Moose Jaw Express March 8th, 2023

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The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) and the Rotary Clubs of Moose Jaw have partnered to present an ‘Evening Around the World’ multicultural evening that will raise funds to benefit MJMC clients.

The event is set for Friday, March 10 at St. Andrew’s United Church. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $35 each, available online from SaskTix.ca or in-person from the Moose Jaw Events Centre Box Office.

Tickets entitle guests to dinner and entertainment — dancing, music, and a fashion show — generously prepared by MJMC clients from countries such as Colombia, Colombia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Philippines, who are excited to share their cultural heritage with their Moose Jaw community.

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Dendi wants to share her culture particularly because it is so unknown in Canada. She says it’s difficult to find out anything about her people, her culture, her language, even in the internet age.

A rice dish from Afghanistan will be prepared by Khadija Muslih, who arrived in Canada only last November 2022. Khadija speaks Persian, one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, and said that while her country does get cold and snowy, her first Canadian winter has been “a lot.”

Evening Around the World attendees can look forward to sampling a variety of dishes from different regions of the world and learning about the traditions and customs that shape the identities of these communities.

Nimo Mohamed is from Somalia and will be cooking a Somali snack called Baajiya, which is made with black-eye beans and some vegetables. She’s excited to share the snack with people at the dinner, and she loves trying other foods as well — she plans on trying everything there.

Marcela Borrero Cruz from Colombia is in Moose Jaw with her husband, who is studying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She works fulltime as a dance teacher, and learned her love of dance, music and traditional Colombian culture from her mother and aunt.

“I am a dancer, so we’re going to do a performance about Colombia, the folklore from my country,” Borrero Cruz explained. “I love dance. I have been a dancer and dance teacher for 10 years. I am a belly dancer, and I also teach Latin dances like salsa, bachata, champeta … and rumba, which is a mix.”

Marim Dendi is from Sudan and will also be performing a traditional dance from her culture. She is a member of the Uduk people, a small ethnic minority in Sudan. Less than 30,000 people speak Uduk, and the civil war has had an outsized impact on them.

“I come to Canada 2003. That time I’m come here, I don’t know anything, no English, nothing. People say hi to me, and I don’t know what is that they say to me,” she laughed.

Multicultural events like these are important opportunities to learn appreciation, acceptance, and tolerance of diverse cultures and traditions, said Stefanie Palmer, the MJMC’s executive director. Moose Javians should be seeking to build bridges and become ever more skilled community-builders.

Those interested in contributing to the dinner should call the MJMC office at 306693-4677 or email reception@mjmcinc.ca to see how they can help.

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Hundreds gather to remember Taiwanese women during World Day of Prayer event

More than 100 residents gathered at Minto United Church on March 3 to celebrate the 96th annual World Day of Prayer and remember Taiwanese women facing discrimination.

Five women of Taiwan put together this year’s theme, “I have heard about your faith,” based on a passage from the Book of Ephesians in the Bible. The event is typically celebrated across the world on

the first Friday of March.

Last year, over 1.5 million Christians speaking 90 languages in 150 countries united in spirit to pray for relevant issues affecting women and children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) co-ordinates the World Day of Prayer event in Canada. It is also one of the founders of this worldwide

prayer movement.

“We pray for them because a lot of them have issues. They go to school, but still a lot of them can’t get jobs except in workplaces where they don’t matter if (they’re) a woman,” said co-organizer Vivian Wilson. “And they still have sexual harassment and violence and assault and drug abuse there.”

It takes some work to organize an event of this size, she said. Organizers invite representatives from every church in town to attend the planning session, while about eight churches usually end up taking part.

A Moose Jaw church hosts the event every year, while dozens of people from those houses of worship — mostly women, but some men too — attend and partic-

ipate in the communal practice of prayer.

“It (prayer) helps us to feel better if we’re praying for somebody else, so that they know there is other people who care about them and are praying for them,” said Wilson.

There are usually about 100 people who attend the World Day of Prayer events, she continued, although no one attended in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. Last year Church of Our Lady hosted the event and played a pre-recorded video of a service that WICC had created.

“We just hope everybody gets something out of it,” Wilson added.

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement that brings together Christians of many traditions to observe a common day of prayer each year. Through preparation and participation in the worship service, they learn how their sisters from other countries, languages and cultures understand Bible passages in their context.

The World Day of Prayer traces its roots to the 19th century when Christian women of Canada and the United States became involved in missions at home and worldwide.

On Oct. 19, 1918, Presbyterian women in Canada called together representatives of five women’s missionary boards — Anglican, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian — “to promote the spreading of Christ’s kingdom through united prayer and action.”

That first inter-church meeting gave birth to the Interim Committee on the Federation of the Women’s Missionary Society Boards of Canada, which organized a national and inter-denominational day of prayer on Jan. 9, 1920.

In 1922, the Canadian and U.S. committees agreed to use the same theme and day for the day of prayer. This annual event became the Women’s World Day of Prayer in 1927.

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99 additional Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals awarded in Moose Jaw

The Moose Jaw North, Moose Jaw Wakamow, and Lumsden-Morse Constituency offices hosted another presentation event for the awarding of 99 additional Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals to recipients in the Moose Jaw, Lumsden-Morse, and Moosomin areas.

The Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for those offices were on hand to give the awards out on Feb. 27.

The event was held in the Heritage Inn convention hall and was by invitation only due to the large number of recipients, although there were 22 awardees who were unable to attend, leaving a total of 77.

Seven thousand Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals have been or will be awarded in Saskatchewan — the province is tied

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Constituency recipients

• Nicole Ansell

• Anne Bowes *

• Nimone Campbell

• Athena Cutts

• Marlie Frei *

• Whitney Friesen

• Stephane Gauvin *

• Vivian Gauvin *

• Joseph Haleli

• Shelley Jones

• Patricia Martynook

• Warren Michelson

• Nick Myers

• Deborah Thorn

• Lew Young Moose Jaw Wakamow

Constituency recipients

• Jennifer Angus

• Paulin M Apiplia

• Lorna Arnold

• Aaron Bellavance *

• Albert Boucher

• Allen Cameron

• Darlene Chalmers

• Joel Cisneros

• Kyleigh Coad

• Angela Currie *

• Lori Deets

• Colleen Dell *

• Dalton Duzan

• Tony Engelberts

• Hugh Fraser *

• Mitchell Eritz

• Dave Fitzsimmons

• Sandra Gessner

• Destiny Gibney *

• Robin Gilroy *

• Jess Hallsworth

• Larry Hasmatali

• Darrell Hawman

• Todd Hudson

• Bill Jameson *

• Elisa Johnson

• Christopher Lohnes

• Doug Panko

• Don Purington

• Ronald Roy

• E. Patrick Shea *

• Craig Shirley

• Michael Tomilin

• Gary Veroba

• Darlene Veroba

• Tanya Veroba

• Linzi Williamson *

• Sherry Young

Lumsden-Morse

Constituency recipients

• Jim Armstrong *

• Bill Aulie

• Verne Barber

• Chantal Baudu

• Lorne Bonk

• Lisa Bratkoski

• Terry Lynn Carefoot

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• Grant Clarke *

• Graeme Crosbie

• Neil Crosbie

• Mark Ferrara *

• George Grassick

• Larry Hagerty

• Fay Hagerty

• Hendrik Heerspink

• James R. Hipkin

• Paul Hofer

• Christopher Jacobson

• Raymond Jelinski

• Dr. Suresh Kassett

with Alberta for the most medals in Canada.

The medal was created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year as the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth’s reign was the longest of any British monarch and the longest of any female monarch in history. Recipients of the medal are chosen for their community service, their contributions to the arts or athletics, their service in the military or in government, their contributions to their respective industries, and more, and as an encouragement for others to follow their examples.

[Editorial note: Those people whose names are marked with an asterisk were unable to attend the presentation.]

• Gerry Kerr

• Roy Klym *

• Melvin Krauss

• Justin LaBrash

• Beverly Leaman

• Thomas Lemon *

• Clem Millar

• Kevin Miller

• Barry Needer

• Corey Niedzielski *

• Donald Ogilvie

• Barbara Pittroff

• Chelsea Elaine Rogal

• Richard Wade Stach

• Jacqueline Stephens

• Patty Stewart McCord

• Lorne Straub *

• Jason Tschetter

• Michael Westrum *

• Gary Edward Winkleman

• Kathy Young

Moosomin Constituency recipients

• Eli Barsi

• Roman Chernykh

• Marina Chernykh

• Marie Anne Fournier

• Louis Hebert

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As the years roll on by, I am becoming more and more aware of how important it is to develop healthy habits that are necessary to my future wellbeing.

With International Women’s Day upon us this week, March 8th, I am reminded to get on the bandwagon and make some adjustments to my lifestyle so that I can enjoy a little more longevity and be happy with myself.

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Prairie South School Division’s (PSSD) byelection to fill a trustee position in subdivision 6 (City of Moose Jaw) is under two weeks away, giving voters time to decide.

Eight candidates are in the running to replace former trustee Todd Johnson, who resigned and later became the manager of transportation for the division.

The eight candidates running include Brian Martynook, Shelley Jones, Tony Dreger, Karli Amundrud, Sommer Amare, Sandra Kitts, Patrick Boyle and Bruce Fritzler.

Zachariah Bachmann has withdrawn his name from the election. However, his name will still appear on the ballot because he withdrew after the withdrawal period.

The advance poll was held at the board office at 1075

Ninth Avenue Northwest from 2 to 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, voting day is Thursday, March 9. The main polling locations are Riverview Collegiate at 650 Coteau Street West, A.E. Peacock Collegiate at 145 Ross Street East and Sunningdale School at 530 Wood Lily Drive.

The candidates’ biographies are on Prairie South’s website at www.prairiesouth.ca/2023-election-candidates-profiles.

Voters can also find a video of a forum that the chamber of commerce hosted on Feb. 15. This event asked candidates about their thoughts about the board’s role, their views on the joint-use school and their strengths and skills.

Aboriginal Storytelling month celebrated in Moose Jaw

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From someone who was very physically active for the first half of my life to someone who had a couple of minor surgery setbacks over the years that inhibited the fitness a bit, to my current poor excuse of breaking my hip in early 2020, I am trying to shake the dust off my brain and body and get with-it and get-on-with-it.

Well, chalk it up to menopause, too much couch therapy, a little more wine than health regulations allow, or whatever! It is what it is and a person always needs a jumping-off or fed-up-with-it point to do what they need to do! No more excuses!

So, I am hoping that the good intentions I have today will prove to be profitable deeds tomorrow. I have procrastinated far too long and am certainly not happy with the midlife and midsection bulge I have been ignoring for far-too-long.

My health is optimally good, my mindset is positive and optimistic, so why is it that my body isn’t cooperating?

Ok. So we all know that physical exercise and healthy eating (good nutrition) are what’s supposed to make the difference. It’s all about raising the activity level and incorporating more protein in the diet. Instead of lifting a fork more often than necessary, change-it-up and lift some weights regularly and get some exercise… even walking at least three times a week has health benefits.

Small changes can have huge impacts, not only in the physical realm but also in the mind – get an oxytocin boost to give you a little more life-satisfaction and self-esteem. Build up estrogen with exercise and keep progesterone levels at bay by eating well and avoiding saturated fats, as well as keeping stress at a minimum, too.

A good suggestion is to find the ‘why’ or strong reason for wanting to lose weight; it’s all about being healthy, happy and wanting to grow old gracefully and vibrantly. Doesn’t everyone want to feel good and be able to pursue their dreams of travel or whatever?

I am not a follower of the teachings of Buddha but just as many philosopher’s over the ages have done, a little inspirational nugget can go a long way. He said, “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”

For now, I have a plan and the motivation to do it, so I just need to successfully implement it until satisfactory results are obtained. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

Moose Jaw Public Library, in collaboration with Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA) and Library Services of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP), hosted an Aboriginal storytelling event in late February featuring Tenille K. Campbell, a Saskatchewan Dene/Metis author and photographer. The events focused around love. Unfortunately, Elder Barb Frazier was unable to attend the library event on Friday, February 24th. The following afternoon, the WACA office hosted Campbell to share her poems about self-love.

“I’ve always been a writer and reader, I find they go hand in hand,” Campbell said.

At the workshop, Campbell also gave those in attendance a chance to write their own love poems.

She finds poetry correlates with storytelling and mimics the natural rhythms of people speaking. It’s like writing a story or drawing an image or taking a photograph. “It’s all storytelling.”

Campbell started writing as a teenager around the time she was discovering other Indigenous writers. It was an epiphany for her to get to know writers from her community.

Although Campbell could have chosen a different career, she decided to become a creative writer. She said, “Making money for reading and writing seemed pretty

ideal to me.”

As an Aboriginal person, she says there are sacred moments when you are invited into a culture, different ceremonies and into someone’s home. All these experiences have communal power over sensuality, and it breaks down barriers and lets people trust their guests. These intimate private moments are inspirations for both poetry and photography.

Sask. betting site gives Kane Fritzler sixth-best odds to win TV show ‘Survivor’

If Fritzler is to win the 44th season, he will have to outlast PlayNow.com’s betting favourite player Yamil Arocho (2.50), a Puerto Rican salon owner.

Other notable betting frontrunners include Carson Garrett (3.50), a 20-year-old NASA engineering student who is the youngest castaway on the show, and Danny Massa, a former NFL player who now works as a New York City firefighter.

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Former Moose Javian Kane Fritzler is among the betting favourites to win the 44th season of the popular TV show “Survivor,” according to PlayNow.com.

Eighteen castaways are vying for the title of sole survivor, while the 25-year-old Saskatonian is tied for the sixth-best odds on the gambling company’s website to win the show’s $1-million prize.

The recent law school graduate is the first-ever Saskatchewan resident to participate on “Survivor.”

The betting website launched in Saskatchewan in early November 2022 and is managed by SaskGaming, which the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) operates and that the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority regulates.

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One Book, One Province selection is ‘Five Little Indians’: Public Library in March

2023’s One Book, One Province reading selection is Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians (2020), a Canadian literary phenomenon that has won a long list of respected awards since its release in April 2020, including the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction and the 2022 Canada Reads competition.

‘One Book, One Province’ is a program joining together libraries, book clubs, and bookworms across Saskatchewan.

Five Little Indians is a deeply emotional and affecting book that answers a traumatizing question which residential school survivors face too often: Why can’t you just get over it?

Good is the daughter and granddaughter of residential school survivors and a member of Saskatchewan’s Red Pheasant Cree Nation. She earned a law degree in her 40s, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in her 50s and published her debut novel in her 60s – after nine years of writing and editing.

Moose Jaw Public Library adult programming in March

• Tech Time

By appointment only, call 306-6922787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps

• Local Writers’ Readout

“Luck o’ the Irish” readout for all ages — material should be appropriate

Presented by the MJPL and the Saskatchewan Festival of Words

Saturday, Mar. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

• Magic the Gathering

All experience levels welcome, come and learn how to play one of the most popular and intricate deck-building games of all time

Saturdays, Mar. 11 and 25 from 2 to 5 p.m.

• MJPL Movie Club

Nope (2022) by renowned comedian and horror aficionado Jordan Peele will show in the MJPL theatre on Monday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m.

A pair of rancher siblings try to gather evidence of an apparent UFO abducting horses from their ranch

• Avid Knitters Club

Tuesday, Mar. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the South Meeting Room

• Night Stitchers

Tuesday, Mar. 28 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room

• MJPL Book Club

The Housekeeper and the Professor (2003) by Yoko Ogawa

A brilliant mathematician suffering from short-term memory loss after a traumatic brain injury develops a relationship with a housekeeper hired to care for him

Tuesday, Mar. 14 at 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw Public Library youth programming in March

• New Adult Digital D&D

Every Friday, online, from 4 to 6 p.m., for ages 15 to 22 Register by emailing youth@moose jawlibrary.ca

• Teen D&D Thursdays in the MJPL Archives, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for ages 12 to 16

Register by email at youth@moosejawlibrary.ca

• Teen Maker Space

Wednesday, Mar. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

Learn to build, explore, and create with LEGO Mindstorms EV3. Snacks provided

ª Teen Gamers – Games Night

Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

Featuring card games, board games, and video games in various formats. No registration required, snacks provided

• Teen Anime Club – The Daily Life of the Immortal King (2020

Saturday, Mar. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, for ages 13 to 19

• Teen Writers Circle

Wednesday, Mar . 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

• Teen “I Made This” Art Program

Wednesday, Mar. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

This month’s project is duck tape pencil cases, wallets, and bags, with snacks provided

• Movie Matinee – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Saturday, Mar. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome

• Movie Night: The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

Wednesday, Mar 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome

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Growing Orchids –Part III – Cattleyas

The last two articles were about orchids. This week, the orchid we are featuring is the Cattleya orchid. This is the orchid that comes to mind for most people when they envision an orchid. They are large orchids that come in many vibrant colours, are often scented and are not too difficult to grow. As with any plant, it is important to give the plant the best possible chance to thrive by providing the best cultural conditions.

Cattleyas or Catts need abundant though not intense light in order to grow and flower well. They need 2000 to 3000-foot candles of light and the early morning sun is significant. Never put orchids in direct, strong sunlight as they will very quickly show their dissatisfaction. If

you are growing under grow lights, then T-5 fluorescents or L.E.D. lights are the best choice for providing artificial light.

A day-time temperature between 70- and 80-degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius) will keep them happy and for the night, there should be at least a 10 degree drop in the temperature. This lower nighttime temperature will help to initiate flower buds and provide stronger growth. This mimics what they would experience in their natural surroundings which are the tropical regions of Central and South America, largely from Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia. Panama is the northern limit of the South American species.

Thinking of where these orchids come from, humidity is important. They prefer to have a relative humidity between 45 and 60%, which is much higher than what we generally experience here! Filling a saucer with crushed rock and some water beneath your Catts will help to elevate the humidity right around the plant. However, ensure that the pot is not sitting in water.

If you grow a variety of orchid types, then you will see that your Catts require less water than the Phals and Paphs. In fact, only water your Catts when the media is dry almost to the bottom of the pot.

Generally, this means watering around once a week. If you are unsure if your Catts need water then do NOT water but wait a couple more days before watering. Water that is distilled or free of a lot of additives as much of our water is treated to ensure it meets potable safety standards.

When your Catts bloom, they will grace your home for a period of 3 to 6 weeks. If you are lucky enough to have a fragrant Catt, then that sweet scent will remind you of another aspect of their beauty and just another reason to grow orchids! When your Catt is getting ready to bloom, give it a bit more frequent watering than usual.

As far as feeding your orchids, they do need to be given a dilute solution of fertilizer that is complete – or contains all the micronutrients every 2 to 3 weeks. You can purchase specialty fertilizers for orchids but if you are a thriftier grower then using what you have on hand might be just as suitable but needs to be in a more dilute form.

Potting media is generally a mixture of larger diameter fir bark, leica pellets and sphagnum moss. The media should reflect the cultural customs and watering schedule. I repot all my orchids after they flower.

Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort.com; on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort. Tune into GROW Live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/orchidhort or check out the Youtube channel GROW https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkiUpkvyv2e2HCQlFl0JyQ?

How to visit Saskatchewan’s famous sand dunes from Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan is an enormous province, twice the size of Germany and only just smaller than Texas, and it includes boreal forest in the north, transitional parklands in the middle, grasslands in the south — and, scattered all over, some of the world’s most prominent sand dunes.

Saskatchewan’s dunes are thousands of years old, dating to the end of the planet’s last ice age approximately 12,000 years ago. Continent-sized glaciers nearly two kilometres thick were forced into movement as they melted, creating enormous temporary rivers, carving out floodpaths, and grinding rock into fine powder, called ‘rock flour’ by geologists and ‘sand’ by the rest of us.

