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“With the recent cold snap across the province, many folks are anticipating summer and this year’s camping season,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a press release. “Our provincial parks provide many options for safe and local summer vacations, with so much to see and do. Sask Parks staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors and their families back to the parks for another memorable year.”

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Reservations will begin at 7 a.m. each day.

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The complete reservation schedule is as follows: April 12 - Seasonal campsites for all parks offering seasonal camping; April 14 - Pike Lake, The Battlefords, Narrow Hills, Blackstrap; April 16 - Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge; April 19 - Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, THE WEARHOUSE Danielson; Buy 1 Pair of Pants and Get April 20 - Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake; The 2nd Pair for 1/2 PRICE! April 21 - Cypress Hills; Bring this coupon to purchase 1 pair of pants at our ‘regular’ low price and buy the second pair for 1/2 April 22 - Duck Mountain, Good Spirit price (of equal or lesser value) Lake, Greenwater Lake; April 23 - Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain.

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$1 increase in full-service nightly sites, now $43 a night.

The new full-service seasonal sites offered at Greenwater Lake and Meadow Lake provincial parks are $3,400. All other fees remain the same from 2020.

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Black History Month, February 2021

by Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw

In reviewing ‘Blacks’ in the Military one sees definitions and attitudes change. It should be understood that ‘Black’ is a current, accepted term. Researching the topic was exceptionally interesting. References are included. Jamaican history is fascinating.

I encountered many stories and present three interesting men and one woman among the many who deserve attention during Black History Month. One, Percy, is buried in the old Moose Jaw Cemetery.

William Neilson Edward Hall, Petty Officer 1st Class, VC William Neilson Edward Hall was born in Horton’s Bluff, Nova Scotia, on April 28, 1827, the son of escaped American slaves.

William Hall is the first Black Nova Scotian (Canadian) to be awarded the Victoria Cross and the first of four Afro-Caribbean British service personnel to be awarded the Victoria Cross. (Canada was not yet a country when William Hall was awarded the Victoria Cross). The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious military award presented to British and Commonwealth military personnel.

The information at the Veterans’ Affairs Canada WebSite is excellent and is quoted here.

The “Victoria Cross citation, The London Gazette, 1 February 1859” reads: “Lieutenant (now Commander) Young, late Gunnery Officer of Her Majesty’s ship ‘Shannon,’ and William Hall, ‘Captain of the Foretop,’ of that Vessel, were recommended by the late Captain Peel for the Victoria Cross, for their gallant conduct at a 24-Pounder Gun, brought up to the angle of the Shah Nujjiff, at Lucknow, on the 16th of November, 1857.”

The award was for events during the Siege of Lucknow, November 1857.

The reference continues, “Hall lived in relative obscurity until 1901, when His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cornwall and York, the future King George V, visited Nova Scotia to unveil a monument. A parade was held in his honour, and Hall was in attendance, with his Victoria Cross and other service medals pinned to his chest. The Duke noticed this and enquired about the medals, opening a conversation between the two men.”

The story goes that the Duke of Cornwall, who had served in the Royal Navy

and made a career of the Navy until his brother died, was doing an inspection at a function in Nova Scotia and was shocked by the medal worn by William Hall. It was obviously the Victoria Cross, which normally carries a crimson ribbon. Hall’s VC had a blue ribbon, indicating it was for service in the Royal Navy. This led to the Duke having a long discussion with William Hall.

William N.E. Hall, VC

Siege of Lucknow, 1857 and the Indian Mutiny The route through history is never simple and direct. The ‘Indian Mutiny,’ for which William won his VC, was a case of Indian soldiers employed by the British East India Company rebelling against British rules and regulations. The locals resented the British and wanted to establish their own country, just like the Americans did with their Rebellion for Independence.

India did not become independence until 1948.

Career Hall began his career as a sailor on an American merchant ship and joined the Royal Navy in 1852. He sailed and fought around the world, including in the Crimea.

He was soon promoted to “Captain of the Foretop” meaning he was in charge of the crew handling the fore-mast sails. He eventually reached the rank of Petty Officer First Class and retired to Horton Bluff, Nova Scotia in 1876. He died in 1904 at age 77.

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Private James Munroe Franklin – First Black North American Killed in WW I Private James M. Franklin, #141432, 4th Battalion, (Central Ontario Regiment) Canadian Expeditionary Force, was killed October 8, 1916 in the Battle of the Ancre Heights, part of the First Battle of the Somme. He is listed as age 18 when he was killed by explosion of a huge artillery shell.

James was born on October 12, 1897 in Whitaker, Missouri, U.S.A. He was a child when the family moved to the Hamilton area of Ontario, Canada for a better life.

Newspaper photo of Private J.M. Franklin, Courtesty of the CVWM

His father is listed as Walter Van Twiller Abraham Franklin (Mark McNeil).

His mother died when he was young and James was placed in an orphanage. As a teenager he took a job as a messenger in Hamilton. The 5-foot 7-inch Franklin enlisted on July 26, 1915 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Private Franklin has no known grave

and is remembered with other Canadians at the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

His Attestation Papers shows “Negro” as written in the section “eye colour, hair colour and complexion”. There was no place on the Attestation Paper for ‘race.’

The purpose of collecting description information was to help with identification if the person was injured or killed. The British military has had a long history of accepting members of all races.

The sincere youth left his life insurance money to the Stewart Memorial Church of Hamilton, one of Canada’s earliest Black churches.

Lieutenant Percival Swaby Nash, 210th Battalion CEF, and the Royal Flying Corps In today’s definition, Percival Swaby Nash would be listed as ‘Black’ although in Moose Jaw in 1912 he was considered as being from the British West Indies (Jamaica), which were a collection of British Caribbean Islands. Jamaica was his ancestral home.

Percy was educated in the finest schools in England. He probably spoke English with a sophisticated, refined English Accent.

Percy’s final resting place is the Northeast corner of the old Moose Jaw Cemetery, off 9th East. His headstone reads: Lieutenant Percival Swaby Nash, Royal Air Force. He died June 27, 1919 in Moose Jaw. The bottom inscription reads: “Only Son of the Late James Nash, Solicitor, Jamaica, West Indies.” He died at the Moose Jaw General Hospital while undergoing surgery.

Background Perceval Swaby Nash was born May 2, 1891, in Montego Bay, St. James Parish, Jamaica, the son of Hortense Gertrude and James Nash. His father was a well educated, well respected Solicitor. The family later took up residence at Horner Rd., Lucea, Jamaica.

Percy was sent off to England at age 18 for a ‘proper’ British higher education. He studied Architecture at Maidstone Grammar School between 1909 and 1912 while a member of the “Royal West Kent Buffs” Militia.

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sales@saskpromo.com Like all young men of the time, Percy was seeking travel, adventure or career opportunity. The Henderson Directories at the Moose Jaw Public Library and Archives show his addresses and occupation in Moose Jaw as: • 1913 Nash, Percival; Draftsman for E.B. Merrill and Co – rooming at 142 Ominica Street East; • 1914-15, Nash, Percy: Architect living at 1124 and one half Henleaze Avenue W; • 1916: Living at 1136 – 3rd Avenue N.W., Moose Jaw and working as an Insurance Agent.

The 1918 Henderson Directory shows Percy working for Kern Agencies Ltd., 13 High Street, Moose Jaw, a Stocks, Bonds and Grain Broker. Percy was in the Insurance Department but listed as “on Active Service” in 1918, meaning he was in the military. The Kern Agencies President was John H. Kern Jr. who lived at 1053 Chestnut Avenue, Moose Jaw. Percy Joins the 210th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force Little Percy Nash is listed at only 5 feet 5 inches tall with Black Hair, Dark eyes and Dark Complexion. He was assigned Regimental Number of 255211.

The well educated lad was chosen for Officer Training in Winnipeg and emerged as Lietenant with the 210th Battalion.

Percy had health problems and was unable to go overseas with the 210th Battalion because of ill health. On May 1, 1917, he was declared ‘surplus’ and Struck Off Strength (S.O.S.) and Discharged because of poor health.

Soon he was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps, (the Royal Air Force). The RFC needed men, training facilities, airfields and aircraft. RFC training was in Ontario at Long Branch (the former Curtiss Flying School), Borden and Leaside (Toronto).

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composer of some talent and in this regard he will be missed in the musical circles of the city.

“Mr. Nash was in his 28th year at the time of his death. He is survived by his father, who resides at Montego Bay, Jamaica (It appears his father was dead at the time of Percy’s death) and by two sisters who reside in the States of New York and New Jersey, respectively.”

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The Cheerful Men of the 210th Leaving Moose Jaw in the Spring of 1916 - Courtesy of the Moose Jaw Public Library and Archive

established at the U of T. Percy completed his training with the RFC in the fall of 1918, probably at the University of Toronto. The name, Percival Swaby Nash appears on the RFC Nominal Role. (members) Percy was S.O.S. and Discharged from the military on December 13, 1918 and made his way back to Moose Jaw, luckily missing the Influenza Epidemic. He settled back into his job with Kern Agencies Ltd. on High Street.

Percy needed an operation. It was scheduled at the General Hospital in Moose Jaw. The nature of the operation is not known. He went under the knife on Friday, June 27, 1919.

Percival Swaby Nash never made it. He died on the operating table.

The next day, June 28, 1919 “The Moose Jaw News” printed the following story about a young man who had found acceptance, a new home, a new country and had made many friends.

“Popular Member of Younger Set Passes Divide

“Percy Nash Died Yesterday Following a Serious Operation “Percy S. Nash, one of the most popular young men of the city, passed away yesterday afternoon following a complicated operation at the General Hospital here.

Funeral will be held tomorrow (June 29, 1919) afternoon at 3 o’clock from the “Ranch”, 922 Main Street North, Moose Jaw. Captain Williams of the Saskatchewan Military Hospital will officiate, while the members of the local Great War Veterans of whom P. Nash was a member, will parade in a body.

“Mr. Nash was at one time a Lieutenant in the 210th Battalion, but owing to ill health was unable to proceed overseas. Not to be denied, however, he later enlisted in the Royal Air Force and had just completed his training when the armistice was signed. His sudden demise will be greatly felt in many circles as he was a prominent member of the gold, tennis and Prairie clubs in addition to being one of the charter members of the Kiwanis Club. A well known musician, Mr. Nash was also a

Mary Seacole, Nurse, British West Indies (Jamaica) Like Percy, Mary was British-Jamaican.

She was born in 1805 in Jamaica. One might consider her the British-Jamaican Florence Nightingale. In 1854 she was with the British Army in the Crimea at the same time William Hall was in the area with the Royal Navy.

Mary tended to the wounded soldiers who called her “Mother Seacole.”

In 2016 a statue of Mary Seacole was placed at the St. Thomas’s Hospital, Lambreth, London, England.

The “Why” on Drugs?

by Marc Legare

Marc Legare

A Distant View

Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist. He has travelled extensively, worked and lived in Australia, US, and across Canada. He has a varied working career including: Firefighter, Lawyer, Navy, Motorcycle Importer, plus others. He chose to return to southern Saskatchewan because of his family’s deep roots here.

As a columnist, Legare’s columns will offer food for thought.

The number of people who take mind altering drugs is staggering. The types of drugs are many; prescription medications for depression, anxiety, and the likes; the now legal marijuana, plus the lengthy laundry list of illegal drugs, too numerous to mention. Much effort is being expended to address the negative impact of their use including medical services, law enforcement, financial support, rehab centres and more. Tragically and typical however, the most critical question is not being asked, and that question is why?

The legion of scholars and medical professionals have covered the who, what, where, and when of drug use, but there is no examination of why. Why do so very many

people in our prosperous, supposedly intellectually enlightened, equality oriented and technologically advanced society want and need those drugs?

There is a belief that much of the drug use in our society is a result of the hopeless circumstances of our disenfranchised members. That may be true in part, but that does not explain the countless millions of people who are not disenfranchised yet are taking both illegal and legally prescribed mind-altering substances. The amount of anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication alone is distressing and their use crosses all social, economic and cultural boundaries.

When we hear news of drug wars and the pursuit of the latest billionaire drug lord kingpin let us be reminded of the ugly truth behind that news; if there was no demand for those drugs, there would be no drug wars and nobody would become a multi-billionaire by selling them. It is a stark light-of-day truth that in order for traffickers to become so incredibly wealthy, the demand for their product must be mind-boggling. That shines a not so blissful light on our society as a whole.

In asking why, we must postulate on the need to escape reality. Why such a need? Is our society that demoralizing? Do we have the courage to entertain that perhaps it is?

In asking why there is such persistent and extensive drug use, we must consider some root questions. Dare we propose that we are not living according to our nature? Dare we submit that we are not as moral a society as we think?

Dare we say that our new world with all its so-called social issue advancements is making us more and more

isolated from each other? Dare we proffer that our materialism is destroying us? Dare we propose that the now sneered at beliefs, traditions and culture of our forbearers was healthier than ours? Dare we propound that many of our modern values and things we now believe are just plain wrong? Dare we?

Far too much time, energy, and money is being spent on dealing with the day-to-day damage our modern drugfilled life is causing, and far too little time and genuine thought is put into questioning why we need those drugs in the first place. This is especially arrestive considering the backdrop of our society having so much wealth, luxuries and capabilities. After all, we live in the most socially and culturally enlightened society humankind has ever seen, don’t we? Or not.

In asking “why” are so many people needing drugs to cope with our new-age life we may possibly get to the underlying reasons. Potentially we may conclude that the fundamental way we are living is not good for us. Who knows, with a little more reflection and correct philosophical enquiry and a little less superficial bandaging of our ever-bleeding wounds, we might get to the bottom of it. And that questioning might make us rethink who we are and what we value, or rather, what we ought to value.

Thoreau poetically wrote... “There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one striking at the root.”

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I read a very interesting article recently called, “Family Now, Work Later: An Unconventional Approach to Happiness and Success” that cites a book written by Steven Cook, Lifeonaire, An Uncommon Approach to Wealth, Success, and Prosperity.

The introduction starts, “We are taught to believe that working hard during our ‘prime earning years’ Joan Ritchie means we get to relax and enjoy the EDITOR good life later on. That’s exactly backwards, says Steve Cook.” The article gave me food for thought because the ideology is pretty foreign to the way society was back when as a baby boomer. We were raised on the precept of putting maximum effort into work with very little at the other end to enjoy family life or take time to stop and smell the roses; quite different than the millennial generation that wants more of a work – life balance.

I think sometimes boomers sacrificed too much for too little. I chuckle when I think of the words to an old song that says, “Work your fingers to the bone and what do you get…boney fingers.”

Basically, at the end of it all, if you don’t enjoy your life and family along the way and all you do is work, when it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labour in your latter years, you may be verily disappointed with the outcome. I believe no amount of money is worth trading off enjoying your family for what the almighty dollar can buy with no guarantee of a payoff at the end of it all. Death may come sooner than one thinks as there is no guarantee to an individual’s length of days, health problems may come and the family has gone. Cook says that we trade-off our ‘youngish’ years when our kids are young buying into the narrative that working when we are young will pay off in later years, but it doesn’t always do so. Sometimes it costs us more than we think. Cook thinks a far better approach is living beneath our means, working less and spending more time enjoying life with our families. “It requires that you stop listening to what the world tells you and pay attention to what your spirit is crying out for,” says Cook.

Your kids won’t be young forever and won’t need your presence or guidance in the same way when older. He says it takes time with them as a parent, teacher, coach and friend to make a lasting positive impact.

He refers to the “more is better” lifestyle as a trap that requires much time, energy and focus so in pursuing those, something is lost in more important relationships. Cook says, “If you ask a five-year-old what they want more of, they will always choose time with you over your working more to provide something bigger.” He offers a few suggestions as to how to prioritize your family and maybe make a change to finding a workable solution in employment that doesn’t shut off your ambition but allows you more time to make more memories; combining your vision with your values to make a better life for yourself.

I think people really need to think hard and long about their life priorities rather than being sorely disappointed with the outcome.

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Saskatchewn pharmacies confirmed to deliver COVID-19 vaccine for Phase Two Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

The provincial government has confirmed that Saskatchewan pharmacists are on board to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine during Phase Two of the vaccination plan later this spring.

Selected community pharmacies across the province will be cleared to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which the province says will significantly increase public access to the vaccine and improve the rate of immunization.

“We appreciate that Saskatchewan pharmacists are ready to step up and deliver the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Health Minister Paul Merriman, in a press release. “The Government of Saskatchewan is working hard to make sure COVID-19 vaccine is safely delivered into the arms of Saskatchewan residents through all possible avenues.”

Few details about the pharmacy delivery plan have been released, including which community pharmacies will be participating, as it is still under development between the

provincial government and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan.

The government is currently negotiating a Proprietor Agreement with the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan on behalf of all Saskatchewan pharmacies, which will determine the delivery fee for pharmacists to administer the vaccine, increases in dispensing fees and influenza vaccine fees. The agreement will come into effect beginning March 1, for a one-year term.

Vaccine delivery at pharmacies will supplement the other methods public health will use to administer the vaccine in Phase Two, including mass immunization clinics, drive-through vaccine clinics and mobile immunization units.

Information on COVID-19 vaccine delivery and clinic announcements can be found at saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19-vaccine.

