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The Moose Jaw Public Library shared a few announcements this week, expanding on the services it has been providing since earlier this summer.

Beginning on Nov. 1, the MJPL will be expanding its operating hours, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The main part of the library will still be restricted, with public access limited to the front area for viewing selected books, audiobooks, DVDs video games and CDs. Staff are still available to retrieve any materials located in the rest of the building.

Curbside pickup will continue to be offered as well, by calling the library to arrange a time.

The Reading Room also reopened for public use on Oct. 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Sundays and until 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Masks are still required in the building, for anyone using any of the services now offered.

The MJPL is also now offering access to a select number of public computers for drop-in use, as well as by appointment.

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Online Storytime with Miss Wendy will continue to be delivered on Zoom, while the other programs will be in-person with limited numbers, to ensure safe numbers and physical distancing protocols.

Masks will be required for in-person visitors aged 9 and up at the programs, including parents, and toys and props will be thoroughly sanitized.

Registration for the upcoming children’s programs is required, said the MJPL, and can be done by calling the library at 1 (306) 692-2787.

The MJPL is still hosting a few online programs as well, including the teen Dungeons & Dragons program and the monthly Book Club in partnership with the Festival of Words.

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McLeod secures long-standing Moose Jaw North riding for Sask Party Larissa Kurz

Local lawyer and Saskatchewan Party candidate Tim McLeod has won the Moose Jaw North riding with an overwhelming majority of votes, once again securing the constituency for the incumbent majority government.

“I’m really excited, it's been a long campaign but it has been a lot of fun as well and the numbers so far are encouraging. We’re certainly optimistic about the results,” said McLeod, prior to the completion of ballot reports.

After all ballot boxes reported on election night, McLeod received 4,638 votes on election night, prior to the inclusion of the remaining 248 mail-in ballots, while opponent Kyle Lichtenwald received 2,429 votes as the NDP candidate in the riding. Green Party candidate North Hunter garnered 158 votes.

“I’d be remiss to not acknowledge the efforts of my opponents, both Kyle Lichtenwald and North Marie Hunter, in putting forth a great deal of effort and I think they deserve acknowledgment for a hard-fought campaign,” said McLeod. “Regardless of the result, it takes a lot of time and energy to run an election campaign and I think they should be congratulated for that.”

Moose Jaw North is a long-standing Sask Party stronghold, previously held by former MLA Warren Michelson

Former Moose Jaw North MLA Warren Michelson (L), new Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod (centre) and re-elected Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence (R) pause for a photo after McLeod’s nomination earlier this year. (file photo) since he was first elected in 2007.

McLeod secured the Sask Party nomination earlier this year after Michelson announced he would not be seeking re-election this fall, and he is pleased to see a victory for the incumbent party after a long campaign.

“Warren did an absolutely great job of connecting with

the community and building a base of support here and he leaves big shoes to fill, so I’m relieved that the community has demonstrated faith in me to try and fill those shoes,” said McLeod.

McLeod and his volunteers spent Election Day continuing to canvas the constituency until the last moment polls were open, and he shared a message of thanks to everyone who has supported his campaign.

“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all the dedicated volunteers that have come out and helped with the campaign along the way. It was shocking to me, how many people were willing to generously give up their time and energy towards the campaign and I’ll be eternally grateful to all of them,” said McLeod. “It's incredibly humbling to have that kind of support from such great people in the community.”

Lichtenwald was unavailable for comment on election night.

Due to the large volume of mail-in ballots cast in this election, the numbers reported in this article could change between publishing and when the final ballot count is completed after Nov. 7.

Student Vote results show more support for NDP in mock provincial election Larissa Kurz

The results from the Student Vote mock election are in, and it seems that students across Saskatchewan hold almost the same opinions as the 800,000 registered voters within the province.

Nearly 25,000 students from 300 schools in all of the constituencies in the province cast their votes in a mock election on Oct. 22-23, just ahead of Election Day on Oct. 26.

The results shared after official polls closed showed that Saskatchewan students, like registered voters, re-elected Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party as a majority government, with Ryan Meili and the New Democrat Party as the official opposition.

The Sask Party took 37 of 61 seats and 46 per cent in the mock vote, quite a few seats less than the 48 seats and 62 per cent the incumbent party took in reality. The NDP received 24 seats and 35 per cent of the mock vote, far more than the 13 seats and 31 per cent they settled with after election night.

Both Meili and Moe retained their own seats in the mock election, in Saskatoon Meewasin and Rosthern—Shellbrook respectively, while the official election saw Moe secure his seat and Meili left unsure until mail-in ballots can be counted and confirmed.

The Green Party received 12 per cent of the mock vote but did not win any seats, much better than the two per cent and no seats the party received in the actual election results.

Two grade 12 classes at Vanier voted in the Student Vote mock election, alongside 11 other schools in Moose Jaw and 300 other school across the province. (supplied) Twelve schools in Moose Jaw took part in the mock election, with 1,093 ballots cast overall, voting for the constituency in which they were located.

The majority of participating schools in Moose Jaw North showed strong support for the Sask Party — including Palliser Heights Elementary, St. Michael School, Sunningdale Elementary, Ecole Ducharme, A.E. Peacock Collegiate and Ecole St. Margaret. King George and St. Agnes voted for the NDP with a slim majority,

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while students at Vanier Collegiate were split equally between the two frontrunner parties.

Just like the real election results, Tim McLeod took the seat in Moose Jaw North for the Sask Party, with a good margin over the NDP and 407 votes from the schools located in the constituency.

In Moose Jaw Wakamow, the support was behind the NDP and the Sask Party as well. Westmount Elementary, Prince Arthur Community School, Ecole Ducharme and St. Mary School voted mostly for the NDP, with Ecole Ducharme and St. Mary showing the most support for the Green Party overall.

Much like the real election, the race between Sask Party incumbent Greg Lawrence and NDP candidate Melissa Patterson in the mock election was very tight.

But unlike the real election’s results, Patterson flipped the seat in Moose Jaw Wakamow for the NDP in the mock vote, receiving 114 votes over the 107 cast for Lawrence by students.

The Student Vote program is run by the non-profit organization CIVIX with the aid of the federal government, with the goal of introducing young future voters to the workings of democracy and voter responsibility in order to strengthen the future system.

To view more detailed results from the 2020 Student Vote mock election in Saskatchewan, visit studentvote. ca/sk2020.

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Sask Party wins majority government, final tally waiting on mail-in ballots Larissa Kurz

After a week of advanced voting and several weeks of election campaigning, Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party confirmed its fourth consecutive win as a majority government in the province after polls closed on Oct. 26.

Following the closing of election day polls at 8 p.m., the Sask Party quickly emerged as the frontrunner as polls began reporting ballot results, eventually emerging with a total of 48 leading seats out of 61and 61.5 per cent of votes after all ballot boxes finished reporting.

The NDP secured 11 leading seats and 29.1 per cent of the vote, an increase from the 10 seats the party held prior to entering the election and flipping at least two seats away from the Sask Party.

There are currently a handful of seats that remain undeclared, with numbers too close to determine a clear winner until mail-in ballots are tallied later this week.

Sask Party leader Scott Moe once again won his hometown seat of Rosthern— Shellbrook. NDP leader Ryan Meili is seeing more contention for his seat in Saskatoon Meewasin, contested so closely by Sask Party candidate Rylund Hunter that the winner will have to be determined by mail-in ballots during the final count.

“For the fourth time you have placed your trust with the Saskatchewan Party and you have given us a great responsibility, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We are humbled by the task that lies before us, and we are ready to go to work on your behalf,” said Moe, during a live video address on election night.

Moe continued on to thank elections

Premier Scott Moe addresses delegates gathered at the official location of Moose Jaw’s future joint-use school on South Hill earlier in his campaign this fall. (photo

by Larissa Kurz) workers, campaign volunteers, voters and all the candidates who put their names forward this year.

“Our province and our democracy are well-served by a vigorous exchange of ideas and by everyone who is willing to volunteer their time to advance those ideas to Saskatchewan voters,” said Moe. “Congratulations to all the successful candidates. . . I am so glad to have so many of my colleagues join me back in the Legislature and I look forward to working with the new Saskatchewan Party MLAs who were elected for the first time this evening.”

The remaining four parties trailed sig-

nificantly behind the two frontrunners, with the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan receiving just over three per cent of total votes, the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan with two per cent, the Saskatchewan Liberal Association at less than one per cent, and the Saskatchewan Green Party with just over two per cent.

In Moose Jaw, both constituencies saw an interesting race between Sask Party and NDP candidates.

For Moose Jaw North, Sask Party candidate Tim McLeod secured an overwhelming win over NDP candidate Kyle Lichtenwald in a riding that has been a Sask Party stronghold since 2007, with Green

Party candidate North Hunter behind both.

On the other side of the city, Moose Jaw Wakamow entered Election Day with a closely contested race between Sask Party incumbent Greg Lawrence and NDP candidate Melissa Patterson.

After all ballot boxes had reported, Lawrence confirmed a large enough lead on Patterson to secure his seat for another year. Fellow candidates Darcy Jensen with the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan and Abby Firlotte with the Green Party trailed significantly behind the two frontrunners.

The election is a historic one, as Elections Saskatchewan reported that a record of over 61,000 residents applied to receive a mail-in ballot this year, compared to just over 4,000 last year.

In Moose Jaw North, 951 mail-in ballots were issued, while 778 were issued in Moose Jaw Wakamow. Elections workers began counting mail-in ballots on Oct. 28 during the second preliminary count, and will continue for the final count beginning on Nov. 7.

Elections Saskatchewan also shared that 185,061 votes were cast during the advanced polls this year, a significant increase from the turnout at the previous election. There was well over 820,000 eligible voters registered in the province, with a 47 per cent voter turnout rate.

The final totals across the province will be shared in the coming weeks, said Elections Sask, with mail-in ballots to be processed in order of the constituencies with the closest ties and potential seat flips.

PC Party candidate looks forward to running again in four years Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

PC Party candidate Darcy Jensen did not do as well as he hoped during the provincial election but thought his showing wasn’t too bad considering this was his first time running.

Jensen — who ran in the Moose Jaw Wakamow constituency against Sask.

Party incumbent Greg Lawrence, NDP candidate Melissa Patterson and the Green Party’s Abby Firlotte — placed third after receiving 234 votes. Lawrence was re-elected for a third term, receiving 3,356 votes.

“I would like to have done better, obviously. The party overall would have liked to have done better (as well), but I still believe the conservative party has the best policies and platform out there,” said Jensen, “and I hope to be back out there (on the streets of Moose Jaw) in four years

running again as the candidate.”

With the Sask. Party receiving a large mandate from voters, Jensen hoped it would be fair and transparent during the next four years and adhered to the promises it made during the election.

Jensen enjoyed his experience of campaigning and enjoyed being in the community. He pointed out that, while he now lives in Regina, Moose Jaw will always be home to him since he grew up here, while regularly visiting his father, son, grandchildren, and in-laws who live here.

“I love the city. I’m looking forward to representing it at some point as the MLA. That’s my goal,” he added.

Campaigning in Moose Jaw Wakamow was going to be tough, Jensen admitted, while he knew he faced a tough battle to unseat the incumbent Lawrence. Howev-

Darcy Jensen ran for the PC Party in Moose Jaw Wakamow. Photo contributed er, he now has that experience, along with how to participate in forums that organizations such as the chamber of commerce hold.

“I had a lot of experience knocking on doors and meeting people, but not a lot of

experience being in the public eye,” said Jensen. “I’ll be very much more prepared the next time.”

Jensen spent election day in Moose Jaw with his son and daughter-in-law, watching the results that evening. He was also able to spend time with his new grandson, who was born the Saturday before.

The overall vote count in Moose Jaw Wakamow from the 2020 provincial election at the time of printing was 3,396 votes for Lawrence, 2,556 votes for Patterson, 234 for Jensen and 141 for Firlotte.

The total ballots cast in the provincial election — as of Oct. 28 — were 242,638 for the Sask. Party, 112,263 for the NDP, 11,055 for the Buffalo Party, 9,108 for the Green Party, 7,987 for the PC Party, 954 for independent candidates, and 338 for the Liberals.

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced how we have had to do things in 2020, we still have the ability to take time to remember, especially as Remembrance Day approaches this year.

As the annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service will not be a public gathering on Joan Ritchie November 11th, a small service of EDITOR invited guests only will be broadcast on the Moose Jaw Funeral Home website, as well as on the Legion’s website. I would encourage all those that are able to log in and participate in the service to do so.

Again this year, we at the Moose Jaw Express are pleased to bring you our annual In Remembrance Magazine to be included with next week’s Moose Jaw Express delivered to your residence before or on November 11th.

The day off in the middle of the week will also be a great time to spend reading the reflective stories of those who fought for our freedoms, as well as a time to honour our veterans, peace-keepers, military, and those in law enforcement.

“Lest We Forget…We Will Remember Them.”

The stories are very contemplative and although the battles were harsh, there are nuggets of encouragement highlighting the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit despite all hardship.

There is one such story that highlights local Moose Javian, 97 year old Veronica Moose who recently shared some very insightful comments about her time during the Second World War. “Training as a nurse and working close to the battlefield, those early years of the war were the worst,” she said.

The hospital in which Moore was training was a few kilometres from the coast and German pilots would regularly strafe nurses and doctors outside while flying onward to bomb London.

Although her job was not a typical 9 – 5 job, she worked 12-hour shifts six-and-a-half days a week and lived in residence with other nurses.

“I remember we had fun whenever we could and managed to keep a great sense of humour in the most difficult of situations,” she said.”

A very contemplative comment to consider and take close to heart during this COVID season, not all-together different as we deal with the unseen enemy that seems to be draining us of our joy.

It seems that no matter what we have to endure in life, it’s not what happens to us that will make us or break us; it’s how we deal with it. A good sense of humour and a little fun never hurt anyone.

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Annual Sask. Medical Association tour hears COVID-19 concerns from physicians Larissa Kurz The Saskatchewan Medical Association recently undertook the annual President’s and Vice-President’s Tour, meeting with physicians across the health region to discuss issues and concerns affecting their work this year.

SMA President and Regina physician Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz and vice-president Dr. Eben Strydom would normally have spent several days travelling around the Five Hills Health Region to meet with physicians face-toface for the tour, but this year they hosted those conversations over video conferencing due to COVID-19.

For Strydom, a practicing physician from Melfort, the change in format was able to offer more accessibility to some members to attend the discussion while also limiting the usual personal aspect of the tour.

“It’s great to see everyone, and it was better than just a telephone conference, but it’s not the same [as a physical conference]. The dynamics are a little bit different and it's always more enjoyable to be able to share time together,” said Strydom. “I think it went well, it was a good meeting, dynamic, and it’s always good to talk to everybody.”

While the video format eliminated the need for doctors to factor travel time in their schedules, Strydom couldn’t say whether the new conference saw better turnout because of the accessible format.

“It is more accessible but with the pandemic, but there’s lots of other things that pull doctors in different directions as well. There’s a lot on everybody’s plate,” said Strydom. “I think some places had excellent turnouts, while in others, people are just working hard to try and fight the pandemic and do other things.”

The tour itself is the SMA’s way of checking in with members about the issues they are facing during their every-day practice, as well as sharing information and updates on other key topics affecting the SMA. Strydom felt it was as important this year as any other year to touch base with doctors in the province for a number of reasons, with the largest being the medical community’s tendency to become isolated from each other

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and feel disconnected.

