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Moose Jaw’s Skylar Ackerman now knows who she’ll be up against at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary in a little over two weeks.

Ackerman and her Saskatoon Nutana foursome of third Ashley Thevenot, second Taylor Stremick and lead Kaylin Skinner will make their Scotties debut against Prince Edward Island’s Jane DiCarlo during the 7 p.m. draw on Friday, Feb. 16 at the WinSport Arena.

That contest will kick off an eight-game round robin running through Wednesday, Feb. 21, and as one might expect, Ackerman will be taking on a few Canadian curling luminaries in her quest for a playoff spot.

One of the first big names will be Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes, who qualified outright after winning the Manitoba provincial title.

Ackerman will take on the multiple-time Olympic gold medalist during the 7 p.m. draw on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Next up will be Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville, who reached the semifinal at the 2023 Scotties and is one of six skips in 2024 who led rinks at the 2020 Scotties in Moose Jaw. They face Ackerman at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Monday, Feb, 18 will mark Ackerman’s first twogame day, as she faces multiple-time Quebec champion and Scotties rep Laurie St. Georges at 9:30 a.m. before

The Saskatoon Nutana foursome of lead Kaylin Skinner, second Taylor Stremick, third Ashley Thevent, skip Skylar Ackerman and coach Patrick Ackerman will face P.E.I. in their opening game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

taking on Alberta champion Selena Sturmay at 7:30 p.m.

Sturmay is also making her Scotties debut.

Ackerman’s plans to “not pay attention to the name on the jacket” will come in very handy in her lone came on Tuesday, Feb. 20 when she faces four-time defending Scotties champion Kerri Einarson. Einarson first won the championship in Moose Jaw in 2020 and has wore the red jacket ever since, with the two rinks facing off at 2:30 p.m.

Team Saskatchewan will have two games on Wednesday, Feb. 21, taking on Newfoundland and Labrador champion Stacie Curtis at 9:30 a.m. and B.C.’s Corryn

Brown at 7:30 p.m. Brown -- who also represented B.C. at the 2020 tournament in Moose Jaw -- is one of four teams who qualified through the Curling Team Ranking System, making the upcoming Scotties one of the strongest fields in tournament history.

Ackerman will then have Thursday, Feb. 22 off as the remainder of the field wraps up their round robin.

Pool B will feature Ontario’s Rachel Homan (CTRS), Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones (CTRS), Ontario champion Danielle Inglis, Manitoba’s Kate Cameron (CTRS), B.C. champion Clancy Grandy, Northwest Territories champion Kerry

Galusha, Nova Scotia champion Heather Smith, New Brunswick champion Melissa Adams and Yukon Territories champion Bayly Scoffin.

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15 Wing member receives Lois Boyle Award for community service efforts Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Cpl. Jonathan Benson with 15 Wing Airbase was left speechless after learning he was the 2023 Lois Boyle Award recipient, an award the Friends of the Forces Fellowship distributes for community services efforts.

“This is crazy. It’s very unexpected. I had no idea what I was coming for. I was just told to show up (because) I was getting an award,” he said on Jan. 31 at the conclusion of an awards ceremony that also recognized other base members for their military contributions.

“It’s fantastic. I don’t know what to say … . I don’t know if I deserve it,” he continued. “I was saying, ‘I don’t know if I deserve this. There’s a lot more people more deserving than I do.’”

Awarded annually, the Lois Boyle Excellence in Community Service Award recognizes long-time base commander’s administrative assistant Lois Boyle, who worked with the CO on developing the original Snowbird aerial demonstration team and was known as “the mother of the Snowbirds.”

The Friends of Forces Fellowship initiated the award to recognize individuals or groups who demonstrate the ability to inspire and encourage community service

Cpl. Jonathan Benson with 15 Wing Airbase (middle) receives the Lois Boyle Excellence in Community Service Award from members of the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, during a ceremony on Jan. 31. Photo by Jason G. Antonio in others while strengthening the bond between 15 Wing and the community of Moose Jaw. The group usually distributes the award during one of its ceremonies or meetings, but due to scheduling issues, the 2023 recipient — Benson — was only able to accept it now.

Volunteering is important to Benson because it’s something he’s always done and is something he’s usually the first to support. He enjoys going out into the

community to help others since “it’s second nature” to him. His goal is to keep on keeping on.

“I have been in Moose Jaw since (2002) and I have no problem telling people all about Moose Jaw and what there is to do,” he continued. “I’m kind of proud to be part of Moose Jaw, and I’m proud to be out here at 15 Wing.”

Some volunteer activities Benson pursues include being the head trail groomer with the Moose Jaw Ski Club, helping

Church of Our Lady’s Knights of Columbus group and providing security at WHL games near the team benches.

Furthermore, he volunteers regularly with wheelchair curling, including the 2022 Curl Canada Wheelchair Nationals, and helped presented present the Canadian flag during the 2022 Grey Cup. “It’s nothing special, I think,” he added. “But this is very humbling (and) honouring to get this award.”

Joyce Walter, secretary-treasurer of Friends of the Forces Fellowship, was one of several members on hand to present the Lois Boyle Award. She said Benson was “very worthy” of the accolade, based on his community service and how he involves 15 Wing and the community together in events.

The Fellowship received six nominations this year and used a formula with criteria to decide the lucky recipient while it also read presentations, Walter added.

During a regular meeting, the 10-member committee then decided to whom they should give the award.

Friends of the Forces Fellowship can be reached at 306-692-7357 or on Facebook.

Military charity donates over $7K to family-focused group at 15 Wing Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Friends of the Forces Fellowship has donated $7,500 to 15 Wing Airbase’s Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) so it can continue to support personnel and their families.

Joyce Walter, secretary-treasurer with the Fellowship, presented a cheque to Kyla Peneycad, MFRC board secretary, at the airbase on Jan. 31 following an awards ceremony for personnel.

“We appreciate it very much. And it goes toward helping military families, and that’s a big deal for us,” said Peneycad.

“We’re just really excited about it.”

The MFRC will use the cheque to support a new location called The Hive — not to be confused with the coffee shop in Moose Jaw — that helps children and “neurodivergent people,” she continued.

The Hive has a social worker, Nicole Hebert, who bridges the gap for neurodivergent kids within the military community.

The organization will also use the money for other programs and initiatives, Peneycad added.

The Fellowship follows a process to issue funding to groups, so the MFRC applied and met the criteria, explained Walter. The charity’s vision is to assist military families through special projects; it doesn’t fund salaries.

During the past 10 years, Friends of the Forces Fellowship has donated more than $70,000 to the Military Family Re-

Kyla Peneycad, board secretary with the Military Family Resource Centre (second from left), accepts a cheque of $7,500 from Joyce Walter, secretary treasurer of The Friends of the Forces Fellowship (second from right), at the airbase. At far left is Wing Commander, Colonel D.S. Coutts and at far right is Chief Warrant Officer R.I. Fox. Photo

by Jason G. Antonio source Centre. “… we’re really happy to be able to continue to support them,” Walter said, noting the van the MFRC uses was purchased with funds from the Fellowship.

The Fellowship directs some of the proceeds from its annual Highway to Heroes Car Show toward grants for the community — not just 15 Wing but also Moose Jaw, she continued. For example, the group has supported the Salvation Army, the food bank, Transition House, Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan, the health foundation and others.

Besides the car show, the organization also hosts a Musical Revue Concert, which features entertainers from Moose Jaw and the airbase, she added. This year’s event occurs on Sunday, March 24.

Supporting families and children The Hive — similar to an early learning centre — incorporates holistic family learning opportunities, such as reviewing areas of growth for families who move often, attachment issues and healthy communications, explained Hebert.

Furthermore, it strengthens families to be allied with neurodivergent individuals and makes them more resilient so they can handle changes and have the language to accept people with differences, she continued. It also provides counselling and therapy services for neurodivergent communities.

The Hive deals with children from infants to toddlers and works with early learning programs and their parentsand-tots programs. The organization will engage in music- and attachment-related activities for co-regulation, which Hebert noted are “a lot of fun.”

“We do a lot of sensory play and early learning play in there,” she said.

The Hive’s other focus is working with families of veterans and military personnel.

Hebert described neurodiversity as the way people communicate with each

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The social worker has been with the MFRC for a year after coming from the Saskatchewan Health Authority. This neurodivergent project was a major focus for the organization when she joined because it wanted to expand its inclusiveness and awareness of this topic and engage people from all walks of life.

The MFRC also plans to offer a learning program to families this year that will see speakers discuss different topics around neurodiversity. These presenters will speak once a month during the program’s six-month run.

The demand for services from The Hive and MFRC is growing, and while the former is a new program, “it’s wildly needed” because military families have different requirements, said Hebert. More families are coming and going through deployment, which means they require more connection to services.

“They’re needing a safe space to explore their new environments. They might just be really needing someone to talk to just because of the heaviness of moving, (the) heaviness of even deployment, training, getting their kids into new schools … ,” she continued, adding with a laugh, “We’re pretty busy in there.”

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Lovers of fresh, never frozen burger patties in seventh heaven as Wendy’s opens Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Residents who enjoy fresh, square-shaped burger patties have been salivating since last summer after learning that a Wendy’s restaurant was coming to Moose Jaw — well, that delicious dream is a tasty reality.

The new business was buzzing during the grand opening on Jan. 31 as residents streamed into the building to purchase a meal and experience all the amenities the restaurant has to offer.

Drew and Laura Davis were some of the first people inside the restaurant and were munching on fries when they spoke about visiting. “(I’ve) been waiting for this for, like, a few decades,” chuckled Mrs. Davis. “I love Wendy’s. It’s great food; (I) love the cheese sauce.”

The Davises are fans of the square burgers since the business served them fresh daily. Once they had finished their fries, they planned to dig into their double-pattied, cheese-covered, applewood-smoked Baconators.

“The Baconator is my favourite burger of anywhere,” said Mrs. Davis, while Mr. Davis noted that the iced cap drinks were also noteworthy.

Overall, the couple thought the food

Darren Miller, owner of the new Wendy’s, and Scott White, director of operations in Saskatchewan, stand in front of the new business during its grand opening. Photo by Jason G. Antonio was wonderful and flavourful, while the fries were salted just right. Also, they thought the staff were courteous, happy and friendly, while they met owner Darren Miller at the door while walking in.

Asked if they planned to make Wendy’s a regular visit, Mrs. Davis replied, “For sure, of course.”

Miller, who owns Wendy’s franchises in Saskatoon and Prince Albert, was pleased to open a similar business in The

Friendly City.

“Well, they (residents) wanted us, so here we are,” he smiled. “We’re very excited (to be here) … . Thank you, Moose Jaw, for welcoming us here.”

Miller had wanted to open a Wendy’s here for nearly nine years because the community provided a great market.

There was also a big demand from residents for fresh, never frozen burger patties that was too big to ignore.

Wendy’s offers great food and has great staff, with 50 employed, he continued. The goal is to provide great service to one person at a time while ensuring they have the best experience possible.

“We don’t cut corners and everything’s fresh here,” Miller said, adding with a smile that the philosophy of not cutting corners also applies to the burgers.

Scott White, director of operations for Saskatchewan, agreed that the company was excited to open in Moose Jaw since it had been “a long time coming,” and residents have been eager for such a place.

“It’s a great little community. There’s a lot of surrounding population as well.

And there’s definitely a need for square hamburger patties here,” he laughed.

What makes Wendy’s popular is the

quality service and food it offers, a philosophy that founder Dave Thomas espoused when he was alive, White continued. Furthermore, besides providing great food, the company strives to treat its staff and customers well.

“It’s a good recipe for success,” he added.

The business has 38 seats, three digital kiosks to order food and a front counter to order and pickup. Furthermore, it has partnerships with delivery companies such as DoorDash and SkiptheDishes.

The building’s design is also one of only two in Canada, although the company expects to construct similar ones in the coming years.

Wendy’s physical address is 1707 Main Street North, but it’s located at what is likely the busiest corner in Moose Jaw — Thatcher Drive and Main Street North.

White noted that that corner is the one on which to have a restaurant. Moreover, the company has been eying that spot for several years.

“I hope Moose Jaw is as excited as we are to be here and we look forward to serving the community for many, many years,” he added.

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Hunger in Moose Jaw offering updated Editor’s ‘open to everyone’ Good Food Box options Note Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Valentine’s Day is only a little over a week away and love is in the air. If you are looking for the perfect pick-up line to use on someone sweet, here are some funny and cheesy Joan Ritchie ones that were found online. Of EDITOR course, for those that already have found their special someone, it doesn’t hurt to baffle them with a bit of charm and flattery, also found below …as well as a few ‘roses are red’ quirky ones to poetically express your sentiments…

1. “If you were a library book, I would check you out.”

2. “I’m no photographer, but I can picture us together.”

3. “Are you related to Jean-Claude Van Damme? Because Jean-Claude Van Damme you’re sexy!”

4. “Hey, my name’s Microsoft. Can I crash at your place tonight?”

5. “Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?”

6. “Is your name Google? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for.”

7. “Was your father an alien? Because on planet Earth, there’s no one else like you.”

8. “Any chance you have an extra heart? Mine’s been stolen!”

9. “If you were words on a page, you’d be fine print.”

10. “If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put ‘U’ and ‘I’ together.”

11. “Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got FINE written all over you.”

12. “Are you a camera? Because I look at you and smile!”

13. “Do you believe in love at first sight? Or should I walk by again?”

14. “Do you have a BandAid? I just scraped my knee falling for you.”

15. “If being sexy was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.”

16. “Are you a charger? Because I’m dying without you!”

17. “Even in zero gravity, I would still fall for you!”

18. “Are you a broom? Because you’ve swept me off my feet!”

19. “Life without you is like a broken pencil… pointless.”

20. “You’re so sweet, you’ve given me a toothache.”

21. “Do you have a map? I keep getting lost in your eyes.”

22. “Are you tired? ‘Cause you’ve been runnin’ through my mind all day!”

23. “Are you a loan? ‘Cause you’ve got my interest!”

24. “If you were a vegetable you’d be a cutecumber.”

25. “Are you an artist? Because you’re so good at drawing me in.”

26. “Roses are red, Foxes are clever. I like your butt, Let me touch it forever!

27. “Roses are red, violets are blue. I’m unoriginal, this is all I can do.”

28. “Roses are red, violets are blue. I am single, can we mingle? Happy Valentine’s Day, cutie!”

29. “Roses are red, the Earth is wide. You’d look much better, with me by your side!”

30. “Happy Valentine’s Day, boo! You’re the only person I’d shave my legs for in the winter. Love you most.”

31. “I’d let you have the last french fry. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is. Happy Valentine’s Day!” 32. “I love you as much as I love canceled plans. Who needs a social life when I’ve got you? Happy Valentine’s Day, snuggle bear.”

33. “Roses are red, lemons are yellow. I consider myself one lucky fellow!” https://punkpost.com/stories/funny-valentines-day-cards

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

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Hunger in Moose Jaw, a non-profit that has been working for 30 years to alleviate food insecurity in the city, has updated its low-cost, healthy Good Food Box options, which anyone in the community can benefit from.

“Our Good Food Box program is a bulk-buying option for families to get fruits and vegetables, and it’s been around for, I think, over 15 years now,” explained Sharla Sept, executive director of Hunger in Moose Jaw. “It’s open to anyone in the community who wants to participate “We’ve normally offered two box options, large and small, and then our fruit bag, and now we’ve added an individual size. So, it’s for one to two people, and that’s responding to a need we’re seeing in the community.”

Hunger in Moose Jaw’s flagship program is their nutritious school lunches, which provides a free, healthy weekday meal to hundreds of in-need school kids every day. They also teach cooking classes for all ages, co-ordinate community gardens during the growing season, and operate a free preschool program.

Through their Good Food Box, Hunger in Moose Jaw is able to offer a non-profit, bulk-buying healthy food option to anyone who is interested.

The prices as of January 2024 are: • Large Good Food Box - $25 Perfect for three to five people • Small Good Food Box - $20 Intended for a small family or couple • Fruit Bag - $15 Three to four different kinds of fruit • Individual Good Food Box - $12.50 Hunger in Moose Jaw accepts payment via credit, debit, cash, or e-transfer to goodfoodbox.mj@live.com, which can also be emailed for any questions or concerns.

The boxes are packed fresh by volunteers and can

Good Food Box program offerings from Hunger in Moose Jaw, updated Jan. 2024 typically be picked up between 12 and 5 p.m. Hunger in Moose Jaw even offers site delivery for orders of three or more.

“You don’t have to be experiencing food insecurity to sign up for this program,” Sept explained. “We want as many people as possible, because that helps us get the fruit and veg for about 30 per cent less than grocery store prices with a bulk order from our non-profit. We know that grocery prices are really high right now, and we’re just trying to give people a break. This is a cost-recovery program.

“And for businesses and organizations where several people are ordering, we do offer free site delivery for three or more orders. And we do have a number of locations that take advantage of that, like home daycares, schools, and a few businesses here in town.”

Learn more about Hunger in Moose Jaw and its programs at hungerinmoosejaw.org.

Federal grant allows Family Services to offer fresh food boxes at lower cost Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Moose Jaw Family Services (MJFS) ered through the government’s has just announced the expansion of three National Funders: the Canaits Fresh Food Box program, made dian Red Cross, Community Founpossible by way of the Government dations of Canada, and United Way of Canada’s new Community SerCentraide Canada. These funders vices Recovery Fund. help distribute money to eligible Thanks to the new funding inicommunity service organizations tiative, which was locally administhat include charities, non-profits, tered by United Way Regina, MJFS and Indigenous governing bodies is now able to better address food as they recover in the post-paninsecurity in Moose Jaw by providdemic world and seek to moderning the food boxes at a new, lower ize their operations. cost of $10 per box. Each box is esMJFS is a registered non-proftimated to cost approximately $40 it organization providing numerif purchased at retail.

Moose Jaw Family Services Inc. is located ous services to residents in and To source the fresh produce at 200 Main Street South. Photo by: Aaron around Moose Jaw since 1977. used in the program, MJFS lever- Walker The organization offers support ages its relationships with local to any members of the communiproducers to ensure the boxes are both nutritious and lo- ty who come face-to-face with life’s challenges by way cally sourced foods of the highest quality. of strength-based and client-centered programs, services, “We believe this approach promotes a sense of own- workshops, and training programs. The organization’s ership and self-sufficiency among participants, fostering a goal is to support, educate, empower, and strengthen indicommunity where individuals can actively support them- viduals and families living in Moose Jaw. selves and (it) aligns with the values of MJFS, which are “This expansion signifies a significant stride in emto empower individuals through collaboration, compas- powering individuals and addressing food insecurity sion, and respect,” MJFS’ executive director Tara Jones within our community,” Jones wrote in the statement. said in a statement.

“We express gratitude for the continuous support The ongoing Fresh Food Box program has been op- of United Way Regina and the Government of Canada. erating successfully now for the past six months. Each of MJFS remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a the boxes offered through the program come packed with healthier, more resilient community by providing essena diverse selection of fresh, perishable foods including tial resources and support to those in need.” eggs, fruit, vegetables, and bread, along with numerous The Fresh Food Box program is administered twice pantry samples. monthly on Fridays.

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NDP critics visit with local podiatrist Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

NDP health critics Vicki Mowat and Jared Clarke visited Moose Jaw on Feb. 2 to meet with Dr. Ata Stationwala, one of Saskatchewan’s leading podiatrists, who said he has been trying to get an audience with MLA Tim McLeod.

Stationwala’s clinic is in the same building as McLeod’s constituency office at 99 Diefenbaker Drive, and they are direct neighbours. McLeod is the MLA for Moose Jaw North and serves as the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health.

“We are in Moose Jaw this morning with Dr. Ata Stationwala and my colleague Jared Clarke, who is the MLA for Regina Walsh Acres and our critic for rural and remote health. And we’re here today to call on the government to get to the table, to work with health care workers who are actively offering solutions in a broken health care system,” Vicki Mowat said. Mowat is the MLA for Saskatoon Fairview and the opposition critic for health and mental health and addictions.

“We have a very clear example of that today with Dr. Stationwala,” Mowat added, “who has some very common-sense recommendations for (Minister McLeod), but hasn’t been able to secure a meeting despite multiple attempts at follow-up.”

Mowat said people in Saskatchewan want their representatives in government to respond to their needs and listen to them.

“I’d like to thank Ms. Mowat and Mr. Clarke for helping me bring attention to my concerns,” Stationwala said. Stationwala has practiced podiatry in the province for 23 years in both the public and private sectors, and served as president of the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists from 2002 to 2021.

“The issue at hand is that, under the current legislative framework, podiatrists in Saskatchewan are not able to directly refer to health care specialists,” Stationwala explained. “Should I, or one of my colleagues, see the need for a patient to have a consultation with a specialist, such as an orthopaedic surgeon, we are required

Dr. Ata Stationwala, at his office at 99 Diefenbaker Dr (directly adjacent to MLA Tim McLeod’s constituency office) with NDP health critics Vicki Mowat and Jared Clarke (photo by Gordon Edgar) to request the consultation via (the patient’s) family physician.

“In short, this can cause delays in access to care. In a case, for example, where a patient may have a bony infection in their foot that requires surgical debridement, (rapid access to treatment) could mean the difference between keeping or losing their leg.”

Stationwala wants to meet with McLeod to propose administrative changes to shorten the process. He believes that allowing podiatrists to make direct referrals will save the system money and expedite access to care for their patients, particularly for patients who don’t have a family doctor.

Despite being next door and reaching out to request a meeting, Stationwala said, he has been unsuccessful. His first request was in 2021 while still president of the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists.

“I contacted him again shortly after his appointment to cabinet as one of our ministers of health, with no meeting or solution being offered to date,” Stationwala said. “I know that when our government wants to, it can quickly make changes needed to improve the lives of Saskatchewan residents.

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“I humbly request that the Ministry of Health make this a priority and, again, put patients first.”

Minister McLeod responds The Moose Jaw Express reached out to McLeod’s constituency office on Feb. 2 and shortly thereafter McLeod emailed the following statement after becoming aware of the media event at Dr. Stationwala’s office:

“I am aware of the concerns raised by Dr. Stationwala and the College of Podiatrists and I brought the matter to the attention of ministry officials long before my appointment as the Minister.

“Podiatrists can refer a patient to any Saskatchewan specialist; however, under the existing regulatory framework, when it comes to a payment for the specialist physician only specialists in pathology or radiology, are eligible to bill Saskatchewan’s publicly funded health system for a consultation service when the patient is referred by a podiatrist.

“In January 2023, the ministry provided the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists with the instructions and materials required to expand the list of these specialty areas that would be eligible when referred by a podiatrist.

“To this point, the ministry still has not received anything from the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists for consideration in this regard.

“Sincerely, Hon. Tim McLeod, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Seniors, and Rural & Remote Health, MLA - Moose Jaw North.”

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REPORT from the Legislature

Moose Jaw North MLA

Tim McLeod Our government remains committed to investing in the programs and services that matter most to Saskatchewan people. These investments help to build and protect our province, ensuring it remains one of the best places to live, work and raise a family.

The new Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) program has officially launched, helping to make life more affordable for Saskatchewan families. Working parents who earn between $500 and $2,200 per month may be eligible for the maximum monthly SEI benefit ranging from $400 to $600, depending on the number of children they have.

The SEI will provide a monthly financial benefit, supplementary health benefits, access to discount bus passes where available, connections to employment supports through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, and access to the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

Applications are open online at www.Saskatchewan.ca/ employment-incentive.

The minimum age for purchase of tobacco and vapour products has increased to 19, effective February 1, 2024. This is an important step in protecting youth from the dangers of tobacco and vapour products.

Under the new Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, our government is focused on getting more people the treatment they need to overcome addictions and live healthy, safe lives in recovery. As part of the transition to a Recovery-Oriented System of Care, changes are being made to how the health care system responds to illicit drug use issues.