Virtual Community Recreation Gathering coming up next month Special event from South West District for Culture Recreation and Sport to feature entertaining and informative series of sessions

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport will be looking to offer an interesting and informative series of topics and sessions during their 2021 Virtual Community Recreation Gathering next month.

The event — which takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mar. 10 — will carry the theme Learn | Share | Energize and will feature topics ranging from community organizing, parks and gardening, grant program funding and plenty more.

The Gathering will take place through the Zoom virtual meeting app and will open with the morning keynote address “Community Collaboration - Tapping the Untapped Potential of Ordinary People.” The facilitator will be Sylvia Cheuy, consulting director in collective impact with the Tamarack Insitute. The fo-

cus will involve finding ways to collaborate with funders, community organizations and resident leaders.

Cheuy will share stories and tools that demonstrate how a community’s strengths can be linked and directed to achieve an endless range of shared priorities.

The day will continue with a look at current and upcoming community projects, including the Maple Creek Communities in Bloom Soiree that will be entering the virtual arena in 2021, as well as the Yorkton Sidewalk Concerts and other special events.

The afternoon keynote speaker will be Rick Van Duyvendyk from Dutch Growers and the host of the popular CJME weekend radio program Garden Talk. Van Duyvendyk will present a talk entitled “Parks on the Prai-

ries,” which will touch on the types of plants in the province as well as diversity, location, spacing and maintenance. A special focus will be on protecting plants from mechanical damage, something he has found to be a problem in many communities in Saskatchewan.

The event will close with a round table discussion that will explain how communities use Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant program funding.

The deadline to register is Mar. 8, and you can do so by visiting the SWDCRS website at gosouthwest. ca and finding the registration link on the left side of the page. And best of all, the event is completely free of charge!

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Keeping Seniors Connected contributed by Age-Friendly Committee The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the lives of seniors in our community. Now, more than ever, seniors are disconnected from our world. In the spring of 2020, soon after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Moose Jaw Age Friendly Committee launched the Keeping Seniors Connected Letter Writing Campaign.

The campaign invites anyone in our community to write letters to seniors in our local Moose Jaw area. All you

have to do is write a letter that can be shared with the seniors who sign up for the program. Use the salutation “Dear Senior” and sign the letter with “Friendly City Citizen.” Once you have written your letter, you can email a copy to keepingseniorsconnected@gmail.com. Your letter will then be reviewed and forwarded to seniors who have signed up for the program. You can be proud to know that you have brightened someone’s day!

If you are a senior (or someone who works with or cares for seniors) and would like to sign up to receive these letters, please send an email to keepingseniorsconnected@gmail.com stating that you are interested in receiving letters. Your email address will then be added to the distribution list. Sign up today!

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in this opportunity to brighten a local senior citizen’s day.

SaskPower warns customers of Economic Recovery Rebate phone scam Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

SaskPower is advising customers to be wary of a telephone scam asking customers to sign up for the new provincial government’s rebate.

Scammers are reportedly calling customers to request access to their homes to sign them up for the Saskatchewan Economic Recovery Rebate.

The Crown says these individuals are not affiliated with SaskPower and are likely attempting to collect informa-

tion for illegal purposes.

The Economic Recovery Rebate, which offers SaskPower customers 10 per cent off their power bills, began on Dec. 1, 2020 and is automatically applied to the electrical charges section of customer’s bills.

This new scam follows previous scam attempts in December, where individuals were making similar claims on customer’s doorsteps. Several other scams circulated in 2019,

offering customers Smart Metres at a cost and sending customers fraudulent text messages requesting banking information for an overbilling refund.

SaskPower reminds customers not to share any personal information if they receive calls or texts of this nature. If you believe you have received a fraudulent phone call, contact SaskPower at 1 (888) 757-6937 or local law enforcement.

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Re: What if Mr. Jan Radwanski was right...about the new school project?

What if this idea of closing 4 of our existing schools to go build a new joint school in the field in south hill close to 15 Wing was truly a bad idea for all the reasons that Mr. Radwanski is talking about?

What if indeed our community would be much better to keep those 4 schools we have and renovate them according to our needs, instead of destroying them and in doing so change the life of those neighbourhoods by eliminating all the good things that those schools and their playgrounds brings to the community? (Student could be moved to a temporarily location if big renovations need to be done.)

I truly don’t believe that at this point in time, the greatest ideas to stimulate the economy of Moose Jaw is to go build a big school out there in an empty field hoping that doing so will help to attract a new residential development like the building of the Sunningdale school did for us in the early 1980s.

Many Provincial and Municipal politicians and many school board trustees want us to believe that this is the recipe for success and that this new school will be the envy of anyone else in the province.

I truly question the validity of those statements.

I was at that PSSD board meeting in September 2019 when trustees voted to accept the suggestion of the location of this proposed joint school that was brought to them behind closed doors by the accounting firm KPMG a few hours before the public board meeting took place. All trustees only had a few hours to go through the information they received before being asked to vote on it.

I do wish that those two meetings would

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have been presented directly to the public via the internet and via our TV community channel. I also wish that anyone could relook at those meetings if there was a video archive section of all our school board meetings on their web site.

At that meeting I remember our past trustee Mr. Tim McLeod trying on multiple occasions to stop Mr. Jan Radwanski from sharing his point of view about this project by bringing out many different points of order that were all rejected by the chair. Most of the other trustees who spoke, like Mr. Lew Young were all pumped up about this concept that building a new school on South Hill would for sure create the perfect scenario for recreating the residential development that did happen after the building of the Sunningdale school 40 years ago.

Almost everybody (except for our past trustee Mr. Brian Swanson) we’re very anxious to vote in favour of accepting this proposed location for the school and they were also very anxious to bring this choice of location to the City Council ASAP. (We could smell the Provincial Election coming soon) Mr Swanson brought to the attention of all trustees that this proposed location for the new joint school that they had just found out about a few hours before should be brought to the public for feed- back before moving ahead with it. He stated that as trustees who get paid $ 1300.00 a month, it was the trustees’ duty to first let the community know about the choice presented to them so that the community would have the chance to express their point of view about this proposed location. His motion was defeated.

I do believe that Mr Radwanski is right about not building this new school on south hill for all the good reasons he has brought forward. I also do understand from the story I heard that some school division for instance may not have been very good at investing in maintaining their property over

Gov’t Neglecting Many Frontline Health Care Workers: COVID Vaccinations in Priority Lineup As a health care worker, I am dismayed that my health and well-being has been left to the mercy of our government. Regrettably, they have shown little respect for all members of the health care team.

We were deemed essential when the pandemic was first declared, we dutifully reported to work, insuring the care of clients in need of our service.

When news of a vaccination was revealed, health care workers breathed a collective sigh of relief knowing that we were at the top of the priority list in terms of who should receive the vaccine first. Now many have been relegated to age sequencing - no real appreciation for the risks we face daily particularly for those who are younger workers.

Optimist School Staff Appreciation On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Friendly City Optimist Club delivered boxes of chips and a thankyou card and a copy of the Optimist Creed to all Elementary and High Schools in Moose Jaw. This was a token of Appreciation from all Club Members, to all the Staff at each school, to let them know how much we value all the work and dedication they do in Teaching, Taking Care of, and Keeping Safe all the Children in our schools. Thankyou!

Pictured: (l-r) Ghislaine Rensby, Glenys Rollie, Ron Rollie, Bert Hunt, Dennis Sjoberg, Ellen Sjoberg, (Chairperson), Lynann Pethick. Missing and also did deliveries: Norine Seida (co-chair-person) and Lloyd Pethick

time and some may be very pleased about this new deal of building a new school and getting rid of the old one.

It’s sure not the first time that Mr. Radwanski has taken the time to share his wisdom with us. I remember him coming to City council during our debate in regard to building the indoor soccer field at the end of town. He pointed out that there was no city transit that was servicing that area and because of this we surely would not get the best return on our investment by investing our money there.

Can you imagine what would had happened if we had taken the time to find a better place for the soccer field. We could have build this new sport facility where the old civic centre was. We could have helped the town & country mall dearly by doing that.

At best, we wouldn’t have had to move our social services to the town & country mall many years later to try to save it.

My point is that keeping the economy going is good but we truly have to be very wise in regard to what we choose to do and when we choose to do it. The indoor soccer field is in my view a good example of how some of us can get too over-excited about some ideas to the point where some of our actions do cause some long term very unpleasant negative side effects.

Paying to bring all the infrastructure necessary to build this new school out there on south hill in an empty field hoping that it will attract new development doesn’t seem right to me at all at this point in time. I am also not a believer that this new big school with a thousand people in it is what our very young children and our older students truly need, let alone our community as a whole.

Some may like the ideas of gambling our money and talent on a new possible development that this new school may or may not bring. Some may like the money that the selling of those 4 schools could bring,

and our school board may like not to have to spend money on maintaining those old buildings.

From what I am seeing, I wonder who truly cares about our existing neighbourhoods and who truly cares about the real need of our children and of our City future. It is truly not about keeping the economy going in the first place. It has more to do with what our students and our existing neighbourhoods truly deserve. We all should [listen very carefully and] maybe take a lesson from what Mr. Radwanski has been sharing with us all.

I personally think that first of all, we should consider the idea of getting rid of all Catholic school boards and integrate them with our Public school board before we put any shovel in the ground. Doing so would change completely the logistics that we use to see which students would go to which school. Our education system should teach the basics of all religions to all our students according to their ages.

In my view it should be up to the Parents to decide what kind of religion their children will practice at home and the church of their choice should be supporting them in any way they wish to do so.

It would be good if our lawmakers would think twice about this new school idea and truly open their minds & hearts about what Mr. Jan Radwanski is telling us, as well as being truly open to others new ideas like the one I talk about myself and any other ideas that may show up in the near future.

We may be better keeping what we already have & have an open and transparent comprehensive review of this project like Mr Radwanski is asking for. There is truly no rush to go build that school right now.

Thanks for having taken the time to hear me out.

Michel Labonte

Admittedly, some frontline health care workers have received their vaccination, however a vast majority providing vital services have not.

How is it then that our priority has shifted?

Was it politics? Did the government crack under pressure of fewer vaccines rolling in?

Why did we lose our position of importance?

In the eyes of our government, we are expendable.

If the government mandate is to protect and serve the people of this province, should we not protect those that by the very nature of their work, provide health care services to the people of this province?

We think so.

Martin Been

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Sask.- based online tool helping address mental health support for emergency personnel Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

A new online tool called PSPNET created at the University of Regina is proving to have an incredibly positive impact on the mental health of first responders and emergency personnel across Saskatchewan and Quebec.

PSPNET is a free-to-use virtual tool that provides public safety personnel (PSP) with online learning modules and weekly email or telephone support from a real therapist, to help frontline workers address their mental health.

The initiative also involves eight-week wellbeing programs with confidential access to treatment for mental illness symptoms, including those associated with depression, anxiety and other post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI).

Created to address the mental health needs of frontline personnel, PSPNET launched just before the pandemic began impacting frontline workers in a range of

sectors around the world.

Over 200 individuals have utilized the PSPNET’s programming since its launch, including 137 first responders in Saskatchewan, with almost all users reporting that the tools provided to them had a positive impact on their mental health.

Nearly 90 per cent of users who took the wellbeing course of treatment reported increased confidence in managing their symptoms, while the same number of users said their symptoms of anxiety and depression reduced and stayed at non-clinical levels as a result of the program.

“Mental health challenges among PSP are common, problematic, and often under-treated, especially in PSP. Many PSP regularly experience potentially psychologically traumatic events every day at work. However, PSP also report significant stigma attached with accessing the support they need to keep helping all of

us,” said the initiative’s principal investigator Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, in a press release.

To address these issues, the research team actually developed PSPNET with the input of real PSP, to ensure the tool would address the problems they are specifically encountering in their line of work.

The initiative is available to all current, former and volunteer PSP, including border services personnel, correction workers, firefighters, paramedics, police, public safety communicators, search and rescue personnel, call centre dispatchers, intelligence personnel, and others.

All of the treatment tools available on PSPNET are available at any time, said a press release, making 24-7 support conveniently available whenever it’s needed by users. The service is also confidential and allows PSP to access support tools privately, further reducing the stigma bar-

rier.

The online program is currently in the pilot stages, supported by a $10 million investment by Public Safety Canada as part of a federal action plan to address PTSI. It’s currently being utilized by individuals in just two Canadian provinces, but developers are hoping to see the program grow and become accessible to PSP all over Canada in the future.

“We want to continue to grow this program to all PSP across Saskatchewan and Quebec. We need to ensure that all PSP in these provinces are aware of PSPNET and the role we can play in helping PSP maintain good mental health,” said Hadjistavropoulos.

To learn more about PSPNET or to apply as a public safety personnel user, visit pspnet.ca.

Sask. crop insurance program adds vegetable pilot program, coverage increases for 2021 Larissa Kurz- For Agri-Mart Express

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EXPRESS Saskatchewan producers can expect a record high level of crop insurance coverage from the provincial program this year, with enhancements to the program announced leading into this year’s growing season.

Deputy Premier and finance minister Donna Harpauer joined Jeff Morrow, acting president and CEO of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, to share details of the 2021 Crop Insurance program on Feb. 23.

“SCIC is dedicated to supporting Saskatchewan producers. The changes to the Crop Insurance program introduced today will continue to build on previous program enhancements,” said Harpauer.

Coverage under the SCIC is increasing 22 per cent, from $224 per acre last year to $273 per acre in 2021. The high value is accredited to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage.

Due to coverage increases, the average premium cost per acre for producers in 2021 is expected to be higher than the

previous year, reaching $8.59 compared to $7.40 in 2020.

The program is currently in a strong financial position, said officials, resulting in a 20 per cent reduction in average premium cost per dollar for the last six years, contributing to a ten-year average decline of 42 per cent.

“We understand that each farm operation is different. SCIC offers a suite of programs that work together to provide producers with comprehensive protection against the unexpected,” said Harpauer.

An annual review of establishment benefit values has resulted in an increase for several crops. Canola is now valued at $70 per acre, green lentils at $50 per acre, red lentils at $30 per acre and corn at $95 per acre.

Chickpea production is also on the rise in Saskatchewan, resulting in an update to the base grade for larger-scale Kabuli chickpeas to reflect current marketing patterns and increase the insured price and quality loss coverage.

The establishment benefit value of large Kabuli chickpeas will also be increasing to $65 per acre and small Kabuli chickpeas to $45 per acre.

“I think the changes to the chickpea base grade calculation better reflect the size and quality of chickpeas that Kabuli chickpea producers are producing these days,” said Carl Potts, executive director of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. “It’s a welcome development and one we look forward to seeing in the marketplace.”

The SCIC is also increasing program opportunities for forage producers, allowing producers growing tame hay the option to insure their hay crops under the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program, where payments will now be calculated by rainfall levels instead of overall yields, or the Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Program. This option is new in 2021, following feedback from producers to reduce complexities during the insurance adjustment process.

Forage producers can also look forward to an increase in the Native Forage Establishment Program for newly seeded native forage acres, with coverage increasing from $75 to $200 per acre. Tame hay is also increasing to $90 per acre and sweet clover to $65 per acre.

Coverage for large-scale vegetable growers is also being introduced for the first time in 2021. In consultation with the

Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers’ Association, the SCIC has developed new programming to support the rising sector.

New for 2021, the Commercial Vegetable Program is launching as a pilot program offering stand-alone coverage for damage to cabbage and pumpkin crops, the two most prominent commercial vegetable crops currently being grown in Saskatchewan.

“We’re quite pleased about some of the enhancements, in particular with the vegetable pilot program. We think that will create more diversity in the agriculture industry,” said Ray Orb, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.

Vegetable producers must have a minimum of eight acres to qualify for the pilot coverage program, with no limit on participation numbers. Currently, Morrow estimated that less than a dozen largescale vegetable producers exist in Saskatchewan.

The deadline for producers to apply for or to make changes to current crop insurance contracts is on March. 31, and can be done by contacting their local SCIC office.

Here’s the winners for our social media contest with the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

As the conclusion to the ongoing contest Moose Jaw Express hosted with the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company and the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, local feathered celebrity Cricket stopped by the office on Feb. 26 to draw the final winner.

Contestants were able to enter the contest by either filling out an entry slip found in the Moose Jaw Express newspaper or by commenting on social media letting us know where you want to go once the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Three winners were selected and will receive a bag full of owl-themed goodies, sponsored by the Burrowing Owl Centre.

All three contest winners will receive a swag bag with these burrowing owl items, courtesy of the contest sponsors. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

Cricket poses with the winning entry slip naming Phoenix Therens during the in-office draw. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

Cricket, a 7-year-old owl who calls the interpretive centre home, made the in-office draw on behalf of his colleague Peanut, alongside handler Lori Johnson. He

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Poet’s first book about troubled childhood to receive second printing Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw-area poet Joshua Heath is thrilled that a book of poetry he wrote three years ago has been so popular that a second printing is necessary.

Heath, 19, wrote Shopping Cart Boy: Poems of My Life when he was 16 years old.

The collection offers his thoughts of a childhood on a Saskatchewan reserve and then in Regina helping his mom search for bottles and cans while sitting in his shopping cart prison. At age 12, he found his mother dead one morning, which forced him into foster care and street life for several years.

“I feel pretty good about (the second printing),” he said recently. “I’m glad about it … . I’m excited.”

