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‘I love my city and I’m passionate about it,’ mayor-elect Clive Tolley says after byelection win Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
but the decision is up to them. And then Nearly 30 years after serving as a in arbitration, the … panel of arbitrators city councilor — or aldermen as they Specialized in makes the decision, so I think both of were called — Clive Tolley is returning Energy Efficient Furnaces those skills will be useful,” he added. to the city council table as Moose Jaw’s Custom Sheet Metal Work Low turnout 41st mayor. Tolley — one of nine candidates City hall estimated there were 25,800 We Service ALL Makes and Models who vied to become mayor — was detotal voters in Moose Jaw. With 5,999 Always Fully Stocked! clared the winner after the byelection unofficial votes cast, that means roughly finished on Nov. 3. He sat in third place 23.2 per cent of the electorate voted, simafter the first two polling stations reportilar to the 2020 municipal election. ed in but jumped into first place after the Tolley had mixed feelings about the third polling station closed and remained low turnout. He thanked those who cast in that position after the final two stations a ballot, while he was disappointed that reported in. few people participated in the democratic Tolley and Sam Morrison were tied process. During the campaign, he encourwith 774 votes apiece in the fourth round, aged many people to vote. Even if they before Coun. Crystal Froese jumped into didn’t vote for him, he still wanted them second place in the fifth and final round. to play a role in the process. The mayor-elect received 1,290 First priorities votes out of 5,999 ballots cast, or about Tolley joked that his first action 21.5 per cent of the total vote, and beat Mayor-elect Clive Tolley addresses the media fol- would be to find a comfortable chair and lowing his win during the mayoral byelection on acquire a wireless headset since he would Froese by 41 votes. The votes cast are not official until Nov. 3. Photo by Jason G. Antonio be on the phone regularly. After that, he THE WEARHOUSE the city clerk’s office verifies the count would listen to city administration about and releases the data. the current issues and what needs to be addressed. Tolley previously served on city council as a councillor in the Revitalizing River Street is Tolley’s No. 1 priority, so he plans Yard Goods $3.00-$6.00/yard last 1980s and early 1990s. As mayor, he will serve until 2024. to meet with the owners of the vacant lots on that street to learn Variety of Notions A close election their plans for developing that land. He also wants to ensure the “That’s an incredibly close election. I can’t believe how close agri-foods industrial park grows and help restore residents’ faith in that (was),” Tolley said in council chambers afterward, noting there city hall. was there was some anxiety in his household as they saw how tight “As a leader of this (council) group, I’m hoping that we can the race was. accomplish as much as possible during this next three years,” he Any of the top five candidates — Sam Morrison, Froese, Tolley, added. Mike Simpkins and Coun. Heather Eby — could have won, Tolley Politics in the family said, which is why he felt so fortunate to win. He thought that his Serving in municipal politics runs in the Tolley family. experience, leadership skills, being a hometown boy and desire to His mother Marion — who died in 2018 at age 95 — was electenhance River Street secured his victory. ed a councillor in 1979 and served for several terms in the 1980s. “It’s (being mayor) something I’ve wanted to do. I love my She was perhaps best known for standing in front of a bulldozer to THE WEARHOUSE city and I’m passionate about it, but I’m humbled and thankful that prevent the demolition of Victoria School, the first school built in the Buy 1 Pair of Pants and Get there’s good candidates and I’m the one that came out on top,” he North West Territories before Saskatchewan was a province. The 2nd Pair for 1/2 PRICE! continued. Tolley thought his mother would be proud of him for becoming A skilled negotiator mayor, especially since she supported his campaign when he ran for Bring this coupon to purchase 1 pair of pants at our ‘regular’ low price and buy the second pair for 1/2 As a professional chartered mediator and arbitrator, that means alderman by giving him financial help and telling every woman she price (of equal or lesser value) Tolley is a problem-solver, and he believes there are many issues to knew to vote for him. address in Moose Jaw. Clive Tolley will likely be sworn in during the Nov. 8 council “In mediation, you try and help the people make a decision, meeting.
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Cornerstone Christian School excited to bring live production ‘Seussical’ to the stage in Moose Jaw By Natalie Lund - Moose Jaw Express
Cornerstone Christian School is excited to be the first school in the city to present its upcoming annual theatre production, “Seussical” in November. “It’s really a show for all ages. Everyone loves Dr. Seuss and the stories are timeless. The audience can expect a very high energetic show with brilliant colours and costumes. The show has positive messages and it was chosen because we thought the world could use a big dose of happiness, joy and energy,” says artistic director of the musical, Tanya Johnson.
37 Students ranging from grade 7 to 12 at CCS have been diligently practising for the extra-curricular musical “Seussical” since the beginning of the school year in September. They are looking forward to having an audience and being able to perform in front of a live crowd again. “We had to hold off any decision-making on the play until we were given a green light to go ahead, so the group has been rehearsing furiously to get the show ready. It’s looking great,” Given the COVID-19 restrictions, the director involved a cast of children from grade 7 and up to participate. “We are a little bit smaller this year but I don’t think the audience will notice that with the energy that’s on the stage,” said Johnson.
In the Broadway musical, the show reveals different events from the Dr. Seuss books, tied together to create one story line at the end of the show. ‘The Cat in the Hat’ unravels the story of Horton, an elephant who finds a speck of dust that contains the Who’s. Horton faces a challenge to protect the speck of dust from the world, as well as guard an abandoned egg left in his care by Mayzie. Horton faces many challenges, but through the powers of friendship with the Who’s that live on the speck, and amid all other trials and odds, he emerges triumphant in the story. “It’s a full-length Broadway show; there is also an appearance from the Grinch. It wouldn’t be Seuss without it,” says Johnson.
“It’s a really great opportunity for families to do something together and to come back and support our Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, and the return to theatre is a really big deal for people who like theatre,” continues Johnson. “We hope that people will come out to enjoy the show and support the students participating in this year’s production. Our school is excited to start off the high school theatre season here in Moose Jaw.” Cornerstone Christian School theatre production ‘Seussical’ will take place at the Mae Wilson Theatre on November 1013; show times will be Wednesday to Friday at 7:00 p.m. daily with a matinee only on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Depending on seat locations, ticket prices range from $20 and $25 (plus additional fees) and can be purchased at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre box office by calling (306) 693-4700 or online at www. moosejawculture.ca. Prior to attending the musical, the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre asks the public to bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the show. Additional COVID-19 information can be accessed on the cultural website.
Better Together Food Drive Campaign exceeds expectation By Natalie Lund Moose Jaw Express
The Better Together Food Drive Campaign organized by Hillcrest Church has succeeded its goal raising limit. “Right now we are sitting at $36,500 plus all the additional food that has arrived; we weren’t expecting food so it is safe to say that we did meet the goal and succeeded it this year,” said Moose Jaw
and District Food Bank program development manager, Jason Moore. The Food Bank will have a clearer total amount [in a few days] as monetary donations are still trickling in. A little over 4,000 pounds of food has also been delivered to the Food Bank since the Better Together Food Drive Campaign started. “We apologize if there was any confusion this year with the Better Together Food Drive Campaign. Hopefully next year we can return to the door-to-door Halloween night campaign but we will see where COVID-19 restrictions go and what they will allow us Take advantage of our 2 month rent free to do at that time,” * continued Moore. promotion and beat the cold surrounded Food Banks by the warmth of new friends. Canada uses a calculation whereby Book a tour today! 1IB of food is val*Conditions apply. Call for details. ued at $2.60 per pound. “We hand out about 25 pounds of food per hamper of non-perishable 1801 Meier Drive, Moose Jaw | 306-694-4744 donated food. The @espritlifestyle | www.espritlifestyle.com Better Together Food Drive Cam-
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paign has collected about 3 months of food hampers for us,” said Moore. On average, the Moose Jaw Food Bank serve about 950 clients each month to those in our community that are in need. “So from day to day we distribute about 20-30 hampers and in a week somewhere excessively [at about] 120 hampers per week,” said Moore. “At the onset of COVID-19, our numbers dropped a little bit and we contribute that to people receiving the CERB money, and as CERB is now ending and the funds are no longer being provided we have seen a dramatic increase in the past month,” explains Moore. The Moose Jaw Food Bank is still accepting monetary donations until the end of this week for the Better Together Food Campaign. Casino Moose Jaw [just recently] donated $10,000 to the campaign. “It was a matching donation where they matched dollar to dollar of donations up to $10,000.00,” said Moore.
The Moose Jaw Food Bank’s new location at 270 Fairford street West is over 3x the size of the old building. “In our previous building we didn’t have any space for a warehouse to store pallets of food so we always rented semi-trailers and utilized church gyms until we could get the food all sorted out and organized into hampers, which took several months. Now we have the ability to hold up to 60 pallets of food and [the ability] to handle all these large food drives which we are excited about, and wished we could have done this year [but weren’t able to due to COVID precautions],” said Moore. “I want to thank Hillcrest Church and their team of wonderful volunteers who delivered door hangers to every home in Moose Jaw. A huge thankyou also goes out to our community who supported us with monetary and food donations. I also would like to thank Casino Moose Jaw for their generous contribution of $10,000.00,” continued Moore.
The Better Together Food Drive Campaign will help keep shelves a little fuller at Moose Jaw & District’s new Food Bank location this season.
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Digging into the voting numbers from the mayoral byelection Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
A dashboard on the City of Moose Jaw website gives another look at the votes cast and the five polling locations in the community. Screenshot capture With the mayoral byelection wrapped up and Clive Tolley the new mayor-elect, the Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday. com reviews the polling numbers and how each round played out during the Nov. 3 byelection. Church of Our Lady was the first polling station to report in on election night. Sam Morrison jumped out to an early lead with 241 votes, followed by Coun. Crystal Froese with 181, Clive Tolley with 176, Mike Simpkins with 169, Coun. Heather Eby at 131 votes, Coun. Kim Robinson with 27 ballots, Brett McAuley at 24 votes, Wayne Watermanuk with 20 ballots and Michael Haygarth at 16 votes. The total number of votes counted in the first round was 985. The super polling station at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre was the second place to report in.
Morrison maintained his lead with 432 votes, followed by Froese at 420 ballots, Tolley at 417 votes, Simpkins with 334 ballots, Eby at 300 ballots, Robinson with 73 votes, McAuley at 48 ballots, Watermanuk with 36 votes and Haygarth at 35 ballots. A total of 2,095 votes was counted in the second round. Minto United Church was the third polling station to report in. Tolley jumped into the lead with 640 votes, followed by Morrison with 633 ballots, Froese with 632 votes, Simpkins with 505 ballots, Eby with 431 votes, Robinson with 133 votes, McAuley with 81 ballots, Watermanuk with 53 votes and Haygarth with 45 votes. A total of 3,135 ballots were counted in the third round. The Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre
City hall releases official results of 2021 mayoral byelection Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
City hall has released the official results of the 2021 mayoral byelection, which saw Clive Tolley beat out eight other candidates to become the 41st mayor of Moose Jaw. A total of 6,029 ballots were cast in the Nov. 3 byelection, with 26 ballots blank voted, four ballots over-voted, nine ballots declined and 14 ballots spoiled. This left a total of 5,976 votes as official and represented about 23.1 per cent of the
total eligible electorate. Tolley received 1,290 votes, followed by Coun. Crystal Froese with 1,249, Sam Morrison with 1,227, Mike Simpkins with 897, Coun. Heather Eby with 783, Coun. Kim Robinson with 220, Brett McAuley with 151, Wayne Watermanuk with 95 and Michael Haygarth with 87. Tolley was expected to be sworn in as mayor during the Nov. 8 regular council meeting.
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A data table shows the final results of the 2021 mayoral byelection. Clive Tolley won by 41 votes over Coun. Crystal Froese. Screenshot photo was the fourth polling place to report in. Tolley and Morrison jumped into a tie with 774 votes apiece, followed by Froese with 761 ballots, Simpkins at 610 votes, Eby at 471, Robinson at 153 ballots, McAuley at 100 votes, Watermanuk at 64 ballots and Haygarth with 50 votes. A total of 3,757 ballots were counted in the fourth round. The votes from the advance polls and mail-in ballots were the last to be counted. Tolley finished with 1,290 votes, fol-
lowed by Froese with 1,249 ballots, Morrison with 1,227 votes, Simpkins with 897 ballots, Eby with 783 votes, Robinson with 220 ballots, McAuley with 151 votes, Watermanuk with 95 ballots and Haygarth with 87 votes. The total — unofficial — number of ballots cast in the mayoral byelection was 5,999. This number remains unofficial until the city clerk’s office verifies and releases the data.
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Education Strategy offers international level of growth and leadership
By April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com From fertilizers and agment, and it further positions our province as a leader in riculture to forestry, oil and international education and more, Saskatchewan is a research opportunities, creatwealth of resources sought ing jobs and driving economafter on the international ic growth in communities market. Over the next five right across the province.” years, Saskatchewan is initiThe International Eduating the “International Education Strategy ensures the cation Strategy” to bring Saseducation sector is prepared katchewan’s post-secondary to meet the commitments students to an international outlined in the Saskatchelevel of growth and leaderwan Growth Plan by making ship. Saskatchewan the interna“The strategy develtional education of choice. oped in partnership with the post-secondary sector will The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. (Getty Im- International students bring innovation through global assist institutions to attract ages) perspectives, while students international students in innovative ways while meeting commitments outlined in studying abroad develop trade relationships, global interSaskatchewan’s Growth Plan,” Advanced Education Min- ests and connect Saskatchewan to the world. With the new initiative, Saskatchewan will hold leadister Gene Makowsky said. “International education is a major contributor to the Saskatchewan economy and this ing placement in the international markets by developing strategy will help position the province as a destination of strategic partnerships and increasing our province’s globchoice for international students.” al presence through recruitment and branding missions. International students are being offered an educa- Other strategies will include the International Education tion at our post-secondary institutions to learn and share Practitioner Program to support training that will provide cultural strategies, while Saskatchewan students going students with a consistent experience. It will also promote abroad are given the opportunity in collaboration with in- growth and sustainability in post-secondary French lanternational trade offices to build leadership, language and guage programs through recruitment in key French-laninternational trade skills. With both our post-secondary guage markets. students and international students crossing over to learn In addition, for students and their families that are each other’s skill set, we then open ourselves up to new planning to study abroad, the Saskatchewan Student Amgrowth and branding on a global scale. bassador Program will launch in early 2022. A “Discover “Saskatchewan’s strong network of eight internation- Saskatchewan” learning opportunity will also be offered al trade and investment offices will be key to supporting to prospective international students, families and agents this significant strategy around the world,” Trade and Ex- in the summer of 2022. port Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “TakTo learn more about the strategy, please visit: https:// ing Saskatchewan to the world and bringing the world to www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/ Saskatchewan helps increase exports and attract invest- post-secondary-international-education-strategy
Moose Jaw’s Partners against Violence Committee brings together a number of local service agencies, as well as local RCMP and Moose Jaw Police to work towards building a safer community for all.
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Restorative Justice is an alternative response to crime that focuses on bringing together all individuals ple who have been charged with a criminal offence, Restorative Justice is an alternative response to who have been affected by a together criminalallincident. The focus is ages on addressing needsVictim/Offender of the people mefrom 12-17 and the involves crime that focuses on bringing individuals involved, underlying issues and the circumstances that led to the crime. Restorative Justice Values include diation. who have been affected by a criminal incident. The fothat crime causes harm, justice should focus on repairing that harm and that the people who are mostfor cus is on addressing the needs of the people involved, • The Stop Lift Program is an educational program affected by the crime should take part in its resolution. The purposes of Restorative Justice are victim youth and adults who have been charged with theft, underlying issues and the circumstances that led to the participation, offender accountability, reparation and outlets reduction recidivism.The primarily from retail andofbusinesses. crime. Restorative Justice Values includemeaningful that crime outcomes, program focuses on education and reducing recidicauses harm, justice should focus on repairing that vism. harm and that the people who are most affected by the The John Howard Society Saskatchewan is a community-based justice organization consisting • The Fine Option Program helps people of settle crime should take part in its of resolution. The purposes people who subscribe to effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime. court-imposed fines through supervised community of Restorative Justice are victim participation, offendThe Moose Jaw meaningful Branch offers the following programs: service work. er accountability, outcomes, reparation and The Community Order Program requires inreduction of recidivism. • The Adult Alternative Measures Program for• adults who have Service been charged with a criminal dividuals to complete court ordered community serThe John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is a offence and involves Victim/Offender mediation. community-based justice organization consisting of vice hours. • who Thesubscribe Extrajudicial Sanctions Program outside the criminal justice forfac• The My Placeof Program supports peoplesystem who are people to effective, just and humaneare re-measures ing homelessness by providing support sponses to the causes and consequences crime. The young people who have been of charged with a criminal offence, from ages 12-17 andservices, involvesopportunity for community engagement and advocacy Moose Jaw Branch offers the following programs: Victim/Offender mediation. by reducing barriers to housing. • The Adult Alternative Measures Program for adults • have Thebeen Stopcharged Lift Program is an educational youth andprogram adults who haveonbeen charged • Thefor Cornerstone focuses reintegration who with a criminal offence andprogram with theft, primarily from retail outlets and businesses. The program focuses on education and and relapse prevention and is provided to assist involves Victim/Offender mediation. adults readapt back into the community and offer • The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program are measures reducing recidivism. support for healthy outside of the criminal justice system for young peo• The Fine Option Program helps people settle court-imposed fineslifestyles. through supervised community
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Giving Tuesday, a global movement day for giving and volunteering, takes place each year on the Tuesday following Black Friday. Heartland Hospice is pleased to announce its GivingTuesday initiative, an online 50/50 draw. Sales for the fundraiser started on November 1st at www.rafflebox. ca/raffle/hhmj and will close on Giving Tuesday, November 30th. This is an opportunity to improve the quality of life for those nearing their end of life journey. “This is a day dedicated to giving. Different non-profits and charities do different events throughout the month. Of course things have changed with COVID-19,
which is why we chose to do the fundraising online,” says Heartland Hospice Director, Sara Bryan. “In our case, we are using it to raise funds in Moose Jaw,” she continued. Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw Inc. is a local non-profit charity working to establish a sacred care space for palliative residents. “We just got the fund-raising approval from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) so our goal is to continue working with the SHA and Ministry of Health to enhance the delivery of patient and family-centered care within a hospice facility for Moose Jaw and area,” said Bryan. Currently as of 2018, there is only one dedicated hospice bed available to patients at Pioneer Lodge. The Heartland Hospice will be spending the next year focused on fundraising with the hopes of achieving additional dedicated hospice space in the
near future. “Hospice care is one of those things that you don’t realize the need for until someone that you know or love is on this journey. With the amount of cancer and terminal illnesses, the one bed we have in Moose Jaw is just not enough and we want to make this a beautiful place to support the community and those that are in the final chapters of their life and ultimately support the people who are supporting them without the other focus of demands,” explains Bryan. “We had a very generous donation of a gazebo so that will be going up in the spring on a cement pad, so that will be a nice place outside where the people in the hospice can go in the warmer months,” said Bryan. The serenity garden serves as a place of beauty and quiet, the already started garden is located outside of where the current hospice wing is. The garden is inclusive to
everyone at Pioneer Lodge. Ideally, the dedicated hospice space will include: -3 decorated and furnished Hospice Palliative rooms -A renovated and decorated family room complete with library resources, a playpen, and activities for children. -Continual development of the Serenity Garden -A private family access door into the hospice Heartland Hospice is passionate about promoting quality of life, compassion in death and ensuring comfort to those who are in need during bereavement. For more information visit heartlandhospicemj.ca or please contact Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw Inc. Director, Sara Bryan at (306)-796-7585 or email sara. bryan@gmail.com.
