Moose Jaw Express October 5th, 2022

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Start preparing those Christmas lists be cause The Moostletoe Artists Studio Tour returns after a three-year hiatus, with this year also its 10th anniversary.

The event occurs Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour features artists opening their studios and galleries — sometimes in their homes — for the public to visit. People can enjoy fine art of various materials, view their favour ite artists’ studios, and start their Christmas shopping early.

The event is free and is for all ages.

A map can be found on the group’s Facebook page or at the Yvette Moore Gal lery on Fairford Street. Pick up a tour pass port at your first stop, receive a stamp at each location and leave your card at the last studio visited for a chance to win a $250 gift basket filled with homemade fine art from all the tour artists.

A list of artists can be found at the end of this article.

Laura Hamilton, one of the artists and event co-ordinator, explained that she at tempted to organize a tour last fall, but many group members didn’t want to proceed be cause COVID-19 was still happening and pandemic restrictions were still in place.

So, the Moostletoe Tour didn’t happen, but she held a summer show this year to see what response she could receive. Some people wore masks, others didn’t, but many people came to view her paintings.

“I kept hearing from people, ‘Oh, it’s so nice to do this again. It’s so nice to get out,’” Hamilton said. “So when I approached the group this fall, I said I feel like people are craving just being able to get out in public and engage with others.

“Seems like we’ve been cooped up for the last two-and-a-half (to) three years. So it’s nice to get back to it. And then everyone was excited.”

Organizing the 2022 tour was extra work for Hamilton since three artists retired during the pandemic or moved on to other endeavours, which meant she had to find new people.

Hamilton immediately thought of Jess

Zoerb and Erin Zimmerman since she had worked with the former on a previous show. Meanwhile, she knew two women from The River Street Potters and thought this group could replace Parsons Dietrich Pottery.

Having eight groups instead of nine this year still works, Hamilton continued. Sever al people told her they didn’t want to make too many stops since they wanted to see all the sites in one day.

“It’s good to do something new. It keeps it fresh,” Hamilton added.

Hamilton — who joined the Moostle toe Tour in its fourth year — thought it was great that the event is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year but believes the cele bration would be bigger if not for the pan demic. Yet, the group is finding its footing again, while she believes the event will run smoothly.

Hamilton wants to see people of all ages attend, even teenagers. She has a soft

spot for them because she used to teach and wants them more involved in the commu nity’s arts scene. She noted that during her summer show, she found it fascinating that fathers brought their children to view her art.

“If you hold something, lots of people will come,” she added.

2022 Moostletoe Tour artists

The Laura Hamilton Art studio is at 128 Blue Sage Drive. She paints nostalgic and whimsical oil paintings, while her sig nature collection includes limited edition re productions, pillows, bags, notebooks, cards and the ever-popular calendars.

Bill and Laurette Keen of W.C. Keen Metal Artist are at 127 Calypso Drive. He has designed unique handmade metal sculp tures for 40 years, while she provides the finishing touches of each piece.

Beth Barrett of One Sweet Dream Pottery is at 1211 Fifth Avenue Northwest. She creates functional stoneware that is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Artists Jess Zoerb and Erin Zimmer man are at The Art House on 720 Second Avenue Northeast. Attendees should park on Caribou Street or Athabasca Street that day because of area construction.

The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gal lery gift shop features basket weaver Beth Crabb and indigenous artist/beader Jaz enta Saultier

Artist Jude Radwanski of Firefly Art Jewellery is in the Hammond Build ing. Each piece of her wearable jewelry is hand-sculpted using polymer clay and ac cented in silver or gold. Her pieces are influ enced by ancient artifacts, natural elements and age-old patinas.

The Yvette Moore Gallery features the exclusive art collection of artist Yvette Moore. It carries an extensive collection of handcrafted pottery and jewelry in Sas katchewan.

The River Street Potters are located downstairs at 337 River Street West. The group comprises Melanie McFarlane, Shannan Taylor, Faithe Sovdi and Dianne Newman.

Riverside

Riverside Mission desperately requires community support and funding if it hopes to construct a new building to better meet the needs of Moose Jaw’s less fortunate people, its executive director says.

The non-profit is doing OK even though it operates in a 100-year-old build ing that needs to be replaced immediately because it’s expensive to maintain — and because of pests, said Joe Miller, executive director of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission (SHRM), which oversees Riverside Mis sion.

The organization closed its men’s emergency shelter and kitchen and dining room from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3 to fumigate for cockroaches. Hiring a professional company would have cost $25,000 for one day, so Riverside Mission staff performed the job over three days for roughly $5,000.

This is the first major shutdown for Riverside Mission because of cockroach es, although SHRM temporarily shuttered the men’s shelter a few years ago to battle bed bugs.

Meanwhile, the Salvation Army said it would provide suppers for the week to cover Riverside Mission’s closure. Once it re-opens, it’s first major meal will be the Thanksgiving Supper on Thursday, Oct. 6.

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dire need of being replaced. We want to build a state-of-the-art facility that will serve that community for many, many years. And we just need a better response.”

To donate, visit www.shrmsk.com/ moose-jaw-building-project

More support needed

SHRM is willing to take out a loan to finance the project — which it did for its new Regina building — but requires sup port from the provincial and federal gov ernments, he continued.

Moreover, it needs more support from Moose Jaw’s business community. While Miller has received many calls from con tractors willing to help with construction, none have said they would give big dona tions.

What’s frustrating to Miller is city hall may be souring on the building’s proposed location.

Backlash to project

He says he received a call from Mayor Clive Tolley, who allegedly asked if SHRM would trade the current location — 212 and 218 River Street West — for another property because the business community allegedly doesn’t want the new venue near the Events Centre.

Fundraising campaign

SHRM’s fundraising campaign to generate $4.5 million for a new emergency shelter in Moose Jaw is doing very poorly, Miller said.

The Regina-based non-profit applied to the Saskatchewan Housing Authority (SHA) for $1.2 million, but the SHA de nied the request. Instead, it recommended that the charity submit a joint application to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHA) and SHA for sup port.

Furthermore, inflation has added an other 20 per cent — or $900,000 — to the project and increased the cost to $5.4 mil lion.

“That’s the reality of the world we live in right now,” said Miller.

While SHRM has set aside $1.2 mil lion, it has received a poor response from the community, he continued. So far, it has received $40,000 from The Mosaic Com pany, $10,000 from a Regina donor and $7,500 from a local church for a total of $57,500.

Meanwhile, the non-profit held two fundraisers in Moose Jaw, including a 50/50 that barely broke even and a banquet that, while well-attended, generated only $5,000.

“I’ve had to cancel a radiothon be cause I just have no faith — we’ve lost faith … ,” said Miller. “It’s going to come down to how badly Moose Jaw wants this project.

“We’ve got an old building that is in

The proposed location would then be turned into parking.

Miller was unwilling to trade the property, pointing out the charity has al ready invested $300,000 into it, received council’s permission to re-zone the proper ty, and received enthusiastic support from council.

“Nobody showed up at that council meeting in opposition to the build or com ing with concerns about the building,” he added.

Connecting with donors

SHRM continues to regularly connect with Moose Jaw’s donor base by sending out fundraising letters and packages, while it also communicates with the business community.

“We are a non-profit and we are taking care of Moose Jaw’s most marginalized citizens,” Miller said. “… I would hope that the community is in support of that and wants to be a part of that as well.”

Riverside Mission continues to see increased numbers of clients and high er costs for meat, fruits, and vegetables. However, Miller says the organization will catch a financial break for a while because local gardeners will donate plenty of their produce.

Miller said he is confident the project will proceed, even though construction was supposed to start this past summer. Since the latest funding application will take five months for approval, shovels will likely start digging next spring, which puts the project a full year behind schedule.

Jason

Riverside Mission

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years old. Photo by Jason

Former church donates $28K to Multicultural Council

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) can now meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants more quickly thanks to a donation from the former parish of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Jean Tkatch, former church board president, and Amy Jane Lunov, former treasurer, visited the MJMC office on Sept. 28 and presented a cheque for $28,000. Stefanie Palmer, executive director, and Jaella Wiebe, settlement services manag er, accepted on behalf of the organization.

“It’s awesome. It will help many peo ple over the next little while,” Palmer said.

“It makes a difference in people’s lives, often because they’re in very diffi cult situations,” agreed Wiebe.

Caring for immigrants

The money will support the Multicul tural Council’s Saskatchewan Cares Fund, which meets newcomers’ immediate needs such as acquiring a driver’s licence, buy ing groceries, or attaining job skills train ing, said Palmer. This money is welcomed — and a very nice surprise.

“We’re very, very grateful. It’s helpful too because we have good core funding for our programs, but they don’t always allow us to support our clients in ways they need actual physical things,” Palmer said. “… we can’t necessarily buy them groceries if they’re struggling or things like that.”

The Multicultural Council knows some immigrants have support, but it could be months before they receive a job or other assistance, she pointed out. Im migrants who come for work need proof of their finances, while refugees usually depend on often-delayed government sup port.

“Some of the Ukrainian immigrants that are coming, they’re all women with little kids, basically,” said Tkatch. The last penny

St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church had only five members but plen ty of money when it closed in November 2021, so the remaining parishioners decid ed to donate to local organizations, Lunov explained. Since closing, the parish has donated around $250,000 to about seven groups.

“We have no more money left to give,” Lunov laughed.

“That’s the last cheque, the last pen ny,” chuckled Tkatch.

Tkatch and Lunov chose the Multi

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council’s Jaella Wiebe and Stefanie Palmer accept a $28,000 cheque from Jean Tkatch and Amy Jane Lunov of the former St. Vladi mir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

cultural Council for two reasons.

Firstly, Tkatch used to interact reg ularly with the MJMC when the Moose Jaw Ukrainian Society existed and knew the work the organization did with immi grants. Secondly, the organization helped Ukrainian refugee Julia Maksymenko af ter she arrived in Moose Jaw last April.

The parishioners had set aside money

from the building’s sale for a physical me morial, but then Russia invaded Ukraine in February and “the situation of the world changed,” Lunov said.

“Jean and I spoke, and we decided the money would be better spent on the living

instead of the dead, so we scaled back the memorial,” she continued.

A small group gathered in Rosedale Cemetery on Sept. 19 — St. Vladimir Day — for a service to honour former parish ioners who had supported the church and community. They used some money for a bilingual memorial in section 19 and sup ported the installation of two benches in Crescent Park dedicated to the parish.

A newcomer food bank

The Multicultural Council is con sidering starting a small food bank for newcomers — still in the planning stag es — and could use this donation for that project, said Palmer. There is a need to ad dress food security issues, especially with new immigrants.

“There are also specific situations in which someone might need to access food more often than the food bank is able to give … which has happened before in the past,” said Wiebe. “(This) could provide a little bit of a backup assistance when peo ple are in those complex situations.”

This newcomer-focused food bank — which could open in a few months — would be targeted at the MJMC’s clients and would support, not replace, the main food bank, Palmer added. The organiza tion simply wants to help its clients who are struggling.

An up-close look at the new memorial monument installed in Rosedale Cem etery that honours parishioners of the former St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Or thodox Church. Photo courtesy Jean Tkatch

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With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, thankfulness again be comes top-of-mind.

I was raised in an environ ment of thankfulness that in cluded saying a blessing over the food we were about to eat, to send thank-you notes for gifts and such, and for small graces like someone opening a door for me or for nice comments, as well as many other examples too nu merous to mention.

The mission of Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw is to support and advocate for those who face homelessness and other social barriers. While we are looking at the long-term goal of providing a women’s shelter, we also are collaborating with local organizations to develop a warming centre for the winter of 2022-23.

Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw has had sev eral events and projects to build finances for our future plans. In the past months, we have had restaurant fund raisers, a quilt raffle, |Lunch & Learns, the sale of donated items at the Farmers Market and online, and a garage sale.

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contributions to the donation boxes set up in various Moose Jaw businesses, and the Sarcan Drop & Go: enter Square One Community on the computer screen, and then attach the printed barcodes to your containers, and you have supported Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw.

Following a very positive recent change (attaining Municipal Project Status with the City of Moose Jaw), donors can now receive a tax receipt from a donation to our organization by making cheques payable to “City of Moose Jaw,” and mail to or drop off at City Hall, 228 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, S6H 3JB. Please be sure to note RE: SQUARE ONE COMMUNITY on the memo line.

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That was just one of the ways my folks instilled some tradition al values and good practices to continue to remain humble and thankful for the blessings we regularly receive.

In an article I read recently (Practicing Daily Grati tude), professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic in the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society at the U of Mass., Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day.

He says one of the most powerful ways to rewire your brain for more joy and less stress is to focus on gratitude.

Unfortunately, we soon forget in a life full of hurried comings-and-goings, something that should be an everyday practise rather than once a year.

As usual, there is more than enough information out there to encourage us to be more thankful, but it’s in the everyday mindful practice where thankfulness becomes sec ond-nature.

Robert Emmons, psychology professor and gratitude researcher at the University of California, explains that there are two key components of practicing gratitude:

“We affirm the good things we’ve received

“We acknowledge the role other people play in provid ing our lives with goodness

“Most of us know it’s important to express thanks to the people who help us, or silently acknowledge the things we are grateful for in life. Research has linked gratitude with a wide range of benefits, including strengthening your immune system and improving sleep patterns, feeling opti mistic and experiencing more joy and pleasure, being more helpful and generous, and feeling less lonely and isolated.” https://www.mindful.org/an-introduction-to-mindful-grati tude/

I feel, even a countenance of a smile is an affirmation of thankfulness. It is so encouraging to cross friends and even strangers on the street sharing smiles. It boosts one’s joy level and even makes a person more optimistic, and can even open the door to making new relationships to be thank ful for. By practicing grateful motions, you’ll find that you trigger the emotion of gratitude more often in your own life.

It has been noted that expressing gratitude can strength en relationships so be sure to let your spouse, partner, friend or family member know when they do something you ap preciate.

Have you ever noticed the people with whom you come across using words such as blessings or blessed, seem to show a sense of gratitude? These grateful people acknowl edge the good things in life that others have done for them.

It’s my hope that this Thanksgiving season and all through the year, we can be more mindful to be thankful everyday and in turn knit our community in love and thank fulness.

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And now: Be sure to get your name in the draw for our autumn raffle fundraiser! For just $2.00 per ticket, you could win the entire Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw Staycation Gift Package. This package has $1000.00 worth of prizes donated by generous local busi nesses, individuals and organizations. Thanks so much to all that are supporting this important Square One Com munity Inc. Moose Jaw fundraiser. Tickets are going fast! You can access them by emailing squareonefundraising@ gmail.com or through any board member. When ordering tickets through e-transfer, please put “raffle tickets” and the name and phone number of purchaser in the messages box. Details of the raffle are available on our social me dia. See the access information below.

Coming soon: Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw’s Empty Bowls Event on Nov. 19. The pur pose of Empty Bowls is to raise funds for charities and to educate people around issues of poverty and homeless ness in their community. At the event, the guests purchase a bowl and fill it with soup, then sit with others to discuss the needs of those facing social barriers. If you are in terested in helping with this event as a chef, restaurant owner, volunteer or vendor to rent a table, contact com munitysquareone@gmail.com.

Ongoing fundraisers include the opportunity to make

From January to June 2022, the coordi nator for Square One Community Inc. was Ashley Florent, who is now on our Board. In August, Sherry Young was hired to take on the coordinator posi tion. We welcome her and are appreciating her expertise, energy and hard work as we move forward with our fundraising and our exposure in the community. If you have any questions about Square One Community Inc. Moose Jaw, you can contact Sherry at communitysquareone@gmail.com .

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Several spooktacularly fun activities occurring at WDM in October

Moose Jaw Express staff

The Western Development Museum (WDM) in Moose Jaw is hosting several family-friendly and spooktacularly fun activities this October to celebrate Halloween.

The WDM has re-scheduled its Cabinet of Curiosities Workshop to Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. This af ternoon is suitable for ages 12 years and up. Space is lim ited and pre-registration is required; registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 12.

These cabinets of curiosities can spark a sense of wonder about the world in people and help visitors make connections to modern-day museums such as the WDM.

Come hear the importance of everyday objects and their connection to human knowledge and history, along with what’s involved in artifact collecting.

October is Mysteries at the Museum month. Through out the month, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can pick up two self-led activities to complement their visit.

The first is a black cat seek-and-find featuring im ages from the WDM’s collection, while the second is an escape room-style story booklet with puzzles that must be solved to find each clue in the Mystery of the Missing Black Cats.

Be sure also to check out family-friendly Halloween films in the Saskatchewan Theatre.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the WDM invites visitors to participate in a Halloween Come and Go in Costume afternoon, filled with games, crafts and activities for all ages.

The WDM is also collecting donations of canned cat food for the Moose Jaw Humane Society throughout Oc tober. Bring a can and receive an exclusive WDM button featuring a vintage black cat design.

For more information, visit wdm.ca/moose-jaw or its Facebook page.

The Cabinet of Curiosities workshop will spark won der about the world and help visitors better connect to today’s museums. Photo courtesy WDM

Sherry Young

Congratulations New Parents!

Rachel Canido & Adriel Velasco of Moose Jaw

Sept. 28, 2022

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Male 7lbs, 3oz

Olivia James & Tristian De Yoe of Moose Jaw

Sept. 30, 2022

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Male 6lbs, 13oz

Megan Gieni of Moose Jaw

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Male 8lbs, 2oz

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pm

Male 6lbs, 14oz

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OSAC fall events bring reimagined swing, award-winning Indigenous duo to Cultural Centre

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catchy, improvisational uniqueness attracted Tassan the moment she discovered it.

Tassan’s band, founded in 2003, is composed of ex emplary string musicians. Together, they put their own daring touch on the work of composers such as Félix Le clerc, George Gershwin, Louis Prima, and Charlie Chap lin.

For many years, Les Imposteures were an all-female band. The current line-up is Christine Tassan, Blanche Baillargeon, Martine Gaumond, and Jeff Mosely.

They have produced seven albums and put on more than 600 concerts across four continents.

Tickets to their Moose Jaw show are on Sasktix, or available from the MJCC box office.

Twin Flames — Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunchild Deer-Okpik, known as Jaaji [pronounced Yaah Yee] and Chelsey June met in 2014 and combined their respective musical talents as Twin Flames.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) Performing Arts circuit is bringing two acts to the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre (MJCC) this fall — The reimagined swing and Gypsy jazz of Christine Tassan et les Impos teures, and the folk/pop/indie music of Indigenous duo Twin Flames.

Christine Tassan et les Imposteures — Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Based in Quebec, guitarist Christine Tassan has been performing for more than 20 years in the jazz, gypsy jazz, and swing genres. She is a singer, composer, writer, direc tor, and producer with an international resume.

Gypsy jazz originated with French-Romani musician Jean “Django” Reinhardt in the 1930s, and the style’s

Both Jaaji and Chelsey June saw success as individ ual artists before becoming a married duo.

Jaaji grew up in Quaqtaq, Quebec, of Inuk and Mo hawk heritage. He was a Kativik police officer for 12 years before turning full-time to music. His debut album won album of the year at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards. He sings in English and Inuttitut.

