Moose Jaw Express, July 31st, 2024

Track and feld success sees South West lock down third place at Saskatchewan Summer Games

South West caps Games with 16 gold, 13 silver, 16 bronze on way to fnishing third behind Regina and Saskatoon Randy Palmer - MooseJawToday.com

An impressive showing in track and feld through the second half of the Saskatchewan Summer Games helped propel Team South West to a third place fnish in the overall medal standings.

All told, South West would bring home 12 gold, eight silver and eight bronze from the athletics competition on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Lloydminster, boosting the district’s overall medal total to 45 -- 16 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze.

Leading the way for South West in the second half was Swift Current’s Kyler Duclos, who picked up gold in all three events he entered. Duclos frst won the 100m in a time of 11.62 before clearing 6.64 metres for gold in the long jump and then 13.34m for frst in the triple jump.

Two athletes were double gold medalists in athletics, with Moose Jaw’s Ademide Adewumi continuing her stellar season with gold in the shot put (12.75m) and discus (33.65m). Dilke’s Hailee Woodhouse capped her Games with three medals, including gold in the 200m (25.79) and 400m (56.93) while also winning bronze in the 100m.

Moose Jaw’s Zayden Anderson was tops in the 110m hurdles (16.14) and also won bronze in the 100m, while Lumsden’s Jenna Conrad was golden in the 1,500m (4:57.70) and claimed silver in the 800m.

Swift Current’s Rowan Reimer was also a double medalist with gold in the 300m hurdles (43.11) and silver in the 400m. Swift Current’s Colter Folk ran to frst place in the 3,000m (9:26.16) and bronze in the 1,500m while Webb’s Brooklyn Leppa rounded out the South West gold medal haul with 2,238 points in the pentathlon.

Swift Current’s Jackson Tuplin did his part to bolster South West’s medal count with silver in both the 110m and 300m hurdles to go along with a

bronze in the pole vault. Moose Jaw’s Blake Maltais was the silver medalist in female triple jump, while Coronach’s Klay Elder was the silver medalist in male javelin and the female sprint medley relay team also landed second.

Moose Jaw’s Hailey Roney picked up a bronze medal in the female high jump and Central Butte’s J.J. Martel did the same in the male hammer throw.

The South West baseball team posted a 1-2 record in the round robin -- including a heartbreaking 12-11 loss to Prairie Central that knocked them from medal contention -- and went on to fnish in ffth place with a 10-7 win over Parkland Valley.

The South West male basketball team went unbeaten through the round robin before taking an 82-57 win over Saskatoon in the semifnal and advancing to the gold medal game. There, they’d fall 68-53 to Regina to claim the silver medal.

The South West female beach volleyball teams ran into some tough opposition during the week, with South West 1 (Moose Jaw’s Hailey Venn and Evelyn White) fnishing 14th overall and South West 2 (Caron’s Harlow Ryba and Moose Jaw’s Isabella Flanagan) fnishing 16th overall.

The South West female soccer team posted a second place fnish in Group B with a 2-1 record but won the game that mattered, taking a 3-0 win over Prairie Central in the quarter-fnal to guarantee themselves a chance to play for a medal.

South West would then drop a 2-0 decision to Saskatoon to advance to the bronze medal game, where they’d fall 1-0 to Parkland Valley and fnish fourth overall.

For a complete rundown of all the medals and results from the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games, be sure to check out www.saskgames.ca

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15 Wing briefy hosts Italy’s national air demonstration team, Frecce Tricolori, during its North American tour

To celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100-year anniversary this summer, members of the Italian air demonstration team Frecce Tricolori — the “Tri-Colour Arrows” — made a stop at 15 Wing Moose Jaw during a North American tour set to conclude on Aug 26.

The team touched down on the afternoon of July 22 to a backdrop of hot, humid, and hazy conditions almost reminiscent of home.

“Everything started (with an) invitation from the Royal Canadian Air Force for (its) 100th anniversary,” said Lt. Col. Massamiliano Salvatore, a pilot with the Frecce Tricolori air demonstration team.

“It’s been a good experience for us to fy around North America… (and) celebrate 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.”

Lt. Col. Salvatore has been with the Frecce Tricolori air demonstration team since 2013 and is now fying in his 11th season. In his frst fve years he served as a wingman, and since then he’s been fying as a solo pilot.

Last year, the Italian Ministero Della Difesa (Ministry of Defence) celebrated the same 100-year milestone for its own air force, the Aeronautica Militare (Air Force). Originally founded in 1923 as an independent service arm, Italy’s Regia Aeronautica (Royal Air Force) was renamed to refect its current designation in 1946.

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The Frecce Tricolori team was originally founded on Mar. 1, 1961, as a permanent group to train Italian Airforce pilots in air acrobatics. The group replaced various unoffcial teams who were each sponsored by various regional commands going back to the early ‘30s.

Today, Frecce Tricolori is one of the most famous air demonstration teams in the world and is described as a proud national symbol for Italy.

The team currently fies the Aermac-

chi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat fghter-trainer capable of reaching speeds of 898 km/h at sea level and is based out of Rivolto Air Base in the province of Udine, Italy.

When the Italian team landed at 15 Wing, they were greeted to an unusual sight — many ground crew members wore the red jumpsuit indicative of the Snowbirds air demonstration team which contrasted with the blue uniforms of the Frecce Tricolori pilots.

“It was a good experience for us,” Salvatore said. “We share the same professionalism; we do the same job (and) we represent our air forces.

“We are all the people that work every day, 24 hours a day to ensure the security of our countries.”

The job of fying with an air demonstration team is a big responsibility but also comes with great opportunities, Salvatore said.

“We (represent) all our colleagues that are working in the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force),” he stated.

“But this is, at the same time, a great experience because we have the opportunity to see the public… and (witness) the emotions that the green, white, and red smoke generates on the public.”

An earlier July 22 fy-by planned over downtown Moose Jaw had to be cancelled due to low visibility concerns brought about by recent wildfres.

The team’s next stop will be in Milwaukee, WI, for the Milwaukee Air & Water Show set to take place on July 27 and 28.

“We are very happy to be here in North America,” Salvatore said. This tour marks the team’s frst visit since its Columbus mission in 1992 and its frst Canada-US tour in 1986.

For more information about the team and its ongoing North American tour, visit Aeronautica.Difesa.It.

In pictures: Italian air demonstration team stops at 15 Wing during North American tour

On the afternoon of July 22, the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team Frecce Tricolori — Italian for The Tricolour Arrows — visited 15 Wing Moose Jaw to refuel during its North American tour celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The air demonstration team planned a

fy-by over downtown Moose Jaw earlier at 10:30 a.m., but due to hazy conditions and low visibility this feature of the visit had to be cancelled.

The team will continue to perform in 24 additional locations across the continent before concluding the tour on Monday, Aug. 26.

A Snowbirds pilot (left, in red) greets a member of the Italian Frecce Tricolori air demonstration team during the team’s North American tour at 15 Wing on July 22

Photo by: Aaron Walker.

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An Italian pilot fnishes his shutdown procedure after parking his aircraft.

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A marshaller gives the signal to stop and apply brakes as one of the last Frecce Tricolori aircraft lands at 15 Wing.

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Visiting Italian pilots (in blue) mingle with Canadian Snowbirds pilots (in red) during their stop at 15 Wing on July 22. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A Snowbird pilot (left, in red) greets his Italian ally (in blue) at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Frecce Tricolori air demonstration team stops to refuel at the Belle Plaine ramp at 15 Wing. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Italian air demonstration team Frecce Tricolori taxis in before refueling on July 22. The hazy conditions evident in the background prevented an earlier fy-by planned over downtown Moose Jaw. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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Snowbirds’ jets could disappear as part of Ottawa’s quest to retire old military equipment

The 431 (Snowbirds) Air Demonstration Team’s annual aerobatics could become a thing of the past as Ottawa considers eliminating some older military equipment that has become diffcult and costly to maintain.

CBC reported recently that the Department of National Defence (DND) is actively considering whether to retire some older ships, planes and equipment, although the defence minister said he has not made any decisions yet and is waiting for advice from military leaders.

The Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets have been in service since the early 1960s, which is too long to be in service, Minister Bill Blair said. He said that he’s asked the commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force whether the aircraft — given a life extension to 2025 and now going through more upgrades — has fnally “aged out” and should be retired.

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The Tutor plane is “well past” its utility, while there have been safety issues that are “deeply concerning,” although the air force has assured Blair that the Snowbirds can manage through this fight season even though those concerns persist, CBC reported.

Blair did not elaborate on those safety issues, even though the planes have experienced several crashes over the past decade. One of those crashes led to the death of Capt. Jennifer Casey, an air force public affairs offcer, on May 17, 2020 when the Snowbird she was in crashed after takeoff near Kamloops, B.C.

The RCAF recently installed new avionics that the defence department says can keep the demonstration jets fying until perhaps 2030 — almost 70 years after they were purchased.

In an email to the Moose Jaw Express, the Department of National De-

fence said, “The Government of Canada remains committed to the Snowbirds and RCAF air demonstration mission. No decision on the future of the Snowbirds air demonstration team will be made without necessary consultation and approval.

“The Royal Canadian Air Force, along with the Canadian Armed Forces, is in the process of carefully examining a number of capabilities, including 431 Air Demonstration Squadron / CT-114 Tutor. The RCAF priority in this matter is ensuring the safety of all personnel operating and supporting our aircraft.

“The Snowbirds air demonstration team remains committed to bringing Canadians the best air demonstration performances in 2024 and looks forward to engaging with Canadians and air show participants as we celebrate the RCAF Centennial.”

The military ordered the Tutor jets

in 1961, while they began their demonstration career in 1967. They adopted the name Snowbirds in 1971 and were formally designated as the airshow team in 1975.

The Tutors also served for decades as the air force’s principal jet trainer before being retired in the early 2000s, CBC reported. Of the 191 originally ordered, roughly 26 are thought to be in the air force inventory or storage.

In 2003, the RCAF was urged to quickly replace the Tutors, which were considered well-maintained but ancient.

A study by the defence department’s director of major service delivery procurement warned that the aircraft’s life expectancy would run to 2010 but could be extended for another decade if necessary, CBC added.

Civic Centre Dental, Moose Jaw’s newest dental clinic, announces grand opening July 27

A bright, new smile is on the horizon for Moose Jaw’s residents as the Civic Centre Dental Clinic — which frst opened on April 16 — formally celebrated its grand opening on July 27. Run by two enthusiastic brothers who are proud to call Moose Jaw their new home, this clinic offers a fresh and friendly option for all your dental needs.

“We’ve been seeing patients… ever since (our frst on April 19, and) we’ve received a great reception from the people of Moose Jaw,” announced Dr. Sesan Banjo, who co-owns the clinic with his brother, Dr. Jomi Banjo.

The Civic Centre Dental Clinic offers “everything in general dentistry” from fllings, cleanings, and extractions to wisdom tooth removal and orthodontic treatments. The clinic is also approved by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan to offer a mild sedation using nitrous oxide for those a little bit less eager to experience dental work with a sharply focused mind.

To help make your next dental visit more affordable, the clinic has two cost-saving approaches.

For one, the clinic is regulated by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan who sets a pre-determined fee that each separate clinic can charge for dental services. Still, Sesan explained, his staff aim to be great communicators and will explain which treatments you need and which are simply optional — but not necessary. This distinction can help lower costs by providing only the services you need and agree on.

“We try to tell you everything you need to know, because it’s your mouth, it’s your health, and we just want to be a partner in giving you that healthy smile and a happy life,” Sesan said. “You’re informed, and then you can make (an)… informed decision in your treatment.”

Second, the clinic has signed on with and been approved for the optional Canadian Dental Care Plan offered by the federal government. The plan is now open to

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seniors over the age of 65, children under the age of 18, and adults with a valid disability tax credit certifcate. By 2025, the federal plan will extend to all Canadians.

The clinic features state-of-the-art equipment including a CT (computed tomography) scanner, a CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography system) machine, intraoral cameras to show patients what the problem looks like and can even form non-invasive digital dental impressions.

“Gone are the days when you go to the dentist and you have that goopy stuff in your mouth,” Sesan said. “Now you can just (do a) scan and they email your records to the lab…

“We’ve invested in (some of) the best equipment in the market,” he added.

The clinic is also the only local dental clinic that’s open on Saturdays.

Sesan acknowledged that many people lead busy lives and may not have time to book during the work week. “A patient comes (to us) with pain… you don’t have

to wait until Monday; you can give us a call. We’re going to see you on Saturday.”

Another distinguishing aspect is a kiddie’s corner featuring a wall-mounted

intuitive learning tablet. This tablet, Sesan said, helps calm the younger patients.

“Parents can get treatments and leave their kids in the waiting room,” he said. “Throughout the… appointment the kids are just busy with the tablet learning new stuff…

The brothers plan to establish roots in Moose Jaw and said they’ll remain here for the foreseeable future.

“The goal is to ensure there’s room for expansion,” Jomi said. “Aside from that… this practice is going to outlive our career.”

To book your next appointment, you can call the clinic, book through the easyto-use booking platform on the clinic’s website, or reach out through Facebook Messenger.

For more information about Moose Jaw’s newest dental clinic, visit CivicCentreDental.com.

The Civic Centre Dental Clinic is located at 1251 Main Street North and can be reached at 306-693-7070.

Look for an additional interview with the Banjo brothers as they share their story in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.

Back row, from left to right: Juliana Gerapusco, Dr. Sesan Banjo, and Dr. Jomi Banjo. Front row, from left to right: Janice Canilog, Czarina Marquez, and Janki Patel. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Children explore the interactive wall-mounted tablet in the Civic Centre Dental Clinic kiddie’s corner. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Guest Editorial

Vacation at home: so much fun

The summer-time tourist season is about one month away from conclusion, begging the question: where has the summer gone?

It is easy to blame the weather for any lapses in the traditional travelling, camping and fshing months and this year, weather has indeed been a factor.

Another factor is the increasingly high costs of everyday living, not to mention the rising cost of flling the gas tanks on cars, trucks and recreational vehicles.