The provision of pipes for smoking methamphetamine, crack cocaine and other illicit drugs will be discontinued. The practice of providing materials with instructions on how to use illicit drugs will also be discontinued. No third-party organization will be permitted to use funding provided by the Ministry of Health or the Saskatchewan Health Authority for these purposes.

Providing taxpayer-funded pipes for smoking illicit drugs and instructions for how to use them sends the wrong message to people who we want to help. Instead, the message coming from the health care system should be that there is hope for recovery, and there is help available through treatment.

Consistent with public safety priorities, the Take Home Naloxone program will continue to provide free naloxone kits. These are available at over 400 locations throughout the province, with more locations to come.

Test strips for fentanyl and benzodiazepine contamination will also continue to be available to assist law enforcement and the health care system with monitoring drug toxicity, as well as help users better understand the risks associated with illicit drugs. The use of drug check-

ing infrared spectrometres will also continue for the same purpose.

Needle exchanges will be required to operate on an exchange basis to strike a balance with public safety priorities. The intent of needle exchanges is to get back used needles that can be littered in communities or be otherwise improperly disposed of, and to reduce the spread of bloodborne illnesses like HIV or hepatitis C. To further support people struggling with addictions and other at-risk individuals in the community, new Community Wellness Buses are planned for 2024 with a mandate to provide primary health care services, assistance with accessing services and supports, and referrals for other services that they may need.

Our government continues to move forward on adding 500 addictions spaces, as announced in the fall of 2023. So far, a total of 168 treatment spaces have been announced across the province. Work is also underway to implement a central intake system to make treatment more easily accessible to people when they need it.

In addition, the province recently launched a new Provincial Drug Alert System. The goal of drug alerts is to increase awareness of the dangers associated with illicit drugs and the presence of other toxic substances that further increase the risk of overdose and death. Anyone can sign up to receive drug alerts by visiting www.Saskatchewan.ca/drug-alerts or text JOIN to 1-833-35-B-SAFE (352-7233).

With these investments and programs in place, we will continue working to build and protect our great province. If you have questions, concerns or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact my constituency office at 306-692-8884 or mjnorthmla@sasktel.net.

Sask. gov’t announces launch of new low-income support program for parents Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Working parents who continue to face challenging financial times may benefit from the Government of Saskatchewan’s recently launched incentive program.

The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) program was first unveiled in November 2023, and starting Jan. 25, the program is now open for applications.

The SEI affects working parents with dependent children who earn between $500 and $2,200 per month.

The program is designed to support low-income working parents and helps maintain their employment by assisting with essential expenses such as childcare.

“Our government is making life more affordable for Saskatchewan families,”

announced Gene Makowsky, Social Services minister, in an official statement.

“The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive helps low-income families choose and maintain employment by helping them with essential costs such as transportation, clothing and childcare.”

In the new program, eligible applicants may receive a maximum monthly benefit that ranges from $400 to $600, depending on how many children they have.

The new program helps support working families with the following benefits: • A monthly financial benefit • Supplementary health benefits • Access to discount bus passes where they are available

• Connections to employment support resources • Access to the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation “These supports will make a significant difference for many families (in the province),” Makowsky said in the statement.

The new SEI replaces the former Saskatchewan Employment Supplement and Child Care Subsidy, which will remain available to existing clients for the next 12 months. Both programs will continue in tandem, however, new applicants will be enrolled in the revised SEI and existing clients in the former program may receive

better support by switching to the new program.

Anyone interested in further information about the new program or who wishes to transition to the SEI may do so by contacting the Ministry of Social Services.

Makowsky said the application process is designed to be efficient and now features a simplified application and reporting process.

For more information about the program or to apply, visit Saskatchewan.ca/ employment-incentive.

The Ministry of Social Services in Moose Jaw can be reached at 306-6943647.

Food Inspection Agency provides guideline on reading food product labels Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

Understanding food product labels can help make informed decisions about dietary choices and what to purchase or consume. To help consumers make better dietary decisions, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided public information about food package labelling.

Best before dates Best before dates are about quality, not safety. The purpose of a best before date is to tell how long a properly stored, unopened food product will retain its freshness, taste, nutritional value, and any other qualities claimed by the manufacturer.

The best before date is not the same as an expiration date. They provide information about the freshness and potential shelf-life of the food product being sold.

For instance, stale cereal is still safe to eat, even if the best before date has passed, granted safe food storage practices have been followed.

If any signs of spoilage are found, the food shouldn’t be eaten regardless of the best before date.

Best before dates are generally required on food with a shelf life of 90 days or less. Product labels on these items must contain either a best before date or a packaged-on date, depending on where it was packaged and sold.

Food products with a shelf life of 90 days or greater are considered “shelf stable” and do not require a best before label, although most manufacturers and retailers choose to add one. These items include

How to read best before dates. Photo by: Canadian Food Inspection Agency many canned goods, dry food like pasta, and food sold in a frozen state.

Although it’s illegal to modify a product label, it is legal to sell a product past its best before date. If stored properly following the instructions on the label, these products will simply lose some nutritional value, or their original texture may change. One example is juice products that may contain a lower Vitamin C content beyond this date. “(With) the best before date, it’s really important to remember that they only apply to unopened packages. Once you open the package, it’s really important to store the food according to how the manufacturers want you to store it,” explained Dr. Sandeep Tamber, a research scientist with Health Canada.

“It’s also important to know that once you open the package the quality of the food is degrading, so you should try to eat that food as soon as you can. That’s a really good way to reduce food waste.”

Here are a few examples of how long certain food products can be consumed past the best before date: • Canned goods: up to one year • Dairy and eggs: up to two weeks if kept in the fridge • Frozen meat: up to one year if kept in the freezer • Dry cereals: up to one year • Packaged snacks including granola bars: up to one year • Unopened, shelf-stable condiments: up to one year • Unopened drinks including juice or coconut water: up to one year • An opened bottle of ketchup in the fridge: up to six months *These are only intended as approximations and apply to food stored under ideal conditions.

Expiration dates An expiration date is different from a best before date.

Food products that are past their expiration date should not be eaten and are illegal to sell. This is because they come with strict compositional and nutritional specifications that cannot be guaranteed beyond this date.

Expiration dates must be used on: • Formulated liquid diets, which are nutritionally complete diets for people us-

ing feeding tubes • Foods represented for use in a very low-energy diet and sold by pharmacists • Meal replacements • Nutritional supplements • Human milk substitutes, including infant formula These are “foods that people require to take in for all of their caloric intake, (and) for all of their nutritional intake.”

“Expiration dates are required on those types of foods because once that date is passed, the food is degrading in terms of its nutritional content and it’s not safe to eat,” Dr. Tamber confirmed.

If you witness food being sold past its expiration date, you can report to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Packaged on dates Packaged on dates are like best before dates but are used on foods packaged at retail with a shelf life of 90 days or less.

These products need durable life information on the label or an adjacent poster. The information tells the anticipated amount of time an unopened food product will retain its quality and freshness.

The government enacts these regulations through Health Canada, who sets the standards for the safety and nutritional quality of food sold in Canada. This is enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

For more information, visit Inspection.Canada.ca. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency can be reached toll-free at 1-800-442-2342.

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Economic analyst explores the 2024 market outlook for prairie farmers Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

One of the keynote speakers at this year’s Ag Outlook presentation was Brad Magnusson, the principal market analyst for key agricultural markets in North America and overseas at the Magnusson Consulting Group.

The Jan. 23 presentation was held in person and streamed online at the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current. There, Magnusson spoke about the economic outlook prairie farmers can expect to face in 2024.

The presentation covered four key areas affecting Saskatchewan’s agricultural industry. These areas included the impact of global economics considering recent international developments, the commodity cycle, the commodity outlook for 2024, and lastly, he addressed the cattle industry.

The outlook for 2024 In the presentation, Magnusson advised farmers in dryland areas to consider growing lentils in 2024, followed by durum, canola, and then peas.

Lentils: Magnusson said that lentils should be the most profitable crop in the 2024 growing season.

“If you haven’t grown (lentils), maybe consider them for (2024),” he explained. “That (crop) would give us one of the higher profitabilities (this year).”

Durum wheat: Durum wheat is also in high demand. “We’ve had small crops, and it’s been very dry in Algeria, the United States, (and in) Canada. We don’t have a lot of durum globally.”

He said that some durum has come into the market from Turkey, which adversely affected Canadian prices, but said Canadian producers retain well above average prices. After that, the markets fall off rather quickly.

Canola: “Canola is (also) a reasonable consideration. I have a lot of concerns about the canola market that we are

not selling canola this winter very quickly, particularly to the overseas market,” he said. China is one of the larger markets to consider when exploring the future demand for canola.

Chickpeas: Chickpeas are categorized the same as peas for this assessment.

Chickpea crops are fairly resistant to grasshoppers – which have been a problem in the area lately – and the flying, hungry pests prefer to invade a nearby wheat field if one is available.

“When you’re growing chickpeas, prices right now are very strong. There isn’t a lot of chickpeas growing in Saskatchewan.” He said global demand for the crop is high, especially in India.

His only concern with chickpeas is that they work best in a low-humidity environment. If we return to normal seasonal rains, he warned producers about the risk of developing moulds.

“It’s definitely an option for dryer conditions,” he said. “You just have to be very vigilant in putting your fungicides on (the crop).”

Red spring wheat: In the red spring wheat market, Magnusson said stock has moved downwards about 11.5 million tonnes in net change, but that hasn’t been reflected in prices for the crop yet.

“Russia is continuing to export tremendous amounts of wheat – about 51 million tonnes. That is absolutely substantial,” he noted. By contrast, Canada usually exports between 20 - 24 million tonnes of wheat annually.

“They’re exporting double what we can export, and that’s having an affect on that red spring wheat market.

“If I was looking at growing red spring wheat or durum, I think I would maybe shy away from the red spring wheat – especially in the drylands – and

Brad Magnusson provided an economic outlook for prairie farmers at the Jan. 23 Ag Outlook presentation in Swift Current. Photo by: Brad Magnusson look at durum,” Magnusson said.

Feedback After delivering his presentation, Magnusson received some important feedback from farmers.

“I think that they were concerned about the level of Russia’s (wheat) production, and the level of Brazil’s (soybean) production,” he said. “I think that they were cautiously optimistic as well.”

Magnusson said there are some good prices projected for lentils, durum, and chickpea crops, as well as canola, but farmers remain cautious because of how dry conditions have been.

Looking ahead To help explain his forecast, Magnusson explored the nature of the commodity cycle. He said all commodities – including wheat and cattle – move in cycles and all tend to follow the same pattern.

During each cycle, prices come up, peak quickly, and then slowly start to flutter back down. According to Magnusson, the process takes around 10 years on average from start to finish.

“We’re about two-thirds of the way down the backside of the commodity cycle. We haven’t hit bottom yet – we’re probably about two years from hitting bottom. It takes a while – it (then) takes us about four, five, or six years to climb back up that commodity cycle,” he said.

This cycle is largely dependent on global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the higher the global GDP climbs, the faster Canadian producers will climb back up the cycle.

“China is the biggest buyer of commodities in the world. When they’re struggling with their GDP, that’s when we see countries like Canada – that are primarily (commodity-based economies) – have a tendency to suffer,” he explained.

China is currently the process of a large building phase due to a considerable housing crisis. Local producers can gain some valuable insights by following developments in China, as the country’s ability to purchase will climb back up once its domestic situation has been resolved.

“If I can give farmers one piece of advice, just stay on top of the markets, and certainly do everything to look at opportunities to save a few dollars here and a few dollars there. It’s going to get tougher and tougher if we continue to over-produce grain, be it in Brazil or in Russia,” Magnusson concluded.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Pancake recipes to enjoy on Pancake Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday is less than a week away so it is time to look up different ways to make pancakes, using up supplies of eggs, milk and fats before the Lenten season.

An old-time cookbook offers some helpful recipes to prepare pancakes at home. They are extra-special when served with chokecherry syrup.

••• TRADITIONAL PANCAKES 1 1/4 cups flour 2 tbsps. sugar 2 tsps. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg, beaten 1 cup whole milk 1 tbsp. oil Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Separately combine the beaten egg, milk and oil.

Add all at once to the dry ingredients, stirring until blended. This mixture will be slightly lumpy.

Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto a hot,

lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet. Cook until golden brown then flip to cook the other side. Keep warm and serve with a heated syrup or a favourite jam.

••• GRIDDLE CAKES 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 cup lard 1/8 cup washed currants 1/4-1/3 cup milk Combine salt and flour. Mix in lard and margarine. Add currants and mix to a moderately stiff dough using the milk.

Roll out thin then cut into rounds. Bake on a hot griddle or in a frying pan. Brown on one side, turn and repeat. Serve hot with butter and syrup.

••• WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES 1 egg, well beaten

1 cup buttermilk 3 tbsps. brown sugar 3 tbsps. softened margarine 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt Beat egg until light. Add buttermilk, brown sugar and margarine. Combine dry ingredients and then add egg mixture. Beat just enough to make a smooth batter.

Heat griddle and brush lightly with oil. Drop batter by tablespoons and bake until golden brown on bottom and bubbling. Turn and cook on other side.

Makes 12 pancakes.

Serve with butter, jam and syrup or top a stack of pancakes with fresh fruit and whipped cream, if desired.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Teachers begin rotating strikes, with Moose Jaw school divisions starting things off Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Saskatchewan teachers were on strike for the third time on Feb. 1, with all Moose Jaw and district schools closed for the day and hundreds of educators and their supporters brandishing protest signs on Thatcher Drive between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Local Teachers’ Association leadership signed up participating staff at stations in the Superstore parking lot and at Hillcrest Golf Club. They said that STF members are more engaged and committed than ever, with no strike fatigue setting in so far. If anything, organizers noted, the warmer weather and rotating nature of this round of strikes have drawn even more people out, with some participants travelling from Regina, Swift Current, and other areas to swell the protest’s numbers.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) began strike action on Jan. 16 in response to months of stalled negotiations with the Government Trustee Bargaining Committee. A second province-wide one-day strike followed on Jan. 22.

On Jan. 29, the STF announced a series of rotat-

Teachers on strike along Thatcher Drive in Moose Jaw on Feb. 1 were grateful for the unseasonally warm and sunny weather as they marched for the third time (photo by Gordon Edgar) ing one-day strikes, beginning Feb. 1 with Moose Jaw’s Prairie South School Division and Holy Trinity Catholic

School Division, as well as Distance Learning Centre teachers and French schools in the district.

Moose Jaw was joined by Teachers’ Association representing Horizon School Division, Prince Albert Catholic School Division, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, Light of Christ Catholic School Division, Living Sky School Division, and Sakewew High School in North Battleford.

The STF is demanding that the issues of classroom size and complexity be part of a new collective agreement, in addition to salary and cost-of-living considerations. The province has refused, saying those issues should be addressed by individual school divisions. Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill has characterized the strikes as revolving around unreasonable pay asks and has, along with his government, repeatedly expressed “disappointment” at how the strikes are disrupting families’ schedules.

The STF has yet to announce which school divisions are next on the rotation schedule.

St. Agnes students celebrate diverse backgrounds at second annual culture fair Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The community came together on the evening of Jan. 30 to help students host a cultural fair in celebration of culture, faith, and community spirit at St. Agnes School.

The fair was made possible by the Moose Jaw Literacy Network who also set the theme for this year’s take on the annual event.

“Their theme is, ‘Let’s have a Family Party,’ and I think that’s exactly what you see here – just getting together and having a whole bunch of families come together and having a good time,” explained St. Agnes’ principal, Justin Clewis.

“This is our second annual culture fair. Last year we started it, and we didn’t really know what it was going to turn into,” he added. “It was basically ‘let’s get families together and see what comes of things’.”

The fair celebrated the diverse backgrounds of the school’s students through the sharing of stories, culture, and a few select food dishes. This year’s event grew to 23

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The second annual culture fair at St. Agnes School drew a large crowd as student’s celebrated their diverse backgrounds on the evening of Jan. 30. Photo by: Aaron Walker cultures, up from the 21 cultures represented at last year’s inaugural celebration.

“Which is incredible if you think about that – from a population of 372 students (at St. Agnes School), that much diversity is something special to celebrate,” Clewis noted.

Attendance was comparable to last year’s event, with perhaps a few more participants rendering the school’s gym tightly packed for the greater part of the evening. A quick estimate suggested over 200 participants, backed up with a similar estimate from former MLA and current pastoral council chairperson Warren Michelson, who represented St. Joseph’s parish at the fair.

The celebration began with a few presentations put on by students at St. Agnes. To start, two Filipino groups – a younger followed by an older dance troupe – put on a noteworthy display of passion, especially by the younger and less experienced performers.

Following this, a Grade 3 student at the school, Neveah, did a Fancy Shawl dance for a powwow presentation next to the large teepee erected earlier in the day by knowledge keeper Lyndon J. Linklater. Clewis said her performance was exemplary. “She deserves that special recognition – she’s an amazing person,” he said.

The teepee was a new addition this year, and Linklater set it up earlier in the day with the help of Grade 7 and 8 students at the school. Once established, Linklater shared stories and teachings with students about Indigenous culture.

“The kids are just so in-tune to hearing about it, it was awesome,” Clewis said.

Linklater works with the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division and shares Indigenous knowledge and cultural perspectives with students across Moose Jaw. “It’s so wonderful to see the performances, especially by the children, celebrating their respective cultures.

Anything to do with culture, language, ceremony, is really a great way to learn and to support one another as people,” Linklater said.

To conclude the ceremony in style, two jig dances were performed by students with Metis ancestry.

The fair was supported by a generous donation from the Moose Jaw Literacy Network, and Clewis wanted to give them a special acknowledgement for making the event possible.

“Christine Boyczuk is terrific to work with and always keeps us in mind because she knows that we wanted to do this again,” Clewis said. “That’s always appreciated, and they help an awful lot.

“What I always go back on is Father Carlos, who used to be a priest at Church of Our Lady. To all the grads, he would always say, if all we’d ever done is taught you subjects, then we completely failed you.

“The social aspect of what this means to get out of the house and come together with our faith in mind too – you can’t really describe how important that is for everyone to know we’re here together and that everyone is special and unique, and to celebrate that. That’s what I think,” he concluded.

“To stand up and watch everybody – the interactions – to me that just warms my heart. I love it.”

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Issues at stake in Sask. teacher contract bargaining process

The three way conversation about the teachers’ strike was brief.

“I went to a one-room school with 30 kids and one teacher,” commented one party. “It was fine.”

“And we had eight grades,” said another.

Out of politeness Yours Truly changed the subject.

The one-room-one-teacher school did provide Yours Truly and others a basic education in the three Rs, a bit of science, history, and maybe some art.

Education in the old one-room school was much less complicated.

Today’s teachers not only teach but are counsellors and social workers as well as doing extra-curricular activities.

Students who were punished in one-room schools for misbehaviour got a second punishment at home if the parents found out.

Now if students are punished many parents phone the school asking why teachers are picking on their kid.

Students in the one-room school were unlikely to be disruptive. Today’s classes can be disrupted by one angry, misbehaving student and the teacher has little recourse to control the situation.

Special needs students — slow learners, those with vision, intellectual or severe physical disabilities — need-

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ing extra attention rarely attended one-room schools.

Without adequate support for special needs students and large classes teachers can’t be effective.

That is the message the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is trying to get across in current contract bargaining.

The Regina Leader-Post calculated the average at $88,000. Employment site Indeed.com places the average at $59,400.

The question is: would you do the job for that money?

Teaching a class today, trying to keep order, trying to keep students interested when they’d rather play with their phones is [I presume] stressful.

Salaries for alternate jobs with less stress and less training are often quite high. Potash workers average $93,000.

Saskatchewan truck drivers earn between $16,000 and $130,000 a year requiring just weeks of training without the responsibility of educating youngsters.

The last year of the current teacher contract starts the grid at $49,588 for the first year unless the teacher has extra certificates and degrees when the amount ranges from $59,459 to $66,940.

Teachers with 10 years’ experience and just a teach-

THOUGHTS

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.

ers’ certificate are paid $67,784. If they have additional certificates and another degree top rate is $97,834.

Considering the possibility of alternate occupations teachers seem to be okay financially.

The teachers’ spokespeople say the sticky issue isn’t pay but working conditions as the basis for the vote to strike.

Not resolving the working conditions can impact the future supply of teachers just as it has with nursing.

Recruiting young people into teaching becomes difficult if they see working conditions are unacceptable.

[I think] the issues could be solved easily by arbitration.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Main St. Naturopathic Clinic offers an alternative, personalized approach to health Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express

Main Street Naturopathic Clinic offers a natural health alternative for anyone in the community looking for new ways to stay healthy and wishing to promote a stronger sense of well-being.

With a more personalized approach to health, the medical professionals at Main Street Naturopathic dig deep to explore the root causes of your ailment and offer a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you.

“Everything is individualized. Naturopathic doctors are a little bit different – they actually spend the time (to learn a patient’s individual needs), so the first consultation is actually 90 minutes long,” confirmed Tamara Draper, the clinic’s colon hydrotherapist.

Draper explained how different protocols must be taken in the administration of care, and individuals with medical conditions ranging from auto-immune disease to those struggling with weight loss are accommodated at the local clinic.

“We also have high-quality supplements that you can purchase at the clinic,” she added.

Dr. Lynn Chiasson (B.Sc., ND) is the licensed naturopathic doctor at Main Street Naturopathic. She studied at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ont., and opened the local practice in 2003.

Katelyn Dyck is the clinic’s holistic nutritionist, and for any skincare ailments, Laura Erickson is on hand as the holistic skincare specialist.

Of the many services provided at Main Street Naturopathic Clinic, Draper recommended two that may be right for adults over the age of 55.

IV Therapy “IV therapy is kind of like taking supplements, but instead of taking them orally, you’re taking them directly into your blood stream,” Draper explained.

“When you take your vitamins that way, you get 100 per cent absorption because it bypasses your gastrointestinal system.”

Seniors often take a wide range of supplements, and this alternative provides a far easier approach.

“If you think of your body as a bucket, the lower your bucket is, the worse you’re going to start to feel. IV therapy helps to fill up that bucket, and the supplements help to maintain it.”

Draper noted that the therapy program also boosts immunity and helps to reduce stress in her patients.

Colon Hydrotherapy Colon hydrotherapy, also referred to as colonic irrigation, is a safe and gentle internal bath that deeply cleanses the body’s colon of toxins to help promote

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Draper also pointed out that the clinic supplies a range of supplements to complement the program.

“For me personally as a colon hydrotherapist, I always recommend a good fibre (supplement), because we need to poop.

We got to bulk that up, bring that out, and we should be pooping two to three times a day,” she said.

To bulk up the stool, she recommends a high dietary fibre intake as well as adding supplements as needed to stay regular.

“A good probiotic is good for that as well because we need good bacteria. Your gut is essentially your life force and it’s Representatives of Main Street Naturo- your second brain, so the healthier you pathic Clinic attended this year’s Passkeep your gut, the healthier and happier port to Wellness trade show on Jan. 27 you’ll be,” she added. and 28. Pictured here is Tamara Draper The clinic additionally offers services (left), Katelyn Dyck, and Laura Erickthat include hormone and food sensitivson. Photo by: Aaron Walker ity testing, weight loss planning, detox bodily health. Following the procedure, plans, nutritional counselling, cardiac aspatients normally report feeling a sense of sessments, homeopathy, and acupuncture, renewed energy and stronger mental clar- among others. ity.

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Why not pay our citizens to count parking stalls?

The headline about a downtown parking assessment caught my eye. I wondered if the story was a flashback to the days and months before the downtown arena was built and parking was a common coffee row topic.

But no, the story under the headline was the latest version of the same topic. Council, at an executive committee meeting, was talking about downtown parking again, relating to modern times and into the future.

The question seemed to be whether there will be adequate parking to meet the needs of the events centre, a new hotel on part of River Street and any further business developments in that area. Yes indeed: same topic only a few years later.

