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Like all other events has made sure that this taking place this year, year’s Festival won't be the Moose Jaw Health missing that element Foundation has made despite its change in some big changes to venue. the annual Festival of All of the holiday tree Trees fundraiser to endisplays and auction sure it will be pandemitems will be on disic-friendly. play in the Moose Jaw The popular holiday Cultural Centre lobby event will be taking beginning in mid-Noplace on Nov. 21 at 7 vember and leading p.m. with an online up to the auction, as live auction and silent well as listed in an onauction, rather than a line auction catalogue gala event like previfor viewing virtually ous years.

— ensuring that the “There is no event community still gets to quite like the Festi“ooh” and “aah” over val, which to date has the impressive disraised over $4.3 milplays. lion. 2020 has been a The Festival commityear of transition and tee is also encouragchange for everyone, ing local businesses and every man, woman to decorate their storeand child has had their fronts in support of the daily lives interruptevent, to keep the fesed,” said MJHF chair- A selection of trees on display at the 2019 Festival of Trees. (file photo) tive energy alive. man Ryan Hrechka.

Things will be a little “Thank you to the Fesdifferent for donors tival of Trees volunteer committee for meeting the challenges of and sponsors this year as well, as the Festival is offering recogni2020 with creativity and flair [and creating] a world-class online tion and sponsorship spotlights via social media, during the aucevent right here in Moose Jaw.” tion event and on the digital donor wall at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore The auction will be interactive, featuring auctioneer Donny Pea- Regional Hospital. cock and Sharon Church, and bidders will still be able to chat, bid This year’s Festival of Trees will be raising money for new stateand challenge fellow attendees during the virtual event. Anyone of-the-art equipment for the hospital, said Hrechka, as it has been will be able to view the auction as it unfolds, but those wanting to doing for 28 years in the city. This year’s event will specifically bid on any of the items will have to register in advance. be helping to purchase the next generation of urology equipment.

The Festival is hoping Festival attendees will plan their own view- “Every dollar raised will stay here to help our friends and family ing parties at home for the auction this year, while maintaining with the next generation of urology equipment,” said Hrechka. “I the province’s safety guidelines on gatherings, and offering an know the energy and momentum created here today will inspire exclusive Festival meal delivered to your home to enjoy together. the community to support Festival.”

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City unveils new banners to support “Notorious” branding campaign Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Bootlegging, prostitution and gangsters are part of Moose Jaw’s past, a notorious past that city hall wants to emphasize as part of an enhanced branding campaign.

Municipal officials kicked off the campaign on Oct. 6 by unveiling the first of 73 banners that will be installed permanently on light poles throughout the downtown.

About 20 people — including members of city hall, city council, Tourism Moose Jaw and the Downtown Moose Jaw Association Inc. — were on hand to see the first banner revealed in front of city hall.

Having launched the “Canada’s Most Notorious City” slogan in February, the next step was to showcase just how notorious Moose Jaw is by having the same visual branding as the message, Craig Hemingway, communications manager, explained.

City hall worked with several partners on the project, such as Tourism Moose Jaw and the downtown business association, and sought feedback about three options from a community group that has been providing advice about branding, he continued.

“It was a dead split between the three of them (options) and it was a really difficult choice,” added Hemingway, who helped spearhead the project. “But what we ended up doing was really going for a design we felt had a modern look, but that had a notorious nod to the 1920s and our past

City employee Eric Kleim unveils a new banner that is part of the City of Moose Jaw’s enhanced “Canada’s Most Notorious City” branding campaign, during an event at city hall on Oct. 6. Photo by Jason G. Antonio here in the City of Moose Jaw.” The cost of the banners was $12,960 plus taxes, while the project budget was $30,000. It was funded through city hall’s equipment reserve using the depreciation accumulated from the previous “Surprisingly Unexpected” banners.

There has been an improvement in teamwork among community organizations during the last few years to enhance the city, Jacki L’Heureux Mason, executive director of Tourism Moose Jaw, said. The

downtown business association has become more active recently, while Tourism Moose Jaw has been included in more initiatives at the behest of city hall.

“From a tourism perspective, I could not be more pleased with this new rebranding and also with these new banners,” she added. “Anything that makes this city more beautiful and more attractive to tourists is definitely good for us.”

Moose Jaw is well-known for the criminal activities that happened here during the

1920s and ’30s, along with the presence of legendary gangster Al Capone, so the municipality and its partners wanted to celebrate that history and showcase itself as a tourist town, city manager Jim Puffalt said.

“We wanted to be somewhat different because many communities are attractive places to live, and if you look at Moose Jaw, we have a historic downtown and (are) one of the most historic places in Saskatchewan,” he continued.

The pandemic hit the tourism sector in Moose Jaw hard, with the famous Tunnels of Moose Jaw still closed since the shutdown, said Puffalt. However, almost every other tourist attraction has reopened since March. Furthermore, many visitors have migrated to the city to have their picture taken with Mac the Moose.

Moose Jaw has had several slogans over the years, from The Friendly City to Surprisingly Unexpected. However, Puffalt said, the latter campaign was not well received, so city hall met with stakeholders to discuss how best to rebrand the community. “‘The Friendly City’ is great and lots of cities are friendly, and we are proud to be a friendly city, but we want to stand out above the crowd … ,” he continued, adding the notorious slogan ensures Moose Jaw sticks in Canadians’ heads and encourages them to visit the community.

Habitat for Humanity Colour Run goes virtual for 2020

Donation options available for Virtual Run for Home Moose Jaw; funds being raised to help build duplex in city Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

In a normal year, the Moose Jaw chapter of Habitat for Humanity would have had a fun afternoon in the sun in Wakamow Valley in mid-September, featuring plenty of supporters and all sorts of bright colours flying through the air but this year a Virtual Run took place from Oct 2 – 12th.

The annual Habitat for Humanity Colour Run has stood as a major fundraiser for local builds the last four years, raising over $10,000 on an annual basis and providing a popular event that helps raise awareness at the same time.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 prevented this year’s live run from taking place, with the decision to cancel coming back in August.

All funds will stay in Moose Jaw and go towards the current duplex build taking place at 1015 Ominica St. East.

Work is well underway on the project, with manager Fern Paulhus directing traffic and ensuring things go as

The 2019 version of the Habitat for Humanity Colour Run most certainly lived up to its name. smoothly as they have over the previous eight homes.

“We have the foundation down, Fern is busy out there building, and we’re always looking for volunteers,” Watts

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said, adding that there are some COVID restrictions in place -- more cleaning, groups limited to three on site and a handful of other protocols that will have to be followed to maintain safety. Boots, hardhats and PPE will also be available onsite.

Workers can sign up online through the volunteer link at HabitatMooseJaw.ca.

As one might expect, the fundraising will help offset some of the cost of the current build.

“We rely on fundraising activities and events over the course of the build to supplement the cost, and with a duplex being built this time, it has doubled the cost, so events like this are very important,” Watts said. “Not just for raising money, but for creating awareness for Habitat for Humanity in Moose Jaw and just the amazing things we try and do out there and the difference we make in the community.”

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Moose Jaw Cultural Centre excited to host upcoming shows, art exhibitions this fall Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre has some new show dates listed on its events calendar for this fall and it is more than ready to welcome Moose Javians back through the doors of the beloved Mae Wilson Theatre.

After several months of closed doors, the Cultural Centre reopened in July and executive director Derik Cronan is happy to see Moose Jaw interested in the three upcoming shows scheduled for the end of 2020.

On Oct. 22, Edmonton artist Mike Plume will open the trifecta for the Cultural Centre with a show promoting his newest album, Lonesome Stretch Of Highway, released on May 22. Tickets are $30 plus taxes and fees.

Next, award-winning Regina country artist JJ Voss will take the stage on Nov. 19, fresh off a number of Saskatchewan Country Music Award wins and a new album titled Come Along With Me also released this spring. Tickets are $25 plus taxes and fees.

And finally, prairie favourite Jeffery Straker will be returning with A Very Prairie Christmas on Dec. 1 and 2, which has sold out at Casino Regina the last three years running and expanded to include the Moose Jaw stage last year. Tickets are $28 plus taxes and fees.

The gallery space in the Cultural Centre is also hosting a new exhibition currently, bringing things a little closer to normal for the event centre.

Plantscapes from the Prairies by Maple Creek artist Geoff Phillips is on display until Nov. 21, as part of a touring exhibition from the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils called Arts on the Move.

The exhibition features large canvas paintings showcasing prairie nature from all over southern Saskatchewan, each of which Phillips rolled up and hiked out to remote

“Grasslands Seventy Mile Butte” by Geoff Phillips, one of the many large pieces on display as part of the Plantscapes of the Prairies touring exhibition currently at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. locations to sketch and paint on scene.

“It's a great way to kind of look at things a little bit different than we normally do, especially with them being such large scale canvases,” said Cronan. “You see so many intricate details that you might miss, normally, and the artist's interpretation of them.”

The exhibition is just the first of upcoming tours from OSAC, said Cronan, with more yet to be announced.

The Cultural Centre is glad to have some things scheduled after a difficult few months of uncertainty, said Cronan.

He estimated that over 60 events have been either cancelled or rescheduled this year due to the pandemic, and

the loss in traffic has been tough on the venue.

“It feels great to have shows back on the calendar,” said Cronan. “It’s been a strange several months, we’ve been continually busy with postponing shows [but] it's great to get back into the swing of things here and I’m very pleased with the support we’ve had from the community.

It’s been great to see and gives us a little bit of hope for the first half of next year.”

Fortunately, tickets are already selling well for the upcoming shows and Cronan shared that despite being open and operating, there are a few things different at the Cultural Centre right now.

Only 125 tickets will be sold for any upcoming show, out of the theatre’s 400 total seats, and the box office is offering tickets in blocks of up to six for groups attending from the same home bubble.

A buffer of three empty seats is required between any audience members or groups, and while masks are not required in the building for visitors, the Cultural Centre staff will be wearing them and guests are strongly encouraged to as well.

As one more precaution, tickets for any of the upcoming shows are only available to purchase by visiting or calling the Box Office, to ensure that people are briefed on all the COVID-related safety measures in place before they arrive for their event.

Information about upcoming shows can be found on the Cultural Centre’s website, and the Box Office can be reached during operating hours on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in person or by calling 1 (306) 693-4700.

Online club plans to help agriculture chain market products

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

A European-based farm marketing group has set up an online base in Canada.

Agro.Club, describing itself as a digital ecosystem that connects the full agriculture value chain, has set up an online presence in Canada. The group says the online service will cut through the noise and be more efficient than existing sales channels.

Canterra Seeds was the first company to sign for marketing of its products on the retail platform.

Next year, Agro.Club plans to unveil more platforms for retailers and manufacturers.

Started in Russia two years ago, the group boasts membership of over 10,000 farmers with 20 million acres of land, 4,000 grain and food companies and 200 retailers and wholesalers.

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Recently I was home the morning the 17 PM of Canada, the late John Turner, was laid to rest and watched the service on tv.

As many of you may have read previously in another editorial, I probably mentioned the passing of my mother in late June of this year and even as of now, the family has not been able to formally deal with her death and burial, mostly because of COVID issues.

Joan Ritchie It has been an emotional rollercoaster EDITOR as even in her last days we were unable to touch her and love on her during our through-thefence visits like we usually have done in the past. That was a very sad time and in light of the situation, I found it very cathartic to watch the funeral service for Turner; he was an admirable man. Although sad for his family at his passing, my heart ached and tears fell remembering my mother and the fact that we have had to internalize the pain of her loss even to date. There was a certain peace in being able to partake in this occasion in lieu of what could have been.

There was a lot of ‘meat’ in what many of the tributes expounded about Turner that could even pertain to our local politics and bring a little wisdom, if any of those have ears to hear would behold.

It was said that: • John Turner in his political career “made it not a personal battle but one of ideas.”

• “Public Service was working for the people around you…” (not just a select few but I believe corporately, people that should ultimately be given a voice in local politics; not just those with jingle in their pockets but across the gamut of citizens that pay taxes) • John Turner “encouraged a democratic system…”

Definition: “Democracy is a form of gov’t in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation. Who people are and how authority is shared among them are core issues for democratic theory, development and constitution. Cornerstones include freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights.”

(A personal comment of mine regarding our local politics would be why the incumbent Tolmie for mayor would say in his re-election kick-off campaign, that he will treat them [the new city council that will be elected] the same as he TAUGHT the current council,” …seemingly implying that “they (the councillors) are puppets on a string without a mind or voice of their own” and need to be directed and taught to make educated decisions; as I have noticed over much of his previous tenure, the incumbent does not take fondly to those of opposing views and blatantly reveals his disdain by his facial expressions and gestures in public council deliberations…)

• Turner believed that individuals should “Vote for politicians who want to conserve our land…” (highlighted by Mr. Michael de Pencier in a tribute, a good friend of Turner), as well as, “…plant trees…”

Wishing one and all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! In all, we do have much to be thankful for.

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Moose Jaw Public Library wins national Accessibility AwardLarissa for 2019 programming Kurz

The Moose Jaw Public Library is being nationally recognized for the work it has been doing to increase the accessibility of library services for people with print disabilities or other types of barriers in the community.

Children’s librarian Tina Dolcetti and the MJPL have received the 2019 Accessibility Award from the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), in partnership with the TD Summer Reading Club, for their efforts in offering a variety of programs, initiatives and positive attitudes towards providing accessible literacy tools to all parts of the community.

“It was really amazing [to be recogMJPL accessibility award: Glenda Lambert (L) and Tina Dolcetti (R) nized]. It was such a bonus, to be able from the Moose Jaw Public Library with the 2019 Accessibility Award to see that,” said Dolcetti. “It feels plaque. good, when you’ve done the hard work and you have the evidence that you’ve done the hard work, even just seeing that was worth it.”

The award listed numerous ways the MJPL has gotten innovative in creating accessible programming, including running the summer reading program based on hours spent reading rather than titles completed and including literacy activities that promote physical movement.

The MJPL also donates reading materials to volunteer groups, offering books to individuals in the community with outstanding fines caused by unavoidable circumstances, and maintains partnerships with local clubs to encourage people with disabilities to join.

Dolcetti also added that the MJPL always includes materials designed for people with disabilities as an option during programs like the summer reading club, and staff make sure to showcase accessible materials and books representing people of all abilities and disabilities in the library’s displays.

The library also works with local partnerships — like one with local grocery stores to provide snacks and lunch during children’s programs, a partnership with the Moose Jaw Soccer Association to offer a soccer literacy camp last summer, and a connection with the Moose Jaw Literacy Network to supply books and supports for their Summer Success program.

Dolcetti is very proud of the numerous ways the MJPL strives to support patrons of all abilities and credits the entire team of staff at the library for helping to make programming accessible and highlight the accessible materials in the library’s collection.

“Equal responsibility goes out to my coworkers because they truly have an open mindset and it’s a very team approach here,” said Dolcetti.

CELA made the award announcement with a congratulatory YouTube video in September, praising the team at the MJPL for all their hard work.

“We all know how important it is that kids can see themselves in their public library collections and really feel that connection to their public library,” said CELA executive director Rina Hadziev, in the video. “The work you do is so important and I know you know that. It really can change the way kids feel about reading and literacy and that can change their lives.”

The MJPL received a plaque commemorating the award, as well as sensory beanbags, a braille printer and a collection of books published in dyslexia-friendly fonts and featuring characters with varying abilities to help with representation for kids.

Dolcetti said the recognition of the national award is a huge honour for the library, and that improving accessibility is something that anyone can do, regardless of big accolades or impressive budgets.

“It did take a lot of thought, but I honestly think anybody can do it. If you really want to be inclusive, you can. It doesn’t require a big budget or anything, all that’s required is a positive mindset,” said Dolcetti.

The MJPL is planning on continuing to offer all of its accessible programs and projects, and Docletti already has her eye on next year to bring in some new and exciting programs once again.

Dismissal hearing for former officer Murdock cancelled

By Moose Jaw Express staff The dismissal hearing for former police constable Alan the public once an appropriate venue is identified.”

Murdock has been cancelled, although no reason has MJPS legal counsel Destiny Gibney explained in the been given for why Murdock withdrew his appeal. news release how the withdrawal of the appeal occurred.

