a goatee and wearing a

In 1964 Sanders became a salaried brand ambassador for KFC.

In 1944 the Seagram Company started manufacturing the Captain Morgan brand of rum. It is named after the 17th century Caribbean privateer Sir Henry Morgan.

Mr. man’s surname. Mrs. short form for mistress, thus the inclusion of the ‘r’ in the title. Mistress originally implied a woman of authority and power, married or unmarried. She was appointed the head mistress of the school. It was not until the 17th cen-

married (Mrs.

In the 1400s mistress also was used to indicate a sweetheart, a romantic term for a woman deeply loved by a man. However, in the 1600s mistress started to re-

fer to a woman having an extramarital sexual relationship between Mrs. and mistress began to unravel but the ‘r’

The plural of Mr. is Messrs. The reason for this strange change is that to add an ‘s’ to Mr. would not distinguish it from Mrs. So, the plural is a short form of the French messieurs.

The plural of Mrs. is Mmes. It is the short form of the French mesdames.

Miss is most often used to indicate an unmarried woman or girl. It is pluralized as Misses.

Ms. is often used for a woman of whom the marital state is unknown or is private information. Its plural form is either Mss. or Mses.

Now that there are non-binary and trans people, plus the way of the dodo bird. But for now, many forms and various pieces of mail still use the terms Mr. and Mrs.

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

Laurianne Gaucher celebrates 101 years with loved ones at Mulberry Estates

One of Moose Jaw’s dearest citizens celebrated a remarkable milestone on May 31 as Laurianne Gaucher, now a beloved resident of Atria Mulberry Estates, has just turned 101.

Her remarkable journey spanning more than a century was celebrated with loved ones, festive decorations, and a delicious slice of birthday cake courtesy of staff at the Mulberry Estates.

Gaucher was born more than a century ago at the Gravelbourg hospital.

As a young woman, Gaucher lived and worked in the small community of Ruddell, Sask., which she said consisted of

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not much more than a general store, grain residents.

Gaucher spent her career working as a substitute teacher in Ruddell before moving to Moose Jaw around 1954. She continued her teaching career in Moose Jaw until her retirement.

Her husband, Edgar Gaucher, proudly served his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. When he returned home at the end of the war in 1945, the couple continued to live in the hamlet of Ruddell for nine years.

able to accompany Laurianne as she celebrated her milestone 101st birthday.

Gaucher didn’t celebrate alone, however. On her special day she was surrounded by loved ones and enjoyed the company of three of our four sons, Adrien, Marty, and Len, and her daughter-in-law, Lori. Richard, her fourth and eldest son, was absent as he was unable to attend this year.

As Gaucher celebrates this new milestone, her journey through the highs and the past century serves as an inspiring example of a life well lived.

Legendary comic returns to Moose Jaw with his ‘In Praise of the Ostrich’ tour

Get ready for belly laughs and pure entertainment as the charismatic legend of Canadian comedy, Derek Edwards, returns to Moose Jaw with his new show, “In Praise of the Ostrich”. Edwards will be taking over the Mae Wilson Theatre on June 18,laughter.

Derek Edwards performing on stage. Photo Credits: Terry McRae.

The “In Praise of the Ostrich” tour started in the Maritimes before moving to different parts of Toronto. Now, Edwards will bring his string of stories, one-liners, rants, and observations to our neck of the woods. Doors open at 7:30 pm, with Edwards performing for 90 minutes. Tickets are $70 after tax and additional fees.

Edwards is very excited to touch on topics he hasn’t explored much, like COVID-19 and the pandemic, and the president to the south of us. Edwards explains his routine as “kind of a set”. He likes to

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feel out the room and make changes based on how the crowd is reacting, adding a layer of improv and spontaneity to his show.

“It’s a big dart board of topics, I just kind of throw a couple of darts and see what I hit,” stated Edwards.

The name is a look at how Edwards views life, making a bit of a joke of an ostrich sticking its head in the ground for protection. This show allows Edwards to reluctantly pull his head out of the sand stores, self-driving cars, gambling tips, and the challenge of staying youthful and dressing warm.

“Trouble avoidance is my credo, so the idea of when trouble is on the horizon to stick your head in the sand just really

catchphrase ‘ignorance is bliss;’ I tell ya’ I’ve used that as a motivator since I was a young fella.”

Edwards has been an icon in the Canadian comedy scene for 30 years. When he was in his formative years in college, he saw the legendary comedian George Carlin performing stand-up. He thought for just a man armed with a stool and a glass of water, Carlin was able to control a room of 1500 people just by making them laugh and smile.

