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Since some tourists like to travel in September when crowds are smaller, an organization in southwest Saskatchewan wants to attract those people for an inaugural arts festival occurring in several area communities.

THE WEARHOUSE The Cypress Hills Grasslands Destination Area (CHGDA) organization has organized the first Southwest Art Fest, which encompasses multiple art genres such as painting, drawing, pottery, quilting, photography, film, music and other visual arts.

Yard Goods $3.00-$6.00/yard The event runs from Sept. 1 to 30 and gives artists throughout that Variety of Notions area the chance to showcase their artwork. Artists are encouraged to find a venue in which to feature their material and vice versa.

The CHGDA has 36 partners in dozens of communities throughout the province’s southwest corner and southeast Alberta.

Blaine Filthaut, owner and artist with the Broken Spoke Fine Art Gallery and Gift Store in Maple Creek, explained that September is the best month for his business since “a different type of tourist travels at that time.” Furthermore, since there are few scheduled activities across the area, the CHGDA wanted to fill that month in an organized way.

THE WEARHOUSE “The concept comes from almost like a city art walk, where you go on a third Thursday of the month are walks at this location, and you Buy 1 Pair of Pants and Get go,” he said. “And on those concepts, usually what happens is an artThe 2nd Pair for 1/2 PRICE! ist finds a venue or a venue finds an artist that wants to participate.”

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“Like the whole area, I’m saying there are many artists not well known, and art as a culture in Saskatchewan isn’t the highest thing on the list, either, so this is also a nice way to be promoting the arts,” he added.

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and their neighbours not knowing about them. This event ensures all municipalities are aware of what’s happening.

The CHGDA has a map on its website listing all 36 partners and the communities where they’re located. This is important, said Filthaut, since some tourists like to engage in “map quests” where they use Google maps to find lodgings and restaurants in communities and then visit those places.

The organization’s area stretches from Leader in the northwest to Val Marie in the southeast. Although Swift Current is not included as a partner but is on Highway 1, the CHGDA approached art galleries in that community and convinced a few to participate in the festival.

The festival provides a safe venue to tour, meet and discover art in southwest Saskatchewan in a COVID-19-safe environment, said Filthaut. That area of the province is also vast and diverse and features many kilometres of highway that pass through the sandhills, the grasslands, Cypress Hills and communities with great sights to discover.

The Cypress Hills Grasslands Destination Area spoke with Tourism Saskatchewan about this event, he continued, and while the government-run organization loved the idea, it was too late to support it due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. Yet, Tourism Saskatchewan said it might jump on board in 2022.

Even though the CHGDA could not obtain a provincial endorsement, the organization is still excited to host the month-long festival.

“We’re looking forward to it. Everybody I’ve talked with, including from the artistic side, they think it could be here for a long time. It’ll just grow … ,” added Filthaut. “Once you get on the map and do a show, it just builds. But somebody’s got to start it, and this is the start.”

For more information, visit https://visitcypresshills.ca or the CHGDA Facebook page.

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From books to food, little library boxes help meet community needs

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Literacy Network, Moose neighbourhood and on South Hill — to the store books and food or toques and mitts, Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre point where the boxes occasionally over- the agencies ensured certain boxes were and South Central Food Security Network flow with materials. stocked where the need was greatest. have been promoting the boxes lately and The boxes really “took off” during the pan- Research shows that people benefit when demic when library buildings were closed, there are many books at home since readthe items they contain.

“The free little libraries are a great way for forcing residents to use these structures to ing materials enrich lives and take readers the community to connect and exchange meet their reading needs, she continued. to far-off places right from their couches, resources … ,” said Sarah Regent, co- Books borrowed from one location were added Boyczuk. Additionally, for kids who chair of the food security network. “These removed from circulation for 72 hours for read, they can meet outcomes in school, be little libraries can (also) be a good place sanitization and then taken to another lo- successful, and become better all-around — if they’re built properly — to leave dry cation. readers — an imperative by Grade 3. goods (or) canned goods or that kind of “We don’t really have a way of keeping track of which books are thing in the wintertime.”

These structures can support people with more popular,” Boyczuk said. intermittent food needs, especially those “Obviously, at the family centre who feel stigmatized about accessing oth- (on 11th Avenue Northwest), it er supports or are facing a rough patch and would be children’s books that need something temporary, she continued. would be more popular. The one People can also take hygiene products on Calypso (Drive) would tend to from the boxes if they can’t purchase them. be adult books that are used more.

There is always a section of the popula- “There’s no science to it, to be tion that faces food security issues, Regent perfectly honest.” added. This is something the food network While the agencies don’t track is attempting to address from different an- how many people use the free little libraries, the Ministry of Edgles and with different partners.

Most library boxes have been well used ucation likes to know how many over the past few years, said the literacy users there are. However, that’s network’s Christine Boyczuk. Depending difficult to do, admitted Boyczuk, upon how busy a location is, she will travel since the partners thought protectaround Moose Jaw restocking boxes with ing people’s privacy was more important than counting how new materials about once a month.

The three agencies realized that with peo- many bookworms were borrowple travelling regularly in the summer, ing materials. now was a good time to promote the li- The addition of pantries to some brary boxes, she continued. Some loca- boxes was also a big hit during tions are busier than others — in Moose the pandemic, she continued. Locations of free little library boxes. Photo subJaw that includes a box in the Sunningdale While not all the containers can mitted

Wanda Peakman with the Moose Jaw Family Resource Centre shows some of the reading materials and food items that the library box outside the centre contains. Photo by Jason G. Antonio If you need a book for the beach or a lazy afternoon at home and can’t get to the library, three regional agencies hope you’ll use free little library boxes to meet your literary needs instead.

There are 17 boxes in Moose Jaw and 10 in Assiniboia, Aylesbury, Avonlea, Caronport, Elbow, Glentworth, Gravelbourg, and Wood Mountain. The structures contain books that can be exchanged for others anytime and are aimed at people who cannot easily buy or rent books.

Depending upon where the boxes are and who looks after them — school divisions, private citizens, or social agencies — other objects can also be donated, such as puzzles, games, toiletries, diapers, feminine hygiene products, winter clothing, and non-perishable food.

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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Bragging rights not exercised about city stock returns It seemed strange to not see or hear any boasting from city council about the success of the city’s stock portfolio during 2020.

The returns were robust and saved taxpayers from higher taxes or borrowing to operate.

Annual financial statements for 2020 show the stock portfolio brought in 9.8 per cent

on the $115 million in reserves. That amounts to almost four times the approximate $2.5 million city investments would have generated sitting in traditional government and corporate bonds. The finance director pointed out the investment returns equal a 33.45 per cent increase in taxes — or an average $291 increase across the board. City council has opted to place the majority of income from the stocks into funding the capital works program for the next five years — an amount of $12.5 million for the $59 million in programs.

The question is why wasn’t there more bragging about the

by Ron Walter increased investment returns?

Perhaps the lack of boasting reflects memories of last March when the portfolio was under water by millions of dollars as the pandemic scared investors into mass selling at ever lower prices.

The city had been warned With over 17 years experience, we pride ourselves on providing that placing hard earned taxthe best service possible. We survived the High Street Fiasco, payers’ reserves into the volthen 15 months of COVID-19 restrictions! We are back up and atility off the stock market running as normal, building systems as video cards arrivals allow, was risky and courted sudden losses. selling laptops and now providing a cleanup/av special till the Fortunately for the city and end of August. Call 306.692.8324 to book your unit in. the taxpayers, the value of the city’s stocks came back full system once the pandemic scare declean up with clined and even netted a cool return about four times that of 1 year of kaspersky av safer bonds. The city plunged ahead into the stock market even though anyone with plus taxes good knowledge of the mar-

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ket understood the multi-year long rising trend in stock prices was about to implode. The pandemic was the catalyst causing the decline.

Traditionally, government surplus funds have been invested in safe bonds issued by stable governments or blue chip corporations. Since other cities had success with the stock market Moose Jaw joined the crowd.

Seeing such a departure from usual investing practices is itself a signal that markets have peaked. The finance director later said the timing into the market could have been better.

On a scale of one to 10 where one is lowest risk, bonds rate one. Blue chip stocks, the top rated companies, rate around five on that scale. The city took on five times the risk and gained four times the gains.

Stocks become volatile for many reasons: the market runs in cycles; when cycles end often a different sector of stocks becomes the new investor’s darling industry; industries and companies fall out of favour.

Just rumours can move the market. The stock market isn’t described as a casino by some observers without reason.

The city has a good investment advisory firm but can taxpayers trust the politicians on the city investment committee to guide the adviser appropriately?

One significant reason for investing city reserves in stocks was to tie up the funds.

The clamour to spend the reserves has been growing for two decades as hard pressed taxpayers — about half of whom live paycheque to paycheque — see no reason to hoard cash at these low low interest rates.

The stock portfolio puts the money out of reach for immediate spending. The reserves were even out of reach to ease the burden on property taxes during the pandemic.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Women in the Wind set to hold annual motorcycle club gathering in Moose Jaw Special event to feature close to 100 riders, take place in Saskatchewan for only second time in group’s existence Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The roar of close to 100 motorcycles will be heard “Both our groups choose a charity every year, and in and around Moose Jaw during the Aug.12 weekwe decided STARS would be a good choice because end, and it won’t be just a normal gathering of riding it’s a Saskatchewan charity and I think a lot of us enthusiasts. know people who have used STARS in the past,” No, every rider in this group will be a woman. And Vindevoghel said. “In the motorcycling community, they’ll be in Canada’s Most Notorious City as part if you’re in the middle of nowhere and have an acciof their annual Women in the Wind gathering, which dent, STARS can be the only thing that helps… we has featured hundreds of riders from all over Canada hope we never have to use it but it’s great that it’s and the United States in the past. there.”

“We have this kind of a rally somewhere every year, The Women in the Wind will have a busy weekend except of course last year, but this is only the secwhen they hit Moose Jaw. ond time a Saskatchewan chapter has hosted it,” said Riders will begin arriving and registration will take Brenda Helm, president of the Saskatoon Women place on Thursday, Aug. 12, followed by a full day in the Wind chapter. “We would have probably had of events on Friday, Aug. 13, including a motorcycle even more riders if the borders opened up earlier, show and shine, scavenger hunt through downtown and we still have a few Americans registered already Moose Jaw and their annual banquet that evening. just in the hopes of things opening up, which thankSaturday will include a massive group photo at Mac fully they are. Otherwise, we would have had a lot the Moose, a riding tour of southwest Saskatchewan, The Women in the Wind will be descending on Moose Jaw for a week- an evening social and the final event of the weekend more.”

The group has a simple mission — educate riders end of fun on the Aug. 12 weekend — the Moose Jaw Trolley Company’s wildly popular when it comes to safety and maintenance of a moGhost Tours.

The organization also acts as a non-profit charity and as torcycle, unite women with a common interest in riding a group have pulled off some impressive feats — when a All in all, a weekend filled with a ton of fun and friendand promote a positive image of women on motorcycles. single mother lost her home and everything in it a couple ship.

“Nowadays it’s a lot easier to find women cyclists, but years ago, it took the Highway Hunnies two days to find “And we’ll try and keep ourselves well-behaved,” Helm even 10 years ago it was hard to find someone to ride with her a new home and help furnish it. said with a laugh. “With that many women and no hubbies that wasn’t male,” said Cara Vindevoghel, president of the The Moose Jaw run will also include a charitable aspect, with us, it could get a little out of hand… I know a lot of Highway Hunnies, the Regina chaper of Women in the as riders are raising funds for the STARS air ambulance us really missed it when we couldn’t do it last year and I Wind. “So we’re seeing things grow in numbers and ac- service. think everyone is so excited to get out and do something, ceptance.” it’s going to be a really fun weekend.”

From Table to Farm Diversity is the new direction of the small-town business

July 31st marked the end of an era as April’s Diner at 231 Main Street in Central Butte closed their doors for the last time.

Owner/operators April Meersman and Pierre Coderre are looking forward to their new venture.

“We want to thank everyone for all your support over the years. It means the world to us.”

The couple has spent the last eleven and a half years serving the community hot food and drinks to find themselves being pulled in a new direction. What started from an allergic reaction has grown into their passion. So, coming this fall, April’s Diner will be renovated and changed over to HydroGreen’s Urban Farm.

HydroGreen’s will grow leafy greens using the Nutrient Film Technique or commonly known as NFT system. A thin layer of water flows down covered channels.

The environment will be regulated to minimize factors like harsh weather, soil conditions and pest issues. The plants will be chemical free.

The seeds sprout and grow in a porous growing medium. The roots easily wind their way through the medium spreading out into the channels. Special grow lights give the delicate plants just the right amount of dawn, midday and dusk light to

By April Meersman be most efficient in their growing process.

The couple’s new venture will include growing leafy greens such as lettuce, bok choy, swiss chard and wonder wok to name a few. In the future, dutch buckets will be added giving them the option of growing vine plants like tomatoes, cucumbers and melons.

We have to mention, Pierre has been the main cook at April’s Diner since the beginning. He is also incorporating freeze dried foods into the new venture. Freeze drying maintains a higher percentage of nutrition as compared to dehydration. One of the foods he is prepping is watermelon. After it has been freeze dried it then has a cotton candy texture. So, for parents, no preservatives and no added sugar. Great for kids or moms on the go! They will also have some of Pierre’s famous soups, sauces and more available at the shop.

April on the other hand has three books published and all are available at the shop or on www.amazon.ca The new way of doing business is using The growing medium allows the roots social media to showcase your progress. easy access to water - photo by April Meersman Pierre and April are going to document the You can also find them on Instagram at hytransformation from small town diner to drogreens_urbanfarm.

