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Dump fees for Moose Jaw Food Bank renovation project covered by two local businesses Larissa Kurz

Two local businesses for us, they’ll have to do in Moose Jaw have althat for everybody,” said ready jumped in to aid Moore. “It was a shot in the Moose Jaw & Disthe dark, and already the trict Food Bank with the need has been met for us renovation of their new [by the community].” location by donating the In addition to the genfunds for the landfill fee erosity of these two and permit fees, less than businesses, Moore also a day after city council shared that other memdenied the non-profit’s bers of the community request to have them have also created two waived. separate GoFundMe “It seems to happen that campaigns to help cover every time the food bank the costs denied by city needs something, our council. community steps up,” And while the dump said development manfees situation has alager Jason Moore, on beready been resolved, half of the food bank.

Moore said that these Moore made a request campaigns are more than to city council on March Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. (photo by Larissa Kurz) welcome to continue 8 at the regular counoffering support as the cil meeting to waive the food bank certainly still one-time landfill fees and debris removal and permit fees for the needs it to finish its new building project. non-profit, as they work on a full renovation at their new building “The GoFundMe pages…that’s wonderful too because we still on Fairford Street West. Council voted 5-2 to deny the request. have a long way to go to get this project completed,” said Moore.

After the decision was shared by local media, Moore said he was The final phase of the food bank’s building renovation will be the almost immediately contacted the next morning by Lyle Silzer construction of a new addition to the existing building, which will from Hazer Enterprises and Justin and Sidney Nelson from Silver house a lobby where the non-profit can better serve its clients.

Star Salvage & Recycling, with offers to cover these fees.

“This past winter, we were handing hampers out during the middle Hazer Enterprises has donated $700 for the cost of the food bank’s of the winter in the cold, so this lobby is super important because landfill fees, which were estimated to be $690, while Silver Star it's going to bring dignity back to the people we serve, by giving Salvage has donated $2,500 for the cost of the permit fees, esti- them a space that's warm and inviting and has ample room for mated to be $2,114, for a total donation of $3,200 from the two them,” said Moore.

The addition is going to require more than the $118,200 the food businesses. bank already fundraised this past summer, so Moore is happy to “It's fantastic,” said Moore, of the donations.

Members of the community had expressed immediate displeasure see so much enthusiastic support from Moose Jaw already. with city council’s decision on social media, and Moore said that A new fundraising campaign to support building the lobby addiit was a heartwarming feeling to see Moose Jaw so supportive of tion has already launched, with details available on the food bank’s website. Called the Last Piece of the Puzzle campaign, it has a big the food bank.

“There is a lot of disgruntled people out there [on social media] in goal of raising $147,000 to finish the new building. support of us, and I really do appreciate that our community cares The food bank’s goal is to complete all of the planned renovations and lobby construction by the end of this fall. so much, that they’re taking this so seriously,” said Moore.

He also added that he doesn’t fault city council for their decision To donate to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank’s fundraising campaign, contact them by phone at 1 (306) 692-2911, by email at regarding the food bank’s request.

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Upcoming Sask Girls United event sharing social media safety tips with teen girls Larissa Kurz

An upcoming session organized by the group Sask Girls United is looking to offer pre-teen girls some advice on the pros and cons of social media, and how to navigate the online world safely.

The informational event, “Socially Savvy” will take place over Zoom video on March 21, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., and organizers are welcoming girls aged 10 to 14 to join in.

“It's going to be an open conversation that we’re going to facilitate, talking about social media and the positives and also the negatives associated with it,” said Sask Girls United member Isabella Grajczyk.

The topic of social media dos-and-dont’s is becoming more and more important to discuss with young girls, said Grajczyk, as the online sphere is only becoming more prevalent in people’s lives — especially teenagers.

The event’s main goal is to have an open conversation about what social media has to offer, both good and bad, and how to use social media in a safe and responsible way.

“We wanted to have a conversation about the risks involved with social media, especially for young girls because there are risks online,” said Grajczyk. “[Things like] negative comments, what content to

that experience of growing up with social media and trying to navigate that ourselves,” said Grajczyk. “And we thought it would be really valuable to have [this information] come from that perspective, where we’re on the younger side and in university, [as] opposed to someone who maybe doesn’t use social media quite in the same way.”

Socially Savvy is entirely free to participate, said Grajczyk, and parents are welcome to sit in on the session with their children. It's also open to any girls in Saskatchewan who are within the event’s age group and may be interested in attending.

Since its inception earlier in 2020, Sask Girls United has hosted two virtual boot camps for young girls in the province.

Both were received very well, said Grajczyk, with some repeating attendees she hopes to continue seeing at future events.

Focusing on topics of goal setting and mental health wellness, Grajczyk said the boot camp attendees had nothing but good things to say, which she would like to see happen again with this newest event.

“I’m really looking forward to this next one, I think it’s going to be really great,” said Grajczyk. “What we’ve heard from participants is they’re really enjoying these sessions, and I think it's great to give girls the space to interact with each other all over the province and learn important skills.”

Registration for the upcoming Socially Savvy event will remain open until March 21 before the session starts. Anyone interested in taking part can find the registration link on the Sask Girls United Facebook page or through their Instagram profile.

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Organizers of Sask Girls United, L-R: Kaitlyn Kitzan, Isabella Grajczyk, Sasha Valgardsson, Topaza Yu, Zahin Rahman (missing Sarah Szell, Bailey Moser, Kendall Bistretzan, and Amy Curruthers). (supplied) put out there, how to keep your account private, and just ways to keep yourself safe, these sorts of things are super important.”

But, she continued, it's also important to talk about how existing on the internet doesn’t have to be all scary.

“We also want to really focus on the pos-

itives of social media [too]. There are so many influencers out there who have a really positive message they’re spreading,” said Grajczyk. “So our course is going to be looking at the risks involved but also what you can get out of it, the benefits to it.”

Members of Sask Girls United — an organization created by a team of young women to provide leadership and empowerment opportunities for girls across Saskatchewan — will be leading the conversation during the event, sharing knowledge from their own experiences on social media backed by research on the topic.

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Moose Jaw Police Service welcomes new member in private swearing-in ceremony Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Police Service welcomed new officer Payton Denet during a private swearing-in ceremony on March. 12.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony was closed to public and family with only invited MJPS officials present to witness Denet take the oath of police, code of ethics, and oath of secrecy, overseen by Judge Brian Hendrickson.

The addition of a new constable to the service will fill a position at the MJPS that has been left vacant.

Cst. Denet is originally from Moose Jaw, and will be returning to his hometown with previous experience working within the justice system. He was previously a correctional officer in Regina for several years and has also worked with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol.

He recently completed law enforcement training at the Saskatchewan Police College this past December, before being hired by the MJPS.

Moose Jaw Police Service Chief Rick Bourassa (L) with new officer Cst. Payton Denet (centre) and Judge Brian Hendrickson (R) during a private swearing-in ceremony. (supplied) Denet said he will use his position with the MJPS to encourage positive relation-

ships and continue building trust within the community, as well as continue bring-

ing his own style of policing to the table.