The process of sand deposition and erosion continues to this day and combines with prevailing winds to create an evolving scenery that can change dramatically between visits. Rolling dunes, constantly shifting sand patterns, and clear blue skies create a surreal and otherworldly landscape that is a photographer’s dream — and a must-see for those seeking the full Saskatchewan experience.

There are four active sand dune locations in Saskatchewan:

1. The Athabasca Sand Dunes

2. The Great Sandhills

3. The Douglas Sand Dunes

4. The Good Spirit Lake Sand Dunes

The easiest to reach from Moose Jaw are the Douglas Sand Dunes in Douglas Provincial Park, and the Great Sandhills, south of the village of Sceptre in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Douglas Provincial Park is on the shores of Lake Diefenbaker and includes a relatively easy hiking trail to

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the dunes. Travel time from Moose Jaw is about an hour and 15 minutes. As a provincial park in a popular area, there are plenty of amenities including restrooms, campgrounds, and cell service.

To see larger dunes, the Great Sandhills to the west are second in Canada only to the Athabasca Sand Dunes, which are nigh-inaccessible in the province’s far north. Reaching the Great Sandhills from Moose Jaw takes about three and a half hours. Visitors will take the Trans-Canada west for an hour and 45 minutes, then take SK-32 W exit just past Swift Current. Another hour on SK-32 W will bring you to Township Road 214 heading south. Half an hour on the township road will bring you to the Great Sandhills.

There are no amenities at the Great Sandhills, and

camping is prohibited.

The area is home to a variety of interesting flora and fauna, including native grasses and shrubs, deer, fox, badgers, peregrine falcons, burrowing owls, and sandhill cranes. Visitors can bring a ‘crazy carpet’ plastic sheet or even an actual sandboard to ride down the dunes.

Before visiting any of Saskatchewan’s parks, including sand dune areas, it’s important to remember to respect the unique, fragile ecosystems that are part of what makes such spaces special. Visitors should stay on designated trails and avoid damaging vegetation or disturbing wildlife. It’s also important to pack out any trash and leave the area as pristine as possible.

Take only pictures, leave only footprints.

Xpert Rail Consulting Acquires

Railcar Repair and Maintenance Services from Standard Rail

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Recently, Xpert Rail Consulting (XRC), a privately-owned company providing railway solutions, announced the acquisition of Standard Rail Corporation’s Railcar Repair and Maintenance operations. The acquisition is expected to be completed by March 31, 2023. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Following the integration of Railcar Repairs, XRC will offer a complete suite of railway services including Track Services, Short Line & Terminal Operations, Railcar & Locomotive Repairs, and Training & Crew Supply to Rail Shippers, Suppliers, and Railroads in Western Canada.

“We are thrilled to be adding a talented group of railroaders to our operations.” Said Glenn Pohl, representative for Xpert Rail. “We can help our customers with everything from their track to switching & loading rail-

cars, to repairing locomotives & railcars, to training their staff. In the case of a derailment, we can re-rail and repair track and equipment and get them up and running.”

“We have worked closely with Xpert since their inception and are excited to continue to be part of their growth story.” Said Robert Skarzynski, CEO of Standard Rail. “The combined service offering is a win-win for companies that ship on or interact with rail in Western Canada.”

Xpert Rail Consulting was founded in 2018 by Glenn Pohl, Sean Watson and Dale Tuplin and is an industry-leading provider of rail services throughout Western Canada. The company provides a wide range of rail services including crew supply, track services, short line & terminal operations, mechanical services, and more.

Visit XpertRail.com for more information.

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The Great Sandhills of southwestern Saskatchewan (sprokop/iStock/Getty Images)

Reflective Moments

Reaction was swift to column about $2.06 OAS raise

Thanks to the swiftness of e-mail communication, in the space of mere hours I went from being “awesome” and “brilliant” to being an “entitled” person accepting and living on “welfare.”

It all started back a few weeks ago when I wrote a tongue-in-cheek but technically serious column bemoaning the $2.06 raise on the latest old age security cheque.

Reader responses were quick to materialize. I was congratulated at the grocery store, at a social function and via e-mail. The general consensus was agreement with my own feelings on this tiny amount, being told by one reader that “chintzy” was a too generous way to describe the raise in pension for recipients 65 years and

over.

One reader suggested awesomeness and brilliance in the same note. I blushed but accepted her comments with gratefulness. Another said she had a conversation with her youngest son on the topic of how she would spend her own extra $2.06. She didn’t reveal what she decided but I imagined her buying a small coffee and joining her friends to carry on with the topic.

It was inevitable that PM Trudeau would be blamed for our circumstances, with one reader talking about large raises for politicians and noting “it is a sad world we live in” when politicians get thousands more and seniors only get $2.06. Mr. Trudeau’s ears must have been ringing as another reader complained about his gov

ernment’s waste of money.

One reader was concerned about the quality of existing political parties and wondered if I would be willing to work towards organizing a new party forged from citizens of like mind coming together. Housemate had a laugh at that and I responded with a thank you for the offer but declining because of my aging abilities.

And then came the one that said I had no reason to be outraged at the tiny

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

I am very grateful for my monthly cheque even though I regularly use a bit of my own style of humour to chat about the raises and how younger seniors don’t receive equal treatment.

Readers’ comments on this column came from Moose Jaw and Regina as well as points in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. The topic was obviously one that resonated with a good number of readers — both positive and negative.

Thunder Creek Model Train Show at the WDM March 18 & 19

Visitors with amazed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the exhibits

The Western Development Museum (WDM) is excited to welcome back their annual Thunder Creek Model Train Show that will be taking place on Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 18 & 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“We’ve been able to host their model train show here and we’re just thrilled. It’s usually a very busy and wonderful event and we have invited exhibitors from all the prairie provinces to come and attend with their displays,” WDM Education/Public programs coordinator Karla Rasmussen said.

Because the model railroaders are al ways changing up things and making new additions to the models, Rasmussen en courages everyone to come back because there’s always something new to see.

To complement the Model Train Show, the WDM also has real life-size railroad artifacts in the building that tie in nicely with the show. Rasmussen says, “It’s a great way to kind of bring that to life in a different way.”

She encourages everyone to enjoy the craftsmanship and attention to detail that the model railroaders put into their ex hibits. The creativity is astounding with all kinds of original landscapes made by hand, as well as some curious additions

Two more weeks until MJWF annual fish fry; tickets going fast

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The wildly popular Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation (MJWF) annual fish fry is only a couple weeks away, with two sittings each night - Friday & Saturday, Mar. 17 & 18 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

“There’s a lot of people who are excited about [the annual fish fry], with regulars and new people already purchasing tickets for it,” MJWF President Todd Smith said. Tickets are selling out fast, with only about a hundred tickets left to purchase.

Each year, MJWF serves northern pike, and this year is no different; the northern pike are caught fresh and filleted and sent down here. Along with the salad, beans and buns, the fried fish dinner is sure to please your craving for a fresh fish fry.

The event this year will accommodate about 600 people throughout the two days of sittings.

People can sit down and have supper or if they prefer takeout, we can arrange takeout as well,” Smith said.

The event itself is a fundraiser with all money collected going to support the

MJWF’s educational programs throughout the year.

Tickets for the fish fry are priced at $30 pp, and can be purchased by contacting Doreen @306-692-4148 or Sandra @306-692-8848 in advance. Everyone is welcome!

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From The Kitchen

Old Purity Flour cookbook offers recipes for Lent

The 1923 Purity Flour Cookbook offered several recipes to be used during the observance of the season of Lent.

“Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and alms-giving, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending at sundown on Holy Thursday.”

This week’s recipes are three from the Purity Flour book.

• • •

CHEESE OMELET

3 eggs

1 oz. butter

salt and pepper

1 tbsp. grated parmesan or Gruyere

a little mustard

Add the grated cheese and mustard to the beaten egg yolks. Add stiffly beaten egg whites and salt and pepper.

Melt butter in hot pan and pour in egg mixture. Cook until set and eggs are slightly dry. A little milk may be added if some is still available. Carefully fold in half and then in half again. Transfer to plates and sprinkle some more cheese on top. Serve while warm. The inside of the omelet should be soft and creamy.

• • •

MACARONI WITH TOMATOES

1 tsp. minced onion

1 tbsp. bacon fat

1 tbsp. Purity flour

1 1/2 cupsful stewed tomatoes

1/2 tsp. salt

1 pint boiled macaroni

Cook the onion in the fat until slightly browned. Add the flour and gradually the broken up tomatoes and salt to make a sauce.

Stir in the macaroni and heat through.

One-half cup of grated cheese is a pleasant and nutritious addition.

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FRIED HOMINY

Take any remains of cold hominy porridge and cut in slices about 1 inch thickness.

Flour slices well on both sides. Make some butter or clarified fat very hot in a frying pan. Put in a few slices of hominy at a time and fry until nicely browned on both sides.

Drain well on paper and serve very hot.

Fried hominy may be served as a separate course or as an accompaniment to kidneys or fish. The slices may be egged and bread-crumbed if preferred.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Moose Jaw organizations receive more than $20,000 through Charitable Gaming Grant Program

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The provincial government is providing $1,452,555.64 from its Charitable Gaming Grant Program to groups and organizations that raise money for charitable causes by hosting gaming activities.

All charitable or religious groups and organizations which hold a Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) or Indigenous Gaming Regulators (IGR) license to conduct bingo, breakopen ticket sales, raffles, and mock casino events are eligible to receive the grant provided they are in good standing with the SLGA or IGR.

The program provides a grant, paid out each quarter, equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised through charitable gaming activities, up to a maximum of $100,000 per year for each license and charity.

Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the grant — the SLGA uses the reports submitted by these groups and organizations to calculate their grant amount.

“The work of our friends and neighbors displays that the spirit of volunteerism is strong in Saskatchewan,” said Lori Carr, Minister Responsible for the SLGA, in a press release announcing the latest grants.

“Our government is pleased to continue to support the volunteers and charities that make a difference in the communities we love.”

The grants provided during the most recent quarter, October 1 to Dec. 31 2022, include $126,265 to Lloyd-

minster and surrounding area; $114,172 to the Battlefords area; $64,527 to Humboldt and surrounding area; $38,338 to the Estevan area; and $50,391 to Moose Jaw and surrounding area.

Information about the grants is included on issued charitable gaming licenses — more information is available by calling 306-787-5563.

The total for the City of Moose Jaw itself was $20,141.57. The organizations and groups in Moose Jaw that received grants from the last quarter are:

• Band City Stray Cat Rescue & Protection Society Inc. — $356.25

• Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 Ladies Auxiliary — $181.25

• Journey to Hope Moose Jaw Inc. — $494.25

• Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 — $26.41

• Lindale SCC — $32.50

• Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association Inc. — $783.38

• Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame — $197.50

• Moose Jaw Diversified Services Incorporated — $348.00

• Moose Jaw Elks #7 — $317.09

• Moose Jaw Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 — $625.00

• Moose Jaw Ice U17A Team — $2,350.00

• Moose Jaw Kinette Club — $1,585.45

• Moose Jaw Minor Football Corporation — $3,457.30

• Moose Jaw North West Community Association Inc. — $55.35

• Moose Jaw Search & Rescue Inc. — $111.19

• Moose Jaw Shrine Club — $6,744.22

• Moose Jaw Unit 252 of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Incorporated — $1,071.60

• Moose Jaw Warriors Booster Club — $749.33

• Providence Place — $57.50

• Square One Community Inc. — $598.00

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Unfair property tax for education costs shows need for overhaul of system

Property assessment complaints that demand the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) re-evaluate Moose Jaw assessments haven’t been answered at this point in writing.

The apparent injustice in Moose Jaw and the unexplainable assessments should require a review by the independent auditors who share offices with SAMA.

Another so-called white elephant sits in the room besides the weird assessment practices.

The funding method for education from property taxes is unjust and unfair. Property ownership bears no direct relationship to education.

The fact that education is funded at all by proper taxes arises from the early white settlement days in North America.

The settlers wanted their children to get an education and needed a fair and reasonable way to raise money for the school and teacher.

Everybody pretty well owned property so property tax became the means to finance education.

Over a century later, we are still stuck with this now outdated taxation model to fund education.

The only time Saskatchewan has done anything about this unfair tax was in 2009. Elected on a platform

of reducing property tax burden for farmers, the Brad Wall government cut the property tax for education substantially.

The move took the provincial share of education funding to 51 per cent and reduced the burden on property owners.

A few years later, faced with another deficit budget, the Saskatchewan Party government took back some of the tax break.

Currently, Saskatchewan relies on property tax for over onethird of the education costs. In 2021, 37.5 per cent of the education budget was funded by property tax.

That same year, only B.C. and Manitoba relied more on property taxes. B.C. property taxes paid for 82.2 per cent of education.

In Manitoba, property taxes funded 57.4 per cent of the bill. Since then Manitoba decided to remove property taxes on education. Owners got a 37.5 per cent rebate last

year, with 50 per cent this year. Plans are total elimination over 10 years.

The big debate in Manitoba concerns whether the province can afford to eliminate school tax from property, given the huge ongoing deficits.

Saskatchewan municipalities and leaders used to continually cry about this unfair tax for education.

Since the Wall government reduction, these parties are quiet as a church mouse on the issue.

A move to further reduce the education burden on property tax would have considerable positive features.

Property owners would be taxed more fairly. Reducing that burden would allow municipalities more leeway to fund projects from property taxes.

By doing that, the need for more funding from the province would be reduced.

It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to make changes like reducing/eliminating property tax for education. Given this government’s tendency to rule based on polls, maybe it’s time for municipal leaders to put on the pressure.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Canada has 94% chance of recession this year, economic think tank says

There is a 94-per-cent chance that Canada could fall into a recession within the next 12 months, especially since the yield curve remains inverted, the Conference Board of Canada (CBC) predicts.

That prediction is one of several highlights and insights from the CBC’s latest Economic Quick Take newsletter as part of its regular recession risk forecast prognoses.

The Bank of Canada (BOC) has aggressively raised interest rates to tackle inflation, which has caused mortgage rate costs to increase and demands for homes to drop, the board said. Inflation has eased, but food, fuel and shelter costs remain elevated, affecting consumer confidence and spending.

“What happens in the U.S. impacts our economy in a profound way. Our model suggests that the risk of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months is 88 per cent,” the CBC continued. “If a recession occurs in the U.S., then this would likely spill over into Canada.”

The slope of the U.S. yield curve fell at the end of January, while excess bond premiums also declined, implying that risk appetite in the corporate bond market has waned, the newsletter said.

It’s not all doom and gloom because Canada’s labour force has been resilient, with job levels growing by 150,000 positions in January.

“Economic conditions would be much worse had the labour market not been tight,” it pointed out.

Negative outlook on markets

The Canadian yield curve inverted in August, while its slope has trended downward since then, which signals that investors have a negative outlook on financial markets, said the newsletter. The BOC’s aggressive tightening monetary policy can explain why investor sentiment has dampened recently.

Further, households continue to cope with elevated prices — especially at grocery stores and gas pumps — that have caused consumer confidence to decline and growth in consumer spending to decelerate.

“According to our Index of Consumer Confidence, 76.3 per cent of respondents felt that their future financial situations would be the same or worse — a 1.5 percentage points increase from last month,” the CBC said.

Since consumption makes up more than 60 per cent of the economy, if consumers continue to have a negative outlook on the economy and spend less, recession fears could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Unequal recessions

A recession is defined as a decline in economic activity, significantly below potential, affecting many sectors and lasting longer than a few months, the CBC continued. The board’s recession probabilities are broadly based on this holistic approach and not the typical two-quarters of negative growth approach.

“This definition allows us to explore the severity of past and future recessions — depth, breadth and duration.

Just because a recession might occur, it may not necessarily mean it will be severe,” the newsletter stated. Since the economy has remained overheated for several months, a recession could be seen as a possible correction period — with trade-offs between inflation and unemployment — before the economy returns to its normal state.

A mild recession

The CBC recently predicted that the economy would slow to a near stall during either the first or second quarter of 2023, affecting consumers and businesses alike. Yet, it believes households should make it through “relatively unscathed” since aggregate household savings should soften the blow.

There are downsides to the forecast, however, because if the Russia-Ukraine war escalates, the global economy could face a major downturn, the newsletter continued. Moreover, if inflation “becomes sticky,” households will have to endure a prolonged — but short-term — period of high prices, further dampening consumer confidence and spending.

The CBC’s forecast represents the performance of the entire economy over the medium term and considers future changes in monetary and fiscal policy, it added. Conversely, its recession tracker assesses the risk of such an event in the next 12 months using current financial and macroeconomic indicators — and therefore is not considered a forecast.

New online school now offering course options for 2023-24 year

The new Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (SDLC) has begun staffing its Moose Jaw office and nine other locations and has also made course options available to students.

The course catalogue can be found at www.saskdlc. ca, which should allow students and school counsellors to start planning class schedules for the 2023-24 school year.

SDLC will offer more than 180 online courses for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, including over 120 high school courses with special electives such as animation, astronomy, paleontology, IT fundamentals, equine studies, and interior design and decorating.

The online school will use the Moodle platform and has ready-to-use educational resources for students and teachers, including instructional videos and lesson plans.

“The wide array of courses on offer will provide students with new opportunities for learning, which they may not have had previously,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Through this enhanced learning experience, all students will have greater flexibility and choice in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for their future careers, regardless of where they live in Saskatchewan.”

Students who need assistance with individual plan-

ning, whether with course questions or access to supports, are encouraged to reach out to the SDLC, which will work directly with the student’s school division to meet their needs.

Besides SDLC, separate school divisions, the Conseil des Écoles Fransaskoises and independent schools may offer online learning to kindergarten to Grade 12 students through an application process.

The Ministry of Education will work with applicants to ensure they meet a quality assurance framework to provide students with a consistent and high-quality learning experience. The ministry will notify successful applicants

in April.

SDLC will begin staffing positions in March in the main office in Kenaston and nine additional regional campuses in the communities of Estevan, La Ronge, Moose Jaw, Neilburg, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton.

Further information about online learning in Saskatchewan will be updated at www.saskatchewan.ca/ residents/education-and-learning/prek-12-education-early-learning-and-schools/online-learning as it becomes available.

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Beck’s request for immigration policy review by government makes sense TRADING THOUGHTS

Provincial NDP leader Carla Beck may have hit on a winning issue with Saskatchewan voters when she asked for a review of immigration policy in Saskatchewan.

Her basic question: Why have so many of the immigrants coming to this province left?

Obvious reasons for newcomers leaving exist. The climate is too harsh, the pull of similar ethnic communities is too great, and the attraction of large cities is great.

There may be other reasons why immigrants leave, from finding work to treatment by citizens, to the culture.

A review of immigration as Beck wants could clear up another mystery and determine the success or failure of current policy.

When the Canadian government and the provinces altered the point system for immigrants by essentially allowing immigrants with money to buy the right to work towards Canadian citizenship, the policy was promoted as bringing more investment to Canada.

A second benefit was creation of buyers for a generation of small businesses whose owners wanted to retire.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The next Board of Police Commissioners meeting is Thursday, Mar 9, 2023

The Board of Police Commissioners has been so satisfied with Police Chief Rick Bourassa’s leadership during the past 10 years that it has extended his contract for another three.

Board chair Mary Lee Booth announced on Feb. 28 at the police station that the board was extending Bourassa’s contract for another 39 months, or until Dec. 31, 2026.

He signed his first five-year contract in 2013 and renewed it in 2018, with the second agreement to expire Sept. 30, 2023.