Perhaps August will become the month of stay-cations, holidays spent within a day-trip distance of one’s backyard. Several travel-related enterprises have conducted surveys suggesting stay-cations are more acceptable than ever before and can produce some surprising results if planned carefully, with an eye to what is available within shouting distance. What would a stay-cation look like for a Moose Jaw family? Let’s see:

• A full-day at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum. Pack a picnic lunch and eat under the shade of a well-established tree. Family dogs are welcome as long as they are on leashes and owners pick up after them.

• August is the perfect month to take in equine events in Moose Jaw’s Golden Mile Arena on the Exhibition Grounds. Spectators are always welcome.

• Pop over to the Western Development Museum and tour all the transportation-related displays. The gift shop has a wide variety of souvenir items.

• Spray parks and playgrounds are in abundant supply.

• Visit the library and check out some age-appropriate books and videos. Sign up for a number of summer activities.

• Right next door is the art museum, gallery and gift shop, and outside, check out the artwork that has been carved from the Crescent Park trees.

• On Wednesday evenings listen to music at the amphitheatre, which might lead to a trip to the tennis courts or lawn bowling area.

• Take in a ball game, play some pickleball or mini golf.

• Tour the tunnels, soak in the spa, visit a local winery, eat at a local restaurant, try a new favour of ice cream, pick up some Moose Jaw souvenirs.

• Spend a night in a local hotel with a pool and continenal breakfast.

• Ride the trolley.

• Visit Besant and the many other parks that are nearby.

So much to do, so little time. Enjoy.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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

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Province provides nearly $200K to area communities to support enriching programs

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Several area communities have received 20 grants worth $194,673 from the provincial government as part of the province’s bi-annual Community Initiatives Fund program. The grants to area communities included: Assiniboia

$9,943 to the Shurniak Art Gallery for a community art program

$17,000 to the Town of Assiniboia for a community wellness program

$6,000 to the Assiniboia and District Arts Council for a summer arts camp

$6,000 to the Town of Assiniboia for a summer day camp Briercrest

$6,000 to Palliser Regional Library for a summer fun program

Gravelbourg

$6,000 to the Gravelbourg and District Early Childhood Coalition for a growing minds program

Moose Jaw

$30,000 to the YMCA of Regina for a shared services membership program

$5,000 to the YMCA of Regina for a summer mentorship camp

$4,000 to the City of Moose Jaw for a 55-plus program

$5,000 to the City of Moose Jaw for a summer program

$5,000 to the Art Museum for an arts and culture program

$6,000 to the Multicultural Council for a summer program

$30,000 to Hunger in Moose Jaw for a community kitchens and junior chef program

$25,000 to Family Services for child and youth counselling, support and education

$4,230 to the Women’s Transition Association for governance training

$5,000 to New Southern Plains Metis Local 160 for strategic planning

$10,000 to the Tatawa Park indigenous heritage centre for stakeholder engagement

Mortlach

$2,500 to the Mortlach Community Development and Agricultural Society for a kids’ day camp

Mossbank

$6,000 to the Town of Moosbank for a summer camp Riverhurst

$6,000 to the Palliser Regional Park for a summer swimming program

Through its latest grant application intake, the Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) approved 416 grants totalling $5,300,476. These grants will support innovative local initiatives, build vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in 151 communities.

“Since 1995, the CIF has supported a wide range of programs, organizations, people and communities across the province to enhance the quality of life for all Saskatchewan people,” said MLA Laura Ross, the minister responsible for Parks, Culture and Sport.

“These grants strengthen important community programs and support healthy lifestyles and inclusive communities. Our government is proud to support the CIF’s important work by investing $8.5 million from casino revenues to the grant program in 2024-25.”

The CIF approved 177 grants totalling $2,893,799 through its spring Community Grant Program to support programs that contribute to the well-being of children and youths, families and communities.

These programs offer opportunities for children and youths to gain knowledge, skills, and supports to promote positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle behaviours, and to ensure families have access to supports and resources to create healthy and caring environments.

Another 238 summer grant programs were approved, totalling $1,219,677, to support camps and day programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities for Saskatchewan children and youth during the summer months.

Funding also helps non-proft organizations enhance their program delivery, governance, and leadership capacities and engage individuals as volunteers. For example, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan Division, will receive $1,187,000 in two-year funding support for the Gambling Awareness Program.

“The CIF supports a wide range of organizations, programs, people and communities in all regions of the province,” said Tracey Mann, executive director of the Community Initiatives Fund. “The creativity and resilience of these organizations and communities strengthen our province and CIF is proud to provide its support.”

The CIF is a special-purpose fund created through The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act and is managed by a government-appointed board of community volunteers.

SNAPSHOT: After the Fourth Avenue Bridge — known also as the Thunderbird Viaduct — was temporarily closed for repairs starting July 15, the City of Moose Jaw has announced that the structure was reopened on July 25. The maintenance project saw 1.6 kilometres worth of asphalt patching completed, as well as crack sealing, sweeping, line painting, and numerous light bulbs were replaced during the closure. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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Federated Co-operatives Limited announces ‘all systems normal’ following cyberattack

The latest update in the ongoing cybersecurity incident against the Federated Co-operatives Limited has informed the public that all primary systems — including fuel cardlocks and the Co-op’s corporate and regional websites — are now back up and running.

The following is a timeline of the cybersecurity incident as reported by the Federated Co-operatives Limited:

June 27: It was originally announced that the Federated Co-operatives Limited experienced “a cybersecurity incident” that was impacting “some internal and customer facing systems” at both local Co-op retail locations and cardlock fuel stations across western Canada.

Stated as being a precautionary measure, the Co-op shut down “certain systems” and hired “third-party experts” to investigate the attack.

June 29: The Federated Co-operatives Limited issued the following statement:

“In response to questions regarding your data, we have no evidence at this time that consumer data was compromised. If the investigation determines that consumer data was compromised, we will

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take appropriate action.”

July 3: The Co-op announced that it is prioritizing “key grocery items and consumer goods” for delivery to local Co-op locations to address shortages due to delayed shipments resulting from the incident.

July 4: At this time, Co-op announced that all 398 of its cardlock locations across western Canada are back online and that its team has been working “around the clock to recover our cardlock network…”

July 9: The Federated Co-operatives Limited announced that the incident has been contained, thanks in part to pre-emptively shutting down numerous systems. The Co-op then issued this statement:

“We are aware of statements made online that data was allegedly copied from the FCL IT environment and will allegedly be released. While it’s possible these allegations are related to the cybersecurity incident we previously experienced, we are still investigating with assistance from third-party experts.

“If the investigation determines that data was in fact compromised, as

previously stated, we will take appropriate action.”

As of yet, there has been no evidence of such a data leak reported by the Federated Co-operatives Limited.

July 17: The Federated Co-operatives Limited stated that its corporate website is back online after being knocked out since June 27.

“We are pleased to announce that our corporate website, fcl.crs, and all local Co-op websites are back online,” the

statement read.

July 19: In the latest statement issued by the Federated Co-operatives Limited, the organization announced that its primary systems have now been fully restored.

“We are pleased to announce that our internal grocery operations, inventory, and delivery systems have been fully restored,” the statement read.

“With our grocery systems fully restored, we want to assure you our priority is expediting grocery supply to local Co-ops. As always, we want to thank Co-op members and customers for their patience and understanding during this time.”

Despite the reported “full restoration” of the Co-op’s major systems following the attack, an investigation remains ongoing to determine who caused the attack, why, and how it was carried out.

The Moose Jaw Express will provide a more in-depth look into the incident once the ongoing investigation has concluded. There has been no estimated time or date for this announcement.

Sask. Party representatives host informal barbecue

to connect

with Moose Jaw’s voters

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To engage with voters, supporters, and the community this weekend, the Saskatchewan Party held an informal community barbecue at the Rotary Park in Wakamow Valley on July 27.

The barbecue gave the voting public an opportunity to meet their Sask. Party candidates, as well as to engage in open dialogue, voice their concerns, share ideas, and simply connect with party representatives in a relaxed, outdoor setting over a free meal.

The event was held simply to “barbecue, meet supporters and voters,” explained Patrick Bundrock, executive director of the Saskatchewan Party.

The Saskatchewan Party has been hosting similar barbecue events across the province this month in an effort to connect with the voting public. At the time of the party’s visit in Wakamow, Bundrock said they had already visited Regina and were heading to Saskatoon next.

The event included a visit from Premier Scott Moe, Blaine McLeod representing the Lumsden Morse riding, Tim McLeod from Moose Jaw North, Megan Patterson from Moose Jaw Wakamow, and Barret Kropf from Dakota Arm River.

After the frst hour and a half, Bun-

drock said he estimated around 300 people had attended the event.

“It’s just a great day for us (the Saskatchewan Party) and for our candidates, not only for the two Moose Jaw candidates, but for the surrounding area as well,” said Premier Scott Moe during the barbecue event.

“The reception has been great and the conversation has been fabulous,” he added.

The barbecue, Moe explained, came about as the Saskatchewan Party seeks to engage with various communities across the province and similar engagements include tours with local MLAs and party candidates during the election year. Barbecues such as this, he noted, are routinely scheduled for larger centres in the province.

“We are pleased to be here (today),” Moe said. “It’s a real opportunity to have a little more of a casual conversation with people in and around Moose Jaw.”

The conversations, he said, are meant to be both casual and informative.

“(The conversations are) about what’s

working, what’s not working, ‘How’s your summer going’ — as simple as that,” Moe explained.

“This is something I think all politicians should do, and I think we should probably do more of it,” he then added.

Premier Moe ended his remarks with a message of thanks for the support offered by the community of Moose Jaw.

“(I just want to say) thank you to all of those that worked to cook the burgers and hotdogs and thank you to all of those that came down. We truly appreciate the conversation and appreciate your input and support.”

To learn more about the Saskatchewan Party and its platform, visit SaskParty.com.

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Left to right: Patrick Bundrock, executive director of the Saskatchewan Party, Blaire McLeod representing Lumsden Morse, Tim McLeod representing Moose Jaw North, Premier Scott Moe, and Megan Patterson representing Moose Jaw Wakamow. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Saskatchewan Party held a free, informal barbecue at the Wakamow Valley’s Rotary Park on July 27 to engage with voters. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Members of the voting public met with Sask. Party representatives including Tim McLeod (left) and Premier Scott Moe (with arms crossed) on July 27.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Crisp, cool greenery: a must for desirable salads

A section of a cookbook based on low carbohydrate meals is devoted to salads that will please the eye and the palate.

The author explains that any greens used in salads must be fresh and cold because “warm, limp greens are unforgivable.”

It should be noted that getting greens well dried so they crisp properly is a time consuming task.

Before automatic washers, cooks put washed lettuce leaves in a clean pillow case, secured the end of the case with a knot and twirled the bag over their heads a few times to spin out the water.

When automatic washing machines came along, the bag of leaves was dropped into the machine on a spin cycle for not more than one minute.

After both kinds of spinning, pop the leaves in the pillow case right into the refrigerator to become crisp and cool.

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CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM SALAD

3 cucumbers, thinly sliced

2 tbsps. chopped chives

pepper to taste

1 cup sour cream

9 bacon slices

Peel cucumbers and thinly slice. Place in a bowl. Mix sour cream with chives and pepper. Add

to cucumbers and mix slightly. Refrigerate for several hours.

Cut bacon slices in thin crosswise strips and saute until very crisp. Drain well on paper towels. Set aside.

Wash, dry large and crisp large lettuce leaves and place on individual plates. Top with cucumber and sour cream mixture and sprinkle with crumbled bacon bits. Makes 6 servings.

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MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

1/2 lb. fresh button mushrooms

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup salad oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsps. minced parsley

1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar

1 drop Tabasco sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1 head iceberg lettuce, chilled

Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Combine with sliced onions in a salad bowl.

Mix the oil, garlic, parsley, vinegar, Tabasco and salt and pour over the mushrooms and onions. Mix gently, cover bowl and allow to marinate for at least four hours in a cool place.

Just before serving, break the cold and crisp

lettuce into the bowl and toss together with the mushroom mixture.

Serve immediately on chilled salad plates or in small bowls. Refrigerate any leftovers.

• • • TOMATOES WITH CRABMEAT FILLING

4 large and frm garden-grown ripe tomatoes

2 tbsps. sour cream

2/3 cup mayonnaise

4 tsps. chopped capers

4 stalks celery, chopped and minced

1 large can king crabmeat black olives, optional

Scroop seeds and pulp from centre of the four tomatoes. Turn upside down to drain.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, capers and celery in a mixing bowl. Add crabmeat and toss gently.

Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with sea salt. Fill with crabmeat mixture and garnish with olives. Note: for a different taste, at the last minute stir the tomato seeds and pulp into the crabmeat and sour cream mixture before scooping into the tomato shells. Chill a bit before serving.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Public Art Committee announces updates on several public artwork projects

Moose Jaw’s Public Art Committee has announced several recent updates pertaining to public art installations across the city this summer.

Chinese mural

Jennifer McRorie, director and curator of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) said a request has been made by the owners of Jade Garden Restaurant to install the relocated Chinese mural on the north wall of their building.

The project should also seek to correct several Chinese words on the mural, the restaurant’s owners said.

Before anything is fnalized, the owners of Jade Garden have also requested that a contract be put in place prior to the start of the project.

The Chinese mural was formerly located on the west side of 240 High Street West — now Gina’s Jewelry — before it was removed in 2019.

The Public Art Committee has since moved to pursue the relocation of the

mural at Jade Garden.

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RCAF centennial project

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) this summer, the City of Moose Jaw is planning to host an anniversary banner along Main Street North between Sept. 7 and 14. Several community organizations also plan to hold RCAF celebrations during that week.

Members of the Public Art Committee said they’d prefer to fund “a more permanent public art installation” to commemorate the event. It was not specifed whether this request includes or excludes the earlier proposed Main Street banner.

An earlier suggestion to commission a tree carving in Crescent Park was dropped after learning that there are limited tree stumps available. This year’s tree art will also be completed with paint rather than wood carvings, according to McRorie.

As well, Tourism Moose Jaw expressed an interest in co-sponsoring a public art installation and suggested it could be added near the tutor jet at the Visitor’s Centre.

The committee has dedicated a budget of $3,000 for the RCAF-themed project with further details pending.

