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Golden Mobility donates four walkers to F.H. Wigmore Hospital New lightweight, compact models welcomed by staff, part of ongoing effort by local business to support community Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Their name might have recently changed, but Golden Mobility and Rehab continues to support Moose Jaw organizations that are literally helping people get back on their feet.

Their most recent donation of four lightweight and portable walkers to the F.H. Wigmore Hospital, offering patients aiming to become more mobile a chance to do so with brand new, modern equipment.

“It’ll make a real difference,” said Sylvie Punga, an occupational therapist on the medical and surgical floors at the Wigmore. “A lot of our equipment is well-used and well-worn; it’s done its time. So we can use some replacements and upgrade a little bit, get people a little safer on the units and walking with something a little more modern than our older versions. We greatly appreciate them and they’ll definitely be used.”

The donation came into being through an e-mail from acute care for medicine and surgery manager Judy Wicharuk, who at the time was simply taking the first steps to improve what they had on-site. A message to Greg Moore of Golden Mobility -- formerly Easy Care Living -- set everything into motion.

Greg Moore (Golden Mobility), Sylvia Punga (F.H. Wigmore Hospital), Judy Wicharuk (F.H. Wigmore Hospital) and Brooke Malischewski (Golden Mobility) with the four walkers from Evolution and Golden Mobility and Rehab donated to the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital on Tuesday.

“I e-mailed Greg to get a quote and he e-mailed back that same day saying ‘you know what, I have some that I could prob-

ably donate to you guys’,” Wicharuk said.

“So, it was just perfect timing from the team asking to Greg offering and it’s a

blessing actually… It made everyone happy and put a smile on everyone’s faces to how these walkers and help people mobilize.”

The timing just worked out well, said Moore, and as per usual, he was simply happy to help.

“When I called her and we were talking, you could kind of hear the staff in the back kind of excited that they would be getting equipment that they need and not having to spend a lot of money,” he said. “And they were able to get it in less than a week, which we were really happy to be able to do.

That’s what it’s been all about for the local business in Moose Jaw over the years, something that Golden Mobility was happy to become a part of when they took over in July -- and they aren’t done just yet.

“It’s a great spot to put these four walkers, and when we get them at the end of the month, we’re donating four more Nexus Walkers from Human Care to Providence Place,” Moore said. “That’s always been our thing, to give back to the community, and (Golden Mobility) didn’t even think twice about doing this.”

Sahara Spa initiative Giving Back is Beautiful focuses on school supplies for those in need

By Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express

Sahara Spa in Moose Jaw has taken on one local fundraiser or collection per month as part of an initiative entitled Giving Back is Beautiful. They currently sought donations of school supplies for local children in need, including backpacks, shoes, granola bars, juice boxes and writing utensils.

“Anything you’d think you’d send your kid to school with…,” said Teralyn Ross, Spa Coordinator.

She is delighted with the number of donations that have come in, and the Sahara Spa staff themselves are also planning on a shopping spree to contribute to the collection.

Currently in her third year of the Saskatch-

ewan Urban Native Teacher Education (SUNTEP) program at the University of Regina, Ross has seen firsthand how hard it can be for children unable to afford the little things they should be able to take for granted. While working for the Moose Jaw Park Program one summer, she was struck by how devastated one child was after accidentally breaking his water bottle, as it was the only one he had and he had no money to get a new one.

“Just seeing his face – he was crying and I felt terrible,” Ross recalled. “Lots of people, if that were to happen to them they’d just get a new one, it’s not a big deal. So that was tough. That’s kind of what I think

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The fundraiser also reached out to various schools in town; one thing they know for certain is that the need is there.

“Especially in times like these,” Ross added. “It’s not always in your face that kids don’t have these things. Lots of times teachers will be covering those things, or they just have to go without it, and I think all kids deserve a chance to feel comfortable at school and to have everything they need.”

One option under consideration is to put back packs together for individual children, with guidance from their teachers, or perhaps donating all of the items to one Moose Jaw school, and they are still open to ideas about how best to distribute the supplies.

Future plans for Giving Back is Beautiful include collecting mitts and toques to help kids in need get through the harsh winters, as well as collecting various items for Moose Jaw Transition House.

The school supply collection officially wrapped up on Friday, August 27, howev-

Caption: Teralyn Ross, Spa Coordinator at Sahara Spa in Moose Jaw, displays some of the school supplies they’ve collected as part of the spa’s Giving is Beautiful initiative.

er the staff at Sahara Spa will gladly gather any items collected after that time and deliver them to a school in town.

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Home Grown Farmers’ Market is a ‘makers’ market’

by Annie MacLeod

Julie-Anne Howe, board member and vendor at the Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmer’s market, is delighted with the way things are going so far this year.

The Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmers’ Market is well underway, and with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across the province, area residents are eager to get out, shop and mingle with friends, all while supporting the local economy.

“We’re doing well,” said board member Julie-Anne Howe,

Travis Blanchard, a performing musician, quickly came up with his new business, Rave BBQ Rubs, while unable to perform due to COVID restrictions.

who helps organize the event each year along with the help of two other members.

“It’s been nice to see the amount of tourism traffic now that restrictions have lifted. The spa in Moose Jaw is booked solid, and we’re seeing more and more tourist support.”

Moose Jaw and area vendors will be out every Saturday from 8-1 on Langdon CresThe Moose Jaw Home Grown cent showcasing and Farmer’s market is a ‘maker’s selling their goods, all market’ and only showcases of which have been items grown, baked or created made or grown by the by Moose Jaw and area vendors. vendors themselves.

“We have always been a ‘makers’ market,’” Howe said. “We really want to make sure that we’re honorably serving our clients, so when they purchase something they know who made it and that it’s going back into the local economy.”

One thing that has particularly impressed Howe about this year’s vendors has been their ability to think on their feet and change things up in order to get through these difficult times.

Travis Blanchard, a performing musician, quickly came up with his new business, Rave BBQ Rubs, while unable to perform due to COVID restrictions. Tara McMillan, a fellow board member for the farmer’s market, began selling cloth masks last year for her new business called A Mask About Protection, and has been busy doing so ever since.

Although last year’s market was a challenge and saw less of a turnout due to pandemic restrictions, Howe still feels fortunate that the market was deemed essential. While the local growers fared well last year, artisans did not do as well, likely due to the financial strain created by the pandemic.

“That’s also a reflection of the tourism industry,” Howe explained. “A lot of that was souvenirs that tourists would take home.”

Harvey Klassen of Harlen Innovative Product Sales is one of the vendors at this year’s Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmer’s Market. Klassen’s unique creations are all hand-crafted and this table was constructed from teak root. Teak is a very hard wood that can go inside or outside, and this particular piece has an oil finish, making it easy to maintain. Photo by Annie MacLeod

Plans are also in the works for indoor markets during the cooler months, one on November 13 and one on December 4. Three of the four indoor markets planned for last year had to be cancelled due to COVID restrictions, but Howe is hopeful that everything will go according to plan this year.

There are 24 vendors so far this year, and applications are still being accepted for this season, which runs until Thanksgiving weekend. Farmers, gardeners, bakers, artisans, non-profit organizations, musicians are all encouraged to register at mjhomegrownmarket.com.

Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmers’ Market good for producers and buyers

By Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express

Todd Gray (left) and Dave Parry of Belbeck Gardens sell their fresh produce, canned goods and other items at the Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday from 8-1. Photo by Annie MacLeod In spite of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the unusually hot and dry weather, and three pesky deer who love their beet and carrot tops, Belbeck Gardens has been faring well at this year’s Home Grown

Farmer’s Market in Moose Jaw. “This year has actually been really good for us,” said Dave Parry, who runs the business alongside partner Todd Gray. “For the growing season we’ve had, we’ve had really good success.”

The duo have been out at the market each Saturday selling their produce including vegetables, potatoes, garlic, onions and zucchini, all of which they grow themselves on a two-acre garden plot located just north of Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw residents have been excited to be allowed to get out and about and mingle again, and the turnout at the weekly market has reflected that.

“The first week that Saskatchewan opened up we had probably one of our best days ever,” Parry said. “People were out and about for the first time in 18 months, people were looking to spend money and we had a really good day.”

Aside from growing their own produce, the pair also does a lot of canning and pickling, often using old family recipes, as well as creating spice rubs and sauces.

Although business has been steady, the growing season has not been without its challenges, including a whole lot of extra water to haul.

“That adds a whole extra level of work, and it’s so hard to

keep up,” Parry said.

There was also some produce that failed to thrive due to the hot, dry conditions, including squash and corn.

“The corn come up about a foot and that’s where it stayed.”

Parry and his partner do all of the work involved at Belbeck Gardens, including the canning, pickling and gardening, with one exception.

“Our wives clean up the mess we make,” Parry laughed.

The work never stops, requiring about three hours a day of work during the busy season. The day after the market ends on Thanksgiving weekend, their work begins for next year, planning gardens and ordering seeds.

Parry has been delighted to see a number of young people coming out not only to support local businesses, but to get advice about growing their own gardens.

“The younger people who had never grown a tomato come back every couple of weeks looking for guidance and advice and we’re more than happy to share our wisdom and the benefits of our mistakes with them,” he said.

Belbeck Gardens also deals their produce to Carzan Local Market, located in Southey.

The Moose Jaw Home Grown Farmer’s Market takes place every Saturday from 8-1 on Langdon Crescent until Thanksgiving weekend.

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Everyone will be looking forward to this long weekend coming up to basically kiss the summer adieu and to welcome in another school year.

Teachers, parents and kids will all probably be a little apprehensive as to how the year will start out still undergoing another strain of a COVID variant. Here’s hoping and praying that all will go well and Joan Ritchie all will be well for this school year, EDITOR trusting that everyone is working toward the good of all.

This past COVID season has been hard on the kids, and families in general, enduring very little socialization and undergoing isolation issues leading further to possibly impairing mental-wellness until this past summer when restrictions opened up where kids could be kids, at least for a little while. For most school age kids, being with friends and playing sports is the be-all-end-all, with some learning thrown in.

We have two grandsons embarking on their school years entering Kindergarten this year. Before you know it, from elementary school to high school and onward to where their life goals lead them. It’s going to be an exciting journey for sure.

I presume most people know that the Labour Day holiday which falls on the first Monday of September originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay.

We’ve come a long way, baby, but where we are going, who knows?

In 2021, society may again have to start thinking hard and long about what track the train is going down into the future. With a federal election imminent, it would be advantageous for eligible voters to keep informed and vote their conscience with so many issues pending.

And on a lighter vein, here are some quirky weird days set aside nationally in September to take some of the edge off…

With fall in the air and hibernation months pending, September gives us a reason to eat Macadamia nuts, cheese pizza, tv dinners, string-cheese, drink coffee and chew gum while remembering to make our beds, having a Teddy Bear Picnic, playing video games or playing with play-doh. For beer drinkers, you can also celebrate crushing a can day, too, ‘cause for beer drinkers, everyday is National Drink a Beer Day! September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day September 9: National Teddy Bear Day September 10: National TV Dinner Day September 11: National Make Your Bed Day September 12: National Video Games Day September 16: National Play-Doh Day September 20:National String Cheese Day September 27: National Crush a Can Day September 29: National Coffee Day September 30: National Chewing Gum Day The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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Is there going to be more severe weather on the horizon?

By Annie MacLeod On Monday, August 23, Moose Jaw New radars installed across the counwas hit with severe weather includtry have made it easier to detect roing wind, hail, lightning and tornado tation, using dual-polarization. The warnings. relatively new technology also makes According to Terry Lang, Meteorolit easier to distinguish between rainogist with Environment and Climate drops, hailstones, snow and other parChange Canada (ECCC), the Moose ticles, and provides data faster than Jaw weather station recorded 15.5 the previous technology. These are all mm of rain, though one of their volimportant factors in ensuring that Caunteers reported 25.4 mm of rainfall. nadians are notified as far in advance Lang explained that a lot of it depends as possible when severe weather is on which part of the city is used for approaching. data collection.

Radisson was the first in SaskatcheOne tornado has been confirmed wan to implement the new technolsouth-west of Hodgeville, and ECCC ogy, while the radar in Bethune was is still looking into the possibility of upgraded in 2019. other tornadoes in the area. So far Lang explained that towards the end no tornadoes have been reported in Large hail stones were noted through- of summer, the likelihood of weather out the area. Scott Hellings photo Moose Jaw. severe enough to produce tornadoes A severe thunderstorm watch was in greatly decreases, but she can’t say effect throughout the early afternoon in Moose Jaw, and with any certainty that there isn’t more to come this year. warnings went out as soon as forecasters were able to de- “This season has been completely backwards and upside tect rotation in the clouds. down,’ she said.

Terry Fox Run returns for 41st year with in-person event in Wakamow Valley Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

It was Sept. 1, 1980, when cancer forced 18-year-old Terry Fox to quit his Marathon of Hope across Canada, and while his 5,373-kilometre journey ended, his goal of fundraising for cancer research began.

Since that first run 41 years ago, Canadians have raised more than $850 million to support the Terry Fox Foundation and its efforts as a leading national investor in cancer research. During 2019-20, the organization directed $21.3 million to different cancer-related initiatives.

Moose Javians — and all Canadians — can again support Terry Fox’s vision of bringing hope and health to millions of people by participating in this year’s in-person Terry Fox Marathon of Hope on Sunday, Sept. 19.

The run/walk — done virtually last year —begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. and takes place in Wakamow Valley. Residents interested in participating should register with organizers at Kiwanis River Park before heading out onto the many trails in the valley. The area allows for physical distancing for those worried about big crowds; participants can run or walk as much or as little as they like, or they can circle the skating oval several times.

For residents still uncomfortable with big crowds, they can still take part — anywhere on Sept. 19 — and are encouraged to register and donate at terryfox.org/run.

The organizing committee in Moose Jaw also plans to sell 2021 Terry Fox Marathon T-shirts for $20 during the Farmers’ Markets in Wakamow Valley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday between now and the run. This means residents can purchase a shirt on Aug. 28 or Sept. 4, 11 or 18.

The focus of the run is to raise funds for cancer research and find a cure for the disease, organizer Craig Hemingway explained. Tied into that purpose is continuing the legacy of Terry Fox, who started his marathon wanting to raise $1 from every Canadian.

“Of course, Terry tragically passed away before finishing his journey, so it’s really upon us as Canadians to continue his legacy and his Marathon of Hope,” he said.

Fox was an inspiration to millions of young Canadians

Terry Fox was 18 years old when he began his Marathon of Hope in 1980. Photo courtesy Facebook when he began his journey in 1980, Hemingway continued, including himself. Since then, the foundation has continued that educational component and promoted the marathon in schools and the wider public.

Hemingway thought it was inspiring to see Fox’s legacy continue even today. He pointed out that the CBC ran a TV special recently that featured Canadians talking about the effect Fox had on them over the last four decades.

Being able to hold the Marathon of Hope walk/run in Moose Jaw in person again is exciting, Hemingway remarked. However, he found it interesting that the event raised more money last year when it was virtual — about $3,500 — compared to 2019 when the walk/run raised around roughly $3,200.

