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After spending calls he received three years studywere also positive ing accounting motivation. at Saskatchewan Interested cusPolytechnic, Gatomers in Regina gandeep Ghuman also urged him thought opening a repeatedly to open business in Moose a franchise in the Jaw would be a Queen City. positive way to Most restaurants give back to the or bars that sell community. wings charge an Ghuman and his average of $1.51 brother, Manper wing, but Big jinder Singh, deWing’s sells its cided they would juicy morsels for start up two busi$1 per piece, said nesses within a Ghuman.

This month of each means they sell 10 other: a construcwings for $10 or five wings for $5. tion company and a restaurant that Furthermore, focused on selling they sell desserts big, thick, juicy — specificalwings. ly, edible cookie Big Wing’s restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 23 and was packed the first It is the restaurant night. Pictured are Gagandeep Ghuman, co-owner of Big Wing’s restaurant, and manager dough of various in which Ghu- Somaya Singh. Photo by Jason G. Antonio kinds, including man has had the deep-fried cookie dough, deep-fried most interest, as he helped bring a Big Wing’s franchise to The Friendly City. The Oreo, birthday cake, and Skor — in mason jars for $5 or $10 based on size. company opened on Sept. 23 and was packed the first evening.

Since business is Ghuman’s passion, he thought it was great to put “The next big thing is we will deliver liquor to homes,” he continhis knowledge into action after reading in textbooks how to run ued, adding with a chuckle, “so no drinking and driving in Moose a company, he said. He acquired additional hands-on experience Jaw.” about running a business after training for four months at a Big Big Wing’s plans to offer free delivery until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. Conversely, customers can make reservaWing’s restaurant in Prince Albert.

Ghuman and his team spent three months building up the restau- tions if they want to come with a group. Customers can also make rant, including designing and remodelling the interior themselves reservations if they want to celebrate a special occasion such as birthdays. The business will even decorate the interior and supply and hanging their own sign.

Ghuman highlighted the fact his restaurant is focused mainly on a cake. selling wings. Moreover, the 125 sauces they offer — including Other food options that the business offers include salads, fries and some special recipes and gluten-free options — are homemade, ribs. It will hold a Wednesday wings night, provide other lunch specials, and even offer buy-one, get-one half-off deals. Since the which allows the team to know what is in them.

The community has been excited for Big Wing’s to open, especial- restaurant has four TVs, Ghuman plans to organize games nights ly online, said Ghuman. When he posted the news that his restau- regularly. He joked that those nights would feature beer and wings rant would open — it was originally going to be in August — he since that’s what Canadians like.

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“That’s huge in a small town,” he remarked, adding the 113 phone mation about what it offers and its hours of operations.

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SaskWater, city testing whether Temple Garden’s wells are still functional Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

SaskWater is working with the City of Moose Jaw to determine whether the wells that supply water to the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa are still serviceable or need to be replaced.

Diamond Energy Service from Swift Current has set up a service rig near a SaskWater shed on Manitoba Street East, while Codeco-Vanoco Engineering out of Calgary is overseeing the project. The project will determine whether the wells are still able to produce; if they can, then new equipment will be built for them. If not, then they could be abandoned.

As a frame of reference, the work is occurring beside the former National Light and Power station, which is the red brick building motorists pass as they head toward Regina.

The municipality owns the geothermal wells, while the Crown corporation draws water from the wells to feed the spa, explained Courtney Mihalicz, communications manager for SaskWater. The wells have not been upgrad-

A service rig from Swift Current will help determine whether the mineral wells that supply the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa are still usable. Photo by Jason G. Antonio ed in more than 20 years, so the provincial government determined the structures needed to be rehabilitated.

An analysis and assessment will be performed to determine what needs to be done for the rehabilitation, she

added. The work should be completed by early November.

Contractors will work on the wells one at a time since the province wants to provide continuous fluids to the spa, explained site supervisor Steve Cox. He was unsure how much volume each well held, but noted there were 500 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure in each well.

One of the first steps contractors have performed is testing the integrity of the hole casing, which is an important step to figure out if the wells can be reactivated, he continued. The casing allows contractors to run electronic tools down the hole to test for erosion or fatigue on the structure.

“When a drilling rig comes here, and they drill down into the ground, and they run steel pipe into the ground, that’s the casing,” Cox added.

Results of the hole’s integrity will be sent to SaskWater, which will then determine if the casing is still good to use.

DFFH board fired GM due to his incompatibility with others, defence statement claims Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The board of directors for the Downtown and Soccer/ Field House Facilities Inc. (DFFH) fired former general manager Graham Edge because he was unsuitable for the position, a court document says.

Lawyers with McKercher LLP filed a statement of defence at Moose Jaw Court of Queen’s Bench on Aug. 13 on behalf of defendants Ted Schaeffer, Brian Swanson, Scott McMann and Crystal Froese, after Edge named them in a lawsuit alleging his wrongful termination.

In the statement of defence, the document explained the DFFH board hired Edge on Jan. 15, 2018 as general manager, a position in which he was responsible for the overall management, promotion and operation of the DFFH buildings Yara Centre and Mosaic Place. Edge’s contract stated he was subject to a six-month probation period.

On May 24, 2018, the DFFH board of directors unanimously passed a motion to fire Edge, with the termination to take effect on May 25, 2018. Schaeffer did not participate in the board’s motion to fire Edge.

“The reason for the termination was the Plaintiff’s incompatibility with staff and relationships with third-party groups, which rendered him unsuitable for the posi-

tion,” the court document explained.

After terminating Edge, the DFFH paid all wages owing to him according to The Saskatchewan Employment Act and continued to pay his salary until June 15, 2018.

The statement of defence document contains several clauses that refute the allegations Edge made in his statement of claim.

The four defendants deny: • That Edge’s firing was related to, or caused by, his investigation or reporting of Myles Fister, director of building operations, to the DFFH board of directors; • That Edge’s termination was retaliation as alleged in the statement of claim; • That they minimized, undermined or suppressed Edge’s investigation into Fister; • That they are liable for breaching section 2 (42) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and deny taking any discriminatory action against Edge; • That they are liable for wrongful termination, and instead, they paid Edge all the wages owing to him upon his firing; • That they breached any duty of care owed by them un-

der The Non-Profit Corporations Act; • That they were negligent or breached any duty of care owed by them; • That they were negligent or breached any duty of care owed by them as alleged in another paragraph of the statement of claim; • The nature and extent of the damages and loss claimed

by Edge, and instead, put Edge to show strict proof thereof. Further, and/or in the alternative, the defendants say Edge failed to mitigate his damages properly; • That they caused irreparable harm to Edge’s reputation, as alleged in the claim; • That “any of their actions or omissions were suppressive, harsh, vindictive, or malicious, and deny that punitive or aggravated damages are recoverable” as alleged in several paragraphs of the claim.

The defendants are asking a Queen’s Bench judge to dismiss Edge’s claim with costs.

Neither the statement of claim nor the statement of defence has been proven in court.

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Hundreds of Saskatchewan drivers were caught driving impaired last month.

Impaired driving was the focus of August’s Traffic Safety Spotlight. Last month police across Saskatchewan reported 463 impaired driving offences, including:

• 379 drivers charged with impaired driving offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; • 84 drivers issued roadside administrative suspensions.

Although the number of impaired driving

offences in the province has decreased, 21 people died last year and there were 332 people injured in crashes involving impaired drivers.

Other results reported by police for the month of August include:

• 7,851 speeding and aggressive driving offences; • 556 distracted driving offences, including 461 for cellphone use while driving; • 576 forseatbelt and child restraint offences.

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BBQ fundraiser supports Scouts going to Australian jamboree Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The sizzle of hamburgers and smell of onions wafted from All Secure Storage’s parking lot, as the company celebrated three milestones and fundraised for an international Scouting trip.

Located at 1403 Caribou Street East, the business held a barbecue on Sept. 22 to celebrate its 12th birthday, the fact it has been a U-Haul dealer for 10 years, and the fact it has been under new ownership for five years. Perched on the condiment table was a jar to collect donations for a Scouting jamboree in Australia in 2022.

Kent Latimer, owner of All Secure Storage and a Venturer Scout advisor, explained he is in charge of organizing the Canadian contingent that will head Down Under in 18 months. He pointed out it will cost $5,000 for each youth to participate; 10 Scouts from Saskatchewan are expected to attend the jamboree, although he was unsure how many youths from Moose Jaw would attend.

“Jamborees are life-changing (events) for these kids,” Latimer said as he flipped burgers, adding with a chuckle that even though his organizational role is one big unpaid job, he loves doing it.

The World Scouting Jamboree was held last year in West Virginia, an event that Latimer attended. He recalled that

the energy of the Scouts and leaders was so electric that it could have (metaphorically) powered a small city.

The event in Australia is that country’s jamboree, but it has opened up the multi-day pilgrimage to other Scouting troops worldwide; 16 countries have committed to attending.

The pandemic has made holding Scouting meetings difficult, as provincial guidelines have eliminated any overnight camping trips, Latimer said. Most groups have moved online and are meeting via Zoom, while leaders attempt to keep things exciting. “(It’s been) touch and go. It’s not like being out camping and hiking,” he continued. “(However,) we have kids doing badge work.”

The pandemic also forced the cancellation of six jamborees across the world this summer.

Anyone interested in supporting the Scouts’ fundraising efforts can email aj2022canadacont@gmail.com.

Besides Scouting, Latimer was also excited to talk about the accomplishments of his business during the past year.

He pointed out there are 21,000 U-Haul dealers across North America, and this year alone, his dealership made the company’s Top 100 three times, including reaching

Kent Latimer (right), owner of All Secure Storage, adds onions to Don Firomski’s burger, during a barbecue fundraiser on Sept. 21. The event celebrated several company milestones and also helped raise funds for an international Scouting jamboree. Photo

by Jason G. Antonio positions of 84th, 42nd, and 10th recently.

“Lots of dealers never make that list,” he added. “So, we’re proud of that.”

New female leadership organization hosting empowerment sessions for young girls Larissa Kurz

While Sask Girls United may have only been created earlier this summer, the organization of young women is already hosting its first event to encourage leadership and empowerment in the girls of Saskatchewan.

The event is a free virtual leadership conference for girls across the province aged 8-12, spread out over four weeks with a one-hour session on Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 6 p.m.

“We’ll be covering topics such as school and community leadership, girls supporting girls, teamwork, how to plan and start your own community or school initiative, things like that,” said Isabella Grajcyzk, one of the founding members of Sask Girls United.

There is only space for 30 participants in the sessions and each girl will receive a certificate and t-shirt after concluding the event, which will be held over Zoom.

“Ideally they would attend all four sessions because each session is going to kind of build off the last one,” said Grajczyk. “We’re hoping to really build on these skills so we can provide some Saskatchewan girls with a meaningful experience.”

Sask Girls United is a group of six young women from across Saskatchewan, recently graduated or in university, who are dedicated to encouraging young girls to build leadership skills and pursue opportunities in their communities.

Sask Girls United is a new organization focused on providing leadership skills and confidence to young girls across the province. (supplied) “We’re all leaders in our own way, in our own communities, and so we figured this would be some way we could give back and offer these skills to young girls and kind of act as mentors for them, to help them along in their journey,” said Grajczyk.

Grajczyk is from Moose Jaw, and she is joined by fellow organizers from Saskatoon, Swift Current and a few other rural communities throughout the province.

The organization was formed out of a common interest in offering mentorship and leadership to girls that they themselves would have liked to have when they were

younger, to help empower girls and give them confidence in changing their communities.

“This is our first event, and we’re really excited about it,” said Grajczyk. “I think a lot of times, these kind of skills can be glossed over or not focused on, but if we really give girls these skills and give them the power and ability to take charge in their schools and communities as they get older, that’s really going to allow them to change the future, change the world and make a really big difference in Saskatchewan.”

The virtual leadership sessions are just the beginning for the group, who have a grant and funding from some local businesses to plan events. They are hoping to continue finding ways to support young girls across Saskatchewan in the future, as Sask Girls United really gets going.

“This is something that we’re all excited about and really passionate about, seeing it become successful,” said Grajczyk. “We really can see how offering these kinds of skills to girls at this young age can help to bolster that sense of leadership and community for years to come.”

For those interested in registering for the Sask Girls United sessions in October, contact the organization through their Facebook page, Instagram profile or at saskgirlsunited@gmail.com for a registration form.

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Canada’s biggest livestock show, Agribi- Deadline for entry is Oct. 22. tion, is going online with a livestock com- Agribition with hold a live and simulcast petition. auction at Johnstone Auction Mart in The actual November show was post- Moose Jaw Nov. 28, selling pens of three poned due to the coronavirus but organiz- and five open heifers. ers sought something to fill the gap.

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Guest Editorial “Enthusiasm can help you find the new doors, but it takes passion to open them. If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.”

- Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart On our move to Moose Jaw about 11 years ago and immediately after takJoan Ritchie ing the position of editor of Moose EDITOR Jaw Express, Warren Michelson, as a political representative, was always a welcoming face during public gatherings that I attended for coverage.

In those early days, there were only five of us on staff at the Express to put out the paper weekly: Rob Ritchie publisher, Bob Calvert sales, columnists Ron and Joyce Walter, and little ol’ me as reporter/journalist/editor/receptionist and everything in-between. In my position, I had to be ‘Joanieon-the-spot’ to be here, there and everywhere to cover the news in Moose Jaw, and in a sea of unknown faces as a new resident, Warren became a very recognizable and friendly one to greet. As a public figure, he epitomized his commitment to public life and has always been there at every local event in recognition of significant milestones to supporting every hotdog/bbq fundraiser for any-and-all charities. His tenacity to being there and attentive as a visible community supporter over the years has always been admirable.

Another quality that he has exemplified is professionalism.

In his position in public politics, there was never a time I can remember that he wasn’t cognizant of holding his position in high regard and exhibiting himself appropriately in all instances, not like some others who have brought on an unfavourable eye because of their questionable conduct on occasion.

As well, he is highly respected as a family man and a man of faith who is not embarrassed to speak of his convictions and what he holds dear to his heart, in both his private and political life. Throughout his public office, it has always been refreshing to see Warren out to functions with his wife Debbie alongside in support of his every endeavour. “A king can’t be a king without the strength of his queen…”

Unknown Author Although Warren will no longer be a public political figure, I am sure that he will always continue to be a community supporter in all he does; that’s just the kind of guy he is.

Qualities of excellence are easy to pin-point after many years of being scrutinized in public office. Respect is earned, not given freely…but Warren has earned that. As well, he has shown himself not to be a ‘respecter of persons’ by only hob-knobbing with the rich and influential but acknowledges everyone equally wherever he may be, whether you agree with his politics or not.

We at the Moose Jaw Express would like to wish Warren a happy and fulfilling retirement from provincial politics.

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One of the world’s largest agricultural seed and chemical companies has invested in development

of vertical farming.

Bayer AG of Germany has teamed up with Singapore investment bank Temasek to raise $30 million USD in a fund called Unfold.

Unfold will focus on development of seed varieties bred for the indoor conditions and artificial lightings used in vertical farms.

Most vertical farming research is based on infrastructure.

Unfold bought the rights to some seed germa-plasm from Bayer.

Vertical farming, or urban agriculture, as it is often called. has grown in recent years, Forbes Magazine estimated vertical farming sales at $2.13 billion US in 2018 and estimates sales will grow to just over $12 billion by 2028.

Vertical farming provides fresh produce to urban dwellers, uses less water, less chemical and less of other crop inputs.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Organic farm sector aims sights on growing markets

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

Promoting development of the organic farm sector became part of the federal government target to sell $75 billion agricultural and food exports by 2025.

A recent $992,000 grant funds promotion on an international scale to build trade.

Meanwhile the Canadian Organic Growers want to build a made-in-Canada supply chain for organic food.

A $640,000 federal grant will study to find solutions to barriers in the supply chain, The funds come from the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program which has $50.3 million to grant over five years.

Retail sales of certified organic products mount to about $6.38 billion annually in Canada, almost doubling since

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2012.

Imported organic foods in 2019 were worth $789 million with coffee, bananas and strawberries the top three. Other imports included blueberries, spinach and tomatoes.

