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Burns & McDonnell’s second charity golf tournament to benefit Hunger in Moose Jaw

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Burns & McDonnell (B&M) is preparing for their second annual charity golf tournament at Hillcrest Golf Club by seeking sponsors and players who want to help benefit Hunger in Moose Jaw. The tournament will take place on August 5th.

For information on sponsorship/donation opportunities, contact: Jami-Lee Cuthbert — jcuthbert@burnsmcd.com or 306-741-3344 John Gagnon — jdgagnon@burnsmcd. com or 651-271-3737 Hunger in Moose Jaw is an organization dedicated to supporting children and their families through educational and nutritional programming.

Their programs feed and support hundreds of children in the city.

Learn more about Hunger in Moose Jaw, including how to volunteer with Hillcrest Golf Club (file photo) them, by checking out their website at very happy with the choice. hungerinmoosejaw.org/programs.

“We are very pleased with the response as sponsorships, prize “This will be our second annual charity golf tournament since donations, and team signups have been coming in great. We expect we started the Great Plains Power Station,” Jami-Lee Cuthbert, B&M site office manager, said in an email. “Like last year, we to have a full tournament this year and we have the majority of our picked five potential charities who we haven’t had the chance to hole sponsors filled already.

“That said, we can always find room for more!” work with yet and put out a survey in the Burns & McDonnell ofLast year’s inaugural tournament resulted in a donation of fice.”

Employees had the chance to tour Hunger in Moose Jaw’s of- $17,000 to Joe’s Place youth centre in Moose Jaw. “This is just amazing; it’s awesome and we are very excited. fices and learn about their programs, Cuthbert said, and everyone is I had no idea the tournament was going to raise that much money.

They must have done a lot of work to get those great golf players out there,” Joe Dueck, director of Joe’s Place, said when the donation was presented.

If the tourney fills up this year, 130 golfers will take to the course with around 20 volunteers helping. The tournament is on a working Friday, but everyone not needed that day will be either golfing or volunteering.

“Hillcrest was absolutely wonderful to work with last year, so we are happy to be there once again,” Cuthbert said. “The Hillcrest team really goes above and beyond to make sure the day goes well.”

All proceeds will be donated directly to Hunger in Moose Jaw. Cheque presentation following last year’s Charity Golf Tournament: (l-r) Jami-Lee Cuthbert, B&M administration and community liaison; Joe Dueck, director of Joe’s Place; Brad Butcher, site manager for Great Plains Power Station; Erin Farnel, site safety administrator for B&M; John Gagnon, project control manager for B&M (staff photo)

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16th annual Family First Radiothon to raise money for the Pediatric and Women’s Health Units at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

A community favorite fundraiser is coming back to Moose Jaw to raise money for the Pediatric and the Women’s Health Units at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF), in conjunction with 800 CHAB, is throwing their 16th Annual Family First Radiothon. The Radiothon is taking place on September 8 and 9 for 36 hours, with the hopes to raise $138,000 for new medical equipment.

Over the course of the 36 hours, groups, organizations, and businesses will be taking an hour and attempting to get donations. These groups include but are not limited to the Mayor and City Council, Henderson Insurance, ACT/ UCT, and other small and big businesses.

Each year they choose a different area of the Wigmore General Hospital to fundraise for. This year they hope to raise enough money for; a new wireless fetal heart monitor, neonatal incubator, phototherapy blanket for the nursery, pediatric glidescope, and pediatric beds.

If they receive extra donations, they hope to update the furniture in the waiting rooms and lobby.

In the past, the MJHF has raised money for the Dialysis Unit, Colon Rectal Cancer, Chemotherapy, Emergency Unit, Surgery Unit, Universal Care Unit, and Medicine

One of our healthcare professionals standing beside an incubator.

Unit, each area of the hospital has been impacted because of the generous support of those in our community.

“This is everything good. It really highlights the best of Moose Jaw and the giving nature of people in this com-

munity. So, we are very fortunate to the foundation, to work with such a great organization like 800 CHAB, to do this every single year, and we are very thankful for it,” said Kelly McElree, the Executive Director of the MJHF. “It has touched and has reached so many people, throughout all of southern Saskatchewan, because it is not just Moose Jaw it is Moose Jaw and area.”

Your support for the Pediatrics and the Women’s Health Units at our hospital would be appreciated. Families bring their children to Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for a range of illnesses ranging from severe asthma attacks, flues, viruses, tonsils, Covid, appendectomies, severe colds, and broken bones. The staff at the hospital serves over 55,000 people in Moose Jaw and the surrounding communities. Every dollar raised during the Radiothon will stay in the hospital.

If you would like more information on the 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon visit https://www.mjhf. org/page.aspx?pid=382#:~:text=Since%20the%20radiothon%20began%20in,community%20and%20the%20 surrounding%20area You can donate to the 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon at https://www.mjhf.org/page.aspx?pid=298.

Sask Polytechnic researchers receive funding for their research

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

Three researchers from Saskatchewan Polytechnic have received Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Establishment Grants, each valued at $119,000. SHRF Establishment Grant allures and retains early-career researchers who have the expertise and the knowledge needed to build successful programs of research.

All the research has been going on for a couple of years to this point, only receiving funding for their projects recently. The research is all community focused, taking place around the communities instead of at the campuses.

Two of the researchers are from the Saskatoon campus and the other one is from the Regina campus.

“This is the first time Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received SHRF Establishment Grants,” says Dr. Madeline Press, Sask Polytech Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship (CHRIS) director. “Congratulations to our three grant recipients! These grants will help Sask Polytech health researchers continue the excellent work they are doing in the areas of mental health, caregiver resources and older adult loneliness. Sask Polytech’s Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship continues to make a difference in healthcare research in Saskatchewan.”

The recipients of Sask Polytech’s Establishment Grant are Michelle Pavloff, Natasha Hubbard Murdoch, and Heather Nelson. All the researchers have received $119,000 towards their applied research project.

“Often the health funding is given to university researchers who have built their research on a single idea and have built it over the years. The health funding traditionally goes to researchers with long-established backgrounds of doing the same research,” says Dr. Press, Sask Polytech Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BY-ELECTION VILLAGE OF TUXFORD PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: MAYOR: Village of Tuxford will be received by the undersigned on the 17th day of August, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 5-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, and during regular business hours on July 27 to August 16th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 5-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: 5-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw Or By calling 306 972-9987 Dated this 27th day of July 2022 Tracy Edwards Returning Officer

(CHRIS) director “Sask Polytech, because we do applied research, so we are looking more towards doing research for organizations, health authorities, and communities.

We generally were not competitive in the past to get these grants.”

Pavloff announced the Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) applied research project in 2021 to study key features of a mental health support system for ranchers and farmers that is culture friendly. The long-term goal of this research is to develop a FARMh network. It will be a research-focused network that will provide agricultural producers and their families with interventions in the hopes of supporting their mental health. An on-going program will also be established by the network, to address mental health challenges, with a goal of making Saskatchewan a leader in agricultural mental health research.

Caregivers are crucial to ensuring patients or residents remain and age at home in their community. The researcher Hubbard Murdoch focuses on the experience of caregiving. She has been working towards understanding how to create a sense of community and inclusion for caregivers.

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ers living in the community who may require care from differing health care professionals. The interprofessional team headed by Hubbard will co-construct knowledge translation initiatives to support Saskatchewan caregivers.

The UN expressed the need for research on reducing loneliness among older adult, in 2022. Nelson’s research will examine if a weekly phone call with a volunteer with older adults living in personal care homes. The hope is to reduce loneliness and improve moods. Volunteers will be paired with an older adult to complete a weekly 20–40-minute phone conversation for six months. A survey will then be completed to assess their loneliness and moods, “I would like to congratulate our CHRIS applied research team on these exciting funding announcements,” says Dr. Susan Blum, associate vice-president, Applied Research and Innovation. “These three SHRF Establishment Grant applied research projects will help find solutions to Saskatchewan health challenges and research questions. Our nursing and health science researchers are doing important and innovative work in Saskatchewan.

Applied research at Sask Polytech is where ideas meet reality, delivering practical solutions to everyday problems.”

Sask Polytech’s Centre for Health Research Innovation and Scholarships (CHRIS) provides support to faculty in the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. They work with the faculty to achieve their scholarly goals and aspirations. Through CHRIS, members of faculty can access support for grant and funding applications, publication and presenting, and in-service sessions on a variety of topics.

To learn more information on these projects and about CHRIS visit saskpolytech.ca/chris.

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Heartland First Aid celebrates 10 years of being in business Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Community business Heartland First Aid is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but the occasion caught owner Krista Therens completely by surprise because those years had passed by quickly.

“Well, time sure does fly. I did not realize it was my 10-year anniversary until it had already passed (in March), and the Red Cross had emailed me and congratulated me on 10 years in business,” Therens said recently. “And I was like, ‘Oh, wow, 10 years.’

“So it’s been good serving the community for that long, for sure. … I’m doing something that I love.”

Therens has been a Red Cross instructor for 19 years and a business owner since 2012.

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She thought it was hard to believe that she had been doing the same thing for that long. She believes she provides something valuable to the community by giving residents information and skills to prepare them for emergencies.

Many people she trained years ago return to her for re-certification, while word of mouth helps bring in new clients and repeat business.

“It’s good stuff that they’re learning.

They’re coming back to me, so they’re obviously liking what they’re getting from my training, so that’s a positive,” she added.

Some services Heartland First Aid offers include standard first aid and CPR training, first aid re-certification, one- to three-day training classes, business-focused training, home-alone safety for children aged nine and babysitting classes for kids aged 11.

Therens believes people should possess all first aid skills, particularly how to perform chest compressions, rescue breathing, and using an AED machine.

First aid skills can also help people manage heat stroke, poisoning and burns.

Therens started a first aid-related business because when she was a teenager, she took courses to become a lifeguard and instructor in lifesaving swimming, Red Cross swimming and aquatic fitness, she explained.

She re-trained continuously as a lifeguard, and while learning from different instructors, she discovered that she often

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Thank you to all the grade 12 students who applied for the Optimist Scholarships and good luck to all as you continue your education.

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She thought if she took those qualities and combined them, she could become a great instructor.

“And then I went out and got that and I think I am a fabulous instructor,” she chuckled.

Since then, Therens has become a Red Cross first aid instructor and a water safety trainer. In 2015, she became a first

aid instructor trainer, allowing her to teach others. Her nine employees are all people she trained in first aid. They enjoyed her courses and teaching style so much that they wanted to emulate what she was doing.

“And it’s not maybe the information so much as the experience overall, so the time they spend in the classroom with me as their instructor,” she said. “So it’s very flattering and humbling to have them want to do what I’m doing.”

Her next goal is to take first responder training and mental health first aid training so she can offer those skills to others.

Therens expanded her business into Calgary a couple of years ago. She explained that a cousin, Sam Hunter, worked in the aviation industry for more than 15 years before she was laid off during the pandemic. She returned to her hometown of Moose Jaw and lived with Therens for a while.

“She saw what I was doing and said, ‘Hey, that’s amazing. And I’ve sat through a lot of really lame, in-classroom training sessions. You don’t make this boring.

I want to do what you do,’” Therens recalled. “So, she made a career change and became an instructor and expanded into Calgary and area.”

Therens believes her cousin will succeed since she is personable, enjoys meeting new people and is comfortable speaking publicly.

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Expansion of Cystic Fibrosis medication

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

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Guest editorial for July 27, 2022

Summer events put joy in heart

Joyce Walter Moose Jaw Express

There was joy to behold on the faces of the folks who were out in force July 1 to support the many events that kicked off the months of the official summer season.

There was definite happiness as families, friends, couples and individuals decided enough was enough — lollygagging at home was no longer a suitable way to pass the time. Masks could be on or off but the eyes show it, the absolute delight in seeing people and doing things together. Hugs were held just a bit longer than perhaps necessary, and handshakes were firm and heartfelt.

More than one person has been heard to bemoan the shortness of summer and his/her inability to cram in every activity that has been organized by groups who have had plans scuttled by a virus that continues to frighten some people. But there’s a bit of nose-thumbing going on as well.

Some people are still cautious and rightly so but with optimism they are supporting the organizations and volunteers who are determined to make summer 2022 one to remember.

There are still positive comments circulating about the overwhelming successful street dance/party that helped recognize the celebration of Canada Day there on High St. This time there was no complaint about the street being blocked as some enthusiastic supporters came early and stayed late.

That followed the pancake breakfast and entertainment at the Cosmo Centre, similar breakfasts elsewhere, ParkArt and festivities, including cup cakes in another area of Crescent Park.

And so it began, and now every weekend is filled with enough choices to make one’s head spin. There’s enough local events planned that no one actually needs to leave the city to have a wonderful summer.

But of course we will, even if it is just for a long weekend. Family members and friends have extended invitations to weddings, birthdays, reunions and other types of gatherings. And also calling are all the attractions that have not been prominently recognized for two years.

Most have regrouped and have hands extended in greeting to strangers who might not have turned their way before.

Whether you plan a staycation right here at home, or venture outside city limits, to see sites not yet seen, there is beauty in renewed friendships, beauty in our natural surroundings and beauty in the spirit of the men and women wishing to share their vision of what makes up a happy summer, whether in the city or country.

Let’s keep our eyes open, our hands outstretched and joy on our faces as summer 2022 notches up so many wonderful ways to celebrate.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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On August 1, 2022, Saskatchewan will be expanding coverage for Trikafta, a cystic fibrosis (CF) medication. This expansion will allow Trikafta to be available to CF patients ages six and older who meet the medical criteria.

Health Minister Paul Merriman said, “We know that Trikafta has been shown to improve the quality of life for patients, and this expanded coverage will help children with CF and their families for years to come.”

Trikafta targets a specific genetic mutation that causes CF and about 90 per cent of CF patients are affected by this mutation.

“Today’s news will change the trajectory of the disease and the future for many children in Saskatchewan who live with cystic fibrosis,” President and CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Kelly Grover said. “Saskatchewan was one of the first provinces to fund the drug for those 12 years of age and older last year, and today has continued to recognize Trikafta’s extraordinary, transformative value, by expanding coverage of Trikafta to include children ages six to 11 years old. We celebrate this news alongside our CF community in Saskatchewan, which has worked tirelessly for this day.”

On October 1, 2021, coverage of Trikafta for patients ages 12 and older came into effect in Saskatchewan. In April, Health Canada approved Trikafta to treat ages six to eleven. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health issued a revised version this month that jurisdictions expand coverage of Trikafta for patients six years and older who meet the criteria.

Two other CF medications are already covered in Saskatchewan. These two medications also target specific genetic mutations of the disease: Orkambi and Kalydeco.

Coverage of Kalydeco has been listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary since 2014. Orkambi coverage was ex-

panded in July 2021 for patients two years or older who meet certain medical criteria.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs of the body. This is a disorder that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. These bodily fluids become thick and sticky for people with CF. Some signs and symptoms of CF include: · A persistent cough that produces thick mucus · Wheezing · Exercise intolerance · Repeated lung infections · Inflamed nasal passages or a stuffy nose · Recurrent sinusitis · Poor weight gain and growth · Intestinal blockage, particularly in newborns Several complications can arise because of CF. Those included, but not necessarily limited to: · Damaged airways. · Chronic infections. · Growths in the nose. · Coughing up blood. · Respiratory failure. · Thinning of bones. · Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration.

Consult a physician that is knowledgeable about CF if you think it affects you. Seek immediate medical care if you’re coughing up blood, have chest pain or have difficulty breathing, or have severe stomach pain and distention. According to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Registry, there are more than 4,300 CF patients in Canada and over 110 patients in Saskatchewan.

To learn more about CF you can visit https://www. cysticfibrosis.ca/.

SCRAPS raffle fundraiser to win a three-foot birdhouse

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

Band City Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society Inc. population in a humane way and to stabilize their over(SCRAPS) is excited to present their newest raffle for an population. amazing purple Martin birdhouse. This birdhouse was This year has been extremely busy for the organizabuilt by Mr. Lammle, a supporter of the organization, tion with what they believe to be “pandemic pets,” (pets who built the birdhouse to resemble a grain elevator built bought during the pandemic that were abandoned after the in 1973 that once stood in the small town of Roleau, Sk. pandemic).

Unfortunately, the grain elevator was destroyed by fire on Many rescues and animal shelters are at full capaciNovember 5, 2021. ty and that includes SCRAPS with intake freezes taking The draw for the raffle will take place on August 20, place all over Canada. SCRAPS is doing its best to contin2022, in conjunction with World Homeless Animals Day. ue to stretch to make more rooms for its cats.

The cost per ticket is $5 with all proceeds going entirely They look to accomplish their mission through their to SCRAPS’ TNR program to proactively help control the Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) program. The TNR prooverpopulation of feral cats. gram is a program that humanly traps, spays/neuters, and Tickets are available for purchase at: SCRAPS 9-Lives Boutique (in the Town ‘N’ Country mall) Pet Valu MJ Animal Clinic DDK Pet ‘N’ Points Bellamy Harrison Animal Hospital The SCRAPS Booth at the Wakamow Farmers Market “We try and let people know that the animals that are out there, that are getting into your garbage cans or hiding in your shed; they’re looking for the same needs to be fulfilled that we have as humans. They need shelter, they need protection, and they need food, so we try to help people recognize that,” says Anne Marciszyn, President of SCRAPS. The Purple Martin birdhouse that is being raffled The Birdhouse Raffle is not the only fundraising initiative that SCRAPS partakes in. They operate a store at the Town ‘N’ Country vaccinates these feral cats in our community. They are mall to generate funds, open only Fridays and Saturdays. also one of the few organizations that vaccinate cats for Every Saturday, SCRAPS is at the Wakamow Farmers rabies, not only allowing for a healthier cat population but Market with a booth of feral cat information, as well as a safer and healthier human population as well. selling cat related products.