Executive committee, by a slim majority, decided it would be worthwhile to have an assessment done to determine whether there are enough spots to handle all the anticipated increase in traffic that the new business ventures will generate. The hotel is taking care of its own parking requirements, according to the story so the concern seems to be whether the other yet-unnamed businesses will take up the remaining spots on city streets.

And that word “parkade” came up, likely sending shivers down the backs of taxpayers who might correctly think they would likely be assessed another levy for an edifice they might never use and would not return a profit in any near future.

The kicker is the decision to spend $11,150 to count parking stalls and determine if enough spaces exist to satisfy the needs of new developments.

Several councillors correctly suggested spending money on another study would not be fiscally responsible, considering the serious cuts to the 2024 budget and the facts and figures that should already be available from past assessments. This equates to re-inventing the wheel, with a parkade thrown in for good measure.

When the downtown arena was constructed, the conversations suggested it would take a long time to find a place to park, then to return to the vehicle and return home. It turned out to be a bogus argument and it was quickly discovered it was faster than trying to get out of the lines at the Civic Centre after hockey games.

Depending on whether council at its next meeting,

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

agrees to spend $11,150, I offer a suggestion to keep that money in Moose Jaw rather than putting it in the hands of an out of-town consultant — hire the two seniors’ organizations in the city to take on the count, going up and down both sides of the streets in a designated area and count the spots. The seniors could travel in pairs so accurate counts can be verified.

I can see it now: dozens of seniors in their motorized scooters, pushing walkers or walking briskly getting their exercise while at the same time counting for their city.

Some might regard this as a frivolous suggestion but certainly not as frivolous as the idea that city taxpayers might be excited about having to provide money for a parkade.

The next meeting of city council on Feb. 12 will be one to watch. This is the meeting where the executive committee minutes might or might not be approved.

Is there a parkade in River Street’s future? For sure it will be notoriously expensive.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Moose Jaw police lay charges against MLA Greg Lawrence for assault, choking Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Police Service charged Moose Jaw-Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence with assault on Jan. 31, a day after he resigned from the Saskatchewan Party caucus.

The policing agency began an investigation on June 27, 2023, into complaints of assault during an interaction between two people.

On Jan. 31, following the investigation, police charged Lawrence, 58, with assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code and choking contrary to section 267 of the Criminal Code.

Lawrence will make his first appearance in provincial court on Monday, March 18.

The police service added that it would not release anymore information since the matters are now before the

court.

Lawrence announced on Jan. 30 that he had resigned from caucus after it became know he was the subject of an active police investigation, which looked into historical complaints unrelated to his duties as an MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow.

Lawrence, who had previously announced he would not be seeking re-election following a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in August 2023, will now sit as an independent Member of the Legislative Assembly for the

remainder of the term.

He has been the MLA for the Moose Jaw Wakamow constituency since 2011, winning by 201 votes over NDP incumbent Deb Higgins. Lawrence then won by 695 votes over NDP candidate Karen Purdy during the 2016 election and won by 822 over NDP candidate Melissa Patterson in 2020.

Lawrence is the second Sask Party MLA to face a police investigation this term. Last fall, police arrested and charged Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor with procuring sexual services, a matter that the Crown recently stayed after the MLA completed an alternative measures program.

Domotor is now also sitting as an independent.

Provincial Court Report Judge gives offender two years’ jail for possessing drugs and illegal firearm Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A three-day trial had been scheduled for two men accused of firearms- and drug-related offences, but one decided to fire his lawyer while the other decided to plead guilty to his charges.

Scott Matthew Bobbett and Cassidy Levy Allen Atkinson appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently, but before anything of substance happened, the former sent his legal counsel packing and the latter accepted the charges against him.

Specifically, Atkinson, 31, an area resident, pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon, possessing cocaine and Oxycodone, possessing a firearm knowing the serial number had been removed and possessing a prohibited firearm with ammunition.

As a result, he must forfeit all items that police seized from him, submit DNA samples and is prohibited for 10

years from owning or possessing firearms.

The Crown stayed over a dozen remaining charges.

Bobbett’s next court date is Feb. 12.

As part of a joint submission, Atkinson will spend the next 670 — 22 months — in a provincial jail. However, since he had spent 217 days on remand, the court gave him credit for 326 days, leaving him with 344 days in jail.

The Moose Jaw Police Service began surveilling a home on Fourth Avenue Northeast on June 28, 2023, because sources said it was engaged in drug activity, while it also secured a warrant to search the residence with support from the tactical response team, federal Crown prosecutor Suzanne Young said while reading the facts.

While watching the home, an officer saw some people leave in a Nissan SUV while another — Atkinson — left on foot carrying a backpack. The officer followed the

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man but lost track of him near Happy Valley Park before re-acquiring a visual — except Atkinson had ditched the backpack.

Police arrested Atkinson and took him to the police station while they dispatched the K-9 unit to the park to find the backpack, Young said. They found the bag concealed in the bushes, and inside, they discovered a loaded sawed-off firearm with the serial number filed off and an extended gun magazine.

At the time, Atkinson had been on several court orders prohibiting him from possessing firearms.

Meanwhile, after executing the search warrant on the home, officers discovered small amounts of cocaine and Oxycodone throughout the residence, the Crown prosecutor continued. Officers also arrested the people who had driven away in the Nissan SUV. Atkinson has a criminal record, including one conviction for trafficking drugs, although the current charge was for simple possession, Young said. The length of his record is an aggravating factor while his firearms offences are serious, and if it weren’t for federal legislation, he would be facing major jail time.

Defence lawyer Doug Andrews told Judge David Chow that Atkinson had a “flurry of offences” in 2011 and 2012 but managed to control his situation by 2017 before acquiring several convictions in 2021.

Atkinson has been in custody since last June and has become clean and sober, while he’s hopeful he can use this time to “get back on track, ”avoid drugs and become more productive to others, Andrews continued.

“He is fully capable of being a useful member of society,” the defence lawyer added.

Judge Chow accepted the joint submission since it was “within the reasonable range” and waived the victim fund surcharge.

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The Humane Society’s bookstore may just be Moose Jaw’s ‘hidden gem’ Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Humane Society has been a staple in the community ever since it was founded in 1966, and the shelter’s mission is to provide humane and compassionate treatment to animals it views as intrinsically valuable.

To help support the shelter and its efforts, the Moose Jaw Humane Society has established an on-site bookstore to raise funds in support of the animals in its care.

This funding goes toward life-saving vaccines, spays and neuters, veterinary care, litter, food, and staff wages to keep the pets happy and healthy.

“Our little bookstore is like the hidden gem of Moose Jaw,” declared Dana Haukaas, the executive director of the local animal shelter.

Despite being well-established for several years now, Haukaas said the bookstore seems to remain on the fringes for many, even with a literal semi trailer full of available books.

“It’s shocking to me still – we’ve had the bookstore here for several years and many people don’t know about it.”

Following a social media announcement, she said the crowds show up for a short period of time before numbers dwindle back down. Haukaas feels that the reason for this is simply a matter of public awareness.

Still, the small bookstore continues to grow and change, thanks to many generous donations.

“We have everything from current novels to some of the classic books. We have every genre. There’s mystery, children’s, teens, romance, self-help, (and) cookbooks; We have a few large-print (books), DVDs, (and) puzzles.

A look inside the local animal shelter’s bookstore. Photo by: Aaron Walker “You never know what you’re going to find, and the store changes every day,” she added.

Anyone is welcome to donate their finished books, as well as puzzles, DVDs, and almost any type of board game. These donations are accepted on a permanent basis.

Haukaas said mystery books always sell, and westerns “go like crazy.” If you have any of Louis L’Amour’s novels, many regular store patrons will be delighted to give them a read. According to Haukaas, anything L’Amour writes is a certain hit.

“We try to get people to think whether they think that book would sell here at

Prairie Auto Sales donating $25 from each car sale to Moose Jaw Humane Society Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com staff

Prairie Auto Sales is one of many local businesses that regularly donate to the Moose Jaw Humane Society (MJHS) and fundraising co-ordinator Donna Fritzke says that without their generous support, the animal shelter simply couldn’t operate.

“The team at Prairie Auto Sales came up with the idea to donate $25 per car that they sell to us, so this wasn’t something we initiated or asked for, they just decided to do it, because they’re animal lovers over there,” Fritzke told the Moose Jaw Express. “And so far, they’ve donated $1275, which really helps us, it really does go far in helping us care for vulnerable animals and getting them to forever homes.”

The company joins a venerable list of Humane Society sponsors who together are essential partners in keeping the shelter operating. They are also joining the list of sponsors who buy a $30 annual plaque and get regular social media shoutouts in return.

The shelter is also supported by many individual donors and volunteers, and by funding from the City of Moose Jaw. Other ways people help include becoming a member of the organization (at mjhs.ca/ humane-society-membership), volunteering as a foster, sponsoring an adoption, contributing to the emergency medical care fund or spay/neuter program, and more.

Call or email the MJHS at 306-6921517 and giving@mjhs.ca to find out how you or your organization could help Moose Jaw’s pets.

“All the employees at Prairie Auto would love to adopt all the pets we have here,” laughed Dana Haukaas, executive director of the MJHS. “But, they know

the bookstore before they bring it to us.”

She said the alternative is for volunteers to take the time to sift through unwanted materials and send them off for recycling.

If you don’t have books to donate, there’s also a large blue bin now to accept the donation of cans and bottles.

“If you don’t want to stand in line at SARCAN, or if you just want to make a difference in the life of a pet and give us your (recycling), we’d be happy to take it,” she said.

The blue bin is located on the east side of the building facing Thatcher Drive.

Volunteers are always welcome at the shelter, and their roles include helping with animal care, working in the bookstore, and even just cuddling cats and dogs as they wait for their new forever homes.

Currently, the shelter needs help sorting large amounts of newly donated material.

“The people who shop in the book-

store really appreciate our volunteers that have all the books grouped by genre and alphabetized by author,” Haukaas noted.

All books are sold at a flat rate that’s clearly marked by category. Books, puzzles, and other games go for $2.50 apiece, and children’s books sell for $1 each. Harlequin romance novels go 10 for $2, and DVDs are $1 each or 10 for $8.

Several customers purchase a book, read it, and then return it as a donation once it’s read. By doing this, a single book can have a greater impact on the shelter, to the benefit of those under its care.

The bookstore’s hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. It’s closed on Sundays and statutory holidays.

To contact the local Humane Society, call 306-692-1517 or stop by in person at 1755 Stadacona Street West. For more information, visit mjhs.ca.

Moose Jaw Dog Club Donates To Animal Sanctuary

By Robert Thomas

An annual raffle held by the Moose Jaw Dog Club (MJDC) has raised some much needed funds for a local animal sanctuary.

On Tuesday January 30, MJDC presented a cheque for $500 to Free To Be Me Animal Sanctuary.

Located just outside the city limits, the sanctuary allows animals of all kinds to live out their lives in a loving and protective environment.

“It helps. Everything has boomed.

The hay is up to $120 a bale and most of it we pay for it ourselves. It comes to the point where we get a little bit extra; it helps immensely,” Louanne Shropshire owner and operator of Free To Be Me said.

At the present time there are a lot of mouths to feed as the animal sanctuary is looking after approximately 60 animals.

The animals at the animal sanctuary range from sheep, goats, pigs, mini pigs, donkeys, alpacas, llamas, ostriches, emus, chickens and geese.

“You name it; we have it,” Shropshire said.

The sanctuary rescues orphaned, abandoned and abused animals letting them live out their natural lives out here she said.

The animal sanctuary has been in operation for 19 years with it being open to the public for a decade.

Allison Rain said the money comes from an annual fundraiser with a new recipient chosen every year.

Cheque for $500 presented - the Moose Jaw Dog Club (MJDC) presents a cheque to Free To Be Me Animal Sanctuary. From left to right Shelley Solie secretary of MJDC, Louanne Shropshire owner and operator of Free To Be Me Animal Sanctuary and Allison Rain with the Moose Jaw Dog Club In the past, money has been donated to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, Riverside Mission, Burrowing Owl Centre and other community organizations.

Shropshire said she wanted to thank the Moose Jaw Dog Club for the donation.

“Thank you very much for this generous donation. It’s amazing we can sure use it.” https://www.mjindependent.com/lifestyles/2024/2/1/594zooc0db8lc0cmk0mwaz9cq3bcsz

RCMP asking public for assistance following Jan. 26 break-in, theft at local barn

Donna Fritzke with Brodie Bartzen, sales manager at Prairie Auto, and Mae, who is up for adoption. Prairie Auto Sales’ donations to the Moose Jaw Humane Society total $1275 so far (MJHS/ Facebook) that adopting is a big commitment and they have to be careful that they’re able to provide for all the pets’ needs. So, they asked, ‘what’s another way we could help?’

“They recently came in with their quarterly donation, which was $525 this time, which is enough to neuter four cats, for example, which is a huge help for us.

And every time they’re here, we parade a few of our pets out for them to see and spend time with, so they love coming to drop off the donation, as well as making the donation.”

Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com staff On Jan. 27 at approximately 10 a.m., Moose Jaw RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred in a barn located within the RM of Moose Jaw. After an investigation of the incident, it was determined that an unknown individual or individuals entered the barn and stole a plasma cutter on Jan. 26.

The plasma cutter is described as a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 58.

The incident is still under police investigation.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 12 Assessing all available downtown parking has proven divisive on city council, with some believing it will inevitably lead to a taxpayer-funded parkade and others saying it could promote economic development.

During its Jan. 29 executive committee meeting, city council voted 4-3 to spend $11,150 on a downtown parking assessment, with the money to come from the parking reserve. Further, council authorized city administration to draw down the same amount of funds from the moderate-term investment portfolio.

In favour were Mayor Clive Tolley and councillors Jamey Logan, Kim Robinson and Heather Eby. Opposed were councillors Crystal Froese, Doug Blanc and Dawn Luhning.

Luhning had recommended that council receive and file the report — to take no action — but council voted 4-3 against that option. Tolley, Logan, Robinson and Eby were opposed, while Froese, Blanc and Luhning were in favour.

The recommendation only becomes official when council approves the executive committee minutes at the Feb. 12 regular meeting.

Background City administration has been working with a group on the Hilton Hotel project for the 0 block of River Street West, and during their discussions, the developers talked about the challenges and opportunities with parking, a council report explained.

The proponents — led by businessman Shea Jameson — have asked city hall to participate in finding parking solutions to address the needs of the hotel, the Events Centre, and another expected commercial development, the document continued.

“Options may include the need for a parkade and the potential for city partnership in building it,” the report stated.

City administration believes the assessment can determine whether area parking meets such needs, and if it does, then officials would determine whether to build a parkade, its cost, and possible location, the document continued. The hotel will have 109 rooms, while the developers have enough surface space to meet parking requirements.

City hall will use consultant KGS Group to conduct the assessment since it’s already working on the new transportation master plan.

Spending money frivolously Blanc supported the hotel project and re-development of River Street West but didn’t think council should spend the money when city administration likely had information about downtown stalls from studies written before the Events Centre/Multiplex was built.

“This was a tough (2024) budget to go through. We cut a lot of (projects) … ,” he said. “And now we’re going to spend $11,150 to see if there’s enough parking. I have a real problem with that.”

Let developers build parkade It is the developers’ job — and not the City of Moose

Council divided over need to review all available downtown parking spaces Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Jaw’s responsibility — to determine whether there is enough parking downtown for the hotel, said Luhning.

Further, she was surprised that city administration recommended taking money from the moderate-term portfolio, an area that should only be used when the city is “in dire straights.” Moreover, she didn’t believe council should dip into it after finishing the 2024 budget a month earlier.

Luhning also thought city hall had in-house information about parking downtown and could even give the developers data from the parking app.

Missing the mark Robinson thought some council members had “missed the mark” with this issue since conducting the study would give director Jim Dixon “more arrows in his quiver” to promote economic development.

“The impact on the medium-term investment is minimal. We could sit on those funds forever and forever, but if we don’t use them to promote our city, we’ll have a big account and a ghost town,” he added.

Future River Street growth Tolley spoke passionately about this topic, pointing out the hotel developers already own the land for parking and can provide the necessary stalls. That was good news for the city since it didn’t have to provide further spaces.

What’s at stake is the block’s remaining development, whether that’s installing further parking or pursuing other economic development opportunities, he continued. However, since council wants this to be a tourist area, parking is a bad choice.

Council should consider the Event Centre’s future parking situation because while the developers are currently allowing parking on land across from the venue, they will turn that spot into the hotel’s parking, said Tolley.

The biggest obstacle to constructing the Multiplex was people suggesting there would be no parking, he continued. However, council learned there was plenty of parking within three to five blocks and people could walk to and from the venue in good time.

“So $11,150 … is a bargain price to get a good assessment of where we’re going with our future development,” he remarked. “This is a small amount to find out more so we don’t make fatal … planning mistakes like has been done in Moose Jaw over the last 100 years.”

Existing information Froese agreed that city hall already had data about downtown parking — and could compile a legitimate number — based on the Multiplex construction project.

Moreover, she thought the city should conduct economic development internally and not pull money from the portfolios.

Meanwhile, she said city administration has worked with the Events Centre before to address parking for big events, including offering bus service from the mall to the venue. So, that organization should have information, as should the downtown association.

Dixon piped up and said it was city administration —

and not the developers — who pushed this study since it believed an assessment was required.

Snowball effect If council members believe this money will be the only amount spent, they should realize this will eventually be “the snowball going down the hill” toward a parkade’s construction, which is what the proponents of the Events Centre wanted decades ago, said Luhning.

“The cart is going before the horse here. The hotel is not (even) built yet … ,” she continued, noting the city should improve its bus service so people have better transportation options to hockey games.

Luhning pointed to the report’s first paragraph on page 2 as evidence of what this issue was about, which is whether the city “will bite and hang onto” constructing a parkade. Yet, she reminded council that they had just raised taxes and cut projects in the 2024 budget.

“I think council should be more careful about what they think is going on with the possibility of the taxpayers building a parkade downtown,” she added.

Plan now “Prior planning prevents problems,” said Tolley, pointing out past councils failed to purchase land on River Street West to build inexpensive above-ground parking for the Events Centre, nor did the city develop an area parking plan. So, another organization bought the property and wants to build something on it.

It’s wise for council to use the parking reserve money to ensure it plans the downtown area “as intelligently as possible” based on the available information, he said, adding, “When we don’t plan, we fail.”

Use in-house staff In response, Froese said, “Clichés don’t really apply to this,” pointing out city hall has completed studies about parking around the Multiplex, while reiterating that the parking app provides immediate data.

She also criticized council’s approach to outsourcing small studies to consultants — something she has noticed since joining in 2016 — since such requests often “pop up here and there.”

“We really need to use the expertise of our staff,” she remarked, adding the downtown area plan likely has available parking data.

Luhning agreed that council was spouting off clichés, saying this request for another study was “absolutely ridiculous” and many taxpayers were likely concerned about spending $11,150.

A future council decision Eby wasn’t in favour of building a parkade but supported an assessment for proper planning. She also pointed out that it would be a future council that created plans using the study’s data.

Meanwhile, she recalled how, during the Multiplex’s first five years, people would sarcastically ask where she parked when attending games because parking was “terrible.” She rejected that claim but said it would grow worse once the hotel was built and removed existing stalls.

City’s review officer received one citizen complaint in 2023, report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall’s administrative review officer received one complaint from a resident last year, the first time that position has had to investigate an accusation in five years.

Saundra Arberry submitted her 2023 annual report for city council’s Jan. 29 regular meeting. In it, she explained that she received one complaint from a citizen concerned about council’s voting process with the first and second readings of three specific bylaws on Feb. 13.

Those bylaws dealt with the joint-use school project, while there was confusion then about how the mayor voted — or didn’t vote — during the readings since it didn’t look as if he raised his hand while tallying results.

Council later re-voted on — and approved — all three bylaws on Feb. 27, while the mayor apologized for how he had handled the situation.

“As I did then, and reiterate here, I wish to commend city administration and Mayor (Clive) Tolley for demonstrating leadership in this matter and resolving the process in question prior to conclusion of my investigation,” Arberry wrote. “The complainant was informed, and no further action was requested.”

As per the administrative review officer bylaw, the ARO must prepare and submit to council in each calendar year a report on the business of the Moose Jaw ARO for the preceding year, showing the number and general nature of complaints received, along with the disposition of those complaints, the council report said.

“The city seeks to provide exceptional customer service and spends considerable time and effort to resolve all complaints,” the document stated.

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The report showed that the ARO received zero complaints from 2019 to 2022. The last time there were complaints was in 2018 when there were two issues: one by a resident and another by the city.

Coun. Kim Robinson wondered what type of matters the ARO handled because, based on all the calls he receives, he thought one complaint in 2023 was oddly low.

City manager Maryse Carmichael replied that most complaints relate to procedural matters during council meetings. Meanwhile, if residents have complaints, they should contact her office and she can forward the concerns to the ARO. The city manager’s office number is 306-694-4427 and her email is mcarmichael@moosejaw.ca.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 12 Motorists who possess outstanding parking tickets and haven’t paid during the past 13 years are on borrowed time, as city hall will soon implement a bylaw to impound delinquent vehicles.

City administration presented bylaw No. 5689 Impounding Bylaw during the Jan. 29 executive committee meeting, with the proposed legislation to give city hall the power to tow as a mechanism to enforce outstanding parking fines.

Council voted unanimously to consider the new bylaw for three readings during its next regular meeting.

City hall confirmed in September 2022 that there was more than $1 million in uncollected parking fines, stretching back to 2011; the Moose Jaw Express reported this in March 2021. The city said it was unable to acquire fines because it was still developing a collection program.

Well, such an initiative is coming soon.

The Cities Act permits municipalities to enact bylaws to tow and impound vehicles with outstanding fines — something this proposed bylaw allows, a council report said. Furthermore, this proposal permits the municipality to register liens on vehicles with outstanding parking fees.

“The city does not plan on using that (liens) as a collection method at the current time. However, should that become a desirable collection method, a bylaw amendment will not be necessary,” the document stated.

The report noted council authorized administration on Dec. 7, 2022, to implement a towing and impounding strategy, which included enacting a bylaw to permit such actions.

Residents with overdue parking tickets could soon see city tow vehicles Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Parking practices Moose Jaw contracts parking enforcement services to the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) for $215,000 annually, so if residents fail to pay parking tickets voluntarily, the police prosecute the offenders in court, the December 2022 report said.

In 2023, the city anticipated collecting $200,000 in revenue from outstanding parking tickets and increased meter use. In 2024, the goal is to collect $265,000.

Almost all prosecutions end up in default judgments because most offenders fail to attend traffic court, the document continued. Once a judge enters a conviction and levies a fine, police serve the convicted offenders with the order. The agency then takes no further steps to collect the fines and there is no automatic process to enforce collections.

“Note that 83 per cent of parking tickets in Moose Jaw are paid without any collection efforts,” the report stated.

As of December 2022, the city estimated there were $1,080,000 in uncollected parking fines that 4,017 people held. This included: · Less than $100 owed: 2,237 motorists and $184,875 outstanding · Between $100 and $500: 1,307 motorists and $312,470 outstanding · Between $500 and $1,000: 302 motorists and $210,490.12 outstanding · Between $1,000 and $5,000: 163 motorists and $280,503.72 outstanding · Over $5,000: Eight motorists and $88,715 outstanding

City would prefer residents pay overdue parking fines over towing their autos Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall says no specific number of outstanding parking tickets would cause it to tow a vehicle since a proposed impound bylaw’s main objective is to encourage residents to pay their fines.

Andrew Svenson, director of legislative and enforcement services, said during the Jan. 29 executive committee meeting that collecting parking fees and fines is important to the city’s budget. However, not everyone who parks fills the meters, so the municipality loses revenue.

“And it looks like you need severe-enough enforcement provisions to get people to pay the proper fee to use the city’s parking services,” he stated.

The proposed bylaw is an attempt to collect more than $1 million in overdue fines, while its purpose is to give city hall a mechanism — towing — to acquire those fees, he added.