COVID-19 was a large topic of discussion at this year’s meetings, said Strydom, as doctors had questions about support in dealing with the pandemic.

“There is always concern, regarding the family physicians on our frontline in the war against this pandemic, and there is a trouble that some clinics are having in obtaining appropriate personal protective equipment,” said Strydom. “There’s concern that in certain facilities, it is available but in other communities, doctors have had to purchase it themselves, which adds up in the end.”

Physicians are also working under risk, said Strydom, and a large part of the SMA’s discussion focused on how to help doctors operate in a way that reduces that risk for staff and others at their clinics, while still supporting patients.

The tour also discussed the recent ratification of a new Medical Compensation Review Committee agreement between doctors and the Ministry of Health, which has been under work since 2017, and the ongoing development and review of bylaws to govern that relationship.

“We had the opportunity for doctors to ask questions about the new bylaws that are going to be implemented, which at this stage is still interim,” said Strydom. “And we also talked about the redesign of the SMA structure, due to the fact that there are changes again in health districts and one is just to help with communication between doctors and the SMA to make it functional, so it makes sense for groups who have similar concerns in areas, in similar circumstances, have a unified voice.”

All of the feedback received during the tour will be utilized by the SMA moving forward, to help support practitioners and keep the medical community feel connected in the future.

The SMA represents over 2,400 physicians, medical students and residents in the province as a voluntary member-based association, negotiating, advocating and supporting the well-being of members.

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No Lock-down Again We cannot allow our government or the chief medical officer of Saskatchewan to shut down our economy again.

Please allow me to explain. When the world first learned about the virus Covid-19 our government and health officials made predictions about how things would play out.

The worst-case scenario being that 400,000 people would contract the virus and there would be a cumulative death count of over 8000 lives lost. The low range of this scenario would have had 153, 000 people contract the virus and over 3000 lives would be lost. The government and health authorities told us to stay home and flatten the curve so our health care system would not be overwhelmed.

Now fast forward to October, 7 months later, and we are nowhere near the low end for the predictions this government made yet we are still in a state of emergency. There have only been 25 deaths and not one hospital or health region has been overwhelmed yet we are still being held hostage by this government. Why? Just recently Dr. Shahab said “Even with increasing community transmission rates we still have the power to effect change, to flatten that curve, but it means all residents have to do their part to help keep their friends and family safe.” Dr. Shahab is threatening to lock down parts of our economy once again.

Are you kidding me? Does this not infuriate anyone else?

Flatten the curve again?

No Dr. Shahab, we do not need to flatten the curve again or lock down again. In fact, you need to tell the truth. The fact is we are in a position where we are now counting cases and not deaths. We are also told recently that Covid 19 affects people of all ages. There are currently 2 people in hospital age 20-39 and 4 people in hospital age 40-59.

What Dr. Shahab is not telling us is what underlying conditions these people have? Also, is the admission of pa-

tients in this age category different from a regular flu season? Would these same people have ended up in hospital with or without Covid 19? There is a lot of fear mongering going on and it’s disappointing to see this from our Chief Medical Officer. We are not being given the entire picture.

The policies and mandates that are being put forth are to control the citizens of Saskatchewan. How is it that more people than ever are wearing masks, including our children, and yet the “infection rate” is still high. Well that’s because masks don’t work and there are many studies to prove that they are ineffective. Why is the government or Dr. Shahab not telling us about the high false positive rate with the Covid-19 test? Part of our government’s and Dr. Shahab’s job is to provide unbiased scientific data, collecting and implementing of that data for the greater good so that the policies that are made benefit the majority of the people. The fact is, is that this virus is very bias to a specific portion of the population and that is not being considered here. If you are older than 65 then you may need to take some extra precautions. However, that message is not being given.

As a citizen of Saskatchewan, I am absolutely appalled and more of us should be. We know more about Covid -19 today than 7 months ago and yet our government and Dr. Shahab continue on their fear mongering campaign. Their policies are leading to an increase in depression, anxiety, suicide, hopelessness, loss and reduction of medical services and the list goes on.

Dr. Shahab, please remember that restricting the movement of the sick is called quarantine, however restricting the movement of the healthy is called tyranny.

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From The Kitchen

D o n’t de l ay i n p rep a r i n g C h r i st m a s c a k e s, l o a ve s

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The time is now to assemble ingredients for the Christmas cakes and loaves that will be served during the festive season.

While it might seem too early for Christmas baking, these cakes need time to ripen so flavours blend and age.

This week’s recipes came to me from friends, recipes that have stood the test of time.

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Pineapple Fruit Cake

2 cups light sultana raisins 1 cup water 2 cups light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sour milk 3 cups flour 1 1/2 tsps. almond extract 1-8 oz. pkg. red and green cherries 2 tsps. soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 /2 tsp. each nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon 1 cup walnuts, optional 3 pkgs. candied pineapple ring, chopped Place raisins in water and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain raisins and retain water.

Mix all fruit together and dredge in 1/2 cup flour.

Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside.

Beat eggs them add sour cream, sour milk and almond extract. Dissolve soda in hot raisin water.

In a large bowl mix brown sugar and butter then add egg mixture, dry ingredients, soda water, fruit and raisins.

Grease and flour loaf pans and divide batter evenly. Do not fill too full.

Bake in a preheated 275 degrees F oven for 1 -1 1/2 hours until toothpick comes out clean. To avoid drying out loaves, place a pan of water in oven while cakes are baking. Remove from oven, cool on racks. Remove from pans and cool completely. Once cool, wrap tightly in foil.

Store in cool place or freeze.

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Festive Christmas Loaf

1 lb. cut mixed candied fruit 1 cup light raisins 1 cup dark raisins 1 cup walnuts, chopped, optional 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup strong coffee 1/4 cup apple sauce

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, line with brown paper and grease again.

Combine candied fruit, raisins and nuts (if using) in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup flour and mix well to coat and separate fruit.

Cream sugars and butter thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add vanilla. Gradually add coffee and applesauce. (Mixture will look curdled.)

Combine flour with salt, baking soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture and mix just until mixture is well dampened.

Add floured fruits. Mix well with wooden spoon. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

Bake at 275 degrees F for 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Lift cake from pan and cool on rack. When thoroughly cooled, wrap in foil and keep in refrigerator. Allow to ripen for several weeks before slicing. Note: chopped green and red cherries may be substituted for candied fruit mix. For best results, do not double the recipe.

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Demolition of former YMCA building begins Moose Jaw Express staff

The days are numbered for the former YMCA building on Fairford Street, as contractors have begun demolishing the building.

The building, located at 220 Fairford Street East, has been closed since June 30, 2019.

During the 2020 budget deliberations, city council approved the demolition of the property. The YMCA building’s demolition is expected to cost $405,000; this was $295,000 in April and has increased $110,000 since then.

Environmental remediation of the building — including removing asbestos — began on Oct. 21, while the building’s physical demolition is expected to begin in mid-November, according to a City of Moose Jaw news release. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

“The city anticipates extra traffic, including construction equipment, in the area and asks residents to observe all posted signage and exercise caution for the safety of everyone,” the news release added. “Safety barriers and signage around the property will be in place.”

Contractors have begun to demolish the former YMCA building on Fairford Street East. They have started with interior work first. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

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Virtual Cultural Gathering proves to be popular event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic keeping large indoor gatherings from happening in the province, the South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport held a unique event last week designed to cover a wide-range of topics and issues of interest in today’s environment.

To that end, the SWDCRS Virtual Cultural Gathering featured conversations and events covering Truth and Reconciliation to anti-racism, Saskatchewan arts to museums in the province, and much more.

The event concluded with a special feature by Dr. David Manley, a Consul-based pastor who spoke on understanding generational shifts in a community.

All in all, the day-long Zoom virtual gathering went off exceptionally well in the assessment of SWDCRS community consultant Brennen Ronovsky.

“There were some challenges with technology and all that, but overall it was a really good day and it was great that we had so many people show up,” Ronovsky said. “We had lots of different organizations even provincially, there were groups

A look at Folklore magazine, which was featured as part of the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society presentation during the SWDCSR Virtual Cultural Gathering.

from Saskatoon and Regina and all over the province, and it was really nice to see them take part because if it was done in person they might not have had the opportunity to attend.”

The gathering opened with a presentation

by Sylvia Thorburn with the Swift Current Truth and Reconciliation Committee, highlighting their work in the community and schools as well as future plans to bring meaningful reconciliation work to the southwest.

Thorburn was followed by Debbie Griffith from the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, who focused on anti-racism education in the province. She was followed by Tracey Mann and Ingrid Cazakoff with the Community Initiatives Fund and Heritage Saskatchewan, who covered the Saskatchewan Index of Well Being and what it’s about, in addition to how it is a tool in a bigger discussion.

The morning session concluded with Dana Dale and Joanne Gregoire from the Town of Shaunavon, who spoke towards their success with programming during the COVID pandemic.

“What I really liked, too, was because of it being done virtually and having the diversity of people, we were able to offer different topics instead of one general topic that was drawn out for the whole day,” Ronovsky said. “We had a diverse group of people and diverse group of topics and that allowed people to do what they did, which was come and go if they wanted to take part in the morning or afternoon or if they had a person they wanted to listen to speak they could do so. That offered them some flexibility in that part.”

The afternoon session took a different tone and featured Jody Greenman-Barber

A screenshot from the Saskatchewan Arts presentation during the SWDCRS Virtual Cultural Gathering, featuring the wacky characters from ‘Our Story’, a stop-motion movie made by Christ the King school Grade 3 and 4 students in Shaunavon. with Saskatchewan Arts, who spoke about funding for the Artists in Schools and Artists in Communities Grant Programs, while Kristin Enns-Kavanagh from the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society offered tips on heritage mapping and how to implement a heritage project in communities.

Wendy Fitch from the Museum Association of Saskatchewan ran down how the pandemic had affected museums in the province before Sask Culture provided an update on grants in the era of COVID-19.

The pandemic was a common thread throughout the day, and by design. “I really wanted to try and find topics that pertained to today’s society,” Ronovsky said.

“So we tried to tie the topics into what’s going on with society when it comes to COVID. We had a lot of conversation about the impact it’s had on our well-being and the impact on museums in Saskatchewan, which was a good topic as well. And just how people were able to change up their programming and how they delivered it while still offering something in a virtual COVID-friendly environment.”

All in all, the reception for the gathering was positive, and offered a model that could be emulated in the future.

“We had a lot of positive comments, a lot of people took part and that’s what we were hoping we’d see,” Ronovsky said.

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The award is made annually to one Canadian and one American elevator, based on high throughput volumes, efficient loading and commitment to safety.

Located west of Swift Current along the Trans-Canada Highway, the Viterra elevator became capable of loading 8,500 foot long high efficiency product trains early in 2020.

“These elevators are leaders in their field and have contributed to CP moving more grain products in the past crop year than ever before,” said Joan Hardy, CP vice-president sales, marketing and fertilizers.

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TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express Brian Swanson played significant role on council for 24 years The last meeting of the current city council on Oct. 19 was tinged with irony.

After years of shooting down Coun.

Brian Swanson’s ideas, after years of 6-1 votes against his motions, every single member of council praised him for his 24 years of service on council.

Were they finally acting with

by Ron Walter civility? Or were they acting out of relief because the buzz saw was leaving? Or were they playing politics, hoping to attract his supporters? Or were they just hypocrites?

Mayor Fraser Tolmie read a scripture verse in honour of Swanson, a verse he said was meant for friends, but was suitable in this instance.

Several councillors mentioned the “history lessons” Swanson gave council about how things got to the present state of affairs, perhaps insinuating that history is boring.

Swanson was surprised at the tribute, expressing that he now knows what it’s like to be buried, to finally have someone say nice things about you.

Swanson has shown good, bad and ugly sides since entering municipal politics in the late 1980s with opposition to the development of a casino in downtown Moose Jaw. Confusing disagreement with his policies with dislike of him, he sometimes reacted harshly, like the time he called a woman a she-dog term, or one time he was in the city hall elevator with his daughters.

I stepped on, commented on his cute kids and was met with a barrage of nearly unintelligible rants about something I had written.

He consistently opposed or questioned major projects — the library/art museum, Mosaic Place, Yara Centre, indoor swimming pool, leading to the need for plebiscites

that confirmed public support.

In his regular questioning of new projects, Swanson tapped into an undercurrent of resistance to change and distrust of developers among the Moose Jaw public.

I recall a late 1990s conversation with James Leier, then involved in pursuing economic development for Moose Jaw. Leier had had several negative calls about development. One summed up an attitude: “Development is okay but we don’t want too much of it.”

That’s the undercurrent Swanson tapped.

Swanson represented those taxpayers who wanted minimal property taxes, as well as family interests in real estate.

His biggest attraction for some voters was his role as a disruptor, the councillor who did his research and exposed what he saw as wrong and inconsistent.

He did his research like a lawyer, marshalling the facts in favour of his case, often omitting those in his disfavour.

His trust in administration was lacking. As he said in private recently, and I paraphrase: When you hire these managers they promise to do all sorts of things then they do what they feel like.”

In his last term on council Swanson fell into the trap of trying to help an employee accused of sexual harassment rather than throw him under the bus and was punished for it by council.

That may have helped him decide to retire from council.

Whatever his reasons for leaving, his colourful service will be missed.

Hopefully one of the new councillors will take on the role of exposing council and administration foibles that are hidden in closed meetings.

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Opening alongside the retrospective exhibition in the main gallery of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, a new collection of beadwork created by local Indigenous women also debuted on Oct. 9 in the main foyer of the gallery.

Dancing Spirit in Isolation is a collection of traditional beadwork pieces by 12 Indigenous women, curated by traditional artist and cultural educator Barb Frazer.

The idea for the collection began with a request from a local woman for a beadwork project to work on while the province was in quarantine earlier this spring, which eventually turned into a large project including 30 Indigenous women called the Moose Jaw Indigeneity Workshop.

Each piece in the collection features the same image of a Jingle Dress dancer, a template designed by Moose Jaw teen artist Alexis Bell. Each artist then approached the figure with their own unique take on how their spirit “danced in isolation.”

“This [exhibition] shows that here in Moose Jaw, we have strong Indigeneity building and celebrating. For me, I see these women bloom in their identity, and that is powerful and loving,” said Frazer.

The Jingle Dress dancer is an image of healing, said Frazer, which was a perfect connection between the traditional practice of beadwork and the realities of coping with isolation.

“The jingle dress dance is a healing dance, and when you hear the sounds of the jingle, that radiates outward and is

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Artists shared the inspiration that informed their work, including topics of family, personal strength, and cultural connectedness. Some dedicated their work to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls movement, the Black Lives Matter movement, and to surviving and healing from residential schools and the Sixties Scoop.

Many of the artists in the Dancing Spirit in Isolation exhibition also took part in the Women’s Cape Project that debuted back in February, organized by Frazer in partnership with the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association. For others, this was the first time approaching traditional beading as a medium.

“Each piece is unique and individual, and represents how these women’s spirits danced in isolation,” said Frazer.

“And what this group brings, for me, is the sense of community of Indigenous women who want to have access, who want to celebrate their Indigeneity in a safe and caring environment.”

The project was supported by a partnership with the MJMAG, who helped in providing the materials for the beadwork pieces and are showcasing the work in the gallery.