Murdock’s dismissal hearing was set to take place from “The appeal was commenced by notice from Mr. MurOct. 6 to 16 at Grant Hall. However, the Moose Jaw Police dock’s counsel on July 16, 2019. We were granted an Service (MJPS) sent out a news release recently saying order allowing the Chief of Police to amend the order that Murdock withdrew his appeal on Oct. 1, which es- of dismissal to include additional grounds on April 21, sentially upheld his dismissal and concluded the matter. 2020,” she said in the news release.

The news release was light on details about Murdock’s “The original date set for the public hearing to hear the decision to withdraw, although it did provide a summary evidence of the matters was Aug. 31, 2020. Mr. Murdock of the situation. requested to have the public hearing of the evidence adThe MJPS dismissed Murdock on June 19, 2019 due to journed on two occasions. We objected to both of those his “unsuitability to be a police officer” based on section adjournments and requested that the public hearing pro60 of the Police Act, 1990, the news release explained. ceed as originally scheduled. Throughout the process, “Because the hearing itself was to be the venue for full the Chief of Police maintained the position that Mr. Murpublic information about the dismissal, the hearing’s dock was unsuitable to be a police officer, that there was cancellation following Mr. Murdock’s withdrawal of his no appropriate option other than dismissal, and that we appeal has eliminated that avenue of public information,” would not agree to any offers of settlement. said police Chief Rick Bourassa, who was expected to “We communicated that, without an unconditional withprovide more information “in the coming days.” drawal of the appeal by Mr. Murdock, the appeal should “We recognize the public’s concerns expressed regarding proceed to the public hearing. On Oct. 1, 2020, Mr. Murthe need for openness and accountability. As we value dock’s counsel informed us, along with the hearing offiour relationship with our community members and truly cer, that Mr. Murdock was withdrawing the appeal.” believe that policing is dependent upon public trust and Further information will be provided shortly, according transparency, we are exploring other appropriate avenues to the news release. Anyone who has further information to ensure the public is provided the information in order or wants to speak to an investigator is encouraged to call to serve the public interest,” he added. “We will notify Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

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Tom Lukiwski Report MP Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan

There’s no use being in denial about it: we are going to face a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

It may well have started already.

Tom Lukiwski There is a lot we can do to handle MP Moose Jaw-Lake the second wave better than we Centre-Lanigan did the first. Tragically, Liberal foot-dragging is hindering these efforts.

When the first wave of the pandemic hit, governments at home and around the world were caught unaware. Almost every country in the world went into a complete lock-down because at the time we didn’t know what else to do. This lock-down, as we all know, devastated the

economy.

We now have the benefit of experience so we should be able to take a more thought-through approach. One of the keys to avoiding a second lock-down is having fast, effective, easily available testing so that individuals with the virus can be quarantined (instead of the whole population) and so that effective contact tracing can be done.

But “fast”, “effective” and “easily available” are the opposite of Canadians experience with COVID testing. Instead Canadians from coast to coast have been left waiting in line for hours to get a difficult and painful test.

They then end up waiting days to get the results. This is unacceptable.

What makes this even more even more unacceptable is that the federal Liberals have been sitting on a superior testing system for six months. The ID NOW system can be administered at any local pharmacy and delivers results in under 15 minutes. This test was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March and has been used in countries around the world since April … except in Canada.

Despite that the test had been approved by medical experts worldwide, the Liberals subjected the test to a snail’s-pace bureaucratic review in Canada – in the middle of a pandemic! They only finally approved the test last week and it will still take weeks before the test is widely available since the Liberals hadn’t bothered to order any of them until now.

For all the mistakes the U.S. has made with its COVID approach, it has had some success in using the rapid tests to isolate and stop the spread of the virus in vulnerable populations, such as the elderly. We all remember how Canada’s care homes were ravaged in the early stages of the pandemic – a tragedy which may well return should a second wave occur.

How many lives could have been saved by effective testing and early treatment, had it not been for Justin Trudeau’s dithering?

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Lumber price spike could impact builders for long time

By Ron Walter For Agri-Mart Express

An analyst for Farm Credit Canada says EXPRESS the recent spike in lumber prices may become permanent.

“Although lumber prices are expected to return to normal…it wouldn’t be surprising to see upward pressure on construction costs continue for some time,” said senior FCC appraiser Eric Lemaire.

Between June and September lumber prices doubled

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with eastern spruce 2x4s selling at $1,270 per thousand board feet, compared with the 52 week average of $649.

The lumber futures market hit $1,000 US$ per thousand board feet in September, up from $457 in March.

Pressure from pandemic sales, strong U.S. demand, forced curtailment of Canadian lumber mills and labour scarcity all play a role in the price increases, said Lemaire.

As a consequence, a new broiler barn could cost 30 per cent more with five to 10 per cent tacked onto a new hog

feeder barn.

Lemaire suggests three options for farmers planning to build structures: get a bid process going, delay the project, and consider other building material options.

And he suggests adding a 10 per cent to 20 per cent contingency to the building budget.

The increase in lumber prices isn’t expected to affect the building’s value unless the increase sticks for a long time.

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Local quilt guild moves meetings online to reconnect after a COVID summer Larissa Kurz

The Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild has adapted to the pandemic just in time to bring back monthly meetings for this fall, and president Lizanne Knox-Beam said the club is excited to be planning things for members once again.

Beginning Oct. 1, the guild made the move to virtual meetings with members using a private Facebook group and the live video feature on the site.

Knox-Beam said the first meeting went well, with only a glitch or two, and the club is looking forward to hosting regular online meetings every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. throughout the rest of the year.

“We were really struggling all summer with how to keep all our members engaged, so we decided to do the Facebook live meetings,” said Knox-Beam. “We’ve adjusted to the pandemic, I guess is what we’ve done.”

The online meetings will feature the same type of things as the in-person meetings that members are used to, including presentations from the guild’s executive, mini trunk shows from members about their quilting journeys, mystery quilt programs and even quilting book reviews.

Jo Heron lined her property’s sidewalk with a beautiful display of quilts during the Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild drive-by quilt show in May, the last big event from the group due to COVID-19. (file photo) “We had a lot of interaction [with the first meeting], with notes coming back to us, so that was really rewarding to know that people were out there and they were enjoying and watching it,” said Knox-Beam.

“We’re really learning as we go, and hopefully we can keep going with the meetings and keep everyone engaged and happy.”

At the time of printing, Knox-Beam said the Facebook group had just over 60

members, which she said is down from last year but still impressive given the circumstances.

Prairie Hearts cancelled meetings back in the spring during the initial surge of COVID-19, and has been fairly quiet ever since. The group hosted a drive-by quilt show in May that garnered a great response from guild members and the community, and Knox-Beam said mem-

bers have also been keeping up with each other within their own personal bubbles.

“Some of our members have their own bubble, and some people don’t have Facebook so they’re sharing their Facebook with other people so they can all watch.

It’s a really supportive community and one that’s really good to belong to,” said Knox-Beam.

But it is exciting to be back as a group, she continued, and the guild is hoping to be able to return to in-person meetings as soon as safely possible. The quilt show this April is also still up in the air, with no decisions made yet.

Knox-Beam also shared that the guild had reduced the cost of membership from $50 to $25, and new members are asked to mail their registration to the guild.

Registration forms are available on the guild’s website at prairieheartsquilters. com, and can be mailed to P.O. Box 848, S6H 4P1. Once received, new members will be allowed to join the guild’s private Facebook group to take part in the virtual meetings.

The next virtual meeting of the Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild will be on Nov. 5.

Get the long johns out: Byweather predictors agree on cold winter Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express As the leaves turn colour, Saskatchewan minds turn to speculation of what winter will be like.

Will it be cold and windy, unfit for humans? Or will it be warm and sunny, great for outdoor activities?

Homeowners wonder how much snow they will have to shovel.

A glance at both farmer’s almanacs and some reading of Environment Canada interviews with the media leaves some

mixed impressions.

Environment Canada spokespeople say long-term weather forecasts such as the almanacs prepare aren’t that accurate; the longer out, the less accuracy, Nov. 30 is the date for Environment Canada’s winter outlook.

But Environment Canada spokespeople indicated a La Nina ocean current may be forming. La Nina is associated with cooler than normal weather and variable

temperatures.

The Canadian edition of the Almanac, published in Las Vegas, rolls the dice in favour of near to above normal temperatures in Saskatchewan with mild and dry climate.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac of Dublin, New Hampshire’s 118 year experience with solar cycles predicts below normal temperatures in Western Canada and above normal precipitation and snowfall.

The worst snow periods will be late December, mid and late February to early March.

Once we get out of the cold winter both almanacs agree upon the spring forecast. The Las Vegas-based almanac says moisture will be below normal through to March with a warm April and June.

The New Hampshire version predicts a

warmer and drier April and May. For summer the almanacs concur: dry July and wetter than usual August.

They agree on the fall too with both suggesting a wet September and drier October.

Urban dwellers, anxious about long weekends, will learn that all the long weekends will feature nice weather except for a cool, showery weekend for Victoria Day and rain on our July 1 activities. Labour Day may see some showers.

Snowbirds won’t miss that much in Arizona where a colder than normal winter is predicted Those flocking to Texas or Florida may find milder and drier than usual winters.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Why isn’t Saskatchewan Party bragging about public/private partnership benefits?

The provincial governing party — the Saskatchewan Party — made a lot of noise about the millions supposedly saved by the policy of public/ private partnerships to construct and maintain public facilities.

Three main areas were involved — the $800 million Regina bypass project that

by Ron Walter ballooned to $1.8 billion; the $410 million Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford; and $110 million for schools.

The government prided itself on pushing the capital costs to the companies constructing the projects and saving taxpayers that huge amount.

The Saskatchewan Party makes no mention of these projects and the million supposedly saved.

The embarrassing need for remediation might have pushed taking credit onto the back burner.

The bypass project was no sooner complete before truckers and farmers found they couldn’t turn equipment without driving on the French-built curb.

The French-built bypass system had another issue when

the light standards had to be replaced. Heavy Saskatchewan winds were blowing them out of the ground.

The Saskatchewan Hospital had issues from a leaky roof needing repairs right after completion to hot water bubbling up the toilet system.

Parents were upset they had little say in the cookie-cutter one-size fits-all school designs.

The public/private partnerships save taxpayers from raising the money to build facilities. That is only an initial saving. The private partner in the partnership needs proper payment for taking on all the risks.

The only way to get adequate compensation for risk taking is by tacking on a higher margin. The competitive bidding process is supposed to keep margins low. But if few bidders are attracted, that is no guarantee of a fair margin.

Public authorities can borrow money at much more favourable interest rates than private contractors. The federal government deficit borrowing ranges from 1.5 to two per cent.

Most certainly private partners will pay double that and be repaid by the taxpayers.

Public/private partnerships are a method for government to deceive taxpayers because these partnerships remove debt from the public books and onto private balance sheets. Yet the taxpayers make the payments to project

owners that repay the debt.

The 20-year contracts to maintain the project should stop the private partner from cutting corners in buildings as the partner faces maintenance costs for the next 20 years.

The condition of the project when handed over to the government in 20 years will be the chief measurement of how well the partnership served taxpayers by saving money, if at all.

The fact is public/private partnerships can’t be properly evaluated until the contract is complete. Taxpayers have to hope a lot along the way — hope the project maintenance doesn’t cut corners, hope the building construction didn’t cut corners, hope the private partner makes a go of it for 20 years, or the government faces taking over the project, and/or finding a new partner.

This perhaps explains why the Saskatchewan Party isn’t taking credit for saving taxpayers money. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that taxpayers are still paying for the project plus giving the private partner a nice profit.

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.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery reveal new online gift shop Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery is once again innovating in response to the reality of the pandemic with the official launch of the new online gift shop, a project that’s been in the works for a while.

Curator Jennifer McRorie has been hard at work with a generous, tech-savvy volunteer to create the new page for the MJMAG, which offers the option to shop for a number of items created by local prairie artists while the physical MJMAG gift shop remains closed due to COVID-19.

The gift shop, located on the upper floor of the MJMAG, has been closed since the entire gallery shut it's doors back in the spring, and so McRorie was hoping to set up an alternate option for customers to purchase artwork by local artists.

“We were concerned about opening the gift shop at all because it's actually run by volunteers and so we didn’t want to put them at risk, but we also wanted to support local artists and artisans in helping to sell their work,” said McRorie, prior to the site’s launch.

The new online store went live on Oct. 3 and has listings for all of the works that would be on display if the physical MJMAG gift shop were open, including pottery from artists like Rob Froese and Claude Morin, paintings by

While the gift shop located on the entrance level of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery remains closed to visitors, the wares featured in the storefront are now available online to purchase on the gallery’s website.

Laura Hamilton and Chris Wikman, or glassware by Sue Hunchuk, and more.

McRorie hopes that moving into the online shopping sphere will help not only the artists in selling their work — especially in the fall, which is prime holiday shopping season — but also help get word out about the gift shop itself.

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Normally, the MJMAG would have a chance to do both those things during the Moostletoe Studio Tours in October, as the gift shop is usually a stop on the map during the tours.

“We’ve always tried to have an artist of a couple of artists featured here, as a way to promote the professional artists here in our community and to possibly sell an item to someone when they come through,” said McRorie.

But this year, with the studio tours cancelled and the complications of the pandemic, the MJMAG had to look at a different approach to supporting artwork sales. “[We want to] let people know that it's here, because it really is a great place to purchase local pottery and jewellery, and just support local artists,” said McRorie.

The online shop accepts credit cards and Paypal as payment, with the option for curbside pickup of orders at the MJMAG on Tuesdays or Fridays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

McRorie says these are just the rollout features of the shop, as she and her volunteer are also working on the logistics of providing shipping for orders.

The MJMAG online gift shop can be found by visiting mjmag.ca and exploring the Gift Shop tab on the website.

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Surprising byproducts can be extracted from oil well wastes

A Saskatchewan company is finding a new source of revenue for the price-troubled oil patch.

Prairie Lithium of Emerald Park has been working and experimenting for three years to commercialize extraction of lithium from brine fluids in oil wells.

Now lithium has become the “new gold’’ of the mineral industry in the last five years. Lithium has an ever-growing market as an essential part of the juiced-up electric battery industry.

Most of the world’s lithium supply comes from Australia, China, and South America. Only one per cent of the 77,000 metric tonnes produced in 2019 came from North America, making production from this continent desirable for supply security.

Lithium demand is forecast to grow 10 per cent a year to 2025 requiring 124,000 tonnes annually.

Prairie Lithium has developed a process to separate the lithium from liquids in the oil wells. A pilot plant opened this year will extract between one kilo and 1.75 kilos a day.

Next year the company will build a larger production plant producing one metric tonne a day of lithium hydroxide worth about $24,000 Canadian at current prices.

A year’s production would amount to almost 1.3 per cent of global output worth $8.8 million in Canadian funds.

One concern. The rising demand for electric vehicles and the electric batteries has spurred development of lithium brines from salt lakes and ores around the globe.

A winning product will demand the high purity that batteries require. Low cost of production will determine profitability.

Prairie Lithium has leased 35,000 acres in the oil patch, indicating vast potential if successful.

Prairie Lithium is not alone in this venture. Vancouver-based MGX Minerals started two years ago to extract lithium from oil well waste water as part of the

company’s waste water treatment business.

The lithium extraction is a side line for MGX as it expected to pull $100,000 a year worth from treating waste water.

Calgary-based Titanium Corporation has spent 18 years developing a commercial process to extract heavy metals and zircon from oilsands waste ore. The company has invested $100 million over this period to develop the technology, including a wet and dry pilot plant at the University of Regina.

Much of that investment came from government innovation grants.

Titanium Corporation removes bitumen, solvent and heavy minerals from oilsands waste. The most valuable extractions are heavy metals, zircon, and three titanium-based heavy minerals — ilmenite, leucoxene and rutile.

The three titanium-based minerals are all in strong demand for use in high technology industries. Global production is dominated by China, where companies even buy into non-Chinese sources of rare earths to secure supply.

When Potash Corp completed its big merger, it sold a large interest in Soquem, the leading South American lithium producer, to a Chinese company. China would not approve the merger unless the lithium interest was sold.

Extracting heavy metals as byproducts of waste should be less expensive than mining. Two large rare earth deposits in Canada await development — Hoidas lake in the far northeast corner of Saskatchewan and a deposit on the east shore of Great Slave Lake.

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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On Sunday October 4th, Moose Jaw Right To Life once again held their yearly Life Chain along Main Street. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness held throughout Canada and United States that seeks to remind us all that Life is sacred from conception to natural death. Our signs reinforce the messages that mothers need support and not abortion and that those seeking euthanasia need to feel loved and valued.