The Moose Jaw-born Bourassa, 63, has been in policing for 42 years after enlisting with the Regina Police Service in 1981.

Bourassa joked that he felt “really old” for being in the profession so long.

“It’s really quite an honour and it’s a privilege to have this role — and I don’t take that lightly,” he said, noting his 10 years have gone quickly.

“It’s good to know that not only the board members and the oversight bodies have that confidence in me as a chief, but also the community. And I take that very seriously.”

When Bourassa arrived, he recognized that the police service lacked the resources to carry out its mandate, he said. So, he worked with the board to acquire more officers — numbers have jumped to 64 from 52 members since 2013 — and ensure the agency was fiscally responsible.

These extra officers have allowed the organization to pursue several initiatives, such as addressing child abuse through the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit, handling serious situations with the Tactical Response Team (TRT) or helping people experiencing psychological crises with the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) unit.

Other projects Bourassa wants to pursue include upgrading IT infrastructure so officers can file reports in the community, addressing traffic safety, improving the agency’s investigative abilities and providing members with more physical and mental support.

chased a business to qualify for the immigration program.

What happened in a few cases was sudden closure of the business, devastating the district.

Was the transition to a new culture too hard? Should there have been transition support from the province to improve chances of success? Or were there other reasons?

As the “buy your citizenship’’ application policy continued, more stories surfaced about a few immigrants who stay long enough to obtain papers, then sell the business to another immigrant and move back to their homeland.

What bothers some observers is an apparent trend to buying Canadian citizenship and then using that citizenship as a getaway card or second home from their homeland if the political situation in their homeland deteriorates.

Scholars of administration have suggested all laws have a sunset clause with an automatic review of the law and update every so many years.

Immigration policy for Canada would benefit from such a sunset clause and review.

First question on the list: Should something as special as a Canadian citizenship essentially be sold? Cana-

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

dian citizenship is priceless.

Becoming a citizen in this country should involve commitment to build the country and live in Canada.

Immigrants are welcome and needed to continue building the country.

My ancestors came to this country from Eastern Europe to avoid loss of freedom of religion, loss of freedom of local autonomy, loss of freedom of speech. They never looked back, never looked at Canada as a second home.

For them, it was a place to build a new future, as it should be.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Police board renews Chief Rick Bourassa’s contract for another 39 months

create those bridges … .”

Booth noted that when Bourassa first arrived, he helped organize the community’s first round dance even though Moose Jaw has a small Aboriginal population.

“Under his leadership, the Moose Jaw Police Service has the trust and confidence of the people,” she said.

The police board wanted to keep Bourassa for another 39 months because he is spearheading the board’s new strategic plan and working on its priorities, Booth said. The previous plan contained a community consultation report that indicated residents wanted a larger police presence in the community.

“That’s going to be an item we’re going to follow up in the next couple of years, so we’re very, very pleased we have somebody with expertise and knowledge and visibility and trust in the community,” she added.

When asked if he planned to retire in three years, Bourassa replied that he could not predict the future. Instead, he would continue to train officers for senior leadership roles — including for possibly his job — and work with the board on hiring someone new should the time come “to go out to pasture.”

The police board has been surprised and pleased to have retained Bourassa for this long, considering police chiefs usually have a short “shelf life,” said Booth. Yet, that longevity also demonstrates the board’s trust and confidence in him to guide the organization and develop officers for senior leadership roles.

Bourassa has also been instrumental since he arrived in creating and pushing forward projects that have benefited the community, such as the PACT, TRT and ICE units, she continued.

Furthermore, he has focused on “diversity” and “inclusion” by supporting marginalized groups since he has “a heart” for that work.

“We are everybody’s police … . We tend to police in the margins. And in the margins are people who are in greatest need or most vulnerable and won’t necessarily reach out to us,” said Bourassa. “So it’s important that we

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Cattle producers keep shrinking the national herd

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Canada’s cattle herd continues a gradual long-term decline, says the annual Livestock Inventory by Statistics Canada.

The national cattle herd of 11.7 million dropped 2.1 per cent ending 2022. Five years ago the herd numbered 11.67 million.

Within the national herd beef numbers declined 2.8 per cent to 9.39 million, cow calf herds fell to 6.27 million from 6.46 million.

The dairy herd declined 1.1 per cent to 1.89 million.

Saskatchewan herds followed the national trend except for the dairy herds, which increased six per cent from 51,200 to 54,400 animals.

The cattle herd in this province lost 20,000 head to 2.17 million while the

number of beef cattle was 19,000 less at 2.12 million. These declines might be accounted for by drought in the southwest that forced sale of livestock n 2022.

Cow calf animals declined 4,000 to 1.84 million.

Feeder operations had 21 per cent fewer animals at Jan.1 for 135,000 head.

Cattle on feed increased 21 per cent to 145,000 head.

Saskatchewan’s hog herd bucked the national trend increasing by 3.1 per cent to 985.000. In Canada, the hog herd fell 1.7 per cent to 14.17 million.

Canadian sheep flocks increased less than one per cent to 900.000 animals while the Saskatchewan numbers are down three per cent to 83,000.

Farmers’ cash receipts

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Canadian farmers had another good year in 2022, despite much higher costs of production.

Nationally, farm cash receipts increased 14 per cent to $99.88 billion over 2021, according to Statistics Canada’s annual report.

Crop receipts increased 14.1 per cent to $53.96 billion while livestock receipts rose 12.2 per cent to $33.6 billion.

Saskatchewan total farm cash receipts were up 9.8 per cent to $21.03 billion with crop income up 10 per cent to $15.74 billion. Livestock income was up 9.6 per cent to $2.9 billion.

Direct program payments increased 23.5 per cent across Canada to $7.34 billion. Seven cents of every dollar in receipts came from these subsidies.

In Saskatchewan, direct program payments increased 10.8 per cent to $239.1 million. One of every nine dollar in receipts in Saskatchewan was from these programs.

Program payments to Saskatchewan

producers amounted to 3.2 per cent of the national total.

Three provinces received about one-quarter of the payments.

Quebec’s $687.6 million program payments amounted to 9.5 per cent of the total in Canada. Second highest was Manitoba’s $634.2 million for 8.6 per cent of the total.

Ontario’s $569.2 million was third highest and amounted to 7.7 per cent of the total.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Break-in leads to high-speed chase and arrest of two people

A call about a break and enter led Moose Jaw police on a high-speed pursuit of two individuals, eventually leading to their arrest and recovery of the stolen property.

Officers were called around 3:30 a.m. on March 5 about a break-in occurring in the northwest part of Moose Jaw. They located a suspected vehicle when they arrived at the scene, but the suspects fled from the scene.

Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to pull over the vehicle, however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers used a tire deflation device to slow the vehicle and safely end the pursuit downtown.

During the subsequent search, cops recovered a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and other stolen property.

The two males who were arrested face charges that include break and enter, theft, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a prohibited weapon, several firearms offences and breach of court orders. Both males were remanded into custody to attend court on March 6.

The Moose Jaw Police Service encourages the public to report any thefts from vehicles that may have occurred during the night.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Total tax arrears owed during 2022’s fourth quarter was nearly $12,000 less than in 2021, while the number of people on repayment plans continued to decline.

City administration presented the fourth-quarter financial report during the Feb. 27 regular city council meeting. Data about tax arrears and outstanding debt were contained within the document.

Council voted unanimously to receive and file the report.

As of Dec. 31, 2022, taxpayers owed $1,341,842 in tax arrears. These comprised $1,211,371 in property tax liens and $130,471 in payment plans. The tax liens represented 90 per cent of total arrears.

In comparison, by Dec. 31, 2021, total tax arrears were $1,330,481, including $1,160,875 in liens and $169,606 in payment plans. The tax liens represented 87 per cent of total arrears.

Therefore, total outstanding tax arrears declined by $11,361 from 2021 to 2022.

Meanwhile, by Dec. 31, 2020, total arrears were $1,510,021, including $985,688 in liens and $524,333 in

Events

Tax arrears declined by nearly $12K year-over-year in November, data shows

payment plans. The tax liens represented 65 per cent of total arrears.

Tax arrears were relatively stable from 2021 to 2022, said finance director Brian Acker. City administration expected this as the community exited the pandemic and arrears levelled out.

Property taxes receivable

Property tax receivable consists of tax arrears and taxes owing. Tax arrears are overdue taxes, while current taxes are due but have not fallen into arrears. Taxes fall into arrears in the next year following the levy of taxes.

The total outstanding receivable property taxes as of Dec. 31, 2022 was $3,654,411. This included $2,312,569 in current taxes and $1,341,842 in arrears.

In comparison, total property taxes receivable that were outstanding by the end of Q4 2021 were $3,445,147, followed by $4,769,061 in 2020, $2,993,362 in 2019 and $3,029,255 in 2018.

When asked why property taxes receivable were higher in 2020 than in the following years, Acker replied that the pandemic struck that year and council instructed city

administration not to collect those outstanding amounts. Borrowing/debt

As of Dec. 31, 2022, there were seven projects that the City of Moose Jaw was still repaying — or guaranteeing — after borrowing money to finance them.

The principal outstanding amount on each project is:

· Multiplex/Events Centre long-term loan: $12,095,000 Sanitary sewer long-term loan: $639,000

· Waterworks capital long-term loan: $23,213,000

· High-service pumphouse: $7,673,000

· Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation loan term loan (Bank of Montreal): $10,091,900

· Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation loan term loan (TD Bank): $15,027,313.60

· Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Guarantee: $1 million These seven projects total $69,649,213.60; the debt limit is $95 million.

Meanwhile, the City of Moose Jaw is committed to a Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation loan term loan of $14,300,000 in 2024. That amount will appear on the books that year.

Centre’s Q4 deficit was nearly $120K less than budgeted, report shows

The Moose Jaw Events Centre — formerly Mosaic Place — saw a deficit of almost $600,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022, nearly $120,000 less than budgeted for that period.

From Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2022, the sports and entertainment venue had actual revenues of $1,991,771 and actual expenses of $2,417,197.

While this led to an operating loss of $425,426, after including the $8,500 expense for Ticket Rocket gift cards, $163,727 expense in management fees and $4,400 in revenue for client building rentals, the venue finished with a net loss of $593,253. This represented a cost recovery rate of 77.17 per cent.

In comparison, building manager OVG360 — formerly Spectra Venue Management Services — had budgeted income at $1,937,549 and expenses at $2,484,795, leading to an expected overall net loss — after adding the management fee of $163,770 — of $711,016.

Therefore, the difference between the budgeted

and actual income, expenses and net loss was $54,222, $67,598 and $117,764.

City administration presented the fourth-quarter financial report during the Feb. 27 regular city council meeting. Included in the document was financial information about the Events Centre/Multiplex.

Council later unanimously voted to receive and file the report.

The report noted that a full financial statement to Dec. 31, 2022, was unavailable because the Events Centre was working on its year-end audited statements.

When asked where the Events Centre’s final revenues and expenses could finish, general manager Ryan MacIvor replied that the venue could come under budget.

He noted that the budget — with the subsidy included — could have a surplus of $916,000.

Another council question focused on how much money was still outstanding with the Ticket Rocket gift card situation. Finance director Brian Acker replied that

the Events Centre had issued $185,000 worth of gift cards to affected patrons, with people using $52,000 to attend other events and roughly $131,000 yet to be redeemed. Food and beverage sales

From Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2022, OVG360 generated $1,135,570 in total concession and catering sales, while the total cost of goods was $371,268. This led to total gross sale profits of $764,302.

After removing total payroll, total variable expenses, management incentives and management fee, the net profit was $214,028.

These numbers were based on 190 events that attracted 109,691 people during the 11 months in 2022.

This report presents some “favourable results” for the Multiplex with its budgeted subsidy versus what it may actually need, Acker said. Further, to have a net profit on the food and beverage side of more than $200,000 is significant.

Council re-votes on school-related bylaws, while mayor apologizes for blunder

City council has re-voted on three bylaws related to the joint-use school project after confusion arose following the last meeting about how members voted and whether the bylaws actually passed.

Mayor Clive Tolley kicked off the Feb. 27 regular council meeting by apologizing for how he managed the voting on bylaws 5680, 5681 and 5682 during the Feb. 13 meeting.

The mayor failed to vote 16 out of 18 times — appearing to abstain — and said “carried” upon seeing enough members in support. Each bylaw passed with a 4-2 vote, but a review of the meeting video suggested some votes should have been 3-3; ties would have defeated the bylaws immediately.

Council gave three readings to each bylaw on Feb. 13, but because they were not unanimous, the bylaws returned to the Feb. 27 meeting for one final reading and official approval.

“I made some errors and did not conduct a proper vote. I apologize for that. I was in a hurry, I suppose, and didn’t do a due diligence to take the time,” Tolley said. “So I suppose it’s a reminder to me to make sure that I’m very deliberate and methodical in this role.”

Tolley added that the city clerk researched how to address this issue and would offer clarification to resolve it.

(During a media scrum afterward, Tolley said the presentation by Michel Labonte flustered him because of how emotional Labonte was and because he fell up the stairs while leaving the speaker’s podium. Those actions led to the mayor rushing the vote and being less attentive.)

City clerk Tracy Wittke explained that The Cities Act does not specify what type of meeting rules of order to follow. However, she noted that section 55.1 of the Act refers to municipalities establishing a procedure bylaw to address bylaws.

The City of Moose Jaw’s procedure bylaw refers to Bourinot’s Rules of Order of Parliamentary Procedure to guide meetings.

“Bourinot’s Rules of Order of Parliamentary Procedure reference the following: privilege is regarded as a member’s right to correct inaccuracies or explain circumstances affected themselves adversely or reflect improperly on the organization as a whole,” Wittke said.

Further, section 50 says the objective should be to have a well-understood procedure that meets council’s needs in a particular circumstance, she continued.

Therefore, city administration recommended that council clarify the Feb. 13 regular meeting minutes by re-reading all three bylaws to show clearly whether members were in favour or against them.

Council must follow certain rules when re-voting, such as no re-debates unless the bylaw’s contents changed, Wittke said.

“Council members cannot change their vote. You are required to vote the same in favour or opposed as in the initial vote of Feb. 13 meeting. The intent is to clarify your previous vote,” she stated.

Wittke added that members absent during the previous meeting — in this case, Coun. Heather Eby — could not vote during the first and second re-readings but could vote during the final approval decision.

Coun. Dawn Luhning inquired about members not changing their votes. She understood she couldn’t change her decision but couldn’t remember how she voted during the first and second readings.

“I don’t want to throw anything off or do anything that is inappropriate, but I think I voted in favour to get them into Committee of the Whole and then voted against (the bylaws) on third reading,” she said.

“I cannot tell you (what to do),” replied Wittke. “This is what the rules state: it’s what you felt you believed you voted.”

The meeting video clearly shows Luhning not raising her hand during the first or second readings on any of the three bylaws — thus abstaining — but voting against them during the third reading on each. Moreover, according to an email sent to the Express, the city clerk’s office recorded the councillor as abstaining.

During the re-voting process, council 5-1 during the first and second readings of all three bylaws — Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed — and 4-2 during the third readings, with Robinson and Luhning opposed.

Later, council gave final reading to all three bylaws, voting 5-2 each time. Robinson and Luhning were opposed.

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The parks and recreation department plans to pursue a $6-million federal grant to help replace the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool, a project whose cost has ballooned to over $10 million.

During its Feb. 27 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to authorize the department to submit a funding application to the federal Green and Community Buildings Program (GCBP) for a new outdoor aquatic park.

The proposed venue would replace the existing eightlane, 50-metre pool with a new changeroom building with a reception desk, gender-neutral changerooms, concession, staff rooms, pool mechanical space and storage rooms.

There would also be a new eight-lane, 25-metre lap pool with accessible ramped entry, a separate leisure pool with accessible entry, a lazy river, tot pool, interactive spray features, and 40-metre water slide.

The preliminary budget suggests the aquatic centre will cost $10,097,933, excluding GST. City hall expects the federal grant to provide $5,730,653, the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw to contribute $50,000 and the city to kick in $4,317,280.

The City of Moose Jaw will use six funding sources for its contribution:

$152,163 from this year’s parks and rec capital budget

City to pursue second federal grant for new outdoor pool

· $1,989,150 from next year’s parks and rec capital budget · $2,205,967 from the 2025 parks and rec capital budget $10,000 from the RM in 2026, 2027 and 2028

This is city hall’s second attempt at procuring federal funding for this project after learning in July that its application to another initiative was unsuccessful because the number of applications exceeded the available funding.

The parks and rec department estimated last August that the project could cost $8,999,434. It then budgeted $8,700,800 for the initiative in its five-year capital funding plan. This means the project has increased by $1,397,133 since council approved that plan in December.

This extra money is not budgeted and is something the city would have to find if this application is successful.

The federal government will cover 60 per cent of costs while the municipality is responsible for 40 per cent, director Derek Blais said during the meeting. However, the city only budgeted for 33 per cent of eligible costs based on the previous application.

One reason the cost has increased is that the Green and Community Buildings Program recommends having an 18-per-cent contingency for class C estimates, whereas the project’s previous budget had a 10-per-cent contingency, he continued.

Therefore, the additional eight per cent adds $720,000 to costs.

There is also money within that to relocate a storm line that runs below the proposed new changeroom. The city could also explore using geothermal to power the building.

“We feel the contingency will help us support the new design to be net-zero (in carbon dioxide production). There might be some additional costs associated with that, so we feel the 18 per cent might help,” Blais said.

An “integral component” of the GCBP is that the municipality must design and build the new venue to be net-zero. That means the building must be highly energy efficient, producing — or procuring — on-site carbon-free renewable energy or sufficient high-quality carbon offsets to address the annual emissions from building materials and operations.

If the application is successful, the pool season would open next year around May and close in early August, Blais said. Construction would begin that fall until freezeup and then re-start in June 2025. The pool season would then open the July long weekend until late August.

Projections in the new pool’s annual operating budget suggest revenues could increase by $61,000 and expenses decrease by $123,000, leading to annual net savings of $184,000, he added. A big part of the reductions would be $47,750 in utility savings from having a net-zero building.

City to spend nearly $300K to upgrade six major outdoor sports venues

The parks and recreation department plans to spend nearly $300,000 this year to upgrade several major sports venues, including Memorial Field, Blackwell Diamond, Optimist Park and Parkhill Park.

City council voted unanimously during its Feb. 27 regular meeting to prioritize the six projects this year identified in the Outdoor Sports Fields Renewal Program. Those projects — worth $298,000 — include:

Replacing the Memorial Field grandstand ($175,000)

Adding a new batting cage and Learn to Play diamond benches, painting light poles, and replacing bullpen fencing and foul poles at Optimist Park ($30,500)

Creating new bullpens and fencing top caps at Blackwell Diamond at Kinsmen Heights Regal Park to enhance future event-hosting opportunities ($22,000)

Adding new parking lot and pathways at the Western Development Museum (WDM) ball diamonds ($49,000)

Removing the old paddling pool and damaged batting cage at Optimist Park ($20,000)

Installing a new park entrance sign at Parkhill Park diamonds ($1,500)

Furthermore, the department plans to address several maintenance issues using its 2023 operating budget:

· Installing new corner pins for field lacrosse at the

1996 Summer Games Field

· Removing outfield tree roots, pruning trees and repairing the outfield fence at Memorial Field Pruning trees at Ross Wells Park and Parkhill Park

· Levelling the infield shale at Bell Park and Optimist Park

· Repairing and painting bleachers and repairing outfield turf at Optimist Park

· Anchoring the dugouts at WDM diamonds

· Designing new cross pitch and nets at Veteran’s Peace Park soccer fields

Meanwhile, parks and recreation has included annual funding for sports field renewal in its five-year capital plan, including $50,000 in 2024, $75,000 in 2025 and $100,000 in 2026 and 2027.