Chelsey June is from Gatineau, Quebec. Singing in French and English, she is a proud Indigenous woman of Métis, Algonquin and Cree heritage. She co-hosted the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in Charlottetown, PEI in April, where Twin Flames won Indigenous Songwriters of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year for their album Omen.

Twin Flames is winning big at awards shows this year - catching up after the pandemic lull (from twin flamesmusic.com)

The final member of Twin Flames is drummer Jason Watts. Watts has been on the scene for over 20 years and has worked alongside numerous acts, including 3 Days Grace, Blue Rodeo, Matt Mays and El Torpedo, and has played over 1,500 shows.

Twin Flames doesn’t fit easily into any popular genres — Indigenous indie folk seems closest. They combine Indigenous and Western styles and languages, integrating and innovating as part of an Indigenous re naissance in music.

Twin Flames are veteran performers whose 2020 al bum Omen continues to attract international attention.

See Twin Flames on Nov. 26 by buying tickets from Sasktix.ca or the MJCC box office.

Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures (credit Randy Cole)

From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

One-legged goose might be related to holiday bird

In many homes, a roasted goose will hold the place of honour at the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Every time I roast a goose, I can’t help but wonder if it might have been related to a thoroughly miserable one-legged goose that ruled my late aunt’s farmyard.

When we visited the farm, that goose was right there to keep us in the car until my aunt arrived with a large broom to keep the goose at bay long enough so we could get into the house before it attacked. Upon our departure, the same scene played out until we were safely back inside our vehicle.

I wasn’t allowed to play outside until my aunt got that ill-tempered fowl locked in a shed. Mostly I stayed indoors, sat on a wooden chair and made sure to check for the garter snake that sometimes curled up in the bathroom.

So whenever there’s a goose nearby, I can’t help but chuckle now and think how that bird was better than any guard dog.

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Happy Thanksgiving.

• ROAST COMMERCIAL GOOSE

1-12 lb. goose

3 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley

2 apples, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion

4 cups water

2 tsps. ground savoury

4 cups rice, cooked

1 1/2 tbsps. flour

Let’s face it: the notion of Thanksgiving is a hard sell both commercially and person ally – the advertising industry and our human natures seem to stoke dissatisfaction. Thanksgiving assumes, for howev er brief a moment, gratitude-induced contentment. Grati tude is an antidote to greed, the crave for more. I wonder if this was in his thoughts when Jesus said to some people, “Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have even when you have a lot.” (Luke 12 vs.15 The Message)

It’s interesting how wine and food and gratitude seem to travel together in so many cultures. Celebrating

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Wash and dry goose. Remove giblets and cook separately in a pot of water.

Mix together the cooked rice, apples, onion and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill the cavity of the goose with the stuffing mixture and skewer the cavity closed.

Roast in a pre-heated 325 degrees F oven, breast side down for 1 1/2 hours. Drain off fat as it accumulates in the pan.

Turn goose over and roast another 1 1/2 hours. When done the bird’s juices should run clear. Remove from oven and let sit 10-15 minutes before carving.

Pour off all but 1 tbsp. of the fat from the roasting pan. Sprinkle flour over the bottom, on low heat. Stir for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Add water and whisk until thick and lumps are removed. Season with salt and pepper.

Slice goose, remove stuffing and serve with gravy.

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TURNIP CASSEROLE

5 cups cooked and mashed turnips

1 cup chopped apples

1/4 cup margarine

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups fine bread crumbs

2 tbsps. melted butter

In a buttered 2 quart casserole dish, mix beaten eggs into mashed turnips. Stir in apples,

margarine, brown sugar and pepper.

Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of turnip mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Makes 8 servings.

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CREAMY PUMPKIN PIE

2 cups pumpkin puree

1 cup cream or evaporated milk

1 tsp. flour

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

2 egg yolks

2 egg whites

Blend pumpkin, milk, egg yolks, flour, and spices until creamy.

In a separate bowl beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Immediately fold into creamy pumpkin mixture.

Pour into a prepared 9-10 inch unbaked pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 30-40 minutes.

Remove from oven, chill and top with whipped cream.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Thanksgiving and Wine and Food

by Doug Reichel

the food harvest, honouring stages in someone’s life like birthdays and anniversaries, a national or religious cele bration, some reunion of acquaintances, friends or family around a meal. Wine is at its best when it’s communal, when it invites others to share and participate. Like other alcoholic beverages, wine is at its worst when it is used for avoidance and manipulation.

Our Thanksgiving holiday is a wonderful time to bring food and wine together. Yes, a good wine is a wine you enjoy, but not all wines go with all foods. I’m a clumsy dancer to music but I do it anyway. You may feel a bit clumsy around choosing a right wine for the food you serve but do it anyway. Below are a few wines that pair nicely with some of the foods you may be enjoying – they’re available in one or more local liquor stores … (e.g. Urban Cellars). Enjoy the dance!

These foods: Turkey, roast and barbecued chick en, anything pork based (ham, pork ribs, barbecued pork sausage), Asian or spicy East Indian, grilled or smoked salmon, trout, pike, picker el, vegan and vege tarian dishes, char cuterie board, lentil and garden greens salads and pota to-based salads, Brie, Edam and Gouda cheeses.

These wines: Redstone Lime stone Vineyard

Riesling VQA -Canada

Selbach Riesling Kabinett (Green Fish Label) – Germany Selbach (Detzemer Maximiner Klosterlay) Riesling Spat lese – Germany

Terra de Lobos Sauvignon Blanc and Fernao Pires (bottle) – Portugal

Terra de Lobos White (3 Litre Bag-in-Box) – Portugal

These foods: Red meat dishes – wild and domestic (beef, bison, elk, venison steak, smoked brisket, beef ribs, hamburgers, grilled sausage, meatloaf, lamb, duck, goose, etc.), lasagne, pasta dishes, pizza, charcuterie board, stronger/aged cheddar and hard cheeses.

These wines:

Ares de Medeiros Red – Portugal

Medeiros Regional Red – Portugal

Chateau Canada – France

Finally! Shiraz – France

Goru Red – Spain

Las Hermanas Seleccion (Orange Label) – Spain

Terra de Lobos Red (3Litre Bag-in-Box) – Portugal

Doug Reichel

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Spooky yet educating October activities at Moose Jaw’s Public Library

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The Friends of the Library sale in sup port of the library is taking place on Oct. 28 and 29, having been rescheduled from September; Lisa Bird-Wilson will visit the book club in person to talk about Finding Ruby; the latest book launch from Saska toon author David Carpenter, and more. Adult programming

The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) Great Big Book Club will be joined on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. by Lisa Bird-Wilson, author of Finding Ruby. This event is in partnership with the Sas katchewan Festival of Words.

The Tech Time program is still rela tively new. The program offers one-onone opportunities to learn how to use your technological thing-um-jiggy, whether it’s a cellphone, a laptop, a program contained on those devices, or anything else to do with them.

Moose Jaw Colours will meet on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. for a spe cial fall-themed, all-materials-supplied colouring session. Making new friends while colouring sounds especially relax ing, so don’t miss out.

There is a book launch with Saska toon author David Carpenter on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Sas katchewan Writers’ Guild. The book is a memoir titled I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like, published by Thistledown Press.

A Local Writers Readout is happen ing Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The MJPL is calling all local writers to come and read to an audience. As an all-ages event, all readings should contain only appropriate material. No registration re quired.

The Movie Club this month will be watching Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula in keeping with the cul turally-agreed-upon theme of October. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, and Keanu Reeves. The movie starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.

Unintentionally hilarious and campy, highlights of this classic horror include Reeves’ English accent, Oldman’s overthe-top commitment to a creepy, breathy Dracula interpretation, Hopkins’ inappro priately ghoulish enthusiasm for vampire hunting, and Ryder’s fragile, helpless, wide-eyed credulousness. Treat yourself.

Night Stitchers, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., is an expansion of the MJPL Avid Knitters Club, which will be on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Both are open, welcoming gatherings for persons who knit, crochet, or do other kinds of needlework.

The Purely Canadian Book Club is on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m. and will be dissecting Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott, which was named one of CBC’s

best-loved books of 2019. Youth programming

Dungeons & Dragons is getting the same treatment as knitting, with anoth er session of the world’s most popular role-playing game coming to the library.

The new Adult Digital D&D club, for ages 15 to 22, is meeting Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. New and seasoned players both welcome with pre-registration.

Meanwhile, Teen Dungeons & Drag ons, for ages 12 to 16, is every Thursday, September 15 to December 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Register for hack-and-slash impro visational drama by emailing youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca.

The Teen Maker Space, for ages 12 to 19, will be Harry Potter-themed this month, making wands and growing man drakes — a plant that looks like a baby and screams enough to kill you if you take it out of the ground. Dangerous, but safe supervision will be supplied… prob ably. Meeting in the Herb Taylor Room, Wednesday Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Soul Eater is the movie of the Teen Anime Club in October, meeting in the MJPL Theatre on Saturday the 8th at 2:30 p.m. For ages 13 to 19. Soul Eater is about humans who can turn into weapons, at Death Weapon Meister Academy in Death City, Nevada. It examines the delicate and complicated emotional dynamic between the person who uses the weapon and the person who turns into the weapon. Can they stay friends?

A Games Night for Teen Gamers is scheduled for the Herb Taylor Room on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Xbox Kinect, Classic NES, other video games, board games, and card games.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Teen Writers’ Circle — snacks provided — to share ideas, net work, and improved writing skills.

cus is Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Children’s programming

Ask at the circulation desk for details of the MJPL’s storytimes for various ages — babies, preschoolers, and daycare-aged. There is a special Thanksgiving Storytime on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. and a Hallowe’en Spooky Storytime on Satur day, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m.!

Maker Saturdays are on Oct. 1 and 15 at 1:30 p.m. Bring a child aged 8 to 12 to experience hands-on learning. Regis tration for these programs is required and can be done through the MJPL website at moosejawlibrary.ca/childrens-programs.

Highlight of October for children?

The Kids Hallowe’en Party! This is a come-and-go, dress-your-scariest-or-don’t event starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 in co-ordination with the Teen Hallowe’en movie matinee showing of Hocus Pocus. Featuring games, crafts, sto ries, and costumes.

There are two Teen Movie Matinees this month: Ghostbusters: Afterlife is Sat urday, Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. and Hocus Po

BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

One measure to relieve inflation damage to Canadian wallets

The rate of inflation is hurting all of us in the pocketbook.

If that 8.1 per cent inflation of July continued, prices would double in about 12 years - what a gruesome thought.

Almost one-quarter of the 8.1 per cent came from increased gasoline prices. These prices have since fallen some.

Governments struggle to find mea sures that reduce inflation, with some just handing out cash to voters.

One method would cut deeply into gas price inflation: develop a two-price system. The market price would apply to crude oil exports with a lower price for crude oil used in Canada.

The precedent was set in 1971 when the federal government set up a two-price system on wheat for years.

A two-price system has advantag es of reducing prices for all consumers, saving farmers and industry considerable cost. With a reduced price the need for ex tra fuel surcharges in the freight business would be eliminated thus cutting inflation across the board.

To stop wasteful use of fuel, the sys tem would need rationing based on previ ous year’s use by individuals.

The two-price system would eat into oil company profits but would likely be less than a surtax on excess profits.

Such a pricing mechanism would be diametrically opposed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as it cuts into the freedom of enterprise and poses an obsta cle to his oil industry supporters.

Unless some action like a two-price

system is taken Canada will be at the mercy of oil price inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia. It could take years to wind these down.

Some people like the NDP want rent controls to stop sharp increases in some cities

Rent controls aren’t a viable alterna tive.

Controlling rent increases takes away the incentive for developers to build new units.

Once rent controls are imposed land lords skirt the rules by evicting tenants then jacking up the rent after renovations.

The main issue with housing infla tion comes from a shortage of land for building.

The situation is so critical that devel opers are lobbying hard to build on green spaces — parks, trails and on the sides of ravines.

Allowing those locations to develop threatens the quality of life in cities, most of which have too little green space now.

One way to alleviate the housing shortage is the announced return of the MURB program from the 1970s. It of fered depreciation incentives for building apartments.

The program was dovetailed with grants for down payments on new hous es. Then the down payments were around $1,000 — far from the $20,000 to $50,000 of today.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Pest Patrol in the Prairie’s Through New Biovigilance Network

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A new group has teamed up to help bring down pests in the Prairies. The “Prairie Biovigilance Network”, hopes to help producers save crops from pest problems quickly and holistically.

AAFC research scientist Dr. Brent McCallum, based out of the Morden, MB has partnered with experts in weed sci ence, economics, agronomy, and plant pa thology in order to better inform farmers about Prairie pests.

McCallum shared that the biovigi lance project will take place in three stag es.

“We are first combining experts from different disciplines to work on related issues. Second, we are researching the biotypes of pests seen to be a problem in the prairies and identifying the resistance

of some of these biotypes and how we can better adjust in response to this resis tance... The third part is developing those pest mitigation strategies.”

The network will be formulating and sharing resources around pests of all kinds, including weeds, insects, and crop diseases. From 2022 to 2026, the project will develop a communications network to translate knowledge into practice and help producers better protect their crops.

Dr. Brent McCallum shared that the network is looking for input and help from producers as well, as ultimately, they are the ones who are dealing with said pests daily. A successful biovigilance program on the prairies will require continuous feedback from producers.

“We want to raise awareness and get

producers participating with us. We don’t just do this work in isolation, it’s some thing we need to do with the producers. They’re the ones on the front lines and generally the first to notice pests cropping up in their fields — their contributions to the network are crucial.”

When asked about the influx of grass

hoppers this year, McCallum mentioned a resource made available by a colleague in the biovigilance network. Producers are encouraged to check out the prairie pest monitoring network at https://prairiepest. ca/. Here they will have access to current research, pest outlooks, and monitoring protocols for the next growing season.

‘The wait was worth it’: Rouleau, Wilcox celebrate new water treatment plant

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Residents in Rouleau and Wilcox and sur rounding rural municipalities can enjoy clean, quality drinking water now that construction of a new water treatment plant is finished.

More than a dozen people — includ ing both mayors, municipal officials, pro vincial dignitaries, and project contractors — gathered in Rouleau on Sept. 28 for a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the $10.6 million regional water system proj ect.

The plant has been operational for several weeks. About 550 people each live in Rouleau and Wilcox and will benefit, along with regional landowners and busi nesses.

“It’s really good. (Wilcox Mayor) Wayne (Hoffart) and I and a few others have been waiting a long time for. It’s great to see it happen,” said Grant Clarke, Rouleau mayor and event MC.

“It takes planning and working and working together … . But I’ll tell ya, the wait was worth it.”

Planning and design work began around 2018, while construction started in July 2020. The project involved expand ing the wastewater lagoon system near Rouleau, building a new potable reverse osmosis water line between Rouleau and Wilcox, building a new pumphouse for potable reverse osmosis water in Wilcox and a new water treatment plant in Rou leau.

Through the federal Investing in Can ada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), Otta wa contributed $4,242,300, the province kicked in $3,534,896 and both towns con tributed $2,822,804.

Travis Keisig, MLA for Last Moun tain-Touchwood, brought greetings from area MLA Lyle Stewart. He then com mended the towns for bringing the project

to fruition.

“Today, we’re here to mark the best milestone of any infrastructure project: the finish. (Today is) the grand opening, and it’s definitely cause for celebration,” he said. “This new regional water system project now exists because people worked together to make it happen.”

The provincial government is pleased to have supported this project, which shows its dedication to infrastructure in vestments, Keisig added. Since 2019, the province has supported more than 240 ICIP projects.

Lin Watt, manager of water with en gineering team Tetra Tech of Canada, said her company thought this project was the “perfect fit” to pursue three years ago after it completed similar projects in Manitoba. She joked that she was excited to come to Dog River — the fictional town from the

TV show “Corner Gas” — even if just to visit.

“But three years later, and many, many site trips later, I think everyone here can be really proud of what we’ve accom plished … ,” she continued. “Through sheer grit and determination and a whole lot of work … I think we are in a really good place today.”

Watt also thanked Alan Hansen, Rou leau town councillor, for keeping the team focused along the way. Other speakers also commended Hansen’s efforts, with one speaker saying he was “instrumental in keeping things from bogging down.”

Both towns can now offer good, clean water, while businesses can offer tap water instead of bottled H2O, said Clarke. Most residents drank from bottled water over the years — tap water was safe but was cloudy and tasted poor.

Clarke has not heard any complaints for residents about the new water but knows some people removed their water softeners while others shut down their re verse osmosis devices.

From 1911 to the early 1970s, Rou leau used a large brick building to supply its electrical and water needs. It phased out that venue — it stands beside the new plant — and used an 80-foot water tower for the past 50 years. Meanwhile, Wilcox pulled its water from a well beside the tower.

Both towns have worked together since 1968 on water production because there is an underground aquifer in Rou leau.

“Basically, we’ve got 10 times the storage capacity now because underneath the plant — and the one in Wilcox as well —there (are) huge storage tanks there for fighting fires or emergencies,” Clarke add ed. “It’s a relief to know that you’re gonna have all kinds of water.

Rouleau town foreman Derek Ny hus (left) talks about the biological pre-treatment filters tanks. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

The new Rouleau-Wilcox regional water treatment plant. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

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Occasionally, as we ponder our personal circumstances and start feeling a bit sorry for ourselves it only takes a moment or two to figure out our lives are doing just fine, thank you very much.

The nightly news from around the world quickly shows us just how lucky we are to live here rather than, say Ukraine or parts of Pakistan, or in lands of drought and famine, and even closer to home on the other side of Canada where some dame called Fiona left a devastating calling card on some of the most beautiful parts of our nation.

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it is the appropri ate time to once again ponder our lives and give thanks, or at least find some humour in events that might have been worse in each of our personal situations.

First, I wish to give thanks for the clear skies and warm temperatures that recently enticed us to go for a Sunday drive in search of a tasty meal at the end of the trip. Some people are unable to travel and I am thankful we are still able to clamber into a vehicle and head off whenever a spark of adventure hits our spirit.

Secondly, I am thankful that our friend Errol used top-quality concrete when years ago he repaired a por tion of our driveway. If his workmanship hadn’t been topnotch and his choice of materials above grade, imagine the crack that might have happened when I hit that con crete, landing as I did like a beached whale when my leg went one way and I went another.

As I reclined there in some discomfort, and surely in

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is TUESDAY, OCT 11.

City hall is partnering with the police on a pilot project to pursue additional security patrols downtown to combat an increase in problematic occurrences in municipal venues and green spaces.

During its recent executive committee meeting, city council voted 6-1 to authorize city administration to con duct a four-week pilot program of enhanced patrols and produce a report with statistics about the program for the 2023 budget deliberations.

Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed.

The recommendation becomes official once council approves it as a motion during the next regular meeting. Project details

The pilot project is similar to the Saskatchewan Community Safety Officer Program (SCSOP), which as sists officers by providing extra uniformed personnel in a marked vehicle in the community from early evening to early morning.

Pilot project details include:

Commissionaires at existing municipal venues would remain

Hours would be 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., seven days a week, but could be flexible enough to respond to issues on cer tain days

The police would provide logistical support, training, vehicles and radio equipment

City hall would provide $12,000 for the two extra staff that comes from the existing budget for commission aires and city manager’s special initiatives budget

The data collected would include the number and

reasons

a bit of shock, I was thankful that Housemate was close by and saw what he describes as my “prancing” perfor mance. My recollection of events was knowing the fall was coming and wondering if it would delay our trip.