Social Distancing and with many wearing masks , fifty-six people stood with us in prayer asking God to turn our hearts and

minds away from the culture of death and lead us back to a culture of life.

We are grateful to all who joined.

Moose Jaw Right to Life continues to give away free baby clothes, maternity clothes and other baby items from their office location. The community generously supports us with donations. We have a great variety at present and we encourage anyone from Moose Jaw and surrounding area to contact us. Because of Covid, people are met by appointment only, so please message on moosejawrighttolife Facebook or phone or text 306 694-4111.

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Helping others a reason Sask. Party’s Greg Lawrence pursuing third election win Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Sask. Party hopes that Moose Jaw Wakamow will stay green after the Oct. 26 provincial election, so it will fall upon incumbent Greg Lawrence to secure the riding for a third-straight time.

Lawrence was first elected during the 2011 provincial election, winning by 201 votes over NDP incumbent Deb Higgins.

Lawrence then won by 695 votes over NDP candidate Karen Purdy during the 2016 election. Now, the two-time Sask.

Party incumbent is facing off against NDP candidate Melissa Patterson, the Green Party’s Abby Firlotte and the Progressive Conservative’s Darcy Jensen.

“It’s a good time to get out and talk to the people of Moose Jaw Wakamow and see where they’re thoughts are and how we’re doing as a government,” said Lawrence after the recent visit by Premier Scott Moe. With the NDP’s Patterson expected to be a strong challenger, Lawrence’s goal to

retain the constituency is to run on the Sask. Party’s record as government, he explained. He pointed out the party has kept its word and fulfilled the promises it has made.

“Instead of taxing and spending, we’re building in the province,” Lawrence added.

Having been on the [community] doorsteps for weeks, the most common concern Lawrence has heard from residents

is how tired they are of the pandemic.

While they acknowledge that the virus exists, their main issue is when a vaccine will be developed. Such a vaccine will be the federal government’s responsibility, but Lawrence noted the University of Saskatchewan is also working to find a solution.

Lawrence added the other common concern he has heard is how poor Moose Jaw’s streets are.

Lawrence is running for the third time since he doesn’t think he’s finished as a politician and believes he still has much to offer the residents of Moose Jaw. “I really enjoy helping the people that we helped every day in our office,” he said, pointing to his experience and passion for helping others as strengths and as reasons why he entered politics. “We were foster parents. I got into politics because I was tired of seeing kids fall through the cracks. And working with both governments as a foster parent, I found the Saskatchewan Party so much easier to work with ….

“I wanted to make this province better for not only my kids and grandkids, but everybody’s kids in the province.”

The Sask. Party has the best plan because it doesn’t have a tax-and-spend attitude, Lawrence said. It plans to build and invest in the province to make it better for everyone. These actions will ensure there is a strong foundation that can build strong families to help them get ahead.

“I’m passionate about what I do,” he added. “I’m here to help people. I’m not here to lead people; I’m here to work for them and do the work of the people when I’m in Regina and when I’m in my office.”

The provincial election is Monday, Oct. 26.

Slate of candidates set for Jason 2020 municipal and school board elections G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The nomination period has closed and the slate of candidates running in Moose Jaw’s municipal election is now set.

After nominations closed at 4 p.m. on Oct. 7, the City of Moose Jaw website showed 15 people vying for the six councillor seats — including three incumbents — while three people are running to be mayor, including the incumbent. The election will be held Monday, Nov. 9.

The race for mayor includes incumbent Fraser Tolmie, who will be facing off against businessman John Kot and blues and pop singer Nancy Nash.

Running for one of the six councillor seats are incumbents Heather Eby, Dawn Luhning and Crystal Froese. New candidates include Jody Chell, Doug Blanc, Earl Swalm, Dwayne St. Dennis, Joni Brisbin, Doug Schick, Nicholas Styck, Steven J. White, Jamey Logan, Jamaal James, Trevor McPherson and Kim R. Robinson.

The Moose Jaw Express will feature profiles of each candidate in the coming weeks.

School board elections are also happening on Nov. 9.

Running to be a trustee for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division are Joan

Blazieko (incumbent), Christine Boyczuk (incumbent), Alison Bradish, Derek Hassen (incumbent) and Stephanie Nelson.

Since the board can have six trustees, it’s likely that all the candidates will be elected.

A much larger slate of candidates is running for the board with Prairie South School Division, including: • Subdivision 1, which includes the communities of Central Butte, Chaplin, Craik, Eyebrow, Mortlach and Huron Colony: Wayne Miller and incumbent Darcy Prior; • Subdivision 2, which includes the communities of Avonlea, Caronport Elementary School, Lindale Elementary School, Rouleau, Baildon Colony and Belle Plaine Colony: incumbent Robert Bachmann; • Subdivision 3, which includes the communities of Assiniboia and Mossbank: John Bumbac and Sandra Jennett; • Subdivision 4, which includes the communities of Bengough, Coronach and Rockglen: incumbent Giselle Wilson ; • Subdivision 5, which includes the communities of Glentworth, Gravelbourg, Kincaid, Lafleche and Mankota: incumbent Shawn Davidson and Bonnie Poir-

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ier;• Subdivision 6, which includes five seats in the City of Moose Jaw: incumbent Mary Jukes, incumbent Lew Young, and newcomers Crystal Froese, Brett Hagan, Todd Johnson, Brian Martynook, Jan Pogorzelec (nee Rice), Barry Stewart

(former PSSD transportation manager), Wendy Vincent and Gail Whitfield.

The Express will also feature profile stories of each candidate in the coming weeks.

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REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

Long-handled tweezers pull down historic pudding My $2 long-handled stick with a tweezer-style gripper on one end and a hand control on the other end has been a worthwhile addition to my list of household gadgets.

I am so enthralled with its usefulness that I have four of them strategically placed in Joyce Walter various rooms in the house, For Moose Jaw Express ronjoy@sasktel.net rooms where I am likely to drop items that should not be picked up from a bending-over position. If I forced my legs into a bent position in order to save my back, I would of necessity, have to call 911 for assistance to get myself into an upright stance.

Thus, my tools have kept the pressure off my back, and I have improved my hand-to-eye co-ordination in placing the gripping end appropriately over the item to be retrieved, whether it be as small as a tiny pill or as cumbersome as a wet towel. There should be a competition for the best gripper operator as I continually surprise myself and others with my dexterity.

The grippers also come in handy for bringing boxes of kitchen supplies safely down from the highest shelf. Ok, I have bonked myself on the head a time or two when the box of something came down faster than I could get my hands into the catching position. But so far nothing has spilled or caused mentionable damage.

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Just the other day I was looking for a boxed cake mix that I know I had purchased sometime ago when I had the best of intentions to amaze the household with a “homebaked” cake. The package of cake mix was discovered, but by dislodging the cake mix, some smaller boxes of “something” were discovered at the very back of the cupboard. What could they be?

After some imprecise poking and prodding with my gripper, I caught a box of strawberry-raspberry water flavouring, still unopened and with no best-before-date visible.

Also revealed was a box of tea bags, spiced to taste like cinnamon. Still unopened and way beyond the date of safe consumption.

But wait, one more box was back there. Imagine my surprise when I saw it was a Shiriff Sauce ’n’ Cake sponge pudding mix, hot apple simulated flavour. You know the kind: the first package is mixed with egg and water in a baking dish. The envelope of flavouring is sprinkled over that and then boiling water is poured over those two layers. In the oven the miracle takes place: the water and sauce flavouring head to the bottom and the cake part moves to the top.

I loved those puddings as a kid and not so long ago, my Sister and I searched most shopping locations in the city and came up empty-handed, implying to us these puddings were no longer manufactured.

Therefore, when I saw the pudding box in my hand, I was jubilant, thinking I could make the pudding and share it with Sister. But then I looked at the price tag: 79 cents from the Army & Navy Department Store. What? No way!

There was no date to tell me how old the pudding might be but the price and store told a historic tale. This pudding was OLD. Still, believing in good luck, I decided to have a go at preparing it for dessert. Age was not kind to the contents. The water and flavouring stayed on top while the cake layer hardened like cement on the bottom of the dish.

But determined to have my cake and pudding too, I found a similar product online, placed my order and now await delivery. Needless to say, the price has gone up close to five times.

There’s one more mystery box wedged in the back corner of the cupboard but it can wait awhile until I feel like brandishing my grippers to bring down another surprise — maybe from the Army & Navy!

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.

Sask. crop yields declared average for this harvest

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a time to express thanks for the year's harvest.

Unlike last year when four million acres were left for spring harvest, this year's crop was all in the bin for Thanksgiving.

Ninety-six per cent of the harvest was completed by Oct. 6, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture weekly crop report. That was up from 89 per cent the week before and 76 per cent in the five-year average.

Three per cent of spring wheat, five per cent of durum, eight per cent of canola, and 14 per cent of flax was left.

Yields were average with spring wheat, 36 bushels an

acre; durum, 38 bushels; barley, 66 bushels; canola, 36 bushels; field peas, 39 bushels; and lentils at 1,487 pounds an acre.

Sixty-four per cent of spring wheat graded number one with 29 per cent number two.

Moisture for next year's planting remains scarce with short or very short ratings on 69 per cent of crop land and 78 per cent of hay and pasture land.

Eighty-nine per cent of crop land in the southeast and 93 per cent of hay and pasture is short or very short.

In the southwest 85 per cent of crop land and hay/pasture is short or very short.

September building permit values almost double the year’s total

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Construction values in Moose Jaw boomed in September, adding $14.4 million to the year to date building permit values.

The jump came mostly from a $12.9 million utility structure being built near the Lynbrook Golf Course at 1525 Fourth Avenue Northwest.

That brings the total bulging permit values for the year to $28.5 million — an increase of 51.5 per cent.

Another utility permit for $354,000 involves work on the SaskTel communications building at 55 Ominica Street West.

Three office building permits totalling $395,000 were

taken out for 252 to 256 High Street West, part of the former parking lot at the Royal Canadian Legion.

An $80,000 retail outlet will be built at 444 Athabasca Street West with a $17,000 retail outlet at 71 Ross Street West.

Only one dwelling permit was issued worth $300,000.

Year-to-date housing developments have fallen off by 11 residences with just over half last year’s value. Permits have been issued for 11 residences worth $5.74 million.

Two demolition permits were issued during September.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Businesses and workers in Saskatchewan have been shut out of projects both large and small in the province for far too long, says NDP leader Ryan Meili, and if elected his party will address that disparity.

Meili was in Moose Jaw for a campaign stop last week, joining Moose Jaw North candidate Kyle Lichtenwald and Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson outside the SaskPower offices to reveal the party’s plan to address project procurement in the province.

“Somehow, the Sask Party manages every time to send the major projects out of the province, whether it’s the Regina bypass, the North Battleford hospital that has been plagued with troubles, they always manage to get a company from out of province or out of country to do the building,” Meili said.

“We want to see these projects go forward, but we want to see them go forward with Saskatchewan workers on the job.

NDP leader Ryan Meili -- with Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson (far left) and Moose Jaw North candidate Kyle Lichtenwald -- is joined by local workers for his campaign stop outside SaskPower on Wednesday afternoon.

When we’re building our roads, our power plants and our hospitals, our bridges with our tax dollars, we should be building them with our companies and our workers.”

Meili pointed to the financial climate in Saskatchewan as a major reason projects should stay in province.

“We had the worst performing economy in the nation in 2019, we were in a recession before we came into a pandemic,

dead last in the country,” Meili said. “And Moose Jaw has been hard hit in recent years, and the Sask Party has not helped.

They’ve taken hundreds of jobs out of this province, out of this city, jobs out of SaskPower, SaskTel and SaskEnergy, they’ve made it harder for Moose Jaw folks to make ends meet.”

One of the reasons Meili chose his hometown for the announcement was the current SaskPower power plant project. Bid-

ding is down to two U.S. based companies -- Burns and McDonnell of Kansas City and the Kiewit Corporation out of Omaha -- and based on what he saw with the Swift Current power plant construction by the former, change is needed.

“Only 20 per cent of the money from that project went to Saskatchewan companies and only 44 per cent -- not even half of the workers on that job -- were from Saskatchewan,” Meili said. “I was out there when it was being built and you walk through the parking lot, the license plates were from all over the place and very few from Saskatchewan.”

The NDP plan would see a Sask First policy that would do that, putting businesses and workers from the province at the forefront of any new work that comes forward, something Meili believes Premier Scott Moe has little interest in doing.

“Scott Moe, he’s satisfied,” Meili said.

“He doesn’t want to change this, he doesn’t even want to try. And you know why? Because his party gets all kinds of donations from out-of-province companies and he doesn’t want to change what’s helping his electoral hopes.

“New Democrats, we want to put Saskatchewan first and it comes from procurement because it’s all about our workers, it’s all about putting people first.”

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Moose Jaw’s Mae Wilson Theatre included in SaskMusic venue t-shirt project Larissa Kurz

The Mae Wilson Theatre has some new swag available for fans to purchase, as the local jewel is one of the nine new venues featured in the latest merchandise release from the Sask Venues Project.

Organized by SaskMusic to help support Saskatchewan venues during COVID-19, the project has created a range of limited-edition t-shirts themed after small venues across the province and designed by local artists.

The first wave of limited-edition merchandise launched earlier in July with a preorder window that sold out incredibly quickly, and now SaskMusic has released a second set of shirts featuring more venues — including the Mae Wilson Theatre.

Designed by Jared Robinson of Nebulus Entertainment from here in Moose Jaw, the custom shirt features the iconic lettering of the Mae Wilson’s marquee and the theatre’s establishment date of 1916, a nod to its cultural significance and history.

“It's great to have local talent being commissioned for that, and it’s pretty awesome to be included,” said Moose Jaw Cultural Centre executive director Derik Cronan.

One hundred per cent of sales from the custom shirts will be returned to the venues directly, as the Sask Venues Project was created to be a support campaign for venues, who were closed entirely due to the pandemic and are still struggling to reopen under the restrictions.

For a place like the Mae Wilson, any kind of support during such a tough time is welcome and much appreciated, said Cronan.

“It's great that they recognize the industry and found a way to give back to communities all across Saskatchewan, regardless of venue size,” said Cronan. “They have a huge variety of venues included in this project and we’re fortunate to be one of them.”

The Cultural Centre, like many others, closed its doors to the public this spring during the initial lockdown. Cronan estimated that since then, about 60 shows on the theatre’s calendar have been either postponed or cancelled entirely.

The venue is just beginning to get back on its feet, with the building open to the public in July and a handful of shows returning to the schedule for this fall, but Cronan

The Mae Wilson Theatre is one of nine venues featured in the Sask Venues Project. said that doesn’t mean the Cultural Centre is out of hot water yet.

“Even as we do get back to presenting shows, it's very difficult for us because at 30 per cent capacity and the cost for us to present these shows, we’re basically just trying our best to break even at this point,” said Cronan.

Max capacity at the Mae Wilson currently sits at 125, but because the box office is selling tickets in groups for people from the same home bubble, that means some shows are selling less than 125 seats in the end.

“We’re trying to do what we can with what we have, and thankfully there’s been a lot of interest from artists in Saskatchewan and Alberta, who are open to the idea of doing a one-off show or small tours right now,” said Cronan.

An initiative like the Sask Venue Project is an incredible show of support for small venues, said Cronan, especial-

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The second wave of the Sask Venues Project t-shirts, including the Mae Wilson Theatre, are currently available for preorder until Oct. 16 and can be purchased online at saskvenuesproject.com.

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EXPRESS The annual crop/commodity extravaganza in Saskatoon has been cancelled for

2021.

Organizers of Croposphere decided to cancel next year’s show due to uncertainties around COVID-19.

“The health of our attendees, sponsors, and speakers is our top priority and we want to do our part to ensure everyone re-

mains safe,” states a press release.

The annual meetings of various commodity associations, usually held during Croposphere will still go on, but will be virtual on Jan.12.

That day will also involve virtual presentations from market analysts on canola,

wheat, barley, flax, oats and pulses.

Details on how to register will be made available in November.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

From The Kitchen

O f t-i g n o re d p a rs n i p h a s m a n y f a vo u r a b l e fe at u re s

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

There’s a vegetable, possibly still in the garden that is too often ignored.

The parsnip isn’t nearly as popular as other root vegetables such as carrots, beets or turnips but they should not be overlooked at the farmers’ markets or produce departments.