The projected cost of all projects identified in the renewal plan is roughly $6.5 million, while only $600,000 is available over the next five years.

“This plan is important because the majority of our sports field were constructed in the ’70s, ’80 (and) ’90s, so we’re getting into that 30-year range … ,” director Derek Blais said during the meeting.

“We need to keep our eyes open for any type of partnership opportunity moving forward. It’s not going to be

sustainable for the city to fund 100 per cent of these projects.”

The City of Moose Jaw has more than 60 outdoor sports fields, with many constructed through community fundraising initiatives and legacy funding projects after hosting major events, a council report explained. The department began developing the Outdoor Sports Fields Renewal Program last year after meeting with stakeholders and user groups to identify their current and long-term priorities and completing condition assessments for each site.

Furthermore, the department launched community consultation activities to acquire feedback about a new parks and rec master plan. A household survey determined that upgrading baseball and softball/slo pitch diamonds were residents’ top 10 priorities.

Last year 13 major user groups with 2,540 registered participants accessed the city’s outdoor sports fields, the report continued.

Of the 60 sports fields, city hall operates and maintains 13; third-party groups operate five leased city fields (Hamilton Flats, Eddie Moore Park, Memorial Field, MacDonald Athletic Park and Ross Wells); and 20 belong to the two school divisions.

Council says no to plebiscite or referendum on proposed school site

City council will not hold a plebiscite or resident-led petition for a referendum on the joint-use school’s proposed Westheath location, despite Jan Radwanski’s best efforts to convince members to do so.

The city cannot pursue Radwanski’s suggestions mainly because municipalities can only hold plebiscites or referendums on matters within their jurisdiction, according to The Cities Act, city administration said during the Feb. 27 regular council meeting.

Furthermore, Prairie South and Holy Trinity Catholic school divisions and the Ministry of Education chose the location, a power that The Education Act grants them. That Act also prevents municipalities from affecting location choices since it’s outside their authority.

City administration added that a plebiscite would be pointless since its outcome would be non-binding and contrary to the legislation.

Coun. Heather Eby said she wanted a new school soon, especially since it’s been nine years since Holy Trinity began planning for a new Sacred Heart.

“I’m not willing to have the South Hill children that I love continue going to schools that have bats and mice and (are) unacceptable places for them to go to school every day,” she added. “… we don’t have one-room schoolhouses on every corner anymore … or in every neighbourhood. We will have one school on South Hill and that is not our decision … .” Presentation

The city needs to hold a plebiscite or referendum because this situation involves the rezoning of city property for a large project, Radwanski said. It’s also important to have more public consultations.

The former Prairie South trustee summarized how the joint-use school arose, explaining that Holy Trinity wanted a new Sacred Heart building in 2014, Prairie South wanted a new school at Westmount in 2015, and the province said in 2017 the divisions could build a joint-use school on either site.

In 2018, the Prairie South board expelled Radwanski from his duties and committees because he wrote a letter to the Empire School Community Council explaining how a joint-use school would “eradicate” traditional kindergarten to Grade 8 education on South Hill.

“People asked me, what did you do as a trustee to get dialogue going? So, you can see what happened to me,” he said.

Radwanski reiterated his belief that the proposed site contradicted the Official Community Plan (OCP), particularly section 7.2.

That section says, “Institutional uses that serve the needs of more than a neighbourhood population or are of a size and scale that is not compatible with a residential environment shall be encouraged to locate in or near the downtown or other areas with adequate access to roadways and public transit, and where there is no significant negative impact on surrounding land uses.”

“So, I’ve seen no evidence of that encouragement by city hall or any councillors with the provincial government to be in a centrally located site,” said Radwanski.

A plebiscite or referendum is needed because of “the fiasco” that occurred during the Feb. 13 meeting when council voted on school-related bylaws, he continued. He pointed out that, under The Cities Act, abstentions — which the mayor appeared to do 16 out of 18 votes — are considered negative votes.

Radwanski added that the precedent council was setting could “spell doom” for the north-end schools since something similar could happen there.

Mayor’s response

In response, Mayor Clive Tolley said he voted in favour on Feb. 13, even though he may not have “overtly raised (his) hand” but did say “carried” because the bylaws passed 4-2.

He added that he apologized at the start of the Feb. 27 meeting for how he conducted that vote and the concerns raised with the results’ accuracy. Therefore, he thought this issue was closed.

“It’s legislation. It’s legislation,” Radwanski shouted from the gallery, which prompted a rebuke from the meeting chair.

Council then voted unanimously to receive and file the report and presentation.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

is MONDAY, MAR 13.

City hall plans to issue nearly $150,000 to 52 groups this year through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program, which focuses on developing recreation, sport and culture programs.

During its Feb. 27 regular meeting, council voted unanimously to approve the grant program allocations and authorize the parks and recreation department to administer and re-allocate the program funds on a case-by-case basis using approved policy guidelines.

Saskatchewan Lotteries is making available $148,250.75 for groups and programs in Moose Jaw for the 2023-24 grant year. Programs must occur from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 to be eligible for funding.

All organizations receiving money must submit a follow-up report from their event or activity to receive 100 per cent of the funding.

The funding is divided into three branches to assist different groups: $13,488 for special events hosting, $40,464.60 for target populations (seniors, women, Aboriginal people) and $94,297.95 for base grants.

Special events

The following groups received funding for special events:

· Sask. Shuffleboard Association, individual floor shuffleboard tournament from Sept. 11-14, $400

· Curl Moose Jaw Inc. for wheelchair championships from March 24-30, $1,900

· Moose Jaw Dog Club for regional agility trials from June 9-11, $1,700

· Sask. Shuffleboard Association, team shuffleboard tournament May 29-31, $200

· Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival, May 15-28, $1,000

· Girls’ Fastball Association, U15AAA provincials from July 14-16, $825

· Thunder Creek Volleyball Club, tournaments in December, January, February and March, $750

· Senior Ladies Fastball, provincials July 28-30, $750

· Hillcrest Golf Club, provincial championships Aug. 24-26, $600

· Rugby Club, winter tournament March 2024, $600

· Girls’ Fastball Association, U15B, U13, U11 and U9

Sask. Lotteries to give nearly $150K to

52 local groups this year

tournaments, $750

· Control Jiu Jitsu provincial championships, fall 2023/ spring 2024, $600

· Festival of Words, July 13-16, $750

· Kinsmen Flying Fins provincial meet March 17-19, 2024, $750

· Kinsmen Flying Fins Mike Mintenko Summerfest meet, June 17-18, 2023, $750

· Festival of Dance Association, Dance Inspirations May 3-7, $581.60

· Music Festival Association, March 21 to April 2, $581.60

· Total: $13,488

Target populations (seniors)

The following seniors’ groups received funding for being target populations:

· Moose Jaw and District Seniors Association Inc., activities, $16,215.59

· Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre Inc., activities, $10,760.81

· Total: $26,976.40

Target populations (others)

The following groups received funding for being target populations:

· Community Association Directorate (55-plus fitness classes), $600

· Moose Jaw Families for Change Inc. (Imagine Inclusive Program), $2,600

· Lawn Bowling Club (senior Tuesdays), $250

· Lawn Bowling Club (Diversified Services Lawn Bowling Program), $250

· Museum and Art Gallery (CreateABILITIES), $2,600

· Special Olympics Saskatchewan, $2,600

· Rugby Club (women’s program), $600 Festival of Words (indigenous writers at powwow), $600

· North West Community Association (multicultural swimming (women and children only swim) and water safety), $788.20

· Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities), $2,600

· Total: $13,488.20

Base grants

The following groups received funding as part of base grants:

Community Association Directorate, free swim, skate and turf times, $25,000

· Community Association Directorate, summer youth programs, $26,000

· Community Association Directorate, notoriously active marketing, $5,000

· Community Association Directorate, sports equipment vault, $2,500

· Community Association Directorate, outdoor winter programs, $1,500

· Community Association Directorate, drop-in sports nights at Yara Centre and outdoor spaces, $1,100

· Minor ice arena organizations, winter extension program, $14,000

· Sunningdale Community Association, Winterfest 2024, $800

Wakamow Valley Authority, Winterfest, $2,117.95

· Wakamow Valley Authority, disc golf summer camp, $2,000

· Wakamow Valley Authority, winter wagon rides, $600

· Lawn Bowling Club, learn to play on May 22-23 and July 1, $500

· Lawn Bowling Club, learn to play National Bowls Day on June 3, $250

· Community Association Directorate, kindergym, $2,000

· Kinsmen Flying Fins, recruitment camp, $1,000

· Kinsmen Flying Fins, development camp, $250 Kinsmen Flying Fins, adult program, $250

· Rugby Club, mini-rugby, $953

· Rugby Club, U14 introduction classes, $1,039

· Rugby Club, senior co-ed, $2,088

· Pickleball Moose Jaw, learn to play, $2,475

· Festival of Words, LitCon February 2024, $1,000

· Festival of Words, writers in schools, $1,875

· Total: $94,297.95

Seven groups to get nearly $40K to help upgrade city-owned recreation venues

Seven community groups will receive nearly $40,000 in municipal funding as part of an annual capital grant program to help upgrade the city-owned buildings or lands they use.

The parks and recreation department established an annual initiative in 2004 called the community capital grant program to fund capital development or renovation projects at municipal-owned venues or on municipal-owned land. The program contributes up to 50 per cent of a project’s total cost to a maximum of 50 per cent of available funding.

A project’s focus must be to improve parks or venues that offer recreation, sport, arts or cultural opportunities

in the community. Furthermore, all projects must have a five-year lifespan, while the City of Moose Jaw must own the buildings or lands.

During its Feb. 27 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to approve $36,515 through the community projects capital grant program. It also authorized the parks and rec department to consider applications received after the deadline using approved policy guidelines.

The following groups will receive money through the program:

Crescent Park Foundation, tree identification project, $1,500

Golden Ticket Sports Centre and Tennis Club, sports

centre LED light replacement, $8,000

· Hillcrest Sports Centre/golf club, pathway paving, $6,500

· Lynbrook Golf and Country Club, Hole No. 3 replacement, $7,015

· Minor Baseball Association, Parkhill Park fence toppers and bullpen upgrades, $4,600

· Northwest Community Association, construction of shelter at Kinsmen Regal Heights Spray Park, $4,500

· Ross Wells Baseball Park Association, replacement and repair of fences, $4,400

Council hires national firm to find new city manager

With Jim Puffalt’s time as city manager ending this spring, city council has decided to hire an outside contractor to help find someone to fill the role.

THE UTOPIA CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AREA AUTHORITY

ASSESSMENT ROLL - 2023

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Utopia Conservation and Development Area Authority has been prepared and is now open to inspection at the office of the secretary-treasurer, until the time for giving notice of complaints has expired, from 10 o’clock in the forenoon until 4 o’clock in the afternoon on every judicial day except Saturday.

A person who desires to complain against an assessment or non-assessment may, within twenty days after the date on this notice, notify the secretary-treasurer in writing of their complaint in accordance with section 62 of the Conservation and Development Act.

Dated this, 15th day of March, 2023.

Puffalt announced during the Oct. 24, 2022 regular meeting that he would resign on May 6, 2023 and retire. That date is also when his contract with the City of Moose Jaw ends. He did not provide any other reasons why he planned to retire.

During its personnel committee meeting on Dec. 13, 2022, council selected HumanEdge Executive Search for $32,000 to commence a recruitment campaign for a city manager. The funding comes from the human resource department’s recruitment of staff budget line.

The first official meeting between council and the hiring firm occurred on Monday, Jan. 30, according to the personnel committee meeting minutes presented during council’s Feb. 13 meeting.

It’s “common practice” to use an outside professional firm when hiring for an important position like the city manager, Mayor Clive Tolley said after the Feb. 27 regular meeting.

After Puffalt announced his retirement, several recruitment firms contacted city hall to offer their services, the mayor continued. Council and city administration reviewed the applications and chose HumanEdge Executive Search because it offered the best possible work for the least amount of money.

The recruitment firm will bring together a selection of candidates, allowing council to interview them and then offer a contract to one of them.

“Many people are interested in coming to Moose Jaw and being a part of what we’ve got going here,” Tolley said. “They want to get a life, so they want to come to Moose Jaw, so I’m anticipating an excellent short list of candidates … .”

The city manager is the overall leader of all city employees and runs the city, while that person is council’s only employee, so he or she requires a complex set of skills and attributes, the mayor continued.

Council could hire someone with plenty of administrative experience in the municipal field or look for someone who has been successful in the corporate world.

“Mr. Puffalt’s done very well for five years doing that work,” Tolley added.

Appointment to chairperson positions

Also during the meeting, for the term of March 1 to April 31, Coun. Heather Eby was named deputy mayor, Coun. Dawn Luhning was named chairwoman of the executive committee and Coun. Kim Robinson was named chairman of the personnel committee, or until successors are appointed.

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MONDAY, MAR 13.

William Milne Place in the historic downtown fire hall has offered homeless and low-income men shelter for nearly 33 years but will soon become the community’s new long-sought warming centre.

The City of Moose Jaw entered into a 99-year shelter lease agreement with the Moose Jaw Non-Profit Housing Corporation (MJNPHC) on Jan. 1, 1990, before transferring the property to the corporation, a city council report explained.

The shelter at 139 Fairford Street West opened on Aug. 10, 1990 — two years after planning began — and provided 15 rooms to support older men.

Leases and subleases

At some point city hall signed another lease for onsite parking, with six stalls subleased to the corporation and six stalls unleased to anyone, the report continued.

The municipality entered into a sublease with Global Direct Realty Inc. (GDR) on Aug. 13, 2013. The sublease was for one year but continues yearly until terminated. Either party can cancel the sublease by providing 30 days written notice.

If the sublease is not terminated, the city cannot extinguish GDR’s rights simply by terminating the lease with the MJNPHC, the report said. Terminating the corporation’s lease without terminating GDR’s sublease results in the former becoming responsible for the latter’s sublease. This leaves both parties to determine their respective rights.

If this sounds complicated, you’re not alone. Even some city councillors were a little confused when the city administration presented a report about a new warming centre during the Feb. 27 regular meeting.

Signing new agreements

During the meeting, council voted 5-2 — councillors Heather Eby and Dawn Luhning were opposed — to assign the city’s sublease agreement with Global Direct Realty to the Moose Jaw Non-Profit Housing Corporation and mutually terminate the current lease agreements with the corporation.

The municipality will have the first opportunity to purchase the William Milne Place building in the future; city hall wants to maintain it as a heritage site.

This is subject to the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation fully releasing the city from the development agreement that both signed on March 6, 1989, and the project operating agreement signed on March 6, 1989 that was assigned to the corporation on Nov. 3, 1989.

Council also authorized city administration to negotiate the final agreements — to be presented on March 13

New warming centre to open in former downtown fire hall

— with the housing corporation.

Square One and the corporation intend to use William Milne Place as a supported transition housing location with an after-hours drop-in centre and emergency women’s shelter.

The city and council worked with Square One this winter to find a suitable location, with members meeting twice with council behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Square One has worked for the past two years to establish a community warming centre.

People in need

“Certainly, there is a need in the community; there’s no question about that. And social housing is not a municipal responsibility; there’s no question about that either. However, the city has become involved,” said city manager Jim Puffalt, noting homeless residents already use city buildings as warming places, which creates liabilities.

Puffalt said he spoke briefly to GDR’s owner — on the Friday before council’s Monday meeting — about the situation. They discussed whether 30 days was enough time for the owner to find a new location.

“I said I did not know. But that is something we can talk about with Non-Profit Housing. I did make that conversation (on Feb. 24) and maybe there is some leeway to make it work,” he added.

Agreement concerns

Eby wondered whether the building would be taxable if the municipality stopped owning it. She has had conversations with another business that had a similar situation occur, while that owner is now confused and unhappy because he must pay taxes.

“I’m a little concerned about jumping into this while we don’t know all the answers,” she added.

That building would be taxable if commercial activities occurred, otherwise, it should be OK, said finance director Brian Acker. However, he had to conduct further research to be certain.

“That gives me pause because we’re not 100 per cent sure. It makes me a little nervous because this is also complicated with the lease and sublease and we’re trying to smooth it over,” said Eby. “I think we are opening a can of worms that might not come out for a while.”

What upset Luhning was the brief discussion Puffalt had with GDR’s owner, considering the conversation happened one business day before council’s meeting. She noted that council talked about that possible problem during its private meetings.

“I don’t really feel comfortable in telling that renter

and that business that, all of a sudden, they have to find a new place to operate their business … . I don’t think it looks very good,” she said.

This shelter might be within the city’s purview, but Luhning was worried about the project’s timing, especially since Square One wants it to happen in the next 30 days. She thought that timeline was “onerous and just too demanding.”

Stepping over sleepers

Council must do something to address the homeless issue because people are sleeping in municipal buildings, said Coun. Doug Blanc. He and Robinson — members of the Board of Police Commissioners — visited the police station one morning for training and stepped over people sleeping in the lobby.

Business owners are also calling Blanc to complain about residents sleeping in their lobbies. While they sympathize with the situation, homeless residents are scaring away patrons.

Blanc has learned that one bank has closed its ATM at night, while some residents have stopped visiting the library because they’re nervous about homeless residents sleeping in the chairs.

“We had an individual freeze to death last year because (he) had no place to go … ,” Blanc added. “If we do not do something, this will be put on the back burner … .” ‘Dire straits’

People have experienced frostbite and had fingers amputated for lack of shelter, while this has also affected downtown businesses with problems like shoplifting, said Coun. Crystal Froese, who noted the municipality has a similar lease agreement with the Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre.

The agreement with the corporation “should be pretty simple” since the city has the first opportunity to purchase the building, she continued. Meanwhile, there shouldn’t be any taxation on the building if it’s used for non-profit purposes.

“The need here in the city is great and we have people in dire, dire straits out there,” Froese added.

There’s no perfect place for a warming centre, and while some residents may not want one near them, many people have worked diligently to make this a reality, said Mayor Clive Tolley, who noted the William Milne Place was previously called “the old boys’ residence.”

“We finally have a good solution … and it’s the best place for this to be … ,” he added.

New Sow processing plant to get 100-per-cent tax exemption for five years

City council expects the under-construction sow processing plant to support many full-time jobs once it’s operational and is offering economic incentives to support the business’ future success.

During its Feb. 27 executive committee meeting, council unanimously approved a recommendation to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign an agreement with property owner Donald’s Fine Foods for a five-year, 100-per-cent tax exemption to commence the following Jan. 1 after the business — in the former XL Beef Plant — opens.

This deal would be subject to the provincial government annually exempting the company from paying the education portion of its property taxes. Moreover, Donald’s Fine Foods would have to commit to providing 60 full-time jobs annually.

Council also agreed to adjust the tax phase-in policy to include the jobs clause, the agreed upon tax reduction — as long as the company’s taxes remain arrears-free — and further tax incentive changes.

This recommendation —and the two below — will become official once council accepts it during the March 13 meeting.

In a previous interview, Donald’s Fine Foods suggested the sow processing plant could open sometime this year.

“This is a business in our city that has grown exponentially. It has taken an empty building and invested millions and millions of dollars into this,” said Coun. Crystal Froese. “And this is just the first phase of this. They’ve purchased additional land in order to expand.

“This is ideal for our city. We are becoming the agricultural centre hub in our province, so this is just a way to ensure we stay competitive (because) it’s competitive out

there,” she continued.