Dancing Spirit in Isolation will be on display at the MJMAG until Nov. 14, after which it will continue on to be showcased by the Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artists' Collective in Regina.

The exhibition is also available virtually at mjmag.ca.

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Election results reflect good times, no reason to dump government party

Re-election of the Saskatchewan Party government should not have surprised anyone.

Canadian voters tend to toss out governments for three specific reasons.

One, a scandal where the stink raises conscience well above the usual level of self-service voters are willing to put up with. Examples, the advertising scandal that took down the federal Liberals and the arrogance of the Alberta Conservatives when the NDP won.

The only scandal facing this government was some lingering doubts about the Global Transportation Hub land deals after the RCMP didn’t find enough evidence to prosecute.

Two, a faltering economy where government gets blamed for the performance. Saskatchewan is in a relative boom compared with the rest of the country. This province has the second highest median family income of 10 provinces with unemployment rates consistently among the lowest in Canada.

Third, voters feel a government is tired, out of touch and choose an opposing party. The election defeating the last NDP regime in Saskatchewan is a case where even though tax cuts and incentives for potash investment were passed voters wanted change after 13 years.

Voters obviously didn’t feel that way, handing the Saskatchewan Party a fourth four-year term with a record setting fourth mandate by almost two-thirds of voters.

Meanwhile, the New Democrats spun their wheels electorally, actually losing seats, although mail-in ballots and recounts may change standings a little.

Toppling a popular government is difficult when times are good, when there is no meaty scandal.

Toppling a popular government when the opposition has a fragmented organization and has lost touch with half the ridings is even more challenging.

NDP candidates in almost half the ridings were last-minute appointments, reflecting a lack of party organization and planning.

That most of those last-minute appointments were from rural ridings is no surprise. The NDP burned its rural bridges just over a generation ago when dealing with a Conservative deficit forced closure of 52 rural hospitals and numerous schools.

Rural voters have memories like elephants, subscribing to the Biblical story about a father’s sins spreading to future generations.

The NDP need to re-invent the party to become relevant.

In an economy where 75 years of growth and social programs have lifted the majority out of subsistence incomes and provided public medicine and other social supports, policies urging more social programs are less attractive.

Re-building a party when two of the last three leaders lost their seats and this current leader in in danger of being the third becomes difficult.

The most surprising aspect of this election was the chipping away at Saskatchewan Party support by the Buffalo Party (Wexit) and the Progressive Conservatives.

The new Buffalo Party ran only 17 candidates but gained 2.9 per cent of the vote and came second in four Saskatchewan Party strongholds.

Had the Buffalo Party run 61 candidates the percentage may have been greater. The party has one issue: get us out of Canada. Premier Scott Moe, in his acceptance speech, told Buffalo Party supporters they will be be heard.

The Progressive Conservatives ran 32 candidates and gained almost a full percentage point in votes over 2016.

The nearly five per cent of the centre-right vote gained by these parties poses a slowly-growing threat to the Saskatchewan Party.

Regrettably, the elected opposition is small, too small for healthy debate and deep diving to expose the issues.

With a fourth term and a fourth time, the Saskatchewan party has captured nearly two of every three voters; the temptation will be strong to pursue partisan goals such as sale of Crown Corporations to pay down debt or some dismantling of public health care.

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.

Together We ARE Better

As Mayor of Moose Jaw, I have worked collaboratively with our citizens and businesses, as well as partners provincially and federally, to build a community of opportunity and prosperity where people can thrive for generations to come.

Fighting for our Economy and Jobs for Citizens - Over One Billion Dollars in new businesses and local business expansion despite economic headwinds. $800 Million Dollar SaskPower Plant $50 Million Dollars for a new school $10 Million Dollar Trans Gas (Town Border Station) $3million Imperial Distillery Building Permits for 2017-2020 over $111,000,000 Fighting to save the new Canadian Tire development.

Putting Moose Jaw on the Map- The Moose Wars with Norway attracted global attention but there was more.

2017 we hosted Rogers Hometown Hockey 2017 we won the One-Horse Town Concert 2019 The return of the Saskatchewan Air Show 2020 the city hosted The Scotties Together, we have built a strong foundation, setting the stage for an even better future.

I am asking for your support for a second term. As your Mayor, I will continue to be: Relentless in growing our economy and tourism Dedicated to public safety and well-being Fiscally responsible Accountable to you Always working together with you

Because, We’re Not Done. We’re Just Beginning.

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On November 9th, Re-elect Fraser Tolmie

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Cheer Infinity Trunk or Treat event a wild success

A dozen vehicles, hundreds of patrons take part in first-ever event for local group Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The howling winds on Halloween afternoon could have put a damper on the first-ever Trunk or Treat in Moose Jaw, but the local ghosts and ghouls just couldn’t stay away.

Close to 250 youngsters and their parents took part in the Cheer Infinity Athletics event just outside the Alliance Church on Saturday, taking advantage of a unique format that saw a dozen vehicles decorated in the style of the season distributing all sorts of special treats both salty and sweet.

A common event for clubs all over Canada in past years, with era of COVID-19 creating concerns for some when it comes to trick-or-treating, the CIA decided this time around was the perfect chance to try it themselves.

One of the events organizers, CIA coach Melissa Marzolf, said things couldn’t have gone much better, especially given the windy conditions that saw them move the whole thing from the parking lot to a more-secluded area behind the church. Other than that, a steady stream of folks in costumes of all sorts -- from dinosaurs to Edmonton Oilers to zombies and even a spider or two -- took part in 45 minute waves to reduce the chance of excessive crowding. A smart choice, too, as right off the hop things were plenty busy, staying that way until the end of the three-hour event.

Here’s a look at some of the sights that were seen!

REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

Prime minister’s phrase captures instant attention

The language might not have been “prime ministerial” but Justin Trudeau used the perfect phrase to describe how many of us are Joyce Walter feeling about For Moose Jaw Express COVID-19 and ronjoy@sasktel.net all the accompanying restrictions and changing fabric of our lives.

“It sucks,” he said. Indeed. In saying so he captured the country’s attitude towards this disease that most agree is now in a second wave, and shows no sign of going away. It is not even slowing down enough to give us hope that Christmas might actually be celebrated with some family traditions.

“It sucks” might not rival the elder Trudeau’s “fuddle duddle” but it definitely caught the headlines on national news that

day, especially among those who remember the Trudeaumania wave that bolstered the father’s popularity. Who else but Pierre would have covered his faux pas in Parliament by exclaiming he only said what he said he said!!!!

“It sucks, it really, really does,” has brought admiration from some folks in the United States who just aren’t convinced by their president that there’s nothing to worry about, that the corner has been turned.

I might not always agree with the Prime Minister but in this definition of how the country is feeling, he is spot on, resonating with the mood of the year.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• There was definitely some confusion among voters who turned out to vote in the advance polls of the provincial election.

A candidate in the civic election got calls from supporters wondering why her name wasn’t on the ballot, that they were there to vote for her. Of course she directed them

to the civic election advance polls and election day polls when her name would indeed be on the ballot.

Critics of the autumn date of the provincial election were absolutely correct when they said the date being so close to the municipal and school board elections would cause confusion.

Now full attention should be directed to the Nov. 9 election where city folks will vote for a mayor and a maximum of six councillors. There is no need to vote for six if there are only two or three that meet one’s criteria.

Supporters of the public school board will also get to pick their favourites. In fact one voter wanted to do so during the provincial advance poll.

Full confession: when I voted at the provincial advance poll, my mind was obviously not engaged on the vote at hand.

I marked my X beside my candidate, re-folded the ballot as directed, then wondered why I hadn’t received a ballot for

the school board. Instead of keeping my mouth shut and sitting there thinking about it for a moment, I asked the friendly election official why I hadn’t received a school board ballot.

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized I had just made a fool of myself. And the man knew my name and knew I should have known better. We laughed together, me noting that I was just thinking ahead.

He was kind enough not to contradict me.

Talk about feeling dumber than dirt.

Thinking back, I can only hope I wasn’t so pre-occupied with school trustees that I voted for the wrong provincial political party. How will I ever know?

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.

Canadian dairy industry in danger of losing half the farmers

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express AGRIMART

EXPRESS A report co-authored by a Canadian expert on food suggests fundamental changes to supply management are needed to save the dairy industry.

“If supply management is not fundamentally changed Canada could see half of our current dairy farms disappear by 2030,” says the report by Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University and Simon Somogyi of the University of Guelph.

Without the changes Canada’s nearly 11,000 dairy farms will shrink to 5,500 in

10 years, argues the report.

Charlebois, who specializes in the food industry, says COVID-19 showed that the current supply management can’t avoid waste of raw milk.

Besides the industry is adjusting to frag-

mented demand. Saputo has closed two cheese processing plants and Starbucks is reducing the amount of dairy it serves as part of the corporate sustainability plan.

Worldwide sales of milk have been declining by one per cent a year.

Surveys indicate consumers, especially younger generations, have mixed feelings about whether the dairy industry is good for the environment.

The plan suggests four steps to adapt the industry and make it more competitive.

Government needs to create a voluntary program for dairy farmers to leave the industry.

The Canadian Dairy Commission, which

manages dairy supply, needs fundamental changes.

Interprovincial trade barriers need to be removed.

And a 20-year program is needed to reduce tariffs, develop an exporting strategy, develop a Canadian brand and act as an incentive for innovation.

Charlebois believes the dairy sector is doing too much by getting $1.8 billon subsidies over eight years, maintaining the quota production system but not doing enough for processing and restaurant sectors.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Ku Klux Klan and the history of terrorist organization in Moose Jaw featured in new book Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

“The snowball that was Klan recruiting kept growing. On the late afternoon of June 7, 1927, the biggest Klan rally ever held in western Canada convened on the outskirts of Moose Jaw. An estimated 8,000 people were on site, drawn from across the province, as well as neighbouring Manitoba and Alberta. There were also visitors from the United States.

A brass band accompanied some four hundred Klan members who came in by special train from Regina. An influx of more than a thousand cars created an unprecedented traffic jam in and around the streets of Moose Jaw.” - Moose Jaw Moment, Page 123, Ku Klux Klan in Canada “He assured the massed thousands in Moose Jaw that the Klan was doing the Lord’s work. As it became dark, hooded Klansmen appeared carrying torches on the margins of the crowd. Then, a large cross on a hillside at the top of Caribou Street burst into flames. The blaze could be seen for many kilometres. The evening went off like an old-time gospel revival meeting with a dash of Klan drama to motivate membership sales.”

- Moose Jaw Moment, Page 124, Ku Klux Klan in Canada The monsters weren’t just among us in the late 1920s. They were us. And they were legion.

That’s one of the messages a new book detailing the history of the worst racist and terrorist organization in North American history and its roots in Canada aims to bring - they were here, and they came very, very close to achieving the kind of power they saw in the southern U.S., both in public support and in the political arena.

And make no mistake, The Ku Klux Klan in Canada by historian Allan Bartley doesn’t sugar coat Moose Jaw’s role in evil’s establishment not only in our city, but throughout Saskatchewan.

The news isn’t all as horrific as it could be - on top of the hate-filled rallies and deplorable messaging, there was plenty of grift, theft, criminal incompetence and just about everything you’d associate with an abject racist and bigot today. All of which led to the organization’s rapid demise once society caught on to what they were actually about.

“The Klan’s activities in Saskatchewan have been well documented over the decades, and I don’t think my work adds detail to either Moose Jaw and Saskatchewan, but what I’ve tried to do is put it in a wider context and social and political context,” Bartley said. “And the context of an organization that at the time was unsavoury at best, and criminal at worst.”

The Klan reached the height of its powers in Moose Jaw in 1927. With the CPR railway and the Soo Line from the United States converging on the city, plenty of traffic was flowing through Moose Jaw - and much of it was landing in the multitude of bars, watering holes and certain other businesses that populated River Street at the time.

That’s where the KKK came in. Clean up the streets, and oppress the non-white population and Roman Catholics while you’re at it. Soon enough, things were looking promising for some of the worst society had to offer, under the guise of ‘doing something good’.

Seeing the support the Klan was able to garner came as a surprise to Bartley, even

knowing of their base of operations in the city.

“I was surprised at the level of recruitment and the numbers that were claimed by the Klan,” he said. “I think the organizers inflated the numbers for their own reasons, but they obviously made a lot of money selling memberships in Saskatchewan and that’s reflected in the fact they were very active; they had an opportunity to sew up a commercial space selling memberships.”

The Klan was even able to establish prime office space in the Hammond Building, some of the most expensive commercial real estate in the city at the time.

That led to them expanding their foothold, and before long, looking to make serious inroads into politics throughout the province.

“That really did take me by surprise, especially leading up to the 1929 election,” Bartley said. “That’s been covered before, but what struck me was the kind of influence the Klan had in the United States in this same time period, particularly in the southern United States. And the techniques were very similar, how they advanced the organization and as a result of that, the political debates and discussions and campaign leading up to the 1929 election.”

That election saw politicians with the unofficial support of the KKK assume power in Saskatchewan, but the Great Depression hit soon after, and -- in one of the only positives from that event -- it wasn’t long after the KKK began to collapse in the province.

“What came with the success of the recruiting came the ability to influence politics, and because the Klan saw itself as a morale force, however hypocritical that might sound, being in position to in-

fluence debates and the political process was very attractive to them,” Bartley said.

“The next phase would have been what you saw in the southern States, where you had open Klan members in elected positions, and with that came true political power. We didn’t reach that stage, but that was the next step.”

The Ku Klux Klan in Canada also touches on how the hate group was able to find popularity in the first place, with a rather interesting aspect coming into play.

“Many people have tried to explain what some of the causes of it were, and I think some of it was demographics, some of it was immigration, some of it was oddly enough, the advent of radio stations,” Bartley explained.

“With radio stations, you were able to reach more communities, you have an audience that was receptive to new ideas and you have people like (Klan recruiter) J.J. Maloney who attempted to use radio to get his arguments across. So it was a unique time for Saskatchewan and in some ways for the country in general.”

Of course, when push came to shove and the reality of what the KKK was began to hit home, their popularity began to wane.

Combine that with the Great Depression and all the membership money, all the cash that had been raised, began to mysteriously disappear.

“That’s pretty true to form for them,” Bartley said. “It was the same in British Columbia, it was the same in Ontario. It just seems to have been one of the outcomes when you attract the kind of people who are attracted to the Klan.

“And not to mention the commercial aspects. Recruiters made a lot of money every time they signed up a new member, then they could sell or rent them robes and regalia and that would add on to the fees.

Then the kleagle (Klan leader) walked away with a pretty tidy sum back in the day.”

Bartley put together The Ku Klux Klan in Canada through tons of research dating back decades, including an academic article on the KKK in Ontario back in the mid-1990s. With the advent of online newspapers and archives, he was able to expand his research, eventually resulting in the book available today.

And the timing couldn’t have been better.

“That was one of the reasons I was interested in telling the tale, because of what we’re seeing in the United States and occasionally and all too often see in Canada with regards to race relations,” Bartley said.

The Ku Klux Klan in Canada is available at most booksellers and through Amazon.

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By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

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EXPRESS The Manitoba government has promised to start eliminating school property taxes on agricultural land.

The government had promised in the last election campaign to eliminate them at 10 per cent a year starting in 2023 but plans to move that up to 2021.

Currently, Manitoba farmland owners can get a school property tax rebate of 80 per cent to a maximum of $5,000.