What is South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport all about? South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport Inc. is one of 7 districts in the province of Saskatchewan and work closely with communities, groups, staff, and volunteers to develop programs and services in culture, recreation and sports. “The province was split into parts and those groups amalgamated to form the districts,” says executive director Christie Saas. The South West District Organization is a relevant entity, created because the Province of Saskatchewan had a lot of sport councils across the province, as well as recreation associations. The district employs community consultants who do field work with communities and groups. “One of our consultants was away on maternity leave and we hired a replacement then found out that another of our community consultants was retiring so we were very fortunate to have this replacement; we kept him on so that he could train
By Natalie Lund - Moose Jaw Express and stay with us permanently,” says Saas, sports. We help to train coaches by bring“so we just have a few changes where our ing in instructors who do a workshop on staffing change is shifting to some new aspects of coaching,” says Saas. The organization is funded through people,” The district offers training and pro- the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund gramming based on the needs that the which distributes lottery proceeds to sport, community leaders and volunteers identi- culture, and recreation organizations in Saskatchewan. fy. “My job as executive director is to “Our programs help to develop culture, recreation and sports. We tend to oversee day to day operations of the orgafocus on programs that build capacity, nization and to make sure that the strategic knowledge, skills and development,” says plan for the year is completed through the development of an operations plan,” says Saas. Core programs that are offered in- Saas. “Once the strategic plan for the year clude Grant Writing- a common way for non-profits to continue serving communi- is finalized, staff meet and create an operties is through grants and Sponsorship De- ations plan that includes a list of offered velopment-which aids in gaining access to programs and services that meet the needs resources they might never have through of the community while falling into the sponsorships. Both programs are essential line of direction set by the board of directors.” for groups and communities long-term. The programs and services change “One of the big ones that we have had over the years is non-profit management from year to year based on establishing a which applies to culture, recreation and community’s needs, which can prove to be
an on-going, in-depth process. “It is the main role of the community consultants. They spend a lot of time working with community groups, volunteers and asking questions, finding out what the needs are, we put a lot of time into that and we record a lot of information and data that help us to determine the correct programs to offer,” explains Saas. The data and information is collected all year around. The district would like to work with more people that are interested in expanding in areas of sport, culture or recreation. “If you belong to a sport, culture or recreation group we encourage you to contact us through our website, subscribe to our newsletter and join us for workshops, training and networking,” says Saas. For upcoming accessible programs or to request a program the public can visit the districts website www.gosouthwest.ca or subscribe to the E-Newsletter on the website for more information.
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Holy Trinity Catholic School Division
The next Holy Trinity board meeting is Monday, Nov 8
Report looks at amount of money area school divisions pay board trustees The total amount of remuneration — or pay — that Moose Jaw’s Catholic school trustees receive appears to be two to four times lower than what area public school trustees receive, a board report suggests. Curt Van Parys, chief financial officer for Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, presented a report during the recent board of education meeting that detailed the pay and allowance trustees receive every year. The report compared Holy Trinity to the Chinook and Prairie South public school divisions since those divisions cover the same geographical area. Van Parys acquired the information for his report by looking through the annual reports of the two public school divisions, provincial board indemnity, meals and mileage surveys, and policies and board minutes.
Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Chinook and Prairie South both have ee received per meeting was: 10 board members, while Holy Trinity has · Chinook: $306, $251 and $251 · Holy Trinity: $350, $250 and $250 six trustees, the report said. In 2017-18, the total amount of money · Prairie South: $17,988 per year, $17,088 per year and $16,188 per year each school division spent on trustees was While it appears that Holy Trinity $65,666, $135,722 and $35,106, respectively. trustees don’t receive much in compensaIn 2018-19, the total amount spent tion, what they receive for professional deon trustees was $93,627, $183,798 and velopment (PD) is somewhat higher than $45,947, respectively. their public school counterparts. In 2019-20, the total amount of money The total amount of professional deeach school division spent on trustees was velopment funding that trustees from Chi$85,380, $176,078 and $46,089, respec- nook, Prairie South and Holy Trinity spent tively. during the past few years was: Individually, trustees from Chinook, · 2017-18: $13,955, $12,900 and $16,605 Prairie South and Holy Trinity received: · 2018-19: $15,679, $10,437 and $14,626 · 2019-20: $9,034, $8,953 and $12,002 · 2017-18: $6,567, $13,572 and $5,851 Individually, the amount of PD money · 2018-19: $9,363, $18,380 and $7,658 trustees from Chinook, Prairie South and · 2019-20: $8,538, $17,608 and $7,682 The amount of money that each school Holy Trinity received was: division’s board chair, vice-chair and trust-
· 2017-18: $1,395, $1,290 and $2,767 · 2018-19: $1,568, $1,044 and $2,438 · 2019-20: $903, $895 and $2,000 Meanwhile, money that Catholic trustees received for meal allowance ranks roughly the same as trustees with Chinook and Prairie South. The amount of money trustees received for breakfast, lunch and dinner was: · Chinook: $10, $18, $23, for a total of $51 · Prairie South: $10, $15, $20, for a total of $45 · Holy Trinity: $12, $18, $25, for a total of $55 As of September 2020, the number of students in Chinook, Prairie South and Holy Trinity was 5,836, 6,881 and 2,236, respectively. That means the number of students per trustee was 583.6, 688.1 and 372.7, respectively.
Teachers in Holy Trinity have combined 165 years of experience, report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Teachers in Holy Trinity Catholic School Division have a combined 165 years of experience, while 45 per cent of them have been teaching for less than 10 years, a report says. There were 165 educators — or roughly 155 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions — who were teaching in Moose Jaw’s Catholic school division as of June 30, 2021, according to a human resources accountability report presented during the recent board of education meeting. The report showed: · 33 educators (20 per cent) had taught for fewer than five years · 42 teachers (25 per cent) had six to 10 years of experience · 43 educators (26 per cent) had taught for 11 to 15 years · 21 teachers (13 per cent) had 16 to 20 years of experience · 11 educators (seven per cent) had taught for 21 to 25 years · Nine teachers (five per cent) had 26 to 30 years of experience
· Six educators (four per cent) had taught for more than 31 years “The big thing to note is the diversity of our staff regarding years of service. We have a great balance with staff at various points in their career,” education director Ward Strueby said. “Also, it is nice to see so many of our staff members commit to lifelong learning and pursue a master’s degree.” As of June 30, Holy Trinity employed 284 total staff, including 79 CUPE staff, 28 non-unionized employees, and 14 out-ofscope staff. Of that total staff number, 149 were considered substitute or casual employees. In Moose Jaw, this included 57 teachers, 27 support staff and four bus drivers. In Shaunavon, this included 24 teachers and 14 support staff, while in Swift Current, this included 12 teachers and 11 support staff. Division administration normally conducts teacher evaluations under Administrative Procedure 421, but due to the pandemic,
such evaluations were postponed to this school year, Dave DePape, superintendent of human resources, said in his report. However, in-school administrators did monitor and support all first-year teachers throughout the 2020-21 year. Succession planning and leadership development occur every year, although faith development sessions for principals and vice-principals were postponed due to the pandemic, he continued. However, staff are supported and encouraged to continue their education, usually through other university graduate-level opportunities. “One staff member completed their master of education degree, while 10 teachers continue to work towards completion of their master’s degrees,” DePape said. Last year, the division handed out dozens of Catholic education services awards to celebrate employees’ years of service with Holy Trinity. This included: · 13 teachers and four support staff for 10 years of service · Nine teachers and seven support staff for
15 years of service · 10 teachers and one support staff for 20 years of service · One teacher and two support staff for 25 years of service · Two teachers for 30 years of service Division administration is facing some challenges with staffing, DePape said. This included supporting employees’ mental health during the pandemic, ensuring staff can maintain a work-life balance while facing increased workloads, dealing with higher-than-usual absences, recruiting bus drivers, and recruiting qualified educational assistants. However, some celebratory items included having teachers and support substitute staff be reliable and committed to students and schools, the division having a good relationship with its unions, having high staff retention, and not facing any formal grievances from its unions.
Holy Trinity implements staff vaccination policy to help keep schools safe Holy Trinity Catholic School Division has developed an administrative procedure that governs vaccine requirements for employees, but unlike other organizations, the division will not force staff to take the jab. The development of the procedure was in response to the Saskatchewan government’s province-wide vaccination requirements that it implemented on Oct. 1, with all provincial government and Crown Corporation employees required to provide proof of the jab or a negative test, ex-
Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express plained education director Ward Strueby. The division office informed employA similar requirement has since been ees on Oct. 4 that the organization was implemented at many other venues and developing the vaccination policy, while businesses across Saskatchewan. it announced on Oct. 15 that the adminis“As a school division, we know that it trative procedure was ready and would be is responsible for the citizens of our school implemented on Wednesday, Dec. 1. division and our province to keep our stuDivision administration wanted to dents and staff safe. And we want our stu- give staff as much as possible to either dents to be able to play in our facilities, prove that they had been doubled vaccilearn inside their facilities, and just main- nated or give them the chance to become tain learning inside of schools as much as vaccinated, said Strueby. possible,” he said. “We are not forcing staff to be vaccinated in any way,” he continued. Instead, employees who choose not to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine will have to self-monitor and provide weekly negative tests — at their own expense — while staff who can’t be vaccinated must work with human resources on a solution. Holy Trinity sent out a survey to all staff on Oct. 15, asking them about their vaccination status. Roughly 88 per cent of staff declared their status, which Strueby noted was “very, very encouraging.” When asked if that 88 per cent was fully vaccinated, he replied that “hardly
anybody” can’t receive the jab, while a “high majority” of those people are doubled vaccinated and have provided proof. Meanwhile, staff also can refuse to co-operate and decline to provide their vaccination status. “If you look at our admin procedure 411, it does talk about that. Any individuals that are entering the schools, they need to fall in line with these procedures, or they can be subject to disciplinary action that can go all the way to termination,” Strueby said. “(However), that’s not a spot we’d like to go. We’d like to work hand in hand with the individual.” Division administration has received mostly positive feedback from employees about this policy since most staff want to keep themselves and the community safe, he continued. The board office has also heard “from a handful of staff” who have questions and concerns, Strueby added. The division encourages those employees to speak with their school superintendents or the education director.
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Airmen’s personal items given to museum almost 80 years to the day he died in combat Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Eighty years after Squadron Leader Christopher (Kit) Bushell died while leading fighter planes into battle near France, some of his personnel items have been turned over to a museum in Saskatchewan. Bushell was born on Sept. 23, 1914, to Godfrey Maurice and Sybil Fields Bushell of Qu’Appelle. Six years later, the family St. John the Evange- moved to Fort list Anglican Church in Q u ’ A p p e l l e , Fort Qu’Appelle hosts a where Bushell memorial window ded- attended school icated to Kit Bushell. before moving Photo courtesy Grass- to Regina to lands News attend university at Campion College. After graduation, he worked as a night porter in the Fort Hotel before enrolling at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. The Saskatchewan native obtained his commercial pilot’s licence in 1936 and later joined the staff of Simpson’s department store in Toronto. He also served with the 110th Squadron for two years and, in 1939,
Squadron Leader Christopher (Kit) Bushell poses for a picture in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform. Photo courtesy Fort Qu’Appelle Museum and archives
A plaque in the housing community adjacent to 15 Wing Air Base explains why the development is named Bushell Park. The community was created in 1954. Photo submitted
obtained his wings at Trenton Air Base. He was later given a commission with No. 2 Army Co-operation Squadron in Ottawa. Following the outbreak of the Second World War on Sept. 1, 1939, Bushell was posted to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Coastal Command at Saint John, N.B. In February 1940, he proceeded overseas to serve with the 110th Army Co-operation Squadron. He served with the unit until he was transferred to the 412th Fighter Squadron in July 1941 as second in command. On Nov. 2, 1941, Bushell was given command of 412th Fighter Squadron, and on Nov. 8, he led an offensive operation code-named Circus 110. The goal of the
mission was to bomb German positions in occupied France. However, while flying his Supermarine Spitfire, Bushell was shot down and killed over the North Sea. The mission was likely a failure because of the 100 Spitfire planes that flew into enemy territory, only 15 returned. Bushell, 27, was buried at Runnymede Memorial Cemetery in Surrey, United Kingdom. The former Fort Qu’Appelle resident might have been forgotten to the mists of time and history books if it wasn’t for the fact a park near Moose Jaw was named in his honour. Seven years after the Second World War concluded, the military made major
renovations to 15 Wing Air Base after reactivating the site in 1952 as a training station. In addition, a small community was organized across the highway from the base to house air force personnel and their families. On Sept. 19, 1954, Bushell’s mother Sybil cut a ribbon at the main entrance to the community, officially naming it Bushell Park in memory of her son. A plaque stands in the middle of the community explaining the history behind the name. In mid-October of this year, Bushell’s nephew brought a box to the Fort Qu’Appelle Museum containing several of the airmen’s items, which his sister Nancy had held before she died earlier this year. Some items included a posthumous bar for his medal, an engraved sterling silver cigarette case, photographs, books, a memorial plaque, Bushell’s high school class picture, a reproduction of the page in the Memorial Chapel in the Peace Tower in Ottawa where his name is inscribed, and other souvenirs. “Personally, I thought it was rather touching that we received these things on the 80th anniversary — almost to the day — of his being made squadron leader,” said Alan Hustak, chairman of the museum’s display committee. “And because he certainly was a hometown hero, there will be a small display in his memory in a corner of the museum, which already recognizes those from the Fort who have sacrificed their lives in two World Wars. “The fact we received these things 80 years to the week he died is perhaps pure serendipity.” With files from the Fort Times/Grasslands News
BIZWORLD
By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express
Explaining why this investor will never buy a Chinese-based stock
by Ron Walter The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
“ W h a t about buying Alibaba stock?’’ asked my friend. Now Alibaba is the online Amazon, Google and eBay of
China all rolled into one. The stock started trading at $163 US six years ago and was on track for its $310 high a year ago. “No way,” I replied, “Investing in China is too uncertain, too risky. They don’t observe commercial law like we do in North America. “Commercial law and the right so sue is on paper only and the courts are stacked against foreigners.” Then I explained my experiences with investments in Chinese stocks. The first was over 20 years ago when a small company listed on the old Vancouver Stock Exchange showed awesome potential.
The company, whose name I have forgotten, traded at six cents and had raised the money to build a poultry medicine factory and service the gazillions of chicken flocks in Communist China. It was a no-brainer. Some of my friends bought in too. We watched the price climb to 10 cents for a paper gain of 66 per cent. Then there was hardly any trades and some months later the exchange delisted the stock for failing to file financial statements. Our investment was dead. The company had fled the coop with it. Once bitten, twice shy. Not me. Greed got the better a few years later when I suggested our investment club buy into Noble China. Noble China had raised money to build two breweries in China in partnership with Chinese municipalities. There was a lip smacking potential for a string of deals like this. We bought in. For several months the company issued frothy progress reports. The club member reporting on Noble China had bad
news one meeting. Unknown to Noble China one of the municipal partners had taken the money to build the brewery and lent it to prop up another municipally-owned company in financial difficulties. Noble China’s attempts to sue were all in vain. We managed to sell our investment at cost. A few years later, an interesting Chinese company called Sino-Forest came to my attention. Sino Forest was in the forest plantation business owning one million acres. The business plan was excellent. Trees in this part of China grew to harvest maturity in seven years compared with 20 in the South American rain forest. The company invested in furniture factories, more plantation land and had a huge agreement to harvest Russian logs. We were in the chips, making money on paper hand over fist until 2011. That’s when an American investor with the ironic name Muddy Waters went to see all these plantation lands. He came
back certain that Sino Forest was a Ponzi scheme with no plantation land. The price collapsed but our club and I had sold at a nice profit. Sino Forest is no more. Noble China still exits as a privately-owned Toronto firm with one brewery in China. My friend would have made a potful of money in Alibaba until a year ago when the price blew up like a balloon pricked by a pin. The company founder Jack Ma had ticked off Chinese authorities with a speech. He disappeared from the public eye for months. A share offering by one of his companies was cancelled by government with no reason offered. Alibaba’s share price was cut in half to $150, is now at $165 and a subdued billionaire Ma has returned to the public eye. CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your adviser and do your homework before buying any security. Bizworld does not recommend investments. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
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’Tis the season to whip up Christmas fruit cakes It is the season again when ingredients are gathered to make the family’s Christmas fruit cake. Some folks will stick their noses up and wrinkle them in disdain. On the other end of the scale will be the folks whose eyes light up with the opportunity to taste Grandma’s Christmas cake, the recipe still a secret kept within the family. Shoppers have been heard to gasp in horror at the price of the tiny pieces of “festive cakes” being sold in the grocery stores. There’s no escaping that Christmas cakes are expensive to make at home, but on the other hand, those cakes make generous numbers of cakes — that could be preserved in the freezer for two or more years. This week’s Christmas cake recipes come from my favourite Mennonite Cookbook. ••• Golden Christmas Cake 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 5 eggs 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsps. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds 2 cups light seedless raisins 1/2 cup cut glaced pineapple 1/2 cup cut mixed peel 1 cup glaced cherries 1/2 cup strained crushed pineapple 1 pkg. gumdrops, chopped Cover washed apricots with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes then drain. Cool slightly and cut into slices. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Place over heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add apricot strips and cook slowly for 25-30 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Drain well. Cream butter then add sugar gradually and cream. Add slightly beaten eggs then sifted dry ingredients and vanilla. Add apricots and other fruit, raisins and almonds and mix well. Line two large loaf tins with well-greased brown paper and bake in a 300 degrees F oven for 2-2 1/2 hours. Toothpick should come out clean. Cool in pans then remove cakes and cool thoroughly. Wrap tightly in foil and store in cool place for several days before slicing. Cakes may be frozen. •••
White Christmas Cake 1/2 lb. butter 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup milk 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 lb. almonds, optional 1/2 lb. mixed peel 1/2 lb. green and red cherries 1 lb. light-coloured raisins 5 eggs, separated 1 tsp. lemon extract Cream butter then slowly add sugar and beat well. Add well-beaten egg yolks. Blanch and chop almonds, if using. Sift 1 cup of flour over fruits and almonds and mix to coat. Add milk to sugar and butter mixture then add fruits. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the cake batter. Add lemon and fold. Line cake pans with two layers of heavy brown paper that have been well-greased. Bake for 2 hours or longer in an oven that has been pre-heated to 300 degrees F. Wrap in rumsoaked cheese cloth then in layers of foil. Let flavours meld for several weeks before slicing. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
SCRAPS 2022 SuPURR Stars Calendar available By Natalie Lund - Moose Jaw Express
SCRAPS rolls out the red carpet for their most recent fundraiser “2022 SuPURR Stars Calendar” with the support of its generous sponsors “Carpet One” and “Gale Toews”. “We have gone with the theme of Fame and Fortune which is where our theme of SuPURR Stars originated. Own-
ers have been invited to send in pet photos to be featured in a Hollywood fun-light and action-kind of SuPURR star format,” says SCRAP chair Anne Marciszyn. The cost for the calendars is $20 each and can be purchased at SCRAPS 9 Lives Boutique in the Town ‘n Country Mall, open Fridays 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. With more locations to purchase the calendars expanding, updates on locations can be found on their Facebook page SCRAPS-MJ. “Most of the calendar features multiple SuPURR star pets per month,” says Marciszyn. “This year’s calendar has got a fun theme to lift everyone’s spirit and boost moral. Everyone’s had a difficult couple of years with COVID-19,” said Marciszyn. Funds raised from the sales of this years PURRfect calendar will go entirely towards helping cover the extensive medical costs associated with SCRAPS TNR program. The non-profit organization runs solely on donations from the community and business partners. “We are always looking to educate our community on the importance of spaying
and neutering the feral population, and the importance of TNR in communities because it is life saving for animals,” said Marciszyn. The TNR program is a humane and critical form of animal rescue; without it there would be no end to intakes. The goal is to reduce the numbers of stray or lost animals outside. “Every year one female can start having kittens at the age of 4 months and she can have 2 to 3 litters a year of an average of up to 4-6 kittens and there have been several litters of up to 9 kittens. When you start adding up the numbers of animals born into homelessness, the numbers are constantly increasing exponentially,” says Marciszyn. The program also aids in creating a healthier population of cats that are living outdoors. “TNR and medical care for the many cats in our foster program comes with significant medical costs. Each feral cat that enters our program is ultimately released into its outdoor home and have all been thoroughly vet checked, provided with long acting antibiotic coverage (if required for wounds), altered, vaccinated (rabies included), and given a unique SCRAPS ear
tattoo ID, “explains Marciszyn. As the weather declines and gets colder, the organization is receiving additional frequent phone calls to assist outdoor cats and kittens from concerned residents. “In our foster system alone, we have about 75 cats currently. As a non-profit organization we run entirely by volunteers; we rely on our dedicated foster homes to bring cats and kittens to safety and there we prepare them for eventual forever homes, “says Marciszyn. Save an animal’s life and make a positive impact in the community by purchasing a calendar. “When you purchase a calendar, you are helping an animal in need. We have had really good outpouring of support for this calendar. Many guardians put their pets into the calendar because they are so proud of them and want to see them in some spotlight of lights and glitter. All our business supporters are also featured in the calendar,” says Marciszyn. For more information stop by the 9 Lives Boutique in the Town ‘n Country Mall, check out their Facebook page at Scraps-MJ or call SCRAPS at (306) 6849048.
