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The Canadian UN-NATO Veterans Group donated food, warm, clothes, toque and gloves to the Riverside Mission on Dec. 17.

Bud Roy, vice president, right, president Doug Publicover, Don McDonald and Robert Kilbride present the food and clothes collected to Rachel Mullens, centre, interim manager of Riverside Mission. Matthew Gourlie photograph

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As the local branch of the Canadian UN-NATO Veterans Group continued to grow, they wanted their work in the community to grow with their membership.

Monday, the Moose Jaw UN-NATO Veterans Group delivered a turkey, ovaltine, plus warm socks, long underwear, mitts, toques and gloves and other donations to the Riverside Mission Kitchen & Shelter. It is the first year they’ve donated to Riverside.

“I had just joined the club and my wife asked: what do they do around town? I said that I knew that they volunteered at the Food Bank and they had get-togethers every month,” said Don McDonald of his wife Marie. “She suggested that we do a clothing drive for the Mission. She knew Rachel (Mullens) from her church and when I brought it up and said ‘what do you think of this?’ Everyone thought it was a great idea.”

The Moose Jaw Veterans Group had two big clothing drives in the six weeks before Christmas to collect items to donate.

“It seems to be well received, so it definitely will continue,” said Moose Jaw UN-NATO Veterans Group branch president Doug Publicover. “Our group has been growing exponentially over the last, almost two years. Our membership is up to 26

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In 2018, the Canadian UN-NATO Veterans Group celebrated their 10th anniversary. The group has more than 7,000 members nationwide and four chapters in Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Meadow Lake. The Moose Jaw group will celebrate its second anniversary in February.

“We have quite a spectrum of experience and service. We have all branches of the service and a lot of generations covered,” Publicover said.

This past Remembrance Day, the group planted 1,070 Canadian flags at veterans grave sites at the local cemetery.

The group was created so members can find old friends and stay in touch. They said that they want to ensure that they never forget their fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms who have been wounded or who have fallen in combat while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Moose Jaw UN-NATO Veterans Group can visit them at www.MooseJawVeteransGroup.com.

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Saskatchewan people are innovative, adaptable and determined. Entering 2019, we are still facing challenges within our economy. The federal government’s imposition of a damaging carbon tax and a deeply discounted price for our oil caused by a lack of pipelines have created significant challenges, yet Saskatchewan’s economy is showing signs of strength and improvement.

Saskatchewan is leading the country in job growth.

As of November, Saskatchewan has the highest rate of year-over-year job growth in Western Canada at 2.9 per cent, ranking second nationally, behind Prince Edward Island. Full-time employment increased by 10,200 jobs and part-time increased by 6,100 jobs since this time last year. This is the largest job increase since 2013 and marks the fourth consecutive month of strong job gains for the province.

Even with some major infrastructure projects like the construction of 18 new schools now complete, the construction sector saw year-over-year gains of 1,500 jobs and a month-over-month increase of 300 jobs (seasonally adjusted).

Saskatchewan’s 2018-19 Budget remains on track, with a balanced budget this spring within our Government’s financial plan. At mid-year, the projected deficit for 2018-19 was actually $17 million less than anticipated. Higher forecast revenue, up $138.1 million from budget, has helped reduce the projected deficit.

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resource revenue and higher net income from Government Business Enterprises, federal transfers and other own-source revenue, partially offset by lower personal income tax revenue. Expense is forecast to be up $121.1 million from budget. Nearly half of the increase is pension expense, reflecting changes in interest rates and actuarial assumptions. Increases at mid-year also reflect higher-than-budgeted expense for child and family services, health services and forest-fire operations.

Signs of economic improvements are also acknowledged by Saskatchewan’s recently confirmed triple-A credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. Our province has the second-highest credit rating in Canada when ratings from the three major agencies are combined. Saskatchewan is also forecast to have the third-lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the country.

Saskatchewan ranked first in retail sales growth among Canada’s provinces in September, with a 1.7 per cent increase from the previous month and higher than the national average of 0.2 per cent. Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan jumped 11.4 per cent the same month (seasonally adjusted) when compared to September of 2017, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces. These statistics reflect confidence in our economy, both from businesses and consumers.

We continue to see improvements in health care. Saskatchewan patients have the shortest total wait times in the country to see a specialist, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual survey of Canadian specialists.

Your Saskatchewan Party government will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan in those areas of significant challenge. We will remain focused on fighting the federal carbon tax, moving forward to mitigate the effects of climate change, and working to get pipelines built so that our economy remains strong to attract business and provide for the services the people of our province expect and deserve.

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Hopes are still alive for major expansion of irrigation in the province.

Outgoing chairman of the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association, EXPRESS Joel VanderSchauf, told the annual conference he is hopeful after a meeting with federal Saskatchewan cabinet minister Ralph Goodale.

Some of the stakeholders at the meeting wanted “piecemeal projects.�

But he said SIPA convinced Goodale that major projects met all the criteria for growth, jobs, remediation and ecology.

Two significant irrigation projects have been on the drawing boards. They include the 250,000-acre Westside project that will require $1.8 billion and the 100,000-acre Tugaske to Marquis project costing $1.2 billion.

The Tugaske to Marquis project requires a separate water conveyance canal from the Qu’Appelle Dam to Buffalo Pound Lake.

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Students at St. Mary School had a great day on the heels of their Christmas concert as they got to enjoy a pancake breakfast courtesy of the Friendly City Optimists on Wednesday, December 12.

It was a great start to their day as they enjoyed a healthy pancake breakfast, coupled with a drink and fruit that they got to enjoy in their pajamas, as St. Mary also had pajama day.

Principal at St. Mary, Gail Cyrenne says the pancake breakfast was great for the students to be part of, especially following their Christmas concert the night before. “It was an excellent idea for the Optimists to do this for our kids. They phoned me early in September and I thought this was a great opportunity for the kids. We had our Christmas concert prior to this (the night before) so, we decided to take full advantage of today, pairing pajama day and this pancake breakfast.�

She thanked the Optimists for choosing St. Mary to be part of this pancake breakfast. “The Optimists worked well with us in putting this together; they checked in many times before hand; they

they started, approximately five schools have benefited, which schools often say is a great benefit to students as it not only provides a healthy meal, but it also teaches the students to give back.

Optimist member Ellen Sjoberg, who chaired the committee to put together the pancake breakfast, said it is a satisfying experience to be able to give back to the community. “We have two pancake breakfasts each year. We usually do one public school and a private school in the community each year,� she said. “It was great being at St. Mary Students at St. Mary School kicked off their day with to interact with the students who really enjoyed having breakfast, thanks to the Friendly City Optimist Club. pancake breakfast with us. We love doing this for schools in the community and it is very satisfying to do this for came in early for the breakfast and all of us at St. Mary the kids.� got an opportunity to have a great morning, thanks to the The Friendly City Optimist Club of Moose Jaw is dediOptimists,� Cyrenne said. “We’re a community-based cated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids� through building school and we consider ourselves one big family because friendships and teamwork through community service we’re so small. This was indeed a great opportunity for projects. The club is active all year long and they are alour school family to be part of.� ways looking for new members who have a passion for Since last year, the Optimist Club has been hosting panservice and youth. cake breakfasts for selected schools across the city. Since

Underwear donation comes at perfect time for Riverside Mission Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Saskatchewan Polytechnic commissionaires have seen to it that clients of Riverside Mission might feel a little more comfortable during this Christmas season.

The group dropped off a large shipment of Stanfield’s undergarments at the local shelter on Friday, Dec. 14, a gift that is expected to be exceptionally appreciated as the cold weather continues. “(Commissionaire) Al (Vance) phoned us and asked us what we needed, and we were really short on underwear and long johns for the guys in the winter,� explained Riverside interim manager Rachel Mullens. “So, when they said they were doing this, it’s amazing that we’ll be able to offer warm undergarments for everyone.�

The commissionaires gathered donations from their staff for the project, reaching a total of $200. That was good enough to buy 10 men’s long johns, 10 fleece hoodies and 13 men’s turtlenecks. A donation that would have been appreciated on its own.

Then Stanfield’s senior vice president of sales Peter Porteus went a step further, adding a further 50 men’s briefs and 50 men’s t-shirts to the shipment and paying for shipping on top of it all. “Not only did they give us a big discount on the underwear, they made a substantial donation of their own,� said Vance. “So Riverside Mission will be able to help a lot of people and we’re proud to be a part of that.�

The commissionaires annually select a local group or charity for their Christmas donation, an act that has helped make the holidays just a little brighter for someone

Sask. Polytechnic commissionaires Allan McLellan (back left), Bill Friars, Allan Vance, Jim Kleckners and Patricia McKibben (front right) are joined by Riverside Mission interim manager Rachel Mullens for a special donation of Stanfields underwear. over the years. “We’ve worked with different organizations and sometimes it’s a gift certificate to Superstore for a needy family; we try and help out whoever we can,� Vance said. “This year, it was something most people don’t realize that Riverside Mission might need, and it’s not something you can really take secondhand... this helps these people feel better about themselves, they’re not going to buy something like this with the little money they may have, they’re going to buy food. “So we were able to put this together, and it’s absolutely incredible what Stanfield’s has done for us and they should be proud of what they’ve done here.�

As Vance touched on, while clothing is often donated to

Riverside Mission, underwear is often on short supply.

And when the weather is exceptionally cold or, for instance, you’ve been a victim of theft, it can make a substantial difference. “We just had a guy come in this morning saying, ‘all my stuff got stolen, all I have is the clothes on my back’, so we took him down to the clothing room and were able to get him some stuff,� Mullens said. “And had these been down there he could have had some brand-new underwear and stuff, too. “This is very surprising because we don’t often get this big of a donation of one item. When they called it was great to hear, and it’s great to have it on hand and the community take an interest.�

Interestingly enough, the community taking an interest is part of the whole idea. “What we’re trying to do by making this public is maybe get other people coming on board and making donations the same kind of way... I think there’s a lot of need, there are a lot of disadvantaged people in the community and this is just the right thing to do, to give back,� Vance said.

To that end, Moose Jaw has already once again come through for Riverside Mission in their time of greatest need. “Moose Jaw is an amazing community and this December we’ve had multitudes of things come through, not just underwear, but toiletries and turkeys and oranges... it’s just been amazing and a big shout-out to Moose Jaw for all the work they do supporting us,� Mullens said.