A Canadian farm produce association indicates parsnips are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, rich in anti-oxidants, and have anti-cancer and anti-fungal properties. They are high in fibre and low in calories and may be prepared in a variety of methods.

Parsnips, a relative of the carrot, are native to Europe and Asia and were introduced to North America in the 17th century.

This week’s recipes feature the parsnips and come from reliable parsnip sources.

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Parsnip Soup

2 lbs. parsnips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch

pieces 2 golden beets, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (do not use red beets) 2 tbsps. olive oil 1 onion, diced 2-3 stalks celery, diced 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 cup whipping cream Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat the parsnips, carrots and beets with 1 tbsp. olive oil, season with salt and pepper then spread onto a baking sheet.

Roast until vegetables are tender and are a golden brown, 20-30 minutes.

Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large saucepan.

Stir in onion and celery. Cook about 10

minutes to soften vegetables.

Reduce heat to low and add butter, brown sugar and roasted vegetables. Cook and stir until all vegetables are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add seasonings and chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, partially cover saucepan and simmer another 15 minutes.

Puree in batches in a blender until smooth.

Pour into a large saucepan. Stir in milk and cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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Parsnip Spice Cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp. ground ginger 2 tsps. baking powder 1 1/2 tsps. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. each of nutmeg, allspice and cloves

3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract 2 cups shredded parsnips, packed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 13x9 cake pan.

Combine flour, sugar, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves and whisk.

Whisk eggs, oil, milk and vanilla to combine. Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in parsnips.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on rack.

Frost with a cream cheese icing or other favourite topping.

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Campaign process a ‘whirlwind’ of fun for Sask. Party’s Tim McLeod Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Eighteen months after being nominated as the Sask. Party candidate for Moose Jaw North, Tim McLeod is excited to finally be campaigning and working to earn voters’ trust.

McLeod and his wife Tenielle had many lengthy conversations about running for politics, especially since he had built up his law firm and had spent nearly a decade as a trustee with the Prairie South School Division, he explained. When Moose Jaw North incumbent Warren Michelson announced he wasn’t going to run in 2020, those conversations crystallized and they thought now was the time to give politics a shot.

“And I think it’s a good fit given my legal background in representing people and my understanding of how the political process works, particularly having eight years on the school board now,” McLeod said after the recent visit by Premier Scott Moe. “So, I think it felt like a good fit and the right time.”

The community lawyer resigned as a trustee from the PSSD board on Sept. 30, as he thought it was appropriate to do while campaigning.

Besides McLeod, other candidates running in Moose Jaw North include the NDP’s Kyle Lichtenwald and the Green Party’s North Hunter.

McLeod’s experiences of helping, listening and advocating for others in the legal and education fields are strengths that he believes will help him if he is elected

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Premier Scott Moe visits with Moose Jaw North candidate Tim McLeod (right) and others outside the campaign office for McLeod, Greg Lawrence, and Lyle Stewart, during a recent stop in Moose Jaw. Photo by Jason G. Antonio on Oct. 26. His entire professional life has been devoted to public service, so politics would likely be a natural fit, he stated. He indicated that he also has the necessary skillset and hopes voters also agree.

McLeod and his team have received plenty of positive feedback while on the doorstep, he said. Residents have said they are pleased with how the Sask. Party government has managed the economic storms of the past year.

“When you find yourself in rough waters, but you find

yourself on a steady ship, that’s a credit to the captain,” he continued. “I think Premier Moe has done a phenomenal job of navigating the pandemic for this province and I’m excited to be a part of his team.”

The Sask. Party has a better plan to govern Saskatchewan because it’s well-thought-out and costed, while the party doesn’t make promises it can’t afford, said McLeod. He thought that reckless spending and promises that resulted in tax increases and job losses were not something the province needed; those differences highlighted why the Sask. Party platform was better than the NDP platform.

This is McLeod’s first time running for provincial politics. Since everything is so new, he admitted that he didn’t know what to expect while campaigning.

“It’s been fun, though. The process of going out and meeting people and listening to them on their doorsteps — it’s been a bit of a whirlwind, but it’s fun,” he said, “and I don’t know that I anticipated it as much as I have.”

With a chuckle, McLeod said he has already worn out the soles of a couple of pairs of shoes. However, that’s a cost he’s willing to incur as part of the election process.

“I honestly believe that I am the best person for the job.

I wouldn’t be putting my name forward if I didn’t think I could do it and do it well,” he added. “I hope that people will look at the skillset that I’m bringing and my history of representing people … I hope that they’ll agree with me.”

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GET INVOLVED FOLKS – WAKAMOW VALLEY IS AT STAKE!!

The proposal (it may be well beyond “proposal” – who knows?)

To construct Upscale Housing in Wakamow Valley has proceeded as secretly as possible aided and abetted by an equally secretive City Hall regime.

Why? Because this City Hall regime knows that to their way they must sneak this OUTLANDISH proposal past the CITIZENS of Moose Jaw. To successfully cut off citizen pushback they use “SHOCK & AWE” tactics – suddenly hit elected councillors with a paper storm leaving them little time to respond effectively. This City Hall regime is prepared to destroy unreplaceable UPSCALE PARKLAND and turn it into UPSCALE HOUSING. Municipal Government is said to be close to its electorate and therefore make “in-touch” decisions.

Moose Jaw’s present City Hall regime has replaced this BASTION OF DEMOCRACY with a BASTION OF HYPOCRACY. Most concerning is the damaging and destructive effect upon Community Spirit. Understanding the loss of outlying natural areas, Moose Jaw citizens recognized that the river valley is a gift that cannot be replaced, therefore it must be PROTECTED and PRESERVED. Concern from the early years grew to the degree that something had to done so citizens jumped on board in the late 1960s to reverse the abuse and proceed with the cleanup of an aesthetic and environmental mess. They (including City Hall) pressed for Political action which resulted in the passage of

the Wakamow Valley Authority Act along with Provincial startup funds. Instant assistance began from volunteers, service clubs, businesses, out-of-city experts (engineers) donating work and advice from beginning to completion of projects, staff contributed beyond reason; people bequeathed money, houses and property; the boards and committees gave whatever was required of them – the list goes on and on.

This long term and continuing citizen commitment to the rejuvenation of this Wakamow Walley Oasis is arguably amongst the largest and lonest commitment, of this type, to help make this city and area a good place in which to live.

To carve up Wakamow Valley to accommodate individual personal use and satisfaction is a kick in the gut of Community Spirit that will cause historical damage not to be forgotten.

Allowing this Development to proceed sets a precedent that privately owned Valley property can be similarly developed and that, money can buy rezoning and purchasing of property for any use imaginable. Also by permitting this Development to proceed in effect proclaims it to being a safe zone in description only, any lack of ensuring safety triggers liability. For example: the designated school zone safe area at Empire school tragedy triggered for reaching liability resulting in a $11,000,000 + Out-of-Court settlement.

To base this Development on a 1:500 years level is “poor sci-

ence” because of the ongoing creation of drainage systems that continually change the speed and amount of water released.

1:500 also ignores the ever-changing more frequent other year floods.

Floodways since the last glacier have existed as a safety valve, using up floodway damages that safety valve. The Valley has examples of what happens then. The Wakamow Valley Authority has recently spent approximately $900,000 and used thousands of valley trees to prevent further damage to an area of compromised floodway, no guarantee of success.

This letter is only a sketch leaving out the details and many other concerns, such as: nearby Sheer Keys, shallow backyard wells, slump zones, slumping, use of floodway for access and most of all, leaves out other Citizen concerns and opinions.

Excluding our elected councillors and citizens from months of secret deliberations smacks DICTATORIAL tactics. This mayor seems to think that he can whip OUR councillors, whomever they are, into shape and to follow in HIS footsteps. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!!

GET INVOLVED FOLKS – WAKAMOW VALLEY IS AT STAKE! Percy Hill

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Quid Pro Quo — Good or Bad I’ve often heard the Latin Term “quid pro quo?” It’s meaning often eludes the average reader. Hopefully this editorial will clarify it.

Have you ever bought groceries? We all have been there, right? Well, that’s an example of quid pro quo. You bought food for money.

Quid pro quo simply means “to give something, get something.” What about your job?

Yup, it is also. You provide a service and receive money for it.

In an attempt to teach our children, we also use it. Have you ever said something like, “Do your chores, and I’ll give you an allowance?”

We do it in an attempt to teach our children that there are consequences for their actions.

Hopefully, our children will become empowered through the acceptance of responsibility, and for the choices they have made. This is what I call the “good effect.”

We all want our children to learn good habits, especially to eat properly. Children will usually try anything to get out of eating things not favourable to their idea of good food. Most children will eat what’s put in front of them.

Occasionally, a child will only agree on terms such as, “I’ll eat the spinach if you give me ice cream first!” If the adult gives in, that very minute the child experiences the power being transferred. As that child grows, the threats may become more powerful. “I will not do my chores until you pay me.” (Perhaps more than the job is worth.) The quid pro quo has quickly developed into manipulative behaviour. This behaviour could continue into adulthood. I call this the “bad effect.”

We have really become apathetic to the use of the phrase “tit for tat.” The more we utilize quid pro quo, the more strength we gather from it, and the more empowered and knowledgeable we feel. The danger is that sometimes it crosses that fine line between the good effect versus the bad effect of quid pro quo. What do I mean by this? I mean the quid pro quo is no longer used for the benefit of all, but rather, for the benefit of one. The desired effect of the latter is dominance, not empowerment.

A quid pro quo becomes dangerous when people in a position of authority look at their position as a form of power. Power is a great motivator. Take, for example, our local government. What is the quid pro quo? The council stood for election on the promise that they would do their best for the people and the people elected them. Then they reward your kindness by granting each member of council a raise, (anywhere between 20 to 30 per cent,) regardless of how people are suffering through a loss of income because of the pandemic. Their needs trump yours, so there!!!

Power definitely overrode the desired effect of the quid pro quo. The bad effect prevailed.

After being in power for a few years, a government can become complacent. If it becomes

overconfident of its status, weakness can form. There is always someone who wants something.

Quid pro quo can be made to look like no more than a favour for a friend.

Just for fun, let’s examine a little hypothetical situation. Suppose there is a charity that has relied greatly on donations and tax benefits.

The executive of this charity is aggressive and sees that a lucrative government contract would be of great benefit. They befriend a young politician. After a few years, the young politician is sold on this company, so much so that the family of the politician, and of fellow politicians, are given gigs for pay. The young politician believes so strongly in this charity’s ideals that he thinks everything must be on the up and up. Now the young politician has become the leader of the party that forms the government. The charity wants payback.

Oops! Does this sound familiar?

Quid pro quo is so ingrained in our society that we don’t even give it a second thought.

Politicians do it to get elected. You know the old, “If I get elected I promise...” routine. What we, the voters, may not be aware of is what I’ll call the “behind the barn” deals (after all, this is Saskatchewan,) that occur before, during, and after an election. There is a lot of secrecy.

No matter how pure their intentions are, politicians can eventually succumb to the power of a quid pro quo. Often it’s a negative tit for tat. To be frank, “I got you elected now I want something in return.” As I said before, it can be so subtle that it can be passed off as a favour for a friend and that’s what makes it so dangerous. This is what gets politicians in deep trouble.

Take a look at another hypothetical situation.

I’m going to use the Crown Corporations in this scenario. Let’s say there is a large company (and their investors) that want a bigger share of the Saskatchewan market. The executive of this predatory company has their eye on one of the Crown Corporations. This is a Crown that the executive of that company views as serious profitable competition. What if, unbeknownst to the current government, that executive desires to own the Crown Corporation in a bid to become a mega corporation. To do so, it donates a large amount of money to the government’s reelection effort.

Now the government gets re-elected. Say the governmental party made all kinds of promises to the people of Saskatchewan that are based on projected income. Shortly after the election the economy tanks. The governmental income is now far less than what had been projected. The government finds itself with a large looming deficit. The executive of the predatory company sees their chance. The CEO requests a meeting with the Premier.

The Premier, being aware of the corporate donations towards his campaign, agrees to

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meet. Big surprise!!! The executive is willing to buy its desired Crown Corp to assist the government with their immediate financial needs. The Premier agrees to consider the sale as it is the mandate of his party to privatize as much as possible. After all, he got rid of another Crown Corporation by shutting it down and selling off the property. He did it without consulting the Saskatchewan residents, who were the owners. This time, however, he is met with many, many outcries from the citizens who realize the significant contributions this Saskatchewan Corporation makes to the economy. The Premier then decides to put the sale on the back burner. He believes he’ll be re-elected, especially if he continues to get donations from big companies. The predatory company (and their shareholders) wait in the wings for their next chance to pounce.

Don’t lose focus!!! This hypothetical situation represents the dangers of quid pro quo. This is an attempt to show, whether the quid quo pro is ill-intended or not, we can all be subjected to the bad effect of a quid pro quo. Behind the barn deals are made every day. Most are harmless, but every once in a while, they hurt the very people they have pledged to help.

Returning to the above Crown sale, the Premier decided to sell 49 per cent of the Crown to the predatory company. The government argued that the people of Saskatchewan will maintain control with 51 per cent of the Crown. As with all negative effects of quid pro quo, the executive of the predatory company starts to flex their muscle. If the government wants their continued support, it must play along. The intent of the predatory company is the thirst for power and profits, and nothing else.

Remember the goal; to become a mega corporation. Immediately, changes in the Sask Corporation take place; layoffs occur and new management is installed. The government/the people begin to feel

the effects. Less revenue flows towards the government coffers. Less income tax is generated from laid off workers. Oh yeah--there is more employment insurance to pay out. This I’ll call the bullying effect. Thank goodness it’s just “hypothetical.”

Phew!!!

We all agree to some kind of quid pro quo when we apply for a job. The employment contract states that raises are tied to performance reviews. These are not behind the barn deals, for everyone knows at the onset what is expected. The “good effect.”

Sometimes quid pro quo can be manipulated if one party feels much stronger than the other. This is simply the essence of power at work. We are so acclimatized to “give something, get something” that we have lost the art of doing something (indeed anything) unless we get a return. It causes guilt in the recipient if there is not anything that can be offered in return. When even one of us succumbs to the art of the quid pro quo, it is little wonder that we think we’ve done nothing wrong.

It is easy to jump on the bandwagon of denial. Too often, turning a blind eye allows corruption to seep into the seemingly harmless behind the barn deals.

After all, it’s just a way of “doing business,” right?

It is only when we no longer live in an affluent society that we begin to notice or even care about the “bad” effects of the behind the barn deals. It is only when we start to suffer that we are open to the fact that this type of quid pro quo exists; deals that promote the bad effect over the good effect. All we have to do is take a look at our neighbours to the south and at the continued increase in scandals within our own governments..

Life has certainly become “caveat emptor,” or, “Buyer beware!”

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City Hall Council Notes NOT HAPPY - MAKE A COMPLAINT

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.

Seven high school youths appointed to city advisory committee Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has appointed seven high school students to the City of Moose Jaw’s youth advisory committee.

During its Oct. 5 regular meeting, council voted unanimously appointed Rebecca Gutek, Joel Godard, Liam Vargo, Jadyn Moser, Adoor Choul, Tyrell Philipenko and Annamae Hunter for a term of office to commence immediately and to conclude on June 30, 2021.

Gutek and Godard are from Cornerstone Christian School, Vargo is from A.E. Peacock Collegiate, Moser and Choul are from Vanier Collegiate and Philipenko and Hunter are from Riverview Collegiate.

City council initially made appointments to address vacancies on municipal advisory committees during its Aug. 24 meeting. Since then, the city clerk’s office has received more applications for the youth advisory committee.

During the Oct. 5 meeting, council also voted unanimously to add a home-school student and accredited-distance student positions to the committee.

In introducing the motion, Coun. Crystal Froese explained that she spoke to a 16-year-old girl who attends an accredited online high school and wants to participate on the committee but doesn’t fall into the existing eligibility categories. Furthermore, the community is also changing since more students are being home-schooled or taking distance learning.

“I would never want to discourage any youth from participating, especially on this committee, since it is worth-

while and a great way to engage youth,” she added.

When high schools submit potential names to council for consideration, the teachers and school administrators are the ones who make the recommendations, said Coun.

Heather Eby. She wondered what would happen if three home-school students are nominated and how council would handle that.

“It would not just be a name recommended to us; it would be a situation,” she added.

There is an application process to join other municipal committees, replied Froese. Council could rely on city administration to fit in these students as well.