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Old studs off to retirement heap, without pension
With an ear to the weather forecast and an approving eye trained on the brownish ground Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express and the still-blooming purple petunias in the front yard, I deronjoy@sasktel.net cided to be proactive this year The views and opinions expressed in this article are and prepare for the season of those of the author, and do snow and parkas. While my body shivers not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. just thinking about minus 40 Celsius possibilities that are sure to freeze us in place during January and February, my decision to take action now rather than later seemed adultlike, a decision based on past experiences of last-minute rushes through the house looking for winter things. The jumble of hangers and clothing in the closet indicated a somewhat over-worn leather coat that will handle at least one more year. Also squished in there was my bargain-basement $14 purchase of four years ago, a winter jacket of clean lines and enough wiggle room inside to allow an extra sweater or two to be worn. My old gloves were found in the pockets. The closet also contains a heavy-duty parka with hood and fitted wrists. My stash of long, fleecy underwear will have to be replenished and I know just the place to make those purchases — at the same store where I found my $14 jacket. I might also buy another pair of gloves — just in case the glove devils take over my pockets. With all that accomplished personal winter preparations took a downward turn, focusing on my feet and those well-loved, well-worn red and black boots with the side zips — so worn that the label listing the brand name can no longer be read.
While the boots would certainly take me through another winter, the black attachments over the soles of the boots are done. In fact I can safely say “the studs need to be put out to pasture.” Last year, in the middle of some icy conditions, those spikes attached to a sling-shot-like piece of elasticized plastic lost their grip while one side of the plastic snapped in two, meaning the spikes did me little good sitting there on the side of my foot. Some slippery-sloped research took place and I found out that some new-fangled winter boots come with a set of grippers already imbedded in the soles. A click flick of the wrist (research implied) would allow the studs to appear and disappear, all depending on the walking conditions of the day. “Hmmm,” I thought, “those gripper-equipped boots are just what I need.” So off I went, with determination, to my favourite shoe shop, Gemmell’s Shoes, old boots and grippers in a bag to better explain my quest. The friendly attendant was happy to show me just the boot I envisioned as my winter safety net. They were much heavier than I imagined but I was excited to learn how to operate their special feature: an attachment on toe and heel of the sole to manoeuvre in and out to engage or disengage the spikes. She showed me a piece of equipment to make the job easier but confided that most people simply use the end of a key. I tried, but could not manipulate the switch, even with her help. I agreed to try on a pair of boots in my size, thinking it might be easier to learn by sitting down. The boots fit nicely and I passed the test of zipping the zips and tying the laces. I failed Gripper 101. I broke a finger nail, I broke a second nail and I still could not get those
studs to move. I crossed one leg over the other to improve my chances of coming face-to-face with that latch and in doing so my face mask rose over my eyes, effectively obscuring my vision and my latest attempt. My attendant and her colleague were kind and sympathetic to my plight, but I know they were laughing behind their masks. I would have laughed at me too if I were in their shoes. With a sigh of disgruntlement, I suggested someone should write to the manufacturers to offer some customer-related advice on how to more easily put the studs up and down. In the end I left the shop with a new pair of winter boots, and a new set of sling-shot-style grippers to get me through another winter. At home, I found the website of a boot manufacturer with studded boots in their catalogue. I dashed off a quick e-mail asking if their product would be easy for a person with arthritic hands to successfully engage this special feature. In return, I received a friendly response that didn’t answer my question but gave me all the attributes of similar footwear. Thanks. I’ll take that recommendation under advisement. Meanwhile, I will attach my new studs to my new boots and venture forth onto ice-slicked streets and parking lots. Just beware of flying grippers indoors as I lean on a shelf to remove or put on my new grabbers. That will be a Kodak moment, especially if the shelf collapses. Happy Winter! Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
Nar-Anon Family Groups begins weekly meetings at Alliance Church By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Nar-Anon Family Groups poster – supplied Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon) Family Groups held their first meeting in Moose Jaw Monday night at 7pm at Alliance Church on the corner of 9th and Thatcher. The group is intended to support those who are close to someone struggling with a substance use disorder. Organizations such as the Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee, Moose Jaw Family Services, and Square One, Inc. have endorsed the meetings, which will continue on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future. The problem of destructive addiction to substances is growing in Moose Jaw, and those involved in addressing the crisis agree that supports are severely lacking. Of particular concern is the impact of strong negative cultural
stigmas surrounding the problem, resulting in enforced silence for fear of judgment, discomfort, avoidance, or isolation. People who begin using drugs want merely to relax, enjoy the company of friends (or experience acceptance by them), relieve anxiety, or escape from emotional pressure– drives everyone can relate to. But addiction often completely takes over their lives with terrifying speed, leaving the families of those affected feeling both powerless to help, and bewildered at how the lives (and futures) of their loved ones could have changed so drastically. Nar-Anon Family Groups utilizes the same 12-step program as Narcotics Anonymous and AA. They stress that addiction is best understood not just individually, but as a family problem because substance use disorders are, by definition, out of control. Literature is supplied by the organization to help explain what has happened in the past and to provide guidance into the future. However, the group’s organizers emphasize that no denominational belief system is necessary to the program, and that they are meeting primarily as a support group.
Nar-Anon Family Groups promises anonymity to its members as the most basic safety requirement of their meetings. They also affirm a promise of non-judgment, which can be vital to those whose life context has shifted from “normal” to a realization that every normal plan for their lives must be re-assessed– and possibly abandoned. No membership fee is necessary, and the group will remain unaffiliated with specific causes in order to keep the focus on supporting its members. All those whose lives have been affected by another’s addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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The Death of Pilot Officer Donald S. McDonald, RCAF By Richard Dowson
Joining the RCAF as Aircrew in 1940 meant chances of surviving World War Two were slim. Luftwaffe pilots and their equipment were far superior to the Allies. They had been training pilots for years and many had flown in the Spanish Civil War. They were very good. This is a newspaper clipping from the Moose Jaw Times Herald dated October 16, 1941 – eighty years ago. Pilot Officer Donald Smith McDonald, Navigator (Observer), Service Number: J/5093, was born in Selkirk, Manitoba in 1910. He was the son of Donald and Donaldina McDonald and was the husband of Elizabeth McDonald. In 1941 his wife was living at 847 University Drive, Saskatoon. Like so many of his generation, he graduated high school in the Great Depression and took what work he could find. Often called the ‘Ten Lost Years’, the Great Depression meant men and women coming of age in the thirties had to put ‘youthful excitement’ on hold and enjoy what they could. When war came in September 1939 many men and women joined the services for a great adventure. Pilot Officer Donald Smith McDonald would have been no different. Most of the men joining the RCAF as Aircrew were young. At age 30, when he joined the RCAF in July 1940, Donald McDonald was really too old to be joining. However, there was a desperate need for aircrew at the beginning of the war and an even more desperate need for men with the mathematics skills, like Don, who could master the intricacies of Air Navigation. Upon graduation Don was given the ‘Air Observer’ badge, proudly worn on the left side of his tunic. Don was posted to England in the Spring of 1941
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and later assigned to #58 Squadron, RAF. On the night of October 11, 1941 he was the Navigator of the crew of a twin engine Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V Bomber s/n Z9154, stationed at Linton-on-Ouse, England. 58 Squadron was then part of Bomber Command having moved from Coastal Command and was now bombing targets in Europe. At 0035 on October 11, 1941 the crew took off from their base at Linton-on-Ouse for a bombing raid on Essen, Germany. The flight would take them across the Dutch coast to their target. It should have been a short trip of less than eight hours return. They never returned. Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber number Z9154 was shot down off the coast of Callantsoog, Holland by a Luftwaffe Night Fighter. The five-man crew included 3 RAF men and 2 RCAF men. Royal Air Force, 58 Squadron men killed 11 October 1941 aboard Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber number Z9154 were: Sergeant Arthur William Cooper, Pilot, Service Number: 1254701, RAFVR, Age 24. He was the son of Arthur William and Daisy M. Cooper, of Enfield, Middlesex and is buried at Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Netherlands, Grave Reference 31. C. 1. Sergeant Thomas Alexander Walter Hamilton, RAFVR, Wireless Air Gunner, Service Number: 1051939,
the night of October 11, 1941 were: Pilot Officer Donald Smith McDonald, J/5093, Navigator (Observer), Killed in Action October 11, 1941. Age 31, he was the husband of Elizabeth McDonald, living at 847 University Drive, Saskatoon Saskatchewan. P/O McDonald’s body was never recovered. He is remembered at the RUNNYMEDE Pilot Officer Donald Smith McMEMORIAL Sur- Donald, J/5093, KIA October 11, rey, United King- 1941, Age 31 (CVWM Photo) dom, Reference: Panel 60. Flight Sergeant William Harold Sproule, R/74142, RCAF Air Gunner from Brampton, Ontario survived. Flt/Sgt Sproule parachuted from the aircraft, was captured and became a prisoner of war. He was assigned the POW #24395 and sent to Stalag Luft L6 at Heydekrug where he stayed until the end of the War.
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Public Domain) Buried Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Netherlands; Grave Reference 32. C. 12. No age or family identified. Flight Sergeant Alfred Ronald Robbins, RAFVR, Pilot, Service Number: 754051, Age 21; Son of Alfred John and Una Robbins, of Salford Priors, Worcestershire; Buried at Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Netherlands, Grave Reference 29. A. 9. Royal Canadian Air Force, 58 Squadron men aboard Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber number Z9154 on
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The charming dandelion is a little library located in CFB Moose Jaw Bushell park, and in honour of veteran’s week has included some amazing materials regarding Remembrance Day and our veterans. Starla Anne Klinger is the curator of this library and has adorned it with fantastic materials for children during Remembrance week. Located to the left of the library are bags with all kinds of reading materials, colouring sheets and information geared towards little ones regarding Remembrance Day. Books, colouring sheets and even poppies are there for visitors to [Starla’s} free library. Starla says they’ve had an amazing response to the library with local children seeking out the material provided. We would like to thank Starla on her dedication to education and preserving the memory and history of our service men and women. We would also encourage any other little libraries to do the same.
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Moose Jaw brothers died within weeks of each other during the First World War Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Moose Jaw brothers George and Norman McClelland were likely eager to display their patriotism when they enlisted in the army during the First World War, but neither would ever see Canada again. George Reginald McClelland was born on April 15, 1893, while his brother Norman Leslie McClelland was born three years later on Oct. 15, 1896, sons of Mary E. and James McClelland. They enlisted in either late 1914 or sometime in 1915 and, after training, eventually ended up in France. They were attached to the 16th Battalion (Manitoba Infantry Regiment). George was a corporal and Norman was a private. The First World War had been on for nearly two years when they both met a similar fate in 1916. George died on Sept. 4, 1916, while Norman died on Oct. 8, 1916. Because of the ferocity of the fighting, neither of their bodies were ever found. So, like 11,285 other Canadians who fought in northeast Europe and have no known grave, the McClelland brothers’ names were inscribed onto the Vimy Ridge monument. The towering monument overlooks the Douai Plain from the ridge’s highest point and is about eight kilometres northeast of Arras. Information about the brothers came from the Canadian Virtual War Memorial, which
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Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist. He has travelled extensively, worked and lived in Australia, US, and across Canada. He has a varied working career including: Firefighter, Lawyer, Navy, Motorcycle Importer, plus others. He chose to return to southern Saskatchewan because of his family’s deep roots here. As a columnist, Legare’s columns will offer food for thought The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
We now live in a society of forced segregation. There is no way to describe it otherwise. The fact is this: some people are allowed to enter a restaurant and have a meal while others are barred from doing so. That is segregation, nothing less. Yet it seems few are willing to call a spade a spade. We all went to the same schools and took the same history classes. We were taught that mandatory segregation of various groups was deplorable. In our classrooms we heard about and saw pictures of America’s Deep South from decades past with signs saying “Whites Only” at a drinking fountain, restroom, or restaurant. Instead of placing a “Whites Only” sign in our mental image, put a modern one in our minds eye; “Vaccinated Only.” Signs
ing these individuals using this information. Buried at home Pte. Joseph Kenna was born on May 1, 1871, and was the husband of Margaret Ann Conception Kenna and the youngest brother of the late Brig.Gen. Paula Kenna, CDSO, ADC. Paula had a lengthy career in the military after the First World War. This former chapel sits in the middle of the Moose Jaw Ceme- Kenna served in the tery on Caribou Street East and is a municipal heritage build- Canadian Forestry ing. Thousands of graves surround the building, including that Corps during the war of First World War soldier Pte. Joseph Kenna. Photo by Jason and had the service G. Antonio number 2188488. The war had endcatalogues every Canadian who fought and died during the First World War. Sue ed by Nov. 11, 1918, but the private died Knox, a member of Moose Jaw’s Royal several weeks later at age 47 on Nov. 25, Canadian Legion Branch 59, collected the likely due to an injury sustained while information as part of a project to honour working. the nearly 500 individuals from the Moose He is buried in the old Moose Jaw CemeJaw area who fought and died in both tery, with a grave location of L. 8. B. 36. G. 5. Kenna is also the only Moose Jaw world wars. The Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday. soldier of the First World War buried in the com plans to run several stories highlight- community.
Another missing body Pte. Sydney Lambert Woodrow was born on Aug. 6, 1893, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Woodrow of 1040 Henleaze Avenue in Moose Jaw. Woodrow enlisted in the 28th Battalion (Saskatchewan Infantry Regiment) in either late 1914 or sometime in 1915 and possibly trained at Camp Hughes in Manitoba. After arriving overseas with his unit, Woodrow later participated in a battle near the French/Belgium border and died on April 7, 1916. Similar to many other soldiers, his body was never found, so his name was inscribed on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium. The memorial bears the names of 55,000 men from various Commonwealth countries who were lost without a trace during the defence of the Ypres Salient throughout the war. Menin Gate opened in 1927, and every night at 8 p.m. since that time — aside from a couple of years during the Second World War and during the recent pandemic — a “Last Post” ceremony is held. All traffic through the gateway is halted and two buglers stand in the centre and sound the Last Post using silver trumpets that a Canadian officer donated in 1915.
Segregation: Yesterday Once More such as that are not universally posted yet, but how far are we away from that reality? Regardless, the unvaccinated are turned away just inside the front door, sign or no sign. To put a finer point on the matter, we live in a divided society where a vaccinated and non-vaccinated person cannot sit together in a coffee shop, even if neither has the virus. That is identical to when an African-American and White-American were also barred from doing so. But that is the USA; we “good” Canadian people never previously supported segregation signs, right? Think again. Speak to your grandmother or great-grandmother and ask her to tell you of bars and taverns of the past where there were two signs posted outside; one said “Men’s Entrance” while the other said “Ladies With Escorts Only.” We mock those who believed in previous segregation policies and consider them to be uneducated mindless fools. If a sign such as “Whites Only” or “Ladies With Escorts Only” were placed in a doorway today, there would be nothing short of a riot. People would not stand for it. Justifiably so. Would the same outrage exist if the sign said “Vaccinated Only?” How can we resolutely show abject contempt for past segregation rules yet our own current regulations are dutifully supported? What has happened to us that we now single out a group and deny them basic simple privileges that others enjoy? With all the demands for equality shouted over the past decades, you would think we would be above that. Fact is, we haven’t forgotten equality; we never truly believed in it in the first place. We are merely justifiers, just as others in days-gone-by justified their own reasons for isolating specif-
ic groups. However, our modern rules are more contemptible because we are educated in the poisonous history of them and we ought to know better. Those who defend our current segregation under the “for our protection” banner need to be reminded that our signs of “Ladies With Escorts” was purely for “the protection of women.” Furthermore, our past is replete with other segregation laws using “protection” as the excuse. If we open our dusty high-school history books we can easily find the chapter where we segregated Japanese-Canadians with the justification of “for our protection” gushing out of our mouths. Subsequently we apologized, yet here we go again. FORM 2 (Section 4)
Take a step back in time, just twenty-two months ago, and remember the people we were. Would we, a mere two years ago, be citizens that would support a dictate that separated people and family members, into two classes; those who can and those who cannot sit in restaurant and have a meal? Have we not become numb to absurdities and have we not let our fears make us fundamentally discriminatory? We have seen this “segregation for protection” movie before. But many have forgotten it. In the words of the great philosopher G. Santayana; “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the day of January 10, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT 22-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN 60MJ08944 EXT 0
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Total Arrears* 1,302.33
Costs 624.00
Total Arrears and Costs 1,926.33
* On January 1, 2022 the 2021 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.
Dated this 5th day of November, 2021 Tracy Edwards, Administor
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From Syria by way of Jordan to Moose Jaw, Mazen Alomar hopes to bring his family here too By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Mazen Alomar joined the Syrian army at 18. He was a member of the military police, stationed in Homs in western Syria. In 2011, when the Arab Spring series of revolutions and protests spread across the Arab world, Mazen was 20. He was absolutely not ready to fight in a war. He would speak on the phone with his father in Idlib, Mazen’s hometown (about two hours north of Homs), and his father was frantic. “You have to get out,” Mazen remembers him saying. Mazen shakes his head as he thinks about it, saying, “Every day, my friends, my friends would go out from our center, and they come back shot.” His superiors offered him a rare choice. They had more soldiers than they could effectively use, so they said he could go home, or he could stay and fight. If he stayed, he would be well paid. Mazen didn’t even consider staying– he took his ID and left. “I called my friend, when they let us go, and I said, ‘God has given us a new life,’” he nods, “because nobody else can leave from this problem.” Unfortunately, Mazen’s homecoming in Idlib did not last long. Idlib was and is a major rebel stronghold. Rebels in Idlib found Mazen almost immediately after he arrived, and they were not interested in offering him a choice. They needed fighters.
Current political map of Syria – from liveuamap.com Mazen’s father obtained a passport for him. In Syrian culture, children should take care of their parents, so Mazen wanted very much to stay. His father wouldn’t hear of it and sent him away to Jordan. The entire family was intended to gather and reunite in Jordan. However, Jordan ceased accepting refugees, and Mazen’s parents and sisters ended up in Turkey in-
stead. Mazen hasn’t seen them since he left Idlib. He got married in Jordan and started a family of his own, and although they keep in touch over Facebook, his parents have never met his wife and children in person. When the call came offering Mazen and his wife the chance to come to Canada, he didn’t know what that meant. “I didn’t know, at first, what is Canada?” he recalls, and he spoke no English at all. Life has not been easy in Moose Jaw. The culture shock has been intense, English is a notoriously difficult language to learn, and although Syria has four seasons, winter there rarely drops below freezing. Mazen says 80% of people in Moose Jaw have been welcoming, understanding, and friendly. He describes his few experiences of racism and hostility with sadness rather than anger. He says what happened to him could happen to anyone and thinks perhaps the lack of diversity in Moose Jaw might contribute. “In Syria,” he says, “we have everyone; it doesn’t matter. We have all colors, and we don’t even realize.” Mazen has been working to try and reunite his family ever since he arrived. He has found sponsors and friends whom he describes as wonderful and generous, but it is still a slow, slow process. He’s very hopeful that it won’t be long now, that he will see his parents and sisters again soon.
