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Malea Kletzel, Summer Okerstrom and Mya Viczko each received $2,000 scholarships from the Women Fore Women Golf Tournament this past June. It didn’t take long but The Women Fore Women Golf Tournament has officially sold out, with a full field of golfers already signed on to play in the fundraising event at the Hillcrest Golf Club on Saturday, Aug, 20. The tournament has quickly become a must-do for players in the community, not only for good times and camaraderie on the course, but also for the funds the tournament brings in for their scholarship program. That’s what it’s all about, with thousands of dollars presented every year to young women moving on in their post-secondary education and sports careers. “Every year it grows, not only with those attending, but those who support in the background as well,” said Hillcrest Golf Club manager Jasmine Cameron. “Our Hillcrest Ladies League really head this up, they go out and seek out the prizes, the partners and the sponsorship, and they also have several contacts they bring to the tournament. They’re pretty awesome in that regard.” The tournament featured 100 participants and raised close to $7,000 in the fall of 2021, which gave organizers the opportunity to present a trio of athletes — Mya Viczko, Malea Kletzel and Summer Okerstrom — with $2,000 scholarships each this past spring. That wouldn’t be possible without the support of the sponsors, the vast majority of whom were more than happy to step up and offer all sorts of interesting prizes for the day. “We have some great things going on the holes, as well as lots of great prizes from supporters in the community,” Cameron said.
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“We hope to raise enough to cover three or four scholarships, so we’re hoping for another really good day.” One of the most impressive factors of the tournament is how it grew despite launching during the pandemic. The first set of scholarships were presented in the summer of 2020 to Sage McCulloch, Madison Thul and Olivia Mowchenko, and a single scholarship went to Ava Vickzo in 2021. “We really struggled to see if we were going to continue on with it during the pandemic, but these ladies did not want to see it drop off because it’s such a good thing for the community,” Cameron said. “And it’s not a small amount, either, which goes to show how much work they put in.” The good news is even though things are sold out, there’s still a waiting list and folks can sign on in case of last-minute cancellations. The tournament format is pure fun. Players of all levels are welcome, and the event is played with two-player teams in a 6x3 format — six holes of Texas scramble, six holes of alternate shot and six holes of best score. The cost is $60 for Hillcrest members and $85 for non-members and includes a golf cart, meal and prizes. On-course prizes will include closest to the pin, longest drive, longest putt and closest-tothe-line prizes. There will also be a hole-in-one prize of a 2022 XT4 Cadillac from Murray GM. To register and get on the waiting list, call the Hillcrest at (306) 693-1921.
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The Scott Benson Band hits twenty million total premium streams Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to millions of streams across Europe, the Scott Benson Band has had its share of success. That success continues to grow as the band hits another major milestone, twenty million total streams on premium streaming platforms. The instrumental Scott Benson Band has had many iterations throughout the decade but the current iteration has been together for six years and consists of five members. Those members include Scott Benson playing the violin, Jared Dormer on the drums, Andrew Fath playing the guitar, Cam Church playing bass, with Jared Robinson playing piano, scoring the orchestra, and producing the songs. They have gone on and off with the band, but when a cover they did of Clint Mansell’s “Requiem for A Dream” from 2014 started to go viral on TikTok, the members were shocked and elated. The song has gone on to earn gold status and platinum status in multiple countries. Additionally, since the band now knows where most of their views are coming from, they are now able to use those analytics to target the people that are looking for their music. “We didn’t even have an account on TikTok when we went viral; it was just everyone making videos off of our little music clips,” said Benson. “We were not even aware that was happening until much after the fact.” Following is a list of how the song performed in different countries:
The Scott Benson Band hits twenty million total streams on premium streaming platforms. (Photo Courtesy of Jared Robinson) · Over three million streams in Russia, earning the Russian platinum status. Over twelve million streams in Europe, earning the European gold status. · Over four million streams in the United States, France, and Germany. · Over one million streams in Turkey, earning the Turkey platinum status. Some additional analytics of their streams are: · Over 149 million streams on TikTok. · Over two million streams on YouTube The most recent accomplishment of the band has been hitting twenty million total streams across all premium music
platforms. This means their music has been played over twenty million times on platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and many more premium streaming services. This milestone occurred recently and has already been shared and celebrated across their various social media pages. “We are thrilled for the support we’ve received from the local community and through the music industry as well,” said Robinson. “Who knows where this will go, but we are taking it as it comes. We are so thrilled to be coming out with new music and you can keep watching for it.” The song has been featured in multiple
fascinating ways. “Requiem for A Dream” was used to promote UFC’S Europe fight between Connor McGregor and Cowboy Cerrone; this video was streamed over ten million times, with an additional forty million streams from other TikTok videos. This song was also featured on the final episode of an Italian talent show, “Amici di Maria De Filippi.” The cool thing about the Scott Benson Band is the way their instrumental music transcends language. Many of the countries where this song hit platinum status are non-English speaking countries. Through their instrumentals, they can reach a much broader audience than if they were singing to the songs in English. The band is now focussing on creating new music, their most recent release being the cover of the Game of Thrones theme song released back in January. They are currently nearing completion on a new single that they plan to release in September, with additional singles to be released throughout the year. To learn more about the Scott Benson Band you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/scottbensonband. To listen to some of the Scott Benson Band’s music you can visit their Spotify at https://open.spotify. com/artist/5YuI7N0N78d9o1ew1Edcd5?si=RrFfWgAFS9iqHy2sNtkfaA&fbclid=IwAR3R0Qcs8Sj3VhfXY4GfNnLSvGoxKdRVdpwXworY3n3P0Hq0SXx3VN-ex8s&nd=1.
Moose Jaw local receives Diana Award for leadership organization Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ Moose Jaw Today
A local Moose Javian has been honored with the Diana Award for their work in empowering girls and gender-diverse youths. On July 1st, 2022, Isabella Grajczyk joined a virtual ceremony where she was awarded the Diana Award for the organization she co-founded, Sask Girls United. Grajczyk was nominated for this award by a group on the Regina University campus and an individual that Grajczyk viewed as a mentor. She did assist with the application process to make sure all the information given was accurate. Since winning the award, Grajczyk’s drive and commitment to her work has continued to grow. She truly hopes to em-
power girls and gender-diverse youths in Saskatchewan and give them a space to be themselves and foster their leadership abilities and confidence. “My passion for the work that I do in my community has continued to grow. It is really nice to get recognition for the work that you do, but at the end of the day, I do share this accolade with my team and
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seven hundred participants in their program. They offer programs every month or every two months, and each session lasts one to two hours on a range of topics like leadership skills, girls supporting girls, competence, mental health, and self-expression. “The idea came to me during the pandemic. When everything shut down, I kept thinking, what could I do? What are some virtual things that I could do to give these kids an opportunity? Extra-curriculars were not really happening for students at this time so I kind of thought ‘what is something that I could do for the community, to alleviate a lot of the stress, some of the negativity going on?’” says Grajczyk. “In August 2020, I put on my Instagram story that I was interested in hosting a onetime girls’ leadership camp online, I asked if anyone would be interested in helping me do this and I got five responses, and those happen to be all of my co-founders” The Diana Award is an award that is given to young people who work towards improving the lives of others. The award was established in 1999 by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and was named to honor Diana, Princess of Wales. This award is the most prestigious award for a young person aged 9-25 can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. To learn more about Sask Girls United you can visit their website at https:// saskgirlsunited.ca/. To learn more about the Diana Award you can visit its website at https://diana-award.org.uk/.
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Homestand ’22: JJ Voss on performing, travelling, the pandemic, and Moose Jaw Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Multi-award-winning Saskatchewan country rocker JJ Voss will be in Moose Jaw on September 10 for River Street Promotions’ (RSP) second annual Homestand concert at Ross Wells Park. Voss grew up on a small farm in southern Saskatchewan and is now based out of Regina. His latest album Come Along With Me was released in 2020 to critical acclaim, with praise for its emotional depth and courageous approach to social issues. He won Male Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMAs) in both 2021 and 2022 — along with numerous other awards — and can be found on Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Voss spoke with MooseJawToday. com over the phone about the concert, being a performer, and why standing up for mental health is a good use of time. “I got to know Jared Mathieson (of RSP) probably in 2019,” Voss said. “We shot a music video out in Moose Jaw as I was getting ready to release my album. Joel Stewart (another RSP member) is a music video director from Toronto and I had wanted to work with him for years, and he suggested that we shoot it in Moose Jaw.” That music video was for his song “Some People”, which can be watched on YouTube. That kicked off a relationship with RSP and Moose Jaw itself that Voss has enjoyed ever since. “I’ve played a few shows in Moose Jaw since then, and it’s just a really great community,” he added. Voss’ performing career started at 8 years old when he picked up his dad’s guitar. He started his first band, Hired Gun, at 13. Odd jobs here and there notwithstanding, he’s been a musician and performer ever since. The most exotic international loca-
JJ Voss (supplied) tion for Voss so far was Colombia. He joined a rugby tournament touring Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city. Once famously the most dangerous city in the world as the home of Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel, the city is now relatively safe and prosperous, although poor areas remain. “We went through some pretty rough neighbourhoods,” Voss remembered. “It was very rewarding, I’d love to do it again. One neighbourhood we went into, the police don’t even go there. So, these people were incredibly poor … and they were just so happy to have us come through. It really puts a person’s life into perspective.” The pandemic was a difficult time for Voss. His favourite part of performing is when his materiel connects with his audience, so doing online shows and self-isolating was not fun. “When somebody comes up to you and says that a song you wrote touched them or connected with them, that’s the
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payoff. I love traveling as well, the whole experience. Being a touring artist is special for me.” He turned the time off into a positive experience by prioritizing family events and being present for a “normal life” — his words — which he found rewarding in a different way than his career has been.
Voss’ latest album tackles the stress that COVID brought to Canada and made him even more aware of the need for supportive communities. “I love the work that (RSP) is doing. Mental health affects everyone on a day-to-day basis. Being able to provide resources and awareness for kids, I mean, how can’t that be a good thing?” Voss asked. “In my industry, it’s very much an emotional roller coaster ride. … When you create something artistically and put it out there for the world to see, you’re pretty vulnerable at that point. Rejection is commonplace and it can be devastating. “The way I’ve coped with it over the years is by having peers that I can talk to. … I think communication is key, having people to open up to and discuss what you’re going through … makes you feel like you’re not alone.” Buy your tickets to Homestand ’22 from www.riverstreetpromotions.com. The four-act concert will follow a live streaming of the Banjo Bowl — the Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Food trucks, beverages, community, and a great cause will all be part of the day.
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Joan Ritchie Jason G. Antonio Gordon Edgar Joyce Walter April Meersman Randy Palmer Ron Walter John Kreutzwieser Eugenie Officer – Ag Journalist “You can keep a dog, but it is the cat who keeps people because cats find humans useful domestic animals.” George Mikes I must admit, cats are my most favourite fur-lined friends. This week on Monday, August 8th, International Cat was celebrated and I would have been ‘putting on the dog’ if our Kesu was still with us. Kesu went to cat heaven about 4 years ago at the age of 14 and is sorely missed. She was a skittish sort, a Joan Ritchie little bit snobby when it came to visiting with anyone she didn’t recognize. EDITOR She would tear off when the doorbell rang and then come up to the top of the stairs to take a bird’s eye view just for interest sake. She gave a very cool reception to most, but to us, she would stretch out on our laps while watching tv and stay there for hours, lavishing in our love and fondness for each other. Many years ago I bought a magnet for our fridge that said, “The more I get to know about men, the more I love my cat!” Those sentiments still hold true in my books. But sadly, I don’t think having another cat is anywhere in my future as I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving a pet alone for any length of time without any personal interaction. In the case of Kesu, she proved she would not have taken to another soul and would have continued to be a recluse even if someone stayed in the house, only coming out of hiding to eat in the wee hours of the night. Ask any one of our friends that was gracious enough to come by each day to make sure she had food and a clean pooping station. Did I mention, she was not fond of nutritious cat food either and usually turned her nose up at it; she had no interest in human food but what she liked to devour were Cat Sensations and almost every flavor was her favourite. We felt rather guilty feeding her treats on a regular basis, sort of how you would feel if you allowed your kids to eat snacks and candy Kesu as their regular diet. Her stubborn personality was stronger than mine and she usually always got her way. And because of my love for cats, that is why I greatly appreciate our local Band City Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society Inc. (SCRAPS) organization that tends to the feral cat population here in Moose Jaw. They do admirable work and always need volunteers and financial support to spay and neuter the cats to keep the population at bay. If you are interested in contributing your time or support them financially, please visit their homepage on Facebook. International Cat Day by the Numbers: · 9,500 – the number of years ago when the oldest-known pet cat existed. 70% – the percentage of their lives cats spend sleeping. 20 – the number of years an orange cat named ‘Stubbs’ served as the mayor of a small town in Alaska. 48.5 – the record number of inches for the longest cat ever. 19.05 – the record number of inches of the tallest cat ever. 1963 – the year when a cat was successfully sent to space. 30 mph – the maximum speed of a house cat. A little trivia about cats that you may not know: · The richest kitty in town, according to “Guinness World Records”, is Blackie when millionaire owner passed away, he got a 7-million-pound fortune. · Cats can not detect sweetness, which explains why they are not drawn to it at all. · According to science, cats only use their meows to talk to humans and not to each other - except to their mothers when they are kittens. · You can visit website HTTPS://NATIONALTODAY.COM/INTERNATIONAL-CAT-DAY/ for more information. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. Send your letters to the editor to: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com or 888-241-5291 All columns, letters to the editor and editorials are solely the personal opinions of the writers themselves and not necessarily the opinions of The Moose Jaw Express.