“I would encourage everyone to go online and register and donate what they can,” he added. “That was Terry Fox’s motto, was give what you can. … Please give and help support cancer research in Canada.”

Visit www.terryfoxrun.org to register for the event and donate. For updates about the walk/run in Moose Jaw, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Concerts in the Park wraps up for another season

By Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s Concerts in the Park series wrapped Derald Busse and Friends entertain up on August 25, with a performance by Derald Busse and Friends at the Moose Jaw residents at the final performance of the Concerts in the Park Crescent Park Amphitheatre.

Although this year’s series was shorter than previous seasons due to series, put on by the Moose Jaw Health COVID-19 restrictions, the concerts still brought in a total of $2550 in do- Foundation. Photo by Annie MacLeod nations, all of which will go towards the purchase of state-of-the-art medical equipment at the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw. This year’s focus is on the dialysis unit, which currently treats 35 Moose Jaw and area patients suffering from kidney failure.

The next fundraiser for the Health Foundation will be the upcoming 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon, happening September 9 and 10 at the Town and Country Mall.

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Hiking Trans Canada Trail a beautiful eye-opener

By Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express

Sean Morton and Sonya Richmond enjoy the scenery at Crescent Park in Moose Jaw. The pair are travelling across Canada to encourage people to put their phones down and connect with nature.

In 2019, Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton made the drastic decision to sell their possessions, quit their jobs and embark on a years-long journey across the Trans Canada Trail in hopes of inspiring others to get outdoors and connect with the Canadian wilderness, promoting hiking, birding and Citizen Science involvement.

“We want to challenge people to look up from their phones, learn something new about nature in their own backyards and to explore Canada,” Richmond said.

The name they have chosen for their 27,000 km hike is Come Walk With Us, as they are encouraging people of all ages, from all walks of life, to join them for a few km along the way. They are also giving free presentations to promote diversity, accessibility and multiculturalism outdoors while striving to get youth engaged with and connected to nature.

“The reception has been fantastic,” Richmond said. “People across the country have been absolutely amazing. Here in the prairies especially, people are very nice.

Just the random kindness of strangers has gotten us this far.”

The idea for the journey first began brewing when the pair realized they were dissatisfied with their own lifestyles. Although Richmond had earned a PhD and was working in her chosen field as GIS Analyst and Ornithological Researcher, she didn’t enjoy working a desk job that consisted mainly of sitting in front of a computer.

“And so we started hiking,” she said.

Their first major hike was an 800 km trek across Spain, which they enjoyed so much that they decided to go back and hike across France, followed by Portugal the next year. One thing that struck them was hearing comments about Canada from a European perspective.

“One of the most frequent things people said to us over there was, ‘You’re Canadian. You live in one of the most beautiful

countries on Earth. Why aren’t you walking across Canada?’”

So the seed was planted, but the catalyst that finally spurred them into action was a young family member’s struggle with video game addiction. The boy began missing roughly 40 days of school per semester, he lost his friends, became reclusive and began stealing and lying just to get his hands on video games.

“It was really starting to take over his life,” Richmond recalled.

Determined to help him to complete his high school education, his caretakers sent him to an outdoor school, where students spend their days in a group environment canoeing, kayaking, hiking and unplugged.

After some time, he was able to focus and complete his work, make friends, get on the honor roll and to receive his high school diploma.

“He thrived in that environment, so I think it’s something that really helps young people, but also adults as well,” Richmond said.

While the pair understands the value of technology, themselves blogging daily and posting on social media to reach as many people as they can, they are determined to open Canadians’ eyes to the importance of

however Richmond has been blown away with the wildlife they’ve come across in the prairies.

“It’s incredibly beautiful – it’s amazing out here. There is so much wildlife to see, and a lot of people think Saskatchewan is flat but it’s not.

The Qu’Appelle Valley is incredible.”

Some of the wildlife she’s been excited to see throughout the prairies include Sean Morton and Sonya Richmond are hiking across American White Pelicans, the Trans Canada Trail in hopes of opening Canadia Great Horned Owl, black ans’ eyes to natural beauty that can be found in their bears, moose, badgers and of own back yards. course plenty of gophers. along the way, particularly from SaskatchRichmond has also been charmed with Moose Jaw, where they ewan Parks along the Trans Canada Trail, stayed for several days to explore. Cres- including Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake and Buffalo Pound. cent Park was on the highlights.

“Moose Jaw has so much stuff in it, and “The nature interpretive programs that they put on as well as the amazing parks this is a really fantastic spot to bird!”

The recent heat wave made hiking diffi- they run are a great way to connect with cult at times, particularly in the open land- nature nearby,” Richmond said. scape of the prairies with very little shade. Aside from plans to write a book about However the recent end of the drought has their adventures once the hike is over, the brought about a whole new set of challeng- rest of their future is up in the air at this es, transforming the previously solid trails point.

“We’re just going to have to see where it into muck.

“We’re getting our first experience with takes us.” prairie mud, and we’re learning to appreci- Anyone interested in following their jourate what the drought gave us,” Richmond ney, joining them for a short distance or contacting them for a free presentation can laughed.

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The journey began in Cape Spear Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America, and will end when they reach Tuktoyaktuk, NT. When that will happen is anybody’s guess.

“When we set out we thought it was going to take three years. It’s three years later and we’re in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan,” she laughed. “We just have to see how it goes; we’ll get there when we get there.”

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Interesting items on back-to-school supply list The traffic on the street means one thing this time of year: children are heading to the classroom for a few months of new and exciting adventures.

Their backpacks are loaded with the supplies someone in charge has decided are necessary for gaining a meaningful and exemplary education.

In the past as I watched the stuJoyce Walter dents and their parents heading For Moose Jaw Express for the school doors, I couldn’t ronjoy@sasktel.net help but think of the “olden days” and how the learning process has changed — from one-room school houses mostly ruled over by young spinster ladies, or older married ladies who returned to the classroom once their own children were on their own — to the multi-roomed structures with gyms, teacher aides and computers and other teaching materials unheard of back in those “olden days.”

After stumbling onto a supply list for this year’s elementary school grades, I couldn’t help making some comparisons with then and now, coming to the conclusion that my Dad would have returned the list to the school on our

town hill, likely asking the person in charge “do you think I’m made of money?”

I didn’t price out what it would cost to send a child to school based on the list, but I suspect it isn’t cheap to pay for a child’s free education with today’s expectations.

The first item on the supply list was two Kleenex boxes which got me to wondering if there’s a lot of crying or sneezing and sniffling going on in schools today? I recall our health class list which demanded that each student come to class with one “clean” tissue folded neatly in his or her pocket. But not two boxes. Interesting.

In those bygone-days we were excited to have one brand new HB pencil, carefully sharpened to make the most concise letters on the ruled pages of our Scribblers. Todays’ list calls for 12 pencils in Grade one, 20 in Grades two and three, and 24 in Grades four and five. It might be worthwhile to invest in a pencil factory.

At one time we were excited to have a box of crayons that held eight different colours. Then we were even more excited when new colours were added so we had 12 from which to choose. This year’s list calls for two boxes of wax crayons, each containing 24 colours. An artist’s dream come true to have an expanded rainbow. But why two boxes? A boy in our school chewed on his crayons then swallowed the bits he chewed off. He didn’t quit

even when told to by the teacher. I shudder to think what he could have done with 48 crayons.

Duo-tangs seem to be a popular must-have item for modern education. Some Grades need four, higher grades need more, probably because they have more assignments to bind together in a card stock folder. The name was derived from the DuoTang Company that began their manufacture in 1931. Modern duo-tangs come in many colours but there’s no specific colour listed on the sheet.

The list of supplies goes on, ranging from rulers and scissors to pencil cases and pencil boxes, to water bottles and school bags or backpacks (big enough to carry library books.

And then there’s the requirement for one set of headphones. I wonder how many sets the teachers will go through in a year and if they listen to white noise or soothing country tunes?

Meanwhile, I think fondly of my early school days and how exciting it was to get new scribblers from Bennett Book Store in Moose Jaw to go along with a box of eight crayons. I was set for a year of wonderful education — without duo-tangs and headphones. Those indeed were the “olden days.”

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

New-and-improved Clark Gillies Park already a popular attraction in neighbourhood Community consultation played major role in design of modern and safer playground at Ross Street and Oxford Crescent Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Work has completed on the first project under the City of Moose Jaw’s playground renewal plan, and it hasn’t taken long for folks in the area to take notice.

Several families were taking advantage of the beautiful late summer day to check out the new digs at Clark Gillies Park last Wednesday afternoon, enjoying the modern and improved equipment and overall safer environment.

And it wasn’t just a small cosmetic makeover, either -- a new swing set, slides and climbing ladder were added to the jungle gym area, while benches and picnic tables will make things more comfortable for those watching over their little ones.

It’s all part of a long-term plan by the city to improve parks in the city, many of which are long overdue to be freshened up.

“We have a lot of aging playgrounds in our community that need to be addressed,

so we created a prioritized list based on their condition, and every year we’re going to update a different area or different playground,” said Derek Blais, director of parks and recreation. “Part of that will be reaching out to the local community with surveys looking at what they’re interested in.”

That was the case with Clark Gillies Park -- an online and mailed survey in early May sought direction from the neighbourhood as to what they’d like to see in the facility, located behind Ross Wells Park at Ross Street and Oxford Crescent. That info was compiled and plans were put into place to create a playground that would be well used by the community.

The survey helped determine the age level of the park as well.

“When it comes to prioritizing them, we determine what the demographics are in a

500 metre radius of a playground, so that helps us determine if we cater more to a toddler or older kids, those types of things,” Blais said.

The plan is to update one facility a year, with tentative plans in place to make Moose Square on Stadacona West the project for 2022.

“It’s an old metal structure from the 80s and there’s a lot of kids in that area, so it’s definitely in need of renewal,” Blais said.

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Friends always eager to share their zucchini recipes

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

There is no escaping the prolific harvest of the zucchini plant. Thankfully cooks come up with new ways to serve zucchini, with recipes freely shared from friend to friend to stranger.

This week’s recipes have come into my recipe box in just such a manner, all from reliable sources.

••• Chocolate Zucchini Cake 1/2 cup soft butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup sour milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 4 tbsps. powdered cocoa 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup chocolate chips In a large bowl, mix beaten eggs with butter, oil and sugar. Mix all dry ingredients then add alternately with the milk. Mix in zucchini last. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch cake pan. Top with

chocolate chips.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 45 minutes. Cool on rack. Serve warm with ice cream.

Cake stays very moist. May be frozen.

••• Crustless Zucchini Quiche 3 cups chopped or grated zucchini 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup Bisquick 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup oil In a large bowl mix all ingredients together until mixture looks like a thick batter. Do not use a beater to combine these ingredients.

Pour into a greased pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Serves six.

••• Roasted Zucchini Spears 4 small zucchini 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsps. chopped herbs (parsley, basil, dill) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat cooking rack with non-stick spray then place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Stir together parmesan, seasoning and salt and pepper.

Trim ends from zucchini and cut into quarters lengthwise to make spears. Place in a large bowl.

Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese mixture.

Arrange on cooking rack on baking sheet. Do not overlap spears.

Bake about 12-15 minutes until tender. Turn oven to broil and cook until crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully so cheese doesn’t burn.

Remove from oven, squeeze lemon juice over spears then sprinkle with herbs. Serve warm or chilled. Serves 4.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

‘Ordinary soldier’ George Price honoured with new plaque in Crescent Park Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Greg Lawrence, MLA for Moose Jaw-Wakamow and provincial military liaison (left), and Roy LaBuick, president of the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, unveil the plaque dedicated to Moose Jaw soldier George Price. Photo by Jason G. Antonio It was a cold and rainy morning in Mons, Belgium, when Pte. George Price led a small patrol of Canadian soldiers through ruined buildings searching for the enemy.

Shivering, tired and hungry, Price had survived Canada’s 164-kilometre advance through France and Belgium that started in August 1918 and had almost pushed the Germans out of Northwest Europe. Now the end was in sight — rumours were circulating that the war would end very soon — but Price decided to continue searching for Germans.

Leaving protection, the Moose Jaw resident ran toward another building before a shot ran out. A sniper’s bullet hit the 25-year-old in the heart and killed him instantly.

It was 10:58 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 1918, the last day of the war — Armistice Day. Two minutes later, at 11 a.m., the bells in Mons rang out to signify that the First World War — the Great War, the War to End All Wars — was over.

Born in Nova Scotia in December 1892, Price moved to the Moose Jaw and worked on area farms before enlisting in October 1917. He started with the 210th Battalion and eventually ended up in the 28th Battalion.

One-hundred-three years later, on Aug. 26, Moose Jaw’s veterans and military community gathered in Crescent

Park to honour Price — the last Allied Commonwealth soldier to die during the war — with the unveiling of a plaque.

The Friends of the Forces Fellowship organized the event, which featured speakers from the provincial government, the fellowship, and the Royal Regina Rifles regiment, a unit that perpetuates the 28th Battalion. Also on hand were members of the Legion, the ANAVETS and 15 Wing airbase.

Lyle Johnson, chairman of the fellowship’s George Price Memorial sub-committee, worked with members during the last two years to bring the plaque to fruition.

He explained that Price has not received enough recognition in the community even though he lived here and fought and died during the First World War. However, the soldier now has that recognition as the plaque will be affixed to a rock near the cenotaph.

While Moose Jaw has few monuments to Price, there are many memorials dedicated to him in Belgium, including bridges, schools, and plaques. There is also a similar plaque near the bridge where he died. “(Price) was killed doing his job. He could have sat down behind a wall, but that wasn’t what he was trained to do.

So, he kept going right until the end of the war,” added Johnson. “A loss of a 25-year-old of a man who had a lot of future in our country is a tragedy we have to make sure we recognize.”

An interesting footnote is that Price is buried in a ceme-

Ava O’Bright performs The Last Post and The Rouse during the ceremony. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

A close-up of the plaque dedicated to Pte. George Price, the last Allied Commonwealth soldier to die during the First World War. The plaque will be affixed to a rock near the cenotaph in Crescent Park. Photo by Jason G. Antonio tery near the first British soldier killed in the war.

Randy Brooks, the honorary colonel of the Royal Regina Rifles, described Price as an “ordinary soldier,” something all soldiers desire so the enemy ignores them. However, Price became extraordinary because he was the last Allied soldier to die in battle.

“While other people were hiding in the buildings waiting for the Armistice to commence, he took action,” said Brooks. “Something required him to break cover, so he went to lead his soldiers onto other buildings and unfortunately, that was his last act.”

Installing the plaque is important since it recognizes not just Price, but other ordinary soldiers who work hard, he continued. Every soldier within the Rifles regiment has a story, which the organization attempts to record with available information.

Rifles members honour Price by wearing “collar dogs” or a unit pin that is similar to what members of the 28th Battalion wore. This helps modern-day soldiers remember the unit’s connection to that battalion.

“It’s interesting that the folks overseas in Belgium have never forgotten the actions of Canadian soldiers and they’ve never forgotten George,” Brooks added. “And it’s now up to us back in Canada to make sure that we remember him as well.”