“This project will also help Canada advance action on climate change through its support for sustainable agricultural practices and the Canadian farmers on the front lines of the climate crisis,” Gillian Flies, president of the Canadian Organic Growers, said in a press release.

The Canadian organic sector consists of 5,800 farmers operating on 3.3 million acres of farm land.

Canadian food and agriculture exports, including seafood, amounted to $62.6 billion in 2016.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Tree on Spadina Street this year’s Tree of Significance winner

By Moose Jaw Express staff

A tree on Spadina Street is this year’s winner of the City of Moose Jaw’s Tree of Significance contest.

National Tree Day is Sept. 23, which coincides with National Forest Week from Sept. 20 to 26, while the municipality’s Tree of Significance program is held annually in conjunction with these events.

“This program encourages residents to take notice of and appreciate our urban forest,” Sarah Regent, city horticulturalist, explained in a news release. “It is also a chance to bring awareness to a tree with special significance in our community.”

This year’s winner is a large weeping birch in the front yard of 1515 Spadina Street. This tree, the news released said, is one of the few fully mature weeping birches left in Moose Jaw, after the Bronze Birch Borer insect caused the death of most of the birch tree population.

All winners of the Tree of Significance program since 2011 can be found on the City of Moose Jaw’s website. The parks and recreation department encourages Moose Jaw residents to take notice of and appreciate the community’s urban forest.

This birch tree on 1515 Spadina Street is this year’s Tree of Significance winner. Photo courtesy City of Moose Jaw

Teacher Kyle Lichtenwald named NDP candidate for Moose Jaw-North

By Moose Jaw staff

The Saskatchewan NDP has named Moose Jaw teacher Kyle Lichtenwald as candidate for Moose Jaw North in the upcoming provincial election.

“I have seen how the Sask. Party’s approach of underfunding crowded classrooms have let Moose Jaw teachers, students and parents down,” Lichtenwald said in a news release. “I believe it’s time to put people first and that means addressing class size and composition as well as properly funding education.”

Lichtenwald has been teaching in Moose Jaw for more than a decade.

He has completed the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division’s leadership course and volunteers to review teaching resources for the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation, where he provides educational experiences for teachers through the STF Professional Learning Community.

He has been active with Saskatchewan Outdoors and Nature Moose Teacher Kyle Lichtenwald has been named Jaw. He has also served on the St. Joseph Parish Council since 2011 the NDP candidate for Moose Jaw-North and has been involved with many international, national and local in the upcoming provincial election. Photo projects with the St. Joseph social justice committee. courtesy the Sask. NDP Lichtenwald and his wife Joleen have five children.

“Moose Jaw has been left without a voice in the legislature for over a decade and it’s for that to change,” said NDP Leader Ryan Meili. “Moose Jaw North will be well-served by Kyle’s commitment to putting people first.”

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Families for Change unveils newLarissa mural on South Hill from local artist Kurz Moose Jaw Families for Change is closing out a month of celebrating positive partnerships with the unveiling of a new mural on South Hill, specially created by local artist Jason Gillard.

The mural, which is Gillard’s recreation of Gustav Klimt's “The Lady in Gold,” is displayed on the side of the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre. It is meant to represent both the MJFFC’s positive community partnerships and appreciation for their South Hill neighbourhood.

“I just love ‘The Lady in Gold’ and I thought it kind of represented Families for Change and, in a sense, what they do.

It’s unique, it’s colourful, it’s vibrant and that’s what they do here every day,” said Gillard. “And there’s a lot of amazing artists in Moose Jaw, a lot of amazing murals, so I wanted to do something that was just a little bit different than what’s been done before.”

MJFFC has been sharing its appreciation for community partners on Facebook all through September, which is Friendship

Artist Jason Gillard (R) with MJFFC representatives in front of the new mural, inspired by “The Lady in Gold” by Gustav Klimt.

Month, including naming some local supporters like Gillard, local photographer Rob Hoskins.

“Families for Change obviously holds our friendships very close,” said MJFFC program coordinator Mariah Horsnall.

MJFFC approached Gillard last year and asked if he’d be interested in creating something for the side of their building, to brighten up the corner and attract passers-by to South Hill.

“I don’t think there’s a lot of art pieces on South Hill, so it's definitely awesome that we can be a building that has something as beautiful as this,” said Horsnall.

The mural was actually meant to be unveiled about six months ago although COVID-19 delayed the event, but Gillard is no less excited to see his work finally displayed.

“I felt it was a good thing to do [and it feels] really good,” said Gillard. “I’m curious to see what people think of it. I know when I look at it, it makes me happy and that’s what I wanted to do, something that people can look at and feel good.”

The beautification project on South Hill isn’t’ necessarily over for MJFFC, who are already eyeing up the Kinsmen Cafe down the street for a potential mural in the future.

Heartland Hospice draws winner of handmade quilt raffle Larissa Kurz

Heartland Hospice has made the draw for its fall handmade quilt raffle, naming Dean Kleiter of Saskatoon as this year’s lucky winner.

The Starlight quilt was made and donated by Colleen Oshowy, in loving memory of her sister Cindy. Oshowy joined Heartland Hospice board member Della Ferguson in making the draw on Sept. 24.

Almost 840 tickets were sold for the raffle, and all of the proceeds will be used by Heartland Hospice to provide enhancements to its palliative care room at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw. “We are so very grateful to every single person who purchased tickets on the Starlight quilt,” said Ferguson, in an email with the Moose Jaw Express. “We are so grateful to Colleen for such a generous gift that is helping us serve hospice care.’

The draw for the quilt was originally supposed to occur at the fall fundraiser organized by Heartland Hospice, An Evening Under the Stars which was set for Sept. 24 and supposed to feature a presentation from the family of Elly Mayday, a Saskatchewan-born model and cancer advocate who passed away last year.

The event has now been postponed again until next year, when provincial COVID-19 regulations will hopefully allow larger HH quilt draw2: Della Ferguson (L) and gatherings.

“Heartland Hospice is so grateful to this community and beyond for supporting our efforts in developing hospice care for Moose quilt maker Colleen Oshowy (R) drew the winner of the 2020 Heartland Hospice Jaw and area,” said Ferguson.

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Recently, the Co-op gas bars across the city were busy as Moose Javians lined up to fill up their tanks big and small to help support Co-op Fuel Good Day. The charity of choice for this year’s charity event was Hunger in Moose Jaw, receiving all of the funds raised from gas sales throughout the day — that’s 10 cents from every litre sold donated to the cause, totaling a whopping $12,035.

Last year’s total donation was $12,006, which was the record-to-date for the fundraiser and the Co-op is impressed to see Moose Jaw top it — just barely — with this year's final total.

Hunger In Moose Jaw was equally as happy and plans to use the donation for a necessary renovation project, to update worn and splintered flooring of the building on Stadacona Street West.

“We are really excited about it, that money is going to go towards some much-needed renovations in our building, and that will more than cover it so it’s great to hear,”

said executive director Sharla Sept.

The pandemic put a damper on a number of Hunger in Moose Jaw’s summer fundraising and events, so the donation will serve to help the organization continue offering food security to the community throughout the fall.

“We’re really grateful to the Co-op for picking us this year,” said Sept. “It was a great day and thanks to everyone who came out and purchased fuel, and thanks to the Hunger in Moose Jaw staff who came out to help bring people in, and thank you to the Co-op for this [donation].”

Supporting organizations that serve the community is important to the Moose Jaw Co-op; last year’s recipient of the fundraiser was the Moose Jaw Transition House so this year the decision to support Hunger in Moose Jaw was a no-brainer said marketing and communications’ manager for Moose Jaw Co-op.

Senior’s Week Kick Off Fall Supper Randy a sell out - with a twist Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Senior’s Week Kick Off Fall Supper was a complete sell-out and as COVID-19 safe as could be.

The event - which took place on Sunday, Sept. 27 - sold its full allotment of 300 tickets well in advance, meaning plenty of folks who might have otherwise missed out on the delicious meal had a chance to feast away.

And they were able to do Patrons of the Senior’s Week Kick Off Fall Supper so in their own homes. The will be able enjoy the feast in their own homes this meal was prepared in the Sunday evening.

Timothy Eaton Gardens kitchen, but was pre-packaged for either pick up or delivery due to the government restrictions with regard to the ongoing pandemic.

“We’ve done it like this obviously because of COVID-19; we have to respect social distancing; we have to respect the government mandate with the number of people we can have in the building,” said Timothy Eaton Gardens general manager Moneek Randhawa. “But we can still have a fall supper and keep everything safe.”

The feast - which included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, turnips, mixed vegetables, dressing, coleslaw, salad, jello salad and pumpkin spice cake - was an all-day-plus project for a crew of volunteers in the Gardens kitchen, after which individual meals were put together with ample portions. An assembly area was set up in the building so meals could be picked up, and those who requested delivery had their meals show up at their homes thanks to the crew of drivers dedicating their time to the event.

“We’re very thankful for all of our volunteers who came in to help prepare, help peel and put everything together in the take-out containers,” Randhawa said. “And there’s everyone in the community who jumped forward to be a driver and take these meals to seniors who may have some barriers to getting outdoors or are maybe afraid of going out right now. So a huge thank you to them.”

There’s some extra good news, too. Planning is in the early stages for another supper to possibly take place in early November, with details still being worked on. Be sure to keep an eye on the Moose Jaw and District Senior Citizens Association Facebook page for more information.

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The certification hearing for a case against the federal government and RCMP concluded on Sept. 24, following four days of submissions from lawyers on both sides of the class action suit which calls into question the investigation into numerous deaths and disappearance of Indigenous women across Canada.

Diane Bigeagle is the main plaintiff of the case, whose daughter Danita has been missing since 2007, leaving Bigeagle as the caretaker of her two grandchildren.

Representing her and around 60 other families from across Canada is Regina lawyer Tony Merchant, of the Merchant Law Group.

The class action suit, filed in 2018, claims the federal government and the RCMP conducted “negligent” investigations and is seeking $500 million in damages and $100 million in punitive damages. If successful, the claim would distribute those funds to class members on a case-by-case basis.

During two days of submissions, Merchant alleged that compensation is owed

to families of missing and murdered Indigenous women due to “systemic negligence” from the RCMP. Merchant said that RCMP have been slow to open investigations into missing Indigenous women and dismissive of their state as high-risk victims due to systemic discrimination. He argued that RCMP neglected their duty of care, as they knew the victims were missing and belonged to a vulnerable demographic, and now owed compensation for harm caused to the families.

He also highlighted two RCMP programs that focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women in British Columbia, E-Pana, and Manitoba, Project Devote, stating that a failure to expand these programs nationally while knowing they work to reduce risk shows systemic negligence and an admittance of the vulnerability of Indigenous women as a group.

Merchant also argued that Canada is guilty of inaction following the release of the 2016 Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Saskatchewan farmland prices range from $800 to $3,900 an acre

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express AGRIMART

EXPRESS Sask. farm land price Average % change 2010 - 5.2% 2011 -22.9% 2012 - 19.7% 2013 - 28.5% 2014 -18.7% 2015 - 9.4% 2016 - 7.5% 2017 - 10.2% 2018 - 7.4% 2019 - 6.2%

Source: Farm Credit Canada Saskatchewan posted a 6.2 per cent increase in the value of farm land last year for the fifth highest price in Canada.

Average price increase in this province was the lowest since 5.2 per cent in 2010, according to the annual Farm Credit Canada farm land price report.

Nationally, prices increased 5.2 per cent — lowest since 5.2 per cent in 2010.

Largest increases were in the potato provinces of P.E.I., 22.6 per cent; and New Brunswick, 17.2 per cent.

Land prices in Saskatchewan differed by region with percentage changes from 3.8 to 9.2.

In the southeast, including Moose Jaw, prices increased six per cent, compared with 1.7 per cent the previous year. Demand exceeded supply. Prices averaged $2,049 an acre, ranging from $900 to $3,600.

Southwest prices, driven by more supply with larger producers being less aggressive, saw a meagre 3.8 per cent increase to

an average $2,049 an acre. Prices ranged from $900 to $2,900.

Land prices of $2,103 an acre in the west central region increased 5.9 per cent on demand outpacing supply. Prices ranged from $1,000 to $3,900 for the highest priced land in the province.

East central farm land prices registered a 9.2 per cent increase as the poor harvest conditions were overshadowed by local and out-of-province demand.

Average east central price was $1,610 ranging from $800 to $2,500 an acre.

A six per cent increase in the northwest was driven by supply and demand with an average $2,090 an acre, ranging from $900 to $3,400.

In the northeast prices increased 7.7 per cent to $1,963 an acre with strong demand, supply and investor purchases.

Prices ranged between $900 and $2,900.

Alberta farm land prices increased a mere 3.3 per cent, lowest since 4.4 per cent 10 years ago. Average price per region ranged from $2,141 in the Peace region to $6,399 in the irrigated southern region.

Higher potato demand for the new Cavendish plant in Lethbridge drove prices in the south while other regions experienced damper prices from low commodity prices, frost and poor harvest conditions.

Manitoba posted a four per cent average price increase, up from 3.7 in 2018. Poor growing and harvest conditions, landlords selling and new farmers influenced prices.

Average prices ranged from $2,434 an acre in the parkland to $5,247 in the Central Plains Pembina Valley.

Highest price was $7,700 in the Central Plains Pembina Valley.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Lawyer Tony Merchant addresses media with his legal team (behind) and client Diane Bigeagle (left) outside the courthouse in Regina on Sept. 21. despite Prime Minister Trudeau publicly acknowledging the report and its findings.

He cited past cases alleging that systemic discrimination has harmed Indigenous people that have been accepted, including settlements over lawsuits pertaining to the '60s Scoop and Indian Residential Schools.

Crown lawyer Bruce Hughson and his team also presented their submissions over two days, as the federal government is opposing certification of the claim.

The Crown counter-argued that a class action lawsuit is not the appropriate vehicle to provide compensation and that Merchant’s claims the RCMP participated

in acts of genocide are unfounded by submitted evidence.

The Crown also said that Bigeagle was not the ideal representative for the claim, as RCMP were acting in a liaison role in the investigation of her daughter’s case, which was being handled by Regina City Police.

The Crown said that the terms of the class action are too broad and will present a very complicated and overwhelming trial if certified, as individual class members will have to be looking into separately to determine if they are eligible.

Defence lawyers also argued that RCMP do not owe a duty of care to families of victims, adding that many cases included in the lawsuit are regarding missing persons who could still be found and thus remove the families from the class. The Crown feels that the claim is asking for families to be compensated before an ongoing investigation is concluded.

Justice Glennys McVeigh is the presiding judge over the certification and will review all submissions to determine if the class action suit is not “hopeless” and can proceed to the Supreme Court of Canada for trial.

She concluded the hearing by announcing she will reserve her decision, with no set date of return.

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Tourism Moose Jaw unveils plaque commemorating Moose Truce with Norway The war is over and the dust has settled, and Mac the Moose has emerged the victor of the 2019 Moose War — and now he boasts a plaque celebrating all those who helped him along the way.

Tourism Moose Jaw executive director Jacki L’Heureux-Mason unveiled a commemorative plaque on Sept. 18 to celebrate the Moose Truce with Norway, after the friendly comparison of statues put Mac in the international spotlight.

The plaque, which declares Mac the Moose to be the world’s tallest moose, lists all of the large donors who contributed financially to the reconstruction of Mac’s antlers, including Moosehead Breweries and Moose Jaw Co-op.

It also lists the individuals who made up Team Mac, the committee that spearheaded the antler project and provided services and expertise to help Mac step into his new era of fame.

“People were lining up, we actually had to turn people down who wanted to help,” said L’Heureux-Mason. “It was great from the very beginning, no question about that.”

A number of individuals and businesses donated their time and service to Mac’s new image, with the total cost of the project coming in at under $11,000 to complete.

Larissa Kurz away as Mexico, and it was a really in- Mac’s makeover recently concluded with teresting experience to learn how to han- a new coat of paint to match his new antdle this kind of marketing,” said L’Heu- lers, which prompted Tourism to host a reux-Mason. “And it really opened the photo contest in search of a new image of door for us [at Tourism] to have a more the Moose Jaw celebrity to use on postsynergistic relationship in the city, which cards and other merchandise.