Heath originally went by the last name of Jordan but changed it after he reached age 18. He now lives west of Moose Jaw. Tragedy inspires The budding poet was moved to write the book after visiting the Humboldt Broncos’ bus crash site in 2018. With all the attention given to the team, he questioned whether some people were more valuable than others considering he experienced rough treatment while in foster care.

His “another mother,” Sheila Webster, helped him walk through the process of editing, designing, and putting together the book; he used his past to develop the 20 poems.

“We hadn’t expected to do this run (of reprints),” Webster said, especially since they were working on a third book about stories behind the poems.

Heath wrote a second book in 2019 called Soul Rape, Soul Rage, about his experiences with sexual abuse. He is also work-

Area poet Joshua Heath holds a copy of Shopping Cart Boy: Poems of My Life, a poetry book he wrote several years ago about his troubled childhood. The book became so popular that it was recently reprinted a second time. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

ing on books about being in a group home and spending time in jail.

Since he has a knack for oral storytelling, using poetry enabled Heath to express himself more than the rigid form of prose.

He appreciates the cadence of poetry since it better depicts the rhythm in his head as he talks about his experiences on and off the reserve, in and out of the ’hood, and in and out of foster care.

Widespread popularity The book’s popularity has taken it to the United Kingdom and used in the Yukon to help students remain in school. Closer to home, Alberta author Sigmund Brouwer bought several copies and gave them to graduates on a Saskatchewan reserve.

“I feel great that they’re doing that kind of stuff (with the book),” said Heath.

It was just this year that Webster and Heath decided to talk about his crime-related past and combine that with promoting the book, she said. They made this decision since Heath was confused about his book’s popularity or why he was being invited to speak so much.

The first run The first books were photocopied at Staples and put together by hand, Webster explained. They sold some of the books at an Aboriginal gathering in June 2018 at the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw. A publisher in Calgary caught wind of the book and asked to print it professionally, she continued. The family initially said no, since money from sales was used to pay restitution for a crime Heath had committed. However, they eventually agreed to let the company publish it.

The family believes in supporting local businesses, which is why it had the book reprinted in Moose Jaw with the support of their Alberta publisher.

“I’m a writer as well, and I’m also a book coach. I have actually never seen a book take off like his,” said Webster. “I’ve never seen anyone, just out of the blue, get speaking engagements.”

Some of those engagements included speaking at the Moose Jaw Public Library last year during Aboriginal Storytelling Week and at the University of Regina several years ago.

Invitations to speak Webster speaks with Heath during events since he has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she explained. He does not always understand the questions he is asked, so she translates for him and uses simpler terms.

Heath’s first speaking event was at age 14 during an Aboriginal conference in Winnipeg. He received $100 for his story about his mother’s death and used the funds to buy coffee and make banana bread for homeless people.

Making a documentary In 2018 Webster and Heath submitted a documentary about the experiences of Aboriginal foster children to the Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA). Their film beat out almost 600 other submissions and was shortlisted as a finalist.

“It was phenomenal because we did not know how to make a movie,” chuckled Webster, noting they used an iPhone to create it and still received praise from other filmmakers.

The next documentary they want to produce will focus on education, mental health and crime.

When asked what Heath wanted readers to take from his poetry book, he replied, “I hope they know they don’t have to give up in life and should stay strong. And just keep moving (forward).”

Saskatchewan seeks greater representation on Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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A lack of representation on the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board has the government of Saskatchewan looking to see changes in the near future.

The province announced Friday that it was joining a growing list of groups calling for reform of the VFPA board, largely to address a discrepancy in how Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are represented.

Only one of the 11 current board members represents the Prairie provinces, with eight of those appointed by the federal government, one by British Columbia and one by the communities that border the port authority.

“As a group, the western provinces make up 85 per cent of the Port’s export value, but only have nine per cent of the representation on the board,” Premier Scott Moe said. “We believe that model does not provide balanced representation for the prairie provinces and are asking for the VFPA board to be restructured.”

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Heart Month: Cardiac arrest survivors share their stories for heart health awareness Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

Every year, Moose Jaw & District Paramedics host a heartwarming event to reunite cardiac arrest patients with the paramedics who responded to their emergency calls in the city, to celebrate the success and put a spotlight on heart safety for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

An estimated 35,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada each year, the majority of which take place outside a hospital and require an emergency paramedic response.

The stories of cardiac arrest survivors can sometimes be harrowing to hear, but first-hand experiences are often one of the most effective ways to understand the important details of a successful emergency response.

In place of the usual in-person celebration this year, Moose Jaw EMS has invited two cardiac arrest survivors to share the stories of their heart emergencies from this past year, to help highlight some of the most important things everyone needs to know about responding to a cardiac incident.

An example of the medication that paramedics provide to cardiac patients following their emergency response. (supplied)

A vacation cut short B.C. resident Robert Andres was on a short vacation with his family, enjoying a two-day stay in Moose Jaw this past August. They were taking in the sights and experiencing the comfort of the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, when Andres suddenly collapsed in the pool with little warning.

“I hadn’t been in the water more than five minutes and the next thing I remember, I’m laying on the edge of the swimming pool and they’re trying to resuscitate me,” said Andres. “I don’t even remember it happening. I didn’t even see it coming.”

Andres had suffered a cardiac episode, and the pool’s lifeguard responded immediately to save his life — beginning with resuscitation and CPR, followed by the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED) the spa and hotel has on-site.

Andres was reportedly shocked twice using the AED before paramedics arrived, giving Moose Jaw EMS several extra minutes for their response. After stabilizing Andres, he was transported straight to Regina General Hospital, where his pacemaker device was replaced by cardiac experts.

“I can’t tell you whether there was a problem with my old heart pacer or what, but they did put a new one in,” said Andres.

Andres spent a week in the hospital before he returned home to B.C., extending his family’s initial trip by several days.

“I’m familiar with every hospital from [Regina] to Kelowna,” he joked.

The details of his cardiac incident are vague for Andres, as he doesn’t remember much — which is very common for cardiac arrest patients who fall unconscious.

What he does remember is the prompt response from those who witnessed his collapse — the trained lifeguard on duty, the spa staff and the paramedics — which he said played an incredibly important role in helping him survive that day.

“All the credit goes to those guys, because they were heroes,” said Andres. “If it wouldn’t have been for them, I wouldn’t be talking to you right now. They did one heck of a job. I can’t say enough good about them, let’s put it that way.”

He said he has seen a marked improvement since receiving his new pacemaker and hasn’t experienced any unusual symptoms since.

An emergency at home One day in April, Moose Jaw resident Robin Bailey found himself feeling unwell all throughout the day. His back and shoulders felt tight and uncomfortable, so he decided to head outside for a walk to get some fresh air.

“I wasn’t feeling all that hot and when I got outside, I started profusely sweating.

That’s when I knew I was in trouble, [but I didn’t] know what kind of trouble,” said Bailey.

After calling his wife for a ride, Bailey collapsed inside his house very shortly after arriving home. After contacting 911 and calling a family friend, Bailey’s wife performed CPR on her husband following instructions from the emergency operator over the phone, with the aid of her friend, until paramedics arrived on the scene.

Bailey was transported to the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, before being airlifted to Regina General Hospital by STARS, where he woke up two days later and began his recovery.

He said he was very pleased with the level of care he received throughout the whole experience, and he’s feeling much better.

“Everything was excellent, from EMS to even STARS and the hospital staff both here and in Regina,” said Bailey.

When thinking back on the experience, Bailey doesn’t remember having any chest pains, which is the most commonly recognized symptom of a cardiac arrest. This was also his first heart-related emergency, he said, and it caught him off guard.

“This was out of the blue, but there is a little bit of history with the heart in the family,” said Bailey. “I just never thought anything about it.”

For Bailey, he stressed how important it is to know the symptoms of a cardiac arrest, as his wife’s quick recognition and response is what gave paramedics enough time to arrive and help save his life.

“It’s extremely important [to know] and of course, everybody’s different. A lot of people have chest pains, where I never had that,” said Bailey. “The symptoms that a person could come across [are important].”

So what do paramedics want you to know?

Both Andres and Bailey were lucky to have well-informed and quick-responding bystanders who jumped in to help during their emergencies, but it’s a situation that many people are admittedly not always equipped to handle.

Moose Jaw paramedics respond to tons of cardiac-related emergency calls every year, said local advanced care paramedic Corey McNeice, but for instances that progress to a cardiac arrest, the chance of survival tends to be much lower for those patients.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the survival rate for patients who have a cardiac arrest outside a hospital is less than 10 per cent — but that rate can increase significantly with the intervention of a knowledgeable bystander.

Paramedics will utilize a defibrillator like this one when responding to emergency calls involving a cardiac arrest, but bystanders are encouraged to also use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if it’s available. (supplied)

McNeice said that it’s incredibly important for people to be able to recognize the symptoms of a cardiac episode, because it’s the first step in the emergency response that could save lives.

Symptoms of a heart attack are more than just chest pains, and can sometimes come and go throughout the day, like what happened to Bailey.

“If you have a family member or a friend or coworker who starts experiencing the sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, pain in their jaw or neck or their back, tight pressure in their chest, sudden shortness of breath — things like that are the main symptoms of a heart attack,” said McNeice. “You can also have feelings of indigestion or extreme fatigue that come on as well.”

Not all cardiac events see patients fall unconscious, but in many cases they do, so it’s important to be able to recognize other symptoms leading up to that moment.

“There’s also this thing called agonal breathing, which is a non-effective type of breathing that people often mistake for regular breathing,” said McNeice. “And that’s when you need to feel and see if they have a pulse and start CPR if they’re unconscious.”

Once you do notice symptoms, the next step is to activate the emergency response team — or, in layman’s terms, call 911 and get paramedics on the way. Then, continued McNeice, start administering CPR methods and ask if there is an AED in the building.

Paramedics encourage bystanders to perform hard and fast chest compressions during this stage, to keep oxygenated blood flowing through the body until paramedics arrive to take over.

“It’s not like in the movies, we can’t shock a flatline,” said McNeice. “If we come in and defibrillate somebody and we don’t have good circulation from that bystander CPR, [it’s] not going to do anything for the heart.”

CPR typically involves a repeated rhythm of 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths delivered by mouth, but McNeice said that for people uncomfortable with mouth-to-mouth, even just doing continuous chest compressions makes a big difference.

For situations where an AED is on hand, McNeice said bystanders should utilize the device to perform rapid defibrillation on the patient’s heart — essentially restarting the electrical activity in the heart back to a natural rhythm.

Bystander use of an AED can more than triple the chance of survival, and it can also give the patient a better chance to recover to their pre-cardiac arrest state.

Advanced care paramedic Corey McNeice, providing a demonstration of the LUCAS device, which is used to continue compressions during transport on cardiac-related emergency calls. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

It also provides paramedics more time to arrive on scene, like in Andres’ situation.

Once paramedics do arrive, they will take over and administer professional care, including defibrillation, inserting an IV, and administering a breathing tube or bag valve mask, before the patient is transported to the appropriate emergency medical department.

As a paramedic who has attended many cardiac arrest scenes, McNeice said that the bystander response plays a huge role in how these types of emergencies play out. When he responds to cardiac-related calls, he says he immediately feels more confident for the patient’s chance of survival if there has been someone on scene doing CPR or if an AED has been utilized.

“The recognition and bystander CPR, it just improves outcomes completely,” said McNeice.

AEDs are becoming more commonly available in public places, especially in most sports arenas, shopping centres, and airports, to name a few. McNeice encourages all businesses to consider getting one for life-or-death situation like these.

He also stressed that it is so important for everyone to be aware of how to respond during a cardiac emergency, and encouraged witnesses to get involved when they see a heart attack happening, even if they are unsure of themselves — as some response is better than no response.

“My advice for bystanders is don’t be scared to get involved. It’s a very nerve-wracking situation that’s stressful, [but] knowing the signs, maybe taking a CPR course, that might save someone’s life,” said McNeice.

For those interested in taking their CPR certification, contact the Moose Jaw & District EMS for information on the next available training courses.

For more information on symptoms, statistics and emergency advice regarding heart attacks, check out the Heart and Stroke Foundation website at heartandstroke.ca for more resources.

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Resident concerned about overflowing garbage cans in downtown area Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Garbage cans throughout downtown Moose Jaw were overflowing with refuse for more than a week recently, which concerned resident Theresa Wendzina as she went about her business.

Wendzina visited the Canada Post building on Ross Street West several times during the past three weeks to mail letters to her grandchildren. She noticed that the garbage cans near the building were overflowing during both trips, with material littering the sidewalk down the block.

“I think it’s absolutely a disgrace,” she said.

The overflowing garbage cans were not just a problem near the Canada Post building. Refuse bins along Main Street were also filled to the top, with garbage strewn up the sidewalk.

Wendzina attempted to contact city hall and the mayor’s office several times about this issue, she said, but was unable to reach anyone to lodge her concerns. So, she approached the Moose Jaw Express, which in turn, contacted city hall for clarification.

City workers clean out downtown containers once a week in the winter and twice a week in the summer, a schedule that city hall says is adequate since the cans are meant to handle waste from pedestrians and visitors, Craig Hemingway, communications manager, explained in an email.

“We have found that when the receptacles are overflowing, it’s typically because they contain waste from residences or businesses that, instead, should be allocated to the other collection programs in place,” he said. “These instances are rare and are dealt with quickly when we are notified (that) there is an issue.”

If residents have concerns about garbage, the municipality encourages them to take a photo and report the matter through the free City Request for Service app, Hemingway added. If residents do not have the app, they can call the engineering department at 306-694-4448.

When told that the garbage cans had been cleaned out recently — likely between Feb. 23 and 24 — Wendzina replied, “That is pretty good to me, but it was disgusting that it sat there for three weeks. … we always have to wear a mask because of the COVID. Well, what about the filth that’s left outside in front of a government building for three weeks? (That) was my point.”

Another resident with concerns about litter is Michel Labonte. He told the Express that most of the trash he comes across in parks, on streets, on school properties, and in neighbourhoods is from fast food restaurants, retail and convenience stores.

“Sadly enough, we all know that lots of those trash will end up in the river and

Garbage cans in front of the Canada Post Office building were filled to overflowing within the past couple of weeks, which concerned resident Theresa Wendzina. Photo by Theresa Wendzina

trees, as the rain and wind will carry them everywhere. We all know the damage that all (that) garbage will do to our ecosystem,” he said. “Even though we are talking about keeping our city clean of trash and be proud of it, let’s not forget that keeping our city clean also involves the discussion about our air and water pollution.”

Attempting to make the city a clean place to live has been a long-standing idea, and while it’s a noble goal, Labonte didn’t believe that creating another advisory committee to organize clean-up events was necessary.

During the Jan. 25 regular council meeting, council approved a new committee

that focuses on city cleanliness and community pride.

“I personally hope that city council will change their minds and not implement this idea of a new committee … . I don’t think we need more bureaucratic red tape,” he said.

Instead, Labonte thought that businesses should more heartily encourage customers to throw their trash into garbage cans, that residents should have a serious discussion about caring for the community, and that city hall should put more garbage cans in parks and on pedestrian-heavy streets.

REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

“Pssst: do you want to see some photos on my phone?”

Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express ronjoy@sasktel.net

In the olden days it was much more difficult to show off photographs of babies, family pets or vacation gatherings.

In those days, unless the photos were carried in a wallet or purse, there was less chance of being asked “Do you want to see my pictures?” Of course one always replied in the affirmative for fear of causing hard feelings or lost friendships if

one declined.

So much has changed since cellphones have invaded our lives. As the phones become our lifelines to everything going on in our world and the world of everyone else, the camera capabilities of the communication devices have negated the need to carry a bulky camera and lenses in order to document moment by moment growth spurts of every family baby, toddler, and the fur babies that we used to call dogs and cats.

Phone cameras are so advanced that the quality of photos, whether stills or action, has become top-notch, several hundred percentage points beyond the quality of the instant Polaroid shots of days gone by. And there’s no comparison when one puts selfies up against the ancient strip of photos from the photo booth at the bus depot.

It is perhaps the “instant” feature of phone photos that

is the most important aspect of sharing with friends and family. Click a phone photo and suddenly, without hesitation, it appears on the phones of family members and friends near and far. Amazing indeed.

When we turned in our outdated flip phones for our iPhones, all I really wanted was a device that made phone calls. I got that and so much more, including a camera and the ability to have a photo album with me whenever I remembered to stash my phone in a pocket or purse.

After taking a wide range of photos of desks and floors, I figured out how to take a fairly decent phone photo, if I do say so myself. I still prefer our Canons from Wells but in a pinch, the phone does the job. In fact it somehow develops albums by date and topic and even location.

I don’t often whip out my phone to show off my photos.

And there’s a reason: I have no baby or pet photos on my phone to share with unsuspecting acquaintances.

