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11th edition Residents & Visitors Guide
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It seems that life on the prairies is again on the move with summer soon on the horizon. With most pandemic restrictions lifted now, the province is again our playground and holds a plethora of places to go, events to attend and new adventures to be had. 11th edition And even if you don’t venture too far, you will certainly be Residents happy in a staycation right here at home in Moose Jaw, with & Visitors lots to see and do. Guide One thing about summer in Saskatchewan, society is no PEOPLE’S CHOICE ARY longer confined inside but rather our vantage point expands T N E IM exponentially to include the great outdoors, breathing new life PL M CO MOOSE JAW • SASKATCHEWAN into each day. We have such a great province! The charm of our cities and towns exude with character, as the population welcomes fami468 High St W ly, friends and vacationers to come visit and maybe stay awhile. Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 1T3 I always find it fascinating when I consider the realm of pos306-694-1322 Fax: 888-241-5291 sibilities when it comes to exploring Moose Jaw and beyond. jritchie@moosejawtoday.com As the editor of this 11th annual Explore Moose Jaw magazine, Special Thanks to all who contributed their I am extremely proud of our editorial staff and the diversity of articles written that encapsulate what we have to offer in our time, effort and knowledge to this project: city, region and province. From journalists to designers to our Editorial: Joan Ritchie, sales department, it’s a team effort when it comes to producing Gordon Edgar, Jason Antonio, a publication such as this. We are also very appreciative for the Randy Palmer, April Meersman advertisers who make this edition possible; thank you to each and every one of you. Most things to see and do included in this magazine are within Sales: Wanda Hallborg, a day’s outing from Moose Jaw, while others require a couple Gladys Baigent-Therens, days at the very least to optimally experience. You will always Kevin Ogle, Rob Ritchie find something new to discover. Some things that may spark an interest to see and do included Design: Sandra Stewart in this edition are: • Make a date for Supper in the Orchard at Over the Hills The contents of this publication are the property Orchard and Winery near Lumsden – a dining experiof Moose Jaw Express. Reproduction of any of ence created by a reputable culinary chef, wine from the the contents of this publication including, but winery, and a beautiful vista to enjoy. without limiting the generality of the following: Just a few minutes drive from Moose Jaw on Hwy #1, photographs, artwork and graphic designs, is • why not an evening out at Battle Creek Adventure Park strictly prohibited. There shall be no reproduction without the Express written consent of the to play the longest 18-hole mini-golf course in Canada, publisher. (rob@mjvexpress.com) All ads are or maybe a paintball experience is more to your liking… published in good faith without verification, and • Delve into the history of Moose Jaw and area by visiting the Moose Jaw Express does not under any some of the historical buildings and innumerable musecircumstances accept responsibility for the acums that tell the story of days gone by. curacy or otherwise of any ads or messages in Anyone for Golf? We have three great courses in Moose any of the publications editions. The Moose Jaw • Jaw for every level, and just venture out a little further Express specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers and readers of any kind for loss or and there are golf courses galore every-which-way… damages of any nature what so ever and how- Explore the magazine for great ideas, explore our Notorious ever arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, City and make our city, region and province your playground omission of any other cause. this summer! “Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE tell, not stuff to show.” - Unknown Author EMAIL: SALES@MJVEXPRESS.COM Joan Ritchie 3 2022 ExploreMooseJaw.com EVENTS | DINING | SHOPPING | ACCOMMODATION | MAPS | SERVICE REAL ESTATE | AUTOMOTIVE | EVERYTHING MOOSE JAW & DISTRICT
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Editor’s Note What’s Inside? Visitors Information
CHURCHES 8. Church Listings 10. The Salvation Army in Moose Jaw 11. Moose Jaw’s Hidden Treasures: Looking through stained glass 13. Service Clubs MURALS OF MOOSE JAW 14. Moose Jaw Downtown & Murals Map 15. Tourist Guide: Murals Locations 19. Grand murals depict early life of community
What’s inside? PEOPLE’S CHOICE
SHOP LOCAL 20. Wandering Market, growing a community organically 21. Against the Grain Artisian Gallery and Tattoo 22. “With These Hands”: Handcrafted gifts for you 23. Parsons Dietrich Pottery Studio 24. Get excited: Farmer’s Market to open end-of-May 26. “Gifts galore from ceiling to floor”: Past Times Photography & Gifts full of unique decor DELICIOUS OPTIONS 28. Hub Meat Market: providing premium protiens in Moose Jaw for over 100 years 30. Prairie Bee Meadery rolling along with changing times 32. Moose Jaw Menus ARTS & CULTURE TOURS 34. Art in Moose Jaw 36. 2022 Saskatchean Festival of Words promises another incredible multi-day event TOURS 37. Trolley tours offer unique way to learn about community’s past 38. Walking tours the best way to see historic old cemetery, downtown 39. Gord Johnson Bus Tours offer a different way to see Moose Jaw’s history 40. Delving underground into the facinating history of Moose Jaw 42. Tour operator’s 42-year career has taken her across North America countless times
PARKS & CAMPING 43. Located at the heart of Moose Jaw, Crescent Park is packed with culture 45. Wakamow Valley has activities for every season 47. Moose Jaw parks provide lots of year-round fun for kids of all ages 48. Moose Jaw’s specialty parks: Skateboarding, Cycling, Dogs and Fruit 49. Battle Creek Adventure Park Prairie Storm Paintball and Royale Rumble; D-Day Re-Enactment; Canada’s largest 18- Hole Mini-Golf Course; Batting Cages; Thunderdome Racetrack and more 51. Glamping in beautiful Saskatchewan locations 53. Bin There Campground - a Saskatchewan experience
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ANNUAL ACTIVITIES 54. Visit Moose Jaw sees events returning 55. Health Foundation’s yearly activities ensure hospital has updated equipment 56. Bend in the River U-pick fruit farm gives visitors a chance to enjoy nature 57. RCAF Snowbirds a dynamic aerobatic team 58. Snowbird 2022 season 59. Car Shows revving-up in Moose Jaw this summer Vintage vehicles, modern supercars and everything in between can be found at the many gatherings of car enthusiasts in southern Saskatchewan 61. The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company hosts livestock shows, Hometown Fair, and Burrowing Owl Centre SASKATCHEWAN HERITAGE 65. Sukanen Village Museum features famous ship and early pioneer life 66. Hotels past and present contributed to city’s colourful history 67. Gravelbourg cathedral one of the province’s most historic attractions 68. Mortlach Museum features artifacts from early pioneers, nearby Aboriginal Camp 69. Group of 11 museums in south-central region offers broad look at area history 71. Morse Museum features 14,000 items in converted six-room schoolhouse 72. Historic Reesor Ranch reflects heritage of pioneer ranch life 73. Spend a day visiting the Sask Science Centre, Kramer IMAX Theatre and Royal Saskatchewan Museum You will not only be entertained and inspired, you will delve into history pertaining to Saskatchewan 75. Ogema’s popular train tours teach visitors about province’s early settlement SPORTS: GOLF & MORE 76. Moose Jaw golf courses offer challenge and variety for all types of players Hillcrest Golf Club, Lynbrook Golf Club and Deer Ridge Golf Course each bring a different look and options during the summer months 77. Tourist Guide: Course Locations 82. Moose Jaw Miller Express returning to field after two long years away 83. Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre a happening place in winter months From dozens of weekly leagues to weekend bonspiels and major events, no shortage of action 84. WHL team Moose Jaw Warriors excited for next season after taking huge step forward in 2021-22 campaign Return to Western Hockey League’s upper echelon has Moose Jaw looking to take serious run next season 85. Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sportsplex indoor pool and ice rink/sports court AROUND THE REGION 86. Mortlach Berry Festival returns for a 13th delicious year after two-year hiatus “5,000 people with purple teeth can’t be wrong” 87. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park 88. Lumsden: Over the hills and in the valley 90. Riverhurst Walleye Classic a big draw for fisherman on Father’s Day weekend 91. Shurniak Art Galley a vibrant hub of cultural activity in southern Sask. 92. Birds of a feather, flock together at the Chaplin Nature Centre Shaunavon Antique Shop the culmination of lifelong passion for couple 93. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Historic Fort Walsh 94. T.Rex Discovery centre in East End remains a popular spot for dinosaur tourists Home to the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the world, the southwest Saskatchewan museum features a host of paleontology-related displays 5 2022 ExploreMooseJaw.com
CLIMATE DATA
Visitors
Information BANKS BMO Bank of Montreal
39 Manitoba St. E (306) 694-8130 204 Main St. N (306) 691-4444
CONEXUS High Street Branch 80 High St. W (306) 691-4800 RBC Royal Bank 1251 Main St. N (306) 691-4100 Scotiabank
303 Main St. N (306) 693-3691
TD Canada Trust Branch 145 Main St. N (306) 691-4610
EMERGENCIES 911
RCMP
310-RCMP-7267
Police
(306) 694-7600
Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
(306) 694-0200
NEWS/PUBLICATIONS Moose Jaw Express Publications
(306) 694-1322
Moose Jaw’s Community Newspaper
Locally Owned & Operated 32 Manitoba St. W • www.mjvexpress.com Moose Jaw Today
(306) 694-1322
Online Daily
32 Manitoba St. W www.moosejawtoday.com
COMMUNITY/BUSINESS City of Moose Jaw
(306) 694-4400
Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce
(306) 692-6414
CLUBS Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Lions Club
Average High oC/oF
Average Low oC/oF
Precipitation mm/inches
Mean monthly sunshine hours
Jan
-6.9/19.6
−17.7/0.1
16.8/ 0.66
106.1
Feb
−4.0/24.8
−14.2/6.4
11.1/0.44
141.4
Mar
2.7/36.9
−7.9/17.8
19.7/0.78
164.4
Apr
12.1/53.8
−1.7/28.9
17.6/0.69
229.5
May
19.0/66.2
5.1/41.2
48.0/1.89
262.6
Jun
23.9/75.0
10.4/50.7
58.8/2.31
289.1
Jul
26.2/79.2
12.3/54.1
63.0/2.48
331.8
Aug
26.1/79.0
11.6/52.9
39.1/1.54
301.2
Sep
19.2/66.6
5.6/42.1
37.7/1.48
194.0
Oct
12.0/53.6
−0.8/30.6
19.6/0.77
168.8
Nov
0.7/33.3
−9.4/15.1
17.3/0.68
102.0
Dec
−6.3/20.7
−16.6/2.1
16.5/0.65
86.2
Year
10.4/50.7
−1.9/28.6
365.3/14.38
2,377
Month
CIBC
Ambulance/Fire/Police
Moose Jaw’s climate is transitional between semiarid and humid continental Moose Jaw’s winters are long, cold and dry, while its summers are short, but very warm and relatively wet. The coldest month is January, with a mean temperature of −12 °C (10 °F), while the warmest is July, with a mean temperature of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F). The driest month is February, in which an average of 11 millimetres (0.43 in) of precipitation falls, while the wettest month is July, which brings an average of 63 millimetres (2.5 in). Annual average precipitation is 365 millimetres (14.4 in).
www.clubrunner.ca (306) 693-9529
AIRLINES Air Canada
1-888-247-2262
West Jet Airlines
1-888-937-8538
Regina has the closest International airport
AIRPORTS Provincial Airways Municipal Airport
(306) 692-7335
Regina Airport Authority
(306) 761-7555
CAR RENTALS Avis Car & Truck Rental
(306) 694-1355
Budget Car & Truck Rental
(306) 692-4111
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(306) 694-0910
TAXIS Amils/Diamond Taxi
(306) 693-3999
Capones
(306) 972-5050
Universal Cab
(306) 690-6820
Yes Taxi
(306) 690-9481
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From top to bottom, we have the parts that will keep your trailer rolling!
WE ONLY USE BRAND NAME COMPONENTS
AXLES Dexter Axle BRAKES Dexter, Dico, Atwood, BlueDot SUSPENSION Redline, Hutch, Ridewell, Emco TIRES Goodyear WHEELS / HUB COVERS Dexter, Hi-spec, Phoenix JACKS / COUPLER Atwood, Shelby, Binkley, Bulldog, Fulton HITCHES Wallace, Holland, Hijacker FENDERS Kampco ELECTRICAL J-Mal, Pollack, Hopkins LIGHTING Peterson, Grote, Bergman, Westbar, Jetco FLOOR/WALL MATTING Red Barn, Tumbar, TirePlast STRAPS / RATCHETS Kinedyne, Campbell Mac SAFETY CHAINS Peerless Chain VENTS / WINDOWS Rydon BRAKE CONTROLLERS Tekonsha CABINETS / STORAGE SYSTEMS Tow-Rax, Rack'Em, RC Tool Box HARDWARE / DOORS/ LATCHES Polar, Pocahontas OTHER BRAND NAME MANUFACTURERS
3M, Rapid Hitch, B & W, Python, MAster Lock, Turbo Tarp, Eagle Chock, Super Clamp
We carry a large selection of replacement parts and accessories for most makes and models of trailers. Brakes, lights, electrical, springs, U-bolts, bearings, seals, safety chains, jacks, couplers, doors, windows, brake controllers, storage cabinets, helmet cabinets, trimmer racks, shovel and broom racks, coupler locks, hitches, tires, rims and so much more.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT Our motto is Customer Satisfaction!
Our professional and knowledgeable staff will ensure that the job is done right. We use only brand name components in order to bring the very best in replacement parts to you. From the big jobs, to the small jobs, our staff is dedicated to your satisfaction. We not only provide you with an estimated completion time. Your time and money are as important to us as they are to you. PO Box 938 | HWY #1 E North Service Rd | Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P6 Phone 306-691-5474 | Fax 306-691-5475
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Visit one of our Churches this Sunday!
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Worship Services Sunday Mornings 10:30am Sunday School is held from September to June
We proudly accept persons from all walks of life Online services will continue on FB and YouTube with the QR code
60 Athabasca Street East Phone: 306-692-0533
st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net www.standrewsmoosejaw.ca
ANGLICAN
124-1st Ave NE Rev. Dr. Dean Pinter For worship information: www.staidan.ca 306-694-5445
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My people must cease their silence...Adavart DON’T WAIT Stripes
For Tomorrow may be too late...
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APOSTOLIC
Sunday Celebration Service In-Person & Livestream 10:30 AM Special Programs for Kids & Teens
1550 Main St. N 306-692-5600 www.hillcrestmj.com
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Visit one of our Churches this Sunday!
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Church Of Our Lady 566 Vaughan St 306-692-2950 Masses: Saturdays 7pm Sundays 10am
CHRISTIAN
UNITED
Zion United Church 423 Main St. N. 306-692-3842
www.mjzionuc.ca
Minister: Rev. Tim Ellis Music Director: Bruce Learmonth Sunday Service/Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Online at: ! zionunitedchurch
UNITED
Salvation Army Moose Jaw Community Church 2 Wintergreen Drive • 306-694-0045 Worship Service Sundays 11am www.salvationarmymoosejaw.ca
Pastors - Lieutenants Lester & Almeta Ward
Minto United Church
“Blessed to be a Blessing”
1036 7th Ave. NW • 306-693-6148 No Services in July In-person Worship Service Sundays 10:30am Everyone welcome!
Live streamed at https://www.mintounited.ca/sunday-service/ or visit us at Facebook at MintoUnitedChurchMooseJaw
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THE SALVATION ARMY IN MOOSE JAW The Salvation Army has been at work in Moose Jaw for more than 134 years and is known for its work through the church, community and family services in the city. The Salvation Army exists to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities, and know the love of Jesus. Important program priorities include disaster and relief services, Community Care Ministry in personal care homes, financial trustee services for vulnerable adults, and emergency family services. These programs, operated in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia, are directed by Lieutenants Lester and Almeta Ward, who are the pastors appointed by The Salvation Army. They are supported by roughly 25 employees and countless volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that the Army is committed to “Giving Hope Today”! The Army has been best known for the operation of its Thrift Stores in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia. This is associated with the Donation and Sorting Centre, where donations of good used items are received from generous citizens of the city and surrounding areas. Profits from the sale of these goods go toward developing and maintaining programs within the Moose Jaw and Assiniboia region. These funds provide food, clothing and practical assistance to individuals who may require assistance. In addition, hundreds of children are sponsored to attend vacation camps at Beaver Creek Camp each year near Saskatoon. Within the church, there are opportunities for Christian worship weekly through Sunday worship services, weekly Bible study programs, children and youth ministries and community service opportunities.
Contact us: Community and Family Services; Emergency and Disaster Services: 175 – 1st Ave. NE, Moose Jaw, S6H 0Y9 Telephone 306-692-5899 Lieutenant Lester Ward, Director of Community and Family Services / Corps Officer Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) The Salvation Army Thrift Store 175 – 1st Ave. NE, Moose Jaw, S6H 0Y9 Telephone 306-692-8858 Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) The Salvation Army Community Church Sunday services: 11 a.m. 2 Wintergreen Drive, Moose Jaw, S6J 1M9 Telephone 306-694-0045 Lieutenant Almeta Ward, Corps Officer / Community and Family Services Officer www.salvationarmymoosejaw.ca or www.facebook.com/TheSalvationArmyInMooseJaw The Donation & Sorting Centre 670 High Street West, Moose Jaw, S6H 1T6 Telephone 306-693-0814 Donations of good used items accepted Monday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Assiniboia Thrift Store / Food Bank 204 Centre Street, S0H 0B0 Telephone 306-642-3833 Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays)
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Moose Jaw’s hidden treasures: looking through stained glass
Throughout Moose Jaw, many churches house beautiful architecture and ornamentation that draw people in and help prepare their spirits for worship. One element used to create this sense of awe is stained glass windows. Many churches with such windows can be found downtown; the Moose Jaw Public Library also has beautiful stained glass to enhance its architecture.
rial windows in the chapel. For a tour, call 306-692-3842. Central Lutheran Church Located at 27 Hochelaga Street West, Central Lutheran Church is the smallest and newest of the four churches on this page. Architect J.B. Stephenson helped design and construct the building in 1929. The church holds many stained-glass windows, with the most impressive one being the Crucifix window on the north end. Two other windows are identical and symmetrically placed in the sanctuary. These windows follow a style that originated with John Ruskin, a British writer and art proponent. For a tour, call 306694-5575.
A nave window in the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement, at Central Lutheran Church.
ing was reconstructed, while Toronto-based Robert McCausland Company — which designed the Hockey Hall of Fame — designed, created and installed the stainedglass windows. St. Andrew’s has the largest collection of windows of any church in town. For a tour, call 306-692-0533.
The “Good Shepherd” window at Zion United Church, which was also housed in churches in Mount Pleasant and Mortlach.
Zion United Church Methodists founded and constructed Zion United Church — located at 423 Main Street North — in 1906, with the building constructed for $65,000, plus another $6,000 for the acoustically famous Casavant organ. The building’s decoration extends to its stainedglass windows, with the Winnipeg Paint and Glass company providing the first set of windows. The company provided a second set after the building burned down in 1907. All the windows share the arts and crafts movement style popular at the turn of the 20th century, aside from some memo-
The crucifixion window on the north wall of the sanctuary at Central Lutheran Church.
St. Andrew’s United Church St. Andrew’s United Church can be found at 60 Athabasca Street East across from the library. The present Greystone church was constructed in 1912 but was gutted after a fire ripped through the building in 1963. The build-
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The south window featuring “The Sermon on the Mount” above the choir loft at St. Andrew’s United Church. Toronto company Robert McCausland Company designed, crafted and installed the window.
A stained-glass dome at the Moose Jaw Public Library.
A stained-glass window depicting the Nativity on the north wall of the nave at St. Aidan Anglican Church.
St. Aidan Anglican Church St. Aidan Anglican Church, located at the corner of High Street East and First Avenue Northeast, opened on March 27, 1910. Designed by architects William Reilly and F. Clapman Clemenshaw, this brick and stone-clad building was created in the Gothic-revival style
and is reminiscent of rural English churches. It has pointed Gothic windows, buttresses, a crenellated tower and high ceilings. The church is also home to an impressive single set of octave bells. For a tour, call 306-694-5445. Moose Jaw Public Library The Moose Jaw Public Library is a municipal heritage site and was constructed in 1912. It is an Italianate-styled building, the only one in Moose Jaw and a rare design in Saskatchewan. Besides its beautiful ornate exterior stone
carvings and finishes on its cornice, light fixtures, Bedford Limestone and Hebron Brick siding, it also has an impressive stainedglass dome. The museum downstairs also features stained-glass styled after the arts and crafts movement. Besides the glass, the building’s main entrance contains a superbly designed rotunda with carved marble brackets, columns and a mosaic tile floor. For a tour, call 306-692-4471.
Moose Jaw 1650 Stadacona St W 306-693-4334 Warman 306-934-3880
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Clubs
service
Many people in Moose Jaw belong to various service clubs and offer up their time to make Moose Jaw a great place to live. Consider joining one of the many clubs and get involved in your community. Army, Navy, & Air Force Veterans
(306) 692-4412
Beta Sigma Phi
(306) 692-5947
Citizens All
(306) 693-6066
Elks Lodge No. 7
(306) 692-7474
Fraternal Order of Eagles
(306) 693-1496
Moose Jaw Kinette Club
moosejawkinetteclub@gmail.com
Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club
mjkinsmen@outlook.com
Knights of Columbus
(306) 692-8911
Lions International (Early Bird)
(306) 694-5951
Moose Jaw Masonic Temple
(306) 692-3924
Moose Jaw Shrine Club
(306) 693-5788
The Friendly City Optimist Club
(306) 694-4121
Rotary Club of Moose Jaw
portal.clubrunner.ca/1005
Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow
portal.clubrunner.ca/997
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59
(306) 692-5453
Moose Jaw Trap And Skeet Club
(306) 631-1152
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
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Moose Jaw & Murals
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Tourist Guide
Murals Locations 1.
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CRUISING MAIN STREET: Behind the Mae Wilson Theatre at 217 Main Street North. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2011. A lively scene of Moose Jaw’s Main Street in the 1920s. since the mural is painted on the back of the Old Capital Theatre Building, some elements from the theatre are incorporated in the design. OPENING DAY PARADE: 82 Manitoba Street, west wall. By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1990. The opening day parade of the 1910 baseball season from railway station up Main Street.
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BREAKING NEW GROUND: 80 High Street West, north wall. By Paul Geraghty, Avonlea, 1990. Representing the pioneer’s hopes of a golden future by “proving his land” five acres per year for five years to obtain title of ownership.