I think was a long time coming.’

About 200 photos were submitted, said The international fame, which produced L’Heureux-Mason, which were viewed an estimated marketing value of over $7 anonymously by a panel of judges before million, has also changed the way people they chose the best three submissions. in the community feel about Mac, agreed Two images of Mac were chosen as winL’Heureux-Mason. ners, taken and submitted by Sandra Frey, “I think what’s happened there is we with a third image of the Snowbird Tutor metaphorically had him shed his youth jet by Burkely Reiman also selected. antlers, right there lying beside him and All three photos will be featured on a new everything, and he’s now come into his set of postcards available at the Tourism Mac the Moose’s new makeover is com- own,” said L’Heureux-Mason. “He defi- Moose Jaw office, and Frey's photos will plete and Tourism Moose Jaw is cele- nitely looks like a grown-up moose and be the official image of Mac the Moose for brating with a commemorative plaque I think it represents the image that we're the foreseeable future. declaring him the official winner of the trying to portray with the city, with the And so, with the official conclusion of the Moose War. notorious theme. It’s a little edgy; it's a lit- Moose War, Mac the Moose is now free tle classier, and that’s what I think he rep- to bask in the light of his victory with his “To put that in perspective, when we did resents now for us, to anybody who comes new antlers and updated image. the replacement of Mac’s jaw, it was well and has seen him before.” over $20,000, so it’s incredible,” said L’Heureux-Mason.

L’Heureux-Mason is still in awe of the instant notoriety the Moose War brought to both Mac the Moose and the city, but she

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express feels it was an incredible opportunity that the city grasped very well.

“At the height of it, I was entertaining eight to ten interviews a day, from as far

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Investors roll their eyes when someone questions the stability of Canadian banks.

The next quarterly report from these banks in early December should be an interesting read to see how the banks fared as the COVID lockdown ended and policies that kept money flowing to consumers and small business wind down or end.

Banks took a hit in the second quarter when the lockdown was at its worst and again in the third quarter ended July 31.

In the second quarter the Big Five banks — Royal, TD, BMO, CIBC and Nova Scotia – took $10.9 billion cumulative provisions for credit losses. For some that was a 500 per cent increase from the same quarter in 2019.

The provisions for credit losses amounted to more than one-third of 2019 net earnings for Royal, TD, BMO, and CIBC. That’s quite a hit.

Bank of Nova Scotia has been omitted from this article as the large foreign component and currency risks deem it less comparable.

In the third quarter ended July 31, the four banks accumulated another $3.76 billion credit losses.

Amazingly the banks still managed to keep their ratios of capital required for financial integrity well above the mandated level. Indeed some increased the ratio.

What saved the banks from even lower profits in the face of significantly higher credit loss provisions was the strength of wealth management, capital markets and insurance.

Without strength in these operations bank

profits would have slipped even more than they did.

The fourth quarter results in December will indicate how the banks have fared now that the lockdown is sort of over and what plans they have to meet the challenging future.

Within months the $2,000 a month Canadian Emergency Relief Benefit will end or be reduced leaving thousands of people with drastically less income to pay mortgages and loans. The commercial rent support program will end too.

Loan payment deferments for customers will also catch up to the banks. For instance, TD has deferred payments on eight per cent of real estate loans in Canada and six per cent in the United States as well as some commercial and personal loans.

The next six months will tell investors just how strong the Canadian banks have become, how they will weather the situation and any second lockdown.

Analysts are cautious with not as many buy recommendations as usual.

For the Royal trading at $94.35, there are seven buys, three holds.

The TD, priced at $60.80, has two buys, seven hold recommendations while BMO, $79.17, has three buys, six holds and one sell. CIBC, $101.82, has five buys, five holds.

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

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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Weighty Throne Speech could have been edited

The authors of last week’s Speech From the Throne could have been assisted by professional newspaper editors with sharpened pencils and red-line ink.

My first editor, Ray Guay, at initial reading, would have cut the speech in half. On second reading half of the Joyce Walter remaining pages would have For Moose Jaw Express been eliminated and then he ronjoy@sasktel.net would have removed extraneous phrases and unnecessary verbiage from the balance.

The result: a 10 or 15 minute speech that would have hit all the highlights without all the double-speak so often coming out of political offices.

One look at the Governor-General holding that massive binder was a true indication that it contained more pages than usual, as previously predicted by those in the know in Ottawa circles. Or were the extra pages there because the type was so much enlarged to enable her to read without squinting? Unlikely, but perhaps.

The philosophy of editors such as Ray Guay was “don’t waste words.” Say what you mean, don’t use six words when four will say the same thing, and use the KISS plan

of “keeping it simple and short” (nasty word expunged for political correctness.)

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, much of the pomp and ceremony of Throne Speech day was eliminated, and attendance was similarly reduced. The finished speech could have followed that pattern.

I once accompanied Ray to a provincial Throne Speech. I was dressed in a warm brown dress with leopard-spotted collar, covered by a leopard style coat, with a creepy leopard-spotted beret (because ladies were supposed to wear hats.) I was too busy gawking around and being awed by my surroundings to really pay attention to what was said.

Ray, on the other hand, must have listened intently because on the drive back to Moose Jaw he explained what he had heard and what he would write. Back in the newsroom, he used his two typing fingers to hammer out his story in less time than it took me to shed my leopard spots.

After listening to part of the most recent speech, the one item that caught my attention was the one-liner that indicated the Old Age Security pension would be increased for seniors who have reached the age of 75 years.

I mentioned it to Housemate who hadn’t caught that quick reference. I did the research and confirmed what I had heard.

I did not dance around the kitchen in jubilation. Instead, I grumped at having to personally wait half a decade for my increased payment. “I might not live that long to gain that

extra money,” I pointed out to Housemate who grinned, because he is of a certain age that he won’t have to wait for better wages. And good for others who are already eligible.

For those of us who have to wait, two questions followed: how much will the increase be and will it be paid at the beginning of the 75th year or at the end?

If this increase follows the pattern of other increases, will it be 75 cents a cheque or, be still my heart, as much as one dollar a month? Either amount isn’t much of a reason to celebrate.

However, if I don’t live long enough to enjoy this extra remuneration, Housemate will live in comfort in the knowledge that the Throne Speech also promised to pay a higher survivor’s benefit.

Isn’t he the lucky one?

And following Ray Guay’s lesson for using less words, here are mine: “Big Deal.”

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

Winner of Shrine Club raffle excited to own ’87 red corvette Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Javian Devon Schaffer was excited to be the winner of the Shrine Club’s second annual car raffle, which offered ticket holders the chance to win a 1987 Little Red Corvette.

The corvette was purchased last year at the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ — the largest car auction globally — and features an all-red interior and exterior and a supercharged engine.

Last year’s car raffle featured a special edition 1964 Player’s Mustang, which raised $41,900 for the club — $21,000 after factoring in the purchase of the car.

“It’s pretty good. I’ve never won nothing in my life (before),” Schaffer said on Sept.

21 while picking up his car from the Murray GM lot. He explained that a friend of his in the Shrine Club was selling tickets, so he asked for $100 worth of cards.

Besides being a cool car, Schaffer also acknowledged that buying tickets is for a good cause since the Shriners provide support for sick children across the country. The focus of this fundraiser was to cover transportation costs for kids and their families so they can receive special-

Devon Schaffer stands next to a 1987 Little Red Corvette, which he won through the Shrine Club’s second annual car raffle. Photo by Jason G. Antonio ized medical treatment from a Shriners hospital.

“I can’t wait to take it for a spin,” Schaffer said with a smile, adding he doesn’t need a new vehicle, but he does love toys.

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tickets for this year’s raffle at $20 each and sold every one of them, said raffle chairman Aaron Ruston. This was a great response from the community, as residents came on board for a great cause.

The club picked the raffle winner on Sept.

19 during a festive Show, Shrine and Cruise night event at Murray GM, he continued. The non-profit organization normally holds an annual fundraiser called Little Chicago Night that brings out 400 people — during which they pick the winner — but due to pandemic restrictions, the group had to scale back this activity.

“We determined … at the last minute, why don’t we do it here (at Murray GM)?”

Ruston said, noting the business’ ownership was kind enough to let the Shrine Club use its lot for the event.

Ruston thanked the 87-strong members of the club for selling tickets and other volunteers who supported the the raffle. He also thanked Terry Beattie from LB Beattie, who did some work on the body of the car after it was brought up from Arizona.

Next year the club plans to expand its fundraiser to something bigger; while offering cars during a raffle is fun, Ruston wanted to offer a different activity for the club and community. However, he refused to divulge any details about what the new fundraiser could be, as he wanted to keep everything a secret.

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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Reader takes issue with column about concentration of wealth

A reader of the September 16 Trading Thoughts column listing the concentrated wealth of 25 families that own just under one per cent of the planet’s wealth was upset.

What was the point? asked the reader.

The point was in the last

by Ron Walter paragraphs: “Together these 25 families own just under one per cent of global wealth. The average family wealth on the planet amounts to $3,000US. And we wonder why people rebel against the filthy rich.’’

No society can have continued harmony and peace unless citizens can have hope they can improve their lives and their families by getting ahead, by building some wealth.

People need hope they can not only survive but advance and thrive.

Wealthy families have always been with us. Building of wealth needs to be encouraged.

In Medieval times wealth was concentrated in the local lord or duke who protected and expanded his wealth

with knights and armies recruited from his subjects, the serfs who toiled in a subsistence economy.

That social/economic model was changed when the merchant class grew wealthy and used its newfound clout to persuade kings to modernize.

The power of the merchant class sparked the British Empire from settlement of North America to the British East India Company to the African colonies and Cecil Rhodes.

There was some hope for average citizens to get ahead, to build a future and nest egg of their own.

Even the Soviet Union with a Communist ideology had a “wealthy class” — the elite in the bureaucracy and politicians who ran the country, until people rebelled and overthrew Communism to try and get hope for their families.

During the last 50 years immense wealth building has created a steady flow of multi-millionaires and billionaires with consequent influence.

As they suck up greater and greater proportions of income and wealth they leave the masses behind, creating a perception, real or not, of wealthy who run the country for their own ends, uncaring about others.

The young people in the United States who have been protesting Donald Trump for four years, the people protesting for Black Lives Matter want to see hope for the

future restored.

They live in a world threatened by climate change, global politics and lost job opportunities, not to mention regular police brutality and a system that automatically discriminates against them.

Some of the wealthy would have us believe these people are all criminals who want to destroy our way of life.

The column was not, as the reader asserts, a Communist conspiracy. Rather it was a warning that without restoring hope for all, our wealthy society could experience continual turmoil and class struggle.

The reader also commented that without the wealthy there would be no hospitals, no stadiums, no libraries.

Wealthy people do donate millions to these developments but they receive benefits in tax credits and the goodwill publicity from their charity.

As for stadiums, they are virtually all built by local taxpayers to subsidize sports teams owned by the wealthy.

The wealthy top off the public contributions and have the stadiums named for them.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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Big drum, hand drum: Treaty Four Gathering offers virtual education on signature part of First Nation events Harold Littletent with the Dancing Horse Dance passes on teachings during virtual event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

With the 2020 edition of the Treaty Four Gathering cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers decided to look for a way to pass on the educational aspects of the popular event in a different format.

The Saskatchewan Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation partnered with the Gathering to create a series of educational videos surrounding powwows on YouTube round dances, regalia, drums and just about everything to do with First Nation events you’d see all over Saskatchewan.

The videos were produced with Plains Cree cultural advisor Harold Littletent and his Dancing Horse Dance Troupe, who anyone who has seen a powwow in or around Moose Jaw has undoubtedly seen perform.

The first of the videos features Littletent and sons Tiny and Dennis explaining the protocols of hand drums and the big drum, familiar objects at nearly every First Nations event.

Hand drums are traditionally used during the winter, and are a regular feature at round dances all over the province. Like the big drum, they’re made from “the hide of a four-legged animal, it could be a deer, moose, elk or buffalo,” explained Littletent, and are often handed down

Dennis and Tiny Littletent perform a song on the big drum.

Harold Littletent with the Dancing Horse Troupe explains the significance of the hand drum and big drum in powwow events. over generations.

“We always respect what we have, keep it safe and store it for a long time,” Littletent says to begin the Hand and Powwow Drums and Teachings video. “Most of these handdrums that these boys have now are way older than they are; they must be 30 years old, 40 years old. But we’ve passed it on to them and they’re looking after them.”

Round dances always move in a clockwise direction, with the singers in the middle of the procession.

“The songs they sing, it means ‘we all get together’ in our language,” Littletent explains. “The boys were gifted to sing and dance, and it’s beautiful when you listen to their songs; it really makes you want to dance.”

According to the University of Alberta, ‘A round dance is a ceremony that is intended to bring people together, to acknowledge, honour and to celebrate. Held in winter, round dances are times for healing and remembrance for the community as a whole.’

As part of the video, Littletent touched on some of the culture behind the drums and traditional First Nations outlook in general.

“Animals tell us things, and even when we use these animals for our hides, we always tell the children, ‘don’t feel sorry’ because the creator sent these animals for a purpose, they’re giving us life,” Littletent said. “They’re sacrificing their life for us, to feed us and help us.”

The larger powwow drums are what one would see at the popular First Nations outdoor events, and carry a wide variety of meanings through their songs and performances.

“There are so many different ceremonies it’s a part of,” Littletent said. “You can use it for a rain dance, you can use it for a sun dance, different kind of ceremonies. The boys have respect for the drum, they know their language; they don’t do drugs or drink alcohol. You have to be clear and have no problems and be serious.

“And when they sing, they bring that power… When that drum hits, people want to dance.”

Littletent also spoke towards the First Nations tipi, from one of which the video is presented.

“People say it’s a ceremonial tipi, but this was our home, we lived here summer and winter,” he said. “We’d drag our tipi poles, and once we left our camp it was like nothing was ever there. You’d have a hole in the ground (with ashes) and that would be it, that’s how clean we were.”

Traditionally, rocks would be placed around the tipi and used to heat the tent to a comfortable temperature on cold winter nights. Those rock circles can still be found - including one on a farm near Watrous, where a set of tipi rings have remained untouched by a farmer and his family for what Littletent believed was centuries.

“He didn’t want to touch it; he wanted to respect this history,” Littletent said. “I gave him a blanket and an eagle feather because he respected it and the history, and his dad and his grandfather, going back 300 years. So we honoured that famer for protecting that land, and we hope he’s living a good life.”

To watch the full video - and others covering First Nations and powwow culture - visit the Sask Sport, Culture and Recreation Districts site on YouTube.

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The alerts will go to users who were within two metres of a positive individual for at least 15 minutes, anytime within the last fourteen days. Users are then free to assess their risk and seek testing of their own volition.

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More than just a dance:

Powwow performances in full regalia carry significance Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express It’s an intricate mesh of beads and feathers, bright colours and extravagant tailoring, sometimes taking years to put together, sometimes never reaching a final form.

The regalia worn by First Nations dancers is invariably the highlight of any powwow or round dance, and it only takes a slight glance to see just how much work goes into creating the always stunning and beautiful creations.

But it’s not all literally just about song and dance. There’s history behind those amazing outfits, much of it dating back centuries and holding traditions that carry over into the modern era.

The Treaty Four Gathering would normally be a chance to show that all off, but with the event being forced into a virtual arena this year, the Saskatchewan Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation decided to take a different route to passing on that education. To that end, a series of videos featuring Plains Cree cultural adviser Harold Littletent and his Dancing Horse Dance Troupe have been released on the SCSCR website, featuring explanations of powwow and round dance songs and traditions as well as the meaning behind regalia and dances.

Tiny Littletent is one of those performers, and is featured performing a Sneak-Up Dance as part of one of the videos.

“When he was a little baby, we almost lost him three times and with the surgeries and all the things had to go through, he lost his hearing and couldn’t talk,” said Harold Littetent, “but he told me one time ‘when I put this outfit on I feel like Superman’.”

And for good reason - Tiny is good at what he does, and carries the part of a First Nations warrior to perfection.

