Moose Jaw Express October 26th, 2022

17th annual

Better Together Food Drive returns as an in-person activity

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This year’s

drive

Oct. 31, from 5:15 to 9 p.m.,

the event

off at Hillcrest Apostolic Church

moving over to the Moose Jaw Exhibi tion Grounds for

and packing. Those items will then be shipped to the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank.

Canvassers are encouraged to arrive at Hillcrest Church at 5:15 p.m. to check in, find their team, and start collecting food. Volunteers are encouraged to dress warm and wear their best smile during the eve ning.

Nearly 400 volunteers in teams of eight to 10 will fan out across the city with maps to pick up food along 40 routes. They will return to the exhibition grounds around 7:15 p.m., where they will assist the sorters al ready there.

If residents cannot go door to door but still want to help, they can register to sort food or drive a vehicle for canvassers.

Visit www.hillcrestmj.com/fooddrive to register. Or, call the church at 306-6925600.

Homeowners will receive a bag marked with the Better Together Food Drive logo. If they don’t receive one, they can pack food in a box.

“We are thrilled (to return to in-person collecting). I hope that Moose Jaw still re members the drill,” laughed organizer Kar en MacNaughton. “But I think that they will. It’s pretty exciting to be able to do it.”

This is a fun activity because it’s thrill ing to see nearly 400 people come together to collect and sort thousands of pounds of food in under five hours on one night, she continued. This would be a great activity for new residents to try.

Hillcrest Apostolic Church ran the Bet ter Together Food Drive as a financial fund raiser during the past two years because of the pandemic. Last year residents donated around $41,000, while two years ago, res idents gave roughly $65,000.

The food drive raised around 50,000 pounds of food each year from 2009 to 2019, which equals about $120,000 each time.

Raising money during the two pandem ic years was “incredibly important,” con sidering more and more people have been accessing the food bank’s services, said MacNaughton.

“As you know, the cost of everything keeps going up. And people on fixed income or who don’t have enough need the food bank. It’s a very necessary part of our com munity,” she remarked. “We didn’t want to see it suffer during those years when we couldn’t deliver food.”

Hillcrest Church and the food bank have found that the community is incredi bly generous with supporting this initiative, MacNaughton added. She pointed out that the food that residents have donated during the past decade — over 500,000 pounds — is an incredible response for a city this size.

Dan Dempsey talks Snowbirds history

LCol (Ret.) Dan Dempsey flew two tours with the Snowbirds and wrote A tradition of excellence: Canada’s airshow team her itage (2002/2007) about the history of air demonstration teams in the country.

The Snowbirds Golden Anniversa ry took place this past weekend - Oct. 20 to 23rd in Moose Jaw, organized by the Snowbirds Alumni Association, an organi zation Dempsey founded in 2013.

Dempsey was happy to reveal that, weather permitting, the Snowbirds were to do a Moose Jaw flyover on Friday, Oct. 21, as a gesture of gratitude to the city.

In this guest column, Dempsey dis cusses the illustrious history of air demon stration teams in Canada and the Snow birds in particular — starting right here in Moose Jaw.

I’m LCol (Ret.) Dan Dempsey. I flew two tours with the Snowbirds, I was Snowbird 9 in 1980 and ’81. And then I commanded and led the team in the years 1989 and 1990 — the latter being our 20th anniversary.

That was 32 years ago now. I’ve been heavily involved with the history of the team ever since. I’m also the author of A tradition of excellence: Canada’s airshow team heritage, which chronicles the entire history of Canada’s airshow teams dating all the way back to 1929.

Writing that book was a long journey. It took over seven years to do the first edi tion, and then about another year to add another five years of history.

I’m glad I wrote it, because Canadi ans are usually amazed by the fantastic heritage we have in this country when it comes to airshow teams.

Most people alive today have only seen the Snowbirds. But older folks, say 65 and older, may remember the RCAF Gold en Hawks from 1959 to ’63. They set the stage for the future of military air demon stration in Canada.

Or the Canadian Armed Forces Gold en Centennaires, a team that set a record in 1967 for the most airshows flown, to celebrate our 100th birthday in Canada. They flew 121 shows in a single season — an incredible feat.

Then, there was another solo per former, in a brilliant scarlet-red T-33, called the Red Knight. The Red Knight flew over 600 shows in Canada over a 12year period, from 1958 to 1969.

These were the predecessors of the Snowbirds. And the Snowbirds were born right here in Moose Jaw.

Col. O.B. Philp was base commander of CFB Moose Jaw starting in 1969, but the key was that he had been a wing com mander in the RCAF who was appointed to command the Golden Centennaires.

When O.B. came back to Moose Jaw, he saw some white Tutors on the line — which turned out to be his ex-Golden Cen tennaire aircraft. And the wheels began turning.

In 1971, he started an unofficial seven-plane airshow team. They were non-aerobatic, but they flew a good, tight formation. On July 11, 1971 they flew as the Snowbirds for the first time at the Saskatchewan Homecoming Airshow, the largest single day airshow in North Amer ica.

In 1972, they expanded to nine air craft, and we went on from there. The orig

inal team leader was Maj. Glen Younghus band, handpicked by Col. Philp.

In 1973-74, the team took major steps forward. When Maj George Miller took over the team, he was able to get autho rization to do formation aerobatics. That was also the year they introduced the beautiful paint scheme that the team still employs to this day.

So, 1974 was a pivotal year. It was also by 1974 that the team had built such a reputation for competence that George was allowed to introduce formation changes within the aerobatic maneuvers themselves.

George was an ex-Golden Hawk, and the base commander at the time was an other ex-Golden Hawk, Col. Ralph Annis. This is why they were able to push the team forward given their extensive aero batic experience.

Finally, in 1978, for the very first time in Canadian history, the Snowbirds were awarded squadron status as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.

431 was a very famous squadron. It was a bomber squadron in World War Two. Born, like many of our squadrons, in

Europe, and flying with the RCAF’s No. 6 Bomber Group. They flew mainly Halifax and Lancaster heavy bombers.

On that note, we are very privileged to have an Honorary Snowbird joining us who flew one of those bombers.

Honorary Snowbird is a title we have awarded over the years to people who have been helpful to us or who have a sig nificant tie to the Snowbirds.

Flt. Lt. Reg Harrison is 99 years old and remains very spry. He is absolute ly thrilled to be coming down for the re union, and he will be our senior alumni association member this weekend.

Snowbirds Statistics

Over the last 52 years, the team has flown 2,757 official shows — at just about every major air show in North America.

Our spectator count is well in excess of 150 million since 1971. The team has flown at 435 different locations, all the way down to Mexico.

We’ve had 205 demonstration pilots, 27 team leaders, and 50 team co-ordina tors — those are the pilots who co-ordi nate our schedules, fly the spare aircraft from location to location, do the narration and act as safety pilots, a critical role.

The Snowbirds have employed a total of about 500 technicians since their in ception, wearing the blue flight suits and maintaining the aircraft. We’re very proud of those technicians.

The Snowbirds are a public relations unit. Their job is to be ambassadors, if you will, for the Canadian Armed Forces and for the entire country. The team enjoys a solid reputation all over the world for its precision flying and aerobatics.

I’m very grateful to have been a mem ber of the Snowbirds, as are the hundreds of alumni members joining us this week end in Moose Jaw to celebrate our Golden Anniversary.

Those wanting to take a deeper dive into Canada’s military air demonstration history can find Dempsey’s book at the Western Development Museum Gift Shop, or on his website canadasairshowheritage. com.

This past weekend, the Snowbirds held their 50th anniversary alumni reunion cel ebration in Moose Jaw. Between 500 to 600 alumni were expected to take in the festivities, as well as shoppers and visitors that came to Moose Jaw for the annual Christmas in Moose Jaw downtown shop ping extravaganza (previously recognized

as Christmas in October).

Canada’s iconic ambassadors, the Snowbirds did a flyover on Friday to cele brate their momentous occasion, as well as it being a good-will gesture to Moose Jaw for the bond shared as part of the commu nity.

Snowbirds diamond formation By Derek Hayes (2021)

CP Holiday Train returning with concert, lights, and big food donations

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will rock and roll across Canada once more for the 2022 holiday season — its first cross-continent tour in three years — and will arrive in Moose Jaw on Dec. 6 with its spectacular lights and a free con cert by Tenille Townes and Aysanabee.

The Holiday Train will again partner with food drives for food banks across Canada and the US.

In Moose Jaw, the drive is called the Good-Buy to Hunger Campaign. Orga nized by Michaela Turner at the Moose Jaw Co-op and Gabrielle Belanger at CP Rail Moose Jaw, the Good-Buy to Hunger Campaign is now in its 13th year.

In 2021, Moose Javians proved their incredible generosity with the highest amount of food donations in Canada —

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despite the tour being virtual for the sec ond year in a row.

Over 27,940 lbs of food were re ceived.

Last year set tremendous records. Nevertheless, this year’s campaign may prove even more vital, with the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank reporting the highest number of people in need they’ve ever seen.

The Good-Buy to Hunger Campaign will launch on Monday, Nov. 14 at the Moose Jaw Co-op.

The Co-op will sell Food Bags at the checkouts. For $10, customers buy a bag of non-perishable, essential items. The bags will be built by the Co-op and de livered to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank on Dec. 16.

The Holiday Train concert on Dec. 6

with Tenille Townes and Aysanabee is free to attend. Community members are asked to bring a cash donation or a non-perish able food item — but everyone is wel come regardless.

CP noted in a press release that cash donations go further than non-perishable donations. This is because the cash is used by local stores to buy food items at dis count and/or wholesale prices.

Keith Creel, President and CEO of CP, said “The Holiday Train is all about families and communities coming togeth er to celebrate the season and help those in need. We are excited to be back out on the rails and in our communities, taking these two beautiful trains across our net work and sharing the joy that comes with gathering in the spirit of giving.”

Festival of Trees returns to live event at Moose Jaw Events Centre

The annual Festival of Trees auction and dinner by the Moose Jaw Health Founda tion (MJHF) is back and in-person at the Moose Jaw Events Centre to raise money for equipment at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Re gional Hospital.

Tickets for the Festival of Trees that will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 are on sale now at sasktix.evenue.net. Tickets are also avail able for the Festival of Trees Family Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 27, hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary.

“Everyone is very happy to be able to re turn to live events,” said Kelly McElree, Ex ecutive Director of the MJHF. “And no one is more happy than the volunteer Festival of Trees committee, led by Holly Jorstad.”

McElree said the committee has been meeting for months to plan this year’s Fes tival of Trees and make it a special occasion.

“The whole theme is Making Spirits Bright and Celebrating Together Again…

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services, which thousands and thousands of people depend on. We’re looking to raise as much money as we can. The more money we raise, the more equipment we can buy.”

Top Chef Canada Dale MacKay is re turning to the Festival of Trees. He and his team will work alongside the Moose Jaw Events Centre staff to cook a menu McElree said would delight everyone.

The grand auction at the Festival of Trees will feature everything from the work of local artists, to vacations, to experiences, and some one-of-a-kind items only found in Moose Jaw.

Following the auction and returning by popular demand, top Saskatchewan entertain ment band Rock Candy will take the stage and get everybody dancing.

Jorstad has been the chair of the Festi val of Trees committee for five years, now. She was pleased with how well the festival adapted to having to go virtual — but, like

everyone else, she’s thrilled to get back to a live event.

“People are ready to get out and go live again, and we’re hoping that’s a big draw,” Jorstad said. “We have Top Chef Canada Dale MacKay coming and Rock Candy’s going to be playing.

“The board works very hard to create the vision for the Festival of Trees … Then we reach out to our volunteers to help pull all our ideas together and to make it a fun evening, and a ‘wow’ evening.”

Jorstad said that anyone wanting to cre ate a tree for the auction should reach out as soon as possible to help the committee assem ble their catalog.

“We need to know that as soon as pos sible, it really helps us put things together.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available by phoning the MJHF office at 306-694-0373 and/or downloading the sponsorship package from their website at www.mjhf.org.

Festival of Trees Brunch Family Brunch –Sunday, November 27th

Start the holiday season of giving on Sunday, November 27th, at the Festival of Trees Family Brunch at the Moose Jaw Event Centre hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary. Guests will be treated to a wonderful brunch, delight in the Festival of Trees Christmas displays, live holiday music, and share a special memory.

It is time to Celebrate Together Again at this year's Festival of Trees Family Brunch. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. to view the Christmas Tree displays and other auction items, with brunch starting at noon. Every dollar raised will help purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment to save lives at our local hospital. Adult tickets are $30, and children's tickets are $20. Your support is appreciated. Tickets are available online at SaskTix.

The Moose Jaw Fire Department par ticipates by sending its members to load and deliver the food at the conclusion of the campaign.

The CP Holiday Train is known for its spectacular lights, live concerts, and the help it provides to food banks each year

The Moose Jaw Curling Centre, deco rated for the 2019 Festival of Trees (file photo)

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Winter is a-coming in, so how about some poetry to reflect the season of Jack Frost and snow-laden landscapes?

Whether it’s falling snow or cold evenings, poets have often been drawn to the win try season. As someone who appreciates the cleverness of a poet to create an image in word, I will share a couple of creative writes below.

On a more personal note, winter is not my favourite season; it bites to the core of our being and freezes us to the tip of our toes, but as a hardy stubblejumper, I will keep smiling and trudging through whatever nature has to give us.

It sifts from leaden sieves

Emily Dickinson

It sifts from leaden sieves,

It powders all the wood, It fills with alabaster wool

The wrinkles of the road.

It makes an even face

Of mountain and of plain, — Unbroken forehead from the east Unto the east again.

It reaches to the fence,

It wraps it, rail by rail, Till it is lost in fleeces; It flings a crystal veil

On stump and stack and stem, — The summer’s empty room, Acres of seams where harvests were, Recordless, but for them.

It ruffles wrists of posts, As ankles of a queen, — Then stills its artisans like ghosts, Denying they have been.

The Snow Man

Wallace Stevens (1879-1955)

One must have a mind of winter

To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; And have been cold a long time

To behold the junipers shagged with ice, The spruces rough in the distant glitter Of the January sun; and not to think Of any misery in the sound of the wind, In the sound of a few leaves, Which is the sound of the land

Full of the same wind

That is blowing in the same bare place

For the listener, who listens in the snow, And, nothing himself, beholds

Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is.

Moose Jaw’s first recipient of the Notoriously Good Neighbour Recognition program announced

Congratulations to Moose Javian Trevor Henrickson, who is the first recipient of the Notoriously Good Neighbour Recognition program.

This program was initiated in early September by the City of Moose Jaw in coordination with the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce to highlight nominated in dividuals in recognition of their charitable and kind-heart ed deeds. These special individuals make a huge differ ence in other’s lives within our community every day.

Trevor’s nominator wrote: “He is always willing to lend a hand for anything we need! Whether it is vehicle repair, helping to carry in groceries, delivering goodies, (and) most recently popping over to see if we had anything that needed to go to the dump! My family is always invit ed over to hang out across the street whether in the pool in the summer, just hanging out or gaming, and he is super happy to host everyone!! There are always many kiddos over there in the summer to hang out with his daughter Katie (to whom he is a single, hard-working dad)! Trev or deserves a huge round of applause, as it doesn’t go unnoticed! We are very grate ful!”

Trevor has won a $25 gift card to Street’s Steakhouse in recognition is him being an official “Notoriously Good Neighbour.”

Since the program launched, there have already been 13 individuals nominated, and all on-going nominations will be kept and considered for future recipients.

Individuals within our city can nominate their Noto riously Good Neighbour with the Report An Issue feature on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or on the free City of Moose Jaw app.

Community encouraged to attend student-organized ‘Halloween Hustle’ party this Saturday

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Students at the Roots School are inviting the communi ty to participate in their spooktacular Halloween Hustle party, an event sure to create shrieks of delight just days before All Hallow’s Eve.

The Halloween Hustle takes place at St. Andrew’s Church at 60 Athabasca Street East on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be various spine-tin gling games to play and haunting music to enjoy. The youths will also be selling magical food, drinks and de licious treats.

This event will be wicked fun and should give res idents an extra jolt of Halloween excitement before the big day itself.

To purchase tickets, visit www.rootsschool.ca/hal loween.

What is Roots School?

Roots School is a pre-kindergarten to Grade 8 in dependent school in Moose Jaw in its first year. Stu dents meet the provincial curriculum through hands-on projects and nature-based experiences. Their first major project is planning a community event that they have called The Halloween Hustle.

Students have been working on their English cur riculum outcomes by writing advertisements and cre ating a marketing plan. For their math outcomes, they

have had to create a budget and compare prices of local items.

Some students have explored graphic design, while some have chosen to learn coding to create Halloween computer games that will be featured at the event.

The students are also learning to communicate with one another and to work together. They’ve taken care of everything for this event, including making all the phone calls, handling the bookings and making all the decisions.

For more information, visit www.rootsschool.ca.

The Rotary Carol Festival is returning and carolers can start signing up

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The Rotarians of Moose Jaw are excited to announce that the Rotary Carol Festival is back after two years. The Carol Festival is scheduled for Dec. 5, 6, and 7 at Zion United Church — and orga nizers have officially begun the search for choirs full of carolers.

“This will be the 76th Carol Festival,” said Ro tarian Susan Hanna, who is organizing the event. “It’s an important kick-off to the Christmas season for many people. Certainly it helps me get in the mood.”

The Festival has been a fixture of the holiday season in Moose Jaw for many decades. Schools and churches

typically provide many of the choirs, but Hanna would like to hear from anyone wanting to participate.

“I used to attend be cause my daughter would sing with the choirs,” she said. “After I joined Rotary, I would go and be an usher.

“I love the music, and they have a singalong be tween every performance. There’s a conductor who leads the audience, so I think many people enjoy that part as well.”

If you or your group are interested in joining the line up for the Rotary Carol Festival this year, contact Susan Hanna at s.hanna@sasktel.net or 306-631-8714.

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City Bylaw Officers Cristin Korchinski and Brian Simmer, along with Trevor Henrickson and his daugh ter, Katie.

A bird’s eye view of the 2018 Rotary Carol Festival in the Zion United Church sanctuary (file photo)

‘One of a kind’: Unique fashion boutique Shades of Jay opens warehouse location

Jaymin Stewart launched her online store ShadesofJay.ca earlier this year and spec ulated then that she might find a storefront in the future — Stewart’s boutique has done so well since then that the timeline has accelerated.

The Shades of Jay warehouse official ly opened Friday, Oct. 14 at 285 8th Ave nue Northwest.

The warehouse is nestled in-between Acott Plumbing and Silverstar Salvage — That was a deliberate choice to help keep her brand unique.

“I didn’t want to be on Main Street,” Stewart said. “I want people to come try and find me and be like, ‘Where is she again?’ And once you find it, you have that feeling of ‘Whoa, I was not expecting this!’

“That kind of sums it all right up, for Shades of Jay designs and clothing, just ‘I was not expecting this.’”

Stewart began mixing and matching outfit pieces in high school. She would go to the drama club closet, hang up what she came to school with and trade for a drama

jacket — a stage production one-off — and wear that around instead.

Obviously, it being high school, she was made fun of. However, she was also asked where she’d found what she was wearing, and what made her think it would be cool to wear it. Sometimes it set off a mini-trend.

She loved it.

“That had me excited, to see that peo ple like what I’m choosing and they’re just these funny old drama clothes.”

Stewart started making bracelets in 2011 as a creative outlet. She loves to make expensive-looking things that are still affordable. When she began selling them, she wondered where it would go.

“For some reason, people liked what I made. I thought, ok, we’ll do it for a year.

... Then I had custom orders and people asking for more, and I just tried to keep up.”

With two kids and a husband to look after, trade shows to attend, and ev er-changing trends to modify, Stewart isn’t looking to run a retail space. The warehouse hours are limited — Shades of

Jay Boutique remains mostly online. Hav ing the physical space just means she has an office to work from when she needs to, more storage for product, and more op tions for customers.

“It’s just me, and I have full control. There’s no staff running it, so when you come in, you get me. Or else the doors are closed,” she laughed.

She is committed to keeping things one of a kind. It isn’t literally true, but ev erything she sells is limited edition. There might be ten or so of each item. Once they’re sold, they will not be seen again.

“Now, not everybody can wear the same jacket. I’m only bringing in may be 12 of them,” she explained. “And I’m shipping most of those out as online or ders. So, only three Moose Jaw women are wearing that item, then maybe there are some in Swift Current, some in Saskatoon, some in B.C. That’s kind of fun.