A report presented during the meeting showed that as of December 2022, 4,017 motorists owed $1,080,000 in outstanding parking fines.

It’s interesting to read the data and how many people are in arrears since this is a significant amount of money, said Coun. Crystal Froese. She wondered how many parking tickets or amounts owed would trigger the city to tow vehicles and what the process would look like.

“There is not a magical number out there. The intent isn’t to tow vehicles; it’s to use when fines aren’t paid,” said Svenson, noting the city’s initial efforts will target repeat offenders with larger fines.

There are many details with towing vehicles, although such activities are time intensive since it takes a while to locate a tow truck, he continued. Furthermore, the numbers towed would depend on space in the companies’ compounds.

Svenson said the city would not tow vehicles daily but would engage in “blitzes” to encourage people to pay within a certain time or see their autos taken. Once enough people pay, the city could determine whether it needs to continue those blitzes or tow vehicles.

Froese also wondered if council should insert a specific number in the proposed bylaw because she worried that the municipality could tow people with fines of less than $100.

Svenson replied that people should know that towing is an option, so they should pay their overdue fines.

However, he was willing to accept more direction from council on the matter.

Froese later said the proposed bylaw had “some teeth in it,” and when it returns to council for official approval, it would put motorists on notice to pay or face an impounded car.

The city should use a collections agency to acquire outstanding fines, especially since it’s difficult to col-

lect them from people living in other municipalities, said Coun. Doug Blanc. Such an agency could at least collect 15 per cent of overdue fines from those people, which was better than nothing.

Since the report indicated city staff and towing companies are worried that residents may assault them, Blanc said police should charge those people quickly to ensure such actions don’t happen again.

“Most people are paying (their tickets anyway) …

I think we should be trying to get that other 20 per cent of people to pay their fines,” said Mayor Clive Tolley.

He then wondered if the city could apply those unpaid fees to property taxes and, because the city had no collections agency, whether there was another process to acquire overdue tickets.

Svenson replied no to both inquiries. Meanwhile, he said towing companies would have the authority to sell seized vehicles to recover the outstanding fees. However, if the vehicles’ values are insufficient, they won’t be towed.

Coun. Kim Robinson thought some members’ concerns were “silly” since council had asked city administration to develop an enforcement method — and here it was. It didn’t matter to him whether towing companies accessed people’s private property to take vehicles.

What bothered Robinson, though, was he had asked city administration in June 2023 to provide an updated bylaw to address vacant and derelict properties and hadn’t seen anything since. Yet, city hall had quickly produced an impound bylaw to address outstanding fines — which made him wonder whose priorities were higher.

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Process to seize vehicles The report listed four steps the city could take to seize vehicles, including: · Confirming the offender’s address · Sending offenders a notice that the city may tow their vehicle if they don’t pay · Locating the registered vehicle and alerting a towing company to visit that location; also alerting the police that the municipality will tow that vehicle · Providing offenders with notice that the city has seized their vehicle and they can visit the impound lot to pay the fine and towing fees The towing company could also sell seized vehicles to recover fines, the report added.

Benefits and drawbacks The report said the benefits of towing include sending a “clear message” to residents that the city is acting on outstanding parking fines; some people could voluntarily pay once they know the city will tow their vehicle; and towing can be effective if the vehicles possess a high value and the fine is low.

Conversely, the drawbacks include collecting less money since towing is ineffective for people who no longer have vehicles registered in their name, although the city could send their information to a collections agency; towing is time-intensive for companies; and towing costs money that the city may not recover in full.

The report added that Moose Jaw’s towing frequency could be limited because of the company’s limited storage capacity.

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. FEB. 12 City council has approved updates to three bylaws that focus on freezing council’s pay, rezoning a church to allow for commercial enterprises and rezoning land for the Valley View re-development project.

Council gave three unanimous readings to each bylaw during its Jan. 29 regular meeting. The updates go into effect immediately since there was no opposition to them.

Council pay During a special meeting in December, council voted to freeze the 2024 remuneration rate for mayor and councillors at 2023 levels, saving $8,049.28.

Therefore, from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, the mayor will earn $106,384, councillors will earn $35,461, the deputy mayor will earn an extra $447.48 per month and the allowance rate for travel and education will be $166.97 per day.

Furthermore, the education and meetings expense appropriation will be fixed at $15,791 annually, the mayor’s car allowance will be fixed at $6,000 annually and the mayor will be entitled to the same out-of-city mileage rate as city employees for destinations over 250 kilometres.

Alliance Church During a regular meeting in December, council authorized administration to advertise the rezoning of and prepare a bylaw amendment for Moose Jaw Alliance

Council approves bylaw updates that freeze its pay and rezone two properties Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Church at 14 Neslia Place, becoming a C1 neighbourhood commercial district from an R3 high-density residential district.

City hall issued public notices throughout the area for the proposed bylaw amendment and received zero written responses in opposition to the change.

There was a concern during that meeting about property taxes and whether on-site businesses had to pay them, but the report said that had been addressed. With the passing of the bylaw, city hall will now assess the property for taxes starting this year, while all tenants must have a business licence to operate.

“It is a big change for the Alliance Church in that matter, but hats off to them to keep their building open and to serve the neighbourhood,” said Coun. Heather Eby. Valley View development In May, council authorized city administration to proceed with a public notice to add a direct control district (DCD) 1 to the zoning bylaw and proceed with a public notice to rezone the Valley View site to DCD1 from CS community service district.

The bylaw update includes text amendments to add new definitions for topics such as business incubator, livework units, pop-up retail, urban farming and shipping containers, adds DCD1 as a new section, and rezones the area from multiple zoning districts to DCD1 with hazard

overlays, a report said.

The amendments help form a new zoning district that allows for comprehensive mixed-use developments where traditional zoning districts may not be suitable and accommodates rezoning to this new district, the document continued.

City hall issued public notices for the proposed bylaw amendment and received zero written responses in opposition to the change.

One stipulation in the bylaw is that the maximum building height in the DCD1 must be 45 metres (135 feet).

The bylaw contains 18 pages with many points and conditions that property owner Carpere Canada must follow, Eby said. She was pleased to support this update because she thought once development actually began, council would likely see the document several more times for further amendments.

“And hopefully, development happens out there,” she added.

The Valley View site will be Moose Jaw’s first DCD1, said Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development. The Valley View area is a special circumstance that will allow for different zoning designations not normally seen in regular zoning updates.

City hall forgetting to include landfill fee in budget report an ‘honest mistake’ Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City administration submitted a report about increasing landfill fees during December’s 2024 budget discussions but, because of an “honest mistake,” failed to include fees for non-residential special-handled waste disposal.

To address that oversight, administration submitted a second report during city council’s Jan. 29 regular meeting, recommending increasing the special-handled waste non-residential flat fee to $400 per load plus $100 per ton.

Council voted 6-1 in favour of the motion; Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed.

Administration expects the landfill rate increases that council approved to generate an extra $254,178.44 annually for the solid waste utility.

Commercial landfill rates have remained unchanged for the past three years, so to adjust for increased operating costs, administration recommended increasing the commercial non-resident per load flat fee, a council report said.

These rates will apply to the existing landfill effective Jan. 1.

In addressing the oversight, operations director Bevan Harlton admitted that administration had “a miss” moving between the recommendations from the budget discussions to the recommendations in the report. Also, implementing the special-handled waste non-residential flat fee meant city administration must return with a bylaw to enact the increase officially.

Coun. Doug Blanc accepted that the landfill rates were increasing but was concerned council was discussing this issue at the end of January and making the changes retroactive to Jan. 1. He didn’t appreciate it when other companies retroactively increased prices “for your convenience” and didn’t think the city should either.

“I understand there was a little glitch here, but I think we need to make sure the timelines match (and) make it effective Feb. 1 … ,” he said. “I’m not going to die on this hill, but we should have done a better job here.”

Blanc then wondered how city hall could collect money from people who had already dumped this waste, whether there was a record of those people and how long it would take to discover that information.

City hall’s normal practice is to provide a lead time when increasing fees, such as for sewer and water, which usually go up Feb. 1 of each year, said finance director Brian Acker. That’s not the case here, though, since there is a process where the municipality increases the rates at the start of the year. Therefore, retroactively applying this latest fee is required.

Harlton said city hall won’t make people pay retroactively because it won’t post the new fees until after the meeting.

Coun. Heather Eby understood the oversight, saying, “Mistakes happen. It was a busy time (during budget talks)

and things were lying around the table. So, I’m not distressed that this got missed. It’s an honest mistake.”

Eby pointed out that special-handled waste includes asbestos and medical waste, so it was unlikely that people would visit the landfill daily depositing such materials.

Waste management bylaw change Later in the meeting, council gave three unanimous readings to the waste management bylaw amendment, which officially increased residential waste collection fees and the landfill rates for 2024. They went into effect immediately since there was no opposition.

This means residential waste collection will be $30.87 per quarter this year, $31.80 per quarter next year and $32.75 per quarter in 2026.

Also, the landfill rates will be $90 per ton for residential standard waste, $12 per ton for residential half-tons or small vehicles, $18 per ton for non-residential half-tons and small vehicles and $350 per load and $90 per ton for special-handled waste residential.

Although city hall wanted to increase the waste collection rates to remain competitive with other communities, Robinson said his research showed Moose Jaw was now charging more than Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current and was on par with Prince Albert. Therefore, he wondered why, if the utility made money in 2023, they needed to increase fees.

Mayor hopeful River Street West can return to its former glory Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mayor Clive Tolley hopes River Street West returns to its glory days of active bars and businesses but doesn’t want a plethora of surface parking spots to impede future economic development.

During a media scrum after the Jan. 29 meeting, reporters asked the mayor whether he was worried a downtown parking assessment — that will consider a taxpayer-funded parkade — would re-open old wounds, considering the construction of the Events Centre was a controversial issue more than a decade ago.

Furthermore, since parking wasn’t an issue when establishments such as The Royal and Brunswick Hotel were open, the media wondered what had changed even with the proposed development of a Hilton Hotel.

“I’m not worried about (re-opening old wounds),” Tolley said, noting he was pleased that council agreed to spend $11,150 to hire outside consultants to review area parking and provide the city with the necessary information.

Recalling his time on a committee for the Event Centre’s construction, Tolley said city hall had a parking study commissioned that showed there would never be parking problems since there were six ways to come and go from the venue.

That consultant said this accessibility was ideal compared to other communities since visitors weren’t in a compound and didn’t have to queue to leave, which

would be a “wonderful” outcome.

Now, more than 4,000 people can attend a WHL playoff game or concert, park within three to five blocks, walk to the building, and then return to their vehicles and be home in 10 minutes, the mayor continued.

What concerned Tolley, though, was there wouldn’t be enough surface parking on the 0 block of River Street to accommodate coming developments. He noted that this wasn’t a concern when there were bars and hotels because there was an active taxi stand adjacent to the Brunswick and another in front of the.

“So hopefully we’ll get back to the days where Moose Jaw’s River Street West (is) busy with people … and maybe some of these companies like Uber and Lyft will show up as well in the future,” he said.

Tolley also hoped that council could have an “intelligent look” at the area’s future needs through the assessment. While some councillors thought the study would inevitably lead to the construction of a parkade, the mayor disagreed and said the review would just determine parking requirements.

“And if we were to think about a parkade, would it make economic sense? Would it be a good return on investment for the City of Moose Jaw?” he said.

The mayor added that while the parkade for the casino and spa is regularly busy, modern parking structures are “very, very, very expensive.”

The media asked the mayor why external consultants were required to conduct the study when city hall had knowledgeable people to do it.

Tolley agreed that staff are knowledgeable, but they’re also busy and this is an extra task. Instead, the consultants — already leading the new transportation master plan — are experts since it is their job to look at parking in different ways.

“We just heard … that we’ve got over $1 million of parking tickets unpaid. We’ve got eight individuals that owe us about $88,000,” he continued.

“So, my math says, ‘Well, that’s about $11,000 each.’

If we can collect the parking fees from one delinquent parker, we’re going to pay for our parking study. So, to me, that’s a good bang for our buck.”

The city solicitor told council that the municipality can hire a towing company to handle impounding vehicles since it does that regularly, Tolley said. So, if its staff have problems with angry residents, the company can call the police to deal with those people.

Police are already handling this issue by having provincial court declare people guilty for failing to pay their outstanding fines, he added. However, since over 80 per cent of people are “good, law-abiding citizens” who pay their tickets, it’s only 20 per cent of drivers who should worry and be held to a higher standard.

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The New Year greeting in Chinese is “Xin Nian Kuai Le”, literally meaning “Happy New Year.”

But in Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking regions, it’s more common to say “Gong Hei Fat Choy.”

In Mandarin Chinese, it’s “Gong Xi Fa Cai” (恭喜发财).

It means “congratulations on the fortune.”

YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is a time of renewal in Chinese culture. Because of the Chinese Zodiac, there is a transition from one animal sign to another every year.

February 10th, 2024, marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is the most popular zodiac creature, associated with numerous

positive qualities such as wisdom, wealth and nobility.

The dragon is the only animal on the Chinese Zodiac that is a mythical creature, therefore symbolizing good luck, strength and power. It is said that they don’t breathe fire but breathe clouds. In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a special place

as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, powerful and majestic. The emperors of ancient China often regarded themselves as the Dragon, the Son of Heaven.

Superstitions say that the weather on the day of birth for those in the Year of the Dragon will impact the type of life led, whether stormy or calm.

ACCORDING TO ANCIENT CHINESE FOLKLORE: To establish their order in the Chinese Zodiac, 12 animals raced to the Jade Emperor in a competition. The dragon, enroute in his quest, was flying overhead when he noticed the rabbit was stuck in the middle of the river because he was a poor swimmer. Instead of continuing to reach the finish line before the rabbit, the dragon blew a powerful breath to propel the rabbit onto shore, therefore coming after the Rabbit, Tiger, Ox and Rat. Because the dragon was selfless and generous in his pursuit, all dragons displaying goodness, kindness, compassion and love will bring them good fortune and abundance.

2024: Dragons, in their ‘birth year’ are believed to offend Tai Sui (the god of age in Chinese mythology).

They may face some difficulty in 2024 so it is advised to be cautious in all aspects this year; remain diligent and dedicated and take good care of your body.

execute it, being career-oriented and creative.

YEARS OF THE DRAGON: 2036, 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952… (in increments of every 12 years) TRAITS OF THE DRAGON: Dragons are creative, powerful, charismatic, strong and proud, although their pride may bring prejudice. They are also confident and display enthusiasm, sometimes appearing egotistical. They are intelligent and possess courage and tenacity as they are very adventuresome.

Their traits symbolize power, nobility, honour, luck and success, and they are presumed to make great leaders.

The Dragon is dominant in nature and very ambitious, therefore they are not afraid of challenges and are willing to take risks. They look to make the future better by striving to break away from traditional norms. You always know where you stand with a Dragon because they are straightforward and clear and swift to action.

WOOD DRAGON: Each year corresponds with an element, and this year is the wood dragon. Because wood tempers the dragon, they become more introspective, striving for a sense of purpose and duty. The wood element is also associated with morality and ethics. A practical reminder in the wood element is to forgo short-term gains by establishing a good foundation, with empathy at its core, leading to long-term success.

LUCKY COLOURS IN 2024: Red, purple, yellow, gold To Bring Dragons Luck: Lucky Numbers: 1, 6 and 7 Lucky Days: the 1st and 16th of any Lunar calendar month Lucky Colours: gold, silver, grayish white Lucky Flowers: bleeding-heart, grow bower, dragon flowers, larkspur, hyacinth Lucky Direction: east, north, south Lucky Months: the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Chinese lunar months THINGS THAT ARE TABOO DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR: · Do not shower on New Year’s Day; no sweeping or throwing out garbage allowed before February 5th. This is to make sure you don’t wash away the good luck. · No hair cutting before February 2 · Do not use scissors, knives or sharp objects · Do not swear or argue · Do not say any unlucky words, such as death or sickness · Do not break things DRAGON’S STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS: Although Dragons are determined, ambitious, energetic, sincere and enjoy great popularity, they easily give up, lacking willpower and are unable to admit that they have made a mistake.

DRAGON MEN: Dragon men exude self-esteem and because of their energy, motivation and skills, they pursue ambitious goals but need more courage to face challenges and failures. They are also faithful and generous to those they love.

DRAGON WOMEN: Because Dragon women are feminists, they think they can perform to the same standard or better than a man. They plan for their future and work to

BEST JOBS: Salesman, pharmacist, electrician, politician, cashier, financier, designer or photographer, priest, soldier WORK: For the Dragon in 2024, you may face some setbacks so be cautious and don’t make any big changes; sudden changes may affect the course you are on and your relationships with your colleagues.

FINANCES: Cut down unnecessary expenditures and it is advised not to make any risky investments.

HEALTH: Dragons are healthy with strong bodies, but if they get sick, they could face serious diseases that require a longer recovery. Their mental health is of greater concern because they are sensitive and easily overwhelmed so it is advised to avoid exhaustion and nervousness that could cause neurasthenia leading to insomnia.

In 2024, Dragons should pay attention to eat a balanced diet, get a good night’s sleep and exercise.

Try and remain calm to override nervousness.

A bad mood may cause physical problems.

EDUCATION: Face challenges in school bravely and continue to study to ensure you achieve success in your education.

LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS: For those in a relationship, spend more time together so as to avoid misunderstandings.

For the single person, try not to put all your energy into pursuing a love relationship this year.

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH A DRAGON: Showing respect to a Dragon alleviates misunderstandings and quarrels, especially in a love relationship. They need to receive recognition and appreciation too.

Dragons also like to be praised for the things they do.

Dragons do not like to be controlled by others, even those they love.

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DON’T BE A CLICHÉ Don’t do things you’re ‘supposed’ to because people say they are romantic.

That statement may seem a tad ironic considering that this is an article on romance, but listen. If roses, chocolates and expensive dinners aren’t your thing, don’t do it! News flash, not every girl likes that stuff. ‘Girls’ are not actually all the same. Take the time and effort to be romantic in a way the other person will appreciate.

DO SOME CHORES This may not sound particularly romantic, but saving your significant other from doing some of the domestic jobs they hate is darn sexy.

COOK THEIR FAVOURITE MEAL Food holds more power than people may think. Sure, we have to eat it to live, but it also has the ability to bring people together. Why else would most major holidays and festivities have a large food-related element? Nothing is better

than coming home after a long day and finding someone has not only already taken care of dinner, but that the meal is one of your favorites.

ORDER IN No good at cooking? No problem, order in some delicious food from your partner’s favorite restaurant. This may be far more romantic than going out to eat. You’re in the comfort of your own home and can therefore relax. Plus, you don’t have to deal with any of the mouth breathers out there.

GO OUT FOR DINNER Maybe you two like going for dinner and would prefer that to eating in. Just make sure you take them somewhere they will love. Again, this doesn’t mean it has to be a cliché. If they prefer the Lebanese restaurant down the street to the French bistro, take them there. If this means they’ll be having garlic breath for the next three days, well then you’ve just proven your sacrificial love even more.

SPONTANEOUS DATE! Surprise your partner with a spontaneous, mostly unplanned date. Head somewhere and go with the flow, or perhaps take a random drive. Sometimes it’s nice just to break the routine of everyday life, just so long as you don’t end up in a House of Wax situation.

TALK TO THEM It can be easy to stop talking properly, especially in a long-term relationship.

Maybe you’ve gotten too comfortable, or don’t feel like there’s much to say. Just try! You may find out something you never knew, which hopefully will be a positive thing, as opposed to finding out your first cousins or something.

LISTEN TO THEM It can be even easier to not listen properly when you have been with

someone for a certain amount of time.

You may not know it, but not listening properly can be really hurtful. Whether you think the topic isn’t that interesting or you feel like you’ve heard it all already, make the effort to listen. This is the person who is supposed to mean the most to you, why wouldn’t you care what they have to say?

ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THEY LIKE Make the effort to at least try and appreciate some of the things they love, even if you’re not the biggest fan. It will show that you’re taking an interest, and sometimes you may even be pleasantly surprised. For example, sports are usually big on a guys radar. so ladies, take the time to know the game they love and watch it with them. For the girls who prefer a ‘chick-flick’, humour them guys and cuddle up close for the ‘love-fest’. I’m not advocating that you should change who you are for someone, but trying new things isn’t bad.

CELEBRATE Unless you partner is adverse to this, properly celebrate. Maybe the urge to do this will diminish over time, but try igniting that flame again. If this person is the love of your life, shouldn’t you want to celebrate and make a big deal out of your relationship?

JUST HANG OUT Does your partner have a boring day of errands to run? Go with them and rock it. You love each other, so surely you’ll be able to make it more enjoyable just by being together. Plus, saving them from a day of boring chores by themselves is pretty romantic in my book.

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TELL THEM THAT YOU LOVE THEM And I don’t mean in that mechanical, not thinking about it way.

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A little history on Valentine’s Day: The ‘real’ St. Valentine was no patron of love

On Feb. 14, of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, the root of our modern holiday is a beautiful fiction. St. Valentine was no lover or patron of love.

Valentine’s Day, in fact, originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Valentine’s Day? St. Valentine was not a romantic.

Indeed, medieval legends, repeated in modern media, had St. Valentine performing Christian marriage rituals or passing notes between Christian lovers jailed by Gothicus. Still other stories romantically involved him with the blind girl whom he allegedly healed. Yet none of these medieval tales had any basis in third-century history, as the Bollandists pointed out.

The love connection probably appeared more than a thousand years after the martyrs’ death, when Geoffrey Chaucer, author of “The Canterbury Tales” decreed the February feast of St. Valentinus to the mating of birds. He wrote in his “Parlement of Foules”:

(by which he meant lovesick.) And he called her his “very gentle Valentine.”

English audiences embraced the idea of February mating. Shakespeare’s lovestruck Ophelia spoke of herself as Hamlet’s Valentine.

In the following centuries, Englishmen and women began using Feb. 14 as an excuse to pen verses to their love objects. Industrialization made it easier with mass-produced illustrated cards adorned with smarmy poetry. Then along came Cadbury, Hershey’s, and other chocolate manufacturers marketing sweets for one’s sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Today, shops everywhere dec-

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It seems that, in Chaucer’s day, English birds paired off to produce eggs in February. Soon, nature-minded European nobility began sending love notes during bird-mating season. For example, the French Duke of Orléans, who spent some years as a prisoner in the Tower of London, wrote to his wife in February 1415 that he was “already sick of love”

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By Leon Retief

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

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

The History of Espionage The Secret World of Spycraft, Sabotage and Port-Truth Propaganda.

Ernest Volkman.

Carlton Books, 208 pages.

This a book for lovers of spy stories, although readers looking for the character development, interpersonal intrigues and romantic entanglements found in novels or short stories by John le Carré, Graham Greene or W. Somerset Maugham will be disappointed – there is none of the suspense found in the storylines of the above authors, but on the other hand there is plenty of original ideas, skullduggery and quite a few surprises (for me, at least) along the way.

Volkman opens with an anecdote about a question asked of the Duke of Wellington: what does he think of on the night before a battle?

“What’s on the other side of the hill?” was his reply. A quite reasonable answer, I think, after all, that is

the raison d’etre of espionage, be it military, diplomatic or industrial in nature or, as Volkman explains, strategic, tactical or counterintelligence. It is an old profession: a 1500-year-old clay tablet contains, in cipher form, the formula for making porcelain. Another ancient example dates from 490 BCE when intelligence gathered by Athenians enabled them to defeat an attack by the Persian king Xerxes.

The Israeli occupiers of Masada in 73 CE were convinced that their fortress was invincible and therefore did not bother to gather intelligence about their Roman enemies. The Roman general Silvius, on the other hand, had his spies collect every possible scrap of information, and as a result planned a very successful attack which conquered Masada.

Even if the Israelis had Book Cover: BookOutlet.ca had intelligence at their disposal they would probably not have been able to resist the Romans, but Silvio’s knowledge of what was, in this case, on top of the hill and not on the other side, made him the victor.