“Don’t ever be scared if you have special needs to do anything,” said Harold in the video. “This young man made me cry one time; he did a big show and all the people in the crowd started chanting his name. All they did was yell in the crowd ‘Tiny, Tiny, Tiny’. I felt really proud because he did something out there, made people realize he’s a somebody… and he’s a warrior.

“Tiny has the unique distinction of being the only dancer in Canada to have three eagle feathers as part of his regalia, a sign of his status in the community. The feathers are

Tiny Littletent performs a Sneak-Up dance, which would be performed while facing off against another warrior.

Harold Littletent explains the significance of the shield worn as part of powwow dance regalia. gifted to the dancers by elders as often as possible, sparing the eagles themselves - and for a good reason. Eagles are messengers from the Creator, with their ability to fly higher than the clouds making them perfect for the job.

“The Creator looks down and the kihew (eagle in Cree) gets the message and comes down and tells our elders what the Creator just said,” Littletent explained, adding that if and when an eagle is harvested, certain traditions have to be followed out of respect for the bird.

The back of Tiny’s regalia includes a broad fan of feathers, including winterhawk and magpie feathers, with the latter a popular adornment of warrior headwear in the past.

Then there’s the intricately designed shield.

“A long time ago the warriors would go and get the oldest, oldest buffalo out of the herd and knock him down,” Littletent explained. “They used to cut the hump off the buffalo and use it for rawhide, and then they’d make the shield.”

Lore dictates that not even arrows or bullets will hurt Tiny when he covers his face or body with the shield.

Breastplates are often the most intricate part of the whole regalia, featuring beadwork both small and large and in

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many cases in stunning arrays of colour and design. In times past, it would be made entirely of bone and serve as a protective covering for the torso.

“Those bones would protect them. You see the police officers today with the bulletproof vests; this is just like that when you tried to hit him with an axe or a spear, it would bounce off,” Littletent explained.

That’s not even getting into the clothing itself, which also features incredible design work almost entirely done by hand in many cases.

The video continued with Tiny performing his Sneak-Up Dance, showing off the intricate footwork and movement one would use to intimidate another warrior on the field of battle.

Littletent also explained the history behind women’s dancing and regalia, which today is often as detailed as you’d see on the men. Back in the day, that wouldn’t necessarily have been the case.

“The women used to come out of the tipi fully dressed in buckskin,” Littletent explained. “Now you have the commercial stuff with the beadwork, back in the day they never had the luxury as you’d call it. They did everything by hand, the chest plate, the feathers, everything.”

Their dancing is also steeped in history and comes from a place of joy.

“The women used to stand by the tipis and when the men would go off on a buffalo hunt or war party, and when they came back they [the women] would be by the tent crying in happiness because they brought home food or they came home safe,” Littletent said.

Raven Gabriel performed a dance representative of her Ojibwe tribe back home in Manitoba, showing off the impressive colours and designs one would expect.

For more on First Nations culture and the stories behind powwow regalia and dances, be sure to check out the full set of videos on the SDSCR website.

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Seasoned cooks are able to glance at a recipe and figure out quickly that something is missing — such as no flour in a cake.

That attention to detail happened following the publication of Autumn Apple Cakes in the Sept. 23 column. One reader made her inquiry, noting if she used all the water called for, it might be more of a smoothie than a cake.

Other readers had similar comments and asked for clarification.

Indeed, I had omitted the four cups of flour that would make the difference between cake and smoothie. The recipe is repeated this week, and is accompanied by other ideas for using fresh apples. Thanks to eagle-eyed recipe readers for being in touch. •••

Autumn Apple Cakes

4 tbsps. honey 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 1 cup fresh diced apple 1 tbsp. baking powder 4 cups flour ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper cups.

In a large bowl, mix honey, vanilla, water, applesauce and egg.

Mix baking powder and flour in a separate bowl. Then slowly stir the flour mixture into the honey mixture. Blend well. Fold diced apples into mixture.

Spoon batter into muffin tins. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry.

Do not over bake.

Cool completely on a wire rack then remove paper cups from muffin tin.

Store in cool, dry place, covered. May be frozen. •••

Texas Apple Cake

3 cups pastry or cake flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsps. cinnamon 1 1 /4 cups vegetable oil (not olive oil) 2 cups sugar 1 large egg 3 cups grated apples 2 tsps. vanilla extract 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional Grease and flour a bundt pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sift the flour and baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set

aside.

Beat the oil with the sugar and egg until creamed. Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the chopped apples and vanilla. Add walnuts if using.

Turn into the bundt pan and bake about 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out and setting on rack. While still warm, dust with sifted powered sugar.

Cool completely before slicing. •••

Applesauce

6 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/3 cup water 2-4 tbsps. sugar to taste 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, optional Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Cover, reduce to simmer and cook about 15 minutes until apples are tender. Uncover and cook another five minutes.

Mash apples for chunky consistency or use an immersion blender until smooth. Serve warm or chilled.

May be frozen or put into sterilized jars then processed for 15 minutes in a hot water bath.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Performer’s Cafe from Festival of Words finally returning Larissa Kurz

The Festival of Words took a well-deserved break after a successful virtual literary festival in July, but the local organization is finally getting back to business with the return of the popular Performer’s Cafe open mic nights.

The first Performer’s Cafe of the fall will take place on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., but things will look a little different.

The open mic night will be happening virtually through Google Meets, which is the platform utilized to facilitate the Festival of Words in July with great success.

Performers and audience members alike can register for the event through the Festival of Words website, which

will provide them with an invite to the video conference.

Other than the change in venue, the open mic will be similar to the in-person version of the event, with performers of all types welcome to take the screen. There won’t be a feature artist to kick off the return of the series, but organizers are sure the event will still be worth tuning into. “Performer’s Cafe is such a fun event,� said operations coordinator Amanda Farnel, in an email with the Moose Jaw Express. “It’s really important to still be able to bring everyone together and see all of the great performances.�

Culture Days to feature more online activities this year

By Moose Jaw Express staff

With the pandemic making it difficult to gather in big groups, the non-profit SaskCulture encourages residents to experience this year’s Culture Days indoors, outdoors and online.

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Regina publisher releasing updated edition of Tunnels of Time for 20th anniversary Larissa Kurz

Regina publisher Deana Driver from DriverWorks Ink is excited to introduce Tunnels of Time by Mary Harelkin Bishop to a whole new generation of readers with a revival of Moose Jaw’s most beloved novel.

In a partnership between DriverWorks Ink and Bishop herself, a reprinted and updated edition of the young adult novel set in Moose Jaw’s infamous tunnels is hot off the presses and released with SaskBooks during Saskatchewan Book Publishing Week from Sept. 24-28.

“We’re looking forward to introducing this book to a whole new generation of young people and educators who have not heard of it before,” said Driver. “It’s a national best-selling book, tens of thousands of copies sold, and we’re hoping people embrace this new volume just as well.”

Tunnels of Time was originally published in 2000 by the now-defunct Coteau Books in Regina, and it instantly became a bestseller for the prairie publisher. The time-travel novel was so popular that Bishop turned it into a series of five books following pre-teen heroine Andrea and her adventures in Moose Jaw’s illustrious past, which have remained very popular over the years since they were originally published.

The new edition of the novel will tell the same beloved story as the original version, but with a few new inclusions to both celebrate the book’s 20th anniversary and also bring Tunnels of Time into 2020.

Driver and Bishop have updated parts of the novel to better reflect new information about the history of the tunnels and the prohibition era in Moose Jaw, in light of new research done since 2000 — including a documentary interviewing Al Capone’s great-niece talking about how important Moose Jaw was to his business.

“Some of the details have been fine-tuned because in 20 years things have changed,” said Driver. “More information is known about the tunnels and the days of gangsters, and all of that history.”

Driver and Bishop even reached out to people in Moose Jaw to put together a more accurate depiction of the city for the novel, using details from local stories to better describe Moose Jaw’s locale.

They have also updated some of the outdated language

L-R: Author Mary Harelkin Bishop, Tunnels of Moose Jaw creative director Kelly Carty, and DriverWorks Ink publisher Deana Driver during the filming of a novel reading for the book’s launch. (supplied) from the original edition and added a number of resources at the back of the book, including historical notes and a question and answer section with the author for educators to utilize.

The 2020 edition of Tunnels of Time also boasts a new cover and illustrations throughout the novel, something that Bishop had always wanted to do.

“Now people get to see who Mary thinks Andrea is, this 13-year-old girl who’s the heroine of the story,” said Driver. “They now know what she looks like and they can follow along a little better on her journey and all of the different adventures she has as a tunnel rat.”

Tunnels of Time has been a staple in prairie classrooms for a number of years, and Driver said the book’s longevity is thanks to its incredible story.

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“Part of the reason we republished is because this book is still relevant. It's a wonderful children’s story based on events that actually happened in Moose Jaw, in the days of Al Capone,” said Driver. “The book is super popular across Canada and we knew that we could not allow it to go out of print.”

DriverWorks Ink will be celebrating the book’s 20th anniversary and republishing on Oct. 2 with a virtual book launch, which will feature a live Q&A with Bishop and a dramatic reading of an excerpt from the novel — filmed in the actual tunnels of Moose Jaw. “[SaskBooks] thought it would be a wonderful idea to film a videotaped reading from in the tunnels of Moose Jaw,” said Driver. “And we were welcomed with open arms to come into the tunnels [and] it really was a wonderful adventure.”

The launch event is free to attend, with registration available by visiting DriverWorks Ink’s website.

Republishing Tunnels of Time is only the beginning as well, promised Driver, as DriverWorks Ink plans to update and republish all of the books in the Tunnels of Time series over the next few years.

Signed copies of the new edition of Tunnels of Time will be available to purchase from DriverWorks Ink. Regular copies can be found in big bookstores like Indigo and McNally Robinson, and they will also be available locally in Moose Jaw at Yvette Moore Gallery and the Tunnels of Moose Jaw gift shop. The new edition is also available as an ebook, for download where ebooks are available.

Author Mary Harelkin Bishop poses with a copy of the updated edition of her bestselling novel Tunnels of Time, in the actual Tunnels of Moose Jaw. (supplied)

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15 Wing holds ceremony to honour 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air.

So begins the poem “High Flight” by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr., an American who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Written around September 1941, the poem has since been used to commemorate aviators and astronauts.

It has also been used to honour the Battle of Britain, the first major military campaign of that war fought entirely by air forces. Running from July 10, 1940 to Oct. 31, 1940, the offensive saw Nazi Germany attempt to eliminate the Royal Air Force as a preamble to invading Great Britain.

More than 100 Canadians from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) participated in the battle, with 23 dying during the campaign. A total of 574 other airmen from other countries also supported the RAF at that time.

The climax of the battle was Sept. 15, 1940, when Allied aircraft repulsed two massive waves of German attacks.

Afterward, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill uttered his now-famous phrase about the campaign: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

Canada’s last surviving Battle of Britain pilot was Squadron Leader John Stewart Hart, who died at age 102 on June 18, 2019.

On Sept. 20, 15 Wing Air Base commemorated the 80th anniversary of the battle by holding a scaled-down ceremony due to the pandemic. The RCAF and other

Guest of honour Flight Lt. (ret’d) Al Cameron (seated) reads the Roll of Honour and remembers the 23 Canadians pilots killed during the Battle of Britain. Photo by Sergeant Patrick Porter, 15 Wing Moose Jaw

said Walker. “We need to do what has to be done. The sacrifice they made and bravery they showed during that time specifically is memorable and inspiring.”

One objective at 15 Wing is to provide pilot and officer education, so during his conversations with trainees, Walker attempts to inspire the new pilots to have a sense of duty and loyalty to the RCAF by harkening back to the accomplishments of the past.

The fact the Battle of Britain was the first offensive fought entirely by air forces shows today’s students what can be done with airpower, he added. This campaign is a case study of what can be done in the modern world.

15 Wing Command Team presents a token of appreciation to Al Cameron. From right are Colonel Ron Walker, Flight Lt. (ret’d) Al Cameron, and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Marlene Shillingford. Photo by Sergeant Patrick Porter, 15 Wing Moose Jaw military organizations normally honour this anniversary on the third Sunday of September.

Usually, dozens of people would descend upon the base to take part but this year only a handful of people were on hand, with the ceremony livestreamed online.

15 Wing Chaplain Capt. Rev. Eric Davis was event MC, Second World War veteran Flight Lt. Allan Cameron read out the names of the 23 Canadians who died in the battle, and base commander Col. Ron Walker gave a description of the battle.

Also during the ceremony, a Snowbird pilot read the poem “High Flight,” Davis read “The Airman’s Prayer,” and members from the Royal Canadian Legion and RCAF laid wreaths.

Before the event, Walker explained that his first experience with the ceremony was in 1993 when he was a brand-new lieutenant who had received his wings the previous May. One of his first duties was to act as wing commander for the event.

“It was a great feeling,” he said. “It’s one of the most moving ceremonies for me to be there. You feel a great sense of pride in what was accomplished by so few people (who) essentially saved the world and allow us to live the way we do today.”

One reason to remember this battle is that the campaign can teach us how so few people can achieve something monumental, Walker remarked. It shows the importance of commitment and standing up for your beliefs, while it also demonstrates bravery and sacrifice. These are values that still resonate today in the Canadian Forces.

“We take this as an example of what can

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion and the ANAVETS salute the memorial at 15 Wing during the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary ceremony. From left are Sue Knox (Royal Canadian Legion), Don Perington (ANAVETS), and Sharon Erickson (Royal Canadian legion). Photo by Sergeant Patrick Porter, 15 Wing Moose Jaw

be done, and what needs to be done when we’re pushed up against an enemy like that, that is unyielding and unwilling,”

Gillespie Magee Jr. concluded his poem by writing, Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle, flew; and, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God.

Commander Colonel Ron Walker addresses the crowd during 15 Wing’s livestreamed Battle of Britain ceremony. Photo by Sergeant Patrick Porter, 15 Wing Moose Jaw

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Magazine names Talon Regent one of top 25 lawyers in Canada Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Lawyer Talon Regent is the only Saskatchewan jurist named one of the top 25 legal professionals in Canada and one of the top five young influencers in the country.

Canadian Lawyer magazine recently released its 11th annual list of the most influential lawyers who have made significant efforts during the last 18 months.

Several hundred nominations were submitted, and from there, the editorial panel shortlisted 174 candidates and tallied 19,115 votes from readers. The panel then compiled the list.

“Inclusion in the Top 25 speaks to a level of respect, the ability to influence public opinion and to help shape the laws of this country and others; contribution to the strength and quality of legal services; involvement and impact within the justice community; and social and political influence and involvement,” the article explained.

A lawyer for four years, Regent, 29, is known for his aptitude with legal technology, the article continued. The pandemic forced the law profession to adapt to physical distancing and conduct and deliver operations remotely; Regent assisted in making this transition smother for many firms and companies.

He is also working on a virtual reality trial simulator to help lawyers, law students and self-represented litigants practise their trial advocacy skills, offering them real-time feedback in a consequence-free environment.

Excited to be nominated “I am incredibly excited to be listed as one of Canada’s top five influencer lawyers,” Regent told the Moose Jaw Express. “Canadian Lawyer is one of the more reputable law magazine, so knowing they’re recognizing the contributions I’ve made and the difference that my work has created

in society — that’s a major compliment.”

Each lawyer received a personalized magazine cover with his or her face on the front; the actual cover has a simple graphic. With a chuckle, Regent said he asked for a couple of extra personalized copies for his parents, in-laws, friends and his office.

“I didn’t think I had a snowball’s chance of being successful. I’ve no idea how many people voted for me, but I feel like it couldn’t have been more than 50,” he said.

“So, I must have had some qualities that the vetting staff really liked and really wanted to share.”

Making the list has reminded Regent that his work is appreciated, he explained. He sometimes becomes caught up in the daily grind and doesn’t recognize the value he contributes. However, he feels good when he reviews how his practice has changed, how he has helped change the lives of his clients, and the positive effect he has had.

Technological innovations The magazine article listed some ways Regent has supported more technology and his efforts to bring the law practice into the 21st century.