In addition to the TNR program, SCRAPS also ofAnother fundraiser is their recycling initiative ‘Re- fers a vast foster care network and adoption program for cycle for SCRAPS and Save a Litter’, as well as ‘Pizza their cats. The foster care network is comprised mostly of for Paw’ fundraiser in coordination with Family Pizza volunteers that will take in tame cats or kittens until they in Moose Jaw where a portion of the funds generated go can find a more permanent home for them. The foster-cat back to SCRAPS. parents are supported through different satellite sites like “I’d like to thank our community for supporting us Pet Valu in Moose Jaw, Pet Smart Regina, and Excalipurr so generously through the years, and especially through Cat Café in Regina. The adoption program does have a COVID which was very challenging,” says Anne. “We fee for adoption, but all that money goes directly back to just really want to thank everybody; we want to thank our helping the cats. business partners, all the people who have donated to us, You can see these adorable adoptable cats at the and all our volunteers that dedicate and volunteer so much SCRAPS boutique at the Town ‘n’ Country mall, as well time.” as at their satellite sites.

The Band City Stray Cat Rescue and Protection SoTo learn more about SCRAPS and their fundraising ciety Inc. (SCRAPS) is a non-profit organization that be- initiatives visit their Facebook page at https://www.facegan in 2011 with a mission to reduce the at-large feral cat book.com/Scraps-MJ-626307690756146/.

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Summer events for children at the Moose Jaw Public Library

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Public Library is excited to invite you and your family to the library’s summer events for children. Over the course of the rest of the summer, the Public Library will be holding a series of events for children and families to enjoy.

All of these are free of charge, though some of the events do require prior registration. Parents are also asked to remain with their kids during the events.

The events taking place over the rest of July to the end of August are as follows: Summer Reading Club: This is an ongoing event held by the Public Library that will run until August 31, 2022. For this event, readers will track the amount of time they spend reading or listening to stories on an app, and in return, they can gain prizes. The app is called Reader Zone. Children can choose between a small prize or a book as their reward, with larger prizes being drawn at the end of summer.

Take ‘N’ Make Series: The Take ‘N’ Make Series is a series of bi-weekly crafts geared towards three years old and up. It is a small craft that the kids can take home. The library usually makes around 150 crafts per month, and most of the crafts are usually gone before the two weeks end. They started this series during the pandemic and because of its popularity, they kept the event going. Some of the crafts will require the children to bring scissors or glue, though the rest of the equipment should be provided. The next Take ‘N’ Makes coming up is, the Cupcake Liner Boat which will continue until August 2; the Crab Magnets craft which will take place from August 3 to the 16; the Beaded Butterfly craft which will take place from August 17 to the 30, and the Scratch Art Bookmark which will take place from August 31 to September 13.

Maker Mornings: Maker Mornings is a six-week event for kids 8-12, that will give children a firsthand learning experience.

The kids will get exposure to innovative ideas and opportunities to develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking. This event will continue until August 26 and will go from 10:30 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. Families will have to register their kids for this event, if the registration is full your child will be out on a waiting list.

Lego Weekends: Every weekend until September 4, the library will be hosting a Lego weekend. This is a self-guided activity

The front of the Public Library and the area of the park where Storytime in the Park will take place. that allows children to be creative and build with Lego.

The creations by the children are then displayed in the library’s display window.

Craft Mondays: This is an event that takes place every Monday until August 29. This is a self-guided craft meant for the ages four and up. An author typically inspires the craft, and it runs during open hours on Mondays.

Baby Storytime: This is an event that takes place every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. from July 26 to August 30. This event is catered to infants to two-year-olds and their parents or guardian. The adults will learn ways to talk, sing, and read with their children to increase their early reading skills.

Storytime in the Park: Storytime in the Park is a fun event geared toward kids ages two to five and their parents or guardians, taking place in front of the library at Crescent Park. The library chooses a fun book to read while playing with finger puppets, singing, using flannel boards, and more. This event takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 from July 27 to August 31.

“For the outdoor one, I tend to choose books that are interactive because I feel like catching attention is even tougher when we are out in the park, says Aislinn Lareniuk, the children’s event coordinator at the Moose Jaw Public Library. “So, anything that the kids can interact with [is great], like asking a lot of questions and them able to answer back. The funny books tend to be a hit, so I choose a lot of funny books,” says Aislinn Lareniuk, the children’s event coordinator at the Moose Jaw Public Library.

Movie Matinee Wednesdays: Every Wednesday at 2 P.M. from July 27 to August 31, the library is holding an event geared toward infants to 12-year-old. No food or drink is permitted in the Library Theater and children must be accompanied by an adult. They have watched Turning Red, Encanto, Sing 2, and next week they will be watching Hotel Transylvania 2.

STEM Workshop: brought by Nanan STEM Academy: On Saturday, July 30, the library will be hosting the STEM Workshop event brought to the library by Nanan STEM Academy. The class will be taught by Shaun Nanan, a Director from the Nanan STEM Academy.

This class blends Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into holistic learning focused on real-world applications. This event will run from 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. This event does require registration, but currently, registration is full. You can still register though you will be put on a waiting list.

Saskatchewan Science Centre Workshop: Robot Clean-up & Take Action: This is a two-part event taking place on Thursday, August 4, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M hosted by the Saskatchewan Science Centre. This event is catered to ages six to twelve. During the Robot Clean-up, children will learn the fundamentals of digital skills through direct experience with robots. The Take Action portion will teach the children what they can do at home to combat pollution and climate change in our own backyards. This event does require registration, but currently, registration is full. You can still register though you will be put on a waiting list.

If you have any questions or wish to register, you can email them at summerreading@moosejawlibrary.ca Additionally, you can find more information on their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/childrens-programs.

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com Summer programs at the Moose play anymore … The creativity that Jaw Museum & Art Gallery are comes out of people who have not going full tilt — highlights include had an art practice before is just puppet-making and fantasy world amazing to see. … I think that’s dioramas with artist Sylvia Ziewhat I like the most about doing mann, whose exhibition Keeping these workshops for adults — when House at the End of the World is on adults get into it, they realize, ‘Oh, display until August 28.

I kind of forgot what it was like to Ziemann’s first puppet-making play and to be totally focused on workshop ran earlier in July with something creative.’”

MJM&AG summer students EriOther upcoming classes inca McMaster and Andree Stevens clude: facilitating. Participants learned to Puppet making materials ready to go. Art- • Ages 5-6 ($80) make puppets using air dry clay, ist Sylvia Ziemann says the creatures that July 25-29: A Bug’s Life/la vie d’un fabric, paint, and other repurposed come out of the workshop become unique insecte (French), 9:30-11:30 a.m. materials, along with a persona and little friends that help their creators ex- with Andree Stevens background story for their creation. press things they aren’t normally able to August 15-19: Maritimes Art, 9:30Stevens is from Montreal and 11:30 a.m. with Erica McMaster was brought to Moose Jaw through the Katimavik Na• Ages 7-9 ($80) tional Experience program. She studies psychology and July 25-29: A Bug’s Life, 1-3 p.m. with Erica Mcbiology at Concordia University. She has previous exMaster perience working with children and has enjoyed helping August 15-19: Maritimes Art, 1-3 p.m. with Cora with arts workshops this summer.

Melanson “It’s a lot more slow-paced (in Moose Jaw) than I’m August 22-26: Art from Your Kitchen, 9:30-11:30 used to,” Stevens smiled. “It feels like I’m relaxing … so a.m. with Erica McMaster it’s been nice and the people here are absolutely amazing.

• Ages 10-11 ($80) Especially right here in the museum … Christy and all my August 8-12: Cartoons & Characters, 9:30-11:30 a.m. co-workers have made me feel super welcome.” with Erica McMaster Christy Schweiger, the MJM&AG education co-orAugust 22-26: Art from Your Kitchen, 1-3 p.m. with dinator, said that summer programs have been going very Cora Melanson well and that the first puppet-making workshops were • Ages 12+ ($90) fantastic. “They made puppets related to what the artist August 8-12: Cartoon & Character Drawing, 1-4 p.m. is doing in the gallery. In fact, we’ve extended it to a prowith Charles Buchanan gram we’re offering for adults in August.”

Students 5 to 18 are required to wear medical grade The next workshop with Ziemann is August 13 and masks for in-class activities. The MJM&AG is short14 from 1 to 3 p.m. and is for teens and adults. It is $75 to staffed, Schweiger explained, so masks are necessary to sign up with materials included. keep everyone healthy and prevent cancelled programs.

“What people will be doing is creating a creature Individuals presenting financial need can contact the very much like those in my “Carnival at the End of the MJM&AG for information on sponsorships.

World” piece,” Ziemann explained in a phone interview.

Call 306-992-4471; email educator.mjmag@sasktel.

“I’ve done this workshop before online with the Dunlop net; register in-person at 461 Langdon Crescent; or regisArt Gallery, and it was hugely successful, people loved it. ter online at mjmag.ca/summer-art-programs.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Grills ready for meals of seafood or fowl

The options are limitless when the grill is prepared and outdoor chefs think about what they might serve for a warm weather meal eaten on the patio or in the park.

This week’s recipes suggest two ideas for the grill, and a dessert prepared in the oven, using fresh or frozen fruit.

••• TURKEY VEGETABLE BURGERS 1 1/2 lbs. fat-free ground turkey 1 small zucchini, grated 1 tbsp. onion flakes 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. low-sodium ketchup pepper to taste Prepare a hot grill and lightly spray with non-fat cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until blended. Shape into 6 large patties and place on a hot grill.

Cook 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, onions and spicy relish. May be frozen.

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SCALLOPS KABOBS 1 1/2 lbs. frozen scallops pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1/3 cup small white mushrooms 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce Cover scallops with cold water, then rinse well when thawed.

Combine scallops, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes. Cover with the barbecue sauce and let marinate 30 minutes.

Thread metal skewers alternately with scallops, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes until skewers are full.

Spray grill with non-fat cooking spray. When grill is medium-hot, place skewers on grill and cook 12-15 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking time.

Serve with seafood dipping sauce. Serves 6.

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BLUEBERRY PEACH CRISP 1/2 cup Grape Nuts cereal 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. flour 1 1/2 tsps. cinnamon 3 tbsps. apple sauce 32 oz. peach slices, fresh or tinned 8 oz. blueberries, fresh or thawed 8 oz. strawberries, fresh or thawed, sliced Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine Grape Nuts and oatmeal, sugar, 1/4 cup flour and cinnamon and mix well.

Stir in apple sauce and mix until dry ingredients are moistened and mixture is crumbly.

In a separate bowl, combine fruit and toss with 1 tbsp. flour. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and top with crumb topping.

Bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with Cool Whip or ice cream.

Serves 8.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Moose Jaw Rotarians find Polish club to partner with for Ukraine aid

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Rotary Club of Moose Jaw and of Moose Jaw Wakamow continue to work to aid Ukraine — the latest milestone is a club-to-club agreement with Rotary Club Zamość Ordynacki (RCZO) in the Polish city of Zamość.

RCZO’s Facebook page reveals that they have also been coordinating Ukraine relief donations with clubs in France, Italy, and the US. Glenn Hagel of the Wakamow club reached the president of RCZO, Włodzimierz Bentkowski, and began a dialogue with him.

“We concluded that this is the right club to partner with, and Włodek (Bentkowski) was happy to have the partnership with us,” Hagel said.

The agreement the club signed passes responsibility for the funds over to RCZO, who agreed to provide proof that the money has been used as intended.

The money raised comes from several sources, chiefly a sold-out Ukrainianthemed dinner held on April 29. Moose Javians turned out for fellowship and a delicious meal. Donations from local businesses, ticket sales, a raffle, and two auctions raised over $11,500.

A donation from Len and Bernie Mintenko’s sunflower sales at the Wakamow Farmer’s Market brought the total to over $12,500 in June.

Although bank fees ate a small

thanks be passed on to everyone who contributed.

“What he sees it going to is long-term food, possibly medical or hygienic products,” Hagel said. However, Bentkowski also said that transportation of aid is a huge problem in the area as well and the funds may be used for that purpose.

“They’re the ones that are closest to where it will end up,” Hagel continued.

“What these guys are doing is some direct aid, and also a whole pile of facilitation for Rotary clubs around the world. I was really glad when we found them.”

Blager noted that the clubs are looking for more opportunities to help. Next time, they’d like to see even more people from the community involved.

“We’re looking for new members right now,” Blager said. “We’d like to see A truck packed with supplies donated

by Rotary Club Zamość Ordynacki in partnership with a Rotary district in the US. A similar truck may soon be loaded by donations from Moose Javians (from Facebook) amount, Hagel, with Glen Blager of the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw, reported that over $12,000 CAD was received by RCZO as of July 11.

Bentkowski said in an email that the Moose Jaw donation was a large and generous amount and asked that RCZO’s

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some fresh faces to help us get more done and generate ideas.”

Moose Jaw’s Rotary Clubs recently agreed on another category of membership called Friends of Rotary.

Friends of Rotary is intended for people who want to help with charitable and community activities, but don’t want to go to regular meetings or pay dues. It will function as a mailing list to keep everyone informed of, for example, the next evening of perogie-making.

The clubs meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The Moose Jaw club meets at 12 p.m. at the Heritage Inn. The Wakamow club meets at the Wakamow Speed Skating Oval at 6 p.m.

Total Arrears and Costs 1,291.95 884.10 1,009.09 785.60 875.23 915.46 889.73

Glen Blager, a member of the Moose Jaw Rotary Club, and Glenn Hagel, a member of the Wakamow Rotary Club, were very pleased with the success of the joint fundraiser (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Bernadette and Leonard Mintenko sold sunflowers at the Wakamow Farmer’s Market to raise money for Ukraine (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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Ukraine aid: Polish Rotary Club president explains organization’s role

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com - Purchased goods using funds from other Rotary clubs Włodzimierz Bentkowski, president of Rotary Club and aid organizations Zamość Ordynacki (RCZO), described in an email how - Co-financed a language school teaching Polish to his organization has helped support Ukrainian people folUkrainians lowing the unprovoked Russian invasion in February of - Organized a mountain camp for Ukrainian children this year.

- Organized transport of refugees to other countries RCZO recently signed a club-to-club agreement with - Kept accounting records for all activities Moose Jaw’s Rotary Clubs — the Rotary Club of Moose Over $12,000 CAD from Moose Jaw has now been Jaw and the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow, rereceived by RCZO to assist in these activities. spectively — to accept responsibility for funds raised in Bentkowski is grateful for the worldwide outpouring Moose Jaw on behalf of Ukraine. of support, but he worries for the future.

MooseJawToday.com reached out to RCZO to get “We can expect the world to lose interest in the face their perspective on Russia’s war and its consequences. of the long-lasting war,” he noted. “An example is Syria.

Bentkowski explained that at this point, there are two It will become ordinary over time, it won’t be news. Then eras for Polish Rotary clubs: before April 2022 — and the aid will be limited or not at all. We should prepare after. ourselves for long-term action. It will be difficult.”

Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus shared a district under RCZO Management Board 2022-2023: (l-r) Paweł Reach out to Moose Jaw’s Rotary Clubs to stay up to Rotary International until 2016.

Pilch, secretary; Włodzimierz Bentkowski, president; “Thanks to this,” Bentkowski said, “we had many Małgorzata Górska, vice-president; Artur Suski, trea- date with how you can help the cause of Ukraine.

Rotary and personal relationships with friends from surer (photo courtesy Wlodek Bentkowski) Ukraine. After the establishment of two districts, the cooperation continued. Partner clubs were established and ish Rotarians welcomed about 2,000 guests from Ukraine they ran several programs.” into their homes.

In 2014, Russian-supported separatists began a vio“RCZO was appointed by the district board to coorlent campaign in the Donbas region of Ukraine. dinate the aid due to its location on the border and many “Few (people) were interested in it,” Bentkowski former contacts with Rotarians from Ukraine.” said, “but after all, people (are dying) there. That is why Given the outsized role RCZO is playing, it is surmy club organized a rehabilitation stay for half-orphans prising how few members they have — the club numbers from Ukraine in 2014. It took place every year, with a only 14. break during COVID, and was financed by most Polish Bentkowski said that because of their small size, the clubs, sometimes (by clubs) from other countries.” resources available to them are symbolic.

Other, regular Rotary programs continued during this “You have to know that all this could have happened period. Ukraine struggled with Crimea’s annexation and only thanks to the help of many countries and Rotary ongoing terrorism in its eastern regions, but life for its clubs,” he noted. neighbours was mostly unaffected.

RCZO has: After April 2022, everything changed. About two - Organized three warehouses collecting material gifts million Ukrainian refugees arrived in Poland within a from many countries, including Germany, the US, short window. That number, Bentkowski said, exceeded the UK, France, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Portugal, and 4.6 million at one point. Many of those refugees have more Pictured is one of the pallets from a shipment of since returned to Ukraine or gone to other countries, but - Arranged the transport of material gifts to Ukraine much-needed supplies which Rotary Club Zamość Orat least two million remain.

- Established a materials distribution point for Ukrainidynacki (RCZO) distributed in partnership with Ro“Polish clubs have switched to organizing aid for ans in Zamość tary clubs in the US. RCZO has also coordinated such refugees here and in Ukraine itself. As a rule, they had - Helped to equip a refugee centre in nearby Szczebrz- shipments from countries such as Italy and France to stop their regular programs,” Bentkowski said. “Poleszyn (from Facebook)

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New police recruits cost about $30K each to train during five-month course Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Police Service will send two recruits to the Saskatchewan Police College this fall for 20 weeks of training, with each recruit expected to cost about $30,000 to train.

The police service does not pay for training costs at the college because it provides instructors to prepare the students, which is considered an in-kind expense, explained Police Chief Rick Bourassa.

Many officers from around Saskatchewan conduct training sessions for free, either for one day or several days depending upon the course component.

“In exchange, we get the benefit of the college training without the cost to us,” he remarked.