On my phone I have images of Housemate eating ice cream, Housemate eating cake, Housemate sitting in a backless hospital gown, Housemate learning how to use his new iPhone, Housemate sitting at a concert in the park, Housemate supervising the towing of his vehicle on a cold winter morning, Housemate putting bird seed in the feeder, Housemate counting money in his wallet, a closeup of Housemate’s ear, a close-up of Housemate’s long hair and sideburns during the first months of the pandemic lockdown, a close-up of Housemate’s sock-clad foot, Housemate on a gold rush tour in Yukon, Housemate and

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I also have dozens of photos of: flowers in our yard, bowls of potatoes grown in Housemate’s garden, a car blocking our driveway, a car being pushed out of a snowbank, water main replacement work, a photo or two of Sister in her home, the nephews’ birthday party, a photo taken by Housemate of me wearing a bright red bandana to cover my pandemic hair style, Kelly Bourdages singing at Sidewalk Days and an assortment of other events that seemed photo-worthy at the moment.

But the photos that I know folks would absolutely stand in line to view on my phone are the photos of the bruises on my legs, feet and chest following my car accident on March 21, 2020. I could also provide an audio description of each bruise.

I even know how to share those photos if there’s any interest in having my bruised leg available on a compatible phone. All you have to do is ask!!

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.

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Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee hosts presentation on creating community plan in Moose Jaw Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw City Hall. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

The City of Moose Jaw welcomed participants to a public presentation on Feb. 24 to share more information on potentially developing a community cultural plan for the Friendly City.

Organized by the city’s Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee, the video presentation welcomed Lenore Swystun and Samantha Mark, representatives from Prairie Wild Consulting, to speak about the work done to develop a similar plan in Prince Albert, to provide a better idea of what Moose Jaw may need to consider.

The creation process for the Prince Albert Municipal Cultural Plan began in 2015, with the help of Prairie Wild Consulting.

Moose Jaw’s current director of parks and recreation Derek Blais, who worked in Prince Albert’s municipal government at the time, was also involved in the process.

Swystun outlined the important processes

that helped Prince Albert build a successful community cultural plan, including a preliminary period of research and engagement with community groups to determine what was important to the city in terms of cultural gems.

“Culture is one of the most thoughtful ways of engaging a community in wanting to do good,” said Swystun. “That really is the touchstone of cultural planning, is finding a thoughtful way of engaging with the community about how to showcase but also demonstrate what a community is all about.”

Prince Albert identified more than just tourism and cultural goals. They also included goals to highlight the natural surroundings in the city, increase Indigenous connections, and create infrastructure and resources for future projects.

Because their committee was very ener-

gized, Swystun said Prince Albert has been able to accomplish many goals already, including implementing cultural awareness training, installing bilingual signage that includes English and Indigenous languages, and prompting the creation of new Indigenous and youth community groups now working on projects in the city.

The city has also seen a new sense of connectedness, said Swystun, as individual groups working in silos now know each other and are thinking in terms of “we.”

“There’s a coming together of organizations in a way that we wouldn’t have thought possible that goes way beyond culture, into the deeper sense of the social fabric and actually infrastructure of the community,” said Swystun.

She also said the Prince Albert committee is still actively working on its plan and gauging its success in reaching the goals set out during the plan’s creation, which helps keep the plan fresh and on track.

A community-wide cultural plan can be a big benefit to a city that is interested, said Swystun. Most communities who engage with a universal community plan find themselves able to bring together many different community groups under one umbrella, which can help amplify all voices, advance new initiatives and consolidate resources for many different groups.

It can even work with economic factors, encouraging businesses and amenities to succeed.

“Culture is important for growth of the economy,” said Swystun. “Culture is really the little catalyst that could.”

The biggest purpose of a successful cultural plan, she said, is to showcase what a community is about and use culture as a pathway to “creating the best quality

of life you are able to for residents and guests.”

She emphasized that it is also critical that the committee working on a cultural plan is linking it to already-existing municipal and community initiatives, like a downtown plan, a civic arts policy, or Indigenous initiatives.

Swystun noted that every community — and even different groups within a community — will have different ideas about what their city’s important features are, which makes developing a plan a unique experience.

She also added that the process of creating a plan such as this requires lots of engagement from committee and community members, as well as support and resources from the municipality.

Comments from attendees during the presentation were largely positive and in support of creating a cultural plan here in Moose Jaw. The biggest questions that arose asked how all voices and groups will be provided equal opportunity to be involved in a potential plan, how much the municipality will offer in terms of funding or organization, and how a cultural plan would need to fit into the city’s branding campaign already in place.

Dalise Hector from the Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee in Moose Jaw said that the idea of creating a community cultural plan in Moose Jaw has been in conversation since 2016, and the committee is now looking to begin the process.

The first step is to secure support through grants or municipal funds, before the committee begins seeking feedback from the residents of Moose Jaw about their interest in a cultural plan.

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses case about funding for Catholic schools in Saskatchewan Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

A 16-year legal battle between two Saskatchewan school divisions has come to an end after the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) declined to hear an appeal of a previous Saskatchewan court ruling.

The SCC issued a brief decision on Feb. 25 that rejected Good Spirit School Division’s application for leave to appeal the Theodore case, which dealt with whether Catholic school divisions should receive funding for non-Catholic students. Good Spirit, based in Yorkton, was the applicant, while the provincial government and Christ the Teacher Roman Catholic School Division were the respondents.

Closing a rural school The dispute stems from a 2003 decision to close a public school in the Village of Theodore. Residents formed a separate school division to buy back the building and operate it as a Catholic institution.

Yet, fewer than one-third of the students were Catholic.

The legal issues between the public and Catholic systems then began in 2005.

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled last March that provincial funding for non-Catholic students in Catholic schools

was acceptable. This unanimous decision overturned a 2017 trial decision, where Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Donald Layh declared that the funding violates “the state’s duty of religious neutrality,” contradicting the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Supreme Court’s decision also means the provincial government will not have to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to protect the funding, as it promised to do.

Catholic education response “We’re grateful to the court. We are grateful to our supporters. We’re relieved — believe me — that we don’t have to go any further with this court case,” Tom Fortosky, executive director of the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association (SCSBA), told the Moose Jaw Express.

“Now we’re able to focus our attentions on what we do best, which is educating children.”

Plenty of time, energy and money went into this issue, he remarked. In particular, the SCSBA fundraised to support its case at the Court of Appeal, and later, the SCC. Those efforts generated about $340,000,

with the organization spending roughly $302,000. This funding ensured that money did not have to come from classrooms to support the legal fight.

The outcome is a victory, not just for Catholic school divisions but also for parents, Fortosky said. The trial decision erected a barrier for non-Catholic parents who might have preferred faith-based education for their children. The SCC’s decision removes that hurdle.

“Parental choice is the best outcome that came out of this,” he added.

Public education response Public Schools of Saskatchewan (PSS) is “deeply disappointed” with the decision since it thought its appeal should be heard because its argument was solid and had a good shot at victory, said executive director Norm Dray.

PSS has always supported the Constitutional right for separate school divisions to exist and operate, but it believes they should educate only Catholic students, he continued. Non-Catholic students should attend public schools since the public system accepts and welcomes everyone in an inclusive environment.

“The importance of the case can’t be overestimated. Sure, some resources went into it, but the importance of it must be considered in light of what it means for our province,” Dray said. “We think a public education system that educates all students that come through the doors is a really important thing in a democracy.”

Government’s response Premier Scott Moe commented on Twitter about the SCC’s decision.

“Our government strongly supports parent and student choice in education, including Saskatchewan’s public, separate and faithbased schools. Last year, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that all students have the right to attend public or separate schools, regardless of their religious affiliation,” he said.

“With (the Feb. 25) news that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed the leave for appeal to challenge this decision, we are pleased that we can continue to rely on the previous ruling, which provides certainty for thousands of families in our province.”

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From The Kitchen

Garlic is a surprise ingredient in popular foods

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

For some of us, garlic is considered an acquired taste.

For some of us, the taste has still not been acquired and likely never will be listed on the plus side of the taste monitor.

Garlic proponents suggest the use of garlic will boost one’s immune system, lower bad cholesterol, improve brain function, promote longevity, keep bones strong, fight fungal infections, combat allergies and even calm toothaches.

And a recent conversation suggests garlic is popular in such treats as cookies and cakes.

This week’s recipes feature garlic in those recipes. Alert: None of them came from the family recipe box so I cannot vouch for the final outcome.

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Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies

10 cloves fresh garlic boiling water 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/4 cups chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda Drop garlic cloves into boiling water and leave about 5 minutes until tender. Peel and chop garlic and soak in maple syrup for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cream butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla together until light and fluffy.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drain garlic and add to cookie batter. Blend well.

Drop by tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned. Do not over-bake Remove from oven and cool on racks.

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Pineapple-Garlic Upside Down Cake

2/3 cup melted butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1-20 oz. can pineapple slices, drained 5 garlic cloves, sliced 1-18 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix 3 eggs (or as called for in the cake mix) 1/3 cup oil (or as called for in the cake mix) 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for in the cake mix) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread melted butter over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer over the sugar. Place a few slices of garlic in the centre of each ring. Place remainder of garlic slices around rings.

Prepare cake according to directions. Pour batter into the pan over the pineapple and garlic and smooth over to cover the pineapple.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes. Loosen edges and turn out onto serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature, with dollops of whipped cream or a caramel sauce.

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Garlic Bread Pudding (Casserole)

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil 2 tsps. olive oil 2 tbsps. minced garlic 2 cups milk 2 large eggs 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 2 tbsps. grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided 2 tbsps. chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 6 cups cubed Italian bread, 1 inch cubes cooking spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour boiling water into a bowl and place tomatoes in the water, cover and let stand 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well, then chop finely.

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, half the cheeses, basil, salt and pepper.

Place bread in a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Pour milk mixture over bread, stirring to coat. Let mixture stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with a spicy dip or as a side dish with roast beef.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Family of moose removed from Central Butte town limits due to safety concerns Larissa Kurz, Moose Jaw Express

Three moose were spotted earlier this month in the town limits at Central Butte, pictured here with Centra Butte School in the background. (credit: Deb Mireau Lindsay)

Two of the moose were calves, remaining with their mother until spring when they would have naturally been left on their own. (credit: Deb Mireau Lindsay)

Conservation officers and RCMP recently removed a small family of moose from Central Butte, Sask. last week, after attempts to chase the wildlife out of the community to no avail.

Multiple residents from Central Butte reported the animals to authorities, as the adult female cow and two calves had settled themselves inside town limits for nearly a month.

In a provided statement to the Moose Jaw Express, the Ministry of Environment said conservation officers first attempted to remove the moose by chasing them out of the residential area on Feb. 4, as the weather was too cold to safely tranquillize and relocate them at that time.

On Feb. 17, officers received a second report of moose in the town, but the ministry cannot confirm if it was the same animals. Officers again approached with the intent to relocate.

During the process, the adult female became aggressive towards officers and charged, at which time she was euthanized. The two calves were then tranquillized and relocated approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Central Butte, in a prime habitat area more appropriate for wildlife.

Each calf received a yellow ear tag, indicating it has been tranquillized to warn individuals not to consume the meat should the moose be harvested in the future.

The ministry said there is no concern that the calves will be at risk without the adult female’s presence, as mother

ministry’s statement. “In this instance, the cow moose charged officers and became a threat to public safety.”

Seeing moose living in higher-traffic areas like inside a town is uncommon, although wildlife do occasionally enter into communities searching for food, habitat or even mates. The ministry speculated that these animals were likely taking refuge in town due to the extreme weather conditions at the time.

“With the recent cold weather, wildlife will sometimes congregate in yards, communities and feed storage areas in search of food and shelter,” said the ministry.

Allowing the animals to remain in town was not a viable option, said the ministry, as moose are large animals and can become potentially dangerous in these situations.

This can create a safety concern for both local residents and the moose themselves.

“When moose wander into populated areas like towns and cities, they often become very stressed and can be unpredictable. Crowds can stress the animals, and getting too close could cause the animal to charge,” said the ministry. “If the animal needs to be immobilized, the additional stress can affect drug delivery and the potency of the drugs.”

Conservation officers have responded to 14 moose-related calls in this region in the past month, and the ministry reminds the public to safely keep their distance from wildlife and allow conservation officers to handle the situation.

The large animals made themselves at home in yards and back alleys all around town, providing residents with some up-close encounters. (credit: Deb Mireau Lindsay)

moose tend to kick out their offspring in the spring as part of the natural process.

Some concerns from residents have been expressed over the handling of the situation, but the ministry said officers took into consideration the options available to the situation as well as the safety of all parties involved, including the animals.

“Euthanizing an animal is done as a last resort, only if there is an imminent threat to public safety,” said the ministry.

Conservation officers can only haze animals to leave an area if there are appropriate escape routes available, and immobilizing an animal with a tranquillizer requires the animal to be confined to an area where it can be monitored while the drug takes effect, as it can take several minutes.

If the animal is an immediate threat to public safety or severely injured, officers would then make the decision to euthanize, said the ministry.

“Officers assess each situation when they arrive,” said the

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Latest podcast episode from John Howard Society looks at change in prison system ‘Know Justice’ episode part of John Howard Week Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

A new podcast from the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan aims to tackle a tough issue surrounding the prison system in Canada: is change possible, and what might it look like?

The episode is the third part of the ongoing ‘Know Justice’ series and was part of John Howard Week (Feb. 1420). Previous podcasts have included discussions about the prison discipline system and the impact COVID-19 has had on inmates and their families.

The show features three guests offering different looks at the potential for change in what is often seen as a rigid and inflexible system.

Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada, shares her experience with overall change in the justice system and how their previous attempt to challenge solitary confinement in Canadian prisons was received.

Also on the podcast is JHSS legal counsel Pierre Hawkins, who goes over an upcoming Charter of Rights and Freedoms challenge to how Saskatchewan handles their prison discipline system.

Inmate Corey Cardinal also offers his thoughts on being in the system and what changes those dealing with prison on a day-to-day basis feel need to happen.

The episode comes at a time when prisons in the province are in the news – like recently when former inmate

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and mother of six Kimberly Squirrel was released from the Pine Grove Correctional Centre and found frozen to death in Saskatoon, something that will soon be the topic of new ‘Know Justice’ episode dealing with re-integration and other post-prison issues.

“Ultimately, we want to open the justice conversation to a wider audience,” said Blair Roberts, host of the podcast and communications officer at the JHSS. “Change is possible, and the more engaged the community is, the more positive that change will be for everyone.”

Hawkins agrees and feels much can be done in that regard. “I think there’s real potential to bring in real re-

habilitative programming, real mental health and addictions treatment, in order to ensure that when people leave jail, they are in a better position than when they went in,” he tells listeners on the podcast.

“We know that in a massive number of cases, people who commit crimes wind up doing it in a way that’s linked to serious mental illness, to addiction, to extreme poverty.

So if we can provide skills training, provide that kind of treatment in the prison context, then we can really see a system that once people go in and get out, they stay out.

And that’s really the objective here because that makes everybody safer.”

The ‘Know Justice’ podcast can be listened to or downloaded at knowjustice.simplecast.com, or on any podcast platform.

The show is just a small part of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan and its five provincial offices — including Moose Jaw, which can be reached by phone at (306) 693-0777 — and their ongoing work.

Established in 1958, the JJHSS is a non-profit provincial organization that provides effective, just and humane services in response to the causes and consequences of crime, and assists individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

You can learn all about their programs and how to get help if you need it by visiting sk.johnhoward.ca.

Trial set for man accused of assault during incident last October Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express A court trial has been set for Cayden Cheyne Thomas Blacklaws, a Moose Jaw man charged in connection with an alleged stabbing last October in the downtown core.

Blacklaws’ charges — two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possessing weapons — appeared in Moose Jaw provincial court on Feb. 23. He was originally supposed to have a show-cause hearing to determine whether he was eligible for bail. However, his Legal Aid lawyer announced that he would be remanded to jail until he appeared for a trial on Aug. 10 and 11.

The lawyer also entered pleas of not guilty to the charges

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Officers later arrested Tyler Ellis-Thomson on Feb. 21 in connection with the incident, as he had outstanding warrants of aggravated assault (two) and possession of a weapon. Police found him hiding at a residence in Moose Jaw and took him into custody without incident.

Ellis-Thomson was set to appear in court on Feb. 25.

Moose Jaw police are still searching for Tyler Chase, who is wanted for aggravated assault (two) and possession of a weapon.

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Editor’s Note: Earlier this year, a resident of Moose Jaw read an article that appeared in Maclean’s magazine published on May 1, 1951 edition.

It is titled, Moose Jaw: Playboy of the Prairies, written by George Hillyard Robertson. He enjoyed the read very much and thought it would be great for Moose Jaw readers today to look back on Moose Jaw’s vibrant history (Maclean’s Magazine).

As the layout and information is exactly as it appears in the original published version in Maclean’s, May 1, 1951 edition, we have permission to

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publish it as so. Unfortunately, we cannot publish the whole article in this edition but have designated the article to appear in three parts over the course of the next three issues (Maclean’s Magazine). This is Part 2.

We hope you enjoy the article as it sheds a little more light on some of Moose Jaw’s more notorious days.

PART 2

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COVID numbers from Feb. 20 - 26 for South Central 2 sub-zone (Moose Jaw & area)

A look at COVID numbers from Feb. 20 to 26.

As of Friday, Feb. 26, there are 29 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 1,510 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, Feb. 20: 193 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (4 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 170 recoveries.

Sunday, Feb. 21: 182 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (all of which were in the South Central

2 sub-zone). Four deaths reported in SK, 110 recoveries.

Monday, Feb. 22: 177 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (all of which were in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 195 recoveries.