They welcome you their farming adventure on their YouTube to join them. channel at: https://www.youtube.com/ The shop will be open to the public to channel/UCpYg3jEplIGUjntt869vJ5g

NFT channels deliver a thin layer of water to the delicate root system - Photo by April Meersman purchase their products projected for early November. For updates check on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook. com/HydroGreensUrbanFarm

Police investigating two reports of sexual assault that occurred in the past few months

The Moose Jaw Police Service is investigating two reports of sexual assault that allegedly occurred within the past month and is looking at whether the incidents are connected.

The police service received a report on June 25 that a woman was jogging near 12th Avenue and Lillooet Street West on June 21 when a male on a bicycle approached her and sexually assaulted her, according to a news release. The woman resisted and the attacker and fled the area.

The woman described the male as a Caucasian, between five-feet-11 inches and six feet tall, and wearing a black bunnyhug with a black backpack.

Police received a second report on July 27 from a woman who had been jogging in the evening in late April or early May.

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The woman said that a male approached on foot and sexually assaulted her in the Sunningdale area near Thatcher Drive.

The attacker was described as Caucasian, five-feet-nine inches to six feet tall and wearing a dark-coloured bunnyhug with black pants.

The Moose Jaw Police Service is actively investigating both incidents, including whether the two incidents are related, the news release said. The agency is also asking for the public’s assistance to identify witnesses to either of these incidents.

“Also, if anyone has experienced a similar incident and has not reported it to police, we would strongly urge you to do so as it may provide information that could identify one or both of these suspects,” the release added.

Based on these incidents, the police service suggests that residents who enjoy walking, jogging, running, or biking at night should take precautions. Such precautions include staying in well-lit and visible areas, going with a friend, bringing a phone, and know-

ing the device’s safety features, not wearing headphones and varying the route.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Moose Jaw police at 306-694-7600.

Happy Saskatchewan Day! Greg Lawrence MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow 306-694-1001 • greglawrencemla@sasktel.net

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The Prairie Thousand 2021 Cycle Tour The road to recovery - breaking a mental cycle with a metal cycle

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When I was a kid, we lived in rodeo country, although I don’t remember being to many at all.

Dad rode bucking broncs in some but was never decked out totally with all of the cowboy fanfare; you could only tell where his heart was by his cowboy hat and the twang in his voice when he played his guitar and sang. I guess he must have had a buckskin jacket with fringes, too, Joan Ritchie ‘cause back in those days they did EDITOR that.

True cowboys really stand out in a crowd; you can’t miss ‘em! You know the guys – the ones wearing the tight jeans, a belt buckle as big as their six-pack or keg, snap-button shirt, cowboy boots and a Stetson, the horseshoe style moustache and the drawl in their speech. Some are even a little bold-legged, probably from riding horses all day. But one thing is for sure, they are true-blooded country folk, authentic, hard-working and tough-skinned.

As I was reviewing this week’s paper before it went to press, it became evident that the cowboy is still alive and out there.

Some ranchers even reveal their soft-side by sharing their poetry prowess. Check out the guy on page 5 with the Stetson, snap-button shirt and horse-shoe style moustache at the Swift Current Doc’s Town event!

Perusing a little further into the paper, good news! Canada’s oldest rodeo, Wood Mountain Stampede returns after a reprieve because of the pandemic and will be held from August 13th to 15th. The annual rodeo that has been on-going since 1890 is attended by people from all over the country.

It’s nice to see a younger generation of cowboys and cowgirls trying their hand at a variety of rodeo events. Twin Lakes Ranch just held their 9th Annual Fun Youth Rodeo, a family affair, as parents and grandparents and spectators enjoyed watching the pre-schoolers to young teens perform. By the look of the pictures, the kids were having a barrel of fun, too!

On another ride, the roar of over 100 motorcycles will be in Moose Jaw on August 12th, and all of them driven by women! The Women in the Wind rally is hosted this year

by Saskatchewan and draws women from all over Canada and the US; it’s an opportunity to get away from the hubbies and have a little fun, motorcycles included.

From motorcycles to biking, a couple will be on a 1000 kilometre cycling tour to raise money for the Wounded Warriors PTSD service dog program. The tour starts on August 11th with a stop in Moose Jaw sometime following. It sounds like a great endeavour for a good cause.

And for those that like a roller-coaster ride, just take a trip down Ninth Ave. SW/Hwy 363. Council hopes the project to fix it will get provincial funding, but until it’s fixed, it continues to be a roller-coaster like problem.

Rob and Marina Nerderlof - photo by Kira Nederlof Sgt. Rob Nederlof and his wife Marina Nederlof have set their sights on a one-thousand kilometre cycling tour.

The goal for the “Prairie Thousand” 2021 biking tour is to cycle from Wawanesa, Manitoba to Lethbridge, Alberta to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Canada PTSD service dog program.

Rob says he has a passion for cycling and recognizes this could be the best way for him to help. Spreading the message that there is mental health support and taking that message across the prairies is something he could do.

He researched various support groups and decided WWC was the best fit for his goal.

The Wounded Warriors Canada PTSD service dog program aids in the ongoing care of veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as well as other mental issues. For someone who suffers from PTSD, these dogs can be the difference between life or death. www.woundedwarriors.ca connects these highly trained dogs with those who need them the most. A service dog becomes their friend, confident, social worker and therapist by learning body language,

mood, stress triggers and more. The love of these dogs are an ever watchful lifeline to their dispirited partners.

Rob has served three tours of duty and has himself witnessed how PTSD can affect someone after a traumatic event. He wants to contribute to the healing of these men and women.

The cost of raising and training a service dog is around $15,000.00 each. Rob and Marina’s goal is to raise $5,000 in donations through the Wounded Warriors Canada website in hopes of helping someone receiving a life-changing service dog. Donations can be made directly to: https:// woundedwarriorscanada.akaraisin.com/ui/woundedwarriors/t/99eb2241cf714cf28b3f863e2eb5f9b8 Rob marked the occasion with a permanent tattoo. The “Prairie Thousand’’ tour starts on August 11th with planned stops in several communities along the way, including Moose Jaw. The Nederlofs are asking you to come out and show your support. They would love to share their story and talk about the Wounded Warriors Canada service dog program with you.

Follow them on FaceBook to keep up-to-date with their tour dates as they trek across the prairies at: https://www. facebook.com/PrairieThousand Come out and share your support. Just keep an eye out for Marina’s Wounded Warriors waving flag and help support these cycle war- Rob’s “Prairie Thouriors on their 2021 Prairie sand” tattoo - photo by Thousand Tour!

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Mother of two feels autism resources are lacking in Moose Jaw Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A Moose Jaw mother is concess to this service.” cerned that a lack of autism reThe SHA plans to contact families on the wait list soon with sources in the community and information about appointthe absence of a doctor who can ments. It also apologized for the diagnose the disorder are negadelays that families have faced tively affecting her children. in accessing supports for their “I like to speak out when possichildren. ble. And I have just found lately Finding daycare can be diffi(that) the lack of what we have in cult due to waitlists, but it can town is quite honestly unacceptbe especially difficult with two able,” said Chelsey Goodwin, autistic children, Goodwin said. who has a 4.5-year-old son and Meanwhile, government-spon2.5-year-old daughter who are sored speech therapy programs both autistic. are usually full and inadequate.

There is one government-fundMoreover, since they operate ed doctor at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.

Regional Hospital who can proto 4 p.m., parents with jobs nounce autism, but it has been vacant for a while and a waitlist The Goodwin family, including mom Chelsey, can’t take their kids to those has developed. The mother-of- daughter Molly, son Elliot, and husband Broc. programs either, “which is just two believes if this position has Both children have autism, but there is no ded- a bunch of garbage.” been open for months and had icated doctor in Moose Jaw to give an official “I’ve been told when they (her zero applicants, it should be bet- diagnosis so the family can access government kids) were diagnosed that they need to go two to three times a ter funded, or more doctors need funding. Photo courtesy the Goodwins week if possible. But how am I to be trained to diagnose autism.

Read about all this and more in this edition of the Moose Jaw Goodwin noted that a professupposed to work full-time or Express and online at MooseJawToday.com sional doctor or psychiatrist must diagnose children with go to school when I need to get them there between nine autism since this will allow parents to collect provincial and four, and you’re not allowed to have the siblings (atThe views and opinions expressed in this article are those of funding. Families can acquire $8,000 per year for autistic tend)?” she said. the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this children up to age six and $6,000 per year for autistic kids Goodwin’s son is taking private speech therapy and can publication. count to 10 on his hands, utter singular syllables, and up to age 12.

Conversely, it can cost $1,500 to $2,000 to attain a diag- wave goodbye. However, this therapy costs $125 per hour nosis from a private doctor, while there is no guarantee or about $1,000 per month. one will be given, she added. Meanwhile, waitlists are so With two children needing speech therapy, that $16,000 Send your letters to the editor to: long that the province won’t allow families to visit other in government funding can vanish quickly before the year letters@mjvexpress.com or 888-241-5291 All columns, letters to the editor and editorials are solely the is over. cities to attain a diagnosis. personal opinions of the writers themselves and not necessariThe Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) explained to An autism-focused group that provides programming rely the opinions of The Moose Jaw Express. the Express in an email that vacancies have created delays cently started in Moose Jaw, said Goodwin, but it costs with assessments and diagnoses of autism spectrum disor- $425 per week — all out of pocket — for 15 hours of The contents of this publication are the property of the Moose Jaw Express. Reproduction of der (ASD) in Moose Jaw. A team of individuals normally support. any of the contents of this publication, including, but without limiting the generality of the Goodwin and her son’s private speech therapist have assesses and diagnoses children. following: photographs, artwork and graphic designs, is strictly prohibited.

There shall be no reproduction without the express written consent of the publisher. All ads reached out to the SHA about this issue, while her mother “We have had vacancies in both pediatricians and psyin the Moose Jaw Express are published in good faith without verification. The Moose Jaw Express reserves the right to refuse, classify, revise or censor any ads for any reason in its sole chologists in recent months, both of whom play a large has also approached both MLAs for support. discretion. This paper may include inaccuracies or errors. part in the process of assessing and diagnosing ASD,” the “My main concern is that I want my child to feel like a The Moose Jaw Express does not under any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any ads or messages in any of the publications editions. The Moose SHA said. “(However), there has been significant work child, so even though he doesn’t speak, he still hears — Jaw Express specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers and readers of any done on both recruitment and to develop other strategies he’s not deaf — and he knows what his surroundings are,” kind for loss or damage of any nature what-so-ever and however arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. to reduce the wait times for our clients and their families. she said. “And it’s just unfair when he’s watching kids All users are advised to check ad and message details carefully before entering into any agreement of any kind and before disclosing personal information. If in doubt, please take We believe we have found solutions to ensure timely ac- play soccer or dance or whatever (and can’t participate).” legal advice.

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Saskatchewan NDP hit streets to spread message on Day of Action Leader Ryan Meili joined by 2020 election candidates Melissa Patterson, Kyle Lichtenwald on door-knocking and petitioning tour of Moose Jaw Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The 2020 provincial election might be a long way in the rearview mirror, but that isn’t keeping the Saskatchewan NDP from doing all they can to keep their message in the public eye.

NDP leader and Moose Jaw native Ryan Meili was joined by members of the party — including Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson and Moose Jaw North candidate Kyle Lichtenwald — for a door-knocking and petitioning tour of the city , part of the NDP’s Day of Action in Saskatchewan.

“We had an election in 2020 and that’s passed, but there will be another one and people will have another chance to make a change,” Meili said of the overall goal of the day.

“We’re going to be asking a lot of questions. We’re a long way from the next election, but we’re going to ask what people are dealing with. We’ve been through a very challenging time and folks in Moose Jaw stepped up incredibly to keep each other safe and help each other out. But folks are struggling. They’re struggling to pay their bills or to get back to work, or they’re dealing with the loss of a loved one or health issues themselves… In this period, early on in the cycle before the next election, it’s our job to gather those stories and their ideas.”

The tour was one of several similar events in the province, which included petitions for NDP goals such as fixing the crisis in

our classrooms, addressing the issues in long-term care, and ensuring fair and equitable pay for all of Saskatchewan’s workers.

Meili pointed to how the pandemic progressed in Saskatchewan as another major issue of conversation and focus for the NDP, with the post-election COVID-19 situation of particular concern.

“It was a challenging time during COVID-19 to try and sell change, we’ve been through so much crisis,” Meili said.

“At that time, things were going pretty well with COVID in Saskatchewan so it was hard to tell people it was time for a big change. In the two months leading up to the election, two people had died from COVID-19. Since then, starting after the election, the second and third waves hit and hundreds died. And Scott Moe and the Sask Party did not do the work to protect people, with seniors dying in long-term care and so many people getting sick.”

That has led Meili and his fellow party members to believe many in the province are having second thoughts about the previous election.

“I think a lot of people in Saskatchewan are thinking ‘maybe we shouldn’t have given Scott Moe so much trust after all’,” Meili said. “So going into the election, we’re going to be looking at their record and their failures as well as showing the Sask NDP is focussed on the future and the Sask Party is carrying all the baggage of

Cowboy poets entertain at Doc’s Town event

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express A published cowboy poet was one of two eight students in seven grades. entertaining at Swift Current’s Doc Town Local rancher Brian Anderson’s cowboy Village on July 25. poetry included a piece about an individLocal rancher and poet Bryce Burnett has ualistic rancher neighbour. published two books of cowboy poetry, Walter Gale of Hodgeville and a member titled Home Grown and Other Poems and of his band, sang old songs and played muHorses, Dogs and Women. sic.