Volkman describes many interesting examples of spycraft involving military campaigns, diplomacy and scientific and industrial secrets. In the process he unmasks a number of well-known historical personages as spies, inter alia W. Somerset Maugham himself, Marco Polo, King Louis XV, Harriet Tubman and Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. That this aspect of their lives are not well known today may be due to the fact that a major requirement of spycraft is that its practitioners should remain anonymous at best or at least not suspected of such clandestine activities.

Once a spy has gathered intelligence it must in some way be transmitted to his/her superiors, and various inno-

vative methods have been devised for this purpose. The one I like most is by Baden-Powell, who used sketches of insects or landscapes to hide his information. After all, butterfly hunters are regarded as harmless and eccentric, so who would suspect his drawings to contain military information – see the link at the end.

Famous generals tend to have rather large egos, often thinking that they know better than their staff who have been trained to evaluate the relevant information, muddy as it often is in war. Napoleon is no exception – he lost major battles and probably his empire because he so stubbornly believed that he knew best.

Much of modern spycraft was developed by Frau Doktor Elsbeth Schragmueller, who intensively trained German spies in World War One. Her methods were so successful that they were adopted by many nations after her death.

Two of the three largest and most successful spy agencies were the Russian KGB and the HVA, East Germany’s foreign intelligence service, headed by Markus Wolf, without doubt the most successful spymaster in modern history. He was thought to be the model for Karla in Jon le Carré’s books, and his autobiography, Man Without a Face is fascinating reading and is still available.

Pearl Harbour, the atom bomb, the British spy scandal and many other events are described in this book’s wide sweep, and it ends with a coda devoted to cyberspies, which is most likely to remain the spycraft for the foreseeable future.

Both readers who managed to stay awake may have noticed that I wrote “two of the three largest and most successful spy agencies,” namely the KGB and the HVA. The third is certainly Israel’s Mossad, which seems to have completely missed Hamas’ planned attack on October 7th. On the other hand, some sources say that Mossad knew, others deny it and who am I to agree or disagree. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-founder-ofthe-boy-scouts-hid-maps-in-insect-drawings

Youth chapter of local suicide prevention group holding Open Mic night at The Hive Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Journey to Hope is a Moose Jaw-born organization that raises awareness of suicide and suicide prevention, including helping those who have lost someone to suicide, and the group’s youth chapter annual Open Mic Night is coming up on Feb. 15 at The Hive.

“Journey to Hope Moose Jaw believes in the power of creative expression to inspire and ignite hope, whether that’s through the cathartic process of creating and sharing, or through listening to another,” said Della Ferguson, founder of Journey to Hope.

“In the past, we have had spoken poetry, prose, rap, songs, and paintings. Every year, without fail, attendees leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and empowered. I trust this year will ‘wow’ folks once again.”

Kerrie Binetruy, a teacher at Central Collegiate and the Journey to Hope Youth Chapter liaison for the school, said the event is a way to encourage creative ex-

pression among the youth, build their organizational skills, and connect with adult community members affected by suicide and mental health issues.

“This is an event we’ve had for a few years — we took a break during COVID —, but it’s all about sharing hope, resiliency, awareness, and connection,” Binetruy explained. “The adult Journey to Hope community lead for our student group is Della Ferguson, and their team supports us to carry out the ideas the kids come up with.

“We have some amazingly creative youth in our midst, so we decided to come together and share and at the same time promote awareness around suicide prevention and do some fundraising to improve mental health supports in our community.”

The evening will be hosted by The Hive Café at 23 Main Street North, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Binetruy said that past events have seen presentations mostly by Journey to Hope’s youth members, but as an open

mic night, adults can share, too.

The rules are that presentations must be family friendly, take five minutes or less per person, and follow the Journey to Hope themes of Hope, Honouring, and Healing.

Pre-registering to present is preferred by emailing info@hopesummit.ca.

“Because it’s an Open Mic, we opened the sharing to others,” Binetruy said. “We’ve had many wonderful adults participate by sharing songs, stories, and poems.

“People can sign up to share on the spot that day or they can register ahead, which we prefer, by emailing us their presentation title and name.”

Learn more about Journey to Hope, their mission, and the many suicide awareness and prevention resources they offer at journeytohope.synthasite.com/ journey2hope-youth-chapter.php, or on their social media channels.

Community Choir membership numbers boosting excitement for May ‘Spring Sing’ concert Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Community Choir is working hard during their regular Monday evening practices to ready more than 80 members, including a strong men’s section, for the group’s annual Spring Sing Concert, set for May 11 at Zion United Church.

“We can’t accept any more people, we are full!” laughed Diane Rhodes, the choir’s director and chief organizer. “We are practicing on Monday evenings at First Free Methodist Church, who have been very good to us, and we have a large group of people coming out and they’re really enjoying their time together.

“We have around 80 people — a pretty good group — and a healthy bunch of men. We always have to hope we’ll have enough men to balance with the women, and they’re doing really well.”

Rhodes said that far from the usual

post-Christmas slowdown in attendance that she usually sees, the Community Choir’s first practice in January actually attracted more numbers than December.

“Usually, I suppose people are going down south for a bit, or they just aren’t as eager to get out during the winter cold,” Rhodes said. “But we had even more people than before, so now we have to get ready together and put the work in.”

Rhodes finds it challenging to pick music each year, but she focuses on songs the choir will have fun with, without getting overwhelmingly technical.

One of the highlights they are rehearsing is a choral arrangement of the 1999 Smash Mouth hit “All Star”, which Rhodes said is quite funny. They also have folk songs, some contemporary hits, a jazz piece, a sacred piece incorporating Handel’s Messiah, and more.

A photo from the 2023 Moose Jaw Community Choir’s Spring Sing Concert at St. Andrew’s United Church (Community Choir/Facebook)

The most important aspect of the choir is social — bringing people together for regular connection, and learning to blend their voices harmoniously. It’s a casual atmosphere with lots of chatting, until Rhodes brings her gentle, soft-spoken, ‘let’s get started’ hammer down.

“Our people really enjoy getting together and getting to sing together,” she said. “When everyone first arrives and they’re sitting down and getting ready to sing, it’s hard to get them quieted down for rehearsal at first because they’re so happy to visit, and I have to get their attention and we start working on our pieces.”

Fans of the Moose Jaw Community Choir can follow them on social media with an easy Facebook search. A ticket sale announcement is coming soon, hopefully with a convenient online format for 2024.

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From the Cradle of Humankind to the Roof of Africa (and a lot in-between) Guest article by Mark Gilliland - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com [Exclusive to the Moose Jaw Express]

Last fall, I spent a few weeks travelling in eastern Africa, mainly Tanzania, to explore and experience, but also so myself, Gayland Panko, Kevin Pilsworth, and Max Pilsworth could summit the Roof of Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro in Kilimanjaro National Park.

This is the (highly condensed) story of that expedition: Sitting in the Education Centre in the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, I am thoroughly pleased with the clay art pieces that my students have produced in my CREATEabilities class. I enhance them slightly with some enamel and acrylic highlights in order to add depth and verismo. The goal is to make them look old — very old. That’s because the students have produced examples of African cave art.

Cave art is the oldest form of storytelling, and the oldest form of art itself.

While in Arusha, Tanzania last fall, I visited the largest art gallery in Africa: The Cultural Heritage Centre. I could have spent days wandering through the impressive buildings, enjoying the endless array of African paintings, carvings, textiles, etc. Upon exiting the Centre, I was compelled to stop and digest a very large and heavily textured painting of cave art with one of my travelling companions, Gayland “Big Country” Panko.

“I’m going to get my students to reproduce this when I get home!” I boldly stated to Big Country.

I’ve always found cave art and petroglyphs fascinating, wondering about the person who made the creative marks, and the details of his or her perhaps not-sosimple life thousands of years ago. Eastern and southern Africa are excellent places to learn about cave art, with Africa often referred to as the Cradle of Humankind.

After all, the uber-important Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Conservation Area are both located wholly within Tanzania.

Summiting the Roof of Africa My time in Arusha was completely relaxed and painless compared to the previous ten days in Africa, which was consumed with the real reason myself and my three expedition mates were there: To summit Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa, and one of the world’s Seven Summits.

“Big Country”, Kevin Pilsworth, Max Pilsworth, and I had been successful a few years ago in climbing together to Mount Everest Base Camp.

This one was quite different, and in some ways significantly more gnarly than what we experienced in Nepal. We trained hard for this one, spending time in the Colorado ‘fourteeners’ for our high-altitude training.

I have to say I am very proud of my teammates for pushing through their own personal challenges in order to successfully complete the summit assault. Only

Up close with a lazy, yet intimidating big cat. Photo courtesy Mark Gilliland

The full team at Uhuru Peak, having successfully summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro (l-r, Mark Gilliland, Gayland Panko, Kevin Pilsworth, Max Pilsworth). Photo courtesy Mark Gilliland a team member really knows what it took guides give us a sickeningly sweet powfor a teammate, or themself, to reach their der that they call “Kilimanjaro cocaine.” goal.

Looking up, I see a long line of headlamps In the words of Sawyer Buettner, heading to the top; it seems so far away.

“I’m from Moose Jaw, so, we’re a gritty At 5:45 a.m., the sun rises over eastgroup.” ern Africa, giving hope to all the climbA climb such as this is not for every- ers. It’s beautiful and warm, and the view body. Most of the time, it is not fun. More is the reason we are on the mountain. No than fifty per cent who attempt Kili tap photo can truly capture it, nor can it be fulout. Many people simply do not possess ly described with words. the genetics to be successful. Some of it is We reach Uhuru Peak, the highest a blur, kind of surreal, but you keep going point in Africa, before 8 a.m. After taking because of your experience, training, and pictures, we begin the long, painful dea desire to push yourself to beyond max- scent. We spend the night at Millennium imum.

Peak, where our appetites start to return, It is painful, dangerous, and potential- fuelled with the joy of success. ly fatal. There are places on the mountain The following day, the descent conwhere, if you slip, you can have a very bad tinued rapidly, entering different climatic day. You work harder and harder with ver- zones as the altitude decreased. Making tical gain, yet available O2 levels decrease our way through a wet, hot rainforest at with altitude. At almost 20,000 feet of el- the end, we reached the fresh food, Coevation, for example, you have to work ca-Cola, wine, and beer waiting for us. with approximately 47 per cent of the O2 Eventually, we boarded a bus back to available at sea level.

Moshi, capital of Kilimanjaro region. We Altitude affects everything, and is had our first showers in a week, slept in the biggest challenge. It affects sleep, the beds, played cards, and watched the many ability to digest food, your appetite, and monkeys playing on our hotel roof. causes headaches, nausea, and lightheadSafari in the Serengeti edness. Summit day/night is a bear. You During our last week in Africa, we have a four-hour climb to Barafu, where toured around the Serengeti on safari. This you spend the day trying to rest, although is where we really noticed and appreciatthe continuous singing and dancing of the ed the uniqueness of Africa, in terms of Tanzanian porters and guides make it al- wildlife, environment, and how the people most impossible. have adapted to their world.

Gear is packed and repacked sevThe Maasai people survive and thrive eral times, you force yourself to eat and with their cattle on the sparsest of land, livhydrate, you take Diamox to delay acute ing in huts that have remained unchanged mountain sickness, and at 11:30 p.m. our for thousands of years. head guide Kibacha unzips our two-perWe were able to witness up close son tent and says, “Let’s go!” (very close) lions, hyenas, wildebeest, Outside, our team of 20 make their elephants, hippos, giraffes, Cape buffalo, final preparations. The night is very dark baboons, cheetahs, mongoose, and many and cold, and the wind bites our faces. We more animals. Resting on the deck of a adjust our packs, turn on our headlamps, yurt and looking out onto the vast expanse and start to climb, knowing the effort required for the next 15 hours.

The guides remind us constantly to “pole, pole!”, meaning ‘go slow’ in Swahili.

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Huge groups of hippos stay cool in the water. Photo courtesy Mark Gilliland

An elephant herd in the heat of the day.

Photo courtesy Mark Gilliland

The Cultural Heritage Centre, Africa’s largest art gallery. Photo courtesy Mark Gilliland of the Serengeti before heading over to the dining tent for dinner is one of the most beautiful sights I have ever witnessed.

We departed the Serengeti by a small aircraft on October 7th, noticing as we did that Israel had been attacked by terrorists.

From Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, we noticed that we deliberately flew northwest above the Red Sea — avoiding Sudanese and Libyan airspace en route to Dublin, Ireland.

I have been blessed with the health and means to have experienced many big adventures like this one in my life, and I won’t soon forget the beauty of the land, and especially the people.

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Airbase recognizes 15 members with awards for their service and dedication Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

15 Wing Airbase has recognized 15 personnel with honours, awards, medals and appointments as part of a military tradition that acknowledges members’ dedication and service to the organization.

The ceremony occurred on Jan. 31 at the airbase in the Col. O.B. Philp Complex.

Operational Service Medal (OSM) Expedition The OSM Expedition Award was given to Capt. McKay, who deployed on various missions to support 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron.

This general service award recognizes those who serve in or provide support to overseas operations and for which no other medals, such as United Nations or NATO medals, are available. The OSM with Expedition ribbon recognizes service on smaller operations for which there are no medals available or service in dangerous circumstances outside of an existing theatre.

Special Service Medal (SSM) Expedition The SSM Expedition award was given to Capt. Palosky, a former 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron CP-140 Auroa pilot who deployed to OP CARIBBE in May and June 2018, a United States-led counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

From October to December 2020, he also supported OP NEON, Canada’s contribution in support of United Nations Security Council sanctions imposed against North Korea.

The Special Service Medal (SSM) was created to recognize members who took part in activities and operations under exceptional circumstances. The Expedition Bar signifies an aggregate of 45 days of honourable service performed outside Canada while deployed to participate in or provide direct support on a full-time basis to approved operations.

Canadian Forces’ Decoration The Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD) is awarded to officers and non-commissioned members who have completed 12 years of service and every 10 years thereafter. The decoration is awarded to

all ranks who maintain a good record of conduct.

A clasp (BAR) is awarded for every subsequent 10 years of service.

Maj. Naqvi received a CD2 for his 32 years of service.

Maj. Maki received a CD1 for his 22 years of service.

Eight members received a CD for their 12 years of service, including Maj. Timm, Capt. DeRuiter, Capt. Palosky, Capt. Plante, Capt. Powis-Clement, Capt.

Ryan, Sgt. Christie and Master Cpl. Kaehler.

Queen Elizabeth the second Platinum Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal commemorates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952.

The medal is a tangible way to honour Her Majesty for her service to Canada.

The medal is awarded to residents or those with a link to Saskatchewan who have contributed to Canada, Saskatchewan, or a region or community.

The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was awarded to Maj. Naqvi and Mr. Robb Nesbitt. These were the last two QE II jubilee medals awarded at 15 Wing.

Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) Individual Achievement Award The award is presented to those who

exceed the expectations of their employment or personal responsibilities by displaying outstanding leadership and going beyond the demands of their normal duty while working with CJOC. The Canadian Joint Operations Command Individual Achievement Award was presented to Maj. Myroniuk.

As second in command of the aviation section of the multinational force and observers in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, Maj. (then Capt.) Myroniuk displayed outstanding leadership, dedication, and professionalism.

He was instrumental in optimizing the use of aviation assets and coordinated relief in multiple places while simultaneously ensuring the execution of routine missions, including visits by the president of Fiji and the commander of the United States Central Command.

Maj. Myroniuk’s remarkable efforts were also critical to the successful execution of all aviation missions within the operations area, bringing great credit to himself and the Canadian Joint Operations Command.

Wing Commanders’ Commendation The Wing Commander’s Commendation is intended to recognize military or civilian members who demonstrate outstanding ability, devotion to duty, professionalism, or exceptional efficiency in performing their duties or exceptional acts beyond the execution of normal duty.

The 15 Wing Commander’s Com-

mendation was awarded to Master Cpl. Stang for his commendable leadership, initiative and selfless dedication to his squadron.

Since being employed as a technical training flight avionics instructor at 431 (AD) Squadron, Master Cpl. Stang has been instrumental in developing the CT114 Avionics upgrade (AVSUG) technical training program. His efforts in creating AVSUG technical training have been of a remarkably high standard, while his ability to impart technical knowledge to others is exceptional.

Stang’s actions have also given 431 (AD) Squadron the ability to complete servicing and maintenance activities for AVSUG aircraft and have ensured the success of the avionic technical training for current and future technicians.

15 Wing Flight Safety For Professionalism Award The “For Professionalism” award recognizes acts that reflect a superior professional attitude that avert an aircraft accident or significantly reduce hazardous threats. Acts in the completion of normal duties may qualify if clearly indicative of commendable extra effort.

The award was given to Mr. Clayton Haight because, on Dec. 5, 2022, he discovered that the seat fastener of a Harvard aircraft had cracked and could have caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft.

Other maintenance personnel had not reported this issue during previous checks.

Capt. McKay (centre) receives the Operational Service Medal (SSM) Expedition award from Wing Commander Colonel D.S. Coutts (left) and Chief Warrant Officer R.I. Fox (right). Photo

by Jason G. Antonio

Capt. Palosky (centre) receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) Expedition Award. He also received an award honouring his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Maj. Naqvi (centre) receives the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

He also received the Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 32 years of service.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Maj. Timm (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Maj. Maki (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for her 22 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Capt. deRuiter (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Capt. Plante (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Sgt. Christie (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Capt. Ryan (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Mr. Robb Nesbitt (centre) receives the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Master Cpl. Stang (centre) receives the 15 Wing Commander’s Commendation Award. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Master Cpl. Kaehler (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for her 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Maj. Myroniuk (centre) receives the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) Individual Achievement Award. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Capt. Powis-Clement (centre) receives a Canadian Forces’ Decoration for his 12 years of service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Maintenance crewman Clayton Haight (centre) receives the Flight Safety For Professionalism Award. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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Moose Jaw moves into second place in Eastern Conference with 3-1 win over Raiders, 6-3 victory over Red Deer Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors opened with a 3-1 win over the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday before battling to an impressive 6-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday in a game with playoff spot implications.

The win over the Rebels saw the Warriors improve to 30-16-0-2 and move into a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference with the Medicine Hat Tigers, two points up on Red Deer in a race that promises to be one to watch the rest of the season.

The Warriors also now have 13 wins in their last 15 games and remain one of the hottest teams in the WHL.

Brayden Schuurman had lots of time and space to cut across the front of the net and tuck the puck around Chase Wutzke for a goal in the third period. Nick Pettigrew tles. I felt that along the boards, the net front, and face-offs, those areas were most important and by the end of the game I thought we won our fair share and gave our skill a chance to win.”

Moose Jaw’s Jagger Firkus opened

scoring in the second period, but the Raiders’ Harrison Lodewyk would tie the game with eight minutes gone in the third.

The draw didn’t last long, as three minutes later Atley Calvert restored the Warriors’ lead, and Lynden Lakovic added

Martin Rysavy (centre) prepares to lead the fly-by after scoring his first-period goal. Nick Pettigrew Warriors 3, Prince Albert 1 The Warriors found themselves in yet another back-and-forth battle with the Raiders, but goals 24 seconds apart midway through the third period would seal the deal.

“I think we knew what to expect with P.A., we’ve played them eight times now and it was no different from the previous seven,” head coach Mark O’Leary said on the WHL Live post-game show. “They make you work for every inch of ice and Warriors forward Jagger Firkus leads the flyby after scoring the game’s first goal in it was going to come down to puck bat- the second period. Nick Pettigrew

an insurance marker seconds after.

That was more than enough for Warriors goaltender Jackson Unger, who turned aside 27 shots for the win. Nathan Preston had 31 saves for Prince Albert.

Warriors 6, Red Deer 3 It took the Warriors around five minutes to hit high gear, but once they did, it was all systems go against a Red Deer team that also had been on a roll throughout the month of January.

Martin Rysavy scored twice, while Calvert, Matthew Savoie and Brayden Schuurman each had a goal and an assist to go along with a single marker from Firkus.

Seeing the Warriors’ third line of Rysavy, Schuurman and Rilen Kovacevic continue to contribute was a major positive in Savoie’s view.

“I think that’s the kind of team we have,” Savoie said. “Our third line, I guess you could call it that, it wouldn’t be the third line on many teams. It’s a pretty elite group that we have that can play in any situation and go out there at key times, and I think those guys have been playing really well these last few games. They’ve been really consistent for us, giving us what we need when we throw them out there and they’ve been awesome.”

Jeremiah Roberts, Kai Uchacz and Carson Birnie had Red Deer’s goals.

Unger stopped 23 shots, while Chase Wutzke made 22 saves through two periods and Rhett Stoesser stopped seven in the third for Red Deer.

The Warriors were right back in action on Tuesday night when they hosted the Edmonton Oil Kings, followed by games in Red Deer on Friday and Calgary on Saturday.

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Saskatchewan hits high gear in preparation for Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship

With selection of teams completed, focus now turns to refining and practicing for tournament Mar 22-29 at Moose Jaw Curling Centre Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

For most teams from Saskatchewan heading into a Canadian championship, the wheelchair curling teams - four-time gold medalists will be there to win. Things play out Mar. 22-29 during the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

Both Saskatchewan 1 and 2 were on the ice Sunday afternoon at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre, with the practice taking a special turn as players on both teams received their green jackets for the national tournament.

With the teams now selected and set, the focus now turns to specific preparation for the event in a month-and-a-half’s time.

Team 1 will be comprised of Team Canada member Gil Dash, Paralympic bronze medalist Marie Wright, Moose Gibson and Sheryl Pederson, with Dash,

Team Saskatchewan 2 is a largely rookie crew for the upcoming Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, with veteran skip Rod Pederson leading Pete Andrews, Mark Kennedy, Zahra Ehsani, Tara Hess and coach Lloyd Thiele.

Team Saskatchewan’s entries for the upcoming Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship were on the ice for practice on Sunday afternoon.

Wright and Gibson having played alongside Darwin Bender on their way to winning gold in Moose Jaw last season.

With Bender having retired from the sport, Pederson has made the move from Team 2 to Team 1.

“Moving Sheryl to Team 1 gives us a lot of options when it comes to equalizing the men-women ratio,” said coach Lorraine Arguin. “If one of the women goes down and you only have one woman on the team, you’re done, you can’t play. So we needed to make sure we had two-andtwo and Cheryl was the best option.

“She’s easy to work with and has been coming out for extra practice, and with Marie on the team, it’s a good bal-

ance.”

Team 2 is almost completely comprised of newcomers. Skip Rod Pederson returns to lead the rink, with Saskatoon’s Pete Andrews and Mark Kennedy joined

by Regina’s Zahra Ehsani and Tara Hess in making their nationals debut.

“They’ve all been good recruits and have shown a lot of improvement in a short amount of time,” Arguin said.

“They’re throwing their take-out weight pretty consistently and their draw weight is something that’s harder to come along with wheelchair curling, but as they practice they’ll get better… they’re very, very willing to learn and improve so that’s awesome.”

Despite the travel, the Saskatchewan teams have been able to gather regularly on Sundays in Moose Jaw to practice, with a four-hour day of skills sessions and exhibition games helping with everyone’s development.

This past Sunday, for example, saw teams work on their skills in the morning before receiving their jackets and then taking the ice for a game while using shot clocks -- something that’s a new experience for the rookies.

It’s all pushing toward the goal of winning yet another gold medal, with Dash and Wright shooting for their fifth national title.

“That’ll be the goal for both teams, and if they end up playing each other in the final, that would be pretty nice,” Arguin said.

Until things get going on Mar. 22, though, it’s just a matter of as much refinement and improvement as possible.

“We’ll keep practicing on the weekends, the Saskatoon and Regina people will be practicing on their own when they can and Sunday mornings, the Regina crew usually make it out here,” Arguin said. “Then with Gil leaving for Worlds, we’ll be trying to get some practices in before he leaves, but otherwise we’ll be working on everything with the players who are here.”