“It’s like, I say to the designs, ‘thank you for coming, you look awesome on that person, and now you’re gone and we’ll never see you again.’

“It’s fun to be trendy, but with trends

you’re left feeling sort of thrown out when it ends. I’m inspired by trends, but I like to find or make things that are timeless and unique and you can wear it two years from now and still feel like it’s a cool piece.”

Opening the warehouse space, Stew art said, has checked a lot off her bucket list. Local artist Carly Jaye Smith helped her decorate, and a small private opening on Oct. 7 was a special way to celebrate. Now, it’s about continuing the work and continually innovating.

“I’m trying to slow down and enjoy this. It’s been super exciting,” she smiled. “I’m still coming down from that high of like, whoa, we opened up, we did this in a warehouse!

“So, we’ll see what happens.”

Find Shades of Jay by Jaymin Stew art online at ShadesofJay.ca, on Facebook. com/shadesofjay, and on Instagram.com/ shopshadesofjay.ca.

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Shades of Jay – Jaymin Stewart is the proprietess behind Moose Jaw’s new est fashion outlet. Art by Carly Jaye & Quality Photos by Rockbamboo Photo & Film

Shades of Jaw warehouse located at 285 8th Avenue Northwest. Art by Carly Jaye & Quality Photos by Rockbamboo

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Porcupines: a favourite dish remembered from childhood

Each of us has memories of favourite or not-sofavourite meals prepared during childhood, by grandmas, moms or aunties.

One that came up for discussion recently in our home was porcupines. Housemate remembers his Grandmother making them. My Mom made them frequently but I can’t recall ever making them for us.

I have vague memories of how they were constructed in my childhood kitchen: hamburger rolled in rice and covered with tomato soup and water, baked in the oven and then served with a vegetable. Sometimes bits of rice were crunchy but then the quills on porcupines were unlikely to be tender to the touch.

A quick search through Mom’s cookbooks did not produce a recipe (many of her recipes were never written down, unfortunately.) Even my cookbook for 325 Ways to Cook Hamburger did not help.

So, off to Google I went and learned that Porcupine Meatballs were popular during the Great Depression. They are called porcupines because the rice pokes out of the meat while cooking, resembling the quills on the spiky animal.

This week’s recipes feature porcupines, and an easy way to use leftover ham and vegetables.

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HAMBURGER PORCUPINES

1/2 cup long grain rice

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. celery salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 lb. ground beef

2 tbsps. canola oil

1-15 oz. can tomato soup or sauce

1 cup water

2 tbsps. brown sugar

2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce

Combine first seven ingredients, then add ground beef and mix well.

Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Heat oil in skillet and add meatballs to brown on both sides. Drain.

Combine tomato soup or sauce with brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and water then pour mixture over meat balls in skillet. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Alternately, place formed meatballs in a casserole dish and cover with sauce ingredients. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for about 1 hour until meat is cooked through but not falling apart. This method omits the use of canola oil.

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HAM, VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

2 cups cooked macaroni

2 cups cooked vegetables (peppers, mushrooms, corn, celery, onion, etc.)

1 1/2 cups cooked ham, chopped into small chunks

1 cup shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 can cream of cheese soup salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. chilli seasoning

Drain macaroni and place in a greased 3 inch casserole dish.

Add vegetables, ham, first amount of cheese, seasonings and soup. Mix thoroughly. Cover with shredded cheddar cheese.

Cover casserole lightly with foil. Heat oven to 375 degrees F then bake for 40-45 minutes until contents are hot and bubbling and cheese is melted on top.

Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Note: if using onions, pepper and celery, precook for 5 minutes in the microwave before adding to casserole mixture. Also any other cream soup could be substituted.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Outgoing GM of Wakamow Valley will miss the people who make the valley special

Todd Johnson wasn’t sure what to expect when he be came general manager of Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA) four years ago, but in that short time, he devel oped numerous relationships and helped the park grow.

“I don’t think I understood how big the park was (when I took the position). I knew it was big (at 500 acres), but I did not know it was as big and diverse as it is,” he said, noting there are four playgrounds, 20 kilometres of paths, 10 bridges, rentals, a campground, developed areas and natural areas.

“It’s a lot.”

Oct. 14 was Johnson’s last day as GM of the organi zation. He has joined the Saskatchewan Health Authori ty’s human resources/business partners department.

Johnson still wanted to join even after learning how vast Wakamow Valley is, he explained. He highlighted how the organization — with support from the City of Moose Jaw — added a disc golf course to the area, which is free and open all year round.

“The workers here work extremely hard. And we’re just hoping that the people of Moose Jaw that use the park have realistic expectations of the crew we have,” he said. “Because really, for 500 acres, seven people is not that many people.”

The employees work every evening in the summer while covering each other’s days off and holidays, which is plenty of work for a small crew, Johnson added. He is proud of what they do, while he thinks the crew manager is exceptional at what he does.

One of Johnson’s favourite places is near the Fourth Avenue Southeast entrance. He can exit his car, walk down a hill, and immediately enter the prairies. His sec ond favourite place is near Wellesley Park, which is cov ered with tall grass and trees and filled with rabbits and deer.

It will be the people Johnson misses the most, from the volunteers to the board of directors to participants of the farmers’ market to those who support the Valley of Lights. He thought it was those people who made the val ley special.

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While the new course has a low impact on the en vironment, its main benefit has been to help reduce the vandalism — including fire and spray painting — in the Wellesley Park area because more participants walk that area.

“That is the biggest thing and our biggest fear is that there’s a lot of space. And a lot of it is either trees or prai ries, so being able to reduce areas where people might reduce fires is a good thing,” chuckled Johnson.

One thing he learned from staff is that WVA can only do so much with its seven employees. The small crew does its best daily to handle the 200 hectares, and patience is required while the work is completed.

Johnson emphasized that WVA works with city hall regularly. However, while the municipality contributes some of the organization’s budget annually, the authority must generate more than half its budget.

Donating to WVA is not something residents usually consider when deciding where to give, Johnson said. He heard many stories of people using the park during the pandemic as a place to find peace. He hoped they realized it takes money to operate such a massive venue.

It would be great if the province signed a funding agreement with WVA, especially if it values urban parks, Johnson added. Having community businesses come on board would also be positive; some partnerships exist, but more are always welcome.

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Todd Johnson spent the last four years as general man ager of Wakamow Valley Authority, but is moving on to work with the health authority. Here he is pictured at the low-level creek crossing near the Fourth Avenue Southeast entrance. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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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.

Canadian critical minerals companies included in stock watch lists

A set of resources called critical minerals has become one of the next big things in investing.

The minerals are crucial to development of electric vehicles and continued growth of electronics, ceramics, glass and nuclear medicine industries.

They range from lithium to cobalt, chromium, graphite to a series of rare earth minerals.

This Bizworld column will review two early stage critical minerals companies in Canada.

Defense Metals Corporation of Vancouver has dis covered a major deposit of rare earth minerals 80 kilo metres north of Prince George, B.C., in an area with lots of labour, and easy access to power roads and rail.

Drilling has outlined five million tonnes indicated resources and 29.5 million tonnes inferred resources.

Inferred and indicated resources are the lowest lev els of confidence in deposits. Substantially more drill ing is required to get to measured, probable and proven resource status, at which point bankers will consider fi nancing the project.

Meanwhile, Defense is meeting another hurdle. A bulk sample of ore is being processed to prove the min erals can be separated from the ore for use by industry.

Initial results are promising, with recovery of 79 per cent to 80 per cent of rare earth elements.

Next year a commercial demonstration plant is planned to scale up production from the open pit mine.

Currently priced at 26 cents Defense Metals is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, the USA over-the-count er exchange and the Frankfurt, Germany stock exchange.

Avalon Advanced Materials of Toronto has been de veloping rare earth mineral resources for more than a de cade with a proven deposit in the Northwest Territories that has a lucrative 90-year mine life.

Access is by barge in summer, ice road in winter. That and the $1.6 billion capital cost has forced Avalon to shelve that project.

The focus is on developing the Separation Rapids lithium/feldspar deposit north of Kenora, Ont.

This deposit’s feasibility will move ahead or stop with processing of a bulk sample this year to see if the resource can be viably separated, and completion of a pre-feasibility study.

In connection with this deposit and others in the re gion, Avalon plans in 2025 to build a battery metals plant in Thunder Bay.

Two other significant projects are the Lilypad cesi um deposit north of Kenora and the East Kemptville tin deposit in Nova Scotia where millions of tonnes of mine waste still contain economic amounts of tin.

At 13 cents a share Avalon is still far from being necessary in one’s stock portfolio. Nor is Defense Metals a necessary buy — except for the really patient long— long—term investor.

With penny stock prices and plenty of outstanding shares both companies will need deep-pocketed partners and are ripe for take-overs by Chinese companies which already produce over 60 per cent of global critical min erals.

Both need millions of development work to get to the financing state.

Hopefully North American or European partners can be found to ensure the security of supply for Canada.

CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your ad viser and do your homework before buying any security. Bizworld does not recommend investments.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Saskatchewan Cochlear Implant Program in effect as of December 1st, 2022

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Saskatchewan is moving forward with the Cochlear Implant Program effective as of December 1, 2022.

Naim Gillies, Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society Executive Di rector stated, “This program will have a profound impact in the lives of those who rely on this technology to improve their hearing.”

An estimation set by the Ministry of Heath proclaimed in this fiscal year that

approximately 70 sound processors needed to be replaced, which is approximately 50 hearing devices every year. Each external processor is required to be replaced every five to seven years with a cost of $8,000 to $12,000.

Health Minister, Paul Merriman says he is pleased that the program is expanding, which will ensure that these life-changing devices remain accessible for all Saskatchewan residents.”

This fiscal year, the annual estimated cost is around $300,000, with the Minis try of Health providing approximately $446,000 to maximize the cost. This will benefit the residents when they want to replace their cochlear processor. In effect as of December 1st, those that require the cocklear processor replacement will now only pay $840, with the balance covered by the ministry itself for each replacement of cochlear processor.

A similar program is set out in Brit ish Columbia which helped to model this program.

Other provinces who are applying government co-pay programs for replacing external sound processors are Ontario and Alberta.

If you require more information, please contact Health Regina at 306.7874083 or email media@health.gov.sk.ca

By Patricia Hanbidge

Growing Grapes

This article is more about growing grapes. Last week we focused on growing grapes for ornamental purposes and some backyard grape growing for preserves. This week –it is all about growing grapes for wine!

Grapes are a very fast growing vine that needs to be pruned annually – especially if you are growing the vines for production. The flower buds develop in the fall so are of course susceptible to harsh winters and late spring frosts. They need to be planted in full sun and in colder climates are often planted at a 45-degree angle to facil itate the necessary winter protection. A trellis should be put in place at planting time as their rapid growth ensures they need a support system early in the season. Each fall, the vines are pruned back to eight buds, removed from their trellis and allowed to lay on the ground. The snow

cover helps to protect the vines from winter damage.

The University of Minnesota is recog nized as one of the top wine grape research programs and today has more than 12,000 cultivated experimen tal vines with a diverse genetic base. Their work has produced the following selections that are worthy of growing here.

· Frontenac with stands -38° C, without serious injury and ripens mid-season. It makes an excellent white wine with fruity flavour.

· Marquette withstands -35°C, and ripens a bit earli er than Frontenac. It has good resistance to powdery and downy mildew and makes an excellent red wine.

· Frontenac Gris withstands -38°C, ripens about the same time as Frontenac and makes an excellent white wine.

· La Crescent withstands -35°C and ripens late season so still a work in progress. It makes a dessert wine similar to a Riesling.

· St. Croix is the main red wine variety in Quebec (-29°C) so it needs snow cover to overwinter here.

· Sabrevois is comparable to St. Croix but hardier to -35°C. It makes a very dark wine that is often better as a blended wine.

It is quite exciting to have so many new types of grapes to grow and I for one am thankful for the breed ing program in Minnesota. They evaluate cold hardiness, disease resistance, viticultural traits such as productivity, cluster size, growth habit, bud break and ripening times. Once a new grape is released, nurseries get a well-tested selection that has already been evaluated for 15 years or more. For example, ‘Marquette’ was first made in 1989 and was not introduced as a new variety until 2006.

For fun, this year I planted a couple of Marechal Foch vines this year. This grape is one of the hardiest French hybrid grapes that was developed in France during the latter part of the twentieth century. Although I would never grow this grape commercially in this cold climate, we as gardeners can push the limits with our mi croclimates. It will be both interesting and fun to see how it does. This year it provided a pretty good harvest so with some winter cover, next year should be even better!

Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort.com; on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort.

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The Humane Society of Moose Jaw will organize their 10th Annual Paws 4 Pledges Radiothon on Nov. 4th. It is the shelter’s biggest fundraiser.

“Our goal this year is $85,000,” said Dana Haukaus executive director of Moose Jaw Humane Society. “Any body who has donated to this campaign before has re ceived a letter in the mail and they should have all arrived last week.”

Each year, the Humane Society sets a goal that is reasonable so that the community can financially support them. “There’s been an increase in the cost of groceries, and along with a lot of services, a big increase in the price of gas,” Haukaus said.

The 10th anniversary is going to follow a similar for mat to what was well thought-out previously. They in vited 12 different businesses, groups, and organizations from the community to answer their phone banks that day. This includes the shelter, RBC bank and city councillors.

If someone wants to visit the shelter on that day, they will be welcomed by some of the staff from Moose Jaw Warriors, Artistic Acres, and Family Pizza. Like every year, three board directors will answer the phones in the

last few hours.

“We have a lot of great businesses in our community that will be supporting us that day,” Haukaus said.

The animal shelter houses several cats, dogs, and other exotic animals. Last year, they adopted 442 cats, 163 dogs, and 21 other pets including birds, ferrets, guin ea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and so on. Haukaus claimed she observed an increase in exotic pets coming into their facility for care. It was seen, in most of the cases, people forgot to properly lock their backyard gates or forgot to keep a cautious eye on their pets; unfortunately that al lows them to get out and they become lost and are then strays.

Whenever these animals come to their care, they stay at the shelter for five business days before the Humane Society can claim them as a shelter pet and put them up for adoption to find a new home.

According to Haukaus, 18% of stray cats and 70% of stray dogs are always claimed by owners. She also said, “Summertime is kitten season for us.”

One of the Society’s exotic birds is an Orange

Winged Amazon Parrot that has become the shelter’s mascot. Apparently, the bird took a liking to one of the staff members and now spends time at her residence, as well as at the shelter.

Haukus said they manage to find homes for about 1000 animals each year.

The Humane Society is loved and adored by the community of Moose Jaw and people seem to come to the shelter just to visit and spend time with the animals.

Appointments can be made simply by calling their office contact number and making a booking. “You’re creating space for us to be able to help another homeless animal in the community,” Haukaus remarked. She also believes there is an overwhelming number of people who are kind and sympathetic toward pets and want to give them a second chance of a good life in their homes.

If you want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home; or want to spend some quality time with these stray animals you are welcome to contact Moose Jaw Humane Society at (306) 692-1517 or (306) 694-0720. You can also visit them in their facility at 1755 Stadacona St. W, Moose Jaw, SK. Their office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; Saturday hours closing time is 4 p.m. and the shelter is closed on Sunday.

For any kind of animal emergencies contact the 24/7 service at (306) 692-1517; unfortunately this service is not applicable to statutory holidays.

You can also visit their website for more information at outreach@mjhs.ca.

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Reporter Gordon Edgar took the Moostletoe tour on Oct. 15 with his partner Crystal and reports here on an experi ence that exceeded expectations.

Crystal and I have not attended the Moostletoe tour previously. However, my coverage leading up to the tour convinced me it was not to be missed. A swimming lesson meant we had a late start — hopefully none of the artists noticed we were rushing. We were determined to stamp our passports!

Somewhat arbitrarily, we decided to complete the Moostletoe list in order.

# 1 — Paintings of faceless women and nostalgic scenes have become hallmarks of artist Laura Hamil ton - MooseJawToday.com

For our first stop, we met Laura Hamilton at her home. She greeted us with a huge smile and a gracious invitation that was repeated for each visitor through the door — and there were many! Paintings and prints shared space with pillows, puzzles, and… plates, and more, all vivid with art.

Laura’s works constitute another invitation, express ing warmth, familiarity, and cheerfulness. There is el ement of play that is uplifting. Even those with darker tones are richly expressed. The facelessness of many of her subjects seems, somehow, to make them more per sonal — as if anyone can step inside and be her subject.

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Bill and Laurette Keen are well-known in Moose Jaw for their co-created steel sculptures. I haven’t previously met them, despite writing about their “Stronger Together” campaign last year. That campaign has now raised over $30,000 for John Howard Society’s My Place program, by the way.

The Keen’s basement hosts a serious professional gallery. Bill’s unique, intricate, and detailed creations, painted and finished by Laurette, are hung on the walls and displayed on stands. We enjoyed a conversation with them about the enormous life-sized bison sculpture Bill is working on. He has become passionate about the history of the animal. I can’t wait to see it.

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Beth Barrett’s living room and kitchen were trans formed for the occasion into a well-laid-out display of an amazing variety of work. Mind you, by the time we arrived, she had sold many pieces. An ingenious lit tle French butter dish — already sold, unfortunately — re-started the debate over whether it is appropriate to put butter in the microwave (I’m not going to stand there star ing at it until it reaches room temperature!)

From decorative vases to functional cooking dishes, Beth is clearly an explorer in the art. Her glazes are as varied and creative as the shapes she’s mastered. A beau tiful little teapot proved irresistible here.

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At the Art House, Jess Zoerb’s two daughters were assisting. Her youngest collected and stamped our pass ports with businesslike efficiency, and the older directed us through the rooms while channeling her mother’s quiet calm.

Erin Zimmerman had new work on display alongside

Jess’ absorbing, semi-abstracted portraits. Erin has been experimenting with new mixed-media techniques and the results are evocative and fascinating.

The Art House and its energy are appealing, and Jess is offering studio space. Who knows what collaborations are to come?

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Next stop is the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, where Beth Crabb and Jazenta Saultier have tables set up across from each other. Jazenta answered questions from visitors about beading and Indigenous artwork. She is teaching a beadwork class at the MJMAG on Nov. 6 — it’s sold out, though, so you’ll have to catch her on Dec. 11, if you’re quick enough.

Beth Crabb brought baskets aplenty for the day, in cluding a selection of charming little ornaments I hadn’t previously seen. Basketweaving is a practical art, for all the colour, form, and strength it can also express. Beth says that each piece wants to be used — it cries out for function, in her words.

I can’t wait to get started. There are still spots open in her Nov. 5 class!

#6 — Artisan Jude Radwanski: Designing to sil versmithing to jewelry-making - MooseJawToday.com

Jude Radwanski had helpers at her workspace on the fourth floor of the Hammond Building. Her husband manned the checkout; her sister helped customers find variations of pieces that caught their eyes; her mother served tea, coffee, and delicious little pastries from the kitchen.

Jude’s style might not be for everyone, but I suspect most people would be hard pressed not to see something they like. Her jewellery is light, with captivating gradi ents that somehow cross texture, shade, and colour in a deeply synaesthetic blend — entrancing.

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Apparently, Rob Froese stopped by earlier — darn, missed him! Crystal and I were able to chat with Yvette Moore, however, which was a pleasure. She was delight ed with the turnout for Moostletoe. Her gallery is always a showcase of local talent, and events like these raise that profile further.

The weather was perfect, which Yvette thought con tributed to Saturday’s success. As we walked out, we took a moment to appreciate that — she was right. How up lifting.

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At River Street Potters, Shannan Taylor greets us warmly. They had the best sale day ever. The focus of their studio is passion, not pottery — but it was heart warming to see how validated the four potters were.

Melanie McFarlane is at the makeshift till, Dianne Newman says hello in the display area they’ve created, and Faithe Sovdi — primary architect — chats for a few minutes.

There are still lots of visitors. Many of them are dis cussing when to come down for a class. I can’t think of a less stressful, more encouraging environment to start pottery-ing.

Although we did not end winning the passport prize, Moostletoe has gained at least two additional rabid fans. You might see some wild eyes and slight foaming at the mouth as next year’s tour approaches.

Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) will ask city council for a budget increase of 5.49 per cent for next year, which would likely add almost two per cent to taxpay ers’ property bills.

The police service has budgeted $13,439,566 in operating expenses in 2023 and revenues of $1,658,507, leaving coun cil — and taxpayers — to cover the net operating budget of $11,781,059, the pro posed budget shows.