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60 Hochelaga Street West. By Marsha Wade Charlebois, Welland, Ont., 1991. This mural pays tribute to Eva Hasell and Winifred Tricehurst, who did missionary work in the district in the 1920s. THE LADY AND THE COW: 602 Main Street North, west wall. By Ernie Bereti, McLean, Sask., 1991. For pioneer women on the prairies a cow was a prized possession. The lady is Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot. A TRIBUTE TO LEWIS RICE: 70 Stadacona
Street West (McMaster Studio Building). By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2011. The mural is a tribute to Lewis Rice, an early resident and photographer. Using the equipment of the time, he created valuable historic records of rural and city life, especially the scenery and buildings. 7. FIRST WATCH: 100 Fairford Street West, east wall. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2009. The mural celebrates the history of the Moose Jaw Fire Department. Moose Jaw’s past, and other communities, contain stories of devas tating fires and the effort of firefighters to protect life and property. The gradual changes in equipment and methods are illustrated along with the awareness that the dedication and courage remain the same. 8. SUNDAY OUTING: 105 Ominica Street West, east wall. By Wee Lee, Regina, 1991. A delicately painted view of an engagement party boating on the Moose Jaw River. 9. ALL IN A DAY’S WORK: 80 Stadacona Street West, west wall. By Stefan Csiszar, Santa Fe, N.M., USA., 1991. This unique art form depicts three successful businesses of early Moose Jaw. 10. THE FIRST RUN: 125 Main Street North, north wall. By Brian Volke, Regina, 1991. On Aug. 19, 1911 Moose Jaw’s streetcar took its first run. 11. HOPES AND DREAMS: 21 Fairford Street West, west wall. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 1991. This bas-relief shows a pioneer wagon loaded with all they need to homestead around 1882. 12. LIVING WITH THE LAND: 55 Ominica Street West. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2013. This mural honours the Lakota Sioux, Cree, Assiniboine, Metis, and other Ab original people who camped in the Moose Jaw Valley, a natural oasis that provided shelter, wood, water and food, and was mainly used in the winter. The hide painting in the background ties the de-
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sign together and shows the importance of the horse and buffalo. The Sioux quote is another recognition of traditional Aboriginal connection to nature and their world. THE SISTERS OF SION: 1236 3rd Avenue Northwest, north wall. By Ernie Bereti, McLean, Sask., 1992. Celebrating the centennial of the founding order, the mural is an open-book format. LEST WE FORGET: 268 High Street West. By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1992. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, this mural is dedicated to the men who fought in two World Wars and beyond. FOR THE VETERANS: 32 Manitoba Street West, west wall. By David Paul, Moose Jaw, 2006. The mural was created to honour all veterans who fought and are still fighting for the freedoms we enjoy and take for granted. The work depicts the profile of a war-era female nurse, a sailor, a soldier, and an airman. Paul based it on old war recruiting posters and meant it to acknowledge all generations of people from Moose Jaw who have been affected by war. OLD TIME THRESTHING BEE: 32 River Street East. By Paul Geraghty, Avonlea, Sask., 1992. A tribute to the farmers who made the prairies the breadbasket of the world. WINTER CARNIVAL: 35 High Street East. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 1992. This mural shows winter carnival events that were popular during the long prairie winters. NATIONAL LIGHT AND POWER CO.: 821 Main Street North. By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1993. This mural sponsored by the Moose Jaw Asphalt Co. and depicts the change that electric lights made to the community. MARCH TO THE PIPES FOREVER: 500 First Avenue N.W., north wall. By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1993. A tribute to the Springs O’Heather All Girls Pipe Band and the Heather Highlanders Dancers. DRIVING THROUGH THE YEARS: 80 Caribou Street West, west wall. By Nikki Howell and Bobbi Romanuk, Moose Jaw, 1994. This
ceramic tile mosaic depicts the history of the CAA Saskatchewan Motor Club from 1905 to the present. 21. TEMPLE GARDENS 1921: 24 Fairford Street East, inside spa. By Violet Bechtold, Jo-Anne Dusel, Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1994. This mural of a popular local nightspot was made from about 9,000 pieces of broken china. 22. AIR FORCE BLUE: 112 First Avenue N.E., west wall. By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1994. Sponsored by 15 Wing Moose Jaw and members of Course 9401. It is a tribute to the training of pilots at the base since 1940 to date.
23. DISCOVERY: 83 Ominica Street West. By Rob Froese, Moose Jaw, 1994. Sponsored by SaskTel, it consists of 750 handmade clay tiles, depicting images of advancements in communication. 24. PEACOCK PRESENTS: 145 Ross Street East. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 1994. A basrelief of Peacock Collegiate aspects, such as academics, art, drama, choral and sports. 25. COLLAGE OF LOST MURALS: 88 Second Avenue N.W. Completed 2017. Remembering our lost murals that were loved and are missed. Remember Old 80 was Moose Jaw’s first mural and was lost when the building was demolished. Another favourite, River Street Red, was destroyed by fire. Lost to demolition were The Incorporation of the City of Moose Jaw and Moose Jaw Union Hospital Mural. Our Ukrainian Heritage was lost to remodelling, while Summer Games was lost to deterioration. Since 2007 murals have been painted on panels, so hopefully no more will be lost. 26. THE JEWELS AND THE ROYALS: 145 Ross Street East, east wall. By Kelly Friesen, Grant McLaughlin, and Michelle Wheatley, Moose Jaw, 1996. A tribute to the excellent women’s baseball teams in Moose Jaw in the ’30s,’40s and ’50s. 27. CLARKE BROS. CIRCA 1902: 37 Main Street north, west wall. By Ruth Hamilton, Moose Jaw, 1999. This mural shows the artist’s father and uncle’s interior of their store operated from 1902-50. 28. ROSS WELLS TRIBUTE TO BASEBALL:
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Ross Wells Diamond at corner of Ross Crescent and Caribou Street East. By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1999. A tribute to the long history of world-class baseball played in Moose Jaw over the years. TRIBUTE TO VICTORIA SCHOOL: 175 First Avenue N.E. By Joanne Dusel, Moose Jaw, 2000. Whimsical look at Victoria School on opening day featuring long-time teacher Faye Baker. HISTORY CPR STATION: Free-standing wall, Five Manitoba Street East. Design by Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1999. Painted by students in tribute to their teacher Dale Cline, who died in 1999. DANCING ON RIVER STREET: 21 Fairford Street East, north wall. By Brian Romagnoli, Lincoln, Ont., 2002. This mural offers a romantic retrospective glimpse of the exciting nightlife of River Street in the 1920s. 32. TRIBUTE TO THE AGE OF THEATRE: 21 Fairford Street East, west wall. By Brian Romagnoli, Lincoln, Ont., 2002. This mural celebrates the theatres that made Moose Jaw the cultural centre of southern Saskatchewan in the 1920s. FAMILY GATHERING INDOORS: Inside Mosaic Place, 110 First Avenue N.W. McCaig Mezzanine view from the front stairs. By Wei Luan, Edmonton, Alta., 2002. A life-size bronze sculpture of a family of moose. CENTENNIAL MURAL: Crescent Park Band Shell near the library. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2003. A pictorial history of Moose Jaw from 1902 to 2003 on the band shell in Crescent Park. TRIBUTE TO GARY HYLAND: Corner of Home Street and Fourth Avenue SE. By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2012. A tribute to Gary Hyland, a teacher, poet, and arts advocate;
was commissioned by the South Hill Community Association and The Riverview Alumni association. The images depict his poetic memories of growing up in the South Hill area in the ’40s and ’50s. 36. HISTORY OF THE MOOSE JAW EXHIBITION COMPANY: 250 Thatcher Drive, south wall. Shows the many facets of the exhibition company over the years.
37. BATTLE OF THE BOOZE: Tourism Centre on Thatcher Drive East. By Joe Dombowsky. Prohibition played a major role in the early years of our province. This is particularly true for Moose Jaw, the central point where “The Battle for the Booze” was fought and finally decided. As Saskatchewan’s Chief Prohibition Officer, A.J. Hawke was one of the leading characters in this great cat-and-mouse game known as the prohibition era. 38. VETERINARIAN MURAL: 0 block of Hochelaga Street West on the back wall of Patterson Plaza/Rogers/Shoppers Drug Mart. By Noella Cotnam. A tribute to all the veterinarians who served in Moose Jaw over the years and helped keep pets and animals healthy.
39. A TRIBUTE TO THE METIS COMMUNITY: 0 block of Hochelaga Street West on the back wall of Patterson Plaza/Rogers/Shoppers Drug Mart. By Ray Renooy Winnipeg, Man., 2007. A mural of Louis Riel, the leader of the Metis and founder of Manitoba. 40. THE LAST DAMBUSTER: South wall of 212 Main Street North (view from High Street). By Jon (Bushie) Butterworth, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia 2007. Ken Brown was a Moose Jaw native who flew with the famous Dambuster Squadron during the Second World War and was awarded the Conspicuous Gal-
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lantry Medal. The Dambusters bombed dams in Germany. The operation was one of great difficulty, demanding very low flying and a high degree of skill, courage, and close co-operation with the crews of the aircraft engaged. Flying Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart, DFC, another Moose Jaw native, was also part of the Dambuster mission, but his plane was damaged in the bomb drop, and then shot down on the return to base, killing all on board. CAPITAL THEATRE MURAL: North wall of the cultural centre (view from Fairford Street). By David Butler. A ticket for the theatre in its heyday with a bevy of beauties to grace the stage. RIDING FOR THE BRAND: East wall of Ashdown’s Furniture on 38 High Street West. By Grant McLaughlin. Commissioned by Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association on its 100th anniversary and dedicated past and current cattlemen and women of Saskatchewan. Riding for the Brand is an Old West term for a loyal and dedicated ranch hand, while the mural shows an early scene of driving cattle to the rail yard, with a photo of the original Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ founders in the centre. STORMIN’ MAIN STREET, 1883: Fairford Street West, east wall of the former Times-Herald building. By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1991. An awesome perspective of Main Street looking north, as a Prairie storm heads for town. CANADA MOSAIC 150: On the wall of Moose Jaw Tourism facing Tim Hortons at 450 Diefenbaker Drive. September 2016. Nearly 200 communities and thousands of participants across Canada created community murals that reflected the history and culture of Canada. Moose Jaw’s unique mural is composed of 828 tiles painted by residents and honour the Snowbirds flying team. The mural is a historic legacy that celebrates Canada’s sesquicentennial (150th birthday).
45. POSTCARDS FROM MOOSE JAW: On Kiwanis Lodge in River Park. By Grant McLaughlin, 2016. A mosaic of pictures that honours Paxton Lake, market gardens, greenhouses, a brick plant, the aquatic club, the River Park Campground, and Wakamow Valley’s many activities. 46. SOUTH HILL MURAL: On the wall of Palliser Regional Library at 366 Coteau Street West, painted by Carly Jaye in October 2021. The colourful mural features scenes from across South Hill in a design that incorporates a shelf of books — a nod to the building on which it is painted.
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Grand murals depict early life of community
Moose Jaw is the mural capital of North America, featuring 45 giant outdoor murals. This classic collection is painted on the exterior walls of downtown buildings and depict the challenges and excitement of the city’s early years.
The first of Moose Jaw’s murals was painted in grant scale in 1990. Scenes depicting the community’s early history can be found on the sides and fronts of buildings throughout the downtown core. Painting, glassworks and a bas-relief all provide insight into the development of the community.
Tributes abound to early pioneers, historic occasions and buildings, activities, and achievements. Selfguided walking tours are suggested.
A group of Moose Javians wanted to replicate the murals of Chemainus, B.C., so they asked the creator of the idea there, Karl Schutz, to teach them how to develop a similar concept. The first mural painted here was “Remember Old 80,” which was promptly followed by “Opening Day Parade.” Several local artists have contributed murals over the years, such as Grant McLaughlin, the late Gus Froese, and Dale Cline. Cline was instrumental in establishing murals in Moose Jaw, while he also served as
president of the murals committee. Froese painted several murals, such as “National Lights and Power Co.,” “March to the Pipes Forever,” “Ross Wells Tribute to Baseball,” and others.
McLaughlin painted “Cruising Main Street,” “Postcards from Moose Jaw,” “Hopes and Dreams,” “Living with the land,” “Winter Carnival,” the centennial mural on the Crescent Park amphitheatre, “Tribute to Gary Hyland,” and others. Sadly, Moose Jaw has lost several murals due to fire, demolition, or deterioration. This list includes two beloved murals “Remember Old 80” (demolished in 2009) and “River Street Red” (destroyed by fire in 2014). Not all is lost, though, as you can find a display honouring the city’s lost murals on the McKarr’s Furniture building at 88 Second Avenue Northwest. Meanwhile, the original version of “Town’s Afire” — initially located where “Fire Watch” is now — was recreated by Gus Froese on the third floor of the Hammond Building in 2015. The newest murals have been painted onto panels so they can be saved if the building is scheduled for demolition. For more information about the murals, contact city hall at 306-694-4426.
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Wandering Market, growing a community organically
When in Moose Jaw, stop in at the Wandering Market located at 461 Athabasca Street West. Artisan sourdough bread fills your soul as you walk in the door. A spread of freshly baked goodies catches the eye making it impossible to focus on just one item. Then the smell of fresh produce makes you think, “I haven’t had lunch yet, maybe we should grab some fresh bread, fruits and veggies.” You now have the start to a luscious picnic but as you turn about the room, homemade chips and salsa tantalize you and pull you in for a closer look. You are now hooked on Moose Jaw’s best organic food market.
What makes the Wandering Market so unique is that the food is locally sourced from over a hundred growers in the area. The local food-growing community is bringing us back to the roots of healthy nutrition. From regular old-fashion gardens to indoor farming, the Wandering Market only sources food with no sprays or fertilizers. The meat must be free-range and humanly raised. From nuts to eggs, you will only find the best in this market.
With passion and a smile, Nadine Lee (aka Nadine LeBean) has worked hard over the years as the business grew and today it is still growing. There is
enough locally grown food in Saskatchewan that the province can feed itself while supporting the local food-growing community. The staff is friendly and helpful. You will be greeted with a smile as you begin to wander around the market. Canned goods, children’s aprons and fridges are the first part of the journey….I will not spoil the rest but I will say that when you take a second glance, you will find new treasures.
The market started 14 years ago when Nadine Lee and Michael Neuman moved their family to Moose Jaw. With the idea of buying locally grown foods, they quickly realized the farmers needed a market where they could sell their wares. A seedling business put down roots and as they added one grower after another, they soon found themselves with a flourishing market.
Open from 10 am - 6 pm weekly, at 461 Athabasca Street West. Alternatively, you can order online with weekly deliveries scheduled to Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current and other areas along the way. The order schedule is posted on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheWanderingMarket Follow the online store link to create your account. To contact the market, please call 306-690-3553.
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Against the Grain Artisan Gallery and Tattoo
Stepping in the unassuming door of 220 Main Street N. seems like just another shop. Then, as your eyes begin to focus, you quickly realize this isn’t any ordinary stop on Main Street. Against the Grain Artisan Gallery and Tattoo has beautiful decor lining both sides of the walls from floor to ceiling with a river of wooden art winding its way toward the far end of the shop.
The stunning wood furniture is created by Harlen Woodcraft. Functional and beautiful, the unique, live-edge furniture and art pieces are handcrafted right here in Saskatchewan using reclaimed wood that has been ethically sourced. Whether it’s a statement piece for the entryway or a gorgeous bench to boost the front yard, their works are sure to grab everyone’s attention.
The next time someone tells you to, “Go fly a kite!” Come to the shop. They have handmade dragon and dragonfly kites. Crafted by Harlen Woodcraft, then handpainted in Bali, they are magnificent works of art. Against the Grain created an inclusive art gallery/marketplace for local creators to have their work more accessible to the public. It is important to support all local artists by bringing together all mediums while achieving the ultimate goal of selling their work. Connecting the creators with art appreciators adds to our downtown core aesthetic with a fresh new excitement while shopping locally. The walls burst alive with colour and design created by passionate artists. The gallery space showcases the works of Emma’s Corner, Emdee Elle Design, New Moon Apothecary, Brownlee Ironwork, Beechy Co, Metrics of Muses, Enchantress Beauty, Replated and Rustic Revival Metal Works with many more. The store carry unique and functional indoor and outdoor furniture, decorative housewares, gifts, yard art & birdhouses, bath/body products, jewellery, permanent wearable art for the body and art for the home. Alana is an accomplished tattoo artist. She too creates works of art but on live canvases. Her work can be seen on her Instagram @alana_rae_rempel or Against the Grain. Her passion for life shows through her love of art, dance lessons and tattooing. This is truly a shop not to be missed. To schedule a tattoo consultation or come see/ browse/purchase art: Monday: 10:30 am – 5 pm and Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed. Please call at: 306 313-9065 Follow them on facebook: https://www.facebook. com/AgainstTheGrainArtMJ Website: https://againstthegraintattoo.ca/
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“With These Hands”: Handcrafted gifts for you
Moose Jaw is now home to a new crafters shop at 33 High Street W called “With These Hands.” Crafters from across the province and beyond have been brought together to make your gift shopping easy. With These Hands carries something for everyone on your list. If you are buying a special gift or looking for a souvenir of your time in Moose Jaw, this is the store to visit this summer. The story begins when Cory Montgomery found herself in a job she didn’t like. Her young son wanted to go on a trip to California which started a chain reaction. She thought creatively as to how she was going to do this for him. She had been making bath bombs for herself, so, she began to sell them at trade fairs and markets to help pay for their trip. A year later they boarded the plane.
It was quickly becoming apparent that her crafting income was better than her old job. She developed her client base and things became a whirlwind. Taking a leap of faith she jumped into the deep end with both feet and started selling her bath bombs full time. Not long after that, she opened her first store sharing her passion with others. With These Hands gives crafters a place to display their art and craft products and connects them with those who appreciate their value. She
opened a second location in Yorkton. Finally, she opened the third location in Moose Jaw in May 2022. Finding Saskatchewan crafters was easy and she is proud to share their works with you. The shop is a collection of artists each with a unique story. Ask the staff about the rings made from antlers, spoons or feathers. Dive into crystals or peruse the homemade cards. Metal art, resin crib boards and firestarters for the men in your life. Crocheted tops, jewelry and neck warmers for the ladies on your list. They have a section of bracelets made by school children and cotton candy made by a local teenager. With These Hands offer customers more options for a healthy body from all-natural body butter, deodorant and lip balms to handmade reusable feminine hygiene products. Give yourself a bit of time to browse the shelves of homemade crafts from soap to nuts, and necklaces to personalized coffee mugs. This is a gifter’s paradise. You can find “With These Hands” on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/withthesehandsmj “With These Hands” can be reached at 306.692.1692.
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Parsons Dietrich Pottery Studio Parsons Dietrich Pottery Studio is located off Highway 1 at 1200 Lakeview Service Road in Moose Jaw. On arriving at this destination, you will find an unassuming old white church with red trim. This building provides a unique backdrop to the artistry you will find within its doors. Upon entering, you will see three high arched windows illuminating the depth of artistry within its walls while framing a stunning view of Wakamow Valley. Your own creativity will begin to flow like the prairie winds as you peruse the gallery of handmade pottery. Artistry and experience shine through each handmade mug, wall hanging and plate. Zach Dietrich and his wife Wendy Parson are well-known Saskatchewan artists who have been featured in shows and exhibits around the province. Wendy and Zach both dedicate time to the community and share their love of art through workshops and various projects. Their studio, located on the lower floor of the church, uses the best Saskatchewan sourced clay. Zach and Wendy hand-mix their own food-safe grade glazes in prairie colours giving their artistry its own unique style. They have three kilns on the premises opening up avenues of creative options.
Working with glazes and new techniques encourages these artists to develop new and exciting functional ware such as bowls, mugs, goblets, plates and more. Wendy is also known for her sculptured pieces. Faces, animals and bodies are all moulded and shaped into unique designs to capture characters that she brings to life. Their son Devon has been trained and taken his place in the family business alongside his parents. This is truly a family business. If you cannot find what you are looking for with their one-of-a-kind works of art, they can take custom orders to suit their clients’ needs from large orders to handmade gifts made for special occasions. Summer hours: Mon-Sat from 10 am - 5 pm. Off-season hours they are open from Sept. through to Dec. 24th - Tues-Sat from 10 am - 5 pm. The studio and gallery are closed Jan and Feb and reopen in March Check out their Facebook page at:https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Pa r s o n s - D i e t r i c h - Po t tery-158696807522571 Their website at: https://www. parsons-dietrich-pottery.com/ or phone ahead at (306) 693-4212 Wendy Parson’s tour of their gallery and studio is worth the trip. Her knowledge of each item showcases the passion that imprints Parsons Dietrich Pottery into each piece of art and functional ware. Please feel free to call ahead before your visit.
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Get excited: Farmer’s markets to open end-of-May
rain or shine. If you’re interested in being a vendor, you can apply on their website at mjhomegrownmarket.com. Confirmed vendors so far include: • Bev’s Homemade • Florimac • Dewclaw Gardens • Bar over 3H Honey • Wizard Woodworks • D&N Crafts
The Moose Jaw Homegrown Market, on Langdon Crescent in front of the public library, will open for the season on May 28
The Moose Jaw Homegrown Farmer’s Market on Langdon Crescent anticipates around 24 handcrafted, homemade artisanal vendors this year, while the Wakamow Farmer’s Market has accumulated about 50 vendors already. Diane Kramski, treasurer of the Homegrown Farmer’s Market and proprietor of Dewclaw Gardens, said the Homegrown market is a traditional farmer’s market — everything sold there is locally grown and/or produced. The market has been a part of life in Moose Jaw for over 20 years. “All our stuff is homemade, homegrown, homebaked,” Kramski said. “Fresh produce, flowers, crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting, candles, soap, honey.” Kramski said their vendor list isn’t full yet, but they anticipate more applications once the market opens. With pandemic restrictions eased, she’s hoping they’ll have some food vendors for their customers again this year. The Homegrown Farmer’s Market will be set up in front of the Moose Jaw Public Library every Saturday from May 28 to Oct. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. —
Wakamow Farmer’s Market The Wakamow Farmer’s Market began just last year as a new type of fundraiser for Wakamow Valley Park. Its initial run was a great success, with 45 vendors showing up for the first day. This year, they are anticipating quite a few more. The Wakamow market will run parallel with the Homegrown Farmer’s Market, beginning on May 28 and running until Oct. 1, although the hours will be slightly shorter: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are no restrictions on who can sell goods at the Wakamow market, leading to a wider variety of available goods. Similar to the Homegrown market, Wakamow is hunting for food trucks to give hungry customers snack or meal options this summer. Space at the Wakamow market, which is held near the Wakamow skating oval, is filling up fast. Interested vendors should sign up sooner rather than later by emailing wakamow.events@sasktel.net. Confirmed vendors at the Wakamow Farmer’s Market so far include: • Minhas Distillery • Sunset Gourmet with Ashton • Berries Bees & Blooms • Homemade Heaven • Dale’s Broken Sticks • Blue Rose Gluten-Free Baking
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Past Times Antique Style Photography & gifts When wandering through historical downtown Moose Jaw, take a stop at Past Times; you won’t regret it! We have a wide variety of stock ranging from home décor, garden, cabin, vintage, candy, Moose Jaw’s official supplier of Chocolate Moose Candy Products and Spices, refurbished home decor and one of a kind gifts. Lights, camera, action! We also have a wonderful photography studio. There are several eras including the fabulous 20’s, western and Victorian, costume pictures, ready in minutes. Our friendly service matches the wonderful atmosphere. We have gifts galore from ceiling to floor! We are the store where memories are made.