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I love traditions, and as my father’s family was Ukrainian, we always enjoyed Ukrainian Christmas at my auntie’s house. She was the matriarch of a family of 11 kids and because grandma died when I was only five, all her siblings and their spouses and all the kids went to her house for celebrations. It was the best Joan Ritchie EDITOR time ever! Auntie Helen never missed a beat introducing culture into the festivities and they were always very traditional.

The Ukrainian people take great pride and place great importance in their preparation for the revered holy days of Rizdvo (Christmas). Rizdvo is a festive occasion that ends the six-week Lenten period (Advent).

Sviata Vecheria (Holy Supper) on Christmas Eve takes place on January 6th in the Gregorian calendar.

On the Holy Night, the menu is meatless, consisting of twelve Lenten dishes, symbolic of the twelve Apostles at the Last Supper. No milk or animal fat may be used in the preparation of the food. The main dish is Kutia, cooked wheat flavoured with honey, crushed poppy seed, nuts and apples. It dates back five thousand years when the Ukrainian people first cultivated wheat. Others believe this dish symbolizes family unity. Other dishes for the Holy Supper include borsch, verenyky, holubtsi, fish, marinated herrings, mushrooms, beans flavoured with garlic, stewed dried fruit, pampushky, medivnyk, nuts and christyky.

The table is strewn with hay (in memory of Christ’s birth in the manger) and covered with a richly embroidered cloth. A “kolach” round braided bread with a lighted candle is the centrepiece. The kolach symbolizes prosperity and the candle signifies the star. A “didukh” (sheaf of grain) is brought in and place in a corner and sometimes hay covers the floor under the table to symbolize the stable birth.

The traditional Ukrainian greeting at Christmas is “Khrystos Rodyvsia” (Christ is born), to which all reply, “Slavim Yoho” (Let us Glorify Him).

It makes me a little sad that as the years go by, traditions like this seem to go by the wayside, as the older generation passes on. For many of the newer generations, they don’t get a chance to partake in wonderful experiences like this.

These family celebrations served to knit our hearts together with a sense of pride from where we came. In whatever traditions you uphold, be blessed in who you are and where you came from.

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Moose Jaw Amnesty International participates in global wirteathon to promote and protect Human Rights Sasha-Gay Lobban

Every year, millions of people across the world participate in events and actions that seek to promote, reinforce and protect human rights. Monday, December 10th marked International Human Rights Day. For Human Rights Day, many people across the world send a letter or email on behalf of someone they’ve never met whose human rights are being infringed upon in numerous ways.

This year was no different as Amnesty International hosted a global a writeathon online and in groups — Write for Life where individuals are asked to write a letter to change a life or bring justice and awareness to a human rights case.

“...we strive to take personal actions to continue promotion of human rights by getting involved as much as possible. We want to make our world a more just place and we encourage others to get involved.”

-Lorna Arnold

Amnesty International’s Moose Jaw chapter also participated in the writeathon where they chose to write letters on behalf of several cases this year which Amnesty International has been working on.

Lorna Arnold of the Moose Jaw chapter explained the importance of participating in this important action.

“The group promotes and protects human rights and make people aware of Amnesty International. This year, we wrote letters that will be posted to respective countries, lending our voices and taking actions to reinforce how important human rights is to everyone, not just a select group or country but everyone, everywhere in the world.”

She said that, by taking action, it helps to make the world a more just place for everyone, one letter or

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step at a time.

“We wrote letters to Venezuela, India and Iran asking governments to take steps in protecting human rights of those who are being harassed, threatened and intimidated for taking a stand on issues they believe in. All of these letters are sent via email and or posted by mail. We haven’t written many letters this year, but we strive to take personal actions to continue promotion of human rights by getting involved as much as possible. We want to make our world a more just place and we encourage others to get involved.”

To get involved with Amnesty International in Moose Jaw, you can contact Lorna Arnold at 306690-8739 or email lorarnold@hotmail.com. Find out more about promoting and taking actions to protect Human Rights at www.writeathon.ca; www.amnesty.ca or www.amnestysaskatchewan.ca.

Outstanding farmers go from grain growing to spirits, flowers operation

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

Canada’s outstanding young EXPRESS farmers of 2001 have forsaken grain growing to cultivate flowers and make award-winning gin.

The path from operating a 5,000 acre grain farm near Leask to the Black Fox Farm and Distillery was outlined by co-owner Barb Stefanyshyn Cote to the Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association conference in Moose Jaw. “There are opportunities in the province for many more operations like our own. There’s no reason why there shouldn’t be,” she said noting the proliferation of craft wineries in B.C. Following the 2001 award and a later Nuffield global ag study scholarship, she and her husband John rented the family farm for two years and took their children in 2006 to live one year in Mexico, one in Chile.

On return, they realized farm expansion plans were limited by supply of land and looked for another option.

The option became an 80-acre parcel of irrigated land along the south Saskatchewan River on Valley Road near the berry farm and strawberry ranch at Saskatoon.

Their success only came with tribulations from not knowing anything about their new crops, she said.

“The first year we grew an acre of corn… As smart as we are, we didn’t set up a place to sell this corn. We sold a few hundred cobs” at roadside. The rest was donated to the food bank.

Five acres of corn were planted the next year, but corn-borer worms damaged the crop beyond salvage. We decided that vegetables sucked.”

That fall she planted 28,000 tulip bulbs bought on a “fantastic deal” but lost 95 per cent due to poor winter sur-

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vival.

They turned to growing seven acres of cut flowers with markets at local grocers, flower shops and from visitors.

A distillery built with German equipment in 2015 produces handcrafted premium gin, vodka and liqueurs.

Events attract customers, usually also buyers of spirits.

The couple holds four major events every year plus private events like weddings.

The three-year-old pumpkin festival grew from 1,000 people the first year to 2,000 in the second year in “crummy weather.”

A highlight of the festival is the pumpkin rolling contest down a hill.

This year’s pumpkin festival was a bust. Weather caused cancellation for the first of two weekends. A minus eight-degree frost just before the third weekend destroyed the pumpkins.

Farm events included a July Lily Festival, August Gladiola Festival and World Gin Day in June.

Their oak-aged gin won world’s best gin award in 2017.

“We are proud to say we grow 90 per cent of what goes into our bottle. What a lot of the other distillers do is bring in pre-made alcohol. They add water to it and call it their vodka.

Or they’ll soak juniper berries in it and call it gin. That is not the way we have chosen.”

The premium vodka varieties are made from wheat, oats and triticale. Liqueur brands are raspberry, honey ginger and sour cherry.

The operation, which now ships to Europe and China, won Saskatchewan Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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REFLECTIVE MOMENTS Dec. 31 sanctuary in nearby ladies’ room The old man is slowly moving towards the open door and the crying baby is waiting on the porch to be brought indoors and welcomed with open arms by all who look towards what will be new in a new year.

With Christmas 2019 a few hundred days away, the next important function this year Joyce Walter is the New Year’s Eve celebration, and maybe a free For Moose Jaw Express ride around the city courtesy of SGI and partners.

From my recollections of New Year’s Eves past, today’s gatherings, from what I’ve heard, miss some of the excitement of those noisy events that lasted well past midnight and saw random house parties as continuations of official dining and dancing.

In small town Saskatchewan, the Dec. 31 dance was the event of the year, surpassing the regular dances, midnight lunches and trips to a vehicle or two to share some celebratory punch. This was an annual ritual, always carried out on the last day of the year, except when it fell on a Sunday. Then Saturday was the evening of festivities, with revellers showing up for church the next afternoon despite the number of punch glasses enjoyed.

There was always a better midnight dinner on Dec. 31, with the ladies of the community chipping in with salads and special delicacies rather than egg and salmon salad sandwiches and cookies.

The community’s dance band was always in fine form, perhaps aided by whatever was in those water glasses.

The piano player was adept at guiding the band through a variety of requests from old-time waltzes, polkas, bunny hops, heel and toe polka to seven step, butterfly and schotisses for quartets.

My friends enjoyed being asked to dance by the adults, but as the clock neared midnight and the band geared up for Auld Lang Syne, we always positioned ourselves together in the circle, close to the ladies’ room, so as soon as the song was over, we could tear away and hide in the facilities until all the mushy stuff was over.

That changed a bit as we grew older, but we were still selective with our greeters and quickly turned a cheek when it appeared we could not escape the good wishes for the new year from one of the bachelors.

Some friends in later years told us they would celebrate in the neighbouring town to the east, then head west to partake of the kissing and hugging again in a different time zone an hour later — getting a second chance to ring in the new year with spirited enthusiasm.

Communities to the south and west of my town also held fine dances and my associates often travelled in a pack to check out those venues, and seldom had to hide

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“Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintance be forgot and Old Lang Syne.

“For auld lang syne my dear for auld lang syne.

We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.”

- Robert Burns Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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“Saskatchewan producers manage 43% of Canada’s cropland and 35% of the grasslands,” Lewis says. “We are deeply invested in finding the best way forward for both the health of our environment and the agricultural industry.”

in the washroom.

But then adulthood took over and long gowns and jewelry and fine dining became the evening’s celebrations.

Sometimes I wished for a nearby ladies’ room but I grinned through the most overwhelming of salutations.

Gradually, card games and midnight dinner at our home or at friends’ homes became the normal routine. One year we went to a dance when many widowed ladies decided Housemate and his friend were fair game and we wives sat there and grinned at their discomfort.

Now the wildest activity for our New Year’s Eve is dinner out at a local restaurant, maybe a hockey game, a few games at the casino and then home to fall asleep before the ball drops on television.

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RBC and SCRAPS make a Bypurrfect team for community cats Scott Hellings The team at RBC Royal Bank recently volunteered their time at the Band City SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society) annual store at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall.

For RBC employees, it was yet another opportunity to give back to the community.

“We all really love animals,” explained banking advisor Deanne Bechtold, who adds RBC employees participated in 189 volunteer days in the past year. “Volunteering in the community is really important to Royal Bank.”

The Santa Claus 9 Lives Boutique, which ran from December 6 to 27, is a popular tradition with animal lovers. The event helps shoppers pick up Christmas gifts for their furry friends, while also serving as one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for SCRAPS. Popular items include hand-crafted cat and dog toys and honey-

RBC team members recently helped SCRAPS at their Christmas store. From left to right: “Scrappy,” Jessica Lalonde, Vienna Willis, Kim Waldo, Deanne Bechtold, and Stacey Cooper. suckle pouches. This year, shoppers were also able to pick up the 2019 Community

Pets Calendar and original artwork by Sue Franklyn.