I am thankful we had a bit of bonding time after my screams subsided and I made the decision that nothing appeared broken, I could gingerly move each limb, and finally I could sit up. In my non-expert medical opinion, there was no need for an ambulance.

I am thankful that the Wilson family lives close by and that young Mr. Wilson came quickly to help House mate hoist me carefully to my feet. I was embarrassed be yond measure but profuse in my thank you. What a story he would have that day to tell his pals!!!

Others should be thankful that I never aspired to be nurse, for the efforts we showed in trying to clean and dress my bleeding and scraped elbow would have left any patient of mine wondering how I had ever passed my ba sic bandaging course.

Upon thinking about my situation in the driveway, I considered I might have been able to get up myself if I had scooted on my behind closer to the step where I would have had some leverage. But in scooting, I might have ripped the seat out of fairly new jeans.

I am thankful that underneath those jeans there were no more bleeding areas but look at that large bruise on my knee and leg, right there nearly on top of the bruise that remains from injuries in a car crash over two years ago. I have photos.

The views and opinions ex pressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the po sition of this publication.

When the elbow injury failed to heal, I am thankful my doctor jumped into action and worked his magic to clear up whatever was happening in my driveway rash. I now have a lovely scab. I wanted to take a photo but I couldn’t figure out how to do a selfie of my scabby elbow. Facebook friends should be thankful.

Now many days later I remain stiff and sore and low and behold, my previously injured back decided to re mind me that I am beyond the age of “prancing.” I am still thankful the fire department hasn’t been required to remove me from the bed or the commode.

We are both thankful for friends and family who have offered to help in anyway they can. I am especially thank ful to a friend who quietly dropped off home-grown toma toes and potatoes and loaves of homemade bread.

I looked at the driveway more closely the other day and saw the spot where my blood and DNA remain and am seriously thankful there are no chalk marks outlining where the body dropped.

Yes indeed, we have much for which to be thankful. We wish the same for others. Happy Thanksgiving.

I have two more fowl supper dates to add to last week’s list. They are: Oct. 15 at Mortlach Memorial Hall; and Oct. 28 in the social hall of St. Andrew’s United Church in Moose Jaw. Keep those dates coming.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Pilot project will see extra security patrolling downtown to help deter ‘unsettling incidents’

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type of incidents, whether there are reduced calls for ser vice to police, and whether there are reduced requests for assistance from residents and city staff.

Unsettling incidents

“We’ve had a marked increase in unsettling incidents in the community. People are feeling somewhat unsafe,” city manager Jim Puffalt said.

“We know our staff has been dealing with a number of different issues in facilities and parks that we maintain. We know the police are (also) having issues with the ar eas they are patrolling.”

Puffalt and the director of parks and recreation re cently met with the police chief to discuss the incidents. They agreed that there aren’t enough resources on the streets and that the police can’t be everywhere all the time. However, commissionaires could provide extra help because they already monitor public buildings.

The group concluded that a pilot program of en hanced patrols was the best option.

North Battleford piloted the SCSOP in 2015-16, where commissionaires took the pressure off police by taking on extra duties, said Puffalt. These individuals drove around in marked vehicles, acted as deterrents to crime, notified RCMP of incidents and enabled police to focus on high-risk crime.

“Those people are not police officers (and) they would not engage with high-risk people. It would be sur veillance and patrols … ,” he continued. “If something is occurring and people feel unsafe, the commissionaires would have a procedure that is defined by the Moose Jaw

Police Service on how to manage those affairs.”

He added that the program would likely begin in No vember because of the four-week delay in training peo ple, the need to acquire police resources and the need for council approval in October.

Council discussion

“I’ve heard from a lot of businesspeople about (how) we need this,” said Mayor Clive Tolley. “I’m fully sup portive of this effort to try and see if we can have more presence and deter some of the behaviours that are hap pening.”

Coun. Crystal Froese also thought this was a great initiative but wanted the police chief to attend the next council meeting to discuss the training and expectations of the partnership.

Four weeks for a pilot project seemed short to Coun. Heather Eby, while she wasn’t sure if the cold weather would deter problematic behaviours seen in the summer. However, she thought this was a good first step and hoped the commissionaires remained at the library since she didn’t want that location left vulnerable.

“… really, I hope that this (program) will make a change in our community,” she added.

The intent would be to extend the commissionaires’ hours at the library to ensure adequate coverage, said Puffalt. The first support request came from the library because it regularly handles people warming up inside.

“It is a deterrent. It’s not going to fix all the problems, but it helps to create that sense of security,” he added, “that there’s people out there watching.”

CITY

City hall plans to apply for federal funding to support a construction project that would upgrade the storm sewer system near Sunningdale Creek — and potentially elimi nate the flooding of basements.

During its Sept. 26 regular meeting, city council vot ed unanimously to support the engineering department’s application for funding through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) for the Sunningdale Creek Hydraulic Capital project.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 27.

Furthermore, council agreed that the City of Moose Jaw would meet federally legislated standards, meet the terms and conditions of the NIF program, conduct an open tendering process, manage the construction project, fund the project’s municipal share, fund ongoing operation and maintenance costs, and follow any environmental mitiga tion measures required under federal or provincial acts.

The original cost to upgrade three sites near the creek was $460,000. However, city administration now believes the real expense will be $750,000; the federal government could fund 80 per cent of that through the grant.

If Ottawa provides no funding, the engineering depart

Upgrading Sunningdale Creek’s storm sewer system could address basement flooding, says city

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ment has money in the 2022 budget to cover the project. Project details

City hall is planning to restore the designed capacity of Sunningdale Creek by installing new culverts and nat uralizing the bank along Thatcher Drive, a council report explained. The work focuses on three in-channel crossings and will reduce the hydraulic grade line during major rain storms.

The municipality hired consulting firm ISL Engineer ing and Land Services in 2021 to manage the work, while it issued a tender in early September 2022 so contractors could complete the work this year. The tender closes Sept. 29, while the city could begin the work this fall pending federal and provincial regulatory approval.

If city hall doesn’t start this fall, it will be next spring.

The report added that the engineering department has set aside $725,000 for storm sewer work this year. Of that, $500,000 is from last year and $225,000 is from this year’s capital budget.

Council discussion

Making these improvements to the channel will sig nificantly improve the drainage and potentially solve many

problems with basement flooding in the Sunningdale area, Bevan Harlton, director of engineering, told council.

“It will lower the hydraulic grade line, which is a fancy word for how high the water comes by (a) metre or more, so that’s significant impact to the channel,” he remarked.

Grant funding background

The federal government announced in 2021 that it would set aside $200 million to create the Natural Infra structure Fund to support natural and hybrid infrastructure projects across Canada, explained the council report. The fund includes revenue streams for projects large and small; city hall plans to pursue funding via the latter category.

Projects may be funded through grant agreements if the total eligible costs are between $30,000 and $250,000. The maximum contribution will be $250,000.

Projects may also be funded through contribution agreements if total eligible costs are between $250,000 and $3 million. Projects funded through this stream will receive a maximum contribution of $1 million.

Projects that incurred expenses between May 1, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2024 would be eligible for either stream, the report added.

Installing traffic lights on Highway 1 could solve safety issues, city says

City hall and some business owners believe 50 years of safety concerns with two intersections on Highway 1 could be resolved if the province installs traffic lights at those locations.

During its Sept. 26 regular meeting, council unani mously voted to notify the minister of Highways and In frastructure that it supports interim “vehicle-actuated traf fic lights” at the intersections of Ninth Avenue Northwest and Highway 1 and Thatcher Drive East and Highway 1.

City hall has spoken regularly with the Ministry of Highways about traffic safety enhancements of those two intersections, a council report explained. The municipali ty will participate in a joint committee into 2023 to study the Highway 1 corridor since these intersections have been flagged for safety for years.

However, a corridor study will take time to complete, while building an interchange could take three to five years, noted the document. Therefore, vehicle-actuated lights would be a temporary safety measure to address this concern.

“It is believed that an interchange is required for a permanent solution. However, that can be a lengthy pro cess and immediate action is required to enhance safety at these locations,” the report continued.

The North Service Road Business Community (NSR BC) — accompanied by Mayor Clive Tolley, councillors Doug Blanc and Crystal Froese, and both MLAs — met with the highways minister and his team on Sept. 9 to discuss the situation, the report added. The group present ed a 23-page business case report for traffic lights at the intersection of Ninth and Highway 1.

Council discussion

“This has been an outstanding issue for many years,” city manager Jim Puffalt told council.

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Since the ministry has a new minister and deputy minister, it’s important that they know the city’s position on this issue — temporary traffic lights — when they come for discussions, he remarked. This would provide some measure of safety for motorists from Moose Jaw and those passing through.

The province would pay for installing traffic lights at these intersections because the Ministry of Highways fully funds the Urban Highway Connector Program, Puf falt added.

“The city’s wanted lights there for 50 years … . I think this is an opportunity to formally get it on the record that we are asking for lights on the highway, and not just Ninth Avenue Northwest but the intersection of Thatcher and Highway 1,” said Mayor Clive Tolley.

With Brand Industries expanding its manufacturing plant in northeast Moose Jaw, more truck traffic will like ly use Thatcher and Highway 1 to access the building, he continued. Therefore, making that intersection safer for people entering and leaving the city is imperative.

Coun. Heather Eby commended the North Service Road business group for its work on this issue, pointing out they put plenty of thought into their 23-page report that should influence the province on installing traffic lights.

“And maybe get a little more action than we’ve been able to get,” she added.

The business group strongly conveyed their concerns about the intersection to the ministry and the need to ad dress it quickly since they don’t want any more delays, said Froese.

“They did this study themselves, which is complete ly comprehensive and based on facts and research they found out themselves about other communities with sim

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After hiring Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. (WMC) this summer to provide Board of Revision services, city council has now appointed members to sit on that group.

During its Sept. 12 executive committee meeting, council approved a recommendation that WMC manage the Board of Revision (BOR) process from Aug. 31, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 and be paid as per provisions in the ser vice agreement.

It also appointed Tim Lafreniere, Mike Waschuk, Gordon Parkinson, Dave Thompson, Cameron Duncan, Wayne Adams, Jeff Hutton, Barry Clark, Dave Gurnsey, Pam Malach, Stew Demmans and Stu Hayward as board members.

Furthermore, council appointed Kristen Tokaryk with WMC as board secretary from Aug. 31 to Dec. 31, 2022, be paid as per the service agreement, and have the power to delegate her responsibilities if she cannot act temporar ily for up to 30 days.

The agreement document shows that the City of Moose Jaw will pay WMC:

A retainership fee of $250

An hourly staff rate of $50

An hourly board member rate of $75 per member

Mileage of 60 cents per kilometre

Printing fees of 15 cents per page

Standard Canada Post rates

Venue rental costs as incurred

WMC must submit detailed invoices to city hall with in 45 days of providing the services, while the municipali ty must pay the invoices within 30 days of receiving them.

The Board of Revision (BOR) is a quasi-judicial tri bunal that hears property assessment appeals and deter mines if an error has been made in valuations. The BOR is the first step in the appeal process, while the Saskatche wan Municipal Board (SMB) is the next step if either the municipality or property owner disagrees with the initial decision.

During its Sept. 26 regular meeting, council unani mously approved the minutes from that executive com mittee meeting, making those recommendations official.

Council previously said that it hopes a private con tractor will provide more favourable property appeal de cisions and reduce the amount of municipal taxation lost from appeals.

ilar situations along Highway 1 … ,” she continued. “I know people who work on the North Service Road and they completely avoid that intersection to get to and from work.

“The danger is real there.”

While the ministry said it wanted to study the entire highway corridor, the business owners said it was import ant to install lights before more people were injured or killed, said Blanc. That could be an easy, immediate fix and a good measure with which to start.

The next regular council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 11.

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CITY OF MOOSE JAW

All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 (Thanksgiving Day)

In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Monday, October 10, 2022

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The City of Moose Jaw used $1.1 million in feder al funding to establish the agri-food industrial park, and now, Ottawa wants confirmation that the money was used for that purpose.

During its Sept. 26 regular meeting, council voted unanimously to affirm to the federal government that the city’s Greenfield Phase 1 water and sewer infrastructure Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) project has “incrementally been met.”

As part of its grant process, the Government of Can ada requires municipalities to use the funding for the pur pose designated for projects and confirmation that the ini tiative would not have occurred without the money.

The $1,155,825 from the feds in 2018 “certainly did” help establish the agri-food industrial park (AFIP), city manager Jim Puffalt said during the meeting.

The city established the industrial park in 2016, but council directed that no servicing occur until an anchor tenant was secured, he explained. It was not possible to locate a tenant since it is difficult for companies from another province or country to determine their servicing needs when focusing on establishing a proposed venue.

In 2018, council agreed to complete a detailed design for the park using the Greenfield Phase 1 water and sewer

Creation of agri-food industrial park not possible without federal funding, city says

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infrastructure CWWF project, Puffalt continued.

Once the municipality completed the business plan, it signed an agreement with SaskPower to sell 100 acres for the Great Plains Power Station. Further negotiations ensured that the city would bring water and sanitary sewer services to the park for SaskPower’s project.

In 2020, city hall established the land’s value at $200,000 per acre. The business plan also ensured that all land sale proceeds would be used to finance the servicing upgrades.

“Our strategic plan — that has been created by coun cil — established the agri-food industrial park as the prime industrial growth area in food processing and cer tainly a strategic focus,” Puffalt said.

A council report noted that the goals and benefits of the AFIP are to:

Keep risks to the city low

Meet the industrial park’s business plan

Encourage food processing to meet the strategic plan

· Sell the land at a serviced value

Service the land in a phased approach

Create property taxes, utility sales, jobs

The AFIP’s business plan ensures that the city will only service the land when businesses purchase land or

the property requires it, instead of installing services and waiting for companies to purchase, the report continued. Since major construction projects take up to 24 months to complete, this gives the municipality enough lead time to complete further infrastructure work.

“As we go forward, the next purchase of land there, we’ll look to provide energy to the site as a whole in nat ural gas,” said Puffalt. “And then as we carry forward, as we sell land, we will do whatever infrastructure is re quired without putting money into the ground first.”

There are 120 hectares (300 acres) in the north end of the industrial park waiting for power and natural gas hook-ups, while a reservoir also needs to be installed as more properties sell, he continued.

Since an acre is $200,000, those 300 acres could generate $60 million in revenue. However, since future servicing costs will be $15 million, that would leave a net revenue of $45 million.

There are another 600 hectares (1,500 acres) in the area that city hall can add to the industrial park, which means it has a long-term growth plan for the AFIP, added Puffalt. The money from the feds allowed Moose Jaw to reach this point with the industrial park, which is an ex citing outcome.

Pedestrian lights, crosswalks could address safety at Ninth NE and Thatcher Drive

Heavy traffic at the intersection of Ninth Avenue North east and Thatcher Drive can make crossing the street dif ficult for pedestrians, but city hall’s proposed 2023 budget could address that issue.

City council discussed a motion during its Sept. 26 regular meeting about authorizing city administration to explore installing either traffic lights or pedestrian lights and crosswalks at that intersection and add the project to the 2023 budget.

Council eventually voted 5-2 to have administration explore installing only pedestrian lights and/or a cross walk and present the project during budget discussions.

Councillors Dawn Luhning and Heather Eby were opposed.

A busy area

There are three hotels in that northeast corner with a fourth under construction, while there are two busy fastfood restaurants across from each other, said Coun. Crys tal Froese, who presented the motion.

That intersection is difficult for pedestrians to nav igate, while groups of people coming from the hotels or gas station become stuck at the corner because of how heavy traffic is, she continued.

“I would like for council to consider during budget process, whether some type of lights or enhancements to that intersection, to make it a bit safer,” Froese added, “as

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that Sparrow Hawk Developments Ltd has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit and a Special Use permit Salon/Spa to sell alcohol in the premises known as Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort Hotel and Sun Tree Spa at 24 Fairford St. E. Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0C7

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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we’re seeing a lot more people walking around and a lot more truck traffic and car traffic as well.”

That area has indeed become busier the last few years, especially as development has occurred, but coun cil is facing another tight budget in 2023, said Luhning.

She didn’t think council could afford to address that inter section right now.

“Quite frankly, I think the four-way intersection is working well … ,” she added.

The master plan

City hall bases its decision-making about traffic man agement around its master plan, which was last updated in 2012, said Bevan Harlton, director of engineering. He has a group preparing to issue a request for proposal so that a new transportation master plan can be created in 2023.

“That will help us move into proactive work across the city and include corridor studies and downtown park ing studies and all the things I need to give myself ammu nition to respond to requests like this to see if the work is warranted,” he continued.

Harlton added that he could provide data about that intersection — which he agreed was busy — next year once the master plan was updated.

Waiting for the plan

Eby preferred to handle this issue once the engineer ing department had conducted a complete traffic study

and revealed what other areas were also facing pressures and required attention. She wanted to see everything in full context.

She agreed that the four-way stop was working well for that area.

Lines can help

The transportation master plan might be 10 years old, but that shouldn’t prevent city hall from adding pedestri an lines and crosswalks, which wouldn’t be as heavy on the budget as lights, said Froese.

Council has previously had similar issues addressed by a traffic grading process that determined whether an intersection needed a stop sign. One of the city’s advisory committees has also provided input.

“I’m mostly worried about pedestrians going across that (intersection). We have lots of teams who come and stay in those hotels, who make their way across to Tim Hortons and down to McDonald’s and back and to the Coop,” she added. “It’s just a really busy intersection … .”

Coun. Jamey Logan preferred to wait for the 2023 transportation master plan before making any decisions about the intersection — although he would support pe destrian lights there. He also agreed that it is “dicey” for pedestrians to cross those roads, especially with two path ways that have seemingly no way across.

More angled parking possible on High Street East, but new traffic plan needed first

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It appears that adding more angled parking on High Street East could be feasible, city hall says, but that decision will likely be determined next year once a traffic report is completed.

During its Sept. 26 executive committee meeting, city council unanimously approved a recommendation to

refer the issue of adding more angled parking stalls on High Street East from First to Third Avenues Northeast to the 2023 transportation master plan.

The recommendation becomes official once council approves it as a motion during a future regular meeting.

The Downtown Moose Jaw Association submitted a letter to council in May asking for support to implement angled parking on that street. Council then authorized city administration to investigate the feasibility of creating an gled parking on the 100 and 200 blocks of High Street East.

It was 2012 when the municipality last updated its transportation master plan, explained Bevan Harlton, di rector of engineering. The plan indicated there was suffi cient right-of-way for angled parking on certain blocks, but some roads would have to be narrowed from four lanes to two.

High Street East from Main Street to Third Avenue Northeast operates as a two-lane corridor, so the current master plan indicates angled parking is feasible, he con tinued. More design is needed to confirm whether angled parking would be on the north side, south side, or both.

“The next steps … would be to complete our 2023 transportation master plan, have the consultant at that time work with us to see what lane realignments may be needed, and then prioritize the work,” Harlton added.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The City of Moose Jaw plans to update its 31-year-old travel expense policy so that city hall can better understand and admin ister the document when handling trip costs for staff and council.