Property reassessment last year saw some farmers paying $30 an acre more in

school property taxes. Farmland values have doubled in recent years with taxes increasing in proportion.

The Manitoba average is $6.40 an acre.

About $42 million of the $85 million owed was rebated.

Saskatchewan farmers had $110 million in school property taxes eliminated in 2006 with further reductions later.

In 2016 Saskatchewan farmers paid $247 per $100,000 farmland value but since then they have paid $143 on that value.

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A research project conducted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic earlier this spring hopes to offer more insight into the impact that COVID-19 isolation has had on seniors, to better help navigate the coming winter months as the pandemic persists.

Sask Polytech researchers and nursing student research assistants studied the experiences of 40 Saskatchewan seniors, aged 60 and older, who were facing challenges due to the social distancing and isolation measures in place.

Participants were interviewed three times in the spring, and researchers say that the early results show that seniors experienced loneliness, anxiety and low-mood due to their routines being disrupted and the limitations on social interaction and regular exercise.

The study also explored the different ways that seniors were coping with their isolation, such as utilizing technology to stay connected with friends and family and

staying active with outdoor walks and gardening.

“We hope that the information learned in this study, along with the videos created, can be used to educate seniors and their families on the challenges of social isolation and tips on how to thrive during the pandemic,” said Heather Nelson, Sask Polytech research chair, vulnerable persons, in a press release.

With winter approaching, researchers hope that the data obtained from the study will help navigate the magnified COVID-19 challenges for seniors and offer insight into coping measures.

The research project recommends seniors care for their mental health by exercising, engaging in hobbies or with community and church groups, and keeping a regular routine.

It also encourages seniors to mitigate the negative effects of isolation by continuing to communicate with friends and use family as support, as well as consider volunteer-

ing somewhere. Overall, researchers reminded seniors to reach out if they feel they need help.

The study was funded by the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation and Sask Polytech.

“Heather and her team have utilized a variety of SCPOR supports to ensure their team is embracing patient-oriented research and engaging patients meaningfully, including funding to engage patients at the outset of the research, matched funding for two trainees on the project and support for knowledge translation,” said Jackie Mann, executive director of SCPOR. “Heather’s team has embraced the patient-oriented research concept while contributing to this important work. We’re pleased to support the team in their research and excited to see the outcomes of their research.”

Rev. Schultz takes over as new pastor at Moose Jaw Emmanuel Lutheran Church Moose Jaw native returns home to take over congregation in challenging times Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Emmanuel Lutheran Church has a new pastor, and he’s a familiar face, indeed.

Reverend Jason Schultz - a Moose Jaw product and past member of the church arrived back home earlier this month and has settled in nicely to his new, and old, digs.

“It’s wonderful to be home back among family and friends, definitely it’s wonderful to be back in the ‘holy city’ as I call it, for all the potholes in the road,” Schultz said with a laugh.

“It’s great, it’s challenging right now because of the current pandemic making it more cumbersome than it otherwise would be, but it’s always great to be back.”

Schultz returned home after the local congregation extended a ‘divine call’ through the national Lutheran Church-Canada organization, a move he accepted after spending the last 13 years serving parishioners in the Oxbow area.

“It’s always a super-humbling experience to have that call to come back home to your own congregation where my family and friends are at,” said Schultz, who is joined by wife Regan and children Pria,

Rev. Jason Schultz - pictured here with youngsters Pria, Phoebe, Ethan, Esther and wife Regan - is the new pastor at the Moose Jaw Emmanuel Lutheran Church Phoebe, Ethan, and Esther. “It’s definitely a humbling experience, but very exciting and I was thrilled to get that call.”

Schultz has had a chance to take part in a handful of weekly services since arriving and is happy with what he’s seen in spite of the ongoing pandemic and the effect it has had on churches and religious celebrations all over the country.

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“It’s easier in that I know a lot of the people from before,” Schultz explained. “The difficulties are connecting with people who I don’t really know and you’re trying to dialogue and visit through a mask or not at all because people aren’t sticking around or leaving right after services…

It’s more the pandemic struggle than anything.”

That ongoing problem has taken away from some of the post-service fun that makes community engagement that much easier, such as fellowship times after church.

“We don’t have a chance to sit around the coffee pot afterward, that kind of thing,’ Schultz said. “But we know these are challenges for the short team and things will get better.”

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Advanced polls for municipal election open until Thursday Larissa Kurz

The advanced polls for the municipal election opened on Oct. 29, allowing voters to cast their ballots early to avoid long lines during Election Day on Nov. 9.

Advanced polls are taking place at City Hall, and will remain open until Nov. 5 for early voters.

Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, with the exception of Nov. 3 when they close at 8 p.m.

Election Day will take place on Nov. 9, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in two locations in the city — at the Church of Our Lady for residents from South Hill and at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds for residents outside of South Hill.

A more detailed map of the polling divisions is available on the city website.

The city will also be offering free transit services on Election Day, including shuttle busses heading from High Street and

Moose Jaw City Hall. (photo by Larissa Kurz) Main Street to the Exhibition Grounds every 20 minutes beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Regular transit services will still continue otherwise, and those in need of special

needs transit can book services with the city during polling hours.

City Hall is encouraging voters to print their voter registration form from the city

website and fill it out prior to arriving to vote, to help speed up the wait times.

COVID-19 protocols are also in place, and voters are encouraged but not required to wear masks.

The deadline for mail-in ballot applications is also approaching on Nov. 6, with applications due by 4:45 p.m. To fill out an application for a mail-in ballot, residents must make an appointment with the returning officer at City Hall during city hall hours.

Mail-in ballots must be received by the returning officer by the end of the voting window on Nov. 9 to be counted in the election results.

The results of the municipal election will be shared on Nov. 13.

Contact the election office at 1 (306) 6944426 with any questions prior to Election Day.

Municipal candidates talk roads and young people during forum Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Poor roads and infrastructure, development in Wakamow Valley, and keeping young people in Moose Jaw are some issues municipal candidates discussed during the forum too.

Retaining young people One group of candidates was asked how they would convince young people to live in Moose Jaw. “A lot of people don’t realize how lucky of a city we’re in … ” said Kim Robinson.

“The mayor and council could help stimulate some economic recovery. It is the best city in the world.”

Trevor McPherson said he has lived all over Saskatchewan and believes Moose Jaw is the safest for raising children. Economic development is also top-notch, particularly with businesses such as Canadian Pacific Railway and the nearby Belle Plaine potash mine.

Moose Jaw is so safe that residents can run with their dog at 6 a.m. when it’s dark and not be worried that anything — which is what Dawn Luhning does, she said. She also pointed to how welcoming the community is, its school system, the walking trails, and the many sports fields, as positives.

“We have a great local business community and great downtown. I think we

have it all,” she said, adding, “I would sell Moose Jaw up and down to anybody who moves here … ” Youths have access to Saskatchewan Polytechnic in town and the University of Regina 45 minutes away, while Moose Jaw has a skate park and the skating oval, said Jamey Logan.

“People can complain all they want, but Moose Jaw is a cheap place to live,” he added.

Many of Jamal James’ classmates wanted to leave after graduation, he recalled, but he believes council should work to make the community a place where people want to stay. This includes promoting Sask.

Polytech and the business sector, along with affordable living, low crime and little traffic problems.

Residents’ concerns Another group of candidates was asked about the biggest concerns they had heard from residents and business owners.

Development in Wakamow Valley and concerns about the future were issues White heard, he said. However, he thought enhanced communications from city hall could resolve some of those fears since he didn’t think the municipality gave enough information about what was happening.

“That will help economically so people

can come out of their houses and (it will) help with the mental stress we’re seeing right now,” White continued. “One of the biggest issues is stress that people are under physically and mentally, which has driven up crime and drug use.

“If we can get back to communicating reality, that can help people get back to … normalcy.”

Residents have told Earl Swalm that the roads are bad, but he has driven across the Prairies and believes Moose Jaw’s roads are some of the best. Meanwhile, he also believes communications with city hall could be enhanced and red tape could be cut.

NicholasStyck echoed what Swalm said,

pointing out there are too many roadblocks at city hall and communications there “have been just awful.”

The biggest concern for Doug Schick was the loss of industry and good-paying jobs. He thought the community needed to come together to save the existing industries since previous councils hadn’t asked the province for support after certain high-paying jobs left. The ability to reduce property taxes is only possible if big industries are here to provide support.

“I’m a very assertive person to get things done … ,” he added. “I’m looking forward to working with some really good people on council, and we’ll get Moose Jaw rolling again.”

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Saving Wakamow Valley was my incentive to run for Mayor. Springing into action with Becki Schultz who did all the leg work, while I was at work! The Alberta developer has withdrawn his proposal but make NO mistake it isn’t over. Mayor Tolmie approved the development and if re-elected has four years to make a new plan. We MUST save Wakamow for all time for all generations, and to honor the Native people laid to rest there. I will lean on City Hall and the province and whoever needs be to make this happen WITH YOU. I am not afraid.

I’ve worked alongside Bob Hope, Jim Pattison, Jon Bon Jovi who still owes me money, that’s my bg’s (Livin’ On A Prayer), created and taught programs for college, assisted kids in need on my dollar, rescued abandoned animals (still do). NO job is beneath me. I once taught Bob Rock and Mike Fraser how to clean toilets (AC/DC, Jann Arden). They are now legendary producers -got a songwriter friend his first jingle, Bryan Adams. And when a cashier, I’m really Spiderman’s Grandma in disguise because of my orange glasses. Adios fear, let’s have fun in 21. “There is enough for everyone IF we share”.

Moose Jaw citizens are smart and I trust them to make good choices in their business and personal lives. I respect and follow The Charter of Rights and encourage citizens to do so. We’re already a big enough town and citizens living here need to get back on their feet with work, a sense the world isn’t going to end, and assist each other to pave the way to a brighter future, literally. Smaller businesses/factories that say: Made in Moose Jaw/Sask. Hire locals to repair the heart of the city and restore old houses. No monopolies.

We have enough dollar like stores. Let's get out and about working and playing together. We have the artisans and creative minds to build. From making it to selling it. Let’s fix and beautify our town. YOUR MONEY STUFF: City Hall’s disclosure of the fund, debt and giant interest and fees YOUR paying. This is YOUR town. Work hard with me. LET’S GET IT DONE.

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Better communications, cutting red tape on minds of council candidates Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Better communications between city hall and residents and cutting red tape for entrepreneurs were two topics discussed during a forum featuring the 15 candidates vying to become city councillors.

The Kinsmen Club and the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce teamed up to host an online forum on Oct. 27, giving each of the 15 candidates a chance to answer pre-determined questions and questions from viewers. The candidates were divided into three groups of five, giving them almost enough time to speak about the topics.

The 15 individuals running for the six councillor seats are Doug Blanc, Joni Brisbin, Jody Chell, Heather Eby (incumbent), Crystal Froese (incumbent), Jamaal James, Jamey Logan, Trevor McPherson, Dawn Luhning (incumbent), Kim Robinson, Doug Schick, Nicholas Styck, Earl Swalm, Steven White and Dwayne St. Dennis.

St. Dennis was unable to attend due to technical issues.

The roadmap to recovery The chamber asked two of the groups what their plan would be to help the municipality recover from the pandemic.

Froese said she would lobby for tax and utility increases of zero per cent to alleviate taxpayers’ financial stress.

She also wanted council to work with the province to fund shovel-ready projects.

It will probably be 2024 before the city’s budget settles down, said Eby. While zero-per-cent tax increases might not be possible, she hoped that taxes remained low into the future. Furthermore, she didn’t want to see cutbacks to infrastructure projects such as the cast iron replacement program.

“As much as people want zero-per-cent increases in taxes and utilities, they also want the services they know and love,” she added. “Those still have to be accounted for in the budget.”

Council will have to develop a long-term roadmap since the pandemic will be here a while, said Chell. She believed that cuts could be made to construction projects and the money managed better.

Moderator Lyle Johnson manages the online forum, while hearing from candidates (clockwise) Doug Blanc, Joni Crystal Froese, Jody Chell and Heather Eby. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Brisbin suggested that council should tap into provincial and federal grants for support. Furthermore, growing businesses and economic development could help the municipality rebuild its finances and keep taxes low. She also thought brainstorming ideas via crowdsourced-input was an option.

Supporting small businesses Since small businesses make up most of Moose Jaw’s tax base, council should ensure those shops and workers continue to work, said Blanc, adding he didn’t think taxpayers would accept huge tax increases.

Rebuilding jobs and supporting small businesses should be part of the plan, echoed James. This could mean council would have to refrain from taxing residents to death.

Logan thought council should stick with a strategic plan developed in 2019 so that no one made any knee-jerk reactions.

“If we stay the course, the city will be fine,” he added.

Technology will help the city communicate with residents and assist businesses to conduct business, said Luhning. She thought council would have to adapt to the needs of a changing world.

City hall already has a plan to handle the pandemic, but council might have to review the results and correct any mistakes, such as transportation, said McPherson. He

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also thought city hall needed to communicate better with residents.

“I’m not in favour of tax increases. We have to look for innovative ways to increase tax revenue, especially as we come out of the pandemic and people (will be) hurting,” said Robinson.

Cutting red tape A viewer-submitted question asked how candidates would help new businesses cut through the red tape at city hall. The viewer indicated that two businesswomen gave up starting a new business after facing many hurdles.

“I have heard comments that city council and some at city administration don’t respond to citizens,” said Blanc. While he didn’t know how many emails or calls city hall received, he thought municipal officials could respond better.

One solution he offered is that councillors should visit sites and potential businesses to understand what is happening.

Brisbin thought council should review processes to make better decisions and create better policies to grow the community. She added that she, too, has heard from residents that acquiring approvals from city hall “is a tedious process.”

“We don’t want to put in place any blockages that stop people from building their dreams or for businesses (to operate) in Moose Jaw,” she added.

City hall needs to better inform business owners about what services are available, said Eby, who noted that she attempted to help the businesswomen. Eby thought there should be a phone number that entrepreneurs could call to know what to do before starting their business.

The viewer who submitted the question came to the heritage advisory committee looking for help since the businesswomen wanted to operate in a heritage house, said Froese, noting she attempted to help and look for solutions. This situation also shows that city hall needs to do better supporting heritage buildings.

The municipal election is on Nov. 9.

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Mayoral candidate Kot would donate part of salary to charity if elected Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

With city council and the mayor taking pay raises during the pandemic, mayoral candidate John Kot says he would donate that part of his salary to a local charity if elected.

Kot, along with Nancy Nash and incumbent mayor Fraser Tolmie, participated in an online forum that the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce hosted on Oct. 29. Similar to the city council forum, the chamber asked the mayoral candidates questions about their vision for the community and how they would help it thrive.

What’s going on?

Taxes have risen about nine per cent per year during the past six years, while the population has remained stagnant, Kot said. He has heard from residents about how city hall rarely returns their phone calls.

“What’s going on?” he wondered. “City hall needs to serve the people and not the other way around.”

Kot encouraged residents to vote for change — to vote for him — and he would conduct himself with humility and be a voice for the community.

“I can’t believe council voted for a raise in the middle of this pandemic. Families are struggling to pay bills.

Many people are uncertain about job security and many businesses are wondering if they’ll make it through the pandemic,” he continued, pointing out city employees receive annual pay raises of one to two per cent while council and the mayor gave themselves raises of 21 per cent and 28 per cent, respectively.