Christmas shoeboxes have positive effect on kids in poverty, resident says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Mary-Ellen Willis, co-ordinator for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign in Moose Jaw, has seen the positive effect such packages can have on children, families and communities living in poverty. “If you’re some stranger in Canada giving them a box of toys and stuff, it kind of blows their mind. By (also) putting in school supplies, they can go to school because in most countries they can’t,” said Willis, who visited Ecuador five years ago and Costa Rica seven years ago to deliver shoeboxes with Samaritan’s Purse. During her trips, she learned that some children give their teachers the pencils they receive in the shoeboxes. The teacher then breaks those writing tools into smaller nubs so more children can write. On another occasion, Willis saw a child become excited after receiving two toothbrushes in his box. This was because there was one toothbrush for 20 children to use at an orphanage. “(These are) things that we take for common. Give a Canadian kid a little ball and he might play with it for five minutes. Give a kid in another country that’s never had a ball — that’s a lifetime treasure,” she continued. Besides toiletries, school supplies, and toys, children also can participate in the 12-week Greatest Adventure program, which introduces kids to Jesus Christ. It is this aspect that Willis thinks is perhaps most beneficial. “Every kid is important. Just expressing Jesus’ love for that child and emphasizing it more for that kid (is important),” she added. Operation Christmas Child has kicked off for another year and individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are encouraged to pack shoeboxes with toys, school items, hygiene products,
A child in Senegal finds joy in the gifts he received in his shoebox. Photo contributed photos and personal notes. Last year, Canadians filled more than 373,000 shoeboxes that went to struggling children in West Africa and Central America. Moose Javians contributed more than 1,000 boxes during the campaign in 2020, while Willis wants to see
that number increase to 1,500 this year. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed over 187 million shoebox gifts in more than 100 countries. The pandemic has posed some challenges to the program, but boxes are still being packed and collected, said Willis. Many people have decided to “pack” their shoeboxes online during the past two years because they can’t or won’t leave their homes to shop. “In Moose Jaw, it’s easy, but in other areas, not so much,” she remarked, pointing out people can put what they want into the boxes if they do the shopping themselves. Many groups have been dedicated to collecting and packing over the years. For example, Willis noted that some groups make bracelets, prayer packets and beaded characters for shoeboxes. Other groups shop all yearround, which contributes to successful packing parties. “We have some stores that really back us up,” she added. National collection week is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 21. This is also when Willis organizes “packing parties” in Moose Jaw for people participating in the program. Since there are pandemic restrictions in place, anyone interested in packing with the group should contact Willis at 306-630-2581 for an invitation to attend. Willis encouraged residents to participate in packing a box, either online or by doing so physically. She noted that this is also a good way to teach children about generosity. Boxes can be dropped off at Victory Church and Moose Jaw Alliance Church.
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Discriminating against the unvaccinated ‘is just wrong,’ concerned dad says Concerned dad Tony Mckechnie is worried about discrimination and segregation that people who haven’t taken the COVID-19 vaccine are facing and believes attacking them is only creating more division in the community. Mckechnie spoke during Prairie South School Division’s Nov. 2 board meeting and urged trustees to not contribute to the abuse against people because of their vaccination status. He also produced news reports and scientific articles to question the effectiveness of vaccines and discussed the pandemic’s overall negative effect on people. “A growing number of citizens are concerned; they feel like their back is against the wall,” Mckechnie said. “Some feel their options are being taken away from them.” Vaccination passport mandates are setting up society for failure since governments and health professionals don’t seem to recognize that fully vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19 to others, he continued. Mckechnie has seen many hostile comments on social media about people
Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express who haven’t been vaccinated. This con- showing that many people in other incerns him since he knows people who are dustries refuse to take the vaccine out of unable to be jabbed because of pre-exist- concern about its safety and bodily autonomy. This includes thousands of people in ing health conditions. “To discriminate against (people) … the United States military, in emergency is just wrong on all levels,” he said. “I in- services — police, firefighters, EMS and vite you to remove the title of unvaccinated RCMP — in Canada and hundreds of Caand replace it with some of the other prej- nadian doctors. Furthermore, other headlines have inudiced-type statements that we’ve been moving past in terms of race and gender.” dicated that about 35 per cent of vaccinatMckechnie thought the media had cre- ed residents in Ontario have come down ated the term “unvaccinated” to cause an- with COVID-19. “It seems like there is a flaw in our ger and division in society. While he was unsure what other term to use, he noted provincial health guidelines. I understand that people could be considered protected that we’re (thanking) people … for dobased on antibodies or natural immunity to ing their part. I get that,” said Mckechnie. “But are we not setting ourselves up for … COVID-19. Not every major organization fa- a good percentage of the population (that) vours vaccine passports, such as the World can still be infectious and transmissible? Health Organization (WHO) and Canada’s According to the guidelines, we’re not privacy commissioner, Mckechnie contin- asking them to test (and) we’re not asking ued. A WHO report opposed passports for them to isolate.” Besides COVID-19, mental health istravel due to the vaccines’ effectiveness, while a privacy commissioner report in- sues have also skyrocketed because of the dicated the passport system should be re- restrictive pandemic measures, he pointed moved immediately once the pandemic is out. While governments have narrowly focused on having enough nurses and ICU finished. Mckechnie pointed to news reports capacity, a growing bubble of other health
issues — “a scary thing” — needs to be addressed. Furthermore, business experts predict that more than 227,000 businesses will close in Canada. That will negatively affect Saskatchewan’s economy and people’s livelihoods. Mckechnie reiterated that blaming the unvaccinated for societal problems is unproductive and discriminatory. Board vice-chair Darcy Pryor agreed with Mckechnie that “viral shedding” can occur in vaccinated people. However, she wondered if he had seen other evidence to back up his claims. Mckechnie replied that the New England Journal of Medicine featured an article about breakthrough cases in healthcare workers, while a recent news article indicated that students at Harvard University were forced to learn online for several weeks even though the entire campus was vaccinated. “We’re no longer flattening the curve, but we’re heading down a dark road,” he added.
Prairie South’s COVID-19 vaccination policy to be fully implemented by January The education director for Prairie South School Division understands that not everyone agrees with new procedures governing COVID-19 vaccinations — or others’ perspectives on the issue — but urged people to respect both anyway. Division administration presented Administrative Procedure (AP) 420: COVID-19 Safety for Employees, Other Individuals and Trustees during the Nov. 2 board of education meeting. Trustees were told that the division office would post the administrative procedure and a supporting FAQ document to the division website and email both to employees. Trustees asked director of education Ryan Boughen to create a vaccination procedure following a heated meeting about the issue in October. Boughen and senior administration crafted a draft document before presenting it during a strategic meeting on Oct. 26. Following further input from trustees at that meeting, the division office finalized the procedure. Vaccination guidelines Prairie South staff must provide proof of vaccination to the division by Wednesday, Dec. 22, while non-employees must provide proof to the principal or other division-designated personnel upon entering a building, according to the AP. Meanwhile, staff and other individuals who are unable or unwilling to disclose their vaccination status — staff will not be forced to get the jab — must undergo COVID-19 self-testing. Those individuals must then provide a negative test — at their
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own expense — to the principal, immediate supervisor or designated personnel. “Employees who fail to comply with this procedure may be subjected to disciplinary action,” the AP added. “Other individuals who fail to comply with this procedure may be restricted from attending Prairie South facilities for such duration as may be determined by the school division.” The AP will be fully implemented in January. Show respect, please “I believe that we — administration and the board — are a team and work together and highly value the board’s input,” Boughen said. “It is a very challenging time for a very polarizing item, and it was really important that we had a chance to make sure we are all aligned in our thinking and how we want this to roll out because it will have impact on our schools, employees and communities.” Implementing a vaccination-related procedure has been a wedge issue, which is regrettable since it didn’t need to be and was caused by the divisive approach people took in discussing it, Boughen continued. He and other division superintendents met with all employee groups to explain the need and the goal of creating safe conditions in schools. Moreover, the division office received plenty of medical advice from public health officers and the province about creating these guidelines. “I recognize that not everyone agrees
with that (need for a procedure) and that other people can find other people to support that we shouldn’t be doing this work. I recognize that too,” the education director said. “What has been divisive in my opinion is that people are very aggressive in their points of view and that we could get through this much easier if we respected different people’s points of view and we accepted where people are. And the heart of our AP does that.” The COVID-19 administrative procedure allows for freedom of choice — something not everyone agrees with
— since the division is not mandating the vaccination but is simply creating the safest environment for everyone, Boughen continued. The division office also analyzed the costs of COVID-19 tests and believes it will not be a financial hardship for people who must provide weekly tests. “We want to do this work in a very respectful way. And we ask that people that don’t align their thinking with our thinking, that they be respectful too … ,” he added. “The board has made a choice. I’m asking that people respect the choice of the board.”
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
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Re: Maybe it is time... As I look across the political landscape in Saskatchewan, I am deeply saddened. Our government under the leadership of Premier Moe has not just lost the moral authority to govern – they have thrown it away. This administration in general and Premier Moe in particular are in serious conflict with the citizens of Saskatchewan on a range of issues from Crown Grasslands to Health Care. On this last point, Premier Moe has driven Saskatchewan health-care services into chaos. The Premier has said that “vaccination is the way out of this pandemic” and yet he has put into place policies that have pushed our health services into a crisis and have failed to educate, encourage
and empower our people to navigate the maze of misinformation and to find “the way out”. Instead, Premier Moe has victimized the vaccinated by allowing Covid to hijack our health-care system so that the doors to many other services are closed. To whom can citizens turn for help? Unfortunately, the Official Opposition has been incapable of really holding the government accountable, partly because the Opposition accepts being mired in a legacy of distrust among the half of our population living outside of Regina and Saskatoon. Or perhaps the Opposition Leader thinks that one can sit in the weeds, so to speak, and then slide into power after the Moe government disintegrates? Who speaks for the overwhelming majority in
Saskatchewan? Who speaks for those who are distressed, fearful and angry as an ineffective government provides no leadership or sense of security in these times? Maybe it is time for people across Saskatchewan to think about building a new political party from the ground up – a party to make government that has the betterment of the province as its only objective; and to make a government that will balance interests and look for elegant solutions to difficult issues. This would be a huge change from the government under Premier Moe, which panders to the few, prefers some interests to the exclusion of others and has put us all into danger on several levels. Roderick E. MacDonald QC
Re: Opinion/Commentary on Substance Abuse Treatment in Saskatchewan The Provincial Government is deserving of considerable credit for its recent promise to enrich the capacity of substance abuse treatment in the province. To stem another disastrous strain on our health care system in the next few years, there are a variety of additional pieces must be added to the substance misuse prevention and treatment policy puzzle. Perhaps the most important addition should mobilize resources to address the apparent lack of adequately trained treatment specialists and prevention workers. Another priority should be the establishment of an independent data collection system to evaluate program performance. Neither seem to be in place at this time. It appears that, compared with substance misuse, there is no other highly complex bio-psycho-social health problem intervention system characterized by such an inadequate level of professional organization and undeveloped skill requirements of staff. Data collection to evaluate program perfor-
mance and regular oversight are also begging for development. An independent performance evaluation process should be immediately put in place to identify the degree to which evidence-based programming and human resource competency are now in place in the current system. On the basis of that research, remedial upgrades should occur. In addition, a post-secondary training program in the specialized skills required to tackle this multi-dimensional problem should be initiated. Specialties should include therapeutic skills (individual and group), community organization, and public education and media messaging. A good start to such an approach would be to support a series of meetings between relevant academic departments at the polytechnical and university level (including the First Nations University of Canada) to consider certificate, diploma, first degree and Master’s level training and credentials aimed at preparing a skilled workforce relevant to the challenge. The need is indicated by the current and
seemingly ever-expanding epidemic of substance misuse and chemical dependency. Funding for proceeding in the educational piece should not be prohibitive because existing educational institutions can be engaged to plan and implement the necessary work. Community outreach is a standard function of universities and other post-secondary institutions. Furthermore, first candidates for the relevant training can be drawn from part-time students currently employed in human service roles in government and NGOs (i.e., psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, and social workers). In this way, major front-end costs otherwise incurred by emphasizing new, full-time students, could be significantly reduced. Partnerships in this initiative would be appropriately established with Health Canada and the Canadian Association of Mental Health (CAMH), Saskatchewan branch. First Nations and Metis representative bodies—and educational institutions — should also be included. Dr. Richard Thatcher, Social Health Consultant
Re: Poignant Thoughts of Remembrance Day This is the time of year that people recite the WWI poem “In Flanders Fields.” One part of that poem stands out for me.
the ability for people to project the responsibility for their actions onto others. Despots are flexing muscle towards perceived weaker nations and individuals, and despot wannabes are seeding doubt in election results. Let me cite another part of “In Flanders Fields.”
A simple appeal–that future generations never forget that men and women died to keep the world free of tyranny. Then came the Great Depression or “the Dirty Thirties.” Unrest grew out of hunger caused by drought, the stock market crash of ‘29, which caused constant unemployment. In Europe, a tyrant quickly rose to power. His rise was accomplished by his ability to feed into blame and capitalize on unrest caused by the depression, among other reasons, such as racism. All attempts to contain his rhetoric failed, which soon led to World War II. Indeed, the Allied Forces then picked up “the torch.”
Even though most of the veterans of that war have now passed on, their children still have memories of the effects of war on their parents. I personally have a distinct memory. My father fought in the Dieppe raid. He was asked to give my grade 12 class an account of his experience. This surprised me, as I had never heard him speak of the war before that time. I sat in class, spellbound, as he spoke of survivors’ guilt when his friend was killed right beside him. (Why him, not me?) I watched him contain tears that welled up as he spoke of how his friend and others died that day. I felt closer to my father than I ever had, and I vowed never to forget! Every Remembrance Day service that I attend, I recall all the veterans that I knew as I grew up. To this day, name by name, I give them thanks for my freedom. Once again, the world finds itself in a period of great unrest. For almost two years now, Covid-19 has monopolized our lives. Misinformation and blatant lies are everywhere. This has precipitated a distrust in elected governments, a rise in racism, and
Re: Moose Jaw Express Issue August 4, 2021: Page A11 Story: Moose Javian’s heartfelt reflection on Vimy Ridge Memorial My father, Sid Hampson of Moose Jaw spent five years in France in WW1 having spent his time on the battlefields and in hospital recovering from bullet wounds and being gassed in major battles. He fought at Vimy in April of 1917 and attended the unveiling of the great Vimy monument in the summer of 1936 attended by Edward V111. One of the people he met up was Mrs. Charlotte Wood of Winnipeg, the first Silver Cross Mother of Canada. Seven of her sons and stepsons had enlisted, two were killed in action including one at Vimy Ridge. I had always been impressed in reading my father’s writings and
particularly about the lady from Winnipeg who was so prominent in the 1936 ceremonies with the King and her wearing of a coat heavy with the medals of her sons. This is shown in the picture you placed in your article. Fast forward to the April 9th, 2017 when my son and I were part of the Canadian contingent of veterans who journeyed to Vimy to commemorate the Centennial of the battle. We boarded the bus for Vimy and I took up a conversation with two veterans who sat across the aisle from us and who came from Winnipeg. I was surprised they did not know about Mrs. Wood and the contribution her family had made to the war. A gentleman who had just arrived from his home in England and sitting in front of my seat turned to me and said that he had over-
heard our conversation about Mrs. Wood and that he was her grandson. From the conversation that followed it was obvious that he knew little about his grandmother so upon my return to Canada I sent off copies of the Legion book which had featured Mrs. Wood on the 1936 Vimy pilgrimage. We have kept up a correspondence since that time. Among the many thousands who attended that ceremony, including Prince Charles and his two sons, was a contingent of students from Moose Jaw who witnessed first-hand the contribution of Canadian soldiers to the battle victory at the little village of Vimy, France. I thank you for remembering Vimy and what that victory meant to all Canadians. Best always, Garth Hampson, retired RCMP Staff Sgt.
“Take up our quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch. Be yours to hold it high.”
“If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.” We have all been here before. We’ve forgotten that the ultimate goal of Remembrance Day is to remember the sacrifices our brave military made in the interest of world peace. Throughout history, suppression, hunger, and desire for power and dominance have led us to war. Are the seeds of another global war floating in the air? “Lest we forget.” Fran Millar
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Re: Lessons from Apartheid South Africa In the 1980s I lived as a Canadian for eight years in South Africa during apartheid — Nelson Mandela was securely in prison as a “terrorist”. Living in that beautiful country I gradually learned how apartheid had survived for over 40 years: - all open public dialogue and dissenting opinion were shutdown - only state sanctioned and censored media coverage/messaging were permitted — media acted either as the propaganda wing of government messaging or it was severely censored - state messaging was state enforced with all the privileges of compliance and penalties of non-compliance - social division, conflict and suspicion were the norm - the politics of fear were the norm. In 2021 I live in Saskatchewan. Deja Vu? Doug Reichel
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Re: Is Saskatchewan Really Doing That Well?? Premier Moe, in his Saskatchewan State of Address, told us how great the province is doing. Yes, economically we are but there were things that weren’t mentioned. 1. In the past 14 years Saskatchewan has only had one balanced budget. 2. The province’s credit rating has fallen from AAA to AA. 3. CHILDREN and adults that need emergency care are dying because the unvaccinated are filling our hospital ICU beds. In regard to #3, I have a suggestion/solution. The unvaccinated that go to the hospitals, need to be triaged and that would free up beds for emergencies. Thanks, D Kelln
Warm and Safe Shelter is available to everyone this winter By April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Shutterstock Image Imagine sleeping outdoors with nowhere to go. Bitter winds and cold temperatures can needlessly result in frostbite, hyperthermia and death. This is a real-
ity for many who find themselves on the streets as winter brings this harsh reality. The Ministry of Social Services is working with communities to ensure safe shelter during cold weather through the Cold Weather Strategy. If communities have no shelters available, then they will have access to hotels. “Saskatchewan winters are dangerous for those without a home or access to shelter,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “That is why our government continues to work with our community partners across the province to make sure everyone in need of shelter has a warm and safe place to stay, no matter where they live or when they need help.” Jeff Redekop, Executive Director of
Income Assistance Service Delivery with the Ministry of Social Services says, “Individuals or families who require emergency shelter in Moose Jaw should connect with their local income assistance office during business hours. After hours, they can contact the Moose Jaw City Police or the RCMP.” He continues to say, “Ministry staff will work to connect that individual or family with shelter. That could include a referral to an emergency shelter or, if there are no available shelter spaces in the community that meets their needs, the ministry then can authorize a hotel stay. The ministry can also provide the client with benefits to cover essential expenses such as meals and personal items.”
Rachel Mullens, Director of Emergency Services at Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Moose Jaw said, “Our capacity is ten men in our shelter but due to COVID we have had to drop that number to four. We provide them with food, shelter (includes a shower and heat-treating their belongings for bed bugs and laundering their clothing) and providing clothing if needed. If our shelter is full, then we contact other agencies to fill the gap: Social Services and the Police will often step in and help those we do not have room to shelter.” If you see someone in need of shelter, call 911. Call Moose Jaw Social Services at 306-694-3647 if you find you are in need of assistance. For a full list of shelters go to www.sk.211.ca
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Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications By Eugenie Officer - Agriculture Journalist, Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
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EXPRESS The Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program has announced that it will now be accepting applications for its 2022 cohort. This year’s theme centers on ‘transparency.’ Students applying for the scholarship are encouraged to explore the meaning of transparency and how it affects the perception of modern agriculture among the public. The scholarship’s focus is on promoting more dialogue about where our food comes from and how every member of the value chain plays a role in communicating that story. “As a future farmer and rancher, the education I will receive through this scholarship will help me build my strengths as I work towards growing sustainable and reli-
able produce that I can be proud of,” said Jesse Patzer, the 2021 Agriculture Student Scholarship grand prize winner. Students entering post-secondary agriculture-related studies in 2022 will be eligible for the scholarship. The application process invites applicants to submit a three-minute video or a 1000-word essay pertaining to transparency in agriculture. A winning scholarship of $4,000 will be presented, along with three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 each. “We need young people to get engaged in the sector, and there are also great opportunities for a career in agriculture,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. Once winners are selected, they are recognized at a formal ceremony where they have the opportunity to meet one another and discuss their hopes for the industry’s future. “It’s amazing; I have sat around the table with the winners before and have had some great discussions about agriculture. You can really hear the passion they have for
it, and some of the different fields they would like to enter such as research, agronomy, and primary agriculture” said Marit. Funding for this award comes from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a three-year, $3 billion investment from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada’s agriculture, agri-food industries. As part of this commitment, $2 billion will be allocated for programs cost-shared 60/40 by the federal and provincial/territorial governments through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Those interested in pursuing a career path into agriculture and food are encouraged to share their stories, as it can be as simple as putting together a video or an essay. Applications for the 2022 cohort must be received by March 1, 2022. To learn more about the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program, visit Saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship.