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Neighbourly Pharmacy operation on the acquisition trail

A recently-listed public Canadian company has developed a strategy to cash in on increased use of medications by an aging population.

Value of drug prescriptions in Canada was at $22.7 billion in 2016 and is expected to hit $30 billion by 2024 with continuing increases after that from an aging population.

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by Ron Walter is in the acquisition business buying pharmacies that are integral to the community in small markets. Thirty-nine were added last year with one new location.

About 6,500 of the country’s 11,000 pharmacies are independently owned. Neighbourly thinks 3,600 are potential acquisition targets.

Of the 140 pharmacies in the Neighbourly stable, 57 per cent are 3,000 to 6,000 square feet in size with the rest around 2,000 square feet.

What Neighbourly brings to the new acquisitions consists of new services, new products and pricing and technology to reduce costs.

Started in 2006 the company went public this spring with a $175 million sale of shares in the initial public offering followed by an $18 million offering.

The company had assets of $504 million at June 30 and long-term debt of $48.8 million, a quite reasonable level.

Cash on hand amounted to $112 million — enough to buy lots of pharmacies.

Benchmark sales growth measure of sales increases in stores owned for one year was an astounding 8.2 per cent.

By comparison. Shoppers Drug Mart reported 4.3 per cent same store sales increase in 2020 About 70 per cent of Neighbourly revenues comes from filling prescriptions.

Almost two-thirds of the 33.4 million shares outstanding are held by insiders leaving a limited float for investors.

Average trading volume is low rarely exceeding 2,000 shares a day with less than 1,000 shares traded on many days. Investors should be wary of sudden price jumps on low volume.

Share price, currently around $30, has fluctuated from $20 to $31.99. Original buyers of the initial public offering have a 50 per cent paper gain.

With a $1 billion market value Neighbourly shares trade just over twice annual revenues, another reasonable level.

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Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Magic is happening at the Moose Jaw Public Library

By Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express

Staff at the Moose Jaw Public Library are excited but cautious as they welcome the public back for in-person programs, many of which had to be put on hold for over a year-and-a-half due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Avid Knitters Club was the first to fully reopen, and the coming weeks will see a number of other programs opening back up to the public.

In-person books clubs will resume on September 14, Tuesday evenings at 7PM as well as Thursday afternoons, starting with Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

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Public Representative Benchers participate fully in the deliberation and policy decisions of the Benchers and they are an integral part of the discipline process. No particular area of expertise is required. Public Benchers are called upon to use their practical experience and to express opinions and views of the public. Experience with non-profit organizations and professional regulation would be an asset, as well as proficiency with computers and software. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check.

There is a significant time commitment in serving as a Bencher.

Meetings are held approximately five times each year for up to two days per meeting at various locations across the province. Travel will be required. In addition, there is preparation time, committee work, investigations and hearings. Successful applicants can expect to spend a minimum of 20 days per year working as Benchers. An honorarium is paid and expenses are reimbursed. For the full position description, please visit the Law Society website at www.lawsociety.sk.ca or BambooHR.

“It’s supposed to be a really good book, it’s been incredibly popular,” said Carolyn Graham, Acting Assistant Head Librarian.

Saskatchewan Reads book club, a brand new program focusing solely on Saskatchewan authors, begins Thursday, September 30 at 2:30 PM, featuring Cry Wolf by Harold Johnson.

Another new program starting up in the fall is Movie Club Monday, in which film buffs will gather once a month in the theatre to watch a classic film then discuss it together in the following weeks, likely in an online chat group.

Movie Club Monday begins September 13 at 6 PM, feaVILLAGE OF CARONPORT PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Caronport intends to adopt a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw 5/93 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

The proposed bylaw will add minor variances to Part III – Administration subsection 9., add updated wording to Part IV – General Regulations subsection 8. Accessory Buildings or Structures sub-subsection D, and will add a new definition for Structures under Part II - Interpretation. The reason for this amendment is to provide flexible regulations for the Village to support future development applications. Minor variances will allow the Village to consider a reduce yard setback up to 10%. The updated wording in Part IV provides flexibility for the Village in regulating the number, size and height of structures in the rear yards of a residential district. The new definition in Part II provides additional clarity for what is considered a structure in the Village.

The amendment will apply to all lands under the jurisdiction of the Village of Caronport.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan values diversity as an integral part of the work we do and is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage applications from women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

A copy of the proposed amending bylaw may be viewed at the Village Administration Office by any person without payment of any fee between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including September 16th, 2021.

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Council will hold a public hearing on September 16th, 2021 at 7:45 pm at Village of Caronport Municipal Office located at 201 Valleyview Drive, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Village Administration Office prior to the hearing.

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turing the whodunit Knives Out. Registration is also open for Magic the Gathering, a card trading game with a fantasy battle theme, featuring a relatively new format called Commander. Magic was first introduced to the library by Acting Head Librarian Shevaun Ruby, herself an avid player, in 2019 in hopes of attracting a whole new demographic into the library.

Shevaun Ruby, Acting Head Li“It think people brarian at the Moose Jaw Pubhave missed it, so lic Library displays some of her I’m hoping that Commander cards, part of the we’ll get some of Magic the Gathering program our returning play- coming back to the library in person September 15. ers,” Ruby said.

Magic the gathering will take place every second Wednesday September 15th through December 8th.

For anyone who would like to take advantage of the library’s resources but still prefers to keep distance, the library is now offering curbside pickup, which can be pre-arranged over the phone.

As happy as they are to be getting back to in-person, some of their virtual events held during the break went over exceptionally well, featuring participants from all over Saskatchewan, Alberta and even Tennessee and Sweden.

Should restrictions be placed once again, they at least have the option of converting most of their programs back to virtual.

“But I really hope we don’t have to do that,” Graham added.

Anyone looking to register can call (306) 692-2787, email ask@moosejawlibrary.ca or go to moosejawlibrary.ca for more information.

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Prairie Skies Integration Network launches organization to lower challenging barriers for newcomers

Dalise Hector, Project Manager for Prairie Skies Integration Network, presents Elder Maryanne Machiskinic with a gift of tobacco in exchange for her wisdom and blessing, at Prairie Skies’ official launch.

On Wednesday, August 25, Prairie Skies Integration Network invited Moose Jaw and area residents to join them at Crescent Park for their official launch, to introduce themselves, explain their role in lowering barriers for newcomers to the area, as well as highlighting the partners they’ll be working with to make that happen.

“Whether you’re a community member or you work in an organization or government, we all will find success when we come together,” said Dalise Hector, Project Manager for Prairie Skies.

Hector has a ten year history of working

by Annie MacLeod - Moose Jaw Express in the settlement and integration sector.

While working at the Newcomer Welcome Center in Moose Jaw, newcomers would often contact them to discuss challenges that they were struggling to overcome, and often what was needed was more coordination with different community partners to provide services that they may be struggling with, including language and housing.

“What inspired me was watching newcom- Dalton Taylor, lifeguard for City of er after newcomer dig their way through Moose Jaw Parks and Recreation, keeps challenging processes, when I knew that the little ones occupied at the Prairie Skies Integration Network’s official launch, at Crescent Park in Moose Jaw. Photo by Annie MacLeod

Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa addresses the crowd at the launch of Prairie Skies Integration Network, as Jide Kassim, Administration and Communications Coordinator for Prairies Skies looks on. The Police Department is partnering with Prairie Skies Integration Network to help lower barriers for newcomers to Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.

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The vision statement at Prairie Skies is ‘Vibrant communities through coordinated community newcomer integration.’ The partnership they are highlighting includes a 15-partner guiding body entitled Partners of Council as well as approximately 15 members on their Immigrant Advisory Table, a body of expert advisors who can share the experience of migrating and making a new home in their area.

Gabriela Carmona, Member of the Immigrant Advisory Table, immigrated from Mexico to Moose Jaw five years ago. She has been delighted with the city, and emphasizes that she and so many other new-

comers are very eager to fit in and contribute to the community, but figuring out the best way to do that isn’t always easy, due to language barriers and other obstacles.

“We still need the help of social organizations that can better explain the ways and options we have towards achieving our goals. That’s the reason I’m so thankful that Prairie Skies Integration Network is working behind the scenes with other various organizations to make things as smooth as possible for us.”

Councillor Doug Blanc, on behalf the City of Moose Jaw, also addressed the crowd.

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By Eugenie Officer, Ag Reporter for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Red Leaf Pulp ltd, the developer of an upcoming substantial wheat straw-based pulp mill, held an open house at the Delta Hotel in Regina on August 25th.

Community members were given the opportunity to share questions and concerns about the project during this public event.

Martin Pudlas, CEO of Red Leaf Pulp, said the event was well attended and considered a great success.

Earlier this year, Red Leaf Pulp announced that it had secured several properties on the north west side of the City of Regina to commence construction of the $350 Million wheat straw facility in early 2022.

With the build, Red Leaf Pulp expands into the wheat-straw market for the first time.

Wheat straw, collected and aggregated from local producers, will serve as the raw material for the initial plant, which will be able to produce about 182,000 tonnes of market pulp each year.

When asked how local producers will be able to participate in the program, Martin Pudlas explained “Were looking to partic-

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ipate with growers, we see a model where we would require about 15% of the wheat straw that is present today within a 120-kilometer radius around Regina. We will pay a base price to producers of what is currently available for this product. We ill also have a pricing model for when pulp markets are good. We will be providing a pulp market bonus on top of the base price.”

The company expects that this project will satisfy the outstanding demand in Canada and the U.S. for more sustainable pulp options. Red Leaf Pulp will build several non-wood fibre plants over the coming years, allowing it to produce the first nonwood fiber in Canada.

Red Leaf Pulp will eventually be producing pulp for three main segments explained Pudlas. He stated that the wheat straw pulp will be used for packaging and boxes, paper towel and even molded products like takeout containers.

Currently, wheat straw is not generating the maximum value that it can, but that the

new enhanced utilization of this product, will provide a more sustainable alternative to wood-based pulp products. This project will provide an opportunity for the industry to optimize the use of existing resources and diversify revenue streams all while lowering CO2 emissions.

Mayor of Regina, Sandra Masters also expressed her enthusiasm towards the upcoming build. “It will highlight innovation in one of our core industries, maximize crop value in an environmentally sustainable way and provide valuable jobs in the low carbon energy sector.”

The project will provide 350 million dollars in direct investments in the local economy and is expected to create 110 permanent jobs and 250 jobs during construction.

Construction of the plant will enhance Regina’s position as a sustainable, value-added economy based on agriculture and all it has to offer.

Those interested in learning more about this project are encouraged to contact Lauren Nottebrock, Red Lead Pulp’s Director

Sun sets on a wheat field in Moose Jaw. Saskatchewan will soon utilize its by-product for pulp following the construction of the Regina based Red Leaf Plant. of Sustainability, at lnottebrock@redleafpulp.com.

Sask. increased irrigated acres by 43 per cent

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Irrigators in Saskatchewan have the highest percentage increase in irrigated land area between 2016 and 2018.

The 43 per cent increase in land irrigated was just over 41,000 acres, according to the Statistics Canada biennial water survey.

Alberta increased irri-

gated acres by 129,000 to 1.17 million acres while British Columbia increased acreage by 12,000 to 183,000 acres Alberta had the largest increase in water use of 518 million cubic meters while British Columbia use increased 105 per cent for 381 million cubic meters.

Saskatchewan water use increased 125 per cent for 75 million cubic meters.

Much of the increased water use was attributed to lower rainfall in 2018.

Total irrigated acres in Canada was 1.7 million, an increase of 17 per cent since 2012

An increasing number of irrigation farmers are using water conservation measures with 18 per cent using compost or other organic material, watering at night or early in the morning, or reducing water pressure.

Seventeen per cent use energy-saving water nozzles.

The number of farmers not using any conservation practices declined from 510 in 2012 to 380 by 2018.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

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MOOSEJAWEXPRESS.COM • Wednesday, September 1, 2021 • PAGE A11

By April Meersman

It is that time of year when the bear population starts preparing for winter hibernation.

Currently, bears are looking for food and they are ravenous. The term is called hyperphagia and it means extreme or excessive hunger.

They need a lot of food to put on weight to last them through the winter months ahead.

“During this time of year, it is not unusual for bears to consume 20,000 calories per day,” Ministry of Environment Wildlife Biologist Matthew Tokaruk said. “They may eat 20 to 30 pounds of berries per day, often increasing their body weight by 35 percent through late summer and fall.”

Aside from berries and nuts, they are also scavengers. They will eat easy meals from garbage to raiding tents. The problem with feeding wild bears is they then think they get a free meal and become a nuisance animal.

They are then destroyed.

There are steps you can take to keep unwanted bears from approaching your camping site in the parks. They will follow their nose when they smell food. ● Do not cook or eat in your tent ● Place all garbage in the containers that are provided. Do not burn or bury your scraps ● Clean fish are designated fish cleaning stations If you are in the backcountry ● Cook 100 metres down wind from your tent ● Store your food in an airtight container suspended 4 metres up a tree, 1 metre from the trunk and 400 metres from your campsite When bears are this hungry, they can eat without noticing humans coming into their proximity. Make yourself known by singing or whistling, so the bears know you are there. Be aware of your surroundings. Look for signs of bear presence in the area such as tracks, droppings and claw markings.

If you encounter a bear there are certain things you can do: ● Do not take a selfie ● Detour around the bear

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● Do not run. You cannot out run a charging bear ● If you have bear spray, be prepared to use it ● Keep calm, talk in low tones, don’t make eye contact and back away slowly ● Drop articles as it might distract the bear ● If the bear attacks, Do Not play dead. Defend yourself Bear proofing your yard is as easy as not leaving garbage or any food sources outside to attract the sensitive nose of a bear. ● Dog, cat and bird food can be a temptation to a hungry bear. Store pet food in an airtight container inside a building or a bear proof container ● Do not overload a composter with fruit ● Clean the barbeque after each use It is unlawful to feed wild bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves. Failure to manage food and garbage could lead to fines.

If you have an encounter with an aggressive bear and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from your SaskTel cell phone.

For public inquiries or to report concerns about nuisance bears, contact the Ministry of Environment’s general inquiry line at 1-800567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov. sk.ca.

For additional information about bears, bear safety and how to bear proof your yard, please follow the link at www.saskatchewan.ca/ wildlife-issues Be better aware while being bear aware!

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Re: Do you support pharmacare for Canada?

If you do, you stand with 88% of Canadians. Transferring this into the House of Commons, Bill C-213, An Act to enact the Canada Pharmacare Act, should have passed with 297 votes.

While the government declares pharmacare is a “priority”, they rejected the bill saying future collaboration with provincial-territorial jurisdictions was needed.

Let’s take a look at the word priority. Historically it was singular for the first or most important thing. In the 1900’s the plural appeared but how can we have multiple first or most important things? If pharmacare is a priority (singular or plural) for the government, why don’t Canadians have it? Is it because if we have it, it can no longer be an election promise?

Not enacting pharmacare so it can remain an election promise was a joke (but every good joke has a ker-

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nel of truth). Is our electoral system our problem? Has it been our problem since 1921, our first election with more than two major parties?