Tuesday, Feb. 23: 122 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Four deaths reported in SK, 244 recoveries.

Wednesday, Feb. 24: 56 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2

sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 158 recoveries.

Thursday, Feb. 25: 211 cases reported in the province, 7 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 142 recoveries.

Friday, Feb. 26: 153 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 subzone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 136 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 69,451 total. As of Feb. 26, 2,767 doses have been administered in the South Central.

COVID-19 restrictions & Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

The following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have implemented COVID-19 precautions due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express staff will be updating this list as needed.

If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at editor@mjvexpress.com.

For information about the status of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, or for more information on symptoms and preventative measures, visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19.

Current Public Health Orders: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently recommending: • residents maintain a minimum of three meters distance when in public; • adhere to hand-washing protocols and sanitation measures in public spaces; • self-monitor for the development of COVID-19 symptoms and contact HealthLine 811 if any appear; • maintain a close household bubble to help reduce the spread of the virus and aid with contact tracing procedures.

Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor spaces across the province, including fitness facilities and workplace areas not accessible to the public.

Indoor private gatherings are now limited to household members only, no visitors. Single individuals who live alone may be in contact with one consistent household of less than five individuals.

Outdoor gatherings are now limited to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place. Nonessential interprovincial or international travel is strongly discouraged.

Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are cancelled for all age groups. Retail stores and personal services like salons must limit their capacity to 50 per cent. Large stores must limit capacity to 25 per cent.

Visitors are also currently not allowed at SHA-operated facilities in the province, with the exception of compassionate care reasons, and masks are required

in all areas of SHA facilities.

Vaccine delivery has begun, with Phase One for vulnerable priority populations underway and Phase Two for the general public proceeding in April using an age-based priority list.

Changes in Businesses & Organizations: Please be sure to check with individual businesses, organizations and public spaces about specific COVID-19 precautions that they may have in place.

Casinos and bingo halls are closed by the mandate of public health.

The Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre and Timothy Eaton Gardens are closed until further notice.

Upcoming Events: Grief Support groups from Jones-Parkview Funeral Services are moving to Zoom for the time being. For the link to attend any of these groups, contact Della Ferguson at dferguson@sasktel.net.

The Moose Jaw Public Library: is still offering virtual programming to the public. Teen events are hosted on Discord and adult events on Zoom, and the links to join events can be found on the library’s website. Upcoming events include: • Digital Dungeons & Dragons on March 2 and March 9 at 7 p.m.; • Bedtime Stories with Miss Tina on March 4 at 7 p.m.

• MJPL Virtual Book Club on March 9 at 7 p.m.; • Festival of Words Book Club on March 25 at 2:30 p.m.; Moose Jaw Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw lounge hours are now listed as Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m.

Face masks are mandatory. Upcoming activities at the Legion include: • Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.; • curling, darts and shuffleboard currently suspended; • next meat draw fundraiser: March 6 at 3 p.m.; • Chase the Ace: March 6 at 3 p.m.;

• Trivia Night on March 13 at 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery: • the new Virtual Travel Series, an adaptation of the Noon Hour Slides program will be held over Zoom every Wednesday at noon until March.

• new exhibition Fire in the Belly: SK Women in Art, featuring a collection of work from many different female prairie artists, is now on display in the gallery until May 2.

• the Art Book Club is returning on March 11 at 1 p.m. with a Zoom meeting to discuss Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art by Mary Gabriel, as a tie-in with the MJMAG’s current gallery exhibition.

Crushed Can Sports Bar & Nightclub: Trivia Night has returned at the Crushed Can, beginning at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Teams are limited to four people, entry is free, and prizes will be awarded nightly.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in March include: • Printmaking with Christy Schweiger from the MJMAG on March 4 at 10:30 a.m.; • Natural Healing Tips and Tricks with Paulette Mills on March 10 at 11 a.m.; • Licensed Insolvency Trustees information session on bankruptcy on March 10 at 1:30 p.m.; • Recycled Paper Shamrocks with Christy Schweiger from the MJMAG on March 11 at 10 a.m.; • Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction with author Judith Silverthorne on March 16 at 1 p.m.; St. Andrew’s United Church: The church is hosting a drive-through dinner fundraiser on Palm Sunday, featuring a roast beef dinner from Charlotte’s Catering for $20 a plate. Meals will be available to pick up between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on March 28 at the church.

Contact the St. Andrew’s office, Sheila Leahy at 1 (306) 694-5980 or Louise McDougall at 1 (306) 693-2312 to pre-order.

Province expanding COVID rapid testing kit use

More than 700,000 tests be offered to long term and personal care homes, shelters, detox facilities, group homes and schools Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

If you have any questions as to whether or not you’ve caught the COVID-19 virus, the government of Saskatchewan will soon be expanding options for you to find out.

The government announced last week that it will soon

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Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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deploy more than 700,000 rapid point-of-care tests into a variety of settings, offering asymptomatic individuals more opportunity to be tested during the ongoing pandemic.

Rapid tests usually measure viral antigens and can produce a result in 15 minutes. The tests are most reliable in the early stages of COVID-19, often when individuals aren’t symptomatic but still capable of spreading disease.

A positive rapid antigen test means you most likely have COVID-19, which will be confirmed by a PCR test with the Saskatchewan Health Authority labs within 24 to 48 hours.

Testing will be offered through a variety of settings — including walk-in or drive-thru sites, mobile testing and pop-up testing sites — and will be offered to long-term and personal care homes, shelters, detox facilities, group homes and schools.

“These changes give us the ability to move swiftly to expand testing options,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said in a press release making the announcement. “We know that testing plays a crucial role in helping to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and now with variants of concern surfacing in our province it is more important than ever that testing is expanded to make it easier, quicker and more convenient to access.”

Tests will also be available for ambulance, police and fire departments and participating pharmacies and dental offices. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is also looking at pop-up point of care testing sites and the ability for health care workers to carry out weekly surveillance testing on themselves.

You can visit https://bit.ly/3koFlVa for a more in-depth look at how rapid COVID-19 testing works and for more information on the ongoing pandemic, visit saskatchewan.ca/covid19-testing.

MOOSEJAWEXPRESS.COM • Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • PAGE A19

City Hall Council Notes

Council transfers ownership of city’s geothermal well to Saskwater

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

The one geothermal well in Moose Jaw that supplies Grant Hall and Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is now the property of SaskWater.

City council voted unanimously during its Feb. 16 regular meeting to transfer ownership of the rehabilitated well and have the mayor and city clerk execute all agreements related to the sale.

Council also voted 6-1 to have city administration pay SaskWater $133,087 as per the asset transfer agreement.

Coun. Dawn Luhning was opposed.

A small metal building on Manitoba Street East now sits on top of the well, which has a well casing of 11.4 centimetres in diameter and is 1.35 kilometres deep. The rehabilitation occurred last year during the summer and fall.

Background SaskWater drilled a production well and an injection well in 1989, with Temple Gardens Mineral Spa — and later Grant Hall — becoming the main user of the geothermal water in 1991. However, in 2019 the Crown corporation notified the city that the wells needed to be rehabilitated due to age and high-pressure operations, a city council report explained.

The company proposed splitting the $501,719 cost of the project, which included rehabilitating the injection well — which was commissioned and never used but is now the main well — and decommission the production/supply well. In return, the city would transfer ownership to

the Crown corporation and charge the company less for water rates.

City hall also agreed to split the cost — $133,087 for the city and $368,632 for the corporation — and agreed to pay SaskWater $133,087 in compensation for rehabilitating the now-defunct production well, the report continued. This amount represented the yearly levy of $15,500 that the company paid from 2011 to 2018.

The municipality also agreed to waive the water levy charges for 2019 and 2020.

SaskWater will now pay the water disposal rate of $1.4572 per cubic metre for the water volume that Temple Hotels disposes into the city’s water system, the report added.

The hotels dispose of roughly 5,700 cubic metres of water per year into the sanitary sewer system.

Council discussion This is a good deal for everyone involved, especially since this will support Moose Jaw’s tourism industry, city manager Jim Puffalt said.

Luhning wasn’t convinced and had concerns about giving SaskWater a refund of almost $134,000 collected in levies since 2011. She didn’t think council should pay the Crown corporation retroactively, while she thought the payment should be left out of the main motion.

This was about cost-sharing, especially since one well had to be decommissioned, Puffalt said. Neither party knew that both wells were an issue when they signed the

agreement to rehabilitate the infrastructure. Rather than spending taxpayers’ money, it was decided to share the project, transfer the wells and avoid significant costs altogether.

City clerk Myron Gulka-Tiechko agreed, explaining that this was about finding a source of money for that refund versus taking the money from somewhere else.

This essentially helped the city avoid a large liability of $500,000.

City council has spoken about water issues for nearly three years, especially with agreements with users outside the community, Mayor Fraser Tolmie said. SaskWater participated in those conversations, which provided the opportunity to speak about the wells in which the company was interested.

This decision found a middle ground so that citizens were not on the hook for a half-million-dollar project, he continued. He was initially concerned about the project, but — even though it’s not revenue-neutral — it saves Moose Jaw money since SaskWater now maintains the well.

Councillors Heather Eby and Jamey Logan agreed with the well’s transfer, saying this allows SaskWater to maintain the infrastructure in the future and saves the city money.

Changes needed to quickly remove snow piles from streets, councillor says

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

City hall can do a better job of clearing snow piles from priority roads after plowing occurs and should implement changes to make this happen, Coun. Dawn Luhning says.

In school zones and on bus routes, snow piles are problematic, especially when they narrow the roads and make driving difficult and unsafe, Luhning said during a recent council meeting. She has had to pull over into snow piles to let buses pass because there was not enough room for two-way traffic on certain streets.

She pointed to First Avenue Northwest as another example where piles of snow affect driving. This frustrated her as a councillor since the municipality implements good ideas — in this case, making the middle lane a turning lane — but then piles snow in the middle and defeats that change.

This problem also seems to affect Main Street, she added.

City hall did not clear those snow piles from those two streets because it was extremely cold and the equipment could have broken, said city manager Jim Puffalt. However, with the weather improving, city crews have now cleared those piles.

Leaving snow piles on streets and roads also damages the asphalt due to the freeze-thaw cycle and creates extra repair costs, Luhning continued. Removing that snow and using extra equipment is something council should consider in the next budget.

Therefore, she introduced a motion to have city administration create a report with costs related to the full removal of all snow piles from priority 1 and 2 roads for the upcoming budget cycle. The report was also to include

all equipment requirements and maintenance expenses for this initiative.

Council later voted unanimously to approve the motion.

“I’m fully aware that this will cost the city money. However, I truly believe that this is something citizens … want to see their tax dollars go to,” Luhning said, adding many residents have told her that the city can do a better job of clearing the snow.

The municipality introduced snow route signs a few years ago but has not fully used them, she pointed out.

Conversely, communities in Eastern Canada force people to remove their vehicles from such routes, otherwise, graders leave piles of snow around vehicles. Also, those graders do not lower their side blades and leave snow piles across driveways.

Luhning thought it would be an interesting idea to approach some neighbourhoods and see if they would be OK with having their driveways plowed in as long as the street was cleared.

“And you can shovel your way out of your driveway. If it doesn’t work and the community does not like it, then we don’t do it anymore,” she said, adding doing something new even once couldn’t hurt.

Council has received a report about this issue before, and it is expensive, said Coun. Heather Eby. She was OK with receiving and discussing the report since this is a new council but thought the city had already made big strides in its snow clearing.

“However, personally, if we add a whole bunch of money to the snow removal budget, I would like to see the addition of a residential snowplow … ,” she added. “My

mother lives on a street that never sees a plow and the ruts are horrible. I would think that would better serve our whole community.”

Seeing the costs to add a residential snowplow would be important, especially since this issue “is a bone of contention for people,” said Coun. Crystal Froese. Having this extra piece of equipment would not cost much during years with little snow but could be pricey during heavy accumulation.

Since snowplows have blades that are lifted regularly, Luhning wondered what effect that had on the equipment.

Those blades — or traps — are raised and lowered regularly when operators need to capture the snow, which does produce a higher rate of failure, said Darrin Stephanson, director of public works. Meanwhile, many neighbourhoods have driveways, so operators use those traps to control where the snow goes.

It’s not a pleasant situation when driveways are buried under snow, echoed Puffalt. Based on experience in other communities, that is not something he would encourage council to do.

Since a snowplow travels at low speeds and performs the same amount of work no matter how much money is put into the plow budget, a paradigm shift would be needed and more equipment would have to be added, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. He, too, thought the municipality was doing better with clearing snow based on regular feedback from residents.

Change to zoning bylaw helps new Riverside Mission project

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

City council has just made it easier for Souls Harbour Rescue Mission to develop a 30unit housing development and community service centre.

During the recent regular meeting, council gave three unanimous readings to a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 212 and 218 River Street West to C2 high-density commercial district from M1 light industrial district to accommodate the project.

A consultant provided city administration with a satisfactory environmental report about the sites, which prompted municipal officials to promote the amendment to the zoning bylaw, a council report explained. Along with public advertising, city hall sent notices to property owners within 90 metres of the area informing them of the potential change; no responses were received.

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission — which operates Riverside Mission — wants to redevelop both properties on River Street and construct a three-storey, 2,047.5-square metre (22,750-square-foot) building with 24 affordable housing units and six suites for addiction programming, according to previous information.

There will be a 5,000-square-foot food and distribution centre across the three floors, a new Riverside Mission, a full commercial kitchen, a dining space that converts into an emergency shelter, community offices, and board rooms. Other services will include employment training, high school and post-secondary education, and ministry opportunities.

Construction is expected to start in 2022.

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City Hall Council Notes

Recreation and cultural groups to receive thousands in funding this year

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Twelve sports and recreation groups in Moose Jaw looking to upgrade their venues will split a municipal grant of $36,100 this year.

This is the 17th year that organizations have been invited to submit applications to the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee to access this funding through the Community Projects Capital Grant program, a city council report explained.

The program’s purpose is to enable community groups to undertake capital development or renovation projects that result in short- and long-term benefits to the community. Projects must be related to the improvement of parks or venues that provide recreation, sport, arts or cultural opportunities.

All projects must have a minimum lifespan of five years, while the City of Moose Jaw must own the buildings or lands. Organizations can receive up to 50 per cent of the project’s total cost to a maximum of 50 per cent of available funding.

City council voted unanimously to approve the 12 projects in this year’s program during the recent regular meeting. It also voted in favour of having any applications submitted after the deadline be considered, based on existing policy guidelines that the parks and recreation department administers.

This year’s approved grants will support: • Crescent Park Foundation: $1,500 for tree carving; • East Side Community Association: $3,125 for Crescent Park fitness equipment; • Hillcrest Golf Course: $3,000 for a furnace and air conditioner replacement; • Lynbrook Golf and Country Club: $3,000 for clubhouse renovations and netting for hole No. 3; • Moose Jaw and District Senior Association: $1,925 for replacement of lights; • Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins: $4,500 for video display board; • Moose Jaw Miller Express: $2,500 for stadium spectator upgrades; • Moose Jaw Minor Baseball Association: $800 for a storage shed; • Moose Jaw Minor Football: $3,000 to replace a fence; • Hillcrest Sports Centre: $7,000 for flooring renovation; • Moose Jaw Tennis Club: $2,750 for outdoor court restoration; • Wakamow Valley Authority: $3,000 for expansion of the disc golf course.

Saskatchewan Lotteries funding program Council also voted unanimously to approve funding for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant program and authorize the parks and rec department to administer and allocate the 2021-22 funds on a case-by-case basis using approved guidelines.

This program aims to encourage people to participate in sports, culture, and recreation programs for their health, well-being, and self-fulfillment, according to a council report.

This year the City of Moose Jaw will allocate $140,497.24 to many community groups for special events and projects, such as: • Community Association Directorate: $59,119.44; • Minor ice arena groups: $15,000; • Sunningdale/VLA/West Park community associations: $2,800; • Wakamow Valley Authority: $3,488.50; • Skating club: $2,400; • Flying Fins: $4,562.50; • Rugby: $5,437.50; • Pickleball: $1,250; • Minor baseball: $3,525; • Festival of Words: $1,150; • Hillcrest Golf: $558; • Both seniors’ groups in Moose Jaw: $26,976.40 combined; • Special Olympics: $3,750; • Families for Change: $3,500; • Museum and art gallery: $2,000; • Northwest Community Association: $1,000; • East Side Community Association: $500; • Sask. Shuffleboard Association: $1,267.50; • Curl Moose Jaw Inc.: $1,162.70; • Control Jiu-Jitsu: $562.50; • Festival of Dance: $337.50; • Music Festival: $150.

Ongoing pandemic means hours at city hall unlikely to change soon

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

If you were hoping to pay a bill at city hall early in the morning or late in the afternoon, the chances of that happening soon are unlikely.

City hall adjusted its hours last year in response to the pandemic and restricted public access between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. One main reason for the limited times was to protect city employees from any potential transmission of COVID-19.

After almost a year with these hours, many residents have started to grumble about this limited time, which prompted Coun. Heather Eby to ask during the recent city council meeting about when city administration plans to extend the hours again.

“It is getting to be a bit tricky,” she added.

Everything depends upon the provincial guidelines and the number of people allowed in a building, said city manager Jim Puffalt. Since those restrictions have been extended for another month, city hall’s hours are now month to month at this point.