Funding now available to Saskatchewan municipalities for targeted sector support By Natalie Lund - Moose Jaw Express
A new intake of municipal grant applications under the (TSS) Targeted Sector Support initiative is now available. “The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to work with our municipal partners and offer this funding to Saskatchewan municipalities once again this year,” said Don McMorris, Government Relations Minister. “By supporting local governments, we are supporting all Saskatchewan residents. Projects under the TSS initiative lead to well-governed communities and enhance regional unity,” McMorris continued. The TSS Initiative provides cost-shared grants, up to 75 per cent on eligible costs to municipalities partnering to strengthen their core responsibilities through projects focused on regional co-operation, capacity building and good governance.
Applicants must be a municipal government and partner with at least one other community, such as other municipalities, regional committees, First Nations and parks. “New North is proud to participate in this partnership that provides the opportunity to strengthen local governance and improve regional collaboration in our province,” said Georgina Jolibois, newly appointed Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities (New North) Chairperson. “We encourage municipalities in northern Saskatchewan to submit an application and take advantage of this funding opportunity,” she continued. Since 2020, 56 grants totalling more than $1.9 million have been approved by the TSS Steering Committee. This committee consists of representatives from the Saskatchewan urban and rural Municipalities Associations,
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Government Relations and also New North. “SUMA is committed to helping create thriving, sustainable hometowns. We are proud to be a partner in the TSS Initiative, this funding helps strengthen our hometowns by supporting projects that build capacity, foster good governance and promote inter-municipal co-operation,” said Rodger Hayward, SUMA President. Applications for this intake will be accepted until February 1, 2022. Listed below are 3 examples of previously approved grants: - $100,000 for assistance with the creation of a municipal district - $30,000 for a regional landfill feasibility study - $13,000 for a governance training for municipal officials “(SARM) Saskatchewan and rural municipalities is encouraged by the ongoing TSS funding. The committee from the province will deliver it as part of the Municipal Revenue Sharing grant program,” said Ray Orb, SUMA president. “We are pleased to see another round of applications for the TSS Initiative. SARM promotes inter-municipal co-operation and building capacity to aid in effective local government. Funding projects through this program will certainly benefit rural Saskatchewan.” He continued. TSS was established following a review of the 201819 Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) Grant program. Each year, TSS receives $1.5 million from MRS. Funds are administered by SUMA, on behalf of the TSS Steering Committee. Interested municipalities can learn more and apply at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/municipal-administration/funding-finances-and-asset-management/ funding/targeted-sector-support-initiative or email info@ targetedsector.ca for more information. For more information, contact Shaylyn McMahon, Government Relations in Regina at (306)787-4340 or email at shaylyn.mcmahon@gov.sk.ca
Police charge teen for using an edged weapon during assault Moose Jaw Express staff
The Moose Jaw Police Service has charged an 18-year-old male with assault with a weapon after an altercation occurred between two people on the weekend. On Nov. 6 at 3:08 p.m., police attended to a fight in the 800 block of Macdonald Street West between two people known to each other. Upon further investigation, police determined that an edged weapon had been brandished during the incident. Police arrested the 18-year-old man and charged him with assault with a weapon, assault and weapon dangerous to the public. He was later released on conditions to have no contact with the other parties and has been ordered to appear in court later. The police service said it appreciated the support that the public provided during the investigation. No one was injured during the incident.
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Cheer Infinity Athletics holds successful Trunk or Treat event despite chilly weather “Infinity Athletics wants to extend a huge thank you to every business that participated in the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday October 23rd. Despite the chilly, windy day, 12 local businesses and organizations came out to Moose Jaw Alliance Parking lot, decorated their vehicles and prepared for an afternoon of Halloween Celebrations!! Over 315 people attended with 201 of those being children! Then came ready to start their Halloween celebrations with costumes on and trick or treating bags in hand!! Families went from Trunk to Trunk collecting goodies and treats, played Halloween games along the way and sneaked some pictures at the couple photo spots! From the Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe, Frankenstein inflatable and the amazing vendors it was a “Spooktacular” afternoon to kick start the Halloween celebrations!!
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Before leaving each participant voted for their favourite Trunk and this year Ashdown’s Furniture & Interiors won!! We can’t wait to see this annual event continue to grow and see what vendors come up with next for decorations! Infinity Athletics offers programs and events for boys and girls of all ages in cheerleading, dance, tumbling and Ninja!!. Keeping the youth of moose jaw active and engaged!! Follow us on facebook or keep up to date on our website www.infinityathletics.ca for upcoming classes, camps and events!!”
CLIVE TOLLEY I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you that put your trust in my leadership and vision. Your vote, campaigning and financial support elected me as the 41st Mayor of Moose Jaw. Thank you! Clive Tolley
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Annual Aviation & Aerospace Week in Saskatchewan By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Saskatchewan’s annual Aviation & Aerospace Week acknowledges the essential service pilots in the province, their accomplishments, and celebrates the history of aviation in Saskatchewan This year marks 75 years of operation for Saskatchewan Air Ambulance, making it the oldest non-military service of its kind in the world. Moose Jaw’s Western Development Museum location has a model of the Norseman CF-SAM, the adaptable bush plane (designed and built in Canada) used in the first days of the air ambulance service. MLA Fred Bradshaw, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways, was enthusiastic about the history and function of aviation in the province’s economy and essential services during an interview with Moose Jaw Express. Bradshaw is himself a commercial pilot who worked in aerial application for 23 years. He noted that “agriculture is the backbone of Saskatchewan,” and that “aerial application is very important to agriculture.” Bradshaw emphasized that many northern communities are still totally reliant on aviation, including float planes which provide service to communities lacking runways. The province’s vast interior also supports many remote and important industries which need air service,
Aviation & Aerospace Week in Saskatchewan (from Sask Gov press release) including mining, forestry, oil and gas, justice services, and healthcare. Bradshaw was the keynote speaker last week at the annual Wings of Saskatchewan conference in Saskatoon. Hosted jointly by the Saskatchewan Aviation Council, which coordinates aviation throughout the province, and the Saskatchewan Aerial Applicators Association, the conference agenda included a trade show, representatives from Transport Canada and major industry groups, and annual general and board meetings for the aviation organizations involved.
Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw 15 Wing Moose is one of Canada’s most significant Air Force bases. It is the heart of aircrew training for the RCAF, encompassing both 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (2 CFFTS) and 3 CFFTS in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. 2 CFFTS graduates jet engine and instructor pilots, while 3 CFFTS produces rotary-wing and multi-engine pilots. 15 Wing is also home to 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the famous Snowbirds, flying the CT-114 Tutor jet trainer.
Moose Jaw Municipal Airport upgrades This year in aviation is significant to Moose Jaw in particular. Moose Jaw’s Municipal Airport received a massive upgrade investment this year totaling $3.2 million, including over $500,000 invested from the City itself. Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority co-chair Jarrett Johnson said the expansion will attract new opportunities for the city and support the businesses which operate out of the airport. Those businesses include aerial application, fuel services, aircraft maintenance, and Skydive South Sask. Johnson noted that, “the airport is used to spray well in excess of 100,000 acres a year.” The expansion extended and resurfaced the runway to allow larger aircraft. Additional apron space was added, allowing new hangars to be built and increasing the taxiway access. The province’s King Air B200 air ambulances, based out of Saskatoon, will have a greater margin of error to work with, increasing accessibility for patients needing emergency transport. The Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority was established in 2018 with city bylaw 5561, and intends an ambitious increase in the use and economic relevance of the airport. The airport authority website is at www.cjs4.ca.
Henderson Insurance announces integration with pair ofSmiths’ Saskatchewan insurance companies Insurance, HAL Insurance to join Henderson under Navacord banner Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
While most companies were simply trying to find a way to survive during the pandemic throughout 2020, Moose Jaw’s Henderson Insurance was quietly putting
plans in motion for a major expansion. Earlier this month, all that hard work became official. And the local multi-faceted insurance company will now be able
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to offer more services out of more offices, thanks to their efforts. Henderson Insurance joined Saskatchewan broker partner Navacord in announcing the integration of Regina-based Smiths Insurance and HAL Insurance under the Henderson umbrella, marking the next phase of growth for the company. “It’s been really interesting,” said Dave Reidy, president and CEO of Henderson Insurance. “All three companies are really good at what they do, so this is just bringing people together and it’s really, really exciting to watch.” The transaction with Smiths came into being in July 2020 and HAL in November 2020 — meaning the whole integration plan came together in the middle of some of the worst the pandemic had to offer. Being able to pull that feat off is a source of pride for Henderson, and was a product of procedures that were already in place. Since the organizations were already heavily into Zoom and Microsoft Teams prior to the pandemic, it was simply a matter of rolling along as usual. In fact, Reidy had only met Jordan Smith of Smiths Insurance once in person before the transaction was completed. “Being able to do both of them in the middle of COVID was pretty crazy, but we were essentially able to double the company and I’m pretty proud of our team for being able to pull that off,” Reidy said. “So we were together for 12 and 16 months respectively, and it’s creating something that doesn’t exist. We aren’t necessarily bringing them into Henderson, we’re bringing the best pieces of each into Henderson and bringing the best of Henderson into this group.” Smiths Insurance is largely a retail organization focusing on motor license issuing, personal insurance and small businesses, while HAL Insurance carries a larger commercial and predominantly transportation focus, working with truckers ranging from small operations to international carriers. “So that really fits well with us,” Reidy said. “The consolidated company is 65 per cent commercial and 35 per cent retail, so it’s really enhancing our transpor-
Henderson Insurance will have more to offer customers after joining forces with a pair of established insurance teams.
tation expertise.” As for changes customers might notice, the largest difference will be Henderson now operating out of four locations, the main office in Moose Jaw and three stores in Regina, making it easier for clients to do business with the insurance group. And with growth comes opportunity within — the influx of employees and increased size has led to Henderson Insurance hiring a human resources professional, a sure sign that things are growing at an exponential pace. “That doesn’t happen in smaller organizations,” Reidy said. “And there will be opportunities for employees to grow without leaving the organization, that’s something we’re really excited about.” The good news will even extend into the community itself: already known for their charitable giving in Moose Jaw, Henderson will now be able to increase those efforts. “And being a larger entity, Henderson Insurance has always been interested in giving back to the community, so we’ll be able to continue that focus and be that partner within the community for all types of organizations,” Reidy said. All in all, it’s nothing but positive times for the organization, which first opened its doors in 1965. “We’re excited about the future and very thankful for the community we serve and the trust they provide us,” Reidy said.
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Skydive South Sask has been jumping out of planes for nearly 42 years
Curt Hamilton of Skydive South Sask trailing the Canadian Flag above Gutheridge Field Skydive South Sask has been in operation nearly 42 years. They describe themselves as a group of enthusiasts who are in the sport for life. Many of the “lifers,” as they call themselves, have logged thousands and thousands of jumps– not just in Moose Jaw, but globally. Large skydiving events are referred
By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
to as “boogies.” They can be held anywhere, and the organizers are thoroughly networked– they seem to know everyone even remotely involved with skydiving. Jumpers, pilots, and planes are sourced and invited from all over the world. Boogies can be competitive in some cases, but competition never takes priority over enjoyment. Burk Reiman, one of Skydive South Sask’s Chief Instructors, describes one particularly memorable experience at a boogie while on vacation in Thailand. His eyes light up as he describes jumping from a C-130 Hercules with hundreds of other skydivers as part of the Thai king’s 60th anniversary celebrations. They jumped dozens of times with the full support of the Royal Thai Air Force, attempting to set the world record for largest skydiving formation. While such opportunities create unique memories, accumulating jumps does not need to be so exotic. During Canada’s six month jumping season, Burk and the other instructors at Skydive South Sask thoroughly enjoy their dropzone at Moose Jaw Municipal Airport (MJMA). They
Burk Reiman of Skydive South Sask makes his night entrance at Gutheridge Field
have 600-800 students and tourists every year. Burk says they see all kinds of people, from those who just want to try the sport, to those who, as he says, “have that little bit of a personality difference,” that causes them to fall in love with jumping out of a plane. It’s counter-intuitive, but Skydive South Sask instructors are even familiar with prospective jumpers who have a fear of heights. “It’s not like the Bugs Bunny, Roadrunner cartoons where the world is rushing by you,” Burk explains. The perspective doesn’t actually change, he says, until you get closer to the ground, under the chute, so the initial jump is not as scary as many people anticipate. Skydive South Sask adheres strictly to Transport Canada regulations, including absolutely no substance consumption before jumping, a certain minimum level of physical fitness, and mandatory doctor’s notes for those over 65 or for those who have medical conditions. Because skydivers are required to navigate visually and the airspace can be busy, there is also a firm rule against jumping through clouds. Who flies the plane? It’s no problem getting pilots, Reiman says, in addition to the several pilots they count among the club membership. Pilots are always looking for a way to log as many flight hours as possible, so they are eager to come out. They’ve had everyone fly for them, from Snowbirds to pilots who are working toward a commercial license, who go on to fly for major airlines. The club owns a Cessna 182 which can carry four jumpers at a time, and there are no fancy maneuvers involved. Take off; reach the drop height; fly straight and level while the jumpers exit; land the plane.
Burk Reiman of Skydive South Sask streams smoke as he glides in to Gutheridge Field Relatively boring– which is good, because if you’re trying skydiving, you probably aren’t looking for any other source of excitement that day. Skydive South Sask is a non-profit skydiving club, one of only a few in North America. Running a non-profit has its challenges, but it also enables them to keep the focus on enjoying the sport. The other benefit is that their prices are low in comparison with a for-profit business. The season is over for this year, but if skydiving is something you’d like to try, keep an eye on their website at www. skydivesouthsask.ca, and get in touch as spring approaches!
Curt Hamilton of Skydive South Sask lands at Gutheridge Field
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Warriors coach O’Leary looks back on start of road trip and two important wins Victories over Lethbridge, Medicine Hat on first Central Division swing of season keeps Moose Jaw in top half of Eastern Conference
Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express and a tie for third in the East Division. A loss, and they would have been in a four-way tie for last in the Conference. “You look at those standings, they’re changing all the time because it’s such a logjam,” said Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary. “I think that’s what we’re going to be seeing all year long, it’s going to be a dogfight for playoff spots and positions in the standings. And even during the game last night, you’re looking at other teams like Regina winning, Swift Current winning, P.A. winning, The Warriors welcomed Daemon Hunt back from a four-game suspension on the you just want to keep weekend and promptly saw positive results from his return. pace. It was an important game before all that stuff It isn’t often a Western Hockey League game in early was happening, but I’d be November carries much importance to a team, but for the lying if I said I wasn’t watching that for sure.” Moose Jaw Warriors, their contest against the Medicine The win was the second straight for the Warriors, Hat Tigers on Saturday night was a huge one. who rode a Firkus hat trick to a 4-1 win in Lethbridge on When you’re looking to make major strides this sea- Friday night. Given the team’s tough start to the season, son and are eyeing a top-half finish in the Eastern Confer- getting on the highway seems to have come at a good time ence, falling to last place could be devastating for morale. for the local squad. And with how tight things are in the standings right now, “I think a road trip was exactly what the doctor orthat’s exactly what could have happened to the Warriors dered and I think the guys responded in the right way,” with a loss. O’Leary said. “The game in Lethbridge was our best efInstead, Denton Mateychuk scored the overtime win- fort start to finish in terms of a complete game with everyner while Ryder Korczak and Jagger Firkus had goals in body really contributing. regulation as the Warriors took a 3-2 victory. “Then facing a little bit of adversity in Med Hat, I felt The win improved the Warriors record to 6-7-0-0 in the early going if we could have capitalized in the first
period we could have really taken control of the game, but they got some saves and answered back. But we found a way to get to overtime and our skill guys did the job.” Speaking of skill guys, the team’s success certainly wasn’t hurt by the return of team captain and Minnesota Wild draft pick Daemon Hunt from a four-game suspension. He partnered with ‘A’-ranked Central Scouting prospect Denton Mateychuk in both games and brought a controlling influence to the proceedings every time he was on the ice. “As coaches, when you know you’re going to be missing Daemon for four games, you hope you can hold things together,” O’Leary said. “But a player as good as Daemon, he makes an impact in every area of the game. So sliding him in allows you to slide everyone into their proper slots. And he’s our captain, he’s our best player and most important player and it shows.” Hunt’s presence also plays a key role in allowing Mateychuk to be more creative with the puck, and as fans who took in the WHL Live webcast the two games, it led to a crazy number of scoring chances in addition to snuffing out offensive zone time for the opposition. “I thought he was unbelievable all weekend long, he’s a special player,” O’Leary said of Mateychuk’s showing. “He’s got the puck on his stick for so much of the game, and as a defenceman he can play a large part of the game. Between him and Daemon they drive so much of our offence with the way they get the puck out of the zone with their legs or their passing ability and then they’re so dynamic in the offensive zone… they’re important players for our team, for sure.” Next up will be the Red Deer Rebels on Tuesday night, and the Warriors aren’t expecting an easy night against the 9-6-1-0 second-place Central Division crew. “They play how Red Deer always plays, they’re hard, they’re heavy and they forecheck well, so we’ll need to be ready,” O’Leary said.
AAA Warrior fall to Pat Canadians, Blazers to close out tough week Moose Jaw drops 7-0 decision in Regina Thursday, fall 4-3 in close contest in Saskatoon Sunday
The Moose Jaw AAA Warriors came close to pulling out a win over the Saskatoon Blazers on Sunday afternoon, but a pair of third-period goals proved to be the difference in a 4-3 loss in Saskatoon. The loss was the third straight for Moose Jaw and saw their Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League record fall to 7-5-0-0 on the season, tied for seventh place in the 12team league. Earlier in the week, the Warriors dropped a 7-0 decision to the Regina Pat Canadians. Things got off to a good start for the Warriors as Kayden Ostrom gave them a 1-0 lead with 1:36 to play in the first period. After Saskatoon’s Raiden Zacharias scored 4:10 into the second, the Warriors put them back on the chase when Connor Miller scored an unassisted marker midway through the period. The lead wouldn’t last the frame, though, as Josh Zakreski tied the game for Saskatoon with 46 seconds left. Dallen Oxelgren restored the Moose Jaw one-goal led 3:12 into the third, but that would be the last bit of good news for the visitors -- Cole Peardon tied things again just over two minutes later, and 2:25 after that marker, the Blazers’ Tyson Byczkowski scored what would stand as the game winner.
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AAA Warriors logo Ethan Fechter got the start in goal and made 28 saves for Moose Jaw; Eric Kahl had a 23 save performance for
Saskatoon. In Regina, the Pat Cs scored three goals in the first period and a pair in each of the second and third on their way to the comfortable win. WHL Warriors prospects Ben Riche and Harper Lolacher each had points in the contest, with Riche scoring Regina’s fourth goal three minutes into the second period and finishing the game with two points; Lolacher scored the Pat Canadian’s last goal with 9:22 gone in the third. Riche has 14 goals and 30 points in 15 games to lead the league in scoring. Luke Cote scored twice for the Pat Canadians, Noel Englot, Kayden Reeder and Jacob Zeigler had their other goals. Ewan Soutar faced only 13 shots in taking the win, Fechter got the start for Moose Jaw and allowed five goals on 14 shots in 34:09, replacement Ryan Bain allowed two goals on 14 shots the rest of the way. Regina improved to 13-0-0-1, with the one loss a shootout defeat at the hands of the Warriors back on Oct. 2. The Warriors’ road swing continues on Remembrance Day in Swift Current against the Legionnaires. Next home game is Saturday, Nov. 20 when they host the Yorkton Maulers.