A third book, Fun On The Farm. is also The pie shop at Doc’s Town did a brisk being published by Driver Works Inc. of business with the menu including flapper, Regina. lemon, saskatoon, rhubarb/strawberry, Homegrown won the poetry category in sour cream raisin and peach pies.

2014 at the Great West Book Festival in Chicago.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ Among his poems was one about the old sasktel.net one-room school houses. His school had

Participants in the NDP Day of Action door-knocking tour of Moose Jaw pause for a group photo before heading out on the streets. their past and they’re stuck in the past.”

Using the pandemic as a launching point for province-wide improvement will of prime focus.

“We’re here to work alongside Saskatchewan people to see what we did we learn from COVID-19, what did it show us, and what do we have to do different to have the kind of future Saskatchewan people want and deserve,” Meili said.

Meili was also impressed to see Patterson and Lichtenwald back in action, even after their tough losses in 2020.

“It’s really nice to see folks as supportive as they are,” he said. “Melissa and Kyle, sometimes people could be disappointed, they didn’t get across the line and they’re not MLAs, but they aren’t discouraged and they’re continuing to work to take a great run at these seats in 2024.”

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Romance restored after grocery store therapy

The romance is back in our marriage.

We’ve maintained a stiff upper lip so our friends and family wouldn’t know that we’ve been struggling on a weekly basis in our home. But now our smiles will be heartfelt and we are free to show our dedication Joyce Walter to each other in whatever aisle For Moose Jaw Express we travel. ronjoy@sasktel.net I know exactly how long it has been that we’ve struggled with our relationship. It all started March 21, 2020 — a year and four months ago. It happened with a bang and maintained that level of unhappiness until July 11, 2021 when the masks came off and the healing began.

It might seem strange to some people but in over 50-plus years, going grocery shopping has been a couple’s activity for us. We started that in 1969 as a way for Housemate to ensure we didn’t spend more than our $20 weekly budget. Then it became a weekly event to be anticipated, almost a contest to see which of us contributed the most to the ever-rising budget amount.

While maneuvering up and down the aisles that were crowded with impulse buying merchandise, we’d converse with friends and with people we had never met before. This grocery shopping was a social event and there was no end to the information we gleaned, whether fact or fantasy.

Occasionally busy schedules dictated solo visits to the

grocery store but there was no fun in that, other than the opportunity to bring home items that weren’t on the grocery list but were deemed essential.

Therefore it was a threat to our couple’s health when pandemic rules and grocery store signage dictated that only one person per family would be welcome to do the shopping, with mask on and hands sanitized. We complied with the rules for our health and the health of others but our hearts were heavy at the separation.

Housemate became the shopper of choice at the beginning of the lockdown while my chore was to compile a list, writing it on the basis of where items were placed on the shelves, thus saving Housemate from making unnecessary trips in search of the Kraft Dinner or box of tapioca.

Upon his return, it was also my self-appointed job to unpack the bags and to mentally click off the items on the list that often had mysteriously disappeared. Some items were missing but were replaced by items bought because “they were on sale.”

And so it continued, this solo excursion rule. The closest we got to rebellion was on the days when I drove Housemate to the store and waited for him to return with bags and bags of products. While he was shopping I watched other shoppers going in and coming out, hastily putting on masks in the parking lot and with much more energy, ripping them off as they approached their vehicles.

Finally, the restriction was lifted and once again we could go together, up and down the fruit aisle, picking out the best pears and oranges, finding just the correct size of a cabbage or the reddest tomatoes. I turned down a whole

watermelon in favour of melon already sliced so flesh was revealed. Housemate looked disappointed but didn’t argue.

At the end of one aisle he latched onto a box of frozen juice bars, smiling boyishly that he needed them. I didn’t argue because I had already put something into the cart that wasn’t on the list. We made a morning of this combined shopping excursion and even earned bonus Air Miles because I had remembered to clip out the coupon.

Back at home one of the reusable bags appeared to be leaking something juicy and sticky. Yes, those frozen juice bars were just juice once again. I chastised Housemate for buying something early in the excursion that would melt that quickly.

His offer to help clean up the mess involved him sitting at the table, spooning up the thawed fruit from one of the plastic wrappings. Of course that didn’t work well and the mess simply multiplied.

But despite that blip in the relationship, we were so happy to have picked the best apples, the perfect tin of Spam, pears without bruises, perfect bananas and buns that would complement our homemade burgers.

Such bliss, despite the sticky juice and the length of the cash register bill, the bill that exceeded today’s budget.

But there can never be a price put on the true value of a relationship nurtured among the fruits and vegetables.

Maybe next time it will be my turn to push the cart!

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

New candy stores helping meet the sugary needs of residents

For residents who have a sweet tooth and need that sugar fix, two new candy shops have opened in Moose Jaw that offer some well-known favourites and exciting new options.

Sweet Treats Candy Co. recently opened at 14 River Street East under the ownership of Vanessa Schaefer, while Tristian’s Treats recently opened at 259 High Street West under Tristian De Yoe. The Moose Jaw Express spoke to both owners about their new sugary endeavours.

Sweet Treats Candy Co. Schaefer dreamed of operating a candy business when she was 18 years old, and since she turns 50 this year, she thought “it was now or never” to open such a shop.

She worked in human services for 15 years helping families reconnect and reunite, especially if social services was involved, so she wanted to run a business that would make people — especially kids — happy.

“I wanted everybody to remember candies from when they were a child and be able to share stories with one another,” she said.

“And it’s been fun hearing the older generation sharing with their grandkids … .”

Besides selling candy, Schaefer — whose favourite candies are butter rum Lifesavers and Fun Dips — also wants to help mothers looking to re-enter the workforce. This would include hiring them, helping them acquire job experience and being their references.

“I’m still a helper by nature, so it would be nice to still be able to help … ,” she said.

Schaefer also plans to feature women who run home-based businesses. Once a month, she would invite such business owners to showcase their products to advertise the types of home-based businesses in Moose Jaw.

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The Saskatoon-born woman had planned to open her candy shop in 2022, but she realized now was the time because of changes in employment. It took six weeks to get things rolling, a surprisingly quick feat as she thought it would take until August.

Schaefer credited her business-oriented friends with helping her move so quickly, along with resources from the chamber of commerce. She joked that she learned so much about opening a shop that she can now mud and drywall.

“Everyone tells you it will be easy to open a business, but it’s not. There are a lot of hoops to (jump through) to open, even just the front door,” she said.

While the pandemic damaged many parts of the economy, the candy industry grew 32 per cent during the past 16 months, a trend that is expected to continue, Schaefer pointed out. She plans to have her online business running soon to send products — candy grams, anyone? — by mail if necessary.

For more information about Sweet Treats Candy Co., call 306-972-4422 or visit its Facebook page or website.

Tristian’s Treats Tristian De Yoe originally had a small candy section at Watchtower Glass and thought that would suffice, but families kept showing up to purchase his items and ignored the main business itself. So, after speaking with his fiancée, Olivia James, they realized a standalone candy store was needed in Moose Jaw, especially after the Moose Jaw Fudge Factory storefront closed.

“Plus, I kind of wanted to do something to leave for my (three-year-old) kid, potentially, maybe,” De Yoe chuckled.

De Yoe has enjoyed how well his business

Vanessa Schaefer, owner of Sweet Treats Candy Co. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Tristian De Yoe, owner of Tristian’s Treats. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

has flourished during the first couple of weeks. He has received plenty of positive feedback, he said, which isn’t too surprising since “no one comes into a candy store angry or upset.”

Originally from Chilliwack, British Columbia, De Yoe explained that he thought about opening a candy shop during the past five years, but the idea took hold last December. He would have opened sooner, but his landlord had to fix a leaky roof. Still, he had a great experience preparing to open, while he had many friends help him set up.

De Yoe encouraged residents to visit him because of the friendly staff, the fact he will attempt to bring in any candy product, and the fact he will match and beat other local prices.

For more information about Tristian’s

Treats, call 306-630-4236 or visit its Facebook page.

Miniature cars Besides candy, miniature cars are also sold in the same room as Tristian’s Treats.

Bill’s Diecast and Hobby Room occupies the other half of the room and is operated

by Bill Warren from Regina.

“It goes hand in hand with the candy. It’s so, so awesome,” said De Yoe, who is a fan of mini cars himself — Datsuns in particular — and buys his son the occasional Hot Wheels. “The space was bigger than I thought (so he rented it out). Half the kids turn left (when they come in) and the other half go to the candy.”

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After fleeing gangs in Guatemala, family starts new church in Moose Jaw Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Marvin Garcia was a successful businessman in Guatemala when the cartels began harassing him, forcing him and his family to flee the Central American country for North America — an event that he believes was God-ordained.

“I had a milk company over there. Everything started going bad when the cartel came to me and (asked) me to work for them. And I said no,” Garcia said recently. “I had to escape from them. They tried to kill me.”

Garcia barely escaped with his life when he fled to the United States in 2007, as the cartels hit him with 23 bullets in his back and head. It would be another 14 months before his wife Rose and two daughters joined him; a son would later be born in the U.S. The family moved to Moose Jaw in 2017 — it’s 5,328 kilometres from Guatemala to The Friendly City — after living in the U.S. for more than nine years.

A call from God “When we came, we start feeling like God moved us to this place — to this city — for the community,” he said. “(So) we started praying (and) we came to Church of God.” When church Pastor Larry Hasmatali welcomed the family, he called Marvin and Rose “pastors,” a title they denied since they weren’t ministers or priests. However, Hasmatali replied that the Holy Spirit told him they were pastors even if they didn’t know it yet.

The Garcias continued praying and asked God what they could do to better serve Moose Jaw. Finally, after 14 months of meditation, they felt called to find a space within Church of God that could support the Hispanic community here and abroad.

“The feeling came very strong three months before we start the church. A feeling of, ‘You need to start; it’s time … ,’” said Garcia. “Every time I prayed, I heard a voice that said, ‘It’s time.’”

Online services They eventually planted a new church at the Church of God South Hill campus called Iglesia de Dios Casa de Gloria (Church of God — House of Glory). The first Spanish service was live streamed on Facebook on Nov. 15, 2020; the service eventually moved into the main chapel in January and broadcast from there.

The first service saw 900 people watch online. Over

Tristian De Yoe, owner of Tristian’s Treats. Photo by Jason G. Antonio the next several months, that number increased until it reached 15,000 by mid-July. The broadcast reaches people in Guatemala, El Salvador, the U.S. and Canada.

“I can not come back to Guatemala for the problem of the cartel. So now my country is Moose Jaw … ,” Garcia said. “It’s a beautiful city. It’s multicultural with many languages and (people) from different countries. We want to direct everyone to Jesus no matter their nationality.”

While the church is focusing on reaching Spanish-speaking people, its goal is to hire a translator so more people can understand the services.

Community worship The Garcias initially met with other Hispanic families in Regina and Assiniboia to worship before planting their church since they didn’t know any Spanish-speaking people in Moose Jaw. The Hispanic pastor in Assiniboia held a multicultural worship concert several months ago, an event that Mr. Garcia also wanted to hold in Moose Jaw. After much planning, Iglesia de Dios Casa de Gloria — in partnership with Moose Jaw Church of God — will hold a similar worship concert on Saturday, July 31, at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall at 4 p.m.

“Honestly, we are moving by faith. We started [to plan] the concert with no funds, no sponsors, no anything,” he continued. “I said we can do it. We pray and we can do it.

Then we started doing it.”

One thing that non-Hispanic Christians might notice

during the concert is how expressive Hispanics are when they worship, said Garcia.

“People call us a little crazy because we are Charismatic.

We make more noise,” laughed Garcia. “We express more emotions (and) focus on revival. Canadians are more reserved. We are not afraid to raise our hands and shout.

“It’s a different culture, but the beauty is God understands everybody.”

A big responsibility God’s calling to lead a new church is a big responsibility, especially since the Garcias are being asked to guide people and help them connect to the Lord, Mr. Garcia said.

Even though he enjoyed assisting at church, he never thought about being a pastor himself.

“I am happy. I love [God so much],” added Mrs. Garcia, who wants to start a women’s ministry in Spanish. “It’s a great responsibility. (I want) to be a good example for others.”

The pandemic made it difficult to reach people in person, which is why the Garcias started an online church first.

However, with restrictions now lifted, the goal is to “get to work” and search for Hispanic people in Moose Jaw, even door to door if necessary, said Mr. Garcia.

A new name Picking the name of Casa de Gloria (House of Glory) was not that hard for Garcia since he knows his Bible well and felt God directing him to that name. The phrase “house of glory” appears in Haggai 2:9, “The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”

“I hear before (I came) that Moose Jaw had big Christian churches and many people was going to church, and now all that is going down,” he said. “And God wants to use us to bring people back home.

“This thing (the revival of the Church) will be big. In the future, it will be special.”

The Garcias feel blessed that Moose Jaw Church of God is allowing them to operate at the “beautiful” South Hill campus and appreciate the sponsorship. They can use everything inside and don’t have to pay for anything.

“It’s a big blessing for us,” Pastor Garcia added. “It’s a big blessing to be a part of Church of God.”

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From The Kitchen

Pamphlet assisted in use of early-day deep freezers

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

The deep freezer was, in the 1950s, the most coveted electrical home device, following only a television set in popularity.

Just as the TV set in one’s home was an invitation for drop-in company to watch National Hockey League games or the Ed Sullivan Show, so too the freezer resulted in neighbours wanting to store their pig’s feet and head or a flock of plucked and cleaned chickens.

While garden produce and meat and fowl were normally preserved in glass jars for use during the winter, the freezer offered an alternative from the tedious and hot and steamy canning process.

A booklet, How to Freeze Foods, was compiled in the 1950s by an associate professor of Horticulture at St. Paul, Minn. and in was dozens of important facts on how to wisely use these new freezers.