Compared to this year, the organi zation expects its operating expenses to increase by $699,627, its revenues to in crease by $86,694, and its net operating budget to increase by $612,933. This is an overall increase of 5.49 per cent.

The exact amount this would add to property taxes is still uncertain. However, city hall has said one percentage point of municipal taxation in 2023 would likely generate about $328,000. That means the police service’s request could add about 1.86 per cent to property taxes.

The police service presented its pro posed 2023 budget during the Oct. 19 Board of Police Commissioners meeting. The board unanimously approved the doc ument, which will go to council’s budget deliberation meeting in November.

Budget details

The proposed budget supports current and enhanced levels of community safety by providing technological upgrades, sub stantially increasing public information provisions and having a full deployment of officers, police Chief Rick Bourassa said.

Police service to ask council for budget increase next year of 5.49%

For example, the police service’s re cords management system “is quite dated” and has not been renewed since the 1990s. Once upgrades are made, essential compo nents would be added that would increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Tech upgrades

One tech upgrade would be an en hanced computer-assisted dispatch system, which would increase the speed and con tent of information that police need when responding to calls and reduce the time they spend entering reports, said Bourassa.

Police have portable laptops in their vehicles, so they can complete their work anywhere, he continued. In-car reporting keeps officers out of headquarters and more in the community. This results in in creased interaction and visibility, reduced response times, enhanced investigations and better policing.

The MJPS also plans to move to elec tronic ticketing, which would reduce offi cers’ time at incidents and increase their availability to maintain traffic safety, add ed Bourassa.

Body cameras

Moose Jaw is considering purchasing body-worn cameras, Bourassa said. He has spoken with the Saskatoon Police Service about its current pilot project and believes Moose Jaw can learn from that.

The audio and visual recording system in police headquarters that is used for secu rity, detainee safety and court purposes is nearly finished, he continued. The organi zation plans to install a new system, but ad

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ditional digital storage and retrieval costs will be incurred.

Bourassa added that the MJPS needs extra leased physical space to accommo date its exhibit retention, equipment stor age and operational capacity.

These technology upgrades are not an option because the MJPS must keep up with the times and have the proper infra structure, said Commissioner Mary Lee Booth. It is inevitable that body cameras will become a reality.

“We had been using some City of Moose Jaw locations in the past, that were since repurposed because they needed that space,” explained Deputy Chief Rick Johns. “So we’ve been sort of — bit by bit — carving out (space) within the Moose Jaw Police Service to store a lot of items.”

The organization possesses over 3,000 items in its exhibit and retention area and must retain them for legal purposes, he added. It is “really starting to bust at the seams” and requires extra off-site storage space.

Public engagement

The MJPS’s current strategic commu nications model is from a pre-digital age and must be upgraded to provide better public information, said Bourassa.

“Research — and our survey results from our citizens’ survey conducted in 2019 — really confirm that we need to improve in that area,” he continued. “Our community expressed dissatisfaction with our current public information model and our lack of information that we’re provid

ing regularly to the community … .”

The research shows that a robust in formation and communications plan — in cluding proactive online engagement — increases public interaction, safety, trust and confidence in police, the police chief added.

The police service needs a social me dia strategy so it can provide timely and factual information to counter the lies peo ple post online, said Booth.

“What’s happening on social media right now is actually very dangerous be cause people will go on opinions (and) not fact,” she added. “I’m 110 per cent in favour of a person dedicated to that imme diate social media strategy. And I know it will be done with a high degree of profes sionalism, integrity, transparency and … accountability.”

A full lineup

The police board authorized the MJPS to have 64 officer positions, but there are five vacancies the organization is attempt ing to fill, said Bourassa. Two people will start training in January, while three could start training in July.

“… we’ve heard from the community many times that they want to see police of ficers more frequently (since) they’re visi bility is really important,” he added. “This year, we were able to meet some of those needs and have our members downtown in the park areas, and we have some propos als enhancing that even more as we move forward and into next year.”

Police service to spend $235K in ’23 on infrastructure upgrades

Reconfiguring the detention area to im prove line of sight and better monitor pris oners is one of several capital projects the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) plans to pursue in 2023.

The police service has budgeted $235,000 in capital expenditures for next year, which includes base funding of $75,000 and $160,000 in project spending.

These projects include $30,000 for the ongoing elevator replacement initiative, $10,000 to upgrade the garage door and related mechanisms, $40,000 to reconfig ure the detention area, $80,000 for exterior building repairs and $75,000 as a contin gency fund for unanticipated demands.

The MJPS presented its 2023-27 cap ital budget during the Oct. 19 Board of

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Police Commissioners meeting. Members voted unanimously to accept the docu ment, which will likely go to city council’s November budget meeting for approval.

This budget continues with the formu la that the police board adopted in 2019, the report said. The police service’s cap ital budget base funding will increase by $2,500 each year to support known and un anticipated infrastructure demands.

Therefore, base funding will be $77,500 in 2024, $80,000 in 2025, $82,500 in 2026 and $85,000 in 2027. Including this year’s base money, the total capital budget base funding the police service will receive during the next five years is $560,000.

This amount does not include any ad ditional capital spending the organization

plans to pursue.

The building’s elevator is at the end of its life and parts have become almost unavailable, said Chief Rick Bourassa. The deputy chief has been salvaging parts from elsewhere to keep the lift operational, but the organization will need to replace it soon.

Furthermore, the garage door to the underground parking is from 1985 and continues to break, while the police ser vice has spent plenty of money to keep it working, he continued. It’s outdated and no longer serviceable.

The MJPS needs to reconfigure its de tention area because of some incidents that have occurred and because of an audit it experienced through the Saskatchewan Po

lice Commission, added Bourassa.

Deputy Chief Rick Johns explained that the renovations would include adjust ing lines of sight so police can better moni tor prisoners in the booking area and phone room.

“It’s vitally important that we track their movements during that booking pro cess to ensure that they’re not bringing in any contraband or any other items through the searching process … ,” he said.

This recommendation came from some staff sergeants who act as watch commanders in the detention area, Johns added. These changes should ensure the safety of staff and prisoners.

Police board chair wants changes to how police report monthly finances

Police board chairwoman Dawn Luhning believes the police service’s monthly bud get report is confusing to read and wants to see the document revamped for easier comprehension.

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) presented its monthly budget up date during the Board of Police Commis sioners’ Oct. 19 meeting. The document described the organization’s revenues and expenses from January to September.

It is the way the document reports that information that confused Luhning, who pointed out it takes her a while to under stand or interpret the “variance percent age” and “variance balance.”

Currently, the police service reports its variances as how much money is left to spend and the percentage that represents. So, as of Sept. 30, the MJPS’s remaining net budget is $2,572,176.12, or 23.03 per cent left to spend.

“Just wondering if we can go the op posite way,” she laughed, “and say our salaries are at 68.32 per cent of the year’s

budget rather than doing it the opposite way. … Maybe I’m the only one who cares.

“It takes me a while, when I look at this, to go, ‘OK, are they over or are they under?’”

Police Chief Rick Bourassa agreed with Luhning’s concerns, saying, “I still struggle when I look at this and I have to get my head wrapped around thinking backwards.”

The chief noted that he regularly goes to the police service’s finance officer to ask for clarification when he reads the budget document. After conferring briefly with the finance officer, Bourassa acknowledged that the document could be revamped for easier reading.

Budget highlights

While it was difficult for the MJPS to determine the budget variances earlier in the year because of how certain expenses and revenues are recorded or received, the organization now has a better picture, said Bourassa.

For example, the police service bud

geted $8,825,252 in salaries this year, and as of Sept. 30, there was $2,795,550.58 — or 31.68 per cent — left to distribute.

“A lot of that would be explained by the (five) vacancies we have been run ning and we had budgeted for. If that line continues there, then any money leftover moves over to the accumulated surplus,” Bourassa said.

“Normally, we should have only 25 per cent of that remaining at this time of year … .”

Another expense item Bourassa high lighted was the travel and conventions line. That area is at $7,027.46, which is $2,027.46 — or 40.55 per cent — over budget. Bourassa said this is because some members attended the Canadian Associa tion of Police Governance conference in Saskatoon in September.

“We’ve budgeted again for next year for those pieces as well,” he said.

Next year’s conference is in St. John’s, NFLD.

Meanwhile, vehicle maintenance ex

penses are $232,640, which is $12,640.88 — or 5.75 per cent — over budget.

“We are … like everybody else in the world right now, having difficulty replac ing vehicles and getting new vehicles,” said Bourassa. “So we’re running vehicles that are almost past their lifespan and are requiring — in some cases — some pret ty significant repairs to keep them on the road.”

The MJPS has ordered new vehicles, but they have been on backorder for two years, he continued. Meanwhile, that line item also includes fuel, which is more ex pensive now than when budgeted last year.

Another item over budget is ra dio communications, with expenses of $9,572.76. This is $1,572.76 — or 19.66 per cent — past budget. Bourassa said this is because the system’s warranty has ex pired, so the police service pays for repairs.

The police chief added that any mon ey unspent this year is automatically trans ferred to accumulated surplus.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

Homelessness is a growing issue in Moose Jaw and the police service wants to find a solution to ensure people can receive sup port while public safety is maintained.

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) sometimes responds to calls about people who live outside, whether in a tent in the park or unsheltered, said Chief Rick Bourassa. When the police deal with such people, the concern becomes whether re sources are available to help them.

There is no good process yet to ad dress this even though the police service regularly works with local organizations such as the Ministry of Social Services, he continued.

“We do need some better (housing) facilities in the city … . It’s one thing for us to go and respond and remove the person from the situation,” Bourassa re marked. “But now, what do we do with the individual? They’re human beings. They need to have resources.”

‘It’s a social issue, not a police issue;’ police board discusses homeless situation

Community safety and homelessness were part of a broader discussion about the police service’s proposed 2023 budget, which was presented during the Oct. 19 Board of Police Commissioners meeting.

Last winter was “cold (and) nasty,” while many people who lived outside usu ally had nowhere to go, the chief said. The police service let people sleep in the lob by during some of the worst nights; four people are already sleeping there — and winter hasn’t set in yet.

“We recognize (that) if this winter is the cold one as it’s being predicted, we are not the right place to provide those ser vices,” Bourassa added. “We will do it in crisis situations, but there has to be a better capability in our community.”

In searching for a resolution, it’s im portant to look at the situation with an open mind and ask whether people are actually homeless, said Supt. Devon Ole niuk. Conversations with community part

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ners have determined that some individu als have been disrespectful to shelter-type locations and are not allowed back.

The police and other partners must dig for the root causes of problems and not rely on stereotypical responses when determining what is happening, he contin ued. These community groups must also speak with street people to find an ade quate solution.

The MJPS has a unique resource in the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) unit, which comprises a police officer and health-care worker who support people with mental health or addiction struggles, Oleniuk said.

The problem is that unit can’t do its job properly if people have no place to live, he continued. Furthermore, it must determine whether it is helping people ad dress their issues or creating more prob lems.

“We are the last line in the funnel here

(and) soak up everything around us,” said Oleniuk. “When all other doors close at 5 p.m. … we’re 24 hours, and we wipe up a lot of other people’s messes that come our way.”

Social Services usually provides after-hours help to homeless people by providing hotel rooms, but the problem is some people damage and destroy the room, he pointed out. The hotel then for bids those people from returning; most ho tels have banned the same people, leaving the ministry in a bind.

“Somehow we have to allow people independence, but they also have to be responsible for themselves … . Once we enable this behaviour, it will continue … ,” added Oleniuk. “It is a social issue, not a police issue.”

The police chief agreed, saying, “We have made this commitment … if people find themselves in great need, we will help. We will not allow harm to happen.”

MJPS wants two extra officers to handle growing number of child abuse cases

The Moose Jaw Police Service is second province-wide in the number of internet child exploitation (ICE) files it handles, which is why it wants to add two officers to this area.

The police service (MJPS) responds to 44.3 ICE files per 100,000 population, a chart in the organization’s proposed 2023 budget shows. The Regina Police Service handles the most ICE files in the province, at 56.7 per 100,000 people.

To deal with these files, the organi zation has asked the provincial govern ment to fund two more positions for 2023. These officers would also be responsible for responding to serious crimes, includ ing guns, gangs and drugs.

These two positions would be in ad dition to the organization’s authorized strength of 64 officers.

“We see that there’s a need for that. We think that we should be getting those,” police Chief Rick Bourassa said during the Board of Police Commissioners’ Oct. 19

meeting.

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The data shows the MJPS is carrying “a fairly heavy load of ICE files” that it acquires through complaints or the provin cial ICE unit, he continued. The agency has two members dedicated to this area but wants provincial funding to join the provincial unit.

“And I think it’s an argument that de serves to be heard,” Bourassa said.

The police chief added that extra of ficers would enable the MJPS to better staff its investigation section and its newly formed tactical unit. Both units respond to ICE files and serious crimes.

The investigation section unit (ISU) comprises a staff sergeant, a sergeant and four constables, all investigating various incidents, from arson to fraud to homicide, explained Staff Sgt. Cam Lewis. While they have other responsibilities, they spend “a considerable amount of time” working on offences against people — in cluding regular child abuse cases.

Two people injured after collision between police cruiser and civilian vehicle

By Moose Jaw Express staff

A collision between a police cruiser and civilian vehicle occurred on Oct. 19 near the intersection of First Avenue Northwest and Athabasca Street West. Two people were injured, although it’s not known if they required medical at tention. Photo by Saddman Zaman

Two people were injured and one ve hicle was towed after a recent collision between a marked police vehicle and a civilian car.

A member of the Moose Jaw Police Service was involved in a motor vehicle collision at 2:37 p.m. on Oct. 19 near the corner of First Avenue Northwest and Athabasca Street West. The officer was operating a fully marked police ve hicle and is said to have had the emer gency equipment activated, a police

news release says.

While passing through the inter section, the member was involved in a collision with a civilian vehicle. Two people sustained minor injuries and one vehicle was towed; it is unknown who was injured or whether they were taken to the hospital.

Police are still investigating the collision and say they will provide more information when it becomes known.

The ISU receives one report a week about child abuse, while it sometimes deals with two to three children per inci dent, and must also interview the alleged abuser, he continued.

That is time-consuming, and while it’s one of the most important things inves tigators do daily, they are also responsible for looking into guns, gangs and drugs in the community, Lewis said.

“Those types of investigations are very human resource heavy. In order to take on those tasks — given the makeup of our unit — it literally takes every mem ber of our unit to participate in those types of investigations,” he continued, noting the addition of one member this year was helpful.

There has been increased intelligence gathering in those three areas. That intelli gence led to investigators seizing 22,000 cigarettes during one search. While that might not be as serious as drugs, Lewis pointed out they are connected.

A search in September of a home also led to the seizure of several firearms.

Lewis explained that he has been a police officer for 24 years and noted that guns have become more prevalent in the last five to seven years than when he start ed. Twenty years ago, it was rare — “al most like a unicorn” — to see a gun during seizures of drugs; today, officers regularly seize firearms with the drugs.

Similarly, decades ago, officers could execute search warrants while wearing regular uniforms. Today, they face higher risks and must rely on the newly created tactical unit.

Staff Sgt. Taylor Elder, with the tac tical unit, gave a brief explanation of the eight-man team, its activities, gear, and the risks it faces.

“You see more and more cops being hurt or injured in the line of work. I think this is an important unit for us to establish and keep going because I don’t see the vi olence going down,” he added.

Vehicle collision due to not following safety protocols at a stop sign

A vehicle collision occurred on October 17th at the inter section of Saskatchewan St. W. and 8th Avenue N.W.

Const. Reggie Paw liw who was on duty from Moose Jaw city police and said, “One vehicle proceeded from a stop sign before safe to do so which caused the collision.”

One driver was issued a ticket.

No parties of the vehi cles were hurt.

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Const. Kyle Cunningham taking notes of the ac cident.

Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

The Moose Jaw Police Service has responded to nearly 20-per-cent more calls for service this year than last year, with some of those calls focusing on break-ins to busi nesses.

From January to September, the police service (MJPS) responded to 14,359 calls as compared to 12,066 calls during the same time last year, data shows. This is an increase of 2,293 calls or 19 per cent.

“That is a pretty significant amount … ,” Police Chief Rick Bourassa said during the recent Board of Police Commissioners meeting. “So, we are seeing that our peo ple are very busy.”

In comparison, the MJPS responded to 16,048 calls last year, 15,211 in 2020, 15,626 in 2019, 15,642 in 2018 and 15,976 in 2017.

The data was part of the September statistical report that the MJPS presented during the board meeting.

Crimes against people

Total crimes against the person have declined 5.1 per cent year-over-year, with officers responding to 391 such

Business break-ins becoming more frequent, police data shows

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incidents year-to-date (YTD) compared to 412 incidents last year.

The YTD data for this year versus last year shows:

· Homicide: 1 / 0

Attempted murder: 1 / 2

· Assaults (sexual, common, with a weapon/cause bodily harm, aggravated, against police): 248 / 229

· Robbery: 7 / 3

· Threats under section 810: 63 / 41

· Domestic disputes: 71 / 137

· Total: 391 / 412

Crimes against property

Total crimes against property have increased 4.3 per cent year-over-year, with officers responding to 1,219 in cidents YTD compared to 1,169 offences last year.

Business break-ins — 60 this year versus 32 last year YTD — are a big issue to which police continue to re spond, said Bourassa. Officers continue to work on and investigate all these incidents. Sometimes they find evi dence and sometimes they don’t, but they respond to every

alarm.

The YTD data for this year versus last year shows: Break-ins (business, residence, other): 227 / 248

Motor vehicle theft: 48 / 47

· Theft over $5,000: 15 / 11

· Theft under $5,000: 644 / 549

· Arson: 7 / 12

· Mischief under $5,000: 278 / 302

· Total: 1,219 / 1,169

Other crimes and offences

The YTD data for other crimes and offences for this year versus last year shows:

· Impaired driving: 93 / 100

Failing to comply with court orders: 694 / 594

· Vehicle accidents under $1,000: 197 / 153

· Provincial liquor infractions: 121 / 142

· Summary offence tickets: 1,064 / 1,389 Drugs (cocaine, cannabis, meth, other): 25 / 54

Safety of intersection at Ninth Ave. NW and Highway 1 discussed at police board

Mayor Clive Tolley is concerned about the safety of the Ninth Avenue Northwest and Highway 1 intersection and wants the provincial government to take notice of that area.

However, staging a mock accident near that intersec tion involving all three emergency services will not be how Moose Jaw attracts that attention.

During the recent Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Tolley spoke about his worries with that area and how he recently saw an incident that could have led to many injuries — and even deaths.

This is also an issue that city council discussed during its Sept. 26 regular meeting.

The Ministry of Highways installed automated speed enforcement cameras along that corridor, which have slowed traffic and generated some money for Moose Jaw, Tolley said. However, the municipality needs to find ways to force the province to notice this issue and install traffic lights at that intersection.

Tolley wondered if the Moose Jaw Police Service could work with the Moose Jaw and District Fire Depart

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ment and EMS personnel to undertake a mock disaster there as one way to catch the ministry’s eye — while also practising for the real thing.

“Do we do anything like that currently? And would that be a reasonable idea to put to the board and talk about?” he asked.

The speed enforcement measures in place have been effective since there have been no serious injuries or fa talities since the cameras were installed, said Police Chief Rick Bourassa. However, that fact seems to contradict data from SGI, which shows the numbers of speeding mo torists “are still way too high” as a percentage of vehicles travelling through that zone.

“So we’ve got the speeding vehicles, but we don’t have the collisions any longer. So, it’s a bit of a conun drum in terms of what’s really happening there … ,” he continued. “That is a messy intersection and it’s very con fusing for a lot of people not familiar with it.”

While the police often respond to serious collisions there, Bourassa was unsure that a mock exercise was re quired, considering the agency usually answers such calls

tunity to test-drive many of the recipes. So far, every one has met with expectations, particularly those of my near est and dearest whose taste buds have the gustatory equivalent of perfect pitch.

in partnership with fire and EMS.

The police chief noted that some members of the MJPS recently attended a mock accident at the Gibson’s Energy refinery as observers.

“Usually, fire is the emergency preparedness body in this city. So, if they wanted to organize something, they could certainly reach out to us,” he added.

Conducting a mock exercise at a busy intersection is typically not something emergency services do because it could create additional accidents, said Supt. Devon Ole niuk. Such activity should be performed in a controlled environment instead of along a main highway.

The Ministry of Highways would have to give per mission to close a highway for such an activity but likely wouldn’t do that to an important economic corridor with high traffic volumes, added Supt. Rick McKenna.