Indigenous mural McRorie told the Public Art Committee earlier that the Crescent Park Foundation has expressed an interest in creating a mural on the outside wall of the original museum building.

The stated aim of the new mural project is to “help beautify the area” within Crescent Park, she said.

One suggestion McRorie brought forward was to have the MJMAG’s new Indigenous artist and creator, Brianna LaPlante, facilitate the project. LaPlante is currently working with the MJMAG for a ten-month program after being hired on through an SK Arts grant titled Artists in Communities this summer.

At the meeting, Jacki L’HeureuxMason, the Tourism Moose Jaw executive director, also expressed an interest in working with an Indigenous artist with no further details specifed.

The Public Art Committee has yet to issue an update on the proposed MJMAG

mural.

Tree stump carving

Moose Jaw resident Twila Lefar presented the Public Art Committee with a public artwork proposal that was frst reported in the June 12 Public Art Committee minutes.

In her proposal, Lefar expressed an interest in commissioning a chainsaw artist to carve a tree stump on her front boulevard, which is located at 603 Ninth Avenue Southwest and kiddy corner from the Circle K convenience store on South Hill.

The tree carving, she said, is intended to honour her mother who lived at the property for several years. The artwork will also honour the South Hill community and seeks to recognize the history of the Wild Animal Park in what is now Tatawaw Park.

Lefar said she’s already contacted several chainsaw carving artists and many of them have expressed an interest in the project. The project is estimated to cost around $6,000, so Lefar plans to bring her proposal to a few community associations to help cover the cost.

The Public Art Committee has expressed its interest and further details are pending.

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SNAPSHOT: Mortlach’s new Bohemian Market offcially opened on July 20 for a two day event at the entrance to the village. The “Meet Me in Mortlach” project, which is the brainchild of Mortlach residents Mike Beaudoin and Terry Bittles, hopes to bring new life to small-town Saskatchewan.

One highlight of the market’s opening day was a new wood carving — pictured here and featuring two eagles — created by artist Darren Jones. This carving, unlike his earlier Don Cherry statue, will be auctioned off to help raise funds for the community. The market will continue throughout the summer until it concludes later this September.

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By Patricia Hanbidge

Pollinat Gardens –

Part I

A pollinator garden is a lovely addition to any landscape. Not only are they just a beautiful space with lots of colour, but they are also the type of garden that supports the entire ecosystem. We as humans appreciate them but so do wild animals, butterfies, birds, bees, bats and hummingbirds.

The best pollinator gardens contain a mix of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and even bulbs. They are most attractive to all of the little creatures if they show colour (bloom) from early spring until late fall. It is always best to do a bit of homework and try to incorporate native plants into this garden as they will be easily recognized by the little critters who live there. They will also get to know your other choices in the garden once they recognize the worth of visiting your outdoor spaces.

Many plants that we grow to eat need cross pollination. The best example of this is always the apple. In order for your apple tree to fruit it needs to be cross pol-

Lights, camera, accolades! A rising star and Moose Jaw resident will be representing her hometown as the aspiring young flm producer, Amelia Mitchell, recently learned that her short flm has been nominated for Best Canadian Short Film at the Change the Script flm festival in Hamilton, Ont.

The festival will be held on Wednesday, July 31, and Mitchell will soon be fying out to receive her award and meet other talented producers in the opening act of her new career in flm.

linated by another type of apple that is blooming at the same time close to each other. We are so lucky that now we can plant dwarf apple trees that are grafted onto a rootstock that causes the apple tree to stay smaller and thus be easier to maintain.

Ensuring you plant a variety of fower types that will be sure to attract all the different types of pollinators. There are many species of bees that will love to come and visit as well as a variety of other insects both in the daylight hours and when it is dark. Moths are nocturnal butterfies that are most attracted to white blooms as they refect the moonlight the best. When the hummingbirds come to visit, I always feel that it is a true sign of success!

We do not often think of how important pollinators are but they are vital to our food sources. Due to many factors, including loss of habitat, pollinator populations have experienced severe declines so it is even more important to plant pollinator gardens. Ideally, a space with lots of sunshine is the best for a pollinator garden as many of the little critters are extremely sensitive to cool temperatures. Thus in spring and fall, the sunny areas will warm up more quickly, but some shade during the

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“I was kind of expecting to be competing just on a student level,” she said. “So, to have it picked for best Canadian short flm was like on a whole other level. That was really special.”

The feeling of being selected was, as she described it, “very fattering” but also “shocking.”

Mitchell was born in Prelate, Sask., — a village with a 2021 population of 116 residents — and moved to Moose Jaw with her family when she was fve years old.

Mitchell submitted her flm in the emerging flmmaker category, but the flm ended up being compared with all of the festival’s entries which came as quite the surprise.

In her fourth year at the University of Regina, Mitchell created the short flm “Stay Here” for a class she was taking. The flm was then handed back to her with the liberty to do whatever she wanted with it.

“So, you could post it online, or let it sit on the shelf,” she said. “But I decided to submit it to as many festivals as I could.”

Stay Here is based around a troubled young man whose infatuation with a coworker spirals out of control after she introduces him to a dangerous coping mechanism. The flm explores the feeling of being lost in his stage of life and touches on the information overload commonplace in the modern world.

“The main character is in a similar situation to a lot of people who are in their early 20s and trying to fnd their place in the world,” she explained.

The flm’s protagonist works a

hot summer temperatures is also a good idea. Depending on how talented you are in the garden, the plants can be started by seed or purchased from your favourite garden centre as bedding plants. If growing from seed, choose packets that contain a single plant type rather than the entire garden in the packet. Unless you know your plants extremely well, planting a variety of plants will leave you guessing which are weeds and which are actually the plants you wish to grow. Prepare the soil in the area well by removing any perennial weeds and adding lots of organic matter to ensure you are providing a great home for your pollinator plants. Seeding directly or starting them indoors depends on what you are planting, your degree of patience and how much time you have for tending to your garden. It is sometimes easiest to start the seeds indoors, and bed them out after the last risk of frost. I like to plantg areas of each type of plant so it looks both natural and is aesthetically attractive.

The best gardeners are those that take the time to learn everything about the plants that they are growing. If you learn about the plants, understand your soil and how the plants and soil interact you will defnitely see the greatest levels of success! Perhaps review that last couple of garden columns that focused on soils to refresh your level of knowledge about how to build the best soil.

Watch next week for the second part to building a pollinator garden!

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thankless minimum wage job and has recently moved to a new city away from home.

“I think (this situation) is honestly a Saskatchewan thing, because a lot of people move to Regina or Saskatoon away from their parents,” she said.

“He also struggles with mental health, and I feel like that’s just a situation that a lot of people from my generation right now can relate to.”

Although Mitchell had help with flming, the sound score, and welcomed on a few additional actors, she wrote, directed, and edited the flm herself.

Her inspiration came from her own experiences, but she also explored the struggles of her generation in a broader sense including the anxieties and struggles of the times.

“When I was pitching the idea (for the flm), someone told me they’ve had similar experiences,” she recalled. “So, it’s a little bit autobiographical, but does include… a broad kind of universal experience.”

Mitchell plans to pursue a career in flm and intends to produce another flm in the province within the next couple of years.

“I mean, I don’t want to say (when) for sure… but I always have ideas (for flm content),” she said.

The upcoming awards ceremony will help Mitchell get her career started will defnitely have a positive impact on her future.

“It’s helping to give me a little more confdence,” she said. “When you make something in school, that’s one thing to show it to your class… But… when it gets screened at a festival, that’s like crossing into the professional world…

“Having public screenings is really important to your career because it lets you point at something and say, ‘Hey, these people thought my flm was pretty good too.’”

Mitchell said she’s looking forward to meeting the other award winners and being surrounded by a group of likeminded creators.

Her flm isn’t currently available for viewing, but anyone interested in learning more can expect to hear more from her in the upcoming years.

To learn more about Change the Script, visit FilmFreeway.com/ChangeTheScript.

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Amelia Mitchell (pictured) received the Best Canadian Short Film award for her short flm “Stay Here.” Photo by: Amelia Leslie Mitchell

Reflective Moments

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Will niece remember getting soaked in Moose Jaw?

Moose Jaw, I am learning, has a fne collection of spray parks and playground assemblies.

Hanging out at a spray park is not something our household members would normally do on a sunny summer afternoon. We might sit at a picnic table in the shade to read a book or to watch the birds and listen to their chatter. But with my aversion to water and Housemate’s disinterest in moving with any speed in recent hot temperatures, there has been no reason to check out what the spray parks have to offer.

But a recent week-long visitation from the Great Great Niece enticed us to head to the spray parks and playgrounds to watch her in action. She’s inching closer to her fourth birthday and she has put on considerable vertical growth since her visit at Christmas.

She is fearless and thus had no hesitation in getting her ginger curls soaking wet as she raced through different water-spraying stations, giggling and squeal-

ing as she went. Then it was to the swing to be pushed by Grandma and then Uncle, who she confded, pushed her a bit too hard so he was excused from that duty. Today’s playground equipment bears no resemblance to what I enjoyed as a youngster. Our tiny relative immediately ventured to the highest slide and fgured out how to get to the point where she could slide down. The wall-climbing structure was no obstacle, although when invited to climb too, Grandma declined the invitation.

I was happy to sit in some shade to watch her interaction with other children, most of them older, as she attempted to duplicate their actions.

The closest I got to the action was a soggy hug as we planned to depart from the tiring activities to head home for a rest.

Hopefully she will remember the week she spent with her doting family and all the fun she had getting soaked in Moose Jaw.

We should be counting our blessings here in this part of the country. Sure we’ve had some smoke from wildfres clouding our sky, but imagine what it would be like to be told to evacuate because those fres are coming closer and closer.

While the closest I’ve ever been to Jasper was to drive by the directional sign on the near-by highway. I had always wanted to stop there because as a youngster I had heard my Alberta cousins talking about their family vacations spent there.

In fact, some of those cousins spent their honeymoons at Jasper, so as a kid I fgured that must be the place of romance and the beginning of married life. By the time I got old enough for a honeymoon, Jasper did not fgure in our plans, nor did it later for anniversaries and other celebrations.

But I felt distressed when residents and tourists had to evacuate the park and townsite, and at the later news of the loss of important structures in the park because of the out-of-control fres. I cannot

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imagine dealing with such devastation. I imagine my cousins are looking with fond memories at their holiday photographs of years ago.

And how about the danger to Barkerville, B.C., that special tourist destination where history comes alive in the best possible way. We spent two days there in 2015 and just recently I looked at the photographs we took of the buildings, the entertainers, the panning for gold and one showing me trying to get into the bakery without being noticed.

We stayed at a motel in Wells where the owner greeted all her guests with home-baked cookies and lots of friendly conversation.

We can only hope those communities will survive and continue to thrive, sharing the many stories to be told about the 125 heritage buildings and early life in the National Historic Site.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Karma is a Cat: Owner of Spike Grooming helps the Humane Society with a unique project

In a creative effort to address the urgent need to promote cat adoptions during the Humane Society’s ongoing intake freeze, Megan Weiland, owner of Spike Grooming — who was scheduled to take holidays this June and wouldn’t be able to run the usual nail trimming workshop — knew she had to do something unique to help the shelter’s feline residents.

Her spontaneous project came to be known as “Karma is a Cat.”

“It was a spur of the moment event that Megan had created, and we just… jumped in and the staff (at the Humane Society) backed her,” explained Dana Haukaas, the shelter’s executive director. “It was a really fun day.”

The Moose Jaw Humane Society works closely with the team at Spike Grooming for the monthly pet nail trimming events, so the partnership wasn’t something new to either party.

This July, however, Weiland had scheduled time off for a family vacation so she knew that she wouldn’t be able to attend the monthly event. Instead of simply cancelling this month, she decided to do something a little bit different.

“She’s a huge Taylor Swift fan and scored some tickets to her Toronto concert… this fall,” Haukaas explained. “She knows how much Taylor likes cats, and we are on an intake freeze, so she wanted to help promote cat adoptions and create some space for us.”

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The July 10 project took shape by Weiland creating “amazing packages,” Haukaas said, including six small baskets with an assortment of goods in each one. Weiland also guided the shelter’s younger guests through a Taylor Swift friendship bracelet craft.

The event also featured a door prize where anyone who visited the shelter to adopt a cat or donate on that day was entered.

“It was a great success,” Haukaas said. “We raised over $300 with donations from that weekend, and we also found six cats a home.”

The Karma is a Cat project came at just the right time, Haukaas added.

“Six cats don’t sound like a huge number, but that’s six spaces that we can now (use to) move our isolation cats into the main room, and that creates space in our isolation area,” she said.

When the shelter takes on a new stray cat, the animal is kept in an isolated space for the frst fve days. This allows staff to complete a full medical checkup including a vaccination, deworming shot, and any other treatments they may require.

Once this quarantine period has concluded, the cats are then moved into the main adoption area at the shelter where visitors can meet their potential future companions.

“When the main adoption area is clogged with animals that aren’t moving (and being adopted out), then we aren’t able to move anybody out of our isolation area,” she explained.

When this happens, the shelter is forced to declare an intake freeze, as was the case this month.

“We’ve never done anything like (Karma is a Cat) before,” Haukaas said. “It’s always nice for us if we can fnd something that includes the kids, because kids love animals and they love to be involved.

“The kids really had a great time that day,” she concluded.

For more information about the shelter, visit MJHS. ca or ‘Moose Jaw Humane Society’ on Facebook.

The Moose Jaw Humane Society is located at 1755 Stadacona Street West and can be reached at 306-6921517.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MOOSE JAW All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 (Saskatchewan Day) In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT

Megan Weiland (left) poses for a photo with Eberlee (right) who won the Taylor Swift door prize during the Karma is a Cat event on July 10. Photo by: Moose Jaw Humane Society

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What? Cockroaches in the bank?

Yours Truly was watching a favourite program, Market Call, on BNN Bloomberg TV.

Market Call is a program where viewers call in or e-mail questions about stocks and an analyst answers them in real time. It’s a great learning tool.

In walked my partner/wife to speak briefy and presumably watch the program.