“Your freezer can become many things to you — a reliable guardian for fresh produce, meats and readycooked meals, a storage locker for commercially frozen foods, a handy supply depot for children’s frozen treats.

And it’s available 24 hours every day,” wrote Professor James D. Winter.

His booklet explained the best packaging to use to freeze different items. For instance, he said, coffee, potato chip and shortening cans are handy for storing and freezing corn-on-the-cob, whole asparagus and cookies. He also noted freezer users can increase by one-third, the amount of food the freezer will hold by using, when possible, square or rectangular containers.

The author noted that small game such as rabbits, squirrels and other small animals should be bled, skinned and washed thoroughly in clean, cold water, “Most people

only freeze the meaty back and hind quarters to save freezer space. Ribs, necks, forelegs can be cooked fresh in stews.”

For hunters of game birds, he offered this freezing advice: “Birds should be drawn immediately, the minute they land if possible. This is done to prevent tainting of the meal from undigested food in the intestines. Chill, pluck the same as domestic poultry, wrap and freeze.

Wrap giblets separately.”

The booklet would have been helpful in all areas of food preservation especially considering that freezers were not as common as they are now. One of the many instruction that is still helpful is to maintain an inventory of what’s in the freezer, and a map of where each item has been placed, just in case the labels fall off.

This week’s recipes come from well-worn cards offering ideas for items that may be frozen in one of those once new-fangled deep freezers.

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••• Stewed Tomatoes 8 cups chopped, skinned tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped, green peppers 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tsps. celery salt 2 tsps. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Microwave peppers and onions for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly.

Meanwhile, remove skins from tomatoes by immersing in boiling water.

Cut into small pieces and place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients, including peppers and onions, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spoon hot mixture into clean plastic containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space. About 3 cups of mixture is an ideal amount for later use. Cover and chill until cooled. Label and store in freezer.

Use for soups, stews and other casseroles. May be thawed and then used, or put directly into saucepan and thawed while cooking.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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In the face of agricultural disaster, APAS puts out the call to action for enhanced support from partnering businesses

by Eugenie Officer, Ag Journalist

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EXPRESS On July 26th, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan issued a statement calling on all agricultural businesses for immediate support.

“Right now, producers are facing serious challenges and difficult business decisions. We need financial institutions, cash advance administrators, suppliers, and buyers to recognize these conditions and assist producers,” said APAS President Todd Lewis.

The Producers Association indicated that Farm Credit Canada (FCC)’s recent plan to help customers in financial stress is an excellent example of what is necessary across the industry.

FCC is working with customers to support their operations. They encourage customers to reach out to their local office, discuss additional short-term credit options, deferral of principal payments, and/or other loan payment schedule amendments to reduce financial pressures for those impacted by the current weather pattern. APAS hopes that other financial institutions will follow suit.

“One of the biggest concerns we are having from our members is that we are hoping we are not going to see a credit crunch from major banks. We hope that other financial institutions consider what is occurring. We have not seen conditions like this

in decades,” stated Lewis.

Producers are currently facing dire conditions across the prairies, with no break from drought in sight. The last significant rainfall occurred in early June. The APAS release indicates that even if it were to rain in the coming weeks, it is far too late for most producers.

This year has revealed the ultimate challenge for producers who held prior contracts to deliver their grain to various grain companies. With tremendously low yields in sight, many grain contracts will not be fulfilled as expected.

Producers have expressed their concerns about the lack of consistency among grain companies when buying out grain contracts. APAS is calling on grain companies to consider implementing a more familiar and consistent contract structure going forward.

Saskatchewan’s livestock sector is also suffering, with a lack of access to quality forage and water for cattle in the province.

Several cattle producers are currently having to make the toughest of decisions, sell off some of their animals at low prices, or keep feeding them for more than they are worth.

Many farmers and ranchers have expressed that this year’s conditions will seriously impact the cattle industry’s future. Producers have carefully built up their herds with the best genetics and breeding stock in mind for several years, and to have to sell off animals due to lack of feed and water is simply devastating.

South of Assiniboia Saskatchewan, several fields are in dire condition.

APAS, a nonpartisan organization founded by farmers, aims to tackle critical agricultural issues and offer council to provincial and national decision-makers on Agriculture in Saskatchewan.

President Todd Lewis offered his input to fellow producers in this stressful period “Make sure you reach out, keep the communication open. Please speak to your creditors as early as possible and let them

know what you are facing. It’s best to avoid any surprises.”

Lewis acknowledged that another vital consideration for producers right now is mental health. “Make sure you are reaching out to friends and family and the farm stress line as well. There are lots of people willing to talk and help you through the situation we are in now.”

Wood Mountain Stampede returns with full schedule after shortened 2020 event Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express Organizers of the Wood Mountain Stampede — billed as Canada’s oldest rodeo since 1890 — are excited to return with more activities this year after the pandemic reduced the event’s size in 2020.

This year’s event runs from Friday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 15 in the scenic and historic Wood Mountain Regional Park, about 70 kilometres southwest of Assiniboia.

Admission is $15 per day or $40 for the weekend, while children under age 12 are free.

The schedule for the stampede is still incomplete, but known so far is that CCA Slack kicks off the weekend at 3 p.m. on Aug. 13, followed by a women’s triathlon rodeo — breakaway, barrels, and goat tying — and the Badland Country Band performing in the beer gardens at 9 p.m.

On Aug. 14, team roping jackpot takes place in the afternoon, followed by CCA Rodeo at 5 p.m. and a cabaret at 9 p.m. with Badland Country Band providing the tunes.

On Aug. 15, a Cowboy Church Service occurs at 11 a.m., followed by the CCA Rodeo at 2 p.m. Trick riders will perform stunts and tricks on MLA their horses during the intermission. “(The stampede is) held every single year. Last year

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able to do a small invitation al one — we weren’t able to put on a full stampede,” said group treasurer Tara Labbee.

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strictions are lifted, we can go back to how it’s been for many, many years.

“It’s fantastic. It’s attended by people from many provinces, and it’s a very busy weekend,” she continued. “It’s in the heart of Wood Mountain Regional Park … . We’re looking forward to getting back with everybody and being able to have a great stampede.”

According to the rodeo website, as early as 1890, the North West Mounted Police (NWNP) promoted the “Wood Mountain Sports” to celebrate Dominion Day. They invited local ranchers and cowboys to participate.

In the early years, the action consisted of foot races, ball games, and horse races. However, rodeo continued to evolve during this time and it became the natural event to hold at the sports.

The Wood Mountain Turf Club was incorporated as a non-profit company in 1925. The club’s purpose was to conduct sports of all kinds such as rodeo, horse racing and ball games. The club obtained a lease on the same site where the arena is now located. The club also added a grandstand and stables to the buildings on site, such as bucking chutes, race track, ball diamonds and bowery.

Under the direction of the Turf Club, Wood Mountain Sports became one of the main attractions in southern Saskatchewan. Crowds of 15,000 people were reported. The convenience of the automobile contributed to the high attendance. Campers stayed for a week while a circle of cars outlined the racetrack.

More information can be found at https://woodmountainstampede.com or on Facebook.

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Bear sculptures in front of Moose Jaw home carry sentimental significance Ongoing project by local artist Karen Watson adds beauty — and a conversation piece — to neighbourhood around 1438 Hastings Street

If you’ve visited the neighbourhood around 1438 Hastings Street any time in the last little while, odds are you’ve come across an interesting scene.

A finished tree carving of a brown bear rearing up on its hind legs, looking toward another tree a few feet away. And if you happened to come across the site at the right time, you’d also find renowned local artist Karen Watson plying her trade, carving two baby bears into what was once a 60-foot tall evergreen.

The ongoing project is the brainchild of homeowners Sharon and Don Williams and is more than just a bit of neighbourhood beautification. In fact, there’s a very specific plan around the carvings, one designed as a tribute to their children.

Let’s begin with the ongoing carving.

The tree was a sapling no bigger than a twig when it was gifted to Don during a Saskatchewan land surveyors convention in 1986. It grew into the aforementioned giant in the ensuing 35 years.

Sharon was two months due from having her firstborn son and it was decided the tree would be dedicated to him.

Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express The second tree — or momma bear tree — was planted in 1989 for their second child, who passed away as a baby, and later became their second son’s tree when he was born in 1991.

Of course, trees being trees, sometimes things get a little dicey as they get taller.

“We noticed they were leaning a bit and we talked about taking them down so nothing bad happened,” explained Sharon. “I hated to get rid of them completely because they meant so much to us, so I contacted Karen and told her about how we had planted them for our kids and she loved the story and said she’d loved to do it.”

Watson’s work speaks for itself. Her carvings — the most prominent of which can be found in Crescent Park— are products Local artist Karen Watson works on of chainsaws and dremel tools and feature the bear cub sculpture as momma bear impressively intricate designs. looks on at 1438 Hastings Street.

She put a plan together for the two trees the project took about a week — a lot of it and came up with an interesting twist — under an umbrella in the hot summer sun turn one into a momma bear and the other — and drew all sorts of attention from the into a tree with two bear cubs climbing on neighbours right off the hop. it, representative of their two sons.

“That’s one of the fun things about doing And from there, Watson went to work, this, just the people that come by and say carving the momma bear first. That part of ‘hi’ and the stories that I hear while I’m

working on this, just talking to everyone who stops to visit,” Watson said during a short break from the project on Thursday.

Watson wrapped things up on momma bear on the Williams’ firstborn’s birthday.

And in another slick bit of timing, work on the baby bear tree started on the date of their oldest son’s wedding anniversary.

Needless to say, the Williams have been impressed with what they’ve seen so far.

“Oh, she’s just so talented,” gushed Sharon. “We didn’t even know what she was going to do at first and she just goes with the wood… she’s just amazing and so talented and does such great work.”

When everything is said and done, the project will carry lifelong significance for the family, right down to choosing the bears themselves.

“I wanted bears because our granddaughter is three years old and I had a picture of her hugging a bear in B.C. on a trip, and then myself when I was little in Waskesiu,” Sharon explained. “So it just struck a chord and now I say when I look out my kitchen window it’s a bear hug for my heart.”

Songs 4 Nature Adult songwriting camp 2021 Starting out the day with a peaceful morning yoga workout, a hike and songwriting amongst the trees of the Boreal Forest, the Songs 4 Nature Adult Songwriting Camp will certainly get your creative vibes reverberating.

As the Covid pandemic has kept everyone separated, this year’s theme is “Reconnection.” Imagine learning to write songs by listening to nature. The melody in a bird’s song, the tempo in the flow of water and the acoustic accompaniment in the wind as it rustles through the trees. Let your imagination and creativity reconnect you to your inner songwriter.

Last year’s camp was held online but with Covid restrictions being lifted, the 2021 camp is being held at the Prince Albert National Park on Waskesiu Lake. The organizers are putting COVID safety their priority so everyone is free to fully immerse

By April Meersman doing what we can to be sure it is absolutely as safe as possible,” said Glenn Sutter, the camp coordinator.

Since 2016, the camp has challenged Songs 4 Nature campers to learn songwriting skills and put them into practice.

During the camp experience, one of the projects is to have everyone be involved in a community written song coordinated by Kara Golemba.

Along with working as a group, you will be working on your own projects and can book in one on one time with Kara Golemba, Megan Nash (2019 Juno Nominee) and Ryan Hicks for some personal help.

Reconnecting to nature through song This year’s special guest is Dale McArthur photo by April Meersman (Dale Mac) who will bring a unique perthemselves in the process of songwriting. spective on music and nature. Check out “We are very aware of concerns about his music and bio at https://dalemac.com/ COVID and how they are still out there. home And this is an in-person camp so we are Many fun activities are planned through-

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After camp is over, you will be invited to perform at the wind up shows in Saskatoon and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. The songs created at camp could be featured on the Songs 4 Nature website at: https://www.songs4nature.ca/ The camp runs from September 16th until September 19th. Book now as space is limited. Information on camp and to register, please follow the link: https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/visit/ events/songs-4-nature-adult-songwriting-camp?fbclid=IwAR18Cor2HFBjHOW5S4l8AgVrIzbH774SxEOj8UNCL4kDhkhLFTNLsJ7YqJk

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Canada’s victory during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 generated great praise for the young country, while the unveiling in 1936 of a monument dedicated to that battle created just as much enthusiasm.

More than 3,400 Canadian veterans — along with 1,600 other citizens — left Canada by ship in June for the unveiling on July 26. According to the Moose Jaw Times-Herald, this large contingent landed in England before debarking for Le Havre, France and Antwerp, Belgium, where numerous French and Canadian dignitaries were expected to be present.

Civic dignitaries and representatives of the French war wounded and war veterans of the Le Havre region greeted the Canadian veterans once they arrived at the City of Ypres by rail. Five trains were needed to transport the Canucks to the monument, which honoured those men who fought — and died — during the battle of April 9 to 12, 1917.

King Edward VIII helped unveil the monument, the first time he had left England after ascending to the throne on Jan. 20, 1936. Besides the 6,000 Canadians, 100,000 people also were on hand to see the new monument.

Before the group arrived at Ypres, though, many members stopped in Lille to lay wreaths at memorials in memory of France’s wartime dead. These dignitaries included Brig.

Gen. Alex Ross, president of the Canadian Legion and a Yorkton resident, and members of the Legion colour party.

In an article from July 27, 1936, the Canadian Press wrote, “Alone on the crest of Vimy Ridge two pylons breast the sky with heroic symmetry. Alone, except for the sleeping thousands buried in these plains in whose honor the sym-

King Edward VIII (second row, first right) helped unveil the Vimy Ridge monument, one of his first acts as king after ascending to the throne in January 1936.