Be sure to keep an eye on www. curling.ca/2024wheelchair/ for updates on teams and tournament draw as things draw closer.

Top three finishers decided in Original 16 Cash League BTN Chartered Accountants, Fountain Tire, KMS Contruction to take top three regular season spots, two draws remaining until playoffs

With two draws remaining until the playoffs, the top three teams in the Original 16 Cash League have been decided.

How things finish up in the rest of the standings is anyone’s guess.

BTN Chartered Accountants (Penny Barker, 14-1), Fountain Tire (Barry Silk, 12-4), KMS Construction (Ben Gamble, 11-5) have locked down the top three positions and will be the favourties when playoffs begin on Feb. 21.

Barker will likely finish in first place after rolling to a 12-5 win over John’s Music (Ryan Wenarchuk) on Wednesday at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre. As was the case in every game that draw, things were close early, with the teams tied 2-2 through four ends. That all changed in the fifth, though, as Barker put up a six-ender for one of the biggest ends of the season and then added four more in the seventh to

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express the break, but Gamble took control with four in the sixth. The teams exchanged single points the next two ends, and KMS had their two-point win.

Big ends late in the game were the order of the day in the contest between Wade Gray (7-9) and Young and Young Automotive (Stan Barnsley, 7-9). Barnsley took a 4-2 lead out of the fourth end, but Gray took the lead with three in the fifth and then control with a steal of three Curling file in the sixth. Barnsley made it a one-point bring things to an end. game coming home with three in the sevWenarchuk fell to 8-8 and has the in- enth, but Gray put the hammer to good use side track on fourth place. to score a pair in the final end for a 10-7 Gamble moved within a win of Silk win. for second thanks to a 7-5 victory in the EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 6-9) put meeting of two of the league’s top teams. together a string of points over the final Things looked good for Silk early, as sin- three ends to take a 9-4 win over R.K. gles in the second and fourth ends and Sunview Farms (Dayne Heisler, 2-14). deuce in the fifth made it 4-2 heading into Gunnis got off to a good start with deuc-

es in the first two ends, but Heisler rallied right back with two in the third and a steal of two in the fourth. That was the end of the good news for the young rink, though, as EMJ put up one in the fifth, stole two in the sixth and another two in the seventh to bring things to an early end.

Ryder Helmeczi (6-9) and Leeville Construction (Curtis Woloschuk, 5-10) had the closest game of the night. Helmeczi led 2-1 through three ends, but a threespot made it 4-2 Woloschuk at the break.

Deuces in the sixth and seventh gave Helmeczi a 6-4 lead coming home, but Woloschuk got his deuce to send things to extras. There, Helmeczi would get his one for the 7-6 win.

Original 16 Cash League action continues every Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

WINMAR Warriors score pair late to take victory over Contacts Moose Jaw scores winner with 2:13 remaining in regulation to get back in win column Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors are back in the win column, and they have a bit of late-game heroics to thank for it.

Ryan Gibbs scored with 2:31 to play in regulation to snap a 2-2 tie and the Warriors would go on to a 4-2 victory over the Saskatoon Contacts in Sask Male AAA Hockey League action in Saskatoon.

The win snapped a two-game skid for Moose Jaw and saw the local crew improve to 18-17-3-0, good enough for a tie for sixth in the 12-team league.

Brennan Brown scored the lone goal

in the first period, with his power-play marker coming with 3:52 to play in the frame to give Moose Jaw a 1-0 lead.

The lead didn’t last long into the second, as Saskatoon’s Samuel Wardell tied the game only 1:04 into the frame, but Dylan Duzan got that one right back with a power play marker 33 seconds later.

The goal was Duzan’s 22nd of the season and 45th point, good enough for fifth in SMAAAHL league scoring, three points out of third.

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tacts with 10:44 to play in the period, setting up the dramatic finish.

Bryce Boughen -- who assisted on the game-winner -- scored an empty-netter

with 13 seconds remaining and had three points in the game. Gibbs also capped his contest with a pair of assists to go with his goal.

Luke McKechnie stopped 30 shots to earn the win, while Logan Edmonstone turned aside 28 for the Contacts.

The WINMAR Warriors are currently five points back of Prince Albert for fifth and are back in action on Thursday when they host the Regina Pat Canadians. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

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Mavericks continue stellar season with Moose Jaw U13 tournament win Moose Jaw goes undefeated, take 4-2 win over Saskatoon in gold medal game Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Carpet One Floor and Home Mavericks heading into the Moose Jaw U13 girls hockey tournament posted a perfect record through four games in the tournament held the weekend of January 27, taking first place with a 4-2 win over Saskatoon in the gold medal game.

Moose Jaw opened the event with a 3-2 win over Clavet on Friday before defeating Delise 7-0 and Regina White 5-3 in a pair of games Saturday to finish first in their pool.

The U13 Mavericks currently have a 12-1-0-0 record to sit in first place in the Sask Female Hockey League South West division and currently have the second-best record in the entire 19-team league.

The Moose Jaw Purple Mavericks The Moose Jaw Mavericks took first place in the U13 division at their annual tournament during the Jan 26 weekend. nearly matched their older compatriots in the U9 division, posting a 3-0 round-rob- in record but falling 3-1 to Lanigan in the final. Along the way the Mavericks defeat-

ed Lumsden 5-3, edged Swift Current 2-1 and downed Saskatoon 10-1.

Competing in the same age class, the Moose Jaw Green Mavericks went 1-11. Their record included a 6-2 win over the WP Aces, 3-3 tie with Lanigan and a heartbreaking 8-7 loss to Lumsden where a win would have sent them to the final.

The U11 C Mavericks went 0-3, with Swift Current taking a 6-3 win over Saskatoon in the final, while the U11 B Mavericks posted a 1-2 mark and saw Warman defeat Weyburn 3-1 in their gold medal game.

Moose Jaw was unable to find a win in the U15 division, posting an 0-4 record.

Cochrane, Alta. defeated Weyburn 2-0 to win their division.

The Mavericks also went 1-2 in the U18 age group, with Winnipeg edging Saskatoon 5-3 in the gold medal game.

Prairie Hockey Academy finishes fifth in Dave King Invitational Cougars finish third in pool, go on to defeat Pacific Coast in fifth-place game

The Prairie Hockey Academy Cougars took a fifth-place finish at the Dave King Elite U15 Invitational this past weekend, finishing off their weekend with an 8-3 win over Pacific Coast Hockey Academy on Sunday morning.

The Cougars posted a 1-2 record in the round robin through the eight-team event at the Barkman Arena in Caronport and missed out on the medal games, but had solid showing in their final game nonetheless.

PHA opened the tournament with a 7-2 loss to the North Shore Warriors Prep on Thursday before falling 6-5 to the West Central Wheat Kings on Friday and picking up a 7-4 win over the Minot Wolves on Saturday.

It was a tough start for the Cougars on Friday, as North Shore scored a pair in the first and led 4-1 through two before pull-

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express ing away in the Nixon Friesen had a goal and two final frame. points for the Cougars, Alexandre Pirot, Z a n d e r Luke Pratte, Ramsey Thompson and Watson had a Kashton Smith had their other markers. goal and an as- Brady Robert had 30 saves. sist for PHA, Darien Lowe and Taylor Neumeiwhile Soren er had the other goals for West Central, Hayden had Emeri Cowie had 35 stops.

Things didn’t look very good for their other goal.

Luke Ratzlaff PHA heading into the third period against Minot thanks to a 4-0 deficit, but three had 24 saves in net.

Chase Vossenaar had a hat trick for goals in four minutes early in the period the Warriors while Kayden Runstedler had and four goals in the final 5:38 made for two goals and four points. Peter Banicevic an impressive comeback.

Friesen, Ason Apesis and Brady Viand Nash Dickson had single goals, Oscar pond all had a goal and two points in the Hicik stopped 46 shots for the win.

It was a heartbreaker on Friday for period, while Watson, Max Craig, Aaron PHA, as Kaine Thiessen scored short- Kowalyk and Reg Huebner scored once handed -- and his fourth of the game -- each. Hayden picked up three assists, and with 6:34 to play to give West Central the Ratzlaff stopped 14 shots to earn the win.

Riley Bouchard, Brady Grosz, Henrik win.

Holt and Paxton Packulak scored for Minot, Luke Richeson stopped 23 shots.

That set the stage for Sunday morning, where the Cougars led 3-2 through two but scored five in the third to pull away.

Pratte had two goals and three points, while Craig, Huebner and Kowalyk each had a goal and an assist. Hayden, Thompson and Jake Myhre all had single markers, Vipond added three assists. Robert stopped 22 shots for the win.

Treytin Frizzell scored twice for PCHA, Kieran Wilson had their other marker. Logan MacLean stopped 30 shots in 48:43, Lynden Mercier six in the remainder of the game.

Northern Alberta Xtreme went on to defeat North Shore 4-0 in the gold medal game.

Briecrest College sweep three of four against Red Deer in basketball and volleyball

Clippers win both weekend games in basketball, women’s volleyball to cap another successful run of ACAC action An Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season that’s already been filled with success across all sports for the Briercrest College Clippers nearly turned in a run for the ages this past weekend.

Three of four teams in action Friday and Saturday posted sweeps of their opponents, with men’s and women’s basketball winning all four games against the Red Deer Kings and Queens at home, while the women’s volleyball team won both games in Red Deer. The men’s volleyball team could have made it a complete sweep, but a loss to the Kings Saturday prevented that momentous occasion.

The women’s basketball team should have been in for a tough run against their ACAC South Divison-leading opponents, but instead came away with a 71-63 win Friday and a 67-66 victory Saturday.

Briercrest took a narrow 51-49 lead into the fourth quarter in the weekend opener, but outscored Red Deer 20-14 in the fourth to pull away for the win. Madison Beattie lead the way with 16 points, while Brooklyn Martens scored 15 and Asia Wells added 10. Melissa Ellis had eight points and nine rebounds.

As the score would indicate, the rematch was as close as could be. Beattie hit a shot with 2:44 to play to give the Clippers a 65-63 lead and a Hope Jordans basket made it four-point game with 49

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express seconds remaining -- insurance points that dishing eight assists. Francis Dogani had would prove crucial when Red Deer hit a 10 points, Banilevic added five.

The Clippers are now 10-7 and fifth three-pointer with a second to play.

Wells led with 17 points, while Be- in the ACAC South, They also travel to attie finished with 14 and Martens scored Kings and Concordia this weekend. *** 10.

Women’s volleyball closed ground The Clippers are now 10-7 and in fourth place in the South Division, They’re on second-place Red Deer with their two back in action with games against Kings wins and are now 11-6, two points back of the Queens for second in the ACAC South.

University and Concordia this weekend.

The Clippers took a 23-25, 27-25, 25*** Men’s basketball ran their win streak 22, 25-20 win in the opener before battling to four games thanks to 93-80 and 90-87 to a 25-22, 27-25, 20-25, 18-25, 15-6 win in the rematch. victories in Red Deer.

Julia Beer led the way with 18 kills Oroma Bongomin had one of his best games of the season with 25 points in the Friday, with Rachel Stead putting down 11 opener, while Moose Jaw’s Riley Seaborn and Faith Buhler nine in addition to eight scored 16 and Carter Waind also added digs. Peacock grad Summer Okerstrom 16 to go along with 12 from Asher Els- had three kills. Abigail Ulrich had a busy tad. Zachary Martens pulled down 13 re- night at setter with 45 assists.

Beer had another stellar game Satbounds, while Central grad Kaedyn Banilevic had four points, an assist and a steal. urday with 24 kills and eight digs, while Saturday’s game was a one-point bat- Buhler had 12 kills and Stead 11. Ulrich tle for the final 1:20 until a pair of free was even busier with 50 assists, Okerstrom throws by Seaborn made it a three-point had five kills, an ace and three blocks.

The Clippers wrap up their regular game with four seconds to play. The Kings got off the tying shot, but it would miss season with games at home against Kings and Concordia this weekend. and the Clippers had their win. *** As well as things went for Bongomin Men’s volleyball got off to a great in the opener, they were even better Saturday, as he led the way with 28 points. start Friday with a 21-25, 27-25, 28-26, Seaborn nearly had a triple-double, scor- 25-19 win over the first-place Kings, ing 15 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and but couldn’t keep the momentum going

thanks to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-23 loss in the rematch.

Karym Coleman had 22 kills in the opener, Adam Rivet put down 12. Brady Watchel led the defence with 15 digs, Jeremy Martens had 45 assists.

Coleman and Jackson Anderson had 13 kills each Saturday, Watchel had 12 digs.

The men’s team is also at home against Kings and Concordia this weekend. **** The ACAC-leading men’s hockey team wasnt in league action this past weekend, but did faceoff against Korea University in an exhibition game on Wednesday night.

Korea University is touring the ACAC with the goal of relocating to Calgary for six months and playing a full season in the league beginning in 2024-25.

Zach Thususka scored twice for the Clippers, while Justin Keck, Austin Arsenault and Jake Dale had their other markers. Mason Briske had 28 saves in his Clippers debut.

Yeongkeun Jung scored Korea’s lone goal in the third period, Kyungmin Seo stopped 25 shots in goal.

The Clippers are back in action this weekend with a two-game set at Concordia.

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Cornerstone Christian School’s dinner and dessert night to support low-income families Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Some families who attend Cornerstone Christian School (CCS) can have trouble paying the annual tuition, so to address that situation, the school holds an annual fundraiser to top up that fund.

The “Celebrate Cornerstone” dinner and dessert auction occurs Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Charlotte’s Catering will prepare a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, while the CCS community will bake various desserts that will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Tickets are $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight.

To reserve a seat, call 306-693-2937 or email events@ccsmj.ca. The deadline to reserve a seat is Monday, Feb. 12.

This event supports the school’s Student Aid Fund, which is used to help families who attend Cornerstone and who may have difficulties paying the tuition, explained Karlene Benallick, CCS development co-ordinator.

“Because we don’t want families not to come to Cornerstone because they can’t

afford it … it’s something where we go and try to do as much as we can to help families attend our school,” she said.

Families must apply for student aid, and once the school receives the applications, it has a third party rate the requests to determine who meets the criteria, she continued. That group then provides the school with a financial figure it believes the families require, while school officials meet with the families to discuss the amount and — if everyone agrees — distribute the money.

Since the Student Aid Fund’s annual budget is $80,000, the school hopes the dinner and dessert fundraiser can generate $20,000 — although more would be great, said Benallick. That is a reachable amount since the event usually raises between $15,000 and $20,000 annually.

Donors are the main source of funding, while the school holds other fundraisers to support that account, such as partnering with Fellinger’s Meats and holding an apple fundraiser in September.

“We love doing (the dinner/dessert event) every year because it’s really fun, like, just take away all of the actual need and necessity from it,” Benallick said.

Principal Lee Behrns — who will auction off the desserts — is usually entertaining and a “goof” who works up the crowd, she continued. Furthermore, many staff members also contribute and make it a fun event.

Many “incredible cakes” will be part of the auction and will generate “amazing amounts of money” for the fund. Benal-

lick noted that people will receive a tax receipt for the cakes they purchase. For example, a dessert may be worth $20, but if someone purchases it for $200, he or she will receive a $180 receipt.

Other items people can win include a handmade wood charcuterie board, a datenight basket and a family photography package.

The school’s choir under teacher Josh Carley usually performs during the fundraiser, but because of the rotating teachers’ strikes recently, the group hasn’t had much time to practise, said Benallick.

However, she hopes the group can entertain since Carley has planned many fun Valentine’s-related songs.

This event is not just for CCS families, but for the wider community as well, since the school wants to show residents what it does and why it does it, the development co-ordinator added. In fact, many area residents attend the fundraiser annually because they enjoy the event.

Wakamow Valley Winter Fest, a free event for the community, returns Feb. 25 Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Wakamow Valley Winter Fest returns on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., with wagon rides, outdoor games, concessions, a storytelling-centered campfire, a visit from Warriors mascot Morty the Moose Jaw, and much more for families to enjoy.

“This is always a fun event, and we really encourage families and the public to come out and enjoy the Valley with us,” said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, general manager of the Wakamow Valley Authority. “It would be nice to have the Skating Oval up and running, but Mother Nature is not co-operating with us, right, so it might be a bit of a smaller event. But no matter

the weather, I do enjoy having the crowds come out for a family fun day and seeing

everyone taking wagon rides and checking out the activities we have planned for them, like we have a storyteller from the Moose Jaw Public Library coming out to enhance our campfire.

“We could be in either bathing suits or parkas, but it will still be a good day.”

The event will take place at 301 River Drive at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Wakamow Valley.

Winter Fest tends to be packed with families whose young children can grab a hot dog, roast a marshmallow, play some outdoor checkers, and hitch a ride with south Sask favourites the Prairie Perche-

rons.

“This is a community event that is free for all, so we don’t try to make a lot of money from this, it isn’t really a fundraiser,” MacQuarrie-Bye explained. “We’re happy just to cover the cost of putting it on alongside our sponsors.

“Come on out and catch a picture with Morty (the Moose), enjoy the park, and at that point we’ll also have some information about what our Strategic Plan will look like for the next three years, so that will be interesting for some folks. There should be something for everyone!”

Players of all age enjoy weekend of fun and games during GAX 2024 Annual Moose Jaw Gamers Association event taking place this weekend at Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Throughout the recent history of the Moose Jaw Gamers Association Expo -better known as GAX -- the first day-and-a-half of the threeday event saw all sorts of players coming through the doors at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, with close to 150 board gamers, RPG enthusiasts and video game fans taking part in the event to that point.

Seeing that kind of support wasn’t all that surprising to MJGA president Brooks Nancarrow, given how GAX has become pretty much circled on the calendar for many attendees of the annual showcase.

“It’s been happening for years and people know about it and really look forward to it,” said Nancarrow, who estimated that 80 people took part in activities on Friday evening and a further 70 had come

Ryan Johnson (black shirt) and Lorne Sveinbjornson do battle in a game of Flames of War.

Players take a shot at creating a planet suitable for human life during the board game Terraforming Mars. through the doors by noon on Saturday.

“The LAN side has died down a bit because people don’t really want to haul their computers around when they can play together just as easily online at home, but people really enjoy the social interaction and we’ve seen the board games and tabletop RPGs take off. We have the room packed with people playing board games, multiple sessions of D&D going this weekend, every session has been pretty much full. So we’re really happy to see this kind of support.”

The change in what interests GAX participants is part a sign of the times.

Role-playing and board games have seen a surge in popularity as of late -- in no small part due to the pandemic keeping people indoors for the better part of a year -- while Local Area Network-linked computer parties have dropped by the wayside as internet speeds have increased.

“Back when GAX first started, LAN parties were a novelty, so it was neat to have an event with 30, 40, 50 people all bring their computers and all playing the same game together,” Nancarrow

said.”But things have changed more to the board games and things like that, and that’s something we’ve always have a lot of people interested in.”

Dungeons & Dragons was naturally one of the biggest games, featuring five tables playing the Harried in Hillsfar module on Saturday afternoon, with each dungeon master offering their own take on the proceedings.

Then there was the seemingly infinite number of board games, with styles, designs and play-types of all kinds available for folks to try out. Titles like Terraforming Mars, Pipeline, Twilight Imperium and, of course, Magic The Gathering were all in action on Saturday afternoon.

Then there were the large-scale table-top games like Warhammer 40K and Flames of War, each featuring sculpted models and figurines nearly as intricate as the games’ rulesets.

“Little Chicago Entertainment donated some games for us to use, and one of our board members, Janice Lamb, brought in a whole bunch of games from her own collection, which is really cool,” Nancarrow said. “It’s really nice to be able to offer so many different games so everyone has something they can enjoy.”

Of course, the LAN room was still plenty busy, with staples like Smash Brothers and Mario Kart taking place Saturday alongside newer premium offerings like Baldur’s Gate 3.

A major part of GAX is it’s charitable component, with close to $15,000 having been given to local charities over the years. This time around, the Moose Jaw Health Foundation will be the recipient of proceeds from the event.

“The last couple of years we’ve been able to make more of a donation because costs have dropped, so we’re hoping it’ll be the same this time around,” Nancarrow said.

It certainly doesn’t hurt to have the support of the gaming community in Saskatchewan, either, with Dragon’s Den Gaming out of Saskatoon once again stepping up to help make GAX what it is.

“Every time we have an event coming up they’re like ‘here’s a bunch of stuff, have fun’,” Nancarrow said. “They want to get it out there, get people going and it really helps with the weekend, too.”

Andrew Deobald laughs as Dungeons & Dragons Harried in Hillfar players decide what to do during a battle with a pack of dangerous wild dogs.

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Gobble, gobble! Bowling venues to host second annual Turkey Bowl event this month

By Moose Jaw Express staff

Moose Jaw’s South Hill Bowling Centre will be one of hundreds of Canadian bowling venues participating this month in the second annual Turkey Bowl, with participants eligible for $17,500 in prizes.

Think Turkey and Bowl Canada have teamed up once again to bring the Turkey Bowl challenge to bowling centres across the country in February.

Canadians are invited to visit their closest bowling venue from Feb. 17 to 19, a holiday weekend in most provinces; in Saskatchewan, it’s the Family Day long weekend. The challenge remains the same: bowlers must score a “turkey” — known in bowling as three strikes in a row in a single game.

Canadians who bowl a turkey and submit their entry will be entered to win one of 250 $50 Visa gift cards as well as a grand prize of one of 10 $500 grocery gift cards to use towards their next turkey dinner.

“Last year, we saw unprecedented attendance at bowling centres during the Turkey Bowl weekend, with hundreds of thousands of bowlers across the country participating in the challenge,” said Bob McKay, marketing chair at Bowl Canada.

“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Think Turkey again this year and invite families to enjoy some friendly competition.”

Roughly 300 bowling centres are expected to participate in the challenge from

The South Hill Bowling Centre. File photo coast to coast. To submit an entry, bowlers snap a picture of their “turkey” on the digital scoreboard and share to a public Instagram or Facebook account with @CanadianTurkey and #ThinkTurkey tagged or upload it via the contest entry form at ThinkTurkey.ca/TurkeyBowl.

To get into the spirit, bowlers can fuel up for the challenge with turkey menu items like turkey nachos and turkey hot dogs available at select participating

bowling centres.

“We were thrilled with the participation and excitement for Turkey Bowl in 2023 and look forward to bringing it back,” said Darren Ference, chair of the Turkey Farmers of Canada. “We hope bowlers take the opportunity to try the delicious turkey menu items at their local bowling centre.”

Last year’s Turkey Bowl resulted in record-high numbers, with roughly

648,500 bowlers competing during the long weekend. The inaugural Turkey Bowl saw 729 Canadians bowl a turkey and enter for their chance to win prizes.

“A turkey dinner brings family and friends together, and so does bowling!” said Mark Hubert, president and CEO of the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors.

“We hope this fun challenge becomes an annual tradition for years to come.”

A full list of participating bowling centres, along with the details and rules on how to enter, can be found at ThinkTurkey.ca/TurkeyBowl. The list will be updated daily in the lead up to the Turkey Bowl, so be sure to visit before you bowl.

Turkey Farmers of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors’ turkey primary processing sector members, launched Think Turkey in 2019 — a national, bilingual campaign aimed to boost turkey consumption.

Meanwhile, for 60 years, Bowl Canada has served the Canadian bowling community with passion.

As a not-for-profit association comprised of member bowling centre operators across the country, the association supports bowling venues, promotes the benefits of the sport and recreation to the public, creates a better relationship between bowling establishments and organizations and encourages all practices that are in the game’s best interests.

Latest art exhibitions open at MJMAG with reception: Artist’s Talk from Jude Griebel Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) opened three new exhibitions on Feb. 2, including work by Dana Claxton from the MJMAG’s Permanent Collection, Prairie Dreaming: Folk, Funk, and Their Connections, and Illuminated Collapse by Jude Griebel.

