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Just like Old Mother Hubbard not having food in her cupboard in that classic nursery rhyme, Riverside Mission is also facing bare supplies and is desperately needing the community’s support.

The non-profit organization announced recently that its coolers and freezers — and bank account — are nearly bare and need refilling.

Some of the main staples it requires to feed its clients include hamburgers, ham, potatoes, rice and pasta. However, it will not take leftover food.

Donations of food-related supplies can be dropped off at 40-42 Manitoba Street East from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday at the back door. Financial offerings can be made online at www.shrmsk.com.

July and August are normally challenging months — along with January and February — since donations of money and food dry up, said Joe Miller, executive director of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission. This depletes existing resources, even though the need to feed people remains.

Similar to other charitable organizations, Riverside Mission has faced an up-and-down situation throughout the pandemic, he continued. It had a surplus of food last year — partially thanks to federal funding — that it shared with other food security groups.

However, its shelves soon became bare and it had to ask for food.

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Regina-based Souls Harbour Rescue Mission — which oversees Riverside Mission — recently received nine pallets of cherries, which is far more than it can use on its own, he remarked. So, it gave one pallet to Riverside Mission and distributed other pallets to food agencies throughout southern Saskatchewan.

During the past year, Riverside Mission has seen an increase in clients accessing its lunch and support programs, with 50 to 70 people coming for lunch and up to 100 people stopping by for supper.

“People need food. Funds are drying up. The cost of living is going up,” said Miller. “I think food prices have been rising. Almost every bill that crosses my bill — whether it’s insurance or anything — has gone up … .

“One thing COVID has done (is it) has driven up a lot of things.

Food is part of that. I think people are being forced into making tougher choices. And it’s tough to stretch a dollar as far as you can.”

Riverside Mission has set a tentative date of Monday, Oct. 18, to allow clients into the building to eat. However, the organization is in no rush to do so and wants to ensure a safe environment before providing sit-down meals.

Construction update Miller expects ground to be broken on the new multipurpose centre in the spring of 2022.

The site at 218 and 218 River Street West has been levelled, the zoning application has been approved, and the environmental assessments have been completed. The organization is now working with planners to develop and tweak the building’s design.

The new centre will have 30 suites of affordable housing, including six rooms dedicated to men going through addiction treatment. In addition, Riverside Mission will be given a bigger space to support clients. It will also receive a new kitchen, men’s shelter, and an expanded clothing giveaway program.

The building will also act as a food distribution centre for southern Saskatchewan.

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Local businesses lead donation drive for Riverside Mission After seeing Riverside’s call assistance on Facebook, Al’s Auto Service and Moose Movers pledged $500 each to the Mission -- and have challenged other businesses in the city to do the same Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

ning, pledging to donate $500 each to Riverside Mission and challenging other businesses in Moose Jaw to do the same.

The decision came out of a social media post by Riverside asking for food donations, as summer months are traditionally when such offerings decrease even though the demand remains largely the same.

“Al saw the Riverside Mission post and anytime he does any giveaways or anything we get together and work something out, and I said ‘hey, let’s try to make this viral and get quite a following on it, get them lots of money for the year so they Al Didkowski with Al’s Auto Service and Dyllan won’t be struggling’,” explained Avinou with Moose Movers make their Facebook Avinou.

“The biggest thing for us, with Rivpitch for donations to Riverside Mission. erside Mission, if you drop money off there it’s literally going to go on A call for help by Riverside Mission has a plate.

Danny Mullens, the guy running it, led a pair of local businesses to kickstart is a really good guy and he obviously has what they hope will be a massive fundraising campaign for the Moose Jaw homeless a vision so we’re happy to step up and try and help.” shelter.

Al Didkowski of Al’s Auto Service and The duo reached out to Riverside to let Dyllan Avinou of Moose Movers laid out them know of their plans and were met their idea on Facebook on Sunday eve- with the kind of reaction one would expect.

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“That’s so awesome of them to do that,” said Deann Little with Riverside Mission. “They came in yesterday and filled me in as to what’s going on, the donations they’re trying to bring in for us, and we can’t give a big enough shout-out to those companies, it’s greatly appreciated.”

Riverside is currently seeing around 90 people coming in for lunch and supper every day, not only making for some busy times but also taking a toll on their stock of both perishable and non-perishable food items.

That’s where their call for donations on Facebook came into play. Some of the food items they’d like to see replenished are pasta and pasta sauces, ground beef and ham, canned beans and creamed soups, basically anything nutritious that can be turned into a delicious meal for those in need.

“Summertime is always a lean time, donations always seem to go down and things like that,” Little said. “So we’re just trying to replenish some of the items we’re needing to keep us going through the summer right now.”

Of course, cold hard cash is also very, very nice. And that’s where the fundraising

campaign hopes to have a major impact.

“Hunger shouldn’t even be an issue in this town,” Avinou said. “We’re not massive and we’re more than capable of working together. I just figure it’s definitely a good way to go about it and we’ll see how far we’ll be able to take it.”

The good news is there already has been a response. Avinou said four or five other businesses have already reached out, and if things take off, the final total could be rather impressive.

While any kind of financial support is appreciated at Riverside, a donation of tens of thousands of dollars would be something else.

“You just might see me do a dance of joy,” Little said with a laugh. “That would be fantastic, definitely, because being a non-profit, you’re always trying to make sure you have the basic needs to feed the community and also for a shelter for those who need a warm place to put their head at night. So it’s greatly appreciated when we can see this kind of thing happening.”

To support the project and make a donation, simply make a cheque out to Riverside Mission and drop it off, or reach out to them at (306) 624-0137 for other options.

Upcoming seminar to look at re-engaging community using volunteers Offering from South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport to look at building community post-pandemic Randy Palmer -Moose Jaw Express

The Using Volunteering to Re-Engage Community Post-Pandemic seminar will take place via the Zoom app and will feature 75 minutes of sharing ideas and brainstorming on how attendees might use volunteers to help their groups return to their previous levels of community prominence.

The webinar will feature Lara Schroeder from Spark Solutions as facilitator, and she’ll offer insight from her years of offering sport management consulting for a wide range of organizations and events, including the 2014 Winter Olympics and South West District logo numerous Youth Olympic Games -- all Without question, the COVID-19 pan- heavily volunteer-driven events. demic took its toll on community organi- The event will take place on Wedneszations and groups all over Saskatchewan. day, Aug. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 The question now is what can be done to a.m. and is free of charge. You can reghelp get back on track as things gradually ister by visiting https://form.jotform. com/211884872302255, with the registrareturn to normal in the province?

An upcoming webinar from the South tion deadline 12 p.m. on Aug. 9. Links to West District for Culture, Recreation and join the workshop will be e-mailed a few Sport will look at finding a solution, and days prior to the event. it’s one that is often key to the success of If you have any questions or would like more information, be sure to email Brenany organization: volunteering. nen at brennen@gosouthwest.ca.

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Health Foundation’s 15th annual radiothon to focus on kidney disease treatment Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation wants patients who receive kidney dialysis treatment at the hospital to do so in comfort, so this year’s radiothon will focus on dialysis-related equipment.

The 15th annual 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon takes place Thursday, Sept. 9 to Friday, Sept. 10, for 36 hours at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall. The foundation hopes to raise $125,000 and is looking for the support of residents in Moose Jaw and the surrounding area.

The radiothon has been an important part of the community during the last two decades and has “grown immensely,” said executive director Kelly McElree. Since 2006, the health foundation has raised $4.3 million through this fundraiser, which has created a “tremendous impact” and helped countless patients at the former Union Hospital and the current Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

In consultation with medical employees at the hospital, the health foundation focuses on a different need each year, from heart health to cancer treatment.

This year the foundation focused on kidney disease since it is the 10th leading cause of

death in Canada, he explained. One in 10 Canadians has kidney disease, while 50,000 Canadians are treated for kidney failure every day.

There are 35 kidney dialysis patients currently receiving treatment at the Wigmore regional hospital.

Standard treatment includes three visits per week for four hours each time, for the duration of people’s lives.

Kidneys are organs that fulfill many tasks to keep people healthy, such as filtering waste from the blood and regulating fluids by eliminating excess water, so toxins don’t build up in the system and poison people.

The health-care professionals who work at Wigmore regional do incredible work every day to save lives, which residents recognize and respect, McElree continued. Residents

also understand how much of a difference new equipment makes in the lives of patients.

The equipment the foundation wants to purchase this year includes a transonic monitor, a Pryxis medstation, a ceiling lift, a bariatric dialysis chair and a Broda chair.

The Pryxis medstation is a sophisticated system that dispenses medication and can be customized for each patient. The transonic monitor measures blood flow through the dialysis machine and provides medical professionals with information to customize treatment.

Meanwhile, ceiling lifts raise patients from their wheelchairs into other chairs or beds and protect the safety of staff. A Broda chair better positions patients receiving treatment,

while a bariatric chair is for obese patients.

Besides raising funds, the radiothon also highlights the work the hospital and its employees do — from the children’s ward to cancer treatment — and tells the stories of patients who have received support, said McElree.

“When you raise awareness like that in community, people in Moose Jaw are very generous, and we’re so thankful for that level of generosity because it saves lives,” he added.

“We put that money to work right away to help people.”

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) has already donated $8,000 to the fundraiser and plans to match donations up to that total.

ACTA has supported the radiothon for many years and contributed to it in many ways, said McElree. The foundation is thankful for that support, along with the support of other community groups, organizations and businesses that have been a part of the event since 2006.

McElree encouraged people to tune into the 36-hour broadcast and donate in person, by mail, or through their workplaces.

Col. Bouchard takes over as new Wing Commander at 15 Wing Long-time helicopter pilot and instructor, former commander of 442 Squadron Comox takes over from departing Col. Ron Walker

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“As we close another successful chapter, the first few lines of the next chapter are already written and together, as an all-inclusive team, we will ensure that dignity and respect is at the forefront of everything we do,” Bouchard said. “We will continue to develop a culture where everyone is valued and can develop into our leaders of tomorrow.”

The reviewing officer for the ceremony was none other than Brig. Gen. Denis O’Reilly who served as the 15 Wing Commander from 2016 to 2019 before handing off the position to Col. Walker.

Walker is moving on to continue his military career in the United Kingdom.

As one might expect, Bouchard brings an imCol. Jonathan Bouchard (front left) officially signs on as the new Wing Commander pressive resume to his new position. at 15 Wing alongside reviewing officer Brig. Gen. Denis O’Reilly (centre) and out- A helicopter pilot throughout his career, going Wing Commander Col. Ron Walker.

Bouchard served as an instructor at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School in the There’s a new officer in charge at 15 Wing rades, fly-overs and all the pomp and cir- late 90’s and spent part of the 2000s posted Moose Jaw. cumstance befitting a change-of-command, on exchange with the U.S. Department of The local Canadian Air Force base an- things were far more understated this year Homeland Security, where he worked with the U.S. Coast Guard. nounced last week that Col. Jonathan Bouch- due to the ongoing pandemic. ard has officially taken over the position of While the event was livestreamed for 15 In January 2010, Bouchard was deployed to Wing Commander from the outgoing Col. Wing members and their families, only a Kandahar, Afghanistan for seven months and Ron Walker, who served in the position the handful of local dignitaries and 15 Wing served with NATO as Chief of Plans for Kanlast two years. representatives were able to take part in the dahar Airfield.

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mer of 2010 and took over as commander of 442 Squadron in Comox, B.C., and after a stop in Ottawa two years later, moved on to the NATO Defence College in Rome in 15 Wing Commander August 2014. Col. Jonathan Bouchard.

Shortly after completing further courses at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto in 2015, Bouchard was promoted to Colonel and appointed Director General Coordination within the Strategic Joint Staff in Ottawa.

Bouchard retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2016 and joined Transport Canada, where he oversaw the implementation of two new fleets of helicopters and a simulator for the Coast Guard.

Col. Bouchard rejoined the military in 2018 and prior to taking over at 15 Wing worked as the Deputy Assistant Director with the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD).

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Multicultural worship concert to bring together residents regardless of language or nationality Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The parking lot of the Town ‘n’ Country Mall will soon be filled with the words of inspirational speakers and uplifting music as part of a multicultural worship concert.

Moose Jaw Church of God (MJCOG), in partnership with Casa de Gloria (House of Glory) Spanish Church, is hosting the worship concert on Saturday, July 31, starting at 4 p.m. Several food trucks will be on site while English, Spanish, Filipino and Low German will be spoken during the event.

Giovana Garcia, spokeswoman for the event, explained that she and her family moved to Moose Jaw from Nebraska — by way of Guatemala — four years ago and started attending MJCOG. Starting last year, church Paster Larry Hasmatali thought it was time for Garcia’s parents, Marvin and Rose, to become pastors since they have a heart and vision to reach the Spanish-speaking community locally and beyond. So, MJCOG started Casa de Gloria (House of Glory), and the Garcias began leading online services for people in Guatemala, El Salvador, the United States, and elsewhere.

The idea for an outdoor multicultural worship concert arose a few months ago after the family attended a similar concert in Assiniboia, continued Garcia. This prompted her father to want to hold something in Moose Jaw, so both churches — MJCOG was “super helpful and supportive” — began working on the event in June.

The speakers will share “a word of encouragement or their testimony or how God has worked in their life,” she said. “Our hope is that people would just hear the Gospel, and even if they just come for the food trucks, they will hear something and it’ll touch their hearts and be curious and asking questions.

“We’re here to answer as many questions as we can and just letting the Holy Spirit do His thing in working in their lives.”

The main goal — and one that Mr. Garcia wants to emphasize strongly — is that this event is designed to bring Moose Jaw together regardless of residents’ nationality, colour, or language.

The Garcias have been excited to organize the concert, especially since all pandemic-related health restrictions

have been lifted. This means twice as many vehicles and people will be allowed to attend, instead of being forced to distance two metres from each other.

“We’re really looking forward to being out in the open and hoping that people come together, especially after a rough year, just to see faces,” she said. “We just hope people can come and enjoy it, even if it’s just for 10 to 15 minutes … .”

Most of the worship concert will be in English, while Spanish is being featured since that’s the language used in the new church to sing and preach. Further, a band from Assiniboia will sing in Filipino, while one parishioner of the new church will speak and sing in Low German.

Garcia expects the concert to run until about 8 p.m. but thought the event could be shorter as well. While this is a free event, attendees can still donate if they want.

“Our heart is really to share Jesus with people, and we’re hoping that through this, people will hear about the Gospel and that we’re able to come together and worship as one … ,” she added. “Come listen to different styles of Spanish music. It’s a bit different than the English songs, so we’re really excited for Canadians or non-Spanish speakers to see the different cultures and different styles of music that we have.”

The Garcias hope to turn this concert into a yearly event and bring in more languages and cultures to worship.

Conservative Party boots Clark Puckett from Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan nomination race Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) has eliminated Clark D. Puckett from the nomination race for the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency because he failed to submit a complete application package.

“I supposedly failed to dot some I’s and cross some T’s,” Puckett said. “I am out on a technicality. I Clark D. Puckett. File photo think it’s because I came out with a moderate message and there doesn’t appear to be any room for that in the Conservative Party right now.”

Puckett has described himself as a centrist or moderate conservative and believes the party needs to move closer to the centre to be more relevant — especially to younger people. However, he said that some party hardliners don’t agree with his message, even though some of his ideas align with party leader Erin O’Toole, particularly around topics about First Nations, social issues, and agriculture.

Those same forces have “troubled” him during the past few weeks and have attempted to push him out with various excuses.

Puckett communicated regularly with the party headquarters during the past few weeks about whether his views were acceptable, he said. In response, the party kept sending him messages saying he was OK. Now, though, he doesn’t understand why they didn’t stop his candidacy earlier.

Based on conversations with fellow nominee Brad Trost, Puckett alleged that the CPC is favouring nominee Tolmie since he ‘supposedly’ tows the party line.

“I am (disappointed) but not surprised. I know how back rooms work … ,” he continued, since he has been involved

in politics for 22 years. “I think the old traditionalists are still holding sway in that party. I don’t know if that bodes well for the Conservatives’ chances of a seat in Toronto or Vancouver … .

“If we lose seats in this election … I think the Mavericks (Party) will get traction; I really do. And we’re in for a long stretch of Mr. Trudeau’s leadership.”

In an email to the Moose Jaw Express, CPC spokesman Cory Hann said that Puckett is not an eligible candidate since he failed to submit a complete application based on section 7D of the CPC rules and procedures for candidate nominations.

“I’d also note further that part of the application process requires that applicants obtain signatures from 25 current party members residing in the riding,” Hann added, “and Mr. Puckett failed to obtain the required 25 signatures (since he only acquired 14).”

Puckett also received a similar message quoting section 7D from party executive director Janet Fryday Dorey.

“It’s almost impossible to say” how many memberships were obtained since everything was done online, which made it difficult to know whether people supported him because of privacy, Puckett said. What he knows now, though, is that the pandemic has eliminated the old way of filling out paper nominations or sitting at kitchen tables to ask for support and moved everything online.

“We’re finally in the modern age with memberships,” he added.

Puckett plans to inform the national media in Ottawa about this incident. However, he doesn’t think the CPC will be able to defend itself on this issue, which will only play into the hands of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and be “a feather in (his) hat.”

As for the future, besides farming, Puckett wants to start a business that would take Canadians to Europe to tour the battlefields of the First World War. He already has business partners from the United States and the United Kingdom who would offer similar tours for their residents.

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Maverick Party can help repair polarization of Canada, candidate says The first-ever Maverick Party candidate for the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency believes the Western-focused party can help repair the polarization that the federal Liberals have caused in Canada since 2015.

Bladworth-area resident D. Craig Townsend was apolitical about a year ago, but his frustration with the federal government’s actions over the past six years pushed him to look for solutions. An engineer by trade — with experience in the oil and gas sector and now the agriculture industry — he wanted to put his scientific and analytical mind to work to address the problems he was seeing.