This includes helping the province update its legislation with e-signatures and digital signatures, assisting the Law Society of Saskatchewan to improve its digital cloud practice policies, and speaking to law students in high school and college about the latest technological legal tools available.

“Lawyers are notorious for not investing in technology. I don’t feel I’ve done anything particularly noteworthy, except for a push for people to adopt technology that other industries have already been using for decades,” he said.

It’s usually older lawyers who are resistant to technology since they run firms

Canadian Lawyer magazine personalized each cover of its issue with a head shot of each lawyer who made the top 25 list for this year. Talon Regent made the top 25 list and was also named one of the five young influencers. Photo courtesy Canadian Lawyer magazine and make decisions, have been around for decades and who are comfortable with the status quo, continued Regent. Unless they can see a guaranteed return on investment, they aren’t interested in making changes.

Instead, Regent has been more successful in convincing younger lawyers to use technology regularly, including simple changes such as harnessing form fields, auto-populate and mail merge in Microsoft Office to save time.

Changes to the profession Due to the pandemic, courthouses allowed more appearances and hearings by telephone and video. Lawyers were also able

to witness the signing of documents by videoconference — they previously had to be in the same place as clients, a practice dating back 1,000 years — which had a big effect on Regent’s practice. Some of his clients, who are farmers, didn’t have to drive hours into town to sign a form.

“For me, it’s made the job a whole lot easier (to witness remotely). That being said, I was already tech-savvy, and I already understood the potential that this technology had for the practise of law …” he said. “And I predicted that these changes would come about. It was just a matter of flipping a switch on my systems.”

Virtual simulator Regent has been working on the virtual reality trial simulator for three years since he is passionate about it, he enjoys playing video games and practising law, and is focused on justice issues. He believes the game — still in development — can help self-represented litigants and other legal professionals rehearse beforehand, especially if they are not strong public speakers.

He has programmed the game while he is speaking with a video game company to create life-like characters and realistic furniture. He doesn’t want to release a beta version since he would be liable — sued or disbarred — for giving false information in-game. Before unveiling it, his biggest goal is to produce the game within a reasonable budget and have the Law Society of Saskatchewan approve it.

“While I’m willing to take a bit of a hit financially just because I am so passionate about this,” Regent added, “I need to make sure it’s not going to cause me to miss any payments on my household bills or anything like that.”

Provincial funding to provide for sexual assault centre, meth strategy Larissa Kurz

The Saskatchewan government has pledged over $532,000 to police agencies and community-based organizations to develop new tools and programs to address crime and support victims of crime in the province.

The new funding is being provided through the Civil Forfeiture Program, which seizes property considered to be proceeds or an instrument of unlawful activity and deposits the funds into the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

Police forces will receive $180,000 of the funding, with a matching amount deposited into Victims’ Fund. Another $170,000 will be distributed between several community-based organizations.

Moose Jaw will be receiving $18,974 to support the development of a sexual assault centre in Moose Jaw, a pilot project announced by the Regina Sexual Assault Centre in January.

Moose Jaw Partners Against Violence will also be receiving $25,000 to develop a crystal meth awareness strategy in the city, which will aim to act as a preventative measure and inform students, parents and the public about the dangers and effects of crystal meth.

Other programs receiving funding include:

• the RCMP “F” Division Youth Advisory Committee for supplies to enhance the youth program; • Saskatoon Police Service for the development of a youth anti-gang initiative; • Weyburn Police Service for a cyanoacrylate fuming chamber to improve fingerprint identification; • Prince Albert Police Service for a 3D laser scanner to improve analyzation of crime scenes; • Parkland Victims Services for the purchase of wearable safety alert devices for individuals at high-risk of violence or abuse; • Piwapan Women’s Centre for the domestic violence program in Lac La Ronge; • and the Lac La Ronge Friendship Centre for the creation of a women’s wellness retreat for victims of trauma.

“Saskatchewan police services continue to invest in community safety and well-being through partnerships, innovation and collaboration,” said Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police and Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa, in a press release. “This additional funding provides even greater opportunities for all of us to share in building safer, more harmonious and more inclusive communities.”

MOOSEJAWEXPRESS.COM • Wednesday, September 30, 2020 • PAGE A19

City Hall Council Notes MAKE A COMPLAINT

As it seems that Moose Jaw City Hall does not seem to acknowledge citizen complaints, if you are disgruntled about the lack of communication at City Hall or feel you have a viable complaint with how the City of Moose Jaw is conducting their affairs and spending our taxpayers’ money, please make your voices known to the Ombudsman’s office in Saskatchewan.

Ombudsman Saskatchewan promotes and protects fairness and integrity in the design and delivery of government services. They take complaints about provincial government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and many health entities. They also take complaints about municipal entities.

Ombudsman Saskatchewan offices are located at 150 – 2401 Saskatchewan Drive Regina Sask. S4P 4H8. Back in July the Ombudsman was Mary McFadyen; she can be reached by phone at the Regina office at (306)787-6211, Fax 306.787-9090 or e-mail ombreg@ombudsman.sk.ca. Let them know how you feel and get them to investigate.

Preventing spread of COVID-19 a collective community effort, doctor says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) constantly models how the pandemic could affect the province and uses that data to advise the public about how to stay safe, the area medical health officer says.

The SHA uses the data to figure out what could happen in the future, how the pandemic could affect communities and how the coronavirus affects other provinces, Dr. Hortense Tabien told city council by video during the Sept. 21 regular meeting. The health authority is also closely monitoring the upcoming flu season, as it is worried about this fall's influenza combining with a second wave of the pandemic.

Tabien noted the province wants to prevent another lockdown if possible, while the health authority wants to ensure kids and adults are up-to-date on their vaccinations since that is an effective health measure to prevent infectious diseases.

“We know that ... the flu is very similar in symptoms to COVID,” she said.

Once SHA knows what the consequences of the pandemic could be, it then communicates with citizens about how to protect themselves, Tabien continued. Preventing the coronavirus is a collective effort that requires everyone to pull together.

Residents need to take further preventative measures to combat other diseases, including keeping up with safe

sexual practices, she added. The Moose Jaw area has seen an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during the pandemic, particularly syphilis.

Tabien provided data as of Sept. 17 of how many people in Saskatchewan the coronavirus had infected. There were 1,757 cases, with 263 related to travel, 875 due to close contact or mass gatherings, 520 due to unknown exposure or local transmission, and 99 under investigation.

In the south-central area — where Moose Jaw is located — there were 197 total cases, with 15 due to travel, 66 due to close contact/mass gatherings, and 110 due to unknown exposure/local transmission. The 197 cases represent about 11 per cent of the total provincial numbers.

While the overall numbers look stable, the SHA is starting to see them increase, Tabien said. She encouraged residents to take steps to prevent the pandemic from getting out of hand, including physical distancing, wearing a mask when distancing can't be maintained, washing hands regularly and not working while experiencing symptoms of illness.

“Be a good role model,” she added.

The SHA is rolling out plans to handle the surgeries and procedures that were cancelled or postponed early in the pandemic, Tabien said. However, the resumption of surgeries depends upon how Saskatchewan continues to

handle the pandemic.

While the province's numbers are low, the virus is unpredictable and infectious, she continued. The cases the health authority reports every day are a reflection of what happened two weeks before.

“If we can keep it stable, things will go back to normal,” she added.

After the presentation, Coun. Brian Swanson indicated to council that they voted against making masks mandatory on buses. He thought that council had done a disservice to bus drivers by not forcing transit users to wear masks.

“We are asking them to roll the dice every time,” he remarked, pointing out most cities in Saskatchewan with transit have forced users to wear face coverings. He also didn't think council was following the recommendations from the health professionals.

There are plastic barriers in buses to protect riders and drivers, city manager Jim Puffalt replied.

Moose Jaw allows a limited number of people to ride the bus, just as Saskatoon and Regina have done, he continued. City administration does not want to move to standing-room yet, as that would put too many people together in one space.

Council then voted unanimously to receive and file Tabien's pandemic report.

The next regular council meeting is Oct. 5.

Potential beekeeping policy would govern industry at local level

City hall plans to develop a beekeeping policy that educates residents and apiculturists about the activity and creates voluntary best management guidelines to regulate the industry at the municipal level.

Such a strategy should alleviate safety concerns that the public may have while providing safe beekeeping practices that complement provincial standards, a council report explained.

There are roughly 1,160 registered beekeepers in the province, of whom about nine beekeepers live in Moose Jaw. The report indicated the province has not received many complaints about existing hives in the community since most co-exist quietly with human activities.

Since the provincial government already has regulations that govern this industry — for example, beekeepers BOARD MEMBER: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Separate must register with the province —Division additional School No. 22 ofregulations Saskatchewan (Number to be elected fromprovthe would be unnecessary, the report continued.

The Moose Jaw Subdivision is 4) ince would still be responsible for handling enforcement with complaints about honeybees.

Prairie South School Division No. 210 (Number to be elected from thewould The policy that the municipality wants to develop Moose Jaw Subdivision is 5) see beekeepers register with the city and adopt best practices such as keeping hives at a certain height above ground, providing a source of water, and installing a barrier to block the bees’ flight path. Furthermore, beekeepers would be limited to two or four hives based on their yard’s size.

Yens Pederson, a long-time beekeeper and Regina NDP MLA, spoke to city council during its Sept. 21 regular meeting about the proposed urban beekeeping policy city administration had crafted.

Saskatchewan has over 300 native bee species, with most of them solitary and not living in hives or nests, he explained. There are no native honeybee species in the province or even North America; such species have been imported from Europe and Asia.

“Beekeeping is like gardening or any agricultural pastime. What works in one part of the world might not work here, but people don’t understand that,” Pederson added.

Pederson clarified misinformation about beekeeping and the industry. For example, honeybees can be disadvantageous since they compete for resources with native bee species and contribute diseases; synthetic chemicals can be used around bees; and pesticides are not the main cause for honeybees being wiped out.

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City council’s main objectives should be to manage the people who want to keep bees in the city and prevent honeybees from becoming a nuisance to property owners, he said. While limiting the number of hives per property is a good idea, council should remember that honeybees can be a problem for anyone anywhere since they can fly up to five kilometres.

“We all instinctively have a fear of buzzing insects around our ears and faces,” said Pederson. “It is because of the pointy end on them. It hurts (to be stung) and bees can become defensive if they’re not managed properly.”

The policy should focus on managing swarms, managing water supply, managing bees’ defensiveness, and managing diseases, he remarked, before making several more suggestions on improving the policy.

Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development told city council that she was open to all the suggestions Pederson made and would consider putting them all in the policy.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN NO. 5345 The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Official Community Plan No. 5345.

The proposed bylaw amendment will change the Future Land Use designation of 1155 7th Avenue Southwest from Community Service/Parks/River Valley Conservation to Future Residential. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate a new residential subdivision in the area.

Information on the proposed residential subdivision may be found on the City website at www.moosejaw.ca. A copy of the proposed Bylaw is also available on the City website.

Public feedback on the proposed Bylaw may be directed to Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. All written submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, October 19th, 2020. Questions may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19th , 2020.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 23rd day of September, 2019.

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Council does not need to adopt this policy since the province already regulates beekeeping and has an act in place, said Coun. Brian Swanson, who preferred to see a smaller government footprint and not an increase in bureaucracy at city hall.

A policy is needed since councillors are the ones who hear about these issues first, while there have been problems in a neighbourhood where a resident keeps bees, said Coun. Crystal Froese. She wanted to see all beekeepers register and present their provincial certificates to show they understand how to keep bees, that they can safeguard their neighbours, and so city hall knows how many actual hives the city has.

Council then voted 6-1 to table the policy until city administration could incorporate Pederson’s suggestions.

Swanson was opposed.

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Building new subdivisionJasoninG. Antonio flood plain concerns some on council - Moose Jaw Express While most of city council was eager to see the development of an upscale residential subdivision in Wakamow Valley, others were concerned about building in a flood plain and approving the project so quickly.

Businessman Charles Vanden Broek wants to build the River Pointe Park subdivision just west of Seventh Avenue Southwest and north of the Moose Jaw River. The subdivision — composed of 100 housing units, including duplexes, houses and condominiums — would be built on 10 acres of developed land.

The property is currently zoned River Valley Conservation District and is also affected by the S1 (slump hazard) overlay and F1 (flood fringe) overlay districts.

Vanden Broek and his project architect gave a presentation to city council during its Sept. 21 regular meeting. The businessman and city administration have been working on this project for the past 18 months. Once city hall has given all necessary approvals, development could begin by 2022.

Council voted 5-2 to have city administration proceed with public engagement on this initiative and prepare a bylaw change for the Official Community Plan (OCP).

The first opportunity for council to vote on the bylaw change would be Monday, Oct. 19.

Councillors Brian Swanson and Heather Eby were opposed.

A decision too quickly “It looks beautiful; however…” said Eby, “for me, I know administration’s been looking at it for 18 months, so they’re happy with it because they’ve had lots of time, and they’ve talked with the proponents and they have all that settled in their minds. I haven’t had that much time.”

Some residents are also not feeling comfortable with this project, she continued. Meanwhile, this would be a “huge, huge, huge change” to the OCP, a document that council accepted in 2011 and that has kept the river valley pristine. She is pro-development, but this project made her uncomfortable, while the approval process was just too quick.

“This is a hurdle for me to get over,” she continued, pointing out there are still building foundations in the area where homes once stood before the 1974 flood hit.

“Yes, there are advances in technology, but Mother Nature wins the day.”

The other stumbling block Eby had was how big the 81unit apartment building would be, which she noted would be almost as big as the 95-unit Caleb Village building.

In response, project architect Alvin Fritz said there would be plenty of architectural features to mask the building’s size to make it attractive.

“I’m confident we will have a good outcome,” he added.

Building in a flood plain Swanson expressed his frustration that city administration had kept council in the dark on this project for 18 months, while council members only become aware the week before during a planning session. His constituents expected him — an elected official — to be aware of such things.

The idea that this particular area would only be affected by a one-in-500-year flood is not true, Swanson continued, as he has seen it underwater before.

After the big flood of 1974, all levels of government entered into a property purchase program whose purpose was to remove homes in the flood-zone area, with the city given money to buy homes in Happy Valley and Spring Creek, he explained.

The municipality continued that program in November

Some members of city council paid attention to what Coun. Brian Swanson had to say about the proposed subdivision in Wakamow Valley, during the Sept. 21 regular meeting, while others — not so much. Photo by Jason G. Antonio 1987 after the federal and provincial governments pulled out; between November 1987 and October 1988, the city purchased 52 properties for more than $2 million.

“Not allowing residential development in flood-prone areas is sound community planning. It is the norm just about everywhere,” he said.

Swanson then held up a map of the river valley area with different flood zones and the houses that once stood there.

He pointed out the millions of dollars spent to remove those homes were well invested since there has been little disruption during subsequent floods.

The councillor thought it was unrealistic that bringing in tonnes of dirt to build up the affected area would prevent future floods since “nature is bigger than all of us.” He also thought council would be liable for reversing this effective long-standing policy, while allowing this project would lead to other requests to build in flood fringe areas.

Project’s flood study The proposed development would be constructed in a flood plain, something that concerned Coun. Crystal Froese. She explained that her parents ran the River Park Campground decades ago and were hit with four floods, forcing them to leave their home.

There have been recent floods in that area, where huge chunks of ice the size of cars have been carried down the river, she continued, while wondering what Fritz’s plan was to create a barrier in the development area.

“Some of those (ice chunks) were literally the size of cars and four feet thick that came out of the river,” Froese added. “From the campground, it took out an entire (river) bank that no longer exists … .”

The river along this development is much deeper than the campground area, said Vanden Broek. All the houses will be constructed to the 1:500-year flood mark, while there will not be any basements added as per existing bylaws.

Froese thought it was right for the community to provide input, especially since the developer wanted the OCP changed.

“Democracy is something you have to create, which is what we are doing here,” she added. “We’re allowing the developer to come forward and have the community provide input and decide what they want us to do. This will change the (future) of the river valley.”

Wakamow Valley Authority The Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA) board received most information about this project only when the rest of the public did — on Sept. 18, when the council agenda was released, said general manager Todd Johnson. City hall asked the board in April to comment on a picture of the proposed development and send in a letter with concerns.