She doesn’t show much interest in the stock market other than to comment on monthly statements, but she knows more than she lets on.

A viewer calling about the TD Bank made reference to the bank’s “problems.”

“You mean the cockroaches?’’ asked the analyst. My partner’s head popped up from what I thought was a napping moment.

“Cockroaches in the bank? What bank? I’m not going in there,’’ she said loudly.

I had to explain the analyst’s cockroaches comment wasn’t about bugs.

It’s a term stock analysts use to indicate one issue with a company may be followed by many, thus the term

cockroaches.

TD was buying a large American bank when the U.S. securities regulators found some rogue staff had been routinely laundering drug money and not submitting appropriate money transfer reports.

The regulators effectively halted the sale to TD and almost a year later are still determining what penalties the bank will face.

Analysts peg the fne between $2 billion and $6 billion dollars which is not a big deal for TD.

The bank posted $10.8 billion profts in 2023 — a year when profts fell by more than $6 billion.

The big fear is a penalty prohibiting TD from acquiring banks for fve years. That would stunt its growth.

The Bank of Montreal ran into a similar situation in the 1990s after acquiring the Harris Bank of Chicago.

BMO was all set to acquire more of the 18,000 banks in an industry-wide consolidation movement.

Regulators caught the Harris Bank under BMO red-lining an impoverished section of Chicago, not granting loans in that area.

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They imposed a fve-year ban on acquisitions by BMO.

That penalty retarded BMO’s growth for fve years. By the time BMO could again acquire a U.S. bank, the numbers had shrunk and the price had increased. There were no more bargains like the Harris Bank had been.

In anticipation of the penalty TD has decided to expand the extensive U.S. East Coast branch network. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Sukanen Ship Museum celebrates Saskatchewan’s history during annual family day event

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum held its annual family day event recently with the aim of bringing out guests and their families for a day of adventure and history as they toured a snapshot of Saskatchewan’s past.

The museum’s family day event took place on July 21 and included the affordable price point of $2 per guest.

A number of programs included an agility dog show held by the Moose Jaw Dog Club, face painting provided by the Girl Guides of Moose Jaw, rope making, tractor rides, bubble blowing, and a colouring station for children — not to mention an assortment of 25 cent treats that included cookies, popcorn, ice cream cones, and homemade bread and jam.

Cheryl Petlak was one of the guests who visited the family day event along with her niece Jodi Arnold and friend Joey Kilt.

The three guests said their experience at the museum had been “wonderful.”

“It’s beautiful (out here),” said Petlak. “We like checking out… the beautiful way that all the artifacts have been preserved, and the way history is shown we thought was really cool.”

Arnold, her niece, was visiting from

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Ontario and enjoyed the opportunity to explore more of the province outside of Moose Jaw.

“It was awesome to see… the rustic pioneer (history),” she said, mentioning

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the pharmacy and the church as a couple noteworthy buildings that stood out to her.

The group also spoke highly of the numerous farm tractors on the site and all agreed that the farmhouse north of the

historic train station was worth checking out. Still, at the end of the day, nothing can beat good food and Kilt said her favourite part was “the cookies” offered for sale at the (now historical) price of 25 cents each.

Another family from Regina, who preferred not to have their names included, said they were enjoying their third venture to the museum after visiting a few years back for the museum’s annual threshing bee. They each felt the venue was a great way to spend an afternoon with family.

The Sukanen Ship Museum was founded in 1969 by the Antique Automobile Club of Saskatchewan based out of Moose Jaw. Today the museum holds an estimated 100,000 artifacts representing the history of life in Saskatchewan over 10 acres of land.

For more information call 306-6937315, visit SukanenShipMuseum.ca, or follow ‘Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum’ on Facebook.

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum is located approximately 13 kilometres south of Moose Jaw along Highway 2.

Sukanen Ship Museum celebrates its family day event on July 21

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The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum held its annual family day event on July 21. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A young guest learns about ropemaking at the Sukanen Ship Museum Family Day event on July 21. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A young guest learns about ropemaking at the Sukanen Ship Museum Family Day event on July 21. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Hazy skies and a walk through history marked the museum’s family day event on July 21. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Curious guests explore the museum’s train station on July 21. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, AUG 12.

After a petition to discuss the location of the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission shelter failed to get the required minimum number of signatures earlier this year, city council was convinced of the need for a public discussion to address homeless shelters in general, along with addiction services and safety concerns in downtown Moose Jaw.

The upcoming meeting will be held at the Events Centre on Monday, July 29, and isn’t a council meeting so no decisions will come as a result. Each speaker — who must be a registered Moose Jaw voter — is allotted fve minutes without any follow-up discussion.

According to Maryse Carmichael, the city’s manager, the meeting will be held as a typical public forum and is intended to encourage public participation, share information, and is for residents to express what’s most important to them.

Coun. Dawn Luhning, on the other hand, questioned the meeting itself and whether it’ll accomplish anything at all.

“What is our goal for this meeting? What is our outcome going to be,” Luhning asked, alluding to the fact that no decision will follow and she expects the meeting to be unproductive.

“(Q)uite frankly I think it’s going to be an evening where it’s a little combative,” she added. “I’m not much interested in sitting through a meeting where everybody is going to be complaining saying, ‘We are not doing this’ and ‘We’re not doing that’ and blah, blah, blah.”

To address this, the city is planning to hire Mr. Craig Gates, an experienced third-party facilitator with MNP (Meyers Norris Penny).

Councillors raise concerns over purpose of upcoming public safety meeting

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Earlier on July 8, the City Clerk’s Offce ruled a 1,928 signature petition submitted by the Good Neighbours Group to force a public meeting over the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission failed to meet the threshold of fve percent of electors — approximately 1,683 votes — as set out by the Cities Act.

The petition did convince city council to have a public discussion about homeless shelters and safety in general, however.

This meeting is expected to cost around $8,000 and will be livestreamed on Facebook for those unable to attend.

Coun. Heather Eby, herself a city representative for the downtown Moose Jaw business group, hopes the meeting will be solution based rather than simply “anecdotal.”

“If it’s solution based, then I’m all for it,” Eby said. “If it goes sideways, I’m not interested.”

Eby explained her position by stating that everyone has heard the stories and knows the downtown situation is bad, but it’s solutions that petitioners want to hear.

“If anybody thinks we’re going to come up with a solution after this (meeting)… I think you’re sadly mistaken,” Coun. Luhning said.

“There are so many complicated issues out there… (and) there isn’t a cookie-cutter solution,” Luhning continued. “There is not one simple solution to anything that’s happening in our city or in any cities across the country.”

Luhning then addressed Carmichael about the cost of the meeting, stating that $8,000 “is a lot” to pay. In response, Carmichael said the funding will come from the city’s contingency budget which has $40,000 set aside for this type of event.

Coun. Crystal Froese suggested the meeting could be productive if each community organization is given fve minutes to explain their roles, noting that most residents “don’t know much about the work that is done.”

Then, planners can identify gaps and go back to the drawing board. “That, to me, is worth attending,” she said.

“If we’re not going to make some changes, then we’re just going to be back here next year bringing up the same issue and discussing the same problems,” Froese added. The meeting, Coun. Kim Robinson noted, is meant to address concerns about the overall safety of Moose Jaw’s downtown.

“Our residents are feeling that they’re not being heard,” Robinson said. He added that he’s “glad to get this thing off the ground” and opined that Carmichael “has done a great job… (planning) a very well-rounded public meeting.”

Robinson illustrated his position with a Margaret Meade quote. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

If you wish to speak at the event and are an eligible voter, you’re asked to register with the City Clerk’s Offce ahead of the July 29 meeting. To contact the offce, call 306-694-4426, email CClerk@MooseJaw.ca, or visit the City Clerk’s Offce at City Hall between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

The meeting will be held on Monday, July 29 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre’s second foor meeting room starting at 6 p.m. The Events Centre is located at 110 First Avenue Northwest.

Hillcrest Golf Course upgrade ofcially designated as a municipal project

After a vote to determine whether the Hillcrest Golf Club’s upgrade project should be classifed as a municipal project — which would enhance fundraising by an ability to issue tax-deductible receipts for donors — the motion was unanimously passed by city council on July 22.

To qualify for a municipal designation, a given project must have a broad scope that affects the general population. As the Hillcrest Golf Club is a public facility providing programs and services for junior to senior residents, this request was granted.

The agreement was made possible due to a lease agreement between the City of Moose Jaw and the club that designates city-owned land for use as part of the Hillcrest Golf Course.

The club’s multi-phased project aims to optimize the use of this leased land through the addition of new holes in currently unused areas and will see aged areas receive an upgrade, with an estimated cost of $3.5 million over fve years.

Now that it’s approved, the club’s Master Plan Re-Design Project will be designated as a municipal project until Dec. 31, 2029.

In 2018, city council approved a similar request by

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the club designating the expansion of its clubhouse as a municipal project. This took place in 2020 after the club raised the necessary funds.

This former agreement also expired on Dec. 31, 2022, which is why a new request had to be made.

To raise funds for the new project, the club has developed a fundraising committee responsible for creating a sponsorship and donation strategy. To this end, the club felt that the ability to issue charitable tax receipts will beneft the fundraising effort.

Municipalities are considered qualifed donors by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and can issue offcial donation receipts for income tax purposes.

The City of Moose Jaw currently has seven designated municipal projects so this request isn’t out of the ordinary. These projects include: Moose Jaw Arts in Motion, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, Tourism Moose Jaw, the Burrowing Owls Interpretive Centre, Murals of Moose Jaw, the Iron Bridge Community Association (until Dec. 31, 2024), and Pickleball Moose Jaw (until Dec. 31, 2026).

Although the Hillcrest Golf Club is responsible for raising its own funds, the City of Moose Jaw will be responsible for the administrative costs associated with the

issuing of charitable donation receipts. These costs are expected to range from between $1 and $2 per donor and will cover the cost to mail out receipts.

In the earlier 2018 agreement, the Hillcrest Golf Club received an amendment to its city lease agreement refecting the depreciated value of any improvements done to the clubhouse over the term of the agreement, which is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2053.

Unlike the 2018 agreement, this project will not be added to the existing lease agreement. The reason for this, the city stated, was because the proposed improvements “will not result in any signifcant tangible capital assets being transferred,” and would place too much liability on the city.

Currently, the city’s department of planning and development is fnalizing the required permits so everything will be ready when the work has been otherwise approved.

The starting dates for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project are yet to be determined, but work is expected to begin either this fall or in spring 2025.

The Hillcrest Golf Course is located at 1599 Main Street North. For more information, call 306-693-1921 or visit HillcrestGolf.ca.

Updated report indicates that city actions — not those of the province — have afected the tax gap most

Moose Jaw’s city council has been working to reduce the tax gap between residential and commercial property classes since 2017, with an initial report suggesting the province’s actions have affected this gap more than council’s.

However, a new report now suggests council’s actions to shrink this gap may be having more effect.

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

The mill rate is a tax rate and indicates the amount of tax that is payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property. As used in property taxation, one mill is the equivalent of $1 in property tax levied per $1,000 of the assessed value of a property.

Administration provided an answer during the May 13 regular meeting, with data showing that the tax gap has

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decreased from 2.43 times in 2017 to 1.80 times this year.

Moreover, council’s efforts to reduce the gap resulted in a decrease of 0.29 percentage points during that period, while changes that the province made in 2021 led to a decrease of 0.34 percentage points.

Therefore, the city’s efforts represented 46 per cent of the changes and the province’s efforts represented 54 per cent.

However, that initial report included levies for infrastructure and parks and recreation and failed to disregard changes to the commercial appeal allowance. These variables prompted Robinson to request that administration produce a new report excluding those factors so they didn’t produce an incorrect assessment.

In economics, the tax gap refers to the value of tax revenue that should be collected versus the actual amount that was collected.

Ideally, the tax gap between residential and commercial properties should be split 50-50, or be at a 1:1 ratio, according to the goal of the tax gap report. For taxpayers,

this suggests that residential properties are expected to pay similar taxes to commercial properties — with no account taken for the comparative revenues generated for each of the two property classes.

The updated report, which was presented during the July 22 regular meeting, provided a new view of the situation.

In the revised report, the data shows that the tax gap had decreased from 2.36 times in 2017 to 1.7 times in 2024.

Results indicate that actions taken by city council reduced the gap by 0.34 percentage points during that period, whereas actions taken by the province reduced the gap by 0.32 percentage points.

Revised fgures indicate that the city’s efforts represent 53 per cent of total changes while the provincial efforts represent 48 per cent of the total.

These results indicate — with the two factors removed — that the city’s efforts were in fact more effective than those of the province in addressing the tax gap changes between 2017 and 2024.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON, AUG 12.

During the July 22 city council meeting, Coun. Kim Robinson brought up a motion to address concerns around dilapidated buildings in the name of public safety by seeking funding through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice and facilitated by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) to speed up an earlier bylaw still in development.

This motion, he said, aims to address the city’s plan to create a bylaw for vacant and dilapidated buildings that was frst introduced around one year ago. Since that time, no bylaw has been developed and City Manager Maryse Carmichael told council that the city solicitor is “still working on it.”

Originally proposed during the June 26, 2023, council meeting, Bylaw No. 5484 — the proposed Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw — sought to address public apathy caused by derelict buildings. Citing the works of social scientists in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Coun. Robinson said broken windows, graffti, and abandoned spaces attract criminal behaviour — a position shared by Police Chief Rick Bourassa.

“This was just a way I thought I could speed things up,” Coun. Robinson said during council.

Coun. Robinson said he frst learned of this opportunity when the City of Yorkton was recently granted funding through the program. Yorkton used the funds to hire a public engagement group who was then able to come up with a workable solution regarding derelict buildings that

Council seeks funding to address derelict building safety concerns

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addressed graffti, access, and public safety.

Coun. Crystal Froese said she also heard of the program and pointed out that other municipalities including Estevan, Nipawin, Humbolt, Outlook, and Regina have all taken advantage of it.

The grant, she explained, comes from the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Program offered through the Ministry of Justice.

“It’s defnitely worth exploring,” she added.

Other cities, she said, have worked with SEDA to help facilitate the process.

Her stated concern was that the cost to implement the program could mean the idea “stays dusty on a shelf” for quite some time.