Bourassa spoke with the media recently to expand on some issues discussed during the July 12 Board of Police Commissioners meeting.

What the police service (MJPS) does pay during training are the accommodations and meals since recruits stay at the University of Regina. It costs about $8,000 per trainee to house and feed them during the five-month course.

“That’s a number that’s fluid because our members stay in the university residences and those fees can change as we go on,” said Bourassa.

Furthermore, the police service is expected to pay its recruits during the training as if they were full-fledged officers, he continued.

There is a requirement in the organization’s collective bargaining agreement — every police service has this clause, the police chief noted — featuring a training pay rate. While the trainees are not paid like an operational officer, they will receive more money as they acquire more experience.

“We’d be looking in the area of about $30,000 all in for the 20 … weeks of police college training,” Bourassa added.

New clothing It costs the MJPS about $20,000 to equip each officer with clothing, but the organization expects to be over budget this year in that area because it is hiring new members, said Bourassa.

“It’s not an inexpensive proposition

to fully equip a police officer,” he stated.

“And then we have other situations where clothing is torn and damaged and those pieces.”

The agency attempts to forecast its expenditures regularly but is never sure if those predictions will occur, the police chief continued. Some years the organization forecasts too little, other years, too much. However, he thought the MJPS would be fine in this situation and could work through it.

A fluctuating budget The police service expects to underspend in some budget categories this year, particularly in salaries and benefits, because it expected to hire four officers this year but could only hire two because of capacity issues at the police college, which isn’t positive, Bourassa said.

Some of that money could be directed to other budget areas experiencing higher costs, such as fuel and vehicle repairs.

“We never want to bank on having vacancies as a way to manage these other things,” laughed Bourassa. “When we put forward our budget, we always plan to

staff those positions.”

Inflation is also affecting the budget and increasing costs in various areas, which the leadership team will continue to monitor, he continued. The organization had the opportunity to send a couple of officers away for training, but it would have cost almost triple the regular expenses, so those members didn’t go.

Bourassa added that the organization continues to track its budget and determine what projects it can push into 2023.

Vehicle issues The MJPS is having difficulties purchasing new vehicles because of supply issues, but the organization has enough cruisers to operate efficiently even though it uses those vehicles hard daily, said Bourassa. He didn’t think this problem would hamper the organization’s activities in the short term since it had backup vehicles available, even though they are not fully equipped with the correct gear. “… we will never allow a shortage of vehicles to impact anything,” he added.

Province not revealing reasons why police service needs tactical unit, documents show Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The provincial government remains tightlipped about why the Moose Jaw Police Service requires a tactical unit, going so far as to redact over 100 pages related to the topic.

The Moose Jaw Express submitted a freedom of information request to the Ministry of Policing and Corrections and Ministry of Justice asking for all documents related to the police service’s tactical/SWAT unit, including the equipment required, the number of officers committed and the reasons the agency needs the unit.

In response, the province emailed a 111-page package with reports and emails about the tactical unit. However, 91 pages — 82 per cent of the document — were either partially or fully redacted and without information.

Large red letters and numbers were splashed across most pages, indicating the sections in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) preventing the province from revealing the information.

The four main sections included 15(1) (c), 15(1)(k), 17(1)(a) and 17(1)(b)(i).

Section 15(1)(c) says that “a head may refuse to give access to a record, the release of which could” “interfere with a

These are just some of the 111 (blank) pages that the provincial government sent in relation to the police service’s need for a tactical unit. Photo by Jason G. Antonio lawful investigation or disclose information with respect to a lawful investigation.”

Section 15(1)(k) says that “a head may refuse to give access to a record, the release of which could” “interfere with a

law enforcement matter or disclose information respecting a law enforcement matter.”

Section 17(1)(a) says that “a head may refuse to give access to a record that could reasonably be expected to disclose: (a) advice, proposals, recommendations, analyses or policy options developed by or for a government institution or a member of the Executive Council.”

Meanwhile, section 17(1)(b)(i) says that “a head may refuse to give access to a record that could reasonably be expected to disclose” “consultations or deliberations involving: (i) officers or employees of a government institution.”

Most of the documents the province provided are from Jan. 21 to April 11, 2022.

The Express had asked for documents between January 2020 and May 2022 because Police Chief Rick Bourassa said in January 2020 that the organization began developing a tactical unit the year before.

Furthermore, during a presentation to city council in November 2021, the police service asked for funding to further build the tactical unit.

One document shows the Moose Jaw Police Service submitted an application to the province for funding on Feb. 17, 2022.

All the reasons the police wanted funding for the tactical unit are redacted under sections 15(1)(c), 15(1)(k), and 17(1)(a).

Areas redacted include the purchase, program or initiative and budget amount requested; the effect the unit could have on unlawful activities and how it could promote safer communities; how the MJPS planned to evaluate or monitor the program; whether the agency planned to provide matching funds; and how funding would continue in the long term.

Other documents show the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund Committee met virtually in March to discuss an application the MJPS had made seeking money to support the tactical unit.

The province later announced on March 30 that the MJPS would receive $70,000 from that fund to purchase tactical equipment to enhance officers’ protection when responding to high-risk situations.

“This will be one-time funding and this disbursement will not be used to support normal operating costs,” one document said.

The one upside to receiving 111 pages of mostly blank pages that provided no new information about the tactical unit is the Express only had to pay $60 to acquire the package.

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Police service swears in two new recruits, seeks additional applicants

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) swore in their two newest officers, Eric Roncin and Riley Holzapfel, on July 21 in a ceremony held in Peacock Collegiate’s Centennial Auditorium.

Deputy Chief of Police Rick Johns was the ranking officer for the occasion and Clive Tolley, Mayor of Moose Jaw, was also present.

Moose Jaw Provincial Court Judge Brian Hendrickson formally swore the recruits in. Roncin and Holzapfel swore to uphold a Code of Ethics, an Oath of Office, and an Oath of Secrecy.

“I congratulate the city’s two newest police officers,” Hendrickson said. “This is a major personal and professional accomplishment. I want to acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices of the parents, partners, friends, and family of our newest constables. …

Cst. Riley Holzapfel with his wife Jenna, son Weston, and daughter Livia. (photo by Gordon Edgar)

(l-r) Mayor Clive Tolley, Deputy Chief of Police Rick Johns, Cst. Eric Roncin, Cst. Riley Holzapfel, Provincial Court Judge Brian Hendrickson. (photo by Gordon Edgar) “Constables, three words figure prominently on the Moose Jaw City Police Force crest that you now wear — integrity, vision, and community. I know you will maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. Please be honest, honourable, professional, and decent in the very important job that you do.”

Mayor Tolley welcomed the recruits to the city and reminded them of the role the MJPS plays in realizing the city’s vision.

“With you comes families, and I’m reminded that family is the most important thing to any of us,” Tolley said. “We value you as new members of the force. Moose Jaw City Council and the city employees, we’re trying to grow the city — make it a better place to live, work, and raise a family. And we’re very proud of the Moose Jaw Police Service.”

Police shoot and kill 26-yearold male near Moose Jaw

By MooseJawToday.com Staff - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com Update: The deceased has been identified as Ryan Booker, a mechanic, passionate outdoorsman, and father to two sons with fiancee Kaity Degagne-Hofer.

Booker’s father Barry Nosal spoke with media concerning his son’s death. He said that the events leading up to police fatally shooting Booker after a six-hour confrontation.

In the hours that Booker was pulled over on Highway #1 near Belle Plaine, Nosal spoke with police, gave them his number, and was asked to wait nearby. He hoped to try and talk his son down. Nosal waited for hours, but when police finally contacted him, it was to tell him his son was dead.

Nosal said he doesn’t blame anyone - he simply wishes things had gone differently. Booker had told his mother he felt worthless, Nosal said, and he speculated that Booker was struggling with his mental health.

He told media that his son was not a monster. He wants it to be clear to the public that Booker was a good man whose life did not reflect the circumstances of his death.

Original article: A 26-year-old male from Moose Jaw was killed in an officer-involved shooting the morning of July 17 on Highway #1 near Belle Plaine. The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) and Saskatchewan RCMP have requested that the Saskatoon Police Service conduct an external investigation into the event.

The incident began around 1:10 a.m. on July 17 when the MJPS received a report of a male with a firearm uttering threats. The man was located in the parking lot of the Moose Jaw Superstore. After officers spoke to the man, he left the park-

The proud families of the recruits came to watch their swearing-in. Holzapfel and Roncin will now head to the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina for 20 weeks of training. After training, they will begin policing duties under the supervision of a training officer. The full training process generally takes about a year.

Holzapfel recently retired from a 12year career playing professional ice hockey, including some time with the Warriors.

“I used to play for the Moose Jaw Warriors back in 2004 to 2008, so it’s nice to come back here,” Holzapfel said following the ceremony. “I feel very fortunate that I was able to play a professional sport for my first career … and I’m looking forward to this one as well.”

Holzapfel is married to Jenna. They have two children: Weston is six and Livia is four.

Roncin has been in the application process for the MJPS for three years and described his feelings as surreal.

“It’s such a tough process that sometimes it takes a long time,” he commented.

“When you finally are on the day of, it’s kind of a surreal moment.”

Roncin has an undergraduate degree in psychology and said the experience inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement.

“I started taking a little bit of counseling psychology and I saw an opportunity to use that on the street. On the front line, the very first interactions that some people have are with the police, and I thought that would be a great way to marry the two industries, I guess you could say.”

The two are looking forward to their training, although Roncin ruefully said he wasn’t looking forward to experiencing pepper spray and possibly tazing.

Originally from a small town in Manitoba, Roncin is married to Ashley and they have two young daughters named Vierce and Amaia. They live in Esterhazy, but plan to move to Moose Jaw soon.

“Always a very exciting day to welcome two highly qualified people to the Moose Jaw Police Service,” Johns said.

“We are understaffed at the moment, and we’re in the middle of hiring. Of course, coming out of a pandemic, we weren’t able to secure a lot of positions in the police college.

“Now that that’s starting to open back up for us, we’re hoping to hire. We’re currently accepting applications for employment both in our civilian areas and (for police officers).”

Applications to the MJPS can be made on their website at mjpolice.ca/recruitment.

Cst. Eric Roncin with his wife Ashley, daughter Vierce (on left) and daughter Amaia. (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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(file photo) ing lot and drove east out of the city on Highway #1.

He eventually pulled over and stopped on Highway #1 near Belle Plaine.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), Regina Police Service Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, and the Moose Jaw Police Service Tactical Unit were on scene to assist as MJPS crisis negotiators attempted to de-escalate the situation.

Around 7 a.m., the male pointed a firearm at police and did not respond to commands. Officers opened fire and the man was injured.

Officers with advanced medical training administered first aid, but the man was declared dead at the scene. His family has been notified.

Police-involved incidents resulting in death or serious injury must be investigated by an independent external agency.

In addition to the investigation to be conducted by the Saskatoon Police Service, the MJPS and Saskatchewan RCMP have asked the Ministry of Justice to appoint an observer in accordance with Section 91.1 of the Saskatchewan Police Act. The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service will also assist.

The RCMP release states that due to the ongoing investigation, no further information will be provided.

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BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

Closed door meetings revive need for vigilant observers of Moose Jaw City Council

Our supposedly transparent city council has discussed and likely decided on another important issue in one of those secret, behind closed door meetings.

The executive committee, which is the entire body, met June 27 to talk behind closed doors about a pending Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw approval of a development.

The developer wants to subdivide a parcel of land into lots for commercial operations.

When council and city management discussed the matter in a closed meeting, did they take a straw vote on what became the city manager’s recommendations? We don’t know. We should know.

What are the reasons council wants the RM to go slow? We were given some after the public meeting but have no clue if any other reasons for opposition exist and what they are about.

The city manager did tell the Moose Jaw Express that council is concerned the development will compete with Grayson Industrial Park.

True. Reality is Grayson Park no longer has that many vacancies for development.

No mention was made of the competition posed by

this development to the city’s new Agro-Food Industrial Park stuck between the sewage lagoons and asphalt refinery.

The proposed development could also compete with Agro-Food Park where SaskPower is building the co-generation plant.

Council has approved some recommendations to the RM. Most make sense, some don’t.

Suggestions for talks to create a planning district, to make a buffer zone between the development and city residential make sense.

Suggestions to make smaller lots is likely a way to make the development less competitive with Grayson Park.

The real reason for city opposition to the development in the RM is greed.

Every one of those 40-acre lots planned in the RM could attract three to five million dollars assessment and hundreds of thousands in property tax revenues.

Opposition that arose at the closed door meeting is likely about shafting the RM out of tax dollars.

The city does not have a good neighbour policy with the RM, recently jacking up water rates on a flimsy rea-

son as a tax grab. This is another such attempt. ________ The critics of provincial Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s $8,000 airplane flight to North Battleford are unreasonable.

Harpauer made the trip by plane to discuss the budget. She was too exhausted to drive and correctly chose not to drive. Good for her.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation and other critics are bellowing up the wrong tree.

This government eliminated millions of dollars in flight costs every year by selling off the provincial air plane fleet that was on standby.

Now Harpauer has cost $9,000 in two flights this year and critics are calling for her head.

Do they want cabinet ministers to go on foot and then complain their shoes cost too much?

This wrongheaded criticism shows how the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has slipped into a knee jerk trap of criticism without knowing the facts.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Water stewardship group, Gibson Energy team up to combat invasive purple loosestrife Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Just as leafy spurge looks harmless but is really an invasive species, purple loosestrife is another attractive-looking plant that can do more damage to the local environment.

Purple loosestrife is a wetland invasive species that has taken over the river systems in Eastern Canada. While it looks like a beautiful flower, it is extremely aggressive and can wipe out cattails and other native flora. If its seeds spread, they can choke out wetlands.

Purple loosestrife is native to Europe and Asia and was brought to North America in the early 19th century. It was likely introduced when its seeds were included in soil used as ballast in European sailing ships and discarded in North America.

The plant is still used in flower gardens and occasionally sold in nurseries.

This invasive plant can grow to one-and-a-half metres in height, while it flowers pink-purple from May to June.

Its leaves are in pairs or whorls of three, lance-shaped and oppositely arranged on the stems, which are woody and square.

Carmen Kaweski, executive director of the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards (MJRWS), explained that her organization has found large patches of purple loosestrife near the old hospital site and across the highway adjacent to the Gibson Energy refinery.

Purple loosestrife is an invasive species that can damage the local environment. Photo courtesy Nature Conservancy of Canada To combat this plant, the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards will work with Gibson Energy during a one-day plant pull on Tuesday, Aug. 9, starting at 7 a.m. The group will meet at the bridge near Manitoba Street East and Lorne Avenue and comb the riverbank pulling the invasive plant.

This is the third year that both parties have collaborated on this project. Residents are welcome to volunteer.

Pulling out the plant is the best way to eliminate it,

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Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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while purple loosestrife beetles can reduce the plant’s growth, Kaweski said. However, if the water is too high, the beetles will not survive or return the next year.

“They thrive in areas that are dry,” she continued. “We wanted to do a beetle release, but there were no good spots.

We have released some in the past.”

Kaweski added that keeping this invasive problem in the public eye can encourage residents to be more vigilant about the purple loosestrife plant and help control its spread.

Visit mjriver.ca for more information.

According to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, residents can eliminate this plant by: · Disposing of yard waste properly. Dumping yard waste in natural areas introduces alien invasive species that thrive and spread. Even leaf piles can be problematic, as they smother native vegetation · Planting native species in your garden. Many beautiful native species attract butterflies and birds, making a garden twice as beautiful. Native species are also adapted to the climate and often require less rigorous care than exotic species · Reporting sightings of invasive plants to the local stewardship council. Finding these invasions early is important to eradicating them · Cleaning your shoes or bicycle tires when moving between designated trails in different areas. Invasive plants are often spread accidentally from seeds stuck in treads Visit www.natureconservancy.ca/en/ for more information.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO. 5346 The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The proposed amendment would rezone portions of Block D, Plan 102166310 Ext 0 in the West Park Subdivision from R1 – Large Lot Low Density Residential District to R1A – Low Density Residential & R4 – Core Mixed Residential Districts. The purpose of the amendment is to accommodate for increased residential density for future residential land use in this area.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

Any written comments or submissions must be received by the Department of Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 13th day of July, 2022.

Tracy Wittke - City Clerk

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, JULY 25 A developer wants to create a large commercial subdivision in the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw, but city council wants the RM to pause the project for further discussions.

The RM wants to amend the zoning bylaw so that the affected land — SE 13-17-27 W2 adjacent to Highway 1 near 16th Avenue Northwest — can be rezoned to Prestige Highway Commercial/Industrial from Agriculture Resource.

The organization issued a notice of intention to amend the bylaw in October 2020 to develop a 10-acre subdivision for a livestock equipment sales operation.

The RM issued a second notice of intention a year later to develop a 20-acre subdivision for an agriculture equipment sales operation.

City council discussed the issue behind closed doors during its June 27 executive committee meeting before approving a five-part recommendation.

That recommendation urged the RM of Moose Jaw to: Consider a light industrial district zoning with larger lots rather than the PHC zoning Table the proposal until both parties can discuss it Encourage the property owner to apply for and receive approval from city council for water connections through the city’s water co-op system Place a buffer zone on the east end of the proposed development to separate future residential developments within Moose Jaw

Council wants area RM to pause proposed development due to possible land conflict Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Enter into a discussion about a proposed planning district between both parties City council officially approved the recommendation as a motion while accepting the executive committee meeting minutes during its July 11 regular meeting.

City manager Jim Puffalt explained to the Moose Jaw Express that the developer wants to create a 40lot subdivision near the City of Moose Jaw boundaries, which council thought could create competition for the Grayson Industrial Park.

“We thought it was important that we have the discussion with the RM about that,” he said.