Townsend wrote a letter to the prime minister’s office in May 2020 about the federal government’s decision to ban all types of firearms. He thought that the Liberals had made law-abiding citizens into criminals with this decision, even while the federal party had engaged in the SNC-Lavalin affair.

After receiving no response by December, the former Canadian Forces member began looking for alternative ways to make his voice heard. He came across the Maverick Party and saw that the organization had a mission statement that resonated with him.

Jason G. Antonio- Moose Jaw Express After learning there was no party elector- ized Canada, and if we wish to be one nation, al district association (EDA) for the Moose the ability of irresponsible administrations to Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency, abuse this polarity must be forever removed,” Townsend gathered some friends and started Townsend said. “And that’s what I really like one of the first party EDAs in the country. about the Maverick Party platform: one way He also acted as the association president for or another, we have to remove this polarity if a while. we want to be one nation.”

“I’m a big believer that if you want some- Townsend believes he would best represent thing done right, you need to do it yourself,” the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan conhe continued. “I mentioned that we should stituency since he has served Canada, is an have nominations. We were concerned that entrepreneur, is resourceful, possesses integthere would be an election … . I had all the rity, is dedicated, is tenacious, and commitnecessary paperwork done.” ted to his community.

Townsend was recently named the Maver- There is one main difference between all othick Party candidate for this constituency. He er federal parties and the Maverick Party, he admitted that he was “a little overwhelmed” remarked. Federal parties want to gain power since there were many tasks to complete. and keep it, which means catering to every While this has been a challenging role, he is region in Canada. Conversely, the Maverick excited for the support he has received from Party wants to represent and defend the interthe party and potential voters. ests of Western Canada only.

“It was never my intention to run for politics Townsend pointed out that Conservative Paror a party that advocated for independence,” ty leader Erin O’Toole said he would not inhe continued. However, since 2015, it has troduce a carbon tax but later said he would bothered him that the federal Liberal govern- to appease Eastern Canadian voters. ment has shut down oil projects and banned “He has thrown the West under the bus to new pipelines even while defending a major garner votes in central and east,” Townsend pipeline — Line 5 — that runs near Michi- added. “And any party that is trying to govgan and supplies southern Ontario. ern the country has to do that. And the 2019 “The policies of Ottawa have basically polar- (federal) election shows us that 70 per cent of

Hutterite colony farmers market open for the season

Photo by Ron Walter.

A steady line-up formed to buy vegetables at the first Hutterite farmers’ market of the year.

The Baildon colony offerings included onions, radishes, peas, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, bread, buns and jams.

They won’t be joined by the Huron Colony from Brownlee this year as a devastating hailstorm, ranging from Central Butte to Brownlee, destroyed that vegetable crop.

The market on Thatcher Drive East runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Sept. 30.

Caronport man sentenced for accident Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Caronport resident Christopher D. Rempel was sentenced for his role in an accident that took the lives of two teens and injuring one in a collision last year.

The judge sentenced Rempel on July 12 after accepting a joint submission from the Crown and defence of five years in jail, followed by a five-year driving prohibition. The Saskatchewanian pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodi-

ly harm and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.

More than 25 victim impact statements from friends and family of the victims were read during the sentencing hearing.

Court also learned that Rempel is still receiving care for depression, psychosis, sleep disorder and anxiety because of the collision.

Rempel did not have a criminal record before this incident.

D. Craig Townsend is the first-ever Maverick Party candidate for the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency. Photo submitted

the West could vote for one party — the Conservatives — and we can still end up with a Liberal minority.”

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Visit to candy store eases boredom for some seniors

Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express ronjoy@sasktel.net

Friends of ours must spend considerable time looking for jokes and cartoons, inspirational thoughts, health tips, and other worthy bits of information that via the share button zoom into our home.

I have no idea where they find all this sharable material but much of it makes the rounds through our friends and friends of friends and cousins of friends and strangers who also

have friends.

We are thankful our e-mail address has been included among the numerous other folks who also receive the same message. We are at least on the radar of friends and acquaintances, even if there is no personal connection to this correspondence.

When I was a novice at this form of communication, I was disgruntled that there was no attachment, no “hello, thinking of you” as a preface to whatever bit of humour or dry wit was coming our way. Then I read, via the same type of sharing, that being included in mass mailings was a tribute not to be taken lightly or dismissed as being insensitive.

One of the latest missives to arrive was one of an educational variety, a muse designed to help someone of our age cope with the boring periods of life that seniors endure in the process of aging.

According to someone’s research, there is no need for seniors to be bored by their lives, and if they are bored, most of them (us) have the capability to stop being that way.

I learned that reading, resting and watching television are the three main ways seniors spend their time. Retired seniors spend twice as much time relaxing and thinking as compared to the younger population. That’s not surprising considering we have more spare time than someone still in the workforce. The only schedule some seniors keep is the television schedule, supplemented with time for medical appointments and haircuts. One day rolls into the other and some mornings it takes awhile to figure out if it is Saturday, Tuesday or Sunday.

So to relieve this boredom, seniors are advised to: explore the world through the world wide web; entice friends or strangers to play board games; write real letters to friends and relatives; call someone on the telephone and have a conversation; tinker with a motor or something mechanical; learn something new such as knitting, golf or lawn bowling; feed the birds; plant a garden; volunteer in the community; go on a bus tour; or failing all those suggestions, simply go back to work.

Over the years of our semi-retirement, we have done some of those things — some successfully like writing letters and phoning, or feeding the birds and volunteering. Tinkering with motors and mechanical things has never been something we’ve ever considered as our boredom-fighting solution. That kind of tinkering is simply too dangerous and not very rewarding.

But just this past week we relieved our afternoon bore-

dom by visiting Tristian’s Treats at 259 High St. W., a new Moose Jaw business, one that definitely appealed to our sweet tooth (teeth). We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door and stood there staring at the shelves of treats that immediately took us back to our childhoods.

While I ogled the treats, Housemate wandered into another room to view the die cast cars, Lego selections and other items that would fall into the collectibles category of taking on a new project.

I saw sugar-free items, was advised that the owners are bringing in supplies of sugar-free cake mixes and other items that will still be tasty treats but won’t contribute to the ailing health of any customer.

I didn’t immediately see them so asked: “Do you carry the old time Lifesavers?”

“Yes, right over here,” I was told and hurried to check out the varieties. I spied a lone roll of butter rum Lifesaver, the very favourite of all time, and one our nephew often brought us from a candy store in Alberta. It is obviously a favourite of other shoppers.

I was in candy heaven as was Housemate as he piled his selections on the counter, and later that day dropped a few Rock Pops into his beverage of choice.

So the next time I’m bored, I might be found at Tristian’s Treats, checking out the jawbreakers and cream-filled cupcakes and of course, hoping there’s a butter rum Lifesaver on the shelf.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Mossbank runs successful Old Wives Lake Festival

Yellow Mercedes - Photos by Ron Walter

Honda bike - Photos by Ron Walter

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Polishing window - Photos by Ron Walter

GMC truck - Photos by Ron Walter

A street dance kicked off the Old Wives Lake Festival at Mossbank this year with about 100 people attending “There wasn’t many were dancing,” said a local farmer who attended.

“Everybody was sitting around talking, something we couldn’t do” during the pandemic restrictions.

Organized on short notice after restrictions were lifted; the festival didn’t have as many events as usual but turnout was heavy.

The Sunday car show drew more vehicles than expected. Two long blocks of Main Street were reserved for the show but were filled by noon with more cars purring in until almost one o’clock.

The large turnout of show cars may have been related to the recent lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on crowd sizes.

A White City car owner said he was showing on a circuit including White City, Assiniboia, Bengough, Watrous and Bruno.

Owners, like Dan Kirby, were busy shining up the cars.

Kirby used a little step ladder to reach the higher parts of his truck.

One of the most admired vehicles was a yellow 1929 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle roadster built in 1981 from a kit.

Owner Jai Singh Randhawa parked in front of the Bent Nail Cafe, which he manages.

The bright yellow vehicle, bought from a Manitoba owner recently, has only 54,000 miles.

“It runs awesome,” he said. “It can go 120 (mph).” In

1929 the racer’s 120 mph was top speed and earned drivers many racing trophies.

“It runs very smooth. It gives you a quite unique experience.”

A pancake breakfast had a steady run of customers along with the trade show and farmers market.

A recently-started area business, Twin Hills Clothing Co., had a table featuring handmade western jewelry and shirts with cowboy themes.

At the Ambrosz Blacksmith Shop Museum Don Fox of Moose Jaw demonstrated the trade while two girls guided visitors through the blacksmith’s house and the other museum display buildings.

Inside the house a display recalled the pandemic of 1918.

No date has been set yet for Apple Pie Day, usually held the Third Thursday in August.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Multicultural council needs support and supplies to help new refugees Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) is looking for supplies and a few strong backs to help move those items as it prepares to welcome new refugees to the community.

The organization was recently informed that it would receive about six new families or individuals, including refugees from Africa, Syria, and other Middle Eastern nations, said Kaleigh Pousett, community connections co-ordinator. Two individuals were expected to arrive on July 22, while a third family was expected to arrive on July 26.

“So, it’s … a steady stream for the rest of the summer and into the fall,” she remarked.

The federal government normally tells the MJMC about two weeks in advance before families come, but sometimes they can be delayed, or plans fall through, which means the arrivals are postponed, she continued. Since situations can change daily, the organization needs to be as prepared as possible.

Although Pousett is not a settlement work-

Since 1896, the Red Cross volunteers have been helping Canadians through disasters with food, shelter and often a shoulder. It is time we make a plan to help the Red Cross.

Are you ready if a disaster hits?

Imagine the police showed up at your home at 3 am with an evacuation order and you had to vacate immediately, would you be ready? Most of us would not be able to grab a bag, lock the door and walk away.

The reality is that we are not prepared for any emergency let alone prepare a basic emergency kit or a “bug-out bag.”

There are three main areas to look at when preparing for an emergency. Assessment, preparation, and execution. The Red Cross has made it easy at www.redcross.ca/ready with free downloadable materials.

Assessment - know and understand the risks in your area. What natural disasters can happen in your community? Have there been tornados, flash flooding or wildfires? You will need to organise yourself for specific types of emergencies.

Preparation - the Red Cross has an action plan on their website making it simple to follow for every type of family. This action plan covers escape routes, medical information and even pet information. I suggest either printing it off and keeping a copy in your bug-out bag or have everyone take photos of the information and store it on their phones for easy reference. The action

er, she knows from past experiences that there is a flurry of activity when families or individuals arrive. This includes looking for furniture, kitchen supplies and other household items, and then picking people up from the airport, transporting them to their new homes or helping them find accommodations.

“Something I’ve really seen is a lack of help with moving them in, so I’m hoping to get together some moving teams,” she said. “So, maybe one mover who has a truck and then a few people who can lift heavy things so I can have some teams on call and ready for when we need to move a family … . It goes a lot faster when we have help from the community.”

Some housing supplies the MJMC needs from the community to help the families and individuals include furniture, electronics, linens, kitchenware, and miscellaneous items such as laundry baskets, shower curtains and ironing boards.

Anyone who wants to donate items or volunteer should contact Pousett first at 306693-4677.

While the way new refugee families and individuals are welcomed can vary because of cultures, one of the most important things is hospitality, including smiling, waving and saying hello, Pousett said.

While some residents can be uncomfortable around new immigrant families since they don’t know what to say, being generous is sometimes all that’s necessary.

“I think welcome and being friendly to-

ward newcomers and people that you recognize are new to the community can go really far,” she added. “A lot of our clients have mentioned that to me.”

It’s an honour to help these new refugees when they arrive, Pousett said. She thought it was difficult to express what it’s like to help people coming from hostile environments. However, these refugees are grateful for the help they receive, from housing to registering their kids in school.

“If no one’s helping them resettle, they’re not going to adjust to life in a new country (or the community). We have people coming from really violent scenarios and from war and other devastating things in their home countries … ,” she continued.

“We have a lot of talented people with lots of skills that they can be active community members too, but they need people to help them understand what Canadian culture is and what it is to live in Canadian society.”

Red Cross Ready

By April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express

plan can be downloaded at: https://www.redcross.ca/crc/documents/ How-We-Help/Emergencies-and-Disasters-in-Canada/emergency-plan.pdf A “bug-out bag” or an emergency kit with the essentials for a full three days. These kits should take into account the different needs for each member of the family including all pets in the home. A backpack makes it easy to carry but any container with a lid will do.

Some things to consider: ● Non perishable food ● Water ● Medications ● Clothing ● Personal hygiene products ● Toilet paper and kleenex A full list to build a kit can be downloaded at: https://www.redcross.ca/crc/documents/ How-We-Help/Emergencies-and-Disasters-in-Canada/Build-or-Buy-a-Kit_Digital.pdf The Red Cross First Aid App can be downloaded at: https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/first-aid-tips-and-resources/firstaid-app Execution - How do you know when it is time to leave? Listen to the internet, radio or television media outlets to keep up-todate with any warnings for your region. If

an evacuation alert is given, then get ready.

Have your belongings packed. If there is an evacuation order, you are to leave. Follow the routes and instructions given by the authorities to aid them in your family’s safety.

Take the time to make a plan to help the Red Cross help your family. every two hours. Hydration, hydration, hydration!

Drink plenty of fluids when exerting yourself in the heat. More is better in this case.

If you can avoid being outdoors from 11 am until 3 pm, you may find the day more comfortable and less likely to get heat stroke.

Keep in mind, heat stroke is from heat not the sun. Even if you’re indoors, there is a chance of heat stroke if you are exerting yourself in a hot kitchen or in a space with no air circulation. Never leave children and pets in a parked vehicle as the temperature can rise more than 11°C in 10 minutes.

Avoid alcohol. And finally, watch for any medications that leave you dehydrated.

Flushed(red) dry skin, rapid breathing and high body temperature are easily avoided this summer with just a small amount of common sense. Stroke heat stroke off your summer to-do list and have a fun filled summer!

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From The Kitchen

Simple jam recipes for novices in kitchens

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

When novice kitchen chiefs face the task of turning seasonal fruits into jams, jellies and syrups, they sometimes balk at all the instructions and list of ingredients they must assemble for a few jars of homemade success.

This week’s recipes offer an opportunity to show off easy jam-making techniques that might impress the most severe critics. And there is no such thing as failure: if the mixtures don’t set, they will still be tasty served and mixed with ice cream, whipped cream or as fillings for cakes.

••• Sour Cherry Jam 2 cups sour cherries, pitted and chopped 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients.

Bring to a rolling boil, stirring often. Cook until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Test for thickness by placing a spoonful of the mixture onto a chilled plate. Let sit for 30

seconds. It is done if the mixture moves slowly on the chilled plate. If it moves too quickly cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Transfer to a heat-proof container and cool to room temperature. Store in refrigerator. Makes one cup.

••• Peach Honey Jam 1 lb. ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and finely chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsps. honey 1 tbsp. lemon juice Combine ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir often and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Use chilled plate method to determine if jam will set properly.

Transfer to a container and cool. Use on toast or swirl through vanilla yogurt. Makes one cup.

Store in refrigerator.

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Rhubarb Marmalade 2 oranges 1 lemon 6 cups diced rhubarb 6 cups white sugar pinch of salt 1 cup seedless sultana raisins Squeeze lemon and oranges and pour juice into a saucepan. Cut pulp and white membrane from lemon and oranges and discard. Sliver the rind and add to juice in saucepan.

Add rhubarb, sugar and salt and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add raisins.

Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until thick, about 4-5 minutes. Skim off residue from top and use chilled plate method to check on thickness.

Pour marmalade into sterilized jars, seal and cool.

Store in cool place. Makes about 5 jars, depending on the amount of juice obtained from the lemon and oranges.

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New dig-safe training for youth in construction looking to improve safety skills

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

tion, agriculture, or other ground-related industries.

As a free course, the program will teach participants about proper practices when breaking ground during projects, like the importance of locating utility lines and how to do it.

Developed through a partnership between the Saskatchewan Safety Council, the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance, and the Heavy ConDerrick Man, president of the Saskatchewan Common struction Safety Association Ground Alliance, spoke on how a new ground-break- of Saskatchewan, the new ing safety training program will help reduce instances course is the first of its kind of damaging underground infrastructure lines while in North America to target digging for construction. Photograph by Larissa Kurz. this particular safety issue in A collaboration between several conthis way. struction organizations in the province “We felt, as a collaboration of construction has resulted in the launch of a new youth groups in Saskatchewan, that it’s our retraining program, focused on teaching sponsibility to help educate,” said Derrick safety know-how when digging near un- Mann, president of the SCGA. derground utility lines.

As a free, three-hour course, the program The Ground Disturbance for Saskatche- helps to equip youth with the knowledge wan Workers training initiative is a pro- and habits they need to safely dig on a gram aimed at individuals aged 14-21 who work site and avoid striking underground are interested in entering the construc- utility infrastructure or causing damage

from soil collapses.

Line hits during digging remain a big issue in the province, said Mann, with Saskatchewan recording over 700 per year and Canada as a whole reporting $1 billion in line-hit damage annually.

“That should be zero. There’s no reason for those hits, and so we’re trying to look at it from a different angle here,” said Mann.

The overall goal of the program is to reduce the number of incidents in the future by offering free training to workers as they enter the workforce, rather than later on in their careers.

“It gives them the base knowledge to even start asking the right questions, once you get out onto a site, [and] to orientate yourself around the basics of damage prevention,” said Mann.

Eli Sorensen is a graduate of the program and spoke to how the training is already aiding him in his previous job in construction as a summer student.

“When you’re young, you have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but you haven’t been in a lot of situations [and this course] gave me an understanding of some of the risks there are out there,” said Sorensen.