From her research, Froese said smaller communities like Estevan and Lloydminster have taken this on and found ways to improve their community, and the City of Regina received up to $1 million to implement the program in one hopeful example.

Since other communities are also interested in the program, another concern is how much money will still be available when the City of Moose Jaw completes its application.

Coun. Dawn Luhning reiterated that a similar motion was passed last June.

“I just want to know if we need (the new motion), or if the bylaw we are bringing forward will cover many of the things Coun. Robinson is interested in,” she said.

Council brings up concerns over free downtown parking passes

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On July 22, city council discussed its support for the upcoming 2025 Midwest Shriners Association Conference which will be held in Moose Jaw thanks to efforts from the Shriners director general Aaron Ruston earlier this year.

One element of the city’s support — which also includes $50,000 worth of in-kind support on behalf of the City of Moose Jaw — is a free parking pass for registered conference guests.

Coun. Dawn Luhning, who also brought up concerns over the planned safety meeting to be held on July 29, warned that the parking pass — although intended to support downtown businesses — may come as a hindrance instead.

She said several business owners had problems in the past because “people park all day in front of their businesses” and this potentially hinders customer’s access to their shops.

The upcoming Shriners Convention planned for two dates in 2025 is anticipated to bring hundreds of attendees to Moose Jaw from across the region. Ruston, who spoke to city council on July 22, said the conference will bring people who “would never normally come here” and said the event will beneft the local economy.

“I will not vote against the motion,” Luhning said, “but I want it to be publicly known that I am not in favour of that part. I don’t believe downtown businesses will be in favour of it either if people park in front of their businesses all day long.”

Luhning confrmed that she’s in favour of the upcoming Shriners convention, but also said she doesn’t want to undo any progress made in support of local downtown businesses. Her position was backed by Coun. Heather Eby who made a similar point.

“If there’s something else we can do (regarding the parking situation), I’m fully behind everything else,” Luhning said during council. “I just don’t feel we can award a free parking pass… (and at the same time) take away from

other things we’ve done downtown.”

After the Moose Jaw Express spoke with several downtown business owners about the issue, the consensus appears to be in favour of the upcoming convention — and any similar events which bring new visitors to the city — but with downtown parking already limited by default, these owners would prefer not to add to the parking dilemma.

One owner described downtown parking as being consistently “tight,” and another pointed to a parking meter in front of their shop that’s been broken for around six months. She said it appears to be used for free parking, and a shared concern is that — just as with this meter — freely issued parking tickets could be abused rather than used for quick in-and-out shopping.

One suggestion Coun. Luhning made was to have tires chalked to ensure vehicles awarded with a free parking pass don’t sit in one location for extended periods of time.

A few other ideas brought up by downtown business owners include limiting the free parking pass to four hours per spot, and at least one owner backed the idea of having the parking passes be valid for the city hall parking lot exclusively.

Another concern shared by several business owners was how consistently free parking passes are being issued.

“I love the Shriners to pieces, but why would it be one group over the other (that gets awarded the free passes),” one manager said. “Like, why not (issue similar passes) for Christmas in October?”

The idea behind the downtown parking pass, Coun. Crystal Froese said, is to encourage visitors to support local business.

“(Visitors) have such a huge amount of impact for our businesses,” she said. As well, she said Moose Jaw is now “on the map” for events such as the upcoming Shriners convention and suggested that a standardized policy be created to best handle — among other things — downtown parking concerns.

In response, Carmichael said that she is aware of the program offered by the Ministry of Justice and raised no objections to its consideration.

“I think there is merit to getting all the agencies together… especially on the health side,” she said. “On the overall safety of the city, I think this funding could help us to look at a strategy for Moose Jaw.”

Carmichael also said the planned derelict homes bylaw “is still part of the work the (city solicitor) is doing,” and said she’s received no update as to when this will be presented to city council.

Following a vote, the motion to seek funding regarding derelict and abandoned buildings through the Ministry of Justice was carried unanimously.

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DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 5346 is considering an application to allow for a proposed “One-Unit Dwelling” on Lot 13, Block 81, Plan OLD96, Ext 0, civically known as 360 Fairford Street East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, which is a discretionary use within the R4 – Core Mixed Residential District. Additional information regarding the application may be found on the “News and Announcements” page at www.moosejaw.ca. The application, and any representations, will be considered by City Council on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 228 Main Street North.

Written submissions must be received by the Department of Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca.

Tracy Wittke, City ClerkT

Judges faced with challenging task

With more than 115 vehicles from which to choose, the panel of judges at the July 20 Highway to Heroes Car Show had a challenging task.

The frst order of business was for each judge to pick a personal favourite, with a classy rosette ribbon presented to the recipients.

Winners of those rosettes were Dick Matwe of Moose Jaw with a 1970 Olds 442; Nick (no last name) of Regina for a 1963 Land Rover; Ryan Johnson of Moose Jaw with a 1978 Porsche 911 SC; Gord Green of Regina with a 1956 T Bird; Dale Zimmerman of Moose Jaw and his 1959 Bel Air; and Jesse Olsen of Moose Jaw for his 2000 Acura NSX.

The judging criteria was refned and the number of awards to be presented was increased substantially this year.

A People’s Choice Award was one of the favourite new awards for the show and the winner was Lisa Da Cunha of Moose Jaw with her 1970 Camaro SS.

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Best of show (non-motorcycle) went to a 1970 GMC C15 shown by Jamie

The motorcycle best of show trophy went to Brad Wilson of Moose Jaw with a 09 Heritage.

The best cruiser or custom motorcycle, a 1994 HD Fatboy, was exhibited by Rod Johnston of Moose Jaw.

Wayne Dirkson of Moose Jaw won the best vintage-pre-war vehicle with his 1939 Chev.

Doran Harper of Moose Jaw had the best vehicle with a model year of 1950 and older with his 1930 original Model A Coupe Roadster.

Best custom car, a 1935 Plymouth, was shown by Cliff Redekopp of Moose Jaw. Best custom truck was a 1955 Mercury M-100, shown by Lyle Silzer of Moose Jaw.

Best truck/off-road vehicle award was won by Randy Ku of Regina, showing a 2001 Dodge Dakota RT.

Runner-up was Taylor Mickelborough of Moose Jaw with a 1947 Jeep CJ2.

Best antique/classic by a foreign automaker went to Paul Sandham with a 1966 MGB. Runner-up was Ryan Johnson of Moose Jaw with his 1978 Porsche 911 SC.

Best modern classic/late model from a foreign automaker was won by Jesse Olsen of Moose Jaw with his 2000 Acura NSX-T. Runner-up was won by Chris Breukelman of Moose Jaw showing a 2019 Kia Stinger.

Best antique/classic from a domestic automaker was won by Daryl Bender of Moose Jaw, driving a 1977 Pontiac Trans-Am. Runner-up was Randy Bedford of Moose Jaw with a 1966 Mustang.

Best modern classic/late model from a domestic automaker was won by Gary Livingstone of Moose Jaw with a 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500. Runner-up was Rory Windrum of Moose Jaw with a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharger.

It was a hot sweltering day. Visitors had the opportunity to view the military exhibits by collector Rod Dignean of Saskatoon.

The collection included side arms, rifes, small artillery pieces, military uniforms, badges and model aircraft.

Outside the building was a display of vehicles by the Saskatchewan Dragoons. Navy units were also represented and Air Cadets gave out RCAF anniversary souvenirs.

The outdoor band Runaway Train was a hit, especially with one American visitor who anticipated the band, thinking it was the American band Runaway Train.

Girl Guide cookies sold well with one person buying a whole case.

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Acclaimed writer Robert J. Sawyer speaks to aspiring sci-f authors

Acclaimed sci-f writer Robert Sawyer delivered a presentation about the topic of science fction writing at the Moose Jaw Public Library on July 18 during the Saskatchewan Festival of Words in downtown Moose Jaw.

During his presentation, Sawyer — himself the author of 25 novels — gave some advice for aspiring sci-f writers to develop some of their own ideas.

The best way to get involved in writing is to simply start. After two or three books — or one particularly good novel — a new writer will start to gain the attention of publishers and ultimately earn a much-coveted contract — but this takes time and work, he warned.

Science fction, he explained, is constantly undergoing periods of change where certain types of stories — usually something that has the potential to change society — come in vogue. One example is what’s called “cli-f,” or “climate fction.”

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This genre followed the coat tails of modern climate change concerns.

In the ‘90s, another prevailing sci-f theme was genetics. The reason for this was, as Sawyer explained, the ongoing human genome project that sought to map out human genetics for the frst time in history. As genetics were able to predict (the probability of) diseases, this made for a wide range of writings on the topic.

The best place to begin, Sawyer advised, is with one of these prevailing social concerns. The key, then, is to explore the possibilities and say something interesting about it. Perhaps you’ll paint the picture of a dystopian future, or perhaps you’ll bring up concerns that others haven’t formally discussed.

No matter the story, the sci-f writer should begin with some research and even immerse themselves in the topic of their choice.

“No matter the topic, there’s always an

entry-level book I can read,” he explained. At the very least, he said to fnd a “For Dummies” book or even a cartoon guide.

Once you’ve learned the basics, Sawyer said the next step is to speak with a specialist. Researchers, he said, “love to talk.”

“I’ve never had anyone say ‘No’ when I approached them with respect (and) asked a person of specialized knowledge for their help.”

Describing sci-f as “the Wikileaks of science,” Sawyer then said the genre stands as a platform for many scientists and researchers to “get the things they want to talk about out to the public.”

Without this platform, he added, many of these individuals couldn’t share their very real concerns and, if

they did try to speak out, they could lose funding and, ultimately, their jobs.

For more information about Sawyer or to purchase his books, visit SFWriter.com or stop by your local bookseller.

One week after the 2024 Festival of Words, organizers are calling it a resounding success

The 2024 Saskatchewan Festival of Words brought the power of the written word to Moose Jaw’s literary community through four days of readings, workshops, and discussions. Now, one week later, festival organizers are looking back and calling this year a resounding success.

The festival ran from July 18 to 21 and may have been the most attended festival to date.

“We sold out of a whole bunch of

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events, which was unexpected. We were actually scrambling at one point to double check what the stock was in the ticket sales system because it was a problem that we hadn’t really faced before,” said Sarah Simison, the festival’s managing artistic director.

Established in 1996, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words hosts an annual literary festival on the third weekend in July. Each festival includes numerous over four consecutive days to showcase literary talent from across Canada in Moose Jaw’s historic downtown.

Festival of Words and Simison said she received a lot of positive feedback from his July 20 presentation at the Mae Wilson Theatre.

Each festival brings a noticeable impact to the community and this year was no different.

“We’ve got people travelling in and staying in our hotels, eating in our restaurants, and buying stuff in our stores,” Simison said.

“We always make sure there’s downtime in between the sessions so that people have time to take in the rest of what Moose Jaw has to offer.

“You know, not a lot

of towns our size have something like the festival, so that’s a really exciting thing to be able to bring here,” she added, noting the infux of several world class authors.

The festival helps feed people’s minds and gets them thinking, she said. This is enhanced through programs that range from story time with little ones in Crescent Park all the way up to one festival supporter who is 94 years old.

One event that piqued Simison’s interest was a July 21 panel exploring the Prairie grassland ecosystem and included a member of the Wanuskewin First Nation near Saskatoon.

“It’s just as important as disappearing rainforests… but it’s actually the least protected (environment),” she said. “I loved that they really talked about what people can do to make a difference, (whether to) help protect grasslands or to make a difference from their own backyards…”

Every event planner knows that things can quickly get out of hand and Simison shared that same sense of anxiety. Despite these initial concerns, the feeling quickly dissipated.

“Everyone was sort of swept up in the excitement of the festival and we had very few problems,” she said.

A few minor issues included the odd

author who found themselves wandering through Crescent Park or lost in the confusing layout of the public library, but everything was easily handled.

Some challenges Simison faces for next year include additional venue capacity and fying in approximately 30 authors from all over the country. This latter concern appears to be resolved thanks to the Regina International Airport announcing additional upcoming direct fights between Regina and several major Canadian centres.

The success of this year’s festival didn’t require a lot of adjustments and has been encouraging for the artistic community, who Simison noted has been hit hard by the post-pandemic reality.

“We always program really fantastic, cutting edge… (and) relevant programming,” she said. “So, the programming hasn’t changed our marketing tactics. We’re always tweaking it, but I wouldn’t say (it was) changed signifcantly.”

Simison said one of her favourite compliments this year came from an author who said her family felt safe and that Moose Jaw “felt like home.”

Tickets for next year’s festival will be on sale starting in April 2025 and it’s always a good idea to buy your tickets early.

Public library announces upcoming special events for August

The Moose Jaw Public Library has announced a lineup of special events that will take place throughout the month of August. These programs will run alongside the library’s regular programming schedule.

Saturday, Aug. 10: A coding workshop will be hosted by the Nanan STEM Academy featuring hands-on fun with Snap Circuits, Minecraft, and robots. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about electronics, programming robots, and the workshop is perfect for aspiring scientists and engineers.

The coding workshop is intended for children ages eight to 13 and registration is required in advance.

Sunday, Aug. 11: Wild About Moose Jaw invites you to join them at the library for a one hour Nature Walk in Crescent Park. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about local plants and urban wildlife that calls the park home. The event will run from 2 to 3 p.m. and everyone wishing to attend the walking adventure is asked to meet in front of the library shortly before 2 p.m.

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Tuesday, Aug. 13: The library is hosting a collaborative event for children ages four and up with the Mosaic Community Food Farm. The workshop will take place in the Children’s Program Room at the library and will run from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The program offers “an afternoon of getting your hands in the dirt” and allows children to experience frsthand the taste and smell of locally grown seasonal vegetables — plus they will get to plant some seeds of their own.

Activities will include vegetable crafts, planting cold season crops for fall including lettuce and radishes, tasting and smelling a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables, and all guests will learn about local food and farming.

Registration is required for each child who plans to attend the event.

Thursday, Aug. 22: The public library will host its frst ever Smash Bros. tournament starting at 1 p.m. in the library’s Reading Room. Snacks will be provided for all guests and prizes will be available for the top four players, including a trophy

and $15 3D printer voucher for frst place.