The SCRAPS team appreciates the support they receive from volunteers, sponsors, and supporters alike.

“We are really grateful for all the help that we get because we don’t have any funding that formally comes from the city… none of our volunteers are paid, so we put a lot of hours of volunteer time just to help the animals. It is great when we have this kind of support, and our support is growing; we are finding that more and more people are supporting us,” said SCRAPS volunteer Anne Marciszyn. “We just want to say a big thank you to everyone that supports us throughout the year.”

SCRAPS provides care for the community’s feral cats through feeding stations and through a trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate, and release or re-home program. For more information, visit their Facebook page (Scraps – MJ).

TRADING THOUGHTS

Christmas movies on W channel enjoyable even without great literary merit

Those syrupy Christmas movies on the W channel have been part of conversation at our Friday night Legion suppers for the last few weeks.

The W Channel, once called the Women’s channel, has an endless run of Hallmark’s Christmas movies, advertising 22 new movies this seaalone.

by Ron Walter son One of the women at our supper table trashed the W Channel Christmas movies. “They are all so predictable,” she said. “It’s usually a divorcee come home for Christmas” finding her soulmate and true love.

“Or somebody who couldn’t wait to leave home, coming back for Christmas and falling in love with the place and an old friend,” I chimed in.

My partner in life, several other women and a man at the table, took exception to our dissing of these movies.

“Never you mind. They are good movies,” was the response.

These movies are popular for they recall memories of a time when life was simpler, when America was still great.

They are wholesome family entertainment — no gratuitous killing, no soft or hard porn, no swearing.

These movies feature a near-perfectly decorated rural Christmas with romantic place names such as Evergreen, River Crossing and Oliver’s Well.

It seems virtually all of the films take place in rural America, as if urban America doesn’t or can’t celebrate a real Christmas.

The casting is out of touch with reality. With the exception of Santa, none of the characters are overweight. Just about all are slim and trim. Few people of colour ever make the cast, although, this season a few feature black families.

Some common sub-themes run through most of these

movies — the local Christmas festival, a local Christmas store and the main characters skating at the local rink.

One of them usually can’t skate well and is upstaged by a competing suitor.

The Hallmark movies are so popular that a CBC news entertainment panel discussed the genre. Even the most cynical member of the panel noted these movies are not his schtick but if viewers are comfortable with them, by all means watch them.

The predictable scenes seeming to pop out from our past experiences bring back personal memories of the “good old days” when life was less complicated, when people were more neighbourly.

One must note the people at out Friday night Legion suppers who trash the syrupy Christmas movies on the W channel know enough about them to have viewed a number.

I hope your family had a great Christmas and experiences an awesome Happy New Year.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Dinner opens doors for Sask Polytech students Matthew Gourlie

Sukhjot Samra came to Canada for her post-secondary education, choosing to come to the Moose Jaw campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

“Personally, I believe there can be no better place than this to study and learn in a more practical way,” said Samra who is from Jalandhar, India and is the vice president of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students Association for the Moose Jaw Campus. “The option to participate in training, internships and programs has been a most unique one and serves many purposes. I am learning practically and growing... literally, careers are being shaped here. A true example is my real sister, a student of computer engineering at this institute, who even before completing her degree in 2019 has been assured a job in a nutrient company in Rocanville.

“Sask Polytech is a place where people have big hearts.

They have given me, newcomer to this land of dreams, this great opportunity.”

Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic got a different kind of practical experience on December 6th when the school hosted its annual Business and Industry Dinner at the Heritage Inn. The events are held at Sask Polytech locations across the province and give students the chance to network with potential employers.

“These dinners are very important for a number of reasons,” said Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. “First, they remind all of us at Saskatchewan Polytechnic how fortunate we are to have such a strong partnership with business and industry. Your companies play a vital role in helping us make sure that our program is relevant and current and that our students leave here when they graduate with the skills that they need to hit the ground running and be successful in your companies and be successful in their careers.

“Secondly, these dinners are a way to provide you -- our industry leaders, business partners and alumni -- with the opportunity to meet some of our fantastic students.”

The dinners serve another purpose, as well. The proceeds from the dinners help fund Sask Polytech’s student awards program and provide more students with access to financial assistance. To date, more than $2 million worth of scholarships and bursaries have been distributed from funds raised through the event. More than a thousand stu-

Angela, left, and Ken McDougall from McDougall Acres were the keynote speakers at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business and Industry Dinner. Matthew Gourlie photograph dents, industry professionals, faculty and alumni were expected to attend the dinner series this year.

Rosia joked that the dinner was not unlike speed dating, but added that the money raised is incredibly valuable for their students, to say nothing of the networking experience they gain at the event.

The Business and Industry Dinners were presented by Graham Group Ltd. this year. Rosia said that they appreciate the support of the business rector and the relationships between Sask Polytech and industry in the province is vital for everyone’s growth.

“At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, we are focused on the future. Ensuring that we have a skilled and trained workforce -- people with the knowledge, skills and ability to adapt to change -- is essential to Saskatchewan’s future,” Rosia said, noting that 75 per cent of Sask Polytech programs feature work integrated learning that allows students to apply what they’ve learned in a practical setting and then learn new skills on the job that they get to bring back with them to apply and share when they return to the classroom.

Keynote speakers of the event were Angela and Ken McDougall who both graduated from the Saskatchewan Technical Institute -- Angela noted that the acronym STI means something very different now than it did in the 1980s. They credit the school for preparing them for their successful business careers.

The McDougalls are fourth generation farmers who turned their family farm, McDougall Acres, into an independent seed retailer business offering seed treatment, cleaning and colour sorting services. In the 1980s, the McDougalls started growing pulse crops -- dry peas, lentils and chickpeas -- which was an innovative idea for the time. In 2012 they started to become a pet food supplier and were the first supplier for pulse crops to a major pet food company. Now they have branched into distribution, as well, and buy chickpeas from producers around the province, Montana and North Dakota and then clean them, sort them and ship them overseas to India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and Iraq.

“We’re so thankful for the education and experience we received from our STI and your Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” said Angela McDougall before offering some advice to the students present. “Don’t expect to find your dream job as soon as you graduate. If you do, great! If not, don’t get discouraged. Just look at all of your experiences as stepping stones towards that perfect job.

“If your goal is to own your own business some day, in most cases it is so beneficial to work for someone else.

You will learn how employees like to be treated and what their expectations are from the boss. Owning your own business is fantastic in so many ways, but if you’re not prepared to give it 110 per cent and work 60-plus hours a week until you are established, it may not be for you.”

Last year at the Moose Jaw campus dinner, the alumni keynote speaker offered to let a student job shadow at their business for a day. That was such a success that the student shadowing experience was spread to every campus this year. The McDougalls had accounting student Payton Wagman job shadow them for the day, in addition to awarding her their annual scholarship.

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Voltage, the biggest party of the year for teens, takes place New Year’s Eve Sasha-Gay Lobban

On December 31st, Moose Jaw and Area youth will get a chance to ring in the New Year at a high energy, action-packed all-night event for teens.

The event, ‘Voltage 2 018 Unchained’ is an annual chem-free event for teens to enjoy on the final night of the year into the New Year. It is the largest event of its kind for teens in Saskatchewan.

Voltage 2018 Unchained will be held at Hillcrest Church starting at 8 p.m.

It’s an action-packed night of adventure and fun for all involved with arcades, inflatables, art, drama, a spa and a mini movie theatre. Contests and competitions abound, and successful competitors are rewarded with epic prizes. The fun continues with live entertainment on the Side Stage and hot food in the Midnight CafÊ.

Joe Dueck, Director of Joe’s Place Youth Center says this year promises to be even bigger and better. “It’s an all-night event until 6am the next day. It’s

going to be extremely fun again this year with lots of exciting activities to do like karaoke, games, a puppy room and lots more! Our theme this year is, ‘unchained’ which indicates being free from things that may ‘chain’ us down in life and hold us back.

Every activity will compliment this theme which will adopt a steampunk time travel look and feel.

We’ll have a mechanical bull, axe-throwing, Alice in Wonderland and a lot more.�

He says this is not only a fun event but an important one that is held each year for youth in the community. “The reason we first got involved in hosting this event is that we know that New Year’s Eve can be a night when youth might make unwise decisions and regret some of the things, they might do at an unsupervised house party somewhere. Of course, there’s always a chance of drinking and driving so we just wanted to offer a chem-free party all night

long which means there’s less chance for kids to get into trouble.�

Voltage will also feature performance by West of Here, a band out of Alberta. They will do a show at midnight for the countdown to New Year session and a full show at 4 a.m. at the concert session.

Every year at Voltage, 500+ teens from Moose Jaw and surrounding area ring in the new year without the influence of drugs or alcohol. Months of careful planning culminate in 10 hours of live entertainment, music, costumes, contests, competitions, prizes, food and more.

The incredible energy and excitement of the “Countdown to New Year� session will stay with you for weeks to come. This memorable event is made possible through countless hours given by volunteers and generous donations made by the community.

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Local Anavets celebrate centennial of operation in Moose Jaw

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw unit of the oldest veteran’s organization in Canada observed the 100th anniversary of its formation with a reception and cake.

A previous banquet celebrated receiving the charter.

The Moose Jaw unit of the Anavets was formed on Dec.16, 1918, just six weeks after the First World War ceased.

Information researched by Gail Hoffos of the Anavets shows the first unit had 25 members with club rooms first in the Brunswick Hotel, then in the basement of the fire hall on Fairford Street West.

After several more moves the Anavets located in the 1940s to the old Hitchcock home at First and River Street Northeast. There, an addition was added and the club prospered for about 70 years.

Faced with a dwindling membership

Anavets 100th birthday cakes cut (from left) by past president Dave Low, Gail Hoffos, and incoming president Don Purington

With about 100 members, many of them aged, the Moose Jaw unit helps the Legion sell poppies every year, works with the colour party in parades, and supports veterans and cadets The Anavets has a history going back to 1820 when veterans of Wellington’s Army and Nelson’s fleet came to Canada under the soldiers’ land grants to Halifax.