The program is also part of a larger safety

Eli Sorensen is a graduate of the course, which he felt offered him a basis of safety skills he could use during his summer job in the construction sector. Photograph by Larissa Kurz.

program from the SSC, designed by industry experts to target the most common injuries that happen to new workers in their fields.

The Ground Disturbance for Saskatchewan Workers training course is available online at sasksafety.org and offers a certificate to everyone who completes it.

RCMP Heritage Centre welcomes new director to head up transition to national museum

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

different ways of telling stories,” said Robinson. “We want to change the museum experience, and that’s going to take a lot of ideas and a lot of design development, but [we] want to make this different from any place you’ve ever been.”

The first step will be a consultation process, said Robinson, which will seek input from local community partners, including Indigenous voices, regarding RCMP history.

Incoming executive director Tara Robinson said she is excited to be the lead in the RCMP Heritage Centre’s transition to a national museum. Photograph by Larissa Kurz.

The RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina anchor at CTV Regina for several years. welcomed incoming executive director Robinson said she is excited to see the Tara Robinson to be leading the centre in RCMP Heritage Centre being recognized its upcoming shift to become a national as a national site of interest, as well as bemuseum. ing offered the chance to take part in that Previously living in Calgary, Robinson is development. returning to Regina to take on the position “The RCMP have such a critical story to and provide her expertise to expand and tell,” said Robinson. “They’re part of the update the centre’s exhibits moving for- fabric of this nation, and we think that is ward. deserving of national status.”

“It’s an honour to be here at this stage, be- To aid the RCMP Heritage Centre’s transicause it’s an important part of the organi- tion to a national museum site, the federal zation’s history,” said Robinson. government has committed $4.5 million in Robinson has previously worked as the funding over three years. director of the Calgary Child Advocate A detailed timeline for the transition has Centre and Calgary Police Foundation yet to be established, but Robinson said and helped spearhead the creation of the she already has plans for the changes comYouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive ing to the centre, including utilizing new Centre. technologies in exhibits.

She is also a well-known face in Regina, “We will be changing the interior, for sure, as she was the first female evening news with exhibits, highly emotive spaces, and

“We want to make sure that we get that right, because we need to make sure that the stories that we tell here come from many different perspectives, and so that’s where we’re starting,” said Robinson.

The Regina centre will be the third national museum located outside of Ottawa, joining the Pier 21 Museum of Immigration in Halifax and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg — and the most western-located national museum to date.

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Heat stroked off my list

By April Meersman

Adobe Stock Photo When summer heat finally hits the prairies, everyone heads for the great outdoors.

Camping, picnics and sitting on the deck

are wonderful activities to pass time in the summer heat.

However, one of the hidden dangers we often don’t think about during midsummer is heat stroke. It can come on suddenly with little to no warning. So, what can you do to prevent heat stroke and enjoy the entire summer without a trip to the emergency room?

Knowing the signs of heat stroke can save your life. The first signs to watch out for are redness to the skin but not a lot of sweating with a high body temperature. Your body has already reached a state that it no longer can sweat. Racing heartbeat and rapid breathing, nausea and vomiting, headache, confusion, dizziness and even seizures could

accompany heat stroke. When the body is in this state, the internal organs are beginning to swell and you must seek medical attention immediately. Untreated it can lead to death.

If you think someone is having heat stroke, get them out of the heat. If they can walk, take them into an air-conditioned room or (the bare minimum) to the shade. Less clothing the better. Cool them off with ice packs or cold compresses, in a bath or shower. Ice packs on the neck, armpits and groin area can help to cool the blood. Call 911 for assistance. If the patient cannot walk, call 911 immediately.

Keeping the summer fun is down to a small ounce of prevention. Wear a wide brimmed hat and loose fitting clothing.

Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher every two hours. Hydration, hydration, hydration! Drink plenty of flu-

ids when exerting yourself in the heat.

More is better in this case. If you can avoid being outdoors from 11 am until 3 pm, you may find the day more comfortable and less likely to get heat stroke.

Keep in mind, heat stroke is from heat not the sun. Even if you’re indoors, there is a chance of heat stroke if you are exerting yourself in a hot kitchen or in a space with no air circulation. Never leave children and pets in a parked vehicle as the temperature can rise more than 11°C in 10 minutes.

Avoid alcohol. And finally, watch for any medications that leave you dehydrated.

Flushed(red) dry skin, rapid breathing and high body temperature are easily avoided this summer with just a small amount of common sense. Stroke heat stroke off your summer to-do list and have a fun filled summer!

2nd annual Big Backyard BioBlitz The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) invites you to take part in the 2nd annual Big Backyard BioBlitz, a nation-wide virtual science event, running from July 29th through August 2nd.

By April Meersman

What is it?

It is a nature walk, a trip to the beach or a trip to your own backyard. You choose where but bring your phone, a tablet or camera as you are going to be needing it.

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Everyone is asked collectively to share what they observe in nature over the August long weekend. Take pictures of flowers, mushrooms, insects and wildlife. The options are endless!

“This is a great way to connect with nature and fellow nature lovers, while contributing to our collective knowledge on Canada’s wildlife,” said Kayla Burak, the Events Manager for the NCC’s Saskatchewan Region.

“Citizen science” is about the community getting together to collect and share wildlife data. Everyone is invited to participate by snapping and uploading their August long weekend nature photos to build on the knowledge of local wildlife, which in turn, could help bring attention to undiscovered conservation issues or discoveries of unexpected species.

“Part of the BioBlitz is also about recognizing that nature is right outside our window. We’re part of it and it’s part of us. By documenting all the species we can find around our homes and our communities, we start to realize just how close and impactful that relationship can be,” commented Jensen Edwards - National Media

Relations Manager.

Register during the BioBlitz week at: www.natureconservancy.ca/2021bioblitz Once you’ve registered, you will receive a participant package and the information on how to submit your photos. Activity sheets for the kids, fact sheets and resources will also be available to help you learn more about species identification.

After you are registered, upload as many photos from July 29th to August 2nd as you like.

“It’s a great opportunity for participants of all ages to explore and appreciate nature. The data you collect will be valuable to science and conservation managers for years to come,” said Burak.

Last year’s BioBlitz boasts of 1,140 species observations from Saskatchewan and over 22,000 observations made across Canada. Imagine the impact one image can make? This is a great way to get the family out observing native species of plants, animals, insects and fungi. Help gather even more information this year. Who knows what you will discover!

A YouTube video can be viewed online at: https://youtu.be/eVI5zY0aR9o

The northern leopard frog (photo credit to Laura Mousseau/ NCC) is listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act

The Sprague’s pipit (photo credit to NCC) is listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act.

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Craik musician releases new song that honours past bar bands and road trips Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Craik-born musician Tommy John Ehman has played many gigs across Western Canada and beyond since 1988, so he decided to use those experiences as the basis for a new song.

“Road Band 101” is based on Ehman’s abundant experiences of life on the road during the last three decades, including some of the most challenging and cherished parts of his career.

Those performances Tommy John Ehman is a Craik have given the multiSaskatchewan musician who recently released time a new song entitled “Road Trip Country Music Asso101.” Photo submitted ciation (SCMA) nominee — he was recently nominated as best songwriter of the year and male artist of the year but did not win — a solid perspective on the passion, commitment and drive it takes to survive, thrive and perform nightly.

During his career, Ehman has scored multiple top 100

songs, radio placements and national media features. He and his band have also shared the stage with famous Canadian country singers such as Doc Walker, Aaron Pritchett and Michelle Wright.

“It’s great,” the Craik-based native said about releasing the new song. “We’ve been putting out music for a number of years, and every time we put out a new song, it’s pretty cool … . It’s a toe-tapper, up-tempo and enjoyable.”

The song is mainly an autobiography of Ehman’s journeys, but it’s also dedicated to the bands that played the bar scene — something he regularly did — in the 1980s and ’90s. It also talks about the dreams and aspirations that many musicians had, while it gives listeners an idea of what performers faced.

Ehman —who lives on his family’s fifth-generation farm — was a young man with no responsibilities when he started performing. He travelled to Alberta with a Craikbased band regularly and performed six nights a week.

While it was tough, it was also a great experience.

Chasing dreams and feeding his insatiable musical appetite, Ehman later toughed it out through eight years as a full-time touring musician in the 1990s.

This included three-and-a-half years on the road of performing four to five sets a night; this schedule nearly ended him since he was burned out, weighed less than 130 pounds, was gaunt and looked like a ghost.

“It was an amazing run, but I was way overdue for a rest,” he said.

After recovering at home, Ehman returned to the road for

RCMP seize $140K and 31 grams of cocaine after stopping vehicle travelling 164 km/h Stop by Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan leads to host of charges for Edmonton man Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

A recent traffic stop by Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan RCMP led to the seizure of $140,000, a substantial amount of cocaine and other illicit items on the morning of July 16.

At approximately 11:50 a.m., a CTSS officer observed a vehicle travelling 164 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway near Wolseley. The officer pulled the vehicle over for speeding and noticed a sum of cash and illegal cigarettes in plain view.

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a five-year run with a fresh, healthier approach. He also had a better understanding that music can be a source of fuel as much as a passionate pursuit.

Those six-days-a-week performances have now turned into one or two nights a week at clubs, bars and casinos.

The music video for the song is also a tribute to those halcyon days of bar performances, as it features photographs of Ehman, his band, and other bands that performed decades ago. He thought the video was a nostalgic look at those days, including hair and clothes.

“It was a great time for music,” he added.

The titles for most musicians’ new songs usually come from a line or hook in the song, although that’s not always guaranteed, he said. With “Road Band 101,” he thought the anthem was more of a lesson about life.

“You think of taking (Chemistry) 101 … at university, so it’s an entry-level course on what it was like playing music in the bar scene back in the day. So it was really quite simple,” he added.

Writing this song was not difficult for Ehman since he has composed many songs during the last 33 years and produced six studio albums, including 2019’s Day Night.

But, he noted with a chuckle that some songs are meant to be recorded while others are meant for the backburner.

Ehman is continually writing songs and has some ready for recording. He plans to release one more song either later this year or early next year.

Visit www.tommyjohnehman.net for more information.

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Eighty Years Ago – Hall Family Losses – While on Active Service – WW II

by Richard Dowson

The Friday, July 4, 1941 issue of the Moose Jaw Times Herald ran the following story.

Headline: Hall Brother Got Their Pilot Licenses Here “The grief of having two sons in the R.C.A.F., reported as killed within the past two weeks fell to the lot of Mrs. M. C. Hall, formerly of Moose Jaw, and now of Edmonton, Alberta. Sergeant Douglas Hall, R61645 was killed in a flying accident at Prince Albert on June 21, 1941, and William Isaac Hall appears on the overseas casualty list as having been shot down and missing. There is another brother, Andrew, with Canadian Engineers in England.

“The three Hall brothers attended King George School, Moose Jaw and later, after the death of their father, William Hall, who was killed in an asbestos mine in Quebec, they returned to Moose Jaw, and William Hall attended the Collegiate here (Central). Last July both William and Douglas secured their commercial pilot licenses at the Prairie Airways School (Moose Jaw Flying Club). Douglas went to Trenton, Ontario and received his instructor’s license and was then posted to Prince Albert as an instructor. William went to northern Alberta and flew for the ‘Mackenzie Air Service’ and then after taking training at Trenton he was sent overseas with the Eagle Squadron (RAF 71).

“Mrs. Hall, who was living in Prince Albert with Douglas, is now in eastern Canada having accompanied the remains of her son there for burial. Mrs. Hall is a sister of Erwin Mountain of this city (Moose Jaw).”

Additional Information Special Note: Erwin David Mountain died in Moose Jaw Feb. 10. 1955. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary who died in Moose Jaw October 12, 1946. They are buried in the Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw. (Moose Jaw Genealogy Society) Sergeant Douglas Hall, R/61645, RCAF – Based on information from the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial: Sergeant Douglas Hall “… was an instructor at #6 Elementary Flying Training School and perished in a crash 16 miles northwest of Prince Albert.

“He received a teaching certificate from MacDonald College, Montréal and enlisted in 1940.”

Pilot Officer William Isaac Hall

Based on information from the “Canadian Bush Plane Heritage” website, MacKenzie Air Service began service in Northern Alberta and the NWT in 1932. In 1941 it was amalgamated with the Canadian Pacific Airlines.

In 1940, when William Isaac Hall was a pilot for MacKenzie Air Service. One of their jobs was flying out uranium concentrate from the Eldorado Mine on Great Bear lake. He may have flown Air-cruiser CF-BTW in 1940 or their Noorduyn Mark-III Norseman (CF-AZA).

Reference: Canadian Bush Plane Heritage information can be found at: https:// w w w . bushplane. com/operators/histories-mackenzie/ This is Bellanca 66-70 Aircruiser CF- Royal Air AWR (called Eldorado Radium Silver Ex- Force Eapress) Photo from Wikipedia. gle Squadron The Moose Jaw Times Herald story says that after working for MacKenzie Air Service he joined the RCAF in 1940 and trained at RCAF Station, Trenton, Ontario.

Upon completion, and because he had been born in the United States, he was posted overseas to the RAF Eagle Squadron #71.

His RAF Service Number is listed as 61921 – But it probably J/61921, RCAF. RAF Squadron #71 was the first of three Eagle Squadrons, all manned by volunteer American pilots. United States was not in the war in July 1941.

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Squadron and the fate of Pilot Officer William Isaac Hall, listed as from of Springfield, Vt. U.S.A. The article is mainly about 20-year-old Great Falls, Montana pilot Gregory Augustus Daymond American. The story tells of RAF Eagle Squadron’s second offensive operation into France and explains how William Isaac Hall became a prisoner of war.

“Four days later in a similar action Eagle Daymond shot down his second Nazi plane. But in drawing blood, the Eagles shed it. They lost Pilot Officer William Isaac Hall of Springfield, Vt. But they hoped he was all right; the last they saw of his damaged machine, it was gliding toward open country, wheels down.”

RAF records show Pilot Officer William Isaac Hall, Service Number 61921, Prison of War Number 39321, was the pilot of Hurricane IIb, serial number Z3094, RAF #71 Eagle Squadron, that failed to return after operations over enemy territory. He crash landed in France and was made a Prisoner of War. He spent the duration of the war – four years in Stalag Luft L3 at Sagan and Belaria.

RAF Eagle Squadron 71 – Hurricane fighter in background. Wikimedia Photo William’s life-experiences after the War are unknown.

American Pilot Gregory Augustus Daymond went on to become an Ace and had an illustrious career after the war.

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City Hall Council Notes

The next Executive Committee meeting was Monday, July 26.

Council approves parental leave bylaw to ensure younger residents can pursue politics City council has approved changes to a bylaw that ensures residents who want to run for council won’t have to jump through hoops if they also want to have or adopt children.

Council gave three unanimous readings during its recent regular meeting to the Parental Leave for Elected Members Bylaw, which establishes a policy to ensure parental leave for council members without the need for council to pass a motion approving each absence.

Some of the provisions of the amended bylaw include: · A council member can receive 20 weeks of leave, while the member’s seat cannot be declared vacant as a result; such members are entitled to two leaves of 20 consecutive weeks per council term · A member on leave will continue to receive all remuneration and continue to have expenses paid as per council’s expense policy · Such members will be entitled to continue receiving communications as if the member were not on leave, as per the wishes of the individual · A member on leave can participate at any time during the leave · During the leave, the member can provide written no-

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express tice to the city clerk and mayor about returning. Any temporary appointments will be revoked, effective the date of return of the member, allowing the individual to resume exercising the statutory role Council discussion Coun. Crystal Froese was pleased to see this bylaw come forward for approval.

“We talk a lot about modernizing things at city hall. This, I think, is very important to modernize and take away any barriers that might be (present) for anybody who is looking to start a family from running for city council, whether they have their own children or want to adopt children,” she said. “I would never want that to be a deterrent.”

Froese received many phone calls about this topic, with most of them encouraging. However, she recalled one conversation she had with an older woman who had the opposite view. The city councillor chalked this up to generational differences.

“I expressed to her that we are long past the time when one person brought home the bacon. Most families are two-income families,” she added.

This amended bylaw will be in effect when the 2024 mu-

nicipal election occurs.

Buffalo Pound borrowing bylaw City council gave three unanimous readings to a bylaw that makes it possible for Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation to borrow $60 million for its water treatment plant upgrade project and for the City of Moose Jaw to guarantee $15.6 million of that loan using its debt limit.

The municipality’s maximum debt limit is $95 million.

As of June 30, the city’s outstanding loans stood at $53.6 million. Once this loan of $15.6 million is added, along with borrowing $8 million for the high-service pumphouse project and debt repayments of $3.1 million, the overall debt will be $75.1 million by Dec. 31.

City council has also agreed to guarantee a $1-million line of credit (LOC) for the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority’s renovation project using the debt limit, while the city has a $15-million LOC that would count against the limit when used.

Of that $75.1 million debt, $25.9 million relates to the water treatment plant.

Bylaw changes make it easier to give presentations to council Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Residents who want to make presentations to city council will — for the most part — no longer have to wait until the end of council meetings, based on new changes to the procedure bylaw.

During its recent meeting, city council gave three unanimous readings to an amendment to the procedure bylaw that will implement several measures to position delegations near the front of the agenda. The changes will also provide for public hearings when required and are expected to improve the flow of meetings.