City hall received word about the project at the end of June, after the provincial government’s community planning, land use and development office contacted the municipality about the proposed initiative, the city manager continued. The office informed city hall that the project was occurring adjacent to city boundaries and encouraged municipal officials to provide comments about it.

“We reviewed it and we wanted to make sure those comments got in front of RM council at their public hearing (on either July 13 or 14),” Puffalt said.

The water aspect of the project seemed “nebulous” to city hall because it sounded as if the developer was talking to one of the area water co-operatives, he continued. However, city council must approve any connections to the system.

Puffalt added that he was unsure what the outcome

of the public hearing was, while he was also unsure if the RM council had tabled the matter.

The Express contacted the RM office but could not acquire an answer since the administrator was on vacation.

Fire agreement During the June 27 executive committee, council also voted to authorize the city clerk and mayor to sign a fire protection and rescue services amending agreement with the RM of Moose Jaw. Puffalt explained that this agreement is a renegotiation since it was originally an assessment-based process, where costs sometimes increased substantially and unpredictably, making it difficult for the RM to budget.

Instead, the agreement is now based upon the city’s mill rate and the percentage increase of that rate.

The agreement is for five years and roughly $140,000 per year.

Advisory board appointments Also during the executive committee meeting, council voted to appoint Sarah Vennes-Ouellet to the Moose Jaw Public Library board for a term commencing immediately and concluding on Dec. 31 and/or until a successor is appointed.

Council also voted to appoint Vennes-Ouellet to the Palliser Regional Library board for a term commencing immediately and concluding Dec. 31, 2023, and/or until a successor is appointed.

City’s parks dept. kept busy eradicating outbreaks of leafy spurge infestations Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Leafy spurge might look like a regular prairie plant, but it is an invasive species that destroys native flora and should be eliminated wherever it is found to prevent further growth.

A tourist contacted the Moose Jaw Express recently and said that, after driving through the community in early July, she noticed a large infestation of leafy spurge along the riverbank, especially near the old hospital site.

She pointed out that if the seeds from the plant contact the water, the infestation would “spread like crazy.”

With this concern in hand, the Express reached out to city hall and the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards (MJRWS) for comment.

City hall Parks supervisor Daily Lennox said in an email that city hall is aware of the leafy spurge problem throughout the community and has a program to combat this plant pest.

“Leafy spurge is a dangerous weed to pastureland.

That’s where the concern is,” she said. “What we do with this is as follows: we mow or weed-whip the flower heads before they go to seed … . Then in the fall we have the plants sprayed. We find it most effective to spray after the first light frost.”

The city is working with the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw on this issue, Lennox continued. Besides the old hospital site, the parks department has also discovered leafy spurge at the former Wild Animal Park, throughout Wakamow Valley, and where the municipality has leased pastureland.

Two other invasive species plants that parks staff know about include purple loosestrife and scentless chamomile.

“Please keep in mind, we can only control what we can safely manage,” Lennox added. “We cannot put staff at risk for mowing, weed whipping or spraying (because some) of these weeds are on slopes that are too steep or too close to water.”

Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards

A closer look at leafy spurge beetles. Photo courtesy MJRWS

long to take over an area.”

She added that leafy spurge — in Saskatchewan for nearly 100 years —prevents native vegetation from growing, while it is also toxic to cattle.

A creepy-crawly project One project the MJRWS pursues every year is collecting leafy spurge beetles at Besant Campground near Mortlach and distributing them throughout the Moose Jaw River Watershed area, Kaweski said. This year the group collected 65,000 beetles and distributed 30 bags to producers and area communities.

By releasing the beetles in the same area over five years, it is possible to establish a colony that returns every year, she continued. While the beetles don’t eradicate the leafy spurge, they keep it manageable so it doesn’t spread.

The MJRWS has established one colony on a farm in the RM of Baildon, while it has established a second colony in Wakamow Valley. Since the valley colony has successfully taken root, the group plans to establish colonies elsewhere in the community.

“We’ve had quite the success with the beetles,” Kaweski added.

Visit mjriver.ca for more information.

Leafy spurge might look harmless, but it is actually an invasive species that should be eliminated since it harms native plants. Photo courtesy MJRWS There are many leafy spurge infestations this year in Moose Jaw — just as in past years — while this green-yellow weed is hard to control because it spreads by seeds and roots, said Carmen Kaweski, MJRWS executive director.

The main locations the group has seen leafy spurge are along the river, in Wakamow Valley, and on Highway 1 outside Moose Jaw. Chemicals can eliminate the weed, but that is not advisable around water, she continued. However, goats, sheep and beetles can be used to eat the plant and manage infestations.

Sheep and goats have been successfully used in Moose Jaw in the past to combat leafy spurge. However, to use them again, city hall would have to find a herd and shepherd to guide them.

People should pull out the plant if there is a small patch, while they should spray with chemicals if there is a large patch.

“It’s something that we need to stay on top of,” Kaweski said, noting it’s prevalent on abandoned fields, construction sites and slopes. “It spreads fairly easily and it’s very aggressive. So, once you have a little patch, it doesn’t take

Led by an employee with the the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards, a group of teens helps collect leafy spurge beetles at the Besant Campground in 2021. Photo courtesy MJRWS

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MOOSE JAW

All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 (Saskatchewan Day) In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Monday, August 1, 2022

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

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

Editor’s Note: This column was originally published in the July 27, 2016 edition of Moose Jaw Express and is reprised this week, with the sad news that we’ve won absolutely nothing during this year’s penny parades. The pup tent of six years ago became a donation to another worthy cause.

Winning number brings unexpected prize

One of the happy moments of the summer for some people is the opportunity to go camping, commune with nature, swim, fish, eat gooey roasted marshmallows and check for bears before hunkering down in a water-proof tent.

My idea for a happy summer moment is to find a vacancy at a reasonably decent motel, perhaps one overlooking a lake where chairs placed well back from the water will allow communication with nature from a safe distance.

I enjoy fresh fish — especially if someone else does the catching, cleaning and cooking and makes them available at a motel barbecue pit or attached restaurant. Roasting my own marshmallows would be a nostalgic journey into the past that would nicely enhance my holiday commune with nature. But then it would be time to go to sleep inside the previously rented motel room. Hopefully it will be bear-proof.

At one time, when this body was much younger and more agile, I didn’t mind sleeping in a sleeping bag on an air mattress in the tiny home-made camper attached to the parents’ truck. We cooked over a barbecue grill, tended to business in the communal washroom facilities and went home, stiff and sore but happy with the experience.

That was many years ago and now my aversion to

roughing it in the wild is well-documented. Therefore, taking a chance on winning a piece of camping gear would not rank anywhere on my priority list of things to do.

The offerings on a penny parade table at the recent Eyebrow Fair were an interesting mixture of items suitable for all ages. There were lawn chairs, empty and full coolers suitable for tail gate parties and backyard barbecues. Roughrider memorabilia was evident along with games and toys, a hamburger/steak grill with a lid that from a distance looked like a toilet seat, and so much more, including a pup tent for two.

I bought my sets of numbers and wandered up and down the tables, carefully putting my tickets into the buckets which were numbered in co-ordination with the numbers on the items. With each entry, I shook the container to make sure my number didn’t stick to the side and to give everyone else a fair opportunity.

That done, I figured I had just made a donation to a worthy cause and didn’t bother to be on hand when the winning draws were made. Housemate entered too, buying his own entries in a show of independence after I didn’t share my numbers with him.

We had just finished our roast beef dinner when he decided to move his vehicle closer to the arena for an eas-

ier walk after listening to music by Trick Ryder. I suggested he could check to see if we had won anything and he agreed. He came back to the table with a huge, trouble-causing grin on his face.

He had in jest suggested to the ladies in charge that he had moved his car closer so it would be easy to load all our winnings. They laughed, too, but for a different reason.

Our prize was a pup tent for two, they told him with much hilarity. I didn’t laugh at all for surely there was a mistake. I certainly didn’t enter to win that, and Housemate echoed my plea of innocence. Someone was spoofing us, but he was assured the draw was legal — and binding.

Another lady, involved with the fair, doubled with laughter when she learned of our win, saying it would be a Kodak moment to see the two of us in the tent, with Housemate eating a piece of pie.

And so we have a pup tent for two. With luck like that, will the winning numbers for Lotto 649 be far behind?

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

New Netflix psychedelics series has prominent Saskatchewan connection

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

[Editor’s note: We do not advocate the use or abuse of illegal substances. Government-approved psychedelic-assisted therapy takes place in carefully-controlled, medically-supervised environments with patients who have been prepared and guided. The recreational use of psychedelics is not addressed in this article.]

A new Netflix series called How to Change Your Mind explores the current renaissance of psychedelic drugs in psychotherapy and includes an interesting Saskatchewan tidbit — the word “psychedelic” was invented by a psychiatrist working in Weyburn.

Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline were at the forefront of psychotherapy research in the 1950s. The results of therapy sessions involving these substances were astounding, leading many advocates to consider psychedelics the future of psychiatry.

One famous proponent was Bill Wilson, the co-found-

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er of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wilson’s experiences with LSD had a profound effect on his life, leading to speculation at one point that AA might incorporate LSD into its program.

Dr. Humphry Osmond was a British psychiatrist who began working at the Saskatchewan Mental Hospital in Weyburn in 1951 as part of Premier Tommy Douglas’ healthcare initiatives. He became the clinical director and later superintendent of the hospital.

One of the significant connections Osmond had was with Saskatchewan native Dr. Abram Hoffer, who worked as a researcher in Regina at the Psychiatric Services Branch of the provincial health department.

Hoffer and Osmond’s research, particularly their studies on alcoholism, drew worldwide attention. Their alcohol addiction studies resulted in better recovery rates than any other intervention that has ever been tried.

Aldous Huxley, the English writer, philosopher, and intellectual, contacted Osmond to ask about his research.

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Psilocybin mushrooms being harvested in lab environment (Moha El-Jaw/iStock/Getty Images) It was Osmond who guided Huxley on his first mescaline trip in 1953. The result was Huxley’s 1954 book The Doors of Perception, which revolutionized public perception of psychedelics.

Osmond and Huxley remained friends and wrote each other looking for ideas on what to call the class of psychoactive substances Osmond’s program was researching.

“To fathom Hell or go angelic, just take a pinch of PSYCHEDELIC,” Osmond proposed — and the word stuck.

Psychedelic is from the Greek and means mind-revealing. Psychedelic drugs are currently enjoying a comeback in research studies around the world.

How to Change Your Mind on Netflix was made with author Michael Pollan. Pollan’s bestselling 2018 book of the same name — How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence — has helped galvanize renewed interest in psychedelics.

The series explores the history of psychedelics, including the political backlash that led to the drugs being widely outlawed.

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

By Eugenie Officer - Ag Journalist, Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

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

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

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

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

“One of the biggest concerns we are having from our members is that we are

hoping we are not going to see a credit crunch from major banks. We hope that other financial institutions consider what is occurring. We have not seen conditions like this in decades,” stated Lewis.

Producers are currently facing dire conditions across the prairies, with no break from drought in sight. The last significant rainfall occurred in early June.

The APAS release indicates that even if it were to rain in the coming weeks, it is far too late for most producers.

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

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

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

APAS calls for enhanced support for its grain farmers as the 2022 growing season is in full swing. province. Several cattle producers are currently having to make the toughest of decisions, sell off some of their animals at low prices, or keep feeding them for more than they are worth.

Many farmers and ranchers have expressed that this year’s conditions will seriously impact the cattle industry’s future.

Producers have carefully built up their herds with the best genetics and breeding stock in mind for several years, and to have to sell off animals due to lack of feed and water is simply devastating.

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

President Todd Lewis offered his input to fellow producers in this stressful period “Make sure you reach out, keep the communication open. Please speak to your creditors as early as possible and let them know what you are facing. It’s best to avoid any surprises.”

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

Crowd celebrates official launch of Buffalo Pound plant renewal project Jason G. Antonio -Moose Jaw Express

With gold-coloured shovels in hand, five provincial dignitaries heaved dirt into the air to help launch the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant’s three-year renewal project.

More than 40 people — area MLAs, the mayors of Regina and Moose Jaw, plant board members, employees, project contractors, and others — attended the official kickoff of the $325.6 million construction initiative on July 18.

Construction started in June and is expected to conclude in late 2025. Work so far has included constructing temporary roads, starting new summer ponds, relocating a natural gas line, refurbishing a chemical tank, and starting various underground services.

More than 260,000 people in the area can access this water, which is a life-sustaining liquid important to the region’s growth, Mayor Clive Tolley said.

“The longer we wait for these kinds of projects, the more they cost … . It’s a big deal to be doing it now and getting it done,” he remarked.

Tolley was last at the water treatment plant (WTP) in 1989 as a city councillor when upgrades were made. He recalled that the venue gave each member a bottle filled with water from the plant — he still has the bottle — to celebrate those upgrades.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the operation looks like now, and then I’ll come back for the ribbon-cutting in three years and it will be interesting to see the developments (and) improvements that have been made,” he remarked.

Those past upgrades were important, while the refurbishments now will benefit many more people and ensure future water security, he added.

The plant currently produces 205 mil-

Dignitaries shovel dirt into the air to officially launch the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant renewal project. From left are board chair Dale Schoffer, MLA Lyle Stewart, Moose Jaw Mayor Clive Tolley, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters and plant president/CEO Ryan Johnson. Photo by Jason G. Antonio lion litres — ML, or megalitres — of water per day, but will produce 250 ML per day once renovations are complete, said Ryan Johnson, president/CEO of the WTP corporation.

Increasing water production is important because Regina and Moose Jaw are expected to grow in the next 25 years, he continued. The plant will undertake further upgrades in 2050 to ensure it continues to produce high-quality water and can handle a wider range of water conditions from the lake.

To ensure sustainability, the organization will reuse and renovate many of the older buildings since they are still in good condition, Johnson said.

However, the new administration, lab and workshop building will be constructed to LEED-certified standards, while new solar panels will help the plant generate 10 per cent of its power. The organization will also install charging stations for electric vehicles while it plans to switch its en-

tire fleet to EVs. “With the envisioned standard of the main building, we’re just improving how energy is being used so that we have a smaller carbon footprint,” Johnson added.

“We also have a big natural gas usage right now where we generate our carbon. In the new plant we will no longer generate carbon, so it will save on natural gas … .”

Launching this project means the 68-year-old complex will continue to provide safe, quality and reliable drinking water into the future, plant board chair Dale Schoffer said. Residents should appreciate this renewal because water is a precious resource.

Schoffer thanked the federal and provincial governments for providing funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) initiative and Regina and Moose Jaw for allowing the corporation to borrow funds to cover the remaining expenses.

He also thanked the plant’s employees for their skill and commitment to operating the venue.

“Your dedication to delivering a high-quality, reliable water supply to residents — despite the ever-changing and ever-challenging water we draw from Buffalo Pound Lake — has made, and will continue to make, a critical difference in the lives of nearly one-quarter of Saskatchewan’s residents,” he added.

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Festival of Words Saturday events and environmental panel

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Saturday at the Saskatchewan Festival of Words was packed with popular events, including another four author reading sessions at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), an environmental panel, a Thistledown Press book launch, and this year’s live concert with country music artist Don Amero.

Friday evening’s Trivia Night at Bobby’s Place was followed at 8:30 p.m. by the usual Spoken Word Showcase, featuring artists Brandon Wint, Khodi Dill, Kai Cheng Thom, Janelle Pewapsconias, and Jillian Christmas. Glenda Julian, chair of the Festival of Words, reported that the performances were as excellent as ever.

Climate to Change: Inspiration and Conservation The environmental panel in the afternoon was well attended, although the panel line-up experienced some last-minute changes. Warsha Mushtaq and Erica Violet Lee were unable to make it and were replaced by Patricia Robertson and Moose Jaw city horticulturalist Sarah Regent. The panel was moderated by Amanda Leduc.

Jerry Haigh is a Kenyan-born, Scotland-educated veterinarian who resides in Saskatoon. Haigh is a world traveler who has worked with species ranging from owls to polar bears, reindeer to moose, elephants, eagles, rhinos, and lions.

Haigh’s latest book is Reindeer Reflections, which draws on his experiences working with domestic reindeer in Finland and Mongolia. Haigh expressed his sadness during the panel for the effects that climate change is having on many populations — seasonal changes to the food supplies of reindeer, for example, have led to mass starvation and crashing numbers in some places.

Regent is a professional agrologist and certified arborist with a passion for nature and environmentalism.

She said that even in the six years she’s been the city horticulturalist, she’s seen increasing disruption of established weather patterns.

The annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words, in its 26th year this year held from July 14th to 17th, welcomed over 20 Canadian authors for a weekend of book readings, discussions, writing workshops and more. In a unique blend of both live and virtual events, the format has proven to be very popular and will continue to be available as such.

“It used to be that things were fairly predictable,” she explained. Plants and animals are very dependent on the climate and the subsequent weather for timing their lives — that isn’t easy anymore. Those difficulties affect agriculture as well.

“All these different concerns, which are really up in the air, are not as predictable and easy to deal with, and a lot of the literature becomes outdated quite quickly. … We are starting to go to more time- and temperature-based models, but … it’s making things hard.

“There’s that urgency that we need to do as much as we can as soon as we can because it’s just going to keep getting worse.”

Patricia Robertson was born in the UK and grew up in BC. She received her MA in creative writing from Boston University and her work has appeared in Best Canadian Stories and Best Canadian Essays. She has been nominated for numerous writing awards, served as writer-in-residence at libraries and universities across Canada, and is also a poet, professional editor, and a long-time mentor to other creative writers.

Robertson spoke passionately about the need for humans to adapt more quickly and feel more urgency than is currently common. She pointed out that climate change disproportionately affects minority and marginalized populations — transitioning to sustainability is, therefore, a social justice issue.

One of Robertson’s books, The Fire Reapers (2013), imagines a future where wildfires are a threat year-round.