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Riverview class of ’72 50th reunion set for August 12 to 14 Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Organizers have been working for nearlowed by a tour of the school. ly a year and a half to bring the RiverFor the afternoon on Saturday, the view Collegiate Institute (RVCI) class committee has planned a photo scavof 1972 reunion to fruition and exciteenger hunt to bring out the nostalgia in ment is building for the event, held at attendees. the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation from “We’ve put together a number of August 12 to 14. places that we knew and went to when The event is open to anyone who we were in high school,” Hack said. attended RVCI from 1969 to 1972, said Some of the popular hangouts no longer organizer Darrell Hack, and they’re exist or have changed, so the hunters hoping to see more than 70 guests. will have to bring back pictures of where “We start Friday night, with a sothose places used to be. cial,” Hack said, “and we’re having piz“You’ll have to take a picture of za ordered, we’re having a ball, a bar. where you grew up, take a picture of Everything is happening at the Wildlife where Joyner’s was, you know, places Federation, up on top of North Hill.” like that.” The reunion committee consists of After the scavenger hunt, peoDebbie Mayson, Leah Martyniuk, Den- RVCI 71-72 Torch ple will be free to roam around and do nis Muldoon, Ed Konihowski, Harold some shopping before meeting back at Potts, and Darrell Hack. Potts lives in Red Deer, Alberta the Wildlife Federation for a 6 p.m. dinner by Charlotte’s and Hack in Brandon, Manitoba, so their efforts have in- Catering. Committee member Harold Potts has created a volved plenty of Zoom calls. memorial video loop which will play to remember former The legwork in Moose Jaw to find and gather former RVCI students who have since died. RVCI students has been largely carried out by Mayson, Saturday evening will have the group picture, then Martyniuk, Muldoon, and Konihowski, Hack said, who there will be more dancing — a DJ is coming in and the have invested many hours. bar will be open until around 1 a.m. “It’s been a lot of work putting something like this toThe reunion will wrap up with coffee and breakfast gether,” Hack noted. “We didn’t really realize how much Sunday morning before everyone says their goodbyes. it was going to be when we had the idea. But it ended up For more information, visit the RVCI 1972 50th Rethat our group has done an absolutely fantastic job!” union 2022 Facebook group or email rvci50reunion72@ The reunion continues Saturday morning with a sasktel.net. breakfast served by the Friendly City Optimist Club fol-
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The Moose Jaw Tennis Club was a very busy two days (July 9 & 10) hosting the provincial tournament singles – Neil Wasylyshyn won the mens, making him the provincial tournament champion at the Moose Jaw Tennis Club. Congratulations to Neil – a very proud moment. Next was the men’s doubles, won by Brian Swanson and Neil Wasylyshyn. All the tennis matches were very close. Please remember the tournament can’t run without our tournament directors Jerry, Clayton and Andy (fill in). They are very, very much appreciated and thank you very much. A few things to mention: Crescent Park was really buzzing with people to play in the tournament. It would be great if there were more people out there in the community who were interested in coming out and supporting the local club. We (Bill and Judy Wasylyshn) have had the pleasure of being all over B.C., supporting Neil in his hard earned matches, and we can tell you all there is no club that comes close to the Moose Jaw Club – WOW! We are all so, so very lucky here. In B.C., you play your match and go home – no food – not like our club. So we all have to keep this club going and hope new
members will come in. As well, this club also has to have volunteers, and believe it when we say we have the very best ones. They are all right there, willing to serve with happy faces, kindness and caring. We are very, very proud of you all. Robbie & Jim, Gail & Jan, Marg & Kelly, Tammy & Joan Pansy also did the barbecue. Paul, part time with two cute little girls helping out – WOW! Good job! Hope no one’s name was let out. Bless everyone for making this tournament happen; you will be in our hearts forever. - Bill & Judy (Julia) Wasylyshyn. Also a big thank you to the Regina Lakeshore Club for playing in the tournament – we are always very happy to have you all. You help make our club matches very interesting, we love having you come. We will return to play at your club. - Neil, Bill & Julia Wasylyshyn. Thanks – Regina Sagal-Hendry – supply floor.
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Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com A reminder has been sent out to veteran service clubs by ganizations across our province. the Government of Saskatchewan, that the second intake This program received funding set at $1.5 million, period for the Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Sup- for 2022-23. This was due to an election commitment that port Program (SVSCSP) is open for applications. This is was made in 2020 to raise funding to the program. part of their commitment to aiding veterans and building The second intake period runs until August 31, 2022. stronger communities. The maximum annual amount a club is eligible to “Our government continues to strengthen the long- receive is $30,000. This is decided through selection criterm sustainability of provincial service clubs - supporting teria, administered by the Royal Canadian Legion Sasveterans, their families, and communities,” Parks, Culture katchewan Command. They sit on the application review and Sports Minister Laura Ross said. “The response to committee with the Saskatchewan ANAVETS and the the last intake was fantastic. A total of 57 funding grants Government of Saskatchewan. worth more than $913,000 were provided to Legion To learn more information about the program, guidebranches, Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans (ANAV- lines, applications, and eligibility are available through ETS) units, and other registered, non-profit organizations the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command at based in Saskatchewan in the first intake period.” 306-525-8739 or admin@sasklegion.ca. The SVSCSP was first introduced in 2019-20, this The application form for the program is located at program provides grants for repairs and upgrades, special https://sasklegion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022events, operations, programs, and activities to engage the 23-Veterans-Service-Club-Grant-Application-Form-andcommunity and continue the work of veterans’ service or- Guidelines.pdf.
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Smart meters have been a target of conversation since a bylaw change during the July 11, 2022, city council meeting. The change amended the sewer and water utility bylaw so contractors can enter private properties to perform the meter installation. This bylaw was changed to ensure homeowners cannot reject the device. The bylaw is expected to be amended by September. This smart meter project was originally approved during a December 2020 meeting. It will cost $7 million to install these new smart meters into more than 12,000 homes and buildings throughout the community. Four workers will be installing about 160 meters per week and 640 per month. This is expected to generate roughly $200,000 to $300,000 per year once the new meters come online. In response to questions from the Moose Jaw Express, city hall said it is moving forward with its smart water meter project to reduce water consumption, attain cost savings and produce operational efficiencies. “Those goals can only be met if all residents are using the same system. If a resident is using an old meter, they are still at risk for undetected water leaks, higher bills and it would create large inefficiencies and additional costs with operations and billing that would have to be recovered from utility rates,” the city said. Regarding the safety of the meters, the city hall said that information from contractor Neptune Technology Group and Health Canada indicates the meters are safe. This data has given the municipality confidence to move forward with the project. “The city will be more than pleased to meet with individual property owners to discuss this new system and any of their concerns,” the city stated. City hall will soon issue a news release about the new meters and will create a page on the city website at moosejaw.ca that will have information about the smart meter project, the email added. Also, while the city is finalizing the installation schedule for the meters, it will send out notification letters to homeowners within a few weeks before the project starts. The letters will contain all relevant information about the program This change over to smart meters could take about 30 to 90 minutes to install, but there will be no administrative, connection, or construction fees. After installation, residents will receive partial bills for both the old and new meters. Many questions are being asked about these smart meters, and the potential dangers they present. Are there health risks? Do smart meters cause cancer? What radiation does it emit? Does it interfere with other technology? These are just some of the questions posed in researching the topic. Pros and Cons There are numerous pros and cons associated with smart meters. Some pros are: · No more estimated meter readings. Since smart meters collect data every 15 minutes, the reading will be accurate to the amount of water you have used, instead of an estimate from your previous years’ use based on that timeframe. · More control of your data. With a smart meter, you can see a detailed data sheet of when you have used
more water. · No more meter readers entering your private property. After the installation of the smart meter, there should be no reason for a meter reader to need to enter your property since the smart meter remotely sends that information. · It can detect leaks. If there is a major spike in water usage that is a good sign that there is a leak. · It could prevent frauds or tampering. There have been cases of false water readers that break into properties and steal, by pretending to be agents they had an excuse to get through the front door. Since smart meters work remotely that will not be an issue. The advantages are notable but there are also some cons in regards: · It does not directly reduce the water bill. The main appeal is allowing you to track your water usage, but the smart meter does not reduce the cost itself. · It does use electricity to function so it could fractionally increase your electric bill. · Low signal could affect performance. Some water meters communicate through mobile networks. If the area where the smart meter is has a poor signal, then it could affect the data transfer. · It could increase bills for those with an unmetered water supply. · They could lead to adverse health risks. Health risks Human health effects from exposure to smart meters have not been fully determined. With more research, the health effects should be able to be accurately defined. Smart water meters use radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) to allow the readings to be taken from your smart meter. Much like our cellphones, smart meters emit RF but only one per cent of the time. Which is a lot less frequent than how often our cellphones are emitting RF. However, a different frequency called Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation is emitted 24/ 7 by the wiring going to smart meters. ELF is an even lower frequency than RF, but it still shows some researched health effects with constant exposure. Some studies have suggested the following symptoms: · Sleep disturbances, including insomnia.
· Headaches. · Depression and depressive symptoms. · Tiredness and fatigue. · Dysesthesia (a painful, often itchy sensation). · Lack of concentration. · Changes in memory. · Dizziness. · Irritability. · Loss of appetite and weight loss. · Nausea. · Skin burning and tingling. Smart meter and cancer RF radiation does not have enough energy to remove charged particles such as electrons, which makes this non-ionizing radiation. This type of radiation has enough energy to move atoms in a molecule around or cause them to vibrate, this will not damage the DNA directly though it can lead to heat. RF radiation is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ which means that there is some evidence that it can cause cancer in humans, but that evidence is not conclusive. This was a finding from a study that showed a link between cellphone use and a specific type of brain tumor. Due to smart meters emitting RF radiation, and RF radiation is a possible carcinogen, it is possible that smart meters could raise the risk of cancer. Luckily, the amount of RF radiation, you would be exposed to from a smart meter is much less than what you would be exposed to from a cell phone, though that does not mean that the risk is not still there. Some concern has been voiced that a smart meter could pose a risk to those who have previously been affected by cancer. Damaged cells that were damaged by exposure to another substance might be more likely to become cancerous when exposed to RF waves. This could be a concern for cancer patients that are undergoing ionizing radiation or medicines that might cause cancer themselves. A study on animals has shown evidence of this, but this effect has not been studied in people. Smart meters are not the only or the strongest source of EMF radiation in our homes, but if the smart meter is close to your bed or somewhere you spend a lot of your time it could be a problem. Additionally, if you suffer from EMF Hypersensitivity, a smart meter could affect you more than the average person. It is best to sleep at least five feet away from the smart meter. Some of the information was gathered from files from Jason Antonio. If you want to learn more about smart meters and the possible risks, you can visit the following websites for more information. https://morconnect.ca/pros-and-cons-of-using-smart-water-meters/ https://www.saskpower.com/Our-Power-Future/Powering-2030/Smart-Meters/~/link.aspx?_id=73C045EB7CFF410E8D801C7626B5511E&_z=z https://selectra.co.uk/water/guides/smart-water-meter https://www.defendershield.com/smart-meters-and-emfemissions-are-they-really-a-concern https://www.healthline.com/health/emf#takeaway
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From The Kitchen
By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express
Fresh corn on the cob brings smiles to many faces
The news that fresh corn on the cob would soon be available at local markets brought a smile to the faces of most of us gathered a week ago at a vegetable stand. The vision of butter dripping down our chins as we tasted the first juicy kernels of the season was a nostalgic moment for there is no non-messy way to eat and enjoy corn on the cob. In addition to the favoured ways of enjoying corn, several other ways are featured in this week’s recipes. ••• CORN TACOS 1 cup green beans 3 ears fresh corn 1/4 cup chopped onion, grilled 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lime 1/2 cup chopped cilantro sea salt and black pepper, to taste 8-10 flour tortillas 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 serrano pepper, sliced, optional salsa verde (green salsa) Blanch beans in boiling water for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water. When cooled through transfer to a towel to dry. Set aside. Heat grill to medium high and grill the blanched beans and whole ears of corn until charred on all sides.
Chop beans into 1 inch pieces and add to a large bowl with onions and tomatoes. Slice corn kernels off the ears and add to the bowl. Add olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and a few spoons of salsa verde. Toss and season to taste. Warm tortillas. Assemble with corn taco filling, feta and pepper slices. Top with salsa verde and shredded cheese. ••• CORN SALAD 3 cups corn (4 cobs), grilled or boiled slightly 1/2 cup chopped tomato 3/4 cup chopped green onion 1 cup quartered and thinly sliced English cucumber 1/2 cup chopped fresh leafy herbs such as basil, dill, mint 1/2 cup chopped radishes 1 medium jalapeno pepper, very thinly sliced, optional 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar or white vinegar, to taste 2 medium garlic cloves, minced fine sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese In a large bowl combine the corn, tomatoes, green onion, cucumber, herbs, radishes and jalapeno. Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper. Whisk until blended then pour over vegetables and toss.
Add most of the feta and gently toss again. Taste and add more vinegar for extra tang, if desired. Garnish with remaining feta. Chill then serve. ••• SWEET CORN CAKE 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 tbsps. heavy whipping cream 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder Beat butter until creamy. Add flour and water and beat until well mixed. Pulse corn for a few seconds in a food processor, but leave kernels mostly intact. Stir corn into butter mixture. Mix dry ingredients and add to corn mixture. Pour batter into an uncreased 8 inch square pan. Smooth and cover with foil. Place pan in a 9x13 inch pan filled 1/3 up the sides with water. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove pan from water. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net
Snowbirds team temporarily grounded as air force investigates damaged plane Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
A Snowbirds plane has been grounded after it experienced damage while taking off from an airport in British Columbia before the start of an airshow. The pilot escaped injury and managed to land the jet in northern B.C. on Aug. 2. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) later tweeted about the incident and said it would investigate what occurred in Fort St. John, B.C. “The RCAF is aware of an incident at the Fort St John, B.C. Airport today involving a CT-114 Tutor aircraft of 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron on takeoff. The aircraft was able to land on the airfield but suffered some damage to the aircraft in the process,” the organization said. “The sole occupant (pilot) did not sustain physical injuries and is being assessed by medical personnel. This incident is the subject of an RCAF flight safety investigation,” it added. “It is too early to say what impact this incident may have on future performances by the Snowbirds.” The Department of National Defence announced on Aug. 3 that it would tempo-
rarily suspend the Snowbirds from flying their CT-114 Tutor airplane as the RCAF awaited more information from flight safety investigators. The department had no firm timeline on how long the planes would be sidelined but would have more information after the inspection was completed. The air demonstration team was supposed to appear on Aug. 3 in Penticton, B.C., but that appearance was cancelled. It was also unlikely that the team would participate in an airshow in Abbotsford during the Aug. 5-7 weekend. The squadron flies CT-114 Tutor planes, which the RCAF grounded in late June briefly as it dealt with a technical issue in a device that sets the timing for deploying a parachute during an ejection. In May 2020, a jet collided with a bird shortly after takeoff, causing the engine to stall and leading to a crash that killed Capt. Jennifer Casey, a public affairs officer. The RCAF placed the team on an operational pause for the summer after the crash, which came less than a year after
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The pilot in the Georgia crash ejected safely and had only minor injuries, though the pilot reported “anomalies” with the ejection sequence and parachute opening, according to a flight safety investigation. The plane was destroyed. The investigation report said all life-support equipment was inspected because of the incident and recommended an inspection of the entire fleet’s engines. The Tutor jets are nearly 60 years old and are expected to be used by the Snowbirds until 2030, although there have been calls for their replacement over the last several years. The Canadian Forces is currently modernizing the Tutor aircraft, as the federal government committed $30 million last year to ensure the planes continued flying for the next decade. However, experts say a complete replacement of the Snowbirds planes could cost up to $1.5 billion. With files from The Canadian Press and Ottawa Citizen.
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Hot Pressure Washers!! Hike around Fort Walsh offers beautiful views of historic area Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
The buzzing of insects, chirping of birds, swishing of the wind and crunching of gravel under our feet were the only sounds we heard while walking around Fort Walsh National Historic Site. “It smells fresh out here,” I said to my friend, G, as we hiked the six-kilometre path around the venue, the early morning dew soaking our shoes. He grunted his agreement and kept marching, leading us over rolling hills that reached 1,180 feet above sea level. It was Day 2 of The Great Saskatchewan Road Trip and my friend and I decided to visit the site after spending the first day in Maple Creek. After leaving the second-largest community in southwest Saskatchewan, we took several secondary highways to reach the fort. As we drove, brown, furry gophers continually darted across the highways playing a deadly game of chicken with my car. Most times, the lucky codgers escaped Scot-free, jumping on their hind legs afterward as if to mock me. Other times, a few critters ended up on their backs admiring the clouds. Instead of driving through Cypress Hills Provincial Park, we took a secondary
A wildflower. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
This path leads up and up. Good thing we brought water bottles. Photo by Jason G. Antonio entrance that took us up a steep road with regular 180-degree hairpin turns, mountainous rock walls to one side and sharp drop-offs on the other. A beautiful green oasis of hills and forest greeted us as we arrived. Since the visitors’ centre was still closed, we began
A troop barrack. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
our hike while following white signposts. After the federal government created the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873 to keep peace in the newly acquired North West Territories, the first contingent of officers arrived by horse a few years later and constructed the fort. The organization’s headquarters operated there from 1878 to 1882 before it was closed in 1883 and moved to Regina. Most remaining buildings burned to the ground years later because of a wildfire; the current fort is a re-creation. The first part of the path was cut into a rocky hillside, which made walking across them tough and slippery. However, wildflowers of various colours — reds, pinks, purples, yellows, blues and whites — grew beside the pathway and made the view quite attractive. “Good thing the mounted police had horses when they came this way,” I said to my friend as we stopped for a water break. “It would have taken them a long while to get here on foot,” he agreed. We crested a hill and saw a small valley where the infamous Cypress Hills Massacre occurred on June 1, 1873. American whiskey traders and wolf hunters at-
tacked an Assiniboine camp and killed 20 men, women and children. The second half of the trail was across brown scrubland with cracked, parched ground, while several hills towered over us. The path eventually turned into a steep ascent, so — being guys — we raced each other up it. Arriving at the top, huffing and puffing, our legs burning, another beautiful vista of the valley greeted us. Catching our breath, we followed the path down into a forested area and to the fort. Several teepees stood outside the fence. Inside, some re-created buildings included troop barracks, stables, woodworking and blacksmithing shops, and a weapons depot featuring a seven-pounder cannon and muskets and a weapons depot featuring a seven-pounder cannon and rifles. Eventually, we walked back to the visitors’ centre. Along the way, we visited a cemetery with 49 crosses of community members and a special section commemorating the eight NWMP officers — all under age 25 — who died serving there. Jumping into the car, we motored onto the next leg of our journey.