Froese added that the main idea is to bring more people here and offer more jobs and better quality of life.

This recommendation offers a tremendous tax-break benefit to the company, while the city will also experience plenty of economic spinoffs, said Coun. Jamey Logan. Donald’s Fine Foods — which owns Thunder Creek Pork Plant — has been a great community partner and will continue to be so.

This tax exemption is similar to what city hall offered Brandt Industries for its new trailer manufacturing plant at 76 Lancaster Road, city manager Jim Puffalt said. City hall is excited to see the jobs coming with both new businesses since about 400 total jobs are expected.

“They (Donald’s Fine Foods) have bought about 100 acres around there. I think the sky’s the limit with them. They are very committed to Moose Jaw,” he continued. “When we look at economic development and growth, 75 (per cent) to 80 per cent of our growth comes from companies that already have a commitment to the city.

“We’ve been working with them since 2018 about buying that plant and expanding it … . It’s a great thing for the city.”

SaskPower exemption

A second recommendation council approved was to waive property tax penalties that city hall had applied to the land where SaskPower is building the Great Plains Power Station, backdated to June 17, 2020.

“It’s the same (issue) we had a couple meetings ago. Power plants don’t pay any grant-in-lieu or property taxes, so they (SaskPower) found another area of land that is now owned by them, so we shouldn’t have issued it in the first place,” said Puffalt.

Brandt Industries

A third recommendation council approved was to sell a portion of the city’s utility parcel near 76 Lancaster Road so Brandt Industries could expand its business. Council authorized city administration to close a portion of a utility strip, convert it into a surface parcel, and then subdivide the land for purchase. Once the subdivision and consolidation are completed, city hall can sell the parcel for $15,000.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

THE UTOPIA CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AREA AUTHORITY

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of The Utopia Conservation and Development Area Authority will be held in the Briercrest Community Hall at Briercrest, Saskatchewan on Thursday, the 20th day of April, 2023, at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

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City wants feedback on proposed trails and pathways master plan

The parks and recreation department wants residents to complete a survey about the proposed trails and pathways master plan to guide how the city handles trails during the next 10 years.

The municipality is working with E. Lees + Associates Consulting Ltd. to create the master plan that will inform the development of a comprehensive, destination-based trail network as part of a greater active transportation network within the community.

The survey questions are intended to gather information about residents’ experiences on community trails and will be used to develop a draft trails and pathways master plan. City hall says it is important to have strong community input, so residents’ participation is vital to developing the document.

Some questions the survey asks include:

How often residents use the trails system

· Why people use the trails and pathways

· The activities people do on the trails

· The area residents most use

· What prevents people from using the pathways more

· The priorities people want for the trail network

The City of Moose Jaw has a network of over 40 kilometres of trails and pathways that were established concurrently with the growth of new city neighbourhoods and in partnership with non-profit and community groups, the project website says.

The trails and pathways master plan will build upon the existing network and focus on improving connectivity, safety, accessibility, and environmental resiliency while providing opportunities to better educate the community on the benefits of active transportation.

Some green spaces in Moose Jaw include Crescent Park, Elgin Park, Happy Valley, Spring Creek, Sunningdale Nature Park, Connor’s Park, River Park, Tatawaw Park/Old Wild Animal Park, and River Park Campground in Wakamow Valley.

“The development of the city’s trail network is dependent on several systems working in harmony and a dedicated plan is required to ensure our trails and pathway systems are fully interconnected while accommodating a wide range of uses,” said Derek Blais, director of parks and recreation.

“The goal of the trails and pathways master plan is to create a long-term strategy that will enhance the city’s pathway systems with a strong focus on improving trail connectivity, accessibility, and safety,” he continued.

“We are excited to partner with the team at E. Lees + Associates Consulting as

they bring extensive experience in planning and designing trail networks, and we look forward to the launch of our public survey this week.”

The parks and rec department is using grant funding from the federal government’s Active Transportation Fund — intended to support Canada’s national active transportation strategy — to finance the project.

The survey will be open until the end of March. The next steps will include drafting the plan through March and April, engaging in a second round of community consultations in April and May, and creating and presenting the final plan in May or June.

The main web page for the trials and pathways master plan project is moosejaw. ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails, while the survey’s at www.surveymonkey. com/r/MooseJawTrailsSurvey.

Cultural Centre welcomes new tenants in quest to fulfill potential

The vision of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s new executive director is gaining momentum as arts and community organizations take up permanent residence in the facility, increasing its use and helping to make the Cultural Centre an ever-more-vital arts hub for the city.

Simison took the role of executive director in June 2022 because the board of directors liked her vision for the facility — to see it become a more active gathering place for art and community in Moose Jaw.

Since then, the building has welcomed the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA), the River Street Potters, and the Moose Jaw Community Players theatre company, and has reached out to other local organizations to find out how to increase utilization even further.

“It’s been really busy, so it’s exciting,” Simison said. “There’s just kind of constant traffic throughout the building. It’s great, and it all happened really naturally.”

WACA took offices in the Cultural Centre last fall and were able to use it as a base for their first annual Every Child Matters Powwow on Truth and Reconciliation weekend last October. The powwow was a great success, with spectacular regalia, dancers, and drummers, and associated events at the Cultural Centre, the Moose Jaw Public Library, and the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery.

The next to move in were the River Street Potters, a recently formed group whose classes and workshops have proven incredibly popular.

“The Mud Pie Girls already had their studio here, and they said they would be happy to have more potters move in,” Simison explained. “And I knew of a collective that was doing some really great work over on River Street. … It was a shot in the dark, but I said, ‘What do you guys think about coming here?’ And they did!

“So, now we’ve got the River Street Potters here, even though they’re not on River Street anymore.”

After the pottery expansion, Simison turned her sights to a long-held dream: Having a theatre company make use of the space.

“I’ve worked in the building for 13 years, of course, with the (Saskatchewan Festival of Words), and I just always thought it was such a shame that there wasn’t a theatre company operating out of here,” she said.

Bringing the Moose Jaw Community Players in was a big success — they’ve operated in Moose Jaw for 30 years and are the only local company focused on adult actors and productions.

The Community Players have created a rehearsal space, begun renovating a basement workshop, and helped clear out decades of accumulated ‘stuffs’ in the process. They are currently preparing for one of their most ambitious productions ever, titled Notoriously Moose Jaw and scheduled for two shows, April 21 and 22.

“We’ve got much more usable space now, which is fantastic,” Simison said. “And the City’s been really great in helping us, too.

“We’ve also started to work on finding more funding to renovate studio spaces and more of the other rooms in the building, because it’s been really underutilized.”

The facility is huge, a result of over 100 years of renovations, restorations, and the absorption of the buildings on either side.

The building has not been sitting idle by any means, of course — the historic and beautiful Mae Wilson Theatre is booked year-round with regular, worldclass performing arts shows, from ballet to country concerts to theatre productions, and the Visual Art Gallery hosts new local art exhibitions every six weeks.

Nevertheless, there remains plenty of room and possibilities. Simison is still looking for new ideas and partnerships.

“We’re definitely trying to get the word out,” she said. “We’re hoping to keep the ball rolling.”

Local housing market data declined by double digits in February, report says

It was mostly red down arrows for Moose Jaw’s housing market in February, as sales, listings, inventory and average house prices all dropped by double-digit percentages year-over-year.

There were 23 home sales last month in Canada’s Most Notorious City, a decrease of 35 units — or 54 per cent — from February 2022, data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) shows.

There were 37 new listings, a decline of 51 units — or 37 per cent — last February. Meanwhile, inventory levels stood at 105 units available, which was a drop from 129 homes — or 23 per cent — from the year before. Also, homes spent 57 days on the market.

The benchmark price of a home was $217,300, a year-over-year decrease from $228,165 or a five-per-cent drop, the report showed. The average home price was $223,026, compared to $272,091 last February or a 22-per-cent drop.

“Benchmark price reflects the price

of a typical or average home for a specific location. Average and median prices are easily swayed by what is sold in that time frame,” the SRA explained. “As a benchmark price is based on a typical home, price changes more accurately represent true price changes in the market as it is an apples-to-apples comparison.”

The one bright spot was months of supply, which stood at 4.57 months, a jump from 3.10 months of supply — or 68 per cent — year-over-year.

The report indicated that the 10-year average for February shows there are usually 31 homes sold, 70 new listings, 223 homes in inventory, 7.66 months of supply, 71 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $221,120 and an average home price of $227,309.

Meanwhile, year-to-date, there have been 47 homes sold, 73 new listings, 107 units in inventory, 4.53 months of supply, 65 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $219,350 and an average price of $205,998.

The 10-year year-to-date average shows there are typically 55 homes sold, 137 new listings, 216 homes in inventory, 8.14 months of supply, 71 days of units on the market, a benchmark price of $220,850 and an average price of $223,562.

Provincial outlook

There were 854 sales recorded in Saskatchewan in February, a year-overyear decline of 19 per cent, the SRA said. However, while sales are down year-overyear, sales activity remains stronger than pre-pandemic levels and above long-term 10-year averages.

As seen in prior months, Saskatchewan reported new listings and inventory levels significantly below long-term trends. There were 1,360 new listings last month, down 18 per cent year-over-year and nearly 28 per cent below 10-year averages.

While the months of supply pushed above six months, inventory levels were down six per cent year-over-year and 31 per cent below 10-year averages, the re-

port added.

“We continue to see higher lending rates and supply challenges contribute to a pullback in sales,” said CEO Chris Guérette. “I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but our biggest concern is still inventory levels, specifically in the more affordable segment of our housing continuum.”

The provincial benchmark price reached $318,500 in February, slightly higher than the $317,400 recorded the month prior and 0.4 per cent higher than February 2022.

“Year-over-year sales declines were to be expected as we returned to a more balanced market where sales activity is more consistent with the historical 10-year averages,” said Guérette.

“Saskatchewan remains one of the most affordable jurisdictions in the country with a resilient market that is well-positioned for stable demand in home ownership.”

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Edgar - Moose Jaw The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre (photo by Jason G. Antonio)

Second annual Greek Night set for May 13; Tickets selling fast

Last year’s inaugural Greek Night was brought to life by the Downtown Moose Jaw Association and Tourism Moose Jaw and proved to be a riotously enjoyable night of eating, dancing, music, plate-smashing, and Greek culture.

The 2023 Greek Night will be on Saturday, May 13. Tickets are $125 each or $900 for a table, with the capacity increasing to 300 people from the inaugural 250.

Tickets are available from Tourism Moose Jaw by calling 306-693-8097. Like last year, a ticket purchase also enters guests into a prize giveaway for a trip valued at $5,000.

According to John Iatridis, a quarter of the tickets were sold before anything was announced, and about half are gone since the official announcement on March 1.

Iatridis owns the Mad Greek Restaurant, sits on the board of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA), and celebrates his family’s culture and heritage every chance he can get. As one of the organizers of 2022’s Greek Night, he said its success guaranteed a repeat.

“The thing about Greek heritage is that it’s very inviting, you know? They want to make their house feel like your house, and you feel that with events like this,” Iatridis said. “So, we are fundraising for things like beautifying our downtown, the Moose Jaw Trolley, etc. … But it’s just a really fun time, I mean, who doesn’t have fun smashing plates?”

Iatridis noted that he and his friends and family have attended Greek events in Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift

The first Greek Night last year was such a success that guests and sponsors were asking John Iatridis about round two before it was even announced (John Iatridis/Facebook)

Current for many years, leading him to wonder why Moose Jaw wasn’t joining in. Now that the event has been established, he’s confident it will continue far into the future.

The food will consist of traditional Greek dishes such as Greek salad, souvlaki, roast potatoes, stuffed chicken, and, of course, pitas and tzatziki.

Music is being provided by Greek-Canadian band Arkadia, formed in 1997 out of Regina.

“Actually, a lot of my cousins are in that band,” Iatridis chuckled. “They’re very talented … When they first started, I thought, ‘OK, this is just my cousins doing a Greek band,’ which is nice, you know, we all speak Greek fluently.

“But then they started getting quite a bit of credibility, like regular play on radio stations in Toronto and Greece … we’re lucky to have them, and lucky that they’re nearby.”

There will be Greek dancers from Regina as well, providing entertainment and excitement — especially when the plate breaking begins.

“The Daughters of Penelope from Regina come in and do some more traditional and then some more modern stuff,” Iatridis said. He laughed, “I know they scared a few people last year when one of the young guys did a backflip off the stage into a pile of broken plates.”

The dancers also make it their mission to dance through the tables grabbing people and getting them up and moving.

“We hope that (Greek Night) grows every year,” Iatridis added. “And this year, you know, we have more than six weeks to plan it, so we’re trying to add a few things, there’ll be some surprises.”

Local retired drama teacher helping provincial association renew outdated trophies

Moose Jaw’s Lyle Johnson is spearheading a project to find new partners to sponsor trophies that the Saskatchewan Drama Association hands out annually because the awards are over 40 years old.

Since 1979, the association has handed out the trophies during its one-act high school drama festivals. However, it is currently rejuvenating the awards because they are old and have run out of space for winners’ nameplates.

Johnson, a retired high school teacher who taught drama at A.E. Peacock Collegiate, is the association’s festival chair. He has maintained that position since he stepped away from educating pupils two decades ago.

“Drama and culture is a lifelong thing. You don’t have to stop after you’re done teaching. You can continue on and participate,” he said.

Johnson has been speaking with community businesses — he has plenty of time to chat since he’s retired — to determine if they would sponsor new trophies. He has already found some willing sponsors, while he is still searching for others.

The trophies include best technical crew, technical production, visuals, characterization and overall performance. Many awards are sitting in a corner of the drama room at Peacock Collegiate, waiting to be presented.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea that we have to do it because it shows the continuity and the support that’s lasted for over 40 years,” Johnson said. “That’s pretty good to have something last that long. But time marches on, and we just have to keep with the support for the culture and one-act festival.”

The next regional drama festival — Moose Jaw is in region 2 — occurs Thursday, April 20 to Saturday, April 22 in Peacock’s Centennial Auditorium, with Cor-

nerstone Christian School as the event host. Community high schools have already registered seven one-act plays for the regional festival.

The winners from each of the 12 regions will attend the Regina provincial drama festival from Thursday, May

4 to Saturday, May 6, at the Riddell Centre at the University of Regina.

The winner will receive a trophy that the University of Saskatchewan has sponsored.

“Moose Jaw has (always been) a strong representative to the provincial festival over the years. And schools have won provincial recognition,” said Johnson.

He was unsure how many trophies Moose Jaw schools had won but knew Peacock, Central and Vanier had done quite well. Riverview had “a really strong program” in the 1970s, but the program has faded away. However, one teacher is attempting to revitalize the program.

“One of the good things we have in Moose Jaw is every school has good drama instructors and they do wonderful work with their productions that they stage,” Johnson. “So it’s always a good experience for people to go and watch the festivals … because they’re very challenging and the level of talent is very high.”

One neat fact about this year’s regional festival — and something that doesn’t happen often —is two schools are performing the same play, he continued. He thought it would be interesting to see how each interpreted the drama.

Johnson recalled a similar situation about 20 years ago, where five schools across the province performed the play “Why do we laugh?” during regionals, while two performed the drama during provincials.

“The directors (had) different concepts of how they wanted to express what the author tried to write,” he added.

For more information about this year’s drama festivals, visit https://saskdrama.com.

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Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild revives their popular quilt show this April

The Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild is excited to once again bring their quilt show to life at the Moose Jaw Events Centre this April, after the COVID pandemic forced them to put the popular event on hold for a couple of years.

The 16th biennial Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild quilt show is titled “Sew Full of Whimsy” and will take place over two days at the Moose Jaw Events Centre — Friday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Daily admission to the show is $15 plus tax individually, or $25 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available at the Moose Jaw Events Centre box office or online at Sasktix.ca.

A Trunk Show with guest artist Deb Barlow will be held at the Events Centre on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Barlow is a nationally certified quilt show judge and juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council who is based in Saskatoon.

The Sew Full of Whimsy show will feature around 250 spectacularly varied quilt displays, demonstrations and workshops by experienced quilters, a penny parade, a raffle quilt, a guild table, and a

vendors selling everything from quilting machines to gadgets to fabrics.

Concessions will be available from the upper floor of the Events Centre.

Quilt show committee chairperson

Colleen Lawrence said the guild has resumed normal activities since September 2022, with their usual twice-monthly

meetings at the Masonic Hall on Main Street. The social aspect of the hobby, with its inspirations, collaborations, and visiting, is important to the guild’s 100plus members, and the show is an exciting time of year.

“We usually have about 800 people come through, and sometimes we have a busload that will come from Saskatoon or Calgary to see the show,” Lawrence said. “And our guild does that kind of thing, too, of course. In the fall, we’re going to take a bus up to Saskatoon for the quilt show there.”

Lawrence started quilting once her youngest was old enough to drive to her own activities. She joined the Prairie Hearts guild and started attending the classes they hold through the year. Those classes helped her to dabble in all aspects of the art, but her specialty is paper piecing.

“I admired quilting for a long time,” she explained. “It’s just so relaxing, and it’s beautiful and I have something to show for my effort when I’m finished. I give a lot of quilts as gifts — anybody who gets married or has a baby, you know, and most

quilters do that.

“We also do a lot of charity work in Moose Jaw. People donate fabric and we get together and make quilts, so anytime there’s an emergency … we give quilts to any kids that are involved in that situation. And at Christmas, we make placemats, and they’re distributed between the hospital and the old folks homes.”

Lawrence said the quilt show will be a combination of judging and trade show. It’s a great place to satisfy curiosity about quilting, do some shopping, and take in the beautiful art, but there are also 40 categories to place in, and prizes to take home.

“We try to make sure that everybody can enter something in,” she explained. “Anything that a quilter could think of, there’s a category for it. And anybody can enter, it doesn’t just have to be Moose Jaw people.”

This year’s featured quilter is Wendy Findlay. She will have her own display area and will be available for questions and visiting.

More information about the Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild is available at www.prairieheartsquilters.com.

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Colleen Lawrence won first place in the Custom Quilted Long Arm category with this entry at the 2019 quilt show

Moose Jaw’s Wiebe signs entry-level NHL contract with Anaheim

Prince George Cougars standout inks contract in midst of solid final WHL campaign

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Jaxsen

Wiebe is the newest member of the National Hockey League.

Wiebe, 20, signed an entry-level deal with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday afternoon, becoming the latest player from Canada’s Most Notorious City to join the ranks of the top professional hockey league in the world.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Anaheim Ducks organization after signing my first NHL contract,” Wiebe said in a press release making the announcement.

“It is a great opportunity with all of the young talent they have there, and I am eager for the journey ahead. I want to say a big thank you to my family, billet families, friends, teammates, Thunder Creek agency, and all of the supporting staff I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the past five years of my junior career.”

It’s been an interesting hockey journey for the overage forward, beginning when he was selected in the seventh round, 141st overall by the Red Deer Rebels in the 2017 WHL Prospects Draft, and in the second round, 22nd overall, by the Nipawin Hawks in the 2017 SJHL Draft.

Wiebe ended up playing the season after the drafts in Nipawin, where he had 13 goals and 26 points in 48 games as a 16-year-old. That led to the Rebels taking a hard look at the now 6-foot-1, 209-pound right-handed shot in camp the following season, and he’d crack the Red Deer roster, putting up eight goals and 17 points in 52 games.

Wiebe would split time in his 18-yearold season between Red Deer and Nipawin, playing four games for the Hawks and putting up five points before the WHL launched its COVID season. Wiebe would join the Rebels in living in the Red Deer Centrium during the Central Division campaign, putting up a goal and three points in 21 games for the last-place club.