“California is now in that situation,” she said. “It’s going to come in BC. … People have said that it’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.

I think we really need to come up with an alternative to capitalism, because it is a death cult.”

Her remarks were met with resounding applause from the audience.

The world of publishing: Four authors discuss what happens after writing

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

On the final day of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, four authors joined moderator Amanda Leduc on stage in the Mae Wilson Theatre to discuss what the publishing experience is like from various points of view — from new writers to veterans.

[Editor’s note: Jason Purcell uses non-binary pronouns (they/them). In adherence with Canadian Press style guidelines, their preference is respected in this article.]

Panel authors who participated in the Festival’s “Cover to Cover” panel on July 17 include: Suyi Davies Okungbowa — Okungbowa writes in the fantasy and science fiction genres. His latest work includes The Nameless Republic epic fantasy trilogy.

Okungbowa is a professor of creative writing at the University of Ottawa.

Jason Purcell — Purcell is co-owner of Glass Bookshop in Edmonton. As a chronically ill person, they write at the intersection of queerness and sickness. Swollening (2022) is their first full-length poetry collection.

Wayne Simpson — Simpson is an award-winning photographer based in Elora, Ontario. He recently published his first book, Resilient (2021), which combines photography with biographical essays about his subjects.

Kai Cheng Thom — Thom is a writer and performer based in Toronto. She is the author of five award-winning books spanning several genres. Her children’s book From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea was featured

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[l-r] Amanda Leduc moderated the panel. She was joined by fellow authors Wayne Simpson, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Kai Cheng Thom, and Jason Purcell (photo by Gordon Edgar) on Dame Julie Andrews’ podcast.

Leduc’s first question to the panel was intended as a joke, but addressed the most-asked question of prospective authors: Will writing make me rich?

The answer was, of course, that it depends.

“There are such different levels of financial reward in publishing,” Thom expressed. “When I started out, I would a reading or appearance for $50 to $150. That’s really changed now that I’m mid-career. Now it’s some-

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Thom said that gradually becoming successful has changed her life significantly, allowing her to take time off from her regular job to do more writing.

Purcell noted humorously that poetry collections are not known for making their authors wealthy, but continued to say that their publishing journey had much to do with community connections. They have been involved in writing, publishing, journalism, and sales, and said that building relationships in those fields led to collaborations that resulted in their collection.

“When I think about my path to publication, I thin about all of the people who have helped me and brought me there,” Purcell said. “It’s conversational, and it’s community-based.”

Continuing the dialogue, Okungbowa weighed in to say that his publishing experience has varied widely based on the genre he was writing in.

“Often what happens is the publishing house and property they’re working with decide they want a book about something,” he explained. “Stranger Things is a good example.”

Okungbowa said that Netflix put out feelers for literature connecting the show’s seasons together. A subsequent interview led to his being given the opportunity.

The same process resulted in collaborations on Minecraft, Marvel’s Black Panther, and others.

For his original works, Okungbowa said that success brings increasing amounts of teamwork. Designers, editors, proofreaders, fellow authors, and fans all contribute.

The writing process goes from solitary to social.

Simpson was the newest writer on the panel, and said his experience was amazing.

“I kind of feel like I snuck in the back door,” he said.

“I have a couple of friends that have published photography books with Rocky Mountain Books out of Vancouver. … I found that they had been watching my work on social media. … I touched base with them, and basically it just happened.”

Simpson put his own book together — he has a background as a graphic designer — and was pleased to find that his publisher was open to his creative ideas. His essays became longer and more a part of his book as he became interested in telling the stories of his subjects.

As the panel concluded, Leduc and the panel members agreed that the environment for new writers is less hostile than many fear. The writing, reading, and publishing communities are united by a love of words and art.

The message? Put yourself out there and see what happens.

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Festival of Words reveals next year’s authors; Final panel on fan/author relationship

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Amanda Farnel, executive director of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, said she was pleased with the return to in-person events in 2022 and revealed 2023’s initial author line-up: Guy Gavriel Kay, Michelle Good, Paul Huebener, and Bradley Somer.

“I was really nervous about what was going to happen,” Farnel admitted. “We hadn’t had an in-person festival in two years. You always have that thought in your head that, ‘Oh no, no one’s going to come back,’ and we’re just going to have to fake people into the sessions and pretend we have attendees.

“But people came out! And they really enjoyed it, and everyone was so happy to be here.”

Farnel said she was relieved at how well the festival did this year. The combined in-person/online format will be the standard going forward.

Farnel and Sarah Simison, the Festival’s managing artistic director, gave profuse thanks to the interns, volunteers, facility staff, and the Lampblack Studios team for all their work making the event happen.

Michelle Good, author of Five Little Indians, and Dr. Paul Huebener, a professor of English and the author of Nature’s Broken Clocks, were expected to be in Moose Jaw this year but were unable to appear. They have committed to coming next year.

Guy Gavriel Kay will also appear. Kay was born in Weyburn, SK and raised in Winnipeg. He helped Christo-

pher Tolkien in editing The Silmarillion (1977) and is the author of works such as The Fionavar Tapestry, Tigana, Sailing to Sarantium, and many more.

Bradley Somer has degrees in archaeology and anthropology and traveled the wilderness in Canada, the US, Australia, and the Caribbean for many years before deciding to write fiction instead. His book Fishbowl is the story of a goldfish’s perspective as it falls 27 stories after leaping from its bowl.

Final Festival panel: Between the Sheets [Editor’s note: the lowercase spelling of katherena vermette is by her preference.]

The final panel of the Festival of Words featured authors katherena vermette and Will Ferguson discussing the relationship between authors and their fans. The panel was moderated once again by Amanda Leduc, author of The Centaur’s Wife.

Ferguson, a three-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, said that his fans fall into genre-defined categories — and resent his switching back and forth.

“I do find that there seem to be people who say, ‘I really like your nonfiction, but your fiction is too dense, I don’t like it,’ or ‘I like your fiction, but your nonfiction is silly and trying too hard.’ And they’re both correct.”

Ferguson wondered if there was a difference between readers and fans, and eventually concluded that readers

read for the books, while fans read for the author.

“So, the trick is to bring your fans from one genre to the other,” he laughed. “That’s always the challenge.” vermette agreed with Ferguson, noting that because she has written in multiple genres she often encounters surprised fans.

“The other day, we were in the bookstore, and someone was surprised that these picture books belong to me, because they knew me as a novelist,” she said. “It’s kind of disconnected in that way. But I also feel it all comes from the same source. I always seem to talk about the same themes, it’s just in a different costume.”

Ferguson and vermette both said that while staying true to themselves is important, they do try to be considerate of their readers.

“I love that sense of being in conversation with the reader, both as you’re writing the book and then also when the book comes out into the world,” Leduc said.

“Because, you know, part writing a book is going out into the world and promoting it, and literally being in conversation with your readers.”

Happy and relieved: 2022 Festival of Words renews literary celebration

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The 2022 Saskatchewan Festival of Words, Moose Jaw’s most anticipated summer event for readers and the only multi-day literary festival in the province, took place last weekend and was a hit with new and returning fans.

“I was really nervous about what was going to happen,” said Amanda Farnel, executive director. “We hadn’t had an in-person festival in two years. You always have that thought in your head that, ‘Oh no, no one’s going to come back,’ and we’re just going to have to fake people into the sessions and pretend we have attendees. But people came out, and they really enjoyed it, and everyone was so happy to be here.”

Farnel heard repeatedly from authors and attendees how great it was to be back in person. She and Sarah Simison, the Festival’s managing artistic director, received extended applause after Sunday’s final panel for their organizing efforts.

The Festival of Words started on July 14 with a series of workshops including the spoken word, writing short film scripts, and combining watercolour painting with poetry.

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Saturday evening was a Thistledown Press book launch with Rita Bouvier, Lee Gowan, and Katherine Walker, followed by the annual Festival concert. This year’s concert was put on by Winnipeg’s Don Amero, a Canadian country music and folk singer/songwriter. Amero is a three-time Juno nominee and hosted the 2021 Manitoba Country Music Association (MCMA) Awards, taking home “Male Artist of the Year,” “Interactive Artist, Duo or Group of the Year,” and “Dauphin’s Countryfest Festival Or Event of the Year.”

After the last panel on Sunday, in which Will Ferguson and katherena vermette discussed the influence of fans on authors, next year’s initial author guests were announced.

Michelle Good and Paul Huebener were expected to be in Moose Jaw for this year’s festival, but couldn’t be here. They have confirmed their attendance next year. In addition, Farnel announced that authors Bradley Somer and Guy Gavriel Kay have confirmed for 2023.

Although the official four-day event is now over, the Festival includes year-round events that can still be engaged with. Check their website for details at festivalofwords.com.

That’s a wrap! Time to start getting excited for next year!

That evening Scarborough was shown in the Mae Wilson Theatre. The film is an adaptation of Catherine Hernandez’s novel about three children in a low-income neighbourhood in Toronto.

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Moose Jaw Little League All Stars win provincials, off to Canadian championship

All Stars take 12-0 and 8-3 victories over North Regina Little League to advance to Canadian Regional tournament in Calgary Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Heading into their Little League Saskatchewan provincial championship this past weekend, the Moose Jaw Major All Stars knew that if everything went according to plan, they’d have a very good chance of putting together a winning showing.

Mission accomplished.

The All Stars pounded out 12-0 and 8-3 victories over North Regina Little League in Regina on Friday and Saturday night, and as a result, they’re off to the Canadian Regional championship during the week of Aug. 4. A run of success there, and they’ll be playing in front of the bright lights and television cameras at the legendary Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

But first, there was their business to deal with this weekend, and All Stars head coach Troy Turner was more than happy to see his crew get the all-important first step out of the way, “It definitely went as planned,” Turner said. “It was a little bit stressful in the second game, but we stuck to it and the kids came through, so it was great to see them have some fun and get the two big wins.”

Friday night was all systems go from the beginning, as the Moose Jaw offence went to work quickly and gave starting pitcher Emery Schoenroth plenty of run support. By the time Neal Kohl came in to finish things off, it was all but academic,

The Moose Jaw Little League Major All-Stars are off to the Canadian Little League Championship after winning provincials this past weekend. and the All Stars had their shutout win.

Things were far different in the rematch less than 24 hours later.

Regina led 3-2 midway through the game, but Moose Jaw struck for three runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth to take the lead and eventually put things away, winning the best-of-three series two games to one.

Now all eyes turn towards Calgary in a little over a week’s time, with plenty of practice and preparation in the works in

the lead-up to their flight to Canadian Regionals on Aug. 2.

“Basically we’re working on our depth in pitching, we’re going to have some bullpen sessions with the kids and do some situational stuff,” Turner said of the team plans for the next week. “Then we’re going to have these guys hitting every single day as well. Everything we can to keep them fresh and ready to go.”

The All Stars will also be drawing information from a unique source -- Turner

has been in contact with North Regina Little League Intermediate coach Kyle Carson as that crew works their way through the Canadian championship in Ottawa.

Carson has been more than happy to let Turner pick his brain when it comes to the intricacies of the national-level tournament, and the advice is coming from a good source: North Regina is in the hunt for the championship, sitting tied for second place heading into their final two round robin games as of this writing.

“He’s going to fill me in on how the tournament rolls and what we might expect when we get to Calgary,” Turner said.

“Just how he’s managing the pitch counts and dealing with the tournament pressure, so it’s definitely good to get that kind of feedback.”

The All Stars will also work with longtime local Little League coach Tony Dreger, who has taken three teams to Canadian Regionals in recent years. Dreger is getting married and has his honeymoon planned for when Moose Jaw is at the tournament, though, and as a result will be at practice during the week but won’t travel with the team to Canadians.

You can follow along with all the scores from the Little League Canadian Regional at www.littleleague.ca and with daily coverage at www.moosejawtoday,com.

Miller Express win three of five in WCBL action, continue to hold down first place

Eight-game winning streak comes to an end, but Moose Jaw continues to hold down first place in East Division Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

For the Moose Jaw Miller Express, things still look plenty positive for the local squad as the regular season nears its end.

The Express won three of their five games over the last seven days, opening with a 6-2 and 10-5 doubleheader sweep of the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Ross Wells Park on July 19 before downing the Mavericks 6-3 on July 20 in Medicine Hat to extend their run of wins to eight games.

The Sylvan Lake Gulls snapped that streak with a 9-5 win on Thursday and followed up with a 3-2 win in the rematch on Friday night, with both games in Sylvan Lake.

Moose Jaw is now 28-17 on the campaign and continues to hold down the lead in the East Division, now 2 ½ games up on the Regina Red Sox. Moose Jaw 6, Medicine Hat 2 The Miller Express scored four runs in the first inning, and that was more than enough offence for starter Kellan Voggesser, as the WCBL all-star would go on to a complete-game victory in the seven-inning contest.

Voggesser scattered seven hits and struck out eight while allowing only two runs for his first complete game of the season.

Luke LaChance had a two-run single

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Miller Express team file in the first inning and knocked in three runs, Parker Dorrance was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored.

Moose Jaw 10, Medicine Hat It was more of the same later in the day, as the Millers put up two runs in the first and second innings and another pair in the fourth four a 6-0 lead. Medicine Hat got two back the next frame, but a fourspot in the fifth salted things away for

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Moose Jaw. It was Cameron Dunn’s turn to have a solid start, as he allowed two runs over 4 ⅔ to earn the win. Ethan Merk allowed three runs in an inning of relief, Livio Bundi tossed a scoreless seventh.

Nate Mensik hit his league-leading ninth home run of the season in the first, while Hunter Barrett scored three runs.

Moose Jaw 6, Medicine Hat 3 Things were far closer in Medicine Hat a night later, but the Express bullpen came through with a solid showing.

After Triston Seitz left the game having allowed a pair of runs in 2 ⅔ innings, Jesse Scholtz tossed three scoreless innings as the Express built up a 4-2 lead.

Bundi allowed a run on two hits in the seventh before Reece Helland pitched two scoreless frames to close things out.

The Express offence was once again on point, as every player in the line-up had at least one hit -- and by the time the night was over, all but one player had a season batting average over .300.

Bryan Reyes was 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI, Dawson Tweet 3-for-5 with two RBI while Austin Gurney scored three runs.

Sylvan Lake 9, Moose Jaw 5 The Express bullpen ran into some trouble one night later in Sylvan Lake, as with the game tied 5-5 in the eighth, the Gulls put up four runs to take the win.

Tim Carlson allowed two runs on five hits in four innings before giving way to Scholtz, who allowed three runs on four hits over the next three frames. Bundi ended up with the loss after surrendering four runs on three hits in the top of the ninth.

Cam Grant was 3-for-4 on the night with a home run and two RBIs, finishing a triple away from hitting for the cycle.

Zach Campbell was 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, Mensik 2-for-4 with a triple.

Sylvan Lake 3, Moose Jaw 2 The Gulls took a 2-0 lead into the ninth when a two-run home run by Joe Osborn tied things up, but Sylvan Lake would score one in the bottom of the inning for the walk-off win.

Andrew Barger gave Moose Jaw a quality start, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings, striking out seven and walking six. Dunn tossed a scoreless seventh before Kaleb Waller attempted to get things to extra innings, only to come up short when Noah Hull knocked home Mathew Kurata with the game-winning run.

The Miller Express played games on the road in Swift Current and Weyburn on Monday and Tuesday, with scores unavailable from those contests. Next home action is Wednesday night against the Brooks Bombers, first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. at Ross Wells Park.

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After silver-medal showing at provincials, U13 A Ice look to Little League Canadians

Tough loss in Softball Sask final does little to dampen spirits for major tournament ahead Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw U13 A Ice endured one of the toughest losses they’ve had in recent years at the Softball Sask provincial championships during the July 17 weekend -- but unlike most teams that take part in the event, they’ll have a great chance to redeem themselves.

That’s because the Ice are off to the Little League Softball Canadian Championship in Victoria, B.C. next weekend, with the ultimate goal of landing a spot in the World Series at the beginning of August.

They were hoping to do so as Saskatchewan champions, and all signs pointed in that direction throughout the provincial tournament in Regina as Moose Jaw won their first five games at the event.

But things changed dramatically in the final against the Regina Lazers. Regina would put up three runs in the first inning and follow up with the maximum five the next two frames, and just like that, a 13-2 mercy rule loss in the gold medal game.

“We’ve had their number the last two years and everything just came together for them, they were hitting the holes,” said Ice coach Shawn Okerstrom. “We didn’t even make a bunch of mistakes, either, they were all over us. It happens, it’s the way the game goes and it’s just too bad that it was the final…. We do it to teams a lot of the time and we had it done to us for once, that’s how it goes.”

The rest of the tournament was fine and dandy -- Moose Jaw opened things with three wins on July 15, including an 8-5 victory over the Twin City Angels, 10-9 win over White Butte and 7-0 shutout of the Regina Saints. A 17-5 win on July

Moose Jaw U13 A Ice assistant coach Dale Garthus spent time working with the team’s pitchers on Thursday night, including pick-up Callie Heinrichs.

16 over the Saskatoon Blazers gave the Ice first in their pool, setting up a semifinal tilt with Meadow Lake, their co-provincial champions from 2021.

There, the local crew would pound out a 12-4 mercy-rule win, putting themselves in prime position heading into the title game.

“The win over Meadow Lake was a big one for us,” Okerstrom said. “We took out some pretty good teams along the way, but we hadn’t beaten them this year, so we were pretty happy to get over them and move on. And then we ran into a brick wall

in the final with the Lazers.”

Moose Jaw has put that loss behind them quickly, though, and they were back on the field for practice for the Little League Canadians this week.

The decision to take a crack at that tournament came out of Softball Canada not holding a U13 girls Westerns or Canadian championship this year and the Ice desire to try their hand at a higher calibre of competition.

“It was kind of disappointing since we were trying to take this to a new level,” Okerstrom said. “That was back in Janu-

ary or February, so we started looking at other options we could do to take this team a little further, and trying Little League seemed like a great option.”