He said he has never seen anything like it before, no opening act, just Carlin sharing anecdotes on his personal life. That’s what sparked an interest in comedy for Edwards. From there, he started attending live

shows, not only the big names that would come to Canada but the treasure trove of local stand-ups. Edwards found that we had a treasure of amazing comics here in Saskatchewan. He credits his inspiration from other comics as the reason he decided to take the plunge into the business.

If you would like to check out one of Derek Edwards’ past performances for yourself, you can check out this YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=N4f7bxyZxDM.

information about the show, you can visit the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s website at https://www.moosejawculture.ca/ event-details-registration/derek-edwards. If you would like to buy tickets to the event, you can go to the Moose Jaw purchase them online at https://tickets. moosejawculture.ca/TheatreManager/1/ login?event=460.

“The King of Canadian Comedy” - Charlottetown Guardian ”5 STARS - the funniest man on earth” - Winnipeg Free Press

Happy 101st birthday Laurianne Gaucher!

Laurianne Gaucher (pictured) celebrates her 101st birthday with loved ones at Atria Mulberry Estates on May 31. Photo by: Aaron Walker

South Hill residents clean park in preparation for ‘South

The South Hill Community Associationnette Peter Pan Park, located at the corner of Tapley and Coteau Street West.

A dedicated team of volunteers gathered for a work bee, scraping old paint off playground structures, swings and picnic tables before giving them a fresh coat of vibrant colours. One volunteer, Dave Stevenson, took the opportunity to refresh the park’s iconic sign, ensuring it remains welcoming and inviting for all visitors.

Kinette Peter Pan Park is a beautiful trees and fully fenced, providing a safe and serene environment for families. For decades, it has been a beloved spot where children, daycares and families gather to play, picnic and create lasting memories.

This community effort is part of the association’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the South Hill neighbourhood. The refreshed playground and picnic areas are just in time for the up-

of the Bridge Day’

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The group that helped clean up the park. In front, from left, are Twila LeFlar, Lynann Pethick and Jan Smith, while in back, from left, are Crystal Froese, Mike Bachiu, Geraldine Trodd, Lloyd Pethick, John Trodd and Erin Hidlebaugh. Missing is Dave Stevenson. Photo submitted

coming annual “South of the Bridge Day,” on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. South of the Bridge Day is a free annual event held in Kinette Peter Pan Park to bring the community together with various activities for all ages.

event

Highlights include a scavenger hunt, free trolley rides, games, and prizes. The Friendly Optimist Club will be selling hot dogs, while Kona Ice will be selling its great frozen treats. It’s a perfect opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a day out in the newly revitalized park.

The South Hill Community Association expresses gratitude to the City of Moose Jaw’s parks and recreation department for supplying the paint and supporting their endeavours.

Besides refreshing the park with paint, the association is adding two new picnic tables and a new bench to improve the park’s amenities. These should be installed before the South of the Bridge Day event.

The South Hill Community Association is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to making South Hill a vibrant and attractive place to live. Its efforts include biannual park cleanups, fundraising for local projects such as the beautiful mu-

ral at Fourth Avenue and Coteau Street, ice rinks and donations to playgrounds and the Wakamow Valley Festival of Lights.

The association’s mission is to foster a strong, connected community through service and engagement.

“Working to refresh the playground alongside our South Hill volunteers was a great way to spend a Saturday,” said Crystal Froese with the South Hill Community Association.

“We want to thank the Riverview Collegiate Alumni, Jan and John Cooper, and the Kinettes of Moose Jaw for their donations to help us refresh the park. We look forward to welcoming everyone from all over the city to showcase the newly refreshed park at the upcoming South of the Bridge Day.”

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ SouthHillCommunityAssociation for more information about the South Hill Community Association or to get involved.

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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

Town & Country Singles Dance on Saturday, June 8th from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm at Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street; Band: Len Gadica; Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples welcome! Cost $15pp. Information available by calling 630-1492.

The Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling club Recreational League has started regular outdoor play on the greens in Crescent Park. Everyone welcome. (However the washrooms will not be available the evenings Monday-Thursday. Competitive as well as recreational leagues will form after the water issues are resolved. For more information text 306-6908739 or Email mjlawnbowling@gmail.com

Moose Jaw Branch Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan (STS) Court Whist Tournament on Weds., June 19 from 7-9pm at the Masonic Temple Hall located at 1755 Main St. N. STS members and spouses can register for free. You do not need a partner to play. Come try it out, it will be fun! Prizes will be given. Please RSVP and pre-register to Rosalie Marcil by Saturday, June 8, 2024 by phone 306.691.0696 or email marcilr@sasktel.net . 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 No partner required. Call Val @306.630.5790. Town and Country Square Dancing will be held at St. Mary’s School for 2023-2024 season; 7pm to 9pm Monday nights.