“Apparently, council and the mayor don’t care about us taxpayers. Shame on them,” Kot added. “I will be donating the pay raise (of $20,000) if elected to the charities in Moose Jaw.” Helping businesses recover If elected, Nash would open the city’s books and let residents decide how taxes are spent. She would offer incentives to industries and small businesses and attempt to keep the downtown healthy. Instead of new development, she would encourage fixing existing houses, underground pipes and streets, repairing street signs, and cleaning up garbage. “… right now, it’s looking kind of notoriously unpretty,” she added.

Council has worked with the chamber to prepare businesses for the online economy, while city hall has also

adapted to that new reality, said Tolmie. Many businesses rely on in-person shopping, so a cookie-cutter approach to support them won’t work for everyone.

“It helps to have a business solution rather than a government decision without input,” he added.

Kot said he would encourage residents to shop locally while looking to provincial and federal experts to develop support programs.

Opportunities and challenges The $4-billion Diefenbaker Lake irrigation project will benefit the agriculture industry around Moose Jaw, said Tolmie. He would advocate for water security for that sector since the project would provide additional value to help those businesses expand.

Many businesses are struggling to find workers, so Tolmie said he would continue to support the rural and northern immigrant nominee program, a program that council has also supported.

Moose Jaw has many opportunities to help businesses thrive, said Kot. There is an opportunity to add value to existing agriculture businesses; the community sits at a transportation crossroads that can access national and international markets; the industrial park is open; and Saskatchewan Polytechnic can train people.

“We have all the basics, but we also need to think outside the box,” he added. “We … (also) have a lot of red tape. We have to make it easier for businesses to come to Moose Jaw.” Nash said she would harness the creative energies of local artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs and turn Moose Jaw into a manufacturing centre, so items are produced here instead of China.

Moose Jaw as a tech hub There are opportunities to develop solar, wind and renewables industries and produce solar panels, wind turbines or lithium batteries, said Kot. He would promote how Moose Jaw was the first provincial municipality with a fibre optic network that now provides quality broadband options.

Technology has a place in society, but should never control people’s lives, said Nash. She pointed out that while 26 people have died from the coronavirus in Saskatchewan, there have been 107 suicides during the same time.

“So my question is, which one is the pandemic? Humans need to be connected and feel connected in order to survive … ,” she added.

City council signed an agreement with Sask. Polytech to provide technology training in the agriculture industry, especially since baby boomer farmers are starting to retire, said Tolmie. He has also visited an agriculture-focused tech incubator in Regina that, combined with the irrigation project, could make Moose Jaw “the Fort MacMurray of agriculture in Western Canada.”

Addressing infrastructure Nash said she would open the books to let residents see the city’s finances. She pointed out council can’t enhance infrastructure if it doesn’t have money and is $60 million in debt.

“I’ve been here four years and I’ve seen the same road dug up eight times,” she added. “That’s got to stop.”

Kot echoed Nash’s comments, saying he has seen the city repave perfectly good roads and leave other high-volume streets untouched. He would also review how money is spent on streets.

Council has increased infrastructure spending significantly since 2009, said Tolmie. Council spent $75 million over five years in 2009, while now it spends more than $200 million over five years. Meanwhile, council has borrowed millions of dollars because interest rates are low.

Increases in crime and drugs Since Moose Jaw is dealing with mental health issues and higher drug usage, Kot said he would encourage the police to visit schools regularly to speak with students about drugs, especially since addictions can lead to criminal activities.

Nash said she would increase the presence of police on the streets and have them walk a beat. She would also work to end homelessness, especially the apathy and disregard residents have for street people.

Tolmie pointed out the Moose Jaw Police Service created a unit to deal with mental health calls. Furthermore, there is already a good school program that sees police engage with students. Under his term, the number of police has increased to 61 from 54.

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Voting Information

Advance Polls (Moose Jaw City Hall):

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020

ELECTION DAY:

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 9, 2020

City Hall Council Notes

Solar panels could reduce city emissions by 338 tonnes per year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 338 tonnes per year and save $44,150 in utility costs per year if a federal funding application for solar panels is approved.

The solar upgrades would be for the Yara Centre, Mosaic Place, Kinsmen Sportsplex, the public works complex and city hall. Funding is available under the COVID-19 resilience infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

The project’s cost is $1,037,800, with $830,240 expected to come from ICIP funding. The municipality would contribute $138,725 from a municipal solar initiative fund in the 2020 budget and $68,835 from the 2021 municipal budget.

During a special council meeting on Oct. 29, council voted 5-1 to authorize city administration to apply for the funding.

Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed while

Coun. Chris Warren was absent.

Council discussion “Not only is this a solid decision for climate and climate change and doing our best to reduce our greenhouse emissions, it’s also a good solid business decision,” said city manager Jim Puffalt.

Puffalt added that ground-based solar panels were not eligible, which meant city administration couldn’t include the wastewater treatment plant even though it has plenty of adjacent space. However, it could happen once city hall sees how these panels perform.

Coun. Dawn Luhning wondered if other projects could have been considered, as she didn’t understand why the solar project had been “catapulted” to the top of the list.

Upgrading pathways was one option, but city hall did not have tangible information it could send with the report, city administration explained. The cast iron replacement project was also ineligible since it wouldn’t be completed by Dec. 31, 2021, as per the criteria, while panels can’t be installed at the library or art gallery since their collective roof needs to be replaced.

“I think this is a great initiative … . I think anything that can help us alleviate some of the costs here for utilities — (I’m) especially thinking Mosaic Place.

The amount of money spent over there in just power bills is just crazy,” said Coun.

Crystal Froese.

What concerned Swanson was how city

administration failed to provide other options for ICIP funding. He didn’t believe the municipality didn’t have a project of $1 million that was eligible. He pointed out that council was given “dire warnings” years ago about the state of the city yards and compound.

The criteria said the project had to be a building or asset, it had to be completed before 2022, and it had to be shovel-ready, explained parks and recreation director Derek Blais. Meanwhile, there is a project for the city yards, but there is no matching funding or a source for that money.

“I can assure you in the City of Moose Jaw … there’s no shortage of things that need $1 million worth of work,” said Swanson.

“Spending three-quarters of this on recreation facilities is not something I’m really excited about.”

This is about energy consumption, and while these panels are going on recreation buildings, the municipality owns those buildings and still pays their power bills, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. This project is still a priority, even though council faced challenges with other ICIP-related projects previously.

Project background To be eligible, projects must be worth less than $10 million and construction must start no later than Sept. 30, 2021, a council report explained. Council approved the solar program in the 2020 capital budget but paused the program since ICIP funding was unavailable.

City administration chose the five buildings based on the sound condition of their roofs, annual power consumption and payback forecasts, the report explained.

Four buildings will receive about 250 solar panels; city hall will receive 65 panels due to space issues. The projected financial payback is 4.7 years.

20112ps1

I am seeking re-election as Trustee of Subdivision #6 (PSSD) #210.

A retired educator with the PSSD. My 30+ year career includes time as a classroom teacher, high school guidance counselor, Vice-Principal, and Principal. I have served on many boards including 4 years on the PSSD, I also currently serve on the Moose Jaw Non Profit Housing Board and Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association.

Married mother of three and grandmother of six, almost seven, little minds in motion! Passionate about life-long learning and community participation in education. I believe my experience and roles, both personal and professional, brings valuable insights to the board, which contributes to informed decision making.

“It takes each of us to make a difference for all of us”, supports my approachable and transparent work ethic. I believe in the democratic process and the role of consensus in governance. I will always provide my opinion, but will actively promote the decisions of the board majority to enhance the lives of students, parents and community stakeholders. On November 9th allow me to continue to serve the constituents of Moose Jaw on the Prairie South School Division.

Vote MARY JUKES for Board Member of the Prairie South School Division #210, Subdivision #6.

Visit my Facebook page by searching: @MaryJukesforPSSD

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JOHN

KOT

FOR MAYOR My name is John Kot. Born and raised in Moose Jaw, I grew up on Maple St. overlooking the 4th Ave bridge and the city’s downtown.

After attending St. Mary elementary school, I graduated from Vanier Collegiate. For 21 years I was employed at Safeway and during that time started my own successful business that has been in operation for over 30 years now.

My wife Eva and I have raised three children, Ryan, Joel and Lindsey.

Over the years, I have seen good and bad in Moose Jaw but now I believe it’s time for change and how we look at the issues plaguing our city.

I know I can work with Council and Administration to solve these issues and help Moose Jaw grow and move forward.

I am hard working, honest and reliable and passionate about our community and its citizens.

Give me a chance to be your voice.

If you would like a lawn sign or to support John, please call 306-690-5967

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BUSINESS SENSE Mayoral candidate John Kot is tired of the status quo and wants to see progress happen faster on projects and see City Council working together.

“Over the years, it seems like it’s the same-old, same-old. Everything’s just run the same. Nothing ever really changes … ,” he said. “I’m just tired of sitting around with friends (and saying), ‘The city should do this or should do that.’

“I’m stepping up to the plate and see what kind of changes I can make for the citizens of Moose Jaw.”

BUSINESS

SENSE COMMON

SENSE

Cares About You & Your Concerns

Respect for Our Seniors Be a Better Steward of Your Tax Dollars Against Wakamow Valley Subdivision Project

Infrastructure and Roads “We have the worst roads in Saskatchewan, bar none. Nobody can argue that,” John said. “I’m particularly tired of the “roly-poly” dips and dives of streets.”

John is committed to working with Council and Administration to put in place: Better road sealing program to prevent potholes Better prioritization of road repair and repaving Higher quality paint to avoid traffic lines on city streets fading out half way through the year!

Supporting Health and Wellness More paved walking paths to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles Support Community partners in their work with Mental Health, Drug Addiction and Homelessness in our City!

Work with MJPS and provincial organizations to provide anti-scam education for seniors and addictions awareness to our young residents Build back pride in our Community, enhanced boulevard and park beautification Why Wakamow Valley?

John’s position is that there should be no new development in the Wakamow Valley. Residents have known for years that the valley is a designated flood zone and has issues with slumping.

“It just shouldn’t happen. The park is beautiful,” John stated.

“We should keep our Wakamow Valley pristine. The citizens shouldn't be fooled by the developer backing down at this time. I believe it will arise again in the future. Citizens stay vigilant about our valley!”

Leading by Example John’s main strength is his leadership ability which he will use to unite City Council. With over 30 years of successfully owning and operating his own business, John knows that everyone needs to come to meetings well informed and prepared to make decisions.

“I’ve watched council meetings on TV. I am amazed (and) flabbergasted how they can behave between each other and not get anything solved,” he said.

“Council needs to focus its attention on the community and our residents.”

John will work to: Make City Council and Administration more accountable to residents Improve City Hall’s communications with residents Make City Hall more responsive to citizen inquiries Economy Residents should vote for John because he is a businessman who believes the City should be run efficiently and cost-effectively.

Better promotion of Moose Jaw’s benefits to attact new business Reducing obstacles and red tape to opening a business Think outside the box when looking for opportunities “Green is in. Everyone wants to save the Earth and the environment,” he said, adding the potential is there to attract a major solar panel manufacturer and have Moose Jaw move into renewables!

COMMON SENSE

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COMMON SENSE Tourism and History John would work to: Promote the tourism industry more heavily, including advertising more on the #1 Highway and online Ensure that proper plaques and appropriate signage is on Historic Downtown buildings “I believe the history of Moose Jaw is intriguing to a lot of people,” he continued, “drawing people into the community to visit supports the business community and retailers.”

TESTIMONIALS

We have known John and his wonderful family for more than 20 years. He has been a thoughtful, caring friend. On many occasions he has helped us and never once asked for anything in return. John is the kind of person that thinks of others before himself and finds fulfillment in serving the community. He has a strength and confidence that puts others at ease. He is always easy to talk to and has the patience to really listen. John loves a challenge and is skilled at brainstorming and problem solving. He is successful in both his business and personal endeavours. If you are looking for a leader that has the tenacity and ingenuity to get things done, John is that person.

Moose Jaw would definitely benefit from the leadership of John Kot. G & T Bistretzan Many years ago I met John Kot and his family when I started elementary school. Well raised, respectful, good hearted and loyal are just a few words to describe John and his family. John has remained in Moose Jaw and has always supported his community. With strong family support backing his run for Mayor, John Kot has my full support for a better Moose Jaw. We are long overdo for someone to represent us for the betterment of Moose Javians.

Janice Baigent Over the past few weeks, the public and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the points of view and agendas of the three mayoral candidates in the upcoming election. I feel John’s honest, practical, and hopeful insight into Moose Jaw’s problems and needs, as well as John’s willingness to examine the issues and listen to the public, sets John far apart from the other candidates.

I am writing today to express my support for John’s campaign, and my intention to vote for John in the upcoming mayoral election.

I am hoping for John’s success.

Brad Balerud

“I will be donating the pay raise if elected to the charities in Moose Jaw.” - John Kot

VOTE FOR CHANGE

x JOHN KOT ELECT

BUSINESS SENSE

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JOHN

KOT

is Your Voice for the Community

Because this is your City...

YOUR VOICE... YOUR VOTE...

VOTE FOR CHANGE! “I grew up in Moose Jaw and have worked hard here all my life. I’ve built up my business that has served the community for over 30 years.

I believe City Hall can do better for citizens of our community. Serve the people of Moose Jaw and not the other way around. I will conduct myself with humility and respect for taxpayers.”

Who do you trust?

The change you are looking for No more nonsense!

VOTE FOR CHANGE Self-employed Business Owner for Over 30 Years Born & Raised in Moose Jaw Hardworking, Honest and Reliable Open Communicator APPROVED BY THE BUSINESS MANAGER FOR JOHN KOT • ELECTJOHN@SHAW.CA

Email: electjohn@shaw.ca Phone: 306-631-8234

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LETTER TO THE

Send your letters to the editor to: letters@mjvexpress.com or 888-241-5291

EDITOR

All columns, letters to the editor and editorials are solely the personal opinions of the writers themselves and not necessarily the opinions of The Moose Jaw Express.

To Nancy Nash, Mayoral Candidate: Dear Ms. Nash, In preparing to vote, in the city of Moose Jaw, I perused the cities on-line mayoral platforms, to find that, we have a candidate, once considered for a Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording, for the 1994 Juno Awards!

Immediately, I assume this person, is Aboriginal and therefore, someone whom I might endorse whole heartedly! However, upon further reading wikipedia.ca (Nancy Nash) including the North Battleford Optimist, I then deduce your NOT of Aboriginal ancestry!

As we move along, in the reconciliation continuum, one must be aware of how cultural appropriation operates!

On the Moose Jaw, 2020-election platform it states, that you were nominated for a Juno, in 1994 for best music of

Response to B. Frazer: Thank you so much for your concerns regarding the JUNO controversy that erupted in 1994 when National news media decided to print headlines about me without fact checking and slandered me, spinning false propaganda that overnight destroyed my music career and ability to make a living. This false narrative continues in Wikipedia which also states I’ve worked with people I’ve never met among other lies. If the same media revisits this, I will be able to hold them liable and lay claim to those damages, as today there are lawyers who will represent me unlike twenty-five years ago. A Public Notice and disclosure was sent to each paper, radio station and Native council during 1994-95 outlining the entire story and truth of the matter. I am grateful to the Moose Jaw Express for printing my side of the story after twenty-five years.