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“Gifts galore from ceiling to floor”: Past Times Photography & Gifts full of unique decor
Tucked near the end of Main Street, right beside the famous Moose Jaw tunnels, Past Times Photography & Gifts is a muststop for Moose Jaw locals and visitors alike.
According to its slogan, Past Times has “gifts galore from ceiling to floor” and it’s hardly an exaggeration. One step through the front door will have visitors craning their necks to take in everything the store has on display. The fullness of the store is entirely part of its charm, and owner Mike Thul has been filling Past Times with giftwares, collectibles and decor for over twenty years. He looks to find the most unique items possible to include in the collection.
and garden wares are big in the summer, with lots of things like decorative yard spikes and windspinners on display. The store also carries several lines of handmade products, stocked by local makers. One of the store’s most popular features is the refinished furniture it regularly stocks. From dressers to cabinets to repurposed doors, furniture is one of Past Time’s most interesting offers. Each piece is individual and one-of-a-kind, which means customers are unlikely to encounter the same item twice. Although Past Times has the word “antiques” on its sign outside, the store doesn’t carry as many old collectible items as it used to — but there are some historical gems scattered throughout the shelves for customers to stumble across like a scavenger hunt. Items like old comic books, serving dishes, luggage sets and even vintage toys are ready to be discovered by the right eyes. The most “antique” offering at Past Times is its photography service — but only because it allows customers to take a step into the past themselves.
From decorative signs to postcards to artwork to mugs with funny sayings, Past Times carries a little something for everyone. Whether your taste runs towards shiny and crystal, or rustic and country, this gift shop likely has what you’re looking for and more. Decor makes up the largest part of the offering at Past Times,
The studio on the left-hand side of the store specializes in old-timey photos, where customers can choose from a variety of costumes and settings to immerse themselves in the past for a unique memento. Past Times Photography is able to do photos set in the Old West era, the roaring ‘20s or the
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Victorian era, with costumes to fit a range of sizes. Past Times is also the official supplier of Chocolate Moose candy and fudge, a Moose Jaw staple that makes for a perfect shopping treat. The shop also carries a whole selection of other old-fashioned candies, like Cracker Jacks and Lucky Elephant popcorn. Scrappin’ with T is another local business that partners with Past Times, with a display of scrapbooking products tucked into one corner of the gift shop. Items like decorative paper, stamps, punches and more can be found here.
Thul purposely stocks his store with things people aren’t likely to find in any other gift shops in Moose Jaw, and he hears often that every visit to Past Times is like a whole new experience because there’s always something new to see. Past Times is a great experience for a first-time visitor, but regular customers also find the store is “surprisingly unexpected” every time they stop by — which is actually the city of Moose Jaw’s logo these days. The store is located at 26 Main Street North, open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on available products, check out the Past Times Antiques Facebook page or visit pasttimesphotos.com.
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Hub Meat Market: providing premium proteins in Moose Jaw for over 100 years
Hub Meat Market is one of the longest continually running businesses in Moose Jaw, first opening in 1904, and although time has changed a lot of things about the local butcher shop, the dedication to oldfashioned friendly service hasn’t swayed an inch. Located at 75 3rd Avenue NW, Hub Meats is a second-generation family-owned business specializing in providing premium-cut proteins with a personal touch. The Downey family purchased the business in 1978 from Harley and Cecile Woode, continuing to run the familiar market with great success. Today, Hub Meats is still known as an “old-fashioned
and marinated, Hub Meats is the place to go. Hub Meat Market has a large retail space, stocked with plenty of options from kebabs to rib-eye steaks, as well as a deli service behind the counter ready to slice fresh meats on request. The market can also take custom processing orders, including handling wild game, and it carries a large selection of seafood options. All of the proteins in the storefront are chosen for their high quality, with many sourced locally from around Saskatchewan, and the market stocks exclusively AAA Canadian beef. Hub Meats carries some of the best grade products in Moose Jaw, including top-tier steaks, and the well-stocked coolers have plenty of cuts you won’t see in just any grocers. Popular items include the market’s famous jerky and
Hub Meat Market is located on the corner of River Street West and 3rd Avenue Northwest.
market where everyone knows your name,” a description that co-owners Gene Dupuis and the Downey family are proud to claim. The entire staff is dedicated to offering a personal experience to every customer who walks through the door, following the core values of the family business. Since opening more than a century ago, the market
Only AAA Canadian beef graces the shelves at Hub Meats, including plenty of top-grade steaks.
has transitioned to be more than just a butcher’s shop. The market’s motto is “Eat well, to live well,” and it offers plenty of options for customers looking for the perfect meat option for their next meal. Whether it’s a blank-slate protein or something already seasoned
An in-house smoker means that Hub Meats makes its own smoked sausages regularly, like these fresh jalapeno and cheese smokies.
its large selection of beef burgers — with 10 different varieties of patties available. The in-house smoked sausages are also a fan-favourite, offered in flavours like garlic or jalapeno and cheddar, and the selection of seasoned and prepared kebabs are like no other. With an industrial smoker available on site, Hub Meats is currently working on launching more new, house-made products to include next to tried-andtrue brands currently on shelves. The market has debuted a new logo that will soon be featured on all of its in-house products, so customers know they’re shopping locally made. Hub Meats is also a unique meat market because it’s a one-stop shop for putting together a meal, as inventory has expanded to offer items other than just meats and proteins. There’s plenty of options for sides, sauces and even desserts to pair with whatever cut of meat is on the block, including house-made stuffed mushrooms caps, bacon-wrapped jalapenos, veggie kabobs and more.
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Hub Meats also has frozen options, for customers looking to pick up something for later, as well as ready-made meals with a quick preparation time that sacrifices none of their good taste — like the cherry bacon and chicken alfredo. In addition to the rest of its wide services, Hub Meats
to show — over the many years the market has been serving Moose Jaw and area. Hub Meats is open Monday through Saturday from
The storefront has a large selection of products, from fresh-cuts meats to pre-made meals.
The Hub Meat Market has more meal options than just premium meats, including these ready-made meals.
is also a prime stop for smoker enthusiasts. As a Yoder smoker distributor, the market offers expert knowledge on smokers, including tips on which cuts of meat best suit the method as well as products already primed for smoking. It also carries a selection of prep necessities like meat rubs, pellets and marinades. At Hub Meats, everyone who walks into the store is greeted with a welcoming atmosphere and staff who take the time to say hello and offer their help with whatever meal idea is in the works. As a local family business that’s been around for over a century, Hub Meats puts time and care into the products and services it offers customers. It also places a lot of value on supporting the community, working with non-profits like the food bank and Riverside Mission to help with food security, as well as offering a hand to local fundraisers and events. The Downey family expressed gratitude on behalf of the entire Hub Meats team for the continued support and loyalty customers have shown — and continue
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on holidays. The market currently offers curbside pickup for customer orders, as well as delivery service within Moose Jaw for orders over $100. For updates on Hub Meats and its products, visit its Facebook page to stay in the loop or give the market a call at 1 (306) 692-4026.
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Prairie Bee Meadery rolling along with changing times New storefront in Grant Hall just one interesting aspect as local business aims to take advantage of post-pandemic era
In been a time of change for Prairie Bee Meadery due to the ongoing pandemic and a positive eye focused on the future; the local mead and honey-wine producer continues to create new and exciting offerings for their loyal customer base.
Crystal Milburn with some of Prairie Bee Meadery’s award-winning product in their new Grant Hall location.
Previously situated at 23 Main Street North, Prairie Bee recently completed a move down the street into the Grant Hall Hotel at 401 Main St. N. In a smaller space that works really well, optimism is sparking at the new partnership working with the Grant Hall. Back to business as usual for Prairie Bee Meadery includes selling their delicious selection of meads and honey wines. The old favourites like Traditional Bee, Melon Mist and Strawberry Splash are still there and popular as ever, with some new future favourites coming down the line in the coming weeks. That includes their new limitedrun saskatoon and haskamp berry mead as well as a special bochet — mead made with caramelized honey — that has an extra interesting connection. It’s a dark wine with really rich, caramelly flavours, then aged in bourbon barrels so it has some nice, rich bourbon notes in it as well, Milburn said in describing the unique offering, which will carry the name Bourbon Bochet. The libation was developed this past summer as part of the Cit-
yTV television show Flat Out Food, which featured host Jenn Sharp going through the process of creating mead with Prairie Bee, including the creation of Bourbon Bochet.
Some of the many meads and honey wines for sale at Prairie Bee Meadery.
That whole experience was featured in a MooseJawToday.com article, which you can read at https://tinyurl.com/ydndmfur. Owner Crystal Milburn says she loves the idea of eating what is grown right here and certainly when we’re talking about honey, Saskatchewan has some of the best honey in the world and we have a lot of it, so there’s no reason that it shouldn’t be featured. As delicious as the new stuff will be, Prairie Bee has no plans to stop offering the amazing creations that help build them into what they are today. There are also the old favourites, like blueberry (Blueberry Bliss), haskap (Haskap Haven) and with the growth of sour cherries there will always be there (Cherry Charm), although she admits that it is fun to play around with flavours and see what might come out of it. Prairie Bee sources their fruit as locally as possible: either growing it themselves, finding a local vendor they can buy from or going through a Canadian fruit broker if all else fails. And speaking of their locally grown fruit, Prairie Bee plans to once again start offering tours of
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their Grandpa’s Garden farm and winery on May 1, offering a complete look at the entire process that creates their delicious goods. A lot of people don’t know what mead is and don’t know what to expect, so a lot of what the meadery does is educational. “People can come out and we’ll talk about bees and what they do to make honey and the importance of caring for the bee population; we’ll talk a bit about the history of mead and how long people have been drinking it and then about the operation itself and how we turn honey into something notso-sweet but lovely and drinkable,” said Milburn.
Honey bees are where Prairie Bee Meadery’s product all starts. Getty Images
Those looking to purchase Praire Bee’s offerings can do so at one of the 80 Saskatchewan stores offering their libations or do so through their website at prairiebeemeadery.ca. There, you’ll also find plenty of information on their products as well as lots of answers to any questions you may have. As for the further future for Prairie Bee Meadery, it’s all a matter of keeping-on, keeping-on and looking forward to what happens once the pandemic has waned. The hopes are for tourism to pick up with the opportunity to meet face-to-face and taste the product sometime in the future, but please drop by the store located at the Grant Hall hotel, 401 Main St. N or by calling 306.692.6323 for current information.
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Art in Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw has two main galleries for public art viewing: the world-class Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG); and the Mosaic Gallery in the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. MJMAG The MJMAG is located in Crescent Park at 461 Langdon Crescent, on the lower level of the same building that houses the Moose Jaw Public Library. SK Arts has called MJMAG an integral part of the artistic landscape in Saskatchewan and Canada and said their exhibits are world-class.
Three Artists, Many Stories featured pieces from artists Jess Zoerb, Laura Hamilton and Chris Wikman in spring 2021.
Lost Children permanent display at MJMAG
Shibui display in MJMAG lobby – 2021 photo
2021 photo of Blazes Along the Trail – Exploring David Milne’s Imaginative Vision exhibition.
MJMAG’s Norma Lang Art Gallery features a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, from
Unsettled – Belinda Harrow exhibition – 2021 photo
local, provincial, national, and international artists.
The Heritage Gallery of the MJMAG is a walkthrough of Moose Jaw’s past, featuring permanent installations of visual art outlining the various stages the city has seen. “Lost Children of the Residential School System” is an exhibit near the end of the Heritage Gallery which is now the permanent home of a memorial display honouring the lives of children who died in Canada’s residential schools. Displays in the museum lobby rotate through pieces from the MJMAG’s permanent collection of approximately 10,000 pieces. MJMAG is also an art education centre with year-round classes exploring all art mediums. There are classes for every age and ability, including popular over-the-phone classes with mailed-out art kits. The MJMAG hosts a yearly lobby exhibition with pieces by the Moose Jaw Art Guild. The guild is open to all artists and mediums
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and was first founded in 1929. If you wander through Crescent Park you will likely notice plenty of art outside of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery and Moose Jaw Public Library entrances in the form of tree carvings. The Tree Carving Project was introduced in 2016 to create treestump art from the remains of trees in the park that were ready to be cut down. Organized by the Crescent Park Foundation, the project is made possible by a supporting grant from the City of Moose Jaw and a partnership with the MJMAG.
Three new carvings were completed in 2021.
Again last summer three local artists complete new carvings. All of the tree-stump carved creations of art can be viewed anytime. Mosaic Gallery The Mosaic Gallery occupies a section of the Cultural Centre on Main Street, known for the performing arts shows frequently hosted in the Mae Wilson Theatre. The gallery features regular exhibitions from Saskatchewan artists, including occasional art projects from local school groups.
The Mud Pie Girls, Dorothy Yakiwchuk (left) and Kathy Verbeke (right) together in their studio at the Cultural Centre. They are surrounded by pottery and sculptures in various stages of hand-building, throwing, firing, drying, and glazing
The Mud Pie Girls, Kathy Verbeke and Dorothy Yakiwchuk, maintain a pottery studio upstairs at the Cultural Centre, and an alcove in the Mosaic Gallery where their sculptures and stoneware are for sale. Their paintings also have a permanent place on a wall across from the gallery. Pottery Club The Moose Jaw Pottery Club has a current studio space located at 741 7th Ave Southeast. The club is a non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of hand-crafted pottery. It offers 24/7 open access for members and holds regular beginner classes taught by experienced artists. Anyone wanting to get into the hobby of throwing or handbuilding clay is welcome at the studio. Many of the members are experienced and enjoy helping newcomers learn how to use the kiln, make glazes, or simply achieve a difficult shape on the wheel.
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2022 Saskatchewan Festival of Words promises another incredible multi-day event
The Saskatchewan Festival of Words is an annual fourday literary celebration in July that offers writing workshops, poetry readings, spoken word showcases, interviews, panels, book launches, and more. The Festival is a major summer event, now in its 26th year. In 2022, it will be both inperson and virtual. Organizers hope the blended format will increase accessibility — although they admit they are excited to mix and mingle with authors and fellow book-lovers in real physical space. The Festival is set for July 14-17, 2022. Sarah Simison, Executive Director of the Festival, said that the return to in-person is something every person she speaks with is ready for. Simison added that Moose Jaw’s hospitality makes its festival a draw for authors across the country — in addition to bringing as many renowned Saskatchewan authors as possible. The list of authors for 2022 includes David Bergen, Anthony Bidulka, Robert Currie, Khodi Dill, Tara Gereaux, Michelle Good, Warsha Mushtaq, Zarqa Nawaz, Jason Purcell, Kai Cheng Tom, and Lisa Bird Wilson. Emma Donaghue, author of international bestseller Room, will be in attendance virtually. The Festival of Words prioritizes the equity and the mental and emotional safety of marginalized groups such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color), LGBTQ+, and disabled people over the comfort of others. They strive to be representative, bringing diverse authors to share perspectives that will advance the progress of social justice in Canada. Planning for the Festival begins in September, Simison said. The lineup of authors and artists is usually confirmed by January or February. The Festival of Words staff is active throughout the
year, however, and they don’t spend all that time only planning for their major three days in July — there are events every month to keep fans engaged. Monthly events include a Performer’s Café, which is an open mic night, and a film club that shows criticallyacclaimed foreign and independent films that don’t make it to the cinema. They also have a book club, which they moved online temporarily; writing workshops; youth programs with local school partnerships. The Festival pursues partnerships with the Moose Jaw Public Library, the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, and anyone else helping to raise the profile of literature. Amanda Farnel, Operations Coordinator for the Festival, said that the pandemic has allowed them to experiment with an increased virtual presence. Every author at the Festival will have at least one livestream of a reading, presentation, or workshop. Every session from the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery will be livestreamed, and so will every session from the Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre. The Festival will begin on July 14 with a series of workshops in which participants can learn about things like the connection between poetry and watercolour with Kevin Wesaquate; breathing life into characters with Michelle Good; or how to write a 10-minute short film script with Daniel Scott Tysdal. There will be youth events including spoken word poetry basics with Khodi Dill; storytime with Kai Cheng Thom; and teen writing with Kristine Scarrow. And, of course, there will be plenty of interviews, readings, a book launch, a concert, trivia night, and more. See the full schedule, register for specific events, and buy a Festival pass at www.festivalofwords.com.
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Trolley tours offer unique way to learn about community’s past
Whether it’s stories about famous people and places, spooky mysteries, or true crime tales, Tourism Moose Jaw offers several trolley tours that will likely appeal to residents and tourists alike. There are three trolley tours available: daytime tours, ghost tours and true crime tours.
History buffs will love the historic daytime trolley tours, which are full of stories about people and places that have made Moose Jaw “notoriously awesome” for more than 100 years. Participants will learn about infamous characters, the community’s founding citizens and other wonderful people who contributed to history here. This is a one-hour tour in an open-air trolley, so visitors should dress for the weather depending upon the day and month. This tour is suitable for all ages. Costs for this tour are: Adults (19–65) $14.50, seniors (over age 65) $12.50, youths (13-18) $12.50, children (six to 12) $8, families $40 (two adults and one to four dependents), and kids under age five $2. While Moose Jaw is known as The Friendly City, Tourism Moose Jaw wants to share the community’s frightening side with its ghost trolley tours. Channel your inner gangster or flapper girl for a family-orient-
ed spooky ride around Canada’s Most Notorious City. This hour-long trolley ride features mostly true tales of spirits, supernatural occurrences and downright inexplicable situations. Some loud noises could bother some people, so tourists are advised to book at their discretion. Tourism Moose Jaw recommends this tour for those older than age eight. Tickets for this tour are $17 for those older than age 13 and $12 for those under 12. On the true crime tour, guests will learn about the darker side of Moose Jaw’s history. This tour tells the true stories of some of the most notorious residents who lived here. From pioneers and thieves to doctors and lawyers, the tour will share stories to make you sleep with one eye open.
Tourism Moose Jaw has completely revamped this tour by adding new stories to ensure guests who take the tour again won’t hear the same tale twice. This tour is for people older than age 16. Guests should book this trip using discretion, as some stories include gruesome details and loud noises. Tickets for this tour are $17. For information about dates and times for all of these tours, visit www.tourismmoosejaw.com/trolleytours-1 or call 306-693-8097. The Tourism Moose Jaw office is located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive, off Thatcher Drive East, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For anyone with large groups, it is possible to book the trolley for private charters. Contact the tourism office for more information.
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Walking tours the best way to see historic old cemetery, downtown
Moose Jaw is steeped in history and has over a century’s worth of stories, so the best way to learn about those tales is by taking a walking tour through the old cemetery or downtown. There are about 7,000 people buried in the historic cemetery, located at the corner of Ninth Avenue Northeast and Caribou Street East. Many of these people helped build the community, while others were buried there after dying by unnatural causes — murder sometimes. Those stories of intrigue and mystery can be heard while taking tours offered by Tourism Moose Jaw. This is the fifth year the organization is offering tours of the oldest cemetery in the community. This 50-minute tour will look at notable people who shaped the community. For example, one story focuses on a Chinese man from the early 1900s who was considered one of Moose Jaw’s greatest entrepreneurs. Another story looks at Tasinaskawin Brule, the wife of Chief Black Bull, who is the only Aboriginal person buried in the cemetery. Also, M. Miriam Kent was buried in the cemetery, the victim of poisoning. Police believed that her husband was the likely culprit behind her demise. One notable feature of the cemetery is there was no segregation. While other cemeteries in the early 1900s accepted only specific groups of people, the Old Cemetery accepted all residents, regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic background. The burial of Tasinaskawin Brule ensured that Aboriginal people could also have space in the cemetery. The program launches in June with tours on Satur-
days at 10 a.m. and on Sundays at 11 a.m. In July and August, tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday
at 11 a.m. In September, tours return to a schedule of 10 a.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $7.50, while a family of four can pay $25. Meanwhile, Tourism Moose Jaw also offers a walking tour through the community’s notorious downtown. A 45-minute walk features the important buildings, people and events that have helped shape Moose Jaw for more than 100 years. You’ll learn more about the architecture, rum runners and even an out-of-control trolley. In June, tours are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. In July and August, tours are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., while in September, the schedule returns to Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are the same as above. The Tourism Moose Jaw office is located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive, just off Thatcher Drive East. Anyone interested in touring the cemetery or booking a downtown walking tour is encouraged to register online at www.tourismmoosejaw.com. You can also call the tourism office at 306-693-8097 or visit the office to have staff help you register.
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Gord Johnson Bus Tours offer a different way to see Moose Jaw’s history
Prepare to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself as Gord Johnson takes you into Moose Jaw’s bygone era. He will be sure to tell you stories with plenty of passion and enthusiasm, as he makes your trip to the city memorable while you take in the history, heritage and culture.
In his friendly and knowledgeable way, Johnson is more than enthusiastic to introduce you to some of the more notable sights in Moose Jaw and beyond. These sights are punctuated by interesting stories that bring community history to life. All tours this year are by appointment only due to the pandemic. For more information or to book a tour, phone 306-692-0072, fax 306-694-5869, or email gdjohnson@sasktel.net. As part of the step-on Johnson Tour Guide Service, the man himself — with more than 20 years of experience as a tourist ambassador —provides various services for tourists visiting Moose Jaw and area: guided step-on bus tours in and around the city, walking tours of downtown Moose Jaw, group itinerary planning, and services as requested. The bus tours include the famous murals and historic downtown, heritage buildings, tales of Moose Jaw’s colourful past, and the beautiful Wakamow Valley. The walking tour gives a closer view and informative
narration of murals, history and buildings downtown. An indoor tour of the cultural centre provides a detailed history of this magnificent building that dates to the early 1900s. The restored, ornate interior is a venue for the visual and performing arts. Johnson’s small business also includes slide presentations of the city and area. These presentations focus on portraits of the past; early agriculture; history of the Wakamow Valley; murals of Moose Jaw; and the Riel Rebellion. Guided tours beyond Moose Jaw could include trips to the Claybank Brick Plant, a national heritage site; the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum; and Gravelbourg, which is considered a touch of Europe on the Prairies. Trips to Regina focus on the RCMP Heritage Centre, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Government House, Saskatchewan legislature and the Regina Floral Conservatory. During these pandemic times, tourists may be asked to wear a mask on the bus and to sit toward the back of the vehicle. Due to COVID-19, no tours will be given this year of the 15 Wing Air Base. Contact Gord to ensure he still offers these out-of-town trips. About Gord Johnson Gord received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his dedication to tourism in 2002. He received the Ambassador Award for Tourism Services from the Saskatchewan Tourism Educational Council in 2003. His small business has also been recognized in print media, radio and television. In June 2003, Johnson was a tour guide for His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, when he visited Moose Jaw for the 100th birthday celebrations. Besides being a bus tour guide for more than 20 years, Johnson also has over 30 years of teaching experience.