“I want to help everyone out and build better relationships with the community and public, [and] be a part of the great service here,” said Denet. “Growing up in Moose Jaw, I’ve always felt safe in the community and wanted to give back to the community. . . I’m very much looking forward to starting my career in the Moose Jaw Police Service, and I’m thankful to have been given the opportunity to make everyone proud, and I’m excited to get out there.”

Since Cst. Denet has already completed his police training, he will now enter into a probationary period overseen by a field training officer here in Moose Jaw. The MJPS has now sworn in five new officers in 2021, after welcoming four recruits earlier this year in January during a similarly private ceremony.

Inaugural 100+ Women Who Care event looking to raise funds for homeless programming Larissa Kurz

The first-ever fundraising event from 100+ Women Who Care Moose Jaw is focusing on opening a conversation and raising funds for individuals in the community facing homelessness.

On March 20, 100+ Women Who Care will be hosting a Zoom event at 7 p.m. featuring several presentations and the launch of a new fundraising initiative in the community.

Guest speaker Jody Oakes from Square One Community Inc., a group of non-profit agencies and community members working to address homelessness, will be present to share details about their work to create more programming aimed at individuals who are facing barriers like homelessness.

Meagan Jasper, a member of Square One Community, will also be sharing her lived experience with homelessness.

Nicole Lillico will also take the screen to share information about the future potential of 100+ Women Who

Care Moose Jaw and how these gatherings can help the community.

The ultimate goal of the event is to see 100 women, or teams of women, attend and offer a donation of $100, to help raise $10,000 to support the creation of a low-barrier shelter to offer support to homeless individuals in Moose Jaw. Donations are being collected by the United Way Regina, which supports initiatives in Moose Jaw like Square One Community through its COVID-19 Relief Fund.

The purpose of the new 100+ Women Who Care group is to bring together women to talk about important issues in their community and raise funds to support charities and non-profits who can help address those issues.

For more information about 100+ Women Who Care Moose Jaw, visit the group’s Facebook page for updates.

To register for the upcoming 100+ Women Who Care for the Homeless event, email della@jonesparkview.com by March 15 to receive the Zoom meeting link.

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As a sponge for information, there are certain statements made that give food for thought and examination and when they pertain to human nature and the psychology of such, my inquisitive vein is sparked.

One such one I heard or read lately questions, “What is truth?”

The statement states: “There is Joan Ritchie no truth anymore, but everyone’s EDITOR ‘own’ truth.”

Personally, I find this statement rather erroneous. However, I do understand that personal perceptions can vary.

Should this be construed as ‘truth’?

The world is so screwy these days; no one knows what’s right anymore; people seem to base their truths (connoting the idea that truth can change) on their emotions rather than on what is actually right.

Has humanity lost their conscience and moral compass?

In a book, Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil, groundbreaking studies by psychologists found that babies are born with an innate moral sense even before learned behaviour, showing a basic disposition for goodness.

Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers saw increase in tips received in 2020, annual data shows Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers program received more tips from the community in 2020 compared to the year previous, which resulted in more tip rewards paid out for successful information.

During its recent annual general meeting, the board of directors shared that Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers received a total of 294 tips in 2020, with $1,700 in rewards approved.

This is an increase from the data provided during last year’s meeting, which reported a total of 214 tips were received in 2019 with $950 in rewards issued to tipsters.

Constable Josh McNaughton, the Moose Jaw Police Service member handling the Crime Stoppers program, said that 184 tips provided were related to drug and theft incidents, which resulted in 74 contacts for the MJPS. The remaining 110 tips were made in relation to a variety of other types of offences.

Board chairman Lyle Johnson said he was pleased with the level of community engagement with the program this year.

Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers continued to utilize its Facebook page to request information from the public regarding local crimes of interest, publishing 17 posts throughout 2020.

The online reporting tool P3 Tips, which offers tipsters the option to report tips anonymously through its online

“In each of us,” wrote poet Robert Louis Stevenson, “two natures are at war—the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose—what we want most to be we are.”

Because of the two natures (good and evil) at war, I assume that speaking one’s own truth can distort the reality of what is actually truth or not. But after taking some time to examine the word ‘truth’ itself, I find that it is much more complicated that that, based on various complex criteria and standards.

Although my personal idea of ‘truth’ is based on fact not feeling, I am slightly perplexed now after confusing myself with more information. And so goes the dilemma, ‘What is truth?’

Interestingly enough, while I have been contemplating the context of the matter, our philosopher-columnist Marc Legare has written an article in this edition that speaks to opinions. After reading it, I find it rolls down a very similar path to a fairly similar conclusion.

It seems to me that speaking one’s own opinion somewhat resembles speaking one’s own truth.

I guess, for a multitude of population that has a rather discombobulated opinion on everything taking their liberties to speak their own truths, this further confuses the issue.

And I reiterate Legare’s final comments stating, “But that is just my opinion…”

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L-R: Moose Jaw ACT/UCT president Mark Gilliland and youth representative Sebasten Halvorsen presents a cheque to chairman Lyle Johnson, with A.E. Peacock Collegiate principal Dustin Swanson present as the ACT offered support for renovations to Peacock’s Centennial Auditorium. (supplied)

Lloyd Luhning (L), president of the Moose Jaw Early Bird Lions Club, presents a donation cheque to Lyle Johnson (R), chairman of the Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers. (supplied)

portal or smartphone app, also continued to see engagement after debuting in 2019.

While the majority of tips received in 2019 were reported through the online app, the opposite occurred during 2020, said McNaughton — with 101 tips this year reported using the online P3 Tips method, while the remaining 193 came in via phone calls.

Financial reports presented during the meeting also shared that several donations were made to the program.

The Moose Jaw ACT/UCT council made its yearly donation of $2,000, as an annual sponsor of the program since its inception in 1984, and the local Early Bird Lions Club also made a donation of $800.

Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers also received a donation of $600, dispensed from a donation by the Kinsmen Clubs of Saskatchewan made to the provincial Crime Stoppers association.

The board report speculated that the COVID-19 restrictions in place during 2020 may have affected the level of reporting in comparison to previous years, as criminal activity appeared to be slowed when restrictions came into place.

Crime Stoppers tip activity was also down across the province for most of 2020, until very recently, likely also in correlation with the pandemic restrictions.

The Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers program is one of 120 programs currently operating worldwide. Moose Jaw was the first municipality in Saskatchewan to create a local Crime Stoppers program.

Seniors have higher risk for suicide due to major life changes, data shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Baby boomers over age 65 — especially men — have a higher risk of suicide than younger people, as life changes can strain mental health and create unhealthy thoughts, a coalition of mental health groups say.

A fact sheet — presented as part of a city council report about a national suicide crisis hotline — that Health Canada, the Centre for Suicide Prevention, the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association jointly sponsored shows several factors can lead to suicide, including: • Experiences of loss, including health, loved ones, physical mobility and independence; • Major life changes such as retirement, change in financial status or a transition to care homes; • Fewer relationships and connections as loved ones die or as seniors live alone; • Feelings of being a burden to loved ones; • Chronic illness and pain.

The suicide rate for men over age 65 is 20 per 100,000, while the rate for men over age 90 is 33.8 per 100,000, the document shows. Older males die by suicide more often than any other group because they use more lethal means when attempting suicide. Meanwhile, for every three suicide attempts older adults make, one is successful, while that rate for young people is 200:1.

