GREY CUP PLAYOFFS BOUND: Roughriders clinch spot in post-season with win over Elks
Riders use aerial attack to battle to 28-24 victory in Edmonton and ensure playoff spot
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in the Canadian Football League playoffs,
The Roughriders clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since the 2021 campaign on Saturday night, thanks to a 28-24 victory over the Edmonton Elks in Edmonton.
Both teams passed for more than 300 yards in the contest, which saw the Riders improve to 8-7-1 and move into second place in the East Division. Edmonton fell to 5-11-0 and have been eliminated from the playoffs.
The Reaction Saskatchewan head coach Corey Mace was more than happy with the win, even if things were a little chaotic at times.
Both teams came into the contest with a ton on the line -- the Riders clinching their spot, the Elks hoping to stay alive -- and that made for a high-pressure situation that Saskatchewan was able to get the better of.
While the passing game was going well for both teams, it was the Roughriders who came up with the big plays on defence -including a huge forced fumble and recovery in the game’s final minutes as Edmonton attempted to drive the field for the winning points,
Creating those big plays on defence through simple hard work
was all part of the plan.
Saskatchewan would successfully run down the clock and the victory was in the books.
Despite what they went through in their mid-season doldrums, Saskatchewan has now won three straight and have even put themselves into a position where back-to-back wins in the coming weeks could give them home-field advantage in the first round.
The Stats
Harris completed 23 of 28 passes for 358 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Emilus was his favourite target with four catches for 126 yards, while Johnson had five catches for 103.
Frankie Hickson led the ground game with 15 carries for 46 yards.
Bethel-Thompson capped his night 33-for-41 for 379 yards, also with two majors and two picks. Gittens had 10 catches for 122 yards, Lewis five for 87,
Saskatchewan finished the game with 387 yards of offence while Edmonton racked up 409 yards.
The Riders host the B.C. Lions on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Mosaic Stadium before closing out their regular season the following weekend on Saturday, Oct. 26 when the Calgary Stampeders are in Regina.
Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and receiver KeeSean Johnson celebrate after a play during Saskatchewan’s win in Edmonton on Saturday night.
WACA raises teepee during Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association held an event on Sept. 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
More than 100 people attended the event, which was held at the Events Centre because the poor weather earlier in the morning prevented the event from happening in Crescent Park.
Some of the activities during the day featured Aboriginal dancers, jigging, elders speaking, a teepee raising and education about the pipe and Treaty 4.
There are 15 teepee poles, each with a specific meaning:
• Obedience – To listen to parents, teachers, and mentors for the enhancement of one’s journey. Learn by behaviour and reminders of others, so we know what is right and what is wrong
• Respect – To have respect for the teachings, the laws, the earth, your parents, your peers, and respect for yourself. Giving honour to other people within our community, those who visit, and our environment
• Humility – To know you are equal with everyone regardless of social class, race, success, the money in your bank account or followers you have on social media. We are not above or below others in the circle of life. We feel humble and realize we are just a strand in the web of all life. Respect and value life
• Happiness –We must show enthusiasm and our good actions will make our ancestors happy
• Love – You must love yourself in order to give. You must have it within in order to give it. Love for all things, be good to one another
• Faith – Learn to believe and trust oth-
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ers. Believe in a power greater than ourselves that we can worship and ask for strength. We need to walk this every day, not just once in a while.
• Kinship – parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, extended family who work together to give us a sense of belonging
• Cleanliness – Spiritual cleanliness. Clean thoughts come from a clean mind, which comes from our spirituality. This helps us to treat others well and have good intentions from a clean mind
• Thankfulness – To be thankful for others and all the kind things done for us. Thankful for the day and night. Thankful for the food that we eat. Thankful for family and people who honour one another. Give thanks for the friendship
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• Sharing – Sharing the fruits of our labours. To share teachings and knowledge
• Strength – Spiritual strength that was instilled in us when we were young. To endure through hard times and have patience. To respect other people’s hard times and help when we can. To accept our difficulties and tragedies to understand others who go
through it as well
• Good Child Rearing – To protect the child. Never sell your parents short. That unconditional love they have for you as a child. Take care of yourself for them. Don’t hurt them in any way. Be grateful for the strength of the child
• Hope – The knowledge and idea that things can become better than they are and that more great things can come and bless the community and bless yourself
• Protection – Is the responsibility to grow yourself to achieve a healthy, balanced body in all aspects, including health, spiritual, and emotional, for the individual, the family, the community, and the nation
• Control Flaps for Wind – We are all connected on Earth by relationships, and we depend on each other for many things
Meanwhile, this year is the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treat 4, which occurred on Sept. 15, 1874, and was signed between the Crown and the Cree, Assiniboine and Saulteaux tribes. This area covers roughly 195,000 square kilometres of present-day southern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. This was the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which began in 2021.
Dozens of students from Moose Jaw and area attended the teepee raising as part of the day’s events at the Events Centre. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Twelve of 15 poles are joined together to form the teepee. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
After the 12 poles are connected, a canvas tarp is wrapped around the structure. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Elder Toni (right) speaks to the crowd about the teepee as volunteers prepare to erect it. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Kung Jaadee, Indigenous storyteller and author, speaks at three Moose Jaw schools
Indigenous storyteller and author Kung Jaadee recently concluded her stay in Moose Jaw where she shared her message of love for self and others as part of a province-wide tour organized by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) this October.
During her tour, Jaadee performed at three schools including Empire Community School on Oct. 1, Sunningdale Elementary School on the morning of Oct. 2, and King George Elementary School on the afternoon of Oct. 2.
“My Haida name is ‘Moon Woman,’” Jaadee said as she introduced herself. “My cousin Crystal (Robinson) gave me this name and she’s asked me to acknowledge her every time I use it, so I acknowledge her every day.”
Jaadee is a member of the Haida, Musqueam, and Squamish First Nations and authored four children’s books including Raven’s Feast. Her presentations bring together stories and legends from her ancestors and introduces students to traditional Indigenous customs, regalia, and storytelling through performance.
This tour marks the third time Jaadee has visited Saskatchewan after a couple earlier presentations at the Fringe Theatre in Saskatoon.
“I have been really warmly welcomed (here in Saskatchewan), like as soon as I got off the plane…,” she said.
Since arriving, Jaadee said her interactions have contrasted with what she’s come to expect in Vancouver. Here, she said, “people (are) so great (and) they were so welcoming.” This experience got her thinking.
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doing their homework, Jaadee reminds them that this change must be self-initiated.
“No, you cannot wait. You need to do this now, because by loving yourself and learning to love yourself unconditionally, you will grow into that good person that you want to be,” she explained.
“But we’re not taught that… I don’t know what happened to us as a human race, but it sort of fell by the wayside or it just became very difficult,” she said.
“But I would say that this is an act of truth and reconciliation. (Loving ourselves) is an act of decolonization… because originally, when our world was new, we knew how to do this. Now we need to learn how to do this again. It’s extremely important.”
Jaadee doesn’t always have time to ask for feedback from students and teachers. Still, the occasional message gets through to remind her of the impact she’s made.
She described this as people living “in their own little bubble” and said it feels selfish.
“It’s not like they’re looking to try and figure out how to make this world a better place… which is what I’m working hard to try and do,” Jaadee said. “But it’s not really just for me. It’s actually for everybody else too because we all have to live here. We don’t have a choice — there is no other planet.
“Even the people (back home) who are walking on the street are not as kind as they were before the pandemic,” she observed.
“(During my presentations) I like to remind people that they have tens of thousands of ancestors in the next world, and they love them always. They’ve always loved them (and) they will always love them,” she said.
Jaadee always assigns homework to her new students — with a twist.
“I tell people to remember that (they’re always loved and worthy of love), and to remember (their ancestors) and hug themselves every day for as long as they live,” she said. When the occasional student says they haven’t been
“This morning, I heard from one of the teachers (at Sunningdale Elementary) who just really, really thanked me,” Jaadee said. “It actually looked like she was on the verge of tears; she was really very touched. She liked the message.”
OSAC helps connect artists, performers, and storytellers with audiences across the province. To learn more visit OSAC.ca. The organization is supported by Saskatchewan Lotteries, the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 sport, culture, and recreational groups since 1974.
To learn more about Kung Jaadee visit Artsiq.ca/Kung-Jaadee.
Kung Jaadee speaks to students at King George Elementary School on the afternoon of Oct. 2. Photo by: Aaron Walker
JOAN RITCHIEMoose Jaw Express EDITOR
Editor’s Note
At this time of the year, it’s understandable that we are all mindful of Thanksgiving and what it means to each and every one of us. Some reflections are of special memories in times gone by, while other individuals hold a heart of thanksgiving being cognizant of the blessings we have received this past year.
We all know that life isn’t a picnic every day, but I know that every one of us has something to be thankful for in our lives. Even the fact that we woke up this morning is a blessing to most.
Looking outside on Monday morning while writing this for press time, the sky is clear and the sun is shining brilliantly. Life looks good from this vantage point.
Just a couple days prior, I was golfing in the Lynbrook Golf Club Frosty Classic with other diehard golfers in hurricane force winds. It was one of those days that anyone would have preferred to stay in bed or cozy up by the fireplace, but no, not our comrades…and I loved the optimism my niece had as she exclaimed, “This is the kind of day memories are made of.”
Quite true, because it will be a talking point for years to come when we speak about the experience of golfing in a torrential windstorm where it was almost impossible to stand without being blown around, not to mention what it did to our golf balls in the air and on the green; most great days of golfing on a beautiful day weren’t even as memorable as this one was.
I truly am most thankful for family and friends who enrich life everyday of the year. They bring life and colour to an otherwise boring existence.
I am thankful for an optimistic heart that tries to see the glass as half full, rather than half empty. Sometimes it’s a challenge.
I am thankful for the opportunity to laugh…something that everyone needs more of in their lives. I am also thankful that we can cry when life gives us lemons because it gives us the opportunity to rise above the circumstances to see the silver lining in the cloud.
I am thankful for the great people around us who contribute so much to the betterment of our community and province. Although I am not fond of politics as it is very divisive, I do appreciate and believe that everyone running in our upcoming municipal and provincial election seems to have a heart to make life better for the people around us.
And I would be amiss if I didn’t thank God for all of this and everything else in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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‘Sisters in Spirit’: Missing and murdered Indigenous women honoured at Sask. Polytech campus
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In recognition of the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, Sask. Polytech’s Moose Jaw campus hosted “Sisters in Spirit” to honour and recognize these missing or murdered individuals.
The Oct. 4 event featured presentations by Hayley Hart-Rushinko, Jo-Anne Dusel, and Chief Marie-Anne Daywalker Pelletier.
“Statistics show that Indigenous women and girls are three times more likely to experience violence than any other demographic in Canada. They’re also more likely to experience more severe violence, to fear for their lives, and to experience multiple assaults from the same person,” stated Jo-Anne Dusel, director of the Provincial Association of Transition Houses of Saskatchewan.
“In Canada, a woman or girl is killed about every two days,” she said. “In most cases, the perpetrator is someone close to the victim… with the victim often bearing the burden of blame and shame. This needs to change.”
Women speak up
Chief Marie-Anne Daywalker Pelletier was born on April 15, 1954, in Regina, Sask. as a member of the Okanese First Nation. Today she remains the longest standing elected chief in Canadian History.
Daywalker served for 39 years and has witnessed the past 70 years of Indigenous relations in Canada.
“I’m a survivor. I went to the Indian residential school system for seven years,” she said. “(All) my life you could see I was losing my culture, my language… In my world, I’ve never said the word ‘mom’ or ‘dad,’ so I don’t know what it feels like.”
“We’re always being challenged (as an Indigenous community, and) we’re challenging everything (by) honouring the murdered and missing women today — but that should be every day, because we’re losing people every day,” she said. “We lost people yesterday, today, tomorrow, and we have to give the list to the government to be accountable for their lack of action.”
Hayley Hart-Rushinko is the communications and economic development officer with the City of Moose Jaw. She is Metis on her grandmother’s side and Nakota/ Lakota on her grandfather’s side. “I am like many Indigenous people that have had to work to regain our culture, to meet my biological family, and learn the things that I was supposed to be raised with,” she said.
“When society treats you and raises you to feel like you’re less than others around you, you can only hear that so many times or feel the energy change in a room when you walk in… (until) you start to believe you are less,” Hart-Rushinko said.
She remembers being trailed when shopping, the looks and racial slurs that have been directed at her, and similar experiences no one should have to experience.
“One of my earliest memories is coming home from my grandmother’s and having our next door neighbour
yelling at my father (saying) the Indian woman with him was using him to raise her three children and he needed to get away from us, followed by a number of racial slurs…”
Hart-Rushinko has since witnessed the city launching a new Indigenous logo, orange shirt campaign, and a new Indigenous relations page on the city’s website. “I’m also very proud to say at our last regular meeting of Moose Jaw city council, the first-ever Indigenous engagement framework for the city… was adopted… unanimously,” she added.
“Truthfully, to me, it’s a miracle I’ standing in front of you today in the profession that I’m in, surrounding by all the love that I have in my life,” she said with evident emotion.
Dusel has been an ally to the Indigenous community for more than 20 years. “In the words of Audre Lorde, ‘I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own,’” she said.
“If you don’t want to hear the truth… then we can’t grow together,” Chief Daywalker said in her closing remarks. “I’m going to be 71 years old soon, and I often wonder, how the heck did I do this?
“I really believe it was my grandparents (and) the words that they told me: ahkameyimok — keep going. (Have) love, respect, and never give up.”
Take action
There are many ways you can support women and girls at risk and the path starts by overcoming the natural hesitation to speak out and challenge others who express negative attitudes. Reconciliation involves treating others with respect every day.
Individuals can support campaigns and organizations that seek to end violence including the White Ribbon Campaign, Make It Our Business, and the RE:CONNECT line by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211.ca. To learn about the White Ribbon Campaign visit WhiteRibbon.ca.
To learn more about the Make It Our Business campaign visit MakeItOurBusiness.ca.
For more information about the Daywalker Home Fire Family Centre established by Chief Daywalker on the Okanese First Nation, call 306-334-2503.
MJPS provides few details after firing 24-year superintendent
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Police officer Taylor Mickleborough is no longer with the Moose Jaw Police Service after the agency quietly fired the superintendent sometime recently.
MooseJawToday.com has learned that the police service relieved the 24-year member of duty possibly within the past couple of months, but neither he nor the agency is saying anything about the situation.
Mickleborough is known to have begun his policing career in the year 2000. He had worked in traffic enforcement, criminal investigations and the serious crimes unit and won several awards during his nearly three decades in uniform.
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MooseJawToday.com contacted the Moose Jaw Police Service about this matter and received a short statement.
“All I can confirm is that Taylor Mickleborough is
no longer a member of the Moose Jaw Police Service and that is all we wish to say at this time,” said Jay-D Haughton, the agency’s communications manager.
When asked whether the MJPS had initiated legal proceedings against the former superintendent, Haughton replied, “At this time, I can’t comment on that.”
The policing agency did not offer any extra details about Mickleborough’s firing, nor did it specify whether he had violated any sections of the Saskatchewan Police Act.
Meanwhile, neither the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police nor the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers was willing to say anything about the matter and referred all comments to the MJPS.
MooseJawToday.com contacted Mickleborough several times but was unable to reach him for comment.