My priority this election is promoting electoral reform with proportional representation so we can achieve most important things like pharmacare.

I want Canada to reap the benefits other countries enjoy including higher voter turnout, diversity in representation, healthier citizens, increased social trust, stronger economies, and environmental stewardship. These benefits derive from relatively stable proportional power sharing election to election between parties. This supports enduring harmonious collaborations rather than unending discordant competition. Please make your first priority voting for a candidate who supports electoral reform with proportional representation.

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Monday, Sept. 13.

City hands out awards for this year’s best-looking yards Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While many homeowners spruced up their yards this year with pink, purple, red, orange, white and green flowers and shrubs, only a few were deemed worthy of a prize.

The City of Moose Jaw handed out several awards during the Aug. 23 regular city council meeting as part of the 2021 Beautification Awards program. City horticulturist Sarah Regent spoke briefly about each winner, while Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning presented the plaque to each recipient.

Winners The award for special mention for best planters went to Karen McCubbing at 10155 Wood Lily Drive.

The award for runner up for best residential property in the Sunningdale/VLA/ West Park/Iron Bridge neighbourhoods went to Leeann and Murray Rice at 61 Hodges Crescent.

The best residential property in the Sunningdale/VLA/West Park/Iron Bridge neighbourhoods went to David and Gwen

Venn at 78 Wood Lily Drive.

The best residential property in the northwest went to Laurie Gaudry at 744 Ominica Street West.

Council discussion Coun. Heather Eby joked that this initiative began in 1981, the same year she graduated from high school. She commended the winners for putting extra effort into their yards, especially since this year was extremely dry and water would have been expensive.

Coun. Doug Blanc agreed with Eby’s comment.

“It’s really nice to have an award for people who look after their yards,” he added.

“Quite often, what we get here are derelict properties and properties that been abandoned.”

Afterward, city manager Jim Puffalt lauded Regent for her work in beautifying Main Street and Crescent Park with hanging baskets and beds of flowers.

Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning presents an award to Karen McCubbing for having some of the best planters, during the 2021 Beautification Awards ceremony on Aug. 23. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Leeann and Murray Rice display the plaque they received from Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning for being the runner up for best residential property, during the 2021 Beautification Awards ceremony.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Beaut awards 3: David and Gwen Venn receive a plaque from Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning for having the best residential property in the Sunningdale/VLA/West Park/Iron Bridge area, during the 2021 Beautification Awards.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Laurie Gaudry receives an award from Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning for having the best residential property in the northwest part of Moose Jaw, during the 2021 Beautification Awards at city hall.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Road work near William Grayson School to finish by October Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The drop-off and pick-up of students at William Grayson School won’t happen on Caribou Street West until at least October, as construction road work is happening in front of the school. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Dropping off students at William Grayson School could be difficult for the first month of school, as construction along Caribou Street West is not expected to finish until early October.

The City of Moose Jaw began working on that street in April and plans to replace

1,370 metres of water mains from Fourth Avenue Northwest to 10th Avenue Northwest. Contractors recently reached the Caribou Street West and Ninth Avenue Northwest intersection and are preparing to install the pipes.

While the downpour of rain on Aug. 23 pushed back the project by three or four days, contractors believe they can start paving the 600 block of Caribou Street to Monk Avenue by Aug. 27 and from Monk Avenue to Ninth Avenue Northwest by Sept. 13, communications manager Craig Hemingway explained.

Construction crews will skip over the intersection at Ninth Avenue Northwest and Caribou Street West and start working on underground infrastructure between Ninth and 10th avenues starting Aug. 30. Once that street is complete, crews will tie in that section to the rest of the work. This will include making further upgrades to the traffic lights by adding vehicle sensors.

City hall plans to provide another update about this work on Aug. 27, Hemingway

added.

Robin Heshka, principal at William Grayson School, told the Express by email that city hall has spoken with division administration and school administrators about the project and kept both parties informed. She was grateful to have the support of division staff during this time.

“There is always something surprising us for the start of a school year. Water main breaks, COVID, you name it — we can handle it! It is things like these that keep us on our toes,” she said.

Since the street in front of the school is temporarily closed, staff at William Grayson have been working with the division’s transportation department to develop a safe pick-up and drop-off plan for staff and students, Heshka continued. For now, buses will pick up students on Eighth Avenue Northwest toward the south end of the playground.

There will also be limited pick-up on Eighth Avenue, although school administrators hope most drop-offs and pick-ups

will occur near Hochelaga Street or Athabasca Street.

“We are hoping that families will park on Hoch and Atha and walk to the playground to get their children — that way, we can ease some congestion on Eighth Avenue,” she said. “Parents need to keep in mind that there isn’t through access up Eighth onto Caribou, so there will be nowhere for them to turn around on Eighth, so avoiding driving up Eighth would be the best bet.

“We will have extra staff out in that area to ensure safe crossings but would ask that all community members do their part to keep our kids safe.”

William Grayson administration will send out an email to all families via the school messenger system to inform them about this temporary transportation plan, Heshka added. The school will also continue to work with the municipality and the division to ensure completion of the road work is a top priority.

Sportsplex pool becomes more accessible with new mobility lift Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw is making the Kinsmen Sportsplex pool more accessible for residents with disabilities by adding a new sling lift and change table to the family dressing room.

City council unanimously approved the upgrades during the Aug. 23 regular meeting. The parks and recreation department plans to spend $14,046 plus taxes to install the new equipment, with the funding coming from savings in the department’s major equipment reserve account.

The new lift will allow patrons with mobility challenges to safely get changed into their swimsuits or transfer to a water wheelchair to access the warmer leisure

pool, which has no lift.

City hall received an email in February from a resident about possible accessibility upgrades that could be made to the Sportsplex changerooms, director Derek Blais explained. That email was then sent to the parks and recreation department and the special needs advisory committee for further consideration.

The committee worked with the department in April to update the list of future accessibility improvement projects. That list was then sent to city council, which approved the document.

The major equipment budget included funding this year to replace the pool deck

chair lift for the lap tank at the Sportsplex pool, Blais said. That account had $22,500, and since the new lift cost $7,983.23, that left $14,561.55 in savings.

While the department and special needs advisory committee looked at grant opportunities, nothing was immediately available, he added.

“I think it’s a great piece of equipment for us to buy,” said Coun. Crystal Froese.

Coun. Doug Blanc agreed, saying, “We have to allow all of our citizens to use all of our facilities. I’m glad this is before us now. It’s money well spent.”

An example of the new mobility lift that will be installed at the Kinsmen Sportsplex pool. Photo courtesy City of Moose Jaw

MOOSEJAWEXPRESS.COM • Wednesday, September 1, 2021 • PAGE A13

City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Monday, Sept. 13.

Extra federal funding for pumphouse project is ‘good news story,’ council says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council will not have to borrow as much money to fund the construction of the high service pumphouse after the federal government provided additional funding for the project.

The pumphouse will cost about $14 million to build. The provincial government has provided $4 million through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). The other $10 million was to come from long-term borrowing, but the federal government recently provided $2.035 million in Gas Tax funding.

This means the municipality will now borrow $8 million, with repayment from the wastewater utility and rates charged to customers. Moose Jaw’s debt — excluding this loan — currently sits at $69,179,960.

Current outstanding debt includes the long-term multi-plex loan ($13.3 million), the sanitary sewer long-term loan ($2.8 million), the long-term waterworks capital loan ($25.7 million), the loan guarantee for the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC; $10.6 million), the loan guarantee for the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority ($1 million), and further borrowing of $15.6 million by BPWTC. Adding the pumphouse loan will increase

the municipality’s debt load to more than $78 million; the debt limit is $95 million.

City hall expects the project to be completed by the end of November 2022.

During the Aug. 23 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to have city administration issue a request for proposals (RFP) to financial institutions about borrowing the $8 million. Furthermore, council designated the initiative as the city’s 2021 Gas Tax project so the additional funding can be directed to the construction.

“Usually, we’re funding the whole portion (of projects). To say we got another $2 million is a good news story,” said Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning.

Bevan Harlton, director of engineering

services, explained that the walls of the pumphouse have been built and a crane has been installed inside the building. The crane will allow contractors to install the pumps and other water infrastructure while also allowing for continued maintenance.

He added that the roof should be installed in September, which will allow work to continue in the winter. City hall expects to commission the building next summer.

City council previously approved the borrowing of $10 million in August 2020, but finance director Brian Acker said the project now needs the borrowed money to finish construction. Once the RFP results are known and city administration chooses the proponent, it will create a report and

borrowing bylaw for council to approve.

The shortest time for Moose Jaw to receive the funding is three months, he stated.

However, based on a project occurring at Buffalo Pound, it could take seven months to receive the loan.

The provincial government has confirmed that the high service pumphouse project is eligible for Gas Tax funding.

Coun. Crystal Froese understood that there was plenty of infrastructure work to complete in Moose Jaw but was concerned that council was creeping closer to the $95-million debt limit. She wondered if city administration saw the need to dip further into that account or even use it up completely.

This loan does bring the debt closer to the $95 million mark, said Acker. City council could ask the Saskatchewan Municipal Board to increase the limit, but he believed $95 million was a “good limit” and something the municipality should accept.

There will be times when council must borrow for projects, but overall, it should be judicious going forward, he continued.

He was comfortable with the current debt limit and thought funding other discretionary projects with debt should be avoided.

No changes needed to speed limit near schools or parks, city says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall does not believe the speed limit in school zones or park areas needs to be changed after analyzing those areas and reviewing speed limits in other communities.

Coun. Doug Blanc asked city administration to review the speed limit in those zones during the June 14 regular council meeting. Administration then produced a report for the Aug. 23 meeting after determining whether changes were warranted.

“Administration has found that the city’s current school zone practice is consistent with other municipalities and is in effect during times that are congruent with school hours,” Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, said in his report.

“Administration recommends no further action on this matter.”

The speed limit in Moose Jaw’s school zones and playgrounds is 40 kilometres per hour — unless otherwise posted — as per the municipality’s traffic bylaw, Harlton explained. The speed limit is in effect

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday for elementary schools, high schools, parks and playgrounds.

A data table in Harlton’s report indicated there are 12 public schools and four Catholic schools in the city. The earliest that both school divisions start is 8:20 a.m., while the latest time that schools finish is 3:30 p.m. and 3:35 p.m., respectively.

City hall looked at 10 other Saskatchewan communities and found that many have speed limits of 30 km/h in school, park and playground zones, while most have daily time restrictions in place.

The data showed: · Two communities have speed limits of 50 km/h through park/playground zones · Two municipalities have speed limits of 40 km/h through high schools, two have similar speed limits past elementary schools, and three have similar limits in parks/playgrounds · Eight communities have speed limits of 30 km/h near high schools, eight

have similar speed limits in elementary schools, and six have similar limits in parks/playgrounds · One community has a speed limit of 30 km/h in high school zones from September to June before reverting to 40 km/h in July and August · Seven municipalities have average daily time restrictions of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in high school zones, seven have similar restrictions in elementary school zones, and seven have similar times in parks/ playgrounds · One community has speed limit restrictions in high school, elementary and parks/playground zones every day of the week · Three municipalities have unknown daily time restrictions in those three zones “I question some of (the findings) … ,” Blanc said. “There are lots of activities that happen after school hours (and in) the evening. I will have to go through the report a little more.”

Blanc added that some residents have told him school zones and park zones should be in effect 24 hours a day, something with which he disagrees. Instead, he preferred to see such zones operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Harlton apologized for his report, saying he gave an average of each community’s speed limits. However, he felt averages didn’t provide an accurate picture, considering some zones start at 7 a.m. and end at 9 p.m.

Council appointments During the Aug. 23 meeting, council approved the appointments of three councillors to act as deputy mayor and chairpersons of council committees for the next two months.

From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, Blanc will be the deputy mayor, Coun. Jamey Logan will be the chairman of the executive committee, and Coun. Crystal Froese will be the chairwoman of the personnel committee.

Council appoints dozens of residents to city committees and boards

City council has appointed dozens of residents to sit on three advisory committees for the next few years as part of an effort to fill vacancies in these groups.

Council unanimously approved the appointments during the Aug. 23 regular meeting.

As part of the youth advisory committee, Bryson Patsack and Rebecca Gutek from Cornerstone Christian School, Sahara Armstrong from École Ducharme, Liam Vargo and Callum Maitland from A.E. Peacock Collegiate, Akuol Riak and Ochwar Okuori from Central Collegiate, Maddox Buchholz and Grace Waldenberger from Vanier Collegiate and Tyrell Philipenko from Riverview Collegiate will serve from

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Sept. 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

City hall has not received any nominations from Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus, nor has it received any applications for the youth-at-large vacancies, the distance-learning vacancy or the home-school student vacancy, a city council report said.

Fourteen people have been appointed to the newly formed community clean-up committee for terms commencing Sept. 1, 2021 to Sept. 1, 2023 or until a successor is appointed.

The new members include Coun. Kim Robinson for city council, Jessie Watamanuk from the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Cory Oakes from the

Department of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Campbell from the Sunningdale Community Association, Sandra Stewart from the North West Community Association, Brandon Cochrane from the South Hill Community Association, and Todd Johnson from the Wakamow Valley Authority board.

Also appointed were Geoff Anderson with the Moose Jaw Downtown Association, Jacki L’Heureux-Mason from Moose Jaw Tourism, Darran Teneycke from Prairie South School Division, Dave DePape from Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, Robin Mitchell from CUPE Local 9, and Tyler Hawken and Jared Galenzoski as citizens-at-large.

City hall has not received any nominations from the East End Community Association, the Crescent Park Foundation or the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce, the council report said. “(We) hope to run an event this fall for the clean-up committee on a date in conjunction with our free weekend at the landfill,” city manager Jim Puffalt.

Council has also appointed Ward Strueby, the new education director for Holy Trinity, to the public works, infrastructure and environment advisory committee after former education director Sean Chase resigned from the division — and committee — in June.

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Monday, Sept. 13.

Council sets mayoral byelection for Wednesday, Nov. 3 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Circle Wednesday, Nov. 3 on your calendar because that’s when voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor.

A byelection is needed after former mayor Fraser Tolmie resigned to run as a Conservative Party candidate in the 2021 federal election in September.

Coun. Dawn Luhning will be acting mayor until November.

City council approved the byelection date during its Aug. 23 regular meeting. City administration recommended that date so the mayor-elect could be involved in the 2022 budgeting process while also giving the city clerk’s office time to prepare.

Acting city clerk Tracy Wittke — the byelection returning officer — presented a report about what the community can expect in the coming months.

While most public health restrictions have been lifted in Saskatchewan, the pandemic will still affect how the byelection is run, Wittke said. For example, the pool of election workers — often seniors — could be restricted, while voters might be hesitant to vote due to lineups.

Therefore, similar to the 2020 municipal election, efforts will be made to address safety issues — including encouraging residents to vote using mail-in ballots. City hall received 350 mail-in ballots during the November election.