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“King and commoner and veteran came yesterday to a rendezvous and dedication of Canada’s memorial to the youth, dead in war, of her last generation.”

King Edward VIII unveiled the monument; French President Albert Lebrun spoke; a message from Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King was read; two Canadian ministers addressed the thronged thousands; and three wartime chaplains prayed for peace.

Many war widows were also present, including those of General Sir Arthur Currie, one of Canada’s most wellknown battlefield commanders, and General Sir Julian Byng, who commanded the Canadian Corps and later became the country’s 12th governor-general.

The unveiling “made a deep impression in France,” the Canadian Press wrote on July 27. French post offices sold a special Vimy stamp that sold rapidly; movie theatres on Paris’ Grand Boulevards featured pictures of the ceremony; and Paris newspapers gave front-page coverage to the event.

Albert Petit wrote in the Journal des Debats: “Canadians died not for their own country, which was not menaced, but … for the common country of all men of peace and good will. Vimy Ridge is one of those spiritual summits of a better world whereof the dead who lie there had the conviction they were preparing the magnificent advent.”

Even the New York Herald Tribune paid tribute to the massive cenotaph, saying the ceremony “must have

Charlotte Wood of Winnipeg was the first Silver Cross Mother of Canada and laid a wreath at the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial in 1936. Seven of her sons and stepsons had enlisted — two were killed in action, including one at Vimy Ridge. Photo courtesy National Archives of Canada stirred American hearts only in less degree than it did Canadians.”

Nineteen years after the bloody victory, “none of us who remembers the day and the circumstances will forget its galvanic effect on the nation which had just resolved to share its fortunes with the allies … ,” the article said.

“And so, ‘in a spirit of thankfulness for their example, of reverence for their devotion and of pride in their comradeship,’ to cite King Edward’s eloquence, we salute the memorial to Canada’s dead.”

On July 30, many Vimy veterans, Canadian government officials and Scottish dignitaries travelled to Dryburgh, Scotland, to pay tribute to former Field Marshal Douglas Haig, who commanded the British Expeditionary Force — under which the Canadians fought — from 1915 to 1918.

A wreath of poppies and Canadian maple leaves were deposited on the soldier’s cross that marked the tomb of Haig.

Men admired Haig for many reasons, including the fact his creed had been simple “but great in its simplicity and in its implicit faith in the power of divine help,” Presbyterian minister Rev. John Kelman said during the service.

“Equally strong was his conviction ‘that the battle was not his, but God’s.’”

Kelman also praised Haig’s post-war efforts to unify veterans of the British Empire. The creation of the Canadian Legion in 1926 was one outcome of his efforts.

A delegation of 50 Vimy pilgrims, led by Yorkton’s Ross, later travelled to Essex, England on July 30 to pay homage to Byng, under whose leadership they conquered Vimy.

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Nearly 100,000 gathered on Vimy Ridge on July 26, 1936 for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to Canada’s efforts to capture the ridge and the men who died fighting for it. Photo courtesy Valour Canada

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Although it will be another year before attendees can walk the red carpet again, the Regina International Film Festival & Awards is still welcoming an impressive slate of filmmakers to a virtual festival for 2021.

On Aug. 10-14, the RIFFA will introduce a total of 112 films selected for this year’s awards, coming from more than 30 countries across the globe.

RIFFA president John Thimothy is excited for the event, which he feels will be another incredible showing of talent and industry.

For the second year in a row, the festival will be taking place entirely virtually, on a newly designed website that features category filters and virtual recreations of the event’s usual venues.

Festival passes, currently available at a discounted rate, will allow attendees to watch all the films chosen for this year’s event, while the panels with speakers will be free to view for the general public without a pass.

“If you want to watch a movie, there is a small fee, but the rest of events are free of cost for the public and they can watch anywhere in the world,” said Thimothy.

The slate of films on this year’s schedule is exciting, said Thimothy, and includes Indian drama film Biriyaani: Flavours of Flesh from director Sajin Baabu and a sports documentary from co-directors Lucas Frison and Kevin Eastwood called Humboldt: The New Season.

He said that although there are fewer selected films than in previous years, this year’s festival has seen the largest number of international submissions yet, and a total of 61 films received, or more than 50 per cent of the schedule,

Although filmmakers can’t be on the red carpet at the Regina International Film Festival & Awards like in previous years, the festival is set to be just as impressive as any. Photo supplied by RIFFA. were from female directors.

There’s also plenty of Saskatchewan representation as well, with 14 films credited to local filmmakers and studios here in the province.

Of the four titles shortlisted in the Canadian Feature category, two are Saskatchewan films — Mercy from director Sam Flamont and Nolan: Here Nor There from director Wilfred Dieter and screenwriter Dustin Hlady — which will be a first for RIFFA. “That’s a huge thing [because] we don’t usually get any Saskatchewan movies qualified under the Canadian feature category,” said Thimothy. “The amount of participa-

tion from Saskatchewan filmmakers [at RIFFA] is getting higher, and there’s lots of quality films being submitted.”

Not that the Saskatchewan film industry isn’t vibrant enough to produce feature films worth recognition — Timothy said the opposite, actually, adding that often filmmakers in this province struggle more with budgeting a feature film than having the creativity to envision.

It’s one of the reasons he feels RIFFA is such an important event to host, both for the city of Regina and the local film industry, as it offers networking and distribution opportunities that independent filmmakers crave.

“Any festival or organization wanting to promote Saskathcewan content plays a crucial role,” said Thimothy.

“Festivals are the places where the majority of independent movies get sold, and have the opportunity to connect with audiences [and] I believe our festival provides a lot of that for Saskatchewan contacts.”

Thanks to continued marketing and outreach, Thimothy said that RIFFA has only grown since it first launched in 2015 and he feels it is continuously on the road to becoming more prestigious.

“We’re at the stage of showcasing over a hundred movies per year, [and] every year we receive movies with bigger titles, bigger directors involved,” said Thimothy. “So, with the festival and it’s organization located in our province, it’s a very proud moment for us, to be receiving this kind of incredible support every year.”

A full schedule for the upcoming Regina International Film Festival & Awards can be found online at riffa.ca, which also features options to purchase festival passes.

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City clerk/solicitor Myron Gulka-Tiechko retires after 13 years at city hall Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Myron Gulka-Tiechko’s office walls are bare, his coffee table is empty and several moving boxes are on the floor, all signs that the city clerk/solicitor is preparing to retire.

Gulka-Tiechko has held the dual role for the City of Moose Jaw since Sept. 2, 2008. After 13 years of providing guidance at city hall, his last day downtown will be Wednesday, July 28.

City council celebrated Gulka-Tiechko’s efforts during the July 26 regular council meeting, which moved him deeply.

“It was very emotional for me,” he said after the meeting.

“Retirement is something you sort of see off in the distance, and when (you) come face to face with it, it’s a very sobering moment.

“I was very flattered by their comments and appreciation.

That was very much reciprocal from my perspective.”

In good humour, Gulka-Tiechko admitted that he was worried that council and city administration would “roast” him during the meeting, something that had been promised on July 12. But, instead, he appreciated how they showed restraint in honouring him during his last council meeting.

One aspect of working at city hall that impressed the retiring city clerk/solicitor was how collegial staff and administrators were while working together and dealing with challenges. Strong teamwork is something Gulka-Tiechko will remember forever.

“There’s always lots of issues … and files that were challenging or went sideways or whatever, and those happen in any organization and eventually you can sort them out,” he said. “I pay tribute to the co-workers here at the city that really pitch in to get the job done for the community.”

There have been many projects over the years on which Gulka-Tiechko has worked, but one that stood out was the cast iron water main replacement program. He explained that the biggest challenge with that program was getting it

City clerk/solicitor Myron Gulka-Tiechko poses for a picture in his office on the second floor at city hall. He retired on July 28 after 13 years with the City of Moose Jaw. Photo by Jason G. Antonio started in 2015 and figuring out how to pay for it.

Residents eventually voted in favour of it during a referendum.

“The one satisfying part was that it actually brought the issue to the fore, and the public realized this wasn’t something you could sweep under the rug; it had to get dealt with however it got paid … ,” he said. “That was a very satisfying program.”

Gulka-Tiechko has no immediate plans to take on parttime work or sit on any boards after he retires. Instead, “the slate is clean,” and he intends to reset and relax. He will also appreciate the freedom to decide what to do and when to do it on his own time.

What he won’t miss about working is keeping a weekly

schedule, especially having to attend meetings on Mondays. Yet, Gulka-Tiechko will find life different on Sunday nights since he won’t have to prepare for meetings the next day.

Throughout his career, whether as head lawyer with SaskPower or at city hall, Gulka-Tiechko held to the belief that people — whether co-workers or the public — deserved to be treated with respect and dignity. This was particularly important at city hall since residents usually told him how to do things better.

“People have an opinion about everything … ,” he continued. “(Conversely), in a large corporation, you’re insulated. Even though you have oversight from cabinet ministers, you never have to interact with them weekly.”

Many municipal issues can usually be resolved with clear communication, Gulka-Tiechko added. Most people understand why decisions were made after hearing the explanation, even if they disagree with it.

Myron and his wife — a retired principal of seven years — are looking forward to seeing one of their two sons again after more than a year of pandemic restrictions. The son is a lawyer who lives in British Columbia and works with the Ministry of Finance; he is expected to visit in August.

Their other son is a private lawyer in Regina.

Gulka-Tiechko has held season tickets with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for 20 years, so he is excited to see football return in August. Meanwhile, he will spend more time at his cabin at Crystal Lake during the week, giving him the chance to sit, relax and enjoy the clean air. The cabin is also near his hometown of Canora and his wife’s hometown of Preeceville.

The other project Gulka-Tiechko plans to focus on is landscaping his yard to make it more interesting and brighten it up.

Council hopes project to fix ‘roller coaster’ Ninth Avenue SW/Highway 363 gets provincial funding Moose Jaw resident Don Morris is excited that city hall and the provincial government could be teaming up to fix Ninth Avenue Southwest and its roller coaster-like problems.

Morris, 90, lives at Points West Living seniors housing in the city’s southwest corner and usually takes his scooter out for a ride every other day. Many of his trips see him travel south on Ninth Avenue Southwest/Highway 363 to visit farmers’ fields.

“The road is a little bumpy for my ride,” he grinned. “It (the road) rattles my teeth.”

During the July 26 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to submit an expression of interest to the Ministry of Highways through the Urban Highway Connector Program (UHCP) to address Highway 363/ Ninth Avenue Southwest from city limits to Warner Street and Valley View Drive.

The expression of interest (EOI) is in draft form since the ministry is still developing the project’s scope and costs.

Based on the agreement that the municipality and ministry 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.

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Jason G. Antonio Moose Jaw Express signed in 2015, the province agreed to make annual payments of $99,841 to help maintain urban connector roads. Since then, the North Service Road rehabilitation has been completed, while work on Main Street North should start next year.

“The ministry will fully fund the next rehabilitation of the roadway of the Urban Connectors or non-connector public streets … to a new condition,” a council report said.

In 2016, Associated Engineering assessed Highway 363/Ninth Avenue Southwest from Brenda Street to Vaughan Street and rated the southbound road a five or fair condition.

In 2020, city hall assessed that road to the Warner Street/Valley View Drive intersection and rated it a two or very poor.

Research into the Highway 363/Ninth Avenue Southwest location confirms that the ministry Don Morris, a resident who lives in southwest Moose Jaw, stands has been aware of the slope instability and near a warning sign on Ninth Avenue Southwest/Highway 363 that slumping issues, with structural repairs and warns motorists about a large slope in the road. Photo by Jason G. slope monitoring going back to 1997, the re- Antonio port added. The ministry later hired a consultant in 2017 to provide geohazard remediation of the area. Moose Jaw, while the municipality handles the rest and receives money per kilometre of road maintained.

Council discussion Coun. Dawn Luhning was worried about which govern- The annual budget of the UHCP is “woefully inadequate” ment was responsible for maintaining this road — it’s the at $4 million, Puffalt continued. It’s difficult to get a project to the top of the list with such limited resources. province, city administration later confirmed.

She pointed out that Moose Jaw was one of the last cities “The road is a roller coaster and work needs to be done. in Saskatchewan to sign onto the UHCP in 2015, some- We hope to get to the top of the list,” he added. thing she was happy with since the province was upgrad- While the slope monitoring goes back to 1997, Coun. ing roads in communities such as Regina and Saskatoon Doug Blanc — who worked for the Ministry of Highways and then turning that infrastructure over to those munici- for decades — said he knows repairs have been made to Ninth Avenue Southwest/Highway 363 at least three palities to maintain.

The province did a poor job of maintaining roads decades times since 1975. His main concern with this initiative ago since each district superintendent set the rules about was that the province would fix the road and turn it over who was responsible for maintaining what, said city man- to the city to maintain.

“Quite honestly, this section is very dangerous and needs ager Jim Puffalt.

“The process was very unfair,” he said, noting the prov- to be addressed. It can catch you unaware if you are not ince looked after roads in communities with fewer than from that area,” said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “(It’s also) the 5,000 people and communities bigger than that looked main route to military base, one of the main employers in after their own municipal/provincial roads. “It’s what you the community.

“I look forward to work getting done, so this is no longer could negotiate with each superintendent.”

The province currently maintains Highway 1 through a concern for us.”

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New art gallery exhibit features ceramics inspired by Japanese aesthetics Selection of bowls, platters and vases from MJMAG collection draws parallels to current Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson exhibit

Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express A new exhibit in the foyer of the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery takes a look at a selection of artwork and how artists have been influenced by Japanese ceramics and aesthetics.

Titled ‘Shibui’, the display of ceramic and clay platters, bowls and vases comes from the MJMAG permanent collection and features the works of Moose Jaw’s own Robert Froese along with Saskatchewan artists Jack Sures, Randy Woolsey and Japan’s Soji Hamada.