During its Sept. 26 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to adopt the amended travel expense policy, which was last updated in 1991 and required sev eral changes to reflect current travel costs and methods.

“It’s about time we revised this docu ment,” Mayor Clive Tolley chuckled.

Coun. Heather Eby agreed, saying, “I’m glad to see the next review (of the pol icy) is October 2025 and not October 2056. And I’m sure things will have changed by then as well.”

The Human Resources department submitted the motion after conducting a regular review of all its policies and discov ering this one needed several amendments,

City hall to update, modernize 31-year-old travel expense policy

a council report explained. The travel ex pense policy outlines the rules and proce dures for reimbursing expenses acquired while travelling on municipal business.

The amendments fall into three cate gories: housekeeping, addressing identified gaps, and simplification, the report contin ued.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping amendments include correcting references to bylaws and oper ational guidelines; removing references to the city’s private use policy that is no lon ger in use; updating the amount paid for private accommodations; and updating ter minology, such as changing city commis sioner to city manager.

Gaps in policy

The HR department identified several gaps in the existing policy, the report said, including:

There is no contemplation of virtual

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meeting options, given the dated nature of the policy

The existing policy has a deadline for submissions of expenses but provides no means for city hall to enforce the deadline to ensure timeliness

There is no maximum amount identi fied for parking expenses

Clarity is required to obtain virtual in surance for rental cars and responsibility for any damage Simplification

The policy has several existing de tailed sections that cover topics such as excessive travel time, excursion rates, dou ble occupancy and incentive programs, the report said. However, these are not required and are “very complex” for HR to under stand and apply.

The HR department recommended re placing these sections with an overarching direction, such as outlining when travel is

required or that the city will only cover ex penses directly related to municipal busi ness, the report continued. Within those guidelines, managers and directors would be responsible for approving and verifying costs.

Also, department heads must obtain approval from the city manager to have expenses covered in U.S. dollars for each claim when travelling to the United States. Adding this stipulation to the policy is expected to reduce the time and effort re quired to process these claims.

The practice of reimbursing in U.S. dollars is consistent with the practice of the provincial government.

The actual amounts reimbursed for any travel are governed by the out-of-town travel compensation operational guideline at city hall, the report added. City hall up dates this document annually based on the provincial government’s set rates.

City honours four properties with Beautification Awards

Many homeowners spruced up their yards this year with flowers and shrubs of vari ous colours, but there were only a few that city hall deemed worthy of a prize.

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The City of Moose Jaw handed out several awards during the Sept. 26 regular city council meeting as part of the 2022 Beautification Awards program. Scott Os

machenko, recreation services manager, spoke briefly about each winner, while Mayor Clive Tolley presented a plaque to each recipient.

Council later voted to receive and file the report.

City hall has handed out Beautifica tion Awards since 1981. These awards rec ognize outstanding properties in the com munity and promote civic spirit among residents.

Winners

The award for best residential proper ty on South Hill went to Lloyd Pethick at

278 Wellington Drive.

The award for best residential proper ty in the Northwest went to Carol McWil liams at 803 Monk Avenue.

The award for best residential proper ty in the East End went to Tasha Dobni at 1070 Willow Avenue.

The award for the best overall resi dential property went to Brian Penner at 820 10th Avenue Northwest.

This year’s sponsors were Emerald Custom Creations, Cornell Design and Landscaping and Windmill Greenhouses.

A fire began at a home on King Cres cent during the eve ning of Sept. 25, quickly engulfing the façade of the struc ture. Neighbours re ported thick smoke and flames visible from several streets away.

The Moose Jaw Fire Department re sponded rapidly, be ginning the fight as soon as they arrived on scene. SaskPower and SaskEnergy cut services to the building and firefight ers extinguished the flames without any injuries or complications.

Fire Chief Rod Montgomery report

fire broke out. Fire inspectors

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Homeowner Carol McWilliams’ 802 Monk Avenue property is the best res idential property in Northwest Moose Jaw in this year’s Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall

Homeowner Tasha Dobni’s 1070 Willow Avenue property is the best residential property in the East End in this year’s Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall

Homeowner Lloyd Pethick’s 278 Wel lington Drive property is the best resi dential property on South Hill in this year’s Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall

Homeowner Brian Penner’s 820 10th Avenue Northwest property is this year’s best overall residential proper ty in this year’s Beautification Awards. Photo courtesy city hall

Paintings of faceless women and nostalgic scenes have become hallmarks of artist Laura Hamilton

It was eight years ago when Laura Hamil ton decided to quit teaching and become a full-time artist, and since then, she’s never looked back, never felt happier and never felt more productive.

“It’s kind of just taken on a life of its own. It’s fulfilling to get to live your pas sion every day and do what you love,” she said.

Hamilton is one of eight groups of art ists participating in this year’s Moostletoe Artists Studio Tour on Oct. 15, which re turns after a three-year hiatus. The event is also celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Hamilton taught many grades during her career but wasn’t satisfied and thought being an artist was more her calling. She went through a period where she attempt ed to discern her life and what she was

meant to do.

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The artist — who paints nostalgic and whimsical paintings of faceless people — credited her “fantastic” husband for being so understanding and supportive as she quit her education career to pursue art.

“In the end, it’s been so wonderful for our family,” Hamilton said, noting that her two boys — ages nine and 12 — have been able to see their mother become a successful artist and entrepreneur.

“So, it’s a different kind of life for them. And they’ve gotten to learn about following your dreams.”

Her youngest was one when she be gan her art career, so he grew up watch ing her paint daily. Meanwhile, both boys have become “super creative” because she ensured art supplies were always avail able.

Hamilton’s style since she began has always been consistent. She is well-known for painting faceless women with curly hair and whimsy dresses. She has gone through periods where she painted darker pictures and then swung to painting pic tures lighter in colour.

“When I started, I was troubled be cause I was not happy, so my paintings were a lot darker,” she said. “And then over time, they’ve just progressed into these bright, cheerful, playful, romantic paintings.

“Lately, I’ve been doing some more of a nostalgic feel. I keep hearing view ers say, ‘Oh, that reminds me of when I was a little girl, or that’s the prairies,’” she continued. “So that’s the nostalgia I keep coming back to. And that’s just been the last year.”

Hamilton acknowledged that her

faceless characters bother some people. Some have even asked for a black mark er so they could draw on a face. However, she explained there is no face because the painting is the essence of a person and not an exact person.

“This way, more people find a con nection to it because they can see their mom or their daughter or their sister (or) a friend,” she said. “And if they had one face, it would make it just one person.

“But it is funny, the number of peo ple who say, ‘So, you can’t paint faces … ,’” she laughed. “Actually, through my periods of learning and colourful times, I actually painted a face and people didn’t

like it.”

Sometimes, though, people will not even notice the character is faceless be cause there is so much action and colour in the painting.

Hamilton is focused on nostalgia be cause she is from the Prairies and enjoys the dirt roads and open skies surrounded by prairies. Furthermore, during the pan demic, she wanted to feel at home, cozy, and warm in her surroundings.

“It’s to take us back to a different time,” she said, adding people in their 50s appreciate her nostalgic paintings since they remind them of their childhood.

Hamilton’s well-loved Christmas cal endars will be available during the Oct. 15 Moostletoe Tour, while she will have some Christmas paintings for sale.

She will also be at the Whistlestop Christmas Craft Sale on Oct. 21 and 22, while she will have her work featured at the McKenzie Art Gallery in Regina.

Laura Hamilton can be found on so cial media or laurahamiltonart.com.

‘Every bead is a prayer’: Jazenta Saultier speaks about Indigenous beadwork Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Jazenta Saultier, a member of Peter Bal lantyne Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territo ry, began beading four years ago with a women’s healing group led by Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Barb Frazer. She says that practicing the art has changed her life.

“We got to bead on smoked moose hide. The women who smoked the hide was an elder, and it was the last moose hide she ever smoked,” Saultier said. “It smelled so amazing. And it was all new to me, I grew up in the city or in small towns and I never practiced my culture or knew my traditions.”

Saultier’s grandparents were residen tial school survivors. Residential schools were explicitly intended to break the fa milial lines of Indigenous culture — an attempt at extinguishing non-European languages, spirituality, and traditions in the name of integration.

Over the last 10 years of Saultier’s life, she has been reclaiming those tra ditions. She said the healing she has felt

throughout that process makes all the dif ference to her.

“I think all my pieces are a tribute to my Indigenous culture and my traditions, because I am an Indigenous woman and my grandparents are residential school survivors,” she said. “So, I believe that ev ery bead is a prayer to the love and respect I have for my culture and my people, and to the person who’s going to be wearing it.

“I put nothing but love, respect, kind ness, and generosity into my beadwork. Every bead is a prayer, every bead is a soul, a spirit.”

Saultier draws inspiration for her art from everywhere. A cloud, an animal, other people’s art, photos, and her own vi sions — almost anything, she explained, can cause her to think, ‘I could do that,’ — or something like it — in beadwork.

Social media has been a surprising source of inspiration, as well, and is where Saultier posts her work — mostly through TikTok and Instagram.

“I hon estly wasn’t into TikTok until recently, I’ve only been on there five, six months,”

Saultier said. “I don’t post any thing besides my beadwork. But I see a lot of beautiful things on there, like a lot of Indigenous art work and tra ditions and sto ries. It’s very interesting.”

Saultier has had several of her pieces on display at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJM&AG) as part of exhibi tions, including a medicine wheel medal lion and a traditional shawl.

“It’s been an amazing experience, you know, how far my work has gone and the things that I’ve made. It’s emotional and overwhelming sometimes… It’s brought me back to the woman I was meant to be. I believe that beading is human, beading is medicine.

Being part of the Moostletoe tour this year is an honour, she said, and something she couldn’t have done without the sup port of her community and friends. Occa sionally that means pressure to do more, to participate and expand, but she is still thankful.

Saultier also does not believe that beadwork should be left exclusively for people of Indigenous descent, although she cautions that respect for history should be part of the practice.

“I’m not ever going to tell somebody ‘no’ because you’re of a different ethnicity or culture, that’s something I would never do,” she explained. “Everybody deserves to bead what they want to bead, draw what they want to draw, put together whatever

art form they want.

“Art is for everybody… But, I wouldn’t go and try to make another cul ture’s traditional work and make it my own, if you know what I mean. If I’m do ing a traditional beadwork, I will pay trib ute to and respect that tradition.”

In fact, Saultier is planning on teach ing classes in the near future. She can’t say the exact dates yet, but “very soon.”

To keep up with her art, follow Jaz enta on TikTok at tiktok.com/@jazzy_ beads1; on Instagram at instagram.com/ jazenta.j; and/or on Facebook at facebook. com/jazenta.saultier.

Jazenta Saultier will be at the MJM&AG Gift Shop alongside Beth Crabb on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the 10th annual Moostletoe Tour.

(This article is part of MooseJawToday. com’s coverage of local artists for the Moostletoe tour. Watch for further arti cles as the date approaches.)

Artist Laura Hamilton holds a painting of a cheerful, colour, joy-filled scene. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

A painting of a married couple. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

A painting called “Love came down,” by Laura Hamilton. It will be finished by Christmas. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

These earrings were made in tribute to the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at a res idential school in Kamloops in 2021. Photo supplied by Jazen ta Saultier

Meet the Artist - Jazenta Saultier (from Facebook)

A beaded spirit horse on a painted background represents Saultier’s sacred journey on the red road, made in 2020. Photo supplied by Jazenta Saultier

This traditional shawl was part of a women’s beading group exhibition at the MJMAG in 2019. Photo supplied by Jazenta Saultier

Artisan Jude Radwanski:

Designing to silversmithing to jewelry-making

Judith (Jude) Radwanski designs and makes her own jewelry in downtown Moose Jaw’s Hammond Building under the brand name Firefly Art, creating light weight, colourful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets targeted at busy, vibrant women.

Jewelry is Radwanski’s second career — she worked for 30 years as an interior designer, mostly in commercial spaces. The job requirements were unoriginal. She worked to client specifications on hospi tals, churches, and offices as she gradu ally burned out. Now, she works with her hands, plays while working, and feeds her heart.

gina, in silversmithing, and I loved it,” she said. “Then, about 10 years ago, on a trip to Mexico, I read there was a school for silversmithing. So, we checked it out.”

Radwanski and her husband back packed to different cities in Mexico, and she arranged to get to Taxco — a small mountain town famous for its silver. When their trip was over, her husband flew home, and she stayed. She rented an apartment and took two and a half months of classes.

Many of her classmates were younger than her, and at first she wondered if she could fit in.

“I realized pretty quickly that it doesn’t matter how old you are. If you’re interested in the same thing, you get along, you have fun together, and you can learn together.”

After Mexico, Radwanski went to Toronto for two years to become a silver smith at George Brown College. It was a tough experience, with instructors who de manded perfection.

“I was kind of a workaholic, and I got sick,” Radwanski told MooseJawToday. com. “It gave me an opportunity to really look at what I was doing and to reconsid er. And I knew then that what I was doing was too stressful, and it wasn’t feeding my heart the way I wanted.”

She looked for something that didn’t need approval from a supervisor or client; something she could do all on her own; something expressive and artisanal.

“I started taking night classes in Re

“It was intense, because they were training people to be bench jewellers, which means you can take any design and know how to make it out of silver or gold,” she recalled. “Their standards were really high. I remember my first polishing as signment, I kept taking it to the instructor and ‘nope, not good enough,’ so I would polish more and take it back and again, ‘nope, not good enough.’”

It was multicultural, challenging, and fulfilling. Radwanski made friends from all over the world on her way to graduat ing.

She has since discovered polymer clay, and taught herself to work with that material as well. She can make her art more affordable and lighter, and get the colours just how she likes.

“I can work in pattern and colour and

do large-scale things because the polymer is so light,” she explained. “If you made something of that bulk in silver, not only would it be heavy to wear, say on your ears or a whole bunch on your neck, but it also would be very, very expensive.

“I’m a trained designer. I’m used to sketching everything out and doing scaled drawings, doing the preparation ahead of time. Once I started working with clay, I can kind of let my spirit guide me. I have what I call happy accidents, you know, I just like playing and discovering, and a cool design comes out of nowhere.

“It’s not very scientific. And I don’t do many sketches.”

She still has her smithing tools, of course. Pliers, cutters, saws, hammers, files, soldering irons, a Foredom flex shaft with dozens of interchangeable bits, and more are arranged across several different work benches in her studio.

Radwanski is a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, an experi

ence she found validating.

“I made a body of work and had a jury session up in Saskatoon,” she said.

“I think there were five judges, and they sat around and evaluated every piece and gave me my marks. After I was done, they said, ‘well, congratulations, you made it.’

“That was the first time I had taken my work and shown other designers what I was doing… And they liked it, they were so complimentary about it. I had been working by myself, not knowing if any body would like this stuff.”

Firefly Art Jewellery is online at fire flyartjewellery.com and on Facebook. Radwanski will also be showing her work at five juried trade shows this year, includ ing the five-day Circle Craft Christmas Market in Vancouver from Nov. 9 to 13.

Moose Javians can meet Jude and see her studio and her work on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 10th annual Moostletoe tour.

(This article is part of MooseJawToday. com’s coverage of local artists for the Moostletoe tour. Watch for further arti cles as the date approaches.)

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Radwanski with some of her jewellerys. Photo by Gordon Edgar

Radwanski with a necklace design. Many of her necklaces can be length-ad justed to match a particular outfit. Pho to by Gordon Edgar

At her desk in suite 408 in the Ham mond Building, Radwanski prepares for the fall trade shows. Photo by Gor don Edgar

Artists Jess Zoerb and Erin Zimmerman talk spirituality, healing, and community

Moose Jaw artists Jess Zoerb and Erin Zimmerman will team up at Zoerb’s Art House studio on 2nd Avenue NE for the October 15 Moostletoe Tour. MooseJaw Today.com chatted with the pair about spiritual inspiration, healing journeys, and building up the arts community.

Zoerb purchased the house at 720 2nd Ave last year after deciding she needed a studio. She said the energy of the space spoke to her. After “moving in” — with her paints, canvases, and easels — she re alized she also wanted to make it a place that other artists could gather at.

“It wasn’t until I found this house that I realized I was looking for more than a studio for myself — it’s meant to be a community studio,” Zoerb said. “There is, for me, a spiritual growth. This journey has been very much a growing journey, as far as my art practice, and personally as well.”

Zoerb described her friend Erin Zim merman as a cheerleader throughout the process.

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“That’s because you’re awesome,” Zimmerman laughed. Zimmerman added that she has loved being able to participate in the gradual creation of the Art House and see the difference it can make.

“She’s held workshops here that are just phenomenal. She’s taught kids; kids have come and learnt art and painting. And Jess is good at showing, like, hobby paint ers that they’re good enough, and it could be more than a hobby.”

Zoerb and Zimmerman have not walked easy paths as artists, and both feel that art is as essential in their lives as breathing. They share a passion for the spirituality of art and its ability to reach past words and concepts to community in a way that is deeper than language.

“It’s not even about what you do with your art, it’s about giving yourself permis sion to find your creative gifts, and how important that is for our own healing,” Zoerb said.

“In 2016, a good friend of mine and her family were killed in a car accident. That was the first big, close loss that I had had. It triggered this awakening. My grief journey just shifted the way I approach life.”

Zoerb found herself restlessly waking during the night to sketch ideas that felt irresistible. She began painting as another way to express that inspiration.

In 2017, her sister, also a prolific, talented artist, committed suicide, adding layers of trauma to Zoerb’s experience.

“That amplified [how I was chang ing],” she explained. “And her being an artist and receiving all her artwork. She would just paint and paint and paint, and they were very fantastical. And everything was unreferenced. I don’t know, I think at

some level there’s an inspiration that came from that, and a wanting to honour our re lationship through my creative process.”

Zimmerman’s journey has not been marked so much by tragedy, but by dis tressing, bewildering personal illness.

Four years ago, she woke with ex treme double vision. She soon lost her peripheral vision as well, and eventually began to go blind.

“I went through lots of neurologists and was misdiagnosed a few times. … Before they even knew what was really wrong, painting was the only thing I had, because I felt like I couldn’t go out. At the grocery store, I was bumping into things and falling over.”

Zimmerman was eventually diag nosed with intracranial hypertension. Fluid pressure in her brain was affecting her vision, and could have had other, even

more dangerous health effects if left un treated. She’s doing much better now, but the ordeal permanently changed her rela tionship with light and colour.

“My paintings are very blockish, they look almost Cubist, or soft Cubist. The glasses I had, I couldn’t see detail. Every thing was blocked in colour, and I’d get lots of bright, reflected light.”

Zimmerman and Zoerb met during this period and immediately clicked. Last year, they organized “Bloom” at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. The exhibi tion brought 13 local female artists togeth er — for many, it was the first time they’d displayed or sold their work.

That was the kind of adventure they want to keep having together. Zimmerman works for the Department of Defence, but in the meanwhile she pours as much of her considerable energy into art as she can. She teaches art — she loves teaching — and takes classes, as well as creating her own work.

Zoerb is a fulltime professional art ist with a growing reputation. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and was a portrait photographer for 10 years, influencing the captivating, colourful style with which she interprets face and form.