Coun. Brian Swanson uses a map of the river valley to show where the flood-zone areas are and where the 1974 flood hit. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Fritz addressed those concerns earlier in the meeting during his presentation.

Rece Allen, WVA board chair, expressed his concern that 136,000 cubic metres of fill — or 55 Olympic-sized swimming pools — would have to be added to raise the area so it wouldn’t be affected by floods. He thought it was presumptuous for council to change bylaws and proceed when there were still other studies to perform. He urged council to take a wait-and-see approach.

“We’re thrilled to see how they’ve taken a lot of extra steps; it’s not like they’re trying to throw down houses miscellaneously,” Allen replied. “But we have a lot of concerns because that’s what we do as a board.”

Comfortable moving forward The Water Security Agency is creating a new flood map for Moose Jaw, which should come out soon, said Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development.

The developer is aware of this and has agreed to work the new map into the existing hydrological study.

While city administration has recommended this project move forward, council can wait for that report before changing the property’s designation.

“We are comfortable at this point moving forward. Everything that has been brought to us has been favourable,” Sanson added. “We are definitely willing to keep working with the developer through the rest of the reports … before they would get their actual development permits.”

Mayor Fraser Tolmie thought it was refreshing for council to get in on the start of this project — which helps it make decisions — considering council normally comes in on the tail end of such developments.

“I’d rather have this information upfront and know that the due diligence that’s being done and the expertise that’s been brought to this concerning this area (is happening),” he added.

Phone app could let motorists pay for parking digitally It could soon become easier to pay for parking in Moose Jaw, as city hall is moving forward with a project to let motorists pay with a mobile parking app.

During its Sept. 21 regular meeting, council unanimously approved a motion to allow city administration to issue a request for proposals for the development of a mobile parking app, which would let residents and visitors pay for metered parking with their credit card connected to their smartphones.

“Users would not have to keep loose change in their vehicle specifically for parking anymore. Parking times could be extended from a mobile device inside a restaurant or sports (venue) without having to leave and plug a meter,” a report to council explained.

Increased use in digital payments would lead to a corresponding decrease in the amount of money that municipal employees would have to collect, count and take to the bank, the report continued. This could save significant time for staff and improve the efficiency of those employees responsible for parking and meters.

There would also be less wear and tear on current coin-operated meters, while parking fees would automatically go into municipal accounts.

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Parking meter labour and equipment costs for the last three years — excluding the pay station behind city hall — were $61,779.49 three years ago, $43,779.49 two years ago, and $45,126.77 last year.

Other benefits of using the app could include paying with a business credit card and receiving a receipt instantly; refunding unused parking minutes back to the user; the ability for businesses to validate parking electronically for customers; selling monthly parking permits electronically; and enhanced reporting based on location.

The licensing models vary depending upon the software vendor selected, the council report said. Some vendors provide all materials and software at no cost to the municipality, while others allow for convenience fees to be added to the cost of metered parking or permit parking to generate revenue. Some vendors also have a small software and hardware cost associated with setup, equipment and annual maintenance.

No funding source has been identified for this project, said the report, adding that the option to pay with coins will remain.

Council discussion “I’ve used (a similar system) in Regina. It’s an easy pro-

gram to use,” said Coun. Dawn Luhning. “For all downtown businesses, this will be really beneficial. I like that people can still plug the meters with coins. It’s a good option we need to keep.”

One option the app should have is ensuring motorists can’t continually plug the meter digitally during an eighthour day, since downtown businesses won’t like that, she added. Some businesses weren’t pleased that motorists didn’t have to pay over the summer, while others appreciated that fact.

Parking attendants will be able to tell how long a vehicle has been at a stall — and can issue parking tickets — by using a handheld device, explained Wade McKay, director of information technology. The device can scan the licence plate and receive information from city hall.

There are transaction fees of 20 cents per use, so if a meter charge is 50 cents, users will pay 70 cents in total, McKay told Coun. Brian Swanson. It will be possible to refund unused minutes; there will not be any transaction fee to do that.

“Looking at the revenues on our parking meters and where they’ve been the last few years, it’s not the cash cow we had hoped for,” Swanson remarked.

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City Hall Council Notes Public input sought on proposed upscale residential subdivision in Wakamow Valley Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Residents will soon be asked to provide input on a potential upscale residential development in the river valley that would add 100 housing units to overlook the Moose Jaw River.

Businessman Charles Vanden Broek has approached city council about amending the Official Community Plan (OCP) to change the designation of property he owns to future residential from community service/parks/river valley conservation so he can construct the proposed River Pointe Park subdivision.

The property is 25.68 acres and is zoned River Valley Conservation District. It is also affected by the S1 (slump hazard) overlay and F1 (flood fringe) overlay districts.

The proposed upscale subdivision — 29 single-family units, with houses and duplexes, and 81 multi-family units, with apartments, on roughly 10 acres of developed land — is east of Seventh Avenue Southwest and south of Keith Crescent and would sit near the river.

The property has been privately owned for years, but is part of the Wakamow Valley Authority (WVA) advisory area, which means the authority must be consulted when city hall receives new development proposals outside of standard permitted uses, a city council report explained.

WVA received the project application and proposed concept plan, and after reviewing it, submitted a letter with concerns.

Vanden Broek has worked with city administration on

A map showing how far inland a one-in-500-year flood could go. Photo courtesy Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architect Inc.

A map showing the proposed residential subdivision near Seventh Avenue Southwest. Photo courtesy Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architect Inc. this project for 18 months. Several studies, reports, analyses and assessments about the property were attached to the Sept. 21 regular council meeting agenda, an indication of intent he is to see this project approved.

During the meeting, council voted 5-2 to have city administration proceed with public engagement on this issue and prepare a bylaw to amend the OCP. Councillors Heather Eby and Brian Swanson were opposed.

The Express will provide a follow-up story about the discussion council had.

According to the council report, the Water Security Agency is updating information about the flood plain area, while Vanden Broek is aware of this and has committed to adding the new data into the project. A hydrological assessment report also recommended that a more detailed analysis be completed once the new flood hazard data is available.

Alvin Fritz, the project architect, gave a presentation about the proposed development. His PowerPoint report looked at views of the area from different streets; how far the development would be from places such as grocery stores, schools, walking paths and trails, and parks and play areas; where the residential units would be situated, and; maps of the flood zones.

Further, he discussed engineering, geotechnical, environmental, archaeological, and traffic impact reports; similar developments in Calgary and Banff, and; how

An artist’s 3D rendering of the proposed subdivision.

Photo courtesy Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architect Inc. the housing units would be built to withstand one-in500-year floods.

Fritz also played a 3D video showing how the proposed development would look.

“We are excited about the prospects of this, as it has huge upside and potential. This is wonderful parcel along the river,” he said.

Fritz spent time addressing some of the concerns the WVA board had, noting an interpretive site could be built to display any artifacts; 63 per cent of the property would be kept in a natural state; no construction would occur in the flood or slump zones, and; the river would not be affected since the development is situated away from the edge.

The council report indicated the next steps of the project could include a long-term designation change to the future land use map, an application approval for rezoning as per the approved concept plan, and an application approval for the subdivision as per the approved concept plan.

Public consultation would be sought with the first two steps, while council would have to approve the third step.

Vanden Broek would be responsible for all costs associated with extending services to the property and providing internal services. He has also agreed to pay all development levies at the time of subdivision, the report added.

Updated policy reduces number of vacation days city staff can carry forward Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Some out-of-scope city employees have carried 40 days of vacation time and earned days off from one year to the next, but a new policy aims to reduce that number to five.

City administration encourages outof-scope staff to use their holidays and earned days off — or scheduled days off (SDOs) — in the year they are earned, but the needs and expectations of the community, city council, city manager and employees themselves sometimes dictate that these employees work regardless of circumstances, a council report explained.

The pandemic is a good example since most out-of-scope (OOS) staff took off no time for months due to various demands, the report continued. Other reasons for not taking time off include vacancies, service demands, large projects, proper coverage and staff shortages.

“Those employees (who) forgo holidays and time off to ensure that services continue should not be penalized,” the report added, “and there needs to be a provision to carry forward holidays.”

To address the carryover, the human resources department — with input from

the personnel committee — submitted several recommendations during the Sept. 21 regular council meeting, including that: • Council approve a revised OOS vacation leave, SDO, and carryover provisions policy, which provides a four-year strategy to reduce how many days can be carried into a new year • OOS employees be notified immediately that the policy of SDO carryover from year to year will be discontinued effected Jan. 1, 2022 and the principle of “use it or lose it” would apply from that date onward, while SDOs be included in the entitlement carryover limit until that date • Newly hired permanent and non-permanent full-time OOS employees be immediately provided with a maximum carryover limit of five vacation days Council voted 6-1 to adopt the motions; Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed.

Council discussion Besides personnel committee, council has also discussed this issue during budget deliberations, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie.

The concern council has is it wants to ensure employees have balance, but that

they also use their entitled vacation time when appropriate.

A work-day for out-of-scope employees is roughly seven hours and 15 minutes, while they sometimes work an additional 33 minutes a day, which entitles them to 17 SDOs, claimed Swanson. That number of SDOs was reduced to 12 in 1991 before rising again to 17 in 1995. The policy then was “use it or lose it” since OOS employees could not carry those days forward.

However, the former city manager changed that policy without council input in 2014 and allowed OOS employees to bank those days, which quickly led to some staff carrying forward more than 40 days, the councillor continued. As some employees worked longer with the municipality, they accumulated 54 vacation/ SDO days, giving them a four-day work week.

The build-up of carryover days has created a financial liability of $307,000 for which taxpayers are responsible, Swanson added. Moose Jaw has had a generous policy for too long, and it needs to change.

City manager Jim Puffalt refuted Swanson’s claim of how long OOS employees

— such as himself — work, noting most work all day to ensure a job gets done.

Background The current carryover entitlement policy was enacted in January 2014 and was capped at 40 days, including combined vacation and SDOs, explained Al Bromley, director of human resources. OOS employees who exceed the maximum number receive a mandatory payout in the first quarter of the new fiscal year. Full payouts occur when employees either resign or retire.

“This policy had some success in reducing the numbers of employees with carryover exceeding 40 days,” he said.

The new policy states that employees hired after Oct. 1, 2020 would have a maximum carryover of five vacation days, while SDOs would have to be used in the year they are earned.

Meanwhile, employees hired before Oct. 1 are permitted to carry over a maximum of 40 days of combined SDOs and vacation leave. They would be given until Dec. 31, 2024, to reduce their banked carryover time to a maximum of five days.

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City Hall Council Notes

Central grad gets scholarship for work with cadets and rescue dogs Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Central Collegiate graduate Connor Johnson is the recipient of this year's Snowbirds Scholarship.

Johnson graduated from Central in June with an average of 91.6 per cent and has been accepted to the University of Regina, where he plans to study environmental systems engineering, Lori Meyer, co-ordinator of Prairie South School Division's Bursary Fund program, explained in a letter to city council. Besides his academic record, Johnson has also been a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets since age 13.

“He has been an inspiration and role model to younger cadets and has a deep appreciation for the cadet program and how he has benefited from it,” Meyer said.

Besides being a mentor, Johnson has acted as a parade commander and participated in several fundraising and community events. He has been a volunteer with CCRezQs, a dog rescue organization. He and his family have helped organize events and have taken several dogs into their home.

Johnson is also quite involved in curling, both at school and with

cadets, Meyer said. His commanding officer, Clyde Garrett, has confirmed that Johnson is deserving of the Snowbirds scholarship.

During its Sept. 21 regular meeting, city council unanimously received and filed the report and presented the scholarship cheque to Johnson.

In 1991, city council passed a bylaw governing how the Snowbirds Scholarship should be awarded. The bylaw indicated $5,000 was to be set aside for the purpose of annually awarding a scholarship to cadet members who planned to continue or pursue post-secondary education.

The amount of the scholarship is to be equal to 75 per cent of the income earned by the fund during the preceding 12 months, a council report explained. The remaining 25 per cent of the income earned during the period would be added to, and thereby form, a part of the capital fund. The city would not be able to use the capital of the fund, or any portion of it, for any purpose other than for earning income for the scholarship award.

Vanier grad gets scholarship for academics and work in community Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Vanier Collegiate graduate Ha'Keena Maneso is the recipient of this year's Dubinsky Family Scholarship.

Maneso graduated in June with an average of 93 per cent and plans to study theatre arts at Queens University this fall, Lori Meyer, co-ordinator of Prairie South School Division's Bursary Fund program, explained in a letter to city council.

Besides Maneso's outstanding academics, she was also involved in her community and school, Meyer continued. For example, Maneso was a member of Vanier's retreat team and an organizing leader of Valhalla, which is a welcome to high school event for Grade 9 students. She was also a volunteer and performer at Voltage, a New Year's Eve event for youths put on by Joe's Place Youth Centre.

In the community, she has been the youth spokeswoman for the Elder Hope Project, which provides educational presentations in schools and in the community aimed at rising funds to support displaced and abandoned elders in Ethiopia. She was also the chairwoman of the youth advisory committee for the City of Moose Jaw. The committee initiates and leads service projects with other community groups and schools, while it also represents and advocates on behalf of youths to the mayor and city council.

Maneso was also a leadership committee member of the annual

Kids Helping Kids fundraiser, which aimed to help underprivileged children in Saskatchewan receive an education in the arts.

In addition, Maneso is involved in dancing, voice lessons, chamber choir and school musicals.

During its Sept. 21 regular meeting, city council unanimously received and filed the report and the Dubinsky Family Scholarship cheque was presented to Maneso.

In 1982, the City of Moose Jaw entered into a trust agreement with Boris Dubinsky and Administrative Consultants Limited. The purpose was to establish an endowment that the municipality would hold, with interest from the main endowment awarded annually as part of a scholarship to a Moose Jaw high school student pursuing university or college.

The amount of the scholarship is supposed to be equivalent to the amount of income the trust fund earned in the preceding 12-month period. The fund’s trustee is not allowed to use the capital of the fund — or any portion thereof — for any purpose other than for earning income for scholarship awards.

The directors of education from Prairie South and Holy Trinity Catholic school divisions determine which nominated graduate should receive the scholarship.

Council appoints MNP as city auditor for next five years Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has appointed chartered accountancy firm MNP LLP as the new auditor for the City of Moose Jaw for the next five years at the cost of $257,845.

During its Sept. 21 regular meeting, council unanimously approved awarding the request for proposal (RFP) submission for audit services to MNP for the fiscal years 2020 to 2024, and authorized the director of financial services to fulfill a service agreement with the company.

City hall issued an RFP for audit services in July, and after nominations closed on Aug. 14, the director of finance and city comptroller evaluated the three proposals from Deloitte, KPMG and MNP, a council report explained.

The evaluating committee rated the MNP submission at 86.75 points since it brought the best value to the city, while it rated the Deloitte submission at 83.20 points and the KMPG submission at 69.45 points.

Moose Jaw’s current auditor is Deloitte LLP and has audited the municipality’s finances since 2015. Before that, Benson Trithardt Noren Professional Accountants were

the auditors from 1985 to 2015. In 2015, the municipality adopted the practice of issuing an RFP at the end of each five-year audit term rather than extending the term of the existing auditor.

Entering into a five-year agreement with MNP will cost the city $257,845; the cost of the previous five-year audit contract was $249,160, the council report said. The new agreement represents an increase of 3.5 per cent over the actual costs paid for the previous five years.

Finance director Brian Acker told council that the selection committee chose MNP since it could perform the work required, had additional resources available, had a flexible schedule to perform the audit and had consistency with staffing.

The staffing criteria was important to the department, Acker explained, since it wanted an auditing firm where the same employees returned every year. This ensured finance officials didn’t have to provide the same answers to the same questions every time.

Conversely, the finance department had the municipality’s finances ready for evaluation by June, but Deloitte could not start analyzing the documents before July, which factored into the committee’s overall decision.

Coun. Brian Swanson expressed his appreciation for the scoring matrix included in the council report that explained why MNP was the successful recipient. He wondered why city administration had not provided a similar matrix in the report that discussed ticketing services at Mosaic Place.