A diorama of the original Fort Walsh. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
A view from the top. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Small business in southwest Sask. produces memorable wood-fired pizzas The Village of Consul in southwest Saskatchewan might have under 100 residents within its borders, but it has a restaurant that produces some of the best homemade pizza.
The feared T.rex at the Eastend Discovery Centre. This is a replica of the actual “Scotty the T.Rex” skeleton that is in Regina at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Photo by Jason G. Antonio My friend and I stopped in the small community of 84 people during Day 2 of our Great Canadian Road Trip, hoping to find something to eat. We were on our way to the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend and had decided to take Highway 13 — the Redcoat Trail — after leaving the Fort Walsh Historic National Site. We pulled into the small village and turned onto the main drag, which featured several buildings either closed for the day or permanently closed. One restaurant, however, was practically jumping based
Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express his honey processing business, while they also wanted to invest in the community and offer something unique. The business aims to use locally sourced ingredients while it mills its own organic grain every day. In 2015 the shop expanded to include a café with seating for about 30 patrons. A year later, the owners finished “The Top Suite,” an apartment above the bakery with a king-sized bed and two XL twin beds. The owners added a second apartment suite in 2018 with two queen-sized rooms and turned the upstairs into a bed and breakfast. While Manley’s Bread and Bakery sells baking and honey, what most people were after this particular day was its pizza — handmade pizza cooked in an outdoor wood-fired stove made of brick. My friend and I saddled up to the counter and placed our orders for a spicy chicken pizza. We sat down to wait for our meals. Manley’s Bread and Bakery in the Vil- Several other people were also waiting for lage of Consul owns this wood-fired piz- their pizzas, so it took time before we reza oven that is made with clay from the ceived ours. At one point, I wandered out area. Photo by Jason G. Antonio back and found the co-owner tending to on the number of vehicles parked outside. the pizzas. Manley’s Bread and Bakery origiHe explained that when the coals are nally began in 2008 because its owners first created, it takes one to two minutes wanted to help their son create space for to cook the “the pie.” As the coals cool
down, the cooking time increases to about six minutes. The bakery’s wood-fired clay oven is built using quarried material from nearby clay banks. The owners’ goal is to finish renovations to the pizza deck area so they can better use their oven. I went back inside, and after a few minutes more, our pizzas were brought in and placed before us. They looked and smelled delicious, while they tasted even better. After polishing off our pies, my friend and I jumped back into the car and headed to Eastend and its famous dinosaur centre. We spent an hour there before we were back on the road and heading to Moose Jaw, the hot summer sun slowly creeping toward the horizon behind us as evening set in.
A wood-fired pizza in all its gooey glory. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
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Reflective Moments
By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express
Will 64 colours produce better crayon art work?
The years have gone quickly by, leaving me to ponder the exact year in which I received my last box of Crayola crayons. Whatever the year, it was definitely several decades in the past, and the purchase was made by the parents in compliance with a demand from the school teacher to have students return to the oneroom classroom with a box of brand new crayons. The minimum number in the box was to be eight, but students were permitted to show up with the grandiose number of 16 or was it 24? Those students were the envy of their classmates and we who showed up with eight-packs showed suitable awe. And there was sympathy also for the students whose crayons were not new that season, but were leftovers from a previous grade. In a school as small as mine was, there was a community spirit and soon we were sharing our crayons with each other as new colours were explored and our art work showed considerable promise, or at least our growing ability to stay within the
lines. The colours in those vintage eight packs were simple: red, orange, black, brown, yellow, blue, violet and green. I wonder now why white wasn’t considered a colour for purposes of producing white horses and snowmen and ladies. This whole business of crayons returned to my attention recently when I ventured into one of the local five and dime stores to purchase some crayons for colouring tables at two summer events. There before me, for my buying pleasure, were boxes of not eight, not 16, not 24, not even 36 crayons. The modern boxes available for school children everywhere contained 64 crayons. So what colours have morphed from those original eight, in boxes that sold for a mere five cents. Trust me, that five and dime expectation did not come into effect for the 64-packs. Did the inflated price have less to do with all those colours than it did with the added bonus that was part of each box? In all my recollections I do not believe a sharpener was included with crayon boxes
of old. But there it was, advertised right on the box: “sharpener included.” Being a bit of an explorer, I admit to opening the box, dumping out the 64 colours in search of the sharpener. But wait. There was no sharpener inside, packed as an individual piece of equipment. No siree, the sharpener was cleverly designed to be part of the cardboard package, explaining the round hole in the box which would have been evident if I had looked more closely. Amazing development since those olden days. With that puzzle solved, my attention turned to those 64 colours as I returned them to the box. Why would anyone need eight orangish colours? Upon inspection I learned the names of those crayons: orange, burnt orange, peach, mac and cheese (I am not kidding), red orange, yellow orange, melon and goldenrod. And what about the blue hues? The pack defined them as blue, robin’s egg blue, sky blue, cornflower blue, turquoise, cerulean blue and periwinkle blue. Ditto for many of the other colours,
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offering young artists a full palette of the primary colours as well as several derivatives. To my relief, if the opportunity arose to produce a Frosty the Snow person or one of those albino horses, there is one single white crayon included in the maze of 63 other colours. Surprisingly, it is simply called “white.” With some sorrow, I noted that none of the children who were colouring at the previously referred-to events, made any attempt to use the white crayon, opting instead for various shades of black, blue, red and brown. They thumbed their artistic noses at mac and cheese and red orange, suggesting to me that eight-packs would still meet all the crayon desires of this young age group. I’m still impressed with the sharpener and wonder if it would work on regular pencils — an experiment for another day. Colour on! Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net
‘Mosaic Place’ era finished after city removes signs from Multiplex building Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
“Mosaic Place” era will soon be over because the partnership between the Mosaic Company and City of Moose Jaw at the Moose Jaw Events Centre ends on Aug. 31. The most tangible evidence that this partnership at the Multiplex is concluding is the two outdoor signs on the north and east walls had been removed. City crews spent one day recently taking down the signage, leaving behind two blank spaces where the building’s name used to be. Staff also removed all the small interior signs and the large Mosaic potash mural at the top of the stairs, which might be jarring to some residents who regularly frequent the building during hockey season. The Mosaic Company covered all removal costs as part of the agreement, although the venue will lose $50,000 in revenue for naming rights and advertising and $8,375 for the curling naming rights.
The Mosaic Company signed a 10year naming rights partnership with the municipality in 2011 when the Multiplex/ Events Centre opened. That agreement was supposed to have finished last August, but the company agreed to remain the naming partner until Aug. 31, 2022 — and no longer — while the municipality looked for someone new. “We can’t thank Mosaic enough for their commitment to the building over its 11-year history, and we would have been happy for that partnership to continue,” city hall told the Express in an email. “However, it is heartening to know that Mosaic will continue to invest in worthwhile community projects in Moose Jaw into the future.” The city commended the company for supporting many community groups and events throughout Moose Jaw, in the past, now, and in the future. City hall will refer to the building as
The north wall of the former Mosaic Place building before the sign was removed. File photo the Moose Jaw Events Centre until a new naming rights partner is found. Municipal officials and a small group of residents are working to secure a new partner for the venue. Last year, the municipality created an in-house committee comprised of the mayor, a city councillor, city manager, three city hall directors and the general
manager of Mosaic Place to search for a new naming rights partner. They searched throughout the community and region but were unsuccessful. City council had planned to hire a private contractor to locate and negotiate a naming rights agreement for the Moose Jaw Events Centre. However, several residents — including businesspeople and those connected with fundraising for the building — stepped forward to help. This prompted council to postpone the agreement with Performance Sponsorship Group (PSG) until the efforts by the local businesses, business owners and residents to acquire a naming partner were known. It’s unknown what progress the new committee is making, but city hall said in the email that the group would continue to work at securing a naming rights partner over the summer.
City opens nominations for 2022 Beautification Awards program Moose Jaw Express staff
The City of Moose Jaw has opened nominations for the 2022 Beautification Awards, a program that has been happening since 1981 to recognize residents who have created outstanding properties. The Beautification Awards program promotes civic spirit and encourages residents to aesthetically enhance their part of the city. The nomination deadline is open now and closes on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Residents can enter their own property or nom-
inate someone using the form at moosejaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ Beautification-Awards-Entry-Form-.pdf. Hard copies of the entry form are also available at city hall and through the program sponsors, including Windmill Greenhouse, Cornell Landscaping and Design and Emerald Custom Creation. Properties may be entered into one of four categories: Best residential property Sunningdale/VLA/West Park/Iron Bridge
Best residential property Northwest, open to all residential properties in the area from Laurier Street to Manitoba Street West and Main Street North to Manitoba Street East Best residential property East End, open to residential properties from Main Street North to the eastern boundary of Moose Jaw and north of Manitoba Street East Best residential property South Hill, open to all properties south of Manitoba
Street To encourage everyone to participate in the Beautification Awards, past winners cannot enter for five years from the year in which they won. The full rules and evaluation criteria are at moosejaw.ca/ wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beautification-awards-rules-and-criteria.pdf. For inquiries, contact the city’s parks and recreation department at 306-6944447 or email recreation@moosejaw.ca.
101-55 Wood Lily Drive was one of 61 Hodges Crescent was one of the winthe winners in the 2021 Beautification ners in the 2021 Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall Awards. Photo courtesy city hall
744 Ominica Street West was one of the winners in the 2021 Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall
78 Wood Lilly Drive was one of the winners in the 2021 Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall
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Saskatchewan had highest crime numbers in Canada in 2021, report shows Statistics Canada has released its Crime Severity Index (CSI) report for 2021, with the data showing Saskatchewan has the highest crime rates in Canada. Saskatchewan’s total CSI number — including violent and non-violent offences — was 146.8, which increased three per cent compared to 2020, the report showed. While other provinces had higher percentage change increases, this province’s total CSI number was the highest among all jurisdictions. Canada’s total CSI number was 73.7, a five-per-cent decline from 2020. The summary of this StatsCan report excludes data from the three northern territories because, as the report notes, their small populations make the data not comparable to the 10 provinces. This province’s violent CSI number stood at 185.9, an increase of four per cent
Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express compared to 2020 and the highest among 8,436 incidents; and impaired driving dethe provinces. Meanwhile, Saskatche- creased nine per cent to 6,446 incidents. wan’s non-violent CSI number was 132.3, Total fraud cases in Saskatchewan an increase of three per cent compared to — fraud, identity theft, identity fraud — 2020 and the highest among the provinces. decreased five per cent year-over-year to There were 70 homicides in Saskatch- 6,259 incidents. ewan last year, an increase of nine per cent Total drug offences in this province from two years ago. This number means — marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, this province had a homicide rate of 5.93 ecstasy, opioids, heroin and other drugs per 100,000 population. — declined seven per cent last year comSaskatchewan’s homicide rate per pared to 2020, with 2,434 total offences population was the highest in Canada, al- recorded. though British Columbia and Ontario had The report showed that the total youth higher percentage increases in the total CSI index number last year was 89.0, a number of homicides. decline of five per cent compared to 2020 The number of robberies in this although still the highest among all provprovince declined three per cent last year inces. Meanwhile, the national youth CSI compared to 2020, to 917 incidents. Sex- index number was 41.0. ual assaults increased year-over-year by Saskatchewan’s youth violent CSI five per cent to 1,424 incidents; break-ins number in 2021 was 126.4, a decline of decreased two per cent year-over-year to two per cent compared to the year before
but still the highest in Canada. Meanwhile, the non-violent CSI number was 62.6, a decline of eight per cent year-over-year but still the highest in this country. The total number of police-report crimes — violent, property, other Criminal Code offences — last year in Saskatchewan was 136,402, which was an increase of four per cent compared to the year before, the report said. This number means there were 11,561 incidents per 100,000 population, compared to the national average of 5,375 incidents per 100,000 population. Of the 2,385,782 total police-reported crime incidents recorded last year across Canada, 130,419 of them — or five per cent — were considered unfounded.
Moose Jaw’s crime rate ranked 37th nationally in 2021, data shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Statistics Canada — through the Canadian Centre for Justice — has released data ranking Canadian municipalities on the Crime Severity Index (CSI) for 2021, with Moose Jaw placing 37th out of 325 communities with a population greater than 10,000. In comparison, Moose Jaw ranked 59th in 2020 with a CSI rating of 104.28, which means it jumped 32 places year over year. The index refers to a measure of police-reported crime that reflects the seriousness — violent or non-violent — of individual offences, tracks changes in crime severity, and gives a weighted rating to each incident. For example, a minor theft could be rated a one and a murder could be rated 1,000. Nationally, North Battleford placed first — dethroning Thompson, Man., to reclaim the title of “Crimetown” — with an overall CSI rating of 480.72. That was an increase of 11.89 per cent compared to 2020.
A table from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Crime Severity Index report shows Moose Jaw’s data for last year. Photo courtesy Statistics Canada The other Saskatchewan communities on the list included Prince Albert in fourth spot, Yorkton in 28th place, Moose Jaw in 37th with a rating of 127.18, Saskatoon in
42nd place, Regina in 44th place, Swift Current in 64th spot, Estevan in 68th place, Weyburn in 110th spot, Martensville in 283rd spot, and Warman in 302nd place.
In 2019, Moose Jaw was ranked 51st nationally — with a score of 110.35 — and fourth provincially. The Statistics Canada report for 2021 shows Moose Jaw’s overall CSI ranking of 127.18 is up from 104.28 in 2020, or an increase of 21.97 per cent. Broken down, the community’s violent CSI rating last year was 81.61 or 128th place in Canada — an increase in rating from 69.81 two years ago — while its non-violent CSI rating was 143.26 or 24th place in Canada, an increase in rating from 116.42 two years ago. Moose Jaw’s total CSI rating has steadily climbed since 2013, according to data from the Moose Jaw Police Service. From 2013 to 2020, the values have been 98, 91, 99, 116, 107, 121, 110 and 104. Meanwhile, the community’s violent CSI ranking from 2013 to 2020 has been 45, 57, 69, 84, 73, 101, 86 and 70.