The city clerk’s office is looking at two factors that could affect the vote: inclement weather and a “fiscally responsible budget,” she continued. Cold temperatures and major snowfalls could hinder voter turnout — as it did on election day last November — while the budget needs to be cost-effective so an “equitable and ethical election”

can be maintained.

Election costs City administration expects to spend $59,774 on this byelection, including $1,500 to advertise via the radio. Meanwhile, city hall spent $67,972.70 during the 2020 municipal election and spent the same amount on advertising on the radio.

City hall will ask for nominations starting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, while candidates will have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, to file their nomination papers.

The City of Moose Jaw will be split into four quadrants and the 25,915 eligible residents will cast their ballots at either the Exhibition Company Convention Centre or Church of Our Lady Catholic Church on South Hill.

Voters will have from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote.

Voting locations School-based polls are no longer being used due to traffic safety and security, said Wittke. Meanwhile, the convention centre will be a “super poll” with three polling stations since it is large, has parking, is on a bus route, allows for effective on-site supervision, and ensures technical issues can be addressed quickly.

“Although ridership was light (during the 2020 municipal election), it is suggested that the same service be offered this year,” she added.

For residents who want to vote ahead of time, the Town ‘n’ Country Mall will host advance polls from Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 30 — excluding Friday, Oct. 29 — from 1 to 6 p.m.

A hospital poll will be set up at Dr. F. H. Wigmore Re-

gional Hospital on Nov. 3 for 1.5 hours so residents there can vote.

Care home residents Residents who live in a care home will have the chance to cast a ballot by mail-in voting.

Wittke pointed out that experience from the 2020 municipal election showed establishing polling places at care homes was not ideal. This is because some residents were uncomfortable with an election official coming in during a pandemic, while a one- or two-hour special poll was not long enough to vote. So, building administrators will be taught how to help residents fill out ballots.

Meanwhile, voters with physical disabilities or limited mobility and who have a caregiver can vote via a mobile poll on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 1 to 6 p.m.

Elimination of voters’ list City hall plans to register voters at the advance polls or on election day rather than preparing a voters’ list. This type of registration is similar to what officials used for the 2020 municipal election, said Wittke.

The names of candidates will be arranged in alphabetical order on the ballot, she continued. However, city hall does not plan to include their occupation — legislation changed and made including occupations optional — nor will candidates be expected to provide a criminal record check.

For voters who travel by bus, city hall plans to provide free transit services on the byelection day. The estimated cost to provide this free service is $1,300.

Some councillors want more polling locations for mayoral byelection Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While there will be two locations where residents can vote during the mayoral byelection, some city council members would like to see more places where voters can cast their ballots.

The byelection is set for Wednesday, Nov. 3, and the two polling locations will be at the exhibition centre and Church of Our Lady on South Hill. The exhibition grounds will be a “super poll” with three places to cast a ballot.

The need for more polling locations arose during council’s Aug. 23 meeting while discussing how the byelection will operate.

Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning thought two voting locations worked well during the 2020 municipal election — aside from a snowstorm that day — but thought four places would be better considering city hall split the city into four quadrants. However, she understood that the city clerk’s office faced challenges finding venues on such

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There have been difficulties securing polling locations, especially since locations need to be accessible by transit and physically accessible for people with mobility issues, said acting city clerk Tracy Wittke. Another issue is that some locations are no taking bookings — one hall turned into a gym — while the city clerk’s office needs to confirm locations by Aug. 25.

The Yara Centre could be available on Nov. 3, but it is already booked that evening, said parks and recreation director Derek Blais. That would mean cancelling rentals and losing revenue.

“Moose Jaw isn’t Edmonton or Vancouver where it takes an hour to get somewhere,” said Luhning. “But I understand accessibility issues, (while) we need to … ensure people can get out to exercise their right to vote.”

Coun. Heather Eby understood why city administration wanted a super poll on the exhibition grounds since it made sense on paper. However, during the 2020 municipal election, voters were not happy with only two places to vote. She also wanted to see a polling station in each area of the city.

Another concern that Eby had about the byelection was that any councillor could run for the mayoral position and did not have to give up his or her seat during the process.

She thought that if councillors ran, a council seat should

open and a byelection for that seat would also occur. However, that’s not the case, which means depending upon the outcome of this byelection and who wins, another byelection could occur in February to fill a councillor’s seat.

“I don’t understand the wisdom of that in The Cities Act. It puts a financial burden on the city,” Eby said. “It’s hard to get good voter turnout in one byelection. What are you going to get three months later?”

All council members could run for the mayor’s spot since there would not be any fear of losing their seat if they didn’t win, she added.

It would not be possible to add a councillor byelection onto the mayoral byelection because there would have to be staggered candidate nomination deadlines for mayor, Luhning pointed out. She didn’t know how to get around that problem but thought it was important for residents to know they could head to the polls three months after this byelection.

As part of the overall motion that council approved for the operations of the mayoral byelection, city administration was encouraged to find two more polling locations if possible.

If a byelection for a councillor’s seat is held in 2022, that would mean Moose Jaw would have had seven elections — whether municipal or byelection — since 2009.

Coun. Jamey Logan named to Board of Police Commissioners to fill vacancy Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Coun. Jamey Logan has been appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners to help fill a void created with the resignation of former mayor Fraser Tolmie.

Logan’s time on the board will commence immediately and will remain until a successor is appointed.

City council unanimously approved Logan’s appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners during the Aug. 23 regular council meeting. A new member was needed because Tolmie — who was board chairman — resigned to run for the Conservative Party in the 2021 federal election.

Coun. Dawn Luhning was appointed as acting mayor until the Nov. 3 mayoral byelection. Since she was already a

commissioner on the board, another councillor was needed to fill her spot.

The board consists of five voting members, including the mayor and two councillors — Coun. Doug Blanc is the other councillor — and two citizens, who include Mary Lee Booth and Darryll Markin.

This appointment was made on an interim basis because, in December, all council members will have the chance to pick which advisory, association or third-party boards, committees and commissions they wish to serve on in 2022. This includes the Board of Police Commissioners.

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Mosaic Place’s new food and drinks provider needs money to buy supplies Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Two months after city council gave Spectra Venue Management Services the contract to supply food and beverages at Mosaic Place, the company has now asked council for $150,000 to start that service.

During the Aug. 23 regular meeting, council voted 5-1 to give that money to Spectra, with the company expected to pay back the funds by Dec. 31 using proceeds from events at the sports venue.

Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning was opposed.

Council awarded the contract to Spectra on June 23 for a term from July 1, 2021, to Sept. 1, 2024, with an option for a five-year renewal. An outside company had originally handled the contract.

“Mosaic Place has seen a reduction in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spectra Venue Management currently does not have an extra $150,000 in their Mosaic Place bank account to fund the start-up costs of food and beverage services,” city manager Jim Puffalt said.

Giving the contract to Spectra was important since there was a desire to bring back in-house food and beverage services and enhance customer service, he continued.

However, based on the agreement, Spectra is not obligated to fund the venue itself.

Meanwhile, sales to Dec. 31 should be sufficient to cover the start-up costs and should not affect the 2021 subsidy, Puffalt added. Any profits generated go directly to the city.

A financial chart with Puffalt’s report showed that Spectra required $150,733.87 for its opening cash flow needs. An initial investment of $100,000 was necessary by Aug. 25,

while a second investment of $50,733.87 was required by Sept. 15.

Spectra is expected to generate $112,800 in revenue by the start of the WHL Moose Jaw Warrior’s home opener in October, leaving a deficit of $37,933.87.

Council reaction Luhning was displeased to have to provide more funding to Spectra and thought it should have had the money in the bank when it applied to take on this service. She wondered what would happen if the company failed to repay the money by the deadline.

“There’s no guarantee, of course, that by Dec. 31 (the money will be repaid). We’ll watch very closely and get back to council,” said Puffalt. “But based on projections, it should be recovered back.”

Coun. Jamey Logan agreed with Luhning, saying while he didn’t have a problem with all profits coming back to the city, he felt blindsided by how this situation played out.

“I’m not real happy,” he said, adding that he wondered what Spectra’s “Plan B” was if council voted down this motion.

Ryan MacIvor, general manager of Mosaic Place, explained that there is currently no food or beverages in the building since there is no revenue to order products. Moreover, Spectra still needs to hire and train staff. Therefore, upfront funding is needed to prepare for hockey fans.

“Plan B is we wouldn’t have the ability to purchase those items,” he added.

This baffled Logan, who noted other businesses would

have a backup plan. He thought council had a gun held to their head and should have been better informed. With this 11th hour motion, though, council had to support it since the hockey teams relied on this income via their fans.

A difficult decision City council has already given Spectra a subsidy of almost $900,000 to operate Mosaic Place, said Coun. Crystal Froese. This problem is one reason she wanted the company to provide a complete budget ahead of time.

The need for a loan should also have been included in the original bid.

“You’re stuck between a rock and a hard place,” she added. “We want really good service and food when we open to the public, but I’m not impressed with how this came about.”

Council is already funding Spectra with a subsidy, so now it is simply helping fund the start of this project, said Coun. Kim Robinson. He thought this would be a problem if Spectra was beginning as a business and needed support. However, since the city is receiving all the profits, it’s in council’s best interest to ensure this service starts properly. “… We’re asking them to manage our food and beverage because we weren’t happy with it before,” he added. “So now they need some hot dogs and coke and stuff to get rolling. I’m a little disappointed with the way everyone’s going after the way it’s presented.”

Puffalt later apologized to council for this situation and thanked the members for their understanding.

Industrial park project receives extra $207K due to ‘additional complexities’ Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

of water feeder mains installed to connect SaskPower’s power station to the city system. The project also upgrades water mains and storm and sanitary sewer pipes along Fairford Street East from Third to Eighth avenues northeast before turning south and going under the river.

The project is expected to finish by October.

Project outline Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, explained that ISL has taken on addiA data table shows a breakdown of the costs for the second change-order that city council approved, as part of a project led by ISL Engi- tional tasks and has not applied any overhead to handle these services. Furthermore, neering and Land Services. Photo courtesy City of Moose Jaw the company has been co-ordinating work Four months after city council gave an engineering firm with other sub-contractors and both rail additional money to address issues with servicing the companies since the work is happening near rail crossings.

Agri-Food Industrial Park, the same company needs more “(ISL) is a company that has done very well for the city,” money due to further “additional complexities.” he said.

The original agreement with ISL Engineering and Land The extra costs are due to “additional complexities” such Services was for $371,966. The company was tasked with as ISL needing to be on-site for more days, both rail cominstalling certain services for SaskPower’s power station panies needing an employee there during work near the and upgrading water main replacements and sanitary and rail lines, handling the removal of contaminated land and storm sewer assessments. dealing with an unknown underground SaskTel duct on However, in April, council agreed to provide extra fund- Fairford Street East, Harlton continued. ing of $229,485.35 — the city’s share was $103,250.70 ISL expects to be on-site for 800 hours until October, and SaskPower’s was $114,234.65 — since ISL needed which is 220 hours more than expected. to provide additional engineering services. This increased The land contamination on Lorne Avenue near Manitoba the project to $601,451.35.

Street East was “not unexpected” since the city previously During the Aug. 23 regular council meeting, council identified it during preliminary design work, but the conunanimously agreed to provide $206,800 plus taxes to tamination was beyond the anticipated amount, he said.

ISL, with the city’s share being $62,040 and SaskPower Gibson Energy used that area in the past, while regular paying the rest. This funding is expected to come from construction efforts are now addressing the affected soil. the existing budget in the Southeast Industrial Subdivision Construction crews discovered the SaskTel duct while account. digging under the Fairford Street East bridge. The duct With this increase, the cost has now jumped to $808,251.35. was something that not even the Crown corporation knew This $2.7-million project will see 3.8 kilometres’ worth

about, Harlton added. Since it would take six to seven weeks to remove, city hall instead directed ISL to move the sanitary sewer line elsewhere.

Council discussion Many of these extra costs are fixed, so it’s impossible to argue against them, said Coun. Jamey Logan. Moreover, there are many moving parts when digging underground, and sometimes crews come across infrastructure that wasn’t recorded decades ago.

Coun. Crystal Froese agreed with Logan’s assessment.

“It does not surprise me that (the engineering department) is here with a scope change when it’s going under an overpass that’s very, very old,” she said.

This project is unlike anything the city has done before, Froese added, considering it’s going under a bridge, east on Fairford Street, under the Manitoba Street East Expressway, and under the Moose Jaw River, before connecting to the industrial park on the south side.

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Moose Jaw’s Seaborg, Williams win field lacrosse provincial gold

MJLAX members join Regina Reign to land top spot at 15-and-under championships in Prince Albert Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association members Cashton Seaborg and Mason Williams won 15U provincial field lacrosse gold with the Regina Reign over the weekend. Facebook photo

The Regina Reign didn’t leave much to doubt at the Sask Lacrosse 15-and-under provincial championships held recently in Prince Albert, and now a pair of Moose Jaw Mustangs have gold medals to show for it.

MJLAX standouts Cashton Seaborg and Mason Williams were both picked up by the Reign for the tournament and proved to be key components to their success, contributing offensively throughout the weekend as Regina put together a perfect 7-0 record.

The Reign opened the weekend in impressive fashion, rolling to an 18-1 victory over Yorkton after building an 8-0 lead at halftime. Seaborg and Williams had two goals each while Ryan McDonald led Regina with a four-goal outing.

As well as things went for the Reign in their opener, they got off to an even faster start in game two, scoring six goals and going on to a 22-5 win over Weyburn Rat-

tlers. Williams added another two goals as Regina scored four more goals in the second and six in the third quarter to build a 14-4 edge. Seaborg scored once, Jaxson Lenz led the Reign with five goals.

The opening game on Saturday came against host Prince Albert and was far closer -- Regina led 3-0 after the first and 5-1 through two, and even though the Attack outscored Regina 3-1 in the final quarter, they’d still go on to an 11-5 win. Seaborg led Regina’s offence with two goals and three points, Williams added an assist.

One of the only games the Moose Jaw players didn’t find on the scoresheet was one of their highest scoring, as in their fourth contest against Sturgis, Regina roared out to an 8-0 lead and would win 21-2. Jared Panko had five goals for Regina.

The Reign closed out the round robin with their closest game of the tournament against the Saskatoon Generals, building a 5-2 lead in the opening frame and holding

off a fourth-quarter surge to take a 9-6 win.

Eight different players had goals for Regina, including Williams.

As it turns out, that would be the last close game the Reign would find themselves in.

In the semifinal the following day, Regina roared out to a 7-0 lead and led 15-0 at the half, going on to a 19-0 victory over Weyburn. Neither Seaborg nor Williams hit the scoresheet; Panko led the way with two goals and five points.

That sent Regina into the gold medal game against the tournament hosts and it was once again more of the same -- three first quarter goals, a 7-0 halftime lead and a 13-2 victory to set off a championship-winning celebration. Williams scored twice, Seaborg had a single goal.

Williams capped the weekend with seven goals in seven games, Seaborg finished with six goals.

Mustangs win silver at 13-and-under field lacrosse provincials Moose Jaw loses heartbreaker to Regina after rolling through tournament undefeated

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The Moose Jaw Mustangs enjoyed an almost perfect showing at the Sask Lacrosse 13-and-under field championships in Prince Albert held recently.