New Beginnings Grant returns to help Sask. women facing economic barriers to education
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) in Saskatchewan is announcing the return of its province-wide New Beginnings Grant scholarship program offering $5,000 to one woman in the province who seeks to further her education but faces economic barriers along the way.
Grant applications are open now and the deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 28.
“This is the second year that we’ve been able to offer (the grant) …,” announced Dalelene Yelland, the CFUW’s regional director in Saskatchewan. “One of the main things we’re looking at is to be sure that (we select) someone (who) will really feel as though — if they can further their education — they will be empowered economically…
“Our hope is that it’s going to enable one individual (to have) an opportunity to change their life and not feel that they are caught by some of the situations that they find themselves in,” she said. “(Our hope is also) that the $5,000 will be enough financial assistance (to enable them) to pursue their goals.”
The New Beginnings Grant is awarded to a woman “who can effectively demonstrate that she has been held back from her career goals by her current level of education and lack of financial resourc-
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es and who is determined to advance her education to reach her goals,” according to the CFUW website.
“I really like the name (of the grant),” Yelland added, giving a nod to the intended spirit of the program. “It’s unique, and we’re trying to do with that grant exactly what the name says — it means a new beginning in someone’s life.”
To qualify, all applicants must be women over the age of 21 who reside in Saskatchewan. Each applicant must clearly demonstrate the financial need for the
grant, be financially responsible for themselves and their dependents, and be accepted into any program at an educational institution.
“We do ask for their academic standings… and we ask them to introduce themselves in a way that will reflect what they have been doing in their life in the past few years,” Yelland explained.
“If they’ve been doing some volunteering in the community, some of those types of things are very helpful when we’re trying to make a decision.”
Last year’s inaugural grant winner was Jessica Falcon from Lloydminster, Sask., who is now completing her program at Sask. Polytech thanks to the New Beginnings Grant.
In Saskatchewan, the CFUW operates in four communities including Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and Yorkton — although the grant is available province-wide and includes applicants from Moose Jaw. Funds for the program are raised through the federation’s regular book sales and the CFUW operates independently.
Established in 1919, the CFUW is one of the oldest service clubs in Canada.
Founded in the wake of the Industrial Revolution, the federation seeks to advance the independence of women through education. Among its members have been several outstanding women and today the organization retains around 100 clubs across Canada with more than 7,500 members.
Each year, the CFUW awards more than $1 million in educational grants for women.
To learn more about the CFUW and its work in promoting the status of women visit CFUW.org.
For more information from a local contact, Dalelene Yelland can be reached by phone at 306-960-9360 or by email at Dalelene@Sasktel.net.
For more information on the Saskatchewan-based CFUW and the New Beginnings Grant program, visit CFUW-Saskatoon.org or email the organization at CFUWSaskatchewanCouncil@gmail. com.
All scholarship grant applications can be submitted to CUFWSaskatchewanCouncil@gmail.com or by scanning the QR code on the affiliated poster before the Oct. 28 deadline.
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Fork to Table – for Thanksgiving
For many of us, thanksgiving involves getting together with folks that you enjoy and eating a lot of food! In Canada it is timely as we have usually just finished or in the process of finishing the harvest of our gardens.
In Canada, we do have much reason to give thanks for as we do enjoy a land blessed with many natural wonders, clean air and fertile soil. Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday in 1879 and we have enjoyed an extra day to share that 142 million kilograms of turkey that is consumed. One last interesting trivia surrounding the venerable turkey is fossils indicate that wild turkeys have roamed North America for more than 10 million years. Now getting down to what we grow and harvest from the garden. Mashed potatoes served with large
amounts of gravy are often an important part of the meal. Choosing potatoes with a higher starch content like russets or Yukon gold will give you the fluffiest, smoothest and most flavourful mash. Be careful to treat those swollen starch granules in your potatoes gently as well as too much vigour will give you a gluey, less appetizing addition to your meal.
Winter squash are always a favourite and colourful vegetable and can be served in many ways. Simply wash the outer rind and chop the squash into appropriate sizes for baking. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste and cover to ensure the moisture stays in this yummy vegetable. Bake at 350°F.
Other vegetables you may also have at your disposal at this time of year includes corn (on the cob or not), lovely carrots, parsnips, beets, and if you are lucky kohlrabi. I personally love to roast a medley of root vegetables in the oven with butter and the seasoning of choice. A little bit of cumin is rather tasty! We are lucky to have such a
wide array of available veggies to grace our thanksgiving tables.
Thanksgiving would not be complete without pumpkin pie. Making a pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin will forever spoil you for making it by opening a can. A pumpkin that is 6 to 8 inches in diameter will give you enough pumpkin for a 10 inch deep dish pie. Cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds and then either bake, steam or microwave the pumpkin until it is soft. Discard excess moisture and puree the pumpkin until smooth. Now it is time to mix the pie ingredients together. These ingredients will usually include some type of sweetener, some spices like cloves, ginger, cinnamon and maybe allspice, eggs, and evaporated milk. Bake the pie until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and enjoy with whipped cream.
The only thing left is to harvest some materials from your garden to make an appropriate table centre for Thanksgiving. Personally, I prefer branches of autumn coloured leaves, pine cones, small squash from the garden, the odd tomato or two and anything else at your disposal. May we wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving and may your bountiful harvest from your gardens grace your tables and be enjoyed by both friends and family.
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Owners of Hanover Cabinets grateful to Partners in Employment for new job hire
One Moose Jaw employer was surprised when a representative of Partners in Employment visited his shop to recommend a client after he published a job posting around five weeks ago.
“We were running an ad for a cabinet maker and we were approached by Partners in Employment to see if we’d be interested in interviewing someone they had been working with and we did,” recalled Jason Cushway, the owner of Hanover Cabinets alongside his brother Joe Cushway.
“The interview went great and we ended up hiring her. Now she works full time for us.”
The reason for a screening visit, he explained, was because many employers are reluctant to hire persons with disabilities. Either way, his view was that anyone willing to work and learn, able to do the required job, and who took the effort to hand in a resume was deserving of a chance.
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“I said, ‘If you think she can do the job that I’m asking for, then I have no problem phoning her for an interview.’” His attitude is the same for anyone interested in a job. “Anyone that walked in with a resume, as long as it wasn’t way overqualified, I phoned them all back the next day and we set up interviews.”
Cushway said he wasn’t sure what to expect and was told the young woman was quite shy. “But she was everything but shy — she was very open, ready for an interview, answered all the questions, and yeah, that surprised me. Most people are pretty nervous.”
He said she showed interest in woodworking so she was assigned to build cabinets on a full-time basis.
“She had to learn (everything) from the start, but she’s already picked it up… Anything she doesn’t understand she asks questions right away,” he said. “That’s what struck me during the interview — I knew she’d have no problem catching on because she’s young and eager.
“I don’t know what the disability is and I don’t care because it’s working out perfect,” he added.
Around five weeks into the job, Autumn is becoming a great team member, Cushway said. “More (so) than somebody I’ve had here for a year.”
Cushway said his job posting was up for around four weeks before Autumn was hired and he only received five other applications — but none of them were interested in careers.
“Put it this way, I’ve got two guys here that have been here for more than 10 years. Then… the rest of them seem to stick around for a year, two, three, and then they’re gone. That’s my problem — holding onto those career people. (Autumn) will be a career person.”
In a show of appreciation, SaskAbilities — who oversees the Partners in Employment program — featured Hanover Cabinets on its social media platform during Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. They’ve also invited the owners and Autumn to a luncheon as a way to say thank you.
In his own show of appreciation, Cushway offered some advice to other employers considering whether they should hire persons with disabilities. He said SaskAbilities does a great job of screening for job compatibility and hires local workers who are eager to work.
“If there’s someone who fits the bill… I’m not the only one struggling to find people,” he said, recommending that other employers consider Partners in Employment. “If I was too scared to do it, I would have missed this whole opportunity, right?”
When asked if he’d consider hiring from SaskAbilities again, Cushway’s answer was affirmative. “If I have a job available and they approached me again, yeah. I would do this all over again in a heartbeat.”
Hanover Cabinets has been a part of the community for over 30 years and the family-run company believes in giving back through various sponsorships including local youth sports and has even donated a kitchen to Hunger in Moose Jaw. The company services kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, and new construction projects from start to finish in and around Moose Jaw.
Hanover Cabinets is located at 63 Highland Road and can be reached at 306-631-8727 or HanoverCabinets.ca. To learn more about SaskAbilities and Partners in Employment visit SaskAbilities.ca.
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Joe Cushway (left) and Jason Cushway (right) are the owners of Hanover Cabinets in Moose Jaw. Photo by: SaskAbilities/Partners in Employment
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By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Belle Plaine Carbon Hub OPEN HOUSE
Whitecap Resources is holding a public open house event on Thursday, October 17, 2024, to share information about the proposed Belle Plaine Carbon Hub. The event will be held at the Pense Town Hall, 300 Brunswick St, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Whitecap representatives will be available for questions and discussion.
For further information, please connect with us by email at belleplainecarbonhub@wcap.ca, or call us at 1-844-778-5505
There are so many reasons to be thankful for our life
As we shudder through the contents of nightly television news broadcasts, it is abundantly clear that we in Canada, in Saskatchewan and in Moose Jaw have many reasons to be thankful for our life’s circumstances.
There are recognized problems in this country, province and city but those deficiencies are far out-weighed by the benefits and opportunities available to the majority of residents currently living within our borders.
And what better time than the Thanksgiving season to list all the reasons to give thanks.
• I am thankful that our provincial election campaign will be over in less than 30 days, although unofficial campaigning began long before the official writ was issued. Eligible voters now have a responsibility to vote, ignoring the false idea that one vote cannot make a difference.
• I am thankful that so far (as this is being written) a federal election is being held at bay. The parties supporting the minority Liberal government have their own agendas and one has to ask if their lines in the sand will really benefit a majority of Canadians.
• I am thankful as well that we in Moose Jaw will have a chance to vote once again in a municipal election in November. This election is closer to home and the issues are more apparent in our daily lives. Thanks to the men and women who let their names stand for mayor and councillors. Again, don’t forget to vote
• I am grateful that within the community are dedicated
educators whose goal is to pass on historical and current information that will direct our future leaders on paths that will benefit them with thoughtful choices.
• I am thankful for nurses, doctors and other medical professionals who work long, stressful hours to provide some of the best health care services in the world (despite some glitches and considerable red tape).
• Let us give thanks for the Moose Jaw Police Service, the men and women who patrol the streets to keep the residents safe and secure. They face potential dangers and circumstances many of us can only imagine. We should all walk in their footsteps before being critical of their performance. And thanks for the association’s assistance with numerous local charitable events.
• Thank you for the Moose Jaw Fire Department that continues to provide fire protection and fire safety education in the community.
• I am thankful for the service clubs, church groups and other agencies, including sports and cultural organizations, that add to the quality of life in Moose Jaw and beyond. Our lifestyle would be greatly reduced if it weren’t for the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who see the need and don’t hesitate to get involved. Don’t forget, though, there is still much to be done and more help needed.
• I am thankful as well for gas station attendants and other front-line workers who smile, say thank you and are generally happy to provide excellent custom-
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
er service. To those who don’t seem happy, perhaps you are in the wrong line of work.
• Thank you to family and friends for all the special things they do throughout the year to make life more enjoyable and interesting.
• I join others in being thankful for the abundance of food we enjoy, our agricultural neighbours who feed the nation and the world, the opportunities to expand our horizons through travel and the ability to choose when and where we partake of those opportunities.
• Thanks to city workers who do their very best to keep our streets smooth, our garbage collected and snow removed, following the policies set by others and often criticized by citizens who tend to be armchair experts.
• A special thank you to Housemate for bearing with me for five-and-one half decades. But just imagine how many silly jokes and stories I’ve heard in all those years!!
• I am also thankful for the person who invented the remote control for the television. That piece of equipment allows us to shut off the flow of childish political rhetoric — without leaving the comfort of one’s couch. Thank you very much.
From our house, Happy Thanksgiving.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
Farm Credit Canada holds Fill the Bucket barbecue fundraiser to support food bank
Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Moose Jaw office held its annual Fill the Bucket barbecue fundraiser continuing the Drive Away Hunger tradition that began locally in 2018 and that has been ongoing for two decades nationally.
The barbecue was held at the parking lot in front of the organization’s office building on Oct. 2.
“We held a barbecue today in front of our office,” announced Devonne LaLonde, a relationship manager with FCC who helped organize the event. “It was our Fill the Bucket barbecue to raise money for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.”
Founded in 1959, Farm Credit Canada describes itself as “a partner, a catalyst, and a champion” of the agricultural industry in Canada and its mission is to help support entrepreneurs with a belief in the future of agriculture and food. The Regina-based federal crown corporation employs over 2,500 employees across 103 offices. The company provides financing and other services to more than 103,032 agricultural customers.
The company’s Drive Away Hunger campaign aims “to connect the food we produce with the people who need it most,” its website reads.
The campaign began in 2004 with a unique origin story.
“It was an FCC employee, actually, that started the campaign… with a tractor going around collecting food,” LaLonde said. This employee drove around Ontario for eight days and collected approximately 60,000 pounds of food. “And then it has kind of branched out now right across Canada.”
The barbecue continued this employee’s legacy with an onsite tractor supplied by South Country Equipment during the event. The term “Fill the Bucket” is an allusion to the tractor’s bucket which is filled with non-perishable food donations each year.
Last year the campaign provided 143 million meals across Canada and this year’s goal is to surpass that by providing 155 million meals.
The recipient of the non-perishable food donations and cash proceeds was Moose Jaw’s food bank. “Our food
bank was expressing that they needed funding or food… because they’re in need this year especially,” LaLonde explained. “So, we wanted to contribute. We decided to put on a barbecue as we’ve done before… (and) we figured this would be a good opportunity to donate again.”
During its yearly campaign, each of the company’s 103 offices are invited to spread awareness and support their community based on its needs.
“As far as the local team, we all live right (here) in the community (and are) raising our families,” said LaLonde. “It’s always good to be present and be involved in community initiatives and help those in need.”
The barbecue fundraiser was also supported by a few of FCC’s partners in the community including the Moose Jaw Co-op who was its major sponsor for food, Young’s Equipment who donated the barbecue and propane, and Hub Meats who provided the locally sourced and prepared meat at a generous discount.
“We weren’t sure how the weather was going to (turn out), but yeah, we’re happy with those who came and supported the barbecue,” LaLonde’s co-worker and fellow FCC relationship manager Laurel Chelsberg said.
“We’d just like to thank the community for supporting us… and of course (our) ag industry partners that put in their orders (or those who) gave cash donations. So, definitely a big shout out to them. It wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t have their support,” Chelsberg concluded.
At the time of the interview the team didn’t have the donations added up, but a tally is expected within the next few days with a national tally to follow. They did, of course, manage to fill the tractor bucket with donations.
Farm Credit Canada’s Moose Jaw branch is located at 1216 Main Street North.
For more information or to contact the organization call 306-693-4077 or visit FCC-FAC.ca. To contact the Drive Away Hunger team email DriveAwayHunger@ FCC.ca.
You can also donate online at DriveAwayHunger.ca.
From combat pilot to pharmacist, fair shows youths all career options
Prairie South School Division’s semi-annual Career Day gives students the opportunity to learn about many employment fields, with those experiences also encouraging some students to reconsider their future aspirations.
More than 1,200 high school youths visited the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds’ Convention Centre on Oct. 1 to see what is available in Moose Jaw and Saskatchewan.