“I don’t really understand why that makes a difference to how long city hall can be open to the public to come and pay a business licence or whatever,” Eby replied.

Bus to Yara Centre Coun. Doug Blanc wondered why there was no bus service to the Yara Centre, because even with the pandemic, drop-in numbers last year increased to 17,476 patrons from 17,332 users in 2019.

“It is way off the beaten path,” he said.

Children will likely use the building when soccer returns and could need transportation, while some seniors who are ineligible to use paratransit would also likely need bus service, added Blanc.

Puffalt replied that he did “not have a good answer” for Blanc’s concern. However, adding a bus route is something city hall could look at to enhance service.

“We agree that it makes sense,” he said.

While most activities at Mosaic Place happen in the evening, many activities at Yara Centre occur during the daytime, added Puffalt. That would be when those transportation services would be most appropriate.

Engineering firm needs more money to finish project at water treatment plant

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Unexpected challenges with upgrading the water supply transmission line from Moose Jaw to Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant (BPWTP) mean additional funding is required to complete the project.

Contractors completed phase 1 in 2019, while phase 2 was awarded to Westridge Construction last May. The work included upgrading pumps and electrical systems, improving the fluoride system, upgrading yard piping including tie-ins to the 1955 and 1989 clear wells, and adding yard piping at tie-ins at the high service pumphouse and northwest reservoirs in Moose Jaw. The project is expected to cost $26.6 million.

During a city council meeting last May, council approved a motion to give Stantec Consulting $275,866.37 plus taxes for engineering services and to manage the project. This money was tied into Westridge’s construction schedule.

However, unforeseen difficulties arose since then — additional coordination, schedule delays, extra work, and material challenges — that were out of anyone’s control, a council report explained. This forced Stantec to ask the city for additional money.

During the Feb. 16 regular council meeting, council voted unanimously to approve a change order that will provide Stantec with $162,236.48 for extra engineering services.

A complicated project “This has had a lot of moving parts. What we are seeing is a situation that is typical with putting new infrastruc-

ture into old buildings and retrofitting things,” Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, told council.

The project at BPWTP is installing new equipment into aging infrastructure, some that date to 1955, he continued. This project has been ongoing since 2010, and since it is a big initiative, he supported the additional money that Stantec was requesting.

The engineering services department budgeted $4.1 million for the project this year, so that is still within that budget, Harlton remarked. However, the money Stantec needed now was more than the initial oversight contract.

The scheduled delays concerned Coun. Doug Blanc, because while the project was still within budget, he was worried about the oversight contract requiring more money later. He noted that when a project needs another 10 per cent in funding, that raises red flags.

“This ($162,236.48) is a large number,” he added.

Project nearly finished A letter with the council report indicated that 94 per cent of the project management budget is consumed, while 67 per cent of construction is completed; the project is to conclude by July.

The change order was triggered because most of the management budget is consumed, Harlton said. The initial change order to pay Stantec $275,866.37 last May helped get the project going. This additional funding will take the project to completion.

Miscommunication between partners Based on that letter, there seems to be miscommunication

between Stantec and the municipality about this project, especially with tasks not being achieved, said Coun.

Crystal Froese. She wondered who really had oversight of this initiative.

Stantec and its staff have oversight of the construction, while its project manager and the city’s project manager communicate daily, said Harlton. There are also biweekly meetings almost three hours long, while he receives regular emails about the project.

“Communication channels have been open. This (letter) can be read as finger-pointing, but between the owner and consultant and contractor, I have not been seeing a lot of finger-pointing. I’m seeing a lot of solutions … ,” he continued. “This is not a project I see going off the rails.”

Froese acknowledged that the project has many moving parts. “… I appreciate the very transparent report. It has great detail,” she added. “But as a councillor, it is my responsibility to scrutinize and ask those questions because I know people will be wondering about that.”

A level of transparency How the letter was written indicates that Westridge encountered problems outside of its control and identified new work in the process, Coun. Heather Eby said. This is a huge project, but she trusted Harlton’s judgment with it.

“I’ll be interested to see how we come in on budget with these guys,” said Coun. Dawn Luhning. “I’m wondering if there’s more in the letter than what’s going on.”

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City Hall Council Notes

Council to spend almost $900K to repair Seventh Avenue SW bridge

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

The Avery and Thorn families will soon be able to access their properties without having to drive through Valley View Centre after city council approved funding to repair the Seventh Avenue Southwest bridge.

During a special meeting on Feb. 22, council voted unanimously to award the bridge rehabilitation construction contract to Harbuilt Construction Ltd. for $739,937 (taxes excluded) and pay Associated Engineering $92,265 (plus taxes) for consulting services for a total — before taxes — of $832,202. The money will come from the land development fund.

The bridge has been closed since 2015 after ice damaged the structure.

“It’s perfect,” Jim Thorn said about the outcome as he walked out of council chambers after the meeting.

Engineering perspective Steven Chaisson, an engineer with Associated Engineering (AE), explained that adding steel piles and caps to shore up the bridge ensures that both lanes can be used, that ambulances and small school buses can cross, and that pedestrians can use the sidewalk. It also increases the bridge’s rating to 10 tonnes from the current five tonnes.

“The steel piling option also provides benefits of reducing the risk to the bridge of future ice events,” Chaisson said, adding construction should be completed by June 30.

AE also conducted a life-cycle cost analysis of the bridge and determined that the city will save between $275,000 and $300,000 on costs during the expected 10-year lifespan of the structure.

Council discussion Once the work is completed, there needs to be some way to determine if it’s still in good condition by 2030, noted Coun. Crystal Froese. She wondered what plans city administration had to figure that out.

Moose Jaw has historically reviewed its bridges every five years, replied Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services. City hall last completed an evaluation on all the bridges in 2017, so the next one should occur in 2022 and then again in 2027.

Coun. Dawn Luhning wondered how the fire department would handle not being able to use the bridge in an emergency, especially since that was one concern of the residents.

The department did not use that bridge even when it was open, but accessed Wakamow Valley from Highway 2 near the Ministry of Highways’ compound, explained Fire Chief Rod Montgomery. That process will not change since they have no other choice.

Concerns with report’s wording David Chow, lawyer for the Thorns and Averys, noted that the families supported this recommendation. However, he was concerned about some of the wording in the council report, which noted that the solution was “temporary” and “short-term.”

Chow wanted confirmation that there would be no attempt by council or city administration to diminish Seventh Avenue Southwest as the primary access for the families or the proposed subdivision on the former Valley View Centre grounds.

The bridge will be the primary access for the families,

while access for the subdivision will be referred to the planning and development committee, replied city manager Jim Puffalt. “… I’m confident in city administration’s work on this and I’m very confident in the repairs of this bridge,” said Coun. Heather Eby, adding she was also pleased that users of Wakamow Valley would be able to cross safely.

Other access points While this repair will provide direct access to Seventh Avenue Southwest, Luhning reminded council that there is still a legal roadway on the Valley View property that the families could access. However, property owner Carpere Canada is refusing to let them — or the city — use it.

“I’ll stick to that argument and … (the fact) we’re running into a roadblock with the owner of that property,” she added.

This will cost plenty of money, but it’s overdue since the residents and future land development in that area require it, said Coun. Jamey Logan. This repair shows the residents and Carpere that council is willing to co-operate on projects.

It’s not a perfect solution since the fire department can’t travel across the bridge, but it alleviates the pressure on the families and users of the valley, said Coun. Doug Blanc.

This option also allows school buses, ambulances and trucks that weigh up to 14,000 pounds to use the bridge safely, he added. This is particularly important during an emergency when time is short.

Mayor pleased that city is taking action to repair bridge

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

Mayor Fraser Tolmie is pleased that action is being taken to repair the Seventh Avenue Southwest bridge and looks forward to the upcoming construction.

“I know that we’ve got a target date of June 30, which would be nice, and quite honestly to be ready for the new school year for the residents out there, so that’s a good target dateSigns and allows In us forMoose contingency Jaw... should any isBuy sues come up,” he said.

City council voted unanimously during a special meeting on Feb. 22 to spend $832,202 to rehabilitate the bridge, with Harbuilt Construction Ltd. awarded the contract to repair the structure. Tolmie spoke with reporters after the meeting about the outcome.

Since the forthcoming rehabilitation will give the bridge another 10 years of service, this gives city council and city administration time to start saving money for a new bridge as part of their five-year capital plans, Tolmie said.

Furthermore, since Carpere Canada plans to develop a new subdivision on the former Valley View Centre prop-

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erty, council can review any proposals that come to it.

“It opens up conversations and it opens up opportunities,” he added.

Tolmie noted that if Carpere wants to be a good community partner and sponsor, it should recognize the opportunities to co-operate with residents and the municipality to ensure access is available.

While spending nearly $900,000 to repair the bridge is unbudgeted, this has been an ongoing issue since 2015, and it is important to have this addressed, said Tolmie.

Tolmie appreciated that council and city administration were able to work through this issue while receiving input from the Thorn and Avery families. He noted that it was not always a “rosy relationship,” but the parties arrived at a good solution while engaging with each other.

The fact a rehabilitated bridge will accept light vehicles and ensure pedestrians can cross safely were also important factors to the mayor.

“I’ll be honest with you: I walk down that area as well,” Tolmie said. “I haven’t crossed the bridge, but I have gone down into the valley and I walk along the river … along the ice. For me, it’s a bit of escapism because you get to see something you wouldn’t normally see in Moose Jaw.” When asked about negative comments about repairing the bridge, Tolmie said that the overwhelming opinion has been to find a solution for this issue since people appreciate that area of the valley.

“You’re always going to have dissenters and that is part of the community … ,” he added. “I haven’t had anybody communicate with me that they’re opposed to this.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT VILLAGE OF TUGASKE

Executive Committee Meeting

City Council, at its Executive Committee meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, will be considering a request from the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (MJMAA) to provide a Guarantee in respect to a line of credit the MJMAA plans to take out to provide cashflow during construction of the airport runway and taxiway and rehabilitation project.

Interested parties may obtain a copy of the proposed report from the Department of Financial Services at 228 Main Street N. or obtain information by contacting the Department of Financial Services at 694-4474. Citizens wanting to address Executive Committee respecting this matter must notify the City Clerk by email at cclerk@moosejaw.ca or call 306-694-4426 no later than 10:00 a.m. on March 8, 2021.

Dated at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan the 24th day of February 2021.

Tracey Wittke, Assistant City Clerk

oose Jaw • 306.694.1322 • rob@mjvexpress.com NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER FOR ELECTION RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF RODGERS NO. 133

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Tugaske for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days, Monday to Friday, March 5 to May 5, 2021, except holidays.

A bylaw pursuant to Secion 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $50.00 fee for each assessment being appealed which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Village of Tugaske, 110 Qu’Appelle Street, Box 159, Tugaske, Saskatchewan, S0H 4B0, by the 5th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 5th day of March, 2021.

Daryl Dean, Assessor

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT R.M. OF SARNIA NO. 121

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT VILLAGE OF HOLDFAST

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Sarnia No. 121 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday inclusive.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Holdfast for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday inclusive.

A bylaw pursuant to Secion 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

A bylaw pursuant to Secion 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office at #4-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal along with the $100 fee per alternate number to: Aileen Swenson Secretary, Board of Revision, R.M. of Sarnia No. 121, 2405 Gordon Road, Regina, SK S4S 4M4, by the 3rd day of May, 2021

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal along with the $100 fee per alternate number to: Secretary Board of Revision, 2405 Gordon Road, Regina, SK S4S 4M4 by the 3rd of May, 2021.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2021.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2021.

Colleen Ferguson, Returning Officer

Patti Vance, Assessor

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidate for the office of: COUNCILLOR for DIVISION FOUR (4): RM of Rodgers No. 133 will be received by the undersigned on the 24th day of March, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at #4-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK and during regular business hours from March 3rd, 2021 to March 24th, 2021, at #4-1410 Caribou St W, Moose Jaw, SK.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2021.

Patti Vance, Assessor

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OBITUARIES

BARBARA NELSON (NEE SCHNURR) 1923 – 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Nelson announces her passing on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Moose Jaw, SK. Mom was predeceased by parents, Joseph and Theresa Schnurr, her grandson, Garrett, step-grandson, Clayton, and her oldest son Ried.

She is survived her sister Pauline Kelly, her children Sharon (Bob) Brade, Stu (Carole Calvert), Shelley (Foster) Monson, Sheean (Julie) Nelson, Lori Nelson, Stacy (Laura Kristiansen) Nelson, Claude-dene (John) Demchenko and daughter-in-law, Lorraine Nelson, and 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Mom was born and raised in Regina, moving to southern Ontario with the family as a young teenager.

She completed one year of business school after high school, excelling at typing and shorthand. She served with the RCAF during the war, before moving back to Regina to live with her oldest brother. Mom met our father in 1946 in Regina, and they married and settled in Moose Jaw. Mom ultimately raised her eight children on her own. She worked at many jobs, and sometimes two jobs, doing whatever she could to support our family. Mom began working full-time at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital in her early 50’s. She took a night class at STI to regain her rusty typing skills and applied successfully to be a Ward Clerk. She loved working and would never have quit if current retirement laws had been instituted by her 65th birthday. She loved her friends and family, enjoying vacations and excursions until her health interfered. In later years, when she could no longer travel, she volunteered at Providence Place and Ina Grafton Gage home. She continued to drive until she was well into her late eighties, only giving up her car when her vision began to fail. She made the choice herself stating, “I do not want to hurt anyone.” One of her favourite outings was the casino, and before that, bingo. She was lucky and would often win. She loved her friends, particularly her bestie, who we dubbed Auntie Flo, but to others, Florence Stevenson. Mom never got over Flo’s death, she missed her friend dearly and wished she would have been the one to go first. Mom was a taskmaster, but yet loving and giving. We will miss her so much. The family thanks the wonderful staff at Chateau St. Michael’s for their loving care and support of Mom and the family.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Donations in memory of our mother can be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation to enhance equipment at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. In living memory of Barbara, 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). Kelly Scott, Funeral Director.

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VERA BRIN (née: Davenport) Vera Brin - War Bride, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother — passed away peacefully in Moose Jaw, SK on February 19th, 2021 at the age of 98 years. To the end, Vera Brin was a very brave woman. She brought to the frustration and the cruelty of dementia the same defiance with which she faced wartime blitz air raids; the crossing of an ocean to a new life in Canada; the loss of first-born infant twin sons; and the end of a marriage.

Vera took great pride in her work, whether as a teen in a bakery, or as a young woman on a wartime aircraft assembly line. She took particular joy from her nearly 20 years working with cognitively and developmentally challenged young people and adults at the former Saskatchewan Training School in Moose Jaw and as the first employee of Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd in Saskatoon, SK. She enjoyed relationships with other members of War Brides organizations locally in Moose Jaw, provincially and the War Brides of Canada.

Vera was a beloved mother to sons, Leon (Jolyn) of Regina, SK and Randy of Moose Jaw, SK. She also leaves grandchildren: Jody Diakow (Dale) of Saskatoon, Danielle Brin Millar (Blair Brown) of Port Coquitlam, BC and Jared Brin of Moose Jaw; and great-grandchildren: Malcolm and Neala Brin, Erin and Megan Millar, and Nicholas and Noel Diakow. She is also survived by sister, Sheila Rothwell of Reddish, Stockport, in England; former sisters-in-law: Kathleen (Bill) Young of Lumsden, SK, Anne Brin of Calgary, AB, Edna Brin of East Margaree, Cape Breton, and Sandra Brin of Moose Jaw, SK; as well as many nieces and nephews in Canada, England and the U.S. Vera was predeceased by her parents, Ishmael and Nellie Davenport; brother, Ronald; and sisters, Jean Moran in England and Dorothy Snipes in South Carolina. Vera’s former husband Alfred Brin passed away in 2009.

Her family is ever grateful for the kindness and care Vera received in her later years from staff at Pioneers Lodge and Chez Nous Personal Care Home in Moose Jaw. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date, where Vera will be laid to rest with her late infant sons, Lionel and George, at Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw, SK. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Vera’s name may be made to Moose Jaw Diversified Services, 11 Woodlilly Dr, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1H1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

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I’m going to venture to say it will be awhile before we forget that last cold snap; there are no words for how cold our Saskatchewan deep freeze can really get. I’m sure the local automotive supply stores appreciated a spike in vehicle battery and extension cord sales! The frigid temperatures are sure to magnify what is weak or compromised when it comes to our homes, our vehicles and even our bodies. The cold penetrates our bones, it seems, and I sure do appreciate that glorious heat that our wood stove emits.

Our barn cats were grateful for a little mercy, too. They spent the days in the garage where they had all the necessary things to live a cat’s life. Monkey and Lavvy (there’s a story behind that name I may have to tell sometime) basked in the warmth of condo living for a couple weeks while Buddy, our lab/husky cross dreaded every minute he had to spend with them. Buddy likes to spend his time in the evenings in the porch (and he pushes those boundaries a lot) where he is in close proximity to the family however, when it is time for bed, he spends his nights in the garage (when it is cold) instead of outside in his warmly insulated doghouse. I’m not sure what it is that he doesn’t like about the cats being in the big expanse of a double garage (besides the fact that they lay on his bed that he never uses) but the last few days before the cold snap broke, he showed great contempt for being kicked out to his nighttime quarters. He absolutely did not want to be with those kitty cats! Once the deepfreeze started to retreat, Buddy was sure to stay outside for bedtime. The cats were kicked out. Everybody was happy for some fresh air and independence.