City council directed city administration to update the procedure bylaw during the June 14 executive committee meeting. As part of that direction, council wanted city hall to: · Amend the bylaw to confirm the agenda immediately following the call to order · Add a provision for public hearings as a standalone item at the beginning of the agenda · Bring forward delegations and public input on agenda

items during the committee of the whole to the start of the meeting · Address matters of order and privilege · Allow councilmembers to make declarations of conflict of interest at the beginning of the agenda · Enable council to move in-camera — behind closed doors — and determine how to handle a report submitted in confidence should council disagree that the matter needs to be considered in closed session · Provide legal advice during the public meetings · Adopt default rules of order based on Bourinot’s Rules of Order that many Canadian municipalities use · Delete the budget committee One issue that city administration raised in the council report about this bylaw amendment is that property maintenance appeals and similar appeals will be routed to the executive committee, where decisions rendered will be final, binding, and not subject to further amendment. This is allowed under a section of the bylaw where no other

appeal process exists.

No council member spoke about the issue during the recent council meeting or before the bylaw amendment was passed.

Official Community Plan changes During the same meeting, council also gave three unanimous readings to an amendment to the Official Community Plan bylaw that changes the future land use designation of the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Main Street North to residential from commercial. This change will allow for more long-term residential use and facilitate a rezoning of a residential district.

City hall issued public notices about this proposed change to the bylaw after the June 14 regular meeting. It did not receive any written responses in opposition to the change.

The change will affect homes along Main Street North between Oxford Street and Saskatchewan Street.

Audited statements for 2020 provide financial picture at city hall Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw’s investments generated nearly $10 million last year for operations, but without that funding, a tax increase of over 33 per cent would have been required to replace this revenue.

The municipality had $115.5 million invested in its medium- and long-term portfolios last year, up from $112.2 million the year before, a city council report said. The city earned $9.8 million from those investments in 2020, equivalent to 33.45 percentage points of municipal taxation.

The overall investment returns last year were 9.92 per cent for the long-term portfolio and 6.46 per cent for the moderate-term portfolio.

“These are certainly significant earnings being realized by our reserve and our community is benefitting,” finance director Brian Acker said during a recent city council meeting, adding these earnings and the reserve accounts ensure taxpayers contribute less money toward municipal operations than is necessary.

Coun. Heather Eby was impressed with the earnings and pointed out that they are necessary to ensure a massive tax increase isn’t required to make up the difference.

“Hardly a month goes by that someone doesn’t question me about the reserves. Why don’t we spend them, spend them, spend them?” she said. “This proves that these are the workhorses of Moose Jaw and are providing us with income each and every year … . (This) is a good news story.”

The amount of money in the reserves and the income generated from those portfolios were part of Acker’s report about the 2020 audited financial statements.

Long-term debt As of Dec. 31, 2020, the City of Moose Jaw had long-term debt of $54.6 million, which is down from $59 million the year before because of the repayment of borrowed funds, said Acker. A comparison of long-term debt for five Saskatchewan cities shows: · Moose Jaw: $54.6 million · Swift Current: $79.4 million · Prince Albert: $22 million · Regina: $292.9 million · Saskatoon: $331.4 million Tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets are recorded at face value and are amortized — written off gradually — over their lives, Acker said. Overall, the municipality had $320.7 million in non-financial assets — up from $302.7 million in 2019 — that will benefit the city in the future. However, these assets will be depleted over time by being used to deliver various programs and services.

“The majority of our dollars are going into underground and other networks (at $143 million), so that’s us fixing what you can’t see,” he said.

The total accumulated surplus for Moose Jaw — including financial and non-financial/infrastructure assets — is $403 million.

City hall spent $32.9 million last year on the acquisition of tangible capital assets — physical infrastructure — which is significant since the municipality was spending $8 million several years ago on infrastructure upgrades, continued Acker. However, that amount will likely level off in the future since city administration doesn’t expect

to spend $33 million every year.

“We are in catch-up phase (with upgrading infrastructure) and are seeing that in the overall expenditures,” he added.

Municipal taxation per capita Moose Jaw residents pay some of the lowest taxes in Saskatchewan compared to five other cities, said Acker.

Numbers for municipal taxation, population, and taxation per capita show: · Moose Jaw: $29.2 million / 33,890 / $863.83 · Swift Current: $19.6 million / 16,604 / $1,184.57 · Prince Albert: $39.3 million / $35,926 / $1,094.87 · Saskatoon: $269.3 million / $246,376 / $1,093.25 · Regina: $284.7 million / 215,106 / $1,323.72 Council later voted to receive and file the report.

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All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021 (Saskatchewan Day) In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Monday, August 2, 2021

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City Hall Council Notes

The next Executive Committee meeting was Monday, July 26.

City finished 2020 with operating deficit near $200,000, report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While most of the City of Moose Jaw’s revenue and expense areas were on budget last year, the municipality still finished 2020 with an operating deficit near $200,000.

The general revenue fund (GRF) is the city’s operating fund and is the source of financing for services such as public works, parks and recreation, general government, and police and fire.

According to a city council report, the municipality took in $48.3 million in operating revenues last year and had expenses of $48.4 million, leaving a deficit of $194,594.

This deficit will flow into the city’s operating accumulated surplus — or “rainy day fund” — and bring that account to $1.34 million. However, that account will decline to $845,000 by the end of December after covering commercial property appeal losses.

Based on its consolidated statement of operations, the City of Moose Jaw had total revenues of $95.5 million and $81.2 million in expenses, leaving a surplus of $14.3 million. This surplus will be added to this account’s accumulated surplus.

Finance director Brian Acker presented the 2020 audited financial statements during a recent city council meeting.

Operating fund highlights Municipal taxation is the largest operating fund revenue source at $29.1 million or 60 per cent of all revenues. This area was $1.12 million higher than budgeted after the Saskatchewan Municipal Board provided it with money from the 2017, 2018 and 2019 property assessment appeal decisions.

“Those decisions have been in the city’s favour and result in a significant increase in funding for 2020. For future years, there will be some benefit as well, although this can be tempered by future assessment appeal decisions,” Acker said.

Revenue for licences and permits was $984,744 compared to expected budgeted amounts of $1.5 million. This

reduction is because the city waived parking meter collections from March to September during the pandemic.

City hall saw revenue for fines and penalties of $813,032 compared to the expected budget of $1.1 million, partially because the provincial government changed how it allocates money from photo radar. The province now retains most revenues while Moose Jaw receives one-third of the money; $375,000 was received last year from photo radar tickets.

Meanwhile, since city hall did not enforce parking meter penalties from March to September because of the pandemic, $60,000 in revenue was lost.

Revenue for interest and tax penalties was $482,284 compared to budget of $628,526. This is because the city waived penalties and surcharges on taxes from April to October because of the pandemic.

Income for recreation services was down by roughly $740,000, but that’s “no surprise” considering all recreation venues were closed during the pandemic, said Acker. Revenues came in at $1.59 million compared to the budget of $2.3 million.

Other revenue items showing actual versus budgeted show: · Other levies: $1.62 million / $1.65 million · Rents and concessions: $1.1 million / $1.2 million · Law enforcement: $1.34 million / $1.37 million · Service charges: $74,545 / $138,253 · Recreation and community services: $1.5 million / $2.3 million · Federal grants and subsidies: $48,876 / $97,715 · Provincial grants and subsidies: $10.4 million / $10.5 million · Other contributions: $400,749 / $550,000 · Miscellaneous revenue: $184,729 / $251,307 Meanwhile, expenses for actual versus budgeted show: · General government: $7.9 million / $8.6 million

· Protection to persons (police and fire): $19.9 million / $20.3 million · Public works: $4.1 million / $4.7 million · Sanitation and waste removal: $461,757 / $466,574 · Social services: $254,194 / $326,818 · Recreation and community: $10 million / $9.4 million; this is over budget because of the subsidy to Mosaic Place · Debt charges: $16,529 / $32,350 · Provisions for reserves and allocations: $826,170 / $636,190 · Miscellaneous: $4.88 million / $4.85 million CITY OF MOOSE JAW

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW’S BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on one or more of the City’s Boards and Committees for the following: • Community Clean-Up Committee (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Youth Advisory Committee (1 home school student who is a resident of Moose Jaw; 1 student representative from an accredited distance learning school who is a resident of Moose Jaw; and 2 youth-at-large representatives between 18 and 25 years of age, from schools not currently represented on the Committee.)

Application forms and additional information regarding the Community Clean-Up Committee and Youth Advisory Committee can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2 nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424).

Applications may be submitted online through the City’s website, by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 3J8, or by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12:00 noon, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021.

Tracy Wittke, Assistant City Clerk

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The Saskatchewan Festival of Words celeb here in Moose Jaw on July 15-18, featurin a row, history was made as the Festival de guests together, while also organizing in-pe The weekend schedule included workshops enjoyed a hybrid-type event that did it’s be Festival of Words authors talk highs, lows of attending literary festivals Larissa Kurz

Teen Read Out another outstanding display of young authors in Saskatchewan

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

There was plenty they can use a festival of laughter from all appearance as a platfour guest authors form. taking part in the “I know you don’t do opening night panit for the accolades el at the 2021 Sasbut [as a first-time katchewan Festival author] there’s this of Words, as they sense of like, ‘does talked about literary anyone even know festival experiences that this book exto close out the first Panel on attending festivals: Festival ists?’” said Richardguest authors Harold Johnson, Angie son. “So festivals are day of events.

Guest authors Jael Abdou, Jael Richardson and Guy Van- really a way of not derhaeghe talked about the experience of Richardson, Harold just being affirmed, attending festivals. (screenshot) Johnson and Guy by being invited, [but] Vanderhaeghe joined being able to talk to moderator and fellow Festival guest author other people who’ve gone through the Angie Abdou for a panel titled “Festivals same thing. from an Author’s Perspective.” “[And] it’s about the wisdom you gain, Opening with a short reading from the from being in proximity to other authors.” three guest authors, including excerpts All three agreed that although there are from both Vanderhaeghe and Johnson’s benefits to the increased accessibility, seenot-yet-released books, the foursome ing recent festivals required to make the jumped right into discussion about the val- change to a virtual format — including the ue of literary festivals.

Festival of Words — has shorted all types Festivals create a welcome connective of festival-goers of the magic that comes space for guests and writers, agreed the with making those personal connections. panel, and offer a sometimes uncommon “To me, the important part of festivals is opportunity to connect with each other [meeting people] and becoming friends, within the literary community. and I can’t do that online,” said Johnson.

“It is a solitary profession, so in many “I’ve always loved Moose Jaw because ways, the only way you connect with the it’s never had a green room, we went out reader is when you read to them in person in the park, under the trees, and genuinely [at festivals],” said Vanderhaeghe. “I’ve visited.” been doing this long enough to see how But, as the panel later shared, not all festifestivals have changed. Back in the 8-0s, val moments are magic — although, they they were basically readings [and] festi- are memorable. vals now are often talk about writing, and Abdou got the giggles moving when she that’s not a bad thing.” asked Johnson, Richardson and VanderThere’s also intrinsic value in festivals haeghe to share their most mortifying fesfor first-time writers, said the panel, who tival moments — some of which involved often find themselves underexposed until meeting literary heroes gone wrong.

It’s a time-honoured The workshop group tradition at the Saswas a mix of new and katchewan Festival returning attendees, of Words to welcome said Scarrow, and she teen writers to take the lauded the teens for stage and share a piece being supportive of of their work, and this each other, which is a year’s Teen Read Out big proponent of the event welcomed a workshop itself. group of clearly blos“As writers, we know soming authors. that the notion of sharThe reading session ing leaves us feeling is the conclusion to FoW kristine scarrow: Author and work- really vulnerable,” the Sage Hill Writing shop mentor Kristine Scarrow applauded said Scarrow. “Sharthis year’s group of teen writers from the Experience, a weeking our writing is like Sage Hill Writing Experience who prelong intensive writing sented their work at the Teen Read out. bearing a piece of our workshop that brings souls and it takes setogether teen writers rious courage to share from across the provour work with one ince under the mentorship of a literary ex- another, and even more so with a larger pert. audience and the world.”

Author Kristine Scarrow conducted the The Sage Hill Writing Workshop is supworkshop for the third year in a row, and ported by the Festival of Words each year, played emcee to fourteen young presenters and also works to bring literary opportuniat this year’s event. ties to schools and communities across the Readings ranged from fiction to spoken province throughout the entire year. word poetry to novel excerpts, all written The Festival of Words continued throughand read by workshop participants. out the weekend, including upcoming “The creativity of this group is outstand- in-person events hosted at the Mae Wilson ing,” said Scarrow, in her remarks. “These Theatre in Moose Jaw on Saturday and writers are fierce, formidable and on fire, Sunday. and we shared a lot of laughs this week.”

Festival of Words concert features locally grown singer-songwriter Val Halla, live audience

By Larissa Kurz The Saturday night conHalla lauded the venue’s cert is a staple at the classic acoustics and inSaskatchewan Festival describable charm. of Words, and this year’s “I love these old theevent saw a happy return atres, there’s just this to normalcy as counhistory and vibe you try-rock artist Val Halla get,” she said. “And it’s took the stage. everything, having peoOriginally from Regina, ple in the seats, having Val Halla returned to As a songwriter, country-rock art- this beautiful venue, Saskatchewan during the ist Val Halla was honoured to take having yourself and pandemic and has been part in the Festival of Words. (pho- your instruments ampliplaying largely virtual to by Larissa Kurz) fied over a real PA sysand acoustic shows since tem and not just, like, — and so she was excited to be back with a you and your buddies in your garage.” full band show in front of a real audience. The Festival of Words also live streamed “It’s great to [to be back], it’s a surge of the event for the virtual audience, and Val adrenaline and positivity,” she said. “With Halla said she was honoured to have been online shows, you’re looking into a lens asked to take part in the festivities for the camera [and] there’s no give and take first time. with the audience, and that changes every- “I’m really grateful to be a part of the 25th thing.” anniversary, because I’m a big reader myIt was the band’s first time playing the Mae self and I write, and as a songwriter, I was Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw, and Val thrilled to be included,” she said.

Festival of Words: Defying Genre panels talks the intricacies of genre fiction writing

By Larisa Kurz - Glacier Media A panel of experts took For all three panelists, the the virtual stage at the process of writing a new Saskatchewan Festival of project typically doesn’t Words to talk about defyinclude strict adherence ing genre — a topic that all to the set structures of three guests have plenty of “genre.” experience in doing.

Palmer and Goto said Hiromi Goto, Craig Dathat they usually follow vidson and Dorothy Ellen FoW genre panel: Panelists Hiromi the manuscript where Palmer sat down to answer Goto, Craig Davidson and Dorothy it is leading, and define questions about how they Ellen Palmer, joined by moderator its genre for marketing approach the idea of genre Lindsay Morhart, talk about genre. purposes later on in the (screenshot) in fiction. process. For Davidson, “The easy answer is that writing to please readit’s a labelling system whereby readers find er’s expectations of genre tends to be back books and writers find readers,” said Palmer. of mind.

“It’s also a way to put books in a hierarchy “I really just want to have fun when I write that makes it possible to make more money, [and] if I’m not it really shows,” said Daand so I’m not a big fan of the way genre’s vidson. “I’m not really worried about if I’m hierarchy divides readers and writers and fulfilling audience expectations, it’s just a makes some think they’re better than oth- matter of my own enjoyment as I work my ers.” way through a novel.”

Goto and Davidson agreed that genre is The panel also talked about what it’s like more of a system of categorization on the switching genres as a writer — which Daconsumer side of the industry, best utilized vidson said he’s dabbled in but not always by readers, publishers and marketing ex- felt comfortable and Goto, as a self-deperts, and not necessarily a box that all writ- scribed “genre-hopper” said is always interers work to fit inside. esting.

“I think publishers do want to find places for “I like to hop genres because it sets up a difwriters to be, for readers to find their way ferent set of writerly challenges, to work in a to them and there’s an entire apparatus sort different form,” said Goto. “Each new projof wants to confine writers,” said Davidson. ect feels like a way to learn by doing [and] “Bit I think the thing that makes that inter- it’s creatively challenging and creatively enesting is writers don’t necessarily always gaging to embark on something that’s new.” feel compelled to follow those rubrics.”

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Festival of Words guests talk fantasy writing, defining genre during panel

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

In an exciting shift that we don’t know back to what the Sasa heck of a lot about katchewan Festival Métis people [and] of Words used to be, with students, many a panel of Saskatchewill be taken to Batowan authors gathered che and they then see together at the Mae us through that lens of Wilson Theatre for an Sask book awards reading: L-R: Gillian the Resistance,” said in-person event hon- Hardng-Russell, Bevann Fox and Cort Dogniez. “And I wantouring their works Dogniez came together for an in-person ed to give students an nominated for the reading session at the Festival of Words. opportunity to hear (screenshot) Sask Book Awards. about Métis people, Gillian Harding-Rusbut to humanize us, to sell, Cort Dogniez and Bevann Fox joined make us real [and] to know that we didn’t moderator and guest author Angie Abdou just disappear after the Resistance.” for a reading session and short Q&A with To close out the session, author Bevann a live — and virtual — audience in atten- Fox also read an excerpt from her novel dance.

Genocidal Love: A Life After Residential All three authors are nominees for this School, a fiction novel based strongly on year’s Sask Book Awards, which is just one Fox’s own life. way in which their work is connected.

She said she originally wrote the book as Harding-Russell read several descriptive, a first-person narrative, with herself as the nature-inspired poems from her newest intended main character, but later changed compilation titled Uninterrupted, which to a third-person perspective with a fictionshe described as “speculative and dystopia, alized character. but written out of a love for what could be During the Q&A, Fox affirmed that her lost.” purpose in sharing her story through writMétis author Dogniez shared an excerpt ing Genocidal Love was to simultaneously from his debut novel Road to La Prai- offer education to those learning about the rie Ronde, which tells the story of his effects of residential schools and comfort to great-grandfather’s journey to what is now those who’ve also had the same experience. known as Round Prairie.

All three authors agreed that receiving a Road to La Prairie Ronde is aimed towards nomination from the Sask Book Awards readers in the grade four age, because he was an honour, whether it be the first or felt, as an educator, that there was a need hundredth time, and thanked the Festival for literature talking about the Métis culture for inviting them to take part in the 25th anfor that age group to explore. niversary event.