If multiple names are submitted, the ones with background information attached would be presented to council, explained city clerk Myron Gulka-Tiechko.

Once council passed the motion, his office would put out calls soon to find students who are either home-schooled or attend an accredited online school.

“It is one of the great committees to see the next generation (of) up and coming (leaders),” said Mayor Fraser Tolmie, who noted that other students on the committee represent their school while home-school youths would represent themselves. “It is an interesting way forward and it may be something we need to fine-tune in future.”

Municipal committee vacancies There are vacancies on other municipal boards and committees, including: • Development appeals board (three citizen-at-large va-

cancies) • Cultural diversity advisory committee (two citizen-at-large vacancies);• Heritage advisory committee (one citizen-at-large vacancy); • Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners (two citizen-at-large vacancies); · Moose Jaw Public Library (five to 15 citizen-at-large vacancies); • Palliser Regional Library board (seven citizens-at-large; to be eligible for appointment, residents must be an appointed member of the Moose Jaw Public Library); • Murals project management committee (three citizen-at-large vacancies); • Parks, facilities and recreation advisory committee (three citizen-at-large vacancies); • Public works, infrastructure and environment advisory committee (one citizen-at-large vacancy for a representative of the Aboriginal or Metis community); • Special needs advisory committee (seven citizen-at-large vacancies); • Youth advisory committee (one representative being a home school student who is a resident of Moose Jaw; one student representative from an accredited distance learning school who is a resident of Moose Jaw; and two youth-at-large representatives, between 18 and 25 years of age, from schools not currently represented on the committee.)

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City Hall Council Notes

City wants province to overturn decision made by local property board Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall plans to submit an appeal to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board over a decision that the local development appeals board made to approve a project at 955 Oasis Street.

During its Sept. 15 meeting, the local board approved a detached garage project, in which property owner Reece Barrett asked that he be allowed to add a 123-square-metre (1,368-square-foot) addition to his existing 71-square-metre (784-square-foot) garage, for total square footage of 2,152 square feet.

Barrett planned to use the building to store vintage vehicles.

City hall argued that the existing house is 2,141 square feet, which would make the garage the principal building on the property. It would also be 18.6 feet in height, which is 11 feet taller than the house.

Background In a report submitted to city council’s Oct. 5 regular meeting, city administration explained that it believes the appeals board erred when considering the approval criteria based on section 221 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Specifically, the section states that the decision should not:

• Grant to the applicant a special privilege inconsistent with the restrictions on the neighbouring properties in the same zoning district; • Amount to a relaxation that defeats the intent of the zoning bylaw; • Injuriously affects the neighbouring properties.

While the difference in floor space between the house and garage is 10 square feet, the intent of restricting accessory building size is to maintain a clear visual difference between primary and secondary buildings, the report explained.

As a residentially-zoned property, the house must remain the primary building to avoid contravening the zoning bylaw, the document continued. Furthermore, larger accessory buildings could look out of place in residential areas and are sometimes used for purposes that are better suited in commercial or industrial districts.

The bylaw allows a combined floor space of 81 square metres (900 square feet) for accessory buildings in these areas. City administration believed the appeals board’s decision set a precedent in the R6 district for future appeals. It also believed the board erred when considering the three tests necessary to override the zoning bylaw.

“This would be the largest detached accessory building

for any residential district granted to a property owner,” the report added. “The largest single detached building has been 1,840 square feet located on an acreage in the R5 (district) at 2945 Caribou Street West. The largest combined floor area (multiple buildings) has been 2,052 square feet located at 901 Normandy Drive in the R1 district.”

Council discussion Mayor Fraser Tolmie explained that he recently drove past the property and noticed that it had many trees that provided much privacy, which made him think this wasn’t that big of an issue. In particular, he considered making a motion to receive and file the report instead of having city administration appeal the decision.

There are residential and mobile homes adjacent to the property, said Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development. While trees surround 955 Oasis Street, Barrett did say he planned to chop down some of them.

Sanson added that city administration is concerned that this project would set a precedent due to the proposed garage’s size and the existing home’s size.

Council then voted 4-3 in favour to file an appeal to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board. Tolmie and councillors Brian Swanson and Dawn Luhning were opposed.

Appeals board approves three projects that contravene zoning bylaw Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The development appeals board has approved three construction projects that contravene the municipality’s zoning bylaw, including one project in particular that concerns city hall.

The appeals board met on Sept. 15 to hear variance requests from property owners Lloyd and Gail Moore at 1015 Connaught Avenue, Reece Barrett at 955 Oasis Street, and Charles (Chuck) Porter at 809 12th Avenue Northwest, after city hall previously rejected their requests.

The board approved all three requests after deliberating on them. It then forwarded its recommendations to the Oct. 5 regular council meeting. There, council voted unanimously to receive and file the report.

1015 Connaught Avenue Lloyd and Gail Moore want to construct an addition to their home with a proposed front yard setback of three metres (10 feet), contrary to the 7.2 metres (23.7 feet) in the City of Moose Jaw zoning bylaw.

The property is zoned R1 large-lot low-density residential district, while the purpose of the setback is to maintain a uniform building line along each block, the report explained. In this circumstance, the house is closer to the front property line than other buildings on the block.

Based on the submissions, the appeals board granted the variance request for three reasons: • It would not be a special privilege since the board has granted similar variances recently to neighbouring properties in the same zoning district;

• It would not be contrary to the purpose or intent of the bylaw since the request would not affect sunlight or privacy, it would have the same setback as the house, nor would it affect the health, safety and general welfare of residents; • It would not injuriously affect neighbouring properties since neighbours did not object to the project.

955 Oasis Street Reece Barrett wants to add to his existing garage by constructing an addition that would be 123 square metres (1,368 square feet) and have a floor area and height contrary to the zoning bylaw, the report explained. The property is zoned R6 mobile and manufactured home residential district and is bordered on three sides by the Prairie Oasis Trailer Court.

Barrett explained that the garage would enhance the neighbourhood, that he would remove the existing trees if approved, that his property is in the middle of and adjacent to a trailer park, that the property is larger than a typical residential lot at 17,000 square foot, and his property is not a classic residential lot.

The municipality argued the existing house is 2,141 square feet in size, while the proposed garage would be 2,152 square feet in total, making it the principal building. It would also be the tallest structure on the property at 18.6 feet.

Based on the submissions, the appeals board granted the variance because: • It would not be a special privilege since the board would

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The board also pointed out that while the garage would be 11 feet taller than the house, the property’s trees are 20 feet taller than the principal dwelling. Moreover, the property is in the R6 district and is an oversized lot with plenty of space. The board was not concerned that the garage would become the principal dwelling.

• It would not injuriously affect neighbouring properties since area neighbours did not object to the project.

809 12th Avenue Northwest Charles Porter wants to construct an addition to a detached garage with a rear yard coverage of 48 per cent, which is contrary to the zoning bylaw.

The property is zoned R2 medium density residential district and the proposed garage would be 896 square feet, which would exceed the maximum site coverage requirement, the report explained. Due to the house’s orientation and size, the rear yard has been reduced compared to adjacent properties.

The board granted the variance using the same reasons as those in the Moore case.

The next regular council meeting is Monday, Oct. 19.

Form L, Appendix C [Section 78 of the Act]

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS (Municipal and School Division Elections)

BOARD MEMBER: HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 22 SWIFT CURRENT SUBDIVISION Number to be Elected: One (1)

The Returning Officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office: a) during regular business hours from 4:00 p.m. October 8th, 2020 until 4:30 p.m., October 20th, 2020 at City Hall, 177 – 1st Avenue NE; and b) on October 21st, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 177 – 1st Avenue NE

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: City Hall, Office of the City Clerk 177 – 1st Avenue NE Swift Current, SK OR: On the City’s website at www.swiftcurrent.ca

Please Note: Due to COVID-19 precautions, it is being requested that candidates make an appointment, prior to attending City Hall, by calling (306)778-2768.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2020 Jackie Schlamp Returning Officer

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City Hall Council Notes

City extends deadline for input into subdivision creation in Wakamow Valley Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The initial deadline for public input on proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) as part of the River Pointe Park subdivision proposal was to be Oct. 19, but city administration has extended the deadline so it can engage with additional stakeholders.

The proposed OCP bylaw amendment would change the future land use designation at 1155 Seventh Avenue Southwest to future residential from community service/ parks/river valley conservation. The amendment would accommodate a new 100-unit residential subdivision along the Moose Jaw River in Wakamow Valley.

During the Sept. 21 regular council meeting, 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).

Councillors Brian Swanson and Heather Eby were opposed.

Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development, said during the meeting that the first opportunity for council to vote on the proposed bylaw change — and for the public to provide input or speak — would be Monday, Oct. 19.

During the Oct. 5 meeting, Swanson asked for confirmation that public consultations would occur Oct. 19. In response, city manager Jim Puffalt explained that city administration was still working on some of the project’s reports and believed the public consultation meeting should be postponed until all the information was acquired.

“It is a very sensitive issue and we want to ensure there is amply opportunity for everyone to speak,” Puffalt said, adding while Oct. 19 was the initial agreed upon date, city administration had still been working on the reports; moreover, project proponent Charles Vanden Broek asked for the delay.

Considering Vanden Broek worked with city administra-

tion for 18 months on this project without council knowing about it, and since council passed a motion at the previous meeting for public consultations to be held on Oct. 19, Swanson wondered why city hall wasn’t sticking to that schedule.

“I can’t accept the answer that there’s still stuff that (you’re) working on,” he said. “It just makes me wonder, who calls the shots?”

The public has been engaging with this issue since it was first announced, while Wakamow Valley Authority was planning to make a presentation, Swanson added, which means city administration should adhere to that date.

In response, city clerk Myron Gulka-Tiechko said the Oct. 19 date was not specified in the Sept. 21 council report or the motion.

“Well, I remember very clearly the last meeting, and Oct. 19 was the date mentioned. I find it extremely bothersome and disquieting that it’s not being adhered to,” replied Swanson.

While the date might not have been in the motion or council report, a City of Moose Jaw advertisement in the Oct. 7 issue of the Moose Jaw Express confirmed that the deadline to provide feedback or make presentations to council was Oct. 19.

“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 19, 2020. Dated at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, this 23rd day of September, 2019. (Authorized by) Myron Gulka-Tiechko – city clerk.”

In a news release issued Oct. 6, Sanson announced that public consultation on the OCP's proposed amendment was being extended.

“This is a very important decision and the public and stakeholders must be given ample opportunity to be

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City hall would give public notice when this matter re-appeared before council, Sanson added.

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City Hall Council Notes

Mosaic Place saw deficit of nearly $1M in 2019 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mosaic Place saw a deficit of nearly $1 million last year, during a time when management of the building changed to Spectra Venue Management from the City of Moose Jaw. The Moose Jaw Downtown and Soccer/Field-House Facilities Inc. (DFFH) managed Mosaic Place and Yara Centre for several years before city council dissolved the body in 2018 due to scandal. The municipality then managed Mosaic Place from Jan. 1, 2019 to Sept. 2, 2019, before Spectra took over starting Sept. 3, 2019. This change created problems for city administration in producing timely financial statements for city council.

However, council finally gained a better idea of the venue’s financial picture during its Oct. 5 regular meeting, after city administration presented a combined DFFH audit, a DFFH 2019 audited statement, and a 2019 Mosaic Place audited financial statement.

One audited financial statement for DFFH/Mosaic Place was for Jan. 1, 2019 to Sept. 2, 2019, while a second financial statement for Mosaic Place was from Sept. 3, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019.

According to the numbers, the total deficit for Mosaic Place was $938,021. This includes an actual deficit of $694,233 under DFFH/Mosaic Place and an actual deficit of $243,788 under Spectra.

In comparison, the DFFH/Mosaic Place saw a combined surplus of $503,651 at the end of 2018.

Council later voted — but not unanimously — to receive and file the documents.

Financial variances It was difficult to create the documents since it was a complicated transition year, city manager Jim Puffalt exPUBLIC CONSULTATION EXTENDED

October 6, 2020

Moose Jaw, SK – Public consultation on a proposed amendment to the City of Moose Jaw’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is being extended.

At the regular meeting of City Council Monday, September 21, Council voted to hold public consultation on a proposal to change the Future Land Use designation of 1155 7th Ave SW from Community Service/Parks/River Valley Conservation to Future Residential. The proposed change would accommodate development of a new residential subdivision on privately-owned land.

Public consultation with stakeholder groups is expected to continue into early 2021. Additional site assessments are also required prior to further consideration by City Council.

Questions and comments may be directed to Planning and Development Services by email at planning@moosejaw.ca or phone at 306-694-4443. Written submissions to be considered by City Council may be sent to Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8.

plained. There were also significant financial “variances” of $643,537 that weren’t in the financial statements.

Some variances included $160,500 in deferred revenue from Ticket Rocket that wasn’t allocated even though it was budgeted, which Puffalt — who oversaw Mosaic Place’s operations in early 2019 — admitted was a miscommunication between himself and the auditors.

Other “variances” included a subsidy for Mosaic Place of $230,647 that management didn’t request from the municipality; hiring an HR professional for $52,000 to support a harassment-free workplace; $52,135 in legal fees for the DFFH board investigation and dealing with Ticket Rocket; pre-paid expenses for the 2020 Scotties of $15,254; pre-paid expenses for the 2020 ZZ Top concert of $51,000; and repairing a cooling tower for $51,800.

Council discussion Residents will have to pay $250,000 in transition costs that likely occurred due to the lack of concerts and events, said Coun. Scott McMann, who noted that the DFFH board — of which he was a member — was criticized regularly about the number of concerts it held. He acknowledged that it’s difficult to project how many people will attend such activities, but he still wondered why that cost occurred.

That line item includes every expense related to any event held — whether sports or music — including security, labour, manpower, forklift rentals, other rentals, or catering, Ryan MacIvor, Mosaic Place general manager, explained.

Coun. Brian Swanson pointed out that whether the city managed Mosaic Place or Spectra did, there was a combined loss of more than $800,000 last year, which included a loss of $148,000 in curling revenue. A municipal subsidy of $500,000 — which wasn’t given last year —

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW’S BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on one or more of the following City of Moose Jaw’s Boards and Committees: • Development Appeals Board (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Heritage Advisory Committee (1 citizen-at-large vacancy) • Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Moose Jaw Public Library (5 to 15 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Palliser Regional Library Board (7 citizen-at-large vacancies, to be eligible for appointment must be an appointed member of the Moose Jaw Public Library Board) • Murals Project Management Committee (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Parks, Facilities and Recreation Advisory Committee (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee (1 citizen-at-large vacancy for a representative of the First Nations or Metis community) • Special Needs Advisory Committee (7 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Youth Advisory Committee (1 representative of a home school student who is a resident of Moose Jaw; 1 student representative from an accredited distance learning school who is a resident of Moose Jaw; and 2 youth-at-large representatives, between 18 - 25 years of age, from schools not currently represented on the Committee) Application forms and additional information regarding the City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424).

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would have offset that deficit a little.

When the building was constructed, it was open for four months of the year and received a municipal subsidy of $1.3 million, which was more than necessary to operate the venue, he continued. This is why in 2011 it showed a surplus of $837,000.

Big surplus, no surplus That surplus declined to $793,000 in 2012, $592,000 in 2013, $674,000 in 2014, negative-$142,000 in 2015, and $25,000 in 2016. City council then created the DFFH board, which helped generate a surplus of $209,000 by 2017 and a surplus of $781,000 a year later.

“At the end of this year, 18 months later, that $781,000 surplus is negative $191,000,” said Swanson, adding city administration provided a subsidy of $300,000 this past summer, which means the building is back to losing $1 million a year.

“Nobody could have anticipated COVID would come and shut us down in early March … We had to close down all our facilities,” said city manager Jim Puffalt, pointing out there was no opportunity to generate revenue, while expenses were cut as much as possible.

“There is still reluctance to book meetings,” echoed MacIvor. Furthermore, the Western Hockey League has pushed back its start date from September to December, while Spectra is waiting to hear from the AAA Warriors.

“So obviously there have been a lot of extenuating circumstances.”

It will be interesting to see the audited statements for 2020, said Swanson, especially since the loss of over $800,000 at Mosaic Place happened prior to the pandemic.

Two sides to the story Coun. Dawn Luhning criticized Swanson’s comments about the management of Mosaic Place, saying from July 2018 to September 2019, Puffalt and his staff faced difficulties managing the building until Spectra arrived.