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Warriors’ Yager receives first Hockey Canada assignment with Capital City Challenge selection Four-team tournament to feature trio of Under-17 teams along with Canadian National Women’s Team; Warriors’ assistant coach Burnett to work with Team Canada Red Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
Warriors forward Brayden Yager (right) celebrates a goal with teammate Jagger Firkus earlier this season.
It was as inevitable as snow in December in Saskatchewan. Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager received his first Hockey Canada assignment last Friday as it was announced he was among 20 Under-17 Western Hockey League players selected for the 2021 Capital City Challenge. The special event will feature 66 players from the Canadian Hockey League forming three teams -- Team Canada Black, Red and White -- and playing in a tournament alongside the Canadian National Women’s team. The tournament will run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 in Ottawa. The 16-year-old Dundurn product burst onto the WHL scene in the East Division Hub this past spring when as a
15-year-old he scored seven goals and 11 points in 18 games, that after four goals and 11 points in six games with the U18 AAA Saskatoon Contacts. Yager has picked up right where he left off this season, scoring seven goals and 12 points in the Warriors’ first 11 games, including an opening-night hat trick against the Saskatoon Blades. Yager won’t be the only member of the team in action at the tournament -Warriors assistant coach Gord Burnett will work as an assistant with Team Canada Red. The rosters and schedule of games wil be released at a later date. For more on the Capital City Challenge, be sure to keep an eye on www. hockeycanada.ca.
Finalists decided in Moose Jaw high school volleyball Favourites get a scare in both boys and girls action but advance to championship finals Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
The finalists are set in the Moose Jaw high school boys and girls volleyball leagues, but not without some tense moments for two of the favourites in semifinal action last Thursday night. The Peacock Toilers came only a few points away from one of the biggest upsets in recent boys league history but ended up dropping a 3-2 decision to the unbeaten Cornerstone Christian School Falcons. Cornerstone got off to a comfortable enough start against Peacock -- who at 4-6 won six fewer regular-season games than the Falcons -- with a 25-18 win in their first game. It was the Toilers who took control from there, though, winning the next two games 25-21 and 25-23 to put Cornerstone on the ropes. The Falcons were able to respond with a 25-14 win in the fourth game before prevailing 16-14 in a barnburner of a deciding set.
Action from the high school girls volleyball semifinal between the Central Cyclones and Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars.
The other boys semifinal saw the defending league champion Vanier Vikings take a 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-14, 25-21) win over the Central Cyclones. Cornerstone will now face Vanier for the boys league championship at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10. The two teams met twice in the regular season, with Cornerstone winning in five games on Oct. 5 and four games on Oct. 26. The Vikings do have some success on their ledger against the Falcons, though, having taken the win when the two met in the semifinal of the Moose Jaw Invitational tournament. In girls semifinal action, the Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars were also able to throw a scare into the Central Cyclones before Central emerged with a 3-2 (25-19, 25-11, 21-25, 20-25, 15-5) victory. The Cyclones came into the game as the favourites after a 6-3 regular season compared
to Briercrest Christian’s 2-7 mark, but that came with a huge caveat as the Cougars had seen most of their losses come by default due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Caronport. The unbeaten Peacock Toilers had no such difficulties in their semifinal against the Vanier Spirits, rolling to a comfortable
3-0 (25-10, 25-9, 25-12) victory. The Toilers will look to repeat as city champions when they host the Cyclones in the league final on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The two teams met three times during the regular season, with Peacock winning in three sets each outing and holding Central under 20 points in all but two games.
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Moose Jaw Vikings win Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football Under-14 league title Vikings take 36-12 victory over Weyburn in Knight Ford Lincoln championship game Saturday at MacDonald Field Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
The Moose Jaw Vikings knew they were going to be in for a tough battle against the Weyburn Falcons in the Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football Under-14 championship final. You don’t take the field against an undefeated team and expect otherwise. Sure enough, things were close in the early going, with the Vikings holding a 6-0 lead at halftime of the Knight Ford Lincoln title game. But the local squad was able to find another gear in the cold conditions at MacDonald Athletic Field at the The Moose Jaw Vikings won the Knight Ford Lincoln U14 Championship on Saturday night. end of October, and would go on to claim the league title The Vikings broke out a trick-play blind, we had game tape we’d watched on with a 36-12 victory. wrinkle in the second half that turned the each other, but until you get out there and “It was good, I’m pretty proud of that team,” said Vikings head coach Brock playing you never know,” Montgomery tide — twice they were hemmed deep, and Montgomery. “They’ve been together for said. “You can feel prepared but you’re al- twice were able to recover punts. And a a lot of years, which is a nice thing...this ways a little bit nervous in championship late-game punt return also flipped the field, keeping Weyburn from getting any kind of is the fourth and fifth year that these play- games.” An important factor was the Vikings’ a run going as Moose Jaw piled up points. ers have played together, and I told them versatility. While they had a solid passing “It was the game that we knew, we after the game that I think they deserve it. game, the weather ensured that the contest were expecting a battle since they have They played well, they worked hard all was going to be a grinding ground slog. a good defence and so do we and it just year, they fought hard and it was just nice And that’s where the Moose Jaw crew had came down to a few big plays, which is to see.” pretty much what you’d expect in a game The Vikings entered the contest with shone all season. That led to Jasper White, Kayden like that,” Montgomery said. a 6-1 record and were coming off a 70-6 semifinal win over Yorkton the prior week- Nightingale and offensive player of the end. Weyburn, meanwhile was 7-0, and game Keaton Belsher chewing up yards had defeated Swift Current 37-6 in their throughout the contest. “Those boys run the ball pretty hard,” semifinal contest. As the two teams hadn’t Montgomery said. “But it takes a lot of faced each other in the regular season, there was a sense of the unknown heading effort with the blocking, they won’t get too far without those guys, so it was just a into the big game. “We were kind of going in a little bit good team effort (Saturday) night.”
Kayden Morhart was named the game’s defensive most valuable player. The fact KMJMF was able to get a full season in at all in the midst of the pandemic era was a huge positive for all teams involved. “It was nice to be able to play a full season, (league president) Bryan (Boys) did a great job getting everything together,” Montgomery said. “Last year it was kind of a broken-down version of the league where a bunch of teams couldn’t participate, it was just nice to have a full league this year and challenge yourself against the other teams you haven’t seen for awhile.” And with all that and a championship season to boot, it means there will be plenty of positive memories for the 2021 Vikings. “This just sends them off to play high school football with a really positive experience under their belt,” Montgomery said. “Some of them might be enemies playing on opposite teams in high school, but they have these memories and that’s always great to see when they put out an effort like that in a tough game.”
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High school football jamboree brings fun end to season for 5A Rural league teams Vanier picks up pair of wins over Peacock, Estevan in cool and rainy conditions at MacDonald Athletic Field Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
The Vanier Vikings had a goal line fumble on their first possession, leading to this weird moment where neither team could haul in the loose ball as it kept popping up out of the group. Vanier would recover, though, and score on the next play. With the ongoing pandemic looming large over high school sports at the start of the 2021 Rural 5A High School Football League season, things took a different turn when it came to scheduling. Instead of a playdown schedule like past years, the top two teams advanced to the gold medal game this past Saturday, which saw the Weyburn Eagles win their
MacDonald Athletic Field recently, with a steady rain making things all the more entertaining, even if things were a touch cool out. In the end, the Vanier Vikings went undefeated in their two mini-games, defeating the Peacock Tornadoes 22-6 and Estevan Elecs 18-6, while the Tornadoes downed Estevan 20-6 in the other contest. “It was a fun way to end the year, even though we ended up with that crazy weather, the kids aren’t going to forget that one, for sure,” said Tornadoes coach Bert Redstone. “The rain fell steady the whole night under the lights, and it made it look so strange out there, almost surreal, and the kids were totally into it… And what a great venue, having a chance to play under the lights like that is always fun.” The majority of the regular Vanier running back Natan Shiferaw looks for runseason was the exact opposite ning room in the rain. weather-wise, with most weekfirst league title with a win over Yorkton ends featuring gorgeous early-fall temperatures and comfortable playing condiin the final. The Central Cyclones, meanwhile, tions. Hence, Friday’s battles were a good went on to win a third-fourth place game foul-weather test. “Those kinds of games are a good exover the Swift Current Colts. And the remaining three teams? perience, because when you get to playoff Well, they arguably had the most fun of football, that’s the kind of weather you’re all — a series of jamboree-style games at going to be playing in,” Redstone said. “A
Moose Jaw Miller Express to open season May 27 at Ross Wells Park Two-game set with Medicine Hat to kick off another busy
gameplan in September is sure a lot different than a gameplan in late October and early November, so it was great for everybody to learn.” Eye-Opening Experience With the Tornadoes, much of the season has been about just that: gaining all the experience they can on the job. That included the team’s corps of youngsters, all of whom took the field in full-on game conditions during the jamboree. It was an eye-opening experience for the young crew, but a good one to-boot. “The young guys play all the time in practice, but it’s a different animal when you’re out there against another team,” Redstone said. “They played hard, maybe they were shocked at the intensity level when you’re out there for an actual game, so it was a great learning experience for them.” The game against Vanier offered a special test, as the Ryan Gottselig-coached crew threw all sorts of wrinkles at the Tornadoes and were rewarded for their variety. “Good for them, (quarterback Leti Miko) is so dynamic and obviously Ryan is a good coach and got them ready,” Redstone said. “We kind of talked to our kids earlier in the week and said ‘they’re going to run some reverses, they’re going to have some trick plays’ and sure enough they did, they caught us on a few counters that were unsuspected. So credit to them.” Redstone had sympathy for the Elecs given their travel situation, but was also impressed with how Estevan was more than willing to be a part of it all even with the strange conditions. “What a tough situation, driving down and then playing a game in the rain and getting done late and riding home wet and dirty,” Redstone said ruefully. “But all the teams in the league were awesome this year, they just wanted to kids to be able to play and it didn’t matter what time or
Peacock’s Ethan Johnson looks to get around Vanier defensive lineman Wyatt Behiel. when, they just wanted the experience and credit to them for a fun night and great season.” Now, it’s a look to the future. The Tornadoes were especially young in their skill positions this season, but Redstone was quick to point out how his Grade 12 veterans and leadership group created an impressive sense of ‘team’ throughout the campaign. “This was one of the best leadership groups that I’ve ever seen,” Redstone said. “Our captain group was awesome and the Grade 12s were working their butts off, showing the younger kids how to go. “And I’ve never seen a team that was so bonded. I don’t know if it was the layoff, but they were so excited to be out there every day, in my career it was the easiest coaching job when it comes to personality management. What a breath of fresh air to have a group like that after so much time off.” While football season has come to an end locally, the Weyburn Eagles still have business to attend to. They’ll represent the Rural 5A league at home against the Saskatoon champs this weekend, with the winner of that contest advancing to play the Regina champions on Nov. 13.
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The Moose Jaw Miller Express now know when they’ll be back on the field in Western Canadian Baseball League action. After taking a year’s leave-of-absence alongside the rest of the Saskatchewan-based teams prior to the 2020 WCBL campaign, the Miller Express will return to Ross Wells Park on Friday, May 27 when they host the Medicine Hat Mavericks for
a two-game weekend set. The 56-game season will run through Saturday, Aug. 6. The first extended homestand will see the Express play five games at Ross Wells from June 9-15, followed immediately by a four-game road swing through Edmonton and Okotoks June 16-19. Moose Jaw also plays five-of-six at home from July 1 through July 9 and sixof-eight at Ross Wells from July 27-Aug. 4 The majority of July will be spent on the road, with 11-of-13 games from July 10-26 away from home, including a fourgame swing that includes three games against Weyburn July 13-17 and a fivegame run from July 20-26. For a look at the complete schedule, be sure to visit https://bit.ly/3CHr91N.
Winners of the Gottselig Atheltic Performance Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association Athletes of the Month include Ashley Hennenfent (Vanier soccer, back left), Rohan Porto (Riverview volleyball), Eric Meili (Vanier volleyball), Adam MacNaughton (Cornerstone volleyball), Kiara Smith (Cornerstone volleyball), Jack Hadley (Riverview volleyball, front left), Logan Cushway (Central soccer), Mila Kicenko (Central soccer). Missing are Kaiden Stigall (Briercrest Christian Academy football), Jasmine Hundeby (Briercrest Christian volleyball), Callahan Lyall (Peacock soccer), Joaquin Tyrie (Peacock soccer).
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Moose Jaw’s Barker wins local Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre foursome defeat Manitoba’s Kristy Watling in championship final to claim title out of star-studded field
Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Penny Barker and her Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre foursome carried an undeniable hot hand heading into the Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop at their home rink this past weekend. As it turns out, they were able to carry the momentum right through to a tournament title. Barker and her rink of third Deanna Doig, second Jenna Enge and lead Danielle Sicinski went undefeated through the star-studded 20-team event, defeating Kristy Watling calls to her sweepers Winnipeg’s Kristy Watling 7-0 in four Penny Barker throws her final shot of during fourth-end action. ends in the championship final on Sunday the game as Danielle Sicinski and Jenna Enge put brooms to ice. and the aforementioned three in the fourth afternoon. to bring things to an early end. Barker was coming off a solid show“I think it was just more of the same,” ing at the Home Hardware Olympic Curl- we were fired up, we played well last week ing Pre-Trials the previous week, where and a shot here and there and we might be Barker said of the title game. “We were she just missed the playoff round by a sin- qualified for the playoffs. We came out this feeling comfortable after the first couple weekend and stuck with the same game games today, so it was just ‘let’s go from gle win. “After last weekend it was ‘okay, plan as always, just stay with it. We gave the start, put some pressure on’. That’s I guess we can play in Moose Jaw, it’s up a couple of big ends here and there but served us well in the past and that’s somehome’ because we needed a little bit of rest we were always able to claw back into it thing we’ll keep trying to do, be aggressive. As well as we’re throwing we’ll have after that,” Barker joked after closing out and come out and do well.” The final saw Barker steal two in the to keep it going right through the playthe final with a three-spot in the fourth end, capping a run of four straight steals. “But first end, singles in the second and third downs.”
Barker posted a 3-0 record through the round robin and took an 8-2 victory over former multiple-time Scotties provincial champion Michelle Englot in the quarter-final before battling to an 11-8 win over Kaitlyn Jones. Watling and her rink of third Hailey Ryan, second Emily Rafnason and lead Sarah Pyke also had a perfect round-robin record and defeated Sarah Hoag in her first-round playoff game before advancing to the final with a 7-6 win over two-time former national Scotties champion Chelsea Carey. The win will give Barker a host of qualifying points for the upcoming Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts playdowns, and ideally make their run to the provincial tournament a touch simpler. “Hopefully this will help set us up so we get directly into provincials instead of playing that Last Chance or something like that,” Barker said. “The competition is really strong in this province, so to come out here and win this, it feels really good, but we know we have a lot of work to do.”
Moose Jaw’s Robson looking forward to club curling nationals after impressive provincials run After win in women’s club provincials, local skip in action with makeshift team during Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop in Moose Jaw Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
Technically, Moose Jaw’s Elaine Robson wasn’t even supposed to be curling competitively this past weekend. The veteran local skip was coming off a wildly successful showing on the Oct. 30 weekend when she joined third Candace Newkirk, second Malysha Johnstone and lead Sheri Logan to win the Traveller’s Women’s Club Championship in North Battleford, and a bit of time away from competition was the plan. But when provincial curling legend Sherry Anderson was forced to pull out of the Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop at Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre, Robson got the last-second call. And there she was on Saturday afternoon with her makeshift foursome of Roberta Fonger, Haley Spencer and Amber Montgomery, battling the likes of Penny Barker as Chelsea Carey, Robyn Silvernagle and Michelle Englot took the ice on sheets around her. Robson finished her round robin with a 1-2 record and was potentially in position
for playoff spot Saturday night if things worked her way. “It’s good to be out here, and with them sharpening the rocks for more curl, that helps us for Ottawa as well because they’re to have a really good facility and a lot of curl, so it’s good to get some experience with this,” Robson said shortly after her contest with Barker. “It’s also really good for working with strategy, the field is really strong this weekend and there are a lot of good teams, which is great to be a part of.” Robson ended up in a back-and-forth battle with Prince Albert’s Robyn Despins throughout the club tournament, which is geared towards players who play at the community level and has special eligibility rules surrounding elite travelling players. The first meeting between the two saw Despins win the ‘A’ final 8-5, but Robson rebounded with two wins on the ‘B” side to advance to the playoffs. There, the local foursome defeated Despins 9-1 in the
Moose Jaw’s Elaine Robson delivers a shot during her SWCT Moose Jaw round robin game against Penny Barker. semifinal and followed with an 8-7 win in the title game, stealing in an extra end to do it. Overall, Robson finished with a 6-1 record. “We had no idea what to expect because of the last two years with COVID.
So we thought it was either going to be really good or really bad and we’d be going to the casino if it went really bad,” Robson deadpanned. “We struggled in the ‘A’ qualifier, and we just had an off-game. We wanted to come back and play strong and were able to pull through.” The club title is the second for Robson in the last three years, as the same foursome won the title in 2018. In fact, Moose Jaw has won three times in the 12 years the event has existed, including 2015 (skipped by Newkirk) and in 2011 (Patricia Yeske). Having that experience is something Robson hopes will be an advantage. “It’ll be a little more relaxed since we know what to expect with the draw and all the social expectations, too, with all the things that are going on,” Robson said. “So we’re a little more prepared and aware of what we’re going into.” The Everest Curling National Club Championships run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4 in Ottawa.
BTN Accounting, KMS Construction remain unbeaten at top of Original 16 Cash League standings Barker and Gamble both pick up victories, Walchuk Masonry earn first win at Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre It was a triumphant — and quick — return to the ice for Penny Barker and her BTN Professional Accountants foursome in the Original 16 Cash League on Wednesday night. Fresh off nearly making the playoffs at the Home Hardware Olympic Curling Pre-Trials last week, Barker picked up a 5-0 three-end victory over Fonger Wealth Management (Nick Cornea, 1-3) at Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre. Barker scored one in the first, stole three in the second and another in the third to bring things to an early end. BTN improved to 3-0 with the victory. KMS Construction’s Ben Gamble
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Curling file kept pace and improved to 3-0 themselves, but had a bit of a battle to do it as they took on fellow unbeaten Matt Froehlich (3-1). After Gamble scored two in the third end, Froehlich scored singles over the next three frames to take a 4-2 lead. Gamble got back on track in the seventh, though, putting up a three-ender and then stealing a
pair in the eighth to take a 7-4 victory. John’s Music and Ryan Wenarchuk kept pace with the leaders with another quick game, as they downed EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 1-3) 7-0 in three ends. Wenarchuk did his damage with a pair in the first, single in the second and four in the third to close things out. Walchuk Masonry (Tyler Krupski, 1-3) picked up their first win with a 7-1 victory over Motion-Golden Mobility (Lorraine Arguin, 1-3). A three-ender for Krupski in the first set the tone, and a deuce in the fourth gave the eventual victors a 6-1 edge. They stole another in the fifth, and Arguin shook hands.
A big end made all the difference in the other contest on the night, as Pro-Tec Electric (Stan Barnsley, 2-2) scored four in the third and went on to an 8-5 victory over KalTire (Dustin Woloschuk, 1-3). Making things interesting was Woloschuk’s start, as they led 3-0 when Barnsley put up his big end. Barnsley wasn’t done there, though as he stole one in the fourth and another two the next end to lead 7-3. Woloschuk got two back in the sixth but would get no closer after Barnsley’s single in the final end. Original 16 Cash League action continues every Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.