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A selection of fangenre of plot,” said tasy authors joined Polk. “I find them together to talk about very compatible and how they approach why only write one writing a genre that genre if you can have includes anything four, why not?” the imagination can Goto said that she create, during the onhas a fascination going Saskatchewan with including fanFestival of Words. tastical elements The panel was in her stories but pre-recorded, as part doesn’t necessarily of a small series of FoW fantasy panel: Guest authors Wayne write with the intent sessions from the Arthurson, C.L. Polk, Melanie McFarlane of fitting into the Festival of Words and Hiromi Goto talk fantasy writing in mold of “fantasy.” available for attend- a pre-recorded panel at the Festival of “I really love the idea ees to watch anytime. Words. (screenshot) of the ‘possible magModerated by crime ical,’ [and] of ‘dream writer Wayne Arthurson — who said he logic,’” said Goto. “I like to bring those was an avid fantasy reader excited to join kinds of qualities of being into the story, the discussion — authors Melanie McFar- and I think it opens things up in the narralane, C.L. Polk and Hiromi Goto sat down tive, in interesting ways.” to talk about the details of creating fantasy For McFarlane, who’s most recent book Finders Keepers is aimed at middle-years fiction.

Fantasy as a genre in the bookstore in- readers, she felt like using fantastical elecludes a large range of different types of ments in real-world settings helped create stories, but Polk shared that when she’s interest in her audience. working on a story, she conceptualizes “I like to have those elements where “fantasy” as just one part of that work’s something magical can happen in the real world,” said MacFarlane. “I just like identity.

“I see fantasy as a genre of setting, and to make you, in the end, believe that that something like romance or mystery as a could’ve happened.”

Panel of local artists wrap up in-person events at Festival of Words

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media In the final of three in-perdy. “If you’re making son panels at the Saskatchsomething just to gain ewan Festival of Words, attention, which is tothree local artists joined day’s currency, it dimoderator Angie Abdou — lutes your art, but if you also originally from Moose don’t think about your Jaw — to talk about their audience, you won’t approach to creating art in have one, and I’m back FoW local artists: Moderator and and forth on those quesa small city.

Writer, activist and bead- guest author Angie Abdou (L) with tions a lot.” worker Lori Deets, hip-hop Local Artists panel guests (L-R) “I found COVID gave artist Philly 5 and musician Lori Deets, Pilly 5 and Dustan Hla- me a space to sit with and screenwriter Dustin dy. (photo by Larissa Kurz) those questions a little Hlady took the stage at the bit and evaluate where Mae Wilson as the second-last event of the I want to go with my career,” added Abdou. weekend.

The panel also talked about what it’s like The panel covered details of upcoming proj- finding a community as an emerging artist ects — including a new film from Hlady in Saskatchewan, and how it can be difficult and recently released album Emerge from balancing the drive for creativity with the Philly 5, and the work Deets has been doing responsibility of earning a living from art. with the Indigenous community in the area. “I find my community is not always who you Conversation also offered insights into how expect,” said Philly. “Family and friends alisolation during the pandemic helped all ways, you know, listen and are fans by nafour people on the panel refocus and recon- ture but the people who really connect are nect with their artistic intentions. sometimes from places you don’t know.”

“I find this constant fight between making The weekend wrapped up with one final art that I think is authentic and real, and virtual panel at the end of the day, concludmaking something for an audience to be ing the 25th anniversary of the Festival of seen through a certain medium,” said Hla- Words in Moose Jaw.

Festival of Words concludes 25th annual event with applause, big plans for future

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media It was a weekend full of literature, panel discussions and connecting with authors about their craft, and organizers of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words are feeling great about how the 25th anniversary event was received.

The Festival took place from July 15-18 as a hybrid event that included both virtual and in-person sessions for guests to attend — a decision that ended up being very last-minute but well worth the effort.

Most author readings, panels, workshops and Q&As were held by livestream on the Festival’s independent website, which also featured virtual tours of Festival venues, daily trivia and a video discussion room for the after-panel lobby experience.

Working with the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, the Mae Wilson Theatre was the place to be during the weekend, as guests were invited to watch the virtual sessions on the big screen in the theatre, enjoy a live concert from country-rock artist Val Halla and attend a series of three in-person author panels.

Farnel said the return of a live audience to the concert was definitely a highlight,

among other great moments over the weekend.

Attendee and author feedback was overwhelmingly positive with organizers already looking forward to next year’s event.

The Festival is going to be keeping a virtual aspect even as sessions return to their usual delivery and volunteers, attendees and authors once again converge on the Friendly City for the weekend.

Already confirmed for appearances at the 2022 Festival of Words are Giller Prize-winning travel writer Will Ferguson, Cree writer, poet and lawyer Michelle Good and author and screenwriter Emma Donoghue, who penned the novel Room and later adapted it into an Academy Award-winning film.

The Book Launch session will also be making a return to the Festival, in partnership with Saskatoon-based publisher Thistledown Press.

Recordings of all the sessions from this year’s Festival of Words will be available for anyone to view until July 31, hosted online at SKFOW25.com.

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Hop Circuit tour pouring pints, highlighting breweries in Regina’s warehouse district

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

Rebellion Brewing is just one of six collaborating craft breweries encouraging people to hit them up this summer on the Hop Circuit. Photograph supplied by Rebellion Brewing.

Patio season is in full swing for craft breweries across the province, In Regina, a popular summer tourism booster is also back for another year: the Hop Circuit, featuring six local spots to enjoy a Saskatchewan pint.

First launched last year, the Hop Circuit is a self-guided tour that invites people to visit participating locally owned craft breweries to experience what they have to offer.

“It’s kind of an easy and affordable kind of touristy thing that anyone, from locals to out-of-towners, can take advantage of,” said Mark Heise, owner of Rebellion Brewing and spokesperson for the circuit.

The rules are incredibly easy: stop in at one of those six breweries and enjoy their selection, get a Hop Circuit stamp to confirm you’ve visited, then head on to the next spot and do it all over again.

“You don’t have to drink a full pint of beer, you can make any small purchase,

get a sampler or two or a half pint and move on,” said Heise.

Rebellion Brewing is just one stop on the tour, joined by Buswakker, Pile O’ Bones, District Brewing, Malty National and Warehouse Brewing.

Because all the collaborating breweries are centrally located in the downtown and warehouse district of the city, participants are encouraged to walk or bicycle from spot to spot.

The full tour takes approximately two hours to walk, said Heise, and several local bike groups in the city have already started organizing weekend Hop Circuit group tours.

To top things off, there’s no special requirements on how and when to complete the tour, said Heise. Participants can start at any one of the breweries, and do the full circuit in one day or over several months.

“We want people to have a good time, enjoy the beers, enjoy the people,” said

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Heise. “You can follow any route you choose [and] it’s really up to you. It’s easy and straightforward, for anyone to just hop in and enjoy.”

Although the experience is a highlight, it isn’t the only reason for participants to check out every stop on the circuit, added Heise.

There is a custom-designed pint glass waiting at the end of the tour, available exclusively to those who collect all six stamps to complete the full Hop Circuit — a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs of beer glasses.

“They’re bright and colourful, and we used the Experience Regina logo developed a few years ago in this kind of retro 70s font, and it looks great,” said Heise.

“We thought it was a cool incentive to complete the tour.”

The circuit really began as a way to boost local tourism and offer support to small business owners during a tough year, said Heise.

“It seemed like the right place, right time.

People had a whole year of not travelling very far, and so they were looking for something a little local, nearby that they can take in,” said Heise.

It’s also a great way to put the spotlight on the craft brewery scene here in the Queen City, as it’s often described as top-notch.

“We don’t believe in the idea that ‘you’ve been to one brewery, you’ve seen them all.’ We’re all small, local, independent, we’re not chains, and so every brewery is going to be different,” said Heise. “And that’s something we’re celebrating and promoting.”

And, as an added bonus, Heise said encouraging people to walk the tour also puts more focus on the warehouse district,

which is home to lots of other local shops and storefronts deserving of attention.

“This is just another way of getting people to actually try that out,” said Heise. “It doesn’t just benefit the breweries, but all the other shops here.”

So far, the tour has proved popular with all kinds of people — especially craft beer fans, said Heise, but that’s not necessarily a requirement to enjoy the experience.

“We have these kinds of, call them unofficial ambassadors or super fans, and they want to take their friends and show them,”

For those who complete the entire tour, an exclusive Hop Circuit pint glass, picture here, is waiting for them. Photograph by Larissa Kurz. said Heise. “It’s like having your own tour guide.”

The Hop Circuit’s inaugural year was definitely a success, and Heise said he anticipates things will take off with an even bigger burst of enthusiasm this year.

“I can say, for everyone who operates a brewery here, we really put a lot of our personal heart and soul into it, put our own unique spin on it, and so we really want to share it with other folks,” said Heise.

Full details about the Hop Circuit are available on the Tourism Regina website.

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Sask Elks Trucks and Bucks Winners Submitted by Harold Claffey, Lottery Chairman, Sask. Elks Association and Foundation

The Sask Elks Trucks and Bucks Lottery recently climaxed with the Main Draws. Sales Cutoff was June 29th and the Draws were July 13th. Grand Prize was winner’s choice of a new Ford Lariat or Dodge Laramie truck or $65,000.00 Cash. The Winners were Allan and Jean Wood of Lloydminster, and they chose the cash option.

There was a 50-50 Draw held at the same time. The prize

of $51,435.00 was won by Heather Buziak of North Battleford.

The Early Bird cutoff was June 8th. The Draw for $5,000.00 was on June 25th. The Winner was John Smallwood of Moose Jaw. The Trucks and Bucks Lottery was a huge success! Funds raised will support Elks projects across the province.

We’ll be back next year! Al the members and supporters who bought and sold tickets, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! To JOIN the Elks, contact your local Lodge or the Provincial Office at 306-665-1333.

Past President Chris Svab presents Early Bird Prize of $5,000 to John Smallwood of Moose Jaw.

Foundation Chairman Joe Calder and Senior Homes Chairman Tony Koval present 50/50 Prize to Heather Buziak of North Battleford.

Foundation Chairman Joe Calder and Senior Homes Chairman Tony Koval present Grand Prize to Allan and Jean Wood of Lloydminster.

SCRAPS Calendar Now Open For Pet Photo Submissions

By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent

SCRAPS Moose Jaw is calling for pet submissions for their annual calendar; deadline for submissions is August 13th. .

The highly popular annual calendar features photos of local pets submitted by their pet guardian.

The cost is $10 per submission with pet guardians allowed to submit more than one photo if they chose with each photo costing an additional $10 per submission.

“The SCRAPS calendar is one of our many fundraisers that we do throughout the year to raise money for our TNR program which helps save cats beyond the ones that we rescue,” SCRAPS calendar committee member Anne Marciszyn said. “We work towards reducing populations of homeless animals which is critical in the big picture of

helping. It is one of just the many ways we care for homeless cats and work towards making a bigger difference.”

SCRAPS utilizes a philosophy of not euthanizing cats but rather they work towards providing the cats with the best life possible while at the same time controlling the feral cat population through capturing, spaying and neutering feral cats and then releasing them back to where they were initially caught.

Food and veterinarian care as needed is provided for the feral felines that SCRAPS traps and releases.

Feral cats which can be domesticated and taken from their feral (wild) existence are after a period of transition offered for adoption.

“You can save one but we work towards helping generations,” she said.

Doing SCRAPS work takes money and the group actively fundraises to help out Moose Jaw’s feral feline population. They receive no City of Moose Jaw funding for their work - it is by fundraising and donation only.

“SCRAPS works hard continually to raise funds for our organization that does vital work in our community. We are a non-for profit organization who runs entirely by dedicated volunteers,” she said, adding “All funds raised comes from donations and our loyal and generous business supporters.”

“Our calendar is an annual fundraiser and this year we are calling for superstars! Send in a photo of any pet we welcome horses, gerbils, fish tanks, your pet cow, snake whatever is dear to your heart. Cost is $10 per submission of photo. If you have a group photo of all your pets $10 per picture,” Marciszyn said “Pet guardians can submit as many photos as they wish.

We welcome each one. The cost is $10 per photo.”

The calendar is not restricted to just photos of cats and

over the years it has also featured photos of horses, birds, dogs and others. Some pet owners have submitted photos as a tribute to their loyal and loved pets who have passed away.

“Pet guardians are asked to submit quality photos to our calendar if you have any amazing shots send them our way.”

Putting the annual calendar together is a lot of work and it takes the calendar committee to not only lay it out but also to advertise and distribute it.

“The Calendar project is the hard work of our dedicated calendar committee who do a tremendous job putting the calendar together. Work has already begun and we’re hoping to have the Calendars ready for sale at the end of October. Deadline for a photo submissions of your superstar is August 13,” Marciszyn said.

Marciszyn said she would like to thank the local people and businesses who over the past decade have helped out SCRAPS and made a difference in the lives of the City’s feral feline population.

“Thanks everyone for their support with all our events as we strive for a 10th year in a row to make a difference and humanely managing populations of homeless cats in our community. Please Support our TNR program and remember the importance of spaying and neutering your pets,” she said.

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Cosmo Senior Center July 22 BBQ Submitted

The Cosmo Senior Center July 22 BBQ was a take-out or eat-in affair. There was music, a raffle and a 50/50.

Thanks to all who helped and supported this event.

The next Cosmo Senior Center BBQ will be held on August 26.

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Provincial support for producers dealing with devastating dry conditions

by Eugenie Officer, Moose Jaw Express Ag Journalist

Cattle lie still in the heat of the summer. Cow calf operation located near Central Butte.

Due to current severe drought conditions, livestock producers lack much necessary forage and water for their cattle. Grain producers are also experiencing substantial yield reductions in certain areas.

Emergency disaster relief is required as Saskatchewan farmers face relentless heat

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and severe lack of rainfall. Producers have turned to selling off cattle with the significant absence of grazeable land and natural water sources.

As of July 14th, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is working with producers to address the extreme

drought. The SCIC is doubling the Low Yield Appraisal threshold values for grain producers who chose to utilize their damaged crops as feed this year.

This change will make it more accessible for producers to salvage their crops as livestock feed. Producers with crop insurance can now utilize their barley for livestock feed if their yield is 14 bushels per acre or less. This threshold is up from the previous 7-bushel point.

The program will enable members of the livestock and crop sectors to work hand in hand during this challenging season.

“I want to encourage grain producers to work with neighbouring livestock producers to make feed available… and to ensure damaged crops, intended for harvest, can be put to an alternate use,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit.

Customers interested in the program are asked to contact their local SCIC office before deciding to graze, bale, or silage their damaged crops.

Producers who chose to utilize this new option will incur no penalties on crop insurance coverage in the future.

The government has also addressed the dire need for water on ranches. Livestock producers will temporarily have access to the maximum funding from the Farm and

Ranch Water Infrastructure program.

Dugouts, wells, and pipelines were previously funded at 50 percent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $50,000. Retroactive from April 1st 2021, until March 31st 2022, the maximum rebate has increased to $150,000. The initial $50,000 will remain split at 50% with producers, while the additional $100 000 will be covered at 70% by the government.

The Government of Saskatchewan is also hoping to assist producers through the Livestock Tax Deferral program. This would benefit Saskatchewan producers whose herds have been affected by feed or water shortages. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, preliminary designations are normally made in the autumn, but a request has been made of the federal government to speed up the process.”

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement will cover the funding of these programs. As federal and provincial government.

While provincial and federal governments continue to monitor the forecasted outcomes of this dire season, producers are encouraged to reach out to the Farm Stress Line for immediate personal support. The confidential Stress line is available 24/7 toll-free at 1-800-667-4442.

Anthrax confirmed in Southern Saskatchewan sheep flock

by Eugenie Officer, Moose Jaw Express Ag Journalist.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture urges all livestock producers to keep a close watch for anthrax in their animals.

A recent province-wide announcement confirmed a case of anthrax in the RM of South Qu’appelle #157. On July 7th, Veterinarians confirmed that anthrax killed one sheep and may have contributed to the death of four others in the flock.

According to Stephanie Smith, Chief Veterinary Officer for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, anthrax is rarely detected in sheep, but the bacteria can kill livestock exceptionally quickly. It can be a challenge for producers to recognize symptoms before it is too late.

“Our last anthrax case was found in 2019, and prior to that, in 2015. Most commonly across Canada, anthrax is seen in species such as Bison and Cattle. However, the diagnosis in sheep is quite rare.”

Smith points out that large animal operations are often more likely to invest in post-mortem exams for a single perished animal. In sheep and other small livestock,

that is not always common practice.

The anthrax infection is caused by a bacterium that survives in the soil in spore form. The bacteria itself can remain alive for a lengthy period and can infect grazing animals.

Livestock are at a higher risk for anthrax when soil moisture changes, either through flood or drought. The spores containing the anthrax bacteria thrive around slews and areas prone to water runoff. Smith states that in dry years, the risk for anthrax is more elevated. As water sources dry up, animals begin to graze on areas more likely to foster spores.

“We strongly recommend that in areas of the province where anthrax has been detected that producers go ahead and vaccinate their animals,” said Smith. The anthrax vaccine is effective at protecting livestock from this infection.

According to Smith “anthrax usually affects ruminant animals like Cattle, Bison, Sheep, Goats, Elk and Deer. But Horses can also be susceptible. On the companion

animal side, dogs and cats are fairly resistant but can transmit the bacteria through natural waste.”

The Ministry adds that it is essential not to move or disturb animal carcasses suspected of having anthrax, as they can quickly Getty Images release spores into their environment. They should also be protected from scavengers to mitigate the risk of spreading spores throughout the ecosystem.