“We do need the province to listen to us about that intersection,” said Tolley. “And I’m just trying to think of ways in which we can raise awareness with them. So we’ll continue in the traditional ways.”

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1) Casablanca – My Moroccan Food, Recipes for Mod ern and Traditional Dishes. Nargisse Benkabbou. Firefly Books, 224 pages.

2) Olives, Lemons & Za’atar – The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking. Rawia Bishara. Kyle Books, 223 pages.

3) Lebanese Home Cooking – Simple, Delicious, Mostly Vegetarian Recipes from the Founder of Beirut’s Souk el Tayeb Market. Kamal Mouzawak. Quarry Books, 160 pages.

Recipes - Moroccan Cuisine

Is there, in the age of the internet, still a place for recipe books? After all, anyone who wants a recipe for, say, a toasted kimchi sandwich only needs to google and within less than a second, dozens, if not hundreds, of recipes will flash on the screen.

If the books in question are the three above, then the answer is a definite yes. From a purely visual per spective, they are a pleasure to read. Filled as they are with beautiful photographs of the dishes themselves, as well as of places in their countries of origin, the recipes themselves are an even greater delight.

Retirement gave me enough time to take up cooking as a mildly serious hobby and I have since had the oppor

Moroccan cuisine has interested me for some time and number one on the list above is currently one of my favourites. Many of the recipes call for quite a few ingredients, allowing the opportunity to play around with tastes and textures, but it does bring about a slight potential complication inas much as that some of these ingredients may not be easily available locally.

This is needs not be a stumbling block because all the books give instructions on how to make many spice mixtures or condiments, such as ras el hanout (one of my favourites), how to preserve lemons, various kinds of ha rissa and so on. If dried rose petals are hard to find for your ras el hanout, well, this spice mixture comes in many different guises; these pet als aren’t essential and most other ingredients for numer ous spice mixtures are freely available. And if you cannot get hold of this book, recipes for ras el hanout, za’atar and many others are available on the internet – al you need to do is to make friends with google and Bob’s your uncle.

But what if, like me, you can’t be bothered to actual ly make these spices, I hear you ask.

There is a simple solution: order from The Silk Road Spice Merchant, using this link:

Being Moroccan, the book of course contains quite a few recipes for tagines. This word refers to both the cooking vessel and the dish itself. If anyone wants to pur chase a tagine, I’d recommend getting one with a stain less steel bowl and ceramic lid – a ceramic or clay base runs the risk of cracking when in contact with a hot stove plate.

I bought a tagine simply because when possible I like preparing dishes in the traditional manner, but one can get along perfectly well with any pot, such as a dutch oven, providing of course that it has a tight-fitting lid. The link at the end gives more information about tagines.

I very much enjoyed Rawia Bishara’s spiced lamb shank recipe – for some reason shanks (and mutton in general) do not appear to be popular in this part of the country – but this is only one of many delectable reci pes in that book. Her stuffed chicken is also something special.

Kamal Mouzawak’s recipes are easy and mostly don’t call for such a variety of spices as the other two books.

Understandably enough, these books do not have any recipes for pork, but it is easy to adapt recipes for chicken, lamb or beef to accom modate pork.

Some recipes call for twenty or more ingredients, but most need only a few, are tasty and easy and to prepare.

These books are highly recommended for anyone who wants to experiment with home cooking slightly off the beaten path.

On tagines: https://www.thespruceeats.com/the-mo roccan-tagine-2394748

The next Board of Police Commissioners meeting is Thursday, Nov. 10

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Leon Retief is a retired physician with clinical and research experience. He likes drinking wine, listening to music and reading.

Provincial Court Report:

Driving home impaired after pool party costs resident his licence

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Consuming alcohol at a pool party and then driving home was a poor decision on Kurtis Patrick Barr’s part because he will now spend the next year catching rides with friends and family.

Barr, 43, from Moose Jaw, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently, where he pleaded guilty to impairing driv ing. As part of a joint submission, he must pay $2,000 and is prohibited from driving for one year.

The Crown stayed a charge of having a blood alcohol content (BAC) level over .08.

Barr will be able to participate in SGI’s ignition interlock program after

completing an initial program through the Crown corporation, said defence lawyer Estes Fonkalsrud.

The concern with this situation [of driving impaired] is that Barr’s BAC was “extremely high,” nearly three times the legal limit, said Judge Daryl Raynar. He encouraged Barr to perform some serious self-reflection during the next year to en sure he didn’t drive impaired again, which could have much bigger consequences like re-appearing in court.

The judge accepted the joint recom mendation, gave Barr until March 31, 2023, to pay, and imposed a $600 victim surcharge that must be paid within a month.

Men accused of breaking into Schultz Electric make first court appearance

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Two men accused of breaking into a busi ness made their first court appearance recently, where one was released on con ditions and another was remanded until a bail hearing occurred.

Jared Caplette, 23, and Dustin Taiting er, 30, both from Moose Jaw, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Oct. 17.

The Crown consented to Caplette’s release, with his conditions being to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, ap pear in court when required to do so and not be anywhere near Schultz Electric Ltd. on Athabasca Street East.

He must re-appear in court on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Meanwhile, the Crown was opposed to the release of Taitinger. The judge or dered a bail verification report to be writ

ten and prepared for Taitinger’s bail hear ing in Regina on Thursday, Oct. 20.

He will remain in jail until then.

According to previous information, the Moose Jaw Police Service received a call shortly after midnight on Oct. 15 about a break-in at a business on the city’s east side.

Police surrounded Schultz Electric, but two people attempted to flee the venue. With assistance from the K-9 unit, officers located the two men a short distance away. EMS treated one of the men on scene for minor injuries.

Officers charged Taitinger with breaking and entering and resisting arrest, while they charged Caplette with breaking and entering, resisting arrest, possessing stolen property and breaching probation.

Year’s probation given to man who threatened guard with mace, caused vehicle accident

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It was April 2021 and pandemic restric tions were in place everywhere, including at restaurants, but Joseph Donald Caragata refused to obey and hopped from table to table while visiting the Canadian Brew house.

A security guard escorted the 22-yearold out of the building, but he dropped a can of bear mace while walking. The se curity guard pushed Caragata outside and locked the door, prompting the young man to threaten to use the mace — but he never followed through.

Instead, he fled, but police arrested him a short time later.

Caragata appeared in Moose Jaw Pro vincial Court recently to answer to that offence and several others. He pleaded guilty to impaired driving, failing to come to court (twice), breaching probation, and assault on the security guard, threatening to use a weapon (bear mace) and possess

ing the mace.

The Crown stayed several other charges.

As part of a joint submission, he re ceived a $1,000 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. He also received 12 months of probation and must keep the peace and be of good behaviour, report to a probation officer, have no contact with the security guard, be near the Canadian Brewhouse, and not possess firearms or weapons.

Crown prosecutor Monique Paquin reviewed the offences that Caragata had committed stretching back to September 2020.

Caragata told Judge Daryl Rayner that he agreed with everything the Crown had said and wanted to put this behind him.

The judge then accepted the joint rec ommendation and imposed a total fine of $550.

Woman gets probation for participating in home invasion that injured homeowner

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She may not have pulled the trigger during a home invasion that injured one man, but Amanda Berger still participated and will now spend the next year reflecting on her actions.

Berger, 35, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently, where she pleaded guilty to one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence on Jason Fudge.

As part of a joint submission, she will spend 12 months on probation, must keep the peace and be of good behaviour, report to a probation officer, take personal pro gramming, not be anywhere near Fudge, be prohibited for 10 years from possessing a firearm, and must submit a DNA sample.

Berger has already served 95 days in jail, but with enhanced time, is credited with 143 days.

A man accused of attempted murder has been remanded back into custody and will re-appear in court by video in a few weeks to have his charges spoken to.

Jirard Saddleback, 32, from Calgary, made his first appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Oct. 24 while wearing a white prison jumpsuit. The Crown op posed his release, so he will be sent back to remand to wait until his next court date on Monday, Nov. 7.

Saddleback faces several charges, in cluding attempted murder, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, pos

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session of a prohibited firearm, possession of proceeds of crime, and several other firearms and weapons-related offences.

According to previous information, investigators with the Moose Jaw Police Service determined on Oct. 21 that fire arms were present at a residence on the 800 block of Fourth Avenue Northwest. Police obtained a search warrant, which allowed the Moose Jaw tactical unit and Regina SWAT team to support the search.

An individual left the residence be fore officers arrived, allegedly fired a gun at police — no officers were struck or in

jured — and then ran from the scene.

Police established a perimeter while the tactical unit and canine unit began searching the area. Around 9:50 p.m., someone reported shots fired near a res idence on the 300 block of Ross Street Northwest. Police responded and located Saddleback in a backyard on Ross Street.

Crisis negotiators arrived and en gaged with the individual to have him sur render; at 10:36 p.m., police arrested Sad dleback and took him into custody without incident.

Saddleback had been on an outstand

ing Canada-wide warrant out of Calgary for being unlawfully at large.

Meanwhile, police arrested three oth er males and one female in connection with the incident. Charges are still pend ing for these people while investigators are still looking into this situation.

The Moose Jaw Police Service as sures the public there is no additional risk related to this incident and no members of the public were injured during this event.

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City to save ‘Stormin’ Main Street’ mural, find new home for artwork

City hall will re-locate the “Stormin’ Main Street – 1883” mural on the side of the former Times-Herald building, although a new location and artist to re-paint it still need to be secured.

The late artist Dale Cline painted the mural in 1991 at 44 Fairford Street West, where it has remained for the past 31 years. However, new owners — Gold Key Investments — purchased the building recently and planned to renovate the east wall where the mural is.

A door has already been installed, while the company is expected to add win dows.

The public art committee is looking for new locations so it can preserve the mural and ensure it remains displayed downtown. The process includes finding an artist to duplicate the mural since Cline died years ago.

“We’re definitely going to look at some options (for locations) … . We’re fortunate in this situation that the new owner of the building is willing to work

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with us to find a new home for it,” said Derek Blais, director of parks and recre ation.

“We’re hoping that it all works out.”

While the mural has been on that building for decades, it’s common practice to re-locate such artworks as buildings are renovated, he said. City hall knows that many murals won’t remain in the same spot forever, so it looks for opportunities to re-locate and display them in the com munity.

Instead of re-painting the mural onto the side of a new building, the hired artist will likely paint the artwork on bi-bond panels, Blais continued. This will make it easier to move in the future.

While the committee has been brain storming about potential locations, the new building’s owners have said they would welcome the mural on the west side of the venue.

“It was actually a suggestion they brought forward as part of their original notification to the committee that they

would be doing some renovations there, so I think they would be fully willing to do that,” said Blais.

Hired artists have replicated many of the community’s 45 murals on panels during the past few decades, so the process to find someone to re-make this artwork will take the same approach, he continued. The murals committee obtained the copy right to the mural when it purchased it in 1991, so the city technically owns the art

work.

The committee wants to create a plan to handle this project next year and re-lo cate the mural by the summer. However, it depends on finding an artist.

“That’s going to be an important part of our committee’s work here moving for ward, is gathering a really solid inventory (of artists),” said Blais. “The committee has traditionally partnered with Grant Mc Laughlin, who has done some great work in replicating and just maintaining the mu rals every year.

“… We know of one for sure, but we’ll be exploring our options.”

Chinese mural

The public art committee is still look ing for a new home for the Chinese mu ral that used to be on the west side of the building that now houses Gina’s Jewelry on High Street West.

Blais noted that that item would be on the committee’s agenda next meeting. The artwork is already on panels, so the group needs to find a location of a suitable size.

Community’s Greek history celebrated with new mural at Mad Greek restaurant

Local artist Carly Jaye Smith recently completed her latest contribution to the murals of Moose Jaw by painting the Iat ridis clan history onto the side of The Mad Greek restaurant on Main Street.

“I don’t know where to start,” said John Iatridis, who has owned and run The Mad Greek for the last 20 years. “I lost my mother this year. I lost my dad 10 years ago. … We’ve got a big Greek family, which is great. There’s a lot of love. But with a big family comes a lot of loss, too.” Iatridis’ parents started in Moose Jaw with the Ambassador Café in 1963. Ro

do’s Pizza followed, in Moose Jaw and in Regina. The Town ‘n Country restaurant in Gravelbourg was an Iatridis project, as well. The Mad Greek now occupies the original Rodo’s Pizza building.

“It’s hard work, you know, to make all that happen,” Iatridis said. “I think about them every day, I just think about how if it wasn’t for them, I would never have been able to do it either.”

The Mad Greek has done well, Iatridis said, and he’s grateful. He decided to find a way to celebrate the legacy of his family.

“We’ve gotten to that point where we’re starting to lose a lot of aunts and uncles. I wanted something to pay tribute to that, because Moose Jaw has meant so much to them. They came over from what was a really bad time in Greece, and they were accepted here. People talk about sec ond homes, but I think Moose Jaw became home.”

Smith had done an artwork for Iatridis previously. It’s inside The Mad Greek, on the wall to the left of the entrance — from a picture of his parents, Gus and Freda, on their honeymoon in Greece.

“He wanted to represent his mom and dad, who have been the inspiration to running his business and living his life,” Smith said. “That sparked this whole proj ect.”

The mural has it all: the Greek and Canadian flags, Rodo’s Pizza in its vari ous locations, the Ambassador Café, Gus and Freda’s wedding photo, Iatridis’ fa ther Gus with five of his uncles (all gone, now), and a dedication on the very right most portion that is meant especially for the grandkids.

“I said to her, could we maybe write something on there, you know, for their grandchildren,” Iatridis explained. “Like Yiayia and Papou, which means grandma and grandpa in Greek.”

The final product brought John to tears, he said. Smith also became emo tional as she spoke about the process of

envisioning and painting the mural.

She said that as she worked, people came to talk about their memories and connection to the family.

“It was just amazing, how many peo ple came up to me and talked to me about Gus and Freda and the family,” she said. “The whole family, people just told me stories, like, ‘I used to work for them!’

“It went from something that John was personally passionate about … to an appreciation of the community and the Iat ridis family’s involvement here.”

Iatridis said he’s had many people come and tell him how much they enjoy seeing the mural as they come down the hill.

“Obviously, this is for my mom and dad and my uncles, but we get people coming all the time to take pictures and chat … and I think this means a lot to those people, too.”

The ‘Stormin’ Main Street’ mural on the side of the former Times-Herald build ing at 44 Fairford Street West. Photo courtesy city hall

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The full mural by Carly Jaye Smith at the Mad Greek restaurant (courtesy John Iatridis)

The Ambassador Cafe was the restau rant Gus and Freda Iatridis started with in Moose Jaw in 1963 (courtesy John Iatridis)

John Iatridis’ father and five of his un cles, from a 1970s photo as they com pleted some renovation work in suits and ties (courtesy John Iatridis)

John Iatridis and Carly Jaye Smith (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

The story teaser achieved my immediate curious attention and I quickly turned to Page 10 to read about the proper method to use when swallowing medications.

As a child I had an aversion to swal lowing anything that I surmised would taste nasty or that would stick in that path way that led to the area of the body that needed some medical assistance. A spoon of Wild Strawberry was hidden in the dis gusting oatmeal, under the brown sugar, but I knew it was there. And the gob of Cod Liver Oil was sent off with a hefty gulp of milk.

Once I reached a certain age I learned that those tiny Aspirin pills should not be chewed or allowed to dissolve on the tongue. Thus began the ritual of drown ing pills with gallons of liquids, throwing my head back and aiming the medicine straight to the back of my throat with the hope it would end where it would do the

most good.

Pills larger than a baby Aspirin or those that aren’t gel caps continue to cre ate problems for me, not just with taste, but with my ability to swallow properly so the cure for what ails me doesn’t hang around in my throat.

Thus the headline about learning the proper way to swallow pills caught my eye and I read to learn what I had been doing incorrectly. It seems that occasionally I have been letting my leftist leanings inter fere with the absorption of the pill in my intestine.

A computational study at John Hop kins University revealed that leaning to one’s right side will speed the pill’s jour ney and absorption by about 13 minutes. In contrast, leaning to the left delays the healing process by more than an hour.

And in hospital, after the nurse has dropped off the regular regime of medi

cations, the patient should swallow then turn onto one’s right side — no mention is made of how to do that if one is attached to other life-saving devices and equipment but maybe that will be solved in the next phase of the study, when more is known about computation.

The story was careful to explain that the right side works best because most stomachs hook in that direction and there fore the path is clear, with no roadblocks to the intestines. Even proper posture when sitting or standing aids in the pill getting to its most desirable location.

In the evening I tend to take my sin gle pill while I’m seated. I promise not to hunch over the computer while I’m in volved in the procedure.

After a good night’s sleep and I’m standing in the kitchen looking out the window, pill in one hand and bottled water in the other, I will attempt to lean toward

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the north wall which will be on my right hand side as I look out the window.

I am pleased that Housemate is un likely to see me leaning at a 45 degree an gle, standing there in my night shirt and gagging down a medicinal pill that’s sup posed to relieve a pain in the extremities of my body.

I can’t help but wonder, if I’ve just eaten a meal of bacon and eggs, how that pill finds a pathway through all that food, whether I lean to the left or right.

If someone looks through the win dow and sees me leaning, hopefully they will think I’m involved in some sort of early morning yoga exercise and report to neighbours how much they admire my dedication to a healthy body.

They will never know that I likely have a pill caught in my throat.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Organizers of the Mosaic Food Farm grew new types of produce this year, which they say was fun to do and contributed to an other successful growing season.

Most of the garden — located near Wellesley Park — had already been har vested when the Moose Jaw Express vis ited recently. Garden co-ordinator Keri Fox and master gardener Maisie Rien deau were collecting carrots into a large tub so they could wash them later.

This year went very well and was another great success, Fox said.

The food farm produced about 14,500 pounds of food — compared to over 16,000 pounds last year — which will be distributed to organizations like the food bank, Riverside Mission, Moose Jaw Transition House, Hunger in Moose Jaw and the Multicultural Centre, she continued.

One reason they grew less is that they attempted to grow new vegetables such as cantaloupe and watermelon, Fox said. They also grew different varieties of squash and pumpkins, which weren’t as heavy but were of a tastier variety.

While the weight and quantity may have been less, it was still a good deci sion to grow new things, she added.

“We got more rain this year,” said Riendeau. “And we got it earlier (in the season), so it just helped everything es tablish.”

The rain ensured that gardeners didn’t have to rely as much on city wa ter, which has chlorine and is hard on the

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plants, said Fox. In comparison, rainwa ter has minerals such as nitrogen that fer tilize plants and help them grow better.

There was also less intense heat than last year, which also helped, she add ed. However, tomato yields were down somewhat because that vegetable likes heat.

This year’s quality was great, with potatoes and carrots growing bigger than usual and peppers producing larg er yields on fewer plants, Fox said. She chalked up this quality growth to the ear ly rains.

The gardeners also used compost material from a community business, which had a positive effect.

“And his compost is the best com post I’ve ever used. That really made a big difference, too,” she continued. “… I’m so impressed with that compost. I’ve never used it from that guy before.”

Riendeau and Fox enjoyed all as pects of the growing process, from the sunshine and being outside to donating the food and seeing the excitement on people’s faces.

“We both love plants. We’re like big plants nerds and like spending time with them,” laughed Fox.

Both green thumbs also enjoyed learning how to grow new vegetables and using their knowledge. Other new foods they grew were asparagus, rasp berries, and cucumbers — all of which did well.

The gardeners decided to grow new

produce because it’s good for the soil, said Riendeau, adding that “variety is the spice of life.”

Different vegetables also have vary ing nutrient content, compared to storebought food, which looks the same and lacks important nutrient content, Fox said. For example, the food farm grew various colours of tomatoes and peppers, which have higher levels of nutrients and are healthier.

One challenge the gardeners faced was a major frost in June, which killed 800 bedding plants, said Fox. However, Windmill Greenhouses donated hun dreds of plants after learning about the loss and sold others at one-tenth of the cost.

“She really came through for us,”

Fox added.

Another challenge was mildew on zucchinis, which occurred because there were no late-season rains to keep the plant’s leaves wet, added Riendeau.

The organization plans to address that problem next year by installing os cillating sprinklers on tall stakes.

The gardeners are already planning how the food farm will look next year. They plan to rotate crops because plant ing the same thing in the same spot robs that area of nutrients, while there could be a disease that kills.

“Like the quantities and stuff that we’re growing, I think we have a pret ty good system figured out,” added Fox. “So, we’ll probably do something sim ilar.”