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Provincial title repeat, oh so sweet for Vanier Spirits girls soccer team Spirits head coach Atkins looks back on 4A girls provincial championship win, featuring all-Moose Jaw final
In years past, it was the sport of basketball the Moose Jaw teams seemed to dominate at the high school level year-after-year, with some seasons even seeing three of the four Hoopla finalists in their division coming from the local league. Now, high school soccer can make the same claim. The Vanier Spirits took a 3-0 win over the Central Cyclones in the final of the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association 4A girls soccer championship this past Saturday, marking the first season in SHSAA history that all four 4A finalists in both girls and boys came from the Moose Jaw league. For the Spirits, it also marked them as repeat champions, having won the provincial title the last time the tournament was held in 2019. “It’s very reminiscent of two years ago,” said Spirits coach Daniel Atkins. “It had a very similar vibe, where what we would do in practice we’d underperform in games. There’s just something about regionals and provincials that brings the best out of our team and brings the intensity out of our team and when we play intense we’re at our best. The Spirits were most definitely that throughout the last two weeks.
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The Vanier Spirits won the SHSAA 4A girls soccer championship over the weekend in Martensville After winning a play-in game 15-0 against the Peacock Tornadoes on Sept. 23, Vanier defeated Regina Luther 1-0 in the semifinal in Martensville to set up their battle with Central. “Luther seems to be the team we need to beat to catch on fire,” said Atkins, refer-
ring to the Spirits’ first-round regional win in 2019 that sent them on their way. “We beat them in a really close game and had the intensity we needed and that carried over in the final against Central.” The Spirits and Cyclones had met once during the regular season, with Cen-
tral taking a 1-0 victory. As a result, Atkins made sure to caution his troops that things were going to be anything but easy. “(In the regular season) I thought we kind of underperformed, and that was my big talking point in the finals, we could easily lose to this team if we don’t bring our best game,” Atkins said. “Then we were up 1-0 at half and 3-0 by the end, it was a steady build throughout the game.” By the time things were said and done, Vanier had completed their provincial run without allowing a goal throughout the playdowns. “I think this team was maybe more well-round, but it’s tough to say for sure,” Atkins said when asked to compare this to the previous win. “We were definitely able to rely on more players to score goals and make big defensive plays. Not being scored on at all at provincials says a lot about our defensive play and players.” There’s also the simple fact the season was played at all. Seeing the players on the field even in the most unusual of circumstances was a huge positive — and especially when you win it all. “At the beginning of the season we were just hoping to play with COVID, but now we’re definitely grateful we were able to get it all in,” Atkins said.
Central coach Rawlyk looks back at breakthrough boys provincial soccer title win Championship comes after back-to-back silver medals last time Cyclones played provincials Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
The Central Cyclones knew all about the heartbreak of losing a provincial final as they prepared for the 2021 4A boys soccer title game held in Yorkton at the end of October. Having settled for silver the last two times the tournament was held, the Central was looking to cap off yet another solid provincial run by winning it all this time around. And sure enough, they were able to get the job done. The Cyclones took a 3-1 win over Yorkton Sacred Heart in the gold medal game, capping an impressive — and equally as unusual — campaign for the local squad. “We had some kids who have played together for a while and this is the most talented core that we’ve had, but this is the best group that I’ve been with that’s played as a whole team, which is what soccer is,” said Cyclones coach Ray Rawlyk. “I’ve seen other teams, including ours, that had two or three superstar players, but every time we hit the final, it was always the team that played better that won, regardless of those super players… You can take those good players out of a game, but it’s harder to play against a team
The Central Cyclones won the 4A boys high school soccer provincial championship. that plays as a team. Everyone bought into what we showed them and it made all the difference.” The Cyclones wasted little time getting things going at provincials, with their 4-0 semifinal win over Martensville, a product of the team coming out on fire right from the get-go. Things weren’t going to be as easy against Sacred Heart,
though, especially since the tournament hosts were especially focussed after a loss to Central earlier in the season. “They were chomping at the bit and had revenge on their mind,” Rawlyk said. “They knew exactly what they wanted to do and were first to the ball for most of the game and gave us all we could handle. Then they double-teamed the right players
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Legion project honours 500 area residents who died in both world wars
Sue Knox’s quest to learn about relatives who served in the First World War turned into a project to honour every service member from the area who died during both world wars. Knox began conducting research several years ago and found that four uncles had served in the First World War. Three returned from the bloody battlefields of Western Europe, while a fourth was killed in action and buried overseas. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020 and shut down society, Knox had the time and opportunity to further her research. Since she is a former military member, she had access to federal databases and looked up information about soldiers, sailors and airmen from the area who fought and died. “Because of my association with the (Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59), I thought it would be a neat idea to memorialize all the men and women from Moose Jaw who gave their lives and fought in support of our country and do something with it,” she said. “Because most of them have been long forgotten.” Knox first started researching the personnel who served in the First World War, which occurred from 1914-18. Branch No. 59 has a book from that time listing the area soldiers who died, which was put together by women who recorded the deaths as they came in. Through other sources, Knox found names of more men who fought and died and weren’t listed in the book. “It was kind of a bee in my bonnet, I guess. It grew into something that I didn’t expect, but it was very interesting to do … ,” she said. “If we can do something to bring that (remembrance) back into the forefront by identifying individuals who still have family in the local area, I think it would be an honour to that family to have that done.” These families can also better inform their kids, grandkids and great-grandkids about these relatives and help make remembrance more concrete, she added. Knox eventually compiled a list of about 180 area men who died in the First World War into one binder. Meanwhile, she identified more than 300 area residents
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Legionnaire Sue Knox displays a binder filled with about 180 names of area men who fought and died in the First World War. She also has three binders filled with over 380 names of area men who died in the Second World War. Photo by Jason G. Antonio who died in the Second World War, either overseas or while training in Saskatchewan; that material is in three binders. The pages contain information about where the men lived, where they served, their unit, their injuries, and where they are buried. Even though Knox is not a historian, she is still interested in military history, so learning about the men’s histories was exciting. Many men — originally from Europe — worked on farms and decided that life wasn’t for them, so they went off to war, she said. Most thought they would be there for six months and then return home, but that wasn’t the case. Meanwhile, boys too young to fight managed to sneak overseas, hoping to see action. However, they were kept in England until they turned 18 before being sent to the front. Knox travelled overseas in 2017 to at-
A photo of Sgt. Herbert James Stewart, who fought and died in the First World War. According to his attestation papers, he was born on March 2, 1893 in Ireland, came to Canada to work, later served with the Canadian Corps Gas Services and died at age 23 on July 5, 1918. He is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery. Photos submitted
tend a 100th-anniversary event honouring the Battle of Vimy Ridge. She also visited 40 war cemeteries in 10 days, which she found humbling. After returning, she walked through both of Moose Jaw’s cemeteries, looking for old graves that might not have been marked with veterans’ headstones. She maintained them as part of Decoration Day in June and Remembrance Day in November, so she was familiar with most veterans’ graves. Over the years, several families have said their relatives did not receive flags during Decoration Day. However, Knox pointed out that the legion can’t mark plots if it doesn’t know about them. That is why the public’s help is important in identifying gravesites, especially in old family plots. During the past year alone, Knox has found 30 unmarked veterans’ graves and added them to her list. She is now working with the city hall to identify other graves and is collaborating with the Last Post Fund to acquire headstones. Using Knox’s research, the Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com plans to feature some men in upcoming editions and on the website leading up to Remembrance Day.
The headstone of Pte. George James Bailey, who died during the First World War. His attestation papers show he was born in Moose Jaw on March 7, 1897, served in the 50th infantry battalion, and died at age 20 on June 3, 1917. He is buried at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@ moosejawtoday.com For current information on Sask regulations on COVID visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19. Cornerstone Christian School theatre production ‘Seussical’ will take place at the Mae Wilson Theatre on November 10-13; show times will be Wednesday to Friday at 7:00 p.m. daily with a matinee only on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Depending on seat locations, ticket prices range from $20 and $25 (plus additional fees) and can be purchased at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre box office by calling (306) 693-4700 or online at www. moosejawculture.ca. Prior to attending the musical, the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre asks the public to bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the show. Additional COVID-19 information can be accessed on the cultural website. I Bought a Lunch Campaign for Hunger in Moose Jaw continues until November 16th. For more info or to make a donation contact Sharla at HUNGER.MOOSEJAW@SASKTEL.NET or 306.692.1916. CHRISTMAS SALE—Saturday, November 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at Zion (423 Main St. N.). Wreaths, tree décor, centerpieces, cards, trees, giftables, baking, puzzles, & more for sale. Collecting NEW mitts, gloves, hats, scarves, kids’ or men’s socks to be donated back where there is a need. Masks are required for entry. Come & join in! Moose Jaw Community Choir regular practice has resumed. The Moose Jaw Community Choir is an amateur SATB Choir with a mission to have fun, create beautiful music together, and share it with the community. The choir practices on Mondays @ 7PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church; performances in the community may also take place on alternate evenings (as restrictions allow). New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New members who are interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098 or message us through Facebook @Moose Jaw Community Choir. Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meeting at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N on November 17th at 10:30 a.m. Must show Identification and
Provincial documentation for Covid-19 double vaccination. Masks are mandatory when not eating. New members will be introduced and welcomed at the meeting portion of this event. Presentation: Jody Oakes: Homelessness in Moose Jaw. Lunch cost per person: Members/significant other: $15, Non-Members: $20.00; Meal: Turkey Dinner - Catered by Charlotte’s. Please Register with Rosalie M by November 14, 2021 (306-691-0696 or marcilr@ sasktel.net) Please note future upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: January 19, 2022, March 16, 2022, May 18, The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59 · LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome · 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 –Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League - Everyone welcome Moose Jaw and District Seniors Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 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 & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m. Forever in Motion - Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m. Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Hand & Foot Game for Beginners – Wednesdays @9:30 a.m. Mah Jong – Wednesday @1p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.
Kaiser – Fridays @1 p.m. Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. Painting Class – Monday & Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Paper Tolle – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m. Lounge – Fridays 2-4p.m. Jam Sessions – Friday @ 10 a.m. Technology (Computer) – Questions and help from Ron Smallwood – Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. Christmas Craft Sale – Saturday November 27th, 10a.m. to 3p.m. Tables going fast. Call/email Tanya to book table now. Annual Membership fee for 2022 Membership Fee - $40.00 Basic Membership/$60.00 Enhance Membership. If you are a new member, come in to our “ONE-OF-A-KIND” Seniors Center and we will give you a tour. Our Facility offers more than any other in Saskatchewan and we are proud to be a part of it! For all new members, you will receive your 20/22 membership, as well as the rest of 2021 for free!! Cosmo Senior Centre, 235 - 3rd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sk. CRAFT & TRADE SHOW on October 30 from 9am-3pm. Admission is free. Concession will be open. If you would like a table please call 306-692-2118. October Weekly Events: Monday: 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Bridge & Floor Shuffleboard – 7:00 pm H&F Canasta Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session – 1:00 Pickle Ball & H&F Canasta – 7:00 Friendship Bridge & Pickle Ball Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS – 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Bridge & Floor Shuffleboard Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance – 1:00 Pickle Ball – 7:00 Pickle Ball Friday: 1:00 Pickle Ball Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Currently Evening Sports Cancelled Meat Draws – Saturdays @ 4:30pm. EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME! Army, Navy and Veterans Club Country Classic Music by Gary Kincaid on Nov. 6 from 2-4pm; Meat Draw at 4:30pm -279 High St W, 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998. Everyone Welcome! Tickets still available on 50/50 Draw - You can win up to $5000 only 1000 tickets to be sold. Tickets $10 available at the Anavets or for sale at the Town
& Country Mall; etransfer can be sent to anaf252@sasktel.net and you will be sent a picture of your ticket 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. The Saskatchewan chapter of Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) has undertaken a unique project to bring fine art into the living rooms of local seniors - via phone. “A Taste of Art” is a new initiative that uses the SCWW format similar to a “party line”, where participants phone into a common line and participate in an inclusive and accessible audio-only format. Stay tuned for more “over the phone” art programming for seniors in early 2022. For more information contact: Christy Schweiger Educator Coordinator, MJMAG 306-692-4472 educator.mjmag@sasktel.net 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 WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added! Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we explore the WDM collection with our Virtual Coffee Club. All sessions will take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or beyond). You can register for one or for them all and the best part is they are free! Each session will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Following the presentation, share your memories and experiences while connecting with others. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register online. https://wdm.ca/coffeeclub/ The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) – 10:00 am, November 30 In this presentation, we will hear an overview of how during the Second World War, recruits from Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere trained at air bases across the country, including twenty-one flying training units in Saskatchewan. We will learn how the wide-open prairie skies made an ideal location for these new pilots to train with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and about some of the aircraft that were flown.
A look at COVID numbers from October 30th to November 5th As of November 5th, there are 46 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 1,796 active cases in the province overall. Saturday, October 30: 289 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central (1 in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Four deaths reported in SK, 242 recoveries. Sunday, October 31: 170 cases reported in the province, 6 in the South Central (6 in the South Central 2 subzone). One death reported in SK, 354 recoveries. Monday, November 1: 128 cases reported in the
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has given Caronport-based business The Beacon a fine of $14,000 for allegedly breaching public health violations. Photo courtesy Facebook
province, 2 in the South Central (0 in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 298 recoveries. Tuesday, November 2: 107 cases reported in the province, 4 in the South Central (3 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Five deaths reported in SK, 225 recoveries. Wednesday, November 3: 173 cases reported in the province, 2 in the South Central (2 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 234 recoveries.
Thursday, November 4: 188 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central (3 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 170 recoveries. Friday, November 5: 141 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (4 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Two deaths reported in SK, 126 recoveries. Vaccine delivery: 1,679,851 total. As of November 5, 83,552 doses have been administered in the South Central.
Caronport business The Beacon fined $14K for breaching public health orders Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has given Caronport-based business The Beacon a fine of $14,000 for allegedly breaching public health violations. The Beacon is a gas station, convenience store and restaurant that operates in the village. The SHA issued the fine during the week of Oct. 25, accusing the business of failing to screen visitors for proof of vaccination or a negative test. The province has previously said that if a business intentionally allows people to access its venue without providing proof of vaccination or testing as required, then
the business is in violation of public health orders and can be subject to a ticket. The current mandate orders all restaurants to ask customers for proof of vaccination — also known as a vaccine passport — or negative COVID-19 test before they can seat patrons. Furthermore, customers must always wear masks except when eating, drinking or at their table. The Beacon is the first Moose Jaw area business to be fined under the current medical health order. The Moose Jaw Express reached out to the business owner but he declined to comment on the situation.
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SHA Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Policy for Family /Support People and Visitors In Effect The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced that As of November 8, 2021, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a recent negative test will be required for family/support people and visitors to enter all SHA acute care facilities, and long-term care (LTC) homes, including affiliates. This includes any services that are located in acute care facilities or long term care homes. Patients will not be required to provide proof of full vaccination to receive care or service. Without a proof of vaccination, family/support people and visitors may provide a negative PCR or a rapid antigen test, performed in the last 72 hours by an approved third-party provider. These services are user pay and a list of providers is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.
What to Know Before Visiting the Pharmacy for Someone Else Tim Blunt, Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist/Owner
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er, I am here to support you and your loved ones during the pandemic and beyond. I’ve compiled a handy list of things to keep in mind if you’re planning to visit a pharmacy on behalf of someone else, old or young. · Plan ahead – If you’re picking up a prescription for someone else, ask the prescription holder to call the pharmacy before you arrive to alert us that someone else will be picking up the prescription. This way, there will be no surprises when you come in. · Come prepared – Whether a new medication or a refill, we’ll walk you through how to properly take a medication. It is important to take detailed notes and ask any questions so you can accurately share this crucial information with the prescription holder as well as any prescription information sheets we provide. Should you have any questions after you’ve left, please give us a call and we are happy to answer them. · Medication reviews – If your neighbour or loved one is taking multiple medications, consider bringing them into the pharmacy for a medication review with their local pharmacist. A medication review can help them understand how to best take prescriptions, what each one is for, common side effects and how to manage
them. Non-prescription products and the foods we eat can affect how prescriptions work and how well they address the ailment they were prescribed to treat. Appointments typically last 20 to 30 minutes and are covered by most provincial health programs. Medication reviews are funded by their respective provincial governments for those who are eligible. · Ask about medication reminder devices – Keeping track of medications can be difficult. Missing a dose of daily medication, or taking a double dose, can be a serious health risk. If your neighbour or loved one needs support with remembering to take medication, ask your local pharmacist about getting medication provided in a blister pack, dosette, or other compliance aide. Your local pharmacist is here to make your in-pharmacy experience, whether for yourself or someone else, as easy as possible. If you have any questions, give us a call, we’re here to help! Tim Blunt is the Pharmacist and Owner at the local Shoppers Drug Mart in Moose Jaw. Visit ShoppersDrugMart.ca to find your nearest store.
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Obituaries / Memorials SCHERBAK It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Sylvia Scherbak. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. Sylvia was born on August 7th, 1939 in Red Lake, Ontario where she was raised by her parents, Matt and Kay Schnerch, along with her brothers James and
Edward. Sylvia moved to Winnipeg, MB and attended St. Boniface Practical Nursing School. She completed her education and began her nursing career. In 1966 she married the love of her life, Metro (Matt) Scherbak, where Matt’s work on the Gardiner Dam took them to Central Butte, SK. Moving to Moose Jaw, SK a few years later, they raised three daughters. Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Lynn Striha (Richard), Brandon Striha, Brooke Striha (Colby Entz); daughter, Cheryl Tkachuk (Jamie), Dalton Tkachuk, Kennedy Tkachuk; daughter, Cathy Scherbak (Murray Braun), Mattea Braun, Canaan Braun; aunt, Lucy Marks of Gimli, MB; brother, Edward Schnerch of Balmertown, ON; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sylvia dedicated her life to serving God, regularly attending Church of Our Lady and was a member of the CWL. She was a very giving person, volunteering her time for many organizations in her community. She loved to garden and took pride in sharing that love. Sylvia would never turn down the opportunity to play bingo or go bowling. She was an avid reader, doing needle work and word searches. Most of all, she loved to brag about her grandchildren. The family would like to express a huge thanks to her caring friends and neighbours over the years, who Sylvia greatly appreciated. A Graveside Service was held on Friday, November 5th, 2021 in Rosedale Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Sylvia’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com
FEADER , VONDA LYNNE Vonda Lynne Feader, age 71, of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away from Cancer on Nov 1, 2021, at home. She was born Sept 4, 1950, to Helmer (June) Trostem, and Thelma Trostem. On January 24, 1970, she married Wilbur Feader. Vonda is survived by her husband Wilbur, son Kevin (Cheryl, Kyle, Amber), and daughter Pamela; her brother Dick Trostem (Delores, Sean - & family) A private family service will be held. In living memory of Vonda, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Kelly Scott, Funeral Director.
LEWICHEW, IRIS Iris E. (Schwartz) Lewichew went to her heavenly home on October 31, 2021, with loving family in attendance. Iris was born to Carl and Augustine Wutke on September 21, 1923, near Hodgeville, SK, the seventh of eleven children. The family moved to the Meadow Lake area, where she spent her school years. In 1941, she married Ted Schwartz and moved to a farm in the Dendron, SK area. In 1952, they moved to Moose Jaw, where Ted passed away in 1981. Iris worked as Head Cashier for Safeway for thirty years, retiring in 1988. Her retirement years were spent in constant activity. She was a gifted seamstress, a prolific quilter, a devoted grandmother, a gracious hostess to her many guests, and a faithful member of her church. Iris’ devotion to her Lord Jesus Christ was exemplary. In 1992, she married August Lewichew. Until his death in 2005, they spent countless hours doing woodwork, creating cabinets and other furniture. Iris’ memory will be forever cherished by her surviving daughter Gloria (Charles) Sutcliffe of Reston, MB; stepdaughter Agnes (Wally) Hollinger of Yorktown, SK; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a total of 23 great-grandchildren. Besides her husbands, Iris is predeceased by her son Garry in 2020; daughter Eleanor Digby, also in 2020; and son Melburn in August 2021. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 2 pm at JonesParkview Funeral Home 474 Hochelaga St. W. Moose Jaw, SK. The service will be livestreamed and recorded via Zoom, please click on the link 15 minutes prior to the service start time at 2:00PM. https://us02web. zoom.us/j/9827558167 Once the service begins those not already in the meeting will not be able to enter the meeting In living memory of Iris, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director Intern
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TREMEL, DOROTHY Dorothy Tremel passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, at the age of 99 years, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed by her 7 children: Dianne (Garry) Erfle, Robert (Ev) Tremel, Ted (Colleen) Tremel, David (Barb) Tremel, Edward (Carol) Tremel, Brenda (Kevin) Stenson; 2 son-in laws: Garry Erfle and Kevin Stenson; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. As well as other family and friends. A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge, Alberta. Where she will be laid to rest with her husband Joseph Tremel. Arrangements entrusted to Martens Warman Funeral Home (306) 934-4888.