Anthrax poses a low risk for humans;

however, if producers are exposed to an infected animal, they should contact their local health authority or physician for advice on how to proceed.

TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Outdoor ad rejection – politics or blow to freedom of speech?

The freedoms taken for granted under democratic government are fragile.

We witnessed that on Jan. 6 when an angry mob succeeded in inby Ron Walter vading the U.S Senate; when Polish leaders fired judges who ruled against them, among other such incidents.

Freedom of speech is one of the principles underpinning our government system.

Loss of these freedoms starts by chipping away at our rights.

The recent refusal by SaskTel-owned Di-

rect West to post an outdoor ad criticizing the Moe government is one of those little chipping away moments.

The ad criticizing the Moe government’s attitude toward health care home staffing was rejected as being “divisive.’’

Strangely it wasn’t considered divisive by two privately-owned outdoor ad agencies that accepted it and posted it on billboards.

Why the difference?

The upper management and board of Direct West and SaskTel owe their jobs to appointments by the Moe government.

The practice of rewarding political supporters with cushy board of director jobs on Crown corporations is longstanding.

We don’t know if the ad was rejected after phone calls to the Sask Party or if cautious Crown corporation types just acted out of party loyalty.

While any corporation can choose to accept or reject business it wants, Crown corporations ought to operate under a different non-political policy.

Just what was so divisive about the heymoe.ca website promoted in the ad?

The ad by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) West lobbied for better treatment of health care workers and more staffing.

What is so divisive about that? These are legitimate issues for public discussion. Trying to censor the union presenting them is undemocratic and a restraint of free speech, and probably violates the charter of rights.

Some of the key arguments put forth by the heymoe.ca website follow: SEIU health care employees have experienced absence of or insufficient personal

protective equipment during the pandemic.

They experience ever-changing rules, increased expenses, lack of mental health support and insufficient staffing.

The website demands hiring more health care staff, ensuring workplace safety and fair pay.

It is worth noting that staffing levels in health care, especially in long-term care, have been subject of frequent requests for set standards of employees to guests.

Exactly what is so divisive about these demands?

Or is this a show of an aging government’s arrogance and eye on longevity rather than on people’s needs?

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Competition for research money is fierce. Many scientists are vying for the limited funding dollar. In order to secure a grant a few things are imperative. Firstly, the study must be of some importance and the more dramatically important or currently relevant, the more likely the grant will be awarded. Another criteria is past studies. If an applicant has a long history of amazing findings or has a well known reputation, the more likely funding will come their way. And therein lies the rub.

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We are regularly told that an ever looming catastrophe is just around the corner and a “new study” proves this.

These catastrophic claims are due, in part, to the non-scientific financial incentives to find unsettling results. There is also an ego element to it. Some scientists are not personally pleased with a lackluster result because it does not shine a light on themselves or their work.

The sad reality is that scientists have a bias incentive and sometimes they act on it. It is unfortunately true that some see what they want to see, or worse, intentionally skew results to make them more distressing. The scientific community is aware of this problem and the ever lengthening list of discarded studies proven to be junk science is testament to that.

There is a line in a series about Chernobyl that is salient to this topic. “Science is strong, but a test is only as good as the men carrying it out.” Carl Sagan, a world-renowned scientist and strong supporter of the scientific method, once said, “Science is not perfect. It can be misused.”

The next time we hear of the latest and often frightening ‘new study’ it would be wise for us to remember the backdrop of those studies and a grain of skepticism would not be unwarranted.

The Big Give Wraps Up With 2,614 Meals Delivered

By Robert Thomas, MJ Inependent

It started out as a way to show support for local restaurants with the hopes of raising at best between $5,000 - $10,000 to purchase meals for those less fortunate, but in the end it massively exceeded even the organizers’ wildest expectations.

The final - and 2,614th meal - has been delivered and The Big Give has been declared a major success.

“This went well beyond our expectations,” Rob Clark CEO of the Moose Jaw and Chamber of Commerce said.

Clark said he was floored by the generosity of Moose Jaw businesses and individuals while at the same time it is typical Moose Jaw - digging down to help out those in need.

The purpose of The Big Give was two-fold.

One purpose was to deliver nutritious and delicious restaurant meals to those in need who may have some difficulty affording to go out to a restaurant while at the same time showing financial and psychological support to local restaurants.

“This went really well. I still have a big smile on my face about the amount we raised and the amount of people fed,” Clark said. “That’s pretty cool when you come up with that kind of money.”

He said it wasn’t just about feeding people in the year of the COVID-19 Pandemic but also was designed to put some cash into the hands of local restaurants - most who have been impacted by the pandemic restrictions.

Clark said the organizers did their best to ensure that the participating restaurants received as close as possible to an equal $1,100 share.

“It put cash and business into local businesses right when they needed it the most. It helped keep staff busy and paid some bills in what is a tough year for many of them,” he said.

On top of the cash, the 23 participating restaurants received the show of support from the community that had a major impact on the businesses, he said.

“The businesses got the feeling that despite the tough times people in the community supported them. It is a feeling that is carrying over as things get better.”

Working with organizations such as Hunger In Moose Jaw and the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank was “a joy and a pleasure” Clark said as they did their best to make sure the program was a success.

For the families who received the meals the feeling was

one of gratitude. that has been a tough year on everyone,” Sept said. “It was “I have never had so many thank you’s in my life. It was a little bit of a much appreciated add on.” really heart-warming for them to get the food and they Working with the Chamber had been a pleasure=, she said would be waiting for you and thanking you and thanking and the organization was appreciative for the restaurant you over and over again for bringing it.” meals for the people they help.

Clark said the recipients of the restaurant meals came from “It was really great to support our families in another way.” “all walks of life.”

The meal preparation and delivery schedule was set up and “It has been a tough year for many people and to have tailored for both the restaurants and the people receiving a fresh, hot and nutritious healthy restaurant meal was the meals. something they really enjoyed,” he said.

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at editor@ mjvexpress.com.

COVID-19 in Saskatchewan has lifted all public health orders as of July 11th. For more information visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

Casino Moose Jaw is now open.

The Moose Jaw Public Library: In-person program is returning to Moose Jaw Public Library!

Avid Knitters will meet in person on August 17th at 2:30 p.m. If you are an experienced or beginner knitter, or even a crocheter, grab some needles and join us for good times, fun and friendship. This program will take place upstairs in the South Meeting Room with elevator access available. Please bring your own water bottle as we will not be serving refreshments at this time. Masks are required and occupancy is limited due to social distancing. More details on the Moose Jaw Public Library Website and Facebook Page. Free of charge. Everyone is welcome. For further information please contact: Christina at 306-692-2787 or ask@ moosejawlibrary.ca Teen eBook Club on Discord on August 31 4:00 pm Ages 13-19 Enjoy reading?

Looking for a place to connect with friends online? The ebook and audiobooks are available to borrow for free on Hoopla. August 31: “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi Teen Digital Anime Club on Discord August 28 7:00 pm Ages 13-19, an evening of Anime and Japanese treats. We will be watching an anime film together online on the free library app Hoopla! If you register in advance, a free Japanese Tokyo Treat Box treat bag will be provided. Those registered

will be contacted to come pick up their treat bag at the Library. For more information or to register to receive the snack bag, call the Library at 306-6922787 or email youth@moosejawlibrary. ca. https://discord.gg/HAs8rff August 28: Maquia (register for Box by Aug 21) The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453 Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59 · LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday.

Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome Moose Jaw ANAVETS: - Lounge hours are now listed as Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; - Drop-in pool and darts: Tuesdays and Thursdays; - Meat Draws: every Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m.; - Bingo’s at Leisure Time Bingo Wednesday July 28th Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in June includes: To register for any of the SCWW’s

upcoming events, call the office at 1 (306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail. com.

Western Development Museum: All WDM locations are now open 7 days a week as of June 30, 2021 and times for WDM Moose Jaw are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.

Please remember to follow all COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

You can review them at www.wdm.ca/ covid The Virtual Coffee Club is still ongoing.

All sessions will take place over Zoom at 10 a.m. Registration is required and available online at wdm/ca/coffeeclub.

Upcoming dates and topics include: Saskatchewan Weather on Aug. 31 and School Days on Sept. 28; In-person workshops will also be resuming, with several dates set for the Moose Jaw location- Aug. 11 and 14 with Cabinet of Curiosities and Aug. 25 and 28 with Communication is Key. Pre-registration is required and more details can be found at wdm.ca/ workshops.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre: - Shuffleboard: returns weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; - Pickleball: on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m., and Fridays at 1 p.m.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery: Wholeness by Hanna Yokozowa Farquharson is available to view until Aug. 15; Herd by Diana Thorneycroft is in the gallery until Aug. 15; In partnership with the Festival of Words, a collaborative exhibition

featuring prints and poems by artist John Chamberlain and poet Robert Creeley, titled Famous Last Words is available to view until Aug. 15.

Homegrown Farmer’s Market: Saturday markets returning weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 9. The market will be set up on Langdon Crescent and follow all COVID-19 rules and regulations.

Wakamow Valley: is hosting a Farmer’s Market in Kiwanis Park on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. COVID-19 rules and regulations are in place.

Sukanen Ship Museum: open to visitors with safety restrictions like visitor capacity in place.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club: - Lawn bowling regular bowling times are Monday to Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Call 1 (306) 313-4434 to book weekend times.

COVID restrictions are in place, and bowlers must bring their own cloth to wipe equipment after play; FREE Registration FREE Registration; Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling invites everyone to their “Home Hardware Tournament” on July31, 9 am Start.

Prize package donated by Home-All Hardware. Lawn Bowls is a sport that anyone can play. Join the fun; it is for everyone from 6 to 106. Beginners welcome in this tournament. To sign up and for more information drop into the greens - 480 3rd Ave NE (in Crescent Park) M-Thur 7-8:30pm or Tues @ 9:30am. Registration deadline for tournament is noon July 30 email mjlawnbowling@gmail.com or phone 306-690-8739

A look at COVID numbers from July 17 to July 23 As of Friday, July 23, there are four active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 312 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, July 17: 33 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 55 recoveries.

Sunday, July 18: 36 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 114 recoveries.

Monday, July 19: 16 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 37 recoveries.

PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday, July 20: 22 cases Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort reported in the province, 0 in Village of North Grove intends to amend Bylaw No. 07-2018 known as the Zoning Bylaw of the Resort Village of North Grove.

INTENT The proposed bylaw amendments will: • Provide development standards for garages in zones R1, RR and Community Service Districts; • Add discretionary use for temporary accomodation on undeveloped lands.

REASON The reason for the amendments is the changing needs of recreational storage, the potential for growth of the community and to be accountable to the residents of the community of North Grove and surrounding area.

AFFECTED LAND The affected land is all that land contained in the corporate boundaries of the Resort Village of North Grove as shown on the maps forming part of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village Office located at 5-1410 Caribou St W in Moose Jaw, SK, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Copies are available at cost or digitally on the Village website www.resortvillageofnorthgrove.com.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Village Office before the hearing. Mailing address is 5-1410 Caribou St W Moose Jaw SK S6H 7S9.

Issued at City of Moose Jaw on July 26, 2021 Tracy Edwards, Administrator

the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 42 recoveries.

Wednesday, July 21: 53 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 19 recoveries.

Thursday, July 22: 26 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 20 recoveries.

Friday, July 23: 51 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Two deaths reported in SK, 25 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 1,374,210 total. As of July 23rd, 69,001 doses have been administered in the South Central.

Seniors Income Plan benefits up $30/month For Moose Jaw Express

Seniors in need of financial assistance have received a boost, thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan.

The maximum monthly benefit provided through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) has increased by $30 per month, as of July 1.

The benefit has increased from $270 per month to $300 per month for single pensioners and from $470 per month to $530 per month for a two-pensioner household.

The minimum benefit will increase from $10 per month to $15 per month.

“Our government is fulfilling our commitment to improve seniors’ quality of life through our increase to the Seniors Income Plan,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “This extra money will help Saskatchewan seniors live more comfortably and securely as they continue participating in and contributing to communities across the province.”

The maximum SIP benefit will increase by an additional $30 each year for the next two years. The provincial government has made six previous increases to the SIP since 2008.

Saskatchewan’s Seniors Income Plan provides seniors with financial assistance to help meet their basic needs.

The monthly benefit is available to seniors who receive little or no income other than the federal Old Age Security pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Eligible seniors automatically receive this benefit based on the filing of their most recent income tax return.

The SIP is a monthly income-tested benefit, meaning that seniors receive different levels of support depending on the amount of their pension, taxable income or living arrangement. The benefit is higher for seniors with lower income.

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On ‘Grocery Heroes Day,’ workers deserve more than just words

work and their employer’s failure to keep them safe. Grocery workers here in Saskatchewan and across the country deserve so much more than just words for the hard work they do each and every day.”

At the start of the pandemic, grocery workers were applauded by both the provincial government and the grocery industry for their vital work. Some corporations gave their employees wages and additional benefits on a temporary basis in recognition of the additional strain the pandemic had on workers. Now those benefits have been taken away, despite major grocery retailers raking in record profits.

“Canada’s grocery retailers have made billions during the course of the pandemic, but instead of passing those profits to the workers through increased wages and benefits, they are using them to benefit their wealthy shareholders and boost executive pay,” Johb said. “If these retailers tru-

ly cared about their employees, they would use Grocery Heroes Day to meaningfully improve working conditions for their employees.”

Johb also called out Premier Scott Moe and the Sask.

Party government for supporting Grocery Heroes Day while also offering next to nothing for grocery workers in the province.

“From having the lowest minimum wage in the country and refusing to implement paid sick leave, to leaving federal funds meant for wage top ups for essential workers unspent, the Sask. Party has done nothing for grocery workers,” Johb said. “Instead of offering empty words, the government and grocery industry should both be putting workers first and taking meaningful steps to make their lives better.”

By Eric Bell Saskatchewan Federation of Labour

Hunger Games on the Prairies

inces lost the decision at the Supreme Court. However, what was surprising was when Saskatchewan proposed its own Carbon Tax plan that worked for its citizens, and was ultimately no different than the framework instituted in several Atlantic provinces, we were told no, and would have to conform to the Federal plan as prescribed.

One need not imagine hard to see that the relationship between Ottawa and the West is becoming more and more like the dystopian future described in popular Hunger Game Novels. In those stories the 12 districts are punished for their rebellion against the Capitol by having to submit two of their children to fight in a tournament to the death. I don’t think it’s hard to draw the parallels here, but I will.

Saskatchewan challenged Ottawa, and now Ottawa is punishing Saskatchewan and ultimately it is the children of the parents whose farms, business and industries that fold due to increased operating costs, that will be the most affected.

This is my third political opinion piece I have written lately, so it’s likely if you recognize my name and have read my previous submissions you probably know where I am going with this but I’ll say it again.

“The West needs stronger regional representation in Otta-

wa!”

While I think the statement of Premier Moe and his government in response to Ottawa and the Prime Ministers denial of our provincial plan struck the right notes of disappointment and exasperation, they aren’t situated to resolve the problem. This is a Federal problem and to solve it you need Federal representatives standing up to these types of arbitrary and spiteful decisions.

The leader of the Federal opposition, the Hon. Erin O’Toole and the Conservatives have been silent on the matter despite having pledged back in April of this year to support Premier Moe’s “made-in-Saskatchewan” plan. Silence is not exactly what I would call having our backs, it falls more along the lines of being complicit.

Only one Federal party has called out the one-sided, petty unfair decision for what it is and that is the Maverick Party. If Saskatchewan, the other Western provinces and our Northern Territories want a fair shake in confederation, the only Party that will exclusively represent and fight for their industries, business, rights, values and way of life is the Maverick Party, because we’re in this with you.

By John Thomson EDA President, Maverick Party

Re: Will Social Media Companies Ever Make Fighting Online Abuse a Priority?

save configurations of settings into personalized “safety modes,” which they can toggle between. When they alternate between safety modes, a “visibility snapshot” should show them in real-time who’ll see their content.

Distinguishing between the personal and professional Currently, social media accounts are all-encompassing of your professional life and personal life. If you want to distinguish between your professional and personal life, you must create two accounts. Why not be able to make one social media account that toggles between your personal and professional identities as well as migrate or share audiences between them?

Managing account histories It’s common for people to switch jobs and careers and their views over time. Being able to pull up a user’s social media history, which can date back more than a decade, is a goldmine for abuse. Platforms should make it easy for users to easily search old posts and make them private, archive, or delete.

Credit cards and/or phone number authentication.

All social media platforms allow the creation of anonymous accounts. Ironically, much of the toxicity permeating social media stems from people hiding cowardly behind anonymous accounts.

Anonymity enables toxic behavior by facilitating and backhandedly encouraging “uncivil discourse.” Eliminating the ability to create an anonymous account would literally end online abuse.

Anonymity allows people to act out their anger, frustrations, and their need to make others feel bad, so they feel good. (I’m unhappy, so I want everyone else to be unhappy.). Being anonymous allows someone to say things they wouldn’t even think of or have the courage to, speak publicly, let alone face-to-face.

All credit cards and telephone numbers are associat-

ed with a billing address. Social media platforms could prevent anonymous accounts by asking new joiners to input their credit card information, to be verified but not charged, or a telephone number to which a link, or code, can be sent to authenticate. (Email authentication is useless since email addresses can be created without identity verification.)

Undeniable fact: When people know they can easily be traced they’re unlikely to exhibit uncivil behaviour.

Yeah, I know—for many, handing over more data to social media giants isn’t appetizing, even if it eliminates the toxic behavior hurting our collective psyche. Having to go through a credit card or telephone authentication will be pause for many to ask themselves why the feel they must be on social media. Such reflection is not a bad exercise.

Online attacks have a negative impact on mental and physical health, stops free expression, and silences voices already underrepresented in the creative and media sectors and in public discourse.