“Warning signs in older adults can be difficult to identify, as some changes in behaviour can be the result of changes as one gets older,” the sheet said. “For example,

if someone is going out less frequently with friends, this could be seen as someone isolating (himself or herself), when in reality (he or she) may be having mobility issues.”

Any significant change in behaviour or mood is a warning sign that someone may be thinking about suicide, such as losing interest in a favourite hobby or activity, disconnecting from friends or family, or changes in sleeping or eating patterns. Statements of hopelessness or talk of being a burden can also be warning signs about someone’s mental health.

The mental health coalition urges people to call 911 or the local crisis centre immediately if family or friends threaten to hurt or kill themselves, talk or write about death or suicide, or seek ways to kill themselves.

There are several ways to reduce the risk of suicide, the fact sheet said. This includes having good physical and mental health, having strong, supportive relationships with friends and family, being willing to ask for help if needed, having enjoyable activities or hobbies, having a meaning and purpose in life, and not having access to guns or potentially deadly medications.

“If someone you know is exhibiting warning signs, have an open, non-judgmental conversation with them,” the fact sheet adds. Mention your concerns, listen to the person’s response, talk about those feelings, and encourage him or her to seek out mental health supports.

Visit suicideinfo.ca for more resources.

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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has said, “The Government of Canada strongly condemns any form of discrimination at home and in our global community. We will continue to promote inclusiveness, acceptance, and equality in Canada and around the globe, and will never stop working for a safer, more equal, and more respectful world. On the important day, we reaffirm our ongoing responsibility to speak out against racism, hate, xenophobia, and bigotry in all its forms. Silence is not an option because progress is never permanent.”

The International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established six years after an incident,

known as the Sharpeville tragedy, which got worldwide attention. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa. The General Assembly called on the international community to increase its efforts to erase all forms of racial discrimination and in 1979, the General Assembly adopted a number of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the decade for action to combat racism and racial discrimination. On that occasion, the General Assembly decided that a week of solidarity with the peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination, beginning on March 21, would be organized annually in multiple countries.

Every step we take towards eliminating racism and discrimination is a move in the right direction. Actions that

we can all take are: to listen to, validate, and ally with people who report personal and systemic racism; have hard conversations with ourselves about the racism that lives within us; be mindful of the commonalities that humans share, and practice empathy; if you see something, say something; cross the racial divide by offering friendly greetings to all people, regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, class, or housing status; learn about the racism that occurs where you live, and do something about it by participating in and supporting anti-racist community events, advocate for affirmative action practices in education and employment.

Please contact the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council at (306)693-4677 for more information or to learn about how you can get involved.

Sask. officials warning that zebra mussels found in aquarium moss balls sold in the province Larissa Kurz

The Ministry of Environment is warning Saskatchewan residents to treat or even dispose of a type of moss ball popularly used in fish tanks as they may contain zebra mussels, a prohibited aquatic invasive species.

The mussels have been found in a variety of moss ball or algal ball products sold across western Canada, including in Saskatchewan. Often called marimo balls, these products are popular as ornamental plants kept in aquariums or water gardens, and with betta fish.

Alberta, Manitoba, B.C. and Ontario have also reported finding zebra mussels in moss ball products sold within their provinces. Following a coordinated effort from jurisdictions across Canada, the potentially contaminated products have already been removed from the retail supply chain.

The ministry is asking anyone who purchased a moss or algal ball product after Jan. 1, 2021 to properly treat or dispose of it, to help lessen the risk of zebra mussels reaching Saskatchewan aquatic ecosystems.

Zebra mussels are known to negatively impact ecosystems in many ways, including filtering out important algae that other native species feed on, attaching to and incapacitating other native mussels, and clogging water intake pipes. They are also known to multiply very quickly, once introduced to a water body, and spread very easily.

Residents may not be able to visually identify if their moss balls are housing zebra mussels, said the ministry,

moss balls in their fish tanks or water gardens take the time to treat aquarium contents and water, after removing the moss balls.

Residents should also consider cleaning any aquarium accessories that were in the same tank, either by soaking them in boiling water or in a disinfection solution that uses bleach.

During this step, the ministry strongly stressed that residents should not dispose of any aquarium water or products, like substrate, plants, or filter media that have been in contact with moss balls by flushing it down the toilet, drain, or in the compost.

Zebra mussels found on aquarium moss balls in Sas- Instead, remove the moss balls and other living organkatchewan have been very small, as shown here. (sup- isms from the aquarium or tank and treat the contaminatplied: Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment) ed water with bleach, allowing it to sit at least 15 minutes before disposing of it down the drain. as some of the examples found in Saskatchewan have For large aquariums where disinfection isn’t possible, been as small as a grain of sand and even located deep monitor the tank for at least the next few months in case inside the moss ball itself. any unusual or unexpected aquatic life develops and For individuals looking to treat their moss or algal balls, bleach all filter media before tossing it in the garbage. the ministry recommends placing them in a plastic bag If you think you have found a zebra mussel in a moss and either freezing them for 24 hours or dipping them ball, in your aquarium, or anywhere else in the province, into boiling water for at least a minute before letting contact the Saskatchewan Turn In Poachers and Polluters them cool.

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The Moose Jaw Humane Society is taking a unique and eye-catching approach to their most recent fundraiser.

The local animal shelter is planning to release a colouring book featuring pets submitted by Humane Society supporters, with the final result expected to offer a different and fun activity compared to usual fundraising offerings.

“We’re quite excited about it, we thought it would be a lot of fun to do something different,” said Moose Jaw Humane Society fundraising director Donna Fritzke. “Everyone loves their pets, so we thought it would be a great way for people to celebrate their pets and raise money for the shelter.”

Those who want to be involved can send in a photo of their pet for $30, which will then be turned into a colourable picture and included in the book, which will be sold for $20 each. A total of 40 pets will be included per book, and if more pets are submitted, the plan is to print a second edition and so on as demand increases.

The back of the colouring book will feature thumbnails of each pet just in case an ‘accurate’ representation of artwork is wanted.

Those who submit a photo can purchase a colouring book for half off at $10 and will also receive a charitable receipt for $20 as a ‘thank you’ for supporting the project.

Based on initial support, things are most certainly looking promising.

“We just put it out there this morning and we already have pictures, so I think it’d going to go over very well,” Fritzke said with a laugh, adding that every pet is welcome: traditional cats and dogs, of course, but goldfish, parrots, iguanas and every other critter under the sun.

A sample of what you might find when your pet is turned into a colouring page.

The initial print run of colouring books will be 100, with more printed if demand is there.

Email your favourite picture and your pet’s name to outreach@mjhs.ca to begin the process. Payment can be made by calling (306) 692-1517 or by making an etransfer to outreach@mjhs.ca.

Be sure to keep an eye on the Moose Jaw Humane Society Facebook page for when the first colouring books are available for sale.

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Oldtimers and country music lovers who spent time at the Royal Hotel in the heyday of visiting bands would have been cheering the latest induction into the Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame.