BUMPHREY, JEAN Jean Margaret Bumphrey (nee Ireland) of Mossbank, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 31, 2021, at Ross Payant Centennial Nursing Home, Assiniboia, SK at the age of 94 years. Jean is survived by her loving family, son Ron (Joan) Bumphrey; son Wayne (Michelle) Bumphrey; daughter Carolyn (Glen) Cartwright; grandchildren Shelley (Steve), Shannon (Troy), Katie (Jason), Heather (Brian), Carey, Taylor, Matthew, Danny (Brooklynn), Laura (Daniel); great grandchildren Jordan, Landon, Gavin, Connor, Nathan, Carter, Ben, Nick, Wil, Arianna, Maia; sister Marj Linn; sister-in-law Eileen Gillespie; and special friend Joe. Predeceased by her husband Gordon (2010); son Jimmy (1961); parents Sye and Evelyn Ireland; brother Bob (Marge) Ireland; brothers-in-law Bill Linn, Ken Bumphrey, Billy (Sandy) Bumphrey, and Bill Gillespie. Jean was the eldest child of Sye and Evelyn Ireland. She was born and raised on the family farm at Mossbank, a child of the Dirty 30’s. She rode her horse Bonnie to Center Ridge School and completed her schooling in Mossbank while residing with her Aunt Dorothy. After high school Jean continued to reside in Mossbank and took the train to attend secretarial training in Assiniboia. At the age of thirteen Jean’s father traded a cow and truck for a piano. Jean was passionate about music and could play any piece by ear. Many wonderful times were had playing for various dances in Mossbank and the surrounding communities. Jean married the love of her life, Gordon Bumphrey, on October 15, 1946. Jean and Gordon made their home in Mossbank, where they raised their family. Gordon and Jean were blessed with four children, Jimmy, Ron, Wayne, and Carolyn. They grain farmed, raised pigs, cattle, horses and chickens, and sold cream and eggs. She was known in the community for her garden, especially her corn and flowers. Jean was a member of the Royal Purple and Mossbank 50 Plus Club. Jean and Gordon travelled in the United States, won a cruise to the Caribbean, and enjoyed annual trips to BC or Ontario to visit family. Jean was an avid knitter, loved to can, bake bread, and make homemade ice cream. She took great pride in her garden especially the corn and the 14 foot tall sunflowers. Jean looked forward to Christmas and loved spending the holidays with her family. Tradition was important to Jean, and she continued to uphold the family tradition of enjoying tea every day at 3 o’clock with her sister Marj. After Gordon passed away in 2010, Jean continued to reside in their home in Mossbank until 2013, then she moved to Furrows and Faith Villa. Jean will be remembered for her kind heart and quick wit. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. United Church Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, Mossbank, SK, with Wendy Gibson DLM officiant. Organist was Chris Faris. The eulogy was shared by Bob Linn and Carolyn Cartwright. Honourary pallbearers were grandchildren and great grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Matthew Zmud, Danny Zmud, Brent Gillespie, Rob Bumphrey, Rick Ireland and Bob Linn. Interment took place at the Mossbank Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Jean to the Furrows and Faith Retirement Cooperative, Box 129, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0 and the Children’s Wish Foundation, Saskatchewan Chapter, 3602 Millar Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B1 were greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca
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GEMMELL , MARY “JEANETTE” Mary “Jeanette” Gemmell, aged 93 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021. Jeanette was born May 15th, 1928 in Old Wives District, SK. She attended Lake School, Victoria School, and Moose Jaw Technical High School (Peacock). Jeanette married Norman on Christmas Eve in 1948 and built a house on Ross St. E. to raise their family. Norman and Jeanette founded Gemmell’s Shoes in 1953 on Athabasca St. E. in Moose Jaw. They worked side by side growing the business and raising their family of five. After fire destroyed the business in 1975, they converted the building into a four-plex apartment. They restored a house into their new home on 6th Ave. E. Jeanette was always known for being a hard worker and held jobs at IGA Linsley’s Grocery, Ricki’s Ladies Wear, Joyner’s shoe department, and then returned to the family shoe store when her son Swanee re-opened on Main St. N. in 1984. Norman and Jeanette moved to Con’s Corner near Crestwynd, SK endeavoring on raising horses, chickens, ducks, and turkeys, as well as gardening and cleaning many eggs. They moved back to Moose Jaw in 1997. Jeanette was a beautiful, well-dressed, and stylish woman, always wearing her heels. She was a great cook, hosting family meals for numerous occasions and baked many, many years of bread, buns, cheese biscuits, cinnamon buns and pies. Many years were enjoyed at the cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake. They traveled to many shoe buying shows over the years and a vacation in Hawaii. She also enjoyed visiting her son Lonny and his family in New Zealand, as well as numerous trips to visit her daughters Connie and Bonnie
and their growing families in Alberta. Norman and Jeanette were both long-time members of the Optimist/Opti-Mrs Club. She was always busy and active, and belonged to a ladies bowling league for many years. Jeanette enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafts. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman in 1998; parents, George and Fanny Stevenson; brothers, Douglas (Wilma) and George Jr. “Slim”; sister, Grace Ivers; sisterin-law, Dorothy (Victor) Stover; sons-in-law, Timothy Schafer and Edwin Mort; nephew, Robert Stevenson; and niece, Judy Stover-Lallier. Jeanette will be lovingly remembered by her children: Constance “Connie” Mort of Carseland, AB, Lonny (Sue) of Auckland, New Zealand, Bonnie Schafer of Calgary, AB, Swanee (Heather) of Moose Jaw, SK, and Dawn (Jon) Young of Moose Jaw, SK. She was a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren: Edward (Colleen) Mort of Calgary, AB, Ian (Lynn) Mort of Strathmore, AB, Candice (Troy Webber), Steve (Sarah) Gemmell, Samantha (Dan Wright), Robert Gemmell (Kate Muldrew), all in New Zealand, Mary Downey (Marco Casagrande), Lori (Tony) Montagnese, Michael Schafer, all of Calgary, AB, Nigel (Simone) Gemmell, Todd Gemmell, Douglas Young (Kristen Rathgeber), all of Moose Jaw, SK, Adam Young (Katie Brickman-Young) of Saskatoon, SK, Kenneth Young (Alison Huynink Young) of Regina, SK and Andrea Young of Moose Jaw, SK. She was also a great-grandmother to 18. She will also be remembered by her brother-in-law, Edward Ivers; sister-in-law, Joan (Wes) Wankle; nieces: Beverley Stevenson (Andre Laporte), Lee Bozak, and Lyn (Nick) Machuik; nephews, Jordan Ivers, Darrell (Judy) Ivers, Scott Ivers, and Gordon Stevenson; as well as many cousins and family friends. Thank you to the caring and supportive staff of Moose Jaw Providence Place – Edgar Hall Unit. A Celebration of Jeanette’s Life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jeanette’s name may be made to Canadian Heart and Stroke, 1101525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9 www. canadianheartandstroke.ca. 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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We will never be able to express our appreciation for the kindness and caring support my mother, Doreen Buxton and our family received during the 58 years lived on James Street. A special thanks to neighbour Sally Horsnall and family who provided holiday meals and friendship to Mom. Thanks to neighbours Charlie, Shirley, Karen, Vic and Lona for keeping an eye out for her. Thanks so much to her wonderful caregiver and friend Star and husband Art for helping her live out her dream of staying in her home. Without the support of so many including Home Care in recent months this would not have been possible. Thank you to Dr Geyer and staff who provided excellent care. The EMT’s, Emergency Department MD and staff were very kind and communicated well with us in Oregon. Mom received outstanding care at Dr. F. H. Wigmore Hospital during her 19 day stay. Hospitalists K. Brabant, A. McDonald and C. Howe were excellent, attentive and worked hard to keep her comfortable. CNA’s, RN’s, PT’s, transition care manager, housekeeping, pharmacy and dietary departments all did so much to keep Mom well cared for especially during the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Thank you to Extendicare direct care staff including nursing staff, aides, housekeeping, dietary and roommate Margaret for such compassionate care during a difficult time. Thank you to all of our family and friends for your support. Mom would be so pleased to know that many of you adopted her treasured belongings and are giving them a loving home. With gratitude Ron and Lori Keesh.
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GIESBRECHT, ABRAM We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dearest father, Abram (Abe/Al) Giesbrecht on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at Chez Nous Seniors Citizen Home in Moose Jaw, SK at the age of 92 years. Dad was born in the village of Chortitz, SK and grew up on the family farm. His first language was German. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Velma Euretta (née: Annis); parents, Elizabeth and Johann P. (John) Giesbrecht; and brother, Pete Giesbrecht; and is survived by his siblings: John, Anna (Dyck), and Dave (Kay) Giesbrecht. Dad will be greatly missed. His memories will be lovingly cherished by his two daughters Adrien (Gary) Amadeo of Vancouver and Shari (Ken) Keach of Calgary, granddaughters Shannon (Alexander) Graham, Jackie (Brandon) Ruhl, great-grandson Evan Graham, all of Calgary, dear friend and companion Emma Venables of Moose Jaw, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wow, there is so much to say about Dad’s full and active life. He was a multi-faceted man. We are honoured to have inherited so many of these characteristics. We are proud to say that for 29 years our Dad served in the Canadian Air Force. During his military career, he was stationed in Greenwood, Nova Scotia - where he met and married our mother - in Trenton, Ontario twice, Ottawa and Alliston, Ontario, Moose Jaw, Baden-Baden (West Germany), and back to Moose Jaw, home of the Snowbird Aerobatic Team. He took mandatory retirement at the age of 50, retiring as a Master Warrant Officer. After retirement, Dad joined the Canadian Forces Supplementary Ready Reserve (SRR), was a school bus driver for the Moose Jaw Separate School System, and small business owner of A. Giesbrecht Radio & TV Repair. For years Dad was a very active member and volunteer at Minto United Church where he taught Bible Study, was a member of the Minto Men’s Club, and member of the church choir. Dad loved wearing costumes, as many will remember from the numerous church plays he participated in over the years. He played a small part in an archeology dig scene in the 2000 TV movie “The Dinosaur Hunter”, filmed in Moose Jaw. Of course, Halloween was a favourite time of the year for him. He loved music and liked to dance. He sat by the hour
Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
Adulterate Years ago I remember hearing wedding vows from the Old Anglican Book of Common Prayer. One phrase has always remained stuck in my head, “I plight thee my troth.” Now that’s something you don’t hear every day. “Troth” is from the Old English word treowth, from which we also get “truth” today. So, troth means a state of being true, loyal, and faithful. And so developed the word “faithfulness” in the Christian marriage ceremony. You may notice that the word “betrothal” is related to troth. A betrothal signifies a promise that a marriage will surely take place, vows will truly be spoken. You sometimes hear the word “plight” used today. This is often in the context of “the plight of the poor.” Here plight means endangered circumstances. But used as
enjoying our dear mother’s beautiful piano playing. Secretly, he taught himself to play the accordion. One day he surprised us by playing one of his favourites, The Yellow Rose of Texas. He was an amazing artist as well. Dad took great pride in restoring his two 1928 Model A Fords. He was a real antique car enthusiast. It was not unusual to find his two daughters in the garage helping him with the restoration process. He held numerous positions for over 35 years with the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum in Moose Jaw. He was also a season ticket holder and preferred member of the Moose Jaw Warriors Hockey Club, where he and our mother could be seen jumping up and down cheering for their team. As an adventurous world traveller, Dad visited 21 countries: Russia, China, Turkey, Greece, Czech Republic, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, England, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, Lichtenstein, Austria, Monaco, Holland and Mexico, where in his later years he spent many winters. His daughters had often been his travelling companions. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humour and his larger than life positive and outgoing personality. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the loving caregivers at Chez Nous who have been so compassionate and kind. We cannot thank them enough for their wonderful care. Leo the kitty, Chez Nous’ frequent visitor, will miss Dad too. A Private Family Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Chez Nous Senior Citizens Home, 1101 Grafton Avenue, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3S4, as an expression of sympathy. Personal sentiments from us to you, Dad: Adrien - Dad, I will always be your little girl. Over the years, we had so much fun travelling together. I salute you now as you fly high and soar with the angels. I love you Dad! Gary - I will really miss ‘The King of Moose Jaw’. Shari - Thank you for being my Dad. I will miss our talks and your loving hugs, and whenever I hear or say, ‘oh well’, I will think of you and smile. Love you! Ken - I will always think of you when I work on the Model ‘A’. Shannon - Thank you for always being there when I needed a hand with a creative project, I will never forget those many hours perfecting those projects together. You also taught me how to fix just about anything with objects found around the house, which has come in handy more than once! I love you and miss you so much. Jackie - Thank you for being such a huge part of my life. I wish you could have been here to meet your newest greatgrandbaby. You’ll forever hold a special place in my heart. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
a verb, coming from Germanic roots in the word pflicht, meaning duty, plight is giving a pledge. So in many wedding vows promised today people say to each other, “I pledge you my faithfulness,” which is plighting your troth. In order to protect the marriage and resulting family unit, one of the commandments God gave to Moses for the Hebrew people was, “Do not na’aph,” in Exodus chapter 20. The Hebrew word na’aph means to have an intimate relationship with another man’s wife. Stay troth or true to your spouse. Remain faithful to your spouse. Do not adulterate the marriage covenant. The word “adulterate” means to corrupt or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance. If you’ve ever taken the Tunnels of Moose Jaw – Chicago Connection you are aware that during prohibition some illegal bootleggers diluted the booze with water, in other words adulterated the alcohol. Mixing into a marriage another person adulterates the union. Therefore Exodus 20:14 is often translated, “Do not commit adultery.” The word “adultery” comes from the Latin adulterare, meaning to pollute, to defile. It is made up of the Latin “ad,” meaning “near,” and “alter,” meaning “other.” So, if you bring another near to the marriage agreement, you defile the vows of “plighting your troth.” Family relationships breaks down when na’aph occurs. The ancient Jewish prophets used the same word to describe the people of Israel worshipping other gods. Do not na’aph in your spiritual relationship with Yahweh. The prophets pointed out that na’aph with other gods was the cause of many of the misfortunes effecting the Israelites, up to and including the exile to Babylon and destruction of the city of Jerusalem and burning of the great temple of Solomon. A literal meaning of na’aph would apply only to a
TAYLOR , LILA WILMA (HARRISON) Beloved wife of John Taylor of Vernon, B.C. formerly of Moose Jaw, SK Passed away on October 21, 2021 in Vernon Hospital at the age of 92 Wilma was born to William & Linda Harrison in Moose Jaw. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, Pat (Rev. Tom Allen), Dorothy, Nellie (Don Moore), (Bob Steers). Survived by her husband John, son Mike, daughter Janette, Grand daughter Emma; sisters, Betty Speers, Marg & Mike Ciona, Ray Arnett. Wilma attended Empire School & Tech, also took classes at Davidson’s Business Collage; she worked at Bidwell’s Studio before heading to B.C. in 1956.
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man in a relationship with a married woman. But the point of the commandment is to go much deeper into the lives of married people and have an impact on all those who would follow the directives of the God of the Bible. As Jesus commented in Matthew 5:27-28, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” This charge could also be directed at any person, not just a man. Jesus used the word epithymeo for “lustful intent.” This word comes from the Greek root thyo meaning boil up, make smoke, a violent movement. As the saying goes, “Where there is smoke, there is usually fire.” When desire boils over, lustful intent is close at hand. And this too can begin to adulterate a marriage. As we consider all the many relationships in our lives and families, not just the marriage covenant, it would do well to think about our actions, and yes, even our thoughts, that could adulterate the connections we hold dear. When we do things on impulse, without thought, trust can be broken. And trust is a difficult thing to restore. But there is some hope as we remember the concept of adulterate and work on keeping our relationships pure.
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October home sales remained strong as low lending rates enticed buyers Home sales in Moose Jaw increased by five per cent in October compared to 2020, while year-to-date sales are 26 per cent higher than last year, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA). There were 61 sales in the Moose Jaw region — SRA has stopped reporting sales by city — last month, which was three more compared to October 2020, SRA’s latest report said. Year-to-date (YTD), there have been 760 sales in the region, which is 198 more sales compared to last year to this time. There were 103 new homes listed in October, which was 18 more listings compared to last October. Year-todate, there have been 1,228 homes listed, which is 74 more listings compared to last year. The inventory of homes available for sale declined last month by 11 per cent to 384 units versus 427. Yearto-date, inventory stood at 398 homes, a decline of 16 per cent from 462 units. There were 6.3 months of supply available in October, which declined from 7.2 months of supply. Year-to-date, there have been 5.24 months of supply of homes available, which is a decline of 33 per cent from 6.9 months of supply last year. The average price of a home was $188,420, which is a decline of 10 per cent compared to last October. Year-todate, the average home has cost $220,952, an increase of three per cent over last year. Provincial outlook “While provincial sales eased this month compared to last year, there were a few regions that saw some modest gains. On a year-to-date basis, every region throughout the province recorded sales that were not only higher than last year but well above long-term averages,” the SRA said. “Strong sales combined with less inventory has caused the months of supply to decline across most regions in the province this year.”
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“To tackle the supply and affordability issues, all levA total of 1,306 homes were sold across Saskatchewan in October. This was a year-over-year decline of 4.2 els of government need to ensure (that) adequate housing per cent, an increase of 26.4 per cent year-to-date and 18.1 opportunities are available for Saskatchewanians across per cent higher than the 10-year average. the housing spectrum,” Guerette said. There were 1,914 new listings last month, which was “We are recommending policies that address those a year-over-year decline of 5.3 per cent, a year-to-date in- issues, like including clauses in infrastructure bilatercrease of 7.3 per cent and a decline of 9.9 per cent com- al agreements with provincial and territorial partners to pared to the 10-year average. encourage and incentivize the creation of more housing Inventory stood at 6,836 units available, which was a supply and increased recruitment of immigrants to our year-over-year decline of 10.5 per cent and below the 10- province.” year average by 18.8 per cent. The residential benchmark price of a home stood at $284,500, a year-overyear increase of 4.6 per cent. “Despite challenges Single Ply Blank (Black or White): $3.00/ea with the pandemic, hous• Stylish Printed 1 Side (Min 24): $3.98/ea • Soft & Light on the face ing demand in the province Printed 2 Side (Min 24): $4.98/ea • Breathable - Washable - Reusable Full Sublimation (Min 24): $4.98 /ea has remained exceptionally • Great for highly populated areas Plus $30 setup strong, as many purchasers nose clip adjustable ear loops are looking to take advanBUGATTI 3 LAYER MASK Blank: $6.00/ea tage of the very low lending Reusable & washable with opening for additional Heat Transfer (Min 24): filter of protection. Premium mask with 100% rates,” said SRA CEO Chris $7.95/ea Plus $30 setup non-woven polypropylene inside layer. insert Guerette. PREMIUM PROTECTIVE MASK for filter One of the single bigour Best Seller over 5 million sold gest issues facing the CaMidlayer 100% non-woven polypropylene nadian real estate market — Extensive Safety Certification including in Saskatchewan Blank Masks $6.95/ea — is the declining housing One Colour Print (logo): (Min 12 units) $7.95/ea 2nd Colour or Location ADD $1.00 per Mask supply, she continued. The MLS System shows the Full Colour Full Sublimation Mask: (Min 500 units) Only $6.95/ea Plus $30 setup number of residential propDELIVERY Applicable Taxes Extra, includes delivery to any Western Canada location Full Sublimation erties available for sale has We Print Everything fallen below 100,000 for the FREE Quotes To order your masks: first time; that number was email: sales@saskpromo.com or call Rob at: 306-690-5903 or 306-694-1322 250,000 six years ago.
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