Respective platform user guidelines (aka. Community Standards) are open to interpretation and therefore not enforced equitably. Content moderators (human eyes) and AI crawling (searching for offensive words and content) aren’t cutting it.

Social media companies can’t deny they could be doing a much better job creating a safer online environment.

Unfortunately, a safer online environment will only evolve when social media companies begin taking online abuse seriously.

By Nick Kossovan Nick Kossovan writes the column ‘Digitized Koffee With Nick’ which appears in several newspapers and is the Customer Service Professionals Network’s Director of Social Media (Executive Board Member). On Twitter and Instagram follow @NKossovan.

Re: Donald Trump

There are also three more books being written and on the political level in the media ready to sell about Donald Trump and his goings-on.

The Trump family led by Fred (Donald’s dad) had so much turmoil and possession; he was a wacky man…so what does the whole world think of Donald and why he is so screwed up and a laughing stock, so sad. We all know that

he wants attention.

President Biden understands everything political-wise, as I saw him speak on TV [recently].

I will close my letter with the old, old words from many years ago like this: “Oh, what a web we weave, when first we practice to deceive?”

Elizabeth Dusomme

Grocery Heroes Day [that was recently recognized] is a day invented by the multi-billion dollar Canadian grocery industry and supported by provincial governments, including the government of Saskatchewan, to recognize grocery workers in Canada without actually doing anything to improve their working conditions or wages.

“Grocery workers have been on the front lines of Canada’s COVID-19 pandemic for the last year and a half,” said Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) President Lori Johb. “Through it all, these workers have put their health and safety at risk- dealing with public health restrictions, workplace outbreaks, and unruly customers. Many grocery workers have contracted COVID-19 and have been hospitalized, and some have even died as a result of their

It’s ironic and highly unfortunate that while another heat dome settles in over the province and the sun scorches crops, pastures and dries up dugouts, Saskatchewan this week also fell pray to a political scorched earth policy at the hands of Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government who rejected a made in Saskatchewan carbon tax.

Now, it won’t be a shock to many as we emerge from this pandemic that the Federal government’s intrusion into matters of provincial jurisdictional have become increasingly and worrisomely common. But what is more concerning is how the level of intrusion and lack of willingness to work with the provinces of the West in comparison to those in the East is becoming more apparent.

Studies have shown, so it’s no secret, that a Carbon Tax is more heavily felt and disadvantages those in the west.

We are more rural necessitating more travel, we often have longer and colder winters, and our industry is primarily resource based which relies heavily on large industrial and agricultural equipment, etc. Hence why a Carbon tax hits harder here.

The Saskatchewan government with the other prairie provinces rightly challenged the introduction of the Federal carbon tax as unconstitutional. Not surprisingly the prov-

By Nick Kossovan Is it just me who believes we’ve lost our ability to have civil discourse?

Every day, we rely on social media platforms to engage with like-minded people, promote ourselves, our work, and/or business. Unfortunately, the downside of increasing your visibility, especially when you wade into an online discussion with an unpopular opinion, is you become a lightning rod for online abuse. Online abuse can be especially relentless if you are a woman, identified as a member of a race, religion, ethnicity, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.

I believe social media companies can reduce, even come close to, eliminating, online abuse. The first step: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, et al. becoming more serious and urgent about addressing the toxicity they’re permitting on their respective platform. The second step: Give users more control over their privacy, identity, and account history.

Here are five features social media companies could introduce to mitigate online abuse.

Educate users on how to protect themselves online.

I’ll admit social media companies have been improving their anti-harassment features. However, many of these features are hard to find and not user-friendly. Platforms should have a section within their help center that deals specifically with online abuse, showing how to access internal features along with links to external tools and resources.

Make it easy to tighten privacy and security settings.

Platforms need to make it easier for users to fine-tune their privacy and security settings and inform how these adjustments impact visibility and reach. Users should be able to

This is a most difficult letter to write about Donald Trump, so I will start with my daughter giving me a most interesting book on Trump. It was telling everyone what the whole family clan was about and is a grim picture of what is wrong with Donald Trump and family life, written by a relative of the clan – Mary L. Trump.

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Explosion Of Equine Events Will See The Exhibition Grounds Jumping

By Robert Thomas - MJ Independent

For people interested in equine and equine events the closest thing to heaven on earth has returned to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company as the horse events are back on.

“I think we are going to have a very busy next six weeks. It is good for the community, good for the Exhibition and lots of economic activity,” George Fowler told MJ Independent following last week’s board meeting.

With the relaxation of the COVID - 19 restrictions the Exhibition finds itself in the midst of an explosion of equine events.

EVENTS ALREADY HELD The events started on July 14th when the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing (SBRA) held the first jackpot since early in 2020 - and the COVID - 19 shutdown - something Fowler said was exciting to hear happening after the lengthy restrictions.

In total there were 48 runs with all runs held in the cool of the evening.

The Rodeo School was held with veteran rodeo star Lee Bellows calling the event a success despite the fact that the COVID 19 restrictions almost once again cancelled the event which is usually held in May. The only concerns Bellows raised were that the school was held later than it should be which helped contribute to the three injuries sustained by participants.

He stressed and wanted people to know that the Rodeo School had a nurse present and she was helpful to those injured.

“The horses were two months in better shape than they should have been…but overall it was a success and we’re happy.”

Bellows told the meeting that usually the rodeo school is held in May and with the mares in colt making them more docile.

This year holding the event later meant they already had given birth to their foals making the mares more athletic and not the ideal for new rodeo participants to start out on.

He went on to give a description about how the Moose Jaw school is more new rodeo participant friendly than other schools.

“All the other rodeo schools were to train horses…they have a superstar rider come in and then they have horses that they (new rodeo participants) can’t ride,” he said adding Moose Jaw prefers to focus on the riders so that they learn properly.

There was a Lauren Bamford Clinic held July 17 and 18th which was geared towards proper horsemanship.

The clinic was well received by the participants with potential plans of holding another clinic in the future.

FUTURE EVENTS The Exhibition is looking forward to more

events this Summer.

The Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association hosted a three day event.

On July 23rd a clinic was held, followed by an actual competition and show on July 24th and 25th.

The Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association is scheduled for July 29 - August 1st.

The event will see 100 horses on the weekend with 1,000 cattle being part of the show.

“It is always a big event. They will push through about 1,000 head of cattle during the show,” Fowler said, adding the cattle come in by the semi load and then leave by the semi load as a new semi load of fresh cattle come in so the cattle are always fresh and well rested.

A crowd favourite, based upon the cuteness factor alone, will be the Saskatchewan Mini Horse Club who invade the Exhibition Grounds on August 7th and August 8th.

“It is always an interesting event because they are miniature horses,” Fowler told the Exhibition’s July monthly meeting.

By far the largest event to take place is the SBRA Provincial Finals to take place August 15th - 19th when the grounds as well as numerous local businesses are packed with barrel racers in their Wrangler jeans

and cowboy hats.

Although the final numbers of participants is unknown at the present time, the last time it was held over 700 participants showed up completely filling the grounds.

The show went off without any major hitches except for the heavy rains and the effect on getting around the grounds and parking.

“We want it to rain now and good weather then,” Fowler said as the board meeting got into a lengthy discussion about the last time the event was held in 2019 and how they handled the wet conditions at the Exhibition Grounds.

The 2019 event - the last time it was held - was a major bonanza for local businesses as many of the riders ate out, shopped and even caused a major run at Staples as many of the participants, with school looming, bought their school supplies there cleaning out some shelves.

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Warriors’ Hunt named to National Junior Team Summer Camp Team captain taking first step to cracking 2021 World Junior Championship team roster Randy Palmer- Moose Jaw Express

There’s a lot of work ahead, but Moose Jaw Warriors captain Daemon Hunt will have another chance to crack Team Canada’s roster for the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Hunt, 19, was among 51 players -- including 17 from the Western Hockey League -- invited to take part in the National Junior Team Summer Camp on Wednesday, with the event taking place from July 28 to August 4 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on the Tsuut’ina First Nation near Calgary.

“This is an exciting first step as we begin preparations for the upcoming season and the opportunity to compete at the World Juniors on home ice,” said Alan Millar, director of player personnel for the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, and former general manager of Warriors. “We are excited about these 51 players, and we look forward to returning to the ice for a highly competitive camp to kick off a new season.”

The camp will mark the latest opportunity to wear the maple leaf for the perennial

Hunt action Moose Jaw Warriors captain Daemon Hunt was named to the National Junior Team Summer Camp on Wednesday.

Hockey Canada prospect. Hunt played in the 2018 World U17 Hockey Challenge and represented Canada in the 2019 World

U18 Championship and Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning silver at the latter.

The standout defenceman had his first

crack at the National Junior Team last December but came down with COVID-19 at the start of camp and was eventually among the first players released from the tournament bubble.

Hunt’s bout with the disease was mild, and he joined the Warriors in the East Division bubble in Regina when the puck dropped on Mar. 12. He’d suit up in 23 of the club’s 24 games, putting up eight goals and 18 assists.

For his career, Hunt has played 117 WHL games, scoring 16 goals and 55 points.

The National Junior Team Summer Camp will see players taking part in several practices and intrasquad games before combining with the Under-18 development camp on Aug. 2 and 3. That event includes Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk, who was named to the U18 camp earlier this month.

The 2022 World Junior Championship will be played in Edmonton and Red Deer from Dec. 26, 2021 through Jan. 5, 2022.

U11 Canucks win one of three at provincials in Weyburn

by Scott Hellings

The Canucks celebrate a big inning against the Saskatoon Royals. Photo

by Greg Nikkel/Weyburn Review Houston Hillmer delivers a pitch to the Royals.

Photo by Greg Nikkel/ Weyburn Review

Mason VanDeSype slides into home, trying to avoid the Royals’ catcher. Photo by Greg Nikkel/Weyburn Review

It was a solid effort, but the weekend did not end as they had hoped.

The U11 Moose Jaw Canucks travelled to Weyburn this past weekend for the U11 AA Tier 1 provincial championship.

Moose Jaw defeated the Saskatoon Royals 11-6 on Saturday but lost their other two round robin games 15-8 to the Muenster Red Sox and 22-10 to the Northeast Ex-

pos. They did not quality for the Sunday playoffs.

The host Weyburn Beavers ultimately won the gold medal game, defeating the Northeast Expos 13-7.

Here are several photos from the weekend, courtesy of Greg Nikkel of the Weyburn Review.

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Sask Prospects Showcase another success for Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps Close to 90 of the top Bantam prospects in the province took the ice in Caronport in front of WHL and SJHL coaches and scouts Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Dustin Ernest Hockey camps It was another wildly successful weekend for Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps and their Sask Prospects Showcase.

After the season that wasn’t for players in the Under-15 division this past year, Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps decided to take things into their own hands.

That led to 88 of the top 2006- and 2007-

born players in the province converging on Barkman Arena in Caronport this past weekend for the first-ever Saskatchewan Male Prospects Showcase, an event designed to give players a chance to take the ice in a competitive environment after missing most of their respective campaigns last season.

“It was a really good turnout and we had lots of scouts and coaches out to watch,” Ernest said. “Everyone was pretty happy to be back on the ice playing actual games, and it was fun to watch. It was a great weekend.”

Players were broken into six teams and each played four games throughout the day on July 17 and 18. And it wasn’t just your average house league player, either -some of the top AA and AAA-level kids in the province were skating this weekend, and that drew all sorts of attention from Western Hockey League and Saskatch-

ewan Junior Hockey League scouts and coaches.

“Everyone had played Tier I hockey, so everyone was really good, and that was the whole point, to showcase them to the WHL and the SJHL and all that,” Ernest said. “It was a chance for all these guys to come in and watch them, and the players to face the best in the province.”

The players themselves were more than aware of who the faces in the stands represented, and helped elevate the level of play to a near season-like level.

“It was intense, I’ll tell you that, there were even a couple of scraps,” Ernest said.

“The boys were playing no holds barred out there, it was old-time hockey and kind of fun to watch.

“And the way it worked out, all the teams were so even, the first day they were all one-goal games and there were even some shootouts. So it was really good to watch

and made it fun for the guys, too.”

Much like the Female Prospects Showcase, Ernest brought in some high-level talent to act as guest coaches and referees, including the likes of Portland Winterhawks standout and New York Islanders prospect Reece Newkirk, Jaxsen Wiebe from the Edmonton Oil Kings and Chase Lacombe of the Swift Current Broncos.

“It was great to have all those guys out, you could tell the players looked up to them,” Ernest said.

The focus for Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps now turns toward Sask First preparation for the next couple of weekends before Ernest himself begins preparing for his first season as head coach of the Notre Dame Hounds Under-17 Prep team, who will take the ice in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League for the coming campaign.

George Guillaume from Moose Jaw to be inducted in Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame Submitted

“The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 36th Annual Induction, Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Battleford.

Mr. Guillaume will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, for his contribution to baseball in Saskatchewan.”

Sunrise in Moose Jaw. Photo by Jo-Ann Toth

Guillaume, George I 2020 George Guillaume was born February 26, 1933. He grew up in the Marquis, Saskatchewan area, remaining there his entire life, running the family farm. George and his wife Margaret [Pendleton], had 7 children.

Baseball started being played in Marquis in the 1920’s and continued into the 1980’s. It was 1950 when George started playing with the Marquis Cubs in the Moose Jaw and District League. He then played and coached with the Marquis Wheat Kings, playing mostly tournament baseball around the province. In the last half of the 1957 season, George played with the Moose Jaw Lakers in the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League. This was a successful year for him as a hitter but his pitching performance clinched their playoff berth that season.

In 1952, George suffered a right shoulder injury while curling that prevented him from pitching effectively with that arm so switched over to throwing left-handed and

played 2nd base for the season to shorten up the throwing distance to 1st base.

In 1958, George along with a few others from the Marquis area decided they would enter a team in the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League. They attended the Annual General Meeting held in Wilcox. Father Athol Murray gave the Marquis boys an empowering talk in admiration of their passion for the game and the team was allowed to enter the league that consisted of much larger towns as well as cities. These were Swift Current, Estevan, Weyburn, Assiniboia, Regina, Moose Jaw, Belcarres, Rowletta and Marquis. Both George and Dalton Skeoch were both player and coach in their inaugural season in the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League. The team continued through the 1959 and 1960 season, winning 40% of their games. Given the number of players they had to pick from the Marquis area, that was a reasonable result.

George pitched and played center field most of the time for the Wheat Kings and

was a steady hitter. In the 1958 Wheat Kings debut George hit a home run and was also the starting pitcher taking a 14-6 loss to the Notre Dame Hounds. He finished 12th in the batting race in the Southern League that season going 33 for 105 at the plate for a .314 batting average, having played all 24 season games. In 1959, George went 36 for 123 at the plate for a .293 batting average. George continued to be an integral part of the Wheat Kings and in the last three years within the league, his hitting was a mainstay for the team. Unfortunately, after the 1960 season the team had to pull out of the Southern Saskatchewan League due to the lack of players.

George was an active member of the community his entire life supporting sports in Marquis by playing and coaching baseball, hockey and curling. He also spent countless hours volunteering and ensuring the facilities were kept in operating condition for all to use and enjoy.

George now resides in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Sunset in old post 43; Rockglen hills.

Photo by Jo-Ann Toth

A mule deer came to visit during coffee time. Photo by Jo-Ann Toth

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Little League Miller Express to face Quebec’s Diamond Academy in exhibition contest News of special event comes as Moose Jaw facing North Regina in provincial championship series Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Miller Express might not have had a lot of luck in their Little League Major AAA provincial championship series with North Regina, but they have something very special on the horizon.

The Millers will travel to Regina for an exhibition game against Quebec’s Diamond Academy on Aug. 3, part of a cross-Canada tour the prestigious baseball club is making through western Canada.

“This is the team that’s usually in Canadians from Quebec every year, so they’re going to be a strong team, no doubt in my mind,” said Tony Dreger, one of the coaches with the Miller Express. “And I think it’s pretty exciting for our kids, especially to face a team of that calibre.”

Anyone who followed the Moose Jaw All-Stars’ run through the Little League Canada national championship in 2019 will be familiar with Diamond Academy. They handed the All-Stars a 14-7 defeat in their opening game and would go on to drop the final to Coquitlam, B.C. With the national tournament cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, Diamond is taking a three-week journey west that will include stops in Ontario, Regina, Alberta and B.C. “It’s pretty cool that they’re coming,” Dreger said. “Honestly, they could have just skipped Saskatchewan and went straight to B.C. and played five or six games out there, but they didn’t, so Action from the Little League Major AAA that’s a pretty big deal and we can’t wait for the opportunity.” provincial championship between the Moose Dreger is under no illusions that Diamond will be a soft touch.

Jaw Miller Express and North Regina All- When you’re pretty much the de facto representative for your Stars

province on an annual basis -- teams from Diamond have represented Quebec every year since 2016 -- it’s a given you’re going to be able to play some ball.

The key for the youthful Miller Express will be to gain some experience and learn what it takes to play at that level, so when their 10 returning players are 12-year-olds next year, they’ll know what it’s all about.

“It’s going to be a great learning experience for our kids,” Dreger said. “It’s about ‘where do you want to get to, and this is where you’ll need to be in order to compete next year’. It’s about the stepping stone for next year, getting that experience and the knowledge and the right mental mindset to play at that level… it’s all about maturing and growing.”

The Express will face Diamond at 1 p.m. on Aug. 3 before taking on North Regina in an exhibition game at 4 p.m.

Meanwhile, Moose Jaw and North Regina were on the field for game two of their provincial tournament on Friday night, with Regina taking an 11-3 victory to go up 2-0 in the best-of five series.

The game was tied 1-1 through three innings before Regina scored three in the fourth, five more in the fifth and tacked on two in the sixth to secure the win.