Master gardener

Maisie

Riendeau and garden co-ordinator

Keri Fox harvest the

at the Mosaic Food Farm.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

PSSD’s reading, writing, math scores rebound after two years of pandemic learning

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Prairie South School Division is high lighting how its students’ readin’, ’riting, ’rithmetic scores have nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with scores increas ing from four per cent to 10 per cent.

Division administration presented the 2021-22 learning accountability report during the recent board meeting. The re port contained information about students’ reading, writing and math scores.

Reading

Last year, 68.8 per cent of Grade 1 students were at or above grade level in reading, an increase compared to 67.9 per cent in 2020-21, explained Amanda Olson, superintendent of learning. How ever, those were not the same cohorts of children since last year’s Grade 1s were in kindergarten in 2020-21, where they were learning early literacy skills.

“So we’ll be interested to see their growth over the next couple of years as we continue to collect reading data in grades 2 and 3,” she said. “Although we are not talking about the same cohort of children, it is great to see that we made some growth from 2020-21 to 2021-22 school year.”

Last year, 72.2 per cent of Grade 2

students were at or above grade level, an increase of 4.3 per cent from their Grade 1 year in 2020-21, the data showed.

Last year, 73.8 per cent of Grade 3 students were at or above grade level, an increase of 3.9 per cent from their Grade 2 year in 2020-21 and a slight increase of 0.7 per cent from their Grade 1 year in 2019-20, the data showed.

“This cohort of students is also the cohort of students that would have been in Grade 1 during the 2020 (pandemic-re lated) shut down,” said Olson. “And they missed some key literacy instruction faceto-face during that time when we were shut down from March to June.”

Writing

Prairie South collects writing data in grades 4, 7 and 9. The assessment occurs throughout the year and is not a one-time event.

Last year, 70.4 per cent of Grade 7 students were writing at or above grade level. In comparison, the data shows that when they were in Grade 4 in 2018-19, their writing level was 60.1 per cent. This represents an increase of 10.3 per cent.

Last year, 63.8 per cent of Grade 9

students were writing at or above grade level. However, no data was available from their Grade 7 year in 2019-20 because the pandemic shut down schools.

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Last year was the first time the division collected writing scores for Grade 4 stu dents, with 60.3 per cent at or above grade level.

Math

The division began collecting math scores in 2018-19 as part of a prov ince-wide initiative to assess students in grades 2, 5 and 8. This assessment occurs throughout the year, with teachers making a final determination on scores in June.

Last year, 69.6 per cent of students in Grade 5 were at or above grade level. In comparison, the data showed that when those students were in Grade 2 in 2018-19, their score was 76.6 per cent, a decrease of seven per cent.

Last year, 73.1 per cent of students in Grade 8 were at or above grade level. When they were in Grade 5 in 2018-19, their score was 63.5 per cent, an increase

2020-21, that number was 74.3 per cent.

There is a trend with scores from Grade 2 to Grade 5, with the former in the mid-70-per-cent range and the latter in the mid-60-per-cent range, said Olson. The di vision believes this is due to the increased number of skills needed from grade to grade and the complexity of those skills being taught.

“Because once you get from Grade 5 to Grade 8, we actually see a significant amount of growth (of 9.6 per cent),” she added. “… you kind of have the baseline skills; you have those skills you need and now you’re applying them. So, we’re see ing some nice growth from Grade 5 to Grade 8.”

Grade

The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce Reality Check event at Sask Polytech showed Grade 9 students from across the city the often-tough realities of making budget decisions, hopefully pre paring them for wise choices later on.

The Chamber’s annual Reality Check is becoming a popular tradition. Many of the community volunteers who make the event possible said they wish they’d had a similar financial literacy education before becoming independent adults.

“I think the kids are really getting an eye-opening experience as to how the real world works,” said Andrea Klassen, one of the volunteers. Klassen was at the housing station, offering kids choices ranging from low-rent apartments to high-mortgage homes.

“The kids come to us and they choose an option, whether to rent or to own de pending on (the finances assigned to for the event),” Klassen explained. “I’m actu ally surprised, most of them are choosing to rent the cheapest option, no matter if they’re making $6,000 or $2,000 a month.”

Chamber organizers Heather Berg

get financial crash course at Reality Check

the goal of Reality Check is to encourage networking with potential employers in the community. Students also learned that local businesspeople are happy to answer questions and offer assistance as they con sider their post-graduation plans.

“You can definitely tell the kids who have had some financial education at home,” said Jackie L’Heureux-Mason, volunteering at the financial services table. L’Heureux-Mason is the executive director of Tourism Moose Jaw and an ex officio member of the board of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA).

— it is possible to save, too.

Emerson Krauss, a Peacock Colle giate student at the event, was having a good time. His mother works in finance, he said, so he had somewhat of an idea of how to budget.

He said some of his classmates were getting wake-up calls, though.

“I’m pretty sure they are, sort of learn ing just how much things can cost,” he laughed.

dahl and Rob Clark were busily answer ing questions station-to-station in the Sask Polytech auditorium. It was a job-fair-like atmosphere, and indeed Sask Polytech had booths at one end with teachers from pro grams such as civil engineering and busi ness/commerce.

The Chamber recruited volunteers from local businesses for the event. Part of

“But, oh my goodness, there are defi nitely some kids here who have absolutely no idea how fast that money goes every month,” L’Heureux-Mason added. She said the contrast between the two groups was relatively stark.

“That’s how I’m seeing it for sure. … The ones we’ve seen are basically either completely lost, or they have at least a little information.”

Students also learned that having a bit left over after all the bills are paid doesn’t mean finding something else to spend on

“This is awesome, really beneficial for the kids. This idea of money management is pretty foreign to them,” said Tianna Ad ams, a Grade 9 student support teacher at Central Collegiate. “This would have been really nice when I was in high school. We didn’t spend a lot of time on financial liter acy. Kind of had to make it or break it once I was off to university.”

Adams added that most of her students did well and were pleased with where they ended up.

“Some of them were in the hole and couldn’t imagine what that might be like… Good experience for them.”

Reality

designed for

Senior’s Centre Without Walls (SCWW) coming up with more art classes with the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery and more interactive collaborations with Moose Jaw Western Development Muse um (WDM).

SCWW has been organizing such events for the last two years. They try to make connections with seniors of Moose Jaw to make them more interactive and help them reduce their mental health lone liness, offering activities that are fun and easy to connect. The organization believes communication is important in such cir cumstances as seniors quite often lack connectivity with the outside world and need outlets for socialization. To make all

these activities more accessible, they came up with a brilliant idea so that seniors can connect through their phones, as not all se niors in our community might have access to computers.

Their new arty program is known as “Seniors Introduction to Art Classes by Phone.” Christy Schweiger, Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s Education Coor dinator will be coordinating this program. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 11.05 a.m. until 12.00 p.m.

The program schedule is as follows:

November 8: Remembrance with Scratch Art

November 15: Exploring colour I – Prima ry Colours (Watercolour pencil crayons)

November 22: Exploring colour II (water colour) – Secondary and tertiary colours, learning about the colour wheel November 29: Clay at Home Christ mas Clay – ornament decoration (acrylic paints) – vintage truck “Looking Back” is a collaborative pro gram with the WDM Moose Jaw’s Edu cation/Public Programs Coordinator Karla Rasmussen. This is a one-hour length ses sion, and the program is already ongoing.

The schedule of the program is: 10.00 a.m. November 22 – Classy Cars 10.00 a.m. December 19 – Christmas Past and Present

All of these programs are open to everyone within Saskatchewan who is

Mayor signs DEAM proclamation; City

Mayor Clive Tolley proclaimed October the Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) at City Hall on October 19, alongside representatives from Sas kAbilities, local employer who work with Partners in Employment, and additional supporters.

Partners in Employment is the em ployment services division of SaskAbili ties. The agency helps job seekers expe riencing disability to find employment. They also provide free support for those employees, and work closely with busi nesses before, during, and after the hiring process.

“Every October for the last few years, DEAM has been a national campaign to bring awareness to disability employ ment,” explained Raelynne Doka, Part ners in Employment supervisor. “It’s to celebrate employers who are bringing inclusivity and diversity into their work place.

“But it is also to celebrate the varied contributions that people who are experi encing disability bring to the workforce as well.”

Jessica MacPherson, Regional Di rector of SaskAbilities’ Regina branch, opened the event by thanking everyone present and said she was pleased to see the commitment the City of Moose Jaw has for DEAM.

“Our vision is working together to build inclusive communities for people of all abilities,” MacPherson said. “I’m so pleased that we’re here to formally pro claim October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Moose Jaw.”

MacPherson introduced guests for the occasion including Mayor Tolley; TJ Karwandy, City of Moose Jaw human re sources manager; Derrick Pohl, owner and manager of A&W on Main Street; Crys tal Kober-McCubbing, executive director of Northwest Child Development Centre; Mike Bachiu, board chair of the City’s Special Needs Advisory Committee; Dor reen Gane, career planner at Partners in Employment; and Jackie Jackson, a client of Partners in Employment.

“I think we can all appreciate that there’s strengths and weaknesses in all of us,” Tolley said before signing the procla mation. “If you can get the right person for the right job with the right supports at the right time, you have a match, and you have

somebody who’s pleased with their em ployment and an employer who’s pleased with their employee.

“In issuing this proclamation, we celebrate the contributions of individuals experiencing disabilities to our workforce, and (we promote) employment of individ uals experiencing disability to create a bet ter, more inclusive community.”

Derrick Pohl has been an active sup porter of Partners in Employment for 16 years. He has hired SaskAbilities clients in part- and full-time jobs and provided train ing, mentorship, and support.

“All the help and support that I’ve had with (Partners in Employment) over the years has been unbelievable,” Pohl said. “I’m very fortunate to (work with them).

I’ve had a lot of people come through that have worked out, and some that haven’t…

I’ve already asked (Partners in Employ ment) to help me out again.”

Doka said she is always happy to make the business case for having an in clusive workplace as well.

“Diversity in the workplace and in clusion of talented people with varying abilities fuels innovation and growth. By utilizing supported employment services and diversifying workplaces, employers cut recruitment costs, reduce turnover and training costs, and increase retention,” Doka said.

Jackie Jackson now works at Timothy Eaton Gardens. She said she’s happy with her job and with the support she received

during her job search.

55 years old or over. These programs are completely free and individuals can join from the comfort of their homes via tele phone. All materials required to attend the classes will be shipped free of charge. Participants of these programs would only require their phones to access the sessions and are designed in a conference-call for mat.

SCWW is requesting their partici pants make early registrations as seats are limited for attending these classes. Registrations can be made simply by calling 306-631-4357. SCWW can also be reached through email at swwsask@ gmail.com.

in support

a resume, they helped me with some in terview skills … It’s been a good experi ence.”

Kober-McCubbing spoke briefly during the event to say that her partnership with SaskAbilities and Partners in Em ployment has resulted in some of her best employees.

“Kids don’t care. They love you for who you are,” she explained. “That gives me a great opportunity to work with Part ners in Employment. … I have very longterm staff with Partners in Employment who are fabulous.

“I would brag about them to anyone, so it’s been a really good fit for my cen tre.”

“I was raising a child at the time, and I was kind of stuck,” Jackson said. “(Part ners in Employment) helped me build up

On Thursday, Oct. 20, businesses and organizations across Canada changed their facility lighting to purple and blue in support of Light It Up! For NDEAM (Na tional Disability Employment Awareness Month). Numerous Moose Jaw buildings changed their lighting, including City Hall and the Police Service.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CARON NO.162 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs

opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 28th day of December 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2022.

John Morris, Treasurer

Present

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Hall: (l-r) Jessica MacPherson, Dorreen Gane, Jackie Jackson, Raelynne Doka, Clive Tolley, Derrick Pohl, Crystal Kober-McCubbing, Mike Bachiu, and TJ Karwandy (photo by Gordon Edgar)

In Celebration of Health Care Providers Week

This week, we celebrate Health Care Provider week. It’s an opportu nity to think about the complex interdisciplinary group of workers who operate our healthcare system to ensure patients, clients, and residents get the care they need in a safe and timely way.

When you walk in the door of a hospital for treatment, a long-term care facility to visit a loved one, or receive care in your home, every worker you meet along the way is a health care provider.

Each health care provider has a hand in your care. Regardless of their job classification, without their dedication and expertise to their chosen careers, our healthcare system would not be able to meet the needs of the public.

• Hospitals need to be clean, safe, and operational. The equipment keeping people alive and monitoring vital signs must work on a con stant basis. Specimens are collected and analyzed, and medical imag es taken so accurate diagnoses are made. Operating rooms need ster ile equipment, scheduling, and a vigilant observation on procedures. The people to transport you to a procedure and healthy food options to aid in recovery need to be available. The physical infrastructures need to be maintained and improved.

• In long-term care, residents need to feel safe at home in a clean and supportive environment. The activities and personal care ensure there is a surrogate family when their own can’t be there.

• For homecare and community care, people need the quality care to ensure that they can recover and live independently in their own homes and communities.

Underpinning it all, in every setting, compassionate and professional hands-on care from the nursing team, is fundamental. When you need help, the reassurance of skilled, professional care for activities you just can’t do on your own is something all residents of Saskatchewan deserve.

Healthcare workers go above and beyond every day. That’s providing health care and that is what our members do for you and your families in your communities.

Happy Health Care Providers Week

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Health Care Providers

SAY THANKS TO OUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

What do you say to thank a healthcare provider, to lift their spirits or let them know that you value their support? Uplifting messages can go a long way to letting someone know that you care.

Who Are Our Healthcare Providers?

Healthcare workers are those who support us in our communities, providing services that are most needed.

What to Say to a Healthcare Provider

Here are some ready-made messages you can use to uplift a health care worker. They are sure to appreciate the support. Thank you…we appreciate all you do. ♥ Thank you for giving your strength to so many.

I am thankful for your commitment to caring for our community!

Your dedication and skill are making a difference.

We are very lucky to have you, and we know it.

Thank you so much for what you are doing for our world. You are truly a hero. Thank you.

Every day you make a commitment to serve. Thank you.

Your selfless service to the greater community is helping us all get through these tough times.

Your tireless efforts are not going unnoticed. Thank you. ♥

You have my support and heartfelt appreciation for all you do. We are deeply grateful to you for all the sacrifices that you and your family are making.

Words are not enough to thank you for your strength, courage and dedication. Being on the frontline isn’t easy, but it is very much appreciated.

You deserve our applause, our thanks and our respect. You are making a bigger impact than you realize. Our community is better because you are a part of it. Thank you for everything you are doing to help us all. We depend on your strength and can never thank you enough.

https://www.operationwarm.org/newsroom/blog.html/article/2020/05/29/25messages-to-say-thanks-to-frontline-workers

Thank You, Healthcare Professionals

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation would like to thank all

professionals for their

to helping people in Moose Jaw and surrounding communities. Every day you make a di erence in someone's life.

Smiling medical team standing together outside a hospital. Getty Image.

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RE: MS AND CDV

I was pleased to read Mr. Richard Dowson’s letter in Moose Jaw Today, and even more so to see that he quotes a scientist (with whom I agree) who happily tells readers that EBV is involved in the etiology of MS. As I have [possibly] understood, Mr. Dowson in the past, [may have[ denied this possibility. This is how science should be done. Unfortu nately, not everybody realizes this.

RE: WAR AMPS AND REMEMBERING THE LEG ACY AND SACRIFICES OF VETERANS

It is our story… It is your legacy!

I served as a Lieutenant with the Queen’s Own Rifles regiment in the Second World War. In 1945, in the Rhine Valley, Germany, I was injured by an anti-personnel mine explosion, resulting in the loss of my left leg below the knee.

When I returned home from the war, I joined The War Amps and have been a member ever since. This Association was started by First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees.

In 1975, The War Amps established the Child

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If CDV appears to be causative in animal mod els of MS, that will be a step forward, and the hy pothesis in question could then be said to advance to an actual theory, which, of course, should be in vestigated further.

However, as always, the proof is in the pudding: animal models of disease are not always applicable to human pathology, and should the animal model in question look promising, research should move

Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which provides young amputees with financial assistance for artificial limbs and peer support from fellow amputees. The veter an members wanted to ensure that young amputees have the vital support they need, and it makes me very happy to see it’s still going strong today!

I also take great comfort in knowing that Champs will continue to move the organization forward and keep spreading the message of remembrance, even after I no longer can. Through The War Amps Oper ation Legacy program, Champs have taken up the torch of remembrance to commemorate the sacrific es of those who served and continue to serve.

I can say with pride that the legacy and sac rifices my comrades and I have left behind will be

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Assiniboia-based agriculture company

Flexxifinger has been nominated for an Innovation Award at the Salon internation al du machinisme agricole (SIMA) — the International Exhibition of Agricultural Machinery — one of the world’s largest international trade shows.

Flexxifinger is the only Canadian company nominated in the Soils and Crops category this year.

Established in 1922, this year marks the centenary of SIMA, which is held ev ery two years in Paris, France. From the beginning, SIMA has made a point of cel ebrating and showcasing innovations in agriculture.

“I would say it’s about the sec ond-biggest farm show in the world,” said Tobias Scheur, international sales manag er at Flexxifinger. This will be Scheur’s third time representing Flexxifinger at SIMA. “Usually, I think they have around 250,000 visitors within five days, I believe that’s what the number is.”

Flexxifinger began on Dave Diet rich’s farm outside Assiniboia in the late ‘90s with his invention of a crop lifter. The flexible fingers of that crop lifter saved Di etrich’s weather-flattened pulse crop that year.

Now an international company with over 500 dealers and distributors world wide, Flexxifinger is still based in Assini boia — and Dietrich is still inventing.

The product that has been nominat ed for the prestigious SIMA Innovation Awards is Flexxfinger’s Multi-Crop Valve. Dietrich invented it for a client who was experimenting with inter- or multi-crop ping — the process of sowing and har vesting two different crops from the same field. Intercropping is healthier for the soil and can make fertilizing and watering more efficient.

Without the right tools, though, inter cropping is too labour-intensive for most people.

“On a normal air seeder, if you have what we call air packages — so two fans, two tanks, or a tank with two com partments — then you’re able to install the Multi-Crop Valve after your header,”

sonal

of the

and not necessarily the opinions of The Moose Jaw

forward to investigating the situation in humans. I have seen far too much hype about the results of animal models in my own field to be impressed by such results.

Nevertheless, there will be no advances in med icine or science in general if such research is not undertaken, and so, like Mr. Dowson, let us wait and see.

Leon Retief

remembered long into the future. Charlie Jefferson, 98 Member of The War Amps Ottawa

Submitted by Martine Lepine <martine.lepine@ waramps.ca>

(Note: The War Amps was started in 1918 by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other in adapting to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed ampu tee veterans following the Second World War, like Jefferson, sharing all that they had learned, as well as starting the Key Tag Service to allow these new members to gain meaningful employment and pro vide a service to the public.)

Assiniboia ag company invention nominated for SIMA Innovation Award

Scheur explained. “It’s basically making it way easier for the farmer to switch from real intercropping to a normal standard cropping situation by just opening and closing those gates on the valve.”

It is, of course, possible to do the same thing manually, Scheur noted. However, like Flexxifinger’s patented quick-detach crop lifter system, the Multi-Crop Valve saves a lot of time.

“We hope that it will make it easier for a farmer to consider intercropping be cause the issue they’re facing right now that it always takes some time to set up your equipment.”

Flexxifinger makes another intercrop product called the Flexxiselect that is also designed for relay intercropping. The Flexxiselect allows a farmer to harvest their first crop while leaving the second crop underneath to continue growing.

“Until we had our Flexxiselect, there was not really a method of harvesting two crops offset as a relay crop,” Scheur con tinued. “What that means is that you go in with the combine when the first crop is ready and just take that first crop off the top. Then you can let the second crop still stand in the field and let it ripen.”

Scheur said that over the last few years, Flexxfinger has worked with re search institutes around the world to trial the possibilities of multi-cropping.

“Multi-cropping seems to increase yields substantially and decrease the use of fertilizer. … Overall, it makes financial ly good sense for farming operations.”

The SIMA nomination increases Flexxifinger’s exposure, which is always good for business. It is also a recognition of how valuable such innovations contin ue to be. The push for greater and greater efficiency in how farmers feed the world shows no signs of stopping, so having a world leader in farming innovation right here in southern Sask is a considerable point of pride.

SIMA takes place Nov. 6 to 10 at the Parc des exhibitions de Paris-Nord Vil lepinte, one of the largest convention cen tres in France.