Meet Erin Zimmerman and Jess Zoerb on October 15, when Zoerb will open the Art House to visitors for the an nual Moostletoe tour.

More information on the tour can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/ moostletoeartistsstudiotour.

Jess Zoerb is online at jesszoerbart. com. Erin Zimmerman’s art is best viewed on her Instagram page @erinzimmerman art.

(This article is part of MooseJawToday. com’s coverage of local artists for the Moostletoe tour. Watch for further arti cles as the date approaches.)

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is looking for up to 10 members of the public and up to 10 members of the Law Society (lawyers licensed through the Law Society of Saskatchewan) to join its Hearing Committee Adjudicator Roster.

Successful candidates will complete the Law Society of Saskatchewan Adjudicator Training Program (approximately 16 hours of video-based course content).

As part of its mandate to regulate the practice of law in Saskatchewan in the public interest, the Law Society recognizes the importance of high quality adjudications for professional discipline matters that require a hearing. The Law Society has appointed an independent Hearing Administrator to lead a process to select a roster of diverse and wellqualified individuals to populate Hearing Committees.

The Hearing Administrator is seeking applications from those interested in being considered for appointment to the Law Society of Saskatchewan Hearing Committee Roster (the “Roster”). People appointed to the Roster will form a pool of adjudicators who may be assigned by the Hearing Administrator to carry out adjudicative responsibilities typically as a member a three person Hearing Committee.

The Roster will consist of between 20 30 individuals and include an approximately equal mixture of Law Society Board Members (Benchers), members of the Law Society, and members of the wider public. Appointments are for terms of three years and may be renewed. When participating in a hearing, a per diem is paid and expenses are reimbursed.

The Law Society and the public it serves will benefit from a Roster comprised of people with a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives. In line with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Equity Program, we encourage applications from equity seeking groups. This includes candidates who are Indigenous, women, persons with disabilities, from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, and others who hold unique and complex lived experiences.

Erin Zimmerman (left) and Jess Zoerb at Zoerb’s Art House Studio. Photo by Gordon Edgar.

Erin Zimmerman Art fox soft cubism. Photo by Gordon Edgar

River Street Potters:

artists

River Street Potters opened in April this year in the basement of 337 River Street West. The potters are Faithe Sovdi, Shan nan Taylor, Dianne Newman, and Melanie McFarlane, and their only goal is nour ishing their enthusiasm to create and play with clay.

“It’s not a business,” Faithe Sovdi explained to MooseJawToday.com. Tech nically, it is a business, she amended, but that isn’t why they do it.

“It’s a passion, right? To create and to make stuff! We hold a spring sale, we might do a Christmas one, but now we’re in the Moostletoe tour we don’t know if we’ll have time to do both.

“That’s as commercial as it gets, and then we do classes on the side.”

River Street Potters is one of the stops on the upcoming Moostletoe tour of art studios in Moose Jaw. The annual tradition, now in its 10th year, is on Sat urday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It is entirely free, sponsored by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery and the Yvette Moore Gallery.

Sovdi teaches most of the classes at River Street Potters. She is a retired teacher and principal and teaches simply because she loves to. She charges the minimum she can and noted humorously that eventually she might have to charge enough to break even on the costs of clay, glaze, and the time it takes to fire each piece in her per sonal kiln.

Newman also teaches some classes. However, McFarlane and Taylor do not — for them, the project is purely personal, a way to explore the craft that brings them peace and happiness.

“This has been my dream,” Sovdi said. “I’ve always wanted to do it and I tried it once before in a friend’s garage.”

The garage wasn’t heated, though, and Sovdi found it difficult to work clay in sub-zero temperatures.

Sovdi has been playing with clay for 14 years and has previously taught classes

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and sold her work under the name Clay Play by Sis. Her work has many fantasti cal elements — dragons, wizards, gnomes, fairy houses, and dragons are particular fa vourites.

She was thrilled that her daughter, McFarlane, who is also a published author, and two friends decided to join her. The group has been mentored by local artists including Wendy Parsons and Zach Diet rich, Kathy Verbeke and Dorothy Yakiw chuk, as well as Rob Froese.

“They mentored us, those of us who were really into this, and I learned so much from them, I can’t even begin to tell you,” Sovdi said. “I fell desperately in love with pottery. But because I’m a hand-builder, I don’t like to just build a functional piece. I thought if I could learn the wheel and how to make mugs and bowls and all kinds of different fun stuff, then I could add to it.”

And that’s what she does. When she isn’t hand-building fantastic, beautiful ly-glazed and detailed decorative piec es, Sovdi builds functional pieces on the wheel, then hand-builds on top on them to bring them to further life. The eye of a dragon peers out from the rim of a mug,

for example, its claws scoring the surface, a glittering, rich copper glaze livening its scales.

Each of the River Street Potters brings a different interest to the art. The quartet loves to gather in their new studio for a form of play that is healing, satisfying, and interactive; hours can slip by unnoticed and unhurried.

McFarlane combines glazes to cre ate new shades and colours, blended gor geously. Newman has worked for about 18 years to master the wheel, although she is doing more hand building now that she’s a River Street Potter, Sovdi noted.

For Taylor, being an artist is about the combination of calm and excitement. Art for art’s sake is inherently soothing. Anxi eties and worries fade away and joy takes their place.

“She and I knew each other (from work), so when she retired, she asked if I would teach her how to do pottery stuff, and she just wanted to make a wizard for her son in the worst way,” Sovdi said. “So, we made a wizard together, and she was saying, ‘I can’t believe I’m doing this!’”

That’s the kind of delight and individ ual expression the River Street Potters are all about.

Find them on Facebook at facebook. com/riverstreetpotters to learn about up coming classes and see the work they and their students are producing, and if you’d to see the studio in person the October 15 Moostletoe tour is the perfect opportunity.

(This article is part of MooseJawToday. com’s coverage of local artists for the Moostletoe tour. Watch for further arti cles as the date approaches.)

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Meet the River Street Potters (from Facebook)

Sorting hats and Halloween pumpkins glazed in rich fall colours. Photo by Gordon Edgar

Clay creations by the River Street Pot ters and their students on display at the front of the studio. Photo by Gordon Edgar

Grand Entry of inaugural ‘Every Child Matters’ powwow by WACA

An audience of hundreds watched as the inaugural Every Child Matters (ECM) Powwow by the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA) kicked off on Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept. 30) with the Grand Entry — a procession of dignitaries, flags, and dancers in spec tacular traditional regalia.

The Grand Entry was accompanied by several songs performed by singers and drummers representing First Nations in Saskatchewan, co-ordinated by Lance Mc Nabb from George Gordon First Nation.

“These are songs we sing to remem ber, as Indigenous people,” explained an nouncer Jeff Cappo. “To remember all the

children who didn’t come home, which is why we’re all here today.”

Cappo’s commentary was often hu mourous as he introduced the dignitaries, and the entry was followed by plenty of dancing from the crowd, including chil dren from various nearby schools. The drumbeats could be felt in the chest and the feeling of gathering and celebration was infectious.

Local government was represented by city councillors Crystal Froese and Doug Blanc, MLAs Tim McLeod and Greg Lawrence were in attendance, NDP Leader Carla Beck was there, local school board representatives, Sarah Simison from

the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Jennifer McRorie from MJMAG, and a group of senior leadership from 15 Wing, including Col. Jonathan Bouchard.

The full list of dignitaries was not im mediately available, but Cappo thanked everyone for their support of the occasion.

A sea of orange shirts surrounded the grounds of the powwow, many of which bore a quote from Cadmus Delorme, chief of Cowessess First Nation:

“We all inherited this. Nobody today created residential schools. Nobody today created the Indian Act, nobody today cre ated the ‘60’s scoop, but we all inherited it and we just have to acknowledge that

people are healing and people are hurting. Let’s do something about it.”

(Editorial note: Photos for this sto ry were contributed by photojournalist Saddman Zaman, Moose Jaw Express’s newest team member, to whom we extend a warm welcome.)

First-ever Every Child Matters Powwow and Gathering an incredible success for WACA

Beautiful weather, just as impressive re galia and thousands of spectators helped make the first-ever Every Child Matters Powwow and Gathering an incredible suc cess this past weekend.

Dozens of dancers and drum groups from all over western Canada took part in the event and were cheered on by large crowds throughout the two-day powwow in Moose Jaw, all with the theme of re membering those lost while moving for ward with the efforts toward reconcilia tion.

The powwow itself took place all day Friday and Saturday at Kiwanis River Park in Wakamow Valley and was supple mented by a host of events throughout the community.

That included a special Truth and Reconciliation conversation on Thursday afternoon, a Moose Jaw Warriors game dedicated to the Every Child Matters cause on National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Friday night and a special presentation by First Nations artist Edward Poitras fea turing his incredible artwork at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon. Things wrapped up Saturday

night with a New Horizons Dance RougeGorge performance at the Moose Jaw Cul tural Centre.

It was all a wild success for the Waka mow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA), with organizer Lori Deets need ing a single word to describe how she felt things turned out.

“Wow,” she said emphatically as

First Nations drummers played in the background during Saturday’s festivities.

“Planning an event like this is so scary, there are so many pieces and to be here and see all those pieces connect… it’s just this massive thing between the library and art museum and Wakamow Valley, we’ve built such a strong partnership. They’re all people we have a great relationship with, we’re so appreciative and that’s what rec onciliation is all about.”

It was no coincidence that the ECM

powwow took place this weekend -- Deets and her fellow organizers wanted recon ciliation to be part of the whole event and having it take place during a weekend ded icated to that cause made perfect sense.

“We wanted to bring everyone togeth er with that theme and look, everyone is together and that’s what we want,” Deets said, gesturing to the crowd of close to a thousand people around the powwow ring.

Deets made sure to express her appre ciation for the support of the community, especially their ongoing work with the Wakamow Valley Authority to help with First Nations and Metis heritage.

“Our relationship with Wakamow Valley Authority is strong, and we have to work on that,” Deets said. “That’s how things have to work out, it’s better when you work with the people who work with you as opposed to working against things, which is how it’s been the last 150 years. So we’re doing something different now, we’re going forward.”

That said, there’s still a long way to go -- the journey has continued ever since the reveal of unmarked graves at various residential schools across Canada, but much still needs to be improved.

“The better has gotten better, and the worst hasn’t,” Deets said. “There’s a lot of work to be done.“

You can find plenty of photos and vid eo from the whole weekend by visiting the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Asso ciation Facebook page.

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Dozens of participants joined by hundreds of spectators throughout two-day event in Moose Jaw Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Dignitaries are led into the pow wow ring during the grand entry on Saturday afternoon.

Just some of the hundreds of visitors who took in the Every Child Matters pow wow on Saturday.

Many of the dancers at the ECM pow wow had incredibly intricate regalia.

A chicken dancer performs during day two of the ECM pow wow.

Some folks even pulled double duty as dancers and drummers.

A dancer shows off her equally intricate regalia and dancing.

Return from Los Angeles training camp has Alarie looking for big things with Warriors

After going through opening weekend with a total of seven high-level players missing from their line-up, the Moose Jaw Warriors saw reinforcements arrive fast and furious over the past seven days.

Among the first to return to the West ern Hockey League squad from National Hockey League training camp was for ward Eric Alarie, who was back in Moose Jaw after going through rookie and main camp with the Los Angeles Kings.

It was the second taste of NHL action for the undrafted 19-year-old prospect after he skated with the Florida Panthers prospects last season, and he once again found the whole experience to be equal parts fun and eye-opening -- especially having a chance to skate in main camp this time around.

“It was really awesome, I really en joyed it,” Alarie said. “I know last year I wasn’t able to make it to main camp, so to be able to go there and go against the top dogs like [captain Anze] Kopitar and [Drew] Doughty was a great experience, and I really enjoyed my time there.”

Alarie spent most of his time in Cal ifornia playing with the Kings in their rookie tournament, much like he did with the Panthers last season.

As is the case with any player mak ing the jump from junior to the NHL, the pace of the game was the most noticeable change -- especially when it comes to de cision-making.

“There’s an adjustment at the start for sure,” Alarie said. “You have more time

with the puck in junior, but even going through the rookie tournament, you almost have to know what you’re going to do with the puck before you even get it. And then main camp was even faster.

So I was prepared, it was just a matter of getting used to that speed of play.”

One major difference was how Alarie dealt with the whole NHL experience it self. Where he admitted to being a bit awe struck during his 2021 run, things were a lot more ‘normal’ this time around, at least as normal as can be when you’re playing alongside the best in the world.

“We’re all here to play hockey and do

our best and I can’t be scared of those guys when I go against them,” Alarie said. “It’s the same game whether it’s junior or those pro guys, you play your best and that’s it, that’s all you can do.”

Alarie received a similar message prior to leaving for Moose Jaw as most players -- have a good season, play to your strengths and they’ll be keeping an eye on him through the campaign..

And if things go according to plan, it’ll be quite the season indeed for the Winnipeg product.

Alarie is coming off a campaign where he put up 25 goals and 58 points

while playing all 68 games in 2021-22, and as solid as those numbers are, he’ll be looking for even more while also taking other aspects of his game to the next level.

“I just want to be a more reliable play er, this is my fourth year in the league and I’ve seen a lot of stuff, so I just want to be reliable in all three zones and especially be good defensively,” Alarie said. “I want to be able to play when we’re down a man and that kind of stuff. So I’m just super excited for the season.”

As one of the team’s veterans, he’ll be looking to as a leader on and off the ice, a role he admits will feel a bit unusual.

“When I was first coming into the league, we had a young team, and now just being older feels a lot different,” Ala rie said. “Back then we had ‘99s and ‘98s and this year we have ‘06s and even some ‘07s, so it’s a huge age gap from when I first started, but it’s pretty neat being one of the older guys for sure.”

And an older guy on a winning team is even better.

“Our goal as a team is to win a cham pionship,” he said matter-of-factly. “We had a tough couple of years my first two years in the league and I think now we’re ready to make the jump to be a contender and one of the best teams in the league. So we’ll be working hard and we’ll be going for a championship this year.”

The Warriors are back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 5 when they host the Sas katoon Blades. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Warriors’ Wanner signs entry-level deal with Edmonton Oilers

Three-year contract comes after impressive showing at training camp over past couple weeks Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Right from the start of training camp with the Moose Jaw Warriors, defenceman Max Wanner started turning heads.

The 19-year-old Estevan product came into the pre-season bigger, stronger and quicker after an off-season of hard work and training out in Caronport at Prai rie Hockey Academy, all with the goal of not only performing well at the Moose Jaw Events Centre but also attracting attention when he attended training camp with the Edmonton Oilers.

“I obviously wanted to put on a cou ple of pounds because I felt it would com pliment my game if I could be more of a physical defenceman,” Wanner said short ly after a pre-season practice. “But other than that, getting faster and quicker is a big thing for me, because if you have a big guy who can move quick, he’s pretty dan gerous out there. So if I can keep working on that it’ll be beneficial.”

Beneficial, and how.

From the moment he showed up in Edmonton for his second pre-season run with the Oilers, staff with the National Hockey League club saw the same thing

the Warriors had seen. Wanner quickly became one of the ones to watch through rookie camp, drawing media attention and accolades for his play and improvement.

On Friday morning, all that hard work paid off.

Days after returning to the Warriors line-up, Wanner signed a three-year en try-level contract with the Oilers, signi

fying his status as a bona fide blue-line prospect for Edmonton for the foreseeable future.

Wanner, 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, was selected in the seventh round, 212th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft after putting up four assists in the 17 games in the East Division Hub.

Wanner was unable to play in the Oil

ers rookie camp that fall but skated with veterans like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse for a week in main camp.

He ended up playing 55 games in the 2021-22 WHL campaign, putting up six goals and 17 points in 23 games be fore adding another three goals and seven points in nine playoff games.

Wanner joins fellow defenceman Denton Mateychuk as Warriors with NHL contracts, with Mateychuk having signed days after being drafted in the first round, 12th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets this summer.

He’s also one of five players in the Warriors’ line-up drafted by NHL clubs, joining defenceman Cole Jordan (Calgary, fifth round, 2021), forward Martin Rysavy (Columbus, seventh round, 2021) and for ward Jagger Firkus (Seattle, second round, 2022).

The Warriors are back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 5 when they host the Saskatoon Blades. Game time is 7 p.m. at Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Veteran forward hoping plenty of success in the cards in fourth season with team Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Warriors forward Eric Alarie returned to the WHL club from Los Angeles Kings camp earlier this week.

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Max Wanner signed an entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday afternoon. NHL.com

Warriors split pair of weekend games with win over Prince Albert, loss in Brandon

Moose Jaw takes 4-3 win over Raiders Friday before dropping 4-1 decision to Wheat Kings Saturday

They might have had their full roster on the ice for the first time this season, but that doesn’t mean things are going to be easy for the Moose Jaw Warriors going forward.

The Warriors put together a second period surge to take a 4-3 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday at the Moose Jaw Events Centre before drop ping a 4-1 decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings in Brandon on Saturday.

The Warriors are now 2-2 on the sea son and sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference in the earliest part of the 202223 campaign.

Moose Jaw received plenty of good news throughout the week as player af

ter player returned from their respective NHL training camps. That included Eric Alarie (L.A.), Cole Jordan (Calgary), Max Wanner (Edmonton) and Jagger Firkus (Seattle) before Martin Rysavy and team captain Denton Mateychuk arrived from Columbus on Friday afternoon.

“It was awesome, it’s great to be back in Moose Jaw and see all the guys again and the guys who are back from their camps, too,” Mateychuk said after the win over the Raiders. “I thought we looked pretty good once we got going, we were a bit slow at the start and didn’t really push, but it’s only three games and we have a

lot of time to get ready for the [rest of the season].”

The Warriors had goals from Alarie, Wanner and Lynden Lakovic in the second period to build a 3-1 lead before Firkus ex tended that edge to 4-1 early in the third.

As it turns out, they’d need every one of those goals, as Prince Albert’s Landon Kosior scored twice in the final seven min utes to make things very interesting as the clock wound down. Terrell Goldsmith had the Raiders’ other goal in the first period.

Connor Ungar finished the game with 18 saves while the Warriors fired 29 shots at Tikhon Chaika.

“I was really happy with our bounce back in the second and third and how we were able to pick it up,” Mateychuk said.

“I think at any given time we can go on a bit of a run there and that’s what hap pened in the second period, but late in the third, that shows where we have to clean it up and make sure we’re not cheating for things and keeping it tight.”

Things didn’t go as well one night later in Brandon, as Marek Howell scored Moose Jaw’s lone goal in the second pe riod.

The lack of offence wasn’t because of a lack of chances, as the Warriors would outshoot Brandon 35-25 and have plenty of scoring opportunities.

“There’s no question we had lots of looks, we had breakaways, two-on-ones, we had lots of looks at some rebounds laying there, we couldn’t get to,” Warriors assistant coach Scott King said on www. mjwarriors.ca. “We’re generating enough chances to win, just have to bear down and capitalize.”

Charlie Elick, Evan Groening, Jake Chiasson and Calder Anderson -- who played three seasons with the Warriors be fore an off-season trade sent the overager to his hometown team -- had Brandon’s goals.