From carpentry to agriculture to health care to flying to hairstyling and everything in between, students learned many things about a field and, in some cases, became hands-on with equipment or technology.
Ivan Lepine, a Grade 11 student at Central Collegiate, learned about the skills a disc jockey (DJ) requires after “scratching” a faux-vinyl record on a turntable at the SaskMusic booth.
“It was cool,” he said, noting that he liked how the instructor gave him an indepth explanation of how the turntable worked and the “cheats” — or indicators
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— to watch for when scratching the record to create the best sound possible.
Meanwhile, the Central student also appreciated how other vendors — like at the construction booth — gave him detailed explanations of the programs they offer, compared to some booths that only gave basic facts.
Lepine added that he is still thinking about what he wants to do after high school.
Central Butte’s Kennedy May thought attending the career fair was a good opportunity to look at all the possible career options available. However, she already has her heart set on attending the University of Saskatchewan next year to study animal sciences.
A Mossbank-area taxidermist must pay nearly $8,000 in fines after improperly tagging and labelling animal parts, maintaining poor records and failing to have a licence to act in that role.
Brandon J. McCrea, owner of Northern Reflections Taxidermy, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court recently and pleaded guilty to doing business as a taxidermist without a licence and possessing wildlife without a licence.
As part of a joint submission, McCrea must pay $250 and a $50 surcharge on the first offence and $5,000 and a $2,000 surcharge on the second offence, for a total of $7,300.
He must also forfeit the 144 items conservation officers seized from his property.
McCrea was acting as a taxidermist without a licence
“I grew up on a farm, so I want to stay in the agriculture industry,” the Grade 12 student said. “It’s a pretty broad degree (as) … it’s just a bachelor of science in agriculture, so there’s lots of jobs you could do with that afterward.”
May appreciated that there were other U of S booths that featured information about bioscience and veterinary medicine, while she also enjoyed learning about the differences between animal science and bioscience and the prerequisites for veterinary medicine.
“I just know what I want to do now,” she added.
Central Collegiate’s Max Lynchuk came to the career fair with his heart set on being a stunt double after he graduated in 2026, but he also kept an open mind about other possible jobs while visiting the booths.
Some of the other industries that caught his attention included combat pilot, firefighting, automotive mechanic and business entrepreneurship. From those, the Grade 11 student leaned toward the auto-
even though such a permit costs $25, while he failed to comply with provincial legislation requirements like acquiring the licence of people who brought him the animals, explained Suzanne Reid, the regional Crown prosecutor.
Furthermore, he failed to tag, label, or mark animal parts properly, did not maintain the required records of where he acquired the animal and from whom, or the special permit number that authorizes the possession of the wildlife and the species and quantity stored, she continued.
“The taxidermist is required to produce these records on the request of any wildlife officer,” Reid remarked.
Wildlife officers inspected Northern Reflections on Feb. 2, 2023, where they found a white-tailed deer skull and antlers improperly notched, she said. They documented the scene and told McCrea he had to catalogue tags properly before he accepted work from customers.
The business owner told officers that he had a taxi-
motive industry — even though he admitted with a chuckle that he isn’t that great with his hands.
“But I think I’m interested enough that it would be kind of easy enough for me to learn,” he said.
Lynchuk added that it was also cool to slip on the helmet and partial suit of a combat pilot.
Wifaq Alabi, a Grade 12 student at Central, also attended knowing what she wanted to do after graduation — pharmacy — but still came away with information about other fields — microbiology and pathology — that seemed interesting.
“So maybe it’s something I can consider,” she said. “I have no clue, but this opens the opportunities.”
What Alabi liked learning about pathology is it involves laboratory research, it uses advanced technology, and she can study it in Saskatoon or Regina — which she likes.
In good humour, Alabi added that she could also become a DJ because she’s apparently a natural scratcher on the turntable.
dermy licence for 2022 but could not provide one for 2023, while officers were unable to locate McCrea’s licence for 2022 or 2021 in their system.
“Mr. McCrea’s taxidermy shop had such a high volume of animals and animal parts throughout the shop covering the floors, the walls and within the rafters that officers could not conduct a proper taxidermy inspection at that time,” said Reid.
The wildlife inspectors also told the businessman that he must keep his records updated since there was too much missing information.
On March 21, 2023, officers returned and again saw many animal parts not properly tagged, so they seized as many items as they could from the main shop while they found more untagged parts in another building, said Reid.
Moreover, they discovered more parts in other buildings and freezers, so they sealed those structures, she added. They then returned in April 2023 to collect the remaining material.
Defence lawyer Estes Fonkalsrud explained that McCrea’s area environmental office closed, so he was unable to purchase his taxidermy licence there. Regina was the closest centre, but he failed to drive there to pick up a licence.
“In previous years, he had his licence (but) it lapsed … ,” the lawyer continued. “After (officers) attended his property, he did go into Regina and get a licence (and) he currently has a valid licence to operate the business.”
Since the wildlife officers sealed his buildings and freezers, McCrea experienced financial hardship because he was unable to access them for work, which forced him to find a short-term job, Fonkaslrud said.
Meanwhile, he helped the conservation officers return some of the animal bodies and parts if the owners’ identities were attached, which showed that this situation wasn’t one of poaching, the lawyer added.
Judge David Chow then accepted the joint submission and said it was “absolutely appropriate” for what happened.
Student Ivan Lepine (middle) practises his DJ skills by scratching a faux-vinyl record on a turntable. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
A student learns how to repair a rooftop air conditioning unit using a virtual reality headset. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Max Lynchuk from Central Collegiate learns about what combat pilots wear while visiting the CAE booth. Photo by Jason G. Antonio
Trainees and staff from Elite Hairstyling and Esthetics Centre work on Sandra Bijelic’s hair (seated). Photo by Jason G. Antonio
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From The Kitchen
By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Birds are welcome but unnecessary for great meal
Traditional Thanksgiving dinners will likely feature a bird of some kind: turkey, goose, duck, chicken, partridge or pheasant.
But some homemakers might be thinking of serving a non-traditional but still tasty meal for their guests.
Both options are perfectly acceptable.
This week’s recipes could form the contents for a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
• • • COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
1 pkg. lemon Jello
1 cup hot water
8 oz. measure of dry cottage cheese
3 finely grated carrots
4 finely grated green onions
3 celery stalks, finely grated
1 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/2 cup evaporated canned milk
Add hot water to Jello powder, stir until dissolved and then set in the refrigerator to cool.
Mix the cottage cheese and grated vegetables and combine thoroughly.
Whip the salad dressing and milk until completely combined and a bit thick.
Add the cooled Jello to the salad dressing mixture and then stir in the vegetable and cheese mixture. Combine thoroughly.
Chill in refrigerator until time to serve. Note: for a crowd of 50-60 guests, multiply all ingredients by four.
• • •
PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tbsps. paprika
1 tsp. accent
12 bone-in pork chops
butter for frying
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsps. brown sugar
2 tbsps. vinegar
Mix the flour and spices in a flat dish and dredge both sides of the pork chops.
Melt butter in a frying pan and brown both sides of the pork chops. Remove pork chops to a large oven-safe casserole.
Mix the pineapple juice, brown sugar and vinegar until smooth then pour over the pork chops in the casserole dish.
Cover and bake chops in a 350 degrees F oven for about 30 minutes or until they are fork tender. Serve with apple sauce and rice or riced potatoes.
• • •
FROZEN YUM YUM DESSERT
2/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 sqs. melted chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 quart mint or strawberry ice cream
1 pkg. Graham wafer crumbs
Cream butter and sugar. Add slightly beaten egg yolks, melted chocolate, vanilla and nuts. Fold in egg whites and mix well.
Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan and spread crumbs evenly in the bottom of the pan. Note: melt a bit of butter and mix with crumbs so they adhere together. Best idea is to follow package directions for a crumb pie crust.
Pour egg mixture over the crumbs, spread and freeze for 1-2 hours.
Soften ice cream slightly and spread over the egg mixture. Return to freezer.
To serve, remove from freezer about 10-15 minutes before serving. Slice and serve. Cuts into 8-12 slices. Leftovers may be covered and stored in freezer.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net
Square One collaborates with federal Reaching Home initiative in
first official Point in Time count
Square One Community Inc. launched this year’s Point in Time (PIT) homelessness count across eight separate locations to gather vital data about homelessness and vulnerable members of the community on Oct. 1.
This is also the first time Square One is joining the official Reaching Home federal initiative.
“The Point in Time count is a count of people experiencing homelessness at any one given time,” explained Max Eckstein, co-ordinator of Square One. “Last year we did operate an independent PIT count in the city, but this year we brought ourselves in alignment with the… federal initiative.”
He further explained that both the count and the date it takes place on is mandated by the federal government and takes place across many Saskatchewan municipalities.
“It’s a snapshot in time of how many people are both living rough on the street and living in insecure locations where they’re not on a lease or they don’t have rights to stay,” he said.
Data from the PIT count has now been forwarded to the Metis Nation who is responsible for covering all rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan with results anticipated before the end of the year.
“What’s also great about today is the community response to volunteer to make this event happen,” Eckstein said. “We have over 50 volunteers this year from all walks of life… and being on a weekday has made it very challenging this year… but we’ve seen a response from the community that has come together and made this happen in a very successful way.
“I definitely want to thank everybody that put in the time to make this happen, and this data is going to be very impactful for the services that people need,” Eckstein concluded.
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The PIT count is intended for residents who have no place to live, have recently lost their housing, are staying in a tent, car, camper, or on the streets, or who cannot afford to pay rent. Data from a 15-minute survey is used for organizations such as Square One to better allocate resources as they strive to provide solutions and advocate for targeted supports.
“We’re looking for patterns here so that we can apply services that are going to mitigate the issues that are causing the houselessness,” Eckstein said.
Utilizing informal past data from Square One, Riverside Mission, and other local support agencies, Eckstein said Moose Jaw is experiencing a rise in homelessness in what he calls “an alarming trend.”
“We’re fairly confident this year that the data that’s going to come in is probably going to justify those suspicions,” he opined.
This year’s model was adjusted based on past information. In 2023, numerous volunteers gathered data by forming patrol teams in the downtown core but this year’s count involved fixed locations and partners from the hu-
man service industry.
Survey participants were also provided a warm meal and resources that included gift cards, hygiene kits, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, contact with support workers, and even help with tax filing. Existing community service providers were incorporated to lower the reluctance of many vulnerable individuals to participate in the survey.
Organizations like Square One rely on data from the count to apply for and receive government funding used for needed supports.
“Any organization looking for funding needs to provide the data and Square One is data driven,” Eckstein explained.
Once compiled, this data will be community owned and accessible by each separate organization through the federally run Reaching Home funding stream.
It has been confirmed that the preliminary numbers from this year’s count include 74 individuals who indicated that they’ve experienced homelessness and 44 additional individuals who were “observed homeless.” By comparison, last year’s count involved a total of 26 individuals with an additional 32 listed as “observed homelessness.”
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Cathy Fieldgate (left), the Point in Time co-ordinator stands next to Max Eckstein (right), the Square One co-ordinator at William Milne Place on Oct. 1. Photo by: Aaron Walker
A relative of mine recently received a letter from the Canada Pension Plan with two options.
Since he is pushing 60 he has the option of taking his CPP early at age 60, or waiting until later years.
That raises the question: which option is the best?
The favoured option depends on the individual and their financial position as they enter the so-called golden age and their prospects of longevity.
One of my friends took CPP early because “I don’t know how long I’m going to live” thus wanting to get back some of his contributions.
One rule of thumb on longevity is to add the ages of both parents and both sets of grandparents and divide by six to determine approximately how long you might live.
My friend invested the CPP pay-
Thoughts about taking early CPP BIZWORLD
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ments. He could easily afford to invest as he and his wife have pretty decent pensions from their careers.
Taking CPP early and investing it is one option.
My relative has made good money and should qualify for the maximum CPP payment at 65 of $16,235 a year ($1,635 a month).
By taking CPP at 60 he loses 36 per cent of the total — $4,866— or $400 a month plus the annual 1.5 to two per cent cost of living adjustment.
Investing his payments in an RRSP or Tax-Free Savings Account would require a return of 36 per cent a year to recoup the loss from taking an early payout. — not mentioning the annual cost of living increases.
Returns from the volatile stock market average eight per cent a year over the long term, leaving the person with an ear-
ly CPP about $380 a month short of what the payment at age 65 would be.
That loss never comes back in the pension.
Unless the person taking the early pension has another pension plan or substantial RRSP/TFSA an early CPP doesn’t make financial sense.
If they are worried about dying early it might be an option.
From personal experience that extra pension at age 65 and the small annual increases make a huge difference after time elapses. Sixteen years ago when Yours Truly retired, the headlines predicted a loaf of bread would soon cost $1. Now the price is pushing $2.50.
A decent hotel/motel room cost between $90 and $120 a night versus today’s $150 to $200 plus a night.
A breakfast special was $5.99. Now it runs from $10 to $14.
Hamburger was $3 a pound now closing in on $6.
Our property taxes, around $1,900, are now just under $3,000.
For the first time since retirement Yours Truly thinks twice before buying anything. And I know others in the same financial boat.
One might ask why the CPP is informing eligible members about these options. Taking early pension benefits the plan.
About 900,000 people qualify for early pension every year. If these letters encourage enough to take early pension savings averaging $1,000 per applicant, CPP saves $900 million a year — or $4.5 billion over five years.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net
2 CFFTS at 15 Wing welcomes Honorary Colonel Crystal Froese
Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Turcotte, commandant of 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (2 CFFTS) welcomed a new Honorary Colonel (HCol) to the school as Moose Jaw resident Crystal Froese was appointed to the role during a ceremony at 15 Wing Moose Jaw on Oct. 1.
“When Lt.-Col. Riel Erickson phoned me up and asked if she could put my name in for it I was really quite humbled,” Froese said. “She reassured me that she thought I was the right person.
“I know there are big shoes to fill in this role. There (are) people who have come before me so I definitely don’t take that for granted, and I’m looking forward to working with this unit, bringing some stronger morale, and doing whatever I can to make their stay here in Moose Jaw better.”
The role of HCol is a longstanding
tradition and is open to former Air Force officers and distinguished Canadian citizens. These individuals help maintain customs and traditions, foster a sense of esprit de corps within the military family, and connect other units through the HCol network during a three-year tenure.
The rank comes with a tailored uniform and, when in full dress attire, her rank is saluted and she’s required to follow
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WHEATLANDS NO. 163 PROVINCE
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before December 9, 2024, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
*On January 1, 2025 the 2024 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2024
Angela Molde, Administrator
all existing military protocol as is required for the rank of Colonel.
Froese was born and raised in Moose Jaw and both she and her husband Kirby view it as their hometown. She has a strong connection to the community and a diverse professional background which benefits her new role.
She studied local government and public relations at the University of Regina and has over 20 years of experience. Froese was elected to the Moose Jaw city council in 2016 and again in 2020. Some of her experience includes her role as a trustee for the Prairie South School Division, she co-founded Beautif-i-Moose Jaw and Our Voice Our Province, and she currently serves on eight boards and committees.
In 2023 she was selected to chair the Moose Jaw City Police Commission Board which further solidified her position as a key community leader.
Froese is connected to the military through her parents who met while stationed in Halifax and Cornwallis, N.S. in 1962. Her grandfather, Thomas Shiers, is a D-Day veteran who landed on Juno Beach and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War.