City administration provided the matrix for the auditor because this is city council’s request for proposal, Acker explained. Council’s role is to appoint the auditor, so city administration thought including the scoring results was necessary.

“The provision of ticketing services is also up to council,” replied Swanson, adding scoring matrices should be included in future reports about RFP results as “part of transparency and accountability.”

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Warriors optimistic heading into 13U AA season, however it may look Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors put together a decent campaign last season in the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League 13-and-under division.

They’re hoping for something outstanding this time around.

After years of seeing top players in the age group split onto different teams, it’s all hands on deck this season. And that has coach Shane Smith looking forward to the new campaign, whenever it may start.

“This ‘08 group is a pretty special group,” Smith said. “We had two equal Atom A teams two years ago and we ended up winning the league with one of them, you have half the kids there, and we were able to win the Regina league. So bringing everyone together, it’s definitely not going to hurt us, that’s for sure.”

The Warriors will take the ice with four returnees from last year’s squad, which put together an 11-10-4 record to finish third in the SAAHL South Sask division before falling to Yorkton in the post-season.

It isn’t often a team with that kind of turnover ends up emerging as a league leader.

But given the optimism surrounding this group, that’s certainly something they hope is in the cards.

“It’s good to have some returning play-

The Moose Jaw U13 AA Warriors came this close to winning their first-round playoff series last season before falling in overtime. ers who kind of got their feet wet in the league, know what the league is all about and help lead the first-year guys,” Smith said. “It’s only going to help our team be better.

“Those four had pretty productive seasons last year, and all of our ‘08s played Pee Wee A last year and put up some good numbers in that league so they should be good. Then our one 09 d-man is a smart hockey player and will contribute.”

Ryan Gibbs is the highest scoring returnee, after putting up 10 goals and 22 points to finish third in team scoring. Carter Hudyma had 11 goals and 19 points, Bro-

dyn Pladson scored four times and racked up 14 points while defenceman Tyson Ross had a goal and three points for the Warriors.

That leadership core on top of the crew of newcomers only boosts the potential.

“We’re going to have three lines rolling all the time, so it’s going to be a pretty tough thing for other teams to match up against and we’re hoping that leads to success,” Smith said.

“It’s been a season quite a few parents have been looking forward too, whether it’s been four teams or two teams, it seems like they’ve always been getting split up

and this was kind of the year, we’re finally going to get all the top ‘08 kids together, and then COVID hits.”

Ah yes, the ongoing pandemic.

Nothing has been set in stone for a return to play date, although Sask Hockey said Thursday that pre-Christmas is likely.

That means a couple months of preparation, something Smith actually doesn’t mind.

“It would be great to be playing games, but the practicing is nice, too,” he said.

“You can really emphasize your systems and stuff like that and your skill development before the season gets going. Normally before the season starts you get about four or five practices in and you’re into exhibition, then you get a couple more and you’re into the season. I think this season, you get a little further ahead with your systems, get them in place and being ready to go whenever that opening puck drop happens.”

Until then, sessions with the likes of high-level powerskating instructor Kim Casavant of Liane Davis Powerskating will be in the cards, and possibly games against the U13 A Warriors and U15 A Warriors if it gets to that point.

“We’ll just do whatever we can to prepare and be ready for when things get going,” Smith said.

AAA Warriors Fitzpatrick, Little sign with Estevan Bruins Players sign with SJHL squad, join team for extended training camp Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw U18 AAA Warriors would be the first to tell you that seeing players move on to the junior hockey ranks is exactly what they want to see - player development is the name of the game, after all, and any chance to see a youngster advance their hockey career is a positive.

If the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Estevan Bruins are any indication, the Warriors are doing a fine job, indeed.

The Bruins recently signed a pair of players from the local squad to their extended training camp, including Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Caelan Fitzpatrick, along with recent acquisition and fellow Prairie Hockey Academy grad Keagon Little.

Fitzpatrick, 17, joined the Bruins last week after putting up 16 goals and 45 points in 44 games with the AAA Warriors last season. His 2018-19 campaign was spent with the PHA Cougars, where he 18 goals and 37 points in 35 games in the ultra-competitive Canadian Sport School Hockey League Elite 15 league.

“Caelan Fitzpatrick is a very solid player and it was great news to hear that he wanted to play for us,” said Jason Tartarnic, Bruins head coach and general manager on the team’s Twitter account. “Caelan impressed us last week and we feel he will be a very solid player that can play an all-around game. He has good size with a very good skill set. We are definitely happy to welcome Caelan to

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Caelan Fitzpatrick recently signed with the Estevan Bruins.

Estevan and the Bruins organization.”

Little, meanwhile, had yet to play with the Warriors after being signed by the team earlier this summer. The 17-year-old forward had seven goals and 20 points for the SMAAAHL’s Tisdale Trojans last season and racked up 15 goals and 57 points for the PHA Midget Varsity squad in the 2018-19 CSSHL campaign.

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Warriors’ Hunt ready for unusual NHL Draft

From months-long delay to virtual event, everything is different for highly touted prospect - except for expectations Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt has been waiting for this moment for years.

In less than two weeks’ time, Hunt will hear his name called by a National Hockey League team during the 2020 NHL Draft. This isn’t a question, either -- as the 25th-ranked North American skater in the final Draft Prospect Rankings, Hunt will end up somewhere in the NHL when the event takes place on Oct. 6-7.

The only question is will it be the first round, like then-teammate Brayden Tracey with the Anaheim Ducks last season, or a little later.

Regardless, the 18-year-old elite rearguard is looking forward to the moment.

“It’s been a long couple months with COVID, I’m just really excited,” Hunt said Friday afternoon from his home in Brandon. “I think the nerves have gone now and summer has been good, it’s just been different with the world today. But I’m excited for myself and my family, too, they’re going to be with me at our house and I just have to wait for October 6th and 7th.”

That’s one thing that’s supremely different and admittedly a little disappointing for everyone in the draft picture. Every-

Warriors’ Hunt ready for unusual NHL Draft thing will be done virtually, meaning no gathering in the stands of an arena with your fellow junior hockey standouts, no walking to the stage to accept your new jersey and team hat, no TSN or Sportsnet interview live and in person.

“I think a big part of being drafted is going up on stage and getting your jersey and hat, where this time we’re stuck at

home,” Hunt said. “But I’ll be with my family and just have to look at the positives and at the end of the day I’m going to be selected by a team.”

Based on recent draft results from the 25th position, Hunt could go anywhere from the middle of the first round, like Flint’s Ty Dellandrea in the 2018 Draft, 13th overall to Dallas, or somewhere later, like Nick Henry, who landed in the fourth round, 94th overall with Lethbridge. Brett Leason of the P.A. Raiders was ranked 25th heading into the 2019 Draft and went in the second round, 56th overall, to Washington.

Hunt’s Draft status comes with a huge caveat. He played only 28 games last season after suffering a skate cut to his right forearm in early December. With a full season under his belt, even on a rebuilding team, he may have seen his draft stock run quite a bit higher. That’s all in the past, though, and Hunt has used his time off and the delayed season wisely.

“I’ve had a lot of months off, and with COVID stopping everything, I’ve been able to build muscle and strength and focus on my body away from the game and off ice,” Hunt explained. “So I think coming back next year I’ll be that much

stronger and in that much better physical shape.”

NHL teams have still shown plenty of interest regardless, as one might expect for a player who has been a part of the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence ever since he hit the U15 ranks. Hunt estimates he’s fielded calls from 25 or so teams, all looking to get a feel for their newest potential prospect.

“They’ve been really good, they’ve all been Zoom calls, there are scouts and GMs on the call and it’s a chance to get to know you as a person,” said Hunt, who had 15 assists last season. “As it went on it got a lot easier and it’s been good to hear from so many teams.”

And if you think it’s strange regularly fielding phone calls from the likes of the Winnipeg Jets and New York Rangers, well, you’d be exactly right.

“It’s very surreal,” Hunt said. “It’s a really exciting part of my life right now. Growing up watching the National Hockey League and seeing it on TV, then having my named selected in a couple of weeks… it’s incredible how special it all is. I’ve worked really hard my whole career and this is just the beginning of something great for me.”

Indoor season early bird registration sees Moose Jaw Soccer near limits More than 150 players sign up for upcoming campaign despite COVID-19 changes Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

For most sports organizations, early-bird registration is a time for the keenest players to get a jump on signing up and a chance to get a feel for how numbers might look going forward.

For the Moose Jaw Soccer Association, it might almost end up being final registration.

With COVID-19 and the amount of field time available at YaraCentre having forced each age group into a number cap, the MJSA has found themselves almost full across the board at the end of early-bird registration.

And that’s left technical director Jordan Jeffery with the best of quandaries.

“I’m basically in the process of trying to figure out how I get more groups,” Jeffery said with a laugh. “All the limits and stuff just makes it a pain this year. If COVID hadn’t happened I think we’d have even bigger growth and a bigger headache still.”

As one might imagine, too many players and not enough space is a problem most would like to have. That translates

into over 150 youth registrations for the MJSA, and a further 150 expected for the adult co-ed and men’s leagues when things are all said and done.

As things currently stand, the registration cap limits have been hit in Under-5, U9 and U13, with a handful of spots available in the U7 and U11 divisions. The plan is to open a second group for U5, and doing the same for the next two higher age groups if it comes down to that.

In the older groups, the U17 and U19 boys divisions have seen a substantial boost due to the Celtic FC partnership, featuring numbers that haven’t been seen in close to a decade. The older girls leagues aren’t quite as high, but a split U13-U15 league is likely as well as separate U17 and U19 teams.

“It’s good to see people coming out and still being interested in getting exercise every week and staying healthy and staying active, they want to be part of the club,” Jeffery said. “There have been a couple of parents who said they were going to give it a miss this year, with the schools and

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The Moose Jaw Soccer Association has seen an impressive number of registrations this season stuff like that they didn’t know if it was good to do outside activities and they wanted to stay in the cohorts created by the schools. That’s fine, it’s their choice and we support that, we just hope that this starts easing down until outdoor begins and we can see those players come back as well.”

As for what games will look like when

they happen, there’s still some question.

The Sask Soccer Association was recently informed that the limit for players in a mini-league can go to 80 if the play format is nine-versus-nine or 11-versus-11, but more clarification is needed before things are finalized locally.

Competition-wise, the MJSA is planning to partner with Swift Current and have their teams pay a visit to YaraCentre for a few weekends in the U9 to U15 divisions once things kick off.

All told, it’s as promising a situation as the MJSA could have hoped for and a sign that soccer is certainly on the uptick in the city.

“Based on what I’ve heard from other clubs and areas and where their numbers are and our numbers are, we’re in a good place,” Jeffery said. “We’re excited and hopefully we’ll see some more growth in the outdoor if the world can get to normal then…. We’re excited and hopefully things will start to get better, until then we have a great base to build on in the indoor so far.”

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Thank You Moose Jaw

Warren Michelson Warren Michelson

The official call for the Provincial election has been made for October 26. With that, I compose this Moose Jaw EXPRESS column as your retiring Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Constituency of Moose Jaw North. It is with gratitude, pride and fulfilment that I reflect on the past three terms working with and for the citizens of Moose Jaw, representing this great city in our Provincial Legislature.

The 2007 election was a positive change for economic progress, improved social programs, upgraded health facilities, record investment in education, and infrastructure renewal; improving our overall quality of life. The significate growth in our province has outpaced most jurisdictions in Canada as well as North America. Now as I step aside, it is encouraging to see Saskatchewan’s potential to continue growing.

The upgrades and improvements to schools in Moose Jaw, including the announced construction of a new school expected to open in the fall of 2023 is significant.

The addition of 220 child daycare spaces in Moose Jaw is significant in providing support for families in need.

Investments in our social housing has increased the number of family living spaces and replaced some older prop-

erties, providing better-quality homes.

Our government placed a priority on supporting municipalities by committing to revenue sharing; providing funds to cities, towns and rural municipalities. This funding has increased by 142% since 2007. This assists maintenance, development of infrastructure, and provides tax relief across the province.

The construction of Mosaic Place and Yara Centre are a testament that the needs of the City of Moose Jaw were heard loud and clear by the Government of Saskatchewan. These two venues are pinnacles of pride for our community that have hosted several major concerts as well as sporting events such as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and served as the practice field in 2013 for the Hamilton Tiger Cats as they prepared for the Grey Cup game against our Riders (Hamilton was defeated 45-23).

Additional improvements to highways entering Moose Jaw and safety enhancements of the 9th Ave / TransCanada intersection are among ongoing improvement considerations to assist in future development of our City.

The construction of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital is the greatest improvement to health care in our community. Needed hospital upgrades had been a concern for almost a decade, and I’m proud that a new hospital was constructed; providing better health care, with up-to-date equipment and the ability to attract doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Expanded services include the hyperbaric chamber and the first MRI machine outside our two major cities. Indeed, Moose Jaw has become an integral element of health care for south-central Saskatchewan.

The greatest attribute of Moose Jaw is the people who live and work here. I have great respect for the constituents, volunteers, businesses, workers and leaders of our

notorious city. I’ve enjoyed talking and visiting with people of all beliefs and interests.

My constituency office was a hub for meetings, but just as significant were opportunities to meet with constituents in various ways in our community. These conversations occurred in coffee shops, and when I stopped in to chat with businesses owners. I appreciated attending the annual meetings of community-based organizations and our libraries, where I would be inspired by the amazing work these groups were doing. I enjoyed seeing the accomplishments of students at graduations and cadets at annual reviews. Many good memories were made at community celebrations like Sidewalk Days, the Hometown Fair Parade, Motif, the Sukanen Ship Museum Threshing Bee, the Air Show, the Right to Life banquet and the CP Holiday Train. I reflected and prayed with our veterans and cadets observing D-Day and with our whole community at Remembrance Day Ceremonies. I saw the generosity of our community at the Radiothons, the Walk for Life, the Terry Fox Runs, the annual food drive, the Festival of Trees and other worthwhile initiatives. In so many ways and in so many places, my gratitude for the people of our great city continues to grow.

I appreciate these events, the candor, and the opportunities granted to me over the past 13 years. It has been an honour to work on your behalf. Your support has always been very much appreciated.

On behalf of Debbie and our family; thank you. God Bless Moose Jaw! God Bless Saskatchewan!

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

Terry Fox run a success once again for Moose Jaw

Final fundraising numbers still to come, but plenty of participation in spite of virtual event due to COVID-19 restrictions Randy Palmer- Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw edition of the 40th annual Terry Fox Run might have been anything but normal, but that didn’t stop plenty of folks from supporting the popular annual event.

With COVID-19 restrictions throwing the Run into a virtual arena for the first time, there were plenty of questions as to what kind of a response there would be. But in the end, around 35 people officially registered for the event, and given past live runs, that number might even be quite a bit higher.

“We had about 100 at the event last year, but in terms of people registered, many brought family members and the number registered would have been 60 or 70,” said local Terry Fox Run organizer Craig Hemingway. “So we’re looking at about half the participation, but without having the final total, I think it would be at least two-thirds if not a bit more compared to what we raised last year.”

That’s as positive as can be given how things were far, far different from a normal year - and especially when it comes to the unknowns surrounding such a change.

“I think the success, going back to Terry’s motto, his whole thing was ‘give what you can’,” Hemingway said.

“So looking at it from that perspective almost any amount would be successful because it’s just more money for the Terry Fox Foundation and their fight against cancer.”

While runners would normally gather at a pre-determined location - in 2019, Elk’s Field in Moose Jaw - and head out on some the local trails, this year everything was left up to the individual runners. That’s where the theme ‘One Day. Your Way.’ came into play, as participants were encouraged to register online and then run,

nation, then my wife and myself and our dog went for a walk in River Park on Sunday afternoon before the wind got up,” Hemingway said. “It was a nice afternoon for a stroll, and the nice thing about it, you could go any time of the day and wherever you wanted.”

Hemingway was also quick to thank the likes of Stephanie Meyer and Jenny Gadd for their help in putting things together locally, as well as generous donations from the Moose Jaw Co-op and Bobby’s Place, which held a raffle in support of the Run. “So there’s a lot of help, no matter what these events are like, a traditional event or even a virtual manner, it still takes more than one person to pull off so I really appreciate the help that was provided by the community,” Hemingway said.