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Flexxifinger in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan manufactures innovative agricultural equipment for farmers around the world (photo by Gordon Edgar)

Warriors score often and early on way to win over Regina

Any time you’re facing an archrival, the goal is always to get off to as quick a start as possible -- the more momentum you have on your side in an emotional game, the better.

For the Moose Jaw Warriors on Mili tary Appreciation Night against the Regi na Pats, they built on the momentum.

The Warriors scored four goals in the first period, outshot the Pats 20-6 in the process and would go on to a 5-2 victory in Western Hockey League action at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

The offensive output matched the Warriors’ highest goal total this season, going back to their 5-4 win over the Pats in Regina, and came after the club had seen plenty of opportunities in previous games but had little reward.

“It’s really good for our team’s con fidence,” said Warriors defenceman Cole Jordan, who had two goals on the night and was named the game’s first star. “We’ve been creating the chances, but the pucks haven’t been going in the net for us. So it was nice to get five tonight and put up a ton of shots.”

Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary felt that if not for the play of Regina goal tender Drew Sim -- who ended up facing 47 shots on the night -- things could have been far more lopsided.

“We had lots of chances he had to make big saves on,” O’Leary said. “I think we earned our chances tonight, we were on the right side of pucks and to get some results from all the different lines like we did is important. Doing it the right way is important for us, too.”

That way being the use of hard work and effort to create opportunities before using their skill to finish things off. That’s how things went for the Warriors right from the puck drop on Thursday night, and to see his charges rewarded for their efforts was most certainly a positive.

“I think the start set the tone and al lowed us to get to our game and feel good about it,” O’Leary said. “Any time you start the game and play the right way, you want something to happen to reassure what you’re doing is working and our guys came ready to play tonight. They showed it, they got rewarded early and just kept going.”

Jordan got things moving along 5:58 into the game, with his innocent-looking point shot redirecting in front and past Pats goaltender Drew Sim. Jordan added his second of the game 5:43 into the third, taking a cross-zone backdoor feed from Denton Mateychuk and hammering a shot home.

The goals were Jordan’s first two of the season.

“It’s always nice to get on the score sheet, but I try to take pride in the D zone first and when the opportunity comes I try and contribute,” Jordan said. “I have to give credit to my teammates for both goals, Dents made a great pass to me for

the second one and Hoekstra on the first one, too. It was good to get the goals, but it was a team effort.”

Brayden Yager scored on the power play to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead before

the game was 10 minutes old before Stan islav Svozil got one back for Regina just over a minute later.

The Warriors kept the pressure on, though, with Mateychuk and Tate Schofer both scoring before the first period was over to give the Warriors their three-goal lead.

Connor Bedard got one back for Re gina with 7:13 gone in the second period, but that would mark the end of any come back attempts on the night.

Unger capped his night with 23 saves to earn the win.

The Warriors improved to 6-4-0-0 and sit a point back of 6-5-0-1 Regina for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

The two teams rematch scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Regina was post poned due to the winter storm that hit the area. The game will be held on Wednes day, Oct. 26 at the Brandt Centre.

Next home action for the Warriors is Friday, Oct. 28 when they host the Ever ett Silvertips. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

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A pair of Moose Jaw Warriors are a little over a month away from receiving their first experience in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence.

Defenceman Marek Howell and for ward Lynden Lakovic were named to the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on Tuesday, marking what will be the first experience for both players wearing the maple leaf in international competition.

“This is a great accomplishment for Lynden and Marek and shows how far they have come with their development,” War riors general manager Jason Ripplinger said. “This will give them more experi ence and will help them grow as players and as people. We wish them all the best.”

Lakovic will have the extra bene fit of playing for a familiar face behind the bench -- Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary will serve as the head coach for Lakovic’s Team Black, while Howell will play for Team White in the tournament.

Howell was selected by the Warriors

AAA Warriors drop

The Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors went into their weekend set with the Battlefords Stars in North Battleford hoping to pick up a pair of wins and move solidly into the hunt for a spot in the Mac’s World Invita tional 18U AAA tournament.

Instead, they now find themselves looking to get back to the .500 mark.

The Warriors dropped a pair of deci sions to the Stars over the weekend, fall ing 4-2 on Saturday and losing 4-3 in the rematch Sunday.

The two tough defeats see the War riors now holding a 3-5-0-2 record and sitting in ninth place in the 12-team Sask Male AAA Hockey League.

The Warriors got off to a good start in their opener, as Dylan Duzan scored the

U18 division.

The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Calgary product had a goal and two points in five games last season and so far in the 202223 campaign has a goal and two points in

nine games.

Lakovic was picked by the Warriors in the second round, 27th overall in the 2021 WHL Draft and like Howell saw action last season, making his debut for Moose Jaw in the final game of the cam paign. He has two goals in eight games so far this season.

The 6-foot-5, 174-pound Kelowna product put up 18 goals and 27 points in 33 games with West Vancouver Academy U18 Prep prior to the Prospects Draft and even suited up with the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL for a pair of games as a 15-year-old.

The World Under-17 Hockey Chal lenge opens on Thursday, Nov. 3 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 12. Howell and Canada White take on Sweden to open the tournament, while Lakovic, O’Leary and Canada Black have a showdown with Canada Red to kick-off the week, with both games on Nov. 3.

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lone goal of the first period and Connor MIller made it 2-0 only 36 seconds into the second frame.

That was the end of the good news on the night, though, as Battlefords scored three straight goals to take a 3-2 edge out of the period and then added an empty net ter with 27 seconds to play.

Ryan HIcks had 26 saves in the loss, the Warriors had 41 shots on the Stars’ Matthew Ofukany.

Treycen Wuttunee scored twice for Battlefords, Ayden Belanger and Dayne Henry had their other markers.

A day later, the Stars took a 1-0 lead out of the first period, but Ryder Knutson and Caleb Potter scored to give the War riors a 2-1 edge midway through the sec

ond. Battlefords answered the go-ahead goal just over two minutes later and took the lead for good 2:30 after that marker.

Austin Shepherd scored his second of the game midway through the third to make it 4-2 Stars before Liam Fitzpatrick closed out scoring with 4:25 to play.

Ryan Bain made 28 stops for Moose Jaw, Ofukany had 33 saves for Battlefords.

Tyce Penrod and Ayden Belanger also scored for the Stars.

The Winmar Warriors are back in ac tion on Tuesday, Oct. 25 when they trav el to Swift Current. Next home action is Tuesday, Nov. 1 when they host the York ton Secon Maulers. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

in the first round, 16th overall in the 2021 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft after coming off a season where he put up eight goals and 14 points for the Calgary Royals in the Alberta Elite Hockey League

Head coach Mark O’Leary one of coaches at event running Nov. 3-12 in Langley and Delta, B.C.

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Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Marek Howell and forward Lyndon Lakovic will play in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in November.

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With the way things had played out in the Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football U14 division, it had become very apparent that whoever got hot at the right time was go ing to emerge as the league champion.

As it turns out, that team would be the Swift Current Steelers.

The Steelers were among three teams that finished with identical 4-2 records through the regular season, and they faced one of those crews, the Moose Jaw Raid ers in the league championship final on Saturday night at Elk’s Field.

Swift Current would put up 14 points in the first half, add another major in the third quarter and go on to a 21-7 victory in cool and drizzling conditions under the lights.

“It was a really good game, our de fence came out and did what they always do and shut the other team down and our offence found the way to drive the ball when they had the chance,” said Steelers coach Zac Nickel. “They’re a tough team to play, but our guys found a way to claw their way to the win.”

Both teams found several drives stalled by penalties in the second half, which made for a lower scoring game

than one would expect from a pair of sol id offensive teams. In the end, though, the Steelers used the early momentum from their first half success to hold on for the victory.

“Getting up early, that gives us the momentum quick and that plays such an important part in the game,” Nickel said. “That’s what really drove us, getting off

to that hot start… the defence dug in and our offence did what they had to do to get us that lead.”

The Raiders scored their lone touch down with five minutes left, capping a long drive with a pass up the middle that found a wide open receiver.

The Steelers held fast from there, though, ensuring there would be no come back like the U12 title game with a hand ful of solid defensive stops to close out the proceedings.

The championship bodes well for the future of high school football in the Swift Current area -- it’s no coincidence that once a minor football program starts to get on a roll, their high school teams soon follow.

“It’s been a lot of years we’ve been working on this program,” Nickel said.

“In 2014 we started playing in the Moose Jaw league and we’ve noticed a big dif ference with kids moving on to the Colts and the competitiveness they have there. And not just for Swift Current, we have kids from Gull Lake and Maple Creek and stuff like that, so all the programs are be ing helped quite a bit.”

Lions defeat Estevan in come-from-behind thriller to win Kinsmen

U12 title

The way things were going for the Moose Jaw Lions in the Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football Under-12 league final on Saturday night, it would have been easy to just shrug their shoulders at halftime and just say it wasn’t their night.

The defending champion Estevan Chargers were moving the ball exception ally well, taking advantage of every mis take the Lions made and as a result had staked themselves to a 26-6 lead heading into the break.

But Steven MacAulay’s crew went undefeated in the regular season for a rea son -- they don’t quit. And a quick-strike touchdown on the first play of the third quarter made things interesting. A long fumble return a few minutes later made things dramatic. And wouldn’t you know it, the Lions would score their third major of the half late in the fourth quarter to tie the game 26-26.

That set the stage for overtime, with the two teams solving nothing.

Finally, each team scrimmaged from the five yard line, with the Lions scoring on a run to the right side on their posses sion. One defensive stop later, and the celebration was on for one of the biggest comebacks in league championship histo ry -- the Lions had come all the way back for a 28-26 win.

“We were able to get the one score before the half and after that we played lights out on defence, we absolutely over came all of our first-half problems on offence and started putting points on the board,” MacAulay said shortly after his crew’s raucous celebration calmed down.

“It was intense and everything you want in a good football game, with the comeback from the early lead and that kind of stuff. It was a good overtime win, it’s great.”

Interestingly enough, the Lions didn’t change a thing at halftime despite their deficit. It was just a matter of going out and doing what

had staked them to a 6-0 record through the regular season and rolling from there.

“We just told the guys to calm down and play like they have all season,” Ma cAulay said. “We went the whole season undefeated, we haven’t had that many points scored on us all year so all you have to do is overcome all those little jitters and problems and do your job, and they all did. We didn’t change anything, just ran the stuff we’d run all season and we did it 100 per cent effectively in the second half.”

MacAulay pointed to the touchdown right after halftime as a major shift in the action -- all of a sudden the Lions were down by only two scores and had life.

“You want to call a TSN Turning Point, that was it,” he said. “Basically that touchdown started to push our offence and let our defence know we can do this, we can win this. It boosted the whole team morale and once your morale is through the roof you can become unstoppable.”

To say the least, the Lions coaching staff was exceptionally proud of their troops, with MacAulay even going so far as to label the crew one of the best he’d ever worked with.

“Individually I’ve coached some great players over the years, but this has been one of the best complete teams I’ve ever coached,” he said. “They all play with in tensity and so much heart and passion for the game and it’s great to have a group of players like that.”

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Action from the Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football contest between the Swift Current Steelers and Moose Jaw Raiders.

The Moose Jaw Lions gather for an impromptu team photo after their champion ship final win.

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The dynasty continues.

The Swift Current Ardens continue to hold their place atop the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association girls soccer league, thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Yorkton Regional Raiders in the champi onship final last Tuesday afternoon.

And with that, the Ardens have now claimed the league championship for 13 straight years -- a run of success unprece dented on the provincial high school sports scene.

But it definitely wasn’t easy this time around.

“Hats off to Yorkton, they came ready to play and were probably even a little bit more prepared than we were,” said Ardens co-coach Dale Perry. “I was kind of wor ried about it because we had blown them out earlier in the year when they were

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to 5A provincial playoffs the rest of the season.

Up next are regionals and provincials, with Swift Current hoping this will be the year they’re able to break through against teams from Saskatoon and Regina.

“The thing is, when you have to go up against those big city teams, it’s so much more physical and so much faster, and un til you play against them you don’t know what you’re in for,” Perry said. “So we’ll just go out and play as hard as we can and see what we can do.”

missing a bunch of players. They’re a pret ty well-balanced team and they scared us, we were hanging on at the end.”

In the early going, it looked as if Swift Current had little to worry about. Two quick first-half goals by Navy Louma and Dani Meyer gave the Ardens a 2-0 lead, and it looked if they were off to the races.

But not long after the Ardens went up by a pair, Halima Kasim scored to get Yorkton back within one -- and all of a sudden the pressure was on.

Swift Current had plenty of chanc es through the rest of the game and had second-half goals from Rachel Nobel and Jaycee Berggren, but the Raiders had enough time in the Ardens’ half to make things uncomfortable.

“I think the players were aware that we were slightly better, but I don’t know what happened to our finishing,” Perry said of things remaining so close despite

opportunities. “When we played them in the first game of the season, our finishing was as probably as good as it has ever been… We missed some shots that I didn’t think were possible to miss, the soccer gods definitely weren’t shining on us.”

Thing is, when you have as much talent as the Ardens have had through the last decade-plus, sometimes you can find a way to win even in the face of dangerous opposition -- and that’s something the Ar dens will be hoping to see when it comes

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Cyclones go in through front door with 4A boys regional soccer victory

Provincial hosts post pair of wins to claim regional championship; Vanier, Central fall in 4A girls play-in games

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The Central Cyclones wanted little to do with taking the easy way into the Sas katchewan High School Athletic Associ ation 4A boys provincial soccer champi onship.

As the tournament hosts, the Cy clones could have taken the simple road and just gone through the motions at the Region B qualifier in Regina, but instead gained even more momentum than they previously had with a solid showing in both games Saturday.

Central took a 4-1 victory over Re gina Johnson to open regionals before rolling to a 4-0 win over Yorkton Sacred Heart in the semifinal game.

Yorkton had defeated Regina Luther 6-1 and Regina Laval 2-1 to reach the final, and with Central receiving a pro vincial berth as hosts, automatically ad vanced to this weekend’s tournament with their semifinal win.

The provincial championship runs Oct. 28-29 at the Canada Games fields next to YaraCentre.

The news wasn’t as good for Moose Jaw’s two competitors in the 4A girls re gional play-in games.

The two-time defending provincial

The Central Cyclones went into pro vincials by the front door after winning their regional boys soccer champion ship on Saturday afternoon.

champion Vanier Spirits saw their reign come to an end with a tough 2-1 loss to Regina Luther in Regina, while the Cen tral Cyclones dropped a 5-0 decision to Yorkton Sacred Heart in Yorkton.

The Moose Jaw league champion Swift Current Ardens took a 2-0 win over Yorkton Regional to win their 5A girls regional title and advance to provincials during the Oct. 28 weekend in Regina.

For more on provincials, including tournament draws, visit www.shsaa.ca.

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A scene that has become a regular occurrence in the fall -- the Swift Current Ardens gather for a team photo for the MJHSAA league championship trophy.

Action from the MJHSAA girls soccer final between the Swift Current Ardens and Yorkton Regional Raiders.

The Swift Current Ardens raise the MJHSAA championship trophy for the 13th straight time.

Equestrians Jump Over Weather At Weekend Show

By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent

Close to 50 riders from all over Saskatche wan, as well as four riders from Manitoba, competed in the third and final stage of the Moose Jaw Spring Hunter/Jumper Show Series that was held on the Moose Jaw Ex hibition grounds October 20 - October 23.

Initially slated to be held outside, the event was moved indoors to the Golden Mile Arena, due to the forecast for snow and rain on the weekend prior to its start.

“Overall, the weekend was great. The weather held out until Sunday which caused a few people to drop out a little ear

aged to run the show with 49 horses,” she said. “If we couldn’t have ran the show inside this weekend, there wouldn’t have been a show.”

Although she was busy in the office and could not give an exact number, Perrin said she understood there were numerous spectators on hand on Saturday to catch the action, and organizers and participants appreciated that.

The event ran at the same time as the Whistlestop Craft Sale and the event likely benefitted by people stopping in to watch the horses and riders compete.

This is the first year that the entire three show series was held in its entirety and Perrin said organizers are happy with the results.

“Overall the series went good. We had lots of feedback and good feedback from everyone. We did an overall high point for the show. An overall high point senior and junior hunter/jumper as well as reserves.”

Asked if the first year was a success and if the turnout had met organizers ex pectations, she said it did. The question was asked in light of most horse event groups and rodeos reporting lower com

petitor entries largely due to high fuel prices.

“It met my expectations. It also ex ceeded my expectations with this week end’s show with the number of horses we did get…we managed to do pretty well with the prices of everything inflated.”

Plans now call for the series to be re viewed and then to come back for the sec ond season bigger and better.

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Tornadoes Defeated As Playoff Run Ends

By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent

Any thoughts of the Peacock Tornadoes playing more football were dashed as they were defeated 46 - 13 by the Wey burn Eagles in South 5A 12-Man Foot ball League on Saturday afternoon.

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ly (and head home). And there are a few overnighters for another night,” Marci Perrin show secretary said.

About the move from the originally planned outdoor event to an indoor event, Perrin said it was OK, and without the op tion to move the event indoors the show would not have happened.

“Inside was alright we would have preferred to be outside but we still man

The Tornadoes - who finished fourth in league’s regular season - were in tough against a strong Weyburn squad.

The first half found the Tornadoes behind the home team Eagles with a 29 - 0 score.

Peacock managed to score two touchdowns on running plays by Josh Johnson.

Additionally Peacock had to punt the ball away nine times when their drives were stymied by the Eagles de fense.

Statistically Peacock managed six (6) yards on three pass receptions out of 10 attempts. Weyburn managed one

pass interception.

In the running games Johnson led the way with 182 yards out the total 197 yards the Tornadoes recorded in rushing.

The Tornadoes total offence was 203 yards.

At the same time Weyburn man aged to secure 307 yard passing with 10 receptions out of 17 attempts.

On the ground the Eagles managed 172 yards in total rushing.

The Eagles had a combined offen sive yardage of 479 yards.

Weyburn was forced to punt once by the Tornadoes defense.

The Eagles scored six touchdowns, a field goal and the Tornadoes conceded a single point.

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Trio of teams remain unbeaten in Original 16 Cash League

It’s two games into the Great Western Original Cash League season, and things are already beginning to look very famil iar at the top of the league standings.

A trio of perennial contenders -- de fending champion BTN Chartered Ac countants (Penny Barker), John’s Music (Ryan Wenarchuk) and Matt Froehlich -- all improved to 2-0 during the second night of league action at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

Froehlich had the quickest show ing of the night, scoring four in the first end and stealing another in the second for a 5-0 lead over RK Sunview (Tan ya Heisler, 0-2). Heisler scored a pair in the third, but a Froehlich single the next end brought things to an early conclusion with a 6-2 Froehlich win.

Wenarchuk found himself in a bit of a back-and-forth battle with Barry Silk (0-2) after getting off to a fast start. Wen archuk led 5-0 through two ends and 7-2 through three, but Silk put up a threeender in the sixth to get back into things.

Wenarchuk responded with a deuce in the seventh to pick up a 9-5 win.

A big third end proved the differ ence for Barker against KalTire (Dustin Woloschuk, 0-2). After the two teams ex changed single points the first two ends, Barker put up a five-spot the next frame to take control of things. Each rink scored three over the next two ends before shak ing hands, with Barker taking a 9-4 vic tory.

Rod Montgomery picked up his first Original 16 win, and it was a close one as he battled to a 7-6 victory over EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 1-1). Gunnis looked to take control early after taking a 4-1 lead through three ends, but Mont gomery responded with a single point in the fourth followed by steals of two the

next two ends for a 6-4 lead. Gunnis tied the game with a deuce of his own in the seventh, and Montgomery would use the hammer to pick up his single point in the last end.

Pro-Tec Electric (Stan Barnsley, 1-1) also used a big end to take control of his match with Paws N Play (Jaedon Miller, 1-1). Leading 3-2 through three, Barnsley scored four in the fourth and stole anoth er two in the fifth to go up 9-2 and bring things to an early end.

The game between KMS Construc tion (1-0) and ProTec Studios (0-1) was rescheduled.

League action continues every Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curl ing Centre.

Playoff picture taking shape as high school volleyball enters final league night

First-round participants set in boys league, girls fourth-fifth place host team to be decided Tuesday

With the final night of the regular season coming up this week on Tuesday, Octo ber 25th, things are all but settled when it comes to playoff positions in the Moose Jaw High School Athletic Association boys and girls volleyball leagues.