My recording RED SKY RISING was nominated for a JUNO award in the aboriginal category. I was the first woman to be nominated in this new category. One of the songs The Prayer Song was credited to the Chief Dan George Foundation. My adoptive brother Leonard George told me Dan George was the leader of his people and keeper of the Ts’leil Watuth songs and traditions. Leonard always introduced the song as hundreds, maybe thousands of years old, and stated this again the same night he adopted me into his family which was broadcast live JR country radio in Vancouver where we sang The Prayer Song together. We had previously recorded the song with Paul Janz in 1987 of which Leonard offered us each a ‘cut’ to which we refused.

My adoptive brother was worried I might disclose him.

Aboriginal Canada Recording. This meant you accepted a nomination specifically, addressed for Aboriginal people! Shame on the Juno’s, for not doing its due diligence!

Because, in its inaugural award, honoring Aboriginal musicians, a non-Aboriginal person, who recorded a prominent Indigenous leader’s work, had been nominated. It was the late Leonard George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, son of Chief Dan George who disputed this nomination and deemed it cultural appropriation. Also, Leonard subsequently, denied being unaware of your claim of being traditionally adopted into his family.

As a Cree woman living in Moswa-Tapiskan (Moose Jaw), I take offence you have not clarified your status. After, all these years, you appear unapologetic or unaware of your own cultural appropriation; to ‘use’ and ‘take’ aspects of the culture, just as the late Leonard George of

the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, took offence on behalf of his family. Ms. Nash in your own right, are a proud supporter of Indigenous issues and are a accomplished musician, for which, I applaud your commitment. One thing is true, you are a Treaty Person, a proud beneficiary of the numbered Treaty Four; just as, we all are within the city of Moose Jaw. The reason I write this letter, is to ask you, Nancy Nash to state on your platform, that you are not Aboriginal. So, as not to mislead, other voters, such as myself. I wish all three candidates, the best in their campaign.

His prior actions involved $65,000 in disappearing funds from the Vancouver Indian Centre of which he was treasurer and my Haida mother Dr. Minnie Croft was President. A $400,000 grant given to the Chief Dan George Foundation set up to assist young artists was personally withdrawn by Leonard. Ron Peters who had been on the Chief Dan George Foundation board told me no artists received any money and the Foundation was dissolved.

Although there were lots of threats in the papers, no legal claims were brought against me and no documents ever produced to prove the song I recorded was now Dan George’s personal prayer song. I was also personally threatened on the phone by Peter Steinmetz who worked for the JUNO committee and my son’s life was threatened by a mysterious phone call. This was before cellphones & texting...Media also condescended my Haida Raven Clan mother, Dr. Minnie Croft, because she defended me. I could not find legal council at the time.

They claimed, ‘conflicts of interest’.

Finally, after much digging, I met with the true traditional keeper of songs, stories and all of the Ts’leil Watuth peoples traditions. Grand Chief Slaholt aka John L. George, youngest brother of the George family of which actor Dan George was also. With a lawyer, witnesses and his wife Dolly present, I played the song I’d recorded on Red Sky Rising. Grand Chief Slaholt had never heard it before and stated it wasn’t one of his people’s or late brother Dan’s, or any of his siblings or anyone in the Ts’leil Watuth Nation. He told us many other truths which were recorded and witnessed, including never being allowed to serve his people, acts of hostility and abuse towards his family by elected council and family. This benevolent Chief and

his amazing legacy is non-existent in history and written records. One day I hope to write the full account of Grand Chief Slaholt and his wife, Dolly.

Since then, many tribes have claimed the song I recorded as theirs. At Leonard Cohen’s house in Los Angeles, Tibetan teacher to the Delai Lama, Rimpoche Kusim Lingpa Ngak Chang stated to me this song was from the stars given to the shepherds in the Tibetan hills. He said it was a gift sent to all people of the world to invoke healing power. In Turtle Island it was first ‘dreamed’ by the Cherokee. Many cultures communicate through dreams including the Haida and Cherokee. The Prayer Song I recorded is registered in the Public Domain and can be heard on YOUTUBE: The Prayer Song, Sazacha Red Sky, Nancy Nash.

In the late 90’s my families racial mixes came to light including German/Jew, English, Dutch, French, African (not sure what tribe) and Spanish. My blood uncle Don Henning’s Haida carvings are on display in Washington state. My Haida mother, Dr. Minnie Croft is the Raven Clan mother for her people. She told me Haida tradition acknowledges a person as a full Haida even if they possess one drop of Haida blood. I am recognized by the Haida Nation as being full Haida because of my adoption

by Judla Hagens, Raven Clan mother Dr. Minnie Croft.

Today no one is judged by what they look like: skin tone, hair or eye colour. Each person is protected under the Charter of Rights in Canada. I continue to support conciliation of all Native Indian peoples and the disclosure of the genocide committed against them by government, church, crown and corporations. All my relations.

LAST ONE - DEMO E-BIKE

THE PIONEER 250 WATT

Sincerely, Barb Frazer Cultural Researcher Moose Jaw, SK

Nancy Nash, Sazacha Sk’tghaxeeahw (Red Sky)

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RESORT VILLAGE OF SUN VALLEY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 4, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT 5-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN EX1590 EXT 0 LOT 5-BLK/PAR 12-PLAN EX1590 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 12-PLAN EX1590 EXT 0 LOT 2-BLK/PAR 22-PLAN 60MJ10874 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR 25-PLAN 64MJ08067 EXT 0

Reg price $1495 End of season price

895 plus tax

$

Ritchcoast E-Bikes

306.690.5903

Title No. 145741271 148122053 126671261 116439183 142212631 146930384

Total Arrears*

Costs

2,124.49 1,312.44 2,192.93 365.08

389.00 389.00 404.00 389.00

Total Arrears and Costs 2,513.49 1,701.44 2,596.93 754.08

205.99

389.00

594.99

* On January 1, 2021 the 2020 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2020 Melinda Huebner, Administrator

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Voting Information

Advance Polls (Moose Jaw City Hall):

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020

ELECTION DAY:

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 9, 2020

Some seniors frustrated that city neglected to give times for special polls Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

There was poor communication between city hall and some seniors’ homes recently about when these locations would host special municipal election polls.

Some seniors reached out to the Moose Jaw Express to say they did not know what time their building would host the special polls. They were particularly concerned after receiving an election flyer listing the locations where the special polls would take place on Oct. 31.

The City of Moose Jaw had listed the locations on its website for months but did not have times connected to each location, which frustrated and confused several residents even further.

To help these voters, a sales representative with the Express reached out to city hall early on Oct. 28 — three days before the special election — and asked for the times for the 15 venues. In response, officials said it would be easier to call those locations.

Some seniors’ buildings and care homes confirmed to the Express that they were unaware they were supposed to host these polls or were aware but didn’t know the time for their polls.

Capilano Court told the Express that city hall had months earlier set their poll for supper time. Management asked for a new time but didn’t hear back right away. It then called again on Oct. 28 and at 11:22 a.m. received a new poll time.

“They had a horrible (time) for us … so I called … our returning officer — again, today — and she gave us a different time,” said manager Joanne Folk, who noted that Capilano Court’s new time is now 3 to 4 p.m.

“The provincial election ran much smoother here than

this one’s going,” she laughed.

Communication from city hall was “quite good” initially, as city officials informed the organization in the summer that the municipal election was approaching. However, Folk continued, the time became “later and later” and the Court heard nothing further.

“I don’t know, they’re just very unorganized,” she remarked. “And I know they’re very busy, but still, we’re looking at a couple of days from now, and I just got my time now.”

In comparison, Elections Saskatchewan called the Court early, told the organization its time and date for advanced provincial polling, and then came in and ran things smoothly.

“Our civic election is much more complicated and I don’t

know why,” Folk added with a laugh.

In an email to the Express, the City of Moose Jaw explained that it holds special polls to allow seniors to vote safely and cast their ballots with ease. City hall first notified locations in July and asked if they would host the 2020 municipal election. Since then, the clerk’s department has co-ordinated locations and times with all 15 venues.

“As you can appreciate, this is no simple task, taking into account required safety logistics due to COVID-19,” the municipality said, adding many locations required several levels of approval since some have management outside of Moose Jaw and Saskatchewan.

Setting up voting times also proved difficult, as there were scheduling conflicts, while some venues asked for new times, the email continued. The special poll schedule was designed based on previous experience at those locations in past elections. While each venue has one hour to vote, there is enough time between each poll to ensure everyone votes.

It wasn’t until the morning of Oct. 28 — before the Express sent its questions — that city hall published the times of special polls on its website and finalized polling locations, the email claimed.

“Our clerk’s department has gone to extreme measures to ensure multiple options for all residents to safely cast a ballot in the 2020 Election,” added the email. “Your suggestion that the city has tried to ‘suppress’ the vote of seniors is unfair and not based on fact.”

The official Election Day is on Nov. 9.

Together We ARE Better

As Mayor of Moose Jaw, I have worked collaboratively with our citizens and businesses, as well as partners provincially and federally, to build a community of opportunity and prosperity where people can thrive for generations to come.

After years of core infrastructure neglect, the City of Moose Jaw has seen: Four years of Improved Public Safety and Well-Being Renewal of City Infrastructure (Cast Iron Waterline Replacement, Roads Paved) Improved family recreational facilities Supported our Seniors in providing accessible choices for active living and social interaction An increase of 7 new police officers on our streets Increased Mental Health supports for our community Four years of Stronger and Direct Communication with the Community Direct communication with citizens through our new city website and app and modernizing City Hall Televised and Streamed Council and Executive Meetings Unprecedented growth on social media platforms Together, we have built a strong foundation, setting the stage for an even better future.

I am asking for your support for a second term. As your Mayor, I will continue to be: -

Relentless in growing our economy and tourism Dedicated to public safety and well-being Fiscally responsible Accountable to you Always working together with you

Because, We’re Not Done. We’re Just Beginning.

Together We Are Better.

*Approved by the committee to elect Fraser Tolmie for Mayor.

On November 9th, Re-elect Fraser Tolmie

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City Hall Council Notes

NOT HAPPY - MAKE A COMPLAINT

If you have a viable complaint against the City of Moose Jaw, 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.

Construction of new landfill delayed by incomplete solid waste plan Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The City of Moose Jaw has had permission since 2012 to build a new landfill adjacent to the old one, but municipal officials have been slow to move on the project, a city councillor argues.

For the past eight years, city administration has provided city council with reports during budget discussions about expanding the landfill east of the current location. The reports have also discussed how the Ministry of Environment has agreed to amend the municipality’s permit to operate the landfill as long as a liner is installed in the expansion area since a shallow aquifer exists underneath.

The landfill’s future is part of an overall Solid Waste Management Plan that city administration has been working to create during the past five years. The municipality’s public works, infrastructure and environment advisory committee discussed the plan’s status during their recent meeting, with the minutes forwarded to city council’s Oct. 19 regular meeting for approval.

The minutes indicated a consultant’s report about the Solid Waste Management

Plan has not been completed, which frustrated Coun. Brian Swanson, who pointed out city administration had told him months ago that a report was “imminent.”

“We’re into a second consultant on that,” he said. “Early in our term, we sat in that room (adjacent to council chambers) and did a consultation with an engineer about the landfill. That was three years ago. This report on the landfill as part of the Solid Waste Management Plan is long overdue.”

In the past, if council members approved a project that required engineering expertise, it would ask the engineering firm to speak to them about the initiative, Swanson continued. That has since stopped, which he thought was unfortunate since council now approves projects without the opportunity to ask questions.

Swanson then held up several reports dating back to 2012 that council had received during budget discussions about the landfill expansion. Almost all of them included the same information: • The Ministry of Environment approved the expansion in 2012 and would amend the permit to operate as long as a liner

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was installed since an aquifer was below; • The new landfill would have a 25-year lifespan; • The city’s engineering department had spoken several times with the ministry; • The engineering department had spoken several times with consultants.

“I keep bringing these points every year and we keep getting the delay about the consultant report,” said Swanson, “and it’s my firm belief that the agenda is for a new landfill somewhere else, even though we have the available land with an existing weigh station (and) existing scales that would be as the long-term plan.”

This will be a matter for the new council, especially since constructing new landfills is a volatile issue that won’t make the city friends with anyone, he continued.

“There is an agenda that is not privy to us.

I don’t care if I rub people the wrong way.

This is an example of how things are operated wrong here,” Swanson remarked.

Swanson believed the engineering depart-

ment will produce a report saying the city should buy land from the rural municipality, which he believes will create enemies with RM officials and landowners.

He also believed the report would suggest the new landfill will somehow become profitable if the City of Moose Jaw spends millions more than anticipated to build it.

In an email to the Moose Jaw Express, the municipality said, “The City is currently completing its Solid Waste Management Master Plan in collaboration with our consultant. No decisions on the future of the landfill will be contemplated before the Master Plan is complete, and construction on a new landfill cell will not occur until it is needed.

“Ongoing analysis of airspace remaining at current deposit rates estimate the landfill will be able to continue to take waste until the end of 2025.”

The next regular council meeting is on Nov. 16.

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Moose Jaw police issue fine for COVID non-compliance Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Even as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Saskatchewan at an alarming rate -- and new cases have cropped up in the Moose Jaw area in recent weeks -some groups and individuals aren’t getting the message.

Now, at least one person in the city will be lighter in the pocketbook because of their actions flouting the current public health order in place throughout the province.

On Friday night, Moose Jaw Police Service received a complaint of a large gathering of more than 15 people

taking place in a residence. Upon arrival, it was found the gathering was well over the limit set in place by the Saskatchewan government, and the person responsible for the residence was fined $2,800 for failing to comply with a Public Health Order by participating in a private gathering of more than 15 people.

The current Public Health Order, issued on Oct. 21, states that ‘except in the case of family members living in the same household, indoor private gatherings held in pri-

vate dwellings or outbuildings associated with private dwellings should not exceed 15 people.’ Failure to comply can result in a $2,000 fine, plus a victim surcharge, or $14,000 for businesses and corporations, when negligence or misconduct have been found.

For more information on the current Public Health Order and other information on the COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.saskatchewan.ca.

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Man accused of second-degree murder remanded back into custody Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Accused of second-degree murder, Vincent William Picken made his first appearance in Moose Jaw provincial court on Oct. 29.

Picken, 33, from Moose Jaw, appeared in the prisoner’s box wearing a dark blue sweater. The Crown opposed his release, so he will spend the next two weeks on remand until he appears again on Nov. 17.

The charges facing Picken — concerning why he was in court — include second-degree murder and four charges related to breaches of court orders. According

to the court docket, 36 other alleged offences were also attached to Picken’s name, with 18 of them having been heard before and the other 18 appearing for the first time.

Based on previously released information, on Oct. 28 at 3:20 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service received a 911 call about an assault on the 0 block Stadacona Street West. Upon arrival, police and EMS found a male who had been stabbed. The victim, 33-year-old Shaun Holmes of Moose Jaw, died at the scene.

Police were then able to locate the suspect, Picken, at a

residence on the 400 block of Ominica Street East. He had allegedly barricaded himself in the home and would not surrender.

Police ultimately received assistance from the RCMP Emergency Response Unit (ERT). At about 3 a.m. on Oct. 29, RCMP ERT members entered the residence and arrested Picken without further incident.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the Moose Jaw Police Service at (306) 694-7600.