In 1840, Queen Victoria granted a Royal charter to the organization – then called the Army and Navy Veterans’Association. The charter recognized the association’s work in pensions and ex-servicemen’s welfare and loyalty to the Crown.

The Anavets is the only organization in the world granted the right to wear the Royal purple colours.

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Baby It’s Politically Correct Outside

Given the opportunity, some folks will find a way to be offended by just about anything, and to be honest that is what freedom is all about. With access to the world, via the interwwweb, folks have so many more opportunities to be offended and preby Dale “bushy” Bush dictably some of the “offensive” topics are well… silly. Political correctness has taken over the world and while it means we are becoming more educated and aware it also means that some of us may go off the deep end and go overboard. I hope that last line does not offend any divers or boaters.

Lately, someone with too much time on their hands has analysed an old Christmas standard — or should I say a “seasonal” standard, so I do not offend anybody — and decided that a song written more than 75 years ago is now offensive to them. The song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” was originally a game played by husband and wife doing a call and response type song/game, and when the husband (songwriter Frank Loesser) published the song in 1944 the wife was upset…until the royalties started to roll in. She was not offended by that. The song never even really mentions Christmas.

The “winter” song was used in the movie “Neptune’s

Daughter” with Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban doing the call and response, and to be honest when I watched the clip, I felt that “Esther” more than held her own. For every “romantic” line that was used by “Ricardo” she had a snappy and prompt retort and it has been suggested that her comebacks could actually be used as an educational tool for the “Me Too Movement,” who seem to be the song’s easily offended folks.

The efforts to have the song banned have been somewhat successful, to a degree, but the controversy has pushed the many cover versions to the number one selling song of the season and perhaps the year. Not only that, but there are now so many new comedic parodies that the interwwweb has pages and pages of the many new lyrics.

The interest in the politically incorrect lyrics has sparked outrage (fake and real) over what might be taken as offensive lyrics in many other Christmas/ seasonal songs. I am fake outraged at the lyrics in “Jingle Bells” and to be honest I don’t think it is anyone’s business how much jingle I have, except for the maybe the tax guy. Some folks are said to be overly sensitive to the lyrics of “White Christmas” and I think they need to give their snow globe heads a shake and watch the snowflakes settle if they think it is a racist song.

The song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is also getting a lot of attention these days because the overly politically correct community has suggested

the lyrics might advocate adultery (by the mother), voyeurism (by the child) and abandonment, because where was daddy when this was happening? But wait, other people are saying that it might be possible to see “Daddy Kissing Santa Claus” as well, and I guess fair is fair.

Animal rights advocates are questioning whether or not “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” is a case of exploitation and if his red nose is the result of abuse or if it is a medical condition. Perhaps Santa’s Red Nosed Guidance System is an illegal use of an employee and he might need a good labour lawyer. I heard a rumour that Santa already has a criminal lawyer on retainer because of his “creeping” around rooftops.

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95-year-old enjoys bowling; credits health to active lifestyle Sasha-Gay Lobban

At least once a week, you can see soonto-be 95-year old Alice Small at the South Hill Bowling Center, socializing with her group of friends and engaging in a fun round of bowling.

She is part of a group of women, a mixture of seniors and younger women who get together once a week to enjoy one of their favorite pastimes, bowling. They call themselves the Newcomers League who regularly peruse the bowling alley to catch up with each other and have a fun time.

Alice, whose heartwarming smile will brighten your day, has been bowling since 1955 and still loves to play the game today. Bowling is part of Alice’s fitness routine which she credits for her good health.

The Express caught up with Alice at the bowling alley and got a chance to see her play the game she loves so dearly.

“I started bowling in 1955 when my family was young. I enjoyed bowling so much, I had to continue doing it and I still enjoy it even after all these years,” Alice said with a lit-up smile.

Alice has lived in Moose Jaw all her life, except for a few years during the war.

She has however, travelled across Canada in her younger years participating in bowling league competitions. Although she just plays for fun now, she says she enjoyed her competitive years, primarily because of the friendships she has developed over the years.

“One of the reasons that I love bowling

The Newcomers League (back row from left): Shirley Chislett, June Dolomount, Carol Gerolami, Bert Stronach, Darlene Norman, Sherril Land. Front row from left: Margot Doiron, Alice Small and Doren Ryan. so much is the friendships I’ve developed from just doing the activity. I’ve got to know so many different people over the years and I’ve done a lot of bowling trips through the allies here. We used to go all over Canada to bowl and I enjoyed every bit of it.”

Alice will celebrate her 95th birthday on January 10.

“I will be 95 next month and I still love coming to the alley with my friends to

have a great time bowling. We meet once every week and we have lots of fun. We don’t care too much about the scores, as long as we have fun! We have a nice sociable time. There’s about 10 of us this year in the group,” she added.

She says being active as a senior is very important because it provides a better quality of life. She encourages others to do the same.

“I’ve enjoyed my life; I do a lot of ex-

ercises which I credit my good health with and I have a lot of hobbies to keep me very busy. I do crafts, knitting, needle work, a lot of reading and puzzles,” she said. “Keeping active and busy really gives you a different outlook on life in general. It gives you something to look forward to instead of sitting in a room doing nothing. It is also good to socialize with people and enjoy activities.”

In addition to having an active lifestyle, Alice shares some of her skills with other senior residents to help them keep active as well.

“I’ve been going to Timothy Eaton for years where I taught a fitness program there for almost 30 years. I still lead a fitness class at the seniors’ home where I am once a week. I have a group of about 12 to 15 people who come and do the exercises, sitting in their chair. We do light impact exercises, stretching and moving.”

Alice Small in action at the South Hill Bowling Centre

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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Disgusting cockroach might be answer to waste management, health matters

Don’t be surprised within the next 10 years if an odious pest becomes a solution to waste management issues and medical concerns.

The lowly ubiquitous cockroach has started to solve disposal of waste from food in China by cleaning up waste food from restaurants and food processors.

The little insects will eat up everything, leaving no waste behind, saving the cost of waste disposal and reducing landfill needs.

Imagine if every food place in Moose Jaw had a cockroach farm out back disposing of waste. Think of the cost saving to business and the local dump.

Educating the customers to the idea will be a challenge.

Most customers of eating establishments and grocery outlets are aghast at the thought of cockroaches being around.

The cockroach, associated with filth, poor hygiene, low standards of cleanliness, repels us. Except for these traits most species of cockroach aren’t harmful.

Aside from their potential in management of food wastes, the cockroach has tremendous potential for health care.

An article in the Daily Media Trust quoted Li Sheng, director of the Institute of Insect Technology at South China Normal University in Guangzhou City, about the health benefits of cockroaches.

Li says the American cockroach has up to 522 taste receptors with 329 that are bitter receptors. “They eat almost anything. They can do self-detoxification if they eat the wrong food.”

What interested researchers in cockroaches is the ability to live in toxic places like sewage dumps and thrive.

The questions was: How do insects survive in unhygienic places?

Scientists at Nottingham University in the United Kingdom discovered chemical compounds in the cockroach brain that can kill E.coli and MSRA — strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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Ground up cockroach heads could be useful in preventing antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospital patients — kind of like a new cold liver oil.

If a cockroach is beheaded, Li Sheng said, it can live for days. If the antennae or legs are removed it can recover in a few days. This trait to heal wounds could help humans recover from wounds if the secret is unlocked by genetic decoding.

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Control Jiu Jitsu celebrates successful session

Central Lutheran Church Presents Cheque to Riverside Mission In early November of this year the Missions Committee of Central Lutheran Church held its semi-annual Fair Trade Festival. Fair Trade merchandise from around the world was provided

by Ten Thousand Villages. The church’s share of the proceeds was designated for Riverside Mission, which provides food and shelter to people in need in Moose Jaw.

The kids at Control Jiu Jitsu wrapped up their winter training session.

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Lynne Geiger Prouten (right), treasurer of Central Lutheran Church and Missions Committee member, presents a cheque to Jacob Oddie of Riverside Mission following last month’s Fair Trade Festival at the church.

On Sunday, December 9, Jacob Oddie from Riverside Mission came to the church to accept a cheque from the congregation. Jacob also addressed the congregation about the ongoing work of Riverside Mission in the community.

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Pediatric Annual Donation The Friendly City Optimist Club did their Annual Donation of books, puzzles, toys and games to the Children’s Ward at the F. H Wigmore Hospital. (l-r): Back: Linda Acherman (nurse); Shelley Waldenburger (nurse); Kim Erskine (nurse); Lynann Pethick (Optimist); Brenda Nicholls (nurse manager); Christ Turcotte (Optimist President) Front: Mila Waiting (patient) and Jade Waiting (parent).

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The large teddy bear looks over all the toys and games donated by 15 Wing Fellowship members to the Salvation Army toy drive held at Canadian Tire.

The toys were presented by Aaron Ruston, Fellowship president, to Inese Arlint of Canadian Tire. The toys and games were part of the gifts distributed to local families prior to Christmas.

Mizpah #1, Order of the Eastern Star, held their Installation of the 2019 Officers at the Masonic Temple on Monday, December 3, 2018. Presiding officers for the year are Sue But (Worthy Matron) and Vern Mittleholtz (Worthy Patron). Pictured are: Back Row: Lynann Pethick; Marlene Wiebe, Barbara Webb; Margaret Tatarinoff; Luba Tatarinoff.

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Ta st y e a t i n g af t e r t h e m a i n f e a s t

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

With Christmas dinner now but a memory, except for the leftovers in the fridge, it is time to empty those containers into casseroles for use in the coming cold months of the winter.

And no doubt there wasn’t time to prepare some favourite recipes when turkey was in the spotlight.

This week’s recipes offer ideas that might have been overlooked in the past hustle and bustle.

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and bring to a low simmer. Stir until smooth. Remove from stove and cool for 2-3 minutes. Then blend on high speed to remove lumps. Spoon into small ice cube trays. Freeze for 20 minutes. Store in a jar in the freezer. Based on two per serving, this represents 1 gram of protein and 5 grams of fat.

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Fudge ••• 1 2/3 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup Carnation Milk, undilutTurkey Casserole ed 12 cups cooked turkey, chopped 1/2 cup mini marshmallows 3 cups leftover dressing or two 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips boxes turkey Stove Top Stuffing, 1 tsp. vanilla prepared 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup corn niblets or frozen peas or pecans salt and pepper to taste Bring sugar and milk to a boil and 1/2 cup chopped onion continue to boil for five minutes.