The Foundation isn’t done with fundraising ventures for this year, either. Next up is the annual Terry Fox School Run, which will take place on Sept. 30 or “any day that works for your school”, according to the organization’s website “I think the Terry Fox Foundation does a really good job The Moose Jaw edition of the Terry Fox run proved to of staying in the public eye,” Hemingway said. “They have a really strong social media and educational presbe a success in spite of going virtual this year. ence, they are really, really excellent at keeping Terry’s walk or even bike in support of the legendary Marathon legacy alive through educational programs and partnering with schools across the country and around the of Hope and its ongoing legacy.

“I heard from some people who were talking about where world.” to go, and a few selected different places like Wakamow, For more information and to make a donation, visit terPashwell Park and along that trail was a popular desti- ryfox.org.

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Alita: Battle “Fantastic Beast” ›› “Happy Death Day 2U” (2019) (:45) ›› “The Prodigy” (2019, Horror) (:15) › “The Intruder” (2019) Michael Ealy. ››› “The Invisible Man” (2020) Elisabeth Moss.

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Candyman Motorcycle Racing Rockstar Triple Crown Motocross: Walton, ON - Day 2.

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Hearts (6:00) “Thirteen Ghosts” ›› “Evil Dead” (2013, Horror) Jane Levy.

Walking Dead: World Greatest Races: NASCAR Greatest Races: NASCAR From June 22, 1996.

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“Annabell-Home” Circus Toon Pres. The Comedy Store The Good Lord Bird (6:45) ›› “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019) “Killers Anonymous” (2019, Action) In Fabric Hyena Road (:20) “Siempre, Luis” (2020) Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Third Day

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On the Front Porch

by Wanda Smith

World-Changing Strategy If you caught my column last week, you would’ve read about my first experience of traveling to the Rocky Mountains when I was 15 years old. It was life-impacting. The awesome grandeur of the mountains was indescribable; they pointed to the majesty and greatness of Creator God. When the sweet peas were much younger, we took them for their first mountain encounter. In our travels, we discovered the Minnewankan Loop, a 24 km drive that takes in Lake Minnewankan (Banff’s largest lake) and Two Jack Lake (one of the most photographed spots in North America). You may also like to check out the Stewart Canyon Trail and Alymer Pass if you are ever in the area.

While I’m on the subject of mountains, I’m wondering if you’ve ever heard about the “7 Mountains of Influence�?

You may wish to research Lance Wallnau. He teaches about the 7 pillars of culture or spheres of society: religion, family, education, government, media, art and business.

This world-changing strategy was first introduced by Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade and Loren Cunningham, found of Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in 1975.

They believed that a nation could be truly transformed by reaching its seven spheres, or mountains, of societal influence. It is with prayer and righteous activism that we see transformation in these areas.

There is a prayer movement that is rising across this land; in fact, there is a 24/7 prayer initiative that spans the country. “The prayer of a righteous man avails much.� It may seem as though our nation is going under but God has other plans. And He needs His ecclesia, the governing body of Christ, to begin to stand up and take our nation back for its intended purposes. Our nation is on the verge of revival like we’ve never seen before. “At every level of life in Canada, [the country resonates] with a destiny and a purpose and a clarion call that will be sent out to all the nations of the world,� states Dr. Alistair Petrie, director of Partnership Ministries and an authority on revival.

As the governing Body of Christ, we the ecclesia, need to rise up to take our places of assignment in the seven spheres of influence. The religious mountain needs men and women who will reach the lost with the love of Jesus and expand His Kingdom. The family mountain has been under attack from the beginning of time; and for good reason. The family is the building block of the community and so it only makes sense the enemy would want to tear down the family and bring division, confusion and dissention in the ranks. Did you know that in the education system, when it was founded, the Bible was used unapologetically in studies and biblical values were followed?

Today, our children are being indoctrinated with lies, one-sided, anti-biblical information. Just as I am passionate about being a strong influence in education and family, I am equally interested in seeing government influenced by strong, godly men and women who love our country.

Proverbs 14:34 says, “...righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.� If you do the research, you will see that our nation prospers when God is honored. Let’s shift our government by prayer and advocacy to preserve righteous heritage that Canada was formed and built upon.

Next week, I’ll touch on the last 3 mountains of influence.

And ask God to open the doors to get involved! As David Mainse said: “The nation goes to those who show up!�

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

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Euthanization of cougar in Moose Jaw for “public safety,� said officials Larissa Kurz

The euthanization of a cougar spotted within city limits of Moose Jaw on Sept. 21 was a decision made in the interest of public safety, said a representative from Saskatchewan Conservation.

Bruce Reid, inspector and manager of the southwest region for Saskatchewan Conservation said the animal was euthanized after over 24 hours of tracking sightings through the city. The decision was made with consultation from Moose Jaw Police and local conservation officers on scene. “In this case, we decided we needed to move [the cougar] as quickly as possible from a place where it really shouldn’t have been,� said Reid. “My staff handled it very well, and the city police service did an excellent job.�

The cougar was first spotted on a doorbell cam on the 900 block of James Street around midnight on Sept. 20. Police and conservation officers then responded to a second reported sighting around 8 a.m. on Sept. 21 in the back alley on the 100 block of Hochelaga Street West, where officers confirmed the sighting.

The cougar escaped officers and was reported again around 11 a.m. near King George School, but police could not confirm the animal was there when they responded to the call.

The cougar was next seen and reported in the early morning on Sept. 22 near downtown, where MJPS then tracked the animal using a drone, locating it hiding under a deck in the residential area on Redland Avenue, near the 1100 block of Main St. North.

At around 3:30 a.m., MJPS and conservation officers euthanized the animal after it attempted to evade capture. “The number one factor [in that decision] is public safety,� said Reid. “That is a very large predator, [to] have in an urban residential setting for a 24-hour period, maybe longer, and public safety was the main concern. �

A number of factors were considered in the decision to euthanize the animal, said Reid, and all options were considered by conservation officers on the scene before deciding that euthanization was the most appropriate action.

Chasing the animal out of city limits was not considered a viable option, as large cats like cougars are elusive and difficult to guide in a specific direction. Tranquillizing the animal and transporting it elsewhere was also determined to be too risky for the situation and location. “Tranquilizing animals does not go as smoothly as we see on television,� said Reid. “It takes four to seven minutes for the drugs to take effect and if the animal is worked up and excited, it could take longer. This cat had already escaped us once, and to have it escape and then hide so

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we are not able to find it [after it had fallen unconscious] would not be a good scenario.�

Reid said the cougar likely entered the city through one of the green spaces near James Street, like Spring Creek, Thunder Creek Valley or the Moose Jaw River Valley. He said the cougar was a young adult, likely displaced from its territory either by its mother or another larger cougar, forcing it to seek new territory. “They try to avoid humans as much as possible, so the fact that this one was in an urban area where there’s quite a bit of activity gave us some concern,� said Reid. “It may have gotten confused, but once it had gotten into the city, to use that as a reason to not do anything wasn’t deemed wise.�

Cougars are a regular part of the Saskatchewan ecosystem, said Reid, as one of the three large predators present in the province. Sighting a cougar in this area is only unusual because the animals are usually very secretive and avoid large centres.

Cougar populations have been increasing over the last few years, but Reid said that does not pose a concern for the Conservation office or the state or the natural ecosystem. “We’ve had very few domestic livestock reported missing, so they seem to stick to their natural habitat, with deer and small animals as their prey,� said Reid. “We’ve confirmed several have passed through the Qu’Appelle Valley and the Moose Jaw River Valley, which would be a travel corridor for them.�

He also added that Saskatchewan has never recorded a cougar attack on a person, while other jurisdictions in Canada have.

Harvest winding down with one-tenth left in Moose Jaw region

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Only 10 per cent was left in the Moose Jaw-Regina-Weyburn crop district.

Harvest of lentils, field peas and durum was essentially complete with 14 per cent of barley, 23 per cent of chickpeas, 26 per cent of spring wheat, 29 per cent of oats, 39 per cent of canola and 48 per cent of flax left.

Harvest proceeded well even with rain in most of the province. Around here, Briercrest and Marquis got four and three mm.

Eyebrow and Gravelbourg had six mm with five at Limerick and three at Rockglen.

The rain helped improve the moisture situation with adequate crop land moisture at 37 per cent, increased from 30 per cent. Sixty-three per cent was still short or very short.

Only 14 per cent of the southeast crop land was rated adequate with 23 per cent in the southwest rated adequate.

Across the province, hay and pastureland was rated 27 per cent adequate, 73 per cent short or very short.

Only five per cent of southeast hay and pastureland was rated adequate wth 20 per cent in the southwest.

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GIBNEY It is so difficult to sum up a lifetime in a few short paragraphs, but with great sadness we announce the passing of Larry Francis Gibney, aged 84 years of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.

Larry was born February 9th, 1936 in Sturgis, Saskatchewan. He began his 35 year career with SaskTel in Moose Jaw and then moved to Estevan, SK where he met his wife Johanna. His job then took him to Regina, SK and finally back to Moose Jaw, where he retired in 1989 after reaching second level management.

Larry was a very “vocal� little league and minor hockey coach for many years. He loved fishing, camping, and curling. Larry enjoyed music and in his early years played the saxophone in an orchestra and performed at dances in small towns in Saskatchewan. He continued his love and appreciation for music throughout his life.

Larry was talented in woodworking and created beautiful furniture and toys. He always looked forward to watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and seldom missed a game. The most important thing in his life was his family.

Larry and Johanna enjoyed travelling to Hawaii and Mexico in their retirement years, along with numerous gambling bus trips to the United States.

He was predeceased by his mother, Grace; father, Leo; and his infant grandson, Ethan. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 59 years, Johanna; son, Mark (Patti); daughters, Leah (John) and Lori (Brett); grandchildren: Justin (Erin), Kiyomi (Dave), Scott and Grace; and sister, Caroline (Roy).

We would like to thank the Moose Jaw and District EMS Paramedic Services and the staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for their effort and compassion. A very special personal thank you to Dr Mark Brown, who has been Larry’s family doctor since 2001.

Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held with Father Rick Krofchek officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Larry’s name may be made to STARS Air Ambulance, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, SK S4W 1A3. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

In Loving Memory CATHERINE LONGWORTH It’s been a long 2 years without you here And there will always be heartache With an often silent tear There will always be precious memories of the days when you were here.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again Loved & missed Lorne and family

RILEY With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our wife, mom and grandma, Sheila Riley, who lost a sudden fight on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2020, leaving a hole for us all.

Sheila was predeceased by her mother, Nora; father, Harold; and beyond loving stepdad, Grandpa Jim. Sheila will be dearly missed by her devoted husband, Pat; son, Corey (Louise, grandkids Logan, Tate & Max); daughter, Kristi with a “k� (Chris, grandkids Carter, Jake & Ava); and son, Ryan the “moose� (Brett, grand four legged critter Riggs). Sheila lost her sister Sharon (Gary, kids Ken, Christine & Faith) and further remembered by Aunt Irene (Lawrence); cousins: Doug, Dave, Janice, and Gerry; Uncle Mag (Lorraine); cousins: Laurie, Jamie, Jeff, Scott & Mike; brother-in-law, Wayne (Linda); and sister-in-law, Patsy (Rueben).

Mom, Momma, Auntie Sheila, Grams, Gma, born in Moose Jaw, SK on March 30th, 1949, spending her too short 71 years here, over 50 with Pat. Sheila was fiercely proud of her roots, proud of Moose Jaw, proud of Saskatchewan and proud of her family. Sheila was all she was, right until the end, affectionately referring to Trina in Regina General CCU as “Dragon Lady� and eye rolling her loving husband Pat at the suggestion of her pills. Mom was bigger than life, afraid of nothing and only wanting the best for everyone, especially those close to her. A true matriarch, Sheila would stop at nothing to ensure her family was loved, cared for and did the right thing. An avid sports fan, a staple at Ross Wells, Sheila was involved in all levels of her children’s sports, including but not limited to the president of Moose Jaw Little League Baseball, no small task, while raising her three children. Sheila was able to manage the household affairs, keep the bond with her kids and maintain the incredibly strong relationship with her husband Pat, as his career took exciting turns that involved prolonged periods of travel and living afar – yet not a beat was missed. When not caring for her family, the breaks she would take involved her love of flowers and gardening. While certainly not her intention, Sheila owned the yard on the block that neighbors did not like, meticulously manicured, perfectly presented, and full of life, as was she.

Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Sheila’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Food Bank, 305 Fairford St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

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When it became apparent an indoor event for the 2020 Journey to Hope suicide and mental health awareness gathering and fundraiser wouldn’t be taking place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was some concern.

How many people would support it given the restrictions?

And even if it was held in the Crescent Park amphitheatre, what would the weather be like and how would it affect things? Could it be pulled off at all?

But Della Ferguson with Journey to Hope and her team of volunteers soldiered on. And they were rewarded on Saturday morning as just under 100 people took in the event under blue skies and comfortable, albeit windy conditions. That, on top of the hundreds more who took part in the Facebook Live stream.

And once again, the Journey achieved its goal -- raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention, mental health and everything associated with it.

Having a live gathering of some sort was always in the cards if it could be done safely, Ferguson explained.

“We know the value of seeing each others faces,” she said. “There’s a mental health value to that, to be able to do that and actually say and have living proof that you are not alone, that’s vital.

“We went from social distancing to physical distancing and mental health has really taken a hit… there’s so much of a fear factor resonating around, COVID is not something that should be taken lightly, it’s so serious. That adds fear and anxiety to people’s lives, and it’s important that people know there are resources available.”

The Journey touched on all of that, as supporters and those affected by suicide told their stories.

Joyce Aitken spoke about losing husband Gord to suicide and how his high-functioning depression kept the most dangerous symptoms hidden. The author of ‘Sincere Condolences’, a book designed to help talk about grief and loss, Aitken urged participants to be aware of depression and it’s effects while helping erase the stigma of mental health issues.

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Journey to Hope leader Della Ferguson speaks to open the 2020 event in Crescent Park.

Fellow author Carla O’Reilly -- who has written three books on dealing with post-partum depression and other issues, including her most recent ‘T.U.R.N. O.N. T.H.E. S.W.I.T.C.H.’ -- spoke of her own battle with mental health and how her son Dan is her ‘why’, how hope beats grief.

Everyone involved in the event carried the same overall message and the same goal: finding away to stop suicide and helping heal those with mental health concerns.

“These are the kinds of things we’re trying to accelerate in this community, and as we prepare for winter, which means more darkness, more isolation, we want to get stronger systems in place to support the people and not leave them feeling isolated at all,” Ferguson said.

The good thing? The message is getting out there, especially after Journey to Hope embarked on their ‘Get Loud for Mental Health’ campaign.

“People are responding; people are coming up to me and saying ‘I heard you on the radio and I really believe in what you’re doing’ and that’s huge,” Ferguson said.

“When I have a young woman coming up to me and saying there isn’t enough being done for suicide prevention, that told me we weren’t loud enough, we need to be louder and let people know that we’re here to help.”

As one might expect, the fundraising component of the Journey was also once again a huge success.

A total of $35,889 had been raised heading into the event, featuring plenty of impressive donations.

The ‘Make Froats Row’ campaign headed by local athlete and coach Dawn Froats brought in no less than $12,130, proceeds from her annual fundraiser that saw 100 meters covered on a rowing machine for every $10 raised. Froats and her team ended up covering over 110 kilometres this time around.

Then there was Aitken and her annual quilt donation, with theme for this year’s blanket ‘Pieces of My Heart’ bringing in $2,288 through a raffle. The Gibson Refinery Kindness campaign featured matching donations and raised $5,209, while the annual Our Peaches sale cleared $2,500. Pledges gathered by Brenda Dueck and her family in memory of Nick Bryan brought in a further $5,725.

Every cent raised will go back to helping with the Journey to Hope mission.

“We have a lot of work to do, we’ll be dreaming of how we can best and most efficiently use those funds. I call it a sacred trust, every dollar is so honourable and makes such a difference,” Ferguson said.

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