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

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the Lindale 306-693-5705.

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. We meet Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until April 8. Join any time. We meet at Moose Jaw Alliance Church. To register go to Griefshare. Ralph Magnus at rjmagnus57@gmail.com

Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be offering an in-person, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questions - Call or text Cory at 306684-1464 or email

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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 (Moosegram 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 that

& 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 and should have RSVP’d to Cathy Morrell at cathymorrell @gmail.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 of Thatchwest-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encouragement to one another. New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs. Wednesday Night Ladies Business League (9 Hole) at Lynbrook Golf Course at for more information or if interested in joining. Hours of play have to cross over within time frame of be paid at Pro Shop; Sign-up sheet on bulletin board by Ladies bathroom.

July 3 – Fun Night Tournament -5:30 pm - Shotgun

Aug 14 – Fun Night Tournament- 5:30 pm - Shotgun

Sept 11 – Year End Tournament – 5:00pm - Shotgun

Sept 18 – Year End Banquet (cocktails 6:00 pm- supMoose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787. Visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit ASK@ MOOSEJAWLIBRARY.CA

Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@moosejawlibrary.ca Movie club

The library’s movie club meets twice monthly to at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre. The library’s Documentary Night showcases place on the last Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.

• Man on Wire: is a documentary about Phillippe Petit, a man who accomplished “an unsanctioned highwire walk” in New York in 1974 between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Show date: Thursday, June 27.

• A few movie matinees will be shown for audiences of all ages in the library’s theatre starting at 2:30 p.m. Admittance is free and everyone’s welcome.

• The Hunger Games: Saturday, June 15 (rated

• Love, Simon Maker nights to learn and create from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 13 and up. Registration required @306-692-8210.

• Stamp making workshop: Monday, June 10.

Teen makers: will focus on STEM-related problem solving on Wednesday, June 5.

• Maker Saturdays: children ages eight – 12 will create simple drawing robots on June 8 and design a 3D printable object on June 22 from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Children’s programming

LEGO Weekends: for children 4+ during library regular business hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Self-guided activity in the Children’s Department, children can have fun building wild LEGO creations that they’re invited to put on display.

Children’s Storytime programs run on separate days in the Children’s Program Room starting at

10:30 a.m. Here, young readers can enjoy a short story, rhymes, and songs as caregivers learn ways to improve early childhood literacy.

• Baby Storytime: Tuesday, June 11, 18, and 25.

• Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, June 5, 12, and concludes for the summer on June 19.

• Daycare Storytime: Thursday, June 6, 13, and concludes for the summer on June 20.

• Galaxy Slime for children 2+: Saturday, June 29 at 10:30am in Children’s Program Room. Registration required by calling library.

Youth programming

The library’s Teen Anime+ Club meets every fourth Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 to watch anime, read manga, draw, chat, and eat Asian snacks. Anyone ages 12 – 19 is welcome to attend in the library’s theatre and yes – cosplay is welcome.

Next Anime+ meeting: Wednesday, June 26.

The Teen Arts & Crafts program takes place once a month for youth ages 12 – 19 and runs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The program features art, crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet new friends.

Melty bead crafts: Wednesday, June 19.

Next Teen Gamers meeting: Wednesday, June 12 for youth 12-19yrs from 6:30-8:30pm. No registration required.

Tabletop Tuesdays June 11 and 25 feature tabletop games for kids of all ages from 6:30-8:30pm in Herb Taylor rm.

Regular events

Moose Jaw Chess Club Upcoming chess games: Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, June 23 from 1-4pm in South Mtg Rm.

Magic the Gathering is held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room. No registration is required, and all experience levels are welcome.

Magic the Gathering: Saturday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.

current nine-week mini campaign from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Archives Room and players ages 12 – 16 across all experience levels are invited.

SpellJammer D&D: the Thursday group is full, but the Tuesday group is still taking registrations.

Upcoming games: June 4, 11, 18, and 25.

New digital D&D: will take place Fridays on the youth Discord channel from 4 – 6 p.m.

Tech Time: classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.

French-language programs

The library is now offering L’heure du conte, a under with their caregivers. The program is held in the Children’s Room starting at 10:30 a.m.

L’heure du conte: Monday, June 10 and 24.

The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at MooseJawLibrary.ca or by calling 306-692-2787.