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Delving underground into the fascinating history of Moose Jaw
Tunnels of Moose Jaw develops its tours using a combination of historical facts and historical myths to take visitors on a journey through the city’s past — with just a touch of embellishment for entertainment’s sake.
the Canadian Pacific Railway caused a close-knit community to spring up, centered around River Street downtown. When CPR chose Moose Jaw as a divisional point for its railway in the notyet-founded province of Saskatchewan, the city became a boom town — with the largest Chinese population in the region. At one point, there were more than 35 Chinese-owned and –operated laundries in the city, along with several restaurants.
underground railroad capable of bypassing the Chinese head tax. The “Passage to Fortune” tour has recently been revamped to give more recognition to the hard work, savvy business ownership, and cultural contribution of Chinese immigrants in Moose Jaw. The tour is scheduled to re-open in July 2022. Al Capone and the bootleggers During the Prohibition years in the United States and Canada, an incredible variety of legal, semi-legal, and outright criminal organizations devised ingenious schemes to produce, sell, and smuggle alcohol. Canadian prohibitions on alcohol preceded the efforts of US groups — in a way, Canadian bootleggers and smugglers were the pioneers of their industry.
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An eager group of visitors to Moose Jaw wait to go on the tours in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw ticketing/waiting room located on Main Street.
The original tunnels under Moose Jaw were built to connect downtown hotels with the pivotal Old CPR Station, the center of Moose Jaw’s railroad boom. Some of the tunnels were for passengers staying out of the snow. Other tunnels carried steam piping to heat the downtown core during fierce winters. The question is, what else were they used for? Passage to Fortune: The Chinese Laundries Chinese immigration to Moose Jaw in the 1880s to lay tracks for
However, once the railroad was completed, the Canadian government yielded to discrimination and prejudice from a range of sources. The government looked for ways to stop Chinese immigration, leading to an escalating series of restrictions and Chinesespecific immigration taxes — Canada’s first ethnicity-based exclusion laws. The effort to stop the growth of the Chinese minority culminated in the Chinese Immigration Act in 1923, which banned virtually all Chinese immigrants for 24 years. Tunnels of Moose Jaw’s “Passage to Fortune” tour took visitors on a journey exploring the rumours of Chinese laundries being operated underground to avoid discriminatory policies that made it difficult to work. Other rumours were of secret speakeasies resulting from Canadian Prohibition, or of an
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The stories say bootleggers took over the tunnels from the Chinese, expanding them, adding secret rooms, stills, and even laying tracks connecting to the CP station and on to the Soo Line — and even Chicago. Moose Jaw’s “Notorious” reputation comes from persistent rumours that Al Capone personally extended his Chicago connections to our small prairie town. Al Capone was one of the world’s most notorious gangsters and leader of a vicious crime syndicate that smuggled booze into
prohibition-era Chicago. As an icon, Capone represented the collapse of law and order in Chicago during the 1920s. It was a kill or be killed world. Capone was always in danger. When activity in the city became too hot, Capone was rumoured to escape north to Canada to hide from American authorities. Taking a train across the border to this small city on the prairie with an unusual name— Moose Jaw.
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As a railroad divisional point, with mysterious tunnels under the surface, it would have been a perfect distribution point for his operation. Saskatchewan was a perfect place to export booze as its border wasn’t as watched by American authorities as it was in other areas of Canada. Some Moose Javians have sworn they glimpsed “Scarface” himself relaxing here. A local barber claimed he cut Capone’s hair—twice. A Moose Jaw dentist pulled out Capone’s wisdom teeth or so he said. But when Capone was questioned about his affiliations with Canada, he gave one of his most famous quotes: “I don’t even know what street Canada is on.” There are many other stories connecting Capone with other small towns in Saskatchewan where he was known to visit stills and those people were sworn to secrecy. Who wouldn’t doubt that these individuals feared for their lives and wouldn’t breathe a word about their relationship to Capone? Needless to say, whether the stories are true or not, the tunnel tour adds another dimension to the high level of secrecy and corrup-
tion that was happening on River Street back in the day. A few years ago, Regina filmmaker Kelly-Anne Riess brought Grand-niece of Al Capone, Deirdre Capone to Moose Jaw to film a documentary “Finding Al,” which follows the evidence trail that connects Al Capone to Moose Jaw. Deirdre’s grandfather Ralph was Al Capone’s partner in crime and number three on America’s most wanted list. Her great Uncle Al was number one on that list. Deirdre has fond memories of them both and remembers them speaking about the Canadian prairies where they bought their booze to smuggle to the U.S., which was under prohibition. For more information on the documentary “Finding Al” visit https://www.facebook. com/FindingAlADocumentary/ or watch the preview of the documentary at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=N4XRBCf3sM0 Privately, to his family, Al Capone referred to the Canadian prairie as God’s country because of its big open skies and a government that for a time encouraged the export of Canadian liquor to the United States, even though America was under prohibition. World War Two and looking to the skies Moose Jaw’s airspace is a perfect place for training combat aviators. The railroad may have given the city its initial prominence, but its modern history has been dominated by flight. The Moose Jaw Flying Club was first established in 1928, and enthusiastic pilots soon built the city’s reputation for flight training. As conflict loomed and the war effort became the utmost priority, the wide-open skies and perfect climate conditions attracted even more attention. The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was created in 1939. Flying Club members were some of the first instructors. Between 1939 and 1945, over 131,000 crew-
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men — French, Dutch, British, Czech, and more — were trained in Canada, leading FDR to call Canada the “aerodrome of democracy.” Many of those crewmen attended Service Flying Training School (SFTS) No. 32 Moose Jaw. SFTS No. 32 is now home to 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The Canadian Forces’ 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds, can
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be seen sometimes twice a day during their training season. As part of NATO Flight Training in Canada, pilots from a dozen allied nations still train at 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, Moose Jaw, alongside Canadian Air Force pilot cadets. The history of Moose Jaw’s World War and Cold War prominence is told in “Bunker 24,” the latest Tunnels of Moose Jaw tour, picking up where Chicago Connections left off. The tour resembles a museum, packed with artifacts and stories sourced from military antique stores, storage rooms at 15 Wing, the Canadian War Museum, local military historians and veterans, and more. Offering a theatrical and immersive glimpse into three fascinating periods of Moose Jaw history, the Tunnels of Moose Jaw are not to be missed.
Tour operator’s 42-year career has taken her across North America countless times
Kathleen Thomson has travelled millions of kilometres across North America while leading bus tours during the last 42 years, visiting many interesting places and meeting many famous people.
With retirement in sight, though, she is planning one last bus tour to Branson and Hannibal, Missouri, and Iowa City and Kalona, Iowa. The trip will include the Mark Twain Museum, a cruise down the Mississippi River, an Oktoberfest get-together, a trip to an Amish colony and sightseeing at the Quilt Capital of Iowa. Anyone interested in joining this tour can call 306-692-2370. The touring bug bit Thomson in the late 1970s after she took a trip as a passenger. During a second excursion, she helped the tour guide since the woman was elderly and needed assistance on the bus. This proved to be an enjoyable experience.
Thomson’s first career was as a hairdresser in Govan, Sask., but after her kids grew up, she began working for a touring company in 1980. She worked for several such companies during the next three decades, but the grind of several tours a year grew heavy. So, Thomson and her husband Bill started a tour company 12 years ago called “Let’s Go Tours” and have experienced “wonderful, wonderful success” with 80-percent repeat business. Having crisscrossed North America many times, there are not many places Thomson hasn’t visited. Asked if she has a favourite destination, Thomson replied that while Hawaii was always enjoyable, she liked almost every place she went, including the Yukon and Alaska. She has visited both places 31 times. During her first trip to Alaska, it rained so hard that it washed out the bridge. The bus passengers spent time in a nearby café so small that only half could be inside to grab food and drinks. Meanwhile, the other half spent time on the coach playing games. A detour was finally found and the bus headed to Watson Lake. Thomson’s favourite place to visit in the United States is Branson because of its many theatres. This is why she usually takes her tours
there every three years. Perhaps the most famous person Thomson met during her touring career was country star Roy Rogers. Her tours used to stop at his museum in Victorville, Calif., where Thomson took a picture with the country star five times. However, she missed out on meeting Rogers’ wife, Dale, one time by a few minutes.
After the couple died, their son Dusty moved the museum to Branson since that was his mother’s wish. He installed a theatre in the new building to perform with his band, while he also told stories about the family. Before the pandemic, Dusty visited Moose Jaw several times with the group Sons of the Pioneer. Thomson spent some time with him and his wife before one show and enjoyed listening to his stories.
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Located at the heart of Moose Jaw, Crescent Park is packed with culture
Crescent Park encompasses 28 acres of beautiful parkland at the heart of Moose Jaw. The richness and history of Crescent Park, its walking trails, many activities, and popular events (such as Park Art and the Kinsmen Canada Day Festivities) combine to create a year-round draw for residents and visitors!
Land for the creation of a central park was first set aside in 1911. The initial landscaping was completed in 1922. The first elements of Crescent Park were also built in that timeframe: the tennis club formed in 1911, and the courts have remained in their original position. The Moose Jaw Public Library was built in 1912 and the Crescent Park Cenotaph followed in 1923.
In the decades since, further projects have been completed, such as the landscaping of the Serpentine pond and creek; the geothermal mineral water Natatorium, now
closed and designated as a Heritage Property; an outdoor amphitheatre and stage in 1972; a 1982 time-capsule cairn, to be opened in 2083; a spray park in 1991; and more, resulting in what the city proudly claims as the “Jewel of the Prairies.” Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool is named for Moose Jaw’s first Olympian, who trained at the now-retired Natatorium next door. It is a full Olympic-size pool, 50 metres in length. There are two springboards (one metre and three metres) and a diving tower with jumping options at seven and ten metres in height. The tower is not always open, so brave swimmers looking for a challenge should check the schedule before their visit. The outdoor pool opens for the season in June. Exercising in the park On the southeast corner of the grounds are Crescent Park’s five tennis courts — the park’s firstinstalled infrastructure. They are still in the same place as the original 1911 courts. The Tennis Club offers lessons, camps, and clinics to improve your game. They also host regular tournaments, men’s and women’s leagues, and Wednesday night mixed doubles. Memberships are available for the full season, and the club also accommodates drop-ins and onemonth memberships. Bowls, or lawn bowls, is an an-
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cient and highly civilized strategy game with origins in the Roman Empire. The bowling green at Crescent Park is a beautiful venue. The goal of bowls is to roll ‘biased’ balls (shaped unevenly to allow curved shots) so that they come as close as possible to a target ball on the green. It is a fun, low-impact social game. The tennis and lawn bowls clubs begin their seasons in mid-April, weather permitting. Another way to exercise is the outdoor adult fitness equipment, installed in Nov. 2021. Machines include a chest press and a recumbent bike. Moose Jaw Public Library and MJMAG The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), at 461 Langdon Crescent on the west side of the park, is an active and vibrant part of the city’s life.
The library does not restrict itself to books and quiet. It has a huge
comics section, a children’s library filled with current favourites, video games for every platform, a movie collection, and several digital options for e-books and audiobooks. The MJPL offers regular children’s activities, a knitting club, two different book clubs, weekly Magic the Gathering games, teen Discord activities including Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Downstairs in the same building as the library, the renowned Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) boasts lobby exhibits, rotating exhibitions in the Norma Lang Gallery, and permanent historical exhibits in the Heritage Gallery.
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The Tree Carving Project turns dead trees, identified for removal by caretakers, into beautiful carvings. Tree removal experts leave a tall enough stump that local artists can transform the stumps into intricate works of art.
There are well-cared-for gardens throughout the park, including a rose garden and a newer project designed to show that edible plants can also be aesthetic. The edible garden contains mostly vegetables, with a few edible flower varieties as well. The city encourages park-goers to considerately snack on the garden’s produce — make sure to wash your flowers and vegetables before eating them!
Wakamow Valley has activities for every season
Wakamow Valley stretches out along a considerable length of the Moose Jaw River. It’s nearly 500-acre area is filled with parks, walking trails, campgrounds, and activities that can be enjoyed yearround. Trails There are over 20 km of trails in Wakamow Valley, including a 6.4 km section of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) beginning at the TCT Moose Jaw Pavilion on the corner of Coteau Street E and 8 Avenue SE.
The Trans Canada Trail runs over 6 klm long through Wakamow Valley.
The TCT section of the park features the Saulteaux Bridge, a suspension bridge erected by Canadian Army engineers and blessed by Cree Elder Margaret Rockthunder from the Piapot First Nation. Other trails to hike, bike, or snowshoe in Wakamow include: • Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada Trail (greenway, 1.7 km) • Maryland & Kinsmen (mixed terrain, 1.6 km) • River Park (asphalt and
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greenway, 2.4 km) Plaxton’s Lake & Lion’s Park (asphalt and greenway, 2.1 km) Connor Park (asphalt and greenway, 2.2 km) Kingsway Eco Zone (mixed terrain, 2.2 km) Paashkwow Trail (greenway, 1.8 km) Devonian Trail (mixed terrain, 1.6 km)
Bridge across Souris River, part of Trans Canada Trail in Wakamow Valley
Trails are open year-round. Snowshoes are available free of charge from the Wakamow Valley Authority office. The Moose Jaw XC Ski Club was formed in Feb. 2022 to bring fresh life to the cross-country ski trails in the valley. The hobby has renewed with the help of sign and equipment supplied by the city and operated by volunteers from the club. Campground River Park Campground was recently renamed Lorne Calvert
Campground after Saskatchewan’s 13th premier, who began his political career as the MLA for what was then Moose Jaw South.
Wakamow Valley campground is a great place for camping.
The Lorne Calvert Campground is open May to September/October and boasts 56 sites at the edge of the Moose Jaw River. Amenities include picnic tables, free on-site showers, flush toilets, concessions at the campground office, and more. Disc Golf The Wakamow Valley Disc Golf course is popular all year, with some golfers braving even the coldest winter temperatures to get a round in – it remains accessible even in the snow. The course is located in one of the prettiest parts of the valley and features a full 18 holes at a variety of distances, weaving in and out of the trees. Discs are available from the Wakamow Valley Authority office. Skating Oval The skating oval at Kiwanis River
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Park tends to be packed as long as it’s open during the winter. The City of Moose Jaw maintains the 400-metre speed skating oval, scraping and flooding it twice a week due to the amount of use it gets. There is a skate changing room and the oval is free to use. Playgrounds, canoeing, kayaking, bird-watching, and facilities There are four playgrounds in Wakamow Valley, including the Kinsmen-Wellesley inclusive children’s playground and Rotary Park playground, which were designed for full accessibility. The Connor Park challenge play structure is for ages 13 and up and includes agility and climbing activities. Canoes and kayaks for plying the Moose Jaw River are available to rent during the summer. Birdwatching is another yearround attraction. About 190 species are known to frequent the park, so bring your binoculars.
Some of the braver birds such as chickadees and nuthatches can be hand-fed. Make sure you’re choosing nutritious foods for them, especially during the winter. There are a variety of facilities available to rent, from pavilions that can shelter up to 250 people, to the Sportman’s Centre Event Hall, which can accommodate up to 200 people indoors and has a dance floor, full kitchen, air conditioning, bar area, and more. Community Food Farm The Mosaic Community Food Farm uses an acre of land in Wakamow Valley to grow thousands of pounds of produce each year. The fresh vegetables are donated to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank and Riverside Mission. Events Seasonal events in Wakamow Valley include the Valley of Lights, which began in December, 2021 and featured a winter wonderland-style drive-thru light display with over 100,000 LED lights.
Horse-drawn wagon rides are usually on offer as well for a fun holiday outing in Kiwanis River Park. The Wakamow Farmers Market begins in the last week of May and will continue until October. It will be held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 301 River Drive. The market started summer 2021 and was an immediate success, with 45 vendors offering everything from a local distillery to plants, honey, bird houses, locally grown produce, handcrafted textiles, art, and much more. Following the Wakamow Valley Facebook page is a good way to stay updated throughout the year with announcements on events and activities. The Wakamow Valley Authority office is open Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 276 Home Street East. Call 306-692-2717 or email wakamow@sasktel.net with any questions or to make a donation to the park.
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Moose Jaw parks provide lots of yearround fun for kids of all ages
Moose Jaw has many beautiful green spaces for a place to get out to enjoy the great outdoors and commune with nature, take a walk, and maybe even see some wildlife. Of course, these areas offer lots for kids to do, too. Moose Jaw’s most notable park is Crescent Park, located in the heart of the city’s downtown. The park’s serene beauty and walking paths are a great attraction. It is also home to the Moose Jaw Public Library and the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery. The park includes a splash park, playground, and the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool. Crescent Park is a perfect spot for a picnic. Don’t forget to feed the ducks! There are lots of neighbourhood parks scattered across the city. Many of these parks include playground equipment that will keep kids of all ages busy. Some of these parks also feature skating rinks in the winter. Wakamow is located in the city’s river valley. There you will find picnic areas, canoes and kayaks for rent, a skating oval, playgrounds, and well-manicured trails that allow Moose Javians to enjoy the outdoors all year round. There are other types of “parks” that offer fun activities. This includes the Bike Skills Park, located on the 1200 block of High St. West, next to YaraCentre, and the skateboard park on McDonald Street just off Ninth Avenue NW. All users must wear a helmet at the Bike Skills Park, which is not supervised. The park is closed at dusk each day. The lights at the skateboard park are on from 7 to 10:30 p.m. each day. The skateboard park is also unsupervised; children under 10 should be accompanied by a parent. Looking to get your pooch a bit of exercise? Please note that some parks, like Crescent Park and Elgin Park, do not allow dogs. You can, however, take your furry friends to the city’s dog park (located along the 1500 block of High St. West, just off Thatcher Drive).
There is a separate area for large and small dogs. The park is open year round. Running water is available from approximately late May to early September, depending on the weather. However you want to enjoy the great outdoors, there are lots of parks and playgrounds to keep you busy! Spray Parks and Paddling Pools for the Kids to Enjoy Playgrounds with spray parks attached are a good way to cool the kids down in the summer heat while letting them run off energy. Adventurous parents might even decide to run under one of the water streams themselves. Moose Jaw has four spray parks and two paddling pools. They usually open for the season in early-to mid-June. Spray Parks: • 1996 Summer Games Playground: 16th Avenue SW • Crescent Park: 200 block of Fairford Street E • Co-op Community Spray Park: 9th Avenue NE & Ominica Street E • Elgin Park: 1000 block of 8th Avenue NW Paddling Pools: • Optimist Park: 5th Avenue SW & Lillooet Street W • Park Hill Park: 10th Avenue SW & Duffield Street W
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Urban Community Forest Specialty parks for a variety of interests are available in the Friendly City. The Moose Jaw Urban Community Forest is worth a visit anytime from July (Saskatoon berries) to September (sea buckthorns) to see what’s currently ripening on the branches. The forest was planted in 2001 and is now producing. Anyone can eat from the orchard – it is located on Thatcher Drive between Simcoe Street and VLA Gate. Dog Park The dog park has two sections: one for big dogs, one for the smaller ones. Just like a theme park, there is a height requirement – any dog over 18 inches in height needs to run in the big section. Each section has a two-gate exit/entry system to help prevent escapes.
The park is on the 1500 block of High Street West on the west end of Hamilton Flats. Pets must be licensed by the city to play in the park, so if you haven’t done that yet, head down to city hall for your tag! There are litter bags available, garbage cans, water when the temperature permits, and tunnels for your dog to run through. The park is wheelchair accessible. Bike Park The Moose Jaw Police Association arranged for the construction of this multipurpose skate park in 2015 before turning it over to the city. It was the first bike skills park in Saskatchewan when it officially opened in July 2016.
Nearly an acre in size, the bike park can be found next to the Yara Centre – 1220 High Street West.
It is connected to other trails that run throughout the city, so you can ride there, practice your drops, pump tracks, and balancing skills, then pedal your way home. Note: helmets are mandatory. Skate Park The city’s multipurpose skate park is located on the corner of 9 Avenue Northwest and MacDonald Street West. The park can accommodate inline skaters, skateboarders, and BMXers with a spine, banked wall, transitioned wall, and a centre pyramid. The lights are on at the skate park from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day.
The current design of the park consists of an asphalt surface of 30 metres by 34 metres with five concrete structures. These include a banked wall, spine, transitioned wall, fun box with handrails and a pyramid in the centre. This accommodates skateboards, inline blades and BMX enthusiasts.
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Just a short distance east of Moose Jaw just off Hwy #1, Battle Creek Adventure Park offers a playground of activities suited for the whole family. Started in 2003 by founder Levi Dombowsky, the young entrepreneur had a vision that just keeps growing and continues to thrive. There are very few facilities within the province that offer the kind of paintball experience you will find at Prairie Storm Paintball. A variety of map options are available to conquer the large expanse of challenging terrain and there is no limit as to how many times you can book your favourite course to play. Basic paintball packages include field admission, 200 paintballs, marker and mask are included; coveralls and chest protectors are also available for rent. There is no limit on group size. Regular paintball is for ages 11+ but for kids ages 7-10yrs there is a pump action paintball and for kids 9+ there is air-powered semi-automatic paintball. Parental discretion is advised. The latest brainstorm at Prairie Paintball is a format
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available every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the summer for anyone to join in to the Royale Rumble. The paintball experience offers individuals or groups a chance to drop in and is a great option for birthday parties or other gatherings to come to. Another fairly new addition to the adventure park is the Giant Mini-Golf Course in its second full-year of operation. It is the largest 18-hole mini-golf course in Canada and wraps throughout prairie landscape to offer a one-of-a-kind experience. The course is everchanging and more editions are being added to offer a
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Players in the field during the 2019 D-Day re-enactment at Prairie Storm Paintball.
ice-cream shop for your favourite flavour. Coming this year, a food and liquor menu will be available too. The management and staff at Battle Creek Adventure Park are very accommodating and are always happy and ready to serve event gatherings such as birthday parties, etc. as well as being a bookable adventure experience for Family Reunions able to accommodate 100-200 people in play. Management can customize events to fit your needs. Battle Creek Adventure Park is open for the season from April 1st to the end of October with weekly hours Monday thru Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please call 306.684-4700 or 1-306-807-7700 or email prairiestorm@live.com. Visit their website @ https://www.battlecreekadventures. com/pages/prairie-storm-paintball
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Glamping in beautiful Saskatchewan locations
Glamping is defined as glamorous camping for those that want a little glamour along with the camping experience. Glamping Resorts Ltd. was founded in 2018, with Northshore Resort on Buffalo Pound Lake enjoying its first season in 2019. With glamour and style in mind, glamping has quickly become the new way to camp. Built on some of the best views in Saskatchewan, Glamping Resorts Inc. boasts carefree camping in luxurious style. Adventures with the family or a romantic hideaway, Glamping Resorts Inc. has exactly what you are looking for from couples domes to family canvas cabins. The resort can renew your spirit while taking the stress out of camping.
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Saskatoon Berry Festival 2022 Join us Saturday June 25th, just 20 minutes west of Moose Jaw, in Mortlach, SK for our 13th annual Saskatoon Berry Festival. Pancake breakfast kicks off the day at 8am-10am. Then enjoy browsing our many craft & food vendors and activities for the whole family, including a parade at 11am followed by our kids zone with petting zoo, bouncy castles, and more, located in
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forget to grab yourself a slice of Saskatoon Berry Pie or take a whole one home to share! Entry fee is $5 per person with children 12 and under being free. For more information or to pre-order your pies, check out the facebook page at: https://www.face book.com/mortlachskberryfest or website Mortlach.ca. We will post our full itinerary closer to the festival day.