She now assumes a position that was vacant since HCol Captain (Retired) Jane Foster concluded her term in 2021. The transition process — which is federally recognized — normally takes around 18 months to complete but was delayed due to the pandemic.
During her term, Froese will be responsible for connecting the military with the community. Two of her primary duties will be to attend and participate in graduation ceremonies and to participate in base events on behalf of the community.
“(The role is to build the) understanding of what goes on out here (at 15 Wing), but also being welcoming and showcasing all the wonderful things that we have in Moose Jaw…,” she said.
Lt.-Col. Turcotte said her role is vital as the training program at 15 Wing is set to grow over the next three to four years. “I think it’s an opportunity for us,” he said. “When we see problems, (it’s good to) have a bit of an inside voice into other discussions that we don’t have time to partake in normally.”
Froese concluded her address with a message of appreciation.
“As a new Honorary Colonel, I look forward to continuing to work with you to support and encourage the members and families of the (2 CFFTS),” she said. “Together, we will hold the legacy of the Big Two here in Moose Jaw and I’m excited to get started. Thank you for this incredible honor and thank you all for coming today.”
Her role began on Oct. 1 and will conclude in October 2027.
To learn more about the role of Honorary Colonels, visit Canada.ca/en/ Air-Force/Services/Showcasing/Honorary-Colonels.html.
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HCol Froese (centre) officially assumed the role of Honorary Colonel on Oct. 1.
Photo by: Aaron Walker
Lt.-Col Turcotte (left) attends as HCol Froese (right) signs the declaration to formally recognize her role as Honorary Colonel on Oct. 1. Photo by: Aaron Walker
Moose Jaw’s 15 Wing connection demonstrated with $2 bills, new Honorary Colonel Froese shared
During her appointment speech, 15 Wing’s new Honorary Colonel (HCol) Crystal Froese — who will now be responsible for serving as an interface between the military community and residents of Moose Jaw during a three-year term — shared some history that underlines the valuable role played by Moose Jaw’s military base on Oct. 1.
The story is based off a news article published by the Leader Post in May 1956.
“There was a time when Moose Jaw’s relationship with the base was highlighted in a rather unique way,” she said during her address. “It was said that the paymaster doled out cash to everyone on the base using only $2 bills.”
The result of this deliberate move was to highlight the economic impact made by 15 Wing.
“The Moose Jaw business community was flooded with these bills as a result,” she continued. The demonstration served as a reminder of the economic impact made by the thousands of pilots who trained and earned their wings at the base, and from the ground crews who support them as well. This also served to remind Moose Jaw’s residents of their intercon-
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nected relationship with the military.
The appointment of Honorary Colonel continues a long military tradition and individuals who assume the role serve as a link between the Royal Canadian Air
Force (RCAF) and the communities in which it is based.
“It is a role all about building a strong connection with the members by creating a feeling of pride, fellowship, and com-
mon loyalty,” Froese said.
The 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (2 CFFTS) at 15 Wing has a rich history from serving as a flight training centre during World War Two to its current role as a world leader in training thousands of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilots.
“But pilots don’t stay in the air without all the support offered on the ground, both military and civilian,” Froese added.
“The (RCAF) members make a difference wherever they go — whether it’s flying into disaster zones, peacekeeping, protecting our borders, and even flying into space.
“To the students, I like to say that it is important to be focused and work toward your goals, and your time here is going to mark a milestone for you of change and challenges,” she said. “I’m here to remind you that this community supports you and has much to offer.
“While we don’t need $2 bills to remind us now, it’s moments like that which emphasize our important connections to those who serve and train here (at 15 Wing Moose Jaw),” HCol Froese concluded.
Crystal Froese’s 15 Wing role not a conflict of interest, Ottawa says
The federal government says it has no problem with Coun. Crystal Froese being named an honorary colonel at 15 Wing Air Base even though it happened almost a month before the municipal election. MooseJawToday.com reached out to the Canadian Armed Forces about Froese’s appointment after several residents expressed concern that the designation may be a conflict of interest for the military in light of the November election. 15 Wing/2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (2 CFFTS) installed Froese as honorary colonel (HCol) on Oct. 1. The role is a longstanding tradition and is open to former air force officers and distinguished Canadian citizens. These individuals help maintain customs and traditions, foster a sense of esprit de corps within the
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military family, and connect other units through the HCol network during a threeyear tenure.
The rank comes with a tailored uniform, and when in full dress attire, her rank is saluted, and she’s required to follow all existing military protocol as is required for the rank of colonel.
In an email to MooseJawToday.com, a military spokesman dismissed the concerns that people may have.
“The appointment of Crystal Froese as honorary colonel of 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School is a result of her demonstrated dedication to helping 15 Wing and 2 CFFTS connect with the community and the region,” the spokesman said.
“Her nomination and acceptance of
this appointment predates her announcement for candidacy for mayor. The nomination does not constitute a Canadian Armed Forces or 15 Wing/RCAF endorsement of her political candidacy.”
As per the RCAF Honorary Colonel handbook, honorary colonels are expected to uphold the political impartiality of the Canadian Armed Forces, not use their position for political purposes, and demonstrate the values expected of all members of Canada’s military, the spokesman said.
The position is unpaid and held for three years, while for context, an honorary appointment does not in itself cause the appointed person to become a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
“Restrictions for CAF members to accept an office in a municipal corporation
or other local government body or allow themself to be nominated for election to such office applies only to Regular Force members,” the spokesman added.
Froese announced on Oct. 3 in Crescent Park that she is running to be mayor in the civic election. She plans to focus on enhancing economic development, addressing homelessness with other partners, finding solutions to address major infrastructure challenges and continuing to serve on municipal and community committees.
There is still time for residents to submit their paperwork for the 2024 municipal election. The deadline to give that information to city hall is Wednesday, Oct. 9, by 4 p.m.
Saskatchewan small businesses face growing pressures from property taxes
A new report from The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging municipalities to consider the growing pressure that rising property taxes are placing on Saskatchewan small businesses.
Research shows that nearly 65% of Saskatchewan small businesses have had to raise prices to cope with property tax increases, while over a quarter (27%) had to delay their expansion plans. In addition, 36% of small business owners are indicating their ability to pay themselves is compromised as a result of rising property taxes.
“Small businesses are vital to Saskatchewan communities, and fair and affordable property taxation policies are crucial to supporting their success. Over
half of Saskatchewan businesses identified property taxes as one of their most harmful costs, which is why we encourage municipalities to keep this in mind as they navigate budget decisions”, said Tyler Slobogian, Senior Policy Analyst at CFIB.
The report shows that Regina and Saskatoon, have maintained a relatively fair property tax burden between commercial and residential properties at 1.25 and 1.35. However, CFIB’s report cautions that any potential shifts that increase the share of taxes paid by commercial properties could tip the scales unfavorably for small businesses. A 1% annual shift over five years in Regina and Saskatoon, for example, could result in nearly $2,000 and $1,500, respectively, in additional property taxes for a business, hindering their
ability to grow and create jobs.
“Sustainable municipal spending is essential to ensuring that property taxes remain stable, predictable, and affordable” said Slobogian. “Municipalities should also strive to adopt a tax-sharing policy, as demonstrated by Moose Jaw, which has proven to promote greater fairness between commercial and residential property owners.”
CFIB recommends several key steps to ensure a fair and affordable property tax structure:
Reduce municipal operational costs by finding internal efficiencies. Lower costs would reduce the need for higher property tax revenue, which often disproportionately affects small businesses. Avoid increasing the share of proper-
ty tax revenue paid by commercial properties. Municipalities with higher tax fairness ratios should work to reduce the share paid by commercial properties.
Limit operational spending increases to match inflation and population growth, ensuring that small businesses are not overwhelmed by excessive tax hikes driven by rising government costs. Introduce property tax relief programs that would mitigate the negative unintended consequences of rising property taxes on small businesses.
You can read the full report at: https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-eco
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Honorary Colonel Crystal Froese delivers her appointment speech at 15 Wing on Oct. 1. Photo by: Aaron Walker
Mayor declares seniors’ week in Moose Jaw with proclamation at Timothy Eaton Gardens
Seniors’ week was officially proclaimed in Moose Jaw from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 and began with a formal proclamation from the mayor.
Mayor Clive Tolley read the official proclamation at the Timothy Eaton Gardens centre on Oct. 1, which also marked the beginning of a seniors’ symposium that took place at the same venue throughout the afternoon.
The proclamation was read at the centre because the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association (MJDSCA) in partnership with the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan (STS) held the seniors’ symposium in honour of the occasion. The symposium helped seniors connect with resources and services specific to their demographic that are available within the community.
“It was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Older Persons, so we decided we would do the services for that,” explained Elaine Parsons, co-ordinator for seniors on the STS board. “We started (the symposium) off at 2:15 p.m. with the mayor reading the proclamation (to announce seniors’ week).”
Oct. 1 was also recognized internationally by the UN. The goal of the occasion, as stated by the international organization, was to recognize the many contributions made by older adults world-
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wide. The day was also meant to highlight and explore the issues and concerns that affect this demographic.
Seniors’ week began on the same date in Moose Jaw and was a city-wide declaration, with organizations invited to
host events in celebration of older adults throughout the community.
The proclamation would have traditionally been held at city hall, but Mayor Tolley returned to the Timothy Eaton Gardens for the second consecutive year after
being invited by organizers of the seniors’ symposium including Parsons.
“This (proclamation) is near and dear to my heart, because of course I am a senior,” Tolley said during the 2023 proclamation. “Whereas seniors make a difference in our community, and we recognize tremendous contributions seniors have made to our community, from supporting family and friends to volunteering, and whereas the value seniors bring to a community is priceless as they hold our history, have valuable memories and experiences, they help us as we look to the future.”
Mayor Tolley once again announced the proclamation and urged Moose Jaw’s residents to join in the observation of this special week.
Although seniors’ week has now concluded, residents are invited to continue supporting Moose Jaw’s older adults through a variety of programs, through volunteering, and by reaching out to senior-focused organizations to learn how they can contribute.
For more information about upcoming activities at the MJDSCA, call 306694-4223 or visit the organization’s website at MooseJawSeniors.ca.
Timothy Eaton Gardens is home of the MJDSCA and is located at 510 Main Street North.
Seniors’ week celebrated with free-to-attend symposium at Timothy Eaton Gardens
Seniors’ week was formally announced in Moose Jaw from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons which was declared on Oct. 1.
To mark the occasion, the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association (MJDSCA) partnered with the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan (STS) to host a seniors’ symposium at the Timothy Eaton Gardens building on Oct. 1.
“Everything is in one place. People could come and talk to different service (providers) they may not have been aware of and pick up all the information they would need for now or maybe in the future,” explained Elaine Parsons, the co-ordinator for seniors on the STS board.
“We started off at 2:15 p.m. with the mayor reading the proclamation (to announce seniors’ week), then we had the Comfort Singers doing a 25-minute performance,” she said. “They were excellent.”
The symposium was meant to provide older adults with a wide range of practical information relevant to their current circumstances, which could range from independent living assistance to retirement home options. The free-to-attend
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event drew in 27 exhibitors including the Moose Jaw Police Service who provided information on scams that target seniors, the Moose Jaw Public Library, Connect
Hearing, Service Canada, and numerous retirement home options.
One of the 27 exhibitors at the symposium was sales advisor Charlene Rivard who represented Aspira West Park Crossing in Moose Jaw.
“Today I highlighted memory care services for our Arbour Unit over at West Park Crossing,” Rivard shared. Her focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia supports came as a result of Alzheimer’s month, which was recognized internationally throughout September.
“Then we talked a little bit about aging in place (and) independent living,” she continued. “You can get (these) care services with West Park Crossing.”
Rivard said attendance was “really good” and the event was well attended, especially in the first hour or so which was “humming.”
“(It’s) really nice to see the community out,” she said. “All of the resources were here for our seniors. If they had any questions… (Philips) Lifeline was here to talk about emergencies and independence, the Cosmo Centre was here, Service Can-
ada was here — (there were) lots of things to offer our senior citizens.”
Parsons said she’ll “probably not” host the symposium next year in 2025 but said both organizations are interested in a return for 2026.
To make this year’s symposium possible, the Moose Jaw Co-op, The Bentley, and Motion Moose Jaw donated coffee, cake, and other resources to the centre.
“All the exhibitors said they got a lot of good information out and talked to a lot of people. Everybody was very happy (and) they thought it was a good thing,” concluded Parsons. “I think it was a success.”
To learn more about seniors’ services offered by the provincial government, visit Saskatchewan.ca and search for “Seniors Services.”
Timothy Eaton Gardens is the home of the MJDSCA and is located at 510 Main Street North. To reach out or for more information relevant for adults over the age of 55, call 306-694-4223 or visit MooseJawSeniors.ca.
To learn more about the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan in Moose Jaw, visit STSMooseJaw.com or call 306373-3879.
Mayor Clive Tolley (front row, right) signs the proclamation declaring seniors’ week in Moose Jaw alongside Elaine Parsons (front row, left), Dave Pelletier (front row, middle), and members of the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association (back row) on Oct. 1. Photo by:
Tricia Oblander, marketing manager at Atria Mulberry Estates, represents the retirement home as one of 27 exhibitors at the seniors’ symposium on Oct. 1. Photo by: MJDSCA/Facebook
The Comfort Singers prepare for their next song during the Oct. 1 seniors’ symposium at the Timothy Eaton Gardens centre. Photo by: MJDSCA/Facebook
CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES
Reducing crime and enhancing safety are two issues residents want addressed, so to meet those demands, city hall intends to apply for provincial funding to create a plan.
The Ministry of Justice has money to address community safety and well-being and cover research, consultation and planning, a city council report explained. Municipalities must apply for the funding, although partnering with a third party is an option if the former applies for the latter.
Many groups in Moose Jaw are identifying and building plans to address these safety-related issues, such as the Community-Based Coalition (CBC) and a collection of non-profit groups focusing on housing, food security, addiction, health care, immigrant settlement and other sectors, the report continued.
Since the ministry funding can only be used to create a plan, it’s important for the city to apply since the potential exists for the existing third parties to duplicate efforts, the document added.
During its recent executive committee meeting, council voted 4-3 to have city administration identify a community safe-
City hall to seek provincial funding to support safety-focused project
ty and well-being partner and apply for provincial funding for that organization.
Mayor Clive Tolley and councillors Jamey Logan, Crystal Froese and Doug Blanc were in favour, while councillors Kim Robinson, Heather Eby and Dawn Luhning were opposed.
The recommendation will become official once council approves the meeting minutes at the next regular meeting.
Council discussion
Robinson said he spoke with a company called the Impact Group, which was “instrumental” in helping Yorkton create a plan to address its safety issues. The company gave him a proposal for Moose Jaw — it would apply for funding for the city — that he forwarded to city administration.
Robinson asked whether administration had received his communication and whether it would proceed with the proposal.
Administration replied that city hall had received the fully costed document, while the decision to accept Impact Group or another third-party organization would be up to council. Once approved, city hall
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will contact stakeholders to see whether they are interested in supporting the initiative.
Administration clarified that either it could lead this process, acquire the funding and lead the safety initiative, or the city could apply for funding and manage the money for a third-party group.
If the Impact Group were unsuccessful in acquiring the grant funding, it would not charge the city for its efforts, replied Robinson. Meanwhile, he didn’t think council needed to “reinvent the wheel” if this company had already supported something similar elsewhere.