Griebel was in Moose Jaw for the occasion, chatting with gallery-goers about his artist’s journey and the thought process behind his provocative, doomsdayish, anthropomorphized landscape sculptures.

He gave an Artist’s Talk with an accompanying slide show in the MJMAG Theatre for the evening.

Jennifer McRorie, the MJMAG’s director and curator, welcomed guests to the opening and introduced each exhibition.

Fully Developed by Jude Griebel, 2019, wood, air-drying clays, papier-mache, hair, acrylic “Illuminated Collapse by Jude Griebel presents a series of detailed dioramas merging figure and ground to highlight human connection to the surrounding world,” McRorie said. “In these sculptures, unsettling scenes unfold on the surface of circular bases. Anthropomorphic landscapes are engaged in dramatic acts of self-consumption and destruction, projecting a metaphorical end-of-times narrative.”

Griebel explained that he is influenced by historical art integrating the human body into owned or possessed landscapes, such as the works of Athanasius

Kircher and Wenceslas Hollar. However, those reflections are more flattering than what Griebel sees: He collects inspirations from factory farms and abattoirs, heaps of detritus and waste accumulated in city and countryside alike, and the extraordinary transformations that modern machinery and engineering can effect on the very form of the planet’s surface.

“When I moved away from the Prairies and began living in New York City, I started looking at the landscape in a much broader scale, in terms of vast consumption and products being moved in from various parts of the world and looking at the tides of trash going onto the street,” Griebel said. “Then, digging back into the history of humans relating to the landscape in various imaginative ways, as well.”

Griebel is an internationally acclaimed sculptures whose exhibitions have been shown across North America.

Illuminated Collapse is on display at the MJMAG until May 5.

More information on Griebel’s many inspirations, collections, and exhibitions is available from his website at www.judegriebel.com.

Dana Claxton exhibition “The exhibition ‘Dana Claxton’ features two works by the artist from the (MJMAG) Permanent Collection,” McRorie said. “A video installation titled Sitting Bull and the Moose Jaw Sioux, and a new acquisition to the collection — a photographic triptych called Cabri Lake 1, 2, 3. The work of Hunkpapa Lakota artist Dana Claxton is critically acclaimed, be-

Jude Griebel presents an Artist Talk in the Moose Jaw Public Library Theatre on Feb. 2 2024 ing based in film, video, photography, single-, multi-channel video installation, and performance art. Her practice is known for its investigation of Indigenous beauty, the body, the sociopolitical, and the spiritual.”

The Dana Claxton exhibition is sponsored by Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa and Sparrow Hawk Developments. The sponsorship will also support an upcoming Artist’s Talk featuring Dana Claxton and Dr. Claire Thomson, the Lakota historian who guest curated MJMAG exhibition Wakšúpi: Lakota Beadwork.

Wakšúpi: Lakota Beadwork remains

on display in the Norma Lang Gallery until May 5.

Prairie Dreaming: Folk, Funk, and Their Connections “The exhibition Prairie Dreaming features works by Prairie artists in our Permanent Collection to explore the shared motivations and inspiration of folk artists and artists such as Vic Cicansky, Joe Fafard, Russ Yuristy, and David Thauberger,” McRorie explained. “Featured in our lobby exhibition space, this exhibit showcases many new acquisitions to the Collection, thanks to donations from collectors.”

Prairie Dreaming also features artists like David Gilhooly, Richard Gorenko, Ann Harbuz, Jerry Kaiser, Molly Lenhardt, Jahan Maka, and more. It will be on display at the MJMAG until May 5.

Stay tuned to www.MJMAG.ca and to the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s social media channels for information on upcoming exhibitions and for the announcement of the date of the Artist’s Talk with Dana Claxton and Dr. Claire Thomson.

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RE: REGARDING DERELICT PROPERTY 1511 HASTINGS ST. Part 1: Attention City Officials: After 3 decades and closing in on the fourth decade maybe there is hope this derelict house will finally be dealt with. I haven’t written an editorial in a while. Editorials we’re done to expose some of the nonsense that’s contributed to city officials not dealing with this and other derelict property.

First, I want to thank some people especially Councillor Robinson for putting forward a motion to deal with these derelict properties in our neighbourhoods, thank you! To Mayor Tolley for his phone calls and wanting to come up to see for himself, thank you! To Councillor Blanc for your words of support, thank you! To the rest of council for supporting this important motion, thank you!

So, words like, I’m taking up precious time of city officials or it’s complicated or a councillor was worried about people starting a fire in another derelict property. But not this property, why?

Why would ex-city manager Puffalt put a lawyer into a position he is unqualified to preform but has a law degree to fall back on? Except to try to silence a citizen with the Oshawa policy.

So, Councillors why do the citizens trying to get a derelict property dealt with have to go through a lawyer? Shouldn’t the city provide for a lawyer for citizens trying to get a derelict property dealt with to level the already slippery slope? (Lawyer’s job title City Solicitor/Dir. Of Legislative Services) He did advise me there were no confidential reports written by ex-city manager Puffalt or bylaw official Montgomery pertaining to the derelict property in question; I did appreciate the information. Also, there were no reports included by Puffalt or Montgomery in the appeal August 10, 2020, by the property owner.

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to get such a glowing report that has been the city’s defence for this property to date not its own bylaws.

[THE CITY’S] STRATEGIC PLAN • We will walk the talk by living what you want to see in our community.

• We will have the courage to try new things, and not be afraid action could lead to failure.

• We will be customer-focused in our deliberations and actions. o Responsive to citizen needs. o Solution focused. o Start with ‘YES’ in serving the community.

• We will not be afraid of being challenged by the public, It seems your strategic plan hasn’t been part of the plan for citizens living next to derelict properties.

I also understand there is a strategic planning committee involved with derelict properties.

City Act Order to remedy contraventions: 328(1) If a “designated officer” finds that a person is contravening this Act or a bylaw, the designated officer may, by written order, require the owner or occupant of the land, building or structure to which the contravention relates to remedy the contravention.

I understand from a city report this committee, “said the property owner didn’t have to paint the east side of the house because of the 2 tree branches.

Those “same branches” are connected to the tree that’s destroying our fence. So, this is “strategic planning” by this committee.

The previous clerk provided a letter to me and the Ombudsman. I have been advised the City continues to monitor the property in question and has been working toward the goal of returning the property to a livable state or having it demolished. (Myron Gulko-TiechkoCity Clerk/Solicitor July 22, 2020) The issues of the subject property that spurred the City’s focus on derelict house have been rem-

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edied. (Andrew Svenson City Solicitor’s Office Department of Legislative and Enforcement Services, September 21, 2022) Any wonder why I started writing editorials. So, I’ve decided three things: 1. I may consider running for council in the next election.

2. I may consider running for mayor in the next election.

3. I will start writing editorials again until this derelict property is demolished or returned to a liveable state. Shouldn’t someone inform the Assistant Ombudsman?

I sincerely appreciate council wanting derelict properties dealt with, but this doesn’t address the 3 to 4 decades citizens have had city officials doing little to nothing to deal with this blight in our neighbourhoods.

Can someone explain why Fire Chief Montgomery department’s refusal to do not 1 but 2 requests for a fire inspection were met with, “can’t go on the property.” I asked Montgomery in September 2018 why; “Montgomery didn’t know what his staff were saying.”

(Taken from my notes when Montgomery was here in September 2018) I’ve never understood why my complaint went through the fire department when in fact I went through the city manager’s office. (Building official report to council August 10, 2020) Did Montgomery take credit for my complaint?

Why are taxpayer’s having to pay taxes for salaries to city managers, a fire chief, fire inspector and those on the strategic planning committee and lawyers? Why aren’t these individuals, bringing changes to bylaws before council to deal with these derelict properties? Why are we expected to pay for this travesty for 3 or more decades?

Take care, Carter Currie

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Cattle prices should be similar to last year: report

Obituaries / Memorials HAWKINS, FREDERICK ALBERT January 7, 1949 Janauary 28, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred Hawkins, who departed this world on January 28, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on January 7, 1949, on the Pouteaux farm near Bateman, Saskatchewan.

Fred will be fondly remembered for his deep affection for family, farming, and friends. A devoted father, he relished spending time with loved ones and readily extended a helping hand to those in need, maintaining an ever-welcoming presence. Fred’s nurturing nature extended to the younger generation, as he effortlessly ushered children into the routine of early morning chores, displaying a genuine love for animals, and treating everyone with kindness.

His affinity for having children or a trusted companion as his ‘right-hand man’ was a testament to his inclusive and supportive nature. Fred’s passion for farming was evident in how he shared his wisdom of farming with all his family including his brothers, nieces and nephews, children, and grandchildren. He took immense pride in the Hawkins Family Farm legacy, a tribute to his integral role in its longevity.

Fred embodied qualities of love, support, and goodnatured teasing, contributing to a warm and vibrant family atmosphere. He will be remembered for his love, hard work, and commitment to those he held dear. He was always eager to share his wisdom and offer advice.

Fred is predeceased by his parents Florence and Tom Hawkins, brother, John Hawkins, brother-in-law, Steve Anaka, niece Sally Desnoyers, nephew Denis Desnoyers, and great nephew Rylan Desnoyers.

He is survived by his wife Betty, children Carrie (Larry), Krista (Chad), Ryan (Krystal), Dustin, and grandchildren, Tyson (Kendall) Empey, Taylor (Dyson) Stevenson, Tiffani Empey, Tamara Empey, Adanna (Kayden) Winkler, Cade Bara, Ashden (Tessa) Hawkins, Gavin Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, Boston Hawkins, Reece Hawkins, Paige Hawkins, Jada Hawkins, Daxson Hawkins, and great-grandchildren, Bennett and Preston Winkler who mourn the loss of a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He is also survived by his siblings, Lois Anaka, Pat (Rita) Hawkins, Sam (Paulette) Hawkins, Walter (Myrna) Hawkins, Jerry (Rose) Hawkins, Donald Hawkins, Chris (Alice) Hawkins, Susy (Armand) Martin, Mabel (Jerry) Desnoyers, Ruth (Mal) Taylor, sister-in-law Claire Hawkins and his brothers-in-law Bill (Jeanie) Hickox, Howard (Sandra) Hickox, Ron (Loraine) Hickox and a host of family and friends who will forever cherish the memories shared with him.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. A private family interment took place at Shamrock Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shamrock Community Hall Box 8 Shamrock, SK S0H 3W0 in memory of Fred Hawkins.

Fred may be gone, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to have known him. May he rest in eternal peace.

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

IVANY, GERALD With loving memories, the family of Gerry Ivany announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Airdrie, Alberta. Gerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elaine; son, Brian; daughter, Linda (George) Willatt; daughter, Carol (Greg) Luterbach; and his grandchildren, Christina Willatt (Andrew Wenaus), Stephanie (Christine) Baxter, JT Luterbach, and Ben Luterbach. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Belle Ivany, his brother, Ron; and his sisters-inlaw, Ilene Ivany and Vi Matchett. Gerry was born on May 29, 1933, in Assiniboia, SK, and his family lived in Willows, SK. Over his 90 years, he lived mostly in Saskatchewan. In 2020, he decided to move to Airdrie to be closer to his children. As a child, he lived in various small communities in Saskatchewan, including Osage, Kincaid, Woodrow, Kisbey, and Milestone.

Later, he attended high school in Regina at Luther College. After school, he started his career with CP Rail, got married to Elaine Matchett in Milestone and then they moved to Weyburn.Throughout their years together, they lived in various Saskatchewan towns, including Indian Head, Sylvania, Lafleche, Swift Current, and finally Moose Jaw for over 40 years.

Gerry remained with CP Rail for 35 years, retiring in 1988. He began as an operator, working from 4 pm until midnight, and later became a Station Agent for about 10 years. He transitioned to Mobile Supervisor for the remainder of his career. While in Swift Current, Gerry took on the role of Press Secretary for the 1976 Saskatchewan Summer Games and also served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce for a couple of years. He coached his daughter Carol in fastball. Dad never missed an opportunity to attend and cheer on his children and grandchildren in their many endeavors.

He was incredibly proud of each of them. Dad was a lifelong Rider fan and a New York Yankee fan. In 1952, he and his dad attended the World Series in NYC. In Gerry’s early years, he was an athlete who loved to play baseball and hockey, especially at Luther College. Later in life, he enjoyed curling and rekindled his love of golf after retiring, playing every summer day that he could for 26 years. An avid hunter and fisherman, Gerry shot a record book deer at the age of 71. Gerry also loved to travel and camp with his family, exploring Canada and the United States with various family members. Dad was a Shriner for 60 years, belonging to four different Shrine Clubs in Saskatchewan – Melfort, Assiniboia, Swift Current, and Moose Jaw. He played the drums in the military band for over 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerry’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children (www. shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/canada/about-us/ ways-to-give). A Celebration of Gerry’s Life will be held at a later date. To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Gerry with the family, please visit www.choicememorial.com.

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Cattle producers should experience prices similar to those of 2023, according to a Farm Credit Canada outlook.

“With cattle prices largely stable year over year, margins in the cow/calf sector are expected to still be well above the five-year average,” says the FCC. Profitability this year will be assisted by abating feed costs but feedlot profitability may be challenged in 2024.

Hay prices are staying high.

Hay prices in Southern Alberta, affected by drought, are double what they were in 2020.

Cattle prices will still be above the five year average.

Using Alberta prices the report estimates fed steer prices at $2.25 a pound, same as last year but 60 cents higher than the five year average Steers in the 500 pound class will run at $3.50 a pound, up 20 cents and 90 cents above the average Steers in the 850 pound class will be priced at $2.95 a pound, up 20 cents but 90 cents above average.

Manitoba market hogs will sell for $2.25 a kilo, same as in 2023 and 15 cents above average.

Producers should monitor three trends — feed availability, global and local pork demand and the price to maintain cattle herd numbers, the report said.

Barley prices have fallen but are still six per cent above the five-year average. Drought still pressures hay and barley prices.

Chinese demand for pork has fallen with the economy in trouble and with a smaller population.

While cow/calf price margins are high the cost of retaining heifers has grown to $300 a head from about $125 some 20 years ago.

Growing the cattle herd may be worthwhile but the report notes that North American beef consumption has dropped over higher prices and will drop further if prices keep increasing.

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The expression ‘gravy train’ is a misnomer, as it is not a train nor containing the gravy that might be poured Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from on your turkey dinner. Since the early 20th century, the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He term ‘gravy train’ has been used to refer to a much exgraduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. ploited source of easy money. The gravy part refers to something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or The views and opinions expressed in this article are those valuable in the way that literal gravy can add some tasty of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of and complementary moisture that is additional or unexthis publication. pected. To say that all politicians are riding the gravy train is nonsense, but for some, perhaps it is true.

Ladybugs are small, nearly hemispherical, often brightly colored, type of spotted beetle. They are found in temperate and tropical regions, and are known to feed Whenever I get the desire to have some chicken wings on other insects, such as aphids. There are male ladybugs, for supper, I must make sure we order two different types. so the name is a misnomer, approximately half the time.

I enjoy hot and spicy sauces; Patti likes mild flavours. In fact, the first part of the ladybug’s name is an allusion Sometimes, we will get buffalo wings, as a compromise. to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The first of the apThe description ‘buffalo wings’ seems to be a misnomer, proximately 5,000 varieties of ladybugs to be referred to as it appears to be an inappropriate designation. as such was likely the seven-spotted Coccinella septemMisnomer comes from the Anglo-French verb mes- punctata; its seven spots were thought to symbolize the nomer, meaning to misname. This is derived from the seven sorrows the mother of Jesus suffered. My grandLatin word for name, which is nomen. daughter Lily loves looking for and watching ladybugs.

Buffalo have never had the ability to fly, so how can My ancestors on my mother’s side were Pennsylvaone eat buffalo wings? If such a large creature were to nia Dutch. They moved to the Waterloo Country area of have wings, you would presume eating more than one southern Ontario from eastern Pennsylvania. Their charcould be quite filling. Buffalo wings are a deep-fried acteristic cultural traditions go back to the German michicken wing coated with a spicy sauce and usually grations of the 18th century. They are not Dutch, the term served with a blue cheese dressing. They originated in is a misnomer. At the time of their arrival in America, the city of Buffalo, New York. In 1977, the city of Buffa- all Germanic languages were called Deutch in English, lo issued an official proclamation celebrating Anchor Bar whether they came from Germany, Holland, or any Euowners Frank and Teresa Bellissimo, who may have first ropean area. The Pennsylvania Dutch took pride in their developed the special sauce in 1964, and declared July new status as American settlers, promoting the title of 29, 1977, to be Chicken Wing Day. Throughout the 1970s Pennsylvania Dutch, to distinguish themselves from othand 1980s Buffalo wings were offered regularly as a pub er European Germans who began filtering into the United food or appetizer across the United States and Canada.

States later in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The word butterfly refers to any of numerous slenMisnomers tend to stick over the ages but often have der-bodied diurnal lepidopteran insects including one some, often interesting, reason for the name. So, let us not superfamily (Papilionoidea) with broad, often brightly get ‘bent out of shape’ if we get tagged with a misnomer coloured wings. Even though some try to force the is- label at times. sue, butterfly is not a spoonerism for ‘flutter by.’ Butterfly comes from the Old English buterfleoge, joining butere Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research (butter) and fleoge (fly). The name may have come from words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for a belief that witches took the shape of brightly coloured Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an winged insects to steal milk and butter. Who knew? interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for Another misnomer is the red panda. It is a small, society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many arboreal mammal, found from the Himalayas to China. It words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage. has long rusty or chestnut fur with dark underparts, a long John would like to know if anyone has a sincere inbushy tail with rings, and a white face and inner ears with terest in a relevant word that he could possibly research a dark stripe from the corners of the eyes to the lower jaw. for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests Though bamboo is among its favourite foods, the mamto wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected mal is not related to the most famous bamboo-eater, the according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot giant panda. The red panda is related to skunks, weasels, confirm that all words will be used. and raccoons.

Misnomer

ENGEL, ELAINE PHOEBE The Lord called Elaine Phoebe Engel home on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. She had just turned 91 years old in November of 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Justin and Alexa Hunter; brother, Earl Hunter; sister, Vivian (Paul)Kepka; and infant son, David. Elaine is survived by her husband of 65 years, Erwin; daughter, Faith; future son-in-law, Pablo Marcony; and sister-in-law, Doris Hunter.

Elaine, the second child of Justin and Alexa Hunter, was born November 30th, 1932. She had many memories of Hodgeville, SK. Here she grew up and worked in her dad’s store in the earlier years. While waiting to enter nurses’ training, Elaine worked at different times for Dave Redekopp, Alfred Siebel, and Herman Kruger in Hodgeville grocery stores.

Her memory of the 1946 Hodgeville Tumbling Troop stands out in her mind as a memorable experience.

Elaine, not being particularly athletic, enjoyed this tumbling experience as her and her classmates, ranging around 12 years of age, performed in Hodgeville and surrounding areas under the direction of Jack Wilkie, a teacher in Hodgeville at the time.

Elaine graduated from her schooling in Hodgeville in 1950 and in January 1951 entered nurses’ training at the Moose Jaw General Hospital (Union Hospital) for 3 years. She graduated in 1954. Needing a Matron of Nursing at the Hodgeville Hospital, the hospital board approached her concerning the position. Elaine accepted this position and worked for 3 ½ years.

Elaine met her future husband, Erwin, who boarded at her mother’s house. Erwin and Elaine were married on August 2nd, 1958, in Hodgeville. From there they left Hodgeville and moved to Midale, SK where Elaine worked at the Midale and Estevan hospitals while Erwin taught at Macoun school. After 7 years, they moved to Saskatoon, SK for one year where Elaine worked at St. Paul and City hospitals as Erwin continued his Education Degree. After finishing his University Degree, they moved to Macoun to live in the new teacherage.

On June 10th, 1959, Elaine and Erwin were overjoyed at becoming proud parents, only to lose their son David at birth. This was a sad time in their lives. Several years later they were blessed with a lovely daughter, Faith Angela on August 26th, 1968. It was then Elaine retired from nursing to pursue motherhood.

After 25 years in Macoun, Elaine and Erwin moved to Moose Jaw, SK to care for Erwin’s parents and her mom in Hodgeville. Between all this time, they were Living Book distributors, worked in the church, enjoyed gardening, and so much more as a couple. Elaine also enjoyed canning, baking, being a camp nurse, playing the saxophone and piano, plus singing solos in the church. Elaine always had a pet in the house. Most of all, was her steadfastness in serving the Lord no matter what the circumstances were. She loved the Lord very deeply and was a great prayer warrior.

The family would like to thank the staff on the Medicine Ward at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the care they gave Elaine.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.

Pastor Alex Allen will officiate and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Elaine’s name may be made to Share Word Global, PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2 or Child Evangelism Fellowship, 707 Prairie Ave, Sedley SK S0G 4K0. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Moose Jaw RCMP searching for thieves who stole rural road signs

Moose Jaw Express staff Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact Moose Jaw RCMP at 306-691-4670 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

One suspect accused of stealing rural road signs. Photo courtesy Sask. RCMP Moose Jaw RCMP is asking for help in identifying and finding several suspects accused of damaging and stealing rural road signs.

On Aug. 12, 2023, around 12:20 p.m., RCMP received a report about a motorist destroying roadside property in the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw. Officers established that between Aug. 7 and 12 at around 4:30 a.m., two men and a woman struck several road signs with a red Ford F-150 truck before loading them into the vehicle and leaving the scene.

RCMP say it’s unknown how many road signs the accused damaged and stole. However, officers have recovered several broken signs throughout the RM of Moose Jaw. Area police continue to investigate and hope that releasing images of the suspects may lead to identification.

A second suspect accused of stealing rural road signs.

Photo courtesy Sask. RCMP

A third suspect accused of stealing rural road signs.

Photo courtesy Sask. RCMP

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AUTO RACING Wednesday

7 p.m. FSR NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 At DAYTONA, Qualifying.

BASKETBALL Saturday

3 p.m. WWJ College Basketball Gonzaga at Kentucky.

6:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors.

7:30 p.m. WXYZ NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors.

7 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks.

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Monday 6:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors.

5:30 p.m. CKCK TSN WWJ Super Bowl LVIII San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs.

TSN Super Bowl LVIII San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs.

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CTYS NET NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Winnipeg Jets.

9 p.m. CBKT NET NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings.

Sunday 3 p.m. NET NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder.

7 p.m. TSN Women’s Hockey Rivalry Series: United States at Canada.

9 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks.

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26 W (6:00) < Napa Ever After < Love & Jane ('24) Benjamin Ayres, Alison Sweeney. <++ Valentine's Day ('10) 29 ENCAV (6:45) <++ Kicking & Screaming ('05) (:25) <++ Daddy Day Care ('03) <++ A Lobster Tale (P) 33 CMT The Office The Office The Office The Office King King King King 35 TLC Love & Translation (N) Love & Translation (N) Love & Translation (N) 90 Day 38 DISC (6:30) Summit The Summit Australia The Summit Australia 41 COM Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends 42 TCM <+++ The Razor's Edge ('46) Gene Tierney, Tyrone Power. (:45) <+++ None but the Lonely Heart 47 AMC (5:30) < My Cousin Vinny Spade "Episode 5" (N) (:15) <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92) Joe Pesci.

48 FSR Off Road Racing Off Road Racing 55 CRV1 (6:35) <++ Easter Sunday (:15) <+++ The Bob's Burgers Movie ('22) Börje (N) (:50) Letterken.