Furthermore, she, Mayor Fraser Tolmie and Coun. Chris Warren took the necessary action to resolve the personnel issues at the venue once they learned what was happening.

“There are two sides to this story and that facility went through some difficulties and we are trying our best to get it through,” she added.

Warren also attacked Swanson, pointing out Swanson “forgot” to mention that as board chair, he breached a code of ethics and dealt poorly with a personnel matter.

Council and city administration wouldn’t have faced these challenges in 2019 if there hadn’t been disruption at Mosaic Place.

“This council took action. We should have done something we should have done a long time ago: we brought in Spectra … to run Mosaic Place,” he said, adding “the sky’s the limit” for economic generation under Spectra’s guidance.

Swanson rejected Warren’s comments that he had “failed” as board chair, saying the three councillors involved — himself, McMann and Crystal Froese — acted as a board should. Furthermore, they dealt with the toxic work environment issue when they became aware of it.

“The idea that we failed to do something is not true.

I recall the words … ‘miscarriage of justice.’ I totally believe that,” Swanson said. “I’m talking about the financial numbers. They were never better than when the board was in place.”

Village of Briercrest Office.

Prairie South School Division No. 210 to be elected from the Nomination forms may be obtained (Number at the following location(s): Moose Jaw Subdivision is 5)

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OFFICER CITY OF MOOSE JAW

Village of Briercrest Office.

Dated at Briercrest, this 9th day of October, 2020 Linda Senchuk, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office(s) of: MAYOR: VILLAGE OF BROWNLEE COUNCILLORS: VILLAGE OF BROWNLEE (2) I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation: Mayor - Beverly Swanson Councillor - Janet Howard Councillor - R. Kim McCallum

The City of Moose Jaw is seeking nominations for potential appointment to the Office of the Administrative Review for the City of Moose Jaw. This person will be appointed by City Council and will investigate public complaints involving matters pertaining to the administration of the City, including its various agencies. The ARO is also responsible to investigate any complaints with respect to the Disclosure Statement submitted by candidates for election to municipal office.

The Review Officer will be independent and will report directly to City Council. The Review Officer will be responsible for ensuring that public complaints are properly investigated and may be required to hold public hearings, record evidence and render written decisions.

The Review Officer will be paid remuneration at the rate of approximately $322.60 per day based on actual time required.

The following persons are ineligible for appointment: (a) a member of an advisory or other committee established

by City Council; (b)

an employee, officer or agent of the City, including all departments and agencies; or

(c)

a family member or business partner of either of the above.

Dated at Brownlee, Sask, this 9th day of October, 2020

All interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of application along with a resume to the Office of the City Clerk at 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, S6H 3J8 by 4:00 p.m. on October 30, 2020.

Sherry Torgerson, Returning Officer

Tracy Wittke, Assistant City Clerk

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City Hall Council Notes New policy provides criteria to raise honeybees in the city Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Honeybee enthusiasts — and anyone concerned about beekeeping in their neighbourhood — should be buzzing with excitement now that the City of Moose Jaw has an updated beekeeping policy.

During its Oct. 5 regular meeting, council voted 6-1 to approve a beekeeping policy that lays out the criteria that apiarists must meet to raise bees in the community.

Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed.

City administration updated the policy after beekeeper Yens Pederson made several suggestions to improve the document during a previous council meeting. The proposed changes include regular inspections of hives every 10 to 14 days.

The policy will determine where and how many beekeeping operations exist in the city, a council report explained. It provides best practices and guidelines for beekeepers in Moose Jaw, including that hives be kept

at a certain height above the ground — 2.4 metres (eight feet) if on a rear deck — and that a 1.8-metre-high barrier be installed to intercept bees’ flight path.

It also mandates apiarists to include water sources to prevent insects from seeking swimming pools, bird baths, ponds, or other water bodies and become a nuisance to area properties.

Residents who raise honeybees will first have to register with the provincial government and then with city hall afterward.

Swarming While swarming of honeybees is natural, beekeepers should take steps to discourage this action in urban settings, the policy says. Some effective swarm-prevent practices include: • Avoiding overcrowding of colonies; • Splitting the hive;

• Ensuring adequate ventilation in the hive; • Taking immediate steps to collect a swarm if one is seen.

All beekeepers shall adhere to good management and farming practices, while also maintaining bees in such a condition to prevent swarming, aggressive behaviours and disease, the policy says. Beekeepers must notify a provincial apiculturist of any disease and take steps to rectify the problem. “Urban beekeeping is discouraged before completing a recognized course in beekeeping and/or seeking membership in a local bee club,� the policy pointed out.

The policy also states that there should be no more than two hives kept on a property that is less than 550 square metres (5,920 square feet) in size, while no more than four hives should be on a property larger than 550 square metres (5,920 square feet) in size within the city.

Complaint about trains from 2018 returns to council for decision Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Nearly two years after city council received complaints about trains whistling near Iron Bridge, the same issue returned recently to council chambers, with city administration admitting it has done nothing to address the issue.

City hall received two complaints during the past two years about trains whistling at crossings, with city administration asking council in October 2018 to consider a “no whistle zone� at the CN Rail near the Iron Bridge access between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., a council report explained.

Council passed a motion at that time that authorized city administration to speak with CN Rail and/or start a procedure to investigate train whistling throughout Moose Jaw. Fast forward 23 months and the issue of annoying train whistles returned during the Oct. 5 regular meeting, as city administration put forward a recommendation to defer to 2021 budget discussions a $25,000 study that would analyze rail crossings in Moose Jaw. Instead, council voted 6-1 to have administration address the initial complaints and report back.

Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed.

City administration has been cleaning up outstanding issues from this council’s time and one issue that has languished is the train whistle cessation study, explained city manager Jim Puffalt. Property owners did complain about this issue, which is complicated since the community has many crossings.

Rather than take a piecemeal approach to handle this concern, city administration wants to provide a report to the 2021 budget about possibly undertaking a study, he continued. The main point is city hall does not have the in-house expertise to deal with this issue — the previous director in charge did nothing on it — and any changes should be completed through a logical, systematic and long-term plan.

Puffalt added that if this issue is referred to the 2021 budget talks, then city hall can contact both railway companies to discuss this. “I’d like us to deal with this one (complaint since) it’s been two years and we haven’t done anything on it. If we get more requests, we could hire a consultant,â€? said Coun. Scott McMann. “Twenty-three months later and nothing has been done ‌ . I guess I’m more disappointed than anything.â€?

The original 2018 council report featured a document from Transport Canada about train whistling at grade-level crossings, said Coun. Dawn Luhning. The document listed eight steps to handle this issue, with step 8 saying, “Municipalities and railways share responsibility for monitoring and maintain the conditions that support the cessation of train whistling at the crossing(s).�

Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways are the experts, so city hall should consult with them, she continued. Meanwhile, trains likely blow their whistles at crossings for safety, so if council eliminates that and an accident happens, then Transport Canada could re-im-

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office(s) of:

Division 1: Evan Chute Division 3: Wade Keeler Division 5: Jerry Taylor

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office(s) of: MAYOR: VILLAGE OF TUXFORD COUNCILLORS: VILLAGE OF TUXFORD (2) I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation: Perri Thomas - Mayor Cathy Cozma - Councillor Holly Johnson - Councillor Dated at Moose Jaw, this 7th day of October, 2020 Tracy Edwards, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL R.M. OF MARQUIS NO. 191 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL VILLAGE OF MARQUIS MUNICIPAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who:

Division 1: For the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 Division 3: For the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 Division 5: For the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation:

pose that condition. “I really don’t know if I’m in favour of us dipping our toes into this at this point (by analyzing the crossings) ‌ ,â€? Luhning added. “I’d rather see a conversation with the railways than setting aside $25,000.â€?

Coun. Heather Eby was disappointed that this issue had returned and that council would vote on the same motion as in 2018. “I will support this because it’s the right thing to do, but it’s not good process or anything,� she added while shaking her head.

• are physically disabled

• are physically disabled

• have been appointed as election officials; or

• have been appointed as election officials; or

• anticipate being unable to vote on the day of the election.

• anticipate being unable to vote on the day of the election.

Voting will take place on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 Maintenance Shop located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, SK

Voting will take place on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 Maintenance Shop located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, SK.

Gwen Johnston Returning Officer

Gwen Johnston Returning Officer

Dated at Marquis this 9th day of October, 2020 Gwen Johnston, Returning Officer NOTICE OF POLL VILLAGE OF MARQUIS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1.

A poll has been granted for the election ofL Mayor: Village of Marquis Councillor: Village of Marquis

2.

3.

NOTICE OF POLL R.M. OF MARQUIS NO. 191 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: 1.

A poll has been granted for the election ofL Reeve: R.M. of Marquis No. 191

Voting will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the polling place listed below.

2.

Voting will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the polling place listed below.

I will declare the result of the election at the Rural Municipality Office, located at 13 Main Street, Marquis, SK, at the hour of 9:00 am on the 10th day of November, 2020.

3.

I will declare the result of the election at the Rural Municipality Office, located at 13 Main Street, Marquis, SK, at the hour of 9:00 am on the 10th day of November, 2020.

Polling Place - R.M. of Marquis Maintenance Shop, located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, Saskatchewan.

Polling Place - R.M. of Marquis Maintenance Shop, located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan, the 9th day of October, 2020

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan, the 9th day of October, 2020

Gwen Johnston Returning Officer

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PAGE A22 • MOOSEJAWEXPRESS.COM • Wednesday, October 14, 2020 NOTICE OF POLL R.M. OF MARQUIS NO. 191 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

1.

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3.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

NOTICE OF POLL VILLAGE OF MARQUIS

A poll has been granted for the election of Reeve: R.M. of Marquis No. 191

A poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: Village of Marquis Councillor: Village of Marquis

Voting will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the polling place listed below.

2.

I will declare the result of the election at the Rural Municipal Office, located at 13 Main Street, Marquis, SK, at the hour of 9:00 am on the 10th day of November, 2020.

Voting will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the polling place listed below.

3.

I will declare the result of the election at the Rural Municipal Office, located at 13 Main Street, Marquis, SK, at the hour of 9:00 am on the 10th day of November, 2020.

Polling Place - R.M. of Marquis Maintenance Shop, located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan, the 9th day of October, 2020

Polling Place - R.M. of Marquis Maintenance Shop, located at 1 Main Street, Marquis, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan, the 9th day of October, 2020

Gwen Johnston Returning Officer

Gwen Johnston Returning Officer

VILLAGE OF CARONPORT SCHEDULE “F” FORM O [Section 94(b) of the Act]

COUNCILLOR: VILLAGE of CARONPORT PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who: 1 2 3

are physically disabled; have been appointed as election officials; or anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election

Voting will take place on October 28, 2020. between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at 201 Valleyview Drive being the Village of Caronport.

Dated at Caronport, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Gina Hallborg Returning Officer

NOTICE OF POLL

VILLAGE OF CARONPORT SCHEDULE “E” FORM N

NOTICE OF POLL

[Section 55 of the Act]

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A poll has been granted for the election of:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election of:

BOARD MEMBER: PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 210 Voting will take place at the polling places listed below on:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 FROM 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

I will declare the results of the election at the School Division Office @ 1075 9th Avenue NW, Moose Jaw, SK on the 10th of November 2020 at the hour of 2:00 p.m.

COUNCILLOR: VILLAGE of CARONPORT 2. Voting will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at 203 Valleyview Drive being the Golden Age Association, Caronport, SK. 3. I will declare the result of the election at 201 Valleyview Drive being the Village Office on the 10th day of November, 2020, at the hour of 10:00am.

Dated at Caronport, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Gina Hallborg Returning Officer

SUBDIVISION NO. 1 (Areas of Central Butte, Chaplin, Craik, Eyebrow and Mortlach)

Polling Place Aylesbury Central Butte Chaplin Craik Eyebrow Mortlach Riverhurst Tuxford

Address Aylesbury Hall Seniors Centre, 276 Main St Community Hall Community Hall, 325 - 3rd St Eyebrow Village Office, 61 Main St Memorial Hall, Rose St Village Square, Teacher’s Lounge (old school) Tuxford Village Hall

SUBDIVISION NO. 3 (Areas of Assiniboia and Mossbank)

Polling Place Address Assiniboia Prince of Wales Connexus Community Auditorium Limerick Limerick 49ers Room Mossbank Community Hall, 109 5th Ave W

SUBDIVISION NO. 5

The Rural Municipality of Pense No. 160 Municipal Elections 2020 Reeve, Division 1, 3 and 5.

Whereas Tom Lemon nominated for Reeve, Kerry Ogilvie nominated for Councillor for Division 1, Kris Waller nominated for Councillor for Division 3, and Joanne Simpson nominated for Councillor for Division 5, were the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the offices of Reeve, Councillor for Division 1, 3, 5 will take place on the 9th day of November, 2020.

Dated at Pense, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Cathy Ripplinger

(Areas of Glentworth, Gravelbourg, Kincaid, Lafleche and Mankota)

Polling Place Address Coderre Community Centre Glentworth Council Chambers Gravelbourg Lions Den, 127 6th Ave E Kincaid New Horizons Club Lafleche Wood River Memorial Hall, 225 1st W Mankota Village Office

Be sure to bring proper identification when you come to vote!

With COVID-19 precautions, please bring your own pencil and mask.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Form R (voter’s registration form) is available at www.prairiesouth.ca/elections/ and may be printed, filled out in advance and brought to the polling station. Forms will also be available at the polling station.

Dated at Moose Jaw, this 8th day of October 2020.

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Heather Boese Returning Officer

Returning Officer

NOTICE OF VOTE The Rural Municipality of Elmsthorpe No.100 Municipal Elections 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of: Reeve Councilor for Division No.5 (2)The vote will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020, 9:00am to 8:00pm at the Municipal Office at 203 Main Street, Avonlea, Saskatchewan.

(3)I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Office on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020, at the hour of 9:00pm.

Dated at Avonlea, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of October, 2020.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

Jaimie Paranuik Returning Officer

PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 210 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an Advance Poll for electors in Subdivision No. 1 (areas of Central Bu?e, Chaplin, Craik, Eyebrow and Mortlach).

VoGng will take place on October 26, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village Office, 61 Main St Eyebrow, Saskatchewan for voters in Subdivision No. 1.

Be sure to bring proper idenIficaIon when you come to vote!

With COVID-19 precauIons please bring your own pencil and mask.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Form R (voter’s registraIon form) is available at www.prairiesouth.ca/elecIons/ and may be printed, filled out in advance and brought to the polling staIon. Forms will also be available at the polling staIon. Dated at Moose Jaw, this 8th day of October 2020.

Heather Boese Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Elmsthorpe No.100 Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act. I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following is elected by acclamation: Division 1 - James Beingessner Division 3 - Tim Corcoran Dated at Avonlea, this 8th day of October, 2020.

Jaimie Paranuik Administrator

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Village of Tugaske

Municipal Elections 2020

NOTICE OF POLL

Village of Tugaske Municipal Elections 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a vote will be held for the election of: COUNCILLOR - Village of Tugaske – Two (2) to be elected

WHEREAS a poll is NOT required pursuant to the Local Government Election Act for the office of: MAYOR – Village of Tugaske I hereby give notice that no voting for the said office will take place and the following people are elected by acclamation: Mayor - Lorne Erickson

The vote will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. at the Municipal Office, 110 Qu'Appelle Street, Tugaske, Sask.

I will declare the results of the voting at the Municipal Office on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 at or near 9:00 pm.

Dated at Tugaske, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Daryl Dean Returning Officer

Dated at Tugaske this 9th day of October, 2020.

Returning Officer Daryl Dean

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL Village of Tugaske Municipal Elections 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a vote will be held for the election of: COUNCILLOR - Village of Tugaske – Two (2) to be elected The advance poll will take place on Wednesday, the 28th day of October, 2020, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Municipal Office, 110 Qu'Appelle Street, Tugaske, Sask.

Dated at Tugaske, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Daryl Dean Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL VILLAGE OF CARONPORT SCHEDULE “D” FORM P

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Elec1on Act for the offices of:

BOARD MEMBERS: PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 210 Subdivision No. 2 & 4 I hereby give public no:ce that no vo:ng for the said offices will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclama:on: Subdivision No. 2: Subdivision No. 4:

Robert Bachmann – Caronport Giselle Wilson – Coronach

Dated at Moose Jaw, this 08th day of October 2020.

Heather Boese Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 210 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an Advance Poll for electors in Subdivision No. 3 (areas of Assiniboia and Mossbank).