“In a previous discussion with council, there was some indication that it was more advantageous to have a third party do it,” said city manager Maryse Carmichael. “We have had some initial discussions to see if there is some interest with people from the CBC.”
Luhning said she wasn’t comfortable with the recommendation because it didn’t provide much direction, while she thought council needed to identify the partner first. Her preference was to refer this issue to administration to conduct research first.
“I will not support the motion because I’m not comfortable with the vagueness of it. But that does not mean I don’t support the grant,” Ebay said.
Mayor Tolley pointed out that council approved a motion in July directing administration to seek funding for research purposes to investigate and create a plan to address safety-related concerns. Officials did that and now want council to identify a partner and apply for provincial funding.
“They want our blessing for that. As Ms. Carmichael said, if they (administration) establish a situation or partnership that works, they will bring it back here for final approval of council,” he said. “… the City of Moose Jaw does not want to be in this business (of creating the plan). We want to work with a community partner.”
The initiative’s intent is to create an action plan with everyone working toward the same goal and addressing similar needs and concerns, said Froese. She thought this recommendation was “perfect timing” since it could help council fully identify the community’s “unique needs” while working with experts.
Moose Jaw’s first-ever Indigenous framework to guide activities
The City of Moose Jaw has its first-ever Indigenous engagement framework document to help guide city council, city employees and residents to have meaningful involvement with Aboriginal groups and individuals. Furthermore, the document is expected to provide education about area reserves and Metis communities, who they are and where they’re located, and references the 94 Calls to Action and the steps Moose Jaw has taken to address them.
Council voted unanimously to accept the framework during its recent regular meeting.
The City of Moose Jaw has been working since 2021 to take action to strengthen its ability to engage with First Nations and Metis groups, a council report said. Some actions have included:
• Hosting groups in Moose Jaw
• Hiring an indigenous engagement co-ordinator
• Creating a land acknowledgement
• Having the co-ordinator assume several roles to assist local Aboriginal activities, including organizing, hosting and promoting events
• Sponsoring and co-hosting National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Creating a First Nation-themed logo for the city
• Creating an indigenous relations web page
• Creating a cultural action plan; council adopted it this year
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• Creating the engagement framework document
There are several reasons why an Indigenous engagement framework document is important, the report said, such as:
• Respecting the rights and sovereignty of Aboriginal people and including them in decisions that affect their areas, resources and lives
• Building trust and relationships through transparent, respectful and consistent interactions
• Having effective consultations and collaborations so communities are provided with meaningful opportunities to influence decisions that affect their interests
• Ensuring cultural sensitivity and inclusion so certain aspects are respected and incorporated into a decision-making process
• Enhancing outcomes by incorporating Aboriginal knowledge, perspectives and solutions, resulting in sustainable and mutually beneficial outcomes for all
• Promoting reconciliation and working towards addressing past wrongs and building a more equitable and inclusive society
• Promoting economic reconciliation by working with First Nations’ businesses to enhance investment opportunities
“An Indigenous engagement framework is not just about fulfilling legal obli-
gations,” the report said. “It’s about fostering genuine partnerships and ensuring that indigenous peoples have a voice and stake in decisions that impact their communities and their future.”
City hall took the first steps in 2022 to create the framework, while it began making significant progress last year, with that work eventually leading to the document’s completion, the report continued. Throughout the process, the city gained knowledge and insight from community indigenous and Metis leaders and by participating in events.
The framework indicates where the City of Moose Jaw is on its reconciliation journey, while it will be a living document that council and administration will review annually and update when necessary to reflect further truth and reconciliation actions that the city takes.
Financially, city hall will deliver honoraria — roughly $1,500, which is within budget — to all indigenous partners who
consulted on the document, while there may be budget implications for any plans, partnerships and/or initiatives the city takes with the framework, the council report said.
Furthermore, city hall has been engaging with area First Nations and Metis groups to discuss possible economic partnerships, while it will be able to confirm when applying for grant funding that it has consulted with Aboriginal communities, the document added.
“This has been a long process and a lot of hard work” by staff at city hall who worked with the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association and New Southern Plains Metis Local 160, said Mayor Clive Tolley.
The mayor hoped that the community supported the framework and read it since there was plenty of information in the document, while it could help everyone “move forward” on their personal journeys of reconciliation.
Premier Scott Moe addresses voter concerns during Moose Jaw visit
With a provincial election on the horizon, representatives of the Saskatchewan Party including Premier Scott Moe met with Moose Jaw’s constituents at the Sask. Party campaign office at 345 Main Street North on Oct. 5. Following Premier Moe’s address, the floor was opened for a question and answer session.
Questions and answers
Q: “If the NDP is successful in this upcoming election, what is your biggest fear for the people of Saskatchewan?”
A: (My greatest fear is the NDP) increasing taxes and cancelling capital projects and public investment, and a decline in our economic opportunities that will hinder the attraction of private capital that we have…,” Premier Moe said. He accused the Sask. NDP of a stagnating population in the past, reducing investment opportunities through fear of nationalizing certain industries, and said many of the investment opportunities brought in under the Sask. Party government were crucial to funding projects including the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and the new multi-use school.
“None of that (investment) happens under the NDP,” he declared. “And in turn, without the strength of that growing, vibrant economy, the government doesn’t have the investment capacity to build a Wigmore hospital… (or) to replace the schools in this community…
“The reality is less investment, both public and private, less jobs, and less opportunity.”
Q: “Do you feel like it’s a realistic fear in this upcoming election? Are you afraid the people in Saskatchewan might actually make that choice (to vote NDP)?”
A: Premier Moe said recent polling results indicate that either the Sask. Party or the NDP will form a government in the upcoming election. “On voting day on Oct. 28, they can think in their own minds as to the choice between the two parties. (They can choose) a party that is focused on growing our economy so we can make those investments in Moose Jaw and in other communities, versus a party that
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won’t even come forward and put together a coherent plan on how they’re going to fill a $3 billion hole in their platform.”
Q: “Do you have any specific investments here in Moose Jaw that you are planning to help the residents here?”
A: “I think what we’ll see in Moose Jaw in the future under a Sask. Party government — a government that is focused on continuing to grow the economy — is more of what you’ve seen,” Premier Moe said. He then pointed to K+S Potash, the Great Plains Power Station, and a “strong and robust agriculture industry” that has the “most sustainable production system in agriculture on Earth.”
He said the ability to construct the new multi-use school that is replacing a number of schools in the community and the Wigmore hospital were only possible “through the strength and growth of (a) vibrant economy, and that doesn’t happen if you’re not attracting investments like K+S into this region.”
Q: Daino Sebastian, a student at Sask. Polytech, asked: “I would like to ask what specific measures the government is going to take to ensure that the economic
growth is inclusive, (and that it) includes newcomers and the long-term residents in the rural communities of our province…”
A: Premier Moe answered by referencing the Graduate Retention Program that helps children born and raised in Saskatchewan find suitable employment in the province. “That hasn’t always been the case in our province. We have for many years lost too many of our children to other provinces because they just simply didn’t have the career opportunities here.”
Moe said these opportunities are supported by the Sask. Party through attracting more private investment — including K+S Potash, BHP, the broader mining industry including uranium and copper, as well as investments into the value-added agriculture space. He said the party has an economic-focused immigration system and highlighted the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.
“(The program) coincides with the larger focus that we have of making Saskatchewan an open place… where people have an opportunity to stay whether you’re a first generation Canadian, have
been here for multiple generations, or you’re an Indigenous Canadian…”
Q: “Yesterday (your party said) the NDP’s financial plan wasn’t honest. Do you have something to say on that?”
A: “Yeah, I would repeat that it is dishonest,” Moe said. He accused the Sask. NDP of having a $4 billion costing platform “with no plan on how to pay for it” and said the NDP has no confirmed plan to cover the $3 billion cost that will result from it. “It is dishonest until the point that they actually choose to tell Saskatchewan people how they’re going to fill that $3 billion (gap). I don’t know how they’re going to do it.”
Q: “With the nurse’s union rally that was taking place in Moose Jaw, there was no one from the Sask. Party (present). Why was that?”
A: “I was in Prince Albert that day and in Saskatoon,” Premier Moe said. “We were announcing our Active Families Benefit (program) in Prince Albert, then we spent the afternoon in Saskatoon.” He said the party’s two health ministers (Tim McLeod and Everett Hindley) were also busy campaigning at the time.
Moe said his party is committed to moving forward with a nursing task force focused on patient care.
Premier Moe said health care disruptions in neighbouring provinces were considered for the party’s human resource challenges in Saskatchewan’s health facilities. “That’s why Tim McLeod… has come forward with Everett Hindley, our minister of health, on introducing and funding the most ambitious health human resource plan in the nation of Canada,” he said, stating that the plan has hired over 1,300 nurses over the last 18 months and said the party has more work to do.
For more information on the Sask. Party including candidates and the party’s platform, visit SaskParty.com.
To learn about the Sask. NDP party platform and its candidates visit SaskNDP. ca.
The provincial election is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28.
Premier Scott Moe speaks during a campaign visit to Moose Jaw on the morning of Oct. 5. Photo by: Aaron Walker
The NDP says they think they can do better representing Moose Jaw, Beck
NDP leader Carla Beck believes New Democrats would do better in addressing residents’ concerns here in Moose Jaw.
The 2024 provincial election kicked off on Oct. 1 after Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty dissolved the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature, beginning a 28-day campaign that will determine which party will lead the province come Oct. 28.
MooseJawToday.com spoke to Beck by phone as she travelled to Saskatoon recently.
“I’m excited to take our message across this province and work with our candidates right across this province to deliver what people are telling us is important to them,” Beck said. “We’re hearing from people that it’s time for change and we’re going to show people over the next few
says
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weeks that the Saskatchewan NDP is prepared to deliver on the change they’re looking for.”
The main issues the NDP plans to address include health care, cost of living, education and crime.
“I’m very excited about our team, I’m very excited about what we’re hearing on the doorstep and I’m very excited to have this campaign finally, officially underway,” she added.
Beck wants to show voters that “better is possible” by delivering an attractive plan.
In Moose Jaw, an NDP is running in both the Wakamow constituency and the North constituency. Beck is confident in the NDP’s message and pleased with the hard work that the party has been doing to earn voters’ trust.
The NDP says on day 1 of taking office they will sus-
pend the fuel tax and cut the PST on groceries and children’s clothing — all before Christmas, Beck remarked.
Health care is also a concern in Moose Jaw, she says. Therefore, across Saskatchewan, the NDP says they will hire more professionals and seek to retain the people already working here.
Meanwhile, the NDP says they will build a new St. Michael Elementary School and, provincially, address rising crime rates by supporting municipal police forces while eliminating the marshals service that has yet to hire anyone.
“I’m excited to … show people that change is possible, that they can vote for the change that they’re looking for and that the Saskatchewan NDP is prepared to deliver that change in every corner of the province,” she added.
Premier Scott Moe responds to accusations by NDP leader Carla Beck
After official opposition and Sask. NDP leader Carla Beck issued a statement claiming that the Saskatchewan Party has done “a poor job of” representing the people of Moose Jaw and said the NDP would do a better job of addressing the concerns of local residents, Premier Scott Moe offered a rebuttal.
Premier Moe’s statement was given during a public meeting at the party’s campaign office at 345 Main Street North on the morning of Oct. 5.
“I would say, contrary to her comments about Tim McLeod — who is a very strong not only advocate, but (also) voice on behalf of the people of Moose Jaw — that we would look forward to Megan Patterson joining him as an advocate within the governing caucus,” Moe said.
In her earlier interview, Beck accused MLA Tim McLeod of being “missing in action” and consistently unavailable to meet with concerned constituents and doing a “poor job.”
When asked how he responds to the accusation, Moe replied, “On what topic has Tim McLeod done a poor job?”
“I see a Wigmore hospital here that is, in fairness, experiencing some challenges around the hyperbaric chamber,” he said. “Nobody has been a louder voice and a larger advocate than Tim McLeod within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and within the government to ensure that our Health Human Resource
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Action Plan — the most ambitious in the nation — is working.”
The health care concerns Moe referenced pertain to a stated 300 days’ worth of reduced services that have been the result of 17 disruptions and the April 15 call by Carla Beck and the Moose Jaw Firefighters Association to reopen the provinces’ only hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw.
Premier Moe said McLeod has been working diligently to ensure that this hyperbaric chamber can be returned to full service.
The Sask. Party’s Health Human Resource Action Plan was launched Sept. 7, 2022, and includes a four-point action plan “that accelerates efforts to attract and retain healthcare workers.” The plan’s
Ministry of Highways begins $6.6M project to fix Ninth Ave. SW
By Moose Jaw Express staff
A Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways’ contractor recently started work on an estimated $6.6 million safety improvement project along Highway 363 in Moose Jaw.
The project includes the construction of a berm at the bottom of the side slope of Highway 363, which is also known as Ninth Avenue Southwest and is south of Bradley Street in the city.
four pillars include recruitment efforts, training, incentives to retain essential health care workers in the province and additional retention efforts including flexible staffing approaches, new full-time positions, and a new mentorship program.
“Nobody from the NDP is advocating with the government for any of that,” he added.
Moe then turned the discussion back on Beck and the Sask. NDP by requesting answers.
“We would ask for Carla Beck and the NDP to explain to the people of Moose Jaw how she’s going to fill the $3 billion hole in her very reckless spending and irresponsible platform that she’s put before us,” he said.
The “$3 billion hole” refers to the NDP’s costing document launched Oct. 4 inside the Atlas Hotel in Regina where
Beck focuses on education and healthcare and includes $58 million in cuts to “waste and mismanagement.” Critics including Sask. Party campaign co-chair Donna Harpauer claim that the budget is “dishonest” because they claim the NDP is “hiding expenses.”
“Moose Jaw is well represented by Tim McLeod, and we would ask (voters) to support not only Tim McLeod but Megan Patterson, Blaine McLeod, and Barret Kropf in the surrounding area…” Premier Moe concluded.
For more information on the Sask. Party platform and its candidates visit SaskParty.com.
To learn about the Sask. NDP party platform and its candidates visit SaskNDP. ca.
The provincial election is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28.
The work is needed because a landslide has caused issues with the adjacent road near Wakamow Valley, which has been repaired multiple times, the Ministry of Highways says. The berm needs to be installed at the foot of the slope to stop the slide from continuing.
Several people and various equipment such as bulldozers, track hoes, loaders and dump trucks began work on site earlier this month.
The patience and understanding of motorists travelling on Highway 363/Ninth Avenue Southwest in the area is appreciated, as speed is reduced with traffic stopped from time to time to allow heavy equipment to move in the area safely, the ministry said.
The project is expected to be completed before the year is over, pending weather. A view of the work happening in Wakamow Valley to shore up Ninth Avenue Southwest. Photo courtesy Ministry of Highways
MLA for Moose Jaw North Tim McLeod (left) stands next to Premier Scott Moe (right) during a Sask. Party public meeting in Moose Jaw on Oct. 5. Photo by: Aaron Walker
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Dustin Boyd, Jody Lehman to be inducted into Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame
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Former Moose Jaw Warriors standouts
Dustin Boyd and Jody Lehman will join the Multiplex Builders Inc. in the Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame this November.
Boyd and Lehman will be inducted in the Player category, while the Multiplex Builders will enter in the Builder category.