Preliminary inquiry setJasonfor man accused of attempted murder G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express A provincial court judge has released Shaun Clayton Robinson — who is accused of attempted murder — on a $1,000-cash bail, while his next court appearance will be a preliminary inquiry in December.

Robinson, 41, of Moose Jaw, appeared in Moose Jaw provincial court on Oct. 26, where he was released on cash

bail and ordered to follow several conditions.

Some of those conditions included keeping the peace and being of good behaviour; reporting to a bail supervisor; living at an approved residence; maintaining a 24-hour curfew as part of house arrest; not possessing, consuming or being in a place that sells drugs, alcohol or can-

nabis; taking addictions programming; not contacting certain people; and not possessing any weapons.

Robinson’s next court date is Dec. 15, where a preliminary inquiry will be held to determine if there is enough evidence against him to go to trial.

Man accused of trafficking cocaine released on $4K bail Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Accused of trafficking cocaine, Surrey, B.C.-born Ousama Abdulkadir has been granted bail and will have to follow several release conditions until his next court appearance.

Abdulkadir appeared in Moose Jaw provincial court on Oct. 23, where Judge Brian Hendrickson agreed to the man’s release. His next court appearance will be Nov. 23.

According to the release agreement, Abdulkadir will have to pay $4,000 cash bail, keep the peace and be of

good behaviour, report to a bail officer in Moose Jaw immediately, live at an approved residence in Surrey and maintain a curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

He will also have to come to the door when police request it, not possess, consume or be in a place that sells alcohol, drugs or cannabis, provide a breath or urine sample when asked, not possess weapons, and possess only one phone.

Based on previous information from the Moose Jaw Police Service, on Oct. 16 police executed a search warrant

on Algoma Avenue. Police located about $10,000 worth of cocaine, several oxycodone pills and roughly $8,000 of Canadian currency.

Police arrested Abdulkadir charged him with: • possession of cocaine for trafficking; • possession of oxycodone; • proceeds of crime over $5,000; • breach of a court order .

Police continued to investigate.

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Warriors Hunt named to World Junior selection camp Total of 46 players from across Canada to convene in Red Deer bubble beginning Nov. 16 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt is one step closer to realizing one of his greatest hockey dreams.

Hunt, 18, was one of 46 players named to the National Junior Team Sport Chek Selection camp ast Thursday, with players from throughout the Canadian Hockey League and NCAA descending on Red Deer on Nov. 16 for the nearly month-long event. The camp - which will take place in a cohort bubble similar to that seen in the recently completed NHL season - will wrap up Dec. 13, when the team will move into the Edmonton bubble for the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship beginning Dec. 25.

“It means the world to me,” Hunt told Warriors director of hockey administration James Gallo in a Zoom interview posted to the team’s website. “For me, wearing the Canadian jersey doesn’t get better than that. Now it’s time to go to camp and do everything in my ability to make this team and make this roster and get the best out of everything.”

Even with his pedigree of having played for Team Canada at every age group through his career, on top of being selected by the Minnesota Wild in the NHL draft a month ago, Hunt is under no illusion that his selection to the team is a foregone conclusion.

“It’s really hard,” he said. “Everyone is the best of the best; you could make three Canadian World Junior teams and they could all win gold. So I think it’s a matter of playing my game, and when I play my game, that’s what’s got me this far in my career.

“Everyone has skill at this camp, so being able to stand out is hard, but at the same time they’re watching the little things and if I do the little things right, of course I’ll

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt looks to move the puck away from Latvia’s Patriks Ozols during the 2019 World U18 Hockey Championship.

Photo by Chris Tanouye/HHOF-IIHF Images. get noticed. If you do everything right, then you have a good shot of making this hockey club.”

Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Alan Millar is also the U20 lead for the Program of Excellence Management Group. He feels Hunt has the same chance of cracking Team Canada’s roster as the rest of the crew even though he enters the event as an 18-year-old. “They talk about the World Juniors as a 19-year-old tournament and we have a strong group of 19-year-olds, we have some really good 18-year-olds in the mix that Daemon is a part of,” Millar said. “At the end of the day he has an opportunity just like the other 46 guys to show what he can do and see where he falls when we finalize the roster.

“Daemon has done well in the Program of Excellence,

he was very good in New Brunswick during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, he played in the Under-18 World Championships as underage and he was a real important player for us at the Hlinka Gretzky last summer.

With the exception of the bump in the road with the significant injury this past year, he’s on a real good trajectory with his upside and being a really good player and being a pro and all those things.”

Of course, there’s the aforementioned unusual aspect of the proceedings due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Everything from the selection camp to the tournament itself will be conducted in a bubble, closed to fans and media.

That will take some getting used to, but Hunt doesn’t expect it to be a problem.

“It’s interesting,” he said. “Going into the bubble, you’re going to be living with these guys for the next month or two. It’s interesting, and it’s exciting. I know most of the guys, I’ve played with them or against them and every day with these camps, I find my game gets better and better. The more comfortable you get, the way the hockey is, the way the people are and the way everything goes. It’s just going to be interesting to be in a bubble with everyone and be a part of this.”

Hunt was recently loaned to the Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL and will play four games for the Junior A squad beginning this weekend before reporting to camp.

Players will take to the ice in three intrasquad games and six games against a team of USports all-stars between Nov. 28 and Dec. 13 before the team travels to Edmonton.

Canada plays its first game of the 2021 World Junior Championship on Dec. 26 against Germany.

Five teams remain undefeated in Original 16 Cash League Easy Care Living, Froehlich, KMS, Pro-Tec Electric all improve to 2-0 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The second night of competition in the Original 16 Cash League at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre saw a number of close contests, and by the time the smoke cleared, five teams found themselves tied for first place with 2-0 records.

Perennial league contenders BTN Accounting (Danielle Sicinski) was one of those teams after picking up a 5-1 victory over ProTec Video (Wade Gray, 1-1). Sicinski got off to a fast start in the contest, picking up two in the first end, stealing two in the second and another in the third for a quick 5-0 lead. Gray would get one back in the fourth, but after Sicinski blanked the fifth, the two rinks brought things to an early end.

Easy Care Living (Lorraine Arguin) also sits tied for first, but found herself in a much closer game against Paws N Play (Donna Ackerman, 0-2). Things were tied 3-3 through five ends when Ackerman held Arguin to a

single point, but Arguin was able to steal one in seven to go up 5-3. It was Arguin’s turn to play solid defence in the final end, holding Ackerman to the single and taking a 5-4 win.

Matt Froehlich (2-0) got off to a fast start against KalTire (Rob Sokchoff, 1-1) and would go on to a comfortable 7-2 victory after taking two in the first, stealing four in the second and another in the third for a 7-0 lead. Sokchoff got two back in the fourth before calling things early.

Ben Gamble’s KMS foursome (2-0) used a pair of big ends to hold off EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 0-2).

The two teams exchanged three-enders in the first two frames before a deuce in the third put Gamble up 5-3.

Gunnis would settle for one in the fourth, but another Gamble three-spot the next end would extend his lead to 8-4. Gamble would tack on a steal the next end and take a 9-4 win.

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Pro-Tec Electric (Stan Barnsley) is the other undefeated rink, taking an 8-6 win over Walchuk Masonary (Tyler Krupski, 0-2). Barnsley built a 5-1 lead through four ends, but Krupski got right back into it with three of his own in the fifth. That 5-4 deficit wouldn’t last long, though, as Barnsley picked up three in the sixth to go up 8-4, and after Krupski picked up two the next end, would run him out of rocks in the final end.

John’s Music (Ryan Wenarchuk, 1-1) picked their first win of the season with an 8-5 win over Here for the Beer (Patrick Ackerman, 0-2). Wenarchuk scored three in the fourth to build a 5-3 edge, but Ackerman would tie things with a deuce of his own in the fifth. Wenarchuk was held to one in the sixth but would steal two the next end for their 8-5 lead and final score.

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AAA Warriors post commanding win over Yorkton to open season Niven scores twice, Calvert has three assists as Moose Jaw rolls to 7-1 victory at Mosaic Place Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

In the Sask Male AAA Hockey League last weekend, The Moose Jaw Warriors scored four second-period goals and tacked on another three in the third to take a 7-1 victory against the Yorkton Maulers.

“That’s our first competitive game and game that mattered since March; it’s been a long time the guys have had off and we were just okay,” said Warriors head coach Trevor Weisgerber. “I thought the first couple shifts were good and then in the second and third we came out really well.

“It just came down to doing the little things like getting hard to the net, competing and winning those battles. In the first it was like ‘okay, we’ll win the odd one’ and ‘okay, we’re content with being second on pucks’ and not winning puck battles in front of the net. In the second and third we won all those battles.”

Riley Niven scored the Warriors’ first goal of the regular season 4:27 into the second period, with Atley Calvert and Kirk Mullen drawing assists. Niven would add another goal before the period was out, while Hayden Wilm and Jackson Allan also had second-period markers.

Matt Perkins keeps control of the puck after being knocked off balance by a Yorkton defender.

Mullen, Max Wanner and Wyatt Wilson scored for Moose Jaw in the third.

Calvert capped the game with three as-

sists and turned in another solid effort as the team’s captain, using his work ethic and positional play to generate a ton of chances and set up his teammates, resulting in a three-assists performance.

For his part, Calvert played his usual game always working hard around the puck.. It’s likely his time with the team will come to an early end in late December when the Western Hockey League season starts up and he joins the WHL Warriors, but until then, just keep on keeping on.

“I just try and do everything right, not taking shortcuts,” Calvert said. “I just want to show these guys how to play the right way and hopefully we can rack up some wins.” When the time does come to go from a team captain to a raw rookie, he plans to change not a thing.

“There’s a big transition, but it’s all the same principles,” Calvert said. “it’s just ramped up a little bit. As a leader, you have to show how to play the right way and as a rookie you have to prove yourself, and as a leader you have to prove yourself. A lot of it is the same thing.”

As one might expect with such a lop-

Kael DePape turns aside a Connor Hvidston chance in close with a helping hand from defenceman Wyatt Wilson. sided score, the Warriors also dominated the shot clock, pouring 55 shots on Yorkton goaltender John Macpherson.

Kale DePape -- who hails from Yorkton and played the past two seasons with the Maulers before joining Moose Jaw this season -- had a far less busy night, turning aside 13 shots.

Mullen, Allan and Wilson also had an assist each, while Anthony Wilson, Matt Perkins and Chris Otterson all had two assists apiece.

The Warriors are back in action Friday when they host the Notre Dame Hounds.

Game time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

Four Warriors named in NHL Central Scouting ‘Players to Watch’ list Korczak named ‘A’ level prospect, Alarie, Jordan and Rysavy receive ‘C’ rating Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

After the kind of campaign he had last season for the Moose Jaw Warriors, it stood to reason Ryder Korczak would receive some attention from National Hockey League scouts.

When you lead the league in scoring for the first two weeks of the season before capping the campaign as your team’s top scorer, things are going to happen.

The NHL Central Scouting Service announced last week that Korczak was among 36 WHL players to be listed on their early-season ‘Players to Watch’ list, and one of five players from the league to receive an ‘A’ rating.

That rating is significant - it indicates a player is projected to go in the first round of the upcoming NHL Draft, while ‘B’ ranked players are second- or third-round candidates and a ‘C’ rating means fourth-, fifth- or sixth-round potential.

Korczak got off to an outstanding start to the 2019-20 campaign, putting up two goals and 10 points in his first five games to hold the WHL scoring lead heading into October. All told, he’d cap the campaign with 18 goals and 67 points in 62

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Korczak wasn’t the only member of the local squad listed.

First-round Bantam draft pick Eric Alarie (7-14-21) and defenceman Cole Jordan (1-6-7) both received ‘C’ ratings, as did first-round Import Draft pick Martin

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Kleiter defeats Howard for Sask Curling Tour Moose Jaw championship Three enders in first, third ends lead to 6-3 victory as Saskatoon foursome reel off six-straight wins for title Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It isn’t often you get to face off against a Canadian curling legend and pick up a victory in a championship final, but that’s exactly what Rylan Kleiter was able to pull off at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre on Sunday afternoon.

Kleiter and his Saskatoon Sutherland foursome of third Joshua Mattern, second Trevor Johnson and lead Matthieu Taillon capped off their sixth-straight win of the weekend with a 6-2 victory over Regina Highland’s Russ Howard in the final of the Sask Curling Tour Moose Jaw. Howard was skipping son Steven’s rink of third Daniel Selke, second Mat Ring and lead Scott Deck through the tournament, posting a 5-2 record of their own for the event. Howard, 64, and wife Wendy moved to Regina to be closer to their children earlier this year -- daughter Ashley Howard is the executive director of CurlSask and lives in the Queen City, Steven lives in Regina when not at work in Fort McMurray.

Having the two-time Canadian and World champion around added an extra inter-

Rylan Kleiter, third Joshua Mattern, second Trevor Johnson and lead Matthieu Taillon won the Moose Jaw stop on the Sask Curling Tour this past weekend. esting flavour to the weekend -- and even Kleiter, the four-time reigning provincial

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“That’s a great team we played and it’s pretty cool playing against someone who we’ve watched on TV growing up as well, that was a cool opportunity,” Kleiter said with a grin.

Kleiter was full marks for the win. He opened the contest with three in the first end, and after holding Howard to one in the second, tacked on another three ender for a 6-1 edge. Howard would get one back in the next frame, but with an ailing left knee, the veteran skip and his crew decided to call things early.

Kleiter capped the weekend with a 7-1 record, with their lone loss a 7-6 defeat at the hands of Highlands’ Kelly Knapp, who includes Moose Jaw’s Brock Montgomery at third, during the second draw.

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2. The By-laws of Moose Jaw Co-operative Association Limited, based on the positive vote for the amalgamation, be and are hereby approved, confirmed and adopted.

3. The Amalgamation Agreement, effective the 30th day of January, 2021 between Genesis Cooperative Association Limited and Moose Jaw Co-operative Association Limited and providing for the terms and conditions of their Amalgamation and their continuance as one Cooperative under The Cooperatives Act of the Province of Saskatchewan, be and is hereby approved, confirmed and adopted.

4. The Directors and Officers of Moose Jaw Co-operative Association Limited, be and are hereby authorized and directed to do such acts and things and execute such documents as may be necessary and desirable to implement the said Amalgamation.

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us to where we were.”

Earlier Saturday, Kleiter advanced to the final with a win over Highland’s Ben Gamble, third Braydan Mohns, second Tyler Krupski and lead Rory McCusker. Gamble curls in the Original 16 Cash League in Moose Jaw, and their team is coached by another Canadian curling legend in Joan McCusker of Sandra Schmirler-rink fame.

The other semifinal saw Wills, third Grady Lamontange, second Blake Hoffman and lead Brody Blackwell steal one in an extra end for a 6-5 victory over Estevan’s Brent Gedak and his crew of former Moose Jaw junior provincial champions in third Jason Ackerman, second Derek Owens and lead Curtis Horwath.

Moose Jaw’s Brett Behm, third Brendan Ross, second Daniel Mutlow and lead Ian Howell posted a 1-4 record in round robin play and missed the playoffs -- but had one of their best games of the tournament against none other than Howard, falling 4-3 after giving up a steal in the final end.

Russ Howard calls to his sweepers during action from Friday evening’s draw.