Moose Jaw included in high-risk communities for Dutch elm disease Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
In 2021, a survey done by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment identified 570 trees that were removed due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). Due to DED, many of Saskatchewan’s urban and rural forests are at risk and mitigating the spread is an imperative part of forest health. This risk is even higher in the eastern half of the province. “Dutch elm disease is an ongoing concern for Saskatchewan residents and wildlife,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said. “We are pleased to continue working with a local company on this important initiative to protect and maintain our urban and rural forests.” The DED program controls wild elm trees in buffer zones created around highrisk communities to prevent the disease from spreading into urban forests. Moose Jaw is included as one of them. The other high-risk communities include: · Balcarres · Estevan
It is important to remember that it is illegal to use, store, transport, or buy elm firewood. Additionally, do not prune elms between April 1 to August 31. Survey contractors will be working hard over the summer to mark trees for removal. Northern Tree Co. Inc. will come to remove the marked trees in fall and early winter. If you believe a tree has DED, or for more information in general, contact the
A tree being removed due to Dutch Elm Disease. · Indian Head · Melfort · Regina · Tisdale · Wolseley
Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or centre.inquiry@gov. sk.ca. For more information on Dutch Elm Disease, including prevention tips, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/ agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/forest-health/dutch-elm-disease.
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City hall hosts artwork that supports campaign to address mental health, homelessness Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
The John Howard Society (JHS) is expressing appreciation to two artists who created an artwork that has raised — and continues to raise — money to support one of the organization’s programs. Bill and Laurette Keen crafted two metal trees as part of the “Stronger Together” campaign to raise awareness and support for mental health and homelessness in Moose Jaw. Residents and businesses could purchase metal leaves and have their names engraved, with those pieces attached to the trees. All the money raised — $32,500 so far — will support the John Howard Society’s “My Place” program. It is still possible to purchase leaves; a bronze leaf is $100, silver is $200, and gold is $300. Cheques — payable to JHS — can be mailed to Square One Community Inc. at Box 1616, Moose Jaw, S6H 7K7, while online payments can be made at www.canadahelps.org. Laurette Keen and representatives from the city, JHS and Square One Community Inc. gathered at city hall on Aug. 4 to celebrate the metal trees’ installation in the front entrance. The sculpture was originally at the JHS office but was moved to city hall for better exposure. “It’s really emotional for me (about) this tree. We’re so, so grateful that … the Stronger Together campaign (is) done for the My Place program,” said Jody Oakes, director of JHS. The program began in 2020 and has grown during the past two years, she continued. JHS knew there was a need to address homelessness but didn’t know how big that need was until staff began speaking with street people. “It (homelessness) is a big issue in
Mayor Clive Tolley, Lynn Kirk with Square One Community Inc., Jody Oakes with the John Howard Society, artist Laurette Keen and Della Ferguson with Square One Community Inc., gather inside city hall to celebrate the installation of artwork that supports a campaign to address mental illness and homelessness. Photo by Jason G. Antonio our community … (but) I think there’s more and more awareness of it … ,” she remarked. My Place has grown to two full-time case workers from one, while it housed more than 80 people last year. JHS provides people with items such as snack bags, hygiene items, clothing or food because many lack those necessities, along with shelter, Oakes said. Moose Jaw
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also lacks a place where people can shower — the YMCA served that purpose — or use public water fountains. “When people don’t have that (shelter), people’s mental health and their substance use, it just becomes too much for people. And then people lose hope,” she continued. The My Place program has received plenty of support from numerous people and groups, all of whom have made a difference in people’s lives. Campaign funding has also helped JHS send its clients to Estevan for treatment and pay for the $300 taxi rides. “And (these) people don’t have $300 to get to treatment. They’re people who are struggling as it is, so with something like this, we’re able to do that,” said Oakes. “And we’re able to give people hope … .” Oakes thanked the Keens for supporting My Place since every metal leaf purchased represents a JHS client. Della Ferguson, chairwoman of Square One Community Inc., explained that when the Keens approached her about the project, they wanted to support peo-
ple struggling with mental illness. Their conversation turned to supporting the My Place program because it addresses mental health and homelessness. “We are just so honoured to be a part of this … ,” she said. “When we looked at this tree and I (saw) the words ‘Stronger Together,’ (I thought) these trees (are) supporting each other, and that’s who we are as a community.” The Keens are thrilled with how the project turned out and hope it can be a continuous initiative, said Mrs. Keen. Although space on the trees is limited, Mr. Keen plans to build metal ladders so more people can purchase leaves and support the community. The start of the pandemic and deterioration of people’s mental health prompted the Keens to consider this project, she explained. Since the community has supported them over the past 50 years, they thought they could give back in a small way. “We had Della come over and she saw one of the sculptures in the house … and I’m telling you, it just went like that,” Mrs. Keen laughed. “And I’m like, ‘This is so good. Let’s just go with it and see what happens.’ And it’s been very good.” Mrs. Keen added that the sculpture’s location is great since it fits nicely with the municipality’s efforts to address homelessness.
Bill and Laurette Keen crafted two metal trees as part of the “Stronger Together” campaign to raise awareness and support for mental health and homelessness in Moose Jaw. The John Howard Society receives all the funds raised from the campaign. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
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RE: JULY 11/2022: THE DAY ETHICS AND INTEGRITY “DIED” To: Moose Jaw City Council So much for openness and transparency! (Mayor Tolley’s platform) The vote 7/0 to approve Bylaw 5669 on July 11/2022 says it all! The very thing that gave Mayor Tolley the opportunity to run for office cost the taxpayers $80,000. When Mayor Tolmie resigned to run for federal politics, Bylaw 5669 Item #78 now with a vote of 7/0 opens the door for any Moose Jaw member of council to Stick-It to the taxpayers of Moose Jaw for future $80,000 by-elections . PS. With no recourse for the taxpayer. Art King
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BIZWORLD
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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express
Banking system should increase interest on savings One of those bank executives was on the boob tube the other day being questioned about the current inflation situation. His response: The government needs to take action to help out people struggling with inflation “Whoa! What a hypocrite!” was my reaction. The Canadian banking system can play an important part in combatting inflation, which is currently running at 7.7 per cent a year. The Big Five banks could make saving worthwhile by substantially increasing interest rates on savings. There is no valid reason for the banks to hold down interest rates other than excessive greed. With interest rates at one-tenth of one per cent on savings there is no incentive to save. Why not blow the savings at these 7.7 per cent inflated prices to buy before inflation goes higher? After inflation, your savings will only buy 93 per cent of what they could last January. Do you buy a new car at these high prices or wait and see the value of your savings fall?
The banks previously claimed interest on loans was so low they couldn’t afford to pay better interest on savings. The net interest margin — what is left after expenses — amounted to about 1.45 per cent. That was when the Bank of Canada rate was one-half per cent and the prime lending rate was 2.45 per cent. Today’s prime rate is 4.7 per cent. The net interest margin should have doubled, leaving lots of room for higher interest rates on savings. Savers can get more than the piddly .1 per cent rate if they go through the hoops. Last time I asked about getting a better rate I had two options: open a new account and guarantee a monthly savings deposit, or place the money in a term deposit with penalties for cashing it in early. By the way the Big Five banks – Royal, TD, BMO, Commerce and Scotiabank — had combined net income of nearly $31 billion in the first six months of this year and returned between 15.2 per cent and 18.4 per cent on equity by cheating savers.
The banks have used money that savers should have earned to buy more banks. ___________________ The risks involved in tapping into the province’s helium resources became clear when Helium Evolution announced the results of two helium exploration wells in the McCord district south of Moose Jaw. The results were disappointing — insufficient quantities of helium to warrant even testing for production. Since nitrogen is the main gas in these wells they are virtually worthless. The company still has $10 million cash to complete four more wells and has a deal with North American Helium which will drill five wells for a percentage of production. Helium Evolution has accumulated 5.5 million acres of leases to look for the gas. Former premier Brad Wall is a Helium Evolution director, evidently not as successfully as he was in politics. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
City holds first Beer, Brands, and BBQ event with guest marketing consultant Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
Gair Maxwell, author of Big Little Legends, joined Moose Jaw Mayor Clive Tolley at the building formerly known as Mosaic Place, where guests listened to local business leaders and enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches and a Moose Jaw-brewed IPA. The city is currently hunting a new naming partner for the Moose Jaw Events Centre after the Mosaic Company declined to renew their partnership. The event took place August 4 in the Founder’s Lounge. Craig Hemingway, the City’s communications manager, thanked sponsors including Burns & McDonnell, Thunder Creek Pork, which supplied the meal, and the staff at the Events Centre. The night’s featured businesses were the Moose Jaw Brewing Company (MJBC), Lion’s Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, and the Moose Jaw Coop. Tolley noted as the event got underway that he had only met Maxwell that evening, but discovered they shared a past in hockey colour commentary. The pair spent some time bantering in character before Maxwell talked about how the city’s prohibition-era reputation lent itself well to the brand of Most Notorious City in Canada. Maxwell’s style during the evening was to interrogate guests on their branding strategies and try to come up with suggestions for their next reputation-building move. He engaged the audience with rhetorical questions such as: “I just want to know if fundamentally you’re ok with greatly expanding your customer base and driving revenue, is that ok, are we ok with that?” Terry Zwarich and Cody Schulze are the passionate brewers and co-owners behind the Moose Jaw Brewing Company (MJBC), which began producing beverage in January 2022. They brought a sample of their MJBC IPA, which was the evening’s hot topic. The MJBC’s “silly sauce” — Zwarich’s description — is currently available from Cask 82, Bugsy’s Irish Pub, The Crushed Can Rec Room & Bar, and the Sobey’s Liquor Store. The company’s passion for their process was apparent as Zwarich and Schulze described the various influences of time, temperature, humidity, herbs, and spices on their flavours and how they have refined a con-
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their olives in South Africa — where two rivers converge. Both rivers are named after the legendary predator: Leeu in Afrikaans and Gamka in Khoisan. Free tasting sessions, staff expertise, a wide variety of pairing options, and scores of flavours have made Lion’s Creek justifiably famous and a regular stop for downtown shoppers. Geoff Anderson was the final guest. Anderson has been the general manager of the Moose Jaw Co-op Association since 2019 and has built a reputation for his community participation. He is the current chair of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA), which recently announced a goal of creating Canada’s Most Notoriously Charming downtown. Anderson is also on the board of the Moose Jaw Transition House and joined forces with 15 other men last November for a Transition House fundraiser. Anderson and his wife Juanita mentioned that their careers with the Co-op have resulted in more than 45 moves between the two of them. During his conversation with Tolley and Maxwell, Anderson expressed his passion for the culture of customer-owned co-operatives, which translates into a brand centered around experience rather than product.
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November 1939, The Fracas on Main Street The Fracas Five at Dieppe Raid, August 19, 1942 Complied by Richard Dowson
The name, ‘Private S-C’ represents a real person. The name has been removed to protect family privacy. In this researcher’s opinion, Private S-C had poor legal Counsel. On the night of Saturday, November 4, 1939 there was a major Fracas in Moose Jaw between Moose Jaw soldiers from the South Saskatchewan Regiment, posted in Weyburn; soldiers of the 77th Field Battery and City of Moose Jaw Police. The Fracas grew out of animosity between a few 77th Field Battery, 3rd Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery solders from the West-Side of Moose Jaw and “East-Side” Moose Jaw men who had enlisted in the South Saskatchewan Regiment. Based on their sequential Regimental Numbers, the SSR soldiers in question, were all buddies and had joined together at the same time. The ‘East-Siders’ had once attended Prince Arthur School. Before the Fracas Prince Arthur School had honoured them for joining the Army. Main Street was the ‘Line of Demarcation’ between East and West, Moose Jaw. The 77th Field Battery mobilized in 1939 and included many local men from the King’s Own Rifles of Canada (MG) Militia. They had finished early training in Moose Jaw and were on leave. The South Saskatchewan Regiment soldiers were based at Weyburn. They were home on their first leave after extensive training. Animosity, lots of beer and an ‘ignition source’ could result in trouble – and it did. Regular drinking age was twenty-one but anyone in uniform could drink at age 18. One assumes beer was consumed. The animosity overflowed in the vicinity of Main Street, Manitoba Street and River Street. The ‘ignition source’ was probably Gunner Earl K. Treadwell, of the 77th Field Battery, R.C.A. He was acting in the capacity of ‘Service Police’ (Military Police) and responded to a complaint. The Fracas Began It was a wild and crazy event at Main and Manitoba Street. When the dust settle the East-Side SSR solders were arrested. The Moose Jaw Times Herald reported: “Private S-C was one of five soldiers taken into custody as the result of a brawl that occurred on the corner of Main Street and Manitoba Street on the night of Saturday, November 4, 1939. The others involved were Joseph Yaschuk, John McAlpine, Clarence Ashworth, Reginald Pollard and Donald Hill. They were alleged to have obstructed police officers in the execution of their duty.” Of this group, and as the Court Case shows, Private S-C seems to have been singled out to take the punishment. In an odd twist of fate, he faired the best of the SSR soldiers involved.
Beer from the Brunswick may have played a role. “They approached him and started to shout and swear at him. Gunner Treadwell declared. Then he stated they apparently picked out one of their number to “knock the can off me.” The witness asserted that he did not know if the man picked out had struck him first or not he just remembered lashing out and the fight had started.” It seems convenient that Gunner Treadwell didn’t remember who threw the first punch. This could be interpreted as him throwing the first punch. The report continues: “After a short time his opponent had suggested they stop fighting and he dropped his hands and started to walk away. With that, according to Treadwell, someone had dropped on his back and knocked him to the ground and he was dazed. The City Police arrived on the scene at that point.” The Moose Jaw Times Herald continues. “According to the witness there was a crowd of between 40 and 50 persons attracted to the brawl. He (Gunner Treadwell) declared that he could not be sure that Private S-C had taken part in the fight.” This is important. There seems to have been a desire to single out Private S-C who was described as a ‘Youth’, so a young guy. Seems they were out to get Private S-C. At some point he may have been the most ‘vocal’ of the group. The report continues: “Conducting the defence, Don Morrison called as his first witness Reginald “Stubby” Pollard. He testified that he had been among the five soldiers in the café when they were warned to be quiet by Gunner Treadwell. He stated definitely that Private S-C was not among the band of soldiers from the S.S.R. that was in the café at the time. Pollard added that Treadwell had approached the S.S.R. soldiers in the café and without any warning had hit Yaschuk across the mouth, ordering him to be quiet. The group of S.S.R. soldiers had met Private S-C later in the evening, Pollard declared, but he could not say whether Private S-C had taken any part in the brawl. It was not a fight, according to Pollard, ‘just a lot of pushing around’.” At this point in the Court Proceedings, Private S-C should have been released from custody and sent back to his Unit. He wasn’t. More testimony: “A second witness for the prosecution was Mrs. William Hogarth. She testified that the accused Private S-C had been in the company of herself, her husband and
fore the trial was concluded on November 15, 1939. The next day, Thursday, November 16, 1939 the Times ran these headlines: “Private C-S Was Given Fine and Jail Term on Wednesday” “Local Youth Admitted He Escaped from Police and Got Two Months” All things considered, it seems to have been a very harsh sentence for a ‘Youth’. His exact age is not known, but in those days an Adult was age sixteen and older and a Juvenile was under age 16. He was probably only 18-years-of-age. The Times Herald reported: “Convicted in City Police Court Wednesday on a charge of causing a disturbance on Main Street and pleading guilty to a second charge of escaping lawful custody, Private S-C, local youth who has enlisted in the South Saskatchewan Regiment at Weyburn, was fined $15.00 and costs with the alternative of 20 days, in jail on the first count and an additional two months in jail on the second charge. Magistrate G. R. Trethewey refused defence counsel Don Morrison’s appeal to make the sentences concurrent.” Magistrate G. R. Trethewey was a tough old buzzard. None of the evidence pointed to Private S-C. I think he just pleaded guilty to finish the event and get the other SSR solders off of any charges. And, in fact, Private S-C told his counsel he wanted a speedy trial and entered guilty pleas to the charge of escaping custody. Private S-C pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing a disturbance but Magistrate G. R. Trethewey found him guilty of the charge, even though the evidence showed he was not there. The crown Prosecutor was LeRoy Johnson, KC. The Fracas lasted a long time and, as one would expect, attracted many onlookers. The City of Moose Jaw Police Force suffered the most injuries. Someone smacked Sub-Inspector J. Hendry over the head with an object and he was confined to hospital.
my that had been dead for ten years. While the NAZIs were trying to kill the other lads overseas he was able to find work and did quite well. The Fracas Five Joseph Yaschuk, John McAlpine, Clarence Ashworth, Reginald Pollard and Donald Hill went overseas. They all participated in Operation Jubilee, the Raid on Dieppe on August 19, 1942. Dieppe A/L/Cpl. Clarence Ashworth, L12368 was capture on the Dieppe Raid and became a Prisoner of War. He was released on April 28, 1945 after 3 years as a POW. Private Don Hill, L12357, was on the Dieppe Raid. Was unhurt and returned to his Unit. It is assumed Don Hill came back to Moose Jaw after the War. A/Cpl. John B. McAlpine, L12366, was not injured in Dieppe and made it back to his Unit. Unfortunately, the experience got the better of him and he began to have trouble with his legs. He was transferred to the Canadian Army Postal Service. McAlpine died July 28, 1944. He was living in London and was leaning on the balcony railing when it gave way and he plunged to his death. Sergeant Reginald Pollard, L12367 was on the Dieppe Raid. He survived and returned to his Unit. He was with the SSRs for the remainder of the war and returned home. A/L/Cpl (later Sergeant) Joseph Yaschuck, L12369, was wounded in the Dieppe Raid. He made it back to England and eventually returned to his Unit. He went with the SSRs to France in July 1944 and fought, without injury, until the end of the war. Gunner Earl K. Treadwell – Seems to have survived the War. There is no other information.