Jackson Unger had 21 saves, Carson Bjarnason 34 stops.

The Warriors are back in action Wednesday, Oct. 5 when they host the Sas katoon Blades. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Winmar Warriors fall in shootout to Tisdale despite third period lead

Trojans score twice in third period, go on to 4-3 victory in SMAAAHL action

The Moose Jaw Winmar War riors might have seen their Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League season get off to a solid start, but they learned a valuable lesson when it comes to finishing games on Saturday night.

The Warriors surrendered a pair of goals to the Tisdale Trojans in the third period and would go on to drop a 4-3 decision in overtime at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Things started off swimmingly for the local crew, as Connor Miller and Bryce Boughen each scored first-period goals -Miller’s coming only 29 seconds into the proceedings -- as the Warriors took a 2-0 lead.

Kale Margolis got one back for Tis dale with just over eight minutes gone in the second, but Joel Pinel restored Moose Jaw’s two-goal edge with 7:39 to play in

the period.

That set the stage for the final frame, where Dayton Reschny pulled the Trojans within one 5:54 into the pe riod and Matthew Van Bla ricom tied things up with 9:50 to play.

Overtime solved nothing, with the shootout seeing both Van Blaricom and Margolis scoring while Dylan Duzan and league scoring leader Liam Fitzpatrick were stopped, giving Tis dale the 4-3 victory.

Ryan Bain was named the Warriors’ game star after turning aside 40 shots in the loss, while Moose Jaw fired 39 shots at Tisdale’s Lane Beal.

The Winmar Warriors are back in ac tion on Saturday, Oct. 8 when they host the Prince Albert Mintos. Game time is 1:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

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Eric Alarie leads the rush up ice for the Warriors during first period action. Nick Pettigrew

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Warriors defenceman Max Wanner celebrates his second period goal. Nick Pettigrew

win over Swift Current in boys soccer

The Central Cyclones looked like the kind of team that could take a serious run at a provincial championship in Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association boys soccer action last Wednesday.

But as well as things went in their 8-1 win over the Swift Current Colts at Canada Games Field, there’s always more room for improvement and plenty of work to do.

Central scored three goals in the first half and poured on the pressure after the break, carrying the play much of the sec ond half before securing their third win in four outings in the regular season.

“I was happy to see that they’re suc ceeding at what we’re working on, which is possession and passing,” said Cyclones coach Holly McCorriston “That’s what I’m more happy with, and a lot of our suc cess was based on that.”

Makariy Pryadko, Patrick Pryadko and Idunu Afolabi all scored for Central in the first half, while Carter Munro replied for Swift Current on a penalty kick.

The Cyclones kept up the pressure in the second half, with Makariy Pryadko finishing off his hat trick before adding a fourth goal on a late penalty kick. Kal Dingle and Landon Meacher also scored to round out Central’s offence.

Central won’t have a lot of time to prepare for their regular-season finale, which is set for this Saturday at Cana da Games Field. The Cyclones will host Yorkton Sacred Heart at 11 a.m. before battling Yorkton Regional at 3 p.m.

McCorriston will be hoping to see even more improvement from her troops in the two games, especially with the play offs coming up in the near future.

some fine tuning, but it’s coming along,” she said. “Our endurance was up [Wednes day], too, we were able to play as a team with the entire team, and we have a large bench, so that was important.”

Central’s lone loss of the season came on Sept. 24 in the second game of a dou bleheader in Yorkton, but they were able to avenge that loss on Saturday with a 5-0 victory over Sacred Heart at Canada Games Field. Things didn’t go as well lat er in the day, as Yorkton Regional took a 3-2 victory over the Cyclones.

Other boys league action Saturday saw Yorkton Regional defeat Swift Cur rent 4-0 and Sacred Heart take a 4-2 win over the Colts.

Recent girls action saw Sacred Heart defeat Vanier 9-1 and Central battle to a 1-0 win over Weyburn.

The league playoffs are set to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 12 with the girls quar terfinals, while the boys semifinals will take place Thursday, Oct. 13. The girls semifinals run Saturday, Oct. 15, with the title games both taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

All playoff games are at the Canada Games Fields next to YaraCentre.

After that, it’s regionals during the Oct. 21 weekend, followed by provincials back in Moose Jaw on Oct. 28-29, with the Cyclones acting as tournament hosts.

“We’re going to just keep working on our game,” McCorriston said of preparing for that event. “We’re getting better at pos session, and we just need to work on our press. But we’re in good shape, and we’re looking forward to it.”

“There are a few things we want to keep working on, like shot placement and

Action from the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association boys soccer contest between the Central Cyclones and Swift Current Colts.

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame banquet brings a night of memories and stories

The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame couldn’t have asked for a better night of festivities during their three-class induction banquet held on Saturday, October 1stm at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.

The stories, the reminiscing, the laughter and even a few tears, it was as entertaining an evening as you’ll find as the MJDSHF officially brought their 2020, 2021 and 2022 classes into the fold.

With a total of 13 inductees across the three classes, there were no shortage of sports luminaries in the build ing, with plenty of family and friends and past inductees also taking in the event.

All told, MJDSHF president Larry Graham felt things couldn’t have turned out any better.

“It’s fantastic, just fantastic,” Graham said shortly after the festivities wrapped up. “We had just about 250 people here and we had a few breaks in the program so people could visit and see old friends, like someone who hasn’t seen somebody since they played on the Canucks with them 30, 40 years ago, and that happens all the time. It’s just a nice night.”

That the ceremony featured three classes was the product of the pandemic -- while the inductees were an nounced, the banquets themselves couldn’t be held in a safe environment. That led to delays in 2020 and 2021, and when things finally opened up earlier this year, it was time to go.

“We really wanted to hold an event where people could come and they’d feel comfortable getting on an air plane and getting here,” Graham explained. “This time, it worked out really well for us. There were all sorts of people who could get their families here, some who came from pretty far away to get to our event tonight and we really appreciate it.

“It was a little bit more challenging organization-wise with 13 inductees, but it turned out fantastic. People had fun; we had some great stories and had a lot of great folks.”

The 2020 class included volleyball athlete Darcey

Busse, hockey and baseball builder John Hunter, baseball builder Charlie Meacher, wrestling builder Dave Pyle, basketball athlete Marg (Curry) Sivhon and hockey ath lete Ed Staniowski.

Comprising the 2021 class are wrestling athlete / builder Frank Abdou, golf athlete Lorie Boyle, football athlete Levi Steinhauer and the 1992 Amber Holland curl ing team.

The 2022 class is made up of baseball athlete and high school coach Ned Andreoni, track and field and bob sleigh athlete John Graham and baseball and volleyball builder Rocky Nickel.

All are enshrined on the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame wall, which can be found on the sec ond-floor mezzanine in the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

As one can imagine, with so many athletes and build ers from over the years in one building, there were plen ty of connections to be found between everyone -- from Boyle and Staniowski being neighbours back in the day, to the myriad connections to John Hunter from many in the building to the various inductees who had built their

strength in Dave Pyle’s gym.

“It happens even more so with each of the induction classes, you talk to people and there are so many connec tions,” Graham said. “So many people know John Hunt er from over the years in different capacities, for exam ple. Rocky Nickel, I bet there isn’t a volleyball player or baseball player that stepped in that room that didn’t have Rocky umpire or referee one of their games. It’s really, really nice for those folks to come and see each other and have the time to visit.”

Before long, it’ll be time to plan for the 2023 event and another class of worthy individuals.

“I’m not sure how many people there will be, but I hope everyone looks in their programs and sees how the process starts,” Graham said. “We’ll put out our call for inductions in January and get some folks to help us with selection and have another class for 2023.”

RE: THE MOOSE JAW AND DISTRICT SPORTS HALL OF FAME

The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame is currently the center of attention in Moose Jaw.

I applaud the nomination and induction of John Hunter. He is a tad over 65 years of age and is being recognized while he can still appreciate the adulation. John has given as much or more time than anyone to the youth and sports in Moose Jaw.

When I look at who have been inducted, I won der why George Swarbrick, Jim Wiste and Ken Doraty have not been inducted. They are part of

hockey royalty for Moose Jaw. Each made it to the NHL. Swarbrick also played for father Bauer’s Team Canada; Wiste was co/captain 1968 University of Denver NCAA championship team; Doraty was a Maple Leaf and scored a Stanley Cup winning goal before coming to Moose Jaw and coaching junior and senior teams.

When I started writing this I thought Swarbrick , Wiste, Gillies, Smail, Low and Staniowski were the only NHL players from Moose Jaw. Not necessar ily so. There exists a Moose Jaw athlete template that includes the six previous names and a whole

lot more and It gives a brief history of each athlete.

What caught my attention is Cam Neely and Chico Resch who have some connection to Moose Jaw. I am guessing but Neelys father was in the Air Force and they must have lived here for a period.

Its all very interesting googling names or going to Wikipedia...sports people of Moose Jaw.

I am wondering, will the foregoing qualify for a nomination of Swarbrick Wiste and Doraty? I also wonder, have they been previously nominated and not qualified for some reason?

Russell Ayerst

Special event features three classes of inductees and plenty of tales and reminiscing throughout evening at Moose Jaw Curling Centre Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame president Larry Graham speaks during Saturday’s night event.

The 2020 Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame class, includ ing Randy LaRose (accepting on behalf of longtime baseball coach and builder Charlie Meacher), Bill Pyle (accepting on behalf of wrestling builder Dave Pyle), Matthew and Eric Busse (accepting on behalf of vol leyball athlete Darcey Busse), legendary coach and builder John Hunt er, basketball athlete and builder Marge (Curry) Sihvon and hockey athlete Ed Staniowski.

The 2021 Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame class, including the 1992 national ju nior champion Amber Holland curling team (coach Merv Fonger, Maria McKenzie, Angela Street, Tracy Beach (Thibeault), Cindy Street (Ricci), Amber Holland), elite golfer Lorie Boyle, wrestling athlete and builder Frank Abdou, football standout Levi Steinhauer.

The 2022 Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame class including track and field and bobsleigh athlete John Graham, long-time baseball and volleyball of ficial Rocky Nickel and baseball standout and high school coach Ned Andreoni, represented by wife Lynn Andreoni and son Noel Andreoni.

Vanier defeats Estevan for first win of season, Peacock falls to unbeaten Yorkton

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The Vanier Vikings have hit the win col umn in the South 5A 12-Man Football League.

The Vikings picked up their first vic tory of the season on Saturday afternoon at Gutheridge Field, battling to a 15-13 victory over the Estevan Elecs.

Vanier improved to 1-4 with the win, Estevan fell to 0-4.

Newcomer Layefa Goodwin scored his first touchdown in a Vikings uniform in the first half and would finish the day with 13 carries for 69 yards on the day.

The two teams went into halftime tied at 7-7, though, as Estevan’s J.T. Schrader also struck for a major in the first half.

It was Joel Marak’s turn to shine af ter the break, first when he scored Vani er’s lone touchdown of the half and again when he broke up a two-point conversion attempt late in the game.

Vanier had taken a 15-7 lead earlier in the half when Estevan failed to clear the end zone on punt, leaving the Elecs no choice but to go for two when Truman Ciepliski scored a late-game touchdown.

Marak finished the game with eight carries for 88 yards and two catches for

64 yards, including a 54-yard strike in the second half.

Vikings quarterback Grayson Hrenyk was 4-for-10 passing for 73 yards and three interceptions as Vanier enjoyed one of their best games moving the ball this season, gaining 285 yards.

Tristan Tober was 13-for-32 for 186

Vanier boys, Peacock girls volleyball teams remain unbeaten after first-place showdowns

Vikings move to 4-0 with three-game win over Assiniboia, Peacock to 3-0 with four-game win over Vanier Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

yards behind centre for Estevan and had a single interception.

Dorian Sifton had six catches for 80 yards to lead their offence.

The news wasn’t as good for Moose Jaw’s other team in action Saturday, as the

Peacock Tornadoes dropped a 48-0 deci sion to the unbeaten Yorkton Raiders.

Aiden Leslie had three touchdowns in the first half and four on the day while hauling in four catches for 112 yards to lead the Raiders, who had a 28-0 edge at the half.

Liam Bewcyk, Owen Effa and Garin Lammers also had majors on the day.

Effa had three carries for 83 yards, Rhyeem Hurd 13 carries for 65 yards on the ground for Yorkton; quarterback Chase Batke was 8-for-12 passing for 181 yards.

Josh Johnson was Peacock’s top per former with five catches for 69 yards and five carries for 22 yards.

Keaton Doerkson was 11-for-18 pass ing for 137 yards for the Tornadoes.

The Tornadoes fell to 2-2 with the loss.

League action continues this week with Estevan at Swift Current on Thurs day before Peaccok hosts Weyburn at 1 p.m. and Central hosts Yorkton at 3 p.m. on Saturday, with both games at Guther idge Field.

Hole-in-One at Lynbrook Golf Club

Submitted

The Lynbrook Golf Club had another Hole-in-One on Wednesday September 28, 2022.

Mike Fall aced Hole #3 using his 8 Iron, which was witnessed by Daryl Mac Donald, Bill Heath and Dwayne Westgaurd.

Congratulations Mike!

South Central wins bronze at high school provincial golf championship

Assiniboia’s Karst puts together third-place showing to lead team to impressive finish Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

day tournament during the Sept. 24-25 weekend.

Leading the way was Assiniboia’s Davin Karst, who carded back-to-back rounds of 76 for a 152 total, eight strokes back of tournament champion Max Regier from Saskatoon but still good enough for third place and individual bronze.

Avonlea’s Hudson Heistad shot an 84 to open the event but put together the third-lowest round of day two at 76 to fin ish with a 160 total and in seventh overall.

The Assiniboia Rockets gave it one heck of a shot, but the Vanier Vikings still re main unbeaten while not having dropped a set in Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association boys volleyball action.

The Vikings -- who were coming off a victory in their home tournament this past weekend -- faced their closest challenge in league play this season in the first set be fore eventually prevailing 34-32. Things were slightly more comfortable for Vanier the rest of the way, as they picked up 2521 and 25-20 victories the next two sets to complete the 3-0 sweep.

Vanier improved to 4-0 on the season with the win, Assiniboia dropped to 3-1 after the battle of the unbeatens.

Both the Central Cyclones and Pea cock Toilers improved to 2-2 on the cam paign. The Toilers found themselves in a battle before taking a 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-22, 26-24) win over the Cornerstone

Christian School Falcons while the Cy clones had a less difficult night, taking a 3-0 (25-8, 25-15, 25-10) victory over the Avonlea Eagles.

Girls league action also saw a firstplace match-up, with the Toilers improv ing to 3-0 on the season with a 3-1 (2521, 25-27, 25-22, 25-17) victory over the Vanier Spirits (2-2).

The Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars kept pace with the leaders and improved to 2-1 with a 3-1 (21-25, 2519, 25-15, 25-20) victory over the Notre Dame Hounds (0-3).

Boys league action continues on Tuesday, Oct. 4, with Peacock at Vanier, Cornerstone at Avonlea and Central at Assiniboia, with all games starting at 7 p.m. The girls are also back on the court on Oct. 4, as Notre Dame is at Central at 7 p.m. and Peacock at Briercrest at 8 p.m.

The South Central boys golf team -including Assinboia’a Davin Karst, Avonlea’s Hudson Heistad, Central’s Eric Woodley and Coronach’s Carter Bartlett -- won the silver medal at the SHSAA boys golf provincial champion ships over the weekend.

The South Central golf team might not be known as a regular powerhouse on the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial scene, but a solid showing recently at the Jackfish Lodge Golf Course was good enough for one of their top finishes in recent years.

The South Central boys team put to gether a trio of top-11 finishes and would go on to win the bronze medal at the two-

Eric Woodley had one of the top Moose Jaw finishes in recent years, with the Central competitor shooting rounds of 78 and 75 for 163 total and 11th overall.

Coronach’s Carter Bartlett rounded out South Central’s showing with rounds of 87 and 100 to land 40th overall.

All told, South Central carded 231 over round one and followed with 232 for round two, with the 463 total finishing a mere four shots back of Central Valley for silver. South East won gold with a 437 to tal.

On the girls’ side of things, Jordan Eger of Coronach had South Central’s top showing with rounds of 109 and 108 for a 217 total, while Assiniboia’s Harper Bern er (117-118-235) finished 26th, Avonlea’s Callie Callaghan (118-118-236) landed 27th and Coronach’s Shelby Schnell (130121-251) finished 34th.

The South Central team recorded identical rounds of 205 to finish ninth overall.

Vikings battle to 15-13 win over Elecs, Raiders take 48-0 win over Tornadoes

The Vanier Vikings boys volleyball team headed into league play with another plaque in their trophy case after winning their home tournament during the Sept. 24 weekend.

Action from the game between the Vanier Vikings and Estevan Elecs. Robert Thomas / Moose Jaw Independent

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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2022 Superannuate STS Members All Lun cheon Dates will be at the Masonic Hall: Wed. Nov.16/22, Wed. Jan. 18/23, Wed. March 15/23, and Wed. May 17/23.

World BreastFeeding Week will be cele brated with a free event at Moose Jaw Pub lic Library on Wednesday, October 5th from 10am-11:30am. This is an opportunity for local mothers to come connect with one another and hear from some experts in our community. Refreshments and prizes will be provided; chil dren and babies are welcome!

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.

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Moose Jaw Chapter of P.E.O. annual Roast Beef Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, October 13th at the Heritage Inn and Conference Centre. Dinner Tickets$35.00. Please phone or text: Heather @306690-8096 or Sandra @ 306-631-1865

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm at the Lindale School staff room, 1322 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). The next meeting is September 28. Call 306693-5705 for information.

OktoberFest Dance with “The Bromantics” is Oct. 15, 2022 at Church of Our Lady Hall (566 Vaughan St. – Moose Jaw, SK). Tickets are $40/person, call or text Lynann at 306-6314129 or Brian at 306-631-6127. E-transfers can be sent to rjbarber@sasktel.net. Doors open at 7 p.m., Dance at 8 p.m. Cash bar, lunch served. Sponsored by The Friendly City Optimist Club. Proceeds to Youth Projects in the Community. Lynbrook Golf Club Annual Meeting sched uled for October 16, 2022. The meeting will start with sign in from 1:00-1:30 and call to or der at 1:30 at the Lynbrook Clubhouse.

Regretfully, The National Federal Retir ees (branch 23) Social BBQ planned for Oct 16,2022 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Our apolo gies to Moose Jaw area members.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK AND PUZZLE SALE will be held on Friday October 28th from 1-4:30pm and on Saturday October 29th from 9:30am-3pm. There will be adult books, children’s books, DVD’s, audio books, puzzles and more! Everything is priced to sell and it is a great way to support the Li brary. Help save the environment and bring your own bag. The Friends are actively seeking donations for this sale. All donations can be brought to the Library**

Fall Supper at St. Andrew’s United Church (located at 60 Athabasca St. W) on October 28th at 6pm. Tickets $20 for Adults/$10 for Children/5 and Under free. Call 306.692.0533 or email st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net . Cash, cheques and e-transfers welcome.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir regular choir practices are on Mondays @ 700-830PM at First Free Methodist Church. Performanc es in the community may also take place on alternate evenings. New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New members who are interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-6408098 or message us through Facebook @ Moose Jaw Community Choir. Moose Jaw Camera Club has resumed monthly Club Meetings. Interested photog raphers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len - 306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com Toastmasters Big Country Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning en vironment in which every member has the op portunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-con fidence and personal growth. For more infor mation email secretary-3418@toastmaster sclubs.org or text 306 690-8739

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 PRO GRAMS

One-on-One personalized training and teaching Tech Time: By appointment only 306.692.2787. If you are having an issue with your device, a program, or an application, or if you are just wanting to learn more about them.