The 2024 Conexus Warriors & Legends Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, followed by the annual Hall of Fame Game on Saturday, Nov. 23 against the Tri-City Americans.
Dustin Boyd
Boyd played for the Warriors from 2002-06, suiting up in 265 career games. He finished his career with 103 goals, 114 assists and 217 points while also recording 146 penalty minutes.
During his time in Moose Jaw, Boyd also represented Canada at the 2006 IIHF World Junior Championship, helping Canada to gold with four goals and six points in six games.
Boyd went on to play 220 games in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens. He posted 32 goals and 63 points in the NHL.
He also played four seasons in the American Hockey League, registering 51 goals and 100 points in 136 games.
Following his time in the NHL and
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AHL, Boyd went on to play nine seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League with Barys Astana, Dynamo Moskva and Barys Nur-Sultan. In 447 games, he posted 124 goals and 264 points.
Boyd and his family now reside in his hometown of Winnipeg where he serves as an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Blues in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
Jody Lehman
Lehman played for the Warriors from 1991-96, hitting the ice in 155 games with the team. He finished his time in Moose Jaw with a 55-77-5 record, 4.26 goals against average and 0.886 save percentage.
The North Battleford, Sask. product would finish his WHL career with the Brandon Wheat Kings, going 22-5-0 with a 2.49 goals against average and 0.909 save percentage in 28 games to help the Wheat Kings to the Ed Chynoweth Cup and Scotty Munro Trophy.
Lehman would then play two seasons with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies from 1996-98.
After his time with the Huskies, Lehman would play two games in 1997-98 in the Central Hockey League with the Wichita Thunder.
Then from 1998-2002, Lehman played 164 games over four seasons in
the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays, posting a 81-52-20 record, 2.93 goals against average and 0.908 save percentage.
He also suited up in one game with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League.
Lehman finished his playing career overseas, playing in 304 games in the Elite
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Ice Hockey League in Great Britian with the Coventry Blaze and Sheffield Steelers from 2002-09.
His final season came with the Aalborg AaB Ishockey in Denmark in 200910.
Lehman currently lives with his wife and four daughters in North Battleford where they own Trig Energy Services and Unicorn Construction.
Multiplex Builders Inc.
For the first time since 2019, the Warriors will be inducting a Builder into the Warriors & Legends Hall of Fame.
The Multiplex Builders Inc. will head into the Hall of Fame for their fundraising efforts that led to the construction of the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
The Multiplex Builders spearheaded fundraising in the community and help raised over $10 million towards the construction of a new home for the Warriors.
The construction of the Moose Jaw Events Centre was integral in solidifying the City of Moose Jaw as the home for the Warriors in the future.
For more on information on Hall of Fame tickets, tables and sponsorship, contact Olivia Howe (olivia@mjwarriors. com) and Kate Scidmore (kate@mjwarriors.com) at the Warriors’ office 306-6945711.
Brayden Yager 36th captain in team history
Winnipeg Jets prospect takes over mantle from Denton Mateychuk as team heads out on first Alberta road swing
It was quite possibly the least surprising announcement by the Moose Jaw Warriors in recent team history.
The Western Hockey League club revealed (last week) that forward Brayden Yager has been named the 36th captain in team history, with the announcement coming days after the high-scoring forward returned from Winnipeg Jets training camp.
“It feels really good,” Yager told Marc Smith on the Warriors website. “It’s definitely an honour, there’s a lot of guys in this room that could wear the C, but I’m excited.”
Yager takes the reigns from Denton Mateychuk, who served as the Warriors’ captain for the past two seasons before graduating to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“I have some pretty big boots to fill and learned a lot from him,” Yager said. “He was a guy that I looked up a lot to and went to him with questions, so going to try and be like that for my teammates.”
Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary said naming Yager the team’s captain was an easy decision.
“All the things that we talk about, what the Moose Jaw Warriors are all about, that’s Brayden Yager,” O’Leary said. “Do-
ing the right thing, always, off the ice and it’s that ownership, doing things with purpose, the effort, the compete and when you
think about that races-and-battles mindset, that’s Brayden Yager.” Yager is heading into his fifth sea-
son with the Warriors and has a chance to make his mark in the team’s history books this season.
The Winnipeg Jets prospect currently sits eighth all-time in points with 250 and 18th all-time in goals with 104 in 211 games with the organization.
Originally selected with the third overall pick in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Yager was an integral part of the Warriors’ 2024 WHL Championship team with 35 goals and 95 points in 57 games last season.
“The biggest thing is leading by example on the ice, it’s all about compete and some leaders don’t have to say much, you can show it on the ice through your work ethic and compete,” Yager said.
The Warriors also finalized the team’s leadership group for the 2024-25 season with Rilen Kovacevic, Kalem Parker and Brayden Schuurman named as assistant captains.
The Warriors’ leadership group will be on full display this weekend when the team travels to Alberta for games in Lethbridge on Friday and Medicine Hat on Saturday.
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The Moose Jaw Warriors leadership group for the 2024-25 season: forward Brayden Schuurman (assistant captain), defenceman Kalem Parker (assistant captain), forward Brayden Yager (captain) and forward Rilen Kovacevic (assistant captain). Moose Jaw Warriors
Former goaltender Jody Lehman and forward Dustin Boyd will be inducted into the Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame this Novemer, and will and joined by the Multiplex Builders Inc in the Builder category. Moose Jaw Warriors
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Warriors split two-game road trip with loss in Lethbridge, win in Medicine Hat
Moose Jaw falls 4-3 to Hurricanes before rebounding with 6-3 victory over Tigers
After a handful of near misses to start the season, the Moose Jaw Warriors were able to get back into the win column in Western Hockey League action this past weekend. It wasn’t a great start to the two-game set for the defending WHL champions, as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Hurricanes in Lethbridge on Friday night, but they were able to find victory 24 hours later with a 6-3 win over the Tigers in Medicine Hat.
Moose Jaw now holds a 2-3-1-0 record to sit in seventh in the Eastern Conference.
Moose Jaw 6, Medicine Hat 3
The Warriors didn’t get off to a great start in Medicine Hat, as the Tigers had a pair of goals from Hunter St. Martin in the first 11 minutes to take an early 2-0 lead. Moose Jaw would respond with four straight goals, though, taking a 3-2 lead out of the first period and leading 4-3 through two before tacking on a pair of empty-net goals late.
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had control of. I just thought we played a really good hockey game.”
Brayden Schuurman scored twice to lead the comeback, while Noah Degenstein and Deegan Kinniburgh had single markers. Brayden Yager scored one of the empty netters and finished with three points on the night, giving him five points in two games since returning from the Winnipeg Jets.
Rilen Kovacevic scored Moose Jaw’s other empty-net goal and finished with two points.
Oasiz Weisblatt also scored for the Tigers, Gavin McKenna picked up three assists.
an early 2-0 lead before the Hurricanes rallied with four straight goals to take the eventual win.
Degenstein -- with his first WHL career goal -- and Yager gave Moose Jaw a two-goal lead before the game was seven minutes old, but Brayden Edwards would score twice for the Hurricanes to tie things up before the period was out.
The tie stood until the third period when Logan Wormald and Leo Braillard scored shorthanded and on the power play respectively, giving Lethbridge a 4-2 lead.
Yager picked up his second of the game with three minutes left, but that’s as close as the Warriors would get.
“I think tonight we looked like the Moose Jaw Warriors,” said head coach Mark O’Leary. “I was real proud of the guys, especially being down 2-0 early on, but I thought we showed signs tonight of that punch-back mentality, where regardless of the circumstances in front of us, we continued to worry about the things we
Jackson Unger turned aside 24 shots and was outstanding in the third period as the Tigers pressed for the tying goal. Harrison Meneghin stopped 23 shots for Medicine Hat.
Lethbridge 4, Moose Jaw 3
The shoe was on the other foot in Lethbridge, as it was the Warriors who took
Unger stopped 36 shots in the loss, Brady Smith had 19 saves in the win.
The Warriors are back in action on Friday night when the Everett Silvertips are in town. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose jaw Events Centre.
WINMAR Warriors sweep weekend set with Contacts in Sask Male AAA Hockey League action
Moose Jaw takes 5-3 win over Saskatoon Saturday before rolling to 9-1 victory in rematch Sunday Randy Palmer - MooseJawToday.com
The Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors have had a decent start in the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League, and their solid play continued this past weekend.
The Warriors battled to a 5-3 victory over the Saskatoon Contacts on Saturday night at the Moose Jaw Events Centre before rolling to a 9-1 win in the rematch Sunday afternoon, improving to 3-1-0 through the early weeks of the campaign.
The losses were the first of the season for the Contacts, who fell to 2-2-0.
Moose Jaw 5, Saskatoon 3
The Warriors scored three goals in the third period to snap a 3-3 tie before going on to their two-goal win.
Kierin Osberg scored goals two minutes apart early in the final frame to give
Moose Jaw the lead, with that edge holding up until the final minute of the game.
Kayden Stroeder got Saskatoon back within one with 50 seconds remaining, but a Brennan Brown empty-net goal 18 seconds later would finish things off.
Brown also scored in the first period, while Tyler Hudec had the lone goal for Moose Jaw in the second.
Owen Chapman and Millar Anderson scored the other goals for the Contacts, who led 2-1 after the first period.
Luke McKechnie turned aside 26 shots to earn the win in goal, Nick Goodwin stopped 35 for Saskatoon.
Moose Jaw 9, Saskatoon 1
After a scoreless first period, the Warriors opened the floodgates in the second, pouring in six goals to take control of the game.
Keaton Lesperance scored twice in the period and would cap the game with his first career SMAAAHL hat trick and four points. Ryan Gibbs also had an impressive contest with two goals and five points, joining Lesperance with seven on the season to sit fifth in league scoring.
Max Fuessel had goals for Moose Jaw in the second and third periods, while Carson Deichert and Hudec scored the Warriors’ other markers. Deichert finished with three points on the afternoon, while Carson Park picked up three assists to
go along with two helpers each from Charlie Nameth and Maxon Johnston.
WHL Warriors prospect Nash Coquet had the lone goal for Saskatoon.
McKechnie wasn’t all that busy in goal with 14 saves, Moose Jaw had 27 shots on Saskatoon starter Addy Price through 35:57; Goodwin stopped 14 the rest of the way.
Moose Jaw is back in action Wednesday when they travel to Wilcox to face the Notre Dame Hounds, while the Contacts play Thursday at home against Battlefords.
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NEIGHBOURS PRESENT
BILLY'S PASTA NIGHT
Sunday Oct 20th
Cosmo Senior Center
Join us and show your support while enjoying the: 4:00 PM Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Viewing 5:00 PM Spaghetti Supper 6:30 PM Silent Auction Conclusion
Supper includes Spaghett, garlic bread, salads & assorted desserts For Tickets Prairie Plains Co-op 551 13th Ave NE Moose Jaw or Prairie Fire Protection 430 Caribou St W Moose Jaw call Vel Smith 306-631-6624
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Donations can also be made via e-transfer to billyspastanight@gmail.com ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BILL'S MEDICAL EXPENSES
rayden Schuurman scored twice in Moose Jaw’s win over Medicine Hat on Saturday night.
Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors forward Keaton Lesperance scored his first Sask Male AAA Hockey League hat trick during Sunday afternoon’s win over the Contacts
Moose Jaw’s Luka Markon reaches final top-100 of RBC Training Ground program
B.C.-based competitive mountain biker to compete in national final as a potential luge athlete Nov. 2 in Halifax Randy Palmer - MooseJawToday.com
In the coming weeks and months, Moose Jaw product Luka Markon will be on the fast track to making Team Canada and competing in the Winter Olympic Games. Only it’ll be in a sport far different from one he’s used to.
Markon -- a 14-year-old competitive mountain biker with local connections who now lives in Comox Valley, B.C. -has been named as one of the final athletes in the the RBC Training Ground program, which acts as the Canadian Olympic Committee’s official cross-country talent search.
Going down hills at speed and being used to maneuvering quickly in tight quarters led to RBC Training Ground scouts identifying Markon as a potential luge athlete, with success in the final stage of the program putting him on the fast track to spot on the Olympic team.
“Luka has a strong interest in luge, athletic abilities, and enthusiasm for learning and developing in the sport,” said Sam Edney, High Performance Director, Luge Canada. “He’s earned his spot in the national final through his testing results at RBC Training Ground and in the
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sport-specific testing we’ve done with him.”
Markon was one of 2,500 athletes aged 14-25 from a wide range of sports who participated in free local qualifier events across the country, performing core
speed, strength, power and endurance tests in front of Olympic talent scouts to either find the sport for which they are most suited, or earn a funding boost in their existing sport based on their raw physical abilities. Markon cracked the top 100 thanks
to his showing during the RBC Training Ground Victoria qualifier back in March.
The next step is the RBC Training Ground national final on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Halifax, N.S. Thirty athletes from the final will earn funding, a spot on Team Canada with one of twelve partner national sports organizations -- including Luge Canada -- and an accelerated path to the Olympics.
During national final testing, athletes’ speed, power, strength, and endurance will again be tested against sport-specific, high-performance benchmarks under supervision of program sport partners. An athlete’s body measurements (height, wingspan, etc), sport-specific testing (conducted following the qualifier stage) and competitive sport history also play a role in who is selected for funding.
The finalists, who will have transportation hotel and food covered by RBC, will be joined at the Final by RBC Training Ground alumni and several Olympic medalists.
The 30 athletes selected for funding will be announced in the weeks following the final.
remains unbeaten in senior girls volleyball after win over Rouleau
Vikings edge Peacock in senior boys action, move into second place as league action continues Randy Palmer - MooseJawToday.com
The Vanier Spirits just keep rolling along in the Moose Jaw High Schools Athletic Association senior girls volleyball league.
The defending city champions ran their record to 4-0 on Tuesday night Oct. 1, taking a 25-10, 25-19, 25-15 victory over the Rouleau Rebels at Vanier. Rouleau fell to 1-3 to sit in fifth place in the seven-team league.
It’s been an almost perfect season in the Moose Jaw league for the Spirits thus far, as they’ve dropped only two sets -- taking a 3-1 victory over the Peacock Toilers on Sept. 24 and 3-1 win over the Central Cyclones to open their campaign on Sept. 17. Vanier also swept Notre Dame
3-0 back on Sept. 19.
The Cornerstone Christian School Falcons continued their stellar campaign and kept pace with the Spirits with a 2518, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19 win over the Cyclones at Central on Tuesday. That improved their record to 4-1, good enough for second place.
The schedule couldn’t have worked out better, either, as the final game of the regular season before Tier seeding will see Vanier at Cornerstone on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The other senior girls game Tuesday saw Peacock improve to 3-1 thanks to a 21-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-16 win over the Briercrest Christian Academy Cougars.
Briercrest fell to 2-2 and sit in fourth place, a win behind the Toilers.
The lone senior boys score reported
Tuesday was a barnburner, as Vanier battled to a 25-20, 15-25, 25-12, 16-25, 15-12 win over Peacock. The Vikings improved to 2-1 to sit in second place, Peacock fell to 1-3 and are in fifth.
No score was reported from the boys game between Central and Briercrest Christian. The Cyclones were unbeaten at 2-0 heading into the game, Briercrest was 1-1.
Girls league action continues on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with Central at Rouleau, Vanier at Briercrest Christian and Notre Dame at Peacock. Boys games will see Briercrest at Vanier and Cornerstone at Central.