Taken Prisoner by Germans at Dieppe, August 19, 2022. Soldiers Unknown. Maybe Clarence Ashworth? (Credit the Saskatchewan Military Museum)
Moose Jaw Times Herald News Clipping This old Post Card illustrates the location of the Fracas.
End of Part One of Fracas on Main Street The City Police told the South Saskatchewan Regiment Commanding Officer he could take the men back to Weyburn. He declined, saying he had no place to keep them. They remained in jail until the court case was heard on November 15, 1939.
several other persons for the greater part of the evening from 8:30 to 10:40 o’clock, Saturday night.” This was confirmation of what Pollard had stated. Private S-C should have been released. He wasn’t. See the Conclusion in Part Three The Conclusion of Fracas on Main Street The Fracas Five and the Hell of Dieppe, August 19, 1942 Private S-C was just a kid; a ‘Youth’, at the time. The Moose Jaw Times Herald was an afternoon paper so they went to press be-
The Fracas Five – The Times Reported “Other five soldiers of the S.S.R. involved in the fracas and who are alleged to have obstructed police officers in the execution of their duty were: Joseph Yaschuk, John McAlpine, Clarence Ashworth, Reginald Pollard and Donald Hill. They have been remanded for eight days until Wednesday, November 22, 1939.” Charges? After the remand expired the men returned to their Unit. What Became of the Fracas Five? Private S-C, Reg. #12376 Private S-C did the best of the group. He left the army in early 1940 – just when the economy was opening up – an econo-
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Agrimart: CCA now Branded as the Canadian Cattle Association
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Formerly known as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the beef focused organization has launched its new brand, and will now be known as the Canadian Cattle Association. By leveraging its new brand, the CCA hopes to highlight the strong and diverse group dedicated to raising some of the world’s best beef. The rebrand aims to better position the CCA as “dynamic, forward-thinking, climate positive and quintessentially Canadian,” according to the CCA website. Along with its name rebranding, the CCA has also released a new logo centered around Canada, it’s cattle and the environment. “For 90 years, CCA has been the voice of beef farmers and ranchers across the country,” said Reg Schellenberg, CCA President. “Our organization has grown
The Canadian Cattle Association’s new logo, featuring its new all encompassing and inclusive name. Photo courtesy of the CCA to include the 60,000 members we represent today. It is important that our name, logo, and brand also grow and be reflective of how our organization has evolved.” As Schellenberg explained, the CCA wants to em-
phasize the importance of cattle to the environment, heritage, food security, and economy of Canada and believes this rebranding delivers on this commitment. Current CCA efforts focus on developing industry-wide ecological practices, which include conserving biodiversity, restoring Canada’s wetlands, repurposing materials, protecting endangered species, and providing a majority of wildlife habitat on food-producing lands. The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is one of the organization’s provincial members. The Saskatchewan-based association’s CEO, Ryder Lee, has been hired as CCA’s new General Manager, a role he will begin on September 1st. He served as Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association from 2015 to 2022.
Amateur photographers capture stunning shots of wild Sask skies Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
The Facebook group Saskatchewan Storm Reports has seen a sharp rise in popularity this summer and amateur photographers from across the province are contributing incredible shots of the wild, living skies the prairie is famous for. Lynnden MacKenzie in Moose Jaw has always been fascinated by storms and has taken photos of them for years. Having somewhere to share her photos has been good for her, she said. “I love it. I just posted my first pictures on there a couple of weeks ago. And every day I’m getting likes or loves and just reading the amazing comments and everything. I didn’t think it was going to be like that.” Last year wasn’t very interesting weather-wise because of the drought, MacKenzie noted, so it’s been good to have more activity in 2022. Something MacKenzie and other storm-chasers have noticed is the tendency of weather systems to curve around Moose Jaw and other larger population centres. Meteorologist Natalie Hasell with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said that while the climate is complicated and there are always multiple reasons for everything that happens, weather changing as it approaches a city is mostly about terrain, heat, and moisture. “Rural areas typically have very small buildings, very sparse infrastructure, fields are often quite flat.
Tornado spotted south of Allan, SK, on July 15 (Theresa & Sherri Usselman)
A rising cloud formation July 18 near Moose Jaw (Lynnden MacKenzie) There’s not a lot of friction or anything that’ll change the wind flow,” Hasell explained. Air doesn’t move freely, but clumps together in cells depending on its temperature, humidity, altitude, and pressure, she said, so weather is the result of air masses moving around and bumping into each other — and into terrain features like hills, mountains, valleys, bodies of water, and clusters of buildings. “Cities are also hotter, that’s called the urban heat island effect,” Hasell continued. “Mainly because of the materials that are used in cities, right? The asphalt, the cement, the concrete, that stuff doesn’t behave the same as agricultural land.” The final component in the simplified explanation is that rainfall on rural land tends to not stick around unless the ground is saturated. In a city, puddled water doesn’t drain as quickly. The total effect is to create cells of air over and around urban areas that can be very different from the surrounding area. Sometimes storms will bounce off of or split around that hotter, wetter, rougher air. Other times, storms get worse. “Urban areas are not protected, exactly,” Hasell said. “The heat island effect is just one factor. There’s lots of stuff going on in the atmosphere.” The tornado activity has been average this year, she added. It might seem worse because last year featured an extended heat dome with a drought and forest fires. Those
conditions can generate strong winds, but less of the vertical, moisture-driven movements that create tornadoes and thunderstorms. An interesting fact about such storms is that their severity can depend on how tilted they are, which has to do with wind shear. The vertical arrangement of weather is crucial. Hasell calls it a 3D view. The first layer, the troposphere, is the most unstable. A storm beginning in that first layer, closest to the ground, will rise until it hits a more stable layer. If that layer isn’t moving, the vertical push will self-balance and the storm will dissipate. If the layer a storm runs into on its way up is moving, however, the system spreads. The rising heat and moisture starts pushing at the cells on either side, resulting in a more severe storm. Add rotation, and you may even get a tornado. Hasell cautioned storm-watchers to be careful, always have a shelter plan, and take the threat of lightning and strong winds seriously. To stay up to date or contribute your own photography, find the group at facebook.com/groups/saskatchewanstorm. For info on seasonal weather hazards, visit canada. ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/seasonal-weather-hazards.html.
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Saskatchewan celebrates student ambassadors Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
On August 2, 2022, there were 160 post-secondary students who were recognized by the Government of Saskatchewan for completing the Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program. The program is part of the new International Education Strategy. This program provides international students and students studying abroad with training to become global citizens and ambassadors of our province. 137 international students and 23 Saskatchewan students in total have completed this program since it first launched on March 28, 2022. “The Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity that prepares post-secondary students to represent Saskatchewan across the world and brings the world to Saskatchewan,” Advanced Education Minister Gordon S. Wyant said. “This program will help us continue to build international relationships and partnerships and enhance global opportunities and experiences for both Saskatchewan and international students.” Saskatchewan welcomed 130 students from the Yucatan, following a mission to Mexico in May 2022, to study English at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the University of Regina. The event looked to celebrate the final cohort of Yucatan students who will now be Saskatchewan Student Ambassadors and will receive their certificates. Saskatchewan students from member institutions of the
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) who participated in the University of Regina’s Discovery Camp Saskatchewan previously received their certificates, as well as students from Parkland College and Saskatchewan Polytechnic who studied in Mexico this summer. “Saskatchewan has proven to be a key partner for our State, because of the excellence of its universities. We are very pleased with the service we have received from both the University of Saskatoon and Regina, the Saskatchewan Mexico Office, and the Canadian Embassy in Mexico. They provided us with the necessary support to ensure the success of our program which we are celebrating with great pride today,” Director of Research and Innovation from the State of Yucatan, Gerardo Vela Monforte said. “We sent 130 of our best students to the Province of Saskatchewan to equip them with international exposure, we are certain that after this exchange our students will be better professionals for the benefit of our State, but also for our globalized world.”
“Our university community is strengthened by the diverse world views and experiences that are fostered through initiatives such as the Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program,” University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen said. “Both inbound and outbound students are given a remarkable opportunity to develop cross-cultural relationships and global perspectives that will serve them well now, and in the future.” “The provincial International Education Strategy and the Student Ambassador Program present opportunities for USask to strengthen its global connections and to be the university the world needs,” University of Saskatchewan President and Vice-Chancellor Peter Stoicheff said. “Programs such as these encourage students to gain international experience, add to the diversity of perspectives in classrooms and enhance the overall educational experience for everyone.” “Saskatchewan Polytechnic is excited to be an active partner in the newly launched Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program and we are proud of our newly recognized student ambassadors,” Saskatchewan Polytechnic President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia said. “Student mobility is an important part of our Global Engagement Plan. In taking advantage of international learning experiences, Canadian and international students will increase their problem solving, adaptability, resilience,
and intercultural competencies.” “Having the opportunity to study abroad provides students with a learning experience that cannot be taught in a classroom. It builds deeper intercultural competencies that only immersion can develop and prepares our graduates for diverse work environments.” Parkland College’s Vice-President of External Relations, International, & Research Kami DePape said. “While our students studied in Mexico, the Saskatchewan Ambassador Program provided them with valuable tools to promote our province as a vibrant place to study and live.” A variety of diverse supports are available to inbound and outbound students through their institutions, this includes the Saskatchewan and Opportunity Scholarship, which provides funding to students studying abroad as well as international students studying in the province. If you are a student and interested in participating in the Saskatchewan Student Ambassador Program, you can apply as a part of their student mobility application through your designated post-secondary institution. Once the program is completed, the student will receive a certificate to recognize their participation. For more information on the program, you can visit their website at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/ international-education-strategy/saskatchewan-student-ambassador-program
A heartfelt welcome to more Ukrainian citizens Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
Preparations have begun to welcome a second humanitarian flight from Ukraine to Saskatchewan. 230 additional Ukrainian citizens are scheduled to arrive in Saskatchewan on August 10, 2022. “A number of community groups,
organizations, and individuals continue to help Ukrainian families settle into our province,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Support for this important work has been awe-inspiring, and we can’t thank the peo-
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with humanitarian organizations Open Arms and Solidaire on this initiative. Millions of Ukrainian citizens have been forced to flee their country by the Russian army. With the arrival of this flight, more than 1,500 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the conflict began. Ukrainian newcomers can find programs and services on a daily basis by calling 1-833-613-0485 (toll-free), by email at ukrainesupport@gov.sk.ca, or by accessing online resources at www.saskatchewan.ca/ residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine
August Concerts in the Park Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
For many years, the annual Concerts in the Park held in beautiful Crescent Park and organized by the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) have been a welcome evening outing for many in in the community throughout the summer months. This year, the 27 Annual Concerts in the Park has seen great attendance but the more the merrier when it comes to enjoying music right downtown at the amphitheatre on a lovely Saskatchewan evening. The concerts have been taking place since June 15th every Wednesday and will continue until the last concert is held on August 24th. There’s a lot more great music still to enjoy at the concerts (7-8pm) and everyone is welcome. Bring your family and/ or friends to just relax and unwind or maybe even dance to a few numbers all in support of this great fundraiser. Concerts still to come are: · Bonnie & the Jets return on August 10. · Scott Heatcoat will be performing on August 17. · Runaway Train will be performing on August 24 from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. There is no admission but a collection bin is passed around after each concert for anyone that wishes to donate to raise money for the Women’s Health Unit and Pediatrics at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. This year’s amount raised at the Concerts in
the Park will be revealed at the 800 Annual CHAB Radiothon. Many of the bands that were on this year’s line-up include: Band City Band, Bonnie & the Jets, Gary & Boyz, Timothy Eatons Jam Band, SRW Country Trio, Just ‘n Tyme and Derald Busse & Friends. “We just appreciate everyone coming out every Wednesday for our wonderful event. As much as the community enjoys it, the medical staff at the hospital appreciate all the dollars that are raised, because all those dollars raised at Concerts in the Park stay in our community to help patients at the hospital. That has been happening for many, many years and will happen for many years to come because it is a toe-tapping good time for everyone involved,” says Kelly McElree, the Executive Director of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. If you wish to learn more information about the Concerts in the Park, visit the Moose Jaw Health Foundation website at https://www.mjhf.org/page.aspx?pid=424.