3-4 cups leftover gravy Add marshmallows, chocolate chips Chop turkey, being careful to remove and vanilla and mix until chips are any bones. Use a combination of dissolved and marshmallows are soft white and dark meat. Place turkey and covered with the mixture. in a large mixing bowl. Add dress- Spread into a greased 8 inch pan. Let ing. If using Stove Top Stuffing, pre- set several hours before cutting with pare following package directions. a warmed knife. Store in a cold spot.

Add vegetables and seasonings. Add chopped onion. Heat gravy and pour • • • over turkey mixture, and moisten thoroughly.

Sweet and Sour Spareribs Spoon mixture into freezer contain- 3 lbs. spare ribs, cut up ers and freeze immediately. Alter- 1 onion, sliced nately, spoon into a large casserole 1 cup brown sugar dish, top with buttered crumbs and 1/2 cup vinegar cook at 350 degrees F until bubbling. salt and pepper to taste Frozen mixture can be thawed and 2 tbsps. soy sauce heated in the oven or on the stove 1 tsp. corn starch top. Serve with fresh biscuits.

Place ribs and sliced onion in a roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients ••• into a sauce and pour over ribs. Cover and cook at 325 degrees F for one Coconut Fat Bombs hour. Remove lid and continue cook8 oz. coconut cream ing for another hour or until meat be1/2 cup unsweetened coconut gins to fall off bones. Serve on a bed flakes of rice or riced potatoes.

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Cyclones post dominant win over Vikings, improve to 3-0 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Central Cyclones have shown their depth and balance since the beginning of the Moose Jaw high school boys basketball league season, and their most recent game against the Vanier Vikings was no exception.

Not only did every player on their 12-man roster hit the scoresheet, six players broke double digits. The end result showed on the scoreboard in a 113-58 victory.

It was the closest game 3-0 Central has had in league play this season.

But that’s not going to keep the team from doing everything possible to improve, especially given their lofty goal of eventually emerging as the best team in the province at the end of the season – school classifications be darned.

“We have a list of things we’re trying to work on and we’re working on those things regardless of who were playing,” said Cyclones coach Ryan Boughen. “We’re coming off a good weekend where we saw some things we needed to work on and that’s what we were trying to do tonight. Get into the gaps, stop the drive, close on their shooters... there’s still lots of things to work on for us to get to where we want to be.”

The aforementioned weekend saw Central post a 2-1 record at a tournament in Saskatoon that included an 83-80 loss to Saskatoon St. Joe’s, the second-ranked team in 5A basketball in the province. It was another close result that showed how close the Cyclones are to their goal.

Central’s Kyle Boughen puts up a shot over Vanier’s Kyle Gotana.

That’s why ‘work’ is the word of the day when it comes to their team, even in a commanding win.

“I thought we could have done a better job moving the ball tonight,” Boughen said. “We’re working to get the best shot, not just a good shot but the best shot on the floor at any time. Our best shot is an uncontested three, so that’s another thing to work on. It’s always a work in progress.”

And then there’s the fact it’s only December...

“Vanier will get better, Peacock will get better, so we’ll have to be ready for that and we’ll see where we all are at the end of the year,” Boughen said.

Jaxson Brownell led all scorers with 20 points while Hardil Khubber scored 16, Fharis Ebet 15, Kyle Boughen 14, Dylan Boughen 12 and Kael Nichols 10.

Javen Panko led Vanier with 16 points while Riley Follensbee and Nathan Meili scored 11 each.

The Vikings were back in action later in the week in Assiniboia and had a much better result, taking a 99-54 win over the Rockets.

Follensbee scored 19 points for Vanier, Panko added 18. Jonathan Harden was Assiniboia’s top scorer with 24 points, Josh Nesvold scored 11.

In girls league action, the Cyclones took a 71-34 win over the Vanier Spirits. Scoring info was unavailable.

Like the Vikings, the Spirits were able to rebound in Assiniboia, taking a 63-33 victory. Jenna Meili scored 20 points in the winning effort, Maura Belles had 10 for the Rockets.

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FREE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 10” sliding compound mitre saw with laser guide never used $150. Phone 306-6932864 FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT CENTRALLY LOCATED – 1 BEDROOM ADULT APARTMENT $750.00/MONTHLY INCLUDES; HEAT, FRIDGE, STOVE, DISHWASHER, AIR CONDITIONER, WASHER & DRYER. DAMAGE DEPOSIT $750.00 + FIRST MONTHS RENT DUE UPON RENTAL. CAR PLUG IN. NO CHILDREN, PETS AND NO SMOKING ON PREMISES. MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL WITH NO LEASE. RENTAL PRICE WILL NEVER BE INCREASED. PLEASE PHONE 306-631-9800 TO ARRANGE A CONVENIENT TIME FOR VIEWING.

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693-3145.

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$87 billion annual U.S. farm bill keeps commodity protection, gives farmers new cash crop

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

AGRIMART

EXPRESS The new five-year billion dollar United States Farm bill continues price protection of agricultural commodities but a new crop could have an impact on acreage of other crops.

Under the bill, hemp is no longer a controlled substance allowing more farmers to grow the industrial crop.

Last year, the top 10 hemp growing states planted just under 50,000 acres of outdoor hemp. Much of that production is geared to the medicinal hemp market.

With open growing, hemp acreage could explode in the next five years. Hemp production is mainly used for herbal type medicine but the strong fibre lends itself to production of environmentally-friendly paper and plastic.

As the market for hemp products expands, acreage can

increase and compete with other crops for field space.

The new act strengthens risk and price coverage on commodities to help offset a 52 per cent decline in farm income over the last five years.

Reference prices in U.S. dollars for major crops are wheat, $5.50 per bushel to $6.63; soybeans, $8.40 to $9.66; corn, $3.60 to $4.26; barley $4.95 to $5.69.

For pulses, reference prices are: lentils, 19.97 cents a pound to 22.97 cents; dry peas, 11 cents to 12.65 cents a pound; large chickpeas, 21.54 cents to 24.77 cents a pound.

Producers are assisted when prices fall to 86 per cent of reference levels.

The crop insurance program is maintained and the conservation stewardship program is made more flexible by allowing voluntary short-term enrolment of acres.

Also kept was a provision allowing assistance when farmers are impacted by unfair foreign trade practices.

The bill cuts red tape, introduces a new national animal

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disease preparedness and response program, improves crop insurance and research for organic corps, offers assistance for beginning farmers and has a project to help deal with mental health and the opioid crisis.

About 75 per cent of farm bill expenses provide food for 40 million low income Americans. Food programs took the biggest reduction. Both the Senate and the House passed versions of the bill that omitted plans requiring able-bodied persons to work for food stamps.

The bill is estimated to cost $867 billion over five years compared with an estimated $956 billion in the 2014 bill.

In the 2014 farm bill, 80 per cent was for food nutrition programs, eight per cent for crop insurance, six per cent for land conservation and five per cent for commodity price protection.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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National / International News NATIONAL

CRTC takes another stab at nuisance calls, orders carriers to block some numbers OTTAWA — The federal regulator of Canada’s telephone industry says it is giving service providers one year to implement a new measure that’s designed to reduce the number of nuisance calls that get through to consumers.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says that by Dec. 19, 2019, the communications service providers must be able to block numbers that are blatantly illegitimate (such as 000-000-0000) or that exceed 15 digits.

It’s the CRTC’s latest attempt to deal with the perennial problem of unwanted calls.

A national do-not-call list that’s been in place about a decade does allow consumers to register their numbers and file complaints, but it’s not automatic and there are numerous ways to get around the system.

The CRTC said it views network-level call blocking to be part of a multi-prong approach to deal with nuisance calls, despite industry concerns that some legitimate communications could be blocked inad-

vertently.

The commission says that carriers won’t have to provide network-level blocking if they offer more advanced call-filtering services, an option preferred by many of Canada’s largest phone, cable and internet service providers. © 2018 The Canadian Press

INTERNATIONAL

Comment on Thai Miss Universe gown earns complaint to police BANGKOK — A Thai social media influencer who criticized a gown worn by her country’s Miss Universe contestant could end up in court after another online personality filed a complaint with police charging that her thumbs-down fashion comment defamed the royal family.

Kitjanut Chaiyosburana, a businessman and politician, says he filed his complaint after seeing a Facebook post by Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, who disparaged a blue dress designed by Princess Srivannavari Nariratana, a daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Miss Universe Thailand, Sophida Kancharin, wore

the gown during a Dec. 5 event that was part of the pageant.

A police spokesman said Wednesday that the defamation complaint had been received and would be investigated. Wanchaleom has already deleted the critical post and apologized Monday to Princess Srivannavari in another Facebook post. © 2018 The Canadian Press

SPORTS

Leafs have 12 years to win Stanley Cup before name is removed from trophy TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have 12 years to win a Stanley Cup before their name is removed from the iconic trophy.

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has placed the latest band removed from the barrel-shaped cup — featuring 12 championship teams from the 1953-54 season through the 1964-65 campaign — on permanent display.

The next band on the trophy will be removed in 2030 and replaced with a fresh one to accommodate the engraving of future championship teams.

That band includes the Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup win from the 196667 season.

While the championship teams removed are no longer part of the physical trophy, the bands they are on are still permanently enshrined at the Hall of Fame.

The latest retired band includes six Montreal Canadiens championships and three Maple Leafs titles. Two Detroit Cup wins and a Chicago title make up the rest of the removed champions.

The names of 16 Hall of Famers ap-

pear on the band, including Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Alex Delvecchio, Bernie Geoffrion, Stan Mikita, Jacques Plante and Ted Lindsay.

The decision to remove old bands and replace them with fresh ones, rather than simply adding additional bands, was made prior to the New York Rangers’ 1993-94 championship season.

A new band was added on the bottom row of the Stanley Cup earlier this season to include the engraving of the 2017-2018 Washington Capitals. The next band to be removed and retired features the 1965-66 to 1977-78 Stan-

ley Cup champions.

The Maple Leafs are the only Original Six team in danger of being removed from the Stanley Cup in the not-toodistant future. The Canadiens are next but hardly in any immediate danger with a Cup title in 1993. Next would be the Rangers (1994), Red Wings (2008), Bruins (2011) and Blackhawks (2015) © 2018 The Canadian Press

HEALTH

Officials warn about carbon monoxide poisonings that kill dozens every year At least 50 people a year die of carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada and health officials are stressing the importance of installing proper detectors as we head into winter.

Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, says the gas is odourless and tasteless, and particularly dangerous if you’re sleeping.

She says if you’re awake, you may suffer symptoms such as a headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and confusion.

Michael Lewis, New Brunswick’s acting fire marshal, says between 2000 and 2007 there were 414 fatalities in Canada related to carbon monoxide.

He said incidents increase in the winter months as a result of problems with fossil-fuel based heating

systems, and the improper use of generators during power outages.

Lewis said the only defence is a carbon monoxide detector, and for $25 to $70 it could save your life. © 2018 The Canadian Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Clean Sidewalks Bylaw No. 5514 Under the provisions of this Bylaw: 1. In all business zones and other specified areas of the City all sidewalks are to be cleared of snow, ice and other debris daily. Snow may be placed in the gutter adjacent to the property and is not to be piled around lamp posts, parking metres, etc.

Heavy snow must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the fall thereof has ceased.

2. It is illegal to deposit snow and/or ice from private property ie. private driveways, service station lots or parking lots, onto any City street or land.

3. Snow from residential driveways must be placed on that property only. Residential sidewalks are not required to be cleared. If they are, where possible snow should be placed on the abutting property. Otherwise, it may be placed in the gutter beside the sidewalk.

For further information regarding this Bylaw, please contact Bylaw Enforcement at (306) 694-4553.

Your co-operation will greatly assist City crews in the orderly maintenance of City streets during the winter months.

Thank you.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CAMPBELL, late of the Town of Central Butte, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with the particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of January, 2019.

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Son rushes to help mom after scary fall Matthew Gourlie

It was a typically hectic morning for Wendy Free as she tried to get her son Jordan Free-Bryson out the door and to the school bus on time.

Free was carrying a garbage bag in one hand and a couple of boxes in the other as she started to descend the stairs of their apartment building on Monday morning.

The next thing she knew, she found herself at the bottom of the stairs and in excruciating pain.

“I don’t know what happened. I went to take the first step down and the next thing I remember I’m at the bottom and my arm was just in horrible, horrible pain,” Free said. “I tried to sit up because that’s your first thought, because you want to sit up, and I tried but I just couldn’t do it. The pain was too intense and I was screaming.

“I fell down eight stairs head-first. I’m lucky I didn’t break my neck. It could have been way worse.”

Free had dislocated and broken her right shoulder.

“I could see it flop three times and I couldn’t control it.

I was thinking ‘why is my arm doing that?’” said Free who had never broken a bone in her life. “My son said right away ‘Mommy, Mommy, are you dead?’ I looked at him and said, ‘I’m not dead, but I think my arm’s broken’ and I started to cry.

“Then the first thing out of his mouth was ‘I’m going to go get an ambulance.’”

Jordan, who is six and attends Sunningdale School, quickly ran to knock on a neighbour’s door to call for an ambulance.

Jordan Free-Bryson helped his mother get help after hurting herself after falling down the stairs. Facebook photo

“I was really amazed at how well he did,” Free said.

“He’s very shy. People come in and talk to him and he’ll close right down. So I was so impressed that he just went and knocked on the door and didn’t think twice about what he was doing.”

After running back to the apartment to get his mom’s cell phone so she could tell people to meet them at the hospital, Jordan didn’t leave his mom’s side.

“I was trying not to be too... emotional. I was trying to hold a lot of it in because my son was right there and he

was holding my hand and saying ‘You’re OK. You’re OK,’” she said.

Jordan sat with his mom during trip in the ambulance and was by her side the whole time until they put her shoulder back in its socket.

Free has to sleep on the couch and so Jordan is sleeping on his mattress beside her. When he felt she could use a laugh, he suggested they watch one of their favourite comedies to try to lift her spirits.

“He seems to know when we both need a laugh,” she said.

It took two tries to get her shoulder back into its socket and Free is hoping that her arm will fully heal.

“My family doctor was just astounded by the medical report that he got — my shoulder shattered. There were just little fragments of my shoulder inside, just broken,” said Free, who is right-handed.

It’s too early to tell, but she will be seeing the orthopedic surgeon shortly before Christmas to see if she will require surgery.

In the meantime, she is so proud of how her son responded in a crisis and trying to make the most of a difficult holiday season.

“It comes at such a horrible time,” Free said. “We just lost our grandma last month and then now this and Christmas and right after Christmas on the 28th and 29th and we’re going to move into our new apartment building.”

Giving a hoot: Sacred Heart students adopts an owl through bake sale Matthew Gourlie

A class of Grade 1 and 2 students had such a successful bake sale that they’re going to keep a burrowing owl fed for two years.

Kelly Gosselin’s class from Sacred Heart Community School held a Christmas bake sale to try to raise $100 to adopt an owl from the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre.

The sale raised $166 and thanks to a $9 donation from the school, they were able to raise enough money to adopt Chip the owl for two years.

Lori Johnson from the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre visited Ms. Gosselin’s class to teach the students about the owls and thank them for their donation.

“The kids have been learning about living things in science, so this presentation ties in well with the needs of animals and Lori, of course, will tie that into her presentation,” Gosselin said.

“Second of all, I wanted to teach them about giving, as opposed to receiving, especially at Christmas here.”

The Interpretive Centre tours classes with two ambassador owls that are comfortable with people. Johnson brought

Noah Martin, right, presents a cheque for $175 to Lori Johnson, owl coordinator for the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre on behalf of Ms. Gosselin’s Grade 1-2 class at Sacred Heart Community School. Matthew Gourlie photograph

Cricket to Sacred Heart on Thursday, Dec. 13. As the students came back inside from recess their faces lit up when they saw Johnson and her covered owl carrier.

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Johnson also brought their adoption package with a picture of Chip and information about him and a certificate of ownership. Much of the funds go to feed the owls. The Interpretive Centre buys mice from a farm that raises and sells them to zoos and groups like the Interpretive Centre.

“They are so excited. They were counting down the days for this moment,” said Gosselin. “They’re happier about this whole adoption process. They’re excited to see the owl, but they’re over the moon about adopting an owl and knowing that that’s their owl and they get to take care of it for two years.”

Johnson said that their Adopt-An-Owl program is one of their main fundraisers and that it is particularly popular towards the holiday season.

During her presentation, she told the students about burrowing owls and their natural environment here on the prairies. She said that being able to see Cricket in person helps spark the students’ minds about the burrowing owls.

“You can talk about endangered species

but getting to actually see one in person helps make a more personal connection,” said Johnson who answered dozens of questions. “It helps drive the fact home that we have endangered species right here in Canada. It’s not just the tigers and the elephants and animals like that.”

Johnson was so pleased to see the young students at Sacred Heart get so enthusiastically behind the program. She hopes that by thinking about the importance of the environment around us and the living things that are there will be part of a lifelong interest in nature and the environment.

“To make a connection with the natural world is really, really important,” Johnson said. “Particularly for kids this age as well, it helps start the thinking process about some of the things that they can start to do and how they can help.

Eventually it’s going to be these guys, that a lot of this is going to fall into their laps. Hopefully they’ll have some resources to ensure that burrowing owls are around for years and years.”

Lori Johnson, owl coordinator for the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, shows students at Ms. Gosselin’s Grade 1-2 class at Sacred Heart Community School a baby owl egg with Cricket the owl perched on her hand. Matthew Gourlie photograph

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On the Front Porch

by Wanda Smith

The Best Christmas Ever Blue Whale Financial serves up a turkey meal for students at Sacred Heart.

Blue Whale Financial helps Sacred Heart ‘Spread Joy’ with surprise turkey meal and visit from Santa Sasha-Gay Lobban

Sacred Heart has embarked on a theme to ‘Spread Joy’ throughout the school year that encourages students, families and staff to do something nice that would bring joy to families, friends and the community.

As part of that initiative, Sacred Heart teamed up with Blue Whale Financial to surprise the students with a delightful turkey meal and a visit from Santa Clause on Thursday, December 20.

After enjoying their meals, provided by Blue Whale Financial, the gym erupted with screams as Santa visited, giving out gifts, hugs and hi-fives, much to the amusement of the students.

Rita Giroux, Principal at Sacred Heart thanked Blue Whale for being part of their initiative to ‘Spread Joy.’ “Blue Whale contacted us in October and said they want- Students surrounded Santa as they collected gifts ed to get on board with our ‘Spread Joy’ theme by cater- and got hugs. ing a meal for all our students, families and staff. We kept it as surprise for students, so we set the gym up and Blue and it has been going great so far with students, families Whale came in and catered a full turkey meal for us. It and staff being very involved. The ‘JOY’ stands for Jesus, was amazing what they did. They definitely went above Others and You — spreading JOY on behalf of Jesus, to and beyond our expectations. Bringing Santa in was an others and for ourselves, (doing nice things for yourself additional bonus because the kids loved it! Each child as well and as a school community). We make an effort to was also able to take home a gift which was great of Blue do extra activities for the kids like extending recess by a Whale to do. About 250 students got to enjoy the meal few minutes and more.” and have a visit with Santa.”

“Also, all our kids and families bring one item that’s on Tiffany Owens, Vice-principal says the school decided to their list, anything that can go in a hamper and our comspread joy throughout the year through varied activities at munity worker put them together and make hampers for the school and in the community. families at Sacred Heart. That’s a way that each child can “Our ‘Spread Joy’ theme is an initiative we’ve decided to spread joy throughout the Christmas season,” Giroux run throughout the school year. We started in September added.

Joe Moffatt, President and CEO of Blue Whale Financial Solutions, says they are happy to be part of spreading joy to students especially during the festive season.

“This is our fourth year doing this in the community. It was started out of an initiative that our staff had put forward as an opportunity to do something as a team giving back to the community during the festive season. Each year we select a school in the community and it was a pleasure to be here at Sacred Heart which was a great fit for us,” Moffatt said. “This is the highlight of our organization—giving back to the community. We ensure that we do this every year. Having a great turkey meal, Santa’s visit and giving out toys to the kids is a joy to do. We loved seeing the big smiles on the kids’ face.”

Sacred Heart shows off their ‘Spread Joy’ apparel.