Unfortunately for the local squad, the reason it was ‘almost’ perfect came out of the championship final. And as a result, the Mustangs ended up with a silver medal after dropping a heartbreaking 9-8 decision to the Regina Reign.

Things had gone swimmingly to that point, as Moose Jaw had cracked double digits in each of their contests -- defeating the Reign 11-6 to open the tournament and reeling off a 16-5 win over the Saskatoon Watchmen, 16-4 victory over the Weyburn Rattlers and 17-1 win over the Prince Albert Attack through the rest of the round robin.

It was more of the same in the semifinal, where the Mustangs rolled to a 14-4 win over the Saskatoon Watchmen, setting up their second showdown with the Reign.

Mustangs 11, Regina 6 Moose Jaw took a 7-4 lead out of the first half and never looked back in their first meeting with Regina.

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The Moose Jaw Mustangs won silver at the Sask Lacrosse 13-and-under field provincial championships over the weekend.

Kashton Smith and Lachlan Clark each scored a pair. Ryder Gilroy, Declan Armstrong, Brodyn Pladson and Bennet Burns had the Mustangs other goals.

Mustangs 16, Saskatoon 5 Saskatoon scored the opening goal three minutes in, but it was all Moose Jaw from there, as Smith had a hat trick before the half was out and the Mustangs built a 7-2 lead.

Smith capped the contest with five goals, with Clark and Haydon adding three goals and an assist each. Burns scored twice; Cooper Bruce had a goal and two assists.

Armstrong and Pladson rounded out scoring.

Mustangs 16, Weyburn 4 As well as things went their previous game, they were even better in their penultimate round-robin contest.

The Mustangs scored the first and last five goals of the opening half, building a 10-1 lead on their way to their commanding win over the Rattlers.

It was Clark’s turn to lead the offence with a five-goal showing. Bruce scored four, Armstrong three and Smith two to cap the Mustangs’ multiple goal scorers. Pladson and Haydon had single markers each.

Mustangs 17, Prince Albert 1 Prince Albert may have been amicable hosts, but that didn’t stop Moose Jaw from scoring 11 goals in a 14-minute span of the second half to secure their third-straight double-digit victory.

Hayden Nidesh enjoyed a breakout showing in the contest, scoring four times and finishing the game with eight

points. Clark scored another four goals, Luke Turner, Smith and Haydon all had two markers apiece. Gilroy, Armstrong and Chase Folk rounded out their offence; Bruce and Pladson contributed two assists each.

Mustangs 14, Saskatoon 4 It was more of the same in the semifinal; this time with the Mustangs scoring the game’s first five goals in the opening eight minutes and building an 8-2 lead at the half.

Smith scored four times and finished with six points, Haydon had three goals and five points. Bruce and Clark each scored twice, Armstrong, Burns and Pladson had a goal and an assist each.

Regina 8, Mustangs 7 As they say, they play the games for a reason, that reason being sometimes no matter how dominant a team is, strange things happen.

Moose Jaw took a 4-0 lead out of the first half but watched as Regina scored six goals in the first 10 minutes after the break to take a 6-4 lead.

The Reign led 8-5 with seven minutes remaining when the Mustangs attempted a late rally, first when Turner scored with five minutes to play and then when Smith finished off a three-goal game with 1:35 remaining.

The Mustangs would get no closer, though, and Regina would claim the provincial title.

Turner finished with two goals, Pladson and Clark had their other markers

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Moose Jaw duo shine at Hockey Night in Boston Major Showcase Brooklyn Nimegeers, Jasmine Kohl receive all-star honours at high-profile scouting event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

If Moose Jaw’s Jasmine Kohl and Brooklyn Nimegeers end up playing in the NCAA in a few years, there’s a very real chance their entire journey might date back to a week of hockey in Boston in the summer of 2021.

Kohl, 16, and Nimegeers, 15, attended the recent Hockey Night in Boston Girls Major Showcase, a high-profile tournament designed to act as a recruiting tool for coaches and scouts from Prep and NCAA programs all over the United States.

That, while offering some high-level instruction in fun ‘summer camp’ environment for the over 400 players who take part in the competition every year.

“I thought the whole experience in general was really fun,” said Kohl, who is heading into her second year with the 18U AAA Prince Albert Northern Bears. “It was really new, especially playing with and against people from the States, too, since I’d only played in Canada. So I thought that was a really cool experience… Overall, it was really, really exciting for a first push into the NCAA route.”

The event format saw 20 teams taking part in a series of practices before participating in a five-team round robin tournament, followed by an All Star game at the end of the week.

Wouldn’t you know it, not only did both Moose Jaw players excel -- Nimegeers picked up the Top Performer in her games three times, Kohl once -- but both were

named to the All Star Game and Nimegeers was named one of the entire event’s top defencemen.

“It’s a really, really good feeling,” said Nimegeers, entering her second season with the 18U AAA Regina Rebels. “Even though my team didn’t come out with the win in the tournament, being able to play in the all-star game and win those awards was really great… it really boosts my confidence level and it helps my game as well, being noticed like that.”

Nimegeers is no stranger to elite hockey outside of Canada, having played in the World Selects Invitational in Chamonix, France back in 2019. But the set-up of the HNIB event was different in on specific -and enjoyable -- way.

“It was definitely a new experience, since I’ve usually stayed with my parents, but this time I was with three completely random girls,” Nimegeers said. “But it was so, so fun staying in the hotel with them and getting to making life-long friendships.”

Kohl felt much the same way about that aspect.

“You really get to bond with them when you stay with them for a week,” she said.

“So now I have some really close friends from all over.”

The on-ice experience was also something different for Kohl, especially when it came to seeing different styles of play compared to back home.

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challenge for me, meeting new people and stuff, but the coaches were really supportive,” she said. “It was a lot different with how the hockey was actually played, too.

In Canada, it’s the same way and same format and everything, but from all over the States, all these girls play different offensive and defensive zone regroups and everything. So we combined all our stuff together to make our own little unit and that was kind of different in itself, really cool.”

Adaption is an important part of the game, though, and once she adjusted to the style, the flow of the game came quickly for Kohl. And when her coaches let her know just how well she had actually taken to the style...

“It was like wow, really? Thanks so much!”

Kohl said of cracking the All-Star team roster. “Sometimes when you’re playing in these things with these great girls it’s hard to stand out, but it showed I was succeeding in this and it was a lot of fun.

“And that All-Star game was really something,” she added. “It was the highest level of hockey I’ve played in my whole life; it was great.”

Now, it’s all about getting ready for the new season. Both players will be heading off to their teams in the near future, optimistic for what the new Sask Female 18U AAA Hockey League season holds.

“I hope it’s a regular season, nothing happens with COVID or anything like that,” Nimegeers said. “I think our Rebels team

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey products Brooklyn Nimegeers and Jasmine Kohl played in the Hockey Night in Boston Major Showcase earlier this month.

Shawn Kohl Facebook is looking pretty good this year so we’re really looking to succeed.”

The Northern Bears, meanwhile, will finally host the Esso Cup national championship this spring after seeing the event cancelled due to the pandemic the last two seasons.

“I’m really excited for it, especially for my second year,” Kohl said. “I think we’ll come out strong, once we step on the ice we’ll actually get to play the whole season, there won’t be any concerns and it’ll be great to be back out there.”

PUBLIC NOTICE Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Marquis No. 191 intends to adopt a bylaw pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3/93 know as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will amend the zoning district map by rezoning land from LD – Lakeshore Development District to A – Agricultural District.

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Plenty of close finishes as Lynbrook crowns club champions Sentes wins men’s title in epic showdown; Mack claims women’s title, Fitzsimmons senior mens, Stirton super senior championship Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Anyone familiar with the Lynbrook Golf Club men’s championship scene would recognize golfers Brett Sentes, Nick Lepine and Shawn Muchowski. They were all in the final grouping and the most recent showdown for the 2021 club championship was no exception.

The trio engaged in a back-and-forth battle from start to finish in the final round, eventually reaching the climax with all three tied for first place heading into the final hole.

That was after Sentes led by three shots heading into Sunday’s final round. And Lepine led by three at the turn. And both Sentes and Lepine took turns having tough holes on the back nine as Muchowski just consistently rolled along.

Up-and-down from start to finish, one hole to decide it all.

In the end, it was Sentes who would come through with the big shot at the right time, dropping his second shot on the 390-yard par-four 18th to within 12 feet of the hole.

One solid putt later, and the perennial Lynbrook men’s championship contender once again had his name on the trophy.

“Oh, it was a lot of fun out there, just like it always is when we play,” Sentes said with a grin shortly after clinching the title. “The heart gets pumping a little bit when it’s that close, but it makes it more intriguing, too. It makes you more focussed on what you have to do and keeps you having to make shots.”

Sentes carded rounds of 71 and 73 for a 144 total, while Lepine shot 74 and 71 to finish at 145. Muchowksi shot

76 to open the event but carded the low round of the tournament at 69 to also finish at 145. He’d win the low net score with a 137 total.

Interestingly enough, all three players are more than familiar with their respective games, as they regularly take to the course on weekends.

“We golf every Saturday and Sunday together usually... it’s almost always close and always a good time,” Sentes said.

The women’s championship wasn’t quite as close, as Chantel Mack recorded backto-back rounds of 76 to finish with a 172 total and a nine-shot win over Corinne Cobbe (94-87-181).

Mike Fitzsimmons shot rounds of 76 and 80 for a 156 total to win the Senior Men’s championship. And it was also as close as can be -- he took par on the 18th hole to win by a single shot over Terry Schick, who bogeyed the final hole in his second The 2021 Lynbrook Golf Club champions are Mike Fitzsimmons (Senior Men), Chantel Mack (Women), Brett Sentes (Men) and John round.

The Super Senior tournament for play- Stirton (Super Senior). ers aged 70-plus also was won by a sinone shot. Dwight Baron was third, two strokes back after gle stroke, this time with John Stirton shooting 76 and shooting 81 in the first round and 78 in the second.

81 for a 157 total and edging Jim Swaok (79-79-158) by

TheTheGolf Life/Tribute Rev. Billy Graham, Golfer

Golf Digest’s Editor’s Note: Millions knew the Rev. Billy Graham as a globe-trotting evangelist and pastor to presidents. Not many remember that he was a pretty good golfer who once brought his crusade for the game to the pages of Golf Digest.

“Golf can turn an extrovert into an introvert, and vice versa,” Graham told readers {of Golf Digest} in 1961. “For me, a gold course is an island of peace in a world often full of confusion and turmoil.”

Graham, who died Feb. 21, 2018 at 99, started out playing golf cross-handed, but once he switched to a conventional grip, he often shot in the 70s. (Longtime Golf Digest con-

tributor Pete McDaniel caddied for Graham several times as a teen and recalls the reverend was a generous tipper with an unusually heavy bag – “It felt like it was weighted down with every soul he’d attempted to deliver from damnation,” Pete says.

For [Golf Digest] 60th anniversary in 2010, Graham was named one of the 60 Most Famous Golfers in history. Here is a reprint of lessons from his story in Golf Digest’s May 1961 Issue: When I was a farmer, I often thought it was really tough to plough for several hours in new ground. But from the standpoint of physical strength, farming is a cinch compared to crusading.

I don’t mean that I don’t enjoy the work the Lord has given me. I could never be happy doing anything else.

Still, it was welcome advice that a specialist, treating me for an eye ailment, gave me about two years ago.

“Billy, you must play more golf,” he said.

That was like telling a gourmet to eat more food, or an angler to catch more bass.

Golf has become a great diversion for me -a real nerve tonic. Also, it has helped keep me in condition physically.

I’m sure I could not have maintained the pace of the past few years without pursuing that little white ball through the rough (most of the time) and across the fairways.

I find golf a very useful game in more ways than one. It reveals character, for one thing. If a person is a good sport or hot-headed or dishonest, it will show up on the golf course.

When I step onto the first tee, I’m just one of the boys.

I’m no longer Dr. Graham, the evangelist. I’m just Billy, the hacker. The game transports me back to my boyhood days when I roamed over the lush meadows of my father’s dairy farm.

It’s a good escape valve for inner hostility that builds up in all of us. It affords an opportunity for banter and challenge, that is exactly what golf is to me. We all know that no man, however adept, has ever mastered the game.

It can humble the proud person quicker than anything I know of. Perfection is something always strived for but never attained.

Golf techniques can be applied to life.

One of the first principles is KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN. That’s humility. The fellow who looks up eagerly and proudly is bound to be embarrassed. Life is like that, too.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL denotes resolution and concentration. Many Americans have forgotten the real purpose of life. We have many things to live with, but many of us have forgotten what we are living for. We have to keep our eye on the ball and get on the ball if we’re going to meet the terrific challenges of these times.

FOLLOW THROUGH is a lesson in persistence. They tell me I don’t follow through in my golf swing, and that if I did, I would add a fourth more yardage to my drives.

I must work on that, but I’m more concerned that I follow through in the game of life.

I once heard of a bishop who was playing at St. Andrews.

He found himself in Hell Bunker, one of the most terrifying golf chasms in the world. His caddie told him to take a wedge down into the bunker, but the bishop insisted on taking his 8-iron. To the caddie’s amazement, the good bishop hit the ball perfectly. It soared out beautifully, landing on the centre of the green.

“How did you like that?” asked the bishop.

“All I’ve got to say, m’lord,” said the caddie, “is that if you end up in the bad place when you die, make sure you’ve got that 8-iron with you.”

This is a golf article, not a sermon, but I must say I’ve received a lot of sermon ideas on the course. Perhaps such departure from concentration on golf is one reason I don’t play better than I do, but my goal is relaxation, not perfection.

It has been my privilege to play on some of the really fine golf courses of the world: St. Andrews in Scotland, Royal Melbourne in Australia and many courses in Europe.

But I really believe the United States is blessed with the world’s finest. Who can top Pebble Beach, Olympic and the National Golf Club in Augusta?

Though I’ve played on the world’s finest, the little ninehole course in Black Mountain, N.C. is where I play most often.

After a strenuous crusade, I drive down the 4,000-foot mountain where I live to this rolling, picturesque course.

When I hit the ball down that first fairway, I can feel new life surging into my bloodstream.

Golf is an escape. It is a challenge. It is a contest. But to a man like me, it’s a kind of therapy that conditions the mind and body for the big game of life.

GolfDigest.com – May 2018

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Canucks fall in Baseball Regina 11U AA championship final Regina Yankees take 1-0 victory over Moose Jaw in defensive masterpiece at Memorial Field Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw 11-and-under AA Canucks with their Baseball Regina silver medals.

You would be hard-pressed to find an 11-and-under AA baseball game that featured better pitching and defence than what the Moose Jaw Canucks and Regina Yankees put together on Sunday afternoon in the Baseball Regina league championship final and in front of hundreds of fans at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond.

In the end, it was the Yankees who would

break through, scoring the game’s lone run in the top of the fifth inning and going on to a 1-0 victory to claim the gold medal.