VoAng will take place on October 28, 2020 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Cultural and RecreaAon Centre located at 201 3rd Ave W Assiniboia, Saskatchewan for voters in Subdivision No. 3.

Be sure to bring proper idenIficaIon when you come to vote!

With COVID-19 precauIons please bring your own pencil and mask.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Form R (voter’s registraIon form) is available at www.prairiesouth.ca/elecIons/ and may be printed, filled out in advance and brought to the polling staIon. Forms will also be available at the polling staIon. Dated at Moose Jaw, this 8th day of October 2020.

Heather Boese Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

[Section 56 and 58 of the Act]

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the Office(s) of: MAYOR: Village of Caronport I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Daniel Buck Dated at Caronport, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Gina Hallborg Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Huron No. 223 Municipal Elections 2020 WHEREAS a poll is NOT required pursuant to the Local Government Election Act for the offices of: Councilor Division No. 1 Councilor Division No. 3 Councilor Division No. 5 I hereby give notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following people are elected by acclamation: Councilor Division No. 1 – Kelly Smith Councilor Division No. 3 – Chad Drake Councilor Division No. 5 – Brent Griffin Dated at Tugaske this 9th day of October, 2020.

Returning Officer Daryl Dean

NOTICE OF POLL

Rural Municipality of Huron No. 223 Municipal Elections 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a vote will be held for the election of: REEVE for the Rural Municipality of Huron No. 223.

The vote will take place on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. at the Municipal Office, 110 Qu'Appelle Street, Tugaske, Sask.

I will declare the results of the voting at the Municipal Office on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 at or near 9:00 pm.

Dated at Tugaske, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Daryl Dean Returning Officer

PRAIRIE SOUTH SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 210 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an Advance Poll for electors in Subdivision No. 5 (areas of Glentworth, Gravelbourg, Kincaid, Lafleche and Mankota).

VoGng will take place on October 28, 2020 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wood River Memorial Hall, 225 1st W Lafleche, Saskatchewan for voters in Subdivision No. 5.

Be sure to bring proper idenJficaJon when you come to vote!

With COVID-19 precauJons please bring your own pencil and mask.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Form R (voter’s registraJon form) is available at www.prairiesouth.ca/elecJons/ and may be printed, filled out in advance and brought to the polling staJon. Forms will also be available at the polling staJon. Dated at Moose Jaw, this 8th day of October 2020.

Heather Boese Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Pense No. 160 Municipal Elections 2020 Reeve, Division 1, 3 and 5.

Whereas Tom Lemon nominated for Reeve, Kerry Ogilvie nominated for Councillor for Division 1, Kris Waller nominated for Councillor for Division 3, and Joanne Simpson nominated for Councillor for Division 5, were the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the offices of Reeve, Councillor for Division 1, 3, 5 will take place on the 9th day of November, 2020.

Dated at Pense, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Cathy Ripplinger Returning Officer

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GAME ON: Sask Hockey Association releases Return to Hockey plan, exhibition games can start as early as Oct. 17 The Saskatchewan Hockey Association has been given the go-ahead to begin play later this month after releasing a comprehensive Return to Hockey plan on Thursday afternoon.

The 63-page slate of safety guidelines was put together in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and will use the provincial governing body to determine if and when each of the five planned phases can advance.

The SHA -- including the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey Association -- is currently in Phase One: Evaluation and Training, with the MJMHA well into the process of selecting teams and preparing for the modified campaign.

Tier teams have been chosen, and house league evaluations are taking place at rinks throughout the city during the Thanksgiving weekend.

That all leads up to Phase Two: Exhibition Games (Within a Mini-League).

Slated to begin on Oct. 17 -- like all phases, the plan is contingent on COVID-19 numbers remaining safe and stable in the province -- exhibition games in the Under-13 through Senior division can take place within mini-leagues of four teams or 50 players per league.

Teams will be allowed a maximum of two exhibition games, one per day, and will be played in as geographi-

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express cally tight a region as possible to minimize travel.

Exhibition games for the U9 and U11 divisions can begin Nov. 15; U7 on Dec. 1.

Phase Three: League Games (Within a Mini-League) will tentatively begin on Nov. 1.

Mini-leagues will increase to a maximum of six teams or 80 players, with games taking place within each region.

Teams are encouraged to play back-to-back games with one opponent in a week, followed by a five-day break before facing the next opponent. The SHA recommends a home-and-home weekend schedule for this purpose.

If teams switch mini-leagues, a 14-day reset period will be needed.

Things will grow further still in Phase Four: League Games (Within an Expanded Mini-league), which will follow the same plan as Phase Three when it comes to scheduling but will allow up to eight teams and 120 players. The tentative start date for the expansion will be Jan. 18.

The final step, Phase Five: Playoffs / Provincials sees a potential start date of Feb. 1 in some divisions, but will largely be determined at that time. All playoff series will be best-of-three and will feature modified game timing procedures, with team proximity determining first-

round opponents.

There will be no provincial playoffs in the U7, U9 and U11 divisions.

Tournament play and out-of-province play has been banned across the board.

The SHA also released comprehensive spectator guidelines.

For the Minor U18AA and lower divisions, attendance will be capped at 150 provided enough room exists to provide two metres of physical distancing between household groups, side to side and front to back.

At the U18 AAA, Junior and Senior levels, assigned seating must be made available, and if not available, a maximum of 150 spectators will be allowed. Up to 50 per cent building capacity will be allowed, provided physical distancing can be maintained.

In all cases, spectators mingling outside of their household groups and assigned seating is strongly discouraged.

For the full SHA Return to Hockey document, including all on-ice practice and game guidelines, you can visit www.sha.sk.ca/returntohockey

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey in solid shape despite COVID-19 restrictions Registration numbers near normal, teams looking forward to new season, however it may look Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

With all the question marks and all the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to sports this fall, there were plenty of questions as to what things might look like for the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey Association.

Over the last few weeks, many of those

have been answered. And it appears the news is nothing but good given the situation.

Registration numbers are actually higher for the most part. The Tier teams have been selected and players are going through house league evaluations

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And when all is said and done, there will be plenty of hockey played in Moose Jaw this winter, however different it may be.

“I think kids are excited to get back on the ice, there’s not a lot to do in the fall and winter time, and the numbers are up, which is nice to see,” said MJMHA president Chris Flanagan. “The excitement is there for everyone to get back on the ice, and after this weekend, all of our teams will be selected and will be hitting the ice for practices and going forward from there.”

Registration is slightly down in the younger age groups, but that’s been made up for in the older classes, including the U18 division, which will feature a ‘B’ team for the first time in several years.

Female hockey is also on the rise, with plenty of girls lacing up the skates for the new season.

Once things get going, the plan is to focus on practice and development for the time being. That’s the usual idea for most organizations as the pandemic continues.

“We’re going at the same pace as we normally do with minor hockey, none of our games would start until the middle of November, so we’ll provide them with development opportunities and practices for the next while until we have a clearer picture of how things will look,” Flanagan said.

“Not moving straight into a season is providing some extra opportunities when it comes to that sort of thing. We’ve been working hard on securing some extra development opportunities for the kids, and hope to have an announcement that way soon.” When it comes to actual games, there are still plenty of questions to be answered. The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is working on plans in that direction, and an announcement could come soon.

There are some ideas as to how things might look, such as mini bubble leagues with three teams each and reduced rosters to keep things under the government-mandated 50-person limit. That’s yet to be finalized, of course, but could be

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey - including the Mavericks female hockey program - are back on the ice for a new season. how things shake out.

“Essentially that means three teams can practice and play together for a threeweek period, then there will be a twoweek isolation period and they’d go back into a new bubble with new teams,” Flanagan explained.

As for out-of-town play, there are far more questions than answers, but the SHA again hopes to have answers soon.

“Out of town play is a no-go for right now, but I have a lot of confidence in Kelly McClintock and the SHA board of directors, they’ve put together a great proposal moving forward for the government, so we just need to wait and see what happens in the next week or so,” Flanagan said.

There is some good news -- as of last week, spectators are allowed in arenas, up to a maximum of 30. And Moose Jaw Minor Hockey plans to do all it can to keep people as safe as possible.

“We want everybody to be safe in the rinks,” Flanagan said. “If you can’t properly social distance make sure you wear a mask and make sure to follow all protocols from the city and Moose Jaw Minor Hockey.

“We’re quite grateful to be back on the ice and moving forward in a positive way and we want to make sure we do everything we can to keep things going in that direction.”

For more information on Moose Jaw Minor Hockey, including COVID-19 protocols and other information, be sure to follow them on Facebook and visit their website at moosejawminorhockey.com.

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Moose Jaw lacrosse looks back on unusual season

Focus on field game goes over successfully after box season cancelled due to COVID-19 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

When the Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association found itself looking for a way to provide some semblance of the sport for its players earlier this summer, there was some question as to how things might turn out.

With the powerhouse Mustangs box lacrosse program sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MJLAX president Cody Nidesh and the board of directors ended up putting together a field lacrosse schedule to develop that side of the game.

At first, it was only practices, with teams taking the field at 1996 Summer Games Park a couple times a week to hone their skills in the outdoor game. Midway through that plan, MJLAX received clearance from the Sask Health Authority to play a series of exhibition games with the Regina Royals field lacrosse program, a run that led to even further experience and development.

All in all, it went well. .

“I feel it went over pretty successfully,” said Nidesh. “Toward the end the kids were more or less starting to get less engaged in the practice side of things, so once the announcement came out that we were able to play games, the excitement level increased and they ended up having a lot of fun with it. “The two months went by super-fast for us, everyone who was involved as coaches and athletes. You start day one at the beginning of July and all of a sudden here we are in August and it was like you blinked and it was over.”

With a traditional focus on the box game, it took some

The Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association managed to get something of a season in this past summer, even if it was different than usual. time for players to catch on to the nuances of the field sport -- positioning, ball movement, rules differences, all things that gradually became more and more familiar.

And as time went on, things improved to the point the Mustangs were able to go toe-to-toe with their field-only Queen City rivals. Nidesh used the organization's U15 group as an example.

“They had a bit of a bigger gap when it came to the knowledge of the game and the skill level,” he said.

“Then I went and watched one of their games later on and it was tied with a minute left and unfortunately they

lost by a couple goals. So there was definitely improvement at all levels, there was a bigger gap at the start of the mini-games and by the end it was a lot closer… It jus showed how quickly our athletes adjusted and improved in a game they didn’t know.”

More important than wins and losses was just being ou there playing the game -- and developing that hunger for when things return to normal next season.

“One of the most important things you can do as a lacrosse player is have that ball on your stick,” Nidesh said “Whether or not we were able to have games, just being out there, throwing a ball around and running through some drills, just some fundamentals to reiterate things And that little bit will increase their want and need to play the sport again next spring, and having missed ou on a full box season, they’ll be hungrier next season and will want to come out.”

The best thing of all? The youngsters were able to have some fun in uncertain times, after spending months largely inside their homes. That alone made the whole thing all worthwhile.

“At the end of it, the majority of them were asking if they could keep going, and that’s what you want, you want them to find a passion for the game,” Nidesh said “It didn’t come without challenges and lessons learned but for the short notice we had and putting something together, it was nice to be able to offer something to the athletes.”

Warriors’ Gould goes undrafted, but like others, opportunity awaits Warriors goaltender Brock Gould went unselected in the NHL Draft. ust like San Jose Sharks prospect Zach Sawchenko. And just like NHL Hall of Famer Ed Belfour Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The 2020 National Hockey League Draft turned out disappointing for Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Brock Gould.

Once ranked fourth among North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting, Gould was still on the board heading into the second day of the draft on Wednesday afternoon.

The rounds went on and on, and by the time all 217 players had been selected, the Colorado Springs native had found himself passed over by all 31 NHL teams through seven rounds, with 20 other netminders having heard their name called.

But Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary had a message for Gould, and every other player who wasn’t selected in the draft this past week -- it ain’t over, not by a long shot.

“I just spoke with Matt Weninger, our goalie coach, about it and for goaltenders it often takes longer to get to the level of playing in the NHL and there’s no timeline for that kind of success,” O’Leary said. “I think the biggest thing with Brock is he has the tools and he has the body make-up to be an NHL goalie.

It’s the mindset that there is no rush and he just has to continue on the path he’s going down.”

That means keeping up with the hard work, doing everything to improve and never letting up no matter what happens.

“You want to improve every year and whether your drafted this year, next year or just become a free-agent signing like Zach Sawchenko, it doesn’t matter,” O’Leary said.

Ah, Zach Sawchenko. The then-Warriors netminder has become the Warriors’ recent gold standard for being spurned by the NHL Draft and fighting tooth and

Hall of Fame career. Joe Mullen, Hockey Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest American player ever? Undrafted. Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis? Undrafted. Dino Cicarelli, Adam Oates, Borje Salming? All enshrined, all undrafted.

“Names like that, you can use in con-

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If Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Brock Gould has any concerns about not being drafted, he can ask Zach Sawchenko all about it. Or NHL Hall of Famer Ed Belfour…

nail to create a career afterwards.

Heading into the 2016 NHL Draft, Sawchenko was the sixth-ranked North American goaltender. He’d go unselected and a year later, would forgo his 20-yearold WHL season to join the University of Alberta Golden Bears.

The rest is legend. Sawchenko would backstop the Bears to the USports national championship and reach the championship final the next season. A few months later, he would sign a professional contract with the San Jose Sharks and has since emerged as one of the organization’s top goaltending prospects, even earning the franchise’s ‘Prospect of the Week’ honours in late January this past season.

Then you have Ed Belfour, who went undrafted out of college but signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks, went on to win every individual honour a goaltender could win in the NHL and a

versations about players making the best of things,” O’Leary said. “It’ll be up to Brock to see how he responds to this, but it’s like anything, things happen all the time and how you respond is going to determine the outcome and it’ll be no different for him.”

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There are numerous true accounts of the protection of God over the centuries. One such story was from WW ll. Before Spencer January, a young solder left for World War ll, his pastor prayed Psalm 91 and other protection verses over him and his comrades. In 1945, his 35th infantry was ordered to take the town of Ossenburg, Germany in which a war factory that supplied Hitler’s troops was located. The young men had been pushing through in deep jungle-like terrain for hours only to come to a large clearing. This was the point of no return. Gravely disturbed at the thought of not making it home alive, his only hope was for God to come through. His thoughts turned to a faithful praying lady in his home church, Mrs. Tankersly. He wondered if her prayers were really for real. Falling on his knees, he passionately cried out, “God, you’ve got to help me!� With his prayer barely off his lips, his group was ordered to move forward. Gripping his rifle, he faced the fact he would probably never see his family again.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a large white cloud appeared where only moments before it was a totally clear blue sky. The cloud lowered and covered the clearing giving the Germans no ability to see where to fire. Spencer and his fellow soldiers took off across the clearing covered in the white cloud only to find themselves in the thicket in short order. His entire group made it across; even the wounded were able to be pulled to safety. As the last soldier made it to safety, the cloud vanished! The Germans had not realized the troop had already crossed! It was truly miraculous protection; a supernatural intervention.

In fact, they were also able to take over the war factory in Ossenburg, too.

Soon mail came for Spencer. In it was a letter from his mom. She mentioned that Mrs. Tankersly had told her about a spiritual visitation she had received from God. He told her that Spencer January was in trouble. “Get up right now and pray for him!� She prayed until she left to go to work. Her last prayer was: “Lord, whatever danger Spencer is in, just cover him with a cloud!�

Spencer realized that the very time she had been praying was just as the soldiers had come upon the German ambush. That 6:00 AM prayer for cloud covering had been prayed at 1:00 PM Germany time – just when they were commanded to dash across the danger zone. It was truly a supernatural intervention.

From that time on and for the next 60 years. Spencer dedicated his early morning hours to pray for friends and relatives. He was convinced that one prayer of that faithful prayer warrior saved his life and countless others. Be encouraged. Memorize Psalm 91. Meditate on His protection and promises every day. Prayer changes things!

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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PHILLIPS, JOANNE The Greatest Pleasure in Life comes from a simple smile, a chat with your grandkids, a hug from your great-grandkids, a conversation with your children and being able to hold hands with your husband who has been your best friend and partner for over 68 years.

What a remarkable life!

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Joanne Letitia Phillips on October 7th, 2020, just 2 days short of her 92nd birthday, at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK after suffering a massive stroke. She was only a few short blocks from where she received her nurses training in the 1950’s and met the love of her life Lyle “Ossie” Phillips.