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Willow Bunch celebrates 150 years with three days of festivities Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
The town of Willow Bunch began planning its 150th anniversary celebration in 2018 — after four years of planning and delays, organizer Sharleine Eger was thrilled to say that the three days went off even better than expected. The celebration began at 4 p.m. on July 29 and the party went late every night, with Saskatchewan bands 3rd Degree Birnz, Rock Candy, La Famille Campagne, and Badlands Country. Special guest Aaron Pritchett performed to huge excitement on Saturday night. Eger reported that the pancake breakfasts, catered suppers, entertainment, parade, fireworks, and more — it was quite an event — was all amazing. The town of 300 swelled to a temporary population of at least a thousand over the weekend. A final count is still being tallied. While she had trouble pinning down just one thing to highlight, Eger said the reunions and reconnections that happened were very memorable. “The biggest takeaway for me was
Residents and visitors were encouraged to visit the town museum and learn more about the history of Willow Bunch. (photo from Facebook)
MLA David Marit flips pancakes for the hungry crowds. (photo from Facebook)
A birthday cake float for the town drives in the parade on Saturday (photo from Facebook)
seeing people you hadn’t seen in 30 years,” she said. “I watched people who hadn’t been here for 50 years run into people they hadn’t seen in 60 years, you know? People coming home to Willow
Bunch to celebrate together.” Preparations started in early 2018 with an application for federal funding, which was obtained with written documentation of the town’s history. Willow Bunch was first permanently settled by a group including Jean-Louis Légaré, several Christian missionaries, and many Métis families who had long hunted in the area. Légaré was a prominent community leader who became a friend and ally of the Sioux and their chief Sitting Bull after the Sioux took refuge in the Wood Mountain area following the Battle of the Little Big Horn. “The original celebration was supposed to take place in 2020,” Eger explained. “Of course, COVID hits, so we put it off until 2021… and then again, so
we went one more year.” The four-year wait resulted in a party not to be forgotten. Many attendees said that the fireworks show in particular was the best they’d ever seen — surpassing any big-city show they’d seen. The parade had over 100 entries, causing the organizers to worry that there wouldn’t be any spectators. “The beginning of the parade eventually met up with the end of parade, it was so big,” Eger laughed. “We were so worried. In a small community of 300, you’re thinking, ‘Well, if everybody’s in the parade, there’s going to be nobody on the streets to watch.’ But the streets were full of people! It was phenomenal.” A 13-person committee divided up the duties according to their interests and experience. Eger said the stress of organizing was kept down by doing it that way, and everyone did a great job. Other features included a tractor pull competition, children’s face-painting, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, the unveiling of a memorial bench, an art auction, performances by the Qu’Appelle Valley Dancers and the SaskExpress troupe, a craft sale and quilt display, food trucks, and a car show. “The whole weekend was great, start to finish,” Eger concluded.
Local RCMP officers join riders commemorating the town’s Métis founders (photo from Facebook)
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Warriors’ Hunt to play for Canada at World Junior Hockey Championship
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Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt will have his chance to represent Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship after all. Hunt was one of 10 players from the Western Hockey League named to the Canadian National Junior Team roster for the 2022 tournament, which will run from Aug. 9-20 in Edmonton as a complete reschedule from the COVID-cancelled event this past winter. It’ll mark the third time Hunt has been considered for the World Junior team and the first time he’s made it, although circumstances were beyond his control both other instances. Hunt was in camp for the 2021 tournament in Edmonton, with that event played in an isolated bubble designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Despite isolation efforts leading up to the camp, Hunt came down with COVID-19 early on in the proceedings and was forced to sit out the selection camp in isolation. When the time came to announce to team, Hunt had cleared testing protocols, but Alberta Health officials were taking no chances and disqualified the then-18-yearold from playing in the event. Fast forward to this past December, and Hunt had worked his way through to the final scrimmage of selection camp when disaster struck — a blocked shot caught the Warriors captain just above the glove on his right hand, fracturing a bone in his wrist and causing him to miss World
Daemon Hunt in action with Canada against Slovakia at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Hockey Canada Juniors as well as a month of regular-sea- for his career while emerging as one of the son action. WHL’s top rearguards. The Minnesota Wild draft pick capped The Hockey Canada assignment is far his 19-year-old season with 17 goals and from the Brandon product’s first, as he has 39 points in 46 games for the Warriors and played for Team Canada at every step of had 33 goals and 94 points in 163 games his career.
Hunt first played for the national team at the 2018 World U17 Hockey Challenge in November 2018, putting up two assists in five games before Canada Black fell in the quarter-finals. The following April, he was right back in the red, white and black, this time at the World U18 Championship. Hunt would have an assist in seven games as Canada lost the bronze medal game to the United States. Hunt’s most recent Team Canada duties came in August 2019 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he was held without a point through five games. Canada would fall to Russia in the gold medal game. The 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship originally took place during its regular slot over the Christmas and New Year holidays, but after a massive outbreak of COVID-19 that caused cancellations and forfeits, the decision was made to cancel the remainder of the tournament. In February, it was decided the tournament would be completely replayed from scratch in August, with all games taking place in Edmonton and players who were eligible in December remaining eligible for the new tournament. Canada opens their World Juniors on Aug. 10 against Latvia before facing Slovakia on Aug. 11, Czechia on Aug. 13 and Finland on Aug. 15. The quarter-final round runs Aug. 17, semifinals on Aug. 19 and medal games on Aug. 20.
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Warriors’s Yager, Unger win gold with Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Canada rolls to 4-1 win over Sweden in championship final after downing Finland 4-1 in semifinal Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
After one of the most impressive tournament showings for a Hockey Canada crew in recent history, Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager will be bringing home a gold medal from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Yager and Team Canada capped off the summer world under-18 hockey tournament with a 4-1 victory over Sweden in the gold medal final on Saturday evening in Red Deer, giving the Saskatoon native his first-ever gold medal at a world championship event. And he did it in style, too. Yager finished the tournament with five goals and nine points — including Canada’s final goal of the tournament in the gold medal game — to finish second in the tournament in both categories. The reigning CHL rookie of the year opened the event with a goal and two points in Canada’s 14-0 win over Switzerland before putting together his best game of the tournament against Slovakia, two goals and four points in a 9-1 victory. That vaulted Yager into the tournament scoring lead, and he was right back at it one night later, putting up a goal and an assist as Canada downed Sweden 3-0 in their final round robin game. Yager was held scoreless in the semifinal, which saw Canada hold 1-0 and 2-0 period leads, in a 4-1 win over Finland, but
Team Canada — including Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager, front and centre wearing the ‘A’ — celebrates after winning the Hlinka Gretzky Cup World U18 Hockey Championship. Former Warriors general manager Alan Millar is at far right. Hockey Canada struck late in the championship game. Winnipeg Ice forward Zach Benson got to the puck first on the end boards on a hard forecheck and sent a quick pass out front to Yager, who ripped a quick shot from the left side of the slot past Sweden’s Noah Erilden. The goal gave Canada their 4-1 lead and came with 4:04 remaining in the contest. Tanner Howe (WHL Regina), Ethan Gauthier (QMJHL Sherbrooke) and Calum
Ritchie (OHL Oshawa) also scored, with Canada holding a 2-1 lead after the first period and 3-1 through two. Scott Ratzlaff capped off a stellar showing through the event with 25 saves in the final, Canada had 36 shots on Erilden. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marked the second Team Canada assignment in which Yager has shone, after emerging as one of the tournament scoring leaders in the Capital City Challenge this past December. Warriors goaltender Jackson Unger
was also part of Team Canada, but didn’t see action during the tournament. Warrior fans won’t have to wait long to cheer for another player on Team Canada, as captain Daemon Hunt takes the ice at the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship beginning Aug. 9 in Edmonton. Canada’s first game foes at 4 p.m. on Aug. 10 from Roger’s Place in Edmonton, with all the action broadcast on TSN.
Two big wins have Moose Jaw All Stars in contention at Canadian Little League Regional
All Stars take come-from-behind walk-off win over Atlantic, battle to commanding victory over Alberta to sit 2-1 and in playoff position Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
All season long, the Moose Jaw All Stars have produced all kinds of offence almost at will. Their ability to produce runs at key moments has led to a season filled with victories — and now, it has them in contention at the Canadian Little League Regional championship. The All Stars improved to 2-1 at the event in Calgary with a pair of impressive victories on Friday and Saturday, battling to a 7-6 victory over Atlantic’s Sydney Sooners before hammering out a 10-6 win over Alberta’s Calgary West. As a result, Moose Jaw found themselves in a three-way tie for second place heading into their off day on Sunday. It’s a far cry from how things went in their opener — a 15-5 loss to B.C. on Thursday — where the All Stars committed 10 errors in the field. “Hopefully we’re hitting our stride,” All Stars head coach Troy Turner said during a short break from re-watching the games with his crew Sunday afternoon. “The first game, we got small-balled to death basically. I can’t say our kids were nervous, but it was more that we weren’t ready for that much small ball for that long.” The local crew spent two-and-a-half hours on the practice field after that loss, working on defence and especially how to deal with bunts. “The boys have been focussed and everything has been good since then,” Turner said. And how. Moose Jaw was far better in the field against Atlantic with only three errors, and that led to one of the most heart-stopping wins in recent Canadian Regional history for the local squad. Moose Jaw carried a 6-5 lead into the
The Moose Jaw Little League All Stars are in contention at the Canadian Little League Regional championship after two big wins on Friday and Saturday. sixth and final inning and got the first two outs quickly before disaster struck — a Sydney single, double and single would bring home a pair of runs and send the All Stars into the bottom of the inning down a run. Their half of the frame played out the same. Two quick outs, and a comeback looking bleak. But a single by Trey Stanhope got things started. Dillon Flanagan reached on an error one batter later, setting up Luke Pratte to hit a line drive into right field, scoring pinch runner Zaid Guillaume and moving Flanagan to third. That set the stage for Luke Turner, who took the first pitch he saw into centrefield to bring home Flanagan and touch off a raucous celebration. Turner led the offence with a 3-for-4 showing that included a pair of runs.
“That was an epic game,” coach Turner said. “We were down to our last out, so to see the guys battle back there was good and it’s definitely a huge win. And it was huge for our confidence, too. Then going into the Cal West game, we just built off that.” The contest against Calgary West? Well, that could only be termed the Zaid Guillaume show. Guillaume got the start and allowed a single run on two hits, striking out six in 2 ⅓ innings of work. He moved into the outfield and made diving catches in back-toback innings to stall Alberta rallies. And to top it all off, he hit a grand slam home run in the fourth inning, finishing his day at the plate 2-for-4 with two runs and four RBI. “Oh boy, that was just an incredible performance by him,” Turner said. “What
Zaid did on the mound and field and at the plate; that was something else. And Neal Kohl has been great, too, they’ve both drawn a lot of attention out here.” The prolific showing from Guillaume and Kohl has turned them into stars at the event, with players from other teams flocking to the duo during the skills competition Saturday night. “All the teams were together, and all the other players wanted to meet and be friends with Zaid and Neal, they’ve seen what they’ve done out there and it’s pretty cool,” Turner said. Aside from the games themselves, the event in general has been quite the experience for the Moose Jaw crew, from the CBC broadcasts to the quality of the Rose Diamond facility and just the entire atmosphere. “It’s been first class, these kids have been treated like rock stars,” Turner said. “And just the facility itself has been unbelievable, the tournament committee has been awesome and I have nothing but praise for them.” The All Stars’ were in action against the Ontario representatives from Ancaster (1-2) on Monday before facing hosts Rocky Mountain (2-1) on Tuesday and closing out the round robin against Quebec (0-2) on Wednesday. Scores from those contests were unavailable as of press time, but be sure to check www.moosejawtoday.com for updates. “One thing I’ve learned as a coach, you have to keep playing well, it ain’t over until it’s over and you have to battle right until the end,” Turner said. “We’ll keep playing hard and see what happens.” All Canadian Little League Regional tournament games are broadcast on www.cbc.ca, and you find replays of all of Moose Jaw’s games on the site.
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MIller Express carrying plenty of confidence into playoff series with Swift Current
After second-place finish in East Division, Moose Jaw aiming for a solid playoff run beginning with first round match-up with 57’s Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
The Moose Jaw Miller Express found themselves heading into the Western Canadian Baseball League playoffs on a high note. After dropping a 21-9 decision to the Regina Red Sox in their final home game of the regular season on Thursday night, the Express rebounded with a 10-2 victory in Medicine Hat in their final regular season game Saturday. That gave the local squad a 33-23 record heading into the post-season against the Swift Current 57’s, one of the top regular-season showings for the Express in recent seasons. But there’s always a catch heading into the WCBL playoffs, and that’s no different this year. With players beginning to return home to prepare for their college baseball seasons, rosters throughout the league begin to deplete. It’s a matter of how the league’s season runs into August, with many NCAA programs starting to kick into gear in the coming weeks and as a result, requiring their players to report. For the Miller Express, that means ace pitcher Tim Carlson, pitcher Andrew Barg-
The Moose Jaw Miller Express honoured their billets before their game against Regina on Thursday night. er, third baseman Parker Dorrance, catchers Martin Rodriguez and Robert Gurney are all back home after putting together solid seasons with the local squad. And to top it all off, all-star pitcher Jesse Scholtz was also on his way home on Monday, after leading the league in appearances and helping anchor the bullpen. None of that is ideal, and the Miller Express aren’t the only team in that situation — Swift Current, had also seen their roster take a hit leading up to the playoffs. That all had Miller Express head coach Eric Marriott remaining confident the team will be able to continue their winning cam-
Registration open for annual Walk/Run for Alzheimer’s at Connor Park Gordon Edgar Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
The fourth annual Walk/Run for Alzheimer’s at Wakamow’s Connor Park will take place Saturday, August 27 at 8 a.m. Early registrants receive a free event t-shirt, but registrations will be accepted right up until the walk/running actually starts. Organizer Sarah Clarke, a teacher at Peacock Collegiate, began the fundraiser in 2019. She was following the example of her students, who created passion projects as part of her grade eight class. “My grandma passed away from Alzheimer’s about four years ago, so that was the year I started the event,” Clarke said. “But it was my students that inspired me to do something out of my comfort zone, something creative and new, and it was a learning opportunity.” The Connor Park route highlights the beauty of Wakamow Valley — in keeping with the fun, non-competitive spirit of the affair. There are 5k and 10k options for participants, weather permitting. The course winds up and down through the trees and wraps around the Moose Jaw River, and Clarke keeps a careful eye on conditions leading up to the day. Local support for the Walk/Run has been outstanding. “I’ve had over 25 businesses over the years that have donated and sponsored the event, and I’ve had over 100 participants every year,” Clarke said. “I hope to keep growing it. Ideally, I would love this event to continue annually for many years and have participants come from all over the place.” Becky Quist with the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan said the society relies on fundraising events like these to provide support and resources to the thousands of individuals and families across Saskatchewan who live with dementia. “Not only do events like these raise
much-needed revenue to support our projects, they grow awareness about dementia, caregiving, and the services offered by the Alzheimer Society,” Quist said. “Almost everyone has been affected by dementia in some way.” We know that people affected by dementia who connect with the Alzheimer Society and our services have a profoundly better experience and quality of life than those who don’t, Quist added. She also sent a message to everyone signing up for the 2022 Walk/Run: “Thank you! Your support means everything to us and we can’t do what we do without you. Last year, the Moose Jaw Run/Walk4Alz raised over $6500, and it keeps growing each year. We are so grateful for Sarah Clarke organizing this event, so if you get the chance, thank her for all her hard work and dedication!” Last November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honoured Clarke with an award for Outstanding Individual Volunteer. The AFP called her “an individual who exemplifies what it means to make a difference.” She spends months preparing with the help of family, friends, and former students, and even successfully adapted to public health requirements during the pandemic to keep the event going. Clarke said that not everyone who participates has to walk/run five to ten kilometres. Spectators are welcome and can donate without hitting the trail themselves. “I always encourage people to bring their families out, and they can bring their friendly dogs on a leash. I just want it to be an event everyone feels welcome at.” Register and find more information at www.walkrun4alz.com, and follow the Facebook page for frequent updates at www.facebook.com/walkrun4alz/.