Bin There Campground – a Saskatchewan experience
Located 15 minutes from downtown Moose Jaw and 10 minutes from Buffalo Pound, the Bin There Campground, owned and operated by Dennis and Julie Hilling, offers guests 6 bin cabins, 4 cozy cabins, 9 RV spots with 2 pull through and 3 designated tenting areas. The converted 19-foot high grain bin cabins are bilevel having a queen size bed on each level comfortably giving guests enough room for 4 adults per cabin. Bedding and pillows are provided. No towels are supplied. Includes heat, air conditioning and continental breakfast. Cabin rental: $110.00 single bed used or $140.00 with two beds used per night. The four cozy cabins sleep 4 persons. Each cabin has a double bed and twin bunk beds. No bedding or towels are supplied. Includes heat, air conditioning and continental breakfast. Cozy cabins are $80.00/night. RV parking fees are $80.00/night. Tent fees are $30.00/night. Full camp reservation for a family reunion is $2,200/day which includes all the cabins, cozies, RV sites, the two facilities including tables and chairs. Group gatherings and private events can be arranged with pricing depending on group size and camp requirements. The main service area is located about 45 metres from the cabins. Five bathrooms with showers, two outdoor toilets with sinks, paper towels, soap and toilet tissue supplied. (No toiletries for bathing or towels)
There are two areas: the main hall and the Quonset. Both are used for larger gatherings including wedding and birthday party venues. The BBQ area has two large natural gas BBQs, forks and sticks for roasting, smore pans, and more. The fire pit area is stocked with wood and starter. Each area has seating to help you relax and enjoy the moment. Liquor Permits: For planned events, a liquor permit can be obtained at www.slga.com or from the liquor board store in Moose Jaw. Management is happy to assist you. All pets are welcome but are to be leashed at all times. Some pets will be allowed off-leash once Julie and Dennis and the black Labrador Retriever Pepper have determined that the pet is 100% sociable. All pets will be required to stay off the beds. If your pet is accustomed to being on the bed, bring two Queen or King-sized sheets to completely cover the TWO Beds in the Cabin. The pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout. In the evening from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm you are welcome to join for “the feeding of the fish.” It is a great way to unwind before returning to a roaring fire to watch shooting stars go by. For more information, website: bintherecampground. com Phone (306) 631-0494 or email bintherecampground@sasktel.net SE 34-17-25 W2nd RM of Moose Jaw #161, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan
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Visit Moose Jaw Sees Events Returning The lifting of COVID - 19 mandates and restrictions has had a positive effect on the number of events coming to Moose Jaw and it is something noticeable to Visit Moose Jaw. The six member organization - comprised of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, Grant Hall Hotel, Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn and Mosaic Place - has seen a rebounding number of events approved for grants. The six members of Visit Moose Jaw assess a one percent destination market charge which they then award to qualifying events in the city. The purpose of the grant is to help with events which put people into hotel rooms and restaurants.
It fits the finding that Moose Jaw does not have a service industry based on tourism but rather it is an event based economy with people visiting to attend or participate in events. The events that have been approved for Visit Moose Jaw funding are: • South Saskatchewan Working Equestrian June 3-5 • Brett Kissel Concert (tickets for packages) June 4 • MJ Rugby Exhibition Game June 4 • Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Show June 10 - 12 • VW Bug Rally Car Show June 18 • MJ Lacrosse Provincials June 7 - 12 • Highway To Heroes Car Show July 16 • Saskatchewan Festival of Words July 14 - 17 • Shinedown Concert (tickets for packages) July 17 • Sask Barrel Racing Provincial Finals August 15 - 18 • Snowbirds Anniversary Reunion (an event postponed from 2020) October 20 – 23 (Some events may have already taken place prior to publication)
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Health foundation’s yearly activities ensure hospital has updated equipment
As the official charitable organization for the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, the Health Foundation works in close partnership with the Five Hills Health Region to identify the hospital’s most critical needs. The foundation’s role is to inspire, motivate and link donor and community support to invest in the regional hospital. Through a donorcentred approach, the foundation provides charitable investment opportunities that transform the community’s goal of enhancing the hospital into a reality. By working in partnership with the community and the Five Hills Health Region, the Moose Jaw Health Foundation raises funds to purchase state of the art equipment for the hospital; continue the education of hospital professionals to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of direct patient care; support innovative health programs and services; and provide inspiration, leadership and options for those wishing to support the hospital. The health foundation is wellknown for supporting various events in the community that dedicated volunteers help organize, including the Festival of Trees, the Little Princess Ball, Concerts in the Park and 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon,
Concerts in the Park is a popular summer activity that normally takes place in Crescent Park in June, July and August. On Wednesday evenings, community bands and musicians hit the stage to play toe-tapping music such as country, polkas, waltzes, two-step, and other crowd-pleasing tunes. A silver collection is taken during the event, with all money raised to support the health foundation. The Festival of Trees brings out the best in Moose Jaw, where the business community and volunteers come together to help the Moose Jaw Health Foundation raise funds for new modern medical equipment to save lives at the hospital. Corporations and businesses sponsor trees that they decorate, usually in a theme; the trees are then displayed over some time, only to be auctioned off at an annual gala. This Christmastime event is a fundraiser that allows people to bid on auction items that businesses and artists have submitted. Depending upon the format, the auction can be live, silent or both. The Little Princess (and Prince) Ball is a fun-filled evening designed to help the community raise much-needed funds for the regional hospital’s youngest patients. The volunteer organizers create an atmosphere where your
little Princess or Prince can be royalty for an evening and provide an opportunity to make a difference in their community. Your Little Princess or Prince will be treated to an evening fit for royalty with a royal feast, crafts, dancing, entertainment and mingling with our other royal guests. The Little Princess (and Prince) Ball is truly a magical time. This year’s ball takes place on May 28 and 29. The 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon is a 36-hour radiothon held at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall that raises money for items like dialysis equipment, transonic monitors, BRODA chairs, pyxis med station, and ceiling lifts. Patients and people whom the hospital has supported give testimonies about how the venue assisted them during their medical troubles. Since the radiothon began in 2006, it has raised over $4.3 million for the health foundation. The next radiothon is in September.
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Bend in the River U-pick fruit farm gives visitors a chance to enjoy nature
With costs for fruits and vegetables skyrocketing in grocery stores, being able to pick your own produce is likely something not many people do but could be a grand adventure for you. Since 2006, Bend in the River Berries U-pick farm has offered people the chance to pick their own fruits from 1,800 trees planted in a two-and-a-half-acre orchard in the Wakamow River Valley. The Thule family has a great passion for providing customers with the highest quality of berries. The U-pick farm offers visitors the chance to pick seven fruits: saskatoons, raspberries, cherries, haskaps, plums, rhubarb and gooseberries. Bring the kids and enjoy a milkshake made from berries straight out of the orchard. Spend some time picking from the orchard or simply enjoying nature by walking down the paths to the river. Be sure to stock up on jams and pies to enjoy with your family on the way out. Can’t get enough? Stay in the farm’s log cabins for a bed-and-breakfast country experience. The picking season starts Tuesday, July 5 and runs for
three weeks until about Tuesday, July 19. The farm is open six days a week, Thursday through Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Wednesdays. The Orchard Bed-and-Breakfast offers pet-friendly accommodations in Moose Jaw, while free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, while certain accommodations include a sitting area to relax. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the river or garden. The three guest houses have two rooms each and have been on Booking.com since June 16, 2016. Bend in the River Berries U-pick farm is located two kilometres south of Moose Jaw on Highway 2; visitors
will see a small blue U-pick sign on the highway before the turn. Turn left — or east — on the first gravel road and drive 1.5 kilometres until a T intersection is reached. Then turn right — or south — and drive 2.5 kilometres straight to the orchard. Visitors can also find the farm by driving 6.4 kilometres south on Ninth Avenue Southeast from the edge of the city. For more information, call 306-630-7074 or visit http://bendintheriverberries.com.
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RCAF Snowbirds a dynamic aerobatic team
Fifty-one years ago, in July 1971, Canada’s newest airshow team took to the skies for its first major airshow at Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw. Following in the footsteps of such eminent predecessors as the RCAF Siskins, RCN Grey Ghosts, RCAF Golden Hawks and Canadian Armed Forces Golden Centennaires, the newly named “Snowbirds” — 431 Air Demonstration Squadron — were destined to become Canadian icons with millions of fans across North America. Col. Owen Bartley (O.B.) Philp was the driving force behind this new aerobatic team. A Second World War veteran who flew with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), he spent 31 years serving in the air force in various roles. In September 1969, he was promoted to colonel and posted to CFB Moose Jaw — 15 Wing Air Base — as base commander. He found that the CT-114 Tutor aircraft — built in Canada and used for basic training from 1963 to 2000 — that the Golden Centennaires flew were stored on the base and could be used to form an aerobatic team. Philp then guided an unofficial group of pilots at the base in perfecting manoeuvres, eventually becoming the world-famous Snowbirds, a nine-jet precision formation flying team. A contest was held at the Bushell Park School — then-
located adjacent to the base — to find a name for the new team. Grade 6 student Doug Farmer suggested the name “Snowbirds,” which eventually became the winner. In 1971 the Saskatchewan Airshow at CFB Moose Jaw was organized in conjunction with homecoming celebrations. At that time, the event was considered the largest one-day air show in North America. More than 45,000 people attended the event, while another 40,000 were turned away because of limited space. Since then, the team has averaged about 60 shows in 40 locations across Canada and the United States each year. This year the team officially kicks off its schedule with a performance in June at CFB Borden in Ontario and then continues flying until mid-October in California. The Moose Jaw home opener is tentatively scheduled for the first week of June. However, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are still in place on the base because it is a federally operated venue. The team will confirm the home opener dates closer to that time. Check the Snowbirds’ social media pages — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram — or its website for a complete schedule and more information about the unit.
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Snowbirds 2022 season The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, spent from April 19th to May 11th in the Comox Valley to rehearse their moves over some non-prairie terrain prior to starting their touring season in mid-June. This year there are a lot of newer members on the team. The Snowbirds roster this year (new positions are marked with an asterisk): • *Snowbird 1 Team Lead: Major Brett Parker (Edmonton, AB) • *Snowbird 2 Inner Right Wing: Capt Marc-André Plante (Chicoutimi, QC) • Snowbird 3 Inner Left Wing: Captain Arpit Mahajan (Delta, BC) • Snowbird 4 First Line Astern: Captain Patrice Powis-Clement (St. Joseph Island, ON) • *Snowbird 5 Second Line Astern: Capt Thomas Thornton (Belleville, ON) • Snowbird 6 Outer Right Wing: Captain Steven Sparks (Hamilton, ON) • *Snowbird 7 Outer Left Wing: Capt Dominic Appolloni (Winnipeg, MB) • Snowbird 8 Lead Solo: Captain Logan Reid (Victoria, BC) • *Snowbird 9 Opposing Solo: Major Steve Hurlbut (Calgary, AB) • Snowbird 10 Advance and Safety Pilot: Captain Erik Temple (Ottawa, ON) • Snowbird 11 Advance and Safety Pilot: Captain Steve MacDonald (Kentville, NS) The air demonstration shows are performed by Snowbirds 1 to 9. The five new positions on the team don’t mean new pilots — Major Parker, for example, has been Snowbird 7, Snowbird 3, and Snowbird 2 before taking on the team lead job this year — but rather pilots who are either new to the squadron or just to their place in the formations. In mid-March, the Snowbirds announced they had
been forced to postpone the start of their season. They said that their training schedule had been derailed by persistent inclement weather and ongoing adaptation to pandemic restrictions. The personnel total is 24, including 10 maintenance technicians, a supply tech, and a truck driver for the 18-wheel mobile support vehicle. The 2022 show was worked out while flying in prairie conditions, so the Comox Valley training will give the team a chance to bring the planes closer and closer together in a wider variety of conditions. The Snowbirds have been training there since 1974 and consider it their second home. It’s different, to fly over water or mountains. Depth perception over water, for example, requires adjustment as compared to land — a major concern when the team is doing a loop that will finish at low altitude. Follow the team on Twitter and Facebook to stay updated. The 2022 airshow schedule is at www.rcaf-arc.forces. gc.ca/en/snowbirds/schedule.page.
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Car Shows revving-up in Moose Jaw this summer
Vintage vehicles, modern supercars and everything in between can be found at the many gatherings of car enthusiasts in southern Saskatchewan
If you’re a car enthusiast, pick any weekend during the summer months in and around Moose Jaw and odds are you’ll find a car show or two to check out. Folks from all over western Canada take part in the regular gatherings of vehicle fans and they’re rarely disappointed with what they see. From the occasional Model T to 1950s cruisers and 1970s muscle cars all the way to hyper-modern supercars, if there’s an era you’re looking for, odds are the local car shows are going to have it. And if you’re going to check one out, be ready spend a bit of time — it’s not unusual for show and shines in Moose Jaw to draw hundreds of vehicles, filling up local parks and parking lots to the brim with awesome vehicles to look at. And don’t be afraid to ask about what you see, car owners are more often than not more than happy to tell you all about their spectacular rides. With the pandemic quickly fading into the rearview mirror, there are plenty of shows on the horizon this summer as things get back to normal. Here’s a look at some of the popular regular stops and a few details on each! Moose Jaw Shrine Club MOMentum Mother’s Day Cruise When: Sunday, May 8, 2022 Where: Town ‘N’ Country Mall south parking lot Time: registration 12:15 p.m., cruise starts at 1 p.m. Details… event began in 2021 as way to honour mothers and ladies in midst of pandemic… leading the cruise will be the 2022 Black Bow Tie Camaro, the Shriner’s raffle car for this year… cruise is open to all makes and years of vehicles. Website / more info: contact Aaron at (306) 684-1934 for more information.
NextGen Car Club Season Opener When: Sunday, May 22, 2022. Cruise Night on Saturday, May 21. Where: Tatawaw Park (former Wild Animal Park in Moose Jaw) Time: Show registration starting at 1 p.m. Details: One of the newest clubs in the province, NextGen has quickly evolved into one of the most prolific car show providers in Saskatchewan… Show registration is $10, spectators $5, with collection of non-perishable food items for Moose Jaw and District Food Bank… lottery tickets for Moose Jaw Humane Society on sale… live DJ and food vendors on site… awards, giveaways, competitions all part of event. Website / more info: www.facebook.com/nextgencarclub
Local car shows often feature unique vintage vehicles, including this popular chop-top rat rod that makes many an appearance.
Modern vehicles are often quite a sight to see at the Next Gen Show and Shine.
The MOMentum Cruise was a popular event the first time around last summer, and is expected to attract plenty of cool cars once again.
Sukanen Museum Spring Fling Show and Shine When: Saturday, June 4 Where: Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum, 13 km south of Moose Jaw
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Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details… 2022 marks the 13th annual edition of the Spring Fling Show and Shine… open to pre-1980s and special interest vehicles… fifth-annual Model Engineering Show also part of event… Dash plaques for first 100 show vehicles… participant and one passenger free in show vehicle, extras $10… regular gate admission for spectators. Website / more info: www.sukanenshipmuseum.ca or call (306) 693-7315 or (306) 631-9904. ‘Those Guys’ Bent Wrench Run When: Saturday, June 18, Main Street Cruise; Sunday, June 19, Car Show Where: Wakamow Valley Oval Time: Cruise, 7 p.m.; Car show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: donations being accepted for Hunger in Moose Jaw… car show entry $20 entry fee per vehicle… spectators admitted free… food and beverages available… prize for best-sounding exhaust..,. CHAB playing cruising music on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Website / more info: www.facebook.com/groups/ BentWrenchRun
Visit a Moose Jaw car show, and you’re guaranteed to see many a modern high-horsepower motor housed in vintage surroundings.
A first-of-its-kind Volkswagen rally will take place in Moose Jaw on the June 18 weekend.
of two required, driver and navigator or co-pilot or bring the family!... costumes and themes encouraged… various prizes and awards throughout event. Website / more info: Facebook page www.bit. ly/3LqPsW9 Highway to Heroes Car Show When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 Where: Moose Jaw Exhibition Ground, 250 Thatcher Drive East Time: Show car gates open at 8:30 a.m., spectator gates open at 10 a.m. Details: 2022 marks the sixth annual edition of one of the largest car shows of the summer… all vehicles of interest welcome.. Food concessions on site… prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw… adult admission $10, sixto-12 years $5, pre-school free… funds raised go to projects for military families, veterans and community charities. Website / more info: www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheForcesFellowship or (306) 630-7967. Other Shows Upcoming Moose Jaw Legion Show and Shine — typically in June, no schedule announced, check Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Facebook page for latest Moose Jaw Show and Shine — typically in July, no schedule announced, check Moose Jaw Show and
The Those Guys Bent Wrench Car Show annually draws hundreds of vehicles to Wakamow Valley.
June Bug Rally When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 Where: Western Development Museum Time: Registration 12:30 p.m.; 1 p.m. Driver’s Meeting; 1:30 p.m. Green Flag start Details: first air-cooled Volkswagen rally in Moose Jaw… rally will take drivers on tour through historic Moose Jaw… $15 per vehicle (includes one admission to the WDM)... open to any air-cooled VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3, Thing or VW Kit Car… teams
The Those Guys Bent Wrench Car Show annually draws hundreds of vehicles to Wakamow Valley.
Shine Facebook page for latest. Assiniboia Southern Cruisers Show and Shine — typically in September, no schedule announced, check www.southern-cruisers.com for latest.
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The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company hosts livestock shows, Hometown Fair, and Burrowing Owl Centre
The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company at 250 Thatcher Drive East is a focal point for large events in the city. Approximately 35 livestock and equine shows take place here each year, from dressage to barrel racing, hunter/jumper to cutting. Equestrian associations of every kind come from all over southern Saskatchewan to use the exhibition grounds. Arenas include the enclosed Golden Mile Arena and the outdoor West Ring and Bill Gomersall arenas. Barns with hundreds of stalls for temporary and/or permanent rental are available. The Exhibition Company can handle virtually any large event and entertains more than 90,000 visitors during a regular year. For more information, hours, or rental prices, contact them at 306-692-2723 or by email at moosejawexh@ sasktel.net.
Convention/Meeting Centres At the south end of the grounds, the Convention Centre offers space for up to 1,000 people. On-site catering is available. Regular trade shows such as the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association’s annual Gun Show easily fit in the nearly 20,000 square feet of space. The Golden Nugget Centre, just across the road from the Convention Centre, accommodates up to 230 people, complete with a dance floor and bar. Hometown Fair A major summer attraction, the Moose Jaw Home-
town Fair is a multi-day blowout with a parade, stunt dogs, motorcycles, a Ferris wheel, horseback shows, food, games, and more. The Hometown Fair has been cancelled two years in a row, but is back on track for June 23 to 26, 2022! The RCMP Musical Ride will be performing for the Hometown Fair. Up to 32 mounted Mounties will step their way through intricate formations with musical accompaniment. Don’t miss this iconic Canadian display! Other confirmed appearances will include local entertainer Magic by Chris; The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, which appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2021; Mr. Circus will be roaming around on stilts during the fair, in addition to three daily circus-style shows; the Blast From The Past reptile show; and loads of delicious food vendors. Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) opened in 1997 to promote conservation of endangered species – especially the burrowing owl and its prairie habitat. The site was chosen because there were already several mating pairs nesting on the racetrack. The SBOIC is currently home to 11 burrowing owls, a short-eared owl, and 2 Richardson’s ground squirrels (gophers). The centre will open for the season on May 21 with a family fun day fundraiser. Tickets will be available SBOIC gate on the day and will include a hotdog, drink, face painter, bouncy castle, and, of course, a visit with the owls!
Inner Strength Products Inner Strength Products has their facility on the Exhibition grounds. Inner Strength is known for supplying the highest-quality powerlifting equipment in Canada, including SBD and Inzer products. Moose Jaw produces world-class strength athletes, including
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powerlifting Hall of Famer Rhaea Stinn, co-owner of Inner Strength. Moose Jaw Dog Club Tucked away in a back corner of the Exhibition grounds is the Moose Jaw Dog Club, a gated enclosure where members can get an agility workout in with their four-legged friend. The club also helps owners learn obedience and conformity. The dog club has regular competitions which are officially recognized by the Agility Association of Canada. 2022 Exhibition Ground Events *Subject to change June • June 4-5: Regina District Dressage Association Show • June 23-26: Moose Jaw Hometown Fair July • July 22-24: Sask Reined Cow Horse Association Show • July 28-31: Sask Cutting Horse Association Show August • August 6-7: Sask Mini Horse Club Show • August 14-18: Sask Barrel Racing Association Provincial Finals September • September 2-5: Moose Jaw Barrel Racing Slot
Race September 9-11: Sask Appaloosa Horse Club Show • September 16-18: Canadian Ranch Roping Finals • September 23-25: Sask Horse Federation Heritage Finals Show October • October 1-2: Sask Equestrian Vaulting Assoc Show • October 20-23: Moose Jaw Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series • October 21-22: Whistlestop Christmas Craft Show • October 28-30: Moose Jaw Dog Club Agility Trial November • November 18-19: TLC Art & Craft Show •
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Exhibition Company offers one of the City’s largest convention facilities Convention Facilities The MJ Ex Co has several different options for your event, the buildings ranging in capacity up to 1000 people. Please contact the MJ Ex Co Office for more information. MJ Hometown Fair One of the City’s largest events, this year’s dates June 23, 24, 25 & 26th with the Parade down Main Street on June 22nd. Non-stop entertainment for all ages! Equine Facilities Permanent and temporary stabling available. Newly upgraded Arena with almost all weekend shows free to the public.
Burrowing Owl Centre The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre was created to help promote conservation of the burrowing owl and its native prairie habitat through education, eco-tourism and stewardship. SBOIC is a non-profit organization, run by the MJ Ex Co, and relies entirely on grants and donations to operate. For Burrowing Owl information Call 306-692-8710 for hours For event listings, updates and information, please visit our website and “like” us on Facebook!
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Sukanen Village Museum features famous ship and early pioneer life
Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum is one of the best museums in Saskatchewan highlighting early prairie life. Many historic building have been moved from surrounding communities, set up to resemble that of a small Farming Town from the early 1900s to 1930s. Located, 13 km south of Moose, it’s not every day you will see an ocean-going ship beached in the middle of the Prairies, but that’s what you’ll find when you visit the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum.
The village have been in operation on a 40-acre site since 1969, with the goal of promoting the area’s early pioneer history and showcasing the buildings and equipment pioneers used from the 1890s to 1930s. Volunteers moved the Sukanen Ship there in 1974 to recognize the work of Finnish pioneer Tom Sukanen, who built the vessel by hand with tools he made. His body was re-buried next to his vessel and the museum was renamed in honour of him. As the story goes, Sukanen was unable to move his ship up the Saskatchewan River, float it sideways through shallow areas, then sail up the Churchill River to Hudson Bay and onward to Finland. His story is quite poignant and sad but is full of the hope that Sukanen had on returning to his home country.