56 CRV2 Movie Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain Movie < Summering ('22) Megan Mullally.

57 CRV3 (6:20) < Nothing Compares <+++ Barbie ('23) Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie. <+++ Lamb ('21) 58 HBO (6:45) < Returning Home The Swamp True Detective "Part 5" (N)

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Nurse Jackie Nurse Jackie 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 1000-Lb. "Boiling Point" 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant Pregnant 38 DISC Expedition Unknown Blind Frog Ranch Last of the Giants "Jungle Brute" (N) 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met 42 TCM The Power of Film (N) <+++ Harold and Maude ('71) Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort. Power "Love and Meaning" 47 AMC <++++ The Shawshank Redemption ('94) Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins. <+++ Creed ('15) 48 FSR (6:00) Off Road Racing Off Road Racing Extreme E Highlights 55 CRV1 Movie (:35) < They Called Him Mostly Harmless (:10) Planet (N) (P) Tokyo Vice (N) (SP) 56 CRV2 (6:40) < Benediction ('21) Peter Capaldi, Jack Lowden. < The Royal Hotel ('23) Jessica Henwick. Movie 57 CRV3 (5:00) < Hobbit: An Unexpec... (:55) Friday (:45) Parks CornerGas CornerGas Billions "Burn Rate" 58 HBO Movie (:45) < South to Black Power ('23) (:20) < When We Were Bullies The Vow

3 CBKFT Stat (N) L'oeil d (N) 5e rang (N) Doute "Abysse" (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE Neighbor Goldbergs NCIS "Algún Día" (N) (SP) NCIS: Hawai'i (N) (SP) Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK America's Got "Final Performances" (N) Sight Unseen "Mia" (N) Bob Heart etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV America's Got "Final Performances" (N) Irrational "Bombshell" (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) Murdoch Mysteries (N) Belgravia: The (N) (P) The National (N) 11 WWJ Neighbor Bob Heart NCIS "Algún Día" (N) (SP) NCIS: Hawai'i (N) (SP) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ The Bachelor (N) Bad Romance-20/20 (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS The Bachelor (N) Hudson & Rex Staying Wild Staying Wild 19 TSN (6:30) Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors SportsCentre (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (6:00) NHL Hockey Sportsnet (N) (Live) Sportsnet (N) (Live) Misplays 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) < Just Add Romance ('19) Meghann Fahy.

26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore Abbott Abbott 29 ENCAV (6:40) < My Big Fat Greek W... (:15) <++ Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls ('07) <+++ Queen & Slim ('19) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 90 Day: The Single Life (N) 90 Day Diaries (N) 90 Day: The Single Life (N) sMothered 38 DISC Bering Sea Gold "Drawing Bloodlines" Timber Titans NUMB3RS "Greatest Hits" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon 42 TCM <++++ The Adventures of Robin Hood ('38) <+++ The Robe ('53) Jean Simmons, Richard Burton.

47 AMC <+++ Knives Out ('19) Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig. <+++ The Fugitive ('93) 48 FSR Nitrocross Nitrocross Nitrocross Nitrocross 55 CRV1 (:55) < Sheryl ('22) (:35) < Oscar Peterson: Black + White Railroad (:50) < Kimi 56 CRV2 < Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song ('21) <++ Meg 2: The Trench ('23) Wu Jing, Jason Statham.

57 CRV3 Movie Friday (:20) Sullivan's Crossing CornerGas CornerGas Billions 58 HBO (6:30) < Summer With Hope (:15) < Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind ('20) < Immortal Life of Henrietta ...

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3 CBKFT Les petits tannants (N) Discussion Le grand (N) La grande veillée (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE Super Bowl (N) Fire Country Crime Beat Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Shark Tank Big Bang Big Bang Little Bir "Bineshe Kwe" (N) Big Bang etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV Transplant (N) (SF) Dateline NBC (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Coronation Market (N) About That The Fifth Estate (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ Super Bowl (N) Fire Country Blue Bloods News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ Shark Tank 20/20 (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS Hudson & Rex Dateline NBC (N) Brainfood Brainfood 19 TSN Women's Hockey Rivalry Series: United States at Canada (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (6:30) FIBA Qualify. Canada vs. Spain NHL's Best NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks (N) 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) <++ The 15:17 to Paris ('18) (P) 26 W Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor Mystery 101 29 ENCAV < Angelique's Isle ('18) Julia Jones. (:35) < Tia and Piujuq ('18) Tia Bshara. < Edge of the Knife (P) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC 90 Day "Natalie's Big Break" 90 Day: The Single Life Seeking Sister Wife Seeking Sister Wife 38 DISC Million Dollar Island...

The Summit Australia Caught!

NUMB3RS "The Fifth Man" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met 42 TCM <++++ The Sting ('73) Robert Redford, Paul Newman. (:15) <++++ Roman Holiday ('53) Gregory Peck.

47 AMC <++ Days of Thunder ('90) Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise. <++ The Outsiders ('83) Matt Dillon.

48 FSR Motocross Topeka #1 Motocross Topeka #2 Motocross Dallas #1 Motocross Dallas #2 55 CRV1 (6:45) < A Royal Christmas ... (:15) < Warrior Strong ('23) Andrew Dice Clay. (P) < Akilla's Escape ('20) (P) 56 CRV2 (5:45) < A Man Called Otto <+++ Minari ('20) Han Ye-ri, Steven Yeun.

RuPaul's Drag Race (N) 57 CRV3 Movie Friday (:20) Planet "Dusk or Dawn" CornerGas CornerGas Billions "Rock of Eye" 58 HBO Movie (:45) Student Athlete (:15) The Last Cruise Insecure Insecure

3 CBKFT Stat (N) La facture À coeur battant (N) La candidate (N) Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE FBI "All the Rage" (N) (SP) FBI: Int "June" (N) (SP) FBI: Most Wanted (N) (SP) Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Night (N) Night Court Big Bang Big Bang The Rookie "Under Siege" Big Bang etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV Night (N) Extended (N) La Brea (N) Quantum Leap (N) News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) 22 Minutes Son of a (N) One More Run (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ FBI "All the Rage" (N) (SP) FBI: Int "June" (N) (SP) FBI: Most Wanted (N) (SP) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ The Bachelor (N) The Rookie "Under Siege" News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS The Bachelor (N) Quantum Leap (N) Guardians Guardians 19 TSN NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) SC 20 NET NHL Hockey NHL Hockey Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers (N) (Live) Sportsnet 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) Rookie Blue Criminal Minds "Tribute" 26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore <++ The Lake House ('06) 29 ENCAV (6:00) < Sherlock Holmes: A ... (:15) <++ 50 First Dates ('04) Adam Sandler. <+++ Wedding Crashers 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC sMothered Little People (N) sMothered (N) (:05) 90 Day Diaries 38 DISC Mayday "Icy Descent" Gold Rush Wardens "A Buck's Blood" NUMB3RS "Hangman" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim Friends Friends Friends Friends 42 TCM <+++ The Great McGinty ('40) <+++ Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ('04) (P) Movie 47 AMC <+++ Cast Away Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Tom Hanks. <+++ The Perfect Storm 48 FSR (6:30) NASCA.. NASCAR Race Hub Presents Ultima. Karting Ultima. Karting 55 CRV1 Movie (:40) < Benediction ('21) Peter Capaldi, Jack Lowden. <+++ Licorice Pizza ('21) 56 CRV2 (:15) < Warrior Strong ('23) Andrew Dice Clay. <+++ Nope ('22) Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya.

57 CRV3 Movie Friday (:20) Sullivan's Crossing CornerGas CornerGas Billions "Napoleon's Hat" 58 HBO (6:25) < Donyale Luna: Supe... < Returning Home ('21) (:15) The Last Cruise Lovecraft "Holy Ghost"

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3 CBKFT En direct de l'univers (N) Profes. "Le procès" (N) Marie-Antoinette (N) TJSask/ TJ (:35) Humanité 5 CFRE Border Border Private Eyes Salvage Kings News (N) Top Chef 6 CKCK W5 (N) Sight Unseen "Jake" < Married by Mistake ('23) Chloe Bennet. (P) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV The Wall Weakest Link Saturday Night Live News (N) SNL 9 CBKT (6:00) NHL Hockey NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (N) 11 WWJ Super Bowl Soulful (N) 48 Hours (N) 48 Hours (N) News (N) (:35) Draft 12 WXYZ NBA (N) NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors (N) (Live) News (N) The Rookie 13 CTYS (6:00) NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Winnipeg Jets Hudson & Rex Brainfood Brainfood 19 TSN (6:30) Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors SportsCentre (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) 20 NET (6:00) NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Winnipeg Jets NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (N) 25 EDACC Corner Gas Cash Cab Mary Ma. Comfort Somebody's Forensic "Atomic Dog" 26 W (6:00) < Betty's Bad Luck in ... < Love, Classified ('22) Arienne Mandi, Melora Hardin. < Love & Jane ('24) (P) 29 ENCAV (5:45) <+++ Batman ('89) (:55) <+++ Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon < Starship Troopers (P) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers Cheers Cheers Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond 35 TLC Little People, Big World Little People, Big World Little People, Big World Little People "Left Behind" 38 DISC Criminal "Chameleon" Criminal "Sick and Evil" Criminal "Truth or Dare" Criminal "Under the Skin" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang 42 TCM <++ Written on the Wind ('56) Rock Hudson. <+++ The Miracle Worker ('62) Anne Bancroft.

47 AMC <+++ Tombstone ('93) Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Kurt Russell. <++++ Goodfellas ('90) 48 FSR (6:30) Nitrocr.. Nitrocross Nitrocross AMSOIL Championship AMSOIL Cha 55 CRV1 (6:35) < Moonshot ('22) Zach Braff. (:25) <+++ Brian and Charles ('22) <+++ Licorice Pizza (P) 56 CRV2 (:15) < Warrior Strong ('23) Andrew Dice Clay.

Movie < Eiffel ('21) Romain Duris.

57 CRV3 (5:25) < Hobbit: Battle of the ... (:15) <+++ The Bad Guys ('22) Sam Rockwell. <+++ Creed ('15) 58 HBO (6:30) < All That Breathes (:10) < Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music SmartLess: On the Road

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3 CBKFT Stat (N) L'épicerie Les enfants de la télé (N) Sans (N) Temps de Le téléjournal (N) 5 CFRE I Can See Your Voice (N) Abbott (N) Neighbor The Floor Global News at 10 (N) 6 CKCK Conners (N) Not Dead (N) Battle "Battle 18" Celebrity Jeopardy!

Big Bang etalk (N) 7 WEATH Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature Nature 8 WDIV Chicago Med Chicago Fire "Barely Gone" Chicago P.D. "Unpacking" News (N) (:35) J. Fallon 9 CBKT Coronation Feud (N) Wild Cards (N) Allegiance (N) The National (N) 11 WWJ Price Is Right (N) Let's Make a (N) FBI True (N) News (N) (:35) Colbert 12 WXYZ Conners (N) Not Dead (N) Abbott (N) Celebrity (N) Judge Steve Harvey (N) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel 13 CTYS Chicago Med Chicago Fire "Barely Gone" Chicago P.D. "Unpacking" Food Food 19 TSN (6:00) PWHL Toronto at Boston (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) SC 20 NET (6:00) NHL Hockey Sportsnet NHL Hockey 25 EDACC Primetime How/Made Big Bang etalk (N) Wipeout Wipeout 26 W Law & Order: SVU Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore < Crazy, Stupid, Love.

29 ENCAV (6:35) <++ The Lake House (:15) <+ Leap Year ('10) Matthew Goode, Amy Adams. <++++ Her ('13) 33 CMT Cheers Cheers The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 35 TLC My 600-lb Life "Schenee's Story" Sex "Valentine's Surprise" Sex "Pump and Go" 38 DISC Caught!

Caught!

Moonshiners Big Little "The Main Event" NUMB3RS "7 Men Out" 41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Jim Jim Friends Friends Friends Friends 42 TCM <++++ The Philadelphia Story ('40) Cary Grant. <+++ Doctor Zhivago ('65) Julie Christie, Omar Sharif.

47 AMC <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92) Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Joe Pesci. <++++ Goodfellas ('90) Robert De Niro.

48 FSR NASCAR Cup Series NHRA Gainesville NHRA Drag Racing 55 CRV1 (6:10) <++ Spoiler Alert (:05) <++ Marry Me ('22) Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez. < The Nature of Love (P) 56 CRV2 <+++ Barbie ('23) Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie. < Locked Down ('21) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anne Hathaway.

57 CRV3 Movie Friday (:20) Sullivan's "Detours" CornerGas CornerGas Billions "The Big Ugly" 58 HBO (6:35) < Wolf & the Lion (:20) < Lignes de fuite ('22) Victoria Diamond.

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301-11 Highway, Chamberlain

306-694-4747 324 Main Street N. Moose Jaw, SK

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$136,900

2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo, located on the top floor. Open concept, spacious kitchen, eat-up island, stainless steel appliances & large living area, space for an office, stackable laundry. Utility room, one parking spot with plug-in. Walking distance to Wakamow Park.

$699,900

Main Floor, spacious Living Room. Good sized Kitchen, Island space, Pantry, 2 Piece Bath and Den/Office, upper level, enter into a Family Rm Area, Full 4 Piece Bath.

Master Bedroom with Full 4 Piece En-Suite and His and Hers Closet Space, Laundry Room. Lower Level - Rec Room, Den or Office space, full 4 Piece Bath, Utility Rm with storage space. Insulated Garage (24 x 26). Deck 12 x 16.

$44,900

Time to build a Revenue property! This spacious 50 x 150 foot lot is already surrounded by newer buildings (Condo Complexes), close to Wakamow Park, convenience stores and a few blocks away from the downtown area. Included are approved Blueprints for a Duplex building that can be built on this lot. Priced to sell.

$379,900

Great opportunity to own a family operated business located on Highway 11 at the crossroads between Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw. Shotz on Eleven is a hotel and tavern, 94 seat licensed restaurant, VLTs and off-sale, six renovated rooms. A manager’s suite, three car garage. Several upgrades and new equipment.

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com Moose Jaw Town and Country Singles Dance on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. From 2pm - 5:30 pm. Band is Sugar Top Music - Dianne Humble. Come on out for an afternoon of fun! Married couples are welcome! Cost is $15.00 pp. For more information call Marion at 306630-1492.

The Moose Jaw Art Guild will host an Art Creation Day, Thursday, February 15, 1 to 4 at the MJMAG activity room.

Bring your art and enjoy working together with other artists. You don’t have to be a member to participate.

For information, call 306 -692-6667.

Moose Jaw Motorcycle Swap Meet on Saturday March 16th, 2024 12pm5pm at the Convention Centre South Exhibition Grounds, 250 Thatcher Dr. E. Admission $5pp. All tables booked in advance: $25 each - $10.00 per bike. For booking information phone, 306-693-6834 or 306-690-0159 after 5 pm. Sponsored by Moose Jaw Cycle Association Lawn Bowls (on turf): Lawn Bowling has been described as a cross between Curling and Pool. Lawn Bowls can be played in a solely recreational style or highly competitive form. The flexibility makes it a game for everyone from 6 to 106. The Yara Centre offers everyone an opportunity to participate in this fun sport. It provide athletes with maintenance of skills & recreational players with a fun alternative to typical gym exercises. Drop in welcomed every Tuesday &Thursday at 9:30am &/or Wednesday at 1:30pm. For more info www.moosejawlawnbowling.com or text 306 690-8739 New Youth Pipe Band in Moose Jaw “The White Heather” for youth aged 8 to 12. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail.com Scottish Country Dance Classes for all ages on Thursdays at 7pm at 510 Main St. N (T. Eaton Bldg). No partner required. Call Val @306.630.5790.

Town and Country Square Dancing will be held at St. Mary’s School for 2023-2024 season; 7pm to 9pm Monday nights.

Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month basis to take place on the third Friday of each month.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the Lindale School staff room (north door). For information call 306-693-5705.

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

Moose Jaw Town and Country Square Dance Association Winter 2024 dance program on Monday Nights at 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Mary’s School – 720 - 5th Ave SW. Dance in a Square with a Circle of Friends. For information contact: Valerie Wright 306-691-0579.

Line Dancing every Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. We meet Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until April 8. Join any time. We meet at Moose Jaw Alliance Church. To register go to Griefshare.org/findagroup.

For more information email Ralph Magnus at rjmagnus57@gmail.com.

Are you struggling with addictions?

Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be offering an in-person, smallgroup, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questions Call or text Cory at 306-684-1464 or email firmfoundationministries.inc@gmail. com.

Firm Foundation Ministries provides other services as well:-Bible study - Monday evenings at 630 p.m/ Prayer meetings - Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m/Pastoral counselling.

Check Facebook or Instagram for updates on services, events, bible study notes and words from the Lord.

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve-step program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting Rm 103. Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters provides a learning environment to develop communication & leadership skills which foster self-confidence as well as personal & professional development. There are 2 clubs in Moose jaw: Tuesdays: TAP club meets on zoom@7pm Soon will offer an 8 week class ‘Speechcraft’ which provides instruction and experiential learning of the basic skills in public speaking. Guests are welcome at all meetings. Phone Cathy 306-630-7015 for more information & zoom link.

Wednesday: Big Country club @7pmCST is in person@Saskpolytechnic & (Hybrid) online.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encouragement to one another. New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs.

Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) has some exciting opportunities coming up in February, including a commemorative plaque unveiling for historian Leith Knight, special activities for ‘Snowtorious’ Moose Jaw — and an in-person visit with Jeremy Hansen.

Naiomi Setter, public service/social media clerk at the MJPL, said they were inspired to apply for the visit from Hansen thanks to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) grant the library received last year.

“CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be joining us on Friday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m.,” Setter said in an email.

“We have arranged a closed presentation for students from the Prairie South School Division and the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division.

“The event will be livestreamed for the public in the Library Theatre. All are welcome to attend.”

Hansen’s livestreamed visit in the MJPL Theatre is free to attend for all ages. No seats will be held, and

livestream participants will even get a chance to ask questions.

Learn more on the MJPL website at moosejawlibrary.ca/adult-programs/ astronaut-visit, and learn more about Hansen (who is scheduled to be the first Canadian to travel to the Moon) at www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/ canadian/active/bio-jeremy-hansen. asp.

On Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m., the library will commemorate local historian Leith Knight with a special event and the unveiling of an honorary plaque. Knight was a significant contributor to the library, including creating the Library Archives. The event is in conjunction with Saskatchewan Archives week from Feb. 4-10.

On 17 February from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the MJPL will participate in the second annual ‘Snowtorious’ Family Day event by the Downtown Moose Jaw Association. Library activities will include 3D printing demonstrations & giveaways, maker activities, LEGO building, and more.

Finally, February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month. Thanks to LSSAP sponsorship, the MJPL will host a storytelling event with Francis “Dickie” Yuzicapi on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the MJPL Theatre. *Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@moosejawlibrary.ca.

MJPL Adult programs in February Magic the Gathering - Saturdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room; drop-in program for ages 13 and up Moose Jaw Chess Club - Sundays, Feb. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room; drop-in program for all ages In the Archives: the Moose Jaw Wild Animal Park presentation to celebrate Library Archives Week - Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Maker Night -Monday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room; theme is ‘leather-like goods’ for ages 13 and up, *registration required MJPL Book Club - Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room; the book is Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast by John Vaillant MJPL Movie Club - Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Theatre; movie is Oppenheimer (2023) by Christopher Nolan Documentary Night - Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Library Theatre featuring acclaimed 2021 documentary Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) MJPL Youth programs in February Digital Dungeons & Dragons - Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. on the library Discord server. *Registration required, for ages 15-22 Teen D&D campaign: Spellsinger Gulch - Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library Archives. *Registration required, for ages 12 to 16 Teen Makers - Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. *Registration required, for ages 13 to 19 Teen Movie Club - Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Theatre featuring Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023), based on the video game. For ages 14 and up Teen Gamers - Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.

Drop-in program for ages 12 to 19 Teen Arts and Crafts - Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Drop-in program for ages 12 to 19 All-ages movie matinee - Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Theatre featuring Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) Teen Anime+ Club - Wednesday, Feb.

28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. Drop-in program for ages 1219, cosplays welcome The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59.

SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events.

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games cash prizes.

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 $5; pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.

Drop-in Shuffleboard league every Friday at 7:00pm.

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

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca) Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca . The centre is now open Mon-Thurs 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open M-T and Friday’s 8am-4pm/ Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wood working area – Mon- Fri 8am – 4pm/Timothy Eaton Cafe open MonFri, 8am – 4pm.

Billiards open daily 8am – 4pm, and Mon & Thurs 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Mon & Thurs 10 a.m./ Tues, Wed & Fri 1 p.m./Mon & Thurs 7 p.m./Wed 6pm Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wed 1 p.m/Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thurs9:30 am/Mah Jong – Weds 1 p.m./500 Cards – Thurs @ 1 p.m.

Full Body Work Out Mon 9:30am/Wed 9:30 am Scrabble – Mon 1pm/Spades Tues & Fri 1pm Line Dancing Tues 10 a.m./Intro to Line Dancing – Wed 11am Table Tennis Mon 1pm/Art & Crafts Mon/Tues/Wed 1 p.m./Floor Shuffleboard Tues/Thurs 1 p.m.

Paper Tole Tues 1 p.m./Nickle Bingo Fri 1 p.m./Quilting Fri 9am-4pm Jam and dancing (New Name Change) Fri 9 a.m./Texas Hold’em Thurs 6:30pm Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@ sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

Monday: 9:30am-Pickleball / 1pmFloor Shuffleboard / 7pm-Camera Club – only on the 2nd Monday of the month Tuesday: 9:30am - Jam Session / 1pm-Pickleball / 7pm-Friendship Bridge / 7pm-Beginners Only Pickleball Wednesday: 8:30am-TOPS/8:30amPickleball/1pm-Floor Shuffleboard Thursday: 10am - Line Dance / 1pm-Pickleball Friday: 9:00am-Beginner Pickleball/1pm-Regular Pickleball February 16 – Military Whist Tournament. Register 9:30am/Games start 10am. Cost $20pp includes muffin, coffee & lunch.

February 17 – Social Dance from 7:3011:30pm. Band Len Gadia. Cost $15pp includes snacks.

February 29 – Sadie Hawkins Dance

into your life! from 7:30-11pm; rock the nite away with DJ Rottweiler. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Taco in a bag included.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel.net Open on Wednesdays 12-6pm. Every Wed. 10 card crib and smear.

Every Thursday 12–7pm – crib 1:30pm/ Bring a partner or sign up for a spare.

Every Friday 1-10pm. Shuffleboard 1:30pm, pool and darts 7pm. Bring a partner.

Every Saturday 1-7pm. 4:30 pm Meat Draw;50/50;gift card. Everyone welcome.

Last Thursday of every month “Veteran’s Coffee Break” 9:30-11am. All Veterans welcome for coffee and donuts provided by local businesses.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 MONDAY EVENINGS: (to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – play starts at 7:00 pm. $2.00 per person – two person teams.

Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered.

Everyone Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: (to April 2023) - Drop in Darts – play starts at 7:00 pm – draw for partners. $2.00 per person, per night. Everyone Welcome EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace” EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time.

Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY – Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:00 pm FEBRUARY 9, 2024 - STEAK NIGHT at the Eagles Club - $20.00 – tickets available at the bar – Cut off February 8, 2024 - – there will be no tickets sold at the door.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls FREE telephone-based program for seniors 55+ in activities, education, and conversation. No internet or computer needed, only a phone. To register for programs, phone 306-631-4357 or email scwwsask2019@gmail.com For individuals over 60 yrs: Join in to share on the oral history of the farm– Celebrate common stories through farm reminiscing. Free weekly phone sessions until March 6 at 10am-11am OR 1:30-2:30 for 8 weeks. No computer or internet required. All supplies necessary will be mailed free to you. Registration deadline has finished but if interested please check to see if there are still any openings at 306.631.4357 (No texts please). Email scwwsask2019@gmail.com Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 6935989. You can read more about the upcoming sessions and how to sign up for the free Virtual Coffee Club talks at: https://wdm.ca/coffeeclub/ Virtual Coffee Club for a time of visiting and learning through zoom sessions once a month consisting of a presentation and time for questions afterwards.

No cost but pre-registration is required on website: Virtual Coffee Club - Western Development Museum (wdm.ca).

For more information or to set up an interview call 306-693-5989 or email me at ajones@wdm.ca

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