We are resilient people here in Saskatchewan. We have endured many hardships and are found facing unprecedented challenges once again. In fact, you may have just faced some untold difficulties in this latest cold snap; I am praying you will recover all! Our world will never return to what it was pre-COVID. Sadly, there are certainly many situations that are not going to be the same as they once were. However, going forward, there are also innovative ways that have been discovered to adapt and even improve certain situations. I certainly appreciated when Big Sweet Pea was able to speak her doctor over the phone and then schedule an appointment for her to come to the clinic rather than spending hours waiting in the clinic’s waiting room in order to see a doctor. There is a pioneering spirit in this province that will rise above these challenges and find a way that works.

As I mentioned, it was time some of our systems and structures made a change and I will gladly welcome them. That said, we do not need to look ahead with doom and gloom. God has great plans moving forward. If we look to our circumstances to provide hope, we will likely not see much. Our eyes need to be focused on the One True God. In that, we will find our resiliency, our hope, our strength and our vision in Him. I’m reminded of that old hymn, “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” by Edward Mote. God is greater than any storm or plan of the enemy. There are countless historical examples of how He has delivered His people. Rest assured, He will do that again.

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OBITUARIES CANEVARO, OLGA It is with deepest sadness that we announce Olga Canevaro late of Regina, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 95 years. Olga was predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Emelia; spouse, Victor; sisters Mary (Harry) and Emma (Gus); brothers Herman (Emma) and Adolf; brother-in-law, John; inlaws, Rose (Orville), Eugene (Leona), John (Phyllis) and Joe. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Clark) and Deborah; grandchildren Natalie (Andrew), Nicholas (Stephanie), Jonathan (Claire) and Joanne (Kris); great-grandchildren Berlin, Weston, Mara, Alice and Nicholas; sister Ida; sister-in-law Delphine; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. To view the livestream of the Funeral Mass please click on the link at the top of Olga’s Tribute Page. In lieu of flowers, a memoriam in Olga’s name may be made to Holy Trinity RC Church and are greatly appreciated. Please send to: Holy Trinity RC Church, 5020 Sherwood Dr, Regina SK, S4R 4C2 - cheques payable to “Holy Trinity Church Building Fund.” Special thanks to Trinity Manor, Regina, SK for the loving care of our Mother. You will always be in our hearts, Mom; and we will all greatly miss your spunk, loving heart, and wisdom. You were a small woman who has left a large imprint on everyone’s heart. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com.

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PRINZ Robert “Bob” Prinz, aged 87 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away Thursday, February 25th, 2021. Bob was born in Yugoslavia and came to Canada in the 1950’s.

He married June Castle and together they raised three children. Bob worked as a Masonry Contractor for different companies before starting his own business, where he worked at until his retirement. Bob and June spent many years travelling to Waikiki and made many friends there. Bob and his son Paul also took many trips together to Mexico and Cuba. He loved to walk the golf course and collect golf balls with his dog Suzy.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Jeannine; and wife, June. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Christina; son, Paul; grandchildren: Mandy, Robbie, Dustin, Amber, Josh, Katelynn, Jesse, Christian, Dylan, Deserae, and Karly; numerous greatgrandchildren; sister, Christine (Guenter); sisters-inlaw, Carole and Sherry (Allan); and son-in-law, Dennis.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery. Those so wishing are invited to watch the service virtually on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. by going to the following link: https:// youtu.be/MOJNhRcESis. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bob’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

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Month-long project to grow indoor garden pays off for students

by Jason G. Antonio, Moose Jaw Express

After more than a month of managing an indoor garden, students at Phoenix Academy were finally able to taste the fruits of their labour — or vegetables, in this case.

On Feb. 25, the youths heartily dug into a salad made from the plants they grew during the past five weeks, such as micro kale, gourmet lettuce, arugula, broccoli, and rainbow chard. A gooey piece of pizza also accompanied the meal.

The school received $3,000 from the Whole Kids Foundation in December to purchase the equipment and seeds for an indoor garden. Students then purchased and planted seeds in wool pods and two tower gardens in mid-January.

Helping to plant and manage an indoor garden was a cool experience for Grade 11 student Trinity Morrissette.

“I’ve never planted anything before. I’ve definitely never seen one of those (garden tower) machines before,” she said. “I thought it was really cool that we got to try it too.”

Watching how fast the plants grew was a surprising part of the project, she continued. One reason for the fast growth is because nutrients in the water were circulated throughout the tower.

With a fork in hand, Morrissette chewed into the first bites of her salad and gave it a thumbs up.

“It’s really good,” she said, adding she plans to grow a garden at home.

Ashante Sanguais-Bear also thought participating in the project was amazing, although she admitted that she was surprised teachers asked her to help since she is not interested much in group projects.

“But when I heard it was gardening — I grew up gardening with my father. We grew corn, lettuce, everything like that,” she said, adding she applied some of that knowledge to this project. “It was sort of

Trinity Morrissette, a Grade 11 student at Phoenix Academy, digs into a salad composed of the produce that the school grew as part of an indoor garden project. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

The tower garden is difficult to see after the vegetable plants exploded in size over the February winter break. This photo was taken on Feb. 22.

Photo courtesy Nichole Cornea

different because I was used to doing it in soil, but this you grow in water.”

Sanguais-Bear also enjoyed eating the freshly picked produce. She, too, was surprised at how fast the plants grew, especially since they planted the seedlings only weeks ago. Based on this experience, she is considering planting a garden this summer.

“I really enjoy it (because) it’s kind of therapeutic,” she added.

Teacher Nichole Cornea explained that many plants exploded in growth over the February winter break. She showed before-and-after pictures of some of the plants, whose leaves grew from the size of a fist to the size of a dinner plate.

Besides nutrient-infused water, the plants also grew quickly because students wrapped an emergency blanket around

one tower. This helped the plants grow three times as fast.

“I’ve gardened for years. It’s kind of magic. Like, it was exciting to open up the emergency blankets,” she chuckled.

While growing a garden can be more hard work than enjoyment, there is something about pulling a carrot out of the ground and eating it, Cornea added. The hope is that students will grow gardens at home, especially since food is more expensive.

The harvest occurred after night school on Feb. 24, when nutritionist Lori Hetke realized the produce was wilting since it was so fresh. She cut off the plants with scissors and placed them in an aluminum roaster; the container quickly filled up.

“Kids don’t get the fresh produce at home.

They get the breads and fatty stuff (and fried foods),” she said. However, it’s good

Nutritionist Lori Hetke harvests some of the produce from one of the garden towers on Feb. 25.

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for them to see the different types of fresh produce and see how it’s grown. “And the taste is so much richer coming off the tower gardens.”

The sunlight from the towers was also healthy for the kids, Hetke added, since it energized them and made school a happier place.

Principal Jeff Lynnes thought the project had value since it helped students learn from where their food comes, while having garden towers allowed for discussions about food security.

“Most lettuce comes from California or Arizona and has to be shipped here … ,” he added. “So, you get to learn that, yeah, you get a head of lettuce cheap, but there’s an environmental cost.”

Lynnes thanked all the project partners, noting the school could not have done it without that generosity.

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Babcock to take over as head coach of U of S Huskies

Former Moose Jaw Warriors, longtime NHL head coach to lead team for next two years on full-time, volunteer basis

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey team has a new head coach, and he’s someone Moose Jaw Warriors fans — and hockey fans in general — will be familiar with.

The Huskies announced that former Warriors bench boss Mike Babcock will take over the team from Dave Adolph, who retired this past summer after 27 years behind the U of S bench.

“I am excited to work with Huskie athletes, back in my hometown, at the university where I had the opportunity to play under legendary coach Dave King,” said Babcock in a press release from the team. He suited up for one season with the Huskies in 1981-82 before going back to the Western Hockey League. He later attended McGill University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education.

“This is a special place for me, and I look forward to having the chance to help develop these young men,” Babcock added. “Saskatchewan has provided me many opportunities in my life and my career, and I am truly excited about the opportunity to give back.”

Moose Jaw marked the first stop in Babcock’s coaching

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies announced Saturday that former Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mike Babcock will take over as bench boss of the USports men’s hockey team. NHL.com

career outside of the college ranks, joining the team for the 1991-92 season after three years behind the bench of the Red Deer College Kings.

He’d spend two years with the Warriors, coaching the team to a 33-36-3 record in his first season and finishing 27-42-3 in 1992-93, his final season in Moose Jaw. Babcock would later spend six seasons as head coach of the

Spokane Chiefs, reaching the WHL final twice, before breaking into the NHL as head coach of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 2002.

That would lead to a 17-year career in the NHL that included guiding the Detroit Red Wings to the Stanley Cup championship in 2008 and coaching Canada to back-toback Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014. Babcock is the only coach in hockey history to have won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, the World Cup, the world hockey championship and the world junior championship.

“This is an exciting and historic day for Huskie Athletics, and we are thrilled that Mike wants to come back home to lead our men’s hockey program,” said Huskies Chief Athletics Officer Dave Hardy. “We are extremely fortunate that the timing lined up perfectly to create this opportunity. Mike’s track record of success speaks for itself, and he will be a great addition to Huskie Athletics, to the men’s hockey program, and to the local hockey community.”

Babcock will lead the Huskies on a full-time volunteer basis for the next two seasons.

Miller Express stay close to home, sign Nipawin’s Froehlich Colby College Freshman coming off stellar season with Muenster Red Sox

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Miller Express have signed a number of players from all over the U.S. this off-season, but they decided to keep it a little closer to home with their most recent announcement.

And like the rest of their crop of college freshmen, Kyle Froehlich brings all sorts of potential to their line-up.

Froehlich, who will be heading into his first season with Colby Community College in Kansas this spring, hails from Nipawin and played the 2020 campaign for the Muenster Red Sox in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League.

Bringing aboard Froehlich isn’t a sentimental, kid-from-the-home-province move, either — he was literally one of the best 18-and-under AAA players in the province the past two seasons.

After a 2019 campaign where he was named the Baseball Sask Player of the

Year, took home SPBL Pitcher of the Year honours and won the prestigious Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship in the process, Froehlich returned to the Red Sox with a vengeance in the 2020 season.

Through the COVID-delayed and abbreviated season with Muenster, Froehlich hit .444 to go along with a .561 on base percentage and .933 slugging percentage, for an utterly ridiculous 1.495 OPS (on base plus slugging percentage). For reference, a .900 OPS is considered outstanding for a player, and even Barry Bonds at the height of his walks and home run powers in 2004 ‘only’ had a 1.422 OPS. Froehlich’s totals were boosted by his six doubles, two triples and four home runs in only 45 at bats.

He also knocked in 15 runs and scored 17 in that span, striking out only four times.

All told, Froehlich led the SPBL in OPS

and slugging as well as finishing fifth in batting average.

Then there was his work on the mound…

Froehlich started four of his team’s 15 games, tossing 21 innings and finishing with a 3.00 earned run average and solid 1.19 walks-and-hits-per-inning-pitched (WHIP). He twice struck out 10 or more batters in a game, and finished with 35 strikeouts — and only one walk.

Froehlich would win the Top Pitcher Award as well as the Charlie Meacher MVP Award for the North Division.

And if Muenster seems like it’s been in the local news recently, there’s a reason — former Miller Express pitcher Logan Hofmann hails from there and was a fifthround draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.

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Warriors trade McKenzie to Kamloops, sign AAA Warriors forward Niven

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

With the Western Hockey League trade deadline of February 25th, the Moose Jaw Warriors and Kamloops Blazers swung a trade a couple days before.

The Warriors sent 18-year-old forward Peyton McKenzie to the Kamloops Blazers in exchange for the sixth-round draft pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft.

McKenzie split last season between the Warriors and Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Drumheller Dragons. He had a single assist in 21 games with Moose Jaw to go along with four goals and 19 points in 12 games in the AJHL. McKenzie also suited up for two games with Drumheller this year and had two assists.

The Warriors also announced that Moose Jaw AAA Warriors forward Riley Niven had committed to the team.

The 17-year-old Wawota product had two

goals and eight points with the AAAs this season before their campaign was called off due to the pandemic. Niven had an outstanding campaign with Rink Hockey Academy in 2019-20, scoring 23 goals and 54 points in 36 games.

An important roster decision day — teams had to decide on their three overage players for this season as of Feb. 23, as their 20-year-old crew has been settled for some time with forward Tate Popple returning for his fourth season with the Tribe and off-season acquisitions Brad Ginnell and Riley Krane filling out the other two spots.

The Central Division kicked off their 24-game campaign on Feb. 26 and the East Division opens play in two-and-half weeks on Mar .12.

Riley Niven signs Forward Riley Niven signed with the Moose Jaw Warriors on Tuesday.

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Warriors over-ager Popple ready for leadership role in final season

After three seasons in Moose Jaw, final junior campaign to be a strange one

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Tate Popple has been playing hockey for over a decade and a half, spending huge amounts of time every single winter on the ice for practices, games and everything in between.

So you’d better believe that not having a chance to do so for the first time since he was a toddler has been just a little bit weird.

But that’s all about to change.

Popple, 20, and his Warriors teammates are just under a couple weeks away from reporting to Regina for the Western Hockey League’s East Division bubble, beginning with the shortest of ‘training camp’ imaginable before the 24-game schedule begins on Mar. 12.

“I can’t think of a time when I’ve gone at least a full year without playing a game, maybe since I started playing hockey, it’s definitely been a long time,” Popple said from his home in Brandon.

“It’s been long, but we’ve been able to deal with it. We’ve been shut down here in Manitoba quite a while, so it’s just been trying to find stuff to do. I’ve got a little home gym going, but now we’re able to skate in small groups, which is nice. It’s been good to get a few skates in before we head out.”

The Warriors players were informed of the return-to-play plan by general manager Alan Millar and head coach Mark O’Leary on Feb. 11 in a mass Zoom call.

There were lots of smiling faces once the news hit home.

“I think everybody was just super excited, everyone wants to get back playing and we’re obviously very fortunate that we can get back out there and get in some games again,” Popple said.

The rumours had been swirling for weeks prior to the official announcement, with word first filtering out in late January that a bubble format might be a thing for the East Division. Thing is, it wasn’t the first time hopes had been high. There had been

the proposed October start, then December, then January, and each time the deadline passed and the goalposts moved.

“I think that was pretty tough on myself and obviously everybody else,” Popple said. “It was looking that we were going to go a couple times there, but obviously with what was going on they weren’t able to make that happen. So to finally get approval and get things going, everyone is really looking forward to it.”

As has been reported multiple times, the East Division teams will converge on Regina and play all their games out of the Brandt Centre, practice at the Co-Operator’s Centre and live in the University of Regina and Luther College dormitories.

As one might expect, it’ll be a completely different situation than anything the vast, vast majority of players have ever been through.

“I don’t know what it’s going to be like, but I think it’ll be a cool experience for everybody,” Popple said. “We’re all going to be excited about playing, it’s been a long time, so I don’t think anyone is going to be too picky. It’ll be fun to get in there, it’s going to be a lot of time with the guys, hanging out every day and playing hockey which is really all you can ask for.”

When it comes to preparation, Popple didn’t have the luxury of playing for an MJHL team during the long break but was able to hook up with some of his Warriors Manitoba teammates — nine players on the team’s roster are from the southern part of the province, including four from Brandon proper — for periodic ice sessions in addition to just staying in touch.

“There was a big group skate this summer and then again in the fall before the second big shutdown happened,” Popple said.

“We’ve been chatting and hanging out lots during the summer and now during the winter, so it’ll be nice to see the guys again.”

One thing that’s for certain is how much

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Tate Popple is among many players looking forward to hitting the ice in two weeks time.

improvement the Warriors will be looking for. Last season was a trying one for the crew and a far cry from what Popple experienced in his rookie season with the club — the 2017-18 season that saw Moose Jaw win the Scotty Munro Trophy as the WHL’s top regular-season team.

Taking a step back in that direction will be the primary goal of the shortened campaign.

“We’re only losing our 20-year-olds and going in there with an almost identical team as last year, which is great,” said Popple, who was named an assistant captain for the club. “We have a lot of young guys coming up who are going to be a year older and some young guys who are going to come in and be contributors.”

For himself, seeing the kind of 20-yearold offensive jump shown by the likes of Tristin Langan and Tanner Jeannot in recent seasons would certainly be welcome.

“It’ll be important to get off to a real good start, but honestly, if we can just get out there and get things going on the right foot right away, hopefully I’ll be a big part of that,” Popple said, adding that being one

Tate Popple will be looking to be part of plenty of goal celebrations this season.

of the rugged veterans of the WHL wars this season will take some getting used to.

“It’s been awhile in Moose Jaw and it’s been nothing but the best,” he said. “It’ll definitely be different being the oldest guy in the room, I remember going in there and being the young guy and looking up to everybody, so that’s something you have to take in and be a leader for the young guys.”

Normally, it would be a touch unusual to be talking about post-junior plans at the very start of a season, but this isn’t usual.

The 24 games won’t take long to play, and after that, it’ll be off to future endeavours.