Loyal patrons of the Royal Hotel on River Street, if asked, Joyce Walter would likely agree that their faFor Moose Jaw Express vourite entertainer through the ronjoy@sasktel.net late 1960s-early 1980s would have been, hands down, Jimmy Arthur Ordge.

Jim’s distinctive voice was meant for singing and he entertained his fans both in person and via radio and television with hit songs such as “Irena Cheyenne,” “Ballad of Muk-Tuk Annie” and “Hershel’s Hemi Half-ton.” His fans knew all the words and enthusiastically sang along.

The induction into the hall of fame took place posthumously in February at virtual ceremonies in Edmonton.

Jim passed away July 1, 2016 in Edmonton. Former Central Butte resident R. Harlan Smith and well-known entertainer and author, was responsible for the nomination for Jim to be inducted.

In addition to Jim’s connection to the Royal Hotel in Moose Jaw, he was also connected locally through his air play on CHAB radio, and through two Lloyd E. Moffat Awards. At the time, the Moffat family owned the local station. The first Moffat award was won in 1967 for best country record for Irena Cheyenne. The second Moffat award came in 1968 for best country male artist, with the song “Cold Grey Winds of Autumn.”

Other awards over his career included the Alberta Achievement Award as a performer; the Bev Munro Award for his contribution to traditional Canadian country music; and three Juno nominations for best male country artist.

Jim was among the first Canadian country recording artists to have a top 10 hit on Canadian charts, doing so in

1967 and again in 1970. During his career that spanned six decades, he recorded multiple albums and had nine charting singles.

Jim enthusiastically performed throughout Canada and the United States on his own or as the opening act for Buck Owens, Webb Pierce, Roy Clark and Hank Snow. His performance at the Grand Ole Opy was a career highlight.

Jim made many appearances at the Calgary Stampede and fairs elsewhere in the United States and Canada. He performed several times at the Hometown Fair here in Moose Jaw and was brought back as a special performer for the city’s anniversary celebrations.

In his retirement, he was often a guest artist with the Canadian Country Music Association Legends that toured extensively through Alberta.

Other inductees to the hall of fame were Chris Nielsen, Laura Vinson, Alfie Myhre, Gaby Haas, Joyce Smith, Rodgers Brothers Band, Roy Warhurst, The Emeralds and Warren Holte.

If Jim were still alive, he would have been quietly grateful for the recognition. And he would have credited his bandmates, recording companies, producers, song writers and other musicians and personnel involved with his career.

He would have been especially grateful to the loyal club owners who continuously hired him to fill their lounge spaces, and he would have doffed his cowboy hat to the fans and friends who came to hear him sing whenever he was in the city.

Our table at the Royal was against the wall just beside the stage and from that table we became long-time friends of Jimmy Arthur Ordge. We still miss his sense of humour, and his talent. Well-done Jim. 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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In the two years since it first opened its doors, Running Wild Rescue has quickly evolved into a busy and successful place.

Nearly 750 dogs have been saved and adopted; close to 580 cats; all sorts of hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and even some farmyard critters for good measure.

With that kind of a menagerie rolling through their doors on a regular basis, you can bet there are going to be costs associated with veterinary bills some of the highest.

That’s where Roxanne Rath and the recent second annual purse auction came into play.

Rath put together the initial event in 2020, asking for folks to donate new or gently used purses for auction; the first time around bringing in 180 purses and raising $2,900.

With a seed planted, 2021 went beyond expectation.

A total of 563 purses were donated. A Facebook auction group with over 1,700 members saw almost every member perusing the hundreds of potential purchases. On Mar. 6, it culminated to a total of $8,863 raised to support the Rescue.

“It was amazing, it was really good to see and we can’t thank Roxanne enough,” said

Jasmin Wenarchuk and Roxanne Rath show off the fundraising total for the second annual Running Wild Rescue purse auction. Facebook photo Jasmin Wenarchuk with Running Wild Rescue. “Our vet bill is really up there right now. We’ve gotten a lot of tough cases, dogs that needed leg surgery, cats that were a little bit sicker than they should

have been with upper respiratory issues.

So our vet bill is up around $20 grand and that $8,000 really helps.”

Running Wild was one of the few business that didn’t see a drop-off in action

when it came to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In fact, it was just as busy as ever.

“We still kept going through COVID; sadly dogs still need to be saved and cats still need to be rescued,” Wenarchuk said. “So we’ve kept going and our numbers turned out really good. All our animals found homes. We haven’t really been stuck on anybody for the moment; there are a few scared cases that might take a little bit longer, but other than that we’ve been able to keep doing well throughout COVID.” Things might have slowed down a bit recently with the warmer temperatures, but that’s all going to change really quick.

“It is baby season, so I can only imagine what we’re getting soon,” Wenarchuk said.

With that in mind, fundraising ventures will continue.

A furnace raffle by Thiessen Contracting is currently underway at $25 a ticket, with a prize of a new furnace, $3,000 cash or a bathroom reno for under $5,000. Only 400 tickets are being printed.

An Easter cookie-kit fundraiser is also underway, with kits available as of April 1.

For more information, be sure to visit the Running Wild Rescue Facebook page.

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Damage to long-term care facility in Central Butte displaces residents, suspends healthcare services Larissa Kurz

The Saskatchewan Health Authority temporarily relocated 25 long-term care residents from a facility in Central Butte after unexpected basement flooding caused damage that has closed the building until further notice.

On March 2, flooding in the basement of Regency Manor damaged the electrical and mechanical systems, leaving the building without power, backup power, lights, heat or water.

The long-term care facility shares its building with the New Horizons Medical Clinic, the healthcare centre for Central Butte — located northwest of Moose Jaw — and the surrounding area. The clinic has also suspended operations in the wake of the incident.

Regency Manor staff safely evacuated all residents from the care home, who have been temporarily relocated to long-term care facilities in Moose Jaw and Herbert, or locally with family. Residents travelled

to these new locations with all charts, medications, wheelchairs and other care necessities required to maintain their level of care. Staff accompanied them to ensure a smooth transition to their temporary facilities.

The SHA is unsure how long Regency Manor will be temporarily closed, as an assessment of damage from the incident is still underway.

Arrangements to relocate the healthcare clinic in the community are already in the works, said the SHA, with more details to be shared as they are confirmed.

Patients may contact the clinic by telephone at 1 (306) 796-2180 beginning on March 8 at 1 p.m. Non-urgent health questions can also be directed to HealthLine 811.

For all emergency events, however, residents are to call 911 or visit an emergency department in Moose Jaw, Davidson or Swift Current.

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Musician Corinne Newton launches first single from locally produced EP Larissa Kurz

Although singer-songwriter Corinne Newton calls the rural area around Central Butte and Tugaske her stomping grounds, she’s excited to have recently found a home on the rotation at Moose Jaw’s country radio station with her newest single, “Real Life Reality.”

As the title track of Newton’s new fivetrack EP, “Real Life Reality” hit the airwaves on March 9 — the first time Newton has debuted a new song in such a big way.

“As an independent artist, I’m kind of flying by the seat of my pants,” joked Newton. “But it's on the local rotation now and when they play the local spotlight, it's on there too. And anybody can get those listening numbers up for us [by requesting the song], and maybe it will go further.”