To show appreciation to Blue Whale Financial, students presented the company with buttons as a way of saying thanks for spreading joy by doing good for others. Jordyn 60 Athabasca Street East Ross was one of the ‘Spread Joy’ ambassadors who hand306-692-0533 ed out buttons to Blue Whale Financial staff.

Minister: Rev. Jim Tenford “We give buttons to people who spread joy throughout 277 Iroquois St W Music Director: Karen Purdy our community. Blue Whale did that today and we wanted Moose Jaw, SK Sunday, May 14th, 2017 to show our appreciation. We enjoyed having a great meal Christmas Eve Service @ 7pm Worship 10:30am30, 10:30am and also getting a visit from Santa.”

Next Service service: December & Sunday Rev.School Doug Shepherd

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Merry Christmas to all the “Front Porch” readers who join me each week in the Moose Jaw Express! I have to say a Hearty THANK YOU to this wonderful paper that prints my column each week. I may be politically incorrect a times and a bit redneck, but I do not take this position lightly nor do I assume I will have this freedom forever; but for now, I will proclaim the Good News as long as I can. Secondly, I want to give all you, the regular readers, a big virtual hug for taking an interest in this column and for all your positive feedback. It is a huge honor to meet with you each week.

If there was only one gift I could give you this Christmas season, I would give you the Word of God... not just the written Word but the revelatory Word. Even if I could give you huge amounts of money or vacations or time off work or health or otherwise, I still would choose the Word of God. Do you know why? Because the Word of God will give you wisdom on situations that money wouldn’t help... and it will give everything you need for life and godliness.

“If you’ll give God’s Word your full attention – and not be afraid of His will for your life – you’re going to be happier and more prosperous than anything you could ever dream up.” I can wholeheartedly agree with Gloria Copeland’s statement. I have seen how the Word of God has brought peace... comfort... protection... resources and provision... clarity... direction and guidance... and healing and more. You may think I am extreme; I am extreme. Extremely blessed! My life is full of The Blessing of the Lord... I wish I could share more and in person of what God has done for me through His Word (His love letter to me and you). I have made His Word the final authority in my life where everything is concerned; it is certainly a solid foundation I’ve built my life upon. I’m sure you know the parable of the one who built his house on the rock versus the one who built his house on the sand... common sense will tell you the outcome of that one! Every answer you need is found in the Word of God. In these days we are living in, we must have a solid foundation to build our life upon. At Christmastime, this is the perfect time to surrender your will to the One who has created you. It is the perfect time to give your life to the One who came to this earth to dwell here and walk among us and live a victorious life as a man; going to the cross, overcoming death, hell and the grave and taking our sins on Himself that we can walk free from the penalty of sin (eternal separation from God and everything good). It is the perfect time to put the Word first place in your life. This can be your merriest Christmas EVER! This Christmas, you can walk in true peace... true love... true joy... you will see such a turnaround in your life, you’ll be amazed. It will be the best Christmas present you’ll ever receive! From my house to yours, I pray you will experience His peace and presence this Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

“So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” - Matthew 7:24

NEW LOCATION

St. Andrew’s United Church

St. Barnabas

Traditional Anglican Parish Now worshipping at

27 Hochelaga St. W., Moose Jaw

Celebrating Inclusion For All

60 Athabasca Street East 306-692-0533 Minister: Rev. Jim Tenford

Music Director: Karen Purdy • Choir Director: Jenna Nash

Sunday, December 30th, 2018 10:30 am Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Leader: Sheila Leahy E-mail: st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/StAndrewsUnitedChurchMooseJaw Website: http://standrewsmoosejaw.ca

The beautiful home of Central Lutheran Church

Zion United Church

Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:30 am (new time) Coffee & fellowship after the service

Minister: Rev. Tim Ellis Music Director: Bruce Learmonth

For more information contact: Fr. Glenn Galenkamp, Rector 306-691-2715

Worship Service, Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m.

Guest Minister: Fred Mathieson ALL ARE WELCOME!

All Are Welcome!

www.saintbarnabasmoosejaw.ca

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Velma Edith Dirk (nee Farnham) Velma Edith Dirk passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on December 16, 2018 at the age of 92. Velma was born on November 29, 1926 in Little Woody School District on the family farm in Saskatchewan. Her family farmed until the late 30’s and then moved to Moose Jaw. In Moose Jaw she met and married the love of her life Michael K. Dirk. Velma was a hair dresser before she began her family and she continued using her hairdressing skills with family members as she permed and cut their hair. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and camping. Velma spent many quiet, early mornings in her bountiful garden, meticulously weeding and caring for her plants.

She belonged to the Moose Jaw Camping Club for many years and enjoyed many camping trips with Mike and their Camping Club friends. Both Velma and Mike enjoyed spending time at their cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake where so many good memories were made. Velma is survived by daughter Chery Ann (Jim) Hoffmeyer, Sherwood Park, AB and their sons Shawn(Crista) and Chad (Carrie Glass) and granddaughter Ashley; daughter, Diane (Shane) Migneault, Regina, SK and their family: Jared (Amy) Huel and children, Mason and Brooklyn; Braden Huel (Trista Moskal); Benjamin (Alesia) Migneault and their daughters Prya, Enya, and Raina; Rebecca(Pete) Lewans and their children Phillip, Ellie, Dottie, and Markus; Tyson (Brittany) Migneault and their children Izzy and Cullen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Velma was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Michael K. Dirk and the family dogs Scooby and Nipper; parents Myrtle and Stan Farnham; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Norbert Nelson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clara and Joseph Dirk; sister-in-law and brother-inlaw, Ann and Nick Bonogofski; and, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and John Steinkey. In her later years Velma enjoyed gardening in her planter boxes and going for walks with Scooby. In her final years she left her home and resided at Extendicare, in Moose Jaw. Many thanks to the staff at Extendicare who cared for her in her final years. Velma will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. A Celebration of Velma’s Life at W.J. Jones & Son Chapel at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Saskatchewan Cancer Society. In loving memory of Velma, a memorial tree planting will be made by JONES-Parkview Funeral Services. Please see our online book of condolences at www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca and www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries) Blake Seebach- Funeral Director

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

Please contact us for more information.

Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 Phone (306) 694-0373

www.mjhf.org

306-693-4644

106 Athabasca St. E. www.wjjonesandson.com

Canadian farmers better off than U.S. producers

By Ron Walter For Agri-Mart Express

DOYLE, Paul Edward It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Edward Doyle of Regina, Saskatchewan on December 19, 2018. Paul is survived by the love of his life, his wife Doreen (Hart), children Darcy, Delaine, Carole (Glenn Rolfe) and Dean, grandchildren Colin, Caitlyn, Kirsty, and Brett, great-grandchild Remington, and brothers Glen and Bernie. He is predeceased by his parents Howard and Emma, and his brothers Alan and Dwight.

Born in Ernfold, Saskatchewan on August 18, 1937, Paul will always be remembered for his big smile and his outgoing, friendly personality. He was intelligent and had an engineering mind-set, and was known for his ability to build and fix almost anything. Paul was a Supervisor of Network Services at SaskTel for many years and was able to retire early, where he and Doreen spent many wonderful and happy years surrounded by friends and family enjoying life “at the lake”.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2019 at Mistussine, Lake Diefenbaker.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chrohn’s and Colitis Canada or Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. Online condolences may be left at www.paragonfuneralservices.com

AGRIMART

EXPRESS Farmers in Canada are better prepared than their U.S. counterparts to deal with an extended period of low commodity prices, says a major bank.

The BMO harvest outlook, predicting a period of soft commodity prices, notes significant differences in the ability to tolerate tough times among the two countries.

In the U.S., half a decade of low prices “has taken a serious toll on farmers, especially smaller high-cost operators.”

American farm revenues peaked in 2012, declining by 14 per cent since and will edge lower this year.

Rising wage, fertilizer, fuel and interest costs put pressure on farm profits.

The report says a $12 billion federal aid package for farmers is not enough to offset costs and is aimed at soybean growers.

Farmland prices rose 300 per cent since 2000 but are moving sideways and could decline if farm income stays under pressure.

Canadian farmers, while receiving the same world prices, have been shielded from lower commodity prices by a drop in the Canadian dollar.

U.S.-based pricing has dropped but Canadian farmers’ crop revenue has increased 16 per cent since 2012, simply because of a 23 per cent reduction in the loonie’s value.

Canadian farmers have an opportunity to capture markets overseas too.

Farmland prices in this country, while increasing briskly, could be vulnerable as interest rates move higher.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

If tears Could build A stairway and memories A lane, I'd walk Right up to Heaven And bring you home again.

Missing you terribly Leslie George Farnel

The moment you both passed our hearts were torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with both of you.

We often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you both is easy, we do it everyday, but missing you both is heartache that never goes away.

We hold you both tightly within our hearts and there you both will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will all meet again.

Love, Wareham & Pinder Families

Love Always From Diana, Lesley, Jessica, Family and Friends

Terry Wareham Pinder Jan. 24, 1979 - Nov. 4, 2017

Warmest Christmas Wishes from our Families to Yours.

Mervin Wareham

June 2, 1933 - Dec. 31 2017

306.694.5500

474 Hochelaga St. W. www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca

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COMING EVENTS Please note that coming events are placed where space is available and that priority is given to local non-profit groups and organizations.

SCRAPS BAND CITY STRAY CAT RESCUE & PROTECTION SOCIETY 2018 SANTA CLAWS 9 LIVES BOUTIQUE will be open at the Town n Country Mall until December 27: Mon-Weds11am-6pm/Thurs & Fri-11am-8pm/Sat-10am-6pm/Sun12noon-5pm. Find your purr‌fect gift ideas for Catmas, Cat lovers and Cats! Honeysuckle pouches and crocheted Catmip mice, Cat Art Canvas inspurr‌ations by Artist Sue Franklyn and Buy your first ever SCRAPS 2019 Community Pet Calendar. There will also be Handcrafted SCRAPS Cat and Dog toys. For ore information email mj@hotmail.com or call the Catline at 306.692.7513 or 306.684.9048.