“It’s going to happen super quick; it feels like it’s going to fly by,” Popple said. “But for next year, I’ve been talking to some schools and I think that’s what I want to do, continue my education and with the scholarship we get from the league, put that to use and continue to play hockey too.

“So I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can do… it’s a short 24-game season so we’re going to go in there and hope for the best and see what happens.”

Western Hockey League launches Goals for Mental Health

RE/MAX donating $15 for every goal scored by Western Canadian WHL clubs

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

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In a time when mental health concerns are coming to the forefront more and more, the Western Hockey League and RE/ MAX are stepping up to try and lend a hand.

The WHL has joined with the national realtor organization and the Canadian Men-

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tal Health Association to create Goals for Mental Health, a program that will run through all 17 teams in western Canada.

In addition to number of digital programming initiatives that will take place during the 24-game schedule, a special fundraising component for each community is also being put in place.

RE/MAX will be donating $15 per goal

scored by each team, beginning when the Central Division kicks off on Feb. 26 and continuing when the WHL’s East Division — including the Moose Jaw Warriors — open their season in the Regina Hub on Mar. 12.

Fans can track the goal tally and funds raised at WHL.ca/GoalsForMentalHealth and by following the Warriors’ social media channels on Twitter at @MJWARRIORS and Facebook at mjwarriors. The fundraising venture is only part of what Goals for Mental Health has planned, with teams also using social media to offer tips on how you can support your own positive mental health and other ways fans can support the fundraising campaign.

“Once again, our longstanding corporate partner RE/MAX of Western Canada has stepped up to support our WHL communities with this new mental health initiative,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “We continue to look for new ways to support positive mental health pro-

gramming within our communities and we are proud to continue with these efforts at such a critical time in partnership with RE/MAX of Western Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association.”

The program is part of the long-running CMHA Talk Today initiative, which includes an educational component called safeTALK for WHL players, providing mental health training specific to suicide awareness. This training helps teach individuals the importance of talking about mental health, how to acknowledge signs of suicide, seek help when they’re in need of support, and connect others in need of support to suicide first-aid resources. Each team is also linked to a CMHA Mental Health Coach, who can provide support and mental health resources to individuals in need.

For more on Talk Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association and how you can support your own mental well-being in these tough times, visit cmha.ca.

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Miller Express signee off to a solid start in college seasons

A quick look at how the early season is shaping up for players who will wear the black and yellow at Ross Wells Park this summer

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Miller Express have the names on the dotted line, now it’s time to see just what their new players are capable of on the diamond with their college and university teams.

And so far, the news has been pretty good for the handful of future Western Canadian Baseball League players already taking the field.

Junior infielder Chase Anderson has seen both himself and his team get off to a solid start. Metropolitan State University Denver swept Fort Hayes in their season-opening series during the Feb. 19 weekend, and Anderson played a large role in their success.

Anderson is hitting .325 through the first four games, having scored eight runs to go along with a home run, three runs batted in and a .934 on-base-plus-slugging (OPS).

Senior relief pitcher Garrett Moltzan and Texas Wesleyan University already have 10 games under their belt and hold a 6-4

record — with five games cancelled due to the vicious cold snap in that part of the world last week.

Moltzan has been solid, making five relief appearances and allowing only three runs on eight hits through 9 innings of work for a 2.79 earned run average. He’s struck out 18 while allowing only six walks.

Junior second baseman Nick Erickson and Kansas Wesleyan hold a 4-4 record through the first three weeks of their season. Erickson has a .250 average through 15 at bats in five games, having scored three runs and knocked in pair to go along with a .583 OPS. Freshman pitcher Julian Zamora made his first NCAA Division II appearance for Washburn University on Feb. 19 vs. the Regis University Rangers and went 1 ⅓ innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits and striking out one.

Senior redshirt pitcher Jonathan Ellison (Division I McNeese State), freshman infielder Thomas Soto (Division I Dayton

Miller Express signee Chase Anderson is off to a solid start for undefeated MSU Denver.

University) and outfielder/pitcher Kyle Froehlich (Colby Community College) all have yet to take the field for their respective teams.

Mitchell University (Jeff Nicolosi, Jeremy Sagun, Anthony Diaz) kick off their

season this weekend against Immaculata University.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express open their 2020-21 WCBL campaign on May 28 when they host the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Ross Wells Park.

New CHL streaming site to offer fans a chance to watch upcoming WHL campaign

WHL Live on CHL TV to feature every contest throughout 24-game schedule

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express enjoy,” the league said in a press release.

The roll-out comes at a good time — with teams unable to host fans for their upcoming 24-game schedules, a lack of website broadcasting for the league’s 22 teams could have made it extremely difficult to watch live game action.

The WHL schedule began on Feb. 26 with the first slate of Central Division games, as Medicine Hat travelled to Red Deer and Lethbridge visited Edmonton. The two games marked the first action for the league in more than 300 days, dating back to the pandemic shutdown on Mar. 13, There’s already plenty of content on the new CHL website, and soon all 24 games from the Warriors’ 2020. upcoming schedule will also be available.

To give everyone a taste of what the serMoose Jaw Warriors fans will be able The brand-new system will “deliver a vice has to offer, all of the first home to watch the upcoming Western Hockey high-quality viewing experience on a games will be offered free of charge to League schedule from the comfort of their completely re-imagined and re-designed those who register. own homes, thanks to the new WHL Live platform with improved customer experi- Full season access for the 2021 campaign on CHL TV streaming service. ence for WHL fans across the country to

will cost $59.99, while individual games can be purchased for $6.99.

Both price points include access to live games as well as archived contests.

Plenty of content is already available on the website at watch.chl.ca, including highlight packages, past Memorial Cup finals and player draft previews.

To sign up, visit watch.CHL.ca, select your package and download the app onto your preferred device. Packages were first available on Feb. 24.

In addition to the Central Division kicking off play this weekend, the East Division will play their first games in the Regina bubble beginning Mar. 12 and the U.S. Division — which released its schedule on Feb 24 — will open play on Mar. 18. No announcement has been given for the B.C. Division.

Mosaic Place to remove ice Monday as city continues seasonal shutdown for ice plants Sportsplex to remain open through end of March, PlayMor Palace shut down in mid-January

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

In a normal year, the Moose Jaw Warriors would be entering the final few weeks of the regular season and preparing for the Western Hockey League playoffs, the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors would be well into their playoff run and minor hockey teams across the board would be well gearing up for post-season journeys of their own.

But in 2021, with the pandemic continuing to roll along, none of that is happening.

As of Mar. 1, only two sheets of artificial

ice remain for use in the area, and only one of those in city limits.

The City of Moose Jaw announced last week that the annual shutdown of ice plants in the city will continue as of Monday with the removal of ice from Mosaic Place.

That follows the shutdown of the PlaMor Palace back in mid-January, which saw the Bert Hunt and Wally Boshuck arenas closed down when the Government of Saskatchewan extended the ongoing

COVID-19 restrictions.

The Kinsmen Sportsplex will remain open through Mar. 31 and will continue to take public rentals and hold public skating bookings.

“We thank all user groups and residents for their patience and understanding as we dealt with the operational challenges presented by COVID-19,” said said Derek Blais, Director of Parks and Recreation in a press release. “We thank Mosaic Place for working together to match the hours of

service to the needs of our user groups.”

Red Knight Arena in Bushell Park remains open for third-party bookings, but openings are expected to be sparse as other rinks shut down.

To book ice time at the Kinsmen Sportsplex, email recreation@moosejaw.ca and to book public skating times, use the Online Recreation Registration on the City’s website or use the free City of Moose Jaw app.

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Warriors’ Millar thankful for time in Moose Jaw, looking forward to new challenge with Hockey Canada

General Manager to close out time with Tribe during upcoming schedule of games, take over as Director of Player Personnel for Program Excellence

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

Throughout the Zoom press conference announcing Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Alan Millar was leaving the team, a common theme kept coming up: just how much things had changed for the team in a positive direction through his 10-year tenure with the Western Hockey League franchise.

From the overall strength of the front office, to the solidity of the franchise financially and right into the overall player culture and ‘feel’ around the team, the Warriors are a much, much different crew than they were when Millar took over in 2010.

So when Millar and the Warriors announced that he’d be leaving the team to join Hockey Canada as the Director of Player Personnel for the Program of Excellence, it was met with plenty of mixed emotions.

“Alan and I got to know each other right off the start, I was on the hiring committee back in those days and picked him up at the Regina airport,” Warriors president Chad Taylor said. “And I remember how confident Al was in that interview and we knew right then he was going to be our next general manager.

“For the last 10 years, Al has grown this organization; he’s brought a number of cultural changes to the Moose Jaw Warriors. You look at how we play today versus the years before (Al arriving), his big focus was speed, skill and player IQ and I think he delivered. Then transitioning to Mosaic Place from the Civic Centre, there are a lot of great memories of where we were and to what we’ve grown into.”

The ‘grown into’ part is one of the true success stories in the WHL over the last decade. Once a team that occasionally found itself in tough times on the balance sheet, the Warriors now regularly turn a profit, to the point the league considers the team a ‘mid-market’ franchise on par with teams from much larger centres.

And while that’s all a source of pride for Millar, you wouldn’t know it from the Zoom conference. No, it was all about all the help he received along the way, from the board to the community to the staff and players. In fact, he’d likely still be thanking folks if it wasn’t for the presser time constraints.

“What can I say, the last 10 years have flown by,” Millar said. “It’s been a great experience both personally and professionally. When I look at the great people that I’ve met here in Moose Jaw and the Western Hockey League and I’ll certainly move on here with lifelong friendships that I look forward to continuing for years to come.

“I’ve been involved with the Canadian Hockey League for a long time, between my time as a manager in the OHL and tenure in Moose Jaw. I’ve really enjoyed my time in this league, and as Chad knows over the years, there has been the odd phone call about other opportunities, but it was only going to take something I felt was a special opportunity to have me wanting to think about leaving the Moose Jaw Warriors, and I was presented that opportunity by Hockey Canada.”

The reason it was going to take something special to pry Millar away from Moose Jaw is a good one.

“I think this is one of the best franchises in the CHL,” he said. “I know it’s in a smaller market but when you consider the support and the passion of our fan base, the dedication of our corporate partners… like any manager in sports, I’m sure the fans didn’t always agree with the moves we made, but I know we always did it with the best interest in mind to win a championship, and good or bad they always supported the team and that sure was important.”

The team’s evolution into what it is today didn’t happen overnight, of course.

It took time, building on a desire to win from year to year and creating a situation where players who stepped into the Warriors’ dressing room knew they were entering an environment focussed on positive results.

“We really challenged each other, the professionalism of the organization and how we treated people, the continuity within the staff and having long-tenured people here, whether it was on the coaching side or in the front office, doing things the right way was real important,” Millar said. “I feel good that we’ve accomplished a lot of that, and it wasn’t just me, I’ve worked with a lot of great people and had a lot of great support from our board.”

The New Job So, just what does the Director of Player Personnel for the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence do?

Millar will be one of the people in charge of player personnel, player evaluations, camp rosters and team rosters for every team under 20 in the national organizing body’s umbrella of work.

That includes the National Junior Team, U18 World Championship team, Hlinka Gretzky U18 team and the U17 World Challenge program — essentially, if you’re an up-and-coming player looking to play for your country, Millar will have set eyes on you at some point.

“It’s a unique position, where it’s not only a lot of scouting and managing on the

Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Alan Millar speaks to the media during a Zoom press conference.

player personnel side, but an opportunity to lead programs and manage teams in the Program of Excellence,” Millar said.

“I’ve had the honour even back in my time in the OHL of being on (general manager) committees putting Canada-Russia rosters together, joining the Hockey Canada management group and learning how they do things… It’ll be a lot of travel, tracking the players and working with the staff in Calgary, it’s all something I’m looking forward to as well.”

For now, Millar will continue to work with the Warriors through the upcoming 24-game hub schedule in Regina but will also be in contact with Hockey Canada.

He and wife Kelly will be moving to Calgary in the off-season, likely sometime in July.

The Next General Manager Fortunately for the Warriors, Millar’s decision leaves the team on a decent footing even while opening a tremendous hole.

With more than seven months until the 2021-22 season, vetting candidates and choosing the best fit for the job can take place at an unpanicked pace.

One of the first candidates, naturally, will be current assistant general manager Jason Ripplinger, who has held his position since the 2018-19 season and has over two decades as a scout and director of player personnel in the WHL. “The board has a decision to make, but we have time on our hands,” Taylor said.

“We can get through this hub and the 24 games and then look at this organization and see where everything fits. The bigger question is if Mr. Ripplinger is ready to take on the new role; I’m looking forward to sitting down with Jason and see what his thoughts are, and I’m sure he’ll be interested in the job. We’ll follow our due

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Watching From Afar One thing that’s for certain, Millar won’t be leaving the Warriors in his rear-view mirror.

No, when you’ve invested as much time and effort as he has in the team and trying to build a winner, you’re going to be very interested in how your project looks going forward, even if you’re not at the helm.

That’s especially true for the current crew of Warriors, who are in year two of a rebuild that could see plenty of positive results in the near future.

“I’m excited about where the team is at, after the 2018 run we put a plan in place to get our house back in order,” Millar said, referring to major trades that sent all-star defenceman Jett Woo to Calgary and NHL first round draft pick Brayden Tracey to Victoria.

“As we’ve always done here with this management group, we didn’t want to just get by, we tried to make tough decisions and there were some peaks and valleys, but we wanted to put groups together to try and win a championship… I wanted to win here so bad, and 2018 will haunt me a bit in terms of how close we were, but in terms of moving forward, there’s a lot of very good young players here, lots of picks.”

That’s why Millar will be keeping close tabs on the Mark O’Leary-led crew the next few seasons, at least.

“I’m excited to watch this group, I think we’re going to take a really big step and I’m excited to watch the guys in the hub and this will be a really exciting team next season,” he said.

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Moose Jaw’s Ingalls off to fast start with Lander University lacrosse

Sophomore midfielder has pair of goals in first two games with unbeaten Bearcats

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

When Moose Jaw lacrosse standout Quinn Ingalls was back home this summer putting in a bit of time coaching the Mustangs field lacrosse program, he was already looking forward to his sophomore season with the Lander University Bearcats.

Now, after the first two games of the season down in Greenwood, South Carolina, we can all see why.

Ingalls, a sophomore with the NCAA Division II squad in only its second year of existence, has a pair of goals and has emerged as a solid contributor for the Great Lakes Valley Conference team.

Lander opened the season back on Feb. 6 against Chowan University and took an 11-3 victory, with Ingalls scoring his team’s third goal of the game with 8:44 remaining in the first quarter. An offensive midfielder, Ingalls finished

the game with a pair of shots, both on goal, as well as a caused turnover.

The Bearcats had nearly a month off before their next contest, but the result was the same, albeit far closer: an 11-10 victory over North Greenville University. Ingalls scored Lander’s first goal of the fourth quarter only 34 seconds into the final frame, giving his crew a 9-5 lead at the time. Ingalls would cap the game with three shots, two on goal, to go along with two ground balls and another caused turnover.

The Lander schedule picks up in earnest in March with six games, including their first away game on Mar. 1 at Barton College.

Former Moose Jaw Mustangs lacrosse standout Quinn Ingalls (middle, facing camera) celebrates a goal with his Lander University teammates. Hunter Julius Lander University

WHL trade deadline passes with no activity

With schedule set to begin in Central Division Friday night, teams opt to stick with current rosters

by Randy Palmer, Moose Jaw Express

If you’re looking for confirmation that the upcoming Western Hockey League schedule is far from the norm, you just have to take a gander at the number of deals that went down prior to the trade deadline last week.

Only four trades total were made in weeks leading up to the deadline. Two of those were by the Warriors, first sending goaltender Brock Gould to Portland on Feb. 10 so the Colorado Springs, Col. native wouldn’t have to deal with border crossing issues during the pandemic.

The Warriors then dealt Peyton McKenzie to Kamloops for a sixth-round pick in 2021 on Feb. 23.

That was the final deal any team would make in the WHL this season.

Warriors general manager Alan Millar hinted that might be the case when the league announced its return to play plan for the East Division back on Feb. 12.

“I think we feel real confident in our team a year from now and the steps our team can take,” Millar said at the time. “This will be important in building that, and we feel our young group of players is strong and the devel-

opment part is very important… you won’t have your traditional buyers and sellers so I don’t anticipate very many moves.”

There were a total of 28 trades in the week leading up to the Jan. 10 trade deadline last year in 2020, including 12 on the day itself.

The WHL opened it’s 24-game ‘season’ on Feb. 26 with a pair of Central Division games when Medicine Hat travelled to Red Deer and Lethbridge headed to Edmonton to take on Moose Jaw’s Ethan Peters and the Oil Kings.

The East Division teams — including the Moose Jaw Warriors — reported to the Regina Hub on Feb. 27 and will go through another five-day quarantine prior to preparing for the first slate of games on Mar. 12. No schedule has been announced as of yet, but all games will be played at the Brandt Centre in Regina.

The U.S. Division plays their first game on Mar. 18, with Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Reece Newkirk and the Portland Winterhawks doing battle with Tri-City.

No return-to-play announcement has been announced for

the B.C. Division.

The final order of business for WHL squads was the finalization of rosters which was completed by midnight on Feb. 26.

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