“I just told the boys we’re super proud of them; they did really, really well and have nothing to be ashamed of,” said Canucks coach Shane Sowden. “I wish we could have pushed one across, but it was a pitchers’ duel and no one was hitting.”

The contest boiled down to a battle between Canucks starter Houston Hillmer and Regina’s Rylan Struch. In the end, Struch helped out his own cause by reaching base as the lead-off hitter in the Yankees half of the fifth and coming around to score. Hudson Sowden took over with runners on second and third and closed things down from there, but the damage -- limited as it was -- had been done.

Hillmer ended up allowing only three baserunners through the first four innings; Struch would last until one out in the sixth and final frame before running up against the pitch count. His replacement would get a pop out and ground out to the pitcher to end the contest and give the Yankees the title.

As well as Regina’s starter was going, the Canucks had their chances: Isaiah Ross got into scoring position in the second inning, Hillmer reached third in the fourth and Ryder Leblanc was stranded on second in the fifth.

“If you can get kids throwing strikes, that’s the important thing, and that’s what we saw from everyone who was pitching,” Sowden said. “That’s been our strength all season, and it showed today.”

The atmosphere surrounding the game certainly helped make the whole thing an occasion -- the stands at Memorial Field were largely full, and fans lined the fence on both sides of the park. And given the fact both teams had pulled off upsets to

Nixon Adrian takes a hack at a Regina Yankees offering. reach the title game -- the Canucks knocking off provincial champion Yorkton in their semifinal -- just made it that much more special.

“Oh, the kids loved it. There were over 100 people in the stands and around the park here today, it was a great atmosphere,” Sowden said. “We weren’t even supposed to be here, so we told the kids to go out and have fun and that’s what happened. It was a great way to end the season.”

Canucks AAA teams eliminated from Baseball Regina playoffs Moose Jaw falls 6-5 to Estevan in 13U semifinal, drop 9-5 decision to Regina Expos in 11U division

By Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Canucks managed to make some noise in the Baseball Regina 13-and-under and 11-and-under AAA league playoffs, but as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

Both teams were eliminated in their respective semifinals on Saturday afternoon, with the 13U crew falling 6-5 to the Estevan Brewers and the 11U Canucks dropping a 9-5 decision to the Regina Expos.

For the 13U AAAs, it was another hardfought battle after they upset the regular-season unbeaten Lumsden Cubs in the quarter-final earlier this week.

Riding a solid pitching performance from Ryder Hicks, the Canucks stayed in contact with the Brewers courtesy a solo home run from Ryan Giibbs in the fourth inning and a two-run home run from Hunter Scott in the sixth.

The latter round-tripper brought Moose

The Moose Jaw 13U AAA Canucks gather for a team photo after falling in the Baseball Regina semifinal. Tyson Ross (front left), Ryan Gibbs, Ramsey Thompson (middle left), Luke Pratte, Kaison Skeoch, Hunter Scott, Nick Bechard, Max Craig (back left), Kyren Ernst, Spencer Craig and Ryder Hicks.

Jaw within a run, and they’d get the tying and winning run on base before Estevan was able to close things out.

The Brewers will face Swift Current in the league final.

The 11U AAAs found themselves holding a 3-2 lead in the second inning, but Regina racked up three runs in the third and another four in the fourth to take control of the contest. Moose Jaw attempted a final inning rally with a pair of runs, but would fall short.

Jackson Boyle had a double and run scored for the Canucks, while Drayson Silbernagel had a hit, drew a pair of walks, scored a run and knocked one in. Riley Ducharme, Rhett Benaschak and Sam Gaucher scored their other runs.

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Homestand ‘21 draws huge crowd to one-night music festival in Ross Wells Park Over 1,000 fans fill park’s outfield to catch performance from five live bands on Saturday night Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Fans check out JJ Shiplett’s performance as the sun sets on Ross Wells Park.

Some of the thousand-plus music fans who filled in the outfield for the evening’s festivities.

Fans of all ages were dancing to the music throughout the night.

Build it, and they will come.

River Street Promotions took that idea to heart when they put together the Homestand ‘21 concert earlier this year, and on Saturday night, their efforts were rewarded.

Over 1,000 music fans filled the Ross Wells Park outfield to hear performances from

five bands throughout the night, enjoying a chance to be a part of one of the largest gatherings in Moose Jaw since the pandemic restrictions were ended.

They were treated to performances by Barney Bentall and The Caribou Express, Nice Horse, JJ Shiplett, Dustin Bentall and Kacy

ceeds donated to the Prairie South School Division for mental health education and wellness, while a portion will also go towards the beautification of Ross Wells Park.

Here are a handful of photos from JJ Shiplett’s performance, and be sure to check back for more from the event!

and Clayton, with the show running throughout the evening.

And other than a brief rain shower early on, fans were treated to an almost perfect night, with Barney Bentall taking the stage as the headliner under a starry sky.

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Big Brothers & Big Sisters is urging anyone who’s ever thought about mentoring a child, to seriously consider doing so today

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Amber (left) and Kaylee were formally matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2018 and are still going strong.

“If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now’s the time,” urges Amy Noureldin, Regional Director for Brothers Big Sisters.

There are currently over 30 children waiting for mentors in Moose Jaw alone, and over 100 in the region, which also includes Regina and Weyburn.

“It’s a pretty big number in Moose Jaw for a small city, and we know that kids need us now more than ever,” Noureldin said. “They need those positive supports and some fun in their lives more than ever.”

Noureldin feels that potential mentors may hesitate to apply because they feel they’re not qualified for the job, however she stresses that no formal education is required.

“What you need to do is create a friendship with a child and be a positive support, someone that’s cheering them on and wanting to

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.

Suffering Romans 5:3 is an often-misunderstood verse in the Bible. “. . knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” There are times when people use this verse to help deal with difficulties and sicknesses. It is as if God is saying that the suffering you are undergoing can be viewed in a positive way as a character-building experience. Some have used this verse to try to comfort people to resign themselves to their particular suffering for God is laying it upon them for a purpose. Personal suffering of any kind can be viewed that way at times but it is not what this particular verse is trying to convey. The word Paul uses is thlipsis, which means trouble

hang out with them. There doesn’t need to be any special skills whatsoever to be able to do that,” she said.

The pandemic has certainly presented some major challenges, but the organization hasn’t let it stop them from doing what they do, switching their entire process over to a virtual environment.

“We’re pretty proud of the work we were able to do to keep kids connected with their mentors through the pandemic,” Noureldin said. “We were able to keep kids connected, we were able to make new matches, screen and train new volunteers and families and we made sure that all of the existing matches had access to the technology needed to stay connected.”

With restrictions lifting across the province, mentors and mentees are now beginning to

Shayla and Traeten were matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2017 and are still having a blast together to this day. and persecution for following Christ. Paul is not writing to provide strength in the midst of problems or illnesses that come upon people in everyday living. He is giving some positive encouragement to those persecuted for their Christian faith.

To direct our attention to dealing with the misfortunes and daily struggles or sufferings we endure, Paul uses another word, pathama. As in Romans 8:18, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” In other words, the experiences you have which cause you suffering, be it emotional, physical, or mental, are part of the human experience in a corrupted world. Only when God creates a new world will suffering be gone.

We are among the small group of people in history who believe we should have the right to a life free from sorrow and suffering. We spend all our time, money, and energy on trying to eliminate suffering rather than learning how to deal with it. The United States Constitution is often misread to include happiness as a right. It actually reads, “We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal and independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent and inalienable, among which are

get together in person again, though some meetings are still happening virtually depending on individuals’ comfort levels.

Mentors are expected to dedicate about two hours once a week for at least a year, however Noureldin stresses that the most important factors in any good match are consistency and communication.

“Life happens, things get in the way, work schedules vary, so if that looks like it’s going to be every two weeks instead of every week that’s great, just communicate that and that’ll be okay,” Noureldin said. “It is a small time commitment that has a big impact.”

She understands that the pandemic has been stressful for everyone, but would like to point out that Big Brothers Big Sisters can reduce stress and make a positive impact not just on the mentee but on the mentor as well.

“The best part of it is that you get to be a kid again,” Noureldin said. “You get to go to the movies or go to activities and events and see the world from a child’s perspective and really just focus on fun, and maybe that’s something that’s missing from our lives as well.”

Understanding the potential awkwardness of matching two people with nothing in common, Big Brothers Big Sisters put a lot of effort into matching mentors and mentees with similar interests, whether that be biking, hiking, video games, sports, books, music, cooking or simply trying new things together. the preservation of life, and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Notice it states “the pursuit” of happiness. Everyone does not have a right to expect happiness all the time. People get upset when their happiness is compromised. Many claim it a right to have the state to provide them with happiness. The national state cannot legislate pleasure. Creating happiness is not the prerogative of the government. However the legislative powers can attempt to provide a society that gives equal right to pursue happiness.

Too many are under the deceptive notion that if I am not happy then it is someone else’s fault that my happiness is not attained. Pathama (struggle) comes in our lives because of the predicament of this world and the condition of the people in it.

One cannot escape sufferings in this life.

We had best get used to the idea and learn how to deal with pathama as it happens.

This is not an excuse to blindly put up with things that cause suffering with no thought to make corrections. We should work to stop suffering as we are able to do. But the realist knows that all suffering cannot be eliminated. So the real question in many circumstances becomes, “What can help me live in my suffering?”

The Bible makes at least two attempts to answer this question. First, as Paul wrote

From left – Shayla and Traeten, Kaylee and Amber were matched up by Big Brothers and Big Sisters in 2017 and 2018, and have been having a blast together ever since. The mentors are sisters and their little mentees are siblings as well.

“We’re really intentional about our matching process so that we can be sure it’s a strong match that has great potential,” Noureldin said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters are also seeking mentors for the In School Mentoring Program, for anyone willing to dedicate one hour per week to mentoring a child in a school environment. However, this will be a virtual mentoring program for the foreseeable future due to COVID-related school regulations.

To register to be a mentor or to make a donation, go to https://bbbsmj.ca/ or call the office at 306- 513-8925.

in Romans 8, know that one day suffering will be eliminated by God’s new order.

This sure future through grace by faith gives hope and ability to deal with sufferings now. Two, the example of the Christ, who suffered for us and with us, gives confidence and strength to deal with sufferings now.

The root meaning of pathama is to experience something that comes from the outside. Things happen in this life over which we have no control and we must find ways and means to deal with handling them. If you do not learn how to live with suffering you won’t get very far in life. According to the Bible that’s part of the point of the cross of Jesus.

Consider this Bible verse from Hebrews, “But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.”

Sufferings are inevitable but not eternal.

God’s new creation promises no suffering because of the actions of the Christ in this world of sufferings. That can be a sure and certain hope.

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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.

For current information on Sask regulations on COVID visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19.

Moose Jaw Art Guild First Business Meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, September 16th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Inn, 1590 Main St. N., Moose Jaw in the Spencer Room. Visitors are Welcomed. COVID-19 rules with Social Distancing and Masks Garage Sale celebrating 50ish year of encouraging people to reuse, recycle, repair &/or repurpose at Zion Social Hall (423 Main N) on September 16th from 4-8pm, September 17th from 12noon-7pm and on September 18th from 10am-1pm.

Now accepting clean, good quality donations at Zion at the office Mondays to Thursdays between 9:30am and 3pm until September 14th. Please NO large appliances or furniture, nor mattresses.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch WELCOME BACK SUPPER at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m.- To Meet Again!

This event will take the place of “The Hell with the Bell”. NEW Superannuated MEMBERS from 2020 & 2021 will be invited and given a complimentary ticket for them and a guest.

Presentation: Welcome to our NEW 2020 & 2021 members plus Sunil Pandila will update us on STS Provincial matters and the Health Spending Account.

Supper cost per person: Members/significant other: $15, Non-Members: $20.00 Meal: Catered by Charlotte’s Please Register with Rosalie M by September 19, 2021 Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: November 17, 2021, January 19, 2022, March 16, 2022, May 18, 2022 Casino Moose Jaw is now open with no restrictions.

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

Avid Knitters now meets in person. Contact Christina or Carolyn for more information at 306-692-2787 or send inquiries by email to: ask@moosejawlibrary.ca Join in on their on Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/961672627212649 And keep up to date on the library website

at: https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ To join in, just come to the library. The group meets upstairs at 461 Langdon Crescent. Elevator access is available if needed.

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 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 9:306:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE - Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · CRIBBAGE – starting Sept 7th - Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm - Please sign-in by 1:00 pm · 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 · SHUFFLEBOARD – starting Sept 10th - Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League Everyone welcome · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome Coming Soon: END OF SUMMER BBQ Fundraiser – Saturday, Sept 25th @ 5:30 pm – Tickets $20, available @ Legion or Travis @ 306-6313222 VETERANS LUNCH – Saturday, Oct 2nd 11:00-13:30 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Poppy. All Veterans & spouse/caregiver are invited. Please sign up at the Legion or contact the Legion at 306-692-5453 or royalcanadianlegion59@ gmail.com by September 27, 2021. Legion Membership is not required.

Moose Jaw and District Seniors Weekly/Daily Activities Summer Schedule Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through

Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Painting Class – Monday & Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday @ 10 a.m.

Technology (Computer) – Questions and help from Ron Smallwood – Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.

Shuffleboard Tournament – Monday, September 13th – Thursday, September 16th Card Tournament – Cribbage – Saturday, Sept. 18th $12 entry fee Moose Jaw ANAVETS: POOL Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm starting Sept 7th and 9th CRIB Wednesday Sept 8th @ 1:30 pm.

Doors open at noon. Call to book your spot.

If you don’t have a partner we may be able to find you one.

SHUFFLEBOARD Friday Sept 10th @ 1:30 pm DARTS Friday Sept 10th @ 7:00 pm EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME! Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: 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 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; Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre: COSMO EVENTS COSMO FLOOR SHUFFLEBOARD on

MONDAY and WEDNESDAY at 1pm.

Cost: $2/pp.

Shuffleboard: weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1pm.

Pickleball on Mondays at 9:30am; Tuesdays at 1pm and 7pm; Wednesdays at 9:30am and 7pm, Thursdays at 1pm., and Fridays at 1pm.

COSMO H & F CANASTA on TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. Canasta Tuesday afternoon and starts at 1pm; Cost: $2/pp. Please note the day and time change for Canasta.

TOPS each WEDNESDAY in the month at 8:30am.

COSMO BRIDGE on MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS at 1pm. Cost: $2/pp.

COSMO PICKLE BALL on MONDAY and WEDNESDAY at 9:30 am; TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 1pm and 7pm;Friday at 1pm. Cost: $2/pp.

COSMO LINE DANCE WITH VEL SMITH every THURSDAY morning at 10am. Cost: $5/pp.

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 Threshing Bee will be held September 11th and 12th with demonstrations, Church Service on Sunday at 11am, Pancake Breakfast each day from 8-10am, Vintage Tractor Pulls each day. Cost: Adults $10pp/Children 6-12 yrs $5pp/Two-day pass $16pp. Limited number of unserviced RV parking spots available - call ahead to reserve. $20 RV parking fee for weekend plus daily admission. For more info call 306.693.7315 or visit www.sukanenshipmuseum.ca The museum is located 13Km South of Moose Jaw on Hwy #2.