The inspiration behind “Real Life Reality” came from a realization she had about technology and social media, said Newton, and how sometimes we need to look up from the screens and find enjoyment in real life.

“The song just kind of flowed out of me,” said Newton. “Looking at those devices and technology, there’s just a lot of negativity, so if we can just set it aside for a while, we’ll see there’s a lot of things to look at other than that.”

Newton said she initially penned the song a few years back, but found that the message she wrote in “Real Life Reality” seemed to be even more pertinent given the past year.

“When the pandemic hit, I played it during a Facebook live [video] or something, and everybody just related to it that much more,” said Newton.

In fact, her audience enjoyed the single so

Corinne Newton, a musician from the Central Butte, Sask. area, is debuting her first new album since 2015 with the radio release of title track “Real Life Reality” this week. (photo credit: Shelby Goddic) much that it prompted her to consider recording new music for the first time since her previous album in 2015, Chasing Butterflies. The decision was cemented when fellow musician Mike Beaudry launched Sonar Records, a recording studio located in Tugaske and just down the road from Newton’s home, and invited her to be the first artist to hit the sound booth.

One single turned into the Real Life Reality EP, which features four other new tracks from within Newton’s notebooks.

And while the title track feels pandemic-adjacent, the rest of the album is more about the experience of living on the prairies, which is Newton’s forte as an artist,

set in the nostalgic style of country music from the ‘90s.

“I’m a big fan of ‘90s country and I really miss that sound, [so] I told that to Mike and everything he does on guitar [for the EP] is exactly what I was hoping for,” said Newton. “They’re upbeat songs, because I didn’t want to go sad. There’s enough negativity out there that I wanted to keep it upbeat [and] they’re songs of the prairies and of the rural. I write about what I know and I’ve lived most of my life here in the prairies.”

Newton also shared that the entire album is actually completely locally grown, sourced right from her small town and

surrounding area.

Real Life Reality was recorded and produced at Sonar Records, and both of Newton’s backing musicians are from the Tugaske and Central Butte area — Beaudry on drums and guitar, and Glenna Switzer guesting on keyboards. Even the album’s cover and promotional photos were taken by local photographer Shelby Godick.

“It’s a locally made album and that is kind of important, you know, especially in this day in age,” said Newton. “And it really shows the talent that’s right here, you don’t have to go anywhere. We’re not keeping it local just to keep it local, it's that the talent is right here, and that's kind of neat.”

As the cherry on top of a successful single release, Newton is also inviting fans to help her out in creating a music video for “Real Life Reality.” She’s asking for emailed submissions of video clips, ideally of around 30 seconds, showing off what people are doing to entertain themselves that doesn’t involve technology, which she’ll be collaging together into a music video.

“I’ve got quite a few coming in, but there’s always room for more,” said Newton. “It's kind of fun, seeing what everybody’s been up to, and I think it brings a smile to everyone’s face, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Real Life Reality will be available to listen to on all streaming platforms on March 12, including Spotify and iTunes. Anyone interested in a physical copy of the album can reach out to Newton either by email at corinnenewtonmusic@gmail.com or through her website to request a CD.

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Moose Jaw high schools hosting registration events differently this month Larissa Kurz

For grade eight students in Moose Jaw, this month is usually spent taking tours of each of the high schools in the city to decide which institution is the most suited for the next step in their education — but things will look a little different this year.

To help students take on registration with the most information possible, each high school in Moose Jaw is offering parents and students some different ways to explore their options for the 2021-22 school year.

A.E. Peacock Collegiate (Prairie South School Division): Peacock Collegiate has shared a virtual tour video for prospective students, available on its website, to show off the high school and its opportunities. An available class list is also available to view online, detailing the course options offered by the composite high school.

Like all PSSD high schools, Peacock will be hosting a question and answer event on March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with principal Dustin Swanson or vice-principal Tana Arnott via phone or Zoom call. Slots during the Q&A must be booked in advance.

For those who’d like to walk the halls in person, parents and students can also contact Peacock to arrange a private in-person tour of the school. Tours will be held outside of school hours, for safety reasons, and can be booked by contacting the school.

Parents are also welcome to email any questions they may have about Peacock at any time, as Swanson said he’s happy to provide answers and help make the transition for incoming students as smooth as possible.

To book a tour or a slot during the Q&A

event, or to just send in your questions, you can call the office at 1 (306) 693-4626 or email swanson.dustin@prairiesouth. ca.

Registration forms for Peacock Collegiate can be found and submitted online at prairiesouth.ca/schools/student-registration.

Central Collegiate (Prairie South School Division): Central Collegiate has also created a virtual tour video showing off the school and its amenities, available on its website and Facebook page for prospective students to watch. Information on course offerings and registration details are also available online.

As a PSSD high school, Central will also be hosting a question and answer event on March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Held in the same way as Peacock Collegiate, parents and students will have the opportunity to speak with principal Stephane Gauvin or vice-principal Paul McCorriston about attending Central, either by phone or Zoom.

Slots during the Q&A event must be booked in advance by contacting the school office at 1 (306) 693-4691.

Registration forms for Central Collegiate can be found and submitted online at prairiesouth.ca/schools/student-registration.

Riverview Collegiate (Prairie South School Division): Riverview Collegiate has shared its own virtual school tour video on its website, including students and staff showing off the high school's attributes.

Private in-person tours are also available on request, to visit Riverview’s building outside of school hours. Anyone interested in a tour can contact the school office for arrangements.

Like Central and Peacock, Riverview will

also be hosting a question and answer event on March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students and parents will be able to schedule a phone call or Zoom with principal Deana Kempel to answer their questions about Riverview.

Slots during the Q&A event must be booked in advance by contacting the school office at 1 (306) 693-1331.

Registration forms for Riverview Collegiate can be found and submitted online at prairiesouth.ca/schools/student-registration.

Vanier Collegiate (Holy Trinity Catholic School Division): This year, Vanier Collegiate will be hosting private in-person tours from March 16-20, allowing parents and prospective students to view the school and meet with some of the staff. Anyone interested in a tour can book one either online through Vanier’s website or by calling the office at 1 (306) 693-6744.

There is also a video introduction to Vanier available to view on the school’s Facebook page, and Vanier staff will be putting on a series of transitional events, including virtual classroom visits with students, over the next few weeks. Vanier is also hosting a weekly draw for incoming students who have already registered for the 2021-22 school year.

Principal Brad Moser also welcomed parents to contact the school with any questions they may have about attending Vanier.

Registration forms for Vanier Collegiate can be found and submitted online at vanier.htcsd.ca.

Cornerstone Christian School (PSSD affiliate): In place of its usual open house event, Cornerstone Christian School has planned

a series of virtual open house videos that will be shared with parents and students beginning April 1.

The videos will include a virtual tour of the school and also information on topics like available classes, tuition, and programs like the school’s canteen and more.

In-person tours of the school are not an option at this time, but parents and prospective students are welcome to contact Cornerstone Christian School with any questions they may have by either calling the office at 1 (306) 693-2937 or by email at admissions@ccsmj.ca.

More information about Cornerstone Christian School’s admissions process is available at ccsmj.ca.