Joanne was born October 9th, 1928 in Yorkton, SK and was predeceased by her parents, David and Hazel Gibson; brother, Cal and two sisters, Donna and Betty.

Jo will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 68 years, Lyle (Ossie) Phillips; children, Dave (Gail) Phillips of Calgary, AB and Debbie (Cal) Cowan of Moose Jaw, SK; grandchildren: Matt Cowan of Duncan, BC, Jason (Jen) Cowan of Calgary, AB, Jocelyn (Scott) MacDonald of Whistler, BC, Brianna (Mick) Dulmage of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren: Carter and Mason Dulmage, Cash and Frankie Cowan, and Rio and Casey MacDonald.

Also mourned by the family of Gail Phillips: Witney (Lea) Austen, Sam and Ryan Austen, Cody (Krista) Rodriguez, and Cruz and Kaius Rodriguez.

She is also survived by her brother, Bill (Merla) Gibson; sister, Margaret (Laurie) Friesen; and several nieces and nephews who all loved their Auntie Joanne and visited the cabin many times at Buffalo Pound Lake.

Mom lived on a farm close to Tonkin, SK. She loved the farm and worked with her family to make it a success. She attended The Armstrong Elementary one room country school, Grade 9 in The Pas, MB living with an Aunt, then boarded in Yorkton, SK for Grades 10-12 only coming home on weekends.

Then it was off to nurses training at Saskatoon City Hospital where she graduated along with her 3 sisters. The only time ever that 4 sisters (aka “The Gibson Girls”) all graduated from Saskatoon City Hospital.

It was in Saskatoon that she met Ossie and they were married in July 1952. Upon Os getting his law degree they

Jim Smith (Schmidt)

September 3rd, 1942 - October 16th, 2019 Lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

came to Moose Jaw to start their married life. Dad built their first home in Moose Jaw and they stayed there for 27 years. During this time the children arrived and their lives were full with work, children’s activities and lots of volunteer work with various clubs. Mom was very active in Zion United Church where she played in the Bell Choir, served as Chairman of Church Council and was very involved with her church group “Jubilee”.

Jo wore many hats through her working years. She loved her time with Public Health in North Battleford, SK and she worked at St Paul’s Hospital during the polio epidemic.

Her nursing career was put on hold when she was raising her children. She took her refresher course in the late 60’s and worked at Moose Jaw Union Hospital. She was a great supporter of Os with his career and was the kid’s biggest cheerleader in all of their endeavors. She was a very proud Grandma!

In three Federal elections she was the Returning Officer.

A job that required exceptional organization, on the spot decision making and superb people skills. All great qualities Mom possessed.

Jo and Os loved their vacations, especially their trips to Hawaii and the Windjammer Cruises. There was always a story time at family dinners when they returned and relayed all of the fun and adventures they had with their friends.

Jo was an avid skier and went to Sunshine ski resort for several years. There were ski trips to the states and Switzerland. Travelling was a huge part of their lives which they continued right up until last year. Mom loved to golf, curl and to play bridge. She also loved clothes and always looked impeccable.

Her biggest joy was their cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake.

Mom and the kids would move to the lake for the summer while dad commuted to work in town. She had friends up and down the lake on both shores. For the first few years they had no phone or running water. She had an abundance of lake stories which we all know verbatim. Some include horseshoe tournaments, water skiing and other antics. She especially loved watching the pelicans.

Jo loved a good party, whether she was hosting one or going to one. She was a fabulous cook and a hostess extraordinaire. She was an exceptional mother and wife.

She loved Christmas with all the family around. She had a great giggle and had the ability to make everyone around her giggle also, sometimes without even trying.

She was a kind, compassionate lady, always smiling and so lovable. We will miss you.

There will be a Private Family Graveside Service and then when health restrictions are lifted, there will be celebration of her glorious life.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in Jo’s name may donate to the Memorial Fund at Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0W5 or the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

ROBERT (BOB) JOHN KNUDSEN It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bob on September 29, 2020. Bob was born March 22, 1926 in Viceroy. Bob will be sadly missed by his daughters, Sharon (Dan) Spott, Darlene (Jerry) Warn, Bev (Dennis) Chamberlain, Geraldine (Brian) Wadsworth; grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Private Family Graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A special thank you to the caregivers at West Park Crossing for their kindness and care they provided for our Dad. In living memory of Bob, a memorial planting will be made

by Jones - Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries).

Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director

In Loving Memory of our mom Frances O’Connor Aug. 7, 1926 - Oct 15, 2019 The special years will not return When we were altogether, But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Please be respectful of the drivers of slow-moving farm vehicles. Be a mindful and cautious driver. Our loved ones deserve your care and attention.

DWIGHT HENRY BAUCK We are heartbroken that Dwight Bauck of Martensville, Saskatchewan lost his hard fought battle with Cancer on October 3rd, 2020.

He was born in Moose Jaw on July 20, 1958 and was raised on the family farm Northeast of Chaplin, Saskatchewan. Dwight was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with Jeff, Selina and his Grandchildren, golfing and curling with his wife Joan. He was also an accomplished carpenter and gardener. At the time of his passing he was employed with JNE Welding. Dwight was predeased by both his Mother and Father Henry and Aileen Bauck.

He will be forever remembered and missed by the love of his life Joan Kleinsteuber, Son Jeff Bauck (Selina Muir); Grandchildren Casey, Madison and Carter; Step Daughter Christine Kleinsteuber (Rob Johns); Sister Terrill Gerbrandt; Brothers Rod (Debbie) and Mitch (Brenda); Aunt Helen Marzolf; Mother In-Law Viola Miller and Step Mother Sylvia Bauck; Nephews, Nieces and extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Please include the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in your estate plan to help your community for generations to come.

Missing you everyday, Pat (Dianne), Kathy, Mike (Cheryl) and families

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Please contact us for more information.

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City wants input on restoration of historical 4th Ave. Bridge Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall is looking for public input on how best to preserve the 91-year-old Fourth Avenue Bridge — also known as the Thunderbird Viaduct — considering it is a prominent historical structure.

The City of Moose Jaw has been working with Associated Engineering (AE) to develop a strategy for the Thunderbird Viaduct Rehabilitation project; it is currently in the preliminary design phase. AE conducted an assessment of the bridge in August, and with that completed, both parties are looking for feedback that could help inform how the upgraded bridge looks.

The City of Moose Jaw has a survey on its website for residents to answer. Once the survey closes on Wednesday, Oct. 21, city administration will take the information and produce a report in December for city council. The next phase would then be the development of a detailed design.

The Fourth Avenue Bridge is one of three structures that crosses over Thunder Creek and the Canadian Pacific Railway railyards. It is also the oldest, having been constructed in 1929 and then upgraded in 1965 and 1989. However, since the

Colourful bollards line both sides of the Fourth Avenue Bridge. File photo

A picture of Mike Oka is one of many medallions that line the Fourth Avenue Bridge. File photo bridge’s load limit is 10 tons, heavy city vehicles and fire trucks cannot cross it.

Members of AE were recently at city hall to discuss the project and what they want from the public. Engineer Stephen Chaisson explained rehabilitation would include partial removal of the concrete deck and installing a new, thicker asphalt-concrete surface that could handle heavier loads.

“The asphalt is in deteriorated condition and needs to be replaced, and what materials testing showed us (in August) is that the upper portion of the concrete in the deck is obviously deteriorated from road salts … in the winter,” he said.

Other rehabilitation aspects would include replacing expansion joints, addressing drainage issues, replacing existing barriers with enhanced crash barriers, and upgrading both 1.5-metre-wide sidewalks or even combining them into a three-metrewide path.

Besides the structural component, heritage retention is also an important aspect of this project.

“This structure has a rich history in the community. It’s a landmark in the community and it’s got a lot of really character-defining elements to it,” Chaisson said.

“One of those character-defining elements is the actual construction and engineering of it.”

The bridge is essentially a flat slab of concrete laid across columns, which was unique for its time in 1929 since not many bridges like that were ever built, he continued. The architecture is also special, as it has terra cotta light posts and medallions on the columns.

The structure also has a strong connection with the area’s Aboriginal history, as those peoples used that path to cross from side to the other to hunt. The municipality gave the bridge the name of Thunderbird in 1952.

AE and the municipality have retained a heritage consultant to ensure those historical aspects are maintained and worked into the upgraded structure.

There are two options for how the construction would happen, explained Chaisson. One is to temporarily close the bridge, which would lower the cost, shorten the construction season, and reduce the risk to workers. Or, one lane of the bridge could be closed and traffic signals installed on either end of the bridge. So far, many people are in support of closing

Stephen Chaisson, an engineer with Associated Engineering, talks about the rehabilitation of the Fourth Avenue Bridge — a.k.a. the Thunderbird Viaduct — during a presentation at city hall recently. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

the bridge.

There has been plenty of solid feedback so far about this project, he added. Specif ically, about 1,000 people — or three pe cent of the population — have provided input, which is a significant number.

Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow rakes in some patio funds

“Patio season is coming to an end, and the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Moose Jaw presented a cheque to the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning of this community space. The club will utilize these funds towards local initiatives, including: The Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation, Riverside Mission, Sum- In Picture, L-R Front: Debbi Sebastian (Rotary) Rob mer Literacy Programs, Clark (Chamber) 2nd Row: Jacki L’Heureux-Mason Kid’s Ink – Festival of (Tourism) Jim Dixon (City MJ) Dave Bowler (Rotary) Words and the Moose Jaw Yvette Moore (Downtown MJ Assoc) Public Library.

Tourism and the Chamber would also like to thank the City of Moose Jaw, Wow Factor, Roger Holmes, the Downtown Moose Jaw Association, Yvette Moore, Deb Thorn, the Field of Dreams Greenhouse and Loraas Disposal for their contributions.”

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2009 mobile home over 1100 sqft. Spacious living room adjoins dining area, and kitchen with extra cabinets and counter space. All appliances included! Master bedroom with walk in closet and full ensuite. Laundry room with cabinets. Good sized deck for BBQ-ing, large side yard.

Affordable bungalow in the NW. Open concept living room and dining area. Kitchen features lots of cabinets, built in counter top stove, oven and dishwasher. Unique landscaped back yard. Reduced to $99,900.

Many updates have been done in this affordable starter home. Handy location to school, playground and transportation. 2 bedroom bungalow. Fenced yard, off street parking. REDUCED!

Raised bungalow over 1000 sqft, 2 bedrooms on main floor. Lower level with 2 bedrooms, bath, family room could possibly be turned into a suite. Single garage plus off street parking.

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455 Vaughan St

306-694-4747 324 Main Street N. Moose Jaw, SK

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Amber Tangjerd

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E.G. (Bub) Hill

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Bill McLean

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(306) 631-1161 (306) 681-9424 (306) 631-9966 (306) 630-5409

1148 Redland Ave

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$249,900

Derek McRitchie

1037 Lillooet St W

DOUBLE Lot overlooking the Valley and you get Two Houses for the Price of One! This 2238 sq ft Bungalow / Bi-Level was joined together as one house in 1988. Main Floor Features 5 bedrooms, Kitchen / Dining Area, multiple Family Rooms. 1 double long attached garage and 2 separate single garages are also on the property. With some updating you could truly have one of the most amazing properties in Moose Jaw overlooking River Valley!

$206,500

Fully Landscaped yard deck, fenced yard, newer 24 x 26 DOUBLE HEATED garage, shed, dog-run, updated siding and windows.

Inside this awesome home is updated flooring, paint, cabinets, both bathrooms, wiring, plumbing, drywall, crown moldings and many drywall features, Bosch hot water on demand boiler and so much more. All appliances are included and the new owner can have QUICK POSSESSION!

$369,000 Character meets today's Quality, four bedrooms (Also a Den with Window in Basement) and two bathrooms, leaded-glass windows, a pocket door, French doors and swinging doors, ornate brass handles, brick fireplace with copper bumper and timeless original oak (walls, floors, beams master bedroom features a walk-in closet renovated with island, double-stacked quartz countertops sunroom/office garage and deck located in the backyard foundation was also re-poured!

$99,900

3 Bedroom 50 x 125 Lot overlooking green space. Upper Level has 3 Bedrooms. Good Sized Master Bedroom with Walk-in closet, 3 Piece Bath. Lower Level is undeveloped, great for extra storage. 100 amp Electrical Service Panel, Newer HI Eff Furnace and Water Heater, Newer Shingles on house and garage. Double Detached Garage, Fully Landscaped yard with Mature Tree's. Come and Enjoy the View of Moose Jaw from the front porch!

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Fawn rescues & cougar containment: Moose Jaw Fire Dept. does more than just fight fires Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Fire Department has been in the spotlight a few times over the past month, highlighting some of the services that personnel here in the Friendly City are trained to provide outside of their fire-fighting expertise.

On Sept. 14, MJFD rescued a fawn that had fallen into a crevice near Skipton Road in Wakamow Valley, utilizing its training in trench rescue — just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the differing rescue techniques the department is certified to do.

“People in the public know that when they call 911 for a fire or any other type of incident, the fire department will respond to assist,” said deputy fire chief Mike Russell. “But what many people don’t know is that over the course of time, and more so today than ever, firefighters in the fire department have now become what we call a ‘jack of all.’”

Firefighters in the local department are diverse and trained in a lot of different skills, said Russell, many of which the community likely don’t think about when they picture the MJFD. The MJFD, of course, handles all of the expected duties of a municipal fire department — including responding to calls about fires, false alarms, carbon monoxide alerts and attending vehicle accidents to aid police and paramedics on scene.

But the MJFD is also trained in hazardous material response, which means members can help with chemical spills or any situations involving hazmat leaks, and Moose Jaw firefighters attend emergency first aid

“We do a lot of training here with things like hazmat, with some of the pipeline crews that come through the city. We do a lot of gas training,” added Russell.

“CP Rail is a large organization in our community and we do a lot of stuff with regards to rail and rail cars as well.”

But all of this expertise comes with a large amount of training, said Russell, usually on top of the standard requirements for the job. Firefighters must keep their training certifications up to date, to national and international standards, and often take part in night school during overnight shifts.

“We train on a daily basis here, between The Moose Jaw Fire Department is trained in a number of technical skills. (file photo) answering fire calls, doing maintenance around the stations and being out in the public,” said Russell. “Training is concourses to be able to assist EMS in emer- nity. tinuous, it never takes a day off, and gency situations.

“These are the things that our firefighters they’re expected to know their jobs as Moose Jaw firefighters are also highly are out in the community doing, provid- professionals and be able to meet those trained in other technical rescue special- ing a service to the people,” said Russell. standards on a regular basis.” ties, including confined space rescue, ice “When people think of firefighters, it's be- Russell has full confidence in the capaand water rescue, elevator rescue and the come more than just fires and firefighting bilities of the MJFD, and he encourages previously mentioned trench rescue. [and] we’re blessed here in Moose Jaw to members of the community to trust the The department is capable of performing have crews that are highly trained in all fire department to answer all calls with an high-angle rope rescues, which is when aspects.” elevated measure of expertise. people are in need of rescue from a high MJFD also works in close partnerships “We’re often the ones that, if people don’t place like a grain elevator, and low-angle with other emergency response agencies, know who to call, they call us. [It’s imrope rescue, or when people are in need of regularly working with the Moose Jaw portant] to be confident in the resources rescue in low places like the bottom of a Police, RCMP and Moose Jaw & Dis- we’re lucky enough to have here, and I steep embankment. trict Emergency Medical Services, like think most people are and are aware of And in their spare time? MJFD members the support role the department played that,” said Russell. “Every day, we come are always working on fire prevention in- during the recent cougar incident at the to do our job and we hope that we’re doing spections and education, and often make end of September, lighting the scene on a good job and providing the best qualiappearances at events in a publicity ca- Redland Avenue. MJFD also works with ty service we can to the people of Moose pacity to stay connected with the commu- outside agencies as well.

Jaw.”

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Premier Scott Moe and his team in Moose Jaw have a plan for a strong recovery and a strong Saskatchewan.

A Strong Economy and More Jobs Strong Communities Strong Families Building Highways, Schools, and Hospitals Making Life More Affordable for Families, Seniors, and Young People

Our Plan for a Strong Recovery Introduce a new Home Renovation Tax Credit to encourage home renovations and save homeowners up to $2,100.

Reduce everyone’s power bill by 10 per cent for one year.

Invest $7.5 billion over two years to build hospitals, schools, highways and other important government infrastructure.

Reduce the small business tax rate for the next three years.

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