Since the museum’s founding more than 50 years ago, it has grown to include 40 buildings and more than 200 cars, trucks and tractors. Some highlights include a 1913 grain elevator, former Prime Minister John
Diefenbaker’s homestead, a fire hall, tractor collections, and replica International Harvester Company dealership and machinery collection. The village streets feature a church, one-room schoolhouse, general store, hardware store, blacksmith
shop, municipal office, service station, newspaper/ print shop, CN railway station, pharmacy and carriage house. A farm barn and seven vintage houses form a collection that includes an 1890s ranch house, two pioneer shacks and one-and-a-half storey farmhouse. Sukanen Village is located south of Moose Jaw on Highway 2 and is normally open seven days a week. The season opened on May 11th with hours Monday – Saturday from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, hours are from 12noon – 6pm. Regular Admission applies to all visitors. Upcoming Activities for 2022: • Show and Shine: June 4, 2022 – Pre 80’s and special interest vehicles; 5th Annual Model Engineering Show; Trivia Walk; Concession & Vendors • 1st Annual Outdoor Flea Market & Swap Meet: June 26, 2022 – open 10am – 5pm. Antiques and so much more! • Family Day: July 17, 2022 • Threshing Bee: September 10-11, 2022; it is a special day that usually includes daily Pancake breakfasts, with daily events including a vintage vehicle parade, demonstrations of hand threshing, fanning wheat, ploughing, old–time threshing, and a vintage tractor pull. Over 250 vehicles are on display here. A Saturday night dance and a Sunday church service finish the event off. Bring your appetite because there are concessions to enjoy, often featuring homemade pie. • Museum Closed: September 12, 2022 • Haunted Museum: October 22, 2022 For more information call 306-693-7315 or visit sukanenshipmuseum.ca for more information.
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Hotels past and present contributed to city’s colourful history
Moose Jaw has been a tourist destination for decades, but the community was popular for travellers even before attractions such as the spa, tunnels, and murals arrived. In fact, as a major rail rub on the Prairies, Moose Jaw greeted many guests during its early days. Of course, these people needed a place to stay, so several hotels were constructed that eventually became beloved heritage buildings. The Grant Hotel and Hall was once the city’s swankiest hotel. English architect Richard Geoffrey Bunyard designed this fivestorey building and other cherished venues such as schools and hospitals in the community. Bunyard was also one of seven founding members of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects. The hotel was constructed in 1927 and named after the vicepresident of the Canadian Pacific
Railway. The venue operated for 62 years before it closed in 1989 and fell into disrepair. However, after a lengthy restoration by Verna Alford and her brothers, Alvin and Ervin Beug, the hotel was re-opened to the public in late 2013. The hotel is now run by another group and offers high-quality services and accommodations. Besides the hotel, there is also the Dolce Salon & Spa and Prairie Bee Meadery in the basement. The Grant Hotel is located at 401 Main Street North. A second historic former hotel is the Cornerstone at Eight Main Street North, previously known as the Maple Leaf Hotel. The building is still standing and contains apartments upstairs and a nowclosed restaurant on the main floor. Next is the Royal George Hotel at 28 Manitoba Street East, now known as the Park Hotel. At one point, the Royal George — constructed in the 1920s — was one of Moose Jaw’s most luxurious
hotels. The Brunswick Hotel had its location on River Street and was torn down in 2009. It was another notable hotel from the city’s past. In fact, it played a large role in the community’s formation: documents incorporating Moose Jaw as a city were signed at the Brunswick on Nov. 20, 1903. Meanwhile, the Moose Hotel — originally located at the corner of Main Street and High Street — was built in 1883 as a destination for weary travellers. In 1885 it was converted into a military hospital for soldiers of the North-West Rebellion. It also served as a private dwelling, grocery store and general store. The hotel was then moved to the corner of Fairford Street West and Third Avenue and then abandoned. Another early hotel was the Windsor Hotel, located at 23 River Street East. Constructed in 1893, it operated as a boarding house known as Aberdeen House. In September 1895, the CPR Library Association rented two rooms for a library and reading room. Over time, the building changed hands and received a few name changes. It was also once a popular spot for travelling entertainers, but by 1937, it was vacated and became derelict.
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Gravelbourg cathedral one of the province’s most historic attractions
If you’ve always wanted to go to the historic cathedrals of Europe, save yourself the money and travel to the Town of Gravelbourg, which has a 103-year-old cathedral built in the styles of Romanesque Revival and Italian Renaissance. Located in southwest Saskatchewan, the Our Lady of Assumption Co-Cathedral is one of the province’s most historic attractions. Construction began in 1918 and finished in 1919 for $287,515. When it opened, the building measured 55 metres (180 feet) long, 26 metres (85 feet) wide, and 20 metres (65 feet) high, with two immense spires that are 53 metres (175 feet) in height. It could also hold 1,500 people. The Most Rev. O.E. Mathieu, Archbishop of Regina, presided at the blessing ceremony on Nov. 5, 1919. The architect, Joseph-Ernest Fortin of Montreal, chose a style that combined the Romanesque and Italian Renaissance. The interior decoration was entirely from the hand of Msgr. Charles Maillard, pastor of Gravelbourg. He had dedicated 10 years of his life to this work, from 1921-31. The church was originally called St. Philomena and was made a cathedral on July 27, 1930. This was also when the francophone Roman Catholic Diocese of Gravelbourg was formed. The building
was later renamed the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in 1965. On Sept. 14, 1998, Pope John Paul II suppressed the diocese, merging it with the Archdiocese of Regina, reflecting the steady depopulation of rural Saskatchewan. Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral was then designated a co-cathedral of the archdiocese. A stained-glass window depict-
ing the Assumption of Our Lady illuminates the façade and has twin towers crowned with cupolas flanking the window. The building comprises a steel frame with outside walls made of fireproof brick, light tan with a trim of Indiana stone. The four bells are alternately engraved with the names Philomène, Pierre, Charles, and Joseph-Émilienne and were donated by parishioners. The cathedral offers tours of the building, where visitors can learn about the many painted murals that line the walls. Expert guides are knowledgeable, friendly and know most details of the building and surrounding property. The town is also in good shape and its people are friendly and welcoming. There are stores and craft shops on the main street, and restaurants and a park near the cocathedral. There is also a Catholic convent and college that are great landmarks in this unique town. Café Paris is a special place for snacks, breakfast, lunch and a variety of specialty coffees. The cathedral hosts several religious and cultural events throughout the year, while the town hosts yearly festivals. For more information about the cathedral, call 306-648-3322 or email ourlady.gravelbourg@sasktel.net.
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Mortlach Museum features artifacts from early pioneers, nearby Aboriginal camp
Located in an old fire hall, the Mortlach Museum features an interesting collection of artifacts that tell the stories of the pioneers and nearby Aboriginal settlement since the community’s founding in 1902. Among other things, the museum includes a courthouse and jail cell that used to operate in town. Tourists can take home a memorable keepsake from the old jail by posing for a picture inside the structure. Posing for a picture is probably preferable to sleeping in a drafty old jail cell from 1911, am I right? One of the community’s first pioneers was an immigrant from Iraq, Khamis Michael. The museum holds some of his items, in-
cluding an artifact, called a samovar, which is used to boil water for tea and is a staple in many Middle Eastern homes. Michael also constructed one of the first buildings in town, which became the Wagons West Restaurant. This building still exists and is across the street. Meanwhile, the museum expects to have more in-depth displays featuring the works of artists Casey Jones and Fred Lahrman. Jones painted numerous subjects extensively, focusing on Aboriginal chiefs and First Nations settlement. A carpenter for Canadian Pacific Railway, Jones was interested in the Sioux, often visiting a camp south of Mortlach where he drew sketches of their chiefs.
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The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery currently features many of his paintings, so volunteers with the Mortlach museum plan to take photographs of those works and create a display at their venue. Jones’ interest in First Nations extended to collecting and identifying artifacts such as spear points and arrowheads on the Prairies. During the Dirty Thirties, the windstorms blew away the topsoil and revealed many artifacts from Aboriginal people. Jones was an amateur archaeologist and recognized the importance of the arrowheads and spear points. He began collecting those items and eventually built a large collection. Jones determined that many arrowheads and spearpoints were similar to those found in New Mexico, which meant a migration path existed from the southern United States to Western Canada and vice versa. Some of Jones’ collection is in a museum in Glenbow, Alta. The Moose Jaw Public Library Archives also holds some of his items. An art display featuring Fred Lahrman looks at his work as a naturalist, his efforts to help re-establish the Canada goose population and his extensive whooping crane conservation work. As a boy, Lahrman hooked a string to his box camera to take close-up photos of young burrowing owls. One of those photos is on display. Lahrman’s artwork and diorama are part of the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History background scenes. The Mortlach Museum opens for the season during the Victoria Day long weekend and closes during the Labour Day long weekend. For more information, call 306355-2319.
Group of 11 museums in south-central region offers broad look at area history
If spending a quiet day visiting a museum is your thing, you’ll be pleased to know that there are 11 interesting places to inspect in south-central Saskatchewan that showcase a wide variety of the province’s early history. These 11 museums will engage visitors in matchless experiences, such as the fascinating setting of the legendary Sitting Bull’s time in the area, the early North West Mounted Police, Canada’s oldest continuing rodeo established in 1890, petroglyphs, the outlaw territory of the Badlands, so much more. The Assiniboia and District Museum has one of the larger collections of artifacts in south-central Saskatchewan, contained in several display areas. Stroll down the boardwalk in Heritage Place and see displays of early community businesses and galleries depicting homes of the past. The latter will make you feel like stepping back in time to greatgrandma’s kitchen or dining room. Then enter the Vintage Gallery to look at an amazing collection of early automobiles in the Farquhar Car exhibit or be amazed by the Prentice Safari exhibit.
Other interesting exhibits focus on farm implements, tools of a bygone era, and military history. For more information, call 306642-5353. The Coronach and District Museum features artifacts donated by community pioneers who also contributed stories about the items’ histories. These artifacts provide a more in-depth look at
what life was like more than 100 years ago in the province. The museum is in a former hospital building, which means there is a large display of recent and historical medical artifacts and information about how these items were used during the hospital’s early days. Other interesting items to view include ration books issued to residents during the Second World War that limited what food they could have and a complete set of licence plates that the province issued every year for decades. For more information, call 306267-3312. The Bengough and District Museum highlights the diverse history of the community and area. Items depict life in one-room schoolhouses, mining, agriculture, business and pioneers’ early way of life.
Collection highlights include a coal mining scale model and history of that sector, a nearby coal mine site, the town bell, war memorabilia, rare stuffed and mounted specimens, community school items, a pump organ, a barbershop, and photo albums and historical documents. For more information, call 306268-2909. The Deep South Pioneer Museum in Ogema is the largest community-owned museum in Western Canada. With 31 pioneer-era buildings on 10 acres of grounds and more than 150 pieces of vintage farm machinery — including a 1912 Case Steam Traction
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Engine — the museum’s collection is a treasure trove of pioneer artifacts. From delicate china teacups to giant threshing machines to archaeological and geological artifacts, Ogema’s museum will fascinate young and old alike. Near the Ogema museum is the community train station, which features train tours hosted by the Ogema Heritage Railway Association. The 1912 heritage train is fully restored to depict life in the 1930s, while there are many tours one can take. Every ticket bought for a train tour also pays for the Deep South Pioneer Museum admission.
For information, call 306-4591200, or to book a tour, visit www. southernprairierailway.ca. The Gravelbourg Museum features a plethora of artifacts dedicated to the town’s Francophone history, the Gravel family who founded the town, photos of La Vielle — the community’s original name before it was renamed — and sketches and paintings by a renowned painter of the cocathedral, Msgr. Charles Maillard. Furthermore, there is more than 3,000 square feet of newly renovated space featuring heritage photos and signs, unique showpieces about the Cripple Creek camp and the North West Mounted Police, photos from the film production “Prairie Giant” about Tommy Douglas, a collection of 78 RPM records from the first community radio station, and much more. Tours are by appointment only,
so call 306-648-2332 or 306-6483301 to book a visit.
The Lafleche and District Museum is a historical look at the region’s homesteaders from the early 1900s. The museum showcases this past through artifacts donated by descendants of the region. The district’s past is organized into special areas depicting various facets of the life of the pioneers, such as exploration, home life, education, culture, religion, agriculture, military, trade and transportation, and sports and recreation.
For a tour, call 306-472-7656 or 306-472-7890.
The Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum is in Wood Mountain Regional Park and features saddles, boots, art and photographs that tell the story of one of Canada’s oldest ranching communities. The museum showcases history and artifacts from Canada’s oldest continuous rodeo, the Wood Mountain Stampede, and the early history of area ranching by the North West Mounted Police, Metis, American cattle barons, and Aboriginal people. The Heritage House tells the sto-
ries of Romania, Serbian and Ukrainian homesteaders at Wood Mountain. Meanwhile, a short hike to a nearby hill takes you to a monument dedicated to Lakota Chief Sitting Bull. For information, call 306-2664953. St. Mary’s Church Museum in Maxstone — 15 kilometres south of Assiniboia — is a municipal heritage property that features a small, wood-framed church built in 1917 and a cemetery situated on a four-hectare parcel of rural land. The church holds many original artifacts, while further heritage value resides in the cemetery’s connection to the area pioneers, many of whom were laid to rest there.
The iron cross markers on some graves — likely made by Maxstone’s former blacksmith — are of a style associated with the German-speaking immigrants from Eastern Europe. The church is open by appointment only, so call 306-642-8545. The Mossbank and District Museum will be a delight to visit for history buffs since it features artifacts about the No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School that operated nearby during the Second World War. There are also plenty of stories and pictures of the men and women who served their country. The museum complex also features several buildings with dis-
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plays that focus on blacksmithing, area one-room schools, Aboriginal artifacts, and agricultural machinery. For information, call 306-3542811 or 306-354-2294. The Musée de Willow Bunch Museum is housed in a former convent and features the story of the Willow Bunch Giant, Edouard Beaupré, who grew to an amazing height of 8-3. The museum also features exhibits showcasing the community’s strong multicultural heritage, along with 11 rooms that focus on everything from pioneer life to archives to war history to fossils and petrified wood. For more information, call 306473-2806 or 306-640-7785. The McCord and District Museum features a 1928 CPR station building with furnished railway items, a 1972 caboose, two CPR privies (bathrooms) behind the station, and a 1913 church with artifacts. Autographed quilts and a collection of books, photos, maps and written materials help tell the stories of the people who lived in the area in the past. For information, call 306-4782527 or 306-478-2522.
Morse Museum features 14,000 items in converted six-room schoolhouse
The Morse Museum and Cultural Centre is a must-see on the Prairies, as this six-room schoolhouse has been converted into a museum and houses several exhibits with 14,000 items to help younger visitors “remember when” and learn about the past of this beloved land. The building began as a four-room school in 1912 and, due to the increasing population of Morse, was expanded in 1928 with the addition of two more rooms. In 1961, another addition to the school was made. The school board felt it was necessary to build a new school because the old one was deemed unsuitable because of
its size and age. The two schools were attached and used together until the closure of the old school in 1979. Once that happened, it was initially slated for demolition. However, after a significant struggle, in 1981, the building became the second in Saskatchewan to be designated a municipal heritage property. Five years later it opened as a museum, gallery, gift shop and tea room. Among the exhibitions in the museum is a 1912 classroom. Your tour through this exhibit will give you an idea of how students
learned more than 100 years ago. Enjoy your journey through photos of items from school days gone by. Bus tours, school tours, seniors’ tours and other group tours should call ahead before visiting. Tourists wanting an informal or personal tour can simply show up. After your tour, stay for tea, coffee and cookies in the parlor. Whether you are looking for a quick stop along Highway 1 or a lengthier outing, the Morse Museum is the place to visit! The museum also has a gift shop with souvenirs, original Saskatchewan creations and delicious preserves.
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Historic Reesor Ranch reflects heritage of pioneer ranch life
Established in 1904, the historic W.D. & Alice Reesor Ranch near Cypress Hills is an integral part of Saskatchewan’s ranching history and the first of its kind to be designated a provincial heritage property. The property tells the story of a family’s life on a Saskatchewan ranch for more than 100 years. It ensures future generations understand the historical significance of the ranching industry in the province. In 1900, William David (W.D.) Reesor moved west from Ontario to Cypress Hills in the Assiniboia District in the North West Territories to manage the Markham Ranch Company. His wife Alice and four boys followed by train in 1902. They eventually filed a homestead claim — where the present ranch is now located — and moved into a shanty in April 1905, where they began to build their new home. However, they only managed to paint and plaster it, so they eventually moved in in December 1906. The log home they built is partially encased in the large ranch house that stands on the site today. The present Arts & Crafts-style ranch house was built in 1916 and was one of the first in the area to have electricity and running water. W.D. and Alice hired a well-known building contractor Himmelman from
Calgary to design and build it. The designated portion of the cattle ranch, founded in 1904 and located southwest of Maple Creek, includes the ranch house, several barns and sheds, and natural landscape elements. The main buildings were erected between 1906 and 1916 and display original construction and functionality and modifications that the Reesor family made to adjust to the evolving ranching industry and family life. Today, the buildings operate as the Reesor family’s headquarters of its ranching operations and as an award-winning bed and breakfast business. The family feels this designation is another milestone in celebrating their parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents’ hard work and legacy. The ranch offers several vacation packages for visitors, such as a Cowboy Adventure Package, a yearround romance package, and horse rides and ATV tours. Visitors can stay in the original restored barn for larger group bookings, five cozy cabins or five B&B bedrooms in the ranch house. For more information, visit www.reesorranch.com or call 306-662-3498.
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Spend a day visiting the Sask Science Centre, Kramer Imax Theatre and Royal Saskatchewan Museum
You will not only be entertained and inspired, you will delve into history pertaining to Saskatchewan
Sask Science Centre The Saskatchewan Science Centre is located at 2903 Powerhouse Drive in Regina, Saskatchewan. Science, experiments and exploration will engage the mind of every inner child, while exhibitions, Imax and programs will entertain and inspire a love of science for children of all ages.
Open 7 days a week from Mon-Fri at 9 am - 5 pm and Sat & Sun at 10 am - 6 pm. Admission of public rates are - Adults: $15, Seniors 60 and over: $11, Youth 13-17: $12, Children 3-12: $11 and 2 & under free. Visit the website for all activities at https://www.sasksciencecentre. com/ or call for general inquiries at 306-791-7900, for box office at 306-791-7941 and for memberships at 306-791-7915 Kramer Imax Theatre Looking for something special with or without the kids, check out the Kramer Imax Theatre. Sit back and relax and let the theatre take you somewhere that is larger than life. Experience movies or documentaries on animals in Imax fashion. Showtimes can be found at https://www.sasksciencecentre. com/showtimes Royal Saskatchewan Museum Come and visit the Royal Saskatchewan Museum located at 2445 Albert Street, Regina, SK. Open from 9:30 am to 5 pm daily.
Cost is $5.00/person donation or what ever you wish to pay above that as donations are welcome. It was established in 1906 as the Provincial Museum after Charles Noddings stole a large boulder with a carved face on it in the Beaver Hills area on December 25, 1905. It is home to several exhibits that showcase the province’s history through the eons, from dinosaurs to giant sea creatures to moose to human beings.
It is home to a number of galleries that covers a number of exhibits: • The CN T.rex Gallery • Earth Sciences Gallery • First Nations Gallery • Life Sciences Gallery • Megamunch • Home: Life in the Anthropocene Home to the largest T.rex in the world named Scotty was found right here in Saskatchewan. The CN T.rex Gallery showcases the size and environment of this enormous specimen. Through exhibits and recreating the T.rex roar you will soon find yourself in the wake of ancient fossils of fern and fawna. Why does the T.rex have short arms? As Scotty was over 28 years old, he lived life to the fullest even if it meant injuries. Come and discover Scotty and his history. Earth Sciences Gallery will give
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you a glimpse into the past with local reptiles like the giant marine reptile called the Mosasaur, which remains have been found between the Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and Riverhurst, SK. These giant animals grew to 10m in length. You will also learn how Saskatchwan became rich in minerals. Life Sciences Gallery will help in understanding the diversity of the Saskatchewan landscape. The province is part of four ecozones, the Taiga Shield, the Boreal Shield, the Boreal Plain, and the Prairie. If you are interested in Saskatchewan’s history in regard to the history and tradition of Indigenous societies that live in our region, visit the First Nations Gallery. See First Nations artwork and learn about their relationship with the land over the past 10,000 years. Don’t miss Megamunch. In 1986, the museum welcomed their new member, a half-sized robotic Tyrannosaurus rex. He loves to greet
the guests and gives warm welcomes to children. A treat not to be missed! Human impact on environment the latest exhibit at Royal Sask. Museum The most recent exhibit at the RSM is a new gallery called
“Home: Life in the Anthropocene.” This gallery highlights the relationship between people and the environment and the benefits nature provides. Human activity has affected the planet’s climate and ecosystem during the most recent geological period called the Anthropocene. The gallery provides a dramatic, artistic and educational experience for all ages about climate, biodiversity, species at risk and other global trends. Curated by the RSM’s Dr. Glenn Sutter and designed by the RSM’s John Snell, the Home gallery explores various issues that Saskatchewan and the rest of the world are facing. Focusing on species at risk, climate effects, and other important issues represents an exciting new chapter for visitors and programs at the RSM. Visitors to the gallery will be able to: • See how humanity is leaving
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its mark on the geological record Get close to species currently at risk in the province Watch video displays that show how Saskatchewan is connected to global issues Learn different ways we can connect with nature, especially through music
The exhibit is divided into four major areas: • What is the Anthropocene? Learn how humans affect the world, current environmental trends, Saskatchewan’s endangered species and what the future might look like • Human impacts: How does Saskatchewan fit into the world? Through an immersive experience, with data from NASA and NOAA and using the exclusive Science on a Sphere floating globe system, find out how
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humans fit in and what people can do to address topics like biodiversity, climate, resources, agriculture, and health Going global: Walk through an urban back alley to discover how the issues humans face today were created and what effects they are having on society A natural solution: Nature has limits, but it also has healing powers and can be cyclical. Join in a celebration of nature through song and artistry and discover solutions to create a better future
Come and enjoy discovery as there is so much more to see and do at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. For more information, please call 306-787-2815 or the visit their website at https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/
Sitting on the shores of Saskatchewan’s Lake Diefenbaker in central Saskatchewan, Sage View Golf Course offers both a challenge and fantastic scenery for golfers and sightseers alike. The fairways offer elevation changes and bunkers make a statement against the stereotypical “Saskatchewan” flat lands. The rolling greens are challenging while each hole layout offers sagebrush and lake side views, challenging golfers of all handicaps. Escape the prairie flats and come to enjoy the spectacular views and challenge of a course that is truly unique.