Briercrest Christian Academy (PSSD affiliate): To offer insight for incoming students, Briercrest Christian Academy has been hosting a series of online webinars on topics like the admissions process, academics, finances, the international student program and more.

The next webinar will be discussing dorm life on March 18 at 7 p.m., and registration for the free event is still available online for prospective students.

Additionally, Briercrest is also hosting a virtual open house on March 25 at 7 p.m. titled Experience Briercrest Christian Academy. Registration for the event is still open and can be done online. The event will offer a tour of campus, a chance to hear from staff and current students, and a scholarship giveaway.

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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 problem with opinions, is that everyone has them.

Too many of them. It goes without saying that in order to function, drawing conclusions is necessary. However, do we need to always have an opinion? Can’t we give our overstressed selves a break from time to time and not have a point of view on virtually all things? After all, we cannot care, study, or be knowledgeable on everything.

When was the last time you heard “I don’t have an opinion” on the plethora of current, hot potato, social issues?

It seems saying “I do not know,” is far less spoken recently and the expectation to take a side looms over us like a

stormcloud. Worse still, it is dangerous to utter the blasphemous statement “I don’t care” when asked your sentiment on any current societal calamity. Let us remember it is completely human not to have the emotional energy to care about everything.

I am not suggesting that we should be lame or “wet noodleish” in life. Meeting someone who claims not to have a point of view on anything is a test of one’s patience. Yet, there is a line to be drawn between taking a stance on something and having opinions ad infinitum.

In our world of endless information it is impossible to be well informed on every topic, piece of news, social issue, state of affairs, or the mountain of alleged problems we face. Not only can we not know everything, we don’t need to know everything. We are all human and therefore limited. We all have a mere 24 hours in a day and we cannot stay abreast of it all. There are many things touted as issues of great importance that have little to no impact on us. There is no shame in dismissing some of those things that are out of our control and out of our lives.

Saying “I do not know” or “I have no opinion” can be emancipating. It allows us the opportunity to concentrate on things that are more pressing and relevant. Staying unaffiliated at times can minimize the stress of the human tendency to defend an opinion once expressed. Another benefit of being more cautious in expressing endless assessments, is it reduces the need to backtrack when corrected. After all, the more opinions we have, the more likely we are to be wrong.

We would do well to remember there is a great deal of difference between someone having beliefs and being an opinionated person. It is trite to say the latter has a negative stigma. The unspoken testament that someone

is opinionated is not only because of the overdone immutableness of their positions but the excessive volume of them as well.

It is a waste of time and energy to make a judgement on topics beyond our scope of reference. This is damaging to ourselves collectively because it takes vitality away from other real contributions we can make. Winston Churchill made a wise comment by saying, “Maturity is realizing how many things don’t require your comment.” We need not be at the centre of each and every issue.

Where in the book of life does it say we need to take a position on everything from politics to plastic bags?

Our personal world becomes a great deal more peaceful and productive when we are kind enough to ourselves to sometimes stay neutral. In doing so, we avoid some of the burden of having to carry a garbage bag full of positional beliefs on every subject imaginable. Besides, with the media pumping out new troubling issues by the hour, that garbage bag is only getting bigger.

The modern media’s assembly line of manufacturing socially troubling affairs is in full swing. It is up to us individually to minimize its negative impact and having “no opinion” on much of it can help. Let’s give ourselves a bit of relief in our over-blown, media fueled, social issue soaked world. Giving ourselves permission to take no position on the ever expanding list of politically correct melodramas is one way to get some rest.

But that is just my opinion...

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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Optimist Club makes presentation to Empire School spirit squad Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Friendly City Optimist Club continues to try and do their part for the community in these trying times, with their most recent venture taking on a unique twist.

The club donated $500 to the Empire School spirit squad, with the funds coming from a scholarship program put in place by child behavioural specialist Layne Pethick as part of a donation from a recent presentation Pethick gave in the city.

“Layne is taking the money for a conference he did here and wanted the money to go to scholarships in our name, but here are other scholarships presented by us, so we wanted this to be in his favour since he donated this money,” said Lynann Pethick, Layne’s mom, alongside husband Lloyd a longtime member of the local Optimist Club.

Layne received a $2,000 honorarium for a seminar he did a handful of years ago for the Optimist club and asked that the funds be turned into a scholarship in Lloyd and Lynann’s name.

“He went to Empire School. When we moved over here in ‘85 he did his Grade 8 here and then the rest over at Riverview,” Lynann explained. “Then he ventures

Members of the Empire School spirit squad accept a cheque for $500 from the Friendly City Optimist Club. Pictured are Ashley Tran (teacher), Kylee Capp, Victoria Harvey, Lynann Pethick (Optimist Club), Lloyd Pethick (Optimist Club).

Randy Palmer photo over into the U.S. for his schooling and has done very well.”

Pethick now holds a doctorate in business/organizational leadership, as well as a Masters in special education with a

concentration in human behaviour, emotional/behavioural disorders and autism spectrum disorder, along with degrees in elementary education, early childhood education and reading.

He’ll be holding a special ‘Brain Builders’ childhood learning seminar at the end of the month.

“He loves it, he could work 24 hours a day and never tires out doing this. As long as he’s helping any kid, it doesn’t matter.

That’s what he wants,” Lynann said.

Empire School plans to put the funds to good use.

“Specifically, with the money that’s been donated, we want to put it back into the community so we’re going to open a community garden,” said Empire teacher and spirit squad advisor Ashley Tran.

“We’re going to purchase a community spot and all the kids in the school will help take care of the garden, putting seeds in for planting, taking them out for harvest and then giving it back to our families and using some of it for our breakfast program… we’re really putting it into the community aspect and sharing it with everyone.”

A project that would likely have not happened without the Optimist Club donation.

“It’s awesome and really appreciated,” Tran said.

New exhibition featuring three Moose Jaw artists now open at Cultural Centre Larissa Kurz

side the whimsical figures of Hamilton’s and the bold landscape of Wikman’s.

The Cultural Centre had originally invited Hamilton to put together her annual spring show in the gallery, which is when she reached out to Zoerb and Wilkes to join her for a group exhibition.

Narrative: Three Artists, Many Stories is available to view at the Cultural Centre from March 10 until April 21, during operating hours. Visitors will be asked to provide contact information, per COVID-19 guidelines for venues.

The muted tones of pieces by Chris Wikman blend seamlessly into the whimsical strokes of Laura Hamilton’s work. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

Narrative: Three Artists, Many Stories is available to view at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre until April 21. (photo by Larissa Kurz) A new collection of art is on display in the Mosaic Art Gallery space at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, featuring three Moose Jaw artists in an exhibition titled Narrative: Three Artists, Many Stories.

Recent artwork from artists Jess Zoerb, Laura Hamilton and Chris Wikman fill the gallery, showcasing a colourful collection of acrylic paintings from each

artist that draw visitors through the space effortlessly.

Hamilton’s contributions feature a mix of previous artwork from 2020 and a handful of new pieces from 2021, and the pieces provided by Wikman are each titled after a song and artist. Zoerb, previously the artist-in-residence at the Cultural Centre, offers a selection of new portraits along-

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South Africa was the first overseas location where Moose Jaw soldiers fought Most people are familiar with Canada’s efforts during two World Wars, the Korean War and Afghanistan, but the first overseas engagement in which soldiers — including some from Moose Jaw — fought was in South Africa.