paign, ideally well into a solid playoff run. “Most of our bats are still here, we lost a couple of guys on the arm side, but that’s how it is,” Marriott said Sunday afternoon. “We’re just looking to keep moving on, the boat stops for no one and there are lots of other teams who are in the same situation as us. But luckily our offence has carried us all year long, and we’re going to rely on them this post-season.” As compiled by Ian Wilson on www. westerncanadianbaseballleague.ca, the Miller Express have been an absolute terror at the plate all season — they ended up leading the East Division in runs (416), hits (599), home runs (43), RBI (359), total bases (860), on-base percentage (.399), batting average (.300), and slugging percentage (.431). At one point in the campaign, they could field a full starting line-up of players hitting over .300, with many of those bats also bringing plenty of power. Catcher Bryan Reyes led the way with a .356 average, while Nate Mensik topped the team with 11 home runs. “Our bats are something special,” Marriott said. “We hold our guys to a pretty high standard, and we’re on them every game not to take a pitch off. They’re pretty locked in every game, they’re proud to play for the Miller Express and they want to put up the stats to show their school back home that they’re the player they’re expected to be as well.” Of course, you can’t win without solid pitching, and the Express still have plenty of horses in that regard, too. All Star Kellan Voggesser got the start in Game 1 Monday night, with Cameron Dunn going in Game 2 in Swift Current. “As long as our starting pitchers give us an opportunity to stay in the bulk of the game then we’ll piece it together in the back end, coach (Michael) Gonzalez and I,” Marriott said. “And for the most part,
our bullpen has done a good job. There have been a few ups and downs, but that’s every team and if ultimately we can get the ball to Reece Helland at the back end of the game, I like our chances.” That all rolled into their playoff opener. The Express have had their share of success against the 57’s, having won nine of 12 meetings, bringing plenty of confidence to the proceedings. “We’ve had the upper hand against them most of the season, but we’re not going to take them lightly,” Marriott said. “They’re a good team, they’re coached well, they have good starting pitchers and our offence has to show up. It’s simple as that, we worked all year to have the higher seed in Game 1 at home and that advantage and I believe that the boys are ready to go.” The good thing is there is no shortage of winning pedigrees in the Express lineup. The vast majority of Moose Jaw’s crew have found success in college, something Marriott hopes will help when things inevitably get down to the nitty gritty. “Most of these guys have played in pretty important games back home, they go to good schools and have played in conference championship games and conference tournaments,” Marriott said. “So they’re not nervous, they’re excited to get the ball in the playoffs and move onto the second round, and ultimately I believe we’ll push for a WCBL championship here in Moose Jaw.” The first two games of the series took place on Monday and Tuesday, prior to deadline. The deciding contest is set for Wednesday if necessary. Be sure to check www.moosejawtoday.com for all the upto-date scores and details.
Miller Express pitcher Jesse Scholtz made one of his final appearances of an impressive WCBL rookie season on Thursday night.
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The Lynbrook Golf Club had another Hole-in-One on Monday July 29, 2022. Casey Bellows aced Hole #3 using his 9 iron, which was witnessed by Joey Topham & Bryce Downey. Congratulations Casey!
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The Lynbrook Golf Club had another Hole in One on Thursday August 4, 2022. Dale Johnson aced Hole #3 using his 8 iron, which was witnessed by Lesa Johnson. Congratulations Dale!
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The Lynbrook Golf Club had another Hole-in-One on Saturday August 6, 2022. John Luker aced Hole #3 using his 7 iron, which was witnessed by Dave Tillie. Congratulations John!
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First Annual Heartland Hospice Heartlights Memorial Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
On the beautiful sunny day of July 28, 2022, the Heartland Hospice at the Pioneer Lodge held its first Annual Heartlights Memorial. This lovely event was an opportunity to support the members of our community who have had a loved one spend the last chapter of their life in the Memory Lane Wing of the Pioneer Lodge. Many speakers spoke at the event, honoring those who have passed, honoring their loved ones, and honoring their caregivers that supported them in their final moments. In addition to the speakers, they also had a musical performance by the Moose Jaw Comfort Choir. Around forty people attended this event, which was near their max capacity. The group also took a moment to dedicate a gazebo to Richard Eberts, which was donated by the Eberts family. Glenny Eberts, Richards’s wife and an original member of the Heartland Hospice Board, spoke on behalf of the family. “I felt it was very meaningful and very touching. As I said nature contributed to it and the spirit of everyone that was gathered was just a beautiful connection and sense of solidarity in being together in the experiences that they had had. While hoping that it was also a healing experience for them, to re-visit that space and to make peace with that space.” This was also a moment for people to come and honor the work that has been done on the serenity gardens,
choir, to the people that donate to the landscape,” says Della Ferguson, Chairperson of the Supportive Chair Committee. “Now as we move into growing our hospice, we trust that our community is going to step into that and support us because there isn’t anyone in our community that hasn’t journeyed through the end of life with a loved one”. They hope to make this a yearly annual event, where families that are served at the hospice wing can have a memorial for their loved ones.
Glenny and Angela unveil the memorial plaque. which are currently under remodeling. This is a phaseby-phase project with two phases being started already. Phase one brought more flowerpots and shrubs to the garden, as well as a bird bath centerpiece. Phase two involved adding more shrubs, the gazebo, a sidewalk, and a concrete slab. “We are deeply grateful for our community and the way that they step up to support the needs of our members. it has been a community effort at every level, from the photographer that comes to take those pictures, to the
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Nominations open for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
A new award known as The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) has been created to celebrate the 70th anniversary year of Her Majesty’s Accession to the Throne. A total of 7,000 medals will be awarded at ceremonies held throughout the province, to honor the Queen’s service to Canada, during the Platinum Jubilee Year. This new medal program will be the focus of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Jubilee year commemorations. Residents of Moose Jaw are being encouraged, by the City of Moose Jaw, to nominate deserving Moose Javians for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee
medal. “If you know someone that is deserving, who has achieved greatness and helped to build our province. Please think about nominating them,” said Mayor Clive Tolley. The province says “the criteria for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) is broad. Recipients should be of all ages, from all walks of life, provided that they have made a contribution to society”. There are three minimum criteria that medal recipients must reach to be considered for the medal, those criteria being:
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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 until 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 19691972 is to be held at The Wildlife Hall – 1396 3rd Ave NE from August 12 to 14th, 2022. For more information visit the RCVI 1972 50th Reunion 2022 Facebook group or email rvci50reunion72@sasktel.net 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 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: 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. 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. 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 reg-
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With oil and gas companies such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron posting record-breaking profits while inflation soars and pump prices take increasingly large bites out of Canadian wallets, MooseJawToday.com asks what goes into setting the price per litre. “The cost of gasoline is a component of the price of oil, plus the cost of refining that oil into a product, then transporting and marketing those final products, plus provincial and federal taxes,” said Cory Hughes, Assistant Deputy Minister — Resource Development with the Ministry of Energy and Resources. “The Government of Saskatchewan has limited influence on gasoline prices. There is provincial tax associated with gasoline, so that would be the one and only area that the government can influence gasoline prices.” The federal government directed our inquiry to information found on Canada.ca: Fuel consumption levies in Canada https://www. nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/domestic-and-international-markets/transportation-fuel-prices/fuel-consumption-taxes-canada/18885 Why gasoline prices go up and down? https:// www.nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/domestic-and-international-markets/transportation-fuel-prices/ questions-and-answers/why-gasoline-prices-go-anddown/4931 Why Gasoline Prices Vary Across Canada https:// www.nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/domestic-and-international-markets/transportation-fuel-prices/questions-and-answers/why-gasoline-prices-vary-across-canada/4609 According to the above websites, the answer ultimately lies with whoever is operating the fuel station and whatever it cost them to get their supply. Four factors
tively influenced by movement on climate change. The cost of building or expanding fossil fuel supply facilities is increasing even as renewable energy becomes cheaper, faster. “Gasoline is a commodity, so it’s really set on supply and demand,” Hughes said. Nationally, prices are now falling again. According to the CAA gas price tracker, the highest national average in the past year was June 14, 2022 at 209.7/litre. Canada is a net exporter of crude oil, producing significantly more oil than it can consume. It was the fourth-largest producer in the world in 2021 with 5.5 million barrels per day — six percent of global output, and exported 4.67 million barrels per day, mostly to the US. Could the province help with gas prices? In May, the NDP Opposition proposed a plan to share resource windfall profits with Saskatchewanians. However, in June, Moe hinted that the Sask Party might pause the provincial gas tax after all, depending on high natural resource prices — a plan that sounds eerily like that of the NDP. “They did pause the gas tax in Alberta,” Hughes said. “And I think the premier’s on record in June as saying that if we do have a provincial surplus due to high natural resource prices, the Government of Saskatchewan would review options to return money to Saskatchewan citizens. “That would be a better question for the Premier’s Office, but the premier did make those comments several times in June.” Hughes pointed out that the federal government’s influence on gas prices is also considerable. “The increasing carbon tax and the upcoming clean fuel standard … would make a good question for the federal government.”
Fuel grade choices and prices (Jarvell Jardey/iStock/ Getty Images) stand out: · The cost to locate and get crude oil out of the ground, · The cost to change crude oil into gasoline (refining margin), · The cost to operate the local station (retail margin), and · Taxes to provincial, federal, and sometimes municipal, governments. These factors align with those explained by Hughes. The interconnectedness of the world reliance on crude oil means that virtually any world event — war, economic events, pandemics — has an instant effect on prices. Worldwide, demand continues to outstrip supply, causing a steady increase over time. That trend is nega-
Next Gen Car Show will end car-show season September 25th Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
Car lovers and enthusiasts will be excited to hear that the final meet-up of the car show season will be taking place at Tatawaw Park in Moose Jaw on September 25th. This will be the last big car show before the end of the season when specialty car owners store their treasures away. The Next Gen Car Show, sponsored by the Next Gen Car Club, will include a show and shine, as well as a competition. For the show and shine, the vehicles registered will be awarded a trophy based on several categories. These categories have not been named yet, but previous years’ categories included best in the show, best classic, best muscle, best import, and best modified. The competition portion of this event will include the limbo competition, the bass competition, and the exhaust competition. The limbo competition determines which car is the lowest; the bass competition is to do with the interior stereo system of the vehicle, as the owner will demo their stereo system and the vehicle with the best system will win that competition. For the exhaust competition, a fan favorite, two cars are parked side-by-side and start revving their engines; the crowd then decides who has the loudest car and the winner continues to the next round. “I really like how diverse it is. So, you get everything from your 1920 rat rods all the way to the newest supercars. It’s a really great assortment of vehicles. All years, all makes, all models are welcome, and it’s also a family show so kids enter free, and pets enter free,” says Austin Murray, the founder of the Next Gen Car Club. The Next Gen Car club is a Saskatchewan-based club that organizes community events, social events, pop-ups, and scheduled meets. The showcase will run from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
This event will also feature food trucks, local vendors, and a live DJ for those attending to enjoy. If you are looking to operate a booth, you will have to register by direct messaging the Next Gen Car Club on Facebook. For more information and to register a vehicle visit the Next Gen Car Club Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/nextgencarclub/.
Four cars lined up for attendees to admire. Photo courtesy of Rafhim with the show and competition officially kicking-off at 1:00 p.m. The fee to enter a show car is $10; cost to visit the car show is $5 with kids and pets free. “We usually do draws and giveaways leading up to the event...” says Murray. “Under our season opener, we gave a ton of stuff away. We gave away a Nintendo Switch; we gave away a laptop; we also have some of our vendors donate some items; we give away merchandise, and then a few other big items like that.”
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Obituaries / Memorials DOUGHERTY, DONALD 1948-2022 Donald Dougherty of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 74 years. Don was a well respected businessman and life long rancher. He loved his family, friends and nature. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed dearly. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. Those who wish to remember Donald with a donation may do so to Ducks Unlimited at www. ducks.ca. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-5262214 for further information.
CORNELL, EVELYN It is with sadness the family of Evelyn Cornell announces her passing on August 3, 2022, at the age of 91. Born and raised in St. Boswell, SK before moving to Moose Jaw in 1942 where she attended Central Collegiate. She went on to work at CIBC before leaving to be a stay-at-home mom. She married Kenneth Cornell on August 4, 1951, and they were married 71 years less one day. Together they raised four children and suffered the loss of eldest son David in 1960. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother and grandma. Nothing was more important to Evelyn than her family and she was always our biggest source of love and support. She was predeceased by her son David, parents James and Elizabeth Baird, brother Jim (Helen) Baird, sister Marguerite (Robert) Livesey, and brother-in-law Jim Thomas. She is survived by her sister Jean Thomas; husband Ken; daughters Nancy (Randy) McCurdy, Sheila (Garth) Timoruski, and son John Cornell; grandchildren Adam (Nastashia), Mitchell (Kim), Morgan (Stacy), Kyle (Stevie), Abby (Tyler), Jesse (Shana), Drake (Bridget), Katelyn (Tyson) as well as eleven great grandchildren. A Private Celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Humane Society. In living memory of Evelyn, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director
GRAHAM, DANIEL (DAN) ROBERT February 24, 1941July 18, 2022 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Daniel Graham of St. Albert, AB, on July 18, 2022, at the age of 81 years due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol of 61 years; his sons: Stephen (grandson Justin), Jeffrey (Karouna & grandchildren Sarah Simone & Cainan), & Robert (Kae & granddaughter Jaedyn). Dan will also be dearly missed by 9 siblings: Cecilia (Albert), Rita (Don), Tim (Cathy), Maureen, Joan (Tom), Rose (Rob), Eileen (Lyle), Fran (Bill), Louie (Connie); as well as numerous relatives & friends. Dan was predeceased by his parents, William & Kathleen Graham; grandson Stephan; brothers: Patrick & Johnny & brother in law, Peter. Dan was born and grew up in Moose Jaw, SK and attended St. Mary’s & St Louis College. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1959 and over the next 35 years his postings were as a Radio Officer in Summerside PEI, Navigator in Comox, BC, CF104 fighter pilot in Cold Lake and Germany during the Cold War, Nato staff officer in Ramstein and Heidelberg, Base Commander at CFB Penhold, Base Administration Officer at CFB Namao and Detachment Officer in Edmonton. Dan retired from military service in 1994 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He had completed his BA in Economics at the Royal Military College early in his military career, which helped him to start a second career as a financial advisor with various firms in Edmonton from 1995-2012. Dan was a passionate member of the Rotary Club and served for a time as President of the West Edmonton Rotary Club & District Governor 5370 in 1997-98. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Parkinson Canada. To view the service or send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.comcom
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COSSETTE, PATRICK Patrick Ernest Cossette, aged 94 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 with his family by his side. Patrick was born on January 9th, 1928 on a farm near Trewdale, SK to Emile and Lucia Cossette. He grew up with his 15 brothers and sisters on his parents’ farm in that area, attending Trewdale School for his education. As a young man, Patrick worked on the farm and did many odd jobs in the community. He married Lottie Moore of the Courval area in October 1948. At the beginning of their marriage, Pat and Lottie lived and worked in Burdett, Alberta where Pat worked at the local John Deere dealership. In 1952, Pat and Lottie moved back to Saskatchewan and purchased farmland in the Coderre area. In 1961, they opened and ran a grocery store in Coderre for 3 years called Pat’s Lucky Dollar. As their family grew, Pat and Lottie farmed in the Coderre area until they retired from the farm in 1975, moving to Moose Jaw. Patrick worked in the dry goods department at the Moose Jaw Co-op for several years after moving to Moose Jaw. Patrick was very industrious and was a jack-of-alltrades. He built several houses for his family over the years. He was quite musical, enjoying singing, dancing and even being self-taught to play the guitar, violin, and piano. He took pride in all of his work and was especially proud of winning the District 8 Family Farm Award that he and his family won in 1971. During their 66 years of marriage, Pat and Lottie raised 6 children, had 17 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren. Patrick was predeceased by his wife, Lottie; parents, Lucia and Emile; siblings: Blanche, Wilfred, Armand, Helene, Lorette, Roland, Victor, and Marie-Anne; and great-grandson, Austin. Patrick is survived by his children: Adrian (Yvette) Cossette, Eugene (Beverly) Cossette, Barbara (Dallas) Glascock, Kathleen (Brian) Stroh, Annette (Victor) Jensen, and Christine (Leslie) Cossette; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Eudore (Ted), Maurice, Clarence (Butch), Claire, Marie, Delores and Noella. In keeping with Patrick’s wishes, a Private Family Service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Patrick’s name may be made to the Providence Place Foundation, 100 – 2nd Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1B8 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 150 Albert St, Regina, SK S5R 2N2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com
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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.