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Ogema’s popular train tours teach visitors about province’s early settlement The Town of Ogema has won municipal, provincial, national and international awards for its heritage conservation efforts, which have focused on promoting pioneer life and its well-known train tours. A group came together in 1998 with the idea of showcasing Ogema’s history, specifically, how trains helped with the settlement of Saskatchewan. The town holds an annual fair on the second Saturday in July, with a Museum Day on Sunday, but the group believed the town needed something else to highlight the community. With a rail-line running through town, they realized that they could offer a trainthemed initiative to residents and visitors. The project’s grand opening occurred in 2012 during Ogema’s 100th anniversary. Ogema used to have a train station on Main Street, but the building was removed in the 1960s. Since members wanted a train station where passengers could debark, they searched and found a duplicate building on a farm 125 kilometres north at Simpson, Sask. The train station was moved to Ogema in 2003 in two pieces and took two days to move it with a cost of over $6,000 for SaskPower to raise the power lines to get it there. The association renovated the building while members landscaped the adjacent CP Rail Park. As part of a fundraiser, they also sold name plaques for $1,000 that could be attached to trees and benches in the park. The association had the train station ready by 2005, which was Saskatchewan’s centennial and the town’s homecoming. They then found a 1945 General Electric 44-
ton locomotive in New Hampshire and a 1925 passenger car in Pennsylvania. The town began offering heritage train tours in 2012 that went to Horizon and Pangman, each about 45 minutes away, said Peterson. Horizon has a working grain elevator, one of seven working elevators on the 117-kilometre rail line, while Pangman has a farmers’ market that has increased tourism to that community and Ogema. The association initially began with one train tour a month, then increased that to 10 tours because seats quickly sold out. The kids’ train tours proved a big hit, while food-focused tours were similarly popular.
The craft beer train was (also) very popular and the hope is to have it again running this year. There are many heritage activities in Ogema besides the train rides, such as a walking tour of Main Street and two museums with a combined one million artifacts. The well-known Deep South Museum — celebrating 45 years this year —has 33 buildings on its property, such as a one-room schoolhouse, a church, and a farmhouse. Ogema is one of a few places in Saskatchewan and Canada with two museums for its size. There are 382 residents and two nonprofit museum charities. These venues also provide summer jobs
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to students and attract visitors; the train tickets enable tourists to visit the museums for free. The number of train tourists had increased every year until the pandemic shut down tours in 2020. A limited number of tours were offered in 2021, and while capacity was 60 per cent, the association thought it did well despite the challenges. Tours scheduled to run this summer have been announced online and are listed below: Heritage Train Ride: A leisurely ride through the open prairies with a guide who shares local historical facts. Learn more about Saskatchewan’s history and heritage on this train ride. Settler’s Supper Train Ride: Experience the yesteryear of pioneer travel and way of life. Step back in time on a beautiful train ride across the prairies to Horizon. Prairie Pitchfork Fondue Train Ride: Enjoy a 10 oz AAA Canadian rib-eye steak fondued to your liking with lots of sides. Don’t miss out on a great gastronomic experience! Pangman Farmer’s Market Train Tour: Tour leaves Ogema Train Station and goes to east to the Village of Pangman, Sask. where you will have time to check out the Farmers Market. Kids’ Fun Train: All aboard for a kids’ day full of wonderful memories! Enjoy balloon animals, face painting, lunch, cake, and more. Texas Style BBQ and Train Ride: Enjoy an old school Texas Style Barbecue meal and your 3.5 hour train ride! This mouth watering meal will be catered by Bud’s BBQ, from Ogema! For more information and prices, call Southern Prairie Railway at (306) 459-7808 or visit info@ southernprairierailway.ca
Moose Jaw golf courses offer challenge and variety for all types of players
Hillcrest Golf Club, Lynbrook Golf Club and Deer Ridge Golf Course each bring a different look and options during the summer months
As the warm months of 2022 beckon and pandemic restrictions have been released, it’s all systems go across the board when it comes to golf. The Hillcrest Golf Club, Lynbrook Golf Club and Deer Ridge Golf Course are all well into the first weeks of the season, with the courses and clubhouses fully open for business with no restrictions and plenty of optimism for a busy summer. Moose Jaw golfers have an embarrassment of riches between the three local layouts, with each offering something a little different to players. The Hillcrest Golf Club features a par-71 course located in the northeast of the city, covering 5,909 yards from the white tees, 4,386 yards from the red and 6,273 yards from the championship tees. The course design features a rolling valley layout, offering elevation changes on the majority of holes and plenty of challenging decision-making if players find any kind of trouble.
The brand new clubhouse is now fully open and was a hit with players last summer, with the larger bar area, kitchen service and bathroom facilities making things that much more enjoyable. A major upgrade is planned for the Hillcrest this June, as work to replace the irrigation system on the lower holes will take place. More information, including fees and memberships, can be found at hillcrestgolf.ca or by calling (306) 693-1921. The Lynbrook Golf Club is in the city’s northwest and offers an easier challenge for the average golfer. The course covers 5,806 yards at par 71 for men and par 73 for women from the white tees, 5,228 yards and par 73 for women and par 69 for men from the red tees. Like the Hillcrest, the Lynbrook features a full-service pro-shop in addition to their expansive clubhouse, anchored by Ortley’s Lounge and their popular food
and drink fare. Their driving range is also a popular spot for folks looking to refine their game, and like the other courses, you can pick up a bucket of balls and swing to your hearts content. Check out lynbrookgolf.org or call (306) 692-2838 for more on the course and all they have to offer. If you’re pressed for time and looking for a quick round of golf or are even hoping to work on your short game, Deer Ridge Golf Course has you covered.
With a layout that rolls next to the Moose Jaw River alongside Manitoba Street in the city’s east side, the course features a majority par-three layout that still brings some challenge with hazards and terrain. The par-56 layout features 16 par-three holes and a pair of par fours, making a quick round after work simple and easy. Folks can purchase punch cards for nine and 18-hole rounds, in addition to memberships as of last season. Deer Ridge also features a pro shop in addition to their dining hall, making the family-run venue a popular stop for tournaments in the city. Check out deerridgemj.ca for a look at more or give them a shout at (306) 693-4653.
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Highway 202 north to Highway 42, northwest to Riverhurst, 11 minutes west. Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2998 yards from blue tees, 2298 yards from red tees, par 36.
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Course Locations Golfers in southern Saskatchewan have long had no shortage of options to keep things fresh and interesting when it comes to enjoying the game throughout the summer months. While some folks are happy to stick to their local course, the more adventurous can travel for an hour in just about any direction and find a new round of links to check out. And don’t expect to find simple courses carved out of a farmer’s field — from rolling, lakeside vistas to valley layouts offering as much challenge as one could want, southern Saskatchewan can fill the need for any player just wanting a quick nine holes or seeking to put their game to the test. The most common part of it all? The friendly faces you’ll find at each and every stop, all with the goal of making your visit as positive and fun as possible. Here’s a look a just some of the courses you can try out this summer! 1.
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Harbor Golf Club and Resort Located: One and a half hours northwest via Highway 202 north to Highway 42, northwest on Highways 42, 367 and 19 to Elbow. Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6297 yards from blue tees, 5133 yards from yellow tees, par 71
Green fees: Adult 18 holes $50 weekly, $55 weekends and holidays. Seniors 55-plus $45 any day, Adult nine holes $30 weekly, $35 weekends and holidays. Full memberships available. Amenities: Full pro shop and clubhouse with resort restaurant on-site, RV park, golf lessons, cart rental, multiple leagues and tournaments. Notes: In-depth website includes a hole-byhole breakdown of the course… located on the shores of Lake Diefenbaker, offering impressive views throughout the round. Contact (info, booking tee times): (306) 8542300. Website: harborgolfclub.com Sage View Golf Course Located: One and a half hours northwest via
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Green fees: Nine holes $28, 18 holes $41, full memberships available. Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse with 4,000 square foot banquet hall for rent. Driving range, cart rental, club rentals, pull carts available. Notes: Links-style course offers impressive views of Lake Diefenbaker… banquet hall offers ability to host wide range of events including weddings, tournaments and other fun events. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 353-2065. Website: www.sageviewgolfcourse.ca Elmwood Golf Course Located: Swift Current, one hour 40 minutes west on Trans Canada Highway. Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6842 yards from black tees, 5139 yards from green tees, par 72
Green fees: Adult nine holes $36, 18 holes $59, Junior (12-18) nine holes $19, 18 holes $27, full memberships available. Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse, driving range, cart rentals, club rentals, winter season hitting facility, special stay-and-play hotel deal. Notes: Located on the outskirts of Swift Current, close to hotels and regular amenities… features tiered membership based on age… various green fees specials available. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 778-4653. Website: elmwoodgc.com Chinook Golf Course Located: Swift Current, one hour 40 minutes west on Trans Canada Highway. Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6635 yards from blue tees, 5421 yards from red tees, par 72 Green fees: Adult nine holes $27 weekly, $30
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weekends and holidays, 18 holes $45 weekly, $49 weekends Seniors 65-plus nine holes $25, 18 holes $36, full memberships available. Amenities: Full proshop and clubhouse, driving range, cart rentals, club rentals, lessons. Notes: Located on southwest edge of Swift Current along Swift Current Creek, close to hotels and regular amenities… clubhouse boasts ‘the best patio in town’. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 778-2776. Website: www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/community-services/recreation/chinook-golf-course Craik and District Golf Club Located: One hour northwest via Highway 202 north to Chamberlain, Highway 11 northwest to Craik.
Course Type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2959 yards from blue tees, 2519 yards from red tees, men’s par 35, women’s par 36. Green fees: Nine holes $21, 18 holes $31.50, 18-and-under nine holes $10.50. Green fee packs and memberships available. Amenities: Full clubhouse, golf carts. Play and Stay where a receipt from a visit to Craik Regional Park earns free cart rental. Notes: Located on rolling terrain in the Arm River Valley… website features an aerial video tour of course. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 734-2364. Website: craikgolf.com Assiniboia Regional Park Golf Course Located: One hour south via Highway 2, five minutes south of Assiniboia. Course Type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2768 yards from men’s tees, 2548 yards from ladies
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tees. Par 36. Green fees: Nine holes $23, 18 holes $36, full memberships available. Amenities: Full proshop, equipment and power cart rentals, licensed clubhouse with food service. Notes: Located in Assinboia Regional Park, with campgrounds and other amenities just outside of town… wide range of tournaments, league nights throughout the season. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 642-5442. Website: www.facebook.com/assiniboiagolf. Long Creek Golf and Country Club Located: Avonlea, one hour southeast via Highway 39 to Highway 339 turnoff, south and east on Highway 339 to Avonlea, five minutes east. Course Type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6419 yards from blue tees, 5877 from white tees, 5192 from red tees, par 72
Green fees: 18 holes weekdays $40, weekends and holidays $52.38, punch passes and memberships available. Amenities: Modern 11,000 foot clubhouse, full proshop, driving range, cart and club rentals, leagues and regular tournaments. Notes: Prairie valley layout features mediumdifficulty greens and plenty of water throughout, requires sharp shotmaking… website includes hole-by-hole breakdown of course. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 868-4432. Website: www.long-creek.ca Thomson Lake Regional Park Golf Course Located: One and a half hours southwest via Highway 2 to Highway 43, west to Gravelbourg, south on Highway 58 to Thomson Lake Regional Park. Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 5953 yards, par 71 Green fees: Nine holes $27, 18 holes $41, youth 18 holes $30, youth nine holes $15. Green fee season passes, punch cards available.
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Amenities: Clubhouse and proshop, cart rentals and storage, club rentals, driving range. Notes: Part of Thomson Lake Regional Park, with nearby access to campgrounds, swimming pool, parks, other amenities. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 472-5686. Website: www.thomsonlake.com Willow Bunch Golf Course Located: One and a half hours to Willow Bunch south via Highway 2 and Highway 36, five minutes southwest to Jean Louis Legare Regional Park.
Course type: Nine holes, grass greens, 2927 yards from back tees, 2726 yards from middle tees, 2412 yards from forward tees, par 36. Green fees: Nine hole $26, 18 hole $40, green fee passes and memberships available. Amenities: Proshop and clubhouse, cart rentals, regular tournaments and fun nights.
Notes: Part of Jean Louis Legare Regional Park, featuring camping, hiking and wide range of outdoor activities… valley course features treelined fairways, large grass greens, in walking distance of campground. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 473-2852. Website: willowbunch.ca/discover/golf-course/ 10. White Bear Golf Course Located: Two and a half hours southeast of Moose Jaw. East on Trans Canada to Regina, turn southeast on Highway 33 to Stoughton, east to Carlyle, north to White Bear Lake Resort.
Course type: 18 holes, grass greens, 6723 yards from blue tees, 5403 yards from red tees. Par 72. Green fees: 18 holes $49, nine holes $32, junior under-18 18 holes $25, nine holes $15. Punch cards, gift certificates available. Amenities: Pro shop and clubhouse, cart and club rentals, lessons available, ladies clinics available. Notes: Part of White Bear Lake Resort, with special play-and-stay deal for those interested in checking out park…located four minutes from Bear Claw Casino and Resort… features Saskatchewan’s only white silica sand bunkers. Contact (info, tee times): (306) 577-4902. Website: www.whitebeargolf.com
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Moose Jaw Miller Express returning to field after two long years away
After pandemic sees last two seasons cancelled for Western Canadian Baseball League franchise, baseball fans set to return to Ross Wells Park for new season The last two years for the Moose Jaw Miller Express have been difficult ones. First came the 2020 Western Canadian Baseball League campaign, which saw the entire league shut down in March due to the ongoing pandemic. Then came 2021, where everything looked like it was coming together in fine fashion — the coaching staff was in place, player announcements were coming out on the regular, and things were quickly moving forward. But disaster struck in late March, when the WCBL announced that due to border restrictions between Canada and the United States, the league would be playing with only Canadian players. That worked well for larger centres out west, but in Saskatchewan, it was a death knell, with every team from the province opting to take a one-year leave-of-absence due to the inability to find personnel in such a short span of time. But now, with the pandemic quickly becoming a thing of the past, it’s all systems go heading into the 2022 season. The Miller Express will see second-year head coach Eric Marriott make his onfield debut when Moose Jaw opens its regular season on May 27 against the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Ross Wells Park. Marriott took over the team for the 2021 season but has yet to coach a game. He played two seasons for the Miller Express in 2018 and 2019 and quickly emerged as a fan favourite with his impressive play in the outfield and speed on the basepaths, hitting .217 in 47 games, knocking in 17 runs and recording 21 steals on his way to winning his second team Gold Glove. And when the Express return to the field, it’ll be an-
other busy campaign — from May 27 through Aug. 6, Moose Jaw will play 56 games, with all but four of their contests against East Division teams until the first week of July. Joining the Miller Express in the East will be the Medicine Hat Mavericks, Swift Current 57’s, Regina Red Sox and Weyburn Beavers. The West Division will be made up of the Edmonton Prospects, Lethbridge Bulls, Fort McMurray Giants, Sylvan Lake Gulls, Brooks Bombers and Okotoks Dawgs. Fans will be able to enjoy a new-and-improved Ross Wells, too, as work continues on a host of enhancements designed to make the ballpark more fanfriendly. Season tickets are now on sale, with 28 regular-season games for $195. Tickets can be used for any regularseason game, and you can contact Darryl Pisio at (306) 630-8108 or general manager Cory Olafson at (306) 631-8893. For the latest information on the WCBL throughout the season, be sure to visit www.wcbl.ca, and for more on the Moose Jaw Miller Express, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mjmillerexpress and follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ mjmillers.
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Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre a happening place in winter months
From dozens of weekly leagues to weekend bonspiels and major events, no shortage of action The banners hanging on the wall at the far end of the ice say it all: Moose Jaw has an incredible curling history, with provincial and national championships almost a regular occurrence. And while a good number of those titles came out of the Hillcrest Sports Centre back in the day, the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre is quickly making a name for itself. Case in point, this past winter.
Penny Barker, Christie Gamble, Jenna Enge, Danielle Sicinski and coach Mark Lang after Barker won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial title.
Local curling fans cheered from afar as Moose Jaw’s own Penny Barker, Christie Gamble, Jenna Enge and Danielle Sicinski added the latest title to local lore, winning the Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship this past spring. They were in contention for a playoff spot at the national Scotties right until the final day before settling for a 4-4 round-robin record.
Winning provincial titles is just a part of what the eight-sheet local rink is about, though, and folks were able to see that in earnest this past winter as the pandemic waned. The curling rink was a busy place right from the start of the season, with plenty of leagues throughout the week offering options to anyone wanting to play the game — even featuring popular stick curling leagues and openings for wheelchair curlers to do their thing.
Moose Jaw’s Marie Wright is a former Paralympic bronze medalist and will represent Canada at the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles this spring.
That latter version of the sport has become so popular that Moose Jaw has become a hub of wheelchair curling in Canada — so much so that as the pandemic cancelled the last two national wheelchair curling championships scheduled for the Friendly City, Curling Canada simply re-awarded the event for
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the following year. Moose Jaw will now host the 2023 and 2024 wheelchair curling championships in February of each year. A major reason for the success of that version of the sport is Moose Jaw’s Marie Wright, the 2018 Paralympic Games bronze medalist and Canadian representative in the first-ever wheelchair mixed doubles world championships in late April. And Curling Canada’s interest in giving Moose Jaw national events stems from the wild success they have any time they show up — including the 2015 and 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts that took place in Mosaic Place. Weekends are also an incredibly busy time at the Curling Centre, with regular bonspiels always a hit. That includes stops from the Sask Curling Tour in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles throughout the winter, as well as the annual Men’s Bonspiel, CHAB Youthspiel and a host of funspiels throughout the winter. For more information on the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre, be sure to visit www.moosejawcurling.com and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MJFCC.
WHL team Moose Jaw Warriors excited for next season after taking huge step forward in 2021-22 campaign
Return to Western Hockey League’s upper echelon has Moose Jaw looking to take serious run next season
Heading into the 2021-22 Western Hockey League trade deadline, the Moose Jaw Warriors were quite possibly the most average team in the league. Sitting at a single game over .500 and having flirted with that mark much of the season, the Warriors were angling to at least crack the playoffs and let the chips fall where they may once they got there. But once the trade deadline passed, things changed dramatically.
The Moose Jaw Warriors ended up celebrating a lot of goals after the 2021 WHL trade deadline.
Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger made a single deal — acquiring forward Cordel Larson from the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for Cade Hayes — but that proved to be the catalyst for an utterly epic run for head coach Mark O’Leary and his crew. An eight-game winning streak to start, 13-2-0-0 mark over the first 15 games post-deadline and by the time the Warriors had played their final regular-season game, they’d strung together 20 wins and picked up points in 23 of their last 31 games. In the end, they weren’t just on the cusp of the playoffs. At one point, they were even in striking distance of third-place Red Deer and
second-place Edmonton before eventually clinching fourth in the Eastern Conference and home-ice advantage in the playoffs. The rapid rise of high-scoring forward Jagger Firkus (66 games played, 36 goals, 44 assists, 80 points) and defenceman Denton Mateychuk (65-13-51-64) played a role in that, with the duo both expected to be first-round draft picks when the NHL Entry Draft takes place this July. Team captain and Minnesota Wild draft pick Daemon Hunt (46-1722-39) provided steady leadership on the blueline when he was able to avoid and recover from injury, and New York Rangers prospect Ryder Korczak (68-25-54-79) also put together a solid campaign. Overage goaltender Carl Tetachuk was a prime factor, though, and would end up being named the Warriors’ Most Outstanding Player after playing 53 games and putting together a 2.82 goals against average and .913 save percentage while providing impressive netminding night in and night out. Then there’s Brayden Yager (6334-25-59). The 16-year-old standout ended up breaking Theoren Fleury’s record for most goals by a 16-year-old in Warriors history and passing Brayden Point for most points in his first full season with Moose Jaw. The news wasn’t all good for the local franchise, though. The Warriors lost one of their greatest supporters in long-time board of director’s member Bob Calvert, who passed away in December. Calvert played a large role in the team’s formative years as they grew into the high mid-market franchise that they’re known as to-
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Moose Jaw Warriors forward Atley Calvert with grandfather Bob Calvert after scoring his first WHL two seasons ago. Bob, a longtime Warriors board member and team supporter, passed away in December.
day. With more than a decade on the team’s board, Calvert was instrumental in helping many initiatives get off the ground and played a large role in ensuring the team’s financial security with his efforts in sales heading into Mosaic Place in the 2011 season. Bob was able to enjoy watching grandson Atley Calvert (65-1525-40) play this season, with the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product also serving as an assistant captain with the team. The off-season gave some indication as to what the team would be in for in 2021-22 — a total of four players were selected in the NHL Entry Draft in July, with Korczak going to the Rangers (third round, 75th), defenceman Cole Jordan selected by the Calgary Flames (fifth round, 141), forward Martin Rysavy by the Columbus Blue Jackets (seventh round, 197th overall) and defenceman Max Wanner by the Edmonton Oilers (seventh round, 212nd overall). For more information on the Moose Jaw Warriors, including season ticket info, be sure to visit www.mjwarriors.ca.
Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sportsplex indoor pool and ice rink/sports court
The Kinsmen Sportsplex at 855 MacDonald Street West has an allseason 25-metre indoor pool and an adjacent skating/hockey arena that switches seasonally between an ice surface and a sport-court surface. The Sportsplex offers year-round swimming, including a full range of Red Cross swimming lessons and a swim team. Regular swim meets take place in the 10-lane, 25-meter main pool. There is a leisure pool, hot tub, steam room, and waterslide as well. The main pool features 10 swimming lanes and one and three-metre diving boards for those looking to take to the water for traditional
swimming pursuits. Attached to the pool is a leisure area with several fun activities, a whirlpool and one of the highlights for many youngsters, a 200-foot waterslide. The Sportsplex offers swimming classes for all age groups, from Parents and Tots to Bronze Cross lifeguard courses and Adult classes throughout the winter and spring, as well as a full Water Workout program. There are also a wide variety of regular swim times during the week. The facility can host events such as birthday parties and meetings – they have a partnership with Supermeats Catering, who can handle any size of gathering. Pickleball players will be pleased to learn that there will be six new outdoor pickleball courts available adjacent to the Kinsmen Sportsplex as early as this year, operated and maintained by the City of
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Moose Jaw and Pickleball Moose Jaw Inc. Fees will be waived for the 2022 season. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, and the new courts in 2022 will be a welcome addition to the community’s outdoor amenities. There will be exclusive use times and rates for the club while ensuring that city programming and public drop-in use are available. Starting in 2023, the per-participant fee will be $31.50 and will increase two per cent yearly. There are expected to be approximately 120 members this year, while that could increase to 300 people in the future For more information, times and costs for Kinsmen Sportsplex events, be sure to check www. moosejaw.ca/parks/recreation/ swimming or give the pool a shout at 306-694-4483.