The South African War — also known as the Boer War — occurred from 1899 to 1902 and was fought between Great Britain and two small republics in South Africa. The British claimed that the Boers denied the political rights of the growing population of foreigners who worked the Transvaal gold mines and used this as the pretext for war.

Over the next three years, more than 7,000 Canadians served overseas, with 267 men killed during the fighting.

The first battle Canadians fought was in Paardeberg from Feb. 18 to 27 in 1900, featuring 31 officers and 866 other ranks of the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry.

This was the first British victory of the war, according to the Canadian War Museum website.

Other significant battles included the Relief of Mafeking (May 10, 1900), the Relief of Ladysmith (Nov. 2, 1899 to Feb. 28, 1900) and Harts River (March 31, 1902).

The latter battle was the bloodiest day for Canada, as 13 were killed and 40 were wounded.

History remembered The Moose Jaw Public Library’s archives department has several boxes of photographs and articles related to this war, along with letters and minutes from veterans’ annual meetings held here.

While the exact number of men from Moose Jaw who served is unknown, several materials indicate it was more than 20. A photograph of the South African War Veterans Association of Moose Jaw (SAWVA) features 21 soldiers, while a document from Nov. 8, 1940 meeting lists 42 men.

SAWVA formed in 1936 to help veterans stay in touch with one another.

A disappointing royal visit Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, visited Saskatchewan in October 1951 and stopped in Moose Jaw on Oct. 18. A photo from the Moose Jaw Times-Herald shows the couple meeting Major Richard Loney, a Boer War veteran and president of the association.

The royal visit did not please everyone, however, based on a letter Loney wrote afterward.

Many members thought the highlight of October would be the royal visit, but it turned into “nothing more or less than a fiasco,” Loney said. He indicated that he wrote a “pretty sarcastic letter” to the minister of national defence criticizing the visit’s set-up.

In particular, the royal couple spent eight hours touring Regina but was given 30 minutes to visit Moose Jaw, which didn’t allow them to travel up Main Street — the route Elizabeth’s parents took during the royal visit in 1939. Furthermore, about 25,000 people would have seen their future Queen and her consort.

“While your president appreciated the honour conferred on him personally, on behalf of our members, he would gladly have relinquished this if their Highnesses had been given the opportunity to see and be seen by many more citizens,” Loney added.

Sympathy for the king After the death of King George VI on Feb. 6, 1952, the SAWVA conveyed its sympathies to Buckingham Palace in a letter that Loney sent through British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, himself a Boer War veteran.

In the letter, Loney also complained about

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A group of Boer War veterans poses for a picture somewhere in South Africa. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library archives the disappointing royal visit, pointing out Moose Jaw was “the most British City in the Dominion” at the time.

In a July 20 Times-Herald article, Loney said, “We were, at first, rather reluctant to ask much a favour of the busiest man (Churchill) in the Commonwealth. However, we came to the conclusion that no one could present our message quite so ably as a former comrade, who also bore arms for another Queen, just 50 years ago.”

Hardships recalled On Oct. 19, 1953, the SAWVA gathered to mark the 54th anniversary of the war’s start. Veterans recalled their time serving and the hardships they faced, such as walking for kilometres under the hot African sun, the many times they had to rely on salty water and African duck, and the lack of communication.

“Then there was the particular obstinacy of the army mules when they became bogged down in treacherous Transvaal sand, the language, forceful, if picturesque, of the sweating sergeant major, and the incessant bump of rude wagon wheels in and out of axle-deep ruts,” the article added.

The South African War - also known as the Boer War occurred from 1899 to 1902 and was fought between Great Britain and two small republics in South Africa.

A better royal visit Queen Elizabeth, along with Prince Philip, visited Canada in October 1957 — one of many visits in the coming decades — and gave her first-ever live television address, while she also opened the first session of the 23rd parliament on Oct. 14.

Loney thought this tour went much better and shared his thoughts in a letter with Saskatchewan-born Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, another Boer War veteran.

“I very much appreciated your letters expressing your approval of the ceremonies which were held during Her Majesty’s visit to Ottawa last month,” Diefenbaker wrote on Nov. 19, 1957. “I know that Her Majesty was deeply touched by the spirit of loyalty and devotion which she found here in Canada, particularly from organizations like the South African War Veterans’ Association of Moose Jaw.” Veteran members dwindle By 1958 the number of Boer War veterans in Moose Jaw had dwindled to eight. The association held its 24th annual meeting in September 1958 and present were Andrew Campbell, H.W. Cant, Bob Cooper, Loney, John Shepherd, George Crowther, G. Stack, and Thomas Fagan.

Their average age was 82.3 years.

In 1959, 34 Saskatchewan Boer War veterans attended a legion event to honour the 60th anniversary of the war’s start.

During the event, the Regina Leader recorded Loney’s thoughts about meeting the royal couple in 1951. “‘You weren’t supposed to speak unless

The South African War Veterans Association of Moose Jaw held its annual meeting on March 1, 1958. Seated at the table are, from left, Philip Lewry, Andrew Campbell, Jack Shepherd, Major Richard Loney, Rowland Cooper and Bill Cant. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library archives you were spoken to,’ he recalled, ‘so I just saluted, kiss (then-Princess Elizabeth’s) hand, and saluted again. Then the Duke noticed my medals and we got chatting.

He asked about hobbies and told me that he was president of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrew’s Scotland — but he said, “I don’t much like golf, it’s too slow!” “‘Neither do I, sir,’ the veteran soldier replied, saluting and passing on down the line.”

Youths attack veteran It was not just South Africa where Loney had to beware of attackers.

The major, then 83, was walking on the 400 block of Ominica Street West at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, 1960, when two youths attacked him and stole his watch and briefcase, the latter containing important documents for the next day’s 26th annual meeting of the SAWVA, a Times-Herald

An article from March 18, 1951 in the Times-Herald shows Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, meeting Major Richard Loney. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library archives

Dignitaries observe Armistice Day in Moose Jaw on Nov. 11, 1956. Pictured, from left, are Mayor L.H. Lewry, Art McDonald, A.J. Wickens QC, Clarence Stapleton, and Major Richard Loney (in front) taking the salute. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library archives

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“All I’m concerned with is the briefcase and its contents,” said Loney. “That meeting is tonight (Oct. 5) and I need the papers the briefcase contained.”

Major Richard Loney died on April 11, 1965 at age 87. He is buried in the Rosedale Cemetery.

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New cooks have often bemoaned their lack of knowledge of just what Grandma meant by “a pinch of salt or a little bit of sugar.”

All of us have seen those old scraps of paper upon which seasoned kitchen leaders have attempted to write down their favourite recipes for use by subsequent generations.

In their own minds they knew exactly what a pinch meant but perhaps had trouble translating that information into actual measurements.

Those kinds of directions came to mind recently while I was looking through the cookbook, A Harvest of Recipes, produced by the Mortlach School Fundraising Committee. Members of the committee had the inspiration to include a section, In Their Own Words, a section that would feature “kids’ versions of their favourite recipes.”