Teams from Alberta, Quebec and the hosts from Victoria will join the Saskatchewan representative Ice at the event, which will feature two games for Moose Jaw on July 29, one game and a skills competition July 30 and the semifinal and final on July 31.

“We’ll do our best and see how we measure up,” Okerstrom said. “We’re a pretty good team we feel, and other than the provincial final we’ve been able to beat everyone in the province, so that’s maybe put a bit of a spark in the girls to not let that happen again. Hopefully that helps them turn it up for a bit for the games out there.”

The Ice took a bit of a hit with some players not being able to attend the event -- including standout pitcher Taryn Friesen -- but the team picked up Callie Heinrichs and Bryn Montgomery from Lafleche to fill those spots.

All in all, the Canadian championship promises to be a different look for the team, and one that will bring with it plenty of memories -- especially if they win the whole thing and move on to the World Series in Greenville, N.C. beginning Aug. 9.

“It’s all a level we haven’t experienced before, it’ll be a great experience and they’ll have a chance to meet girls from across Canada, which will be pretty neat,” Okerstrom said.

For scores and latest updates as the tournament draws nearer, be sure to visit www.littleleague.ca.

West takes walk-off win over East in WCBL All-Star Game Seven Miller Express players take part in contest in front of 6,000 fans in Okotoks Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Miller Express were well represented to begin with heading into the Western Canadian Baseball League AllStar Game, but they ended up with even more players on the team when all was said and done.

A total of seven members of the East Division leaders took part in the event when relief pitcher Reece Helland was a late addition to the Game, which took place in front of over 6,000 fans in Okotoks on Saturday evening.

The Moose Jaw Minor Baseball product was joined by outfielder Nate Mensik, shortstop Zach Campbell, catcher Bryan Reyes, starting pitchers Kellan Voggesser and Tim Carlson and reliever Jese Scholtz at the contest, which featured the top players from the East taking on the best of the West.

And in the end, it would be the West that came through with the walk-off extra-inning victory, thanks to a single off the bat of Sylvan Lake infielder Ethan He that gave his crew a 9-8 win.

Okotoks’ Noah Geekie -- the brother of Winnipeg Ice standout and first-round NHL Draft pick Connor Geekie and Seat-

The Moose Jaw Miller Express sent seven players to the WCBL All-Star Game on Saturday night in Okotoks, namely Nate Mensik, Zach Campbell, Bryan Reyes, manager Eric Marriott, Jesse Scholtz, Tim Carlson, Kellen Voggesser and Reece Helland. tle Kraken forward Morgan Geekie -- was Robinson took the loss. the winning pitcher after tossing a scoreHe was named the All-Star Game less 10th inning, Medicine Hat ace Zac Most Valuable Player after a 2-for-3 night at the plate, including the game-winning hit.

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The Lynbrook Golf Club had another Hole in One on Sunday July 24, 2022.

Al Hill aced Hole #3 using his 9 iron, which was witnessed by John Stirton, Diane Bruck & Chris Hibbin.

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Box score information for the Miller Express crew was unavailable.

Mensik ended up pulling double duty on the day after being named to the Home Run Derby, but he didn’t have a lot of luck on his side in that event.

Mensik -- who lead the WCBL with nine home runs heading into the weekend -- was one of four players in the Derby who were unable to clear the outfield wall at Seaman Stadium.

Coincidentally, the only player in the Derby to not have a home run this season, Edmonton’s Jordan Phillips, would rack out 11 on the day and finish one behind winner Nolan Machibroda of the Weyburn Beavers. Machibroda hit nine round-trippers in the first round and followed with six in round two.

You can check out all the game details at www.westerncanadianbaseballleague. ca.

The Miller Express were back in action on Monday night when they traveled to Swift Current and Tuesday in Weyburn, with scores from those games unavailable as of press time.

Next home action is Wednesday night for the first of two games against the Brooks Bombers. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Moose Jaw’s Stinn wins powerlifting gold at World Games

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Rhaea Stinn has done it.

The Moose Jaw powerlifter broke through on the sport’s biggest stage during the July 10 weekend, winning gold at the World Games in Birmingham, Ala. to claim the last major event title missing from her resume.

And she was able to do it in style, too, going nine-for-nine in her lifts while setting yet another world record in the bench press and a personal best in her three-lift total.

It went almost as well as the 34-yearold veteran could have hoped and added an exclamation point to an already amazing 17-year career.

“Yeah, it was a really incredible experience,” Stinn said. “The World Games is always a little bit different than a world championship because it’s every four years and there are so many different sports around, it just feels like a bigger more prestigious event than a regular world championship. And going in, I was feeling good.

Training had been relatively good, as good as it can be, and I was looking forward to competing.”

Stinn knew she was going to be in for a battle, though -- slotted into the superheavyweight division, two of her competitors were the reigning gold medalist from 2017 in Bonica Brown from the U.S. and silver medalist Tetiana Melnyk from Ukraine.

But the World Games works on a weight-lifted-to-bodyweight formula, meaning that if Stinn could put up numbers proportional to the 83.2 kilograms she weighed in at, a medal was definitely in the cards.

“I knew it was going to be close between myself and the U.S. and Ukraine,

Rhaea Stinn puts maximum effort into the squat to open her World Games powerlifting competition. World Games photo

Rhaea Stinn on the World Games podium with silver medalist Bonica Brown from the U.S. and bronze medalist Tetiana Melnyk from Ukraine. World Games photo but I just was focused on sort of doing my own thing and making my lifts and that went really well,” Stinn said, adding that her nine-for-nine showing was the first in at least six years. “So that was a good feeling in and of itself. And then to come out with a PB total and the world record in the bench and then a gold medal at the end? I really couldn’t ask for more.”

Stinn started with a 255-kilogram (561-pound) squat before clearing a world all-time best 227 kg (499.4 pounds) on the bench and 215 kg (473 pounds) in the deadlift. That gave her a 697.0 kg (1,533 pound) total and, most importantly, 110.01 points in the bodyweight formula.

Through it all, Stinn simply took the advice of husband Ryan Stinn and brother Ryan Fowler as they worked through the weights she needed to lift and paid attention to the standings throughout the competition.

“They dealt with the numbers, they looked at the score sheet, I just knew I needed to go and make attempts and they would put weight on the bar that they thought I was capable of that day,” Stinn said, adding that the plan let her focus solely on the lifts and not worry about anything else. “So the number calling was spot on, I didn’t have much left in squat or bench for sure. deadlift there was maybe a little bit more there. But we just wanted to make my third attempt to try and push the American to have to pull as much as she could, and hopefully it was out of reach.”

Turns out, it was. But by the closest

of margins, and not without some controversy.

Brown appeared to clear her final attempt in the deadlift to win gold, with platform judges giving it to her on a twoto-one decision. The jury quickly reviewed the lift, though, and overturned the decision.

Leading up to that point, Fowler thought she had won silver -- still not bad, given it was her first medal after finishing fifth in heavyweight in 2017, fourth in 2013 and sixth in 2009.

Then, all of a sudden, it was pure elation as the jury decision was revealed.

“It was just a whirlwind of emotions,” Stinn said. “I was like ‘okay, I did all I can and I placed second and that’s alright and then whoa, what? The jury is overturning that lift?’ and then all of a sudden I’ve won gold.

“That’s part of the sport, it’s a strange situation and there are questions about the call, but at the end of the day, that’s what the referees decided. That’s why they’re there, to try and call it as fair as they could and it just worked out my way.”

As seems to be the case at most events Stinn attends these days, the gold medal wasn’t the only highlight. There weren’t any surprise Hall of Fame inductions this time around, but a pretty neat little coda to the whole thing on top of the success, as Stinn was selected as Canada’s flagbearer just prior to the World Games opening ceremony.

“That was definitely up there on the highlight reel,” she said. “There was a group of all of the Canadians that were at the opening ceremonies trying to decide who was going to be the flagbearer, and there was a girl who was her third World Games, and then me with being at

my fourth, everybody decided ‘okay, she seems like the one to do it’. So that was a pretty neat honour.”

Being able to check out all the other events -- the World Games act as a highlight for international sports that aren’t featured in the Olympics -- was another major highlight. “it was cool to get to connect with some other Canadian athletes,” Stinn said.

“We got to watch some other Canadians compete as well, stuff like bowling and floorball. So just some different sports that you wouldn’t normally necessarily get a chance to go see.”

With the World Games title, Stinn has officially won all there is to win in the sport of powerlifting, including multiple world championships. But she has no intention of hanging up the weight belt just yet, not while there’s still improvement to be made and goals that can be achieved.

“That’s something lots of people have been asking me lately, they’re like ‘alright, are you done?’” Stinn said with a laugh.

“But there’s always more weight to put on, and it was sort of a weird situation in my for my total and this competition because I had a personal best in the tota but none of my individual lifts were personal bests. So I feel like there’s still more there, I have a higher total I can hit, and that keeps me motivated.”

And with that, it’s back to planning and preparing. The Open World championships are in Denmark in the fall, and since the pandemic delayed the World Games by a year, that event will take place again in only three years.

“Three years away seems doable, too,” Stinn said. “So that’s definitely sort of a little bit longer term, but until then I’ll keep going and keep that on the sight line.”

It was another meet, another world record in the bench press for Rhaea Stinn.

World Games photo

Rhaea Stinn finishes off one of her deadlift attempts. World Games photo

Canucks reach 18U AA Tier 4 provincial semifinal before falling short Saskatoon Amigo A’s edge Swift Current 57’s to claim gold in tournament Moose Jaw

The Moose Jaw Canucks might not have had the greatest regular season heading into the Baseball Saskatchewan 18-and-under AA Tier 4 provincial championships, but they ended up putting together an impressive showing to close out their campaign.

The Canucks reached the tournament semifinal on Sunday morning at Blackwell Diamond before dropping a back-andforth decision to the Saskatoon Amigo A’s, falling 7-6 in their closest game of the tournament.

It was a solid finish for the local crew, who took a 3-19 record into provincials but ended up playing some of their best baseball of the season before falling just short of the gold medal game.

Moose Jaw opened round robin action on Friday night in style, hammering out a 13-2 win over the Carnduff Astros. They ran into an offensive battle in their second outing on Saturday morning, dropping a 15-10 decision to the Canora Reds to set up a winner-take-all battle with the Carrot

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feated weekend by defeating the Swift Current 57’s 9-6 for the gold medal -- with their game against the Canucks their closest of the weekend.

The Moose Jaw Canucks reached the semifinal of the provincial 18-and-under Tier 4 championship over the weekend.

River Loggers for a spot in the semifinal.

That contest on Saturday night saw Carrot River strike early to take the lead, but a six-run fourth inning would put Moose Jaw in control, and they’d never look back on their way to a 12-6 victory.

That set the stage for the semifinal, where the Canucks and A’s exchanged the lead a few times throughout before Saskatoon struck late to secure their berth in the final.

Saskatoon then capped off an unde-

Connor Luch hauls in a ground ball at short before firing to first for the out against Carrot River.

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“It’s been a big whirlwind”: Warriors Firkus taking it all in after NHL Draft High scoring forward was quickly immersed in the National Hockey League after being drafted by the Seattle Kraken 35th overall Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors 18-year-old forward Jagger Firkus is a little wide-eyed and in awe these last couple of weeks, overwhelmed with being selected in the second round draft.

Every since the Irma. Alta. product was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League Draft back on July 2, it’s been a constant stream of meeting the NHL team’s staff, going through his first development camp and just getting immersed in the world of elite professional hockey.

A dream come true, and one that he continues to live through.

“It’s been a big whirlwind, and if I’m being honest, it hasn’t all sunk in completely,” Firkus told the Moose Jaw Express last week. “It’s still kind of a shock and I don’t really know how to explain it; it’s really cool that it happened and I’m super-excited for the future.”

It all started on Day 1 of the Draft, which took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Firkus was right there in the stands when future teammate Shane Wright slipped to fourth, current teammate Denton Mateychuk was selected 12th overall and all 32 teams passed on him in the first round.

All that meant was having to put on the suit, go back to the arena the next day and spend all of 15 minutes waiting before Seattle called his name.

“I wasn’t too worried, it wasn’t the fact that I didn’t go in the first round, it was more about going to a team that believed in me and I really feel that Seattle believes in me,” Firkus said. “That’s all I really care about and for me personally, it’s just part of what happens. Not everything is going to go your way and it’s going to push me a bit harder going into the future. And just from what I’ve seen so far, it’s going to be awesome being in Seattle.”

That’s not to say that hearing his name called still wasn’t an absolutely surreal experience.

“There’s a lot of emotions that go through your head, but for me, I just kind of blacked out, it just didn’t seem

of.”

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus sporting the Seattle Kraken colours after being drafted by the NHL club at the beginning of the month. real to me,” Firkus admitted. “It’s something you always dream about as a kid and now that it’s really happened, it’s a lot cooler than I expected as a kid, too.

“Then I had my whole family that came down and lots of buddies who were there, so we got to celebrate with them and that was great, they’ve been a big part of where I am and what I’m going to be doing.”

Firkus barely had a chance to have that experience register before he was on a flight out to the west coast for his first NHL Development Camp with the Kraken. There, he took the with the likes of Wright and his fellow 2022 Draft picks as well as many more of the club’s up-andcoming talent.

“Going out there and getting to see Seattle’s facilities and then playing against those guys who are top-end players was special,” Firkus said. “And then there was a shocking amount of fans at practice, so it was all something else… it’s something you’ve always kind of thought about, and now that it’s happened it’s great to be a part

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Firkus immediately drew comparisons to Toronto standout Mitch Marner from Seattle brass, giving an indication of how well camp went.

“I think I did pretty well, the coaches were happy with me and I was happy with how things went so I can’t complain,” Firkus said. “It was just a couple skates and some fitness testing and that was about it, it wasn’t too much and it wasn’t too hard. They were trying to teach us some things about nutrition and little things on the ice that we can bring back for the summer to work on.”

Odds are that unless something very interesting happens, Firkus will be back in a Warriors uniform this fall.

He’ll find himself in a far, far different role compared to the previous two seasons, though, as is the case with any player selected as high as he was in the Draft.

“I’m super pumped,” he said. “This year I know I’m going to be a big part of the leadership group and I’m super excited about that. I have lots of good teammates and unbelievable guys in the room that I can lean on if I want to ask questions or how we’re going to do things, and Moose Jaw’s culture in the room, it’s next to none. There’s nothing like it and it’s a special group to be around. I love it in Moose Jaw.” Of course, there’s one more little bit of business to attend to first -- the World Junior Summer Camp, which acts as the first step to landing a spot on the National Junior team this December. The camp runs from July 23 to 27 at Winsport Arena in Calgary.

“It’s pretty cool, and I’m looking forward to that, too,” Firkus said. “it’s something you work your whole life for and getting these opportunities is pretty awesome.

I’m really excited for this camp coming up and I hope I can play well and show what I need to show.”

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com Moose Jaw Homegrown Market Saturdays from July - Thanksgiving Weekend 8am - 1pm rain or shine on scenic Langdon Cres. Start your weekend off at the Moose Jaw Homegrown Market where everything is home made, home baked, and locally grown.

Toastmasters Big Country Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

For more information email secretary-3418@toastmastersclubs.org or text 306 690-8739 Riverview Class of 1971 Reunion for students that attended from 1968-1971 is to be held at The Wildlife Hall – 1396 3rd Ave NE on August 6 & 7, 2022. August 6: 11 a.m. registration and lunch; 3 p.m. cocktail hour; 5:30 p.m. roast beef supper; followed by lots of 60s music. August 7: 10 a.m. coffee, muffins and goodbyes. Registration is $50 at RVCI@sasktel.net. For more information call 306-631-8331.

Moose Jaw & District Soapbox Derby Club will resume their annual races on August 21/2022, on Alder Ave, start at 10am. More info to come.

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/ Adult Programming: IN PERSON PROGRAMS Magic the Gathering Saturday, July 30 @ 2:00 pm in the upstairs South Meeting Room from 2:00-5:00!

All levels of experience are welcome.

Bring your own deck if you have one, or if you are new to the game, decks are on hand for your learning and convenience. Contact the Library at 306692-2787 for more information.

Access the Library Anytime! All Summer Long! 24/7 Travelling this summer?

Just visit the website for your one stop access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and more! All you need is your library card.

Youth Programming: TAKE HOME & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON DISCORD: Teen Digital Dungeons & Dragons on Discord (ages 13-19) Friday, July 29 @ 4:00-6:00 pm Looking for adventure?

New and seasoned players welcome.

Registration required. For more information or to register email youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca.

MJPL Youth Discord: https://discord. gg/HAs8rff VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON DISCORD Children’s Programming: IN PERSON PROGRAMS Storytime in the Park! Wednesdays until August 31 @ 10:30 am Join every Wednesday during the summer for a children’s storytime in Crescent Park!

Meet in front of the Library each week for a story, songs, and games. For ages 2 and up and their caring adults!

Craft Mondays! Mondays until August 29 during open hours Join us in the children’s department every Monday and make a fun, author inspired craft!

This is a self-guided activity. For ages 4 and up Baby Storytime! Tuesdays, until August 30 @ 10:30 am. Come to the library for a short story, some rhymes, and songs. Grownups will learn ways to talk, sing, and play with their children to increase early reading skills. Registration required. For ages 0-2 and their caring adults! Register here.

Movie matinee Wednesdays! Wednesdays, until August 31 @ 2:00 pm.

Join every Wednesday afternoon, all summer long for a fun movie on the big screen! No registration required.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink permitted in the Library Theatre. For ages 0-12 and their caring adults!

Lego Weekends! Weekends, until September 4 during open hours Join every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the summer in the children’s department and build a cool Lego creation to display in the library window. This is a self-guided activity. For ages 4 and up.