Peacock defies windy conditions with impressive pass game to take win over Estevan
Varjassy passes for nearly 400 yards, seven touchdowns as Tornadoes take 48-30 win at Gutheridge Field
Playing in extremely windy conditions and somewhat unpredictable passing, the Peacock Tornadoes quarterback Owen Varjassy had a game for the ages against the Estevan Elecs on Saturday afternoon at Gutheridge Field, overcoming wind gusts that hit the 90 km/h range to throw for seven touchdowns and nearly 400 yards on the day
It all led to Peacock taking a 48-30 victory and improving to 2-3 in the South Rural Football League, while Estevan fell to 0-5.
The fact things went as well as they did for the Tornadoes through the air was in part due to how Varjassy throws the ball -- something Peacock’s coaching staff took into account when game-planning for the tough conditions.
“We noticed over the season that Owen throws a real tight, low ball, so his spiral is nice and tight, and he throws a low ball naturally,” Tornadoes head coach Bert Redstone explained. “We
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didn’t know if he’d be able to throw it that well into the wind, but it didn’t really affect his throwing… you could tell going into the wind on film there were some balls underthrown and going with the wind he was trying to take something
off it, but generally speaking his accuracy was really good. Everyone was really surprised by that, 394 passing yards? Wow.”
Kingston Potosme-Usher was the chief beneficiary in the receiving corps, hauling in five catches for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Measner caught four balls for 129 yards and one major, while Leighton Dufour had only two catches for eight yards, but both were short-yardage touchdowns. Malcolm Hunter had the Tornadoes’ other major while catching three passes for 70 yards.
All told, Varjassy would go 17-for28 passing and average 23.2 yards per completion.
“Credit to the kids, we’ve always prided ourselves on being able to play in sloppy weather games and sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t,” Redstone said. “But going into the week, we just said to the guys to expect it, here’s the game plan if we can’t throw,
how we’re going to run, are we going to kick the ball low… it all worked out really well.”
Peacock had a comfortable 35-7 lead at halftime, but Estevan didn’t go quietly thanks to a fourth-quarter surge.
Dorian Sifton (three-yard run), Justin Folbar (74-yard pass-and-run) and Mason Beriault (seven-yard pass) all had majors in the final 12 minutes. Khalifa Elshein scored their first-half touchdown and led the Elecs with seven catches for 141 yards.
Sifton took the majority of reps at quarterback for Estevan and was 8-for10 passing for 208 yards.
The Tornadoes will now turn their attention to their final game of the regular season on Thursday when they travel to Balgonie to face the undefeated Griffins. Estevan will have an equally as tough task when they travel to Weyburn to battle the second-place Eagles.
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Moose Jaw product Luka Markon in action during the RBC Training Ground Victoria qualifier.
Peacock receiver Kingston Potosme-Usher had three touchdowns and 141 yards receiving in the Tornadoes win over Estevan on Saturday.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MOOSE JAW
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The Moose Jaw Art Guild Art Creation time will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 1 - 4 pm at the MJMAG. Bring your art projects and enjoy working together with other artists. You don’t need to be a member to come. For information, call 306-692-6667 or 306-631-3148.
Moose Jaw Town and Country Singles Dance will be held on October 12 at Church of Our Lady Community Center 566 Vaughan St. W. from 7:30 - 11pm. Band is Len Gadica. Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples are welcome! Cost is $15 per person. For more information contact Marion at 306-6301492.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale will be held at the Moose Jaw Public Library on Friday, October 18 from 1–4:30 pm and on Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Adult books, children’s books, DVD’s, audiobooks, and more! Everything is priced to sell and it’s a great way to support the Library! West Park Crossing National Open House will be held on Saturday, Oct 19th from 11am-2pm at Aspira West Park Crossing. Have a soup-erb time and enjoy a tasty lunch.
Spring Valley Fall Supper will be held on October 19 at 6pm. Cost $25. 8 oz. Steak & Potato; $15. Burger; Includes salad bar & desserts. Tickets available at the RM Office Please pre-order by Oct. 16th e-transfer svdic123@gmail.com. Limited amount of tickets available at the door Trinity United Church Fall Supper with turkey and all the trimmings, catered by Charlotte’s will be held on Sunday Oct. 20th at 5pm at 277 Iroquis St. W. For Tickets Call Gail at 306-6940051.
Briercrest Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, October 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm. - Come and enjoy a homecooked meal of turkey, ham and all the trimmings at the Briercrest Community Centre. Adults: $25/6-12 yrs: $15/5 & under: free. Tickets available at the door, doors open at 4:30 pm. Sponsored by the Briercrest Community Centre and Briercrest Museum. For more information contact: Marge (306) 630-4092.
COSMO CENTRE CRAFTS & PRODUCTS
FAIR will be held from 9am-3pm on Saturday, November 2 at the Cosmo Centre. Come and pick up some early Christmas gifts or simply pamper yourself! Concession open. $2 Donation to enter for a surprise draw. For more information contact Anita (306) 6301256.
BRIDGE LESSONS - It’s fun, social and a great game! Thursday evenings 7:00-9:00 pm Oct. 3 – Nov. 28 (9 sessions for $45) For more information or to register call Anita (306) 6301256 Moose Jaw Parkinsons Support Group meet at 1:30 p.m. on the last Monday of the following months: September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May. Call or text 306 756 2819.
The Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm at St Andrews Church from September until May. Learning, comradery, fun challenges, quilting and Community Projects.
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
The Moose Jaw Stamp Club will resume meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The first meeting will be at 6:30pm, in Lindale School staff room, 1322 11th Avenue NW (north entrance). Phone 306-693-5705 for information.
Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling in Crescent Park Tuesday and Thursday DROP IN @10am will continue as weather permits. Evening bowling will be sporadic. For reservation phone 306630-8160 also to register for Members Fall tournament on Sept 21.
Moose Jaw Town N Country Square Dance Assoc. Winter 2024 Program on Monday nights starting September 30 from 7-9pm at St. Mary’s School, 720 – 5th Ave. SW. Dance in a square with family and friends. For information contact Valerie Wright at 306.691.0579. Beginners, singles or doubles welcome! 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.
Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month basis to take place on the third Friday of each month
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. 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, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questionsCall 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 twelvestep 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 Celebrating 100 Years of providing communications skill education. The Moose Jaw Clubs invite guests to all meetings.
TAP Toastmasters meet Tuesdays @7pm on zoom. Big Country Club meet Wed @ 7 in person @Saskpolytech.
Big Country Toastmasters Club Celebrating 100 Years 3rd event on Oct 9 will feature Darlene Davies an author and award winning speaker. The title of her presentation is “Changing our World by finding Humour”. The official chartering of the organization in October 1924 focused upon public speaking. The programs continue to provide those and additionally many other communication skills. Toastmasters’ programs continue to expand providing opportunities for leadership, oncamera & media experience which in turn fosters self-confidence, personal and professional development.
Big Country Club invites everyone including former members, people who are new residents to Canada to visit. For more information email officers-3418@toastmastersclubs.org or text 306-690-8739. For more Information text 306-690-8739 or email officers-3418@toastmastersclubs.org
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group meets at The Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre, 235 – 3rd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw. The group meets every Wednesday morning. Weigh ins are 8:00 – 8:45 am. Meeting to follow. Scale weighs to 350 lbs. Join for friendship and support on your weight loss journey. For more information go to www.tops.org Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), 461
Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787. Visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit ASK@MOOSEJAWLIBRARY.CA
Some library programs require registration by calling 306-692-8210 or emailing nsetter@ moosejawlibrary.ca
Saskatchewan Library Week will take place from October 13 to 19 to promote the resources and services that libraries have to offer. This year’s theme “Grow with Your Library” highlights how a person can grow intellectually, socially, and creatively by using library services and programs.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING:
TECH TIME available by appointment during open hours in the main library for adults by appointment only - please call the library at 306692-2787 to schedule an appointment.
ADULT PROGRAMMING:
MJPL MOVIE CLUB Monday, October 21 @6pm in MJPL Theatre for adults Drop-in program Movie: Phantom of the Paradise DOCUMENTARY NIGHT Thursday, October 31 @ 6pm in MJPL Theatre for adults Drop-in program Movie: Room 237
MAGIC THE GATHERING Saturdays, October 12, 19 & 26 @2pm in Reading Room for ages 13+ Drop-in program
MJ CHESS CLUB AT MJPL Sundays, October 13 & 27 from 1-4pm in South Meeting Room for all ages Drop-in program MAKER NIGHT Monday, October 21 @6:30 pm in South Meeting Room for ages 13+ . Registration required Project: Hanging Macrame Wall Art FRIGHT FEST ON KANOPY All month long from horror classics to thrilling adventures, Fright Fest celebrates horror and fascination during this spooky season. Get your flashlight ready and start streaming, only on Kanopy with your library card.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
DIGITAL D&D Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the MJPL Youth Discord Channel for ages 16-25. No D&D Oct 25 Registration required - Email youth@mjlibrary.ca to inquire.
TEEN D&D: INTO THE DEPTHS on Tuesdays OR Thursdays until Oct 24 @6:30 pm in MJPL Archives for ages 2-16. Registration required.
BEETLEJUICE MOVIE NIGHT Wednesday, October 30 @6:30 pm in MJPL Theatre Ages for all ages Drop-in program
TEEN ANIME+ CLUB Wednesday, Oct 23 @6:30 pm in MJPL Theatre for ages 12-19 Drop-in program Feature: Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town
TEEN MAKERS Wednesday, October 2 @ 6:30 pm in South Meeting Room for ages 12-19. Registration required Project: Felt Leaf Art
TEEN GAMERS Wednesday, October 9 @6:30 pm in Herb Taylor Room for ages 12-19 Snacks provided. Drop-in program
TEEN ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, October 16 @6:30 pm in Herb Taylor Room for ages 12-19 Snacks provided Drop-in program Project: Pumpkin Bags
MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, October 19 @ 2:30 pm in MJPL Theatre for all ages Drop-in program Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS :
L’HEURE DU CONTE (FRENCH STORYTIME) Lundi, jusqu’à 21 octobre 10h30 à la chambre des enfants pour les 0-5 ans et leurs soignants All levels of French language are welcome.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays @ 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Room for ages 2-5 and their adults!
Drop-in Program LITERACY CALENDARS
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DAYCARE STORYTIME Thursdays @ 10:30 am in Children’s Program Room for ages 2-5 and their caring daycare providers! Drop-in Program. BABY STORYTIME on Tuesdays in the Children’s Program Room for ages up to 2 and their caring adults!
LEGO WEEKENDS! Saturdays & Sundays during open hours in the Children’s department for ages 4+ as a self-guided activity.
MAKER SATURDAYS Saturday, October 26
@ 2pm in Herb Taylor Room for ages 8-12.
Registration required. Project: Spooky Articulated Hand TAKE ’N’ MAKE Q-TIP SKELETON on October 16 - Open hours in Children’s Circulation Desk for ages 4+ self-guided activity.
HALLOWE’EN SENSORY BOTTLES Saturday, October 19 @10:30 am in Children’s Program Room for ages 2+. Registration required. The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw
Contact: 306-692-5453
Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONBranch 59 Moose Jaw
Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59
BINGO – Monday @ 6pm
CRIBBAGE –Tuesday @ 1:30 pm - Please signin by 1pm
MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE - Saturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome Legion Money Raffle Draw – Final Draw Dec 21 @1:30pm 3 Early Bird Draws Oct 5 @1:30pm for $1000each. 200 tickets available @$20each. 19+ to purchase tickets. Total retail prize $23,000. Tickets available at Legion. Call office at 306.692.5453 or 306.693.9688 to pay Visa or Mastercard. Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: 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-8pm/ Lounge – Friday’s from 8am-4pm.
Wood working area – Mon- Fri 8am – 4pm/Timothy Eaton Cafe open Mon-Fri, 8am – 4pm. Timothy Eaton Cafe open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Everyone is welcomed. Billiards daily 8a.m. – 4p.m.; Monday & Thursday evenings 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Could win up to $5000 if all tickets are sold. Draw date will be in December. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 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
DROP IN DARTS - Every Wednesday evening -starts September 4, 2024– continues until April, 2025 - $2.00 per person, draw for partners, starts at 7:00 pm. DROP IN CRIBBAGE - Every Monday evening -starts September 9, 2024– continues until April, 2025 - $2.00 per person, registration between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm – play starts at 7:00 pm. Saturday, October 12, 2024 - Music Bingo / Karaoke – 7:00 pm Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Enjoy a Hallowe’en Party in the Eagles Club Lounge. More details will follow. Party along with music by Lone Rambler – 8:30 pm start. Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Runaway Train will be playing in the Eagles Club Lounge – 8:30 pm start
Sudoku #5 - Challenging
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.
If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
Arab ruler 17. Appease 19. Office message 20. Half of a pair 21. The one after eighth
Handouts 23. What’s left
Give a speech
Faint
Mileage counter
Chocolate
Not a knife or fork
Letter after sigma
Egg-shaped
Amid
Parsley or sage
Permit
Polished
Pantywaist
Line of snares
FREE PALLETS
Absolute quiet
Evade
Grassy areas
Arrange (abbrev.)
Alcoholic beverage
Allegiance
Luau souvenirs
Pee
Diminish
Hit hard
Aromatic compound
Lyric poems
Interior layout and furnishings
Expiate
Flowing tresses
And more
Lighter than air gas
Sheeplike
Tidy
Established custom
Deli loaf
Distant
Beaten eggs
Imitate
Cushion 45. Vogue
Not amateurs
18. Neighbor of Pakistan
22. Angry outburst
24. False god
26. Origin
28. Express a thought
29. Hearing organs
30. Red shade
31. Farm newborn
32. Completed
33. A form of schizophrenia
34. Con artists
37. Not fat
38. Conceal
40. Sleigh
41. Chip dip
43. Clergyman
44. Chela
46. Pigs
47. Water nymph
48. Hag
49. Sea eagles
50. Cobblers’ tools
51. Scene
53. Mine entrance
56. Expected
57. One plus one
Moose Jaw Truck Shop
205 WANTED
Seeking Born Again Christian Business partner with potential ownership in Second Hand and Flea- Market business. Male, Female or Family must be interested in Salvation, Healing and Deliverance Outreach Ministry . Serious enquiries only please. 306-684-1084, 5 pm- 8pm ONLY (because of scam calls)
WANTED - Will pay cash for your Gold and Silver coins. Call 306-527-7786.
210 SERVICES
Moving jobs done reasonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-630-2268
Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268
. Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork, framing, finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofing/siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience. Cleaner with 20 years experience, professional and bondable, please call Rebecca at 306-9900387
Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw, $60 and up. Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver any appliances and where in and around Moose Jaw, $45 and up. 45-gallon plastic barrels, great for rainwater, $20 each. Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver TV’s and BBQ’s, $20 and up. Looking for body parts for 2017 F250. 306-681-8749.
Hair service needs for seniors in your own home. Having a problem getting out... call for more info: 306-690-1865
160 MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE - Sunset Cemetery Last Supper Cremation Plot #212. Asking $1600, open to reasonable offers. Please call 306-693-2003.
130 FARMS, SUPPLIES & LIVESTOCK 2024 small square hay bails, $6 a bail in the field. Call 306-692-8892 and leave a message with contact information.