The tournament is intended for youth ages 13 and up and registration is required in advance.

These and all upcoming events are outlined in the library’s newsletter, which is available online at MooseJawLibrary.ca or by inquiring at the reception desk.

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. You can also follow the public library on its Facebook page, ‘Moose Jaw Public Library.’

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Robert Sawyer delivers his “Thematic Approach to SciFi” presentation at the Moose Jaw Public Library on July 18. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Brent Butt was a popular guest at this year’s

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The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and is situated within Moose Jaw’s scenic Crescent Park. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Cirque Italia will perform at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall this August as the circus returns to Moose Jaw

In an earlier interview with the Town ‘N’ Country Mall’s new owners this year, Jordan Meyers, the mall’s new marketing manager, hinted that the circus — once a regular sight at the location — could be returning this summer as part of efforts to revitalize the venue.

Now, after months of planning, it has been confrmed that Cirque Italia will indeed be touring at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall from Aug. 8 to 11.

Manuel Rebecchi is the owner and founder of Cirque Italia. Himself a direct descendant of “one of the most prestigious families in the European circus scene,” according to the show’s offcial website, Rebecchi has embodied the American dream to create Cirque Italia, which has been described as “the premiere travelling circus in the United States.”

Cirque Italia features a number of different shows including its Water Circus, the Nitro Extreme, and the Paranormal Cirque.

The upcoming show in Moose Jaw will feature its renowned Water Circus Gold and features aquatic-themed events, aerial displays, hand balancing, aerial hoops, contortion — and much more.

The upcoming Water Circus Gold is intended for

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audiences of all ages and everybody is invited to attend an event which is described as “a night to be remem-

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bered.”

Tickets are on sale now and prices range from $35 for a child seated at level three to $80 for an adult seated at level one premium. Ticket prices will depend on the level of seating at the venue.

If you wish to receive the free child offer with your online ticket purchase, you can enter the promotional code that may be listed in the Moose Jaw Express or an affliated fyer at the time of purchase. This free child offer is applicable for children ages two to 12.

Children under the age of two are granted free entry but must be seated on a parent’s lap. Please note that car seats, carrier, and strollers will not be permitted inside the venue due to limited space.

To purchase your tickets, visit CirqueItalia.com and select “Moose Jaw” under the Water Circus category on the website’s homepage. For any questions or concerns pertaining to your ticket purchase, you can call 1-941704-8572 or email TicketOffce@CirqueItalia.com.

The upcoming circus will take place in the parking lot at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall, located under the soon-to-be erected white and blue big top tent at 1235 Main Street North.

Accused male will require 11 trial dates for extensive fraud-related charges

A Moose Jaw resident facing 33 fraud-related charges appeared before Judge Brian Hendrickson at the Moose Jaw Provincial Courthouse on July 24. During his hearing, it was stated that the case will require 11 separate trial dates to conclude the matter.

Ryan Buckton, the accused, did not appear before the court but was represented by Roch Dupont, his lawyer who appeared via telephone conference.

Dupont said that resolution talks with Rob Parker, the Crown Prosecutor, had “broken down” and they were prepared to proceed with a trial.

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Buckton is facing 33 charges related to fraud that include:

• Committing fraud

• Theft under $5,000

• Mischief

• Breach of conditions

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

• Tampering with a vehicle identifcation number (VIN)

• Possession of counterfeit money

• Traffcking property obtained by crime

• Forgery

• Using forged documents

• Weapons traffcking

Possession of frearms at an unauthorized location

As the extensive amount of time required for the case would overwhelm docket court, both Dupont and Parker agreed to canvass the trial dates in a case management conference which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16.

Accused male charged with trafcking frearms after fling false police report

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The Moose Jaw Police Service’s (MJPS) Criminal Investigation Section has arrested a 35-year-old male on suspicion of multiple frearms-related offences on July 24.

Members of the MJPS initially arrested a suspect on April 15, 2023, who was found to be in possession of a handgun that was believed to be stolen. Police say the handgun had the serial number removed, or an attempt was made to remove it, but the MJPS was able to determine the frearm’s serial number and its registered owner.

The frearm’s owner, who was not named, reported a break-and-enter on April 17, 2023. During the break-in, multiple frearms were stolen, including the seized handgun obtained by the MJPS on April 15.

After police investigated the suspected frearms traffcking case — which involved seven warrants and production orders — the unnamed 35-year-old male who fled the report was arrested on July 24.

The accused has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

• Traffcking a restricted frearm, two counts

• Traffcking a non-restricted frearm

• Traffcking a prohibited device

• Making a false police report regarding the theft of frearms

The accused is set to make his frst court appearance at the Moose Jaw Provincial Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 30.

Heat takes toll on great crops

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Hot weather is taking a toll on what appear to be bumper crops across Saskatchewan.

The heat prematurely ripens crops and aborts canola fowers, reducing yield.

Moisture conditions in the lighter soils of the southwest are worst with crop land moisture only 24 per cent adequate, 46 per cent short and 30 per cent very short.

That compares with the southeast where Moose Jaw is: rated 52 per cent adequate, 41per cent short and six per cent very short.

Provincially, the ministry of agriculture crop report says crop land topsoil

moisture is 50 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 10 per cent very short.

Hayland and pasture moisture levels are about the same as crop land.

Some crops are starting to mature and will soon be ready for harvest.

With one-quarter of the haying done and 62 per cent baled or cut quality is rated good.

With no rain a second cut of hay is unlikely.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

The circus will be returning to Moose Jaw’s mall this August with a water-themed performance by the renowned Cirque Italia. Photo by: Elissa G. Osburn/Facebook

REPORT from the Legislature for Moose Jaw Express

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North MLA

July 14 to 20 is Saskatchewan Parks Week, featuring fun activities for visitors in anticipation of Canada’s Parks Day on July 20. Saskatchewan Parks Week is a unique opportunity to experience exciting events and programs across our provincial parks. We hope everyone can dis-

cover new ways to connect with nature and take time to enjoy all Saskatchewan parks have to offer this summer! Saskatchewan’s economy is strong and our future is bright. According to Deloitte’s Economic Outlook Summer 2024, “Saskatchewan’s economy will be one of the country’s leaders in growth over the near term as a recovery in the agriculture sector and very strong business investment propel real GDP growth of 1.6% this year and 4.3% next year.”

The Conference Board of Canada solidifes this in Saskatchewan’s Five-Year Outlook, stating “Saskatchewan’s fnances are still an envy of most other provinces.” Our strong and growing economy makes Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and raise your family.

Infation in Saskatchewan remains at about half the national rate, due in part to our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax off home heating. Our infation rate for June was 1.4 per cent, tied for the lowest among the provinces and about half the national rate of 2.7 per cent.

Just imagine how much that infation rate would drop if the carbon tax was removed off everything for everyone. Our government will continue to provide the necessary relief for families while standing up for Saskatchewan people.

Private investment continues to fuel our province’s strong economy as well. Cargill’s new canola crush plant in Regina is now 50 per cent complete and expected to open sometime next year. This facility will help our province work towards the Growth Plan goal of crushing 75 per cent of the canola Saskatchewan produces right here in the province.

Saskatchewan has the food, fuel and fertilizer the world needs, including canola grown and processed right here at home. Processing facilities like these will add value to the canola our producers grow, create local jobs and support Saskatchewan’s economic growth.

As Saskatchewan’s economy continues to grow, I look forward to hearing from you. You can reach my offce at 306-692-8884 or mjnorthmla@sasktel.net.

Golf and Saskatchewan – Same Thing

I was having coffee at a local Fast-Food joint and said to a friend, “Golf and Living in Saskatchewan are the same.” His reply, “You’re nuts.”

“No. I’m serious, and here’s why. You play golf?” “Yes. Not often and not very good.”

“Then you will understand. When I played golf I was terrible. The ball went here – then there and then another place. Places known only to Greenskeepers, Gophers and Coyotes.”

He interrupted. “Same as me. But how’s that like living in Saskatchewan?”

“Remember those frustrating times playing golf? The times when you were pushed to the breaking point. You got fed-up with golf. You wanted to throw your

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clubs into the slough on the Lynbrook Golf Course?”

“Yes. I admit, I’ve had those moments.”

“But you continue to play golf.” I said.

“Yes.”

“You continue to play because just as you were prepared to throw your clubs into the slough, you made that perfect dream shot. The ball foated into the clear blue Saskatchewan sky and landed exactly where it was supposed to. Those occasional dream shots keep you playing golf.”

“True.” He replied. “But how’s that like living in Saskatchewan?”

“Saskatchewan People mope around, half frozen all winter watching blizzards and enduring freezing

weather. Then they endure wet springs and cold falls. They are pushed to the breaking point! They are ready to chuck it all. To metaphorically throw living in Saskatchewan into the slough of life and move on. Maybe to the Island? Maybe anywhere?

“Just when they have had enough terrible weather, the People of Saskatchewan are treated to clear blues skies and gorgeous summer days. Summer days better than anywhere in the world.

“Dreadful Saskatchewan weather is forgotten. The gorgeous summer days convince Saskatchewan People they can endure another winter.” I paused and continued. “Just like golf, they continue because of hope –hope for another, memorable, gorgeous summer day.”

MJPS expands anti-trespass initiative to all commercial businesses

The Moose Jaw Police Service is announcing that the registration for the Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention Program (MJTPP) has been expanded to all commercial properties and businesses within the city.

Commercial properties and businesses outside of the previously set perimeter can now register for the program. Businesses or property owners who are interested in registering for the MJTPP can visit the Business & Downtown Resource Page on the MJPS website to learn more about the program or to complete the online registration

Police charge 21-year-old man with aggravated assault after alleged stabbing incident

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The Moose Jaw Police Service has arrested and charged a 21-year-old male with aggravated assault.

On July 26 at approximately 6:37 p.m., police responded to a report of an adult male who had suffered stab wounds.

Police attended the scene and located the victim, who was then transported to the hospital by EMS with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The 21-year-old male was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault.

The victim and accused were known to each other. The accused was remanded and made his frst appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on July 29.

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

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form.

Interested applicants can also download, print, and fll out the registration form, and email it to CSS@mjpolice.ca or drop it off in person at 21 Fairford Street West.

The Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention Program (MJTPP) is a public safety initiative that allows Moose Jaw Police Service offcers to remove violators of the Trespass to Property Act from commercial properties.

This trespassing prevention program is an initiative that police agencies in other jurisdictions have imple-

mented and has proven successful.

Businesses that register for the program will have a MJTPP decal installed by the MJPS on the front and back entrances of their building or property. This allows offcers to act as the owner/agent of the property and enforce the Trespass to Property Act.

This program is not meant to replace a call-for-service during business hours.

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Warriors’ Yager signs with Penguins, Brenton inks AHL deal with Rockford

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The ranks of professional hockey offcially came calling for a pair of Moose Jaw Warriors this past week.

The most recent announcement saw forward Brayden Yager sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, his frst National Hockey League contract since being drafted by Pittsburgh 14th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.

It seemed almost inevitable that Yager would sign eventually, especially after the kind of season he put together last year.

The 19-year-old forward had a careerbest 35 goals and 95 points in 57 regular season games with the Warriors and then added another 11 goals and 27 points in 20 playoff games as Moose Jaw won their frst Western Hockey League championship. Yager then capped his campaign with three goals and six points in four games at the Memorial Cup.

All told, Yager has scored 104 goals and 250 points in his career with the Warriors since being selected third overall

Former Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Lucas Brenton signed his frst professional contract recently, joining the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.

in the 2020 Prospects Draft.

Yager will enter his second training camp with Pittsburgh this fall and as a 19-year-old will return to the Warriors should he not crack the big club.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect signs his NHL Entry Level Contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins

While Yager inking a pro contract was a matter of time, there was some question as to where graduated defenceman Lucas Brenton would land in the 2024-25 campaign -- and now there’s a defnitive answer.

The Rockford IceHogs announced

Wednesday that the 21-year-old rearguard had signed a one-year American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Blackhawks affliate, giving Brenton his frst AHL opportunity.

“Lucas impressed our staff at the rookie tournament last season as an invite. He returned to junior in Moose Jaw and helped them win the WHL championship and a berth in the Memorial Cup. His size and strength are very noticeable, and we are excited to watch his development during his frst professional season,” said Mark Bernard, IceHogs president of hockey operations and general manager, in a press release.

Brenton had a goal and 17 points and a plus-21 plus/minus while playing all 68 games before adding another two goals and seven points in 20 playoff games. All told, Brenton suited up in 230 WHL games and had seven goals and 53 points.

· With fles from Marc Smith / Moose Jaw Warriors

Another up and down week sees Miller Express clinch WCBL playof spot

Moose Jaw locks down fourth place in East Division, can fnish as high as second depending on remainder of regular season

The Moose Jaw Miller Express once again be part of the Western Canadian Baseball League postseason.

While they only managed to post a 3-2 record over the past week of action, the games they did win were enough to lock down fourth place in the East Division, meaning the local squad will be part of the action when the post-season kicks off in just over a week’s time.

The Express closed out the week with an 11-7 loss to Regina on Saturday after defeating Swift Current 12-1 Friday, losing 7-6 in Lethbridge on Thursday, winning 11-3 in Lethbridge on Wednesday, July 24 and defeating Swift Current on Tuesday, July 23.

Moose Jaw headed into play this week 25-24 on the season to sit a half game back of the Saskatoon Berries for third place in the East Division and 3 ½ games back of

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Moose Jaw Minor Baseball product Owen Csada had a full cheering contingent on hand as he made his pitching debut with the Moose Jaw Miller Express in the ninth inning on Friday night.

Medicine Hat for second with seven games remaining in the regular season.

Regina 11, Moose Jaw 7

Despite building a 7-5 lead through the ffth inning in Regina, the Express

Moose Jaw All Stars win Little League Minor AAA District championship

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The Moose Jaw All Stars are off to the Little League Minor AAA Western Canadian Championship.

The All Stars rolled to a 17-7 win over North Regina Little League in the District playoff on Wednesday night in Regina, taking a three-gamesto-one victory in the best-of-fve series.