The project was put together by curatorial assistant Jared Boechler, who made the selections as a counterpart to the current exhibition ‘Wholeness’ by Hanna Yokozawa Far- Untitled by Randy Woolsey (left), Loving Leaning by quharson.

Jack Sures.

“So it’s just a really interesting take on some local ceramic artists and the international influences on their work,” said MJMAG curator Jennifer McRorie. “It’s interesting to see where people draw their inspiration from, and there’s such a strong ceramics tradition in Japan, where they really try and emphasize the quality of the clay.

Then there’s a lot of chance that’s allowed to happen in the making of the works, there’s kind of a rustic element where they allow the glaze and clay to interact and see what happens.”

That randomness leads to every piece having a unique look, something that can be seen even in pieces in the same style by the same artist. As an example, a selection of five items on display from Woolsey all carry similarities but are distinct in their differences.

That’s not to say there isn’t an element of precision involved, especially with some of the more intricate works. A selection of works by Randy Woolsey.

“There’s a really beautiful bowl by Jack Sures that very what you’d see from other items from artists in Japan.” much looks like a traditional ink painting or calligraphy,” The exhibit can be found immediately upon entering the McRorie said. “So it’s nice to think of his work through museum and art gallery and will be on display until Sept. that lens of a connection to Japan.”

5.

One can also find distinctions in the medium itself, with The gallery is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through McRorie pointing to a selection of tea bowls by Froese as Sunday and closed Mondays. a prime example.

For more information on the MJMAG, visit their website “You look at the clay, there’s a real roughness to it that at www.mjmag.ca and follow them on Facebook at www. they use and you can tell it’s different clay body than what facebook.com/mjmag. we’re used to around here,” she explained. “It’s similar to

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Re: Kathryn Pollack – Top Choice for Conservatives With a federal election looming on the horizon, our Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan federal Conservative Party is in the process of determining who will be the Party’s candidate in the upcoming election.

As a long-time supporter of the federal Conservative Party, I have observed elected politicians and wanna-be politicians for decades either as an interested bystander or in my past role as publisher of the three newspapers my wife and I previously owned in the constituency.

Historically, I have been slow to endorse political candidates, I’m the ‘show me who you are’ guy before providing an endorsement. After researching

Re: Kathryn Pollack, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, and now both?

In June, Kathryn Pollack told members of the riding association when asked her views on abortion that she was pro-choice. Then in July she sent out an e-mail touting her “pro-life values”. Recently she sent a video link where her position on abortion could be described as both pro-life and pro-choice.

Three positions on abortion in six weeks.

Like every other person who has run for office I have

Yunomi (Teacups) by Robert Froese.

A selection of works by Jack Sures.

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their online campaign material and speaking to each of the three nominees, Kathryn Pollack, who has deep family roots in the constituency, stood out from her two competitors.

To confirm Pollack would be the best person to carry the Conservative colours in the election, I attended two ‘Get to Know Kathryn’ meetings. Kathryn’s exceptional performance, and her friendly personality were immediately evident. People felt comfortable in her presence because Kathryn is authentic. She is an articulate dynamic speaker who is nimble on her feet when it comes to answering tough questions.

Pollack has always achieved success in her work, and she has the complete set of tools to be successful in politics. Kathryn’s intelligence, skill set – including the ability to converse in both official

languages, employment history in the private and public sectors, Conservative values, extensive knowledge of the constituency and what it takes to keep the local economy ticking is very compelling, and convinced me Kathryn is the best person to be the Conservative candidate. Not only does she have the tools to be a strong voice for our constituency, but she is also very consistent with her views on matters as diverse as carbon taxes, massive structural budget deficits, pipelines and the pro-life prochoice issue.

Kathryn presents herself well and has earned my vote in the Conservative Party nomination contest which is the first step on the road to becoming our constituency’s representative in Ottawa. It’s winwin, with Kathryn!

Lyle Emmons

my faults. But during my time in Stephen Harper’s caucus no one ever accused me of being inconsistent. It didn’t matter what the issue was: opposition to the gun registry, tax cuts, support for agriculture or my beliefs on criminal justice. I was always consistent and solidly conservative. Stephen Harper never expected all of his Members of Parliament to agree on all issues. But he, rightfully, demanded that we be principled and consistent on the positions that we took.

I understand Kathryn is very new to the Conservative Party (she bought her first membership in the

Conservative party on March 30th of this year), but that is no excuse for not having clear positions on issues. Taking clear and public positions allows voters to make an honest appraisal of a candidate.

I encourage everyone to check out my website bradtrost.ca and to research me to find out all the stands I have taken over the years. I have never been afraid to be consistent.

By Brad Trost; Submitted by Ron Hardy

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Twin Lakes Ranch 9th Annual Fun Youth Rodeo – July 24, 2021 Submitted by Lorna Arnold

A total of 24 kids ranging from preschoolers to young teenagers took part in the 9th Annual Fun Youth Rodeo at Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Here they could try their hand at a wide variety of rodeo events designed to give youngsters fun and also a taste of rodeo.

Their parents, grandparents and other spectators were thrilled to watch them.

This is a family day and many enjoyed the peaceful friendly atmosphere at TLRM. A concession was run by volunteers and the noon break was a time of connecting

and visiting.

The youth take part with or without a horse. The events were Barrel Racing, Poles, Mounted Shooting, Goat Ribbon Pulling, Goat Roping on foot and a few games on foot. They also tried their hand at milking a goat.

After the rodeo each youth was presented with a prize which consisted of a mesh backpack, sunglasses, lip balm, horse brush, candies, beach ball and a Cowboy New Testament.

We want to thank each of these sponsors for their donations for the prizes. Troy &

Crystal MacNaughton, TL Farms (Trevor & Leanne Warken), Jerry Savelle Ministries Inc Canada, Lee & Arielle Ponto, Terry & Carla Knull, Annonymous, John & Jan Cooper, Southern Semi Services Ltd, Forge Farms, Jason & Karla Hicks, Glen & Jen Worall, Brian & Gina Bowler, Debbie Yan, Glen & Helen Galenkamp, Leigh & Pamela Neilson, Kathy Abbott, Cowboy Caviar (Irvan & Bonnie Berg). Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up, clean up and worked to make the rodeo such a success.

This is the first year we added a Gift Bas-

ket Auction and the money raised was donated to a farm or ranch family in need.

Beautiful baskets were donated by Moose Jaw Co-op, Awie & Isabeau du Toit, Luke & Dona Cleave and Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries. Everyone had fun bidding on the baskets. Thanks to Garry Giofu who was our announcer as well as the auctioneer.

It was a fun-filled day and it was great to see families enjoying the animals and the outdoors.

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Many confuse knowledge with wisdom. Today, knowledge is pursued with reckless abandon while wisdom is given lip service. That is a tragedy. Because of this, it is imperative to remind ourselves of the difference between the two and to clearly give wisdom its’ due.

Knowledge is defined as; what is known in a particular field or in total; facts and information.Wisdom is; the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

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vance. Without it we founder in a sea of misunderstanding and are awash in a vague opaque world of unknowns.

However, by itself it is empty, dead, and its’ destructive power cannot be understated. Unfettered use of knowledge without limits can, and does, lead to mistakes, calamities, and catastrophes.

In ultra simplified terms, wisdom is the correct application of knowledge. To put it more succinctly, knowing something and correctly using, or consciously not using that understanding, is wisdom. The question is, are we putting wisdom where it belongs, at the forefront of our thought patterns and the anchor we hold on to as the foundation for our actions? At this point in history, the application of wisdom is taking a backseat in our raging pursuit of knowledge.

We hold knowledge in too high a regard while leaving it naked and vulnerable to misuse by considering it the end game in itself. An example of this is we revere our doctors, engineers, and a plethora of other “experts” who have a vast amount of expertise in specific areas. That reverence is extreme to the point we give them almost a godlike status. The admiration and subsequent weight given to their opinions is out of balance. The damage that is being caused as a result comes from a lack of acknowledgement that being an expert or highly educated is not, by itself, a measure of wisdom. For clarity, an expert can tell you a likely cause and effect, but is not necessarily qualified to decide what is ultimately the best path to take.

Currently, there are no gatekeepers for the use of knowledge. In our society we have all kinds of limits and laws placed on human activity anywhere from when and how we can cross a busy street to rules regarding where you can dispose of garbage. Yet scientists have no such guidelines or limits. There is no law or controlling body regulating the pursuit of knowledge. Once a technology is discovered, it is used without hesitation. There is no requirement to pass any sort of moral scrutiny, let alone an examination of the consequences for using it.

Let us ask some basic wisdom seeking questions regarding the abilities we have acquired through knowledge.

Here is an extremely brief list: We can perform sex change operations; ought we do them? We are now on the fastrack to discovering and potentially unlocking the puzzles of artificial intelligence; is that a good path to go down? We have the ability to go faster and faster in just about every area in life from our vehicles to our electronics; should we speed up our lives?

If you are one of the many who answered no to the above list of questions, you are in good company. Fulton J. Sheen made it clear when he stated, “Science is not wisdom.”

We must rein in our love-affair with stand alone knowledge. A novel and light-hearted saying by Miles Kington is suitable and drives the point home; “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.”

All Burrowing Owl Eggs Fail To Hatch

By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent

A Burrowing Owl in its enclosure on Thursday afternoon - MJ Independent photo Although there have been no hard studies on the actual numbers of Burrowing Owls in the wild, the one thing known for sure is that there are ten of the endangered species who make their home at the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) - located on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Association Thatcher Street East grounds - and this year there will be no population increase from the local captive breeding program.

And it is not for a lack of trying but rather the nine eggs laid this year simply did not hatch.

The most likely reason is the eggs were not fertilized but the exact reason is unknown.

“We think the reason is because of the weather or they were just not fertile,” Lorie Johnson coordinator of the SBOIC told MJ Independent. “It is hard to say.”

Asked if the nine eggs laid not hatching may have been caused by the adjacent re-development of formerly leased Exhibition Company lands by Canadian Tire, Johnson said she could not see that playing any part of it.

“No I don’t think that played a factor in it all. It could have been something like the wet weather we experienced in a major rainfall that caused it,” she said.

Johnson pointed to the fact the birds at the SBOIC are used to human activity and have successfully produced birds in the past as a way to rule out the Canadian Tire re-development as a source of the lack of babies this year.

It also needs to be noted that on their own initiative Canadian Tire made enquiries if their re-development might play a factor in the owl’s successfully hatching this year’s broods. If the answer was yes, the Canadian retail giant was prepared to delay work to help protect the owls.

“It all depends on the individual bird (if outside activity will disturb them in hatching eggs). Those owls of ours are in captivity and have laid before in captivity, so a little

A Burrowing Owl stands on a rock in its enclosure on Thursday afternoon. The tiny size of the owl can be seen by comparing it to the height of the grass in the enclosure - MJ Independent photo

At the present time the Moose Jaw program is a captivity based program to increase the numbers of owls - MJ Independent photo

bit of disturbance does not bother them.”

Age likely made a difference in the viability of some of the eggs as the birds are getting older.

“We weren’t expecting the clutch of eggs from our little bonded pair to hatch as they are on the older side,” Johnson said.

The life-span of Burrowing Owls is eight - ten years in captivity and three - six years in the wild.

The female bird in the bonded pair is now eight years old and reaching the end of her ability to produce offspring.

“We weren’t expecting one pair to lay eggs when they did lay (eggs) it would have been good to have some babies.

The last successful breeding was in 2019 when Elly and Lily were hatched,” Johnson said.

The two females are now part of the Moose Jaw breeding program.

The owls start laying eggs near the end of May. In 2019 the SBOIC had three owls hatch but one sadly died at a young age.

Losing owls after they hatch is not uncommon Johnson said but “their hatch rate as a rule is pretty good.”

In the wild, the Burrowing Owl’s lose more young than their captive relatives.

“In the wild many more young die. The main reasons are predation and inadequate food sources to feed and maintain the young.”

Despite the disappointing year, the SBOIC is hoping to acquire two additional owls from the breeding program in Manitoba to help build up the breeding program in Moose Jaw. “We are in the process of getting a permit so we can bring in a couple of males for the (Moose Jaw breeding pro-

gram) from Manitoba.”

This year the breeding and release program in Manitoba has successfully hatched 28 owls. Other programs in Canada breeding and releasing owls back into the wild are the Calgary Zoo and the Head Start program in British Columbia.

Moose Jaw, at the present time, is a captive breeding program only and they are not at this time re-introducing owls into the wild.

Despite the second year in a row - the quiet year of 2020, the Year of the Pandemic - without producing offspring the SBOIC Johnson said the program does help support burrowing owls out in the wild by reminding many local people and governments that the owls are in the area, they are important and need to be protected.

“It is very important we concentrate on the education portion of the program. People aren’t going to say and talk about something like the owls when they do not know about them.”

The SBOIC is open to the public and in a “normal” - non COVID - 19 pandemic - year has about 3,000 - 5,000 visitors stop in and visit making it not only a place to talk about the owls but also a major tourist draw to the city.

In their outreach program the SBOIC speaks to various groups and brings the owls and their plight to about 2,000 - 3,000 people on an annual basis.

“The outreach program does benefit the community…it allows people to know we have an endangered animal in the area and how they can help the owls out.” https://www.mjindependent.com/new-blog/2021/7/29/ all-burrowing-owl-eggs-fail-to-hatch

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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 lifted all public health orders July 11th. For more information visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19.

Casino Moose Jaw is now open with no restrictions.