Red Deer opted to give Wiebe a change of scenery in the off-season, trading him to the Edmonton Oil Kings, and setting in motion the chain of events that would lead to his NHL signing.

Wiebe would emerge as a leader with Edmonton, serving as an assistant captain, and the Oil Kings would go on to post the second-best record in the WHL at 50-143-1 before rolling through the playoffs and claiming the WHL Championship. Wiebe played 13 games during the run, putting up two goals and eight points.

Edmonton’s appearance in the Memorial Cup didn’t hurt Wiebe’s pro hockey stock, either, as he’d put up a hat trick in the Oil Kings’ 4-3 overtime win over Saint John’s and would record three goals and four points throughout the run.

That all led to this season, with Edmonton trading Wiebe to the Prince George Cougars after six games. He’d fit right in with his new club, putting up 11 goals and 27 points heading into play this weekend.

Wiebe will close out his WHL campaign in Prince George before joining the Ducks for training camp this fall.

Warriors close out week with win over Prince Albert despite short line-up

In addition to the four players continuing their suspensions, the Moose Jaw Warriors were also without forwards Robert Baco and Josh Hoekstra along with defenceman Cosmo Wilson, all sidelined with illness or injuries, heading in the Western Hockey League club game on Saturday night.

That left the Warriors with only three full lines for the contest against the Prince Albert Raiders at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, along with a defensive pairing featuring a pair of rookie call-ups in Brady Ness and Sam Borschowa.

So how did it all go?

A 2-0 Warriors lead out of the first period, 3-0 lead early in the second and an eventual 5-3 victory.

All a product of good old-fashioned stick-to-it-iveness and hard work that has been a hallmark of the vast majority of the Warriors wins this season.

“That’s all you can ask for,” said War-

riors forward Tate Schofer, who drew an assist on Eric Alarie’s goal in the first period. “Not every win is going to be pretty, sometimes you have to get down and dirty in the corners and that’s exactly the kind of team we are and what we did tonight.”

The win snapped a three-game losing streak after the Warriors had dropped a 7-3 decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings at home on Wednesday, Mar. 1 and lost 4-1 to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday.

Jagger Firkus had a goal and an assist in the win over the Raiders, while Matthew Gallant scored his first of the season to go along with single markers from Brayden Yager and Ryder Korczak.

Niall Croker, Keaton Sorenson and Evan Herman scored for Prince Albert.

Jackson Unger had 34 saves in the win, while Tikhon Chaika stopped 24 shots for the Raiders.

Things didn’t go as well one night earlier, as the Warriors ran into a solid

goaltending performance from Saskatoon’s Austin Elliott and struggled to find goals.

Atley Calvert scored Moose Jaw’s only goal 6:58 into the third period.

Egor Sidorov scored twice for the Blades, while Tanner Molendyk had their other goals.

Elliott had 26 saves -- many of the spectacular variety -- and Justin Maric stopped 26 shots in his first start with the Warriors.

Moose Jaw opened the week with another tough outing on home ice against the Wheat Kings. Brandon took a 3-1 lead

out of the first period and led 6-3 through two before tacking on one final goal in the third period.

Firkus opened scoring only 1:04 into the game and finished with two goals and an assist while Martin Rysavy had Moose Jaw’s other marker.

Rylen Roersma had a hat trick for Brandon, Nolan Flaman, Nate Danielson, Ben Thornton and Anthony Wilson also scored.

Unger made 16 stops in 22:59 of work, Maric had 14 saves the rest of the way. Nicholas Jones made 25 saves for Brandon.

Moose Jaw is now 36-22-0-3 on the season and remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, five points up on the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

The Warriors are back in action this coming weekend when they take on Swift Current in a home-and-home. The first game is in Swift Current Friday before the rematch in Moose Jaw Saturday. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

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Winmar Warriors rebound with solid win over Contacts in Game 2

Best-of-five quarter-final SMAAAHL series tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Saskatoon

Throughout their run of success in the second half of the Sask Male AAA Hockey League season, the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors proved to be the kind of team that found ways to bounce back from tough situations -- not only in-game, but from night to night,

Game 2 of the SMAAAHL quarter-final on Sunday afternoon was just another example.

Only 48 hours after dropping a tough 6-1 decision in Saskatoon to the Contacts, the Warriros rebounded with a solid showing from start to finish, scoring three times in the second period and going on to a 6-3 victory at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

The series is now tied at one apiece, with Game 3 slated for Tuesday, Mar. 7 in Saskatoon.

Miller scored the lone Moose Jaw goal with 9:12 gone in the third period. Bain got the start and allowed three goals on nine shots in 18 minutes, giving way to Ryan Hicks, who stopped 20 shots the rest of the way.

Seeing his troops rebound from the Game 1 loss wasn’t a surprise to Weisgerber, and he expects to see more of the same when the teams are back on the ice in two days’ time.

us some goals, where we limited them today,” Weisgerber said. “Then when they did get a chance we were getting the save or a blocked shot, so it was really good to see.”

SMAAAAHL scoring champion

Liam Fitzpatrick opened scoring 4:03 into the game Sunday, with Zach Moore replying for the Contacts to send the teams into the dressing room tied 1-1 after the first.

“This group has had resilience all year, especially from Christmas on,” he said. “We’ve been in playoff mode here since then just to get into the playoffs and for us to get up into sixth, we were pretty fortunate and it’s a sign of how well the guys played.

“It was just an all-around better effort, I think,” said Warriors head coach Trevor Weisgerber. “We played a much better game, in the first we were okay but in the second and third we played very well, we did what we need to do to win. Lots of little things, blocking shots, getting in lanes and playing above pucks, which we did a really good job of later in the game, and we limited them to not very much. Then offensively we created a bunch because we were doing those little things.”

Thing is, the Warriors weren’t all that much worse in Saskatoon, but the Contacts were just that much more opportunistic when it came to finishing off their chances.

“The first game, we played alright, we just had some breakdowns that cost

Moose Jaw High School Athletes of the Month for February

The Wow Factor Media Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association Athletes of the Month for February are Xander Champion (back left, Vanier basketball), Aviana Tisdall (Briercrest Christian basketball), Payton Fisher (Cornerstone volleyball, basketball and curling), Bo Thiessen (Briercrest Christian basketball), Drew Biette (Cornerstone volleyball, basketball). Daxton Lugrin (Riverview archery), Dayne Heisler (Peacock curling), Molly McLean (Central basketball), Reise Bekar (Peacock curling), Kegen Riench (Riverview archery, basketball), Missing are Tommy Vincent (Central basketball) and Olga Ruberwa (Vanier basketball). Submitted

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couldn’t quite stuff this puck home on a third-period Warriors power play.

Rhett Perrin then scored back-to-back goals six minutes apart to give Moose Jaw a 3-1 lead before Dylan Duzan made it a three-goal edge 38 seconds after Perrin’s second marker. Moore got one back for Saskatoon before the period was out, but the Warriors had taken control of the contest.

Rhett Ewen scored early for Saskatoon in the third, but Connor Miller and Ryder Knutson added insurance markers to eliminate any chance of a Contacts comeback.

Ryan Bain bounced back with a 33 save performance to earn the win, the Warriors had 24 shots on Logan Edmonstone.

Game 1 didn’t go as well for the local squad, as Saskatoon scored three times in the first and led 4-0 through two on their way to the comfortable 6-1 win.

“It’s good to rebound after that loss in Saskatoon and now we’ll keep the momentum here and do whatever we can on Tuesday to get prepared and come out and get the win there.”

Game 4 is back in Moose Jaw on Thursday, Mar. 9 and Game 5 in Saskatoon on Saturday, Mar. 11.

Former Warriors head coach Stothers reveals cancer diagnosis

Anaheim Ducks assistant coach to enter treatment for stage three melanoma of lymph nodes

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Mike Stothers will begin treatment soon for melanoma.

Stothers, 61, said Saturday that he has been diagnosed with melanoma of the lymph nodes. He is getting treatment at UCI Health, and he expects to have surgery soon.

Stothers said he intends to continue working during his treatment, and he does not plan to take a leave of absence. He received his diagnosis in February after noticing a growth near his groin.

“If I could share one simple message to all, listen to your body,” Stothers said in a statement. “If you notice something unusual, or don’t feel like yourself, consult a doctor immediately. Please do not wait. It could be the best decision you ever make.”

Stothers is in his second season as Dallas Eakins’ assistant with the Ducks. His three decades in coaching have been

highlighted by a Calder Cup victory in 2015 during a successful six-year tenure in charge of the Los Angeles Kings’ AHL affiliate in Manchester, New Hampshire, and in Ontario, California.

“Mike is one of the toughest and finest people in hockey,” Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in the statement. “The Ducks organization and entire NHL community are firmly behind him. We also support and appreciate Mike’s message. For him to take the time to try and help others while dealing with his own battle says a lot about who he is.”

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Connor Miller leads the flyby after scoring Moose Jaw’s fifth goal in the third period. Autsin Woodley battles a Saskatoon defender for the puck in Contacts zone. Ryder Knutson clears the puck away from the front of the Warriors net. Ryan Bain makes one of his 33 saves on the afternoon. Duzan Wyatt LaCoste gave this Saskatoon Contacts defender little room to maneuver in his own zone. Former Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mike Stothers on the bench with the Anaheim Ducks. NHL.com

Local athletes return home after competing in Canada Winter Games

Gibney just misses out on medal in female judo, Nimegeers and female hockey team finish in sixth place, figure skaters post top-15 finishes

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Moose Jaw’s Brooklyn Nimegeers and Team Saskatchewan came oh so close to playing for a medal at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

Instead, they ended up enduring a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to Nova Scotia in the quarter-final and would go on to finish in sixth place after falling 6-2 to Alberta in the consolation round.

The loss to Nova Scotia was especially tough, as Team Sask held a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, but Nova Scotia didn’t take long to tie things up in the third period, scoring a pair of goals a minute apart early in the frame, and they’d then finish things off with 10:31 gone in the extra period.

That sent Saskatchewan into the fifthsixth place game on Saturday afternoon, where things were close until the third period, when Alberta scored three times to take control of what was a 3-2 contest.

Earlier in the week, Saskatchewan put together a 1-2 record in the round robin to earn their spot in the medal round.

Nimegeers was held off the scoreboard in their opener, an 11-1 loss to B.C., but drew an assist on Team Sask’s second goal in their 4-2 loss to Quebec. That made their third preliminary-round game a must-win, and Saskatchewan would come through with a 3-2 victory over New Brunswick. Nimegeers scored her first goal of the tournament at the 8:02 mark of the second period and would draw an assist on the game-winner with just over six minutes to play.

Nimegeers would lead Team Sask in scoring with a goal and four points despite taking the ice as a defenceman. ****

Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club competitor Avery Gibney came as close as can be to winning a medal in female judo at the Canada Winter Games.

The 17-year-old Peacock student lost her opening match in the female 52 kg division but would string together back-to-back wins on the consolation side to advance to one of two bronze medal matches.

There, Gibney would lose by ippon to Quebec’s Laurence Gagnon to settle for fifth place.

Gibney ran into some bad luck in the draw, as she took on eventual gold medalist Leanna Au from B.C. in her opening match and would give up a pair of wazari to drop to the consolation side.

Things changed dramatically in Gibney’s favour from there, as she’d defeat Manitoba’s Kaya Leveille by ippon and follow up with a two-wazari win over Nova Scotia’s Katherine Brown to book her spot in the bronze medal match.

Fresh off his appearance in weightlifting at the Saskatchewan Winter Games the previous week, Avonhurst Judo Club competitor Paxton Nelson reached the bronze medal semifinal in the male 50 kg division before falling short.

Like Gibney, Nelson ran into the luck of the draw in his first match, taking on eventual gold medalist Antoine Degranges of Quebec and losing by two wazari. The shoe was on the other foot in Nelson’s first consolation match, where he took a double wazari win over Newfoundland’s Brayden Swain before losing by ippon to Ontario’s Arel Roitman in the semifinal.

Koseikan’s Kolbi Fenrick also ended up battling a pair of medalists in the 57 kg

female division. Fenrick opened her tournament against New Brunswick’s Mahee Savoie and lost by ippon, with Savoie going on to win the silver medal.

That defeat sent Fenrick to the consola-

tion round, where she’d fall by ippon to Yukon’s Jaymi Hinchey. Sure enough, Hinchey would win her next two matches and claim bronze.

All three competitors took the mats in the male and female team competitions but were unable to reach the medal matches.

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Figure skaters Eric Swalm and Rowan Gray both posted top-15 finishes in the Pre-Novice Male competition.

Moose Jaw’s Swalm finished in 12th place, putting down a score of 36.95 in his free skate, and combined with his 21.94 in the short program two days earlier, finished with 57.89 total.

Brownlee’s Gray took a 13th-place finish after recording a 36.13 in his free skate, with a 19.86 short program giving him 55.99 points.

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Saskatchewan finished the Canada Winter Games with three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze, with their 24 medals good enough for sixth place overall. Team Sask’s Centennial Cup score -- representing the most improvement from Games to Games -- was minus-7.5 to finish in 11th place.

High school senior basketball playoffs set to begin Tuesday

Final slate of games last week sets stage for postseason, semifinals on Thursday night

The Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association senior basketball regular season came to a close this past week, and now the playoffs take centre stage.

The final days of competition saw a trio of girls contests, as the Peacock Toilers took a 57-51 victory over the Central Cyclones, the Vanier Spirits rolled to a 69-19 win over the Assiniboia Rockets and Lumsden took a 54-41 win over Assiniboia.

The game between Peacock and Vanier was closer than one would expect given the standings -- the Toilers capped their campaign

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at 7-1, Spirits at 3-5 -- but as has been the case throughout the season, anything can happen on any given night.

Sure enough, Central took an 11-10 lead out of the opening quarter and held a 29-24 edge at the half. You don’t put up a season with a single loss without a reason, though, and Peacock outscored Vanier 16-8 in the third quarter to take the lead for good.

Peacock’s balance was once again on display, as Jessica Selensky led the Toilers with 14 points, Hannah Miller scored 13, Devlynn McClung 12 and Mattaya Coupland 11. Ava Nichols was Central’s top scorer with 18 points -- including four three-pointers -- while Ellah Flanagan put up 17.

The contest between Vanier and Assiniboia saw Kate Waldenberger lead all scorers with 14 points, while Waverly Demassi had a 12-point night. Jessica Beaubien led the Rockets with six points.

Scorers were unavailable from the Assiniboia and Lumsden game.

Next are the playoffs, which began on Tuesday as fourth-place

Central (3-5) hosted fifth-place Assiniboia. The winner of that game advances to the semifinals on Thursday and will face Peacock (7-1, 6:20 p.m.). The other semifinal has Lumsden (4-4) at Vanier (6-2, 6:20 p.m.).

The boy semifinal sees Vanier (0-6) at

Peacock (4-2, 8 p.m.), with the winner there advancing to face Central in the city final on Tuesday, Mar. 14.

Both the girls and boys finals are at Sask Polytech, with the girls tittle match at 6:20 p.m. and boys championship at 8 p.m.

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Clippers win ACAC women’s basketball bronze medal

Briercrest takes final-seconds 66-64 win over St. Mary’s for first ACAC medal; men’s hockey fall 2-1 to NAIT in Game 3 of quarter-final to drop series two-games-to-one

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The Briercrest College Clippers women’s basketball team refused to give up at any point against their opponents this past weekend in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference championships in Lethbridge, and ended up winning the first medal in team history because of it.

The Clippers staged massive comebacks in all three of their games on the weekend, eventually taking a 66-64 win over St. Mary’s on a last-second basket Saturday night to claim bronze.

Like every one of their matches in the tournament, it was a dramatic finish,

Clippers second-year guard Dori Sunderland would drive the length of the court and into the paint before dishing off to Eve Duerksen on the right side, and the Briercrest rookie would make no mistake, putting down a rebound in traffic for the 66-64 lead and one second left on the clock.

St. Mary’s couldn’t find a miracle on the inbound, and Briecrest had their medal.

As she has all season, Amber Fichtner led the way on the scoreboard, putting up 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Brooklyn Martens put up 14 points and added 10 rebounds. Maddison Beattie also had 15 points. Sunderland’s assist was her fourth

of the game.

The semifinal saw the Clippers nearly do the same to the Red Deer Queens, but end up taking a 66-63 loss to end their gold medal hopes.

Briercrest trailed by 12 heading into the fourth quarter, but steadily battled their way back into the game, eventually getting to within a pair with 1:19 to play before falling short.

Fichtner had an outstanding game, putting up 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting and tacking on 18 rebounds, 14 in her own paint. Sydney Latrace had 18 points, while Martens put up 15. Sunderland had a good game defensively, bringing in 10 rebounds.

The Clippers set the tone for the weekend in their opener, which also ended

up being one of the biggest wins in school history -- Briercrest trailed by as much as 11 in the second half to the North Division top-seed Concordia Thunder but would put together an incredible comeback, going on to a 74-63 upset victory.

Fichtner had 17 points and nine rebounds, while Martens had nine points and 10 rebounds. Beattie also had a good game defensively with seven rebounds.

The Clippers men’s hockey team saw their season come to an end Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to the NAIT Ooks in the third and deciding game of their bestof-three quarter-final series.

Scoring details for Game 3 from the Barkman Arena were unavailable as of press time.

The loss marked the second straight game NAIT defeated Briercrest 2-1 after winning by the same score in Game 2 on Saturday night.

Nursing a 1-0 lead after Daine Milgate scored with 5:02 to play in the second period, the Clippers would see NAIT score twice in the third -- including the game-winner with 2:11 to play -- as the Ooks pulled off a 2-1 win.

Joshua Lazowski scored both goals for NAIT.

Dominik Tmej turned aside 33 shots in the loss.

The opening game of the series continued the theme of dramatic Briercrest comebacks in recent outings, as trailing NAIT 5-3 at the 8:47 mark of the third period, the Clippers would score three goals just over five minutes apart and would go on to a 6-5 win.

Halen Cordoni got things started at the 9:23 mark, Reagan Poncelet tied the game 2:32 later and Theo Citrullo would put home the game-winner with 5:06 remaining o secure the win.

Alex Pellerin and Campbell Ens had given Briercrest a 2-0 lead in the first period, but NAIT outscored the Clippers 4-1 in the second. Pellerin had Briercrest’s lone goal in the frame at 5:06.

Tmej had 30 saves in the win.

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The Briercrest College Clippers women’s basketball team won bronze at the ACAC championships on Saturday night.

Canada back on track with pair of wins at World Wheelchair Curling Championship

Moose Jaw’s Dash, Wright in action with Team Canada at championship in Richmond, B.C.

After dropping their opening game at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in Richmond, B.C. on Saturday afternoon, Team Canada has quickly gotten back on track.

Canada -- which includes Moose Jaw Curling Centre competitor Gil Dash at second and 2018 Paralympic bronze medalist Marie Wright as alternate -- rebounded with an 8-2 win over Czechia in their second game Saturday before opening Day 2 with a 6-4 win over the United States on Sunday.

After falling to defending Paralympic Games gold medalist China in their first contest, things went far better in Canada’s second game against Czechia Saturday.

They wasted little time getting things going with three in the first end, and after taking a 4-1 lead in the third, a steal of three the following frame gave the tournament hosts control of the contest. Another steal in the fifth made it an 8-1 game, and after Czechia was held to a single point the next end, they’d opt to shake hands.

Things were far closer in their first game Sunday, as Canada would pick up deuces in the first and fourth ends to lead 4-1, but saw the U.S. pick up single points the next two frames to make it a one-point game heading into the seventh. There,

Canada picked up an all-important deuce to make it 6-3, and they’d hold the U.S. to a single point in the eighth to secure the win.