Takeo Smith scored a pair of runs for Moose Jaw, while Ryker Kretsch crossed the plate with their other marker. Emery Schoenroth and Avery Nielson each reached base three times.

The series now reverts to Regina for the remaining games, with Game 3 on Sunday. No results were available at press time.

Retiring bishop stops in Moose Jaw as part of 2,800 kilometre cycling tour of diocese Bishop Robert Hardwick touring throughout southern Saskatchewan in effort to visit and offer thanks to every church in his diocese before retirement Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

big meal and inviting people to Regina and that kind of thing, I just wanted to go to every community where we have a church and say thank you to all the people for their faith, the way they live their lives and the Christian way they operate in every community.”

His journey began back on July 15 and has seen Hardwick covering around 200 kilometres a day, often with stops in multiple communities along the way.

The interesting -- and quite frankly, amazing -- thing about the whole journey is that this isn’t his first time.

Hardwick cycled over 5,500 kilometres across Canada in 2018 to help spread awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the The Right Reverend Robert Hardwick, Bishop of Qu’Appelle, pauses with his road bike outside of St. Aidan Anglican Church during a stop in Moose Jaw on Friday.

For most people, the last few weeks before your retirement are a time for wrapping things up in your career and maybe having a nice celebration at the end of it all.

For the Right Reverend Robert Hardwick, Bishop of Qu’Appelle, how about a 2,800- kilometre journey by road bike through almost the entirety of southern Saskatchewan in the dog days of summer?

That’s exactly what brought the retiring bishop to St. Aidan Anglican Church on Friday afternoon, as he made the latest stop on his cycling journey to visit all 50 churches in his Qu’Appelle Diocese -- stretching from Saskatoon all the way south to the U.S. border.

“We had a wonderful tailwind today, so we did really well and were able to cycle from Swift Current to Pense before driving back here,” Hardwick said shortly after being greeted by members of the St. Aidan congregation.

“I’m going to be retiring July 31 and instead of having a

need for healing in Indigenous communities.

While that trip was an individual undertaking, he has help on his ride this time around. Hardwick is being joined by two priests and a layperson in sharing the riding duties, with each taking a one-hour turn on their road bike before being spelled off.

For the Moose Jaw portion, Hardwick was joined by Rev. Michael Burns from Regina.

“It’s manageable and in this heat it makes a big difference, you can stop in an air-conditioned car and rest while the

other rider is on the road,” Hardwick explained.

His fellow participants are part of another project that’s part of the ride: video and photographs are being taken at every church they visit and an archivist is putting together stories from each stop, with Hardwick providing narration.

“So we’re doing all this riding and meeting people in churches, but we’re also producing a historic video piece that’s like a snapshot in time of who we are and where we are in this period of time,” he said. “They’ll be a three- to five-minute history piece telling the story of buildings and people and how we got where we are.”

Hardwick and crew still have four days remaining on their journey. Once it’s completed and he’s officially in retirement, Hardwick and his wife plan to return to the British Isles and possibly settle down in the Inverness region of Scotland where his youngest son’s family and their four grandchildren live.

And yes, you’ll find him once again leading a flock once he’s back home.

“One thing I’ve missed is being the priest of a parish,” Hardwick said. “When you’re called to the bishop, you’re everywhere and while it’s a privilege to meet everyone, there’s something special about a journey with a group of people.”

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Canucks win two of three in 15-and-under AAA baseball action Moose Jaw downs Assiniboia 4-3, rally in final inning for 5-4 win over Regina Expos before falling 14-3 to White Butte to close out week

Canucks hitter Nathan Pisio got just enough of this high pitch to foul it off.

The Moose Jaw 15-and-under AAA Canucks have been playing better baseball as of late, but every once in a while you’re going to have one of those days.

After winning three straight one-run games in Baseball Regina action, the Canucks dropped a 14-3 decision to the White Butte Broncos at Swarbrick Diamond on Saturday afternoon. Moose Jaw defeated the Regina Expos 5-4 in action on Tuesday, July 20 after downing the Assiniboia Aces 4-3 on Monday, July 19.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Moose Jaw now has won four of their last six to sit at 6-10 The comeback capped a solid night at the plate for Kale and tied for sixth place in the nine-team league.

Pratte, who finished 2-for-3 with three runs batted in. PiThey’re back in action Wednesday, July 28 when they host sio, meanwhile, was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs; Simmons Assiniboia at Swarbrick Diamond. Game time is 6 p.m. had a 2-for-3 night at the plate.

White Butte 14, Canucks 3 Owen Varassy got the start and allowed three runs, one The Broncos hit three home runs in the contest, including earned, on four hits in 3 ⅓ innings of work; Rylan Catwo off the bat of Ryoen Walker, and took advantage of plette-Tarrant tossed 2 ⅔ and allowed a single unearned four Canucks errors to put up their double-digit score. run on three hits, Simmons pitched a scoreless seventh to Javin Boynton hit a two-run home run for Moose Jaw in pick up the win. the bottom of the first, but that would be one of the few Canucks 4, Assiniboia 3 highlights on the day for the Canucks.

Gulutzan had another strong showing on the mound, givWhite Butte led 6-3 through three and added four runs in ing up a single hit over 4 ⅓ and allowing two runs, one the fourth before tacking on a pair in the fifth and sixth. earned, as the Canucks held on for the narrow win.

Boynton and Owen Csada each had two hits in the game. Csada pitched the final 2 ⅔ and surrendered an unearned Csada, Nathan Pisio and Max Simmons all saw action on run and two hits to land the win. the mound, with only seven of the Broncos’ runs earned.

Varjassy put together an outstanding night at the plate, Canucks 5, Expos 4 hitting a solo home run in the fifth to go along with a Trailing 4-2 heading into the final inning, the Canucks second-inning triple. Cooper Gregor went 2-for-3 and needed a bit of a miracle, and that’s exactly what they got, knocked in a pair, Csada also had a pair of hits putting up three runs to secure the victory.

Warriors Korczak, Jordan, Rysavy and Wanner selected in NHL Entry Draft Draft day bonanza sees most members of local Western Hockey League franchise chosen since 2000 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

If Moose Jaw Warriors fans weren’t excited for the 202122 season yet, they most definitely should be now.

The Warriors will have four new National Hockey League prospects in their line-up when the new Western Hockey League season begins after forward Ryder Korczak, defenceman Cole Jordan, forward Martin Rysavy and defenceman Maximus Wanner were all selected in the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday afternoon.

Korczak was picked in the third round, 75th overall by the New York Rangers followed by Jordan in the fifth round, 141st overall by the Calgary Flames, 2020 Import Draft pick Rysavy in the seventh round, 197th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Wanner in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.

Korczak had three goals and 16 points in 17 games for the Warriors in the Regina hub this past season, missing seven games after suffering a jaw injury. That hurt his draft stock, as Korczak was projected to go in the first round of the draft based on his performance in the 2019-20 season -- a campaign where he put up 18 goals and 67 points in 62 games and led the Western Hockey League in scoring for the first week of the season.

Jordan went into the Draft as the 88th-ranked North American prospect after putting together a solid season on the blueline for the Warriors in the 2019-20 season and following up with three goals and 10 points in 23 games in the Regina hub. Beyond that, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound rearguard showed exceptional defensive prowess, with

Cole Jordan was selected in the in the fifth round, 141st overall by the Calgary Flames. scouts especially impressed with his skating ability and ability to move the puck.

Rysavy, was expected to join the team for the 2020-21 campaign before the ongoing pandemic prevented him from travelling over. He’d end up playing 19 games for HC Prerov in the Czech Republic First League, scoring

three goals and nine points, before putting together an impressive showing at the World Under-18 Championship and leading the team in scoring.

Wanner, who hails from Estevan but has since moved to Moose Jaw, was one of the longest of long shots to be drafted after being ranked 223rd on the final CSB list. No matter, as his meteoric rise in the hockey world continued on Saturday. The Warriors’ rookie played 17 games while battling an injury in the East Division hub and picked up four assists while finishing the season as one of only four Warriors with a positive plus-minus at plus-two.

It’s the first time since 2000 that the Warriors have had four players selected in the Draft, the last being in 2000 when Brian Sutherby (26th), Ben Knopp (69th), Sean O’Connor (81st), Deryk Engelland (194th) and Steven Crampton (248th) were all chosen.

The Warriors also saw a pair of former prospects selected in the first round.

Swedish goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, the Warriors first pick in the 2019 Entry Draft who was traded to Portland earlier this summer, was selected 20th overall by the Minnesota Wild.

AJHL Brooks defenceman Corson Ceulemans, the Warriors fifth-round pick in the 2019 Prospect Draft, was selected 25th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has committed to the University of Wisconsin.

Warriors forward Eric Alarie was ranked 51st heading into the Draft but wasn’t selected.

Canucks remain one win out of Sask Premier Baseball League AAA playoff spot Moose Jaw takes win over Wolfpack, split Saturday twinbill with South East Twins Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Kaedyn Banilevic successfully slides around the tag to steal second.

The Moose Jaw Canucks three contests this past week in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League 18U AAA season: The Canucks took a 5-1 victory over the Regina Wolfpack on Thursday at Ross Wells Park before splitting a double-

header in Estevan against the South East Twins, losing 13-3 in the opener before taking a 4-3 victory.

Moose Jaw is now 11-16 on the season and within two points of the East Central Red Sox for the eighth and final playoff spot for provincials.

They’re back in action Wednesday, July 28 when they host the Regina White Sox in doubleheader at Ross Wells Park. Game times are 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Canucks 5, Wolfpack 1 Cam O’Reilly pitched a complete-game two-hitter, with the only run he’d allow coming in the sixth inning. He struck out eight and walked only two.

Moose Jaw put up a pair of runs in the fifth inning and led 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth when they gave O’Reilly some breathing room, putting up a three-spot for a fourrun lead.

Cole Breitkreuz knocked in two runs as part of a 2-for-4 night that included a run-scoring double in the sixth. Nathan Varjassy also had a pair of hits and knocked in a run.

Twins 13, Canucks 3

Moose Jaw led 3-0 heading into the bottom of the second when things came apart, as South East scored five runs and would build their lead to 9-3 by the time the fourth inning was over.

Breitkreuz had a 2-for-4 night and scored two runs, while Caleb Newkirk was 2-for-3.

Kaleb Waller got the start and allowed nine runs, six earned, on 14 hits in 4 ⅓, striking out six. Kyle Duncan closed things out, allowing the final four runs on four hits.

Canucks 4, Twins 3 Things were far different in the rematch an hour later, as trailing 3-2 in the top of the seventh, Kayden Hudson and Breitkreuz would score runs to give Moose Jaw the lead.

Evan Callaghan shut the door in the bottom of the inning, finishing the game with two runs allowed on four hits over the final two innings.

Varjassy got the start and had a solid outing, allowing a single run on five hits over five innings.

Breitkreuz was 2-for-2 with two runs, Varjassy 2-for-3 with an RBI. Orin Olson also knocked in two runs.

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

Do Not Mulct

My wife, Patti, and I like to exercise our minds at lunchtime by doing a brainteaser workout. We usually use the Daily Crossword Puzzle at merriam-webster.com. The site also lists a Word of the Day to challenge our word power. Last week one of the words was “mulct,” something I had never heard of nor come across before. Looks like a good word to remember if you ever play Scrabble.

Mulct derives from the Latin word mulcta, which means to impose a fine for an infraction. So mulct can be used in a legal sense, “the court mulcted the defendant for punitive damages.” Mulct has also acquired a more personal usage and has come to mean to defraud someone.

That got me wondering if the Bible used a word like mulct anywhere. What I discovered is that Jesus said to a man one day, “You know the commandments: Do not murder; Do not commit adultery; Do not steal; Do not bear false witness; Do not defraud (mulct).” (Mark 10:19) I think I remember the common wording of the Ten Commandments, and I don’t recall anything about defrauding as one of the major items. So I checked Exodus chapter 20, and yes, nothing about mulcting.

I did a check throughout the Bible and did discover a few verses that imply mulcting. Leviticus 19:35 records: “You shall do no wrong in judgment, in measure of length or weight or quantity.” In other words, be honest in your dealings with others. Do not defraud! “Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you,” writes James in chapter five. If you make a deal with someone, do not mulct! But no specific commandment, “Do not mulct.”

So why did Jesus mix it in with the Big Ten? Maybe just to get us to look a little deeper into the point of the commandments and the seriousness of defrauding.

It is important to remember that the Bible is not meant to be a set of rules to follow. Nor are the sacred writings only a guide for moral living. For many Christians the Bible is a revealing from the Divine to begin to grasp the concepts of life on this planet. The commandments, or laws of God, expose the problematic issues people have in this world. In other words, something is not right, and here’s part of the problem. The Bible principally reveals a solution to the difficulties of life especially in our ability to get along with one another. The key is found in God’s actions through Jesus the Christ.

The point of the commandments and laws of God in the Bible is that not one of us is perfect. We all have our own sins and issues, be it in one or many areas. Remembering that fact can enable us to get along a little better with others. Recalling that truth can help us chart out a healthier path for the future with one another.

Do not mulct! Defrauding is breaking many of the Big Ten all at once. There are issues of stealing, coveting, dishonouring authority, to name a few. To defraud is to take advantage of and harm our neighbour. To mulct is certainly not to love your neighbour as yourself. Jesus had a valid point, to consider mulcting, as an addendum to the Big Ten, when reflecting on the actions of our lives and how we get along with other.

Admitting to our own imperfections, the mulcting in each of our own lives, is a start to better living with one another, something we need in this day and age. Let us strive to be honest with others. Let us keep our deals and our words with one another. Consider Jesus’ additional comment to the Big Ten; Do not mulct. And remember the word next time you play Scrabble.

JOHN CRAIGEN January 31st, 1943 – April 17th, 2020 The Funeral Mass for the late John Francis Craigen will be celebrated on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK. Father George Thattuparampil will be the presiding celebrant and interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery.

A Time of Fellowship will follow at the Heritage Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Liz; children: Shelly (Kelly) Storozuk of Calgary, AB, Cindy Craigen (Claude Lavigne) of Montreal, QC, Kevin Craigen of Kelowna, BC, and Todd (Monique) Craigen of Oakville, ON; grandchildren: Cody (Ellen) Carey, Brady Storozuk (Kristen), Tyler Storozuk (Jackie), Alysha Hales (Jacob), Jayda Hales (Damian), Chloe Craigen (Matt), Carley Craigen (Michael), Zach Craigen, and Hugh Craigen; great-granddaughter, Rayner Carey; sisters, Liz (Ben) Lomheim of Airdrie, AB and Carole (Dave) Whitty of Niagara Falls, ON; brother-in-law, Murray King of Saskatoon, SK and their families.

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

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Moose Jaw police issued zero pandemic-related tickets during rally on Canada Day Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

down a section of Main Street. The news outlet also asked what city hall thought of the group putting up posters and spray painting logos on public and private infrastructure and buildings, whether the city planned to remove the posters, and if the city was concerned about potential spread of COVID-19.

In an email response, city manager Jim Puffalt said, “The City of Moose Jaw appreciates the efforts of the organizers of Rally Day 4: A logo of the Standing in In- (the July 1) Standing in Integrity – Canada tegrity Rally has been spray painted on a Day Rally in downtown Moose Jaw. Our city light pole. The city has yet to remove Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides the logo. Photo by Jason G. Antonio the right to peaceful assembly, and the ralThere were zero pandemic-related tickets ly provided an opportunity for listening handed out during the Standing in Integri- and understanding — both of which are ty Rally on Canada Day, according to the critical steps as we work towards reconciliation.

Moose Jaw Police Service.

More than 250 people gathered in the 200-block Main Street on July 1 as part of the Our Home on Native Land movement, in response to the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Western Canada.

The rally lasted for more than two hours before the group marched north to Abathasca Street.

While provincially ordered health restrictions related to event size limits, physical distancing and mask mandates were still in A poster promoting the Standing in Inplace at the time, no tickets were handed tegrity Rally is attached to a light pole out. near the corner of High Street West and The Express asked the City of Moose First Avenue Northwest. Many similar Jaw — which issued a news release on posters are still attached to municipal June 29 endorsing the rally — whether infrastructure and have not been recity hall permitted the organizers to shut moved. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

“As for safety, many in attendance were wearing masks, and organizers issued multiple reminders to attendees to observe proper distancing. As per city policy, any posters or other signage placed on cityowned buildings or infrastructure without permission will be removed.”

Nearly 300 people gathered during the July 1 Standing In a follow-up email, city in Integrity Rally held to honour children who died in hall said it did not receive a residential schools. Despite pandemic restrictions at permit request for the event the time, many people did not wear masks or physically distance. Photo by Jason G. Antonio or to block off the street.

As of publication, there are on Jan. 16 — where more than 100 people still posters on city light standards and attended —near Humpty’s Restaurant. Pospray-painted logos on municipal infra- lice issued five tickets during that gatherstructure. ing.

The Express also asked the Moose Jaw Asked if police issued pandemic-relatPolice Service similar questions. ed tickets during the July 1 event, Elder In an email, police spokesman Staff Sgt. replied, “There were no tickets handed Taylor Elder said that he spoke to organiz- out. Each situation the Moose Jaw Police ers who explained that this was an event to Service deals with is dealt (with) separatemourn the children who died in residential ly and objectively. The organizers of the schools.

(Canada Day) event tried to comply with Elder said that organizers were “mindful the health order.” of COVID numbers” and tracked who The police service was aware that this planned to come through Facebook event event was happening and had units in responses — 104 people committed to at- place within minutes of protestors arrivtending. Organizers were also “diligent” ing, he continued. Officers assisted with in reminding people to distance and wear public safety and ensured traffic flowed masks if possible, although there were smoothly. people in attendance who didn’t.

As for the posters and spray-painted loThe Moose Jaw Police Service has attended similarly sized events in the past, including an anti-lockdown Freedom Rally

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