The 10-and-under crew will now represent Saskatchewan at the AAA Western Championship, which will be hosted by Rocky Mountain Little League in Calgary from Aug. 1-5.

The Moose Jaw Minor AA All Stars will also be in action in Calgary that weekend, taking part in the Western championship hosted by Centennial Little League Be sure to check back for more as the Western championship draws closer for more information.

The Moose Jaw Minor AAA All Stars won the Little League Saskatchewan District championship on Wednesday night in Regina.

would once again be unable to make it stick, giving up six in the sixth inning and seeing their bats fall silent from there.

The defeat carried an extra sting in that it offcially clinches the Trans Canada Clash season series for Regina, who now have a 5-2 series lead with one game remaining.

Things were close early between the two teams, but Moose Jaw looked to take control of things after scoring a pair of runs in the ffth inning for a 7-5 lead. Regina answered back and then some the next inning, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring six runs on three hits and a pair of errors.

Defensive miscues played a key factor on the night, with Express starter Ethan Merk taking the hardest hit -- only two of the seven runs he allowed over fve innings were earned. Julian Gonzalez took over in the sixth and left mid-at bat to Kody Hanna with two outs, and Matt Vasquez was unable to stop the bleeding, with a threerun double off the bat of Brady Bye acting as the big hit of the inning.

Drew Sorrentino then fnished things off, giving up a single hit over the fnal two innings.

Nate Houston led Moose Jaw at the plate with a 3-for-5 night that included a run and RBI, while Declan O’Hare was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Thomas Soto and Robert Estrada each knocked in a pair.

Moose Jaw 12, Swift Current 1

The Express scored seven runs in the second inning against the Swift Current 57’s and never looked back, rolling to a 12-1 victory at Ross Wells Park.

As the score would indicate, it was a good night at the plate for a handful of Moose Jaw hitters. Nate Mensik went 2-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and four runs batted in, while Thomas Soto had a 3-for-5 night that included three runs scored. Marcerio Allen went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI; Declan O’Hare had a 3-for-5 outing that included his third home run of the season and two RBI.

The Express pitching staff was all but lights out from top to bottom, beginning

with starter Jacob Quiles tossing four shutout innings while scattering four hits and striking out three. Cameron Dunn took over in the ffth and pitched two shutout innings before Jafari Williams made his frst appearance of the season and pitched a scoreless seventh. Nathan Yunick allowed a run in the eighth, and Moose Jaw Minor Baseball product Owen Csada made his frst appearance of the season to close things out, tossing a scoreless ninth. Lethbridge 7, Moose Jaw 6

Things looked good early for Moose Jaw on Thursday as they put together a 6-1 lead through four innings, scoring three in the frst, another in the second and two more in the fourth. Lethbridge started to battle back in the middle innings, though, with a run in the ffth and two more in the sixth making it a two-run game.

That set the stage for the eighth, where the Bulls would get three runs off three hits and a walk off Moose Jaw reliever Jacob Castaneda before shutting down the Express in the ninth and taking the one-run win.

Westin Walls had given Moose Jaw a decent start on the mound, allowing a single run on three hits and striking out four over four innings. Drew Sorrentino gave up a run on two hits while getting two outs in the ffth before Jadon Canelli fnished the inning and got one out in the sixth, giving up two runs on three hits in the process. Takeo Cookson took over from there and allowed a single hit over the next 1 ⅔ before giving way to Castaneda in the eighth.

Moose Jaw managed only six hits on the night, with Thomas Soto getting two of those and scoring a pair of runs. Nate Mensik also crossed the plate twice, while Robert Estrada was 1-for-3 with a pair of runs batted in.

The current week began with Moose Jaw hosting Regina on Tuesday and in Saskatoon on Wednesday before playing four straight games at home: Saskatoon on Thursday, Aug. 1, Weyburn on Friday, Aug. 2, Weyburn on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Swift Current on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Moose Jaw’s Hrechka

frst half

leads South West medal haul through

of Sask Summer Games

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After the kind of performance he put together at the ManSask Swimming Championship in the lead-up to the Saskatchewan Summer Games, it seemed likely that Cole Hrechka would be a medal favourite at the major multi-sport event currently underway in Lloydminster.

And wouldn’t you know it, that’s exactly how things turned out.

Hrechka, 13, won three gold medals in the pool during the frst half of the Games, emerging as Team South West’s top performer after the frst three days of competition.

The Kinsmen Flying Fins standout won all three medals in his breaststroke specialty, touching the wall in 32.95 to win the 50m breast, 1:14.00 to win the 100m breast and in 2:39.47 to claim the 200m breast.

Hrechka wasn’t done there, either, as he also landed four bronze medals as part of South West’s relay teams, including the 4x100m male freestyle, 4x50m male free, 4x50 male medley relay and 4x50m mixed medley relay.

South West’s only other gold medal in the frst half also came in the pool, with

Swift Current’s Talyah Cuthbert fnishing frst in the 50m freestyle.

Flying Fins competitors Meegan DeLong and Kennedy Saretsi also landed a handful of relay medals, with the duo joining Cuthbert and Swift Current Bria Filson to win bronze in the 4x50m and 4x100m freestyle relay as well as the 4x50m medley relay.

Things also went well for the South West tennis team, winning two silver and one bronze medal.

Mason Dodd and Carter Lichtenwald reached the gold medal fnal in male doubles before falling to Saskatoon’s Ty Cory

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and William Jin and winning silver, while Brecon Swalm and Ryan Xu did the same in mixed doubles before losing to Regina’s Toni and Toju Oladokun.

Swift Current’s Petro Kalousis defeated South East’s Brooks Cote to claim bronze in male singles.

South West’s male volleyball team came a victory away from claiming gold, falling 25-20, 25-22 to Regina in the championship fnal and winning silver.

The South West girls fastball team also reached the gold medal fnal before losing 13-6 to Prairie Central and claiming silver.

South West had four gold, a silver and seven bronze for 12 medals heading into the second half of the Summer Games.

SNAPSHOT: Three members of the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) represented the MJPS and the Southwest District at the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games as volunteer coaches this summer. Const. Seidlitz (left) coached U14 girls’ basketball, Const. Durrant (middle) coached U13 girls’ softball, and S/Sgt. Lewis (right) coached U14 boys’ volleyball for the event. The Saskatchewan Summer Games concluded on July 27 and took place over six days, featured 14 sports, and saw participation from nearly 2,000 athletes. Photo by: Moose Jaw Police Service

The South West girls fastball team reached the gold medal fnal before settling for silver during the frst half of the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Moose Jaw’s Cole Hrechka with one of the three Saskatchewan Summer Games gold medals he won in the swimming pool during the frst half of the multi-sport event in Lloydminster.

The South West tennis team won four medals during the frst half of the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Luseland defeats Saskatoon to win Baseball Sask 13U AA Tier III provincials in Moose Jaw

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The Moose Jaw Canucks might not have had anything other than pride to play for heading into their fnal round robin game during the Baseball Sask 13U AA Tier III provincial championship on Saturday afternoon, but that didn’t keep the local crew from picking up a morale-boosting win just the same.

Despite falling behind 9-0 through the frst two innings against the Turtleford Tigers, the Canucks rallied all the way back for a 13-10 win at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond, capping their appearance at the event with a 1-2 record.

Moose Jaw got things going with a fve-run third inning and got back within a pair in the fourth before a six-run ffth gave them a 13-9 lead. Turtleford got one back in the bottom of the inning, but that would be as close as they’d get.

Things hadn’t gone as well for the Canucks in their previous two contests, as they dropped a 15-3

Action from the Baseball Sask 13U AA Tier III provincial championship round robin game between the Moose Jaw Canucks and Turtleford Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

decision to the Saskatoon A’s in their opener Friday morning before falling 13-3 to the White Butte Broncos in their second contest.

Both the Unity Cardinals and White Butte were unbeaten at 3-0 through the round robin.

Unity opened with a 12-1 win over the Sask Five Sliders before downing Twin Centers 14-4 and the Saskatoon Sandlot Cardinals 15-10, while White Butte defeated Turtleford 12-2 the A’s 12-11 in their other games. Unfortunately for the top two round robin teams,

things didn’t go as well in the semifnal -- the Luseland Dust Devils took a 12-6 win over Unity to advance to the gold medal game, while the Cardinals downed the Broncos 8-3 to book their spot in the championship fnal. Luseland would then emerge as provincial champions, taking a 4-3 win over Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon.

At the 18U AA Tier II provincial championship in Saskatoon, the Moose Jaw Canucks went 1-1 in their round robin before seeing their run come to an end in their frst playoff game.

The Canucks opened with a 17-12 win over the Saskatoon A’s before falling 18-11 to the Saskatoon Cubs, setting up a quarter-fnal rematch with Saskatoon.

Things didn’t go as well for Moose Jaw in that contest as they’d drop a 1311 decision.

Brickspo once again draws thousands of LEGO enthusiasts to Western Development Museum

Displays of all types prove popular with visitors during two-day event this past weekend

It’s the literal perfect example of ‘buiild it and they will come’.

Thousands of visitors descended on the Western Development Museum this past weekend for the annual display of all things LEGO known as Brickspo, taking in hundreds of displays that showed off incredible artistic skill and talent.

The event -- staged by the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group -- has become a mainstay on the calendar for the WDM, and for good reason: Brickspo features a

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little bit of something for everyone when it comes to their myriad range of builds.

From townscapes and model railway displays to massive dioramas featuring movies like Star Wars, Aladdin and Lord of the Rings, the effort and planning that went into each of the projects was obvious even at a glance.

That was equally as true when it came to some of the smaller displays, which included near photo-realistic reproductions of folks like Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers in addition to countless smaller builds of vehicles, artwork and just about anything imagination could come up with.

Visitors could also check out a huge on-site sale of LEGO bricks and projects, with the pop-up store busy throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Here’s just a small sampling of what could be found at Brickspo 2024!

Sights and scenes from Sunday afternoon during the annual Brickspo LEGO exposition at the Western Development Museum.

A child examines “Aladdin’s Palace” at Brickspo 2024. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A close view of “6260 Shipwreck Island Redux” by Caleb Flutur from Regina. Photo by: Aaron Walker

“Star Wars Battlefront – Sullust: Walker Assault” by brothers Matthew Kohli and Sean Kohli from Winnipeg, Man. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A close view of an AT-AT in “Star Wars Battlefront – Sullust: Walker Assault.” Photo by: Aaron Walker

“Goliath” by Adam D. from Regina was displayed in the Pop Culture section.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

To celebrate the 13th year of Brickspo, several lucky Lego leprechauns such as this mischievous fellow hiding in the co-operative Monopoly gameboard were hidden around the museum for children to fnd. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A close view of “The Keep” by Sam Malmberg from Edmonton, Alta. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A close-up view of “The Mines of Moria” by Nikko from Calgary, Alta. Photo by: Aaron Walker

At 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday respectively, the Lego racing event “Wacky Races” saw contestants test out the range of their mobile creations.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

WORDSEARCH

Can you fnd the hidden words? They may be

ALTAR, ANNOY, ARMOR, BEAUTIFUL, BROKE, BUDGET, CEDAR COAST, CRAVE, DAILY, DOORS, EMPLOY, EXCHANGE, EXPLAIN FAITH, FLOOR, KINGS, LUST, OPERA, PROCEDURE, PRODUCTIVITY RADIO, RANCH, REACT, REMAIN, ROUND, ROUTE, SANDS SEES, SHAME, SITE, SMOKE, STREAM, THESE, TRUTH TWIST, WAGER, WATER

ACROSS

1. Hemorrhaged

5. Undue speed

10. F F F

14. Luxury car

15. Aromatic compound

16. Golfer’s cry

17. Becoming greater

19. Worry

20. Born, in bios

21. Forestall

22. Shoestrings

23. Puts on clothes

25. Without delay

27. Evening (poetic)

28. Scholarly

31. Inn

34. Entirely

35. East northeast

36. Crazily

37. Waits

38. Minnow-like fsh

39. Gratuity

40. Salami shops

41. Wood strips

42. Style of heel

44. Dike

45. Stop

46. Convention opener

50. Lacking favor

52. Lift

54. 54 in Roman numerals

55. Afficts

56. Coldest part of the year

58. Inactive

59. Go inside

60. Smooth or level

61. Playthings

62. Cast out

63. Bird home

DOWN

1. Unable to see

2. Protective covering 3. Master of Ceremonies 4. Dung beetle 5. Paradise 6. Donkeys 7. Arouse 8. Appendages 9. Unit of energy 10. Erase

11. Ground raw chicken and mushrooms

12. No charge

13. Adjusts

18. Artist’s stand

22. Female aristocrat

24. Search

26. Friends

28. Sound

29. 2.53 centimeters

30. C C C

31. Bowlers or stetsons

32. Leave out

33. Epidermically

34. Straining

37. Wagers

38. Angry outburst

40. Not alive

41. Stratum

43. Focusing glass (plural)

44. Wasteland

46. Flying toys

47. Martini garnish

48. Multiplication

49. Occurrence

50. Enticement

51. Adriatic resort

53. Initial wager

56. Tiny

57. 5 plus 5

“Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” -- Louis D. Brandeis --

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The family of Bernice Austin would like to thank everyone for attending our dear Mother's funeral on July 5th. Your card, texts, phone calls, owers, and donations to Telemiracle are sincerely appreciated, also to Pastor Marvin Seaborg. She was loved by many will never be forgotten.

The Austin Families

The Family of Pauline Mah

would like to thank the director and staff of Chateau St. Michael (1st Floor) for the good care of my mom, Pauline, before she entered the hospital.

Thanks also to the Doctors and Nurses of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital surgery oor (Rm 322) for attending to the needs of Pauline until she passed on June 30th/24. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated.

Thank you all, The Mah Family

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

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

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

Candor

In full candor I admit that I enjoy listening to podcasts rather than reading lengthy online articles. It is true you can now hear short pieces, like Word Wisdom and other news and information articles on sites like MooseJawToday. com, but personally anything much longer than 1000 words I love to listen on a forum like a podcast.

Candor means honest or sincere expression.