Playing alongside Dash and Wright are perennial Team Canada members in

skip Jon Thurston, third Ina Forrest and lead Mark Ideson.

Team Canada opened the tournament with an 8-4 loss to China, but made things plenty interesting in the process.

Canada got off to a bit of a rough start,

as a deuce in the fourth end and steal in the fifth gave China a 4-1 lead through five. Cue the comeback, though, as Canada scored one in the sixth and stole points in the seventh and eighth to tie the game 4-4. That sent things to an extra end, where China would score four to secure the win. Canada is back in action during the evening draw Sunday when they take on Latvia (1-2).

Canada’s 2-1 record is good enough for third place, tied with Japan and Korea and a win back of unbeaten China and Norway.

Team Canada continued their tournament run against Japan and Norway on Monday, Italy and Scotland on Tuesday, Korea and Sweden on Wednesday and Denmark in their lone game on Thursday, The qualification games take place Friday, followed by the semifinals Saturday and medal games Sunday.

Wright and Dash will also be in action with Team Saskatchewan during the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships, beginning Mar. 19 at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

Be sure to check back for plenty of world championship updates throughout the week, and follow along with the action at www.worldcurling.org.

Semifinals set in Original 16 Cash League

KMS Construction defeats KalTire, John’s Music downs Froehlich as upsets take hold in second round.

The Original 16 Cash League might have made it through the first round without seeing the usual slate of big upsets, but things were far different in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

Two of the league’s top-four teams were knocked from contention, with sixthseed John’s Music and Ryan Wenarchuk surprising Matt Froehlich in the biggest upset of the night.

It was anything but easy for Wenarchuk, though, as he needed a pair of big ends late in the game to secure the win. The teams were tied 2-2 through three ends when Wenarchuk stole a pair to take the lead, but Froehlich would get that back and then some with a three-spot in the fifth for a 5-4 edge. Wenarchuk took control from there, though, replying with three of his own in the sixth and tacking on a steal of two the following frame to bring things to an early completion.

A big end made all the difference in the other upset on the night, as fifth-seed KMS Construction’s Ben Gamble took a 6-4 win over fourth-seed Dustin Woloschuk and KalTire. Gamble did almost all the damage he’d need to do in the second end, as a four-spot gave his rink a quick 4-0 lead. Woloschuk got one back in the third, but a Gamble deuce in the fifth made it a 6-1 lead. Woloschuk closed ground

with points the next two ends but would run out of rocks in the eighth.

Things weren’t as close in the contest between defending champion and top-seed BTN Chartered Accountants and Pups Parlour. Penny Barker and her undefeated crew scored four in the second

end and stole four in the third for a quick 8-1 lead over Jaedon Miller, and after the teams exchanged single points the next two ends, the rinks shook hands.

The other quarter-final saw Protec Studios’ Tyler Krupski score points in three straight ends to take a 6-2 win over Rod Montgomery. Krupski picked up single points in the second and third ends

before stealing four in the fourth for an 8-0 lead. Montgomery got two back in the fifth, but the teams would call it a night,

The consolation games saw R.K. Sunview’s Dayne Heisler -- fresh off his appearance in mixed doubles curling in the Saskatchewan Winter Games -- pick up his first win of the season with an 11-2 victory over Joe Gunnis and EMJ Marketing. A four-spot in the second end gave Heisler a 5-0 lead, and leading 5-2 through four, he’d tack on two more in the fifth and four in the sixth to secure the win.

The other game on the night saw ProTec Electric and Stan Barnsley battle to a 6-3 win over Fountain Tire’s Barry Silk. Tied 2-2 through two ends, Barnsley stole one in the third and three in the fourth to go up 6-2. Silk got one back in the fifth but would shake hands.

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The Original 16 Cash League semifinals will see BTN Chartered Accountants taking on KMS Construction and John’s Music facing Protec Studios. League action continues every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre. Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Matt Froehlich delivers during quarterfinal action against John’s Music. Action from the game between John’s Music and Matt Froehlich. KMS Construction skip Ben Gamble calls to his sweepers during their game against KalTire. Members of Team Canada at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in Richmond, B.C. are Moose Jaw’s Marie Wright, Mark Ideson, Moose Jaw’s Gil Dash, Ina Forrest and Jon Thurston. Also pictured are coaches Mick Lizmore and Kyle Paquette. Canadian Wheelchair Curling National Program John’s Music skip Ryan Wenarchuk calls out the line during their game against Matt Froehlich. Dustin Woloschuk delivers a shot for KalTire during their game against KMS Construction.

If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com

NAFR Branch 23 ( Nat. Association of Federal Retirees) Recruitment Drive & Roast Beef Dinner with desert & B.B.B. guest speaker will be March 15 ( Wed) at 510 Main St. N. Moose Jaw in the Tim Eaton’s Hall. Better Business Bureau Speaker topic: Scams. Cost $10.00/member and/ or guest. Pre-Registration:REQUIRED BY MARCH 9,( Thurs.) 2023 by calling 306-693-0717 Or emailing nafrmj23@outlook.com . Registration is limited to 1st 50 people. Doors open at 5pm-meal 5:30 pm..speaker at 6:30 followed by AGM afterwards.

Non members Welcome! Come and learn what N.A.F.R. is and about Scams and how to avoid them.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 at 10:00AM at the Masonic Hall,1755 Main St. N. Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Program: (TBA) Noon: Luncheon Roast Beef Dinner, Caterer: Charlotte’s : Cost: $10pp STS member and partner. $20 non-members. Please RSVP to Rosealie by Friday March 10/23. Next: All Luncheon Dates will be at the Masonic Hall: Wed. May 17/23. email: marcilr@sasktel.net

Minto United Church and Alliance Church 13-week Grief Recovery Support Groups in Moose Jaw – in person or online - using the GriefShare program which can be viewed at GriefShare.org. Leone Townend has been leading the Grief support ministry at Minto United for several years/Ralph Magnus recently moved to Moose Jaw and brings to the Alliance Church his experience of leading a Griefshare ministry from the Edmonton area. Anyone is welcome from any faith background as well as those who have no religious affiliation. GriefShare provides three opportunities for participants; 1. video teaching by pastors and counsellors, 2. a weekly group discussion and 3. individual workbooks with self reflection exercises for participants to complete during between meetings. Anyone continuing to struggle with grief weeks, months or even years after the death of a significant loved one could benefit from participating in a GriefShare group. Please contact either or both for more information. Minto United Church Online group - Leone Townend, Co-ordinator @ 306-631-9044 or Moose Jaw Alliance Church (MJAC) In-person group meetings at MJAC- Ralph Magnus, GriefShare coordinator @ 780-4566487 (cell). Meetings have already started and are 13-week groups, but new participants are welcome to join at any time.

Mulberry Estates Hosting Learn to Paint Afternoon on March 9th at 2pm. Beginners welcome! Call Tricia @ 306.684.0202 to reserve your spot today!! Limited space available.

Moose Jaw Town and Country Singles Dance on Saturday March 11,2023 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. from 7:30 to 11:00 pm. Band is Leon Ochs. Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples are welcome! Cost is $15 per person. For more information call 306691-6634.

“Evening Around the World” International Dinner and Celebration Fundraiser will take place on March 10th to Savour diversity through experiencing cuisine and entertainment from across the globe; This event in support of the needs of and programming for Newcomers to Canada, and is coordinated by The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council in partnership with the Moose Jaw and Wakamow Rotary Clubs. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Moose Jaw Event Centre Box Of-

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

fice – 110 1st Ave NW) - only 175 tickets available.

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame (Battleford) deadline for submitting nominations is March 15, 2023. Please contact our office by email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net or call 306-4461983 for further information.”

Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation’s Annual Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 17th and Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 1396 -3rd Ave N.E., Moose Jaw. Two sittings each day – 5:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Tickets $30.00 each. Take-out meals are available. For more information or tickets please call: Doreen (306)692-4148 or Sandra (306)692-8848.

The Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 Ham and Turkey Bingo on Sunday March 19. There will be a lunch counter available. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Games start at 7:00 P.M. It is located at the Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St.

Mulberry Estates Hosting a Basketball and Bites event on March 23rd at 2pm. Come enjoy some fun and rebound with snacks and refreshments. Call Tricia @ 306.684.0202 to reserve your spot today.

Lawn Bowls at Yara Centre for the winter. Lawn Bowling is an activity for everyone from age 5 to 105. It has fiercely competitive elements for the competitive athlete, yet is an inclusive activity for the strictly recreation players. It has been described as a cross between curling and billiards. Admission to Yara centre & no outdoor footwear are the only requirements. Join in Monday night@7:00, Tues am@9:30, Wed. & Thurs @1:30. For more info call or text 306 690 8739. Drop in EVERYONE WELCOME. www. moosejawlawnbowling.com

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw NarAnon Family Group) is a twelvestep program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting in Rm 103. You Are Not Alone! Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters clubs utilize communication skill components to create the smorgasbord of benefits Toastmasters have potential to provide.

Big Country Toastmasters club meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. Regular training opportunities have resumed with in-person @ saskpolytech in addition to virtual experience.

For more information text 306690-8739 or email officers-3418@ toastmastersclubs.org

TAP Toastmasters (TAP) meet every Tuesday at 7 pm. Email cathymorrell@gmail.com

Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters Next Meeting April 06 & 20/ May 04 & 18 (last mtg until Sept) in the Masonic Temple at 1775 Main Street North. Membership Fee is $50 per year. For more information write Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild Inc., Box 484, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P1 or email prairieheartsquilters@yahoo.ca

Church of Our Lady Bingo takes place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

Timothy Eaton Gardens Fundraiser for the Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizens’ Association with Roast Beef Banquet featuring Tina’s famous Yorkshire Puddings on Saturday, March 25. Doors open at 5 pm along with the bar. Viewing for the Auction and the Penny Parade will be between 5 and 6 pm with dinner at 6. The Auction will start at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and include a draw for the Door Prize. Also, if you have a New item that they would like to

donate to our fundraising cause, please contact the administrator at 306 694-4223.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm at the Lindale School staff room, 1322 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). Call 306-6935705 for information.

Moose Jaw Camera Club - Interested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len - 306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com

Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.

ca/

Moose Jaw Public Library adult programming in March Tech Time By appointment only, call 306-692-2787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps

Local Writers’ Readout - “Luck o’ the Irish” readout for all ages — material should be appropriate Presented by the MJPL and the Saskatchewan Festival of WordsSaturday, Mar. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Magic the Gathering All experience levels welcome, come and learn how to play one of the most popular and intricate deck-building games of all time - Saturdays, Mar. 11 and 25 from 2 to 5 p.m.

MJPL Movie Club Nope (2022) by renowned comedian and horror aficionado Jordan Peele will show in the MJPL theatre on Monday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. A pair of rancher siblings try to gather evidence of an apparent UFO abducting horses from their ranch

Avid Knitters Club Tuesday, Mar. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the South Meeting Room Night Stitchers Tuesday, Mar. 28 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room

MJPL Book Club The Housekeeper and the Professor (2003) by Yoko Ogawa; a brilliant mathematician suffering from short-term memory loss after a traumatic brain injury develops a relationship with a housekeeper hired to care for him - Tuesday, Mar. 14 at 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw Public Library youth programming in March

New Adult Digital D&D Every Friday, online, from 4 to 6 p.m., for ages 15 to 22. Register by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca

Teen D&D Thursdays in the MJPL Archives, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for ages 12 to 16. Register by email at youth@moosejawlibrary. ca

Teen Maker Space Wednesday, Mar. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19. Learn to build, explore, and create with LEGO Mindstorms EV3.

Snacks provided

Teen Gamers – Games Night

Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

Featuring card games, board games, and video games in various formats. No registration required, snacks provided

Teen Anime Club – The Daily Life of the Immortal King (2020) Saturday, Mar. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, for ages 13 to 19

Teen Writers Circle Wednesday, Mar . 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

Teen “I Made This” Art Program Wednesday, Mar. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19. This month’s project is duck tape pencil cases, wallets, and bags, with snacks provided Movie Matinee – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Saturday, Mar. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome

Movie Night: The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) Wednesday, Mar

29 at 6:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome

The Royal Canadian Legion –Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59

Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events. Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required. Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration at 1pm.

Cost $2 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.

Drop-in Shuffleboard league every Friday at 7:00pm.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday’s 8am -4pm

Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day.

Kitchen is open Monday to Friday. Everyone is welcomed. 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./Wednesday @ 6pm

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thursday @9:30 am.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre

Weekly Activities

Weekly Activities for March

Monday: 9:30 Pickleball/1:00

Floor Shuffleboard/7:00 Camera Club – only on the 1st Monday of each month

Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session/1:00

Pickleball/7:00 Friendship

Bridge/7:00 Beginners Only –

Pickleball

Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS/9:30

Pickleball/1:00 PONYTAIL Canasta/ 1:00 Floor Shuffleboard/7:00

Lessons Only for Pickleball

Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance/1:00

Pickleball

Friday: 10:00 Beginner Pickleball/1:00 Regular Pickleball

Monthly Events for March

March 18 SOCIAL DANCE with band SWR Country starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost $15pp includes lunch

March 23 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING starts at 1:30 p.m. All

members pls attend for support and input and new board members

March 32 MILITARY WHIST – 9:30 registration – 10:00 a.m. games begin – cost $15pp includes muffins/lunch – please have your team of 4

March 1/8/15/22/29 SOUP 7

SANDWICH LUNCH from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. C0st $8pp and incudes soup, sandwich, coffee or tea.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net

Thursday at 1:30 pm Crib

Friday at 1:30 is Fun Shuffleboard

Friday Evening Fun Pool and Darts at 7pm

Saturday At 4:30 pm is our Meat Draw, 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

For More Information on anything Happening at the ANAVETS #252 Call or Text 306-681-5998 or 306692-4412 email anaf252@sasktel. net

Everyone Including Non- Members are Welcome to all our events!!

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

MONDAY EVENINGS: (to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – play starts at 7:00 pm. $2.00 per person – two person teams. Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered.

Everyone Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: (to April 2023) - Drop in Darts – play starts at 7:00 pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night.

Everyone Welcome

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”

EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace”

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY –DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am

MARCH 17, 2023 – 8:00 PM – –Live band – Too Easy Come out and dance away to great music

APRIL 14 & 15, 2023 – Live Band – Original Covers – playing in the lounge at 8:00 pm Come out and enjoy the music and dance.

APRIL 21 & 22, 2023 – Live Band – Brandon & Company – playing in the lounge at 8:00 pm Friday – Jam on Saturday at 4:pm to 6:00 pm – then again at 8:00 pm. Come out and enjoy some really great music and dance your socks off.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.

You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to sign up for the free Virtual Coffee Club talks at: https://wdm.ca/coffeeclub/

Annual Thunder Creek Model Train Show that will be taking place on Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 18 & 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event has no age limit and is free to attend for all WDM members. Regular admission applies for non-members. Regular admission applies to non-members. There is an on-site concession (cash only) that will be available for all visitors.

For more information, visit https:// wdm.ca/moose-jaw/visit/location/.

FLU & VACCINE CLINICS AT

Location: Moose Jaw Family Wellness Centre, 1000B Albert St. East, Moose Jaw, SK. Contact Phone: 1-833-727-5829. Website Link: 4flu.ca

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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.

Contronym

English can be a very frustrating language to learn as there are several words that have contradictory meanings. These are called contronyms, sometimes known as ‘Janus words.’ Janus is the ancient Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings. Our first month of the year, January, is named after this god. Janus is usually depicted as having two faces looking in opposite directions. Contronyms, variant spelling contranym, can be described as words that are their own opposites.

There are four people at a dinner party. By midnight, two people have left. How many people are left at the party? Left is just one of many words known as a contronym. In this example, left means both “leave” (two people have left) and “remain” (How many people are left?), which are opposites.

Cleave refers to splitting something apart and to uniting two things. Cleave comes from the Old English verb cleofan, which means to split, and the Old English clifian, which means to adhere firmly. In a marriage, partners are to cleave to each for better or for worse. A sharp axe can easily cleave a log.

A similar thing happened with the word clip. whose contradictory meanings are from two verbs that mean “to attach something” and “to cut off.” Please clip this page to the entire document using a paperclip. He decided it was time to clip his fingernails.

Sanction can either signify permission to do something or a measure forbidding it to be done. When sanction entered English, it referred to an oath. Over time, it came to refer to something that would compel someone or something to moral behavior, as an oath might. Later, it gained the two contradictory senses that refer to approval and economic disapproval—both of which might compel a person or a country to behave better. We received sanction to proceed with our plans. Many countries around the world have put sanctions on Russia for their invasion of Ukraine.

The same thing happened with the word oversight The word originally referred to watchful care or supervision, but through an extension of meaning, people used it when there was a lack of watchful care or supervision. A bishop has oversight of the congregations and pastors in his area. The error was a simple oversight

Something that is fast is either stuck firmly or moving quickly. She glued the pieces together with Gorilla glue and they held fast for a long time. Penguins might be slow on land but are extremely fast in the water. Fast has been its own antonym since the 13th century. Another contronym is the verb dust. Every week we dust various rooms to keep them clean. Occasionally, I

like to dust my coffee with a little cinnamon.

Overlook can mean to fail to notice or indicate to look after or supervise. The student failed to finish the last homework question, and hoped the teacher would overlook it and accept the assignment. The shift manager was required to personally overlook the finished items.

Consider the word buckle. The hiking instructor told us to buckle, or fasten securely, our backpacks to our bodies during rigorous climbs. Her legs buckled, or collapsed, as she hiked up the steep hillside with a heavy backpack.

The verb screen can mean to conceal or to show. Once the rain stopped, he used the umbrella to screen his face from the bright sun. The local theatre will screen the classic version of the movie tonight.

Garnish means to add a decorative element, such as parsley, to a plate of food. But it can also mean to take away, as when wages are garnished to pay child support. Isn’t the English language confusing at times? Be careful.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used.

17th Annual Family First Radiothon for the Health Foundation returns May 4-5

The 17th Annual Family First Radiothon by 800 CHAB and the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) returns May 4 and 5 for the benefit of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, which serves Moose Jaw and many surrounding communities.

The MJHF and its fundraisers are part of what keeps the regional hospital’s equipment at a state-of-the-art level. The foundation noted in a press release announcing this year’s radiothon that:

New technology is crucial to saving the lives of critical care patients. Dramatic advances in medical technologies are rapidly transforming the delivery of critical care. The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital needs the next generation of medical technology to help patients. The lives of friends and family depend on it.

At last year’s MJHF Healthcare Celebration gala, local radio personality Rob Carnie was given an award for his work as the voice of the Family First Radiothon.

Kelly McElree, the Health Foundation’s executive director, noted at that time that the Family First Radiothon had raised over $4.6 million to date for hospital equipment.

The MJHF has set a goal of raising

$150,000 at the 2023 Radiothon, title Life Can Change in a Moment. Funds will go toward equipment such as the following: Critical care bed — a highly specialized piece of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment. The Dr. F.H. Wigmore hospital needs one new critical care bed, at a cost of $46,000.

· Glidescope — glidescopes are video tubes that can be easily inserted to provide a real-time view of a patient’s airways, helping emergency healthcare providers to diagnose and treat them quickly. The Emergency Room (ER) at the hospital needs one new Glidescope, at a cost of $20,000.

· Continuous Wave (CW) Pedoff Ultrasound Probe — ultrasound probes enable healthcare staff to diagnose the cause of many urgent and chronic cardiac symptoms in the ER, ICU, and Medicine wards. One ultrasound probe costs $25,000.