Bring your own device to learn on.

Great Big Book Club: Discussing “Probably Ruby” by Lisa Bird-Wilson Wednesday, Octo ber 5 at 7:00 pm in the Green Rm, in partner ship with the Saskatchewan Festival of Words. During the last hour of the book club the author will join for a chance to answer questions. The book is available from the Information desk and is also available in eBook and audiobook for mats on Library2go/Libby.

Moose Jaw Colours Thursday, October 6 at 2:30 pm. Colour the afternoon away. All materi als will be supplied.

IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Magic the Gathering in the South Meeting Room on Saturdays, October 8 & 22 at 2:00 pm for experienced players and new ones. Play commander with the group or one-on-one. Bring your own deck if you have one or if you’re new to the game, there are decks.

Book Launch: David Carpenter Tuesday, Octo ber 11 at 7:00 pm at the MJPL Theatre. To the launch of his book “I Never Met a Rattlesnake

I Didn’t Like: A Memoir”. Copies available for purchase courtesy of Post-Horizon Booksell ers. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.

Local Writers Readout Saturday, October 15 at 2:30 pm. Listen to some wonderful, talented writers for all ages. Readings should contain appropriate material. No registration required.

MJPL Movie Club at the MJPL Theatre: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Monday, October 17 at 6:00 pm. Movie starts at 6:00 followed by a dis cussion. Admission is free, no food or drinks permitted.

Night Stitchers for knitters and stitchers: Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm. Anyone who knits, crochets, or does any kind of needlework is welcome to join in the South Meeting Room.

Avid Knitters Tuesday, October 25 at 2:30 pm. For knitters and crocheters in the South meet ing room. All abilities welcome.

Purely Canadian Book Club: “Close to Hugh” by Marina Endicott Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Room. Book avail able for pickup at the Library and is also avail able in eBook format on Library2go.

Youth Programming IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

New Adult Digital D&D Fridays at 4:00-6:00 pm. Meet online. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more infor mation or to register, email youth@moosejawli brary.ca. For ages 15-22

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays until De cember 15 at 6:30-8:30 pm in MJPL Archives for ages 12-16. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more in formation or to register, email youth@moose jawlibrary.ca.

Teen Maker Space Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19 celebrate Harry Potter by making wands and mandrakes. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Anime Club: “Soul Eater” Saturday, Octo ber 8 at 2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. An afternoon of anime and Japanese treats. Free admission.

Teen Gamers - Games Night Wednesday, Oc tober 12 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19. An evening of video games, board games, and card games featuring our Xbox Ki nect and our Classic NES console. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.

Teen Writers Circle Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Movie Matinee: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” Saturday, October 22 at 2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. No food or drink per mitted.

Teen eBook Club on Discord: “Love, Lies & Ho cus Pocus: Beginnings” by Lydia Sherrer Tues day, October 25 at 4:30 pm to discuss the story for ages 13-19. The eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free on Hoopla.

Teen “I Made This” Art Program Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm. This month making spooky string art in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12 - 19. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Hallowe’en Movie Matinee: “Hocus Po cus” Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 pm at the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. Free admission.

Children’s Programming IN PERSON PRO GRAMS

Lego Weekends! Saturdays & Sundays in Oc tober. Join every Saturday and Sunday in the children’s department and build a cool Lego creation to display in library window. This is a self-guided activity. For ages 4 and up.

Baby Storytime! Tuesdays, until October 25 at 10:30 am. Drop-in program, no registration re quired in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 0-2 and their caring adults.

Preschool Storytime! until October 26 at 10:30 am. Drop-in program, no registration required in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 2-5 and their caring adults.

Daycare Storytime! Thursdays, September 22 to October 27 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 2-5 and their daycare provider. Registration required. Please register each caregiver and child in your group by call ing the Library at 306- 692-2787.

Children’s Programming TAKE HOME & IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Children’s Take ‘n’ Make Series

Folded Paper Flowers! (ages 4-12) September 28 to October 11

Harry Potter! (ages 4-12) October 12 to Octo ber 25:

Paper Jack o’ Lantern! (ages 4-12) October 26 to November 8:

Popsicle Stick Scarecrow! (ages 4-12) Come to the Library’s Circulation Desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home.

Maker Saturdays October 15 at 1:30 pm in the South Meeting Rm. Kids ages 8-12 will ex

perience hands-on learning with exposure to new ideas and opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Registra tion is required.

Thanksgiving Storytime and craft! Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Pro gram Rm for ages 4 & up. Registration is re quired for each caregiver and child that will be attending.

Spooky Storytime! Saturday, October 22 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 4 and up. Wear your Hallowe’en cos tume if you like! Registration is required for each caregiver and child that will be attending.

Kids Hallowe’en Party Come & Go Event! Sat urday, October 29 at 2:30 pm. Hallowe’en crafts, stories, and games. Costumes optional. No registration required. Families welcome!

IN PERSON PROGRAM Dyslexia Awareness: Mark it Read! Tuesday, October 18 at 7:008:00 pm and Saturday, October 22 at 2:30-3:30 pm in the Main Library. For parents, caregivers, and teachers who are wanting to learn more about the dyslexia friendly resources available through the Library. Join for a drop-in, come and go event to have a tour of our dyslexia friendly and phonics resources. Crafts will be set up for children while adults have a tour and get their questions answered.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Con tact: 306-692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL

CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA re strictions in effect at all Legion events. Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out. Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required.

Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registra tion at 1pm. Cost $2 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688. Drop-in Shuffleboard league every Friday at 7:00pm.

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

October 8th - Live music will be Gary Kincaid at 7:00pm. No cover, no membership required. Everyone is welcome.

October 15th - Trivia Night. Cost is $5 / person. Please call the office to pre-register your team. (306)692-5453 (No Membership required). October 22nd - Karaoke Night. Come on down and join in on the fun. No Cover or membership required.

Thank you for supporting the local Royal Ca nadian Legion Branch 59. Without communi ty cooperation and support the organization would not be able to continue to support local veterans.

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegion branch59moosejaw.ca)

As always thank you for supporting us and ad vertising our events. Without community coop eration and support we would not be able to continue to support local veterans. Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjse nior@shaw.ca

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Fri day from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Kitchen is open Monday to Friday.

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

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

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m. Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thurs day @9:30 am.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm. Kaiser – Has been Suspended until further no tice.

Carpet bowling – Has moved to the outdoors for the summer Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednes days @ 1 p.m. Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m. Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Information Meeting will be held on October 14th at 1:00pm (XYZ Auditorium) –for members to discuss the future of the centre after covid. Scrabble will be held on October 17th at

1:00pm in the card room. woohoo

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Ac tivities WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuf fleboard

Tuesday: 9:30am Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge

Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard; 1pm Hand & Food Ca nasta

Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball

Social Dance will be held on October 15th from 7:30pm-11pm. Band Richard Wadham. Cost $15pp. Includes Lunch.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Summer Hours of Oper ations: Thursday 1pm to 10pm/Friday 1pm to 6pm/Saturday 1pm to 7pm.

Pool & Darts Thursday evenings at 7pm

Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm

Vendors Wanted! ANAVETS #252 is hosting a trade show in the mall Nov 26, 22 10am to 5pm Nov 27, 22 from 12pm to 4pm; 1day $25 or 2 days $40. It’s a 10x10 spot For more informa tion call or text 306-681-5998.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

MONDAY: (…to April, 2023): Drop in Crib bage – registration 6pm to 7pm – play starts at 7pm. $2pp. – two person teams; bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered.

TUESDAY: October 4, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary meeting -7pm

WEDNESDAY: (…to April 2023) - Drop in Darts – play starts 7pm – draw for partners

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”

RVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – tick et sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2022 - Steak & Shimp Night – 5pm to 7:30pm – (Steak, Shrimp, baked potato, salad, garlic toast) Tick ets are $20pp and available at the bar until Oc tober 18th – take outs are available – Proceeds: Allan Blair Cancer Centre - for the purchase of equipment for the treatment of Cancer FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2022 - Brandon & Company – playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 - JAM SES

SION with Brandon & Company – 3pm to 5pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 – Ladies Aux iliary Fowl Supper – Take out - $15 per order – limited seating in the lounge. More details to follow.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2022 - “Two Easy” playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program totally free and offered exclusively over the phone. You just dial the number and join the call. Email mamancherie@hotmail.com or call 306-690-4957.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefen baker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.

You can read more about the upcoming ses sions and how to sign up for the free Virtual Coffee Club talks here: https://wdm.ca/coffe eclub/ We are excited to return to this popu lar program, especially because we will have some special guest speakers at two of the ses sions. Topics this fall and early winter include:

- October 13 - “The Great Depression”

- October 25 - “Spirit and Intent of Treaties 1 Through 7,” with guest speaker Dr. Sheldon Krasowski, Director of Research and Archives, Office of the Treaty Commissioner

- November 15 -“Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Living Our Culture, Sharing our Community at Pi on-Era, 1955 – 69,” with guest speaker Dr. Eliz abeth Scott, WDM Curator

- December 20 - “Holiday Traditions”

The Western Development Museum – Moose Jaw will be hosting some family-friendly and spooky fun this October.

Cabinet of Curiosities Workshop has been re scheduled and will take place on Saturday, Oc tober 15th from 1:00-4:00pm. The afternoon is suitable for ages 12 years through adult. Space is limited and pre-registration is required - registration deadline is October 12.

October is Mysteries at the Museum month. Throughout the month, visitors can pick up two self-led activities to compliment their visit. The first is a black cat seek and find featuring imag es from the WDM’s collection, and the next is an escape room-style story booklet with puz zles that must be solved to find each clue in the mystery of the missing black cats.

Halloween Come & Go in Costume afternoon will be held at the WDM on October 29th , filled with games, crafts and activities for all ages. As well this month, the WDM is collecting do nations of canned cat food for the Moose Jaw Humane Society; bring a can and receive an exclusive WDM button featuring a vintage black cat design.

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Indigenous artist gaining recognition through country music

By Sami Parvez

Jerry Sereda is a multi-award winning Indigenous Coun try Singer who was born and raised in Manitoba. He holds a bachelor degree in computer science and a master ’s de gree in education from the University of Manitoba. In addition, Sereda has lived in Alberta and Manitoba and has been an educator for 17 years.

His grandmother taught him his first couple of guitar chords so when he started his high school he knew how to play a few chords and sing songs. After his graduation, he started working at a summer job out on the road and stayed in hotels where he played his guitar and sang songs in the evenings.

He also entered contests like Canadian Idol and Nashville Star, but, these contests didn’t work well for him. Then he got involved in an Indigenous program where he was paid along with other participants. It was his first experience to visit a studio, to record an original song and witness the whole process.

Sereda said, it was the Indigenous organization who promoted them for a year to bring them onto the stage to play for people all across Manitoba and Canada.

“It was a really great experience, and that was when I knew I was hooked. And, the next bit of recordings that I did, I found ways to find funding to continue to go into the studio and to continue to put my stories into music and work at a professional level. That’s basically where I started and I’ve never really stopped ever since then,” the multi-award Indigenous artist added.

Sereda uses his music to share the stories about him self and the Indigenous community.

So far he has released four albums and the fifth al bum only single song was released on Aug.12, with the full version to be released later this year. The albums are Campground Cowboy (2009), Turn the Country On (2011), Don’t Mind If I Do (2019), Classic Country Cou ple (2021), and Backroad Therapy (2022).

In 2010, 40 year-old Sereda was awarded Indigenous Music Awards for best new artist giving him hope that he could be in the Canadian Country music scene. He has also won the North American Indigenous Image Award for “Best Music Video,” and three times was nominated for the Manitoba Country Music Awards. As well, he has been recognized by Indigenous Music Awards, Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards, and Western Canadian Awards. In June 2021, he won the Summer Solstice Indig enous Music Awards for Country Album of the Year for the “Don’t Mind If I Do” album. In addition, he is nomi

nated for this year’s Manitoba Country Music Awards for Male Artist of the Year, which will be announced on Nov. 5, 2022.

He added, “It’s been great I’m so appreciative of the people who followed me through my journey, right from the beginning…I think our music is getting stronger and we’re being more consistent with the type of sound that we’re producing,”

“I like to put on live high energy shows for a visual experience and a [special] moment for the people watch ing as well. So it’s not just about the music, it’s about be ing an entertainer. And, I always want people to leave our show saying that was really cool,” Sereda said. “Music has always been therapy to me and, and I feel that that’s that connection of sharing your stories with people.”

“Because I grew up with a family that was always there for me and always finding ways to help me when I needed the help, I wanted to show that’s how I grew up, with a sense of wanting to help others.

“So I actually applied to the faculty of education… and I chose education because that’s an investment in our future,” Sereda continued.

He said that he is working to develop a course, which will help the Indigenous communities or Indigenous youth who may not have access to the same supports.

“And it’s really a course about the music business,

everything from playing music, to writing songs, to pro ducing songs, to marketing your music, publicity, book ing a tour, creating music, videos, and content. I have my master’s in curriculum design. So if I can create content, it’s going to be valuable to show youth across Manitoba and maybe all of Canada.

“I know, how to get into the music, business and dif ferent aspects of the music business.”

The multi-award winning Country singer advises youth to always follow their dreams and passions and never give up.

“There’s always going to be people that tell you can’t do it, that it’s impossible. But I am a firm believer, that if you want to do something and you have the driving pas sion, ignore the people who tell you that you can’t do it,” he added. “Because if you find the right person, they will not only tell you that you can do it, but they will help you do it. They will open up those doors and those channels for you and work with you to achieve [your dreams].”

All music and videos are free to listen or watch on Sereda’s official website or social media pages. Also, a form is available on his website if anyone wants to reach out to him. You can follow him on Twitter @JerrySereda, Instagram, @JerrySereda, Facebook and YouTube.

“If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.”

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AUTO PARTS

For Sale, 4 Goodyear winter

tires, 235 ss R18. Excellent shape. $250.00 cash only. Call 306-690-2301

Mumby Hitch off a Ford Truck complete $550.00. Call 306-690-5152

Looking for any vehicle non working batteries 306-6818749

Looking for a pair of factory tail lights and front spoiler under front bumper for a 2017 Ford F-250 super duty truck 306-681-8749

I’m looking for a John Deere LA tractor and an older 1/4 to 1 ton truck, running or not. Body must be fair. Call or text 306-641-4447 2 tires for sale: 245/7OR19.5, Double Coin RT500. $400. Call 306-630-8747.

MOTORBIKES & SNOWMOBILES

1990 Arctic Cat 650 cc skidoo. $800 OBO, to view call Terry 306-630-2566

TRAILERS

Single axle utility trailer with 16 ft. hydraulic dump box $3000.00 call 306-3134772

FARMS, SUPPLIES & LIVESTOCK

30’ case pull type swather$800. 306-681-8749

REAL ESTATE

For Rent or Rent to Own 2 bedroom house on Chest nut Ave. Available Nov 1st. For more info call 306-6907227 or 306-693-4321 6-suite apartment for sale by owner, close to down town. Call 306-692-0000.

FOR SALE – MUST SELL

QUICKLY. Mobile home 12’ wide, 58’ long. Currently parked in Mobile Home Park. Offers? Phone 306693-1502.

MISCELLANEOUS

Antique Hoosier, blonde buffet, dark brown office desk with large carved legs, a bedroom dresser, bath room washstand, coffee ta ble with Duncan Phyfe legs. All antique. I have a chess and checker small side table and a standing hu midifier. Also a small fridge for a car or a trailer. All rea sonable offers accepted. (306)630-6702.

Fry pan with lid, $9.00, and t-fall fry pan- $5.00, fireplace/pit. Or stove $12.00all. Roots $100.00 gift card, no expiry, sell for $75.00. Canada centennial (1867-1967) badge & ribbon, & 2 skate badges, $1.00 all.

framed mirror, 37 1/4”x44 x11/2”d;$29.00. Sofa pro tector/cover, leopard ani mal print color, washable$7.00. Red leather look arm chair like new, at Brick is $1600.00 plus taxes, sell for$399.00. 26 bath tow els 2 face cloths, $20.00all. Photo album –new $4.00. Brass headboard, double size, (was lacquered, so no need to polish) $125.00. Steel bedframe on 4 roller casters, adjusts twin, dou ble, or queen size, ends have attachment for head or foot board $15.00. 3 floor rugs (by door etc.) 1 is 30x44 inches and 1 is 13x 18inch & 1 is 31x20inch. $5.00all or sell separate. Bed skirt new in pkg. brown color double/ full size $7.00 and zip on mattress/box spring protec tor/cover, double/full size, cotton, washable, $7.00. Comforter, bed skirt & 3 pil low covers, double-queen size. $20.00 all. Navy polar fleece throw 50x60inches, for household, camping etc. $6.00. Dk. brown pleated drapes, polyester, with back tab panel, 48x45inches, insulated foam back, and new 14.00 pr. dk brown drape, 96x84 inches, pock et rod on back tab panel, blackout.$22.00. 3 toss cushions, assorted colors, $15.00 all or will separate. Teakwood entertainment unit , on 4 roller casters, ad justable shelves, & 1 with pull-out for record player, or printer, etc. and side pull out drawer for tapes, d’s etc. 181/4 depth x 51” h, x 32”w $125.00 . 1 box fire wood for fire pit, camping stove, etc. $3. 50. Double size, mushroom color, fitted & flat sheets, washable, & 2 pillow covers, $12.00. jvc headphone with 10 ft. cord$4.00. 5 locks, each with 2 keys, multi-uses. $1.50 all. 3- 3 ring binders, with some lined sheets, pen/pencil case, with pockets for eras ers, paperclips etc.; folder, 4 pkgs. crayons, 47 pens & pencils, $4.00 all. 2 pair’s pierced earrings, 1 is pewter color, and 1 pr. is silver col or. 2 for $5.00 all or will sell separate. 306-586-9263

Looking for the vintage bubble lights in working condition (Christmas lights) 306-681-8749

U-Haul used moving boxes, small, medium and large, $ 50.00 for about 75 boxes.

306 630 4098

I’ll pick up for free unwanted snow blowers, chainsaws, garden tillers, lawn tractors, and other lawn, garden and acreage equipment. Call or text 306-641-4447

Collectibles for Sale: (Na scar) Baseball Bobble heads, Plates by appoint ment only call 306-6317698

Two man tent - $100. ’89 Ford 5.L alternator, plugs, dist cap, condenser, and ro tor – all brand new for $100.

Golf clubs ladies (Patty Berg woods & irons) accepting offers or irons & bag for $10. New white fence panels (16 total) at 1’x5’ for $8 each; 3 caps – 1 – 8’ pcs. Call 306692-0669.