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by Wanda Smith

Leadership Lessons I’ve had the privilege of working with a handful of teenagers lately; an hour at a time filled with leadership training and team building. My creative juices get flowing when I have this opportunity; my whole being comes alive when I get to work with them. Instead of dry lecturing, I’ve adapted my teaching to using games and interactive activities to teach them these skills. It is quite amazing what kinds of lessons one can learn through group games!

One of the games is called “the human knot�. The kids stand in a circle and hold hands with two different people across from each other. This always gets interesting when the hormones start kicking in. It is inspiring to see the youth working together to the point where they end up in a circle holding hands with the ones on either side of them. Another game we’ve tried is the “listening game�. Two teens sit across from each other. One of the teens is given a topic to talk about for 1 minute. The other person listens to them speaking and then retells what they heard. Then the roles reverse and the first person now listens and the other one speaks. There are always those in the crowd who offer their own thoughts or two bits on what to say or what they heard. Listening is definitely a skill we could all work on, I believe. Another fun game is to separate into teams... then give a subject for the teams to use to write a poem about. It is quite satisfying to see the kids working on creating a poem together, when for the most part; they wouldn’t enjoy doing that task on their own! I have seen the quieter ones become stronger leaders as their confidence is built, too.

Did you know that we are all made to be leaders? Leadership traits come easy to some; while others, it may take awhile to hone their skills however, we all can lead in some way or another. Take a family for instance. The parents of a family are generally the leaders; sometimes good. Sometimes, not so good. It would go well with them if they would instigate leadership skills in their children and give them opportunity to lead in some way.

One activity I would like to do with my youth group sometime is give them an assignment to teach a skill they know. Little Sweet Pea did that only a few weeks ago when she taught her peers how to make an emergency paracord bracelet. It builds confidence and gives great experience to learn how to lead a group.

One of the best modern day teachers on leadership, in my opinion, is Dr. Myles Munroe. Dr. Munroe was a pastor, best-selling author and motivational speaker. Unfortunately, he and his wife and daughter were killed in a private plane crash in 2014 while they were making an approach for landing at Grand Bahama International Airport. As far as I can understand through research, he has written over 200 books. The one I’m reading right now is called “The Spirit of Leadership.� I think this should be required reading for every politician, pastor and principal. In it, Dr. Munroe spells out his definition of leadership: “Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by a passion, generated by a vision, produced by a conviction, ignited by a purpose.� Next week, I’ll touch on some of his teaching that has impacted my life. You may like to catch some of his teaching on YouTube this week!

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MCDONALD, CLARA ELLEN (NEE: SAIGEON) 1945-2020 It is with great sadness the family of Clara McDonald announce her passing in Edmonton on October 30, 2020 at the age of 75 after a brief illness.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Beverly HeebnerOrobko (Jim Orobko); grandchildren, Stephanie (Sean) Harrington, Kevin (Ashley) Heebner; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Allison Harrington, Izabella, Behr and Georgia Heebner; brother-in-law, Brian Herde; nephew, Bradley Shilton; nieces, Marsha Herde and Helayna Shiner.

Clara is predeceased by her husband, David John McDonald; parents, Orlon and Frieda Saigeon; sister, Carol Francis Herde; and son-in-law, Gary Heebner.

Clara was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where she met Dave while he was based in Moose Jaw with the Airforce. They met and married within 6 months in December of 1963. She sold real estate for most of her working life and was very well known in the community as the best.

Clara’s family was always number one in her life. She had recently decided to make the move to St. Albert to be closer to her family as they were her number one priority. She was a private person but her kindness and warmth was always well known with the ones she loved. A Public Visitation will be held on, November 5, 2020 from 7-9 p.m.at Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane, Moose Jaw, SK. A Public Graveside Service will take place on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 at Rosedale Cemetery, 1005 Caribou Street East, Moose Jaw, SK. Memorial Donations in memory of Clara may be made to the Autism Society of Edmonton Area, 11720 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5.

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SMITH, BRADLEY Bradley Thomas Smith passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at Regina General Hospital on October 24, 2020 at the age of 46 years following a very short battle with Cancer. Brad was born on 01 August 1974 in Brandon, Manitoba and later moved to Moose Jaw, SK where he grew up. As an adult, he studied, worked, and lived with his wife and son in Regina, SK. Brad was a very devoted father and husband who loved to try new things, he loved travelling and going on adventures with his wife and son. Most people will remember him for his amazing and infectious smile, quick witted humour, positive attitude, and willingness to help others. Brad was predeceased by his mother Rose Marie Smith (nee Heward). He is survived by his wife Doreen Smith (nee Dwyer); son, Tristan; father, Tom Smith of Moose Jaw; sisters, Wendy Smith of Moose Jaw and Kara (Martin) Veltman of Lethbridge, Alberta; as well a large number of nieces, nephews and their families. The family would like to thank the numerous staff at Internal Medicine and CSU of the Regina General Hospital for their care, compassion and support. At Brad’s request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memoriam may be made to the Regina Humane Society, Box 3143, Regina, SK S4P 3G7. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Brad’s tribute page at www. speersfuneralchapel.com

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WIENS, ABRAM It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abram Wiens on October 25, 2020. Abram was born February 8, 1927, south-west of Wymark, Saskatchewan, to Abram and Anna Wiens.

In 1930 he moved with his parents to Carrot River.

He worked on farms and in bush camps. In 1951, he started driving trucks which brought him to Moose Jaw where he resided until his passing. He leaves to mourn his wife Peggy; daughters Shirley VanKoughnett-Rea of Moose Jaw, Dianne Bujold-Georges of Chateauquay Quebec; step-daughters, Bev (Norm) Hunt, Katherine (Geof) Cosma; step-sons, John Folk and Robert Folk; granddaughters, Chantal, Lindsay, and Shannon; grandsons, Sean VanKoughnett, Phillip Bujold and Devon Cosma; brother Bill (Audrey); two sisters Anna Doerksen and Helen Derksen and brother in law George Derksen and sister in law Sarah Wiens.

He was predeceased by his parents in 1987. In lieu of flowers’ donations may be made to War Amps, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0C4. A private family service was held at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Abram, 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).

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Buchholz, Doug Nov 4, 1933 – Nov 5, 2002

In loving memory of my husband I hold you in my heart more gently than any other feeling.

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IRENE (BOBIER) CRAIG It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene (Bobier) Craig, Oct 28, 2020, one day before her 96th birthday. She was born on the farm a few miles south of Johnson Lake (Old Wives Lake) on October 29, 1924. The family moved to Moose Jaw and she attended Central Collegiate High School. After graduation she spent a year at Normal School. Her first teaching placement was at Carmel School a one-room school teaching grades one to ten. She then taught in Regina.

Irene married her high school sweetheart Herb Craig.

They farmed for many years north of Moose Jaw. She taught and ran the Sunday School at St. Andrew’s United Church for years and in later years sang in the choir.

When her children were older she went back to work teaching at King Edward School (now Cornerstone) and then Bushel Park School (at the airbase). Irene and her husband loved to travel. They saw Great Britain, many parts of Europe, China, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. After retiring Irene and Herb lived at Buffalo Pound Lake. She loved to garden. She had many beautiful flowers and bushes which kept her busy all summer. When the house at the lake got too much to keep up, she lived at the Bentley where there were friends and dances. The last few years were spent at Chez Nous. Irene is predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Myrtle (Glasgow) Bobier; her husband, Herbert Craig; and her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Eugenie (Veale) Bobier. She leaves two children her son, Larry (Marieta) Craig and her daughter, Wendy (Richard) Allen; her six grandchildren, Susan (Len) Parker, Thomas (Samantha) Allen, Kimberly (Brad) Toth, Edward (Delia) Allen, Elizabeth (Evan) Gordon and Mark (Heather) Firemoon; her thirteen greatgrandchildren; her two great-great-grandchildren; and Garth Gray, whom she was a second mother too. A Private Family Service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name at Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke or the Legion Poppy fund. In living memory of Irene , a memorial planting will be made by Jones - Parkview Funeral Services.

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HANS, DORIS Doris Hans, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Friday, October 23rd at the age of 100 years.

Doris was born in Moose Jaw and grew up on a farm near Coderre, Saskatchewan. She lived with her Grandmother Hodgson in Caron while going to high school. She graduated as an RN from Moose Jaw General Hospital in 1943. In January 1944, Doris married Clayton Hans of Caron, Saskatchewan. They spent the first year of their married life in PEI, where Clayton was stationed with the RCAF. After the war, they moved to Loreburn, Saskatchewan where they owned and operated a store with Clayton’s brother Gordon. Daughters Dorothy and Marjorie were born during their time in Loreburn.

Clayton and Doris moved to Saskatoon in 1971 after selling the store. They remained happily married until Clayton’s passing in 2003. Doris moved to Parkville Manor in 2006 and then to Preston Park in 2010. There she made many new friends and enjoyed the activities, being particularly proud of her Wii archery and bowling accomplishments. Deteriorating health forced a move to Stensrud Lodge in May of this year.

We will remember Doris always for her kindness, steadfastness, intelligence and gentle sense of humour.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Clayton, sons-in-law Peter Franko and Murray Propp, parents Gretta and Gordon Spearman, sister Gladys Wells and grandchildren Brian Franko and Susan Propp.

She is lovingly remembered by daughters Dorothy Franko and Marjorie Propp, grandchildren Dr. Evan Franko (Michelle Rice), Mark Franko (Renee Fagnou), Shelly Lambe (Jodie McCallum), Kirk Propp (Drea), Andrea Knorring (John), great grandchildren Cameron, Graeme, Claire and Adrien Franko, Myla, Max and Miller Lambe and Charlie Propp as well as her nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Doris’ wishes, no funeral service will be held. A private family graveside service will be held at Caron at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306) 2445577.

URSULA ELFRIEDE ROHDE It is with great sadness that the family of Ursula announce her unexpected but peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 84 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Willie and Frieda Szymanski as well as numerous family members in Germany. Ursula will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Horst; daughter Eleanore Caron; son Herb Rohde; grandchildren, Michelle Caron, Jamie Caron, Sabrina Caron and Joshua Rohde; Joshua’s mom, Michelle Rohde; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Marshall; great-great grandchild Natalia; sisters in Germany, Inge and Angelica; niece in Germany, Diana; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Ursula was born in Berlin Germany on January 12, 1936.

She married the love of her life Horst Rohde on August 31, 1956. They immigrated to Canada in September 1957 and over the course of their life together, they called Regina, Dilke and for the past 11 years, Moose Jaw home. Ursula had many interests and hobbies, but her true joy in life was when she was surrounded by her family. She will be missed dearly and forever loved. A private family memorial service will be held. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Ursula’s tribute page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com

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It might be the era of COVID-19, but Operation Christmas Child is still going strong regardless of what the pandemic might bring.

And that means plenty of children living in difficult situations all over the world will have a little brighter Christmas thanks to the generosity of those in Moose Jaw and across Canada.

The premise is simple. Take a shoebox, fill it with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and a personal note if you wish, drop it off at the Alliance Church or Victory Church. They’ll be shipped to Calgary from there, and distributed to struggling children in West Africa and Central America.

And know that through a few simple items, you’ve possibly changed a life -- especially if you’ve added a special toy that will bring many hours of fun.

“We want this to make the child smile,” said local Operation Christmas Child organizer Mary Ellen Willis.

“School supplies are necessary; hygiene stuff is really appreciated, but they need a ‘wow’ toy in there. Something that they can love and take their mind off of the hardship they’re going through. So we’re looking at dolls and soccer balls and stuffies, of course, little cars… anything that will make a child smile.”

Even beyond the fun items, the importance of the boxes to recipients can’t be overstated. A box of pencils or crayons, a brand-new toothbrush and anything else like it can make a huge difference.

These looks of joy on children’s faces are what Operation Christmas Child is all about.

“It kind of blows your mind when you see how important a pencil or toothbrush is,” Ellis said. “When they go to school, they learn what a toothbrush is, but when they go home, they might share one with eight other people in the house. A pencil, it’s usually cut by the teacher into seven pieces so they all have a nub to write with. So when they get a handful of pencils that’s all their own, it’s really

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“Then you give them a little ball, it might be something one of our kids would play with for 10 minutes, but for them, it would be a lifetime of fun. So it is kind of amazing to see what an impact it makes on these kids. Not just in that moment.”

Supporters are encouraged to start building their boxes now. A regular run-of-the-mill shoebox will suffice, and Gemmel Shoes in Moose Jaw often has spare boxes on hand. Official boxes can be picked up at the Alliance Church, Victory Church and Church of God as well as the Dollar Tree and Dollar Store.

Ellis is hoping local support will be as strong as it has been in the past, in spite of what might be a late start for some due to the ongoing pandemic.

“A lot of people aren’t even sure if the program is going on,” Elllis said. “Dollar Tree has boxes, and someone was in line the other day and said they didn’t even think it was happening this year. And the cashier said, ‘oh yeah, we have boxes, here you go.’ So we’re hoping the word will get out and we’ll have lots of support again.”

The national collection date runs from Nov. 17 through 22, after which the boxes will be shipped all over the world by Operation Christmas Child’s parent organization, Samaritan’s Purse.

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VOTE MONDAY NOVEMBER 9 AN EMPTY LOT Not for sale, but held for a potential buyer with no deposit, no security for almost 4 years, and if the deal does come through, then you may have three property tax paying businesses potentially getting five years of property tax concessions.

Estimated Tax payer investment $350,000 and growing.

160 ACRES WITH A FIRE HYDRANT to put out a potential dirt fire. Home to a pea plant-where the project proponent was convicted of FRAUD in Germany. City could have bailed years ago. Home to Carpere? Nope.

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FORMER CITY MANAGER MATT NOBLE

The receipt shown, shows how the mayor celebrated his own birthday at your expense, paid for on the city credit card

By the numbers: Mayor to get 22% raise 2016 - $68 221 • 2019 - $79,108 2021 - $101,068 Taxpayers raise!

Property Tax collection goes up over 30% in the last four years (including taxes, recycling, and garbage) Councillors get 27% raise Taxpayers get 15% water and garbage increase DFFH loses $875,000.

City Manager gets $20,000 bonus

MOOSE JAW'S NON PROPERTY TAX PAYING "SCOTCH" DISTILLERY Empty barren, no movement for almost two years. Even more weird, you should not call Scotch, scotch, unless it was made in Scotland.

Happy Birthday

TH

Drinks on me...

the mayor spends over $1000.

Entertaining “investors”. There's value.

Parking meters some are up to $2.00/hour (economic growth) We get increased fines There used to be more than 15 civic polls where you could exercise your democratic right.

2020 - Now we can vote at 2 -in some places that is called voter suppression "Blaming COVID" this looks more like COVID crowding, disrespecting your health and well being.

2012 - one lawyer on staff 2020 - 3 lawyers on staff 2011 - 33,274 population 2016 - 33,890 population 2020 - estimated unchanged at best

(Mayor repaid the money later)

December 2019 - 60 plus million of city reserves (tax payer money) moved from rock solid bonds to the stock market lottery.

the above images were provided by Moose Jaw Independent

2008 - The city had no debt.

2020 - $60 million dollars in debt, with more planned on being spent.

ONLY YOU CAN STOP THE BLEEDING VOTE FOR A CLEAN SWEEP

YOU NEED TO GET OUT AND VOTE

VOTE MONDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, or sooner at City Hall advance polls PAID FOR BY CONCERNED CITIZENS OF MOOSE JAW, WHO SEE THAT WE NEED CHANGE