· Patient beds — less specialized than critical care beds, but highly adjustable and essential for the comfort and rest of patients. Three patient beds are needed at the hospital at a cost of $9,600 per bed.

· Quick-thaw plasma system — when large amounts of plasma are needed quickly, a specialized system like this, using controlled temperature and agitation, substantially reduces thaw times for life-saving plasma. A new system is needed, at a cost of $15,000. Every dollar raised at the Radiothon stays in Moose Jaw to help patients at the

local hospital.

The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional hospital receives more than 29,000 ER visits each year. The ICU and ER never close, and the hospital provides care to more than 1,200 people from the region every day. Visit MJHF.org for more information on this and other fundraisers held by the Foundation throughout the year.

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Deadline approaches to remove ice fishing shelters before

spring thaws

As the season comes to a close and unpredictable spring weather approaches, the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers that the ice fishing shelter removal deadlines are coming up: March 15 south of Highway 16, and March 31 to the north of Highway 16.

Failure to comply with the deadline can result in fines or even criminal charges for repeat offenders because of safety and environmental concerns. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Act prohibits the abandonment of any equipment or debris on Crown lands, which includes many of the province’s water bodies.

Spring weather can cause even more temperature variations than the province has already seen this winter, leading to unsafe ice conditions — sometimes earlier than expected. Slush, thermal cracks, and pressure ridges are all indicators of unsafe ice conditions. Ice thickness and strength can vary considerably from area to area. Anglers should always check that the ice is safe.

The removal of ice fishing shelters is an opportunity for anglers to leave the environment cleaner than they found it, contributing to a healthier local biosphere, including healthier local fish stocks. Many shelters are made of plastic, treated wood, and other materials that can take years to

decompose.

Owners must remove all structures and litter from the ice. Shelters cannot be left on the shore and must be transported away.

Abandoned shelters become hazards to boaters and swimmers, as well as wildlife such as waterfowl and fish.

Suspected wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations should be called in to Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561, or #5555 from a SaskTel cellular device. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp. Reporters have the option to remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

For more information about fishing in Saskatchewan, check the Anglers Guide, available online at saskatchewan.ca/fishing.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

By some estimates there are more than 200,000 people – or 1 in 6 Saskatchewan residents -- currently without a family physician.

It is almost hard to believe. But it’s true. It’s also unacceptable.

We believe every person deserves access to high-quality primary health care. We believe everyone who wants access to a “medical home” -- a team of primary health care professionals working together and led by a family physician -- should have it.

The reality is that we have work ahead of us to reach this goal. And we can’t make these necessary changes alone. Family physicians want to be active partners with government, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and other professions in building a stronger, more sustainable health care system.

Tinkering at the edges of our current system won’t cut it. We need to invest differently and organize primary health care differently if we are to provide Saskatchewan citizens with better access and quality of care. The ideas we want to implement are not novel; they have been informed by other high-performing health systems across the globe – ones that have purposefully organized around and prioritized investments in primary health care.

Saskatchewan physicians believe a good first step would be to allocate a significant portion of the recently announced new funding from the federal government to supporting, stabilizing, and redesigning how family medicine and primary health care is delivered. Doctors in this province want people to have timely access to care close to where they live.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians are working with our partners in the provincial government, and with other health organizations, on changes to family medicine. Moving to a new model of physician-led team-based care in the community will require us all -- primary health care professionals and patients -to learn to work together in new ways.

Saskatchewan doctors support people receiving care from a primary health care professional trained to meet their needs – whether that’s a nurse, mental health

counsellor, pharmacist, nutritionist or physiotherapist. Having family physicians lead these interdisciplinary care teams will ensure that patients receive coordinated, comprehensive care over the longer term. Improving how we deliver care in the community will provide more value for the tax dollars spent, potentially decreasing the load on emergency rooms, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, and giving people ready access to the most appropriate supports.

Frail and aging people may be better served by visits from the appropriate health care workers in their homes. Patients will receive the right care, at the right time, by the right member of the team. Physicians and health care professionals stand to benefit too, from reduced workloads and administrative burdens, which will improve their well-being and their capacity to keep serving the people of this province. Redesigning our primary care system is a daunting -- but necessary -- task that we know we can accomplish together.

Dr. John Gjevre is president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Dr. Andries Muller is president of the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians.

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HART, MARJORIE DELORES

Aug 22, 1932Feb 23, 2023

Marjorie Delores Hart (nee: Boyle) of Regina passed away in the Regina General Hospital on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 90 years of age. Marjorie was born in Moose Jaw and raised and educated in the Petrolia District and Moose Jaw. After high school she started working for the Saskatchewan Government in several Departments from 1952 to 1987 which she enjoyed immensely. One bowling night she met Kenneth Hart and they were married June 8, 1963 and spent many happy years in their home where she enjoyed having company. Marjorie enjoyed bowling, curling, golf and was a member of the UCW (United Church Women) where she spent many hours helping out. She had a special place in her heart for animals especially their cat Cali of which she had many pictures throughout their home. She was a lifetime member of the Regina Humane Society. Marjorie was predeceased by her parents Daisy and Frederick Boyle; two brothers Murray and Gordon; mother-in-law Aganetha “Nettie” Hart; father-in-law Harry Hart and brothers-in-law Harvey Hart and Allen Walde; niece Maxine Boyle. Marjorie is survived by her husband Kenneth; brother Bev (Yvonne) Boyle; sisters-in-law Mona Boyle and Ruth Walde; and several nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Laura Herasymuik, Dan Rashovich, Al Hill and Rose Marie Guntenson for all their help, support and friendship throughout this difficult time. Thank you. Also thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Regina General Hospital 5E. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Regina Humane Society. Family and friends are invited to leave tributes at www. reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

MCNAB, JOAN EVA

The family of Joan Eva McNab is sad to announce her passing on Monday February 20, 2023. Joan is predeceased by her husband James; brother John; grandson Cody; and greatgrandchild Alexa. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bill, Nina, Ken, Susan, and Lynne; grandchildren Tanya, Jesse, Melissa, Tessa, Jason, and Justin; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Wes, Betty, Phyllis, Lorna, and Bill. Joan will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joan was born on October 12, 1938. She obtained her nursing diploma and started her career in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She continued nursing in Vanguard, SK, Moose Jaw, SK and a short assignment in Fort Smith, NWT. Joan was very family oriented. When she retired, she helped raise two of her grandchildren, Melissa, and Tessa. She enjoyed crafts, her birds, watching wildlife and old westerns. As per Joan’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. A luncheon is to be determined at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 1200-2300 Yonge St, Box 2414 Toronto, ON M4P1E4. In living memory of Joan, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. jonesparkview.com (Obituaries).

Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director

Glennis grew up on a farm just south of Moose Jaw before moving into the City as a young woman. She was dedicated and enjoyed her career of 32 years in payroll and scheduling at Valley View Centre. She loved to go out on the town with Myrtle, and eventually Kathy and Stephanie. Glennis also enjoyed shopping malls, grocery stores, picnics in the park, trips to the Burger Cabin, craft shows and bake sales, Veroba’s and Rodos. Dinners out with Rob, as well as community functions and trips away brought joy to her life. Car rides with Rob and dog Ozzie for sundaes were a frequent occurrence.

Glennis was a gentle soul who loved animals and gardening. She enjoyed riding horses on the farm, and any cats and dogs in her life were well spoiled. She loved to be in the backyard planting flowers, tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and tending the rhubarb. Decorating for the holidays, saskatoon berry picking excursions and family barbeques were things she really enjoyed. A private celebration of Glennis life will take place. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Donations in memory of Glennis may be made Humane Society, 1755 Stadacona St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. In living memory of Glennis, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain- Funeral Director

In Loving

In Memory Donald Kenneth Mortensen

April 19th, 1977- March 7th, 2021

Two years have passed But only feels like a day. Your presence always felt, But never near what you have to say!

Life carry's a sadness, That only you could replace, All of your memories Mom's treasures everyday. A tears falls everyday For our memories will Never fade away

Always in our hearts Never to be forgotten.

Mortensen Family And All Who Loved Him

Memory

THEODORE DREGER,

Aug 17, 1918 to March 3, 1970

IRENE DREGER (BARTOLE)

March 7, 1932 to March 7, 2022

Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again. Forever in our hearts.

Love Paula, Robyn, Johnathon and families.

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DESNOYERS, DENIS

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Denis Thomas Desnoyers, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Denis passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Moose Jaw, SK, at the age of 40 years. He was born in Moose Jaw, SK, on February 23, 1982. Denis was the second child of Jerry and Mabel (nee Hawkins) Desnoyers and a brother to Joe. Denis was born with Tuberous Sclerosis and had to be on medication all his life. He had trouble learning to sit and walk to start, but with physiotherapy and Mom’s help, he learned those skills soon after being diagnosed. Then a few years later, the 2 boys welcomed their sister Sally. Denis enjoyed growing up on the farm in the Coderre district and the freedom of being outside.

Denis enjoyed his time visiting with Auntie Marguerite and Gordon Myhra. In fact, he would take his little red wagon and walk across the pasture and follow the fence line to their house. Many days Marguerite would phone to see if I had lost a boy. There he was!! He loved helping her with gardening or whatever she was doing.

The boys loved playing outside together. Riding the 4 wheeler, making roads in the garden with the Tonka toys, but no matter where Denis was, you could be sure his little red wagon was right close by. That wagon had many miles with it. He wore out 3 sets of tires, till finally the body just was worn out too. So a new wagon was purchased. And away he went again.

No matter what was going on, Denis loved visiting. Grandma’s house for visits. The family birthday parties, whether at our house, at other family homes, or at Shamrock Park in the spring and summer, All the kids had fun playing together, sharing toys, and birthday cake.

Denis attended school in Coderre. He had a teacher in Grade 1 (teacher Shelby Hayter and teachers-aid Vickie Desnoyers) he loved working with them at school, because they treated him like all the other kids. He got to join in on everything that was going on in class and even sang at church on some Sundays. Denis spent many hours drawing pictures of the farm.

Denis enjoyed working with Gerry Nekrasof from Community Living in Moose Jaw. Gerry would come out to the school or home, take him for pop and ice cream and talk about how everything was going at school and home. Denis always had lots of stories to tell him.

The Coderre School closed and everyone was transferred to Gravelbourg Schools. He had a new teacher Gloria Stringer and aid Terri Alix. School was a challenge, but he stuck with it and had a few more aids throughout his school years. Graduated High School in 2009.

One day in the summer a neighbour (John Carrobourg) came to visit and wanted to see his dad. Well, Denis thought he would handle that issue by himself. So he told

John he would give him a ride in a’51 Chevy 1 ton truck down the pasture to where dad was fixing fence. That was some ride. John said, “He would never do that again.”

Dad had to drive him back to the yard.

Denis then attended school at Riverview School in Moose Jaw for a few years. He then attended STI in the Life Skills Program. Had several work placements. His favourite placement was working at Roberge Transport in the wash bay, where he got to wash Semi trucks and trailers. His love for any type of vehicle was an asset for that.

Denis lived in Moose Jaw during the week at a group home, then home on the weekends. He was able to play floor hockey, swimming and bowling with the Special Olympics. He really enjoyed that and made several new friends. During that time he also worked at Diversified Services.

Many happy times were spent at Shamrock Park and visiting with family. Going to visit Auntie Linda and Uncle Leo in Coronach. Monique and her brothers would teach him all kinds of things (some good and some not so good) But Denis loved his time there always.

In 2011 Denis moved to a Moose Jaws Family for Change group home, where he made new friends and was proud to be on his own. Denis loved to push snow! And cutting grass! He would go to all the neighbours in the area to see if he could help with keeping their yards clean and looking good. He always had lots of work to keep him busy. His payment was sometimes cookies or some kind of food. He appreciated whatever it was.

Denis’ pride & joy was his tricycle with a trailer to pull behind that Dad made for him. He painted that bike a different colour every second week it seemed. But he made many miles picking cans, cutting grass, or just cruzing the streets. He was known by many for his friendly smile and help with yard work etc.

Denis work with his mentor Adrian for several years, and they were great friends. Ivan and Denise were very special people to him too. He was well known in Moose for his friendly smile and willing help anyone that needed it. We are so proud of you Denis. You grew up going through many trying times. But always kept going and made the most of your life. You will be forever in our hearts!!

Denis leaves to mourn parents Jerry and Mabel; brother Joe, nephews Jace and Rylan; niece Leila, nephews Colt and Rex. He is reunited in heaven with his sister Sally (2021), numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Denis’ Life will take place June 16, 2023 at the Coderre Community Center (the old School) at 2:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to come visit and share their stories of Good Times spent with Denis. Memorial donations in memory of Denis may be given to Moose Jaws Family For Change, Box 58 335 4th Ave. SW Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2.

Square One announces first phase of new shelter at William Milne Place

Square One Community, Inc. and the Moose Jaw Non-Profit Housing Corporation (MJNPHC) announced the opening of a first phase for the official Square One Shelter at William Milne Place, a historic former firehall.

“We have worked passionately for the past two years to advocate for the provision of a shelter for our unhoused kin in this community,” said Della Ferguson, Square One Community board chair in a release sent to media outlets. “It is only through the connections, collaborations, and communications within our community, the partnership with the (MJNPHC) and the support of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation that we are able to make this milestone step forward.

“We are committed to providing wrap-around support through programming to meet the greater needs of our kin.”

William Milne Place is owned by the MJNPHC, who said in the release that they are pleased to help Square One expand into the space and will be assisting with program supports and property management.

The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2022.

MJNPHC board chair Brenda Walper-Bossence, K.C., said in the release that the non-profit is proud to partner with Square One at William Milne Place.

“This means we are now able to provide housing options to those who are houseless. Providing transitional housing for those who are at the beginning of the housing continuum with an after-hours drop-in centre, emergency woman’s shelter, and supportive housing all under one roof.

“Success will require continued support from all levels of government, and our local community. We are calling on all donors and future donors who have a heart for those that require this service to give to this new venture.”

Square One and MJNPHC thanked the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, the Community Initiatives Fund, Moose Jaw’s MLAs, Mayor Clive Tolley and the Moose Jaw City Council, and the City of Moose Jaw for their strong support.

Square One Community, Inc. will continue their fundraising activities to develop the shelter and associated programming.

The next fundraiser is the Square One Walk for Warmth on March 9 at 7 p.m. Registration for the Walk for Warmth has already exceeded expectations. Find out how to be part of the campaign at www.squareonehousingmoosejaw.com.

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Remembering the Fallen: LAC Robert F. J. Crowhurst, RAFVR, Student Pilot

During World War Two many young men died in accidents. Most died while training for aircrew in Canada and in the UK.

At the Moose Jaw Rosedale Cemetery there are 61 graves, mostly Royal Air Force airmen, and most were killed in pilot training. The little municipal cemetery near Caronport has ten graves of RAF airmen. Across Saskatchewan where there were air-training facilities, there are more graves of airmen from around the world.

Canadian and American airmen killed in training accidents were returned to their home town for burial. All others were buried in the community adjacent to where they were killed.

We often forget these brave young men who came to Canada from far off nations to train as Aircrew – From England, India, the Caribbean and Commonwealth countries and other nations – who died in Canada, because they didn’t die in action.

One can only imagine the happiness, fear and trepidation parents’ felt, sending her precious son off to Canada. And the sadness they endured hearing of the death of their loved one.

One such young man is LAC Service # 1383688, RAFVR, Robert Frederick James Crowhust who is buried in Lot 8, Block 10, Grave 289 at Rosedale Cemetery. The inscription on his grave stone is: “Our Bobby”, Only Son of Fred and Jessie Crowhurst, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”.

Bobby was killed in a flying accident at No. 32 Service Flying Training School, Moose Jaw, on January 6, 1942. He was at the controls of North American Harvard Aircraft s/n 2724 practicing formation flying.

Bobby was flying in a ‘line astern’ formation at the time of the accident. His Harvard collided with the back

of Harvard AJ727.

The trainee pilot of Harvard AJ727, whose name is not known, was able to land his aircraft and survived. Harvard s/n AJ727 suffered C4 damage which meant it was repairable. In fact, it remained in service with the RCAF until 1956 when it was sent to Free French Forces.

It is not known exactly what happened after the collision but Bobby Crowhurst crashed and was killed. It is assumed they were close to the ground and not far from the airport at the time of the collision. Considering the Harvard he ran into was not seriously damage Bobby may have over-reacted and lost control of his aircraft, leading to the crash.

On Tuesday, January 6, 1942, the Moose Jaw Times Herald reported the crash. The headline read: “Planes in Formation and Two Collided, One Crashed Near A. Lowe Farm”.

The reporter wrote, “The plane crashed on the eastern boundary of the A. Lowe and the Robert Lindley farm, six miles north and one mile east, about 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning.”

The report also added, Coroner Dr. J. M. Hourigan and constables from the Moose Jaw Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were summoned to the scene of the accident shortly after it had been reported.

The funeral was held with full military honours. Part II

On January 2, 1943, a year after the death of Robert Frederick James Crowhust, RAFVR, his grieving father sent a letter to the Moose Jaw Times Herald thanking the people of Moose Jaw for their kindness. The following are excerpts from his letter.

“Some months ago you were kind enough to publish in your columns a letter from me expressing the thanks of my wife and myself to the citizens of Moose Jaw for their great kindness shown to us on the occasion of our son, being killed in a flying accident there. As a result we received several letters from your city, which we very much appreciated.”

He thanked “… the members of the St. John Alter Guild, and the officials and members of the Canadian Legion, who placed beautiful flowers on our boy’s grace.”

“I am writing again to H. R. Nickelson, who kindly sent us photographs of the grave with the flowers placed thereon, on our boy’s birthday…”

He continued, “We should very much like to hear again from Miss Doreen McLean and Warrant Officer Bone of the R.A.F.

“We send to the citizens of Moose Jaw our warm-

est good wishes and repeat that any of your boys or girls serving with the forces in this country would be made welcome at our home.”

“Yours sincerely, F. C. Crowhurst, 159 Streatham Vale, London, S.W. 16 England”

Part III

The Moose Jaw Times Herald, Thursday, January 7, 1943

“Airman Killed in Flying Accident

“One airman was killed and another injured in a flying accident one and one half miles south of Caron Wednesday night, according to an announcement made Thursday by officials of No. 33 E.F.T.S., Caron.”

The man killed was LAC William Vincent Edmondson, RAFVR, Service Number: 1548854, Died 06 January 1943, Age 19, son of John Hayes Martindale Edmondson and Mary Edmondson, of Kells, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Coming this summer: An air show over every northern Canadian community ...

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Credit: CWGC RAF Section, Caron Municipal Cemetery, Caron, Saskatchewan

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

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Break-in leads to high-speed chase and arrest of two people

1min
page 11

Farmers’ cash receipts

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page 11

Cattle producers keep shrinking the national herd

1min
page 11

Beck’s request for immigration policy review by government makes sense TRADING THOUGHTS

4min
page 10

New online school now offering course options for 2023-24 year

1min
page 9

Unfair property tax for education costs shows need for overhaul of system

4min
page 9

Moose Jaw organizations receive more than $20,000 through Charitable Gaming Grant Program

2min
page 8

Reflective Moments

5min
pages 7-8

One Book, One Province selection is ‘Five Little Indians’: Public Library in March

9min
pages 5-6

Sask. betting site gives Kane Fritzler sixth-best odds to win TV show ‘Survivor’

1min
page 4

99 additional Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals awarded in Moose Jaw

6min
pages 3-4

Hundreds gather to remember Taiwanese women during World Day of Prayer event

2min
pages 2-3
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