Candor is derived from the Latin candere, meaning to shine or glow. When the word was frst used in English in the 1300s it meant brightness or brilliance. That defnition has developed into literary usage only today

Christopher Morley (1890-1957), an American journalist and novelist, wrote in Where the Blue Begins, “His heart was drowned in the engulfng blue. As they made their southing, wind and weather seemed to fall astern, the sun poured with a more golden candor He stood at the wheel in a tranquil reverie, blithely steering toward some bright belly of cloud that had caught his fancy.”

Candor was also associated with the Latin word candidus, meaning bright or white. Candid, also from candidus, morphed from its original meaning into honesty and forthrightness. It also carries the meaning of bluntness, as well as being free from bias, prejudice, or malice.

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And so, candor also adopted implications of forthrightness and fairness. The things he shared with the group were done with candor that acknowledged the weaknesses in his own personality. The group expected more impartiality from her since she appeared to be a woman of candor

Synonyms of candor can be frankness, openness, and straightforwardness.

Frankness stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from considerations of tact or expedience. When it came to raising children, the young couple had frank discussions about the issue.

Openness implies frankness but suggests more indiscretion than frankness and less earnestness than candid. Some parents encourage their teenagers to be open in saying what they think.

Straightforwardness means being free from evasiveness or obscurity. She gave a straightforward account to the authorities about what she observed at the company meetings.

I came across a podcast by author and speaker Kim Scott recently, entitled “Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Career.” She defnes radical candor as caring personally and challenging directly at the same time. This use of candor is radical because it is rare.

She said, “When you challenge people directly, but you fail to show that you care personally, that is obnoxious. Aggression and obnoxious aggression is a big problem. It’s a problem because it hurts other people. It’s a problem because it’s a waste of breath. If I am obnoxious to you, if I’m a jerk to you, you go into fght or fight mode and then you can’t hear what I’m saying.”

“If we’re caring, but we’re not challenging that I call ruinous empathy. And that is what happens when we don’t tell someone something they’d be better off knowing in the long run because we don’t want to hurt their feelings.”

When it comes to communication with close friends we should do so in candor, in honest and sincere expression. Friendship of this type is both caring and challenging. It is not necessarily radical; it should be fundamental.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage. John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confrm that all words will be used.

Submitted: Minto United Church looks to the future

The following article has been submitted to the Moose Jaw Express by Dustin Swanson, minister of the Minto United Church in Moose Jaw:

“Several recent stories have referred to the possible sale of some United churches in Moose Jaw, leading to some questions about the future of the Minto United Church. Despite the desire of the congregation to sell their physical church building, we are optimistic about the future.

Minto United Church has been in northwest Moose Jaw for over a century and still is a vibrant and strong faith community.

The history of Minto United Church began in 1912 and resulted from the collaboration of seven rural churches that saw the need to unite their congregations. Minto has undergone several expansions

and renovations over the past 112 years as it has served the residents of Moose Jaw and surrounding communities.

Minto offers large and small sanctuaries, an auditorium, many classrooms and function rooms, offces, two compete kitchens, and plenty of off-street parking.

It’s interesting that Minto United Church was formed when several congregations came together for worship, and Minto continues this tradition to this day. Presently, Minto is also a home for other denominations whose congregations share space to hold their weekly services and functions.

As other United Church congregations across Canada have faced, the size of Minto’s congregation has changed — making the need for a large sanctuary and Christian Education building unnecessary.

Our smaller — yet still vibrant — congregation looks forward to a new future, albeit likely with a more compact footprint.

Minto’s services feature a blend of music, scripture, refection, and prayer. The Sunday School program, operating since Minto’s creation, remains a beloved part of worship.

In the past couple of years, Minto has been relying on lay ministry to provide diverse and engaging worship services. Although this was thought to be a temporary solution, many congregants have shared that the variety of lay leaders has been a refreshing change and is positive for everyone attending services.

In May, the congregation held its annual general meeting. With a chance to refect on the past year, we feel blessed to continue gathering for regular weekly worship.

Our worship services are open to all who would like to attend. Our church offce is open Tuesday to Thursday and church services are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

However, Minto United Church will be closed throughout the month of July (and will re-open in August).

Please come and join us for Sunday service!”

To learn more about the Minto United Church, visit MintoUnited.ca or follow ‘Minto United Church’ on Facebook. To contact the church, call 306-693-6148 or email Offce.Minto@Sasktel.net.

Look for an updated story on the current status of the United churches in Moose Jaw in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Epress.

Aaron Walker (Story submitted by Dustin Swanson) - Moose Jaw Express

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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

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

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling - The sport for ages 6-106. Often referred to as curling on grass. Regular scheduled play on Mon thru Thurs @ 6:30 pm. On Extremely hot days the time will be later. Tuesday and Thursday @9:30am (The Coffee League). Other days and times can be scheduled. Website is moosejawlawnbowling.com; Text 306690-8739 for more info.

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

New Youth Pipe Band in Moose Jaw “The White Heather” for youth aged 8 to 12. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail. com

Scottish Country Dance Classes for all ages on Thursdays at 7pm at 510 Main St. N (T. Eaton Bldg). No partner required. Call Val @306.630.5790.

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

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

Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be 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 306-684-1464 or email firmfoundationministries.inc@gmail.com

Firm Foundation Ministries provides other services as well:-Bible study - Monday evenings at 630 p.m/Prayer meetings - Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m/Pastoral counselling. Check Facebook or Instagram for updates on services, events, bible study notes and words from the Lord.

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve-step program for relatives and friends 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 is an internationally recognized education program providing experiential communication and leadership training. For better listening, thinking & speaking skills Toastmasters myriad of programs can be

TAP club meets each Tuesday @7pm on Zoom. Contact 306-630-7015 or email lorna.e.arnold@gmail.com for more info

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encouragement to one another. New members are very welcome. Scale weighs up to 500 lbs. Wednesday Night Ladies Business League (9 Hole) at Lynbrook Golf Course at (306) 692-2838 for more information or if interested in joining. Hours of play have to cross over within time frame of 4-6pm. Registration fee: $25.00 (cash or cheque) to be paid at Pro Shop; Sign-up sheet on bulletin board by Ladies bathroom.

Aug 14 – Fun Night Tournament- 5:30 pmShotgun (sign up sheet will be posted prior week)

Sept 11 – Year End Tournament – 5:00pmShotgun (sign up sheet will be posted prior week)

Sept 18 – Year End Banquet (cocktails 6:00 pm- supper 6:30 pm)

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461

Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787. Visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit ASK@MOOSEJAWLIBRARY.CA

Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@ moosejawlibrary.ca

MJPL BOOK CLUB Tuesday, July 30/Time: 7:00 pm/Location: South Meeting Room/ Ages: Adults Drop-in program/Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

ADULT PROGRAMMING:

TECH TIME Available by appointment/ Time: Open hours/Location: Main Library/ Ages: Adults By appointment only - please call the Library at 306-692-2787 to schedule an appointment.

HOOPLA BOOK CLUB July 1 to August 31/Check out hoopla’s spotlight title for July & August Grey Dog by Elliott Gish. This title is available in eBook and audiobook formats.

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH ON KAN-

OPY. Kanopy has curated a collection of thoughtful documentaries and narrative flms featuring those living with disabilities. You can access the collection for free with your Library card.

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP Read books…Audiobooks count too! Earn ballots towards weekly $10 gift card prizes for every book read (maximum 1 book/ballot per day). Earn an additional ballot for the weekly draw by completing a brief book review for our wall! Each ballot will also earn participants a chance to win the grand prize draw (valued at approx. $150). You can pick up your book review forms at the Library or download and print at home.

TEEN D&D: CAMP GOODBERRY Tue/ Thu in July & August/Time: 6:30 pm/Location: MJPL Archives/Ages: 12 to 16/Registration required

DIGITAL D&D Fridays/Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm/Location: MJPL Youth/Discord Channel/ Ages: 16 to 25. Registration required/Email youth@mjlibrary.ca to inquire.

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR YOUTH AGES 12-19. Pick up your Summer Reading Club brochure at the Circulation desk in the Library. Participate in challenges, track your reading, attend Teen programs at the Library, and more. Receive scratch tickets for your participation and win prizes!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING : BABY STORYTIME! Tues, until Aug 27/ Time: 10:30 am/Location: Children’s rogram Room/Ages: 0 to 2 and their caring adults! Drop-in Program

STORYTIME IN THE PARK! Weds until Aug 28/Time: 10:30 am/Location: Children’s Program Room/Ages: 2 to 5 and their caring adults! Drop-in Program

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN 0-12. Visit the Library to register at the Circulation desk. Use your clock bookmarks to track the number of minutes you spend reading or listening to stories over the summer! You can pick up your instructions and bookmarks at the Library or download them and print at home from the website. You can pick up your brochure and reading logs at the Library or download the brochure and print it at home.

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; Tues - 11am-5pm; Wed&Thurs - 11am-5pm; Fri11am-8pm & Sat - 11am-6pm

BINGO – Monday @ 6pm

CRIBBAGE –Tuesday @ 1:30 pm - Please sign-in by 1pm

MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACESaturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome Legion Money Raffe Draw – Final Draw Dec 21 @1:30pm 3 Early Bird Draws Oct 5 @1:30pm for $1000each. 200 tickets available @$20each. 19+ to purchase tickets. Total retail prize $23,000. Tickets available at Legion. Call offce at 306.692.5453 or 306.693.9688 to pay Visa or Mastercard.

Aspira West Park Crossing “Retirement Living” Open House Saturday, July 27th 1pm-4pm RSVP 306-694-4744

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca The centre is now open Mon-Thurs 8am – 8pm.

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

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

Cancelled for the summer months

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays 11:30 & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.; Whist –

Tuesday @ 1pm; Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thursday @9:30 am.; Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. Beginners is Monday @1pm; 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.; Spades – Tuesday and Fridays 1pm Full Body work out – Monday’s 10am & Wednesday 9:30am

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Floor Shuffeboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.; New to the Centre is BINGO every Monday at 1:30pm Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Teaxas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm Floor Curling – Wednesday and Fridays @1pm

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

Check them out on Facebook.

Monday: 9:30am-Pickleball/1pm-Floor Shuffeboard/7pm-Camera Club – only on the 2nd Monday of the month

Tuesday: 9:30am-Jam Session/1pmPickleball/7pm-Friendship Bridge/7pmBeginners Only Pickleball

Wednesday: 8:30am-TOPS/8:30amPickleball/1pm-Floor Shuffeboard Thursday: 10am-Line Dance/1pm-Pickleball Friday: 9:00am-Beginner Pickleball/1pmRegular Pickleball

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net

Every Wednesday – open 12-6 pm: Smear Every Thursday – open 12-7 pm: Regular Crib (ends June 13th) and Smear

Every Friday – open 1-10 pm, 7 pm: Darts and Pool

Every Saturday – open 1-7 pm: Meat Draw starts at 4:30 pm. 10 meat draws, 4 free draws, gift card and 50/50. Everyone welcome.

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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”

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Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m/Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m./Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m./ Wednesday pickleball @ 5pm

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Despite plans to hold its annual Father’s Day Bent Wrench Run car show in support of local charity come rain or shine, Those Guys Car Club faced quite the weather predicament and had to cancel this year’s show originally scheduled for June 16.

The club, remaining true to its word and despite the cancellation, was still able to donate $3,250 to Hunger in Moose Jaw this summer.

Hunger in Moose Jaw has been chosen as the club’s currently exclusive recipient and receives a monetary donation following each year’s Bent Wrench Run. The charity was chosen because of the club’s focus on helping youth.

“It’s mostly for youths. If they need help, they need it the most,” explained Kevin Kincaid, the club’s president. “If you help people when they’re younger, it’ll help them when they’re older.”

The Bent Wrench Run ended up being cancelled due to unexpected weather conditions including 70 km/h winds and an intense afternoon rainstorm.

“We normally go rain or shine, but that wind was just too much…,” he recalled. “We went out with the intent to have it and we tried to set up. Just as we were setting up, we could tell it wasn’t going to happen.”

The decision to cancel happens only rarely, and at least one attendee — who came in from Weyburn and didn’t get the update — was personally handed a few door prize items to make up for their time.

The club is prepared for cancellations such as this, and Kincaid said it’ll simply rely on a small savings pool and upcoming membership fees to recuperate losses from advertising. Cancelling this year’s show won’t hurt the club, although a second consecutive cancellation next year could be risky.

The club has no plans to reschedule this year and won’t be holding a placeholder show as the focus is on one exclusive Father’s Day event. This, Kincaid ex-

“They seemed to be very compassionate and understanding of our situation,” Kincaid recalled.

plained, is simply due to logistics.

“Trying to get enough people to take another day off work (is a challenge), and there are so many events going on. It’s very hard to reschedule.

“We’ll try again next year,” he said. “I believe almost everyone is on board… hopefully we’ll see everyone again next (Father’s Day).”

At the very least, he said next year’s show will require a little less legwork as the club will simply have to focus on advertising as this year’s door prizes will be kept in storage.

Meanwhile, Kincaid suggested automotive enthusiasts continue to support one another as every effort supports the community as a whole. To demonstrate his commitment to this idea he regularly shares posters and meeting dates for other local clubs.

One such event is the upcoming Dairy Queen Cars for Hope show set for Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Dairy Queen on Main Street North. The club won’t be formally attending simply because all its members do their own thing for most of the year. The Hunger in Moose Jaw donation was made possible thanks to the club’s generous sponsors. Normally, proceeds from the yearly show would have been added to the pool for a larger fnal donation.

These sponsors include Devo’s Car Wash, MJ Auto Glass, Queen City Performance, Great West Tire, Knight Ford, Car Boyz, All In One Truck & Trailer Repair, Murray GM, Moose Jaw Truck Shop, KB Custom Toyz Auto Workz, Gibson Energy, and the Wakamow Valley Park along with a few silent donations.

The Bent Wrench Run will continue as planned for Father’s Day 2025 and will take place come rain or shine — within reason, of course.

“We’re set up for Father’s Day, and we’ll continue with it for as long as we can,” concluded Kincaid.

For more information about Those Guys Car Club, email KJKincaid@icloud. com or call Kevin Kincaid at 306-5372420.

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express

The Bent Wrench Run car show enjoyed far better weather conditions in 2023. Photo by: Randy Palmer