This addition is hilarious as it conjured up visions of these youngsters in the kitchen and of others trying to interpret their directions.

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Stirring. Use a scooper to pick ’em up and put ’em on a pan. Pan holds them. On your own. I do not know. Throw them in the oven. And then you eat and I’m outta here.

Submitted by Tristin Fradette, then aged 4.

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••• The cookbook, published in November 2020, also features regular recipes with more detailed instructions, recipes submitted by students, parents, grandparents, staff and community members.

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Guidelines for Submitting Letters to the Editor:

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Due to space allotment in Moose Jaw Express for free letters to the editor, we find it necessary to establish some guidelines in submissions that will be in effect as of March 15, 2021.

• All letters to the editor submitted to the Moose Jaw Express newspaper should not exceed 800 words, although they can be much longer to be included in our online daily MooseJawToday.com . In this case, we reserve the right to edit them accordingly.

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Re: Communities Need Bus Service Saskatchewan is again disappointed in hearing the federal government wants to close Regina airport. We have one day a week passenger train service, and Greyhound is gone. We have passenger and freight private carriers sometimes, but with no network or schedule and that causes lots of inconvenience.

The Saskatchewan Party has the foolish ideology that the private sector will solve our problems. In our society some big projects such as hospitals, highways, transportation,

etc. are too big for the private sector to handle and need money from public (taxpayer money) or have to be subsidized. Cities in Saskatchewan subsidize their transportation needs with taxpayer money.

Our seniors and small communities need better service and treatment than is offered today. STC made profits in handling freight, but had poor income from passenger side. STC was destroyed by the Wall government.

SGI is now offering rebates back to customers which

add up to approximately $285 million. Please use this rebate money to start up STC system again, complete with network and schedule and some efficiency to make STC type transportation back to full profit.

Put my SGI rebate money into new bus service!

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Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness In an attempt to alleviate the stigma that surrounds mental illness, governments put in place an awareness program.

Through advertisements, people are encouraged to reach out to each other, talk about their feelings, or ask their friends if they are doing okay.

A recent episode got me thinking about what the awareness of mental illness is and the stigma attached to it really means. Recently, a person walked through the mall naked, which was indeed a source of chuckles. This incident prompted people to post pictures on Facebook and an elected politician to make the comment “Pics or it didn’t happen.”

Everyone became aware of the mistake made by this person on that day. Now this person has to live with the fact that the internet is unforgiving. Those pictures will be there forever. Is this the stigma of mental illness that should be promoted?

I am sure that anyone who posted a picture would not have done so if they were truly aware of the effects that this type of stigma has on any type of mental illness.

How do we overcome any type of stigma attached to mental illness? Self reflection would be a good place to start in the

journey to awareness. Have you ever felt “down in the dumps,” anxious, insecure, or suspicious of other people’s actions?

Have you ever had trouble sleeping, or lacked the energy to get through a day without pushing yourself? Now magnify that feeling by weeks, months, or years.

Just think about it. What if it’s happening to you?

To continue the journey through self reflection, ask yourself what your attitude is towards drug addiction, homelessness, and social welfare. Do you ever related some of this to laziness or a lack of ambition? Have you ever watched a friend, neighbour, or a relative struggle? What would you do if someone took a picture of you when you were in distress? You could have reacted to something in a way that did not fit within the bounds of “social norms.” How would you feel if it was plastered all over the internet, forever?

Giving thought to those and other questions is only part of the journey. Self reflection can simply be defined as introspection which allows you to grow through analysis of your behaviour.

As you travel further into your journey towards awareness, you might come across the “what ifs.” What if I couldn’t

sleep? What if I got so depressed or anxious that I could no longer hold down a job? What if suicidal thoughts kept popping into my head?

What if I became dependent on drugs or developed schizophrenia? What if I had to depend on the support of others to survive?

Now comes the “Ah ha” moment of your journey. This is the time that you realize that depression, anxiety, drug addiction, as well as many other mental illnesses, can be so debilitating that a person is unable to sustain themself with even the necessities of life. You realize, also, that while services are available, not everyone knows how to access them or is aware that help is even needed. If you do realize help is needed you then become aware of the ridiculous wait times for any type of mental health services. You also learn that mental illness can affect people from all walks of life.

As your awareness grows, self reflections might once again creep into your thoughts.

Is “Pics or it didn’t happen” as portrayed by an elected MLA the right attitude? Is this the way we think? Can we now relate to the problems faced by mentally ill people? How can we

change?

You may think that being aware is all that is being asked of you through the advertising campaign. It is not! The hardest leg of the journey is becoming an advocate. Examples of being an advocate means offering to buy a homeless person a cup of coffee and giving that person a little time and conversation. It means listening to the confused speech, knowing that, somewhere in the conversation, there is a cry for help. Instead of a glare of disdain, it means looking at a person living on the streets and wondering about his/her story rather than worrying about how they present themselves. It means fighting for adequate housing for those who are struggling. It means taking a stand against any type of abuse. It means fighting for funding for support programs for the mentally ill. I could go on and on.

Most of all, awareness is about understanding, acceptance, compassion, and a willingness to change your way of thinking about the stigma of mental illness.

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Pandemic forces celebration of World Day of Prayer online this year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

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Churches that want to celebrate World Day of Prayer (WDP) this year will have to do so online, considering pandemic restrictions still limit how many people can be inside a building.

The women of Vanuatu — a chain of islands in the South Pacific east of Australia — wrote the program for this year’s WDP and chose the theme “Build on a firm foundation” based on the Gospel of Matthew 7:24-27. The Women’s Inter-church Council of Canada (WICC), which co-ordinates WDP, wanted to highlight women’s experiences in that island country since it plans to develop initiatives to assist young, rural women through job creation and educational opportunities.

Trinity United Church was supposed to host WDP this year on March 5 and welcome dozens of community churches but could not do so since large gatherings, food, and drink are not allowed, explained co-ordinator Bev Ruchs. Due to all these issues, the WDP Committee announced that the one-day event would be extended for the full month of March so churches can take part when they have time.

WICC chooses impoverished and developing nations to highlight the challenges and concerns that women and children face, she continued. In Vanuatu, most deaths in children under age five are due to malnutrition and the increase in stunting is likely linked to improper feeding practices.

Furthermore, women have little say politically even though they represent 40 per cent of the labour force. Sex-based violence is also an issue affecting women and girls, with roughly 60 per cent of women in Vanuatu experiencing physical and/or sexual violence throughout their lives, with 21 per cent receiving permanent injuries.

Trinity United attempted to watch the WDP video on March 5 but could not do so because it had too many technical troubles [that day], Ruchs said. However, two women who saw it beforehand had high praise for the content of the video.

Anyone interested in watching the pre-recorded World Day of Prayer video or learning more about WDP should visit wicc.org.

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The three candidates who ran for mayor during the 2020 municipal election spent a combined $21,504.64, according to election campaign expense and contribution disclosure documents posted to the city’s website.

John Kot spent $4,872, Nancy Nash spent $1,040.47 and Fraser Tolmie spent $15,590.17 during their respective quests to become - or remain - mayor of Moose Jaw. As the Moose Jaw Express reported earlier, the sitting city councillors spent more than $20,000