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Jacob Carpenter wrote in Fortune magazine on June 2, 2022, “Jeff Bezos built Amazon into a behemoth, reimagining the world of e-commerce and logistics, but his company decimated many small businesses while pushing its employees to the brink.” The word behemoth means something of monstrous size, power, or appearance. It can refer to a company, an empire, a gas-guzzling SUV, a monster truck, anything that could be considered a colossus. Even churches can become behemoths. “[Rev. Rick] Warren transformed his church into a behemoth of evangelical Christianity,” penned Chris Kuo in the Los Angeles Times of June 8, 2021. Behemoth is a word taken from the Bible. It is a Hebrew word used in Job chapter 40. “Behold, Behemoth, which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox. Behold, his strength in his loins, and his power in the
muscles of his belly. He makes his tail stiff like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together. His bones are tubes of bronze, his limbs like bars of iron. He is the first of the works of God; let him who made him bring near his sword! For the mountains yield food for him where all the wild beasts play. Under the lotus plants he lies, in the shelter of the reeds and in the marsh. For his shade the lotus trees cover him; the willows of the brook surround him.” (Job 40:15-22) No one is certain to what animal the word refers. The ancient Hebrew behaymowth could describe a hippopotamus, a water ox, or perhaps an extinct dinosaur, according to Bible scholars. Behemoth derives from behaymaw which does refer to a very large animal, often labeled as a dumb beast. The dictionary lists synonyms of behemoth as leviathan and Goliath, also Biblical words. Leviathan is a type of sea monster. Isaiah 27:1 records, “In that day the Lord with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea.” The symbolism connected to this word implies something evil, maybe even Satan himself. In the Book of Enosh, an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic text, Behemoth is described as a male land animal and Leviathan as a female sea monster. According to Jewish tradition both will become food for the righteous at the end of time. Goliath is the gigantic man that David, the shepherd boy, fought on the battlefield when no other soldier would dare to fight him. “And the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span (2.38 m or 7’10”). . . . He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why have you come out to draw up
for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.” When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. . . . And David said to the men who stood by him, “For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” . . . When the Goliath arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him.” There are a lot of English words that have been taken directly out of the Bible. It is useful to be familiar with many Bible stories to understand our own use of words today. 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.
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Twin Lakes Ranch Ministries will host a Christian music festival that aims to rebuild people’s faith in Canada and encourage more people to trust in God. The “Faith, Fire, Freedom Festival” occurs from Thursday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 14, at the ranch, located eight miles east of Moose Jaw on the north side of Highway 1. Some musical acts include Art Lucier and the Reviver Band, the Canadian Revival Centre Band, The Burn 24-7, Fresh IE, and Todd and Melanie Toews. Some speakers include Lucier, Darren Canning, Nadine Ness, Chris Lindberg, Barry Maracle, Steven Holmstrom, Mark Friesen and Kevin Tabuchi. There will also be a “Faith, Fire, Freedom Rally” on Saturday, Aug. 13, featuring The Reviver Band and speakers Lucier, Ness and Friesen. The event is free, but participants must register in advance. To do that, visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/ faith-fire-freedom-festival-tickets-383707147407. Everything will take place under a tent that is 12,000 square feet in size. Food trucks will be on site all weekend. A similar event was held recently in Winnipeg and attracted around 1,500 people. Organizers believe about 1,000 could attend the festival in Moose Jaw. Kelowna, B.C.-based Harvest Ministries International is organizing the event in conjunction with the Revival
Reformation Alliance, “a coalition of ministries, ministers, intercessors and saints contending for the move of God in this nation.” “If ever there was a time for the family of God to come together and worship the King of Kings, this would be that day. Within the Revival Reformation Alliance, we’re realizing that this summer is a divinely inspired and orchestrated opportunity to gather, worship, and do business with God,” Lucier wrote on Facebook. “Indeed, this season is being dubbed as the ‘Summer of Worship’ — and rightly so. A great enemy is at the door of the nation, and has even breached its walls.” Lucier thought this event would be a great worship service to attend since it would be a time for people to
seek Jesus Christ. “I believe the Lord has set the table and invited the hungry and willing to gather — to lay it all down and to cry out to the only One who can save,” he added. Lucier told the Express by phone that this gathering is focused on freedom of religion and bringing together people from across Western Canada who love God and Canada. He noted that organizers chose the festival name because they believe Canadians have lost faith in this country during the past 50 years. “We want to see the re-establishment of faith in God and we’re calling out really for the fire of God to come down to ignite our hearts,” he continued, adding organizers also want to see more freedom in society, specifically, freedom from addictions and the past and freedom of expression and worship. Lucier said he was excited that Moose Jaw is holding this festival since it would be a great time of “God’s family coming together and Canadians standing together.” “It’s about a $100,000 event once you figure out your sound and tent and travel. But it’s free — it’s a free event,” he added. “For those who love their nation, for those who love music and for those who love freedom, this event is for you.”
Dawn Walker and son located safe in Oregon MooseJawToday.com Staff - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), in conjunction with the United States Department of Homeland Security, have located missing persons Dawn Walker and her son Vincent Jansen. The two were found in Oregon City, Oregon at approximately 11:30hrs on August 5 (CST). Both are reported to be safe and well. Agency representatives are currently working out the details of arranging for their return to Canada. Walker, 48, is a member of the Okanese Cree Nation and is the executive operating officer of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The FSIN recently floated the idea of offering a reward for the same return of Walker and her son if they were not located soon. Walker is also a well-known Saskatchewan author whose latest book The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour was shortlisted on Wednesday for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. She ran in the 2021 Federal election as the Liberal candidate for the Saskatoon-University riding, receiving 10 per cent of the vote. The search cast a wide net, including the SPS Missing Persons Unit and numerous other SPS units, govern-
Dawn Dumont Walker as the Liberal candidate for Saskatoon in the 2021 election (from Facebook) ment agencies, the RCMP, Saskatoon Fire Department, FSIN, external private industry partners, members of the general public, and the following law enforcement agencies in Canada and the US who worked to locate Walker and her child; Canadian Border Services Agency, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, the Canadian Centre
for Child Protection, the Billings Police Dept., Oregon City Police Dept. and the West Linn Police Dept. Investigators were recently successful in establishing that the two had illegally entered the United States. The investigation was then able to track them to the Oregon City location where cross-border law enforcement cooperation was utilized. At this time, U.S. authorities are considering the implications and any potential action as a result of an illegal entry into the US. Pending any action by U.S. authorities, Dawn Walker will be returned to Saskatoon to meet with investigators. U.S. agency representatives in consultation with the SPS are currently working out the details of returning Vincent Jansen to a legal guardian. Allegations that Walker has been the victim of domestic abuse have been repeatedly raised by family members and those who know her as the search gathered momentum. FSIN vice Chief Heather Bear has reiterated that claim to media. The Saskatoon Police Service continues to ask for anyone with information to contact the SPS at 306-9758300, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or your local law enforcement agency.
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Home sales dropped 20% in July, while prices declined 8%, data shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express
Home sales in July in Moose Jaw declined compared to 2021, similar to the rest of the province, while year-todate data also showed a decline across most of the board. There were 52 homes sold last month in The Friendly City, a decline from 62 units — or 20 per cent — in July 2021, data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) shows. There were 100 new listings in July, an increase from 90 new listings during the same time last year. However, inventory of homes slipped to 190 units, a decline from 232 units — a 22-per-cent drop — in July 2021. The number of available homes meant there were 3.65 months of supply available, a drop from 3.76 months last July. Meanwhile, homes stayed on the market for 41 days. The average home price in Canada’s Most Notorious City was $232,281, a decrease of eight per cent year-overyear. Meanwhile, the benchmark price was $248,000, an increase of five per cent compared to last July. The 10-year average for July shows there are usually 57 homes sold, 100 new listings, 306 homes in inventory, 5.73 months of supply, 58 days for homes on the market, a benchmark price of $229,210 and an average price of $250,044. Year-to-date, there have been 390 homes sold, 578 new listings, 155 homes in inventory, 2.77 months of supply, 43 days for homes on the market, a benchmark price of $237,529 and an average price of $260,539.
The 10-year average for year-to-date statistics for July shows there are usually 332 home sales, 671 new listings, 270 homes in inventory, 5.92 months of supply, 61 days for homes on the market, a benchmark price of $224,503 and an average price of $244,793. Provincial outlook There were 1,439 home sales across Saskatchewan in July, which was a decline of 9.2 per cent year over year and a decline of 9.7 per cent year-to-date, according to the SRA. There were 2,494 new listings across the province last month, a drop of 1.7 per cent year-over-year and an 8.2-per-cent decline year-to-date. Meanwhile, there were 7,142 homes in inventory, which was a decline of 10.6 per cent compared to July 2021. There were 4.96 months of housing supply across the province last month, a decrease of 1.6 per cent year-overyear. While sales have eased, last year was a record year, and with year-to-date sales just shy of 10,000 units, levels are still well above long-term averages for Saskatchewan, said the SRA. New listings trended down compared to the past few months and last year’s levels. Nonetheless, the pullback in sales has outpaced the decline in new listings, which supports a shift toward more balanced conditions. This also caused inventory levels to continue to trend up from lows earlier this year.
“As expected, gains in lending rates are having some cooling impacts on the housing market, causing consumers to seek out more affordable options. The challenge will be product availability in the lower price ranges of the market,” said Chris Guérette, CEO of SRA. “Supply levels are improving compared to earlier in the year, however, the year-over-year decline in inventory has been driven by homes priced below $400,000.” The recent shifts helped push the months of supply up to nearly five months, reflecting far more balanced conditions than what was experienced the past four months, the SRA said. While conditions are not as tight as before, this July was the tightest since 2009. These conditions support further price gains in the province when many Canadian cities are seeing a retraction in prices. In July, the benchmark price reached $335,100, slightly higher than the previous month and over five-per-cent higher than July 2021. “Moving forward, further rate increases are expected as concerns over inflation persist in the market. This will continue to weigh on housing markets across the country,” said Guérette. “However, markets like Saskatchewan are expected to fare better than some of the larger centers in the country as they never experienced the same level of price growth throughout the pandemic.”
Early morning strolls through the Town ‘N’ Country mall keep senior active and healthy Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com
Every weekday at about 7:00 a.m., you can find a number of walkers at the Town ‘N’ Country mall. The venue is a great place for seniors to get some exercise, stay active and fit. Moose Jaw senior Alice King-Rayner will turn 85 years-old this September and has been actively walking the mall every weekday for the last 27 years. “Well, it’s bug-free; it’s air-conditioned. You can come in and take your coat off in the wintertime and walk around with no problem, and it does not cost anything,” she said. Last year she hit another milestone, clocking in over three hundred kilometres over the course of the year. The group that gathers together to walk at the mall are the remnants of the Moose Jaw Walkers that used to meet at the A&W before doing their two-kilometre walk at the mall.
Eight-five year-old Alice King-Rayner mall-walks in the Town ‘N’ Country Mall every weekday to keep fit and active. . Even though the club is no longer active, that has not stopped some seniors from taking their daily walks.
The Moose Jaw Walkers once boasted seventy members but overtime dwindled to sixty, and now with the club officially no longer active, there are only around six seniors that walk daily at the mall. Alice became involved with the walking group shortly after moving to Moose Jaw in 1995. The family had purchased FasGas and Alice found herself with little to do early in the morning while waiting to open the gas station so she decided there and then to join the walking club. She has been walking ever since. Other seniors often join Alice for the walk, sharing stories and conversations on their stroll. She says she truly looks forward to her walks in the morning. Her goal for this year is to walk at least one kilometer every weekday. Alice believes that it is extremely important to stay active for both the good of an individual’s mental and physical health.
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Brickspo returns to huge crowds and equally as impressive builds Close to 3,000 visitors take in first Saskatchewan Lego Users Group exhibition at Western Development Museum since 2019 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express
For three years, they waited; they planned; and they built. This past weekend, it was time to show off all their hard work. The extravaganza of all things Lego returned to the Western Development Museum on Saturday and Sunday, August long-weekend, with thousands of patrons taking in the many impressive works at Brickspo 2022. It was a welcome return after having the last show take place in 2019, with the event cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. As with anything that goes away for a while, there were some concerns about how Brickspo would be received on its return, but there needn’t have been any worries — more than 1,300 folks took the tour on Saturday, with an equal number expected on Sunday. “It’s been really good,” said Adam Dodge with the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group, organizers of Brickspo. “Coming back after two years and having any turnout is really nice, so we’re pretty happy with how things have all turned out.”
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was the subject of this intricate table-sized build by Melissa and Jason Meyer.
Plenty of folks young and old were on hand for the Whacky Race finals on Sunday afternoon. One of the most positive factors heading in was the enthusiasm of all involved — once word was out that Brickspo 2022 was a go, it was all hands on deck, and quickly. “I think we were really lucky timing-wise since many hands make light work and a lot of people wanted to get involved after this length of time,” Dodge said. “And participant-wise, this is the highest we’ve ever had at 50 entries. I attribute that to people wanting to get out and show off some of the things they’ve been doing and just have a good time.” And if you think giving Lego builders a bit of extra time to create their masterpieces would be a good thing, you would be completely correct. From the incredible detail of a battle scene from the movie Star Wars: Rogue One to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and plenty of other intricate smaller works, the attention to detail and skill involved were fully on display. “Some of the larger builds, like the Willy Wonka build (by Melissa and Jason Meyer) were worked on for three years,” Dodge elaborated. “Originally they were trying to get it done in a single year, so
having that extra time and making a little bit more, it really shows. A lot of builds were that way, too. People would start on a project, then they revisit it and see what else they can do, and then the bigger and better it gets.” Naturally, Dodge was impressed with the quality of the show and was especially happy to see builders of all skill levels get involved. “You always encourage people, whatever they come up with, that’s good,” he said. “And it’s difficult in this community not to judge yourself against other people. The thing you hear the most is ‘oh wow, I could never’ and that’s fine because you can build THAT. It’s awesome to be able to see, especially as people grow and get better over the years and have more intricate projects… there’s thousands of things you can do with bricks and it’s amazing.” Dodge was especially happy to see so many smiling faces come out throughout the weekend, showing once again that if you build it, they will come.
This build by Keith Reed was an impressive reproduction of a scene from the video game Fallout. “Talking with the museum, they weren’t sure what it was going to be like and even (Saturday) they were conservative with the numbers, but when we found out how many people were out, we were really excited,” Dodge said. “So it’s really nice to see everyone come out and see our stuff, we always really appreciate it.”
This Lady Diana mosaic by Jim Jo was one of his entries in Brickspo, and arguably the most impressive.
This Moose Base collaboration featured the work of eight different artists.
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~ Rodo’s Pizza Event Room 9th Avenue South & Grandview Street 6:30pm (from the menu plus pizza)
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