FESTIVAL OF WORDS UPCOMING EVENTS

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, Victoria Koop, a Saskatchewan-based writer with a 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 Amanda@FestivalOfWords.com

For more information, visit FestivalOfWords.com.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw

Contact: 306-692-5453

Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONBranch 59 Moose Jaw

Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59

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 sign-in by 1pm

MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE - Saturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@ shaw.ca The centre is now open Mon-Thurs 8am – 8pm. Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open M-T and Friday’s 8am-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 Dancing – 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/1pm-Pickleball/7pmFriendship Bridge/7pm-Beginners Only Pickleball

Wednesday: 8:30am-TOPS/8:30am-

Thursday: 10am-Line Dance/1pm-Pickleball Friday: 9:00am-Beginner Pickleball/1pm-Regular 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

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

Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Deja Vu Disc Golf

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The cutting of the ribbon to open the Deja Vu Disc Golf Course. From left to right are Derek Blais, Director of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Campbell with the Sunningdale VLA Community Association, Mayor Clive Tolley, and Recreation Services Manager Scott Osmachenko. Fox Klein photo.

Leslie Campbell with the Sunningdale VLA Community Association speaking at the grand opening. Fox Klein photo.

Kids of all ages enjoyed celebrating the grand opening of the brand-new Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park

The Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park held its grand opening over the weekend on June 1, 2024. This is the newest spray park in Moose Jaw located on the 1300 Block of 13th Ave NW.

This brand-new park was built in partnership between the North West Community Association, the Kinsmen Club, and the City of Moose Jaw. Thanks to sponsors and fundraisers, the new park came at a cost of $304,300.

“This is what community associations accomplish in our city. Although this takes many partners to put together and many, many hours of volunteerism; this is what our community associations accomplish in our city,” stated Crystal Froese, City Councillor. “I can’t congratulate them enough. This is the only ‘Moose’ spray park in our city, which is amazing, with an amazing design and amazing features.”

The day held a number of activities with face painting, various food stands, games like a bean bag toss or a ring toss, a wheel of fortune to win prizes, cookies and drinks, and a BBQ compliments of the Gordon Road 7/11.

At 11:00 am, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the water spray

park opening allowing kids to rush in to enjoy the amazing new amenities.

At the end of 2019, the City of Moose Jaw approved the build, followed by a

few years of securing sponsors and holding fundraisers. Brad and Sandra Stewart led the facilitation of the brand-new spray park and were instrumental in planning it

and getting the additional funds necessary to complete the park.

“This was a special project of the Northwest Community Association; however, I would personally like to thank the leadership of Sandra and Brad Stewart,” explained Scott Osmachenko, Recreation Services Manager. “They put so many hours into this park; they raised over $50,000 for the process of this park... Thank you very much to them.”

This project wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing sponsors. The Kinsmen of Moose Jaw alone donated $75,000. The other amazing sponsors of the new spray park include BTN Charter, Sasktel, Pioneers, TransCanada, Cypress Concrete, The Gordon Road 7/11, Remax of Moose Jaw, Sask Lotteries, Blueprint Builders, Moose Jaw Today.com, Moose Jaw Express.com, SaskPromo.com, and Minuteman Press.

All of Moose Jaw’s spray parks will remain open until September 2nd.

about the spray parks in Moose Jaw, you can visit the Moose Jaw Recreational Facilities website at https://moosejaw.ca/ parks-recreation-culture/spray-parks/.

People’s Party representative Chey Craik holds open house event at Dooly’s

On the evening of May 31, People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate Chey Craik, representing Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan met at Dooly’s Billiards & Lounge with family, friends, and supporters for a few rounds of pool in an open house forum to help raise funds for the party’s campaign in the upcoming October 2025 federal election.

The event provided an informal and engaging atmosphere for anyone in the community to meet Craik in person, ask any pressing questions they may have had,icy positions.

“It (was) just a fun night,” Craik said about the event on May 31. “It was an excuse to get together, get like-minded people talking, and… there has been some policy discission tonight.

“But for the most part, it’s just been people getting together with other people that believe in the freedoms that we all deserve as Canadians.”

More details will follow in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express including an interview with PPC party representative Chey Craik.

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People enjoying the new spray park. Fox Klein photo.

The ribbon cutting with the great moose in the background. From left to right, Derek Blais, Crystal Froese, the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club, and members from the North West Community Association. Fox Klein photo.

Scott Osmachenko, Recreation Services Manager speaking before the ribbon cutting. Fox Klein photo.

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Chey Craik (centre, wearing black) met with friends, family, and supporters for an open house event at Dooly’s on May 31. Photo by: Aaron Walker