STEM Workshop brought to you by Nanan STEM Academy Saturday, July 30 @ 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Join for a STEM workshop brought to you by Nanan STEM Academy! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) blends the four disciplines into holistic learning focused on real-world applications. Registration is required.

For ages 8-12 Register here.

July Literacy Calendars are now available. Pick one up at the Children’s Circulation desk or visit the Palliser Library website to download a copy.

Choose from two calendars based on your child’s age.

Saskatchewan Science Centre: Robot Clean-up & Take Action! Thursday, August 4 @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Join for this two-part program: Robot Cleanup - Learn the fundamentals of digital skills through interactive, hands-on experiences using robots. Help teach a robot how to recycle using blockbased coding languages. Registration required. For ages 6-12 Register here.

Children’s Take ‘N’ Make Series (For ages 3+) Take ‘N Make Kits are handson fun! Each kit is a craft complete with instructions and word-based activities.

Come to the Library’s Circulation Desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home. Until August 2 Make a nautical collage using cupcake liners and cardstock!

Summer Reading Club Adult Summer Reading Club until August 31: Everyone is invited to do the fun challenges that encourage you to explore our Library and its resources, our notorious city, and our sunny Saskatchewan skies. Participants can register and pick up a Summer Reading Challenge pamphlet at the Information desk.

Youth Summer Reading Club until August 31: Scratch n’ Win: Join the YA Summer Challenge - Scratch N’ Win reading program! Come visit the Library to get your challenge booklet and bookmark reading logs! Digital Dungeons: An exciting way to track your summer reading using the Reader Zone app. Fight your way through various monsters and work as a team to defeat bosses throughout the summer!

Earn a scratch n’ win ticket for every two hours read and every monster defeated. Scratch’n Win Challenge packs can be picked up at the Circulation desk.

Children’s Summer Reading Club until August 31: How: Do fun activities!

Or track how much time you spend reading or listening to books over the summer! Come to the library and get a registration package for more information. Prizes will be drawn at the end of summer! Pick up your package at the children’s Circulation desk The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59.

SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events.

Calendar Contest - Submit your photo today with a brief description, who took the photo and where to be featured in our upcoming Branch Calendar 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.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.

28 July 2022 -Paint Night; Purchase your ticket for 30$ which covers all your instruction and materials to paint the cute little owl on the poster.

29 July 2022 - Live Entertainment with Harry Startup as he provides some live entertainment.

30 July 2022 - Trivia night starting at 7pm. Please call the office to pre-register your team. Cost is $5 per person and you can have teams of up to 8 people. There will be draws, drink specials, good food and an awesome host!

Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!!

Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose 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 Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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 Thursday. Tuesday is pie day. July 22 to August 5th the kitchen will be closed.

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.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Done for the summer back in Sept.

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. Done for the summer One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm.

Kaiser – Has been Suspended until further notice.

Carpet bowling – Has moved to the outdoors for the summer 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.

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard Tuesday: 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard; 1pm Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball There will not be any Jam Sessions in July. They will resume in August.

Friday August 5th Military Whist Tournament. Registration 9:30am/10am games begin. Cost $15 includes morning coffee & biscuit and a great lunch Saturday August 20th Cosmo Mini Polka Party. Cost $25pp. Band: Len Gadica and Dennis Ficor; Time 4pm-

11pm; Concession available. Tickets on sale now at 306.692.6072 Thursday August 25th Last BBQ of the Season – Cost $12 – hamburger or hotdog with all the trimmings Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Summer Hours of Operations: Thursday 1pm to 10pm/Friday 1pm to 6pm/ Saturday 1pm to 7pm.

Crib is over for the summer. Starts back up September 8th.

Lounge Summer Hours: Thursday 1pm - 10pm/Friday 1pm - 6pm/Saturday 1pm - 7pm Fun Pool & Darts held Thursday nights at 7pm Meat Draws Every Saturday at 4:30pm Vendors Wanted!! We are hosting a Trade /Craft/Bake Show - Aug 25 and 26; 2-5ft tables $25 for one day or $40 for both days; extra tables $10 email anaf252@sasktel.net or call/text 306681-5998 for more information Free Live Music With Original Covers from Saskatoon Saturday Aug 6 from 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 10pm. Come on out and enjoy some great food, cheap drinks and live entertainment Non Members Welcome!

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Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information or if there is COVID protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 693-5989.

Summer Pop-Up Gallery Programs at the WDM most Sundays in July and August between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.

These are drop-in, come and go sessions for the whole family, and will focus on some of the themes of artifacts and exhibits. They are free with regular Museum admission. The complete list of topics and dates can be found here: https://wdm.ca/popups/ Brickspo event at the WDM, celebrating the imaginative, original creations by the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group (SLUG). Happening July 30 and 31 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, visitors can take in special events and public talks each day, as well as a LEGO® yard sale and other vendors (cash only). There will be an on-site concession from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (cash only). More details can be found here: https://wdm.ca/event_manager/ brickspo/

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Private pioneer museum relocating to Sukanen Ship Village Ever wonder how homesteaders lived and what tools they used in everyday life?

Visitors to the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum will get a better idea of early life on the homestead when the Alfred Volman Building is stocked with artifacts from the past.

Volman’s grandfather came to Canada from Hungary in 1903, worked in coal mines at Michel, B.C., then in 1905 homesteaded in the Lestock district south of Yorkton.

Collections of items used to work and live on the farm from the last 115 years will be displayed in the building.

“A lot of this stuff was dumped in a big slough. No place to put it,” said Volman in an interviews as family members set up the collection.

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express the Leross Museum “The town is degrading and they wanted that stuff out of there.” Only 40 residents are left.

He wanted to donate the collection to Leross then heard it might be sold off.

Volman wanted to save the family legacy.

He approached the Sukanen Museum and arranged to put up a 49-foot by 84foot building for the collections.

“It fit right in with what we are doing,” Sukanen chairman Gord Ross told the members.

Volman wishes now that he had made “It was from the early 1900s. There was 150-year -old furniture. Some if it de- the building bigger.

“I’m very happy the museum acceptteriorated too much.’’

Volman decided to save and restore ed me to come here,” said Volman, age 84. items, putting up a building called the Vol- “I wanted to keep this stuff. l’m the last man Brothers Museum in Leross, next to one (of seven boys and two girls). When

l’m gone it’s gone.”

Items that will be on display range from the power board he used for 34 years operating the boiler plant at Gray Nuns Hospital to a band saw, old stove, tools, camera and a host of other things.

Machinery includes a steam engine, Massey-Harris 55 tractor, a Cockshutt 30 tractor, threshing machine, hay rack, binder and grain wagon.

Volman is the last left in the family.

“Only two of the boys married. I stayed a bachelor.”

They are hoping to have the building ready for the public by the threshing bee on Sept. 10-11.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Hot sun didn’t faze family day visitors at Sukanen Ship Museum

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

One newer dog, Shea, was distracted twice to the delight of the kids but made the course in the second show — on a leash.

Face painter Nicole Russell was so busy she wasn’t able to eat the home made bread and jam her husband bought her.

“I never knew there was that much here to see,” she said. “I thought it was just the ship and his house.”

She’s planning next school year to bring her class for a tour and day of learning about pioneer days.

Sid the Clown said this is his second favourite Sukanen event. “It’s so laid back.”

“It was good,” said museum president Gord Ross. “ Everybody had fun. We had 643 out. If the weather had been nicer we’d have had 1,000.

“We had people from Saskatoon, Regina, people who’d never been here be-

It was a blazing 33 degrees at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum but none of the children at Family Day seemed to mind.

As one guest put it: “In January we’ll be wishing we had a day like this.”

The mini steam tractor puffed around the village. Fire trucks gave rides as did vintage tractors and the barrel train. Even dogs from the dog show rode the little train.

Two saddle horses were kept occupied as kids were led around.

Two 15-day-old baby goats were a hit. ”I wish you had more animals,” said one little fellow. “I only see cats and dogs.”

Two dog shows by the Band City Dog Club were seen by almost 400 people.

The dog agility shows ranged from dogs with experience and titles from competing to dogs with a few months training.

fore.”

Next museum event is the annual threshing bee Sept 10-11.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Jena Panko & Steve Neufeld of Assiniboia July 20, 2022 8:27 am Female 6lbs, 15oz

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Second set of winter tires with rims. Surface rust on the box. Rockers rusty, solid truck starts every time. Cold air, red bottle exhaust, not overly loud. Speedo won’t kick in until 50 or so. .EBrake and check engine light on. Asking $4500.00. Call 306-631-9853 AUTO PARTS FOR SALE 4 Summer Tires, good tread. Optimo H4Z8, 195/16R15. $100. Call 306692-6799 Looking to buy ingate for Mercury or Ford truck box, 6.5’- 6.7’. Call Ed 306-6926651 Looking for any vehicle non working batteries. 306-6818749 Looking for a pair of factory tail lights and front spoiler under front bumper for a 2017 Ford F-250 super duty truck 306-681-8749 MOTORBIKES & SNOWMOBILES 1990 Arctic Cat 650 cc skidoo. $800.00 or OBO, to view call Terry 306-630- 2566 RV’S & MARINE Looking for a boat lift with electric winch. 306-681-8749 2004 27 ft. Dutchman camper excellent shape ready to go camping $12,000.00 or offers call 306-313-4772 no texts FOR SALE 10ft Pelicon Kayak Paddle and fishing rod included. Call 306-693-2945 FARMS, SUPPLIES & LIVESTOCK For Sale: Heavy manual livestock head gate.306-6907227 or 306-693-4321 Farm equipment 1992 1680 Case IH combine with pickup A.F.X. rotor, long sieve, 4200 hrs. Always shedded. Newer rubber, field ready. Very clean. Also 2 swath rollers.

Call 306-690-7227 or 306693-4321 FOR SALE: John Deere 590 Swather – Field Ready. Two grain augers: 37’ length, 7”, 60”. 1976 Dodge 600 Grain Truck – 35,000 km. – steel box and hoist. Call: 306-4752664 for more information Looking for equipment to raise Turkeys and or chickens. Call Les 306-692-6805 Looking for a place to board and pasture your horses, close to Moose Jaw. Call Les 306-692-6805 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT T-square 3.00. Utility/work

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3 speed FAN (20x20 inch) for sale. $25.00 Phone: 306692-0158 Looking for a backyard bike repair person, someone who has knowledge in brakes and shifter tune ups. Works on bikes, please call 306-6922393.

Fry pan with lid, $9.00, and t-fall fry pan- $5.00, fireplace/pit. Or stove $12.00all.

Roots $100.00 gift card, no expiry, sell for $75.00. Canada centennial (1867-1967) badge & ribbon, & 2 skate badges, $1.00 all. delsey luggage 29”x20” with expandable depth, inline wheels, pull/carry handles,15.00 framed mirror, 37 1/4”x44 x11/2”d;$29.00. Sofa protector/cover, leopard animal print color, washable- $7.00.

Red leather look arm chair like new, at Brick is $1600.00 plus taxes, sell for$399.00.

26 bath towels 2 face cloths, $20.00all.

Photo album –new $4.00. Brass headboard, double size, (was lacquered, so no need to polish) $139.00. Steel bedframe on 4 roller casters, adjusts twin, double, or queen size, ends have attachment for head

or foot board $19.00. 3 floor rugs (by door etc.) 1 is 30x44 inches and 1 is 13x 18inch & 1 is 31x20inch. $5.00all or sell separate. Bed skirt new in pkg. brown color double/ full size $7.00 and zip on mattress/box spring protector/cover, double/full size, cotton, washable, $7.00.

Comforter, bed skirt & 3 pillow covers, double-queen size. $20.00 all. Navy polar fleece throw 50x60inches, for household, camping etc. $6.00. Dk. brown pleated drapes, polyester, with back tab panel, 48x45inches, insulated foam back, and new 14.00 pr. dk brown drape, 96x84 inches, pocket rod on back tab panel, casters, adjustable shelves, & pull-out for printer turntable etc. each is 51h x 181/4 d& 1 is 32 inch w, & 1 is 24 inch w. $249.00 or blackout.$22.00. 3 toss cushions, assorted colors, $15.00 all or will separate.

2 teakwood entertainment units or for office, on 4 roller casters, adjustable shelves, & pull-out for printer, turntable etc. each is 51h x 181/4 d& 1 is 32 inch w, & 1 is 24 inch w. $249.00 or sell separate. 7 boxes firewood for fire pit, camping stove, etc. $20.00 all. fabric mattress or box spring cover, zippered ,double size , water resistant, prevents bed bugs & dust mites, washable, new in pkg. price still on was $29.00 plus taxes, sell for 12.00. Double size, mushroom color, fitted & flat sheets, washable, & 2 pillow covers, $12.00. 306586-9263

Blue vases - $5 each. Call 306-692-5091 FOR SALE Six Sheets Plexiglass: 5’x3’x1/8” thick. 2 sm. screw holes in ends. $75/ each OBO. Call 306-5136063.

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Hardcover Book: Prince Rupert – A Getaway to Alaska - $10. Call 306-692-5091 Wanted guns, I pay cash for unwanted guns, parts, ammunition or whatever you have.

Call or text 306-641-4447 Wanted, lawn Tractor, John Deere 316, 317, 318 or what have you, running or not. And a John Deere LA tractor or parts from the 40’s. Call or text 306-641-4447 14-speed tandem bicycle. $200. Will deliver anywhere in Moose Jaw. 306-693-3500 For sale: Kef “T” series 5.1 home theatre speakers. Included: front left and right speakers; centre channel speaker and rear left and rear right speakers, plus a powered subwoofer. All are in very good condition. Volume never maxed. The front and rear speakers (left and right) come with stands and alternative wall mounts. $500.00.

Call 306-693-1001 For sale: Champion chipper shredder. Used only once Gas engine Owners manual included. Phone 306-6923401 Leave a message I pay cash for tractors up to 50 HP running or not. Preference to 3 PTH. Also 3 PTH equipment. Call or text 306641-4447 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE- Crystal Mountain Water Cooler, Model E2WTW18C, Pressure H265/ L140 Vac 115 amps 4.5. Used for 4 months, paid $159. Like new. Will sell for $90 or best offer. Leave a message at 306-640-9155 or call 306642-5736 ext. 204

5drawer armoire, modern design, brushed nickel hardware. $150.00. Wedgewood china, “Oberon”, 6 place setting, open veg bowl & platter $400.00, original price $1200.00. Approx. 9 gal shop vac with attachments $40.00.

Call 306-513-8713 (do not text) Moose Jaw Wanted, free pickup of unwanted yard and garden items. Tillers, snow blowers, tractors, chainsaws, generators, etc. Call or text 306-6414447 Looking for the vintage bubble lights in working condition (Christmas lights) 306681-8749 CHILDRENS ITEMS Looking for a 4-wheel stroller.

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306-681-8749 Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268.Interior/ exterior, renovations, formwork, framing finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofing/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

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Waltec Faucet – will sell as is - $15. Call 306-692-5091 For sale: Two square wash tubs. $8 each. Phone 306693-1046 at supper time.

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Obituaries / Memorials AMES, CHARLES Sadly, we announce the passing of Charles Frederick Ames on July 8, 2022. Chuck was born May 1, 1932, in Eyebrow, Saskatchewan to Adella and Freedus Ames.

He and his family, including 3 brothers, grew up in the Eyebrow area before moving to Moose Jaw. He spent his youth playing with his brothers and friends, delivering papers for the Times Herald, and later graduated from A.E Peacock Collegiate. On July 25 1953, he married the love of his life Elizabeth Good (Beth). Their early years as a married couple brought them 4 children (Nancy, Barbara, Robert, and Susan) and several different addresses across Canada. These moves brought many memories and lifelong friendships. They returned to Moose Jaw in 1968 to help with Beth’s family’s farm and to continue raising their children. Along with farming, he worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and commuted to Regina working for the Saskatchewan Government up until his retirement. Once the grandchildren arrived, Beth and Chuck jumped in and quickly solidified their status as the “best”. They hosted Michelle and Melissa in the summers and holidays and enjoyed spending time with Rachelle and Vanessa who lived in Moose Jaw. He was not just a Grandpa, but a best friend. Beth and Chuck were active in their community and Zion United Church. Chuck volunteered in activities such as the Saskatchewan Summer Games, delivering Meals on Wheels, and for several other organizations. He was involved in the Canadian Club, Saskatchewan Senior’s Mechanism and his professional body of retirees. He was a wonderful father, an engaged grandfather and great grandfather, a loyal friend and cherished relative.

He taught us to be giving of ourselves and our time and the importance of slowing down and being present to those around us. His loss is tremendous, but we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his wife Beth and son Robert. He was also predeceased by his parents, brothers Rex, Keith, and Allan; sisters/ brother in-laws, son-in-law Brian Kay, Cheryl Marud, and many other close family members and friends.

Lovingly remembered by Nancy (Ken) Young and their children Rachelle Foster (Anthony) & Vanessa DeGagne (Benoit); Barbara Ames, and Susan Ames (Trevor Williams). Robert’s daughters Michelle Marud and Melissa Tysowski (Kevin) and great grandchildren Josh, Alizabeth, Troy, Brigitte and Paige; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We will never forget the lessons you taught us, your giving nature, your thoughtful letters and your warm smile.

You will be missed every day. . A Celebration of Chuck’s Life was held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 1:30PM at Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Reverend Tim Ellis will officiate. In living memory of Charles, a memorial planting will be made

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HENDERSON, RALPH KENNETH October 20th, 1947 – January 16th, 2022 Our angel, Mandy, has come to take Dad home.

Goodbyes are not Forever And not the end; It simply means I’ll miss you Until we meet again Waiting to meet Ralph and daughter Mandy again are his wife, Wanda; beloved dear friend, Emily; children: Leanne (Dave), Jamie (Holly), Willie (Kim), Marianne (Dan) and their families.