A YOUTH (AGE 12+) SASK HUNTER EDUCATION ON LINE COURSE TEST SESSION AND CANADIAN FIREARM SAFETY COURSE WEEKEND WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE MOOSE JAW FIREARM SAFETY/HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR GROUP in January 2019. This will take place Friday Jan 4, 2019 (630pm-930pm) and Saturday Jan 5, 2019 (9-5pm plus testing). Students will take the Canadian Firearm Safety Course and participate in a specific Sask Hunter Ed on line course review. At the end of Saturday they will write the comprehensive Sask Hunter Ed Test and Canadian Firearm Safety Course test and take the CFSC Firearm Practical handling test supplemented by specific SHED course handling requirements. To participate in this Youth course weekend the students must complete their Sask Hunter Education On line course, go to www. saskhuntered.ca click on online course, register and complete. and pre read the Canadian Firearm Safety Course manual. To get further information on this course offering check out these websites: google MJHUNTERED or google SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION, OR MOOSE JAW WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION. The websites will provide information on course location, costs, course requirements, etc. You can also email mjhuntered@gmail. com Students who pass the exams will be able to apply for ther Federal Firearms Licenses when they turn 18 and also will be able to legally hunt in Sask.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W: Contact 306-692-5453 Like us on Facebook @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw. SUPPERS– Fridays @ 5:30 pm – Please purchase tickets by the previous Wednesday.

RENEW YOUR 2019 LEGION MEMBERSHIP NOW!  Deadline for renewal is December 31st to remain a member in good standing LEGION GENERAL MEETING -- Moose Jaw Branch 59 – Wednesday, December 19 @ 7:00 pm.  ALL MEMBERS are encouraged to attend.  The 2019 Executive Officers will be sworn in.

FOOT CARE CLINIC for Legion Members – Thursday, December 20 – call for an appointment LEGION CLOSED – Christmas and Boxing Day

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – Monday, December 31 – Legion Auditorium – Doors Open 7:30 pm – TRICK RYDER 8:30 – 12:30, Lunch 10:30. Advance tickets $40. Volunteers will drive you home or you can ride the city bus for free! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – EVERYONE WELCOME!!

ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S LEVEE - January 1st @ 12:00 pm in the Lounge – complimentary lunch & Moose Milk - Adults only please for this occasion.

LEGION PROVINCIAL CURLING - Moose Jaw Branch #59 is hosting the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Curling Bonspiel – January 18-20. Deadline for entries into the Masters, Open, or Mixed Team Categories (Legion members only) is Dec 20, 2018.

ALSO - VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP!! Please call the office 306-692-5453.

MOOSE JAW & DISTRICT SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION @ Timothy Eaton Garden – 101-510 Main St N. For more information or the regular listing of ongoing daily events call 306-694-4223 or mjsenior@sasktel.net Christmas Card & Bingo Blitz will be held on Friday, December 21st from 1-3pm in the XYZ auditorium.

COSMO SENIORS’ CENTRE, 235 Third Ave. N.E. For more information call (306) 692-6072.

Cosmo New Year’s Eve Dance on Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight.  Band:   Al & Company.  Cost $25pp, includes a turkey lunch. No Jam Sessions on December 25th or January 1st.  Jam Sessions Resume January 8th. REGISTER NOW FOR FRENCH CLASSES at Association Communautaire Fransaskoise de Moose Jaw with numerous levels offered for Winter 2019.

Beginner 1.3 (I know basic sentences) Thursdays Jan 24/31 Feb 7/14/21; Beginner 1.1 (I have never spoken French before) Thursdays Feb 28/Mar 7/14/21/28; Beginner 2.3 (I can have a basic conversation) Tuesdays Jan 22/29/Feb 5/12/19; Beginner 2.1 (I can have a basic conversation) Tuesdays Feb 26/Mar 5/12/19/26; Francopractique (casual studying and conversation) Weds Jan 23/30/Feb 6/13/20 and Weds Feb 27/Mar 6/13/20/27. Cost $60 each level; $20 (franco-practique; Time: 6:30-8:30pm; 6:30-8:00pm (franco-practique). Location: 450, 3rd Ave NW, MJ. $20 deposit is required upon registration. Class offer depends on the number of registrations. To Register call 306.692.8112 or email acfmoosejaw@gmail.com ARMY NAVY AND AIR FORCE VETERANS, 279 High St. W. Phone 306.693.1656.

Anavets Meat Draw held every Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Anavets Tuesday and Thursday Fun Pool League starts at 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 3395, 561 Home St. W, Moose Jaw. Monday Night Crib 7:00pm Everyone welcome.

Wednesday Night Darts 7:30 pm Live Music every Friday and Saturday night ELKS FUNDRAISER MEAT DRAW

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RAFFLES are held every Friday evening at 5:30 PM in the Legion lounge.  There are eight chances to win meat, a teddy bear draw and a 50-50 draw. It’s a great way to start the weekend! Funds raised support Elks projects. LINE DANCING CLASSES on Mondays from 10am to 11:30am in the Community Centre at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughn St.  Cost $3 per class.  Everyone welcome.  For more information call Donna Douglas @306.692.7365. SASKATCHEWAN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM deadline for nominations to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15, 2019. Call 306-446-1983 for further information.�

THE FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI welcomes anyone interested to come out and try this very gentle form of exercise.  There is no restriction of age or gender, all are welcome.  Classes are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. AND Saturdays 11 to 12 noon.  Classes are held in the Social Hall of St. Andrews United Church.   Come out for a class.  If you have any questions or want further information, please contact Elaine Crysler at (306)693-9034 or email ebcrysler@gmail.com or Mitchell Miller at (306)681-4515 or email microstudent4444@ gmail.com.

THE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB INTRODUCTORY BRIDGE LESSONS are held on Tuesday Evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Comfort Inn.  Cost is $45.  Call Rae at 306-692-6074 for more information or to register.

MOOSE JAW CONCERT BAND:  If you play an instrument, you are welcome to join the Moose Jaw Concert Band. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Vanier Collegiate Band room. If you need more info, please e-mail kurt.gillett@gmail.com .

ASPERGER’S PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS meets at Moose Jaw Public Library the last Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Come and share ideas, experiences and have some fun.  For more info call CMHA at 306.692.4240. TUESDAYS BINGO at Church of Our Lady Parish Hall; 7 p.m. start. Doors open at 6 p.m. MOOSE JAW MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL INC. WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Church of God Basement, 50 Hochelaga St. E. Practice English; coffee & snacks; build new friendships; clothing swaps; activities & support. Everyone Welcome. Places for children to play. Contact Melissa for more information at 306-693-4677. MOOSE JAW BAND CITY BAND: Band practices held Monday evenings 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Legion (upstairs ballroom), 268 High Street W. Can you play a reed or brass instrument? Amateur or advanced musicians welcome. Bring your favorite swing melodies. To learn more, come to band practice or contact the band leader at 693-6262.

SEA CADETS is Open to Teens 12-18:  the program is free and is sponsored by the Department of National Defence and the Navy League branch. You have the opportunity to learn to sail, learn rope work and other ship operations as in navigation semaphore and communication, and also have the opportunity to travel with the Sea Cadet deployments to places like India, Japan and other coastal communities, but let’s not forget about summer training. You can go to summer camp for 2,3 or 4-week courses and you are given a training bonus, so that’s like getting paid to go to camp. Cadets meet Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Armouries at the top of Main St. THE FRIENDLY CITY OPTIMIST CLUB invites everyone to meetings at the Heritage Inn on the second Tuesday of each month. Social at 5:30 p.m./Supper at 6:00 p.m./meeting at 6:30 p.m. Socials dates and places vary.

Contact Lloyd Pethick for more information at 306.694.4121.

Taoist Tai Chi TM Classes:  Beginners classes on Wednesdays 6-7pm/Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to noon. Continuing classes are Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m./Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Information available by calling 306-693-9034. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES are held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moose Jaw Public Library, the Herb Taylor room on the second floor. You do not have to be Scottish. You do not need a partner. It is similar dance to square dancing. Everyone welcome. For information call Mike at 306-690- 5182.

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First there was the party that was scheduled, beginning with skating at the Kinsmen Sportsplex and then a special gathering for family and friends at the Alliance Church.

“I knew something was up because Mom was being really secretive, she wasn’t saying a lot about what was going on,” Melina said. “But I was thinking something might happen this week, and then one of my friends told me we were having a skating party...”

The real giveaway? When Melina set eyes on Allyson Toye, the regional manager the Make-a-Wish Saskatchewan.

Toye had met with Melina and the Brandt Family – The Brandt family – Kathy (clockwise from back which also includes dad Lee and younger sister Sara – middle), Lee, Melina and Sara -- are joined by Allyin October to determine if Melina was a candidate and son Toye from Make-a-Wish Saskatchewan after the to also get an idea of what destination would most fit announcement the Brandts are off to Disney World. the Grade 6 Lindale student if she was chosen. at two-and-a-half months old, and a final surgery at the “We ask each of our wish children to make three wishage of three. es of where they’d like to go or what they’d like to do, “It was hard, it was tough,” Kathy said. “There was a then we sit down with them and, based on their personlot of travelling, and she was scared of surgical masks ality, we choose what wish is best for them,” Toye said. for the first couple of years of her life, she didn’t like “When we sat down with her and her family, Disney them at all. But now she’s completely fine, she can hit World was what excited her the most and got the biga ball out to centrefield like anyone else.” gest reaction when asking her what she wanted to do.”

Melina’s beaming smile as she opened the gift box conAnd so, with what was actually a special reveal party taining the Disney World announcement said everyon the afternoon of Oct. 9 at the Alliance Church, it was thing anyone needed to know. Kathy and Lee had heard officially announced that the Brandt Family were off to about the Make-a-Wish trip weeks earlier, though, and Disney World. their reaction was what you could expect.

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“I’m looking forward to eating ice cream for breakfast every day,” Melina said with a laugh. “And the rides and meeting the characters and everything else down there. It’s going to be so much fun... It’s like I’m in a dream and I can’t wait to go.”

The announcement was one of four for Toye throughout Saskatchewan that day and included an interesting coincidence – Moose Jaw’s Maia Boyer and her family were leaving on a Make-a-Wish Disney Cruise that very same day, with Maia having recovered from a similar surgery to Melina.

“I have the best job in the world,” Toye said. “Melina didn’t really know what was going one, she saw me today and her face lit up. When the kids see me and they realize their wishes are coming true is really amazing.”

Make-a-Wish Saskatchewan is currently working on 79 wishes in the province, with the Christmas season a focus for grants.

“It’s the most magical time of the year, being Christmas, and it’s our busiest time,” Toye said. “We’re really excited to be helping so many kids out, and we’re really excited that Melina and her family are off to Disney World in January.”

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