ADULT LADIES BIKE AND HELMIT $70; 3 GREY PLAS

TIC OUTDOOR CHAIRS

$15. To view call 306 693 3062

For Sale Hydraulic bathtub lift for more info call 306690-7227 or 306-693-4321

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

FURNITURE FOR SALE. En tertainment centre: 6 draw ers and glass centre sec tion: 54”L, 19”W, 29”H - $75.

2 piece china cabinet, light ed glass top cabinet; dark rosewood finish: 51.5”L, 20”W - $300. 5 drawer armoire, modern design. Brushed nickel hardware$150. Wedgewood china, “Oberon” 6 place settings, open veg. bowl & platter$400, original cost $1200. Approx. 9 gal shop vac with attachments - $40. Call 306-513-8713 (DO NOT TEXT). Moose Jaw.

For Sale- New fold down couch converts into bed. Do not need it. Beige in color. $265.00 will need help to load. Still in box. Call 306-693-3727

Looking for Star Wars 40th anniversary, call 306-6939023

Wanted, free pickup of un wanted yard and garden items. Tillers, snow blowers, tractors, chainsaws, gener ators, etc. Call or text 306641-4447

For sale one sheet of corru gated green 8” x 24” vinylnever used. $10.00. Phone 306-693-1046 at supper time.

CHILDRENS ITEMS

For Sale large crib and mat

tress in good condition. Large playpen also in good condition. $50.00 each. Phone 306-693-1046 after 6 pm

LAWN & GARDEN

Free pickup of unwanted lawn and garden equip ment, chainsaws, gen erators or other items of interest. Call or text 306641-4447

45 gallon blue plastic bar rels, food grade great for rainwater save water rather than pay for it, or raised gar den beds - $20 each. 306681-8749

WANTED

Help Needed! Did you know Moose Jaw has 2 of the oldest trains, one CPR and one CNR, they are lo cated in Wakamow Park. They are in need of serious repair, I have repaired them twice and I am 89 years old and unable to do it. Hoping someone will take over the repaired. Please call Cec at 306-692-1339

Wanted: Carpentry Course materials - modules, text books, notes SIAST or POLYTECHNIC. Phone 9722257 Moose Jaw Bear traps wanted. Call 306-692-0800

Looking for large wood crates with metal bands. 306-681-8749

ANTIQUES Wanted: signs, toys, sports cards, gold & silver coins & jewellery, fire arms, single items to full es tates. Call 1-306-539-8363 I pay cash for unwanted firearms, parts, ammunition etc., in Moose Jaw area. Call or text 306-641-4447

SERVICES

Everyone is invited to join us as we begin our Scot tish country dance classes. We have 2 fully certificat ed teachers in our group. Under the direction of our teacher this year, Heath er we will enjoy learning much of this type of square dancing. You do not need a partner. Newcomers are welcome. The classes are held each Thursday 7 to 9 pm. commencing of Sep tember 16th at the Moose Jaw public library, 2nd floor in the Herb Taylor room. Any questions please text or phone Mike at 306 690 5182. We look forward to meeting and greeting all of

you.

Autumn is the time to give those windows sparkle and shine. Call Brian at 306-6910791 for a free residential estimate. Reasonable rates. Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268. In terior/exterior, renovations, formwork, framing, finish ing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofing/ sid ing- no job too big or small.

Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

Heavy duty equipment operator available for work Contact Ed at 1306-988-5517 or email gogreengo777@icloud.

com

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver furniture anywhere in and around Moose Jaw$40 and up. 306-681-8749

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any size of TVs in and around Moose Jaw$30 and up. 306-681-8749

Will pick up, move, haul and deliver appliances in and around Moose Jaw - $45 and up. 306-681-8749

Moving jobs done reason ably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-6302268 Will pick up, deliver or haul away bbqs in and around Moose Jaw- $40 and up. 306-681-8749

Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $60/ load and up. 306-681-8749

Small Home Repairs. Plumbing, decks, windows,

kitchens, bathrooms etc. No job too small. Phone 306-313-5151

Semi-Retired Contractor –47 years in business, resi dential and commercial. En joys small or large projects involving plaster, drywall, concrete, painting, taping, texturing, stucco repair, tile and T bar. I work for the Heritage Society and en joy beautification projects. Quality work. Free esti mates. Discount for seniors. Phone Bob Huston 1-587889-1000.

WORK WANTED

Looking for Employment. Mechanic, machine and grain truck operator. Farm Experience. Call 306-6939312 or 306-513-6930

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale- 286 Welling ton Dr. Oct 13th Thursday 10am - 5pm, Oct 14th Friday 10am-5pm, Oct 15th Satur day 9 am- 2pm.Mountqain Peak shelving, Mosaic glass tiles, ceramic wall décor,2 glass kitchen lights, tools, toys, wild life pictures and plates, Ironwood figuresanimal, wood work & guns & hunting & fishing books, records, household, Christ mas decor, Sports cardshockey, baseball. Nascar, basketball, etc.

Moving Sale- from Oct 5th - Oct 8th- Estate Salehousehold items, bedroom set, living room set, Custom made wooden coupons 306-313-9838

Memorials

In Loving Memory of

Catherine Longworth

A light from our family is gone

A voice we loved is stilled

A place is vacant in our home

Which never can be filled

Remembering you is easy

We do it every day

But missing you is heartache

That never goes away

We hold you tightly within our hearts

And there you will forever remain May the winds of heaven blow softly

And whisper how much we love and miss you

Loved and missed.

& family, grandchildren

Gratitude

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is fast approaching.

In 1578, English explorer Martin Frobisher and his crew gave thanks in present day Nunavut. The explor ers dined on salt beef, biscuits, and mushy peas and were grateful for their safe arrival in the new land. We could say that this marked an early Canadian Thanksgiving. To day our food items for this time of gratitude are slightly different.

Canadian Thanksgiving is held on the second Mon day of October every year since the Canadian Parliament declared it so on January 31, 1957. Before this date, Thanksgiving in Canada had been held sporadically, of ten coinciding with other major events and anniversaries. Parliament officially declares Thanksgiving as “a day of general thanksgiving to almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed.” While this mandate for Thanksgiving may not be observed by all Canadians, the ideas of gratitude, of spending time with family, and sharing a delicious meal remain the tradition for most. Some Indigenous households are reclaiming the holiday and practising Indigenous gratitude instead.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

The word gratitude entered the English language in 1523. It means a state of being grateful or thankful. It de rives from the Latin gratus, meaning grateful. Gratitude is more than the thoughts that you have, it is a feeling, an attitude to live by. Gratitude is a state of consciousness. We experience gratitude in our hearts.

People give gifts as a token of gratitude. When some one does something very moving in a personal way, we experience a debt of gratitude. Gratitude is expressed for the support given in various situations.

In the Bible the Greek word eucharistia is translated

as thanksgiving or gratitude. In the ancient Greek world eucharistia was a common inscription on documents and plaques that were given or dedicated for rulers, in the public area, and for God or gods, in religious usage.

A common reading for Thanksgiving Day in many churches is from Luke chapter 17. “On the way to Je rusalem Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks.” (Luke 17:11-16)

The sacred Christian meal of bread and wine during church services has been called The Eucharist, meaning the great thanksgiving. Jesus gave thanks before the Pass over meal he observed with his disciples on the night in which he was betrayed, the beginnings of Holy Communion. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated with gratitude for the participation Christians have in the sav ing work of the Christ through the actions of eating and drinking.

This coming weekend have gratitude for life and for the amazing wonders of the world around us. For some gratitude may take the form acts of thanksgiving to God or gods. For others it might just be an attitude for the blessings of life. Have gratitude for your daily bread. Live gratitude for your family and friends.

I hope your Thanksgiving meal might be a little more substantial than Frobisher’s crew in 1578. May your grat itude shape your life for positive living. Whatever you may eat on this Thanksgiving weekend I hope your grat itude is not aligned with this unknown author, “The thing I’m most grateful for right now is elastic waistbands.”

Happy Thanksgiving!

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 us age.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly re search 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.

Local

If you were out and about in downtown Moose Jaw in the early afternoon on Sunday, odds are you came across a group of people lining Main Street with a series of signs bearing pro-life messages.

The annual venture is part of Life Chain 2022, which takes place on the first Sunday of October each year and features pro-life demonstrations in communities all over Canada and the United States.

In Moose Jaw, close to 80 people took part in the event -- one of their larger turnouts in recent years -- as they looked to spread their message of pro-life positivity.

“It’s just to let people know that the unborn have no voice and we are their voices, and then with the disabled and elderly, there’s this whole culture of death now,” said Jean Landry with Moose Jaw Right to Life, the local or ganizing body behind Life Chain. “It’s helped people to realize that we’re striving for the culture of life and the dignity of the human person.”

The event has taken place for close to 30 years, with 300 communities across North America taking part in 2022.

Life Chain’s numbers were substantially bolstered this year by support from the Catholic Women’s League, which made a special point of bringing out as many folks

see good turnout for Life Chain 2022

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

as possible as part of their 100th-anniversary celebrations.

“We phoned all our members, we’ve been promoting it at meetings, we’ve been talking about it at church, doing

everything we can to help bring people out,” said Rosalie Boots with the CWL. “So we made a real concerted effort to get people out for Life Chain and work with Moose Jaw Right to Life. We’re trying to get at least 100, and we didn’t quite get there, but we have some new faces out that we haven’t had in the past, so we’re pretty happy with that.”

Landry was also pleased to see the new support.

“What I’m really impressed with is it’s younger peo ple, too, and a few families, so that’s always encourag ing,” she said.

The goal of the whole project is messaging, and with their prominent placement on Main Street, Life Chain was hard to miss for local drivers. That’s the whole idea, says Landry, with the hope of making people think.

“I always pray there will be somebody coming by who will be touched, or maybe their minds will be changed,” Landry said. “Like somebody who is thinking about eu thanasia, and we can say we love you and hang in there.”

You can find out more about Life Chain 2022 by vis iting their website at https://www.campaignlifecoalition. com/life-chain and for more on Moose Jaw Right to Life, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ RightToLifeMooseJaw/.

Participants in Life Chain 2022 lined Main Street on Sunday afternoon.

An Opinion on Putin’s Troop Mobilization and Invasion of Ukraine

In January 1943, the NAZIs were losing WW2. NAZI territorial expansion into North Africa and Russia failed. Peace was a logical decision.

Instead, on February 18, 1943 NAZI Propaganda Minister Goebbles gathered the NAZI elite in the Ber lin Sportspalast and demanded they support ‘Total War’. No surrender. Use all weapons at their disposal. Mobi lize older men and teenagers to fight. Twenty-Six months later, after millions more died, Goebbels and Hitler were dead.

Putin’s territorial expansionist invasion into Ukraine is failing. This is Putin’s War, not Russia’s War. Now is a good time to negotiate an end.

Instead, Putin is mobilizing more troops; escalating the war and threatening a ‘Total War’ with nuclear weap ons.

Globalization Changed Everything

Putin is 70-years-old. He is three generations out of step with the desires and aspirations of young Russians who want jobs, families and the ability to pay their mort

By Richard Dowson - Historical Perspective

gage; just like the average Saskatchewan twenty-some thing.

Putin’s War is 20th Century Imperialism. Young Rus sians don’t want it. They want to drive German cars; use the Internet; text on their South Korean Cellphones; type on their American computers; and use goods from China. Their world is nothing like Putin’s. Change is in the Wind

Belarus and Chechnya, ‘vassal states’ controlled by Russia are NOT mobilizing.

Dagestan, with its own Dictator, is another Russian Vassal State that borders Chechnya. It is mobilizing. Citi zens of Dagestan are resisting.

More than 300 Dagestan soldiers have been killed, fighting in Ukraine. Wounded rates are usually five times those killed suggesting at least 1,500 wounded or taken prisoner.

Belarus, Chechnya and Dagestan exist because their armies are backed by the Russian Army. As the Russian Army weakens, Independence Movements in these sates

will grow.

Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus and Sergey Me likov of Dagestan were appointed by Putin and may be the first to face rising independence movements.

Pragmatic Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov is the youngest and the smartest of the three. It appears he pulled his army out of Ukraine in late August and sent them back in, in September. But if Putin’s influence declines and the Russian Army weakens, leader Ramzan Kadyrov will pull his army out of Ukraine to strengthen his power at home.

If an independence movement grows in Chechnya, Kadyrov will probably declare independence from Rus sia, stay on as Leader and establish relations with the rest of the world.

Belarus and Dagestan won’t be far behind.

It has been 100 years since the Russian Revolution and there is still turmoil. Leaders, like Putin, have tried to re-establish the Russian Empire. Young Russians have moved into the 21st Century. Time for their leadership, and ours, to do the same.

Re: Brain Science — Mental Health, Drugs, Crime and Violence in Saskatchewan

In 2021, Moose Jaw had a crime severity index of 127.18, up from 104.28 in 2020 and 110.35 in 2019. For 2021, among communities with over 10k people, Moose Jaw placed 37th on 325.

The report, by Statistics Canada, also showed that Saskatchewan had the highest crime rates among prov inces in Canada in 2021, with a 3% jump from 2020, in violent and non-violent offenses.

Though the 2,434 drug offenses, with ecstasy, co caine, opioids, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin and others dipped 7% in 2021 from 2020, the question is — what are the mental health and drug abuse compo nents of crime?

There was a recent horrific attack by two suspects in Saskatchewan that left 10 dead and 18 injured.

An angle for Saskatchewan towards public safety, harm reduction and crime prevention is — what gaps in mental health or stretches of drug influences could be re sponsible for those spikes?

How does the memory play violence, hate or the hardened decision to cause pain? In what ways would a potential perpetrator find help with pervasive mental care, before devolving into dark states or becoming vulnerable to belonging with bad gangs? How would the affected and their loved ones find faster balance from the trauma, de pression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts that follow?

Brain science holds the cards for new understanding and approaches to mental health and drug abuse against crime in Saskatchewan. The brain is the driver of experi ences. Thought and memory are decision makers of the states of mind.

How can this reduction be made for how care is scaled, digitally, across demography?

What is the role of thought in what instigates the de cision to commit a crime? How are the fears of appre hension or consequences circumvented, in memory, for random violence?

Thoughts, conceptually, are the versions, representa tions, or equivalents of the external world — meaning, the external world exists in the brain in the forms of thought. It is this version of the world that goes across locations in the brain, for what to know, how to feel and react to situations.

The object, situation and so on, are experiences to the brain in the form of thought. Dreams, imaginations, inner voice, thinking, language, music, words, memories and others are all in the form of thought.

In neuroscience, all sensory inputs or stimuli arrive for processing or integration in the thalamus, except for

By David Stephen

smell processed in the olfactory bulb—thereafter relayed to the cerebral cortex for interpretation.

Sensory processing or integration is theorized to be into thought or its form. This means that when external sensations arrive in the brain, they do so at relay or land ing centers where they are processed into a uniform unit or quantity, which is thought — emerging as the new iden tity of senses.

It is thought that gets accepted or admitted for inter pretation — propounded as knowing, feeling and reaction.

Knowing is memory. The memory stores thought or its form. There are two types of stores in memory, micro and macro. Micro contains the smallest possible unique information on anything in the smallest possible unit, while macro collects similarities between two or more micros.

This means that since different sets of objects are known, they are respectively grouped based on similar ities or commonness to reduce repetitions or cluttering against neural efficiency.

During activities and interactions, micro stores are constantly transporting to macro for what to remember, feel-like, understand, and so on. Sequences of relay by micro stores also matter in memory, not just the macro locations.

There are early-splits or go-before of micro stores during activities, following a previously established se quence. This early-split is what makes it possible to lis ten to someone, see something or infer what is next, as expected. It is often called predictions, as in predictive coding and predictive processing but principally rules of the memory.

Sequences are also responsible for familiarity with things, even when details are not remembered, because the micro store travels the same route to macro stores. For example, watching or listening to an old video or audio, or going to a childhood residential area or reading an old book and so on, knowing but not remembering could be a function of sequence.

quence makes somethings sound cliché. Sequence also makes doing the same thing again and again tiring, boring or uninteresting. People seek new experiences for new se quences of micro to macro stores in memory. Each neuron has thousands of synapses which, theoretically, could also mean different sequences, of constructs of thought forms and memory.

The macro store has a principal spot where just one goes to have a dominant influence. It is where depression, anxiety and others — as macro stores — go, to cause the most problems.

There are feelings destinations following memory stores, where actual feelings are [aside the feel-like in memory] then reaction to feelings, which could be paral lel or perpendicular.

There is no experience, decision or action beyond thought and memory.

Displaying their locations and destinations in the mind to explain experiences, available on mobile phones in Saskatchewan, or say Saskscare, could be a see-it-foryourself approach to democratize what is in the head to have more control.

It could also be useful to reach vulnerable groups as part of community programs, as well as to discourage drug abuse for users by seeking out matching experienc es — for corresponding changes to thought and memo ry — without the harmful substance.

A new mental health aptitude could be the thought and memory function of situations and conditions — where, for therapy, the function is also measured and applied, de pending on limits and extents of both.

The future of crime prevention seems to be aligned with brain science, which is now a hyper prioritized situ ation for rights to safety and freedoms across Saskatche wan and the rest of Canada.

Happy 60th Anniversary

Cameron Dorreen

Diana

Rina

AUTO RACING

Saturday

11:55 p.m. TSN Formula 1 Racing Japan Grand Prix.

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Wednesday

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Red Hat Society brings playful burst of colour to trolley tour

Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The ladies of Moose Jaw’s three Red Hat Societies took the Tour ism Moose Jaw trolley for a spin on Sept. 23. The societies make a place for women to age playfully and have fun get-togethers several times a month.

“It’s strictly a social group,” explained Yvette Gardner, Queen of the High Steppers, one of three Red Hat chapters in Moose Jaw. “We strictly have fun, we don’t fundraise or do charities or anything.”

The other Moose Jaw chapters are the Purple Sages and the Straw berry and Tarts. The group leaders are typically referred to as queens.

The Red Hats were founded in the US in 1998. Their outfits and attitudes are inspired by the Jenny Joseph poem “Warning”, the first stanza of which reads:

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.

And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves

And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter. I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells And run my stick along the public railings And make up for the sobriety of my youth. I shall go out in my slippers in the rain And pick flowers in other people’s gardens And learn to spit.

Members over 50 wear red hats and purple clothing. Women under 50 wear pink hats and lavender outfits. During her birthday month, a member can reverse the co lour scheme.

The wearing of outrageous accessories and elaborate headwear is encouraged.

The three Moose Jaw groups combine about four times a year. Each individual group will meet two or three times a month.

“We do anything. We go shopping, we go on roadtrips, like to Regina or Swift Current,” explained Gardner. “We go to thrift stores a lot. Red hatters are always looking for bargains.”

Gardner said the trolley tour was good and described the tour guide as awesome.

“She said a lot of stuff I didn’t know,” she chuck led. “Then we went to Streets for supper, which was good food.

“We accept anybody in the group; it’s all about help ing ladies. We have some ladies who don’t get out much at all, and somebody picks them up and they’re always happy to get out.”

The High Steppers can be reached by emailing red hatlady@live.ca for more information.

The ladies of the Red Hat Society gather on the Moose Jaw Trolley for a tour, lots of laughs, and some fabulous headwear