The 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 306-6922787 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 306-692-2787 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.;

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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;

A look at COVID numbers from July 24 to July 30

As of Thursday, July 29, there are five active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 412 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, July 24: 46 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. One death reported in SK, 19 recoveries.

Sunday, July 25: 27 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 31 recoveries.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort 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.

Monday, July 26: 43 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 subzone). One death reported in SK, 23 recoveries.

Tuesday, July 27: 38 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 33 recoveries.

Wednesday, July 28: 50 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 subzone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 51 recoveries.

Thursday, July 29: 52 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 16 recoveries.

Friday, July 30: Case numbers were not available as of press time.

Vaccine delivery: 1,400,844 total. As of July 29th, 70,033 doses have been administered in the South Central.

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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.

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Moose Jaw Ice win U12 A provincial title; U12 B claim silver Season filled with success comes to impressive close; U16 A Ice reach playoffs Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Ice took second place in the U12 B provincial championships this past weekend.

It was a common refrain for Moose Jaw teams over the years.

If they had a chance to train and play together almost year-round in an indoor fieldhouse like teams from Regina and Saskatoon, odds are they’d be just as successful as those clubs on the provincial scene.

The Moose Jaw Ice put that plan to the test this summer with their Under-12 fastball programs, spending many an hour in YaraCentre this past winter honing their skills on the indoor turf and preparing for what they hoped would be a banner campaign.

A lo and behold, a banner is what they ended up winning.

The Moose Jaw U12 A Ice claimed the Softball Sask provincial South championship in Regina this past weekend, while their U12 B Ice counterparts were almost as successful in the Queen City, also reaching the gold medal game before falling short.

The title is the first ‘A’-level championship for Moose Jaw and District Minor Softball and was a product of the aforementioned months of preparation.

“We started working with the girls back in October and had around 27 girls out for a clinic,” explained U12 A Ice coach Shawn Okerstrom. “All but two of our girls and eight of their team were there. They were focused all winter working on stuff, then we did some extra stuff between Christmas and New Year, then had our tryouts

and the teams split from there and did their own things…

Maybe it was because there weren’t any school sports on, but they were really all into ball this year and it worked out really well.”

Did it ever.

The U12 A Ice lost only one game to opposition in their age category all season, and when it came to provincials, it was a matter of maintaining the same ethos regardless of their opponent — something Okerstrom and his coaching crew made a point of focussing on throughout the weekend.

“The girls played a pretty good season, but you still have to finish it off,” he said. “We were pretty lights-out all season, so we just needed to finish strong and I know our focus was ‘what’s the least important game’ and it was ‘the next one’, because if you look past someone that’s when you’re going to lose.”

Still, there was planning when it came to working ace pitchers Taryn Friesen and Avery Garthus into the line-up and things couldn’t have got off to a better start. A 15-1 win over the Lumsden Cubs in their opener gave Moose Jaw maneuvering room, and they’d defeat the Regina Saints 2-0 on a combined one-hitter for the duo before rolling past the Regina Royals Panthers 10-3 to guarantee first in their pool. A meaningless 9-8 loss in their final round robin game set the stage for Sunday’s medal round.

There, they cruised to a 7-1 win over the Regina Lazers, giving them a bye to the final.

“That was a big win on Sunday morning, all the other teams had to play another game,” Okerstrom said. “So, it was just managing it well and using our depth and keeping the girls focussed on one game at a time.”

The title game was statement time: again facing the Lazers, the Ice scored the maximum five runs in the first inning and led 10-0 heading into the bottom of the third.

Regina got three runs back in their half of the frame, but the Ice pulled away to take a 14-3 mercy-rule win.

“It’s pretty special that we’re the first team to win gold at the ‘A’ level in Moose Jaw, we’re really proud of the girls for how well they played all weekend and all season,” Okerstrom said.

Moose Jaw Warriors season tickets renewals now available WHL releases full Eastern Conference schedule, season tickets can now be purchased for 2021-22 campaign

Moose Jaw Express Staff The Moose Jaw Warriors couldn’t have the time of purchase, and child early bird picked a better time to put their season prices are valid only with the purchase of tickets on sale for the 2021-22 Western an adult season ticket.

Hockey League campaign.

Season ticket holders can pay in full or Only a few days after finding out they’ll place a 10 per cent non-refundable deposhave five National Hockey League-draft- it per seat. Full payment or signing on for ed players in their a payment plan is line-up when the required by Oct. puck drops on Fri1. Payments can day, Oct. 1 against be made at the the Saskatoon Warriors office in Blades at Mosaic Mosaic Place or Place, the Warriors online at www. revealed their plans sasktix.ca. for renewing seaSo, how do you son tickets on Tuesrenew? First, acday afternoon. tivate your onCurrent season line account with ticket holders will SaskTix, with curWarriors file be able to take rent season ticket advantage of earholders receiving ly-bird pricing from July 27 through Fri- information regarding that process in the day, Aug. 27. near future. If no activation e-mail is reAdult Bowl early-bird season ticket pack- ceived, visit the Warriors’ office or call ages are $460 each, $525 regular price; (306) 624-2170.

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The Moose Jaw Ice won the Softball Sask U12 A provincial championship this past weekend.

The U12 B Ice, meanwhile, won their first three games 10-7 over the Regina Lazers, 5-2 over the Lumsden Cubs and 13-7 over the Regina Fighting Saints before dropping a 13-4 decision to the Regina Royal Rebels in a meaningless round-robin contest, as they’d already clinched first in their pool.

That set up a rematch with the Lazers in the semifinal and an utter barnburner that saw Moose Jaw take a 7-6 victory to advance to the gold medal game. Their run of success came to an end with a loss to the Lumsden Cubs.

U16 Ice reach playoffs in ‘A’, win one of four in ‘B’ division The U16 A Ice were also in action at provincials this past weekend in Saskatoon and reached the quarter-finals before falling short.

The Ice opened with a 2-0 win over Lumsden and 11-0 win over the Twin City Angels before falling 12-11 to the eventual champion Saskatoon Hustlers in their round-robin finale. Moose Jaw then dropped an 8-1 decision to the silver-medalist Saskatoon Raiders in their first playoff contest.

At the U16 B provincials in Regina, the Ice defeated the Saskatoon Hustlers 8-1 to open the event but had tough luck from there, losing 11-6 to Macklin, 14-4 to the Regina Fighting Saints and 12-11 to Kerrobert, missing the playoffs.

EFFECTIVE July 17, 2021 at 12:00 noon A COMPLETE FIRE BAN Is in effect for the

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Klassen joins Prairie Hockey Academy as new head coach of U15 Prep team Former Saskatoon Blades standout, New York Rangers prospect excited for first coaching opportunity in Canadian Sport School Hockey League Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The Prairie Hockey Academy has a new head coach for their Under-15 Prep team.

And not only does he bring plenty of professional hockey experience to the Caronport-based Canadian Sport School Hockey League squad, he’s from right here in Saskatchewan.

The PHA announced last week that former Saskatoon Blades standout and New York Rangers prospect Sam Klassen will be joining the organization for the 2021-22 campaign.

“Sam is a great addition to our team at Prairie Hockey Academy,” said PHA president Justin Simpkins in a press release announcing Klassen’s signing. “What you will notice right away from Sam is that he cares about people and wants them to know he is present and listening to them.

He is a highly charactered individual who believes in mentorship and helping young men grow in maturity and integrity.”

Simpkins added that Klassen’s skill in building relationships was a key component that led to his hiring, especially given PHA’s focus on developing quality individuals as well as elite hockey players.

“We believe he is an excellent choice for our U15 Prep program, to welcome young Grade 9 student athletes into PHA and help them adjust to life at the academy,” Simpkins said.

The Watrous-born Klassen played four seasons with the Saskatoon Blades from 2006 through 2010 under current PHA director of coach development Lorne Molleken and after his overage season signed an entry-level contract with the New York Rangers.

Klassen spent the next four seasons in the Rangers’ farm system, splitting time between the AHL and ECHL. He joined the Hamburg Freezers of the German Elite League for the 2014-15 campaign and played three seasons before retiring from professional hockey.

Molleken spoke of his former charge in glowing terms.

“Sam as a player played the game of hockey with a tremendous amount of heart and desire,” Molleken said. “He was truly dedicated to be the best he could be every day. Sam was a great teammate and would do anything to help the team succeed. As a coach he will help the young players he coaches also be the best they can be.”

Klassen will be joined in Caronport by wife Jaylin and their three children and expressed excitement for the new opportunity.

“I’m thrilled to be coaching at Prairie Hockey Academy,” Klassen said. “It’s a great opportunity to join an already fantastic coaching and support staff in their

New PHA U15 Prep head coach Sam Klassen in action with the AHL’s Portland Pirates. Wikipedia efforts to use the game of hockey to develop life champions. I love hockey and think it’s the greatest sport on earth, but I’m excited to be a part of an organization that cares about developing the whole person,

not just the hockey player.”

The U15 Prep schedule hasn’t been officially released, but look for the new campaign to begin in mid-September if pandemic restrictions allow.

From Yorkton to New York: Warriors Korczak excited after being selected by Rangers in NHL Draft High-scoring Warriors forward looking forward to first NHL experience this September Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

Ryder Korczak was selected in the third round, 75th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ryder Korczak might have had to wait a little longer than expected to see his name called in the National Hockey League Entry Draft, but that didn’t hamper the planned celebrations.

Korczak was joined by family and friends at the Back Forty Brewery in his hometown of Yorkton to watch the draft progress, and when his name was finally called in the third round, 75th overall by the New York Rangers, well, it was on.

“My buddies and me, we’re sitting at a table, then my mom saw my name pop up on the screen and my best buddy came over and started hugging me and my mom came over and was jumping around,” Korczak said in describing the moment. “Then it was just a big group hug.

“It was pretty cool. Waiting there for my name to come up was pretty stressful, but it was nice to be able to spend time with my family and friends and be part of that

whole experience.”

Among those watching the proceedings was older brother Kaeden, a second-round pick, 41st overall of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2019 Entry Draft. Naturally, he gave his younger sibling the gears for being picked later, but the family pride was still a huge part of the moment.

“That’s definitely cool, having him there and congratulating me and knowing that we’ve both been drafted is something else,” Korczak said.

It wasn’t long after his name was called that the phone started to ring. Korczak fielded multiple calls from New York Rangers coaches and personnel offering congratulations and a bit of direction for the near future.

“They were saying they were pumped up to see me in camp in September,” Korczak said. “A couple of things we’ve been talking about is my play in the defensive zone and improving my shot; that’s just a

couple steps I have to get to play in the NHL.” On thing Korczak is definitely looking forward to is returning to Moose Jaw for the upcoming Warriors season. Even though he wore an ‘A’ with the team last season, his leadership role will only increase now that he’s an NHL pick.

“It’s cool and people are going to look up to you, especially the 15-year-olds and 16-year-olds,” Korczak said. “I’ll have to be a leader on and off the ice, and I think it’s going to be pretty fun year and we’re going to what we can to take a run at a Memorial Cup.” The good — and impressive — thing is, he won’t be alone. Four of his teammates — defenceman Daemon Hunt (Minnesota, 2020), defenceman Cole Jordan (Calgary,

2021), forward Martin Rysavy (Columbus, 2021) and defenceman Max Wanner (Edmonton, 2021) are also NHL Draft picks, with the latter three all being selected after Korczak on Saturday afternoon.

“It’s crazy and definitely pretty awesome, seeing all the guys get drafted was pretty special,” Korczak said. “I sent them all a text when they were drafted and we were going back and forth, they’re all pumped up for the season and heading out to their NHL camps, too.”

For now, though, it’s all just a matter of letting it sink in.

“Yeah, I know, it still seems weird,” Korczak said. “I’m from Yorkton, Saskatchewan and now I’m going to New York and Rangers camp. It’s weird to say, but it’s pretty exciting.”

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Moose Jaw Mustangs win silver at Sask Lacrosse 12U provincial championship Local squad goes undefeated through round robin before losing gold medal game in a shootout

The Moose Jaw Mustangs won silver at the Sask Lacrosse provincial 12-and-under championships. Submitted You won’t find a closer 12-and-under box lacrosse game than what the Moose Jaw Mustangs and Saskatoon Rush played in the provincial final.

The fact it came in the gold medal final of the Sask Lacrosse provincial championship was just the icing on the cake — and unfortunately for the local squad, one team had to lose.

The Mustangs ended up settling for a silver medal after

Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express falling 9-8 in a shootout at the seven-team event in Saskatoon, capping an impressive weekend that saw Moose Jaw pick up a pair of commanding wins leading up to the title game — 8-3 over the Regina Raiders and 12-0 over the Regina Hawks.

Rush 9, Mustangs 8 In one of the most back-and-forth contests in recent memory, neither team led by more than a goal at any point in the game.

Moose Jaw’s Kashton Smith — who would go on to be named a tournament all-star — scored a go-ahead marker with 4:28 remaining, but the Rush tied things 57 seconds later and took an 8-7 lead only 47 seconds after that goal.

That set the stage for Vincent Griffiths — one of eight pick-ups from the Swift Current Rampage — to play regulation time hero, as he tied the game with 43 seconds to play.

Overtime solved nothing; Saskatoon scored on all three of their shootout shots, Moose Jaw on two of three, and the Rush claimed gold.

Griffiths and fellow Rampage standout Chayse Shafer scored twice each and added an assist for Moose Jaw, while Smith also had a pair of goals. Jett Wallace (Swift Current) had a goal and an assist, Aiden McGillvary had

the Mustangs’ other marker. Hayden Nidesh had two assists.

Mustangs 12, Hawks 0 There were no such dramatics in the Mustangs’ final round robin game, as they led 4-0 after the first and 9-0 through two.