The Peacock Toilers will finish in first place in the girls league and will be look ing to cap the regular season with a perfect record after improving to 7-0 in their lone match last week. The Toilers found them selves in a bit of a battle but emerged with

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a 3-1 (29-27, 23-25, 25-23, 25-11) victory over the Vanier Spirits on Oct. 20.

The Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars picked up a crucial win of their own earlier in the week, locking down second place at 4-2 with a come-frombehind 3-2 (22-25, 17-25, 25-22, 25-21, 15-13) win over the Central Cyclones. Central fell to 3-4 and will finish in third place thanks to their two regular-season wins over Vanier.

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The Spirits won their other match 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-13) to finish 3-5 and in fourth place.

The final night of league action sees Briercrest at Peacock at 7 p.m. and Notre Dame (0-6) at Central at 6:20 p.m.

With the top two places in the boys league decided, the Central Cyclones picked up a couple of key wins during the week to secure third spot. That included a 3-2 (25-12, 25-20, 16-25, 21-25, 15-10) win over the Cornerstone Christian School Falcons on Oct. 18 before downing the Avonlea Eagles 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-20) on Oct. 20.

Central improved to 5-4, while Cor nerstone rebounded with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-20) win over Peacock to make things interesting on the final league night.

Peacock dropped a 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-20) decision to Assiniboia in their oth er match last week and as a result are tied with Cornerstone for fourth at 3-6.

Cornerstone hosts Avonlea (7 p.m.) and Peacock hosts Vanier (8 p.m.) on Tuesday night, with how those matches play out deciding who hosts the fourthfifth place game on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Vanier took a 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 2514) win over Avonlea (0-9) to remain un beaten on the season at 8-0. No score was reported from their scheduled game in As siniboia on Oct. 20.

Assiniboia is at Central at 8 p.m. in the other game on Tuesday.

The girls quarter-final will see Notre Dame at Vanier on Tuesday, Nov. 1, while the boys league quarter-finals will take place the same night with sixth place at third place and fifth place at fourth place.

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Starts With You” is this year’s theme of Violence Prevention Week

Between October 24th and 28th, Violence Prevention Week is recognized. Sas katchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions (STOPS) initiated this year’s Violence Prevention week with the theme, “It Starts With You.”

Justice Minister and Attorney Gener al Bronwyn Eyre said, “We are happy to partner with STOPS to Violence on this initiative.” She is also encouraging com munities in Saskatchewan to be aware of the signs of violence and wants everyone to speak up about it. Everyone should build a healthy life free from abuse and violence.

Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Laura Ross said, “I commend STOPS to Violence for continuing their hard work and advocacy on this important issue, and encourage everyone to use this week to learn more about how to reduce violence in our homes, workplaces and, communities.”

For the past several years, numerous steps have been taken in the province to support survivors of interpersonal vio lence. These include:

· Partnering with community service providers to expand the Family Inter vention Rapid Support Team (FIRST) program, made up of violence out reach teams that provide collabo rative, timely services to families experiencing and using violence or displaying risk factors associated with violence in the Moose Jaw, Es tevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, and Nipaw in areas.

· Expanding the Victim Advocate Case Review project, which provides ci

vilian sexual assault experts access to police sexual assault files to de termine challenges and identify op portunities to improve investigation outcomes.

· Extending mandatory, early family dispute resolution across the province to increase access to justice services and provide additional support to families.

· Introducing two new Family Law Screening Officers with the Court of King ’s Bench in Regina and Saska toon who will help identify and ad dress interpersonal violence affecting families going through separation and divorce proceedings.

· Continuing the Seeking Safety from Interpersonal Violence stream of the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB), available to people leaving interpersonal violence situations to help them find a new place to live independently and safely. More in formation is available at: www. saskatchewan.ca/residents/hous ing-and-renting/renting-and-leasing/ saskatchewan-housing-benefit/seek ing-safety-from-interpersonal-vio lence-stream.

“It starts with you; it starts with m;, it starts with all of us to learn, to educate, and to act in support of building commu nities free from violence,” stated by Tracy Knutson Executive Director of STOPS Violence.

More information about this week’s events is available here: SVPW | Stops (stopstoviolence.com).

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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

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

FOWL SUPPERS taking place in Moose Jaw and area Oct. 28 at St. Andrew’s United Church in the social hall - Moose Jaw.

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.

Nov. 6, Eagles Club Auxiliary at the Eagles Club in Moose Jaw

National Association of Federal Re tirees, Branch 23 Meeting Oct 26 ( Wed.),2022 in the card room of the Eaton’s building 510 Main St.N. at 7pm. All mem bers please attend.Topic wreaths for Nov 11 ceremony. We need at least 12 people present to pass this plus a few other items. Call 306 693 0717 for more info.

Lawn Bowling will move into the Yara Centre: Drop in Tuesdays @9:30 am & Thursdays @1:30pm. Yara fees/member ships apply. For beginners Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling members plan to be avail able to demonstrate. If you have bowls, please bring your own.

Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters meet in the Masonic Temple at 1775 Main Street North. Membership Fee is $50 per year. For more information write Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild Inc., Box 484, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P1 or email prairie heartsquilters@yahoo.ca Meeting Sched ule 2022: November 03 &17/December 01 & 17. Meeting Schedule 2023: January 05 & 19/February 02 & 16/March 02 & 16/April 06 & 20/May 04 & 18 (last mtg until Sept)

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

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 en trance). Call 306-693-5705 for informa tion.

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 9:30am3pm. There will be adult books, children’s books, DVD’s, audiobooks, puzzles and more! Everything is priced to sell and it is a great way to support the Library. 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**

Moose Jaw Diversified Services Hallow een Family Festival will be taking place at 11 Woodlily Drive on October 29th from 1pm-5pm. Cost $25 for a family of 5 peo ple/$6pp/2 yrs & under free. There will be a haunted house, entertainment, contests, treats, bouncy castle, special guests and more. Wear you costumes and bring along your carved pumpkin for the costume and pumpkin contests at 4pm. Proceeds go towards Diversified Services therapy pro grams.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir regu lar choir practices are on Mondays @ 700830PM at First Free Methodist Church. Performances in the community may also take place on alternate evenings. New members are always welcome and en couraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New mem bers 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 pho tographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more infor mation: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub. com Toastmasters Big Country Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learn ing environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral com

munication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. For more information email sec retary-3418@toastmastersclubs.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 web site 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 appli cation, or if you are just wanting to learn more about them. Bring your own device to learn on.

IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

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

Youth Programming IN PERSON & VIR TUAL PROGRAMS

New Adult Digital D&D Fridays at 4:006:00 pm. Meet online. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca. For ages 1522

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays until December 15 at 6:30-8:30 pm in MJPL Ar chives for ages 12-16. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

Teen eBook Club on Discord: “Love, Lies & Hocus Pocus: Beginnings” by Lydia Sher rer Tuesday, October 25 at 4:30 pm to dis cuss the story for ages 13-19. The eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free on Hoopla.

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

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

Children’s Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Lego Weekends! Saturdays & Sundays in October. Join every Saturday and Sun day 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 reg istration required 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 registra tion required in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 2-5 and their caring adults.

Daycare Storytime! Thursdays until Octo ber 27 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Pro gram Rm for ages 2-5 and their daycare provider. Registration required. Please register each caregiver and child in your group by calling the Library at 306- 6922787.

Children’s Programming TAKE HOME & IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Children’s Take ‘n’ Make Series Paper Jack o’ Lantern! (ages 4-12) Octo ber 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.

Kids Hallowe’en Party Come & Go Event! Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 pm. Hal lowe’en crafts, stories, and games. Cos tumes optional. No registration required. Families welcome!

IN PERSON PROGRAM Dyslexia Aware ness: Mark it Read! Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00-8:00 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; Contact: 306-692-5453. Facebook

@ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadian legion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out.

Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required.

Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration at 1pm. Cost $2 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.

Drop-in Shuffleboard league every Friday at 7:00pm.

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

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianle gionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are 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 Mon days & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

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

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

One Move Dominos – cancelled for now. Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm Carpet bowling – Has moved to the out doors for the summer

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thurs days @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m. Tribute to Elvis – Nov 5th Happy hour starts at 6pm And the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and you can pick up tick ets at the front desk.

Christmas Craft Sale – November 26th 9:00am – 2:00pm _ Get your tables now call 306-694-4223

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard 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 Canasta Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball

Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Thursday at 1:30 pm Crib Friday at 1:30 is Fun Shuffleboard Friday Evening at 7pm is Fun Pool and Darts (starting Nov 4) Saturday At 4:30 pm is our Meat Draw, 50/50, Gift Card Every one is welcome to join the fun!

Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm - 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Free live music with Original Covers From Saskatoon Friday, October 28 from 7pm to 10pm

Halloween Howl Party - Special Guests Original Cover From Saskatoon Saturday October 29, 2022 Cheap Drinks! Great Food! Prizes for Costumes. NO COVER CHARGE!!!

ANAVETS #252 Christmas Craft/Bake/ Trade Show Saturday 26 November 10am to 5pm Sunday 27 November 12pm to 4pm Located in the Town ‘N’ Country Mall

Back Doors on East Side (Old Safeway Spot) Over 50 Great Vendors! Door Prizes! Small Concession on location. Admission by donation to our adopt a families Thanks to the Town ‘N’ country Mall For All There Support!

For More Information on anything Hap pening at the ANAVETS #252 Call or Text 306-681-5998 or 306-692-4412 email anaf252@sasktel.net

Everyone Including Non- Members are Welcome to all our events!!

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

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

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”

EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” –ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” Advance Tickets still available at the Ea gles Club bar for the Ladies Auxiliary Fowl Supper November 6th - $15.00 per ticket – two sittings – one at 3:00 pm, one at 5:00 pm, get your tickets early – limited number of tickets for each sitting.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 – New Year’s Eve Tickets go on sale – tickets available at the Eagles Club Bar – Early Bird price of $25.00 per person in effect to December 25, 2022 then goes to the reg ular price of $30.00 per person. Get your tickets early.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary Fowl Supper – Two Sittings; 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – Eat in the Hall or you can take out your meal to go - $15.00 per plate/order. Advance tickets available at the Eagles Club Bar starting October 12, 2022. Get your tickets early – limited number of tickets available for each sitting. Everybody Welcome.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022 – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Gary Kincade and Bill Duncan will be playing in the lounge –come out sing, dance, have a great time!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2022 - “Two Easy” playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary bake sale in the lounge starting at 11:00 am.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Shopping at 1:00 pm In the games room in the Eagles Club lounge. Children will shop (no adults al lowed), and the Ladies Auxiliary will wrap and tag the gifts.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: SATURDAY, DECEM BER 31, 2022 – tickets go on sale Nov 1st and available at the Eagles Club Bar… Early Bird price $25pp until December 25; after that regular price $30pp. Doors open 7pm – Dance to the music of BRANDON and COMPANY – Luncheon Served at 11:00 pm.

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 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989. You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to sign up for the free Virtual Coffee Club talks here: https://wdm. ca/coffeeclub/ We are excited to return to this popular program, especially because we will have some special guest speakers at two of the sessions. Topics this fall and early winter include:

- November 15 -“Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Liv ing Our Culture, Sharing our Community at Pion-Era, 1955 – 69,” with guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Scott, WDM Curator

- December 20 - “Holiday Traditions” October is Mysteries at the Museum month. Throughout the month, visitors can pick up two self-led activities to com pliment their visit. The first is a black cat seek and find featuring images from the WDM’s collection, and the next is an es cape room-style story booklet with puzzles that must be solved to find each clue in the mystery of the missing black cats.

Halloween Come & Go in Costume after noon 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 donations 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.

Legion busily preparing to launch 2022 poppy campaign

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Stacks of trays fill a corner of Moose Jaw’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59 games room, a sign that the organization is preparing to launch its 2022 poppy cam paign.

The legion has four teams prepar ing to deliver hundreds of poppy trays to businesses and organizations throughout the community, while it has 10 teams of people visiting businesses attempting to sell wreaths, explained Sue Knox, poppy campaign chairwoman.

The veterans’ organization plans to deliver the trays between Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 28, with Poppy Day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is when dozens of vol unteers stand outside on street corners — or near businesses — and offer passersby poppies during an “all-out blitz.”

Some places where volunteers will stand on Poppy Day include the corners of Main Street and High Street, the South Hill Mall, Safeway, Sobeys liquor store, Co-op, Superstore, the Town ‘n’ Country Mall, Giant Tiger, Home Hardware, Sta ples and Walmart.

The legion wants to sell poppies at the WHL Warriors’ Oct. 29 game; if it can’t, it will still have the Events Centre arena all to itself on Friday, Nov. 11, as the in-per son community Remembrance Day cere

mony returns.

This may be Knox’s first year as pop py chairwoman, but she has been on the committee for several years. With a laugh, she says she’s been busy as she co-ordi nates the campaign, attempts to ensure there are enough volunteers and deals with businesses.

“Typically, we go to Tim Horton’s

and one of the Subway sandwich groups and request, in lieu of a cash donation, that they donate some food for us to go along with poppy day … ,” she said. “That’s this week (visiting them) because we don’t need it for two weeks.”

The committee has re-structured some wreath routes to accommodate sig nificant changes in the business commu

nity, including new shops opening, older businesses changing locations and others declining to accept a wreath, Knox con tinued. The group wants to ensure it can cover the entire city.

“We try not to miss anyone. We try and cover all the businesses, so they don’t feel left out or missed because they changed locations,” she added.

Besides legion and non-legion volun teers, the committee hopes the three local cadet groups permit their youths to help hand out poppies, said Knox. It would be great to have back those uniformed youths.

“We would strategically place them where we get a lot of traffic,” she contin ued.

The legion has chosen to place its an nual Remembrance Day display at the new Canadian Tire this year because there is more foot traffic there, said Knox. The or ganization re-assesses its display location yearly to see if it is generating donations and exposure; if not, it moves the display.

Knox added, “I hope it’s (the pop py campaign) successful. It takes a lot of work to get it off the ground. It’s the most important event the legion does on an an nual basis and supports a lot of our veter ans and their families in the local area. So, we always do our best to make sure it’s a success.”

By MooseJawToday.com Staff

Berthold Auerbach

AUTOS

2004 MIT. Eclipse Spi der Convertible for Sale.  140,000 klm, $7,800.00 OBO – phone 306-6904269

AUTO PARTS

weathermax 15” all sea son tire – R195/165R1591T

- like new- only got 3362 miles or 5400 km on. New cost$160.00 sell for $45.00. fram canin air filter new in pkg. cf11173 – fits Nissan & other Vehi cles. $12.00

For Sale, 4 Goodyear winter tires, 235 SS R18. Excellent shape. $250.00 cash only. Call 306-6902301

Mumby Hitch off a Ford Truck complete $550.00. Call 306-690-5152

Looking for any vehicle non working batteries 306-681-8749

Looking for a pair of facto ry tail lights and front spoil er 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 306641-4447

2 tires for sale: 245/7OR19.5, Double Coin RT500. $400. Call 306-630-8747.

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. $850.00 a month plus utilities. Available Nov 1st. For more info call 306-690-7227 or 306693-4321

MISCELLANEOUS

Assorted electronic ca bles, selling all together $2. Call 306-681-8749

Antique Hoosier, blonde buffet, dark brown office desk with large carved legs, a bedroom dress er, bathroom washstand, coffee table with Duncan Phyfe legs. All antique. I have a chess and check er small side table and a standing humidifier. Also a small fridge for a car or a trailer. All reasonable of fers accepted. (306)6306702.

Looking for the vintage bubble lights in work ing condition (Christmas lights) 306-681-8749

I’ll pick up for free un wanted 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

For Sale Hydraulic bath tub lift for more info call 306-690-7227 or 306693-4321

Wanted, lawn Tractor, John Deere 316, 317, 318 or what have you, running or not. And a John Deere LA tractor or parts from the 40’s. Call or text 306641-4447

Toss cushion brown col or, new $7.00. Framed mirror, 37 1/4”x44 x11/2”d; $29.00. Red leather look arm chair like new, at Brick is $1600.00 plus taxes, sell for$399.00. 26 bath towels 2 face cloths, $20.00all. Photo album –new $4.00. Brass head board, double size, (was lacquered, so no need to polish) $125.00. Steel bed frame on 4 roller casters, adjusts twin, double, or queen size, ends have at tachment for head or foot board $15.00. Comforter, bed skirt & 3 pillow cov ers, double-queen size. $20.00 all. Navy polar fleece throw 50x60inch es, for household, camp ing etc. $6.00. Dk. brown pleated drapes, polyes ter, with back tab panel, 48x45inches, insulated foam back, and new 14.00 pr. dk brown drape, 96x84 inches, pocket rod on back tab panel, black out.$22.00. Teakwood entertainment unit , on 4 roller casters, adjustable shelves, & 1 with pull-out for record player, or print er, etc. and side pull out drawer for tapes, d’s etc. 181/4 depth x 51” h, x 32”w $125.00 .. 2- 20 kg bags of rocks (natural stone color) for yard, garden, flower/ tree beds etc. $2.00 all 5 boxes firewood for fire pit, camping stove, etc. $15.00 for all. Double size, mushroom color, fitted & flat sheets, washable, & 2 pillow covers 306-5869263

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Looking for Star Wars 40th anniversary, call 306-6939023

FURNITURE FOR SALE. Entertainment centre: 6 drawers and glass centre section: 54”L, 19”W, 29”H - $75. 2 piece china cabi net, lighted glass top cabi net; dark rosewood finish: 51.5”L, 20”W - $300. 5 drawer armoire, modern design. Brushed nickel hardware - $150. Wedge wood china, “Oberon” 6 place settings, open veg. bowl & platter - $400, original cost $1200. Ap prox. 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

Wooden China Cabi net and Hutch, medium brown in color and in ex cellent condition, beautiful piece of furniture. Mea sures 82”Hx58”W, 2 glass shelves in cabinet with fin ger touch tri-light. $1500. 8 piece rectangular wooden dining room set, includes table measuring 57”Lx 43”W, leaf measuring 18” and 6 chairs. Matches very well with the China Cabinet and Hutch. Ask ing $1000.00 but would sell China cabinet, hutch and dining set for $2300. Gorgeous 8 piece queen size bedroom suite, queen size pillow top 18” mattress, wooden head board and footboard with 2 drawers. Dresser with 7 drawers, 2 night stands with 2 drawers and mirror. All in like new condition, currents sells at the Brick for over $6000, asking $2500 for the set. Metal wall hanging, 30”Lx22”H, brown, rust, yellow and oranges hues, $30. Met al wine rack, 54”Hx24”W, holds 39 bottles, could easily be spray paint ed to match your decor, $30. 3 dark brown wicker baskets, 15”x11”x8, never used, $15. White-washed glass sided box, used for cards at wedding and as Xmas decor, $15. Asst table clothes that fit the aforementioned dining ta ble, 68”Lx57”W to 100”Lx 60”W, $5 ea. or all for $25. 9 Keuring 2.0 filters, $5. All items come from pet free and smoke free home and all located in Moose Jaw. For more information or pictures, please contact Gale at 306-421-7459.

CHILDRENS ITEMS

Kids hoola-hoop - $2.00. 306-681-8749

CLOTHING

Male size 10 Vulcan water/ mud boots- 13” height, like new$12.00. Male beige London fog coat – newsize 42-44, zip out lining, $22.00. Male profile stu dio dress slacks, size 36w, 34l, has 1/2” hem if need longer or can shorten, like new, black, $18.00.

Wayne Gretsky sweater #99, long sleeve, size 2xl, 1/2 zip at front neck.dk. Blue color, new $15.00. hagaar male , size xxl sweater, l. sleeve, collar, with 3 buttons at neck. Dk. burgundy color, new $10.00. Female navy

coat, mesh lined, new, front zipper and snap clo sure, pleat at back. Size xl, washable, $12.00. Call 306-586-9263

New pair of size 10 rubber boots - $5.00. 306-6818749

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 rath er than pay for it, or raised garden beds - $20 each. 306-681-8749

WANTED

Looking for a good con dition pedestal sink with or without taps. 306-6818749

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 seri ous 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 306692-1339

Wanted: Carpentry Course materials - modules, text books, notes SIAST or POLYTECHNIC. Phone 972-2257 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, firearms, single items to full estates. Call 1-306539-8363

I pay cash for unwanted firearms, parts, ammuni tion etc., in Moose Jaw area. Call or text 306-6414447

Wanted, free pickup of un wanted yard and garden items. Tillers, snow blow ers, tractors, chainsaws, generators, etc. Call or text 306-641-4447

SERVICES

Everyone is invited to join us as we begin our Scottish country dance classes. We have 2 fully certificated teachers in our group. Under the di rection of our teacher this year, Heather we will en joy 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. com mencing of September 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 306-691-0791 for a free residential estimate. Rea sonable rates.