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 August 21 to 27

Cosmo BBQ a success

Submitted A very successful BBQ was held on August 26 at Cosmo Senior Centre. Thanks to all the helpers and the supporters. You are the ones that keep our doors open. Thank you.

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As of Friday, August 27, there are 20 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 1,753 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, August 21: 187 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central (1 in the South Central 2 sub-zone).

Zero deaths reported in SK, 90 recoveries.

Sunday, August 22: 219 cases reported in the province, 23 in the South Central (18 in the South Central 2 subzone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 142 recoveries.

Monday, August 23: Information was not reported on this day, due to a delay in reporting.

Tuesday, August 24: 139 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 sub-

Strange machine

This complicated-looking machine is a post hole digger run by a stationary engine.

The artifact. on display at the Avonlea Museum, was built

by Howard McRorie in the 1930s using a forge, hammer and anvil. It worked fine in heavy soil but not in rocky soil Photo by Ron Walter

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zone). Four deaths reported in SK, 119 recoveries.

Wednesday, August 25: 216 cases reported in the province, 2 in the South Central (both located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 142 recoveries.

Thursday, August 26: 158 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Two deaths reported in SK, 83 recoveries.

Friday, August 27: 258 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (4 located in the South Central 2 subzone). Two deaths reported in SK, 105 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 1,469,601 total. As of August 27th, 73,564 doses have been administered in the South Central.

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Various records $5.00 each call 306-692-5091 MOVING AND MUST SELL - 2pce. China cabinet, lighted glass top cabinet. Dark rosewood finish ($500.00). Light tan leather sofa. Made for Fiorante Furniture: $600.00 - 3 seater, 84 inches long. Call 306-513-8713 - MOOSE JAW

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Moving sale. Christmas lights, inside and out, mostly green and white, $4 a string; shop vacuum $25; canister set, 3 containers plus a small tray $10; Crystal cornflower sherbets, $8; wheelbarrow $25; cast iron griddle $15, footstool $5; warming tray 20/10 in. $8.; Phone 306-692-4447.

For sale: Eton FR400 multi purpose radio. Ph 306972-9172 For sale: Tools, band saw with stand, exercise bikes and walker. 630-4976 Snowbabies collection many in original boxes.

Many retired. Would like to sell as a lot. 306-693-3757

Puzzles, 500 pieces. Very good interlocking pieces.

In like new condition. One Christmas nutcrackers and 1 kitten puzzle, adult as difficult. Phone 306692-4447.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

For sale: Antique cook stove with base. Call 306692-6651 or 306-6901363 For Sale Oak China Cabinet 79” Height, 18” Deep, 39” Wide. Interior light.

Removable glass shelf and removable glass windows. Asking $850.00 or

obo Call 306-313-8250 For sale: Glider motion rocking chair by dulaihier INV. Redone with new cushions. Ph 306-9729172

For sale. 3 piece bedroom suite in good condition, fairly new mattress. Has 9 drawer dresser and small night table. Off white colour with gold trim. $175.

Phone 306-602-4447.

For Sale. Large 9in Corn-

ing ware casserole with lid and tray-$20. 2 smaller 6 in. Corning ware casse-roles with lids and trays-$6 each. Selection of Cornflower crystal including sherbets, wine glasses, juice glasses and pitchers. Cornflower pattern, $3-$10. All in excellent condition. Phone -306-692-4447.

Rust colour living room chair. Needs work on seat, some wooden slats to hold the cushion. $25.

306-692-8080 Rust coloured polyester sofa. Excellent shape 6ft 5in long. Asking $125.

306-692-8080 Solid wood dining room suite, table with 2 extra leaves, 6 chairs, china cabinet with hutch $1100.00 obo, Glass topped solid wood coffee table and 2 side tables set- $150.00 obo, Floral sofa and love seat with burgundy easy chair - offers, 48” mattress ,box spring and legs $40.00, Patio furniture-table , um-brella & stand

FOR RENT

Moving Sale: wheelbarrow $25; shop vacuum $30; vintage 3 drawer dresser $35; 2 upholstered teak chairs $10 each; beige love seat $40; footstool wood with upholstered top $5; radio with oak case $5; warming tray $10; bone China cups and saucers $5 692-4447 For sale: Regina pocket watch Swiss made 15 jewels. Working - gold filled antique. Ph 306-972-9172 Will fix & sell Lewis Cattle

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$50.00, 4 new chairs $60.00, bistro set $30.00, 3 piece antique wicker set $100.00, complete 8 piece setting Christmas dinnerware $40.00, 1847 Rodgers Bros flatware & case like new $250.00 obo.

Call 306-694-2601.

Box of clothes hangers $2 306-681-8749

3 piece bedroom suite, with double bed, dresser and night table. Off white with gold trim, good mattress. $125; vintage corner table, white oak from 50s, needs varnish, $15. Phone 692-4447.

Light weight book shelf $15.00 call 306-692-5091; (picture )Macramé Plant hanger $5.00 call 306692-5091; Reader’s Digest condensed book in excellent condition $7.00 each call 306-692-5091; Attractive Bookcase - 6ft(H), 2.5ft(W),1ft(D) $50.00 obo, Solid wood kitchen table with four chairs $80.00 obo, four drawer steel filing cabinet $100.00 obo, custom built student desk($40.00(obo). Call 306-692-0925 or 306-631-1549 CLOTHING Jewellery boxes full of costume jewellery. 306693-3757 LAWN & GARDEN For sale: Power built 12HP Briggs & Station. Riding lawn mower motor. Power built. 306-972-9172 For sale: Briggs & station - 3 HP Rotta tiller. Ph 306972-9172 For sale: 7 HP Briggs & straion motor roto tiller. Ph 972-9172

Like new simpson sears lawnmower $1800. 41” 19HP. 20” bike. 630-4976 Newly built planter boxes, $10 each, 3 feet long 306681-8749 SPORTS For sale: 2 Hockey rings.

Ph 306-972-9172 Fishing poles, reels & tackle boxes. 306-693-3757 WANTED Wanted to buy: cassette CD player. 306-693-2761 CHILDREN’S ITEMS

STROLLER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. $70.00 PHONE 306- 6920158 *stroller aug202021 SERVICES No jobs too big or small for construction. Call Bill at 306-630-2268 or email robbouchard50@gmail. com.

Roofing/soffit/fascia, painting, renovations - exterior/interior, fences/ decks. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

Will do general painting & contracting. Interiors & exteriors. Free estimates. 30 years experience. Ph 306972-9172 Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any appliances anywhere in and around Moose Jaw - $45 and up 306-681-8749 Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $45/ load and up 306-681-8749 HELP WANTED Wanted: Someone who knows painting & construction work who is retired nd can come when needed. Ph 972-9172 PERSONAL CONNECTIONS Notice: A long time Moose Jaw City male would like to go out on a holiday with someone with a mo-torhome and share the driving and expenses out west into the mountains and hope to do it one last time.

Please give me a call. Can leave on short notice. Or we could take my long Dodge Van 08 V6. 306692-1339.

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Obituaries SCHWARTZ, MELBURN We are saddened to announce the passing of Mel Schwartz, formerly of Moose Jaw, at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon on Wed, August 18, 2021 at the age of 68.

Mel was predeceased by his father, Ted Schwartz in 1981, his brother Garry Schwartz in 2020, and his sister Eleanor Digby, also in 2020.

Mel is survived by his loving mother, Iris SchwartzLewichew of Moose Jaw and his sister Gloria Sutcliffe of Reston, MB, a son Michael of Saskatoon and a daughter Rebecca of Kamloops BC. Mel was treasured and will be deeply missed by special friends, nieces and nephews who enjoyed his musical talents, his kind thoughtfulness, and his witty humour.

The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Apostolic Church, 1550 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2 pm ALMA LORRAINE WAGNER ROBERTS passed on August 22, 2021, at the Hospice at Glengarda, Saskatoon. The funeral service honouring Alma’s life will be held at Mourning Glory - Acadia McKague’s Funeral Chapel on Friday, August 27, 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00pm.

Alma is predeceased by her late husband Douglas Roberts, and is survived by their children Tanice Roberts, Shawna Roberts-Senger (Byron Senger), Blake Roberts (Carolle Koziak Roberts), and Cheryl Peddie (Steve Peddie); three grandchildren Paige Knorr (Tanice), Rachel Zeier (née Knorr, Alex Zeier) (Tanice), and Nathaniel Roberts (Blake). Alma was also predeceased by her parents Olga and Henry Wagner and four brothers Ernie, Carl, Ed and Alvin.

She was born on September 29, 1937, and lived all her life in Saskatchewan. After marrying Doug, and through a series of moves they settled in Saskatoon.

Alma’s family loved her stories of rural life in southern Saskatchewan, and the joy (and mischief) she shared with her four brothers. After her children ventured out, she pursued post-secondary education at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, followed by a Master of Arts in Sociology in 1996.

Later, she channeled her passion for literature into writing, and was a founding member of the Saskatoon Writers’ COOP. In addition to enjoying nature and lakelife, she was also able to serve as a long standing Board Member of the Saskatoon Council of Women.

The Roberts families express their sincere gratitude to the doctors at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, and the Palliative and Home Care teams, as well as the teams at the Hospice at Glengarda, who all cared for her with dignity and compassion for the last year.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mandi Wersch of Mourning Glory - Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon. (306)955.1600. Interment will take place at a later date at the Sunset Cemetery in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Alma will be loved and remembered, always, by all those who knew her well.

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

Please contact us for more information.

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

www.mjhf.org

EILEEN MITCHELL 1920 – 2020 The Celebration of Eileen’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Cosmo Senior Centre, 235- 3 Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. Due to acceleration of Covid spread the family would ask that you wear a mask while in attendance at the service. This is to protect everyone in attendance including unvaccinated children. The family appreciates your understanding and cooperation.

Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director

HEMMETT, PATRICIA The family of the late Patricia Hemmett (née Vermette), who passed June 7, 2020, would like to request your presence at a Funeral Mass and luncheon to be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan Street, Moose Jaw, SK. to share in her final wishes.

Please join our family and friends in the celebration of her life and share her memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

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Old Coronach Street Festival largest event of its kind held in community

By Annie MacLeod The one-day event, funded in part by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, celebrated arts and culture in the community, featuring a number of family-friendly events and activities including a show and shine, street market, escape rooms, ax-throwing, a blacksmith demonstration and the premiere of a film featuring some familiar faces.

“The highlight was seeing Centre Street just bustling,” Cook said. “The car show took up an entire block - I think there were 57 entries. We had a caricaturist too, and I don’t think she took a break all day.”

The festival was originally scheduled to take place last year but, like so many other events, had to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Other highlights included kite-building for kids, a scavenger hunt, a muralist, as well as a school group called Live On Saturday, August 28, Centre Street in Coronach History, who re-enacted scenes and stories from Corowas bustling with activity as the town hosted the Old nach’s history in a unique, interactive performance that Coronach Street Festival, the largest event of its kind continued throughout the day. ever to be held in the community.

Also featured was a screening of Lift, Spur, a film by KrisOn Saturday, August 28, Centre Street in Coronach was tin Catherwood, which follows the story of two young bursting with activity as the town hosted the Old Coro- cowboys from Big Beaver and Coronach area. The film is nach Street Festival, the largest event of its kind ever to be a continuation of her National Film Board short documenheld in the community. Despite major concerns about the tary, Ride, released in 2017. weather in the days leading up to the event, not a drop of As it was the first event of its kind, Cook wasn’t sure what rain was felt all throughout the day. to expect, but she was delighted with the way everything “We got so lucky with the weather and it had bucketed turned out. down the day before, so it was great,” said organizer Han- “I think the reception was so good that we might have to nah Cook. “It was a huge hit.” do it annually.”

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Ryan Boughen is the new director of education for Prairie South School Division. Photo by Jason G. Antonio While hundreds of new students will attend school for the first time in September, both of Moose Jaw’s school divisions will also be led by new directors of education.

Ryan Boughen is the new education director/CEO of Prairie South School Division, after serving as superintendent of school operations for several years. He replaces Tony Baldwin, who resigned in July and now works in Prairie Valley School Division.

Meanwhile, Ward Strueby is the new education director/ CEO for Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, after serving several years as superintendent of learning. He replaces Sean Chase, who resigned in June to become education director with the Regina Catholic School Division.

The Moose Jaw Express spoke with both education directors about their thoughts about the upcoming year.

Prairie South School Division Managing the school division during a pandemic and attempting to balance direction from the provincial government with expectations in the community “is sure tricky,” chuckled Boughen. People have had different experiences and want the division to pursue different directions.

“We’re trying to do the best we can for the kids, given the

situation that we’re in and given the information that we’re given from the province … ,” he said. “It’s a hard piece to manage because you want kids and families to start the school year and really have a great year. It would be really nice if this (the pandemic) were over.”

Boughen is excited for the upcoming school year and wants to continue being a champion for Prairie South. He appreciates working with trustees and a supportive team at the division office who want students and staff to flourish.

There is plenty of continuous learning to do as an education director, Boughen said. Yet, working at the division office for over 10 years under three other education directors has been beneficial.

“I certainly have lots to learn, but I feel like I have a pretty good foundation and pretty strong board to work with and a really strong team around me to help with that,” he added.

Moving from the classroom to the board office means working with different people even though the overall goal is to support children, Boughen pointed out. His new role is “very people-based” and encourages others to work collectively.

One of Boughen’s personal goals is to ensure that Prairie South is a place where staff and students want to come every day. He noted that the division is good at its core business of helping students do well, ensuring their mental health and well-being is supported and ensuring they are learning at a high level.

“The first piece of our work is to ensure our students feel connected and engaged back in school because there’s some thought that the re-connection and engagement is foundational to the engagement work,” Boughen said, adding division administration looks forward to starting this process.

Holy Trinity Catholic School Division It’s exciting to be the new director of education, but that excitement also comes with learning new things, said Strueby.

However, he is willing to dedicate the time to ensure that the division supports all students.

Continuing to promote Holy Trinity’s positive reputation is one thing Strueby is eager to do, along with furthering the feeling that the division is a big family and promoting a Christ-centred learning environment.

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Ward Strueby is the new director of education for Holy Trinity Catholic School Division. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

it’s so important that we know who our kids are and we celebrate their differences and work together so that families help support kids when they have struggles,” he said.

“Along the way, kids are going to have failures, and it’s important for them to know that’s OK because that’s how you learn. And we’re here to work alongside them to support them.”

Strueby believes he is prepared for this new role after spending seven years as a superintendent and working beside three other education directors. While those experiences were critical for his development, he reiterated that he would continue to work with the board and school administrators to implement policies and procedures that keep students safe and ensure their learning.

One goal Strueby has is to reconnect with schools in Moose Jaw after focusing mostly on the rural schools the last few years.

“A big part for me is building relationships,” he added. “I have the goal of working with other community organizations and partner school divisions so we can do things as efficiently as possible and ensure that students really have that remarkable experience in schools.”

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