Schafer had three goals and five points to lead Moose Jaw, while Smith and Cooper Fulton had two goals and a assist each. Nidesh and Chase Folk picked up a goal and two assists apiece; Wallace, Griffiths and Diezel Palhus (Swift Current) all had single markers. Kysen Mac Angus added two assists.

Mustangs 8, Raiders 3 Moose Jaw found themselves tied 3-3 through two periods but poured on the offence in the third to take the comfortable victory.

Smith got his tournament off to a solid start with three goals and six points, Folk scored twice. Fulton, Wallace and Paulhus had their other markers, while Nidesh had three assists.

Smith finished third in tournament scoring with seven goals and 11 points despite playing a game less than the leaders, Schafer was sixth with five goals and eight points, Nidesh seventh with a goal and eight points.

Silver medal showing for Moose Jaw Mustangs at 14U box provincials Mustangs fall in gold medal game to Regina Snipers after close wins over Regina Ice, Saskatoon Seals in round robin Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Mustangs put together a silver medal showing at the Sask Lacrosse 14U provincial box lacrosse championships.

The Moose Jaw Mustangs might not have come home with the colour of medal they were hoping for from the 14-and-under Sask Lacrosse box provincials in Saskatoon, but it was a successful showing nonetheless.

The local squad picked up a 13-9 win over the Regina Ice and defeated the Saskatoon Seals 9-7 in round robin action to advance to the gold medal game, when they’d drop a 6-2 decision to the Regina Snipers.

Snipers 6, Mustangs 2

The championship final was as close as could be though the first two periods, with Regina nursing a 3-2 lead.

The Snipers were able to find another gear in the final frame, though, scoring three unanswered goals in less than two minutes early in the period to secure the victory.

Porter Crossman — who hails from Estevan and was picked up for the tournament — scored both goals for Moose Jaw. Nash Williams and Brodyn Pladson each had assists.

Mustangs 9, Seals 7 Things were just as close through two periods in the Mustangs’ second round robin game, this time with Saskatoon holding a 5-4 lead through two periods.

That all changed in the third, though, as shortly after the Seals went ahead 7-5 with 5:45 remaining, the Mustangs would score four straight goals, including a shorthanded go-ahead marker from Estevan’s Hunter Wagstaff with 54 seconds to play. Colton Flanagan added an insurance marker with 15 seconds remaining.

Pladson finished the game with four goals, while Flanagan had a goal and two assists. Brody Hutchinson, Roman Markin and Mykenzie Shymko also scored for Moose Jaw, Ryder Gilroy had two assists.

Mustangs 13, Ice 9 The tournament opener followed much the same pattern as their later game: clinging to a 9-8 lead in a back-andforth battle with 5:27 remaining, the Mustangs scored four goals in 42 seconds to take control of the contest.

Lachlan Clark led the way for the Mustangs with four goals and five points; Gilroy had two goals and three assists to go along with a goal and four assists from Pladson. Williams had a pair of markers, Crossman, Wagstaff, Chase McKee and Cooper Bruce their other goals.

Pladson finished third in tournament scoring with five goals and 10 points and was named a tournament all-star.

Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express out six and walking four along the way. Evan Callaghan tossed the final two frames, surrendering five runs on five hits in 2 ⅔.

Canucks 7, White Sox 3 It was a completely different story in the opening contest, once again largely due to the pitching performance of Kaleb Waller.

Waller went 5 ⅓ innings, allowing three unearned runs on only two hits while striking out six to pick up the win.

Kyle Duncan tossed 1 ⅔ scoreless to close out the victory.

That was more than enough for the Canucks offence to get the job done. Moose Jaw led 1-0 in the third when they put up a four-spot in the fourth inning and extended their lead to 6-0 in the fifth. Regina got three of those back in the sixth but would get no closer.

Cole Breitkreuz had a 2-for-3 day at the plate that included two trips across the plate and two runs batted in. Nathan Varjassy was also 2-for-3 and knocked in three runs; Kayden Hudson crossed the plate twice.

Wolfpack 9, Canucks 2 The Canucks’ loss to the Wolfpack earlier in the week ended up eerily similar to what would happen in game two against the White Sox. Trailing 2-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth courtesy

Cole Breitkreuz hits a two-run single in the fourth inning for the Canucks. a solid start from Kaedyn Banilevic, the Canucks would surrender seven runs and end up losing by that same amount.

Banilevic finished the game with only three of the nine runs he allowed being earned, as he scattered nine hits in six innings of work.

Breitkreuz had another two hits in four trips to the plate and scored a run, Caleb Newkirk crossed the plate with their other marker.

Brodyn Pladson was named a tournament all-star

Canucks split 18U AAA doubleheader with White Sox Moose Jaw takes 7-3 win in opener, fall 7-1 in nightcap one day after dropping 9-2 decision to Wolfpack The Moose Jaw 18U AAA Canucks found themselves heading into the final weekend of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League season needing to win out and receive a lot of help to have a chance at the provincial playoffs That was the situation as the Canucks spilt a doubleheader with the Regina White Sox on Wednesday night, winning the opener 7-3 before dropping a 7-1 decision in the nightcap at Ross Wells. That result came one day after the Canucks fell 9-2 to the Wolfpack in Regina.

Moose Jaw sat at 12-18 on the season, good enough for 10th place, two wins back of the White Butte Broncos (14-18) for the eighth and final provincial berth.

They played their final two regular-season games on Sunday, Aug. 1 when they hosted the Parkland Expos in a doubleheader. Scores were unavailable as of press time.

White Sox 7, Canucks 1 The Canucks found themselves in a low-scoring barnburner right until the final inning, when the White Sox blew open a 2-1 pitching duel with five runs.

Moose Jaw had only four hits in the contest, with Evan Callaghan crossing the plate with their only run.

Cam O’Reilly got the start on the mound and allowed two runs on four hits through 4 ⅓ innings work, striking

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Humbleness

SALLY DESNOYERS It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Solange Régina Desnoyers, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, neighbour, and friend. Sally passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, Regina, SK, at the age of 35 years. Sally was born in Moose Jaw, SK, on June 22, 1986. She was the youngest child of Jerry and Mabel (nee Hawkins) Desnoyers, and a sister to Joe and Denis. Sally attended school in Gravelbourg and received the Governor General’s Award upon graduation. She moved to Lethbridge, AB to continue her education and excelled in her schoolwork. Sally was blessed to be the mother of three beautiful children, Leila, Colt, and Rex. She cherished time spent with her children. Sally always ensured they felt her love and that they were well taken care of. She loved to draw, colour, paint, play, and have fun with them. They enjoyed ballgames, walks, and time at the farm together. Sally loved to cook and bake, especially for her children. Christmas was always dear to her heart and she loved celebration; much of this love was rooted in her faith. Sally made friends easily and gathered many, making many meaningful friendships. She loved to make people smile and had a gift for making others feel special. Sally had a caring heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She loved her community of Coderre and spending time at the Shamrock Park. She enjoyed playing softball and was a Braves fan. Sally was a bright light. Her love of life was boundless and contagious. Sally’s love for her children shone with the brightest of light, and family was everything to her. May we remember the great times spent with Sally and cherish those we love as deeply as she did. Sally will be forever in the hearts of her loving family and friends. Left to cherish Sally’s memory is her daughter Leila; son Colt; son Rex; parents Jerry and Mabel; brother Joe; nephews Jace and Rylan; and brother Denis. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Coderre, SK. Celebrant was Father Carlos Jimenez. Cross bearer was Jackie Gobeil. Readers were Claire Hawkins and Paulette Beaudoin. The eulogy was shared by Chantelle Deaust. Urn bearers were Joe Desnoyers and Blaine Desnoyers. Music was shared

by Linda Poirier. Interment at the Coderre Roman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Sally to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation for the SHA Addiction Treatment Centre, Box 1697, 2251874 Scarth St., Regina, SK S4P 3C6, were greatly appreciated.

Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca

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.

On July 13-15 Hillcrest Golf Club hosted the Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Golf Tournament. On the final day I volunteered to walk around the course scoring for three young golfers: TJ Baker (Waskesiu), Darien Herlick (Weyburn), and Davin Karst (Assiniboia). It was a very humbling experience. At ages 18, 15, and 16 they hit the ball much further than I am able to hit it, even after playing the sport for 55 years. Their scores over the three days were lower than most of my 3-day totals. All three young men are remarkable golfers now and will be in the future.

While I, on the other hand, seem to hit the ball shorter distances each year. I was humbled.

In the Bible one of the Hebrew words translated “humble” is awnaw. Deuteronomy 8:2 records, “And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart.”

Here the word humble has the sense of afflicting or abasing. The wandering Israelites went through great hardship and struggle to assess their true personalities. God humbled (awnaw) them to find out what they were really like.

It is often only under duress, humbling experiences, that we discover what are our actual characteristics. So under the abasement of the comparative talent of those young golfers to myself, how would I react? It was a test, so to speak, of how I deal with my own talent, or lack thereof. I was certainly humbled and hopefully dealt with it appropriately. As Jesus said, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled.” I thought I was doing well this golfing season with the distance of my drives and the average score of my games, given my advancing years. But I was fittingly humbled by this experience of watching junior golfers.

The Greek word often translated as “to humble” is ta-

peinoo. The root meaning of this word is to lower, as leveling a mountain or high place. One might say being humbled is being put into a proper perspective of one’s talent, one’s place in life. St. Paul wrote, “And being found in human form, Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

(Philippians 8:2) Jesus lowered himself by becoming one like us, even though he was omnipotent and ever-living.

Joined with human flesh the Son of God allowed himself to be powerless and subject to death, a humbling experience. Becoming one with us flawed, imperfect people, Jesus was afflicted and assumed our end result of life. He was humble for us.

In the dictionary definition of humble the meanings are expressed in more negative concepts, such as, not proud or haughty, not arrogant or assertive, expressing a spirit of deference or submission, and being unpretentious. To be a humble person is attempting to stop living in certain ways with particular attitudes. I believe the Bible’s encouragement is well worth considering, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

I think that a humble attitude can be of great benefit in living with others in our families and in our communities.

Rather than trying to do something to be humble it is more about avoiding negative characteristics. As the song by Mac Davis puts it, “Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh Lord, It’s hard to be humble, But I’m doing the best that I can.”

It took a humbling experience to remind me of this important concept.

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‘Dream come true’: Warriors’ Jordan reflects on NHL Draft Warriors defenceman selected in fifth round 141st overall by Calgary Flames Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

Just based on where he was ranked heading into the National Hockey League Entry Draft, Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Cole Jordan had an inkling he would be selected by someone, somewhere.

When you’re the 88th-ranked North American prospect, that usually means a pick somewhere in the fifth round or so, based on past NHL Drafts.

And sure enough, that’s exactly where things stood when Jordan’s name appeared on the NHL Draft tracker — fifth round, 141st overall to the Calgary Flames.

“I was just sitting with my family here in the living room watching and saw my name pop up there, and received a call from the Flames GM Brad Treliving about five minutes after that,” Jordan said of how things went down from his home in Brandon. “It was really cool to talk to him and know that it all had happened.

“Going through the third, fourth round there I admit was pretty nervous that it wasn’t going to happen, but once my name was called I couldn’t have been happier and I’m just really excited right now.”

Treliving congratulated Jordan and welcomed him to the franchise, and shortly after the 6-foot-2, 205-pound left-handed shot talked to the Flames director of player personnel about rookie camp and the next steps with the organization.

Just having those conversations was surreal enough, and the whole experience was just settling in when Jordan talked to MooseJawToday.com after his being selected.

“I think it’s just kind of starting to, the last couple of days it seemed surreal and especially [when it happened], it didn’t seem real, it felt like a dream,” Jordan said. “Now it’s just a dream

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Warriors defenceman Cole Jordan was selected in the fifth round, 141st overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. come true.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be right if Cole didn’t have a chance to thank a few people who helped him get to where he is today.

“Definitely my parents, my mom and dad, Marty and Jennifer and sister Kelsey, they’ve been by my side this entire journey and my entire life, so they’ve been the biggest part for sure,” Jordan said. “Then you see all the coaches and teammates through my years of minor hockey and into Midget and now in Moose Jaw with Mark O’Leary and my coaches and teammates, I’ve been lucky enough to have them as well.”

As much fun as draft day was, now the real work begins. First off will be rookie camp with the Flames this September. After that, it’ll be time to throw down on what he and the Warriors are hoping will be a stellar season.

“It just gives me a bit more motivation for sure,” Jordan said. “I want to make a good impression on Calgary and then just ramp up my game and improve my game so that I can help

out the team in Moose Jaw. “I think I’m going to need to be a guy who leads by example on the ice and then try and be the hardest worker.

So I’ll do that and do my best to help the team to a winning season and go as far as we can and hopefully win a championship.”

The good thing is he won’t be alone when it comes to having an NHL-calibre pedigree. Captain Daemon Hunt is a highly touted pick of the Minnesota Wild, while Ryder Korczak, Max Wanner and Import Draft pick Martin Rysavy were also selected in the 2021 Draft.

“It’s really exciting to share the moment with Ryder and Max and I’m really happy for those guys,” Jordan said. “They’re obviously really good players, as well, and it goes to show that Moose Jaw is a great place for developing players. We have awesome coaches there, it’s a great organization. And Martin Rysavy, it was great seeing him picked too and hopefully he can come over and play with us next year; that would be really great to see!”

One marsh still remains for bird habitat

Birds still have one oasis in the southern Saskatchewan drought at the Chaplin Marsh, located north of Coderre.

Ducks Unlimited has abandoned water pumping projects for marshes at Lucky Lake and much of the 100 kilometre long Riverhurst to Pelican Lake water project. Water is still pumped into the Chaplin Marsh from the Wood River management of water levels to mine sodium sulphate at Chaplin Lake.

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