Mortlach Berry Festival returns for a 13th delicious year after two-year hiatus “5,000 people with purple teeth can’t be wrong”
Pie lovers everywhere will be excited to learn that the Mortlach Saskatoon Berry Festival is returning in all its sugary and sweet goodness for the 13th year after a two-year hiatus. Since the festival has been on ice for the past two years because of the pandemic, committee members expect to see about 4,000 to 5,000 people come through the gate. The entry fee will be $5 per person. As it has been for a while, the theme this year is “5,000 people with purple teeth can’t be wrong,” a slogan that rings true each year. This year’s festival occurs on Saturday, June 25 and kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by plenty of fun and tasty activities throughout the day. After everyone has put back some mouth-watering flapjacks, the popular parade begins at 11 a.m. Anyone in the area can join the parade, but participants are encouraged to contact the festival committee first to register. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., vendors will be hawking their wares and will likely have what festival-goers want, from food to crafts to books, health supplements, linens, jewelry, and other interesting items. Other activities throughout the day include car smashes, a dunk tank and beer gardens. There will also be many activities in which kids can
participate, from bouncy castles to a petting zoo to face painting and clowns. All these events take place in Vimy Park starting in the morning. The ever-popular Saskatoon berry pies — the namesakes of the whole festival — make their return this year. Attendees can purchase — and savour — a whole pie or a slice beginning around 9 a.m. until quantities run out. The committee recommends that people pre-order their pies — between June 1 and 22 — to guarantee receiving one because the committee has discovered there is a shortage of berries, likely due to the drought during the past couple of years. Wagon rides are being offered throughout the day, along with live music and entertainment. So far, the Harreson James Band has been booked to perform, although more musicians and bands are being lined up and will be announced before the big day. The Harreson James Band has been around for 20 years and offers a unique blend of rock, blues, pop and country music. The entertainment is scheduled for the stage from 12 to 4 p.m. Check the Mortlach Saskatoon Berry Festival Facebook page or the Village of Mortlach’s website closer to the event date for a complete schedule of activities.
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Buffalo Pound Provincial Park Nestled in the rolling hills, the year. Observing birds Buffalo Pound Provincial and wildlife, boating/ Park uses every square canoeing/sailing, swiminch to your advantage. ming, cycling/fat biking, Open year-round, the trails, disc golf, minipark activities change golf, snowshoeing(rentals with the seasons. Located available)/cross country 20 minutes northeast of skiing, hiking fishing, GeMoose Jaw, Buffalo Pound ocaching (GPS treasure Provincial Park offers a hunt), children’s activities balanced blend of nature and more. and recreational opporThe swimming pool will tunities. Once used by Looking over the Elmview camping area and the swimming be open to the public from First Nations to corral pool. Friday, June 17 with the campground (E34, E35); it rebison, the park maintains hours will vary until July places the camp easy tents. We 4, 2022. Swimming lessons will a captive herd in a paddock that’s will also be piloting Hammock run for 6 weeks in the morning situated among the area’s scenic camping at site E36 in which you starting on July 4, 2022, to August rolling hills. can rent a hammock individually 12, 2022. The pool is open to the or bring your own. public Mon-Fri 1 pm to 7 pm and weekends from 10 am to 7 pm. To register: https://parks.saskatchewan.ca/memberSignInSignUp.do Accessibility access to barrier-free campsites, washrooms and showBreathtaking views await in Buffalo ers with wheelchair access. Pet Pound Provincial Park. friendly. The park offers excellent hiking, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is an mountain biking and fat biking ideal spot to enjoy nature. trails, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Two-disc Buffalo Pound Services include golf courses - a beginner 9-hole free firewood, groceries/supplies, disc golf course and a professional laundry, off-season and winter camping with reduced or no ser18-hole disc golf course. A newly Educational programs are held vices. built heated outdoor pool opened throughout the summer. in 2020. Enjoy migrant waterfowl viewing at Nicolle Flats InterpreTake the 301 north off highway 1 tive Area and Marsh Boardwalk. or the 202 off the number 2, then The park is a great destination for follow the signs day trips, offering awesome views For maps of Buffalo Pound Proof the Qu’Appelle Valley which are vincial Park, Shady Lane and especially spectacular in the fall. Trails End Campground, Maple Along with multiple-night campVale, Lakeside, Elm view, Lower Buffalo Pound is the only park in Sasing options, Buffalo Pound is the Chalet A and B campgrounds and katchewan to have a herd of bison. perfect choice for your next visit. what to do doc, click on the maps Amenities include 30 or 50 amp and docs button on the website For that perfect getaway with minimal effort and preparation, Buf- service, sewage disposal, boat at https://www.tourismsaskatchfalo Pound has two Camp-Easy launch, fire pit, drinking water, ewan.com/provincialpark/303/ fish cleaning facility, group camp- buffalo-pound-provincial-park yurts available for booking. One yurt per site rental (no other ing, washrooms/showers, outdoor To contact Buffalo Pound you can pool, playground, non-electric email: parks.info@gov.dk.ca or camping equipment on-site). 2 new camp easy yurts in Elmview sites, tenting area and more. call 1-800-205-7070 Activities continue throughout 87 2022 ExploreMooseJaw.com
Lumsden: Over the hills and in the valley
Nestled just over the hills and in the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley lies Lumsden, Saskatchewan, 113 km drive from Moose Jaw. It’s a bustling community and a hub of activity with numerous attractions that draw individuals from around the province, especially during summer months. The family owned and operated Last Mountain Distillery that calls Lumsden home is noted for their high-quality handcrafted spirits that have garnered the business special recognition and awards across the country. Their most recent award at the Canadian Whisky Awards 2022 was the LMD Single Cask 100% Wheat Whisky that won Wheat Whisky of the Year as well as a silver medal. Another of the all-time favourites and best-sellers is Last Mountain Dill Pickle Vodka, along with other specialty products such as infused organic cherry whisky and apple pie moonshine, as well as many others.
Last Mountain Distillery has evolved into an award-winning distillery in less than a decade.
Tours are available at Last Mountain Distillery by calling +1.306.731.3930 or by emailing info@dillpicklevodka.com Hours of operation from May long to December are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit https://lastmountaindistillery.com/ Halfway between Lumsden and Regina (15 min drive from each) overlooking the spectacular Qu’Appelle Valley is Over the Hills Orchard and Winery. Entrepreneurs Dean and Sylvia Kreutzer have developed their orchards growing traditional fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, etc., but have also found that they are able to grow cherries, apricots, peaches and many other fruits that traditionally have not been part of a prairie grower’s orchard. Dean is a certified organic fruit grower and over the years, their orchards have expanded, as well as their winery.
Suppers in the Orchard are a very popular evening outing throughout the summer offering wine-lovers a gastronomical dining-experience that includes a historical overview of the business and a 30 minute walking tour of the winery. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Starting April 30th and running through to October 17th, the supper costs $70/person. Individual glasses of wine (5 oz glass) is $7, and non-alcoholic beverages (Cherry Spritzer/Coffee) are available for $3.50. The wine pairing option (each course is paired with 2oz of one of the wines) is $25. Doors for the supper open at 5:30 p.m. and dinners commence at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a 4-course dinner. Each evening maximum capacity is 48 persons; group bookings of 4 or more are welcome and can be reserved online @ https://overthehillorchards.ca/contact-us/ For smaller gatherings, to reserve a table for two, please call Sylvia @306-535-1278 to arrange this. Private suppers can also be arranged by contacting Sylvia at the number above. The suppers in the orchard have expanded this year to offer approximately 70 evening dining experiences
with exquisite chefs preparing the meals; a different local chef will create a multi-course supper using mainly ingredients from local farms and the orchard. The line-up of chefs, their bios and dates for the suppers is available for review online. Unfortunately because this suppers have been so popular, a number of evening dinners have already been sold out for the upcoming season: May 7, 13, 14, 25; June 17 and August 20, but there are many other evenings that are still available for bookings.
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dings or special occasions can be hosted. It’s an easy drive north of Lumsden; the farm is open year-round with scheduled hours from 10AM to 4PM.
If you would prefer a more private outing during the day, why not a Picnic in the Orchard in one of five different locations overlooking the Qu’Appelle Valley. The picnic includes a backpack with bread, cheese, buffalo jerky, jam, a bottle of wine, wine glasses, blankets, utensils, and napkins. The cost is $60/plus taxes and individuals are recommended to arrive a few minutes earlier than their time slot begins. SLGA regulations require you to stay within the picnic area. When your time is finished, the backpack and all unfinished wine must be returned to the winery and the wine bottle will be resealed for you to take home.
Looking for a little fun for a group outing? Private Wine Tastings are available for booking and offer samples from the winery’s most popular wines. You start off with their most popular dry red and white wines, and then progress to the semi-sweet, finishing off with the Prairie Cherry Ice wine. Information on characteristics, and food pairings are given for each wine. The cost is $15/person, and a minimum group size of 10 is required. The tasting typically takes 30 minutes, depending on how many questions there are and the group size. At least 6 wines are sampled, and each sample is 1oz. If you are interested in dropping in or taking an afternoon to visit the winery, individuals are welcome to relax with a glass of wine and maybe a cheese plate or dessert on the patio overlooking the valley. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday 10-5pm. For more information on any or all of the orchard’s offerings, visit their website at https://overthehillorchards.ca/contact-us/, or call Over the Hill Orchards at (306)535-1278. Visit Fenek Farms for educational outings, birthday parties and gatherings – even large events like wed-
Guided farm tours are available and for those that may wonder what the farm is all about, the farm tour contains most farm animals: ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, alpacas, cattle, kittens, dogs. The tour is no regular tour but more like visiting a friend’s farm, while the tour guide shares tidbits of information on the animals, with opportunities to feed or pet some of the animals too. The tour provides a well-rounded view of what a prairie farm offers. Travelling Petting Zoos are also being offered for opportunities to bring the petting zoo to you. Please call in advance to set up an appointment at 306.209.7205 or to book a Travelling Petting Zoo to visit your community or event soon.
All venues at Fenek Farms are outdoors and the farm can host up to 130 persons on site. Visitations take anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours allowing interaction and questions from the visiting guests. Birthday Parties are also available for booking. Pick a theme (educational, petting zoo) and at the end of the day, possibly finish off with a hay ride or campfire. Only one group at a time can be hosted. Extras offered could include fireworks, hayrides, actual farm animal exhibits, child care, day camps, and more! All you need to do is call 306.209.7205 for information and associated costs so you can make plans to have a great day at Fenek Farms.
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Riverhurst Walleye Classic a big draw for fisherman on Father’s Day weekend
point. Boats will be leaving in two flights each day. The first flight on Saturday puts you on the second flight on Sunday. Flight times are - Saturday: 1st Flight - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, 2nd Flight - 7:30 am 4:30 pm; Sunday: 1st Flight - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2nd Flight - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. This catch and release tournament has prizes of up to $25,000 in cash and merchandise. Prizes are based on a 100 boat field with 25 cash payouts plus many merchandise prizes. Prizes for the top 20 teams. 1st place wins $6,000 cash. 2nd place earns $3,500 while 3rd place takes home $2,000 and so on. Extra cat-
Riverhurst Walleye Classic on Lake Diefenbaker has been bringing fathers, families and communities together for the past 32 years. On Father’s Day weekend, anglers break out their fishing gear, polish up their boats and set their sails on catching and releasing the big ones worth up to $6,000. Lake Diefenbaker is well-known for its year round fishing making it the perfect location for anglers of all ages. From June 18th to the 19th, Riverhurst became the host to angling teams from all over western Canada and the USA. The
derby starts on Friday, June 17th in the evening beginning with supper and derby rules and finishing Sunday, June 19th with supper and prizes. Turning the lake into a tournament field with 100 boats takes experienced teamwork as the lake is 225 km long with over 800 km of shoreline. The tournament limits have be established to Enfield Bay to the south and Birsay Pump Station to the north. The Rusty’s Coulee Marina area will serve as tournament headquarters and contestants will be required to start and end each day at this
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egories include the largest fish for Saturday, Sunday and the entire tournament. Teams not in the top 20 will have the opportunity to win various hidden place prizes and cool under pressure, Adult/ Child (16 and under), Male/Female, Father and Son or Daughter (in-law) and highest finishing new team. Entry is $250 per team plus $20 for the Fisherman’s Bucket if participating. For an entry form and to view the rules, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/riverhurstwalleyeclassic Spend Father’s Day weekend with friends, family and the community on the lake or come and watch from the shoreline.
Shurniak Art Gallery a vibrant hub of cultural activity in southern Sask.
The Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia is a vibrant hub of cultural activity in southwest Saskatchewan that houses an extensive selection of private art from renowned art collector William (Bill) Shurniak. Opened in 2005, the impressive entrance to the gallery features a long cedar-stripped barrel ceiling that extends beyond the front door. The exterior is complemented by beautifully landscaped grounds and a sculpture courtyard. Seven gallery rooms are named after former and existing villages in the RM of Stonehenge. The gallery is dedicated to Bill Shurniak’s parents, John and Anna Shurniak, and the scores of people of their generation who settled in southern Saskatchewan. Their portrait above the fireplace in the Old Post Room is a tribute to that generation of special people. Bill — who died in 2020 — grew up in neighbouring Limerick, Sask., 14 minutes west of Assiniboia. Assiniboia is one hour south of Moose Jaw.
The Shurniak Art Gallery offers visitors the opportunity to experience an outstanding collection of original international and Canadian art. A significant portion of the founder’s permanent collection is always on display, with changes made periodically. It was established as the permanent home of this private collection of international and Canadian paintings, sculptures, and artifacts, which Shurniak amassed over about 50 years. In addition, one display room is allocated for exhibiting works of art by invited emerging and established artists, as well as provincial “Arts on the Move” exhibitions. Since 2010, invited artists have been featured for short-term two- to three-month solo exhibitions. In addition, several Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council (OSAC) exhibitions of Saskatchewan art come to the gallery each year, while the Group of Ten Photo Competition is held annually. Special exhibitions were mounted for the 2012 centennials of Assiniboia and Limerick, the gallery’s 10th anniversary in 2015, and Canada 150 in 2017. Shurniak’s diverse international collection includes many paintings, scrolls, rugs and furniture from China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Australian selections include examples of Aborigine paintings and carvings. Canadian works are eclectic and wide-ranging, while Saskatchewan art adds regional interest to the anthology. An interesting assortment of handcrafted items enhances the permanent collection. Outdoor sculptures by renowned artists Robert Davidson and Joe Fafard are featured on the gallery’s grounds. A library of art books is also available for visitors to browse while relaxing on comfortable sofas and chairs. The Shurniak Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, while guided group tours are available by appointment. Masks are mandatory and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is required to visit the gallery. Call 306-642-5292 or visit https://shurniakartgallery. ca for more information.
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Birds of a feather, flock together at the Chaplin Nature Centre
The Chaplin Nature Centre, located on Highway #1, 86 km west of Moose Jaw or 94 km east of Swift Current, plays host to a multitude of shorebirds during migration. The centre boasts of having more than half the world’s population of sanderlings during spring migration. Along with other species including protected species such as sandpipers, red knots and piping plovers. Other species to note are the Willet, Marbled Godwit, The Long-billed Curlew, Lesser Yellowlegs, American Avocet and Killdeer as well as the threatened Chestnut-collared Longspur and Ferruginous Hawk. What makes this site so amazing is the volume of brine shrimp that thrive in saline or salty lakes. With Chaplin Lake filled with Sodium Sulphate, the Brine shrimp multiply and create one of the largest saltwater feeding lakes for shorebirds. The shallow muddy shoreline is the perfect stop-over point to refuel thousands of birds each season as they make their way to breeding grounds. Next to the Nature Centre is the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. which is the largest producer of anhydrous sodium sulphate. The plant started processing the natural deposit in 1948. So, when you stop for a visit at the Chaplin Nature Centre, you will see what looks like snow beside the highway but is in fact sodium sulphate.
There is a simple symbiotic relationship between the natural saline lake and the highly-nutritious brine shrimp feeding thousands of shorebirds each year. The area is unique and well worth the visit. Chaplin Lake is part of wetland conservation and welcomes all visitors to observe the diverse species of shorebirds. They also invite you to tour local habitats of interest. Book a tour with the Nature Centre or take the self-guided tour. Call ahead for more information at 306-395-2770. Guidelines for watching shorebirds: Watch your step as they may nest on an open beach in May and June. Respect the warnings and private nesting habits. Do not disturb or startle birds or other wildlife. Stay on the designated pathways. Do not touch young birds or wildlife. Come prepared with hats, sunglasses, sun protection, water-resistant footwear and appropriate outerwear. Bring binoculars for bird watching and a camera for the best shots. Leave your pets at home and take your litter with you when you leave. Open from May 16 through until August 26th, the staff are happy to show you around the centre. Call ahead to book a tour of the lake at 306-395-2770 or email at chaplintourism@sasktel.net For continued conservation please note that donations to the Chaplin Nature Centre are welcome.
Shaunavon antique shop the culmination of lifelong passion for couple
The ’Ole Blacksmith Shop represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for Cal Vance and his wife, Heather. The antique store is well-stocked with vintage pieces and collectibles from every era and description. Customers will find everything from homestead pieces to general store products and everything in between. Some items of interest include art, automotive pieces, bed and bath furniture, décor and lighting, farm and agriculture, furniture, home décor, kitchen supplies, second-hand and consignment, and toys. Cal and Heather purchased the building in 2015, intending to use it as a workshop. They had a vision of how they wanted the building to look. Keeping with the early days of Shaunavon’s history was of the utmost importance for the Vances since the building was constructed in 1929 as Fulton’s Blacksmith Shop. With that in mind, they produced dramatic results through major renovations. The front of the store was completely gutted and transformed into a rustic,
clean, and comfortable store. The rear of the building is a workshop for restoring vintage pieces. Cal has been restoring antique tractors for about 30 years and is now expanding that knowledge and expertise — and using it — to restore clients’ precious antiques and heirlooms. Anything from furniture to tools, lamps, clocks, trunks, radios and record players. Customers can expect a pleasant and honest experience dealing with the Vances. Their intention is for customers to enjoy items from the past and imagine whose hands held these items in days gone by. They also want customers to think of those that have come before and the history that has been made. People who appreciate “antiques” also acknowledge history as a society. These people feel gratitude for all the ingenuity and tenacity of Canada’s predecessors in using the tools and devices now coveted. Collecting antiques is a way of preserving the past for those in the future.
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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Historic Fort Walsh
Cypress Hills has not only carved out its hills through time but has the honour of being the highest point between Labrador and the Rocky Mountains. The history of the area from southwest Saskatchewan to southeast Alberta is filled with pioneering stories of First Nations and settlers to the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police being established in 1873 by Sir John A. MacDonald.
In 1754 Anthony Henday, a trader and explorer, visited the Cypress Hills to try to encourage the Blackfoot Tribe to participate in the fur trade with the Hudson Bay Company. They declined. By1859, John Palliser, a geographer and explorer, led an expedition to the south of Alberta and Saskatchewan. When he came across Cypress hills his comment was, “A perfect oasis in the desert.” As time passed, the history of the prairies carved its way through these historic hills. In 1951, Cypress Hills Provincial Park was established. 1967 saw its first visitor centre. By 1991, Cypress Hills already had its 40th anniversary. And in 2004, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Fort Walsh) was designated a dark sky preserve. The park is located in the SouthWest corner of Saskatchewan and the South East coroner of Alberta. The National Heritage Site of Fort Walsh is located on the south side of the park. It’s about a four hour drive from Moose Jaw via the Trans Canada Hwy, so if you are planning to visit the park and Fort Walsh, you may want to find accommodation for the night and amenities in nearby Maple Creek. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park provides its guests with adventures and activities all year round. From swimming in the summer to winter camping, the beauty of the woods is breathtaking. Hiking through trails or zip lining through the trees, Cypress Hills is for everyone!
Fort Walsh Fort Walsh National Historic Site is located off the 271. Experience life in the 1870s and discover how Fort Walsh presided over one of the most dramatic periods of change on the Prairies. While Cypress Hills continued to be a meeting ground for First Nations, Metis, fur traders, whiskey traders and settlers. Fort Walsh, established in 1878 and served until 1882, was the headquarters of the North West Mounted Police. Come walk the trails and take a look at this historic site. Find one of the 200 red Adirondack chairs to sit and take a selfie while you take in the landscape that surrounds you.
Fort Walsh is open from May 21 to May 23, daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, then on May 24 to June 25, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. On June 28 to September 5, the park is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, September 6 to September 24, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm To Contact Cypress Hills: Park Administration Office -year-round - (306) 6625411 Visitor Centre – open May long weekend to September long weekend; Displays and exhibits, Family activity room. Amphitheatre - interpretive programs, special events. Private rentals for weddings Observatory - public viewing and programs. Private bookings are available by calling (306) 6625411 Email us at cypresshills@gov.sk.ca or visit the website at https://visitcypresshills.ca/ For Campground Online Reservations - http://parks. saskatchewan.ca Or by phone: Campground Reservation Line: 1-833775-7275 Fort Walsh: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/sk/walsh/visit/ avance-ahead
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T. Rex Discovery Centre in East End remains a popular spot for dinosaur tourists Home to the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the world, the southwest Saskatchewan museum features a host of paleontology-related displays
With the pandemic quickly fading into memory, many places that were once popular with tourists are looking forward to being so once again.
Buzzard Coulee meteorite that crashed in west-central Saskatchewan back in 2008 is also on display. Youngsters can also take in the Paleo Lab Experience, which offers a look at the day-to-day workings of a paleontologist. Participants can see what the RSM is currently working on as well as take part in a variety of interactive exhibits showing what hunting for fossils is all about.
There’s plenty to see and do at the T. rex Discovery Centre in East End. Saskatchewander.ca.
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s (RSM) T.rex Discovery Centre is one of those stops, with the home of the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovered aiming to see a host of visitors once again take in all they have to offer. And there’s a lot more than just their most famous resident, the eponymous Scotty the T. Rex. The museum, which is located in East End in the heart of south west Saskatchewan’s Cypress Hills, is dedicated to all things paleontology and features no shortage of exhibits related to dinosaurs and creatures that walked the earth millions of years ago. Scotty is the undeniable star of the show. Discovered in 1991, RSM paleontologists began excavating the 66-million-year-old skeleton in 1994 and it wasn’t long after that he was put on display in the Discovery Centre alongside a handful of other discoveries from the era. The museum also includes a look at prehistoric history of Saskatchewan after the dinosaurs, featuring full-scale models of animals found soon after the extinction of the ancient giants. And if visitors from space are more your thing, the
Scotty the T. Rex is the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s T. Rex Discovery Centre’s biggest attraction -- literally! Saskatchewander.ca.
Special events also abound throughout the summer, with few more popular than the Bone and Pick(nic) which takes visitors on a hike to a nearby dig site, with the chance to unearth the next Scotty or something even more interesting. The Discovery Centre also offers guided tours explaining everything the museum has to offer, and once you’ve taken it all in, you can stop by their expansive Discovery Shop to pick up a few souvenirs from your visit — including artwork by Saskatchewan artists and children’s toys dedicated to exploration. The T. Rex Discovery Centre officially opens for the summer on Saturday, May 21. Admission is by donation ($10 suggested). For more information, call (306) 295-4009, visit their website at www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/trex or send an e-mail to trex.centre@gov.sk.ca.
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