165 HOUSEHOLD Leather Couch, mint shape, no bugs. Please call 306-692-0800.
Obituaries / Memorials
ACORN
Ruben Acorn aged 89 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, after a brief illness. Ruben was born in Moose Jaw on December 9th, 1934, to Sam and Winniford Acorn. He grew up with seven siblings down in the Moose Jaw Valley area. As a young adult, Ruben met the love of his life, Joan Elizabeth Smith. They soon married in 1955, shared 57 wonderful years together, and raised three boys. Throughout his life Ruben was a hard worker. He had a strong work ethic which showed in the many commercial projects he worked on as a plasterer throughout Canada. Two of Ruben’s sons and his grandsons followed his path and created a stucco business in Moose Jaw. In his spare time, Ruben raced stock cars and had a love for skiing. He had a passion for all vintage and classic cars. He could be seen at all the local and surrounding area car shows with his 1978 Cadillac Eldorado, which had the original 8 Track player playing all the classics. Ruben could also be found at the Eagles Club every morning sharing a cup of coffee and conversation with his friends. Ruben would often be seen around the local hockey rinks and football fields with a plate of fries and gravy, while watching his grandkids play and cheering them on. He had lots of projects and many pots of coffee on the go with his good friend and neighbour Al. He was also an avid animal lover, particularly dogs, and he rescued several. Ruben was a strong, caring, compassionate man, who put others before himself. He was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Joan; and son, Kevin. Ruben is survived by his sons, Randy (Michelle) and Steven (Sheena); sisters, Marjorie and Ann (Ken); brother, Ken (Maxine); grandchildren: Keith (Jolee), Ryan, Payson, and Aysa; great-grandchildren: Dahlia (Kameron) and Rhett; great-great-granddaughter, Parker; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Sheldon) and Doreen; brothers-inlaw: Wally, Bob (Diane), and Jim (Anette); son-in-law, Ulfer; as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and family. The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff on the medical unit at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the wonderful care Ruben received. In keeping with Ruben’s wishes, a Memorial “Coffee” and Lunch will be held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 561 Home St W in Moose Jaw. Please come and join the family in celebrating Ruben’s Life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruben’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
Fruition
In the Spring I enjoyed watching the historical drama series Shogun (Disney+ 2024) based on the 1975 book by James Clavell. There was a 1980 mini-series starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune on NBC but this new one is outstanding. The production features a mostly Japanese cast and the majority of the dialogue is in Japanese, with subtitles. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Toranaga. The series was filmed mostly in British Columbia. As Lexy Perez wrote in The Hollywood Reporter (September 2024), “The series, which took nearly 10 years to bring to fruition, marked a major moment for Asian representation and non-Englishlanguage television.”
One might think that fruition comes from fruit, but not exactly, although both words do come from the Latin verb frui, meaning to enjoy the produce or proceeds of something. When fruition first came into Middle English (1500s) fruicioun was the use, enjoyment, and joy felt in mystical communion with God. It then expanded to include any enjoyment. Fruition was derived from the Latin and meant the pleasurable use of possession. Poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) wrote about “the sweet fruition of an earthly crowne.” (Tamburlaine revels in the enjoyment of ruling.)
Some centuries later fruition was used as the state of bearing actual fruit, resulting from the mistaken assumption that fruition evolved from the English word fruit. The crops on the Prairies need sun and rain for fruition. Eventually fruition implied realization and accomplishment of anything. All the hard work and extra studying brought her dreams of a degree to fruition Today fruition has come to be associated with the state
of being complete, the figurative application to anything that can be realized, plans or projects bearing fruit, so to speak.
This usage was slow to be recognized in dictionaries. Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language (1890) only defines fruition in the original sense. The Century Dictionary (188991) describes the new meaning, yet uses quotes from seventeenth-century authors (Francis Quarles, Thomas Browne, James Howell) that illustrate only the traditional sense.
Synonyms of fruition can be accomplishment, achievement, actuality, attainment, consummation, fulfillment, and realization.
Accomplishment means the act or fact of completing something. He finally achieved the accomplishment of breaking 90 on the golf course.
Actuality implies the quality or state of being real. In actuality, she was the power behind the throne.
Attainment suggests the act of reaching the end or coming into possession of something. She values intellectual attainment above all else.
Consummation means the ultimate end. The asteroid nearing earth could signal the consummation of life on the planet.
Fulfillment implies the act or process of delivering something. He achieved the fulfillment of all the requirements for acquiring the degree at the university.
Realization suggests the act of bringing into concrete existence. When he saw the sign he came to the realization he was going the wrong way.
There are a lot of people wondering when interest rates are going to drop further. A downward trend in the coming months would be good for mortgages and any type of debt. But it will mean that savings will not produce as much income in the future. It seems the Bank of Canada will lower the bank rate as time goes on, as the total CPI inflation hit 2.0% in August. If that comes to fruition we may get back to a 1.00 bank rate, although I think the days are over for a bank rate of 0.25, as it was in 2020. But we will see.
Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.
John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@ gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used.
McIntyre
Cyril, Maria, & Dewayne & Tyler, Dustin & Families would like to thank each and everyone for flowers, cards, and condolences on the passing of Mark McIntyre. Each kind gesture was greatly appreciated during this time.
-Cyril, Maria & Dewayne & Tyler, Dustin & the McIntyre Family
A number of candidates submit paperwork for the upcoming municipal election
City hall has been accepting applications from residents interested in running in this fall’s municipal election, and so far, five people have thrown their hat into the ring.
In September, the city clerk received applications from Carla Delaurier, Dave Steveson, Godwin Ezizor and Coun. Doug Blanc for councillor positions, while Coun. Kim Robinson was the first person to enter the mayor’s race.
According to Delaurier’s bio that she submitted with her application:
“I have lived in Moose Jaw for over 45 years, raising children (and) owning businesses and rental properties. I have completed both the University of Regina (social work) and Sauder School of Business programs. I have worked with Moose Jaw’s most vulnerable population and with local business leaders.
“I’ve had two distinct career paths: helping people and building (businesses). Each path has prepared me to become a Moose Jaw city councillor. I have volunteered and have held positions on non-profit boards.
“I am deeply committed to fostering community-driven solutions, using strong policies, user-friendly processes, and measurable/accountable outcomes. We need to tighten spending in most areas of the city budget. It is a mindset that shows respect to the taxpayers.
“My top concerns are community safety, new jobs, and increased affordable housing.”
According to Steveson’s biography:
“Dave was born and raised in Moose Jaw, residing on South Hill since he was five years old. Dave worked at Valley View Centre for 28 years, working as a group activities aide, among other positions.
“During this time, Dave was a proud member of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 600. He was active on his union executive for 19 years, serving as the president for six years.
“In 2010, Dave started working as a CUPE National representative. In this role, he has represented and worked with members from several sectors. In 2019, Dave started a home woodworking business.
“A tireless volunteer, Dave has served with the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club, the Moose Jaw Cycle Association and the South Hill Community Association. He has been a recipient of the Good Neighbour Award.
“Dave and his wife Dawn have three children — Jenna, Taylor, (and) Grayson — and two grandchildren.”
Meanwhile, Blanc has served on city council for the past four years. His updated biography is still forthcoming.
Ezizor biography on the city’s website says:
“I am running for councillor to bring my unique global experience to the City of Moose Jaw. I have over 20 years’ experience in the upstream/downstream oil & gas industry; also holding academic qualifications from the University of Portsmouth, UK, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Briercrest Seminary, amongst others.
“I have developed strong visionary
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skills ready to serve in council; having served here in Saskatchewan as a director, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Association, board director, provincial Saskatchewan Soccer Association, and board/ pastoral roles in local Saskatchewan churches. I have also been on non-profit missions to over 15 nations.
“If elected, my focus will be a threepoint agenda: improving infrastructure for sustainable growth, fostering entrepreneurship to strengthen the local economy, and enhancing public safety through community-driven initiatives.
“With an extensive international worldview, I pledge to bring transparency, accountability, and a servant-leader mindset to make Moose Jaw a thriving, inclusive city for all!”
Meanwhile, Robinson has served as a city councillor since 2020, after receiving 2,195 votes or 7.5 per cent of the vote in that municipal election.
His election profile says:
“Born in our city to a large family reliant on small business and community, I know both hardship and hard work. Formally educated in business and finance, equally educated in the beneficial failures of entrepreneurship, making small, increasingly informed decisions until you’ve learned to recognize opportunity.
“I plan to create a strategy of economic development with active participation of community members. This strategy will not only be about attracting outside investments but will also nurture local entrepreneurship, innovation, and promotion that will benefit all of us.
“I am a leader not a manager. Rather than having another progressive council I urge voters to help me choose and lead a council that actually makes progress, progress through common sense, not more nonsense. Council and Administration must be accountable to our citizens for Moose Jaw to succeed.
“My vision, a legacy of a resilient, thriving Moose Jaw for now and future generations.”
There is still time for residents to submit their paperwork for the 2024 municipal election. The deadline to give that information to city hall is Wednesday, Oct. 9 by 4 p.m.
Coun. Heather Eby is the second sitting councillor to announce last week that she is running for another term in the upcoming Nov. 13 municipal election.
Meanwhile, business owner Ashlea Street has also thrown her hat into the political ring and is aiming to become the city’s newest city councillor.
Eby joins Coun. Doug Blanc as the other councillor who wants another term on council, while Eby, Blanc and Street — owner of Street’s Steakhouse and Bar — join Carla Delaurier, Dave Stevenson and Godwin Ezizor as the six candidates vying for a council spot.
Meanwhile, Coun. Kim Robinson and Coun. Crysal Froese have announced that they want to be Moose Jaw’s next mayor.
According to Eby’s biography on the city’s website:
“Heather Eby has served a total of 13 years as a Moose Jaw city councillor. Over
that time, she has represented council on numerous boards and committees, most recently on the newly formed public art committee, the Moose Jaw Public Library board and the community clean-up committee.
“Self-employed since 1994, Heather works as a Registered Massage Therapist. Heather and her family are proud Warrior season ticket holders (and) she is an active member at Ironwood Family Fitness. She also likes golfing, lake time and family time. She is a member of Victory Church. Heather was a vice-chair of the World Para Hockey tournament, as well as the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
“Heather’s heart is in the community and in making Moose Jaw better. She brings experience, knowledge and understanding of council processes, procedures and policies to council chambers and committees.”
According to Street’s biography on the City of Moose Jaw website:
“As a business owner, land developer, and resident, I have experience in being a councillor in the RM of Pense and managing a lake resort in (the) RM of Dufferin. I bring experience in strategic planning and development, bylaws, zoning, balancing budgets, business management and public relations.
“I grew up with the best of both worlds, farming and city life and the privilege of living in Moose Jaw for 13 years and (farming) outside of Moose Jaw for many years. My husband and I raise three kids (Cole, Chace, and Deklan). My parents raised me to work for what you get, with morals, ethics, and common sense.
“I wear my heart on my sleeve and was taught to never back down when I
believed in what was right. My intentions are to focus on achieving economic development, residential construction, balance, and to bring this city back to life!”
Resident James Murdock has announced his intention to seek the top seat on council as the third candidate to run for mayor, now a three-way race.
According to Murdock’s biography on the City of Moose Jaw website:
“James Murdock believes in turning words into action. Long-time Moose Jaw resident, James is a devoted family man with strong values. Along with his wife of 24 years, Bev, he’s been deeply involved in the lives of his daughters, Sydney and Jenna, from school events to coaching them through Soccer and Moose Jaw Minor Fastball.
“James’ commitment to the community is evident through his service as past chairman and current board member of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, board member for Providence Place Health Foundation, and his work with River Street Promotions, raising funds for youth mental wellness and education. He’s also volunteered with various other local organizations.
“Driven by a passion for shaping Moose Jaw’s future, James is running for mayor to stimulate economic growth by attracting and retaining talented young people with a vision to make this a preferred community to raise a family with confidence and pride.”
There is still time for residents to submit their paperwork for the 2024 municipal election. The deadline to give that information to city hall is Wednesday, Oct. 9 by 4 p.m.
Searching through over 600 artworks by renowned feminist artist Leesa Streifler to find the best to showcase was not easy for curators Jennifer McRorie and Wayne Baerwaldt, but their connections to her made the job easier.
The 109 mixed-media artworks that McRorie and Baerwaldt eventually chose form the basis for the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery’s (MJMAG) latest exhibition, “Lessa Streifler: The Performance of Being,” which runs from Sept. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 8.
The two co-curators spoke to MooseJawToday.com about their efforts to create the display.
“I’m thrilled with how it’s come together. And just the amount of colour that’s in here and the energy from these images,” said McRorie, the MJMAG’s main curator. “And the way our space is, it kind of gets broken down into different rooms, so they almost seem like (different) shows put together.”
Laughing, McRorie said they jumped through many hoops before the National Gallery of Canada sent some pieces, while the co-curators were excited when a semi-trailer rolled in after collecting artworks from six other provincial or national galleries.
Streifler was McRorie’s fine arts professor in the 1990s at the University of Regina, so the latter was familiar with some of the former’s work from that decade.
During a tour of the Norma Lang Gallery, the curator pointed to several artworks that she saw from exhibitions in 1992, 1996 and 2012. She noted that she facilitated conversations about artwork from the second exhibition and wrote an explainer for the third show.
“So I know that work intimately from back then. So that’s (also) kind of like seeing old friends too,” McRorie said, noting she couldn’t pick a favourite piece because they all spoke to her differently.
Streifler’s work is based on her experiences, feminist points of view and feminist theory, while it reflects her relationships with her parents, siblings, husband and son, along with concepts about body image and identity, she continued. Those ideas have been consistent during the past 41 years, whether the artwork is from 1987 or 2021.
“Going through all the work we did and having to choose what would make sense (and) what would build the narrative of her career, that was a real task,” McRorie added. “And (it was) hard to let go of some pieces too. There’s so much to choose from.”
McRorie asked Baerwaldt to help curate Streifler’s exhibition because he met her in the late 1980s at the U of R. Moreover, he had been a curator in Winnipeg, where Streifler grew up and had a studio.
She returned to Winnipeg after retiring in 2019, reopened her studio and began producing more works. Baerwaldt visited her recently, making him familiar with her newest works.
“It just kind of became obvious that all of the early work and all these early theoretical underpinnings of the work were still apparent in the current work. And this sort of strong feminist position was still there,” he said, noting the artworks’ themes all overlapped, making it difficult to divide them into the four categories for the show.
“And in (this) Trumpian era, where women’s rights are in question these days, it all became apparent that her work … was super relevant again and should be examined for what it was in the ’80s compared to now in 2024,” Baerwaldt continued.
While he didn’t have a favourite piece, Baerwaldt was intrigued with Streifler’s sketchbooks, which show the human body from a feminist perspective. Some sketchbooks are also autobiographical,
while others look like journal entries with handwritten notes or scribbles — but more than random scribbles, they have meaning and resonance.
“(The) ordinary viewer might not take so much away from this sort of abstract, figurative, nonsensical work,” he said. “Of course, nonsense has meaning in the art world.”
An interesting discovery McRorie made was seeing the iconography in Streifler’s works that featured similar images, such as chains to represent cause and effect, nests with eggs to represent family and spirals to represent energy.
The MJMAG curator added that she and Baerwaldt developed the exhibition’s title after realizing some artworks focused on the theme of performance and performing identity, ideas they thought would resonate well with audiences, especially youths.
“Parenting Revisited: Portrait at 5 and 15 Years,” 2008, Leesa Streifler.