A Memorial Tea to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you embrace your loved ones today and every day, start a project with them, build memories with your family. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-6934550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com Chrystine Dacey - Funeral Director

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK Next Service: July 31st, 2022 10:30am Sue Franklin

In Loving Memory of

Wade Letilley June 19, 1989 - July 28, 2018 Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there Love: Dad, Mom, Kayley, Ken, Chase, Kinsley + Bowen

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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.

Ragout / Colonel / Segue / Victuals / Solder If English is your mother tongue, you probably don’t realize how challenging it can be to master English pronunciation. Now, that is true for many languages. But many children (myself included) puzzle over the pronunciation of the day of the week spelled Wednesday. The dichotomy between spelling and pronunciation is due to the mongrel nature of English from many languages.

Remember there are many foreign words that seem almost unpronounceable for English speakers.

In German, there is Fünfhundertfünfundfünfzig.

Welsh has, Llanhyfryddawelllehynafolybarcudprindanfygythiadtrienusyrhafnauole and Icelandic has Vaðlaheiðarvegavinnuverkfærageymsluskúraútidyralyklakippuhringur.

There are several English words that are easily mispronounced due to their unusual spelling. Here are a few for your enjoyment.

Ragout, in culinary terms, refers to a stew of well-seasoned meat and vegetables cooked in a thick sauce. The word can also be used as a term for a mixture of just about anything.

It is pronounced \ra-GOO\ despite the spelling. Ragout comes from the French, ragoûter, which means ‘to revive the taste.’ It is based on the Latin word for taste, gustus.

We often use ragout to define a sauce of meat and vegetables often poured over pasta. One can also use the word for a movie that is a mixture of fantasy, science fiction, and old-fashioned romance.

Colonel is certainly a word that is pronounced very differently, \KER-nul,\ from its English spelling. The word came from the French word coronel, which was adapted from the Italian colonnello, meaning a column, especially the leader of a column of soldiers. It is a quirk of languages to often substitute l’s for r’s and r’s for l’s. Thus, when the word came into English usage in the 1500s it utilized the ‘r’ sound but was spelled the Italian way, with an ‘l.’ The French have since altered their pronunciation to the ‘l,’ but the English stubbornly keeps to the original French ‘r’ sound in the word. A very confusing word to pronounce for learners of the English language since it is pronounced more like kernel than colonel.

Segue is a difficult word to pronounce for any English speaker. Most English words ending in “gue” end with a \gE\ sound. Examples are vogue, vague, league, fatigue. Yet segue is pronounced \SEG-way.\ Segue means to proceed to what follows without pause, as a direction in music. It expresses movement without stopping from one activity or topic to another.

An example is, “in the movie, a shot of the outside of the house segued neatly to a shot of the family inside the house.”

To make pronunciation easier, segue is often spelled

segway. There are two likely reasons for this change in text. The familiar suffix way, as in driveway and runway, seems to agree with the notion of a segue as a “path” along which something transitions. Also, the existence of the American company that produces electric transportation devices is Segway. The standard spelling segue comes from the use of the word’s Italian root as a direction in music, indicating a transition without interruption.

Victuals means a supply of food or provisions. It is pronounced \VIT-ulz.\ It is derived from the Latin word victualis meaning ‘of nourishment.’ Victuals also went through French changes before entering English. One would think it should be spelled “vittles” if its pronunciation dictated its form. It is most known to English speakers as ‘food’ in the supposed language of cowboys and backwoods yokels.

Solder is a metal or metallic alloy used to bond metallic surfaces. It is pronounced \SAH-der.\ A silent ‘l’ is common in English, as in salmon, calm, walk, should, and calf. It derives from the Latin solidare meaning ‘to make solid.’

Remember some of this when you encounter new people in our community that have not grown up with English as a mother tongue. Don’t be too judgmental on their pronunciation of English words. Give them a break, please!

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.

Baildon resident completes monuments honouring area’s pioneer women after six-year delay Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Hope, freedom and victory are attributes that describe the efforts of Baildon’s women pioneers to persevere through challenging times, but they could also apply to Jerry Kaiser and his actions to honour them.

After declaring legal victory in February against the Rural Municipality of Baildon over a wall he built dedicated to the women, Kaiser spent the last few months completing the “Monument to Matrons” and erecting two new columns he dubbed the “Matriarch,” or matri-arch if you’re into puns.

“This is my latest folly,” Kaiser humorously said about the Matriarch monument.

Folly, in this case, is defined as a large structure that is expensive but serves no purpose, he explained. Such structures were popular in the 19th century because most people — particularly in England and France — were wealthy and would build odd structures or large chateaus.

“I’ve carried that on, but mine (structures) have a purpose. They have a monumental purpose,” said Kaiser.

The Baildon resident constructed a concrete pad in April 2016, intending to complete the Matrons monument by Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. He explained that female pioneers faced difficulties in the early 1900s because they were isolated and lacked food.

However, they managed to overcome their difficulties.

“The women’s auxiliary would put on entertainments, and 10 cents at a time, they built two churches.

One burned down and this one (still standing) was built in 1923,” Kaiser said. “They paid off the mortgage for it and

Bailon resident Jerry Kaiser stands in front of the Matriarch monument that he completed this year to honour the female pioneers of the area. He also completed the Matrons wall monument in the background. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

A view of the Matrons monument, as seen in an incomplete state in 2019. Photo by Jason G. Antonio brought the community together, whereas lots of times the old men were out drunk.”

Starting in 2016, the RM demanded that Kaiser modify the base and demolish the wall because he had not acquired a building permit. During the next six years, it also spent thousands of dollars in legal fees against him.

However, he pointed out that he accommodated the organization whenever it demanded changes.

For example, the wall’s base is 182 square feet, but the RM said it could only be 100 square feet. So, he cut the pad into two pieces and made them 90 square feet each. He also removed a block of Tyndall stone from the top because the RM said the connecting piece made the base the original size.

Last summer, the RM allegedly told Kaiser his wall was not a true structure since it wasn’t a building. So, he constructed birdhouses — they have walls and a roof — and used the wall as their foundation.

The Tyndall stone hats on the two monuments read Hope, Victory and Freedom. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

This past January, the RM’s legal team sent Kaiser a letter saying his monument complied with the bylaw.

However, he thought the Matrons monument was still incomplete, so he constructed the two-column Matriarch — similar to the Greek Parthenon — on a 42-square-foot cement base.

He then had someone put Tyndall stone hats on each monument. The Matrons’ monument has hats featuring the words Freedom and Victory, while the Matriarch has the word Hope. “… they (women pioneers) didn’t have anything else to go by, but they did have hope, so I put the hope at the top,” said Kaiser. “The hope (stone hat) looked so good that I thought, ‘Well, I’ll try freedom,’ and the victory is the women’s victory over the privations … .

“They’ve just got a little freedom by my building this for them.”

Kaiser was pleased with how his monuments turned out but was already looking to the future. He wants to build something in 2023 but couldn’t say more because of his ongoing legal fights with the RM. However, two rock piles hint at what is to come. One rock, for example, has a hole with the phrase “The Hole Story” inscribed around it.

“Watch this space,” Kaiser chuckled, “more to come.”

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Power Ra (:25) ›› “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” ››› “Hot Fuzz” (2007) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost.

Raymond Raymond King King Frasier Frasier The Office The Office Dr. Pimple Popper (N) My Feet Are Killing Me My 600-Lb. Life Dr. Pimple Popper Shark House (N) Monster Mako Tiger Queen (N) Tracy Morgan Presents Sheldon Fresh-Boat Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang (6:00) “Mysterious Island” ›› “Godzilla” (1954) Momoko Kochi “Monster-Challenged Wrld” (6:00) “Sixteen Candles” ››› “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982) “The Breakfast Club” Pressure MotoAmerica: Pressure to Electric NHRA in 30 NHRA in 30 Dangerous Drives Six Minutes “Safer at Home” (2021) Alisa Allapach. Canada’s Drag Race (N) Rap Sh!t (N) Pretty Little Peterson ›› “Respect” (2021) Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker.

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News Salvage W5 “Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End” (2019) Highway Thru Hell Nature Candid This World Candid This World Candid This World Candid (6:00) ››› “Furious 7” (2015, Action) Vin Diesel.

News (:29) Saturday Night Live The Nature of Things Absolutely Canadian “The Song of Names” (2019) Tim Roth, Clive Owen.

48 Hours (N) 48 Hours (N) SEAL Team Bull “Callisto” UFC 277 - Prelims Shark Tank News ThisMinute Castle “Undead Again” Hudson & Rex “Destination Love” (2021) Anna Hutchison.

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Motorcycle Race Motorcycle Race MotoAmerica: Pressure to Ultimate Disc (:10) “This Is the Night” (2021, Drama) Madelyn Cline. ›› “Antlers” (2021) Keri Russell.

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Devil-Miss (6:00) “Sixteen Candles” ››› “Beetlejuice” (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton. “National Lamp.”

MotoAmerica Rewind NASCAR Camping World Truck Series TSport 200. Dangerous Drives (6:20) ››› “Dune” (2021) Timothée Chalamet. ›› “Antlers” (2021) Keri Russell.

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Spotlight: Artisans continue drawing summer crowds to farmer’s markets

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. (photos by Gordon Edgar)

Moose Jaw has two farmer’s markets — one on Langdon Crescent and one in Wakamow Valley — that are open every Saturday from about 8 or 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. and if you haven’t been out to browse yet, you’re missing out!

Homegrown Farmer’s Market on Langdon Crescent The Homegrown Farmer’s Market on Langdon Crescent is Moose Jaw’s longest-running — it’s been around for over 20 years. It is a traditional farmer’s market, with only homegrown, locally produced, handcrafted booths allowed.

Lisa Fuchs started selling homemade treats on the crescent just this year. She sells perogies, cookies, breads, and other snacks that are simply delicious. She said she has enjoyed everything about being at the market except for the occasional rain.

Meeting people as they shop is her favourite part.

Teafluent is a loose-leaf tea shop selling custom-made blends for both amateurs and experienced tea connoisseurs. Owner Davis Semenchuck used to be in the

restaurant business and had an ambition to open his own coffee shop. Unfortunately, he concluded, the market in Regina is saturated — so he settled on tea instead.

Teafluent’s flavours include coconut chai, lime gelato, pineapple mango green tea, peach rooibos, and strawberry oolong.

“I get all of my fruits, herbs, spices from local farms around Saskatchewan,” Semenchuck explained. “And then all the tea leaves imported from Asia — since you can’t grow them in Saskatchewan. … I’m really enjoying (the Homegrown Farmer’s Market), the crowds have been great, there’s a lot of unique vendors, and I’m really happy to be a part of it.”

Judy is a vendor from Swift Current selling homemade repurposed jewelry and pictures stamped onto banana-fibre mats from Africa. She comes out for the market whenever she has time and said that business has been steady on each occasion.

“This is jewelry I made from recycled materials,” she said, pointing to various pieces. “Recycled coconut shells, these are beads, these over here are coconut

shells and cow horn bone.”

Wakamow Farmer’s Market The Wakamow Farmer’s Market is a new fundraising initiative for the Wakamow Valley Park. This is its second year and it has been a wild success.

Wakamow decided not to go the traditional route. All vendors are welcome, leading to a wider variety of goods, although they are not all artisanal.

The Robinson family, consisting of older brother Kurt and his wife Nikki, as well as Moose Jaw city councillor Kim and his wife Tina, are set up at Wakamow with their food truck, Robbie’s Notorious Streatery.

Kurt has been in the food business for a long time, including founding the restaurant chain Kelly O’Bryan’s in BC. “When we semi-retired, I thought, ‘Ah, I kinda like the food business, so let’s do something.’ Then this truck became available, so we said ‘yeah, let’s give it a try.’”

Gabriella “Gabby” Carmona Mendoza was born and raised in Mexico City, but

Homegrown Farmer’s Market on Lang- Lisa Fuchs at her booth Lidon Crescent sa’s Homemade Delights, one of the new vendors this year

Helen Gordon at her popular baked-goods shop Homemade Heaven

Judy with friend and customer Usha Sharma. Judy makes jewelry and art prints from recycled materials. Usha came from India and has lived in Moose Jaw for 52 years now

Davis Semenchuck owns the independent Regina shop Teafluent, making handcrafted loose-leaf teas

Kurt and Nikki Robinson with Kim and Tina Robinson, running the Robbie’s Notorious Streatery food truck family-style

she’s been living in Canada for about 12 years. She sells delicious authentic Mexican food at her booth.

Mexico City has a population of over 9 million in the urban area — and over 21 million in the greater metropolitan area.

When Gabby came to Moose Jaw, she said, she and her family thought, “This is called a city here?”

Homemade Heaven bake shop began after proprietor Helen Gordon retired in 2015.

“That year at Christmastime, I made way too much Christmas baking,” she explained. “I have five sons, and I gave everybody trays. I gave my friends trays. I still had too much. So I put a couple of pictures on an auction site, and it blew up, and that was the beginning of this.”

Helen always does a brisk business and said she loves being in Wakamow Valley, chatting with people, enjoying the summer weather, and selling her eyebrow-raising variety of cakes, pies, cookies, candies, and other delicacies.

Julie-Anne Howe, Bar Over HC Honey. Bar Over HC is perhaps the only vendor to be represented at both farmer’s markets

Gabriella Carmona Mendoza, originally from Mexico City, sells authentic Mexican food

Denis Miller of Brownlee Ironworks with his iron kitchen, BBQ, and fire tools

Bernie and Len Mintenko with their custom-made signs

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Community project comes to fruition as Riverhurst Wetland holds grand opening Once little more than a water-logged field, Communities in Bloom project now a refined habitat for millions of birds and insects complete with an educational component Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It was back in 2018 that the Riverhust Communities in Bloom committee decided to do something about the mucky pastureland that sat at the entrance to the community.

The field wasn’t the nicest thing to look at, and with how things had gone over the years, it wasn’t ideal for any wildlife that might like to make a home there, either.

So the community went to work.

And on Saturday afternoon, four years of planning, building, planting and everything else finally came to fruition with the official grand opening of the Riverhurst Wetland.

The area now features a grassy marsh with dozens of different plant species in addition to a pond that quickly attracted all sorts of waterfowl. Newly planted trees line walking paths through the area, with signs along the way pointing out all sorts of informational tidbits about wetlands and what folks might see in the area.

There’s even a newly constructed observation deck overlooking the pond, so visitors

land committee -- which includes Gustafson, Rae-Anne Bromley, Terry Brennan and Keg Summers -- received all sorts of help from their community in bringing things together. Gustafson pointed to the educational signs in the area just one example of folks coming together to make the whole project better.

“It was all put together by Suzanne [Joyce of Ducks Unlimited], Rae-Anne and WayLyn Signs, and they did such a great job,” she said. “That’s really important, too, because it brings an educational component to things. There’s a lot of great information on the signs and it’s even good for young kids.”

Joyce, the communications specialist for Ducks Unlimited Canada Saskatchewan, was on hand for the ceremony and gave guided tours of the wetland after the ceremony.

They might be row-by-row right now, but in a short enough time, the plants at Riverhust Wetland will be a completely natural environment.

Suzanne Joyce with Ducks Unlimited Canada Saskatchewan was on hand to give a tour of the wetland and explain points of interest along the way.

can get unobstructed views of the critters that call the place home.

It’s a pleasant space to be in, with only bigger and better things to come.

“It’s been a lot of work and we’re really happy with how things turned out,” said Penny Gustafson, one of the Riverhust Wetland project leads. “It feels really good to see it at this point, restoring this back to a healthy ecosystem from when it was pastureland before was what we wanted, and seeing healthy living organisms able to thrive here, that’s really important.”

The project wasn’t just a matter of tossing down some plants and trees and calling it a day, either. Tons of drainage and irrigation were needed to create the

full wetland environment, and all that kind of work came with a cost. That’s where the Government of Saskatchewan came in back in April 2021, when funding in support of the project was announced.

Minster of the Environment Dana Skoropad was on hand for the grand opening, and needless to say, he was impressed with what he saw.

“It’s so amazing to see something start as a vision and people talking about it, and then slowly evolve into what we see today,” he said. “I think this is a template other communities can look at and use and tailor to their own situation and that’s great to see.”

Almost on cue, these two ducks showed up to offer an up-close view of some of the Riverhurst Wetland wildlife.

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One of the most impressive aspects of the project in Skoropad’s eyes was how it turned the area into a thing of beauty, literally what Communities in Bloom is all about.

“When you think about what it was before and the palette that we have here, when these trees grow up, it’s going to be something else,” Skoropad said. “And it’s going to be great for the community.

I love when communities come together and grow and that’s exactly what has happened here.”

As the old saying goes, many hands make light work, and the Riverhurst Wet-

A purple marten glides in to feed its chicks at one of the Riverhurst Wetland bird houses.

“I think it’s an amazing thing that they have built here,” Joyce said. “It’s beautiful not just from the perspective of the habitat they created, but the appeal of the area.

It’s gone from an area people were a little ‘meh’ about and turned into something beautiful for people who are living or visiting here.”

One of the most impressive components in Joyce’s view is the attention paid to the different zones in the wetland, offering something that will attract all sorts of wildlife. She estimated more than 20 species of birds were already in the area, on top of the countless insects and other critters that will call it home.

“Just looking around, you have a shorebird that just flew by, it likes the mudflats, and the ducks that we saw foraging, they like the deep water,” Joyce said.

“So when you do something like this you create something for everyone.

“It’s a great opportunity to expose people to wetlands and their value,” she added.

“They can go through and see these interpretive signs and learn a little about some of the stuff that’s living here, and they’ll become more aware of these kinds of places and how important they are.”

For much, much more on the Riverhust Wetland, including its history, development and future, be sure to visit www. riverhurst.ca/the-riverhurst-wetland.

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Suzanne Joyce from Ducks Unlimited points out interesting tidbits to Minister of the Environment Dana Skoropad from the Riverhurst Wetland observation deck.