Need work done? Con tact Bill at 306-630-2268.

Interior/exterior, renova tions, formwork, framing, finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roof ing/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experi ence.

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 any where 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. 306681-8749

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

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CLAXTON, RONALD IAN

April 21, 1935- October 17, 2022

Ronald Ian Claxton was born in Wadena Saskatchewan to Joseph and Gladys Claxton. He is predeceased by his parents, older brothers George and Glen, brother inlaw Ron Anderson, nephews Stuart and Don Anderson. Ron leaves behind his beloved companion Lynda. The two started their day with the New York crosswords and coffee. Both sharp as tacks!

He is survived by his sister, Margaret Anderson, his five children Kimmy, Ron, Don, Dana and Sheldene. Nieces Donna (Peter) and Valerie. And namesake, Ian, his great nephew, grandchildren ( Ron and Berny) Megan, Mitchell, (Don) David, (Sheldene) Vincent and great grandchildren – (David and Bianca) Savannah, Kody, Brycen, Teagan, (Megan and Taylor) Tala James.

In Ron’s early years he enjoyed playing hockey for the Wadena Juveniles in the 1950s and then the Wildcats, and later soft ball as a young adult in Moose Jaw. His dad, Joe, was the policeman and fire chief in Wadena and his mom sold license plates and later worked at the post office. As Ron matured, he entered the work force as a surveyor for Saskatchewan Department of highways. He took his surveying skills to Toronto and created his own company there.

Ron’s success as a surveyor gave him the opportunity to become a snow bird! He spent every winter in Florida for 40 years! His family had many trips to Florida… the great escape from the cold Canadian winters! Ron’s love for golf enveloped his children and grandchildren, they lived to play golf. The Claxton’s blood is green! Ron was also a Marshall for the PGA Honda Classic in Florida for many years.

Ron enjoyed every sport imaginable. And knew every player’s names, position and more. A true sports nut! Ron was a coin collector, great dancer, playful, intelligent and humble. He was social and had many friends in the Toronto area and Florida. He loved his family and childhood memories of Wadena and will be greatly missed by all.

FERN

The family of Fern Violet Murdoch sadly announces her passing on Friday, October 14th, 2022. Fern was born in Guernsey, Saskatchewan on June 12th, 1927. She was predeceased by her parents, Irvin and Vera Gingrich; husband, Leslie Murdoch; infant daughter, Joyce Murdoch; sister, Lorraine Cutting; brothers: Raymond Gingrich, Cecil Gingrich, Arnold Gingrich, and Delbert Gingrich; sister-in-law, Sylvia Gingrich; and brotherin-law, Art Cutting. Fern is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Jeff) Bastien and Heather (Dave) Hildebrandt; sister-in-law, Audrey Gingrich; as well as her nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Fern was raised in the Guernsey area and attended Waterloo school and later Business school. As a young adult, Fern lived and worked in Ontario for several years before returning to Saskatchewan. She worked at Progressive Tire in Moose Jaw until marrying Leslie in 1955. During her years at Briercrest, Fern became a life member of the United Church Women. She was an avid cook and baker, cooking for friends and farm crews. She enjoyed tackling a variety of projects including furniture refinishing and making her own cheese, to name a few. She had a deep love for all animals and for reading. Fern was very independent and described by those who met her as feisty. She was the oldest of her family and outlived all her siblings. The family would like to thank Doctors Geyer, Ramadan, and Fynn for all their care over the years. Also, thanks to the staff of Pioneer Lodge and Crescent Park Retirement Villa for their compassionate care.

The Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.

Reverend Tim Ellis officiated and interment has taken place in Rosedale Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Fern’s name may be made to SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society), Box 1653, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-6934550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

ARMSTRONG, MAREN It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maren Armstrong (nee Alger), a long time resident of Parksville, on October 9, while in palliative care, surrounded by family. Maren was born April 28, 1943 in Prince Rupert, BC, while her father served in the RCAF. The family later returned to the family farm in Rowletta, Saskatchewan where Maren was raised. Maren was the loving wife for over 50 years of Darwin, mother to Andrea, Jason and Brad, grandmother to McKenzie, Carter, Eric, Greg, Maggie and a special cousin to Jesse Easton.

Maren was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Marg, brother Jim and infant baby Ben.

The family would like to express special THANK YOU to Dr. Bell and his staff for the excellent care they offered Maren over the years she went through treatment. To Pastor Steve Chambers, thank you for the compassion you extended to Maren when she was troubled and needed it the most.

Memorial Social for Robert (Bob) Berg

(April 21, 1935 to October 6, 2022)

The family of Bob Berg would like to invite family and friends to a celebration of Bob’s life on Saturday, November 12 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. in the Harvey Room at the Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. It is our wish to have a simple gathering where we can share a memory and have a laugh along with some snacks and refreshments. We welcome all who knew and loved Bob, and invite you to come and join us on this special afternoon. Casual attire is encouraged. Mask ing is appreciated but not mandatory.

Blake Seebach

Nash

“Love is forever. We will miss you, Dad!”

Obituaries

CARR, MARGARET LENORE

April 4, 1932 –October 14, 2022

On the evening of October 14, 2022, Margaret Lenore Carr (nee Duncan) of Arcola / Moose Jaw, SK peacefully passed away at the age of ninety.

Margaret was born on a farm outside of Inchkeith, SK on the fourth day of the fourth month of 1932.

Her family later moved to Arcola where Margaret graduated from the Arcola School and continued her studies at the Regina General Hospital to become a Registered Nurse.

On June 12, 1954, Margaret married her high school sweetheart, Alan Mills Carr.

Throughout the years, Margaret was involved with the South Arcola 4H Club and held memberships at St. Andrew’s United Church and South Arcola United Church. She was active with the Order of the Eastern Star, the Arcola Town Council, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed swimming with the ladies at the Skyline each week and attended as many auctions as possible!

Margaret was an avid antique collector who was thrilled to showcase her treasures. She took immense pride in her homes and personally designed their farmhouse and retirement home in Arcola. She was a self-acclaimed night owl, a voracious reader, and kept busy crafting and crocheting. Margaret was delighted to be surrounded by family and friends and looked forward to every Carr Christmas and Duncan Reunion.

She was always up for a game of Wizard and made sure to teach all her new friends at The Mulberry in Moose Jaw where she moved in January 2020.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents William and Sarah Duncan; sisters Lois (Norman) Clark and Lorraine Ball; and brothers Alex (Myrle) Duncan and Jim (Gwen) Duncan. She was also predeceased by her in-laws Wesley and Laura Carr; sisters-in-law Doris (Herb) Wilson and Lenna (Doug) Garner; as well as Carr cousin Verna; and special Carr family friend Adam Marks. In 2011, Margaret lost the love of her life, Alan. She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Leslie) Segal, Becky Pittman, Sandra (Todd) Hagenes, and Donna (John) Thompson.

She will be forever loved by her eight grandchildren Lisa (Paul) Pittman, Lliana (Josiah) Jordan, Amy Langston, Daniel (Breanna) Segal, Jacob, Taylor (Will) Hagenes, Noah, Ava Thompson.; The next generation who will proudly remember their great-grandma, Elizabeth and Wesley Pittman, Masyn Hagenes, Olivia and Isla Langston, Emylia and Keeley Jordan, and Ryan Segal. Margaret is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, their families, and her brother-in-law Ray Ball.

A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at the St. Andrew’s United Church in Arcola, SK on October 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Arcola Cemetery will follow.

Should you wish to donate in Margaret’s memory, please send to the St. Andrew’s United Church (220 Carlyle Street, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0) or the Arcola Health Centre (P.O. Box 419 Arcola, SK S0C 0G0). Love came easy to Margaret, and she encouraged all to love wastefully.

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

Laconic

On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa moun taineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers con firmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world above sea level. In giving accolade to Hillary’s achievements, the Prime Minister of New Zealand said: “He was a quintessential Kiwi ... from his craggy appearance and laconic style ... to his direct ness and honesty.” Many New Zealanders are known as a laconic persons, people of few words. Although, laconic can also imply terse remarks, signifying a comment was short and intended to convey annoyance or even anger.

The word laconic has an interesting history. It was first used in the late 1500s to describe statements using a minimum number of words that can seem rude or myste rious. The term laconic derives from Laconia, an ancient country in southern Greece. Many people are more famil iar with the name of Laconia’s capital city, Sparta. Spar tans were famous for their warriors and their direct short speech. They did not use a lot of excess flowery words in communication.

The Greek word Lakōnikos, meant a native of La conia, often a Spartan. So, the Romans used laconicus to describe a warrior from the city of Sparta. Then, laconic came into English to describe a type of speech or character of a person, and no longer connected with Sparta nor its country.

Laconic is similar in meaning to concise, terse, suc cinct, summary, pithy, and compendious. There are subtle differences in these words to emphasize specific nuances for communication.

Concise suggests the removal of all that is superflu ous. The witness gave a concise description of the event.

Terse implies pointed conciseness. Because they had little information on the suspect, the police issued only a terse statement to the media.

Succinct denotes the greatest possible compression. She offered her boss a succinct letter of resignation.

Summary suggests the statement of main points with no elaboration or explanation. The article presented a summary listing of the year’s main events.

Pithy implies a few words with richness of meaning or substance. His comedy routine was sharpened by pithy one-liners.

Compendious applies to what is at once full in scope but brief in treatment. They published a compendious dictionary.

On a dark and stormy night, the laconic stranger suddenly appeared in the doorway of the tavern. In this sentence laconic emphasizes the mysterious aspect of a stranger who enters while saying little.

Laconic can be a positive attribute or have a negative connotation. I sometimes wish that my wife used more la conic sentences when relating her experiences of the day or sharing past stories. (Let’s get to the point a little more quickly.) Some of the parishioners in my church may have desired more laconic sermons. (He just goes on and on and on.) If I used a laconic style in these articles, they would probably be one third of their usual length.

As a youngster I recall doing monthly word quizzes and games with my mother published in Readers’ Digest. I still remember working together with her on the section, “It Pays to Increase Your Word Power.” Word use with an app on smartphones tends to be very laconic. What this has done is made our normal in-person conversations bor dering on rude at times. English, as most languages, is so rich in words it is a shame to use such a small vocabulary.

There is a time for laconic speech and a time for using the nuances of wonderful words. It is an art to know the difference. Use word wisdom.

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 to day. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere in terest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used.

Smile cookie campaign generates over $36K for Heartland Hospice

By Moose Jaw Express staff

Heartland Hospice was the chosen charity for Tim Hor ton’s annual smile cookie campaign this year, which ran from Sept. 19 to 25, and is grateful for the support it re ceived.

The organization appreciated the efforts, dedication and hard work of Don, Aurora and Grayson Howe, the owners of Tim Horton’s restaurants in the community, along with their staff, said Amanda Dowling, spokeswom an for the hospice’s public engagement and fundraising committee.

Furthermore, Heartland Hospice appreciated the Moose Jaw Events Centre for the generous use of its kitchen to bake more than 35,000 smile cookies. It also appreciated the efforts of its volunteers, who delivered posters and pre-order forms to community businesses.

“We are thrilled to announce that $36,865.68 was raised over the seven-day campaign, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw,” added Dowling. “A cheque presentation will take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Warrior game intermission.”

Heartland Hospice began in 2013 with Arlene Kolo sky. Kolosky was dying, and while she could stay home in her final days, she recognized that was a privilege not everyone enjoyed. Moreover, Moose Jaw had few hospice

palliative care options at that time.

Hospice care happens after a person has decided to stop trying to prolong his or her life. It focuses on pallia tion — easing suffering and increasing quality of life.

Heartland Hospice underwent a kind of reinvention in 2021 when Angela Sereda became the board chair. As of April 2021, Heartland Hospice is a registered charity, giving it new opportunities for hospice care in Moose Jaw.

Its primary goal is the establishment of dedicated hos pice beds at Pioneer Lodge.

Pioneer Lodge renovation plans were approved as of August 2021 as a partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Ministry of Health.

The project will include:

Three dedicated hospice-palliative beds

A family resource centre with reading materials and activities for children

A holy space for the use of the whole facility

A dedicated family entrance separate from the longterm care section

A serenity garden, upon which some work has already been completed

Essential palliative care training for hospice staff

The project should be completed by spring 2023.

Orange juice to become more expensive

Be prepared to pay much higher prices for that drink of orange juice at breakfast.

Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s $6 billion citrus industry hard, reducing this year’s crop by kill ing and damaging citrus trees.

Orange farmers expect a 40 per cent loss in crops this year,

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according to an item in FoodManufacturing.com. That’s on top of a crop forecast at 32 per cent less than last year.

Most of Florida’s oranges are used for juice.

Citrus farmers have 72 hours to get water off the trees before significant damage and mortality occurs, said Matt Joyner, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual Trade Asso ciation. “That was a gut punch.” Destruction of bee hives by the hurricane is another concern.

The University of Florida estimates 380,000 honey bee colonies were in the hurricane’s path. Many colonies were destroyed and surviving bees are raiding existing colonies for honey.

A reduced bee population could affect the pollination of citrus grove blossoms next year.

A Florida senator estimated $3 billion government funding will be needed to help restore the citrus industry. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

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Prince Arthur Community School hosts Treaty 4 Flag Raising Ceremony

Prince Arthur Community School hosted its Treaty 4 Flag Raising Ceremony as a gesture and acknowledgement of truth and reconciliation with the First Nations of Canada on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

The program began with an introduc tory speech made by school principal San dra Baldwin who welcomed everyone by honoring and respecting the First Nations traditions and treaties made on all territo ries.

“We acknowledge the harms and mis takes of the past, and we are committed to moving forward in partnership with Indig enous Nations in the spirit of reconcilia tion and collaboration,” she said.

Before the ceremony began, students of grades 3 & 4 presented formal tobacco offerings to Elder Shirley Wolfe-Keller, Mr. Hassler, and the Red Dog singers. “To bacco is one of the sacred gifts the Creator gave to the First Nations people. It has been used traditionally in ceremonies, rit uals, and prayer for thousands of years for its powerful spiritual connections,” said Sheena Mullens, student support teacher and program coordinator of this event. She says it is very important for the school to introduce more culture in their school and be more aware of truth and reconciliation.

Elder Shirley then shared a prayer for the event, and then explained the impor tance of Treaty 4 and the vision of Elder Gordon Oakes who wanted a flag to fly like any other flag here in Saskatchewan.

She also said that he believed the land is to be shared and for everyone to understand the teachings and meaning of the flag.

“Treaty flags remind us about the past, present, and future,” said Wolfe-Keeler. “Respect of sharing the lands and building relationships is part of truth and reconcili ation’s cause to action.”

Elder Shirley is a residential school survivor, mother, stepmother, grand mother, and great-grandmother. She is also the first woman to become Chief of two different Bands Fishing, Lake First Nation and Muskowekwan First Nation in Canada. She has a College and University degree and has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 by the Sas katchewan Seniors Mechanism.

After her speech, Veteran Deon Has sler from Carry the Kettle First Nation was introduced. Hassler was born in 1962 in Orange County, California. He served in the United States Navy for six years to enable him to pursue his education at uni versity. Hassler requested help from Indi an Affairs, but they denied him. He then came to Canada upon leaving the U.S. Navy. He now works and mentors water

treatment operators in 11 First Nations communities for the Five Hills Qu’ Ap pelle Tribal Council.

Principal Baldwin invited Veteran Hassler to perform the flag-raising cer emony while students of grades 3 & 4 narrated the flag’s symbol saying, “For As Long as the Sun Shines, Grass Grows, Water Flow, and Buffalo Are on The Prai

ries.” The meaning of this symbolism is that a strong community is one that works together for this common goal and is a re minder for all people in the Treaty area.

The Red Dog Singers performed the ‘Flag and Victory’ song.

Baldwin says, “Education week is the perfect time to incorporate [this event] with our school,” in support of the theme, “Reaching for Tomorrow Today.” She be lieves an important part of what the school is doing for truth and reconciliation is to learn more and implement ceremonial ac tivities into their school programs.

At the end of the program, Principal Baldwin thanked all the guests, volun teers, and participants for making this for mal ceremony successful. She then asked students to present Elder Shirley, Mr. Has sler, and the Red Dog Singers with small tokens of appreciation for their valuable time. Everyone was invited to stay and partake in some traditional Bannock.

The Treaty 4 was first signed in 1874, with some changes following in 1877. The establishment of this treaty was between Queen Victoria and the Cree and Sault eaux First Nation band governments and is also known as Qu’Appelle Treaty.

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Students of grades 3&4 giving out gift tokens of tobacco to the guests at Prince Arthur Community School.

Veteran Deon Hassler raising Treaty 4 flag and the Red Dog Singers are perform ing the Flag and Victory song at Prince Arthur Community School.

Volunteers are giving out Bannocks to Students for refreshment at Prince Ar thur Community School.

Three-year military tour of Germany left indelible impression on air force mechanic

Ken Harder spent three years in West Germany maintain ing Canada’s fighter planes during the Cold War, but that was enough time to make friends, learn the language and discover the culture.

Harder spent time at several air bases during his 27year career with the Royal Canadian Air Force. However, his time in West Germany left an indelible impression on him.

“It was good. I had lots of friends (in the air force) and knew lots of German people. My sister spoke Ger man and I could understand German pretty good … ,” the 88-year-old said. “I didn’t have any trouble with (the) language; most German I can understand. Not anymore, though.”

Harder was stationed in West Germany in the 1960s during his one overseas military tour. He saw only a few bombed-out buildings during his travels of the partitioned nation — the Allies mercilessly pummelled the country during the Second World War — because money from the United States had helped rebuild the infrastructure.

“Of course, wherever there’s a military installation, when the armed forces came in, they took that over (and also helped rebuild the infrastructure),” he said.

Harder’s sister, Ethel, was living in Germany because she had married a flight instructor. He regularly visited the

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couple and often enjoyed a homecooked meal, a nice change from military grub.

The veteran also enjoyed oth er home-cooked meals whenev er he visited his German friends.

Harder re called touring Western Europe once with a Ger man friend who was also a cab driver. The friend was taking a va cation with his family — includ ing the mother-in-law — and invited the Canadian for the ride. The group visited other parts of Germany, the Neth erlands and France.

“He says, ‘I have to go France. Would you like to come along for the ride?’ He says, ‘I got all the paperwork and everything,’” said Harder. “I said sure.

“He knew everything about everywhere. He was just like a brother.”

The love of flying

Harder’s love of airplanes began when he was a child during the Second World War. He lived in Rosthern, 65 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, and the sights and sounds of Harvard training planes regularly flying near his community usually caught his attention.

“I used to draw aircraft on my scribbler (notebook), so I guess I was always interested in them,” he said. “I just liked them. They flew across our yard all the time.”

Harder enlisted in the air force in 1953 and became a mechanic. He initially trained at Camp Borden in Ontar io before he was shipped to Camp Shilo in Manitoba for further training.

The first planes he fixed were Harvards and other

small aircraft the military used to train pilots.

“When there were repairs to be done, you did ’em,” he remarked, adding his brother Hal was also an RCAF mechanic who maintained radar equipment.

The veteran eventually began working on the re nowned North American F-86 Sabre jet, an iconic ma chine that made its name shooting down Russians during the Korean War.

“They were one of the best in the world,” he said.

After fixing the planes, Harder would suit up and ride with the pilot to ensure his repairs held up. The possibility of mechanical failure didn’t bother him; flying was flying.

“It’s exciting,” he said.

Harder’s career in the RCAF ran from 1953 to 1980. During that time, he served in Penhold, Alta., Saskatoon, Germany, Penhold and Moose Jaw, a community he has called home for more than 60 years.

After retiring from the military, Harder worked for the City of Moose Jaw as a labourer who cut grass and dug cemetery plots. He lived in the same home for de cades across from the Old Cemetery on Caribou Street East.

In his retirement, he rebuilt a 1928 Model A Ford, a vehicle his parents drove when he was a boy. With a chuckle, he added that he never owned a similar vehicle because he lacked money, so he simply built one instead.

Ken Harder (right) during a Remembrance Day ser vice at First Baptist Church. Photo by Jason G. An tonio

Ken Harder, 88, served as a me chanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1953 to 1980. Photo submitted

A 1928 Model A Ford that Ken Harder built in his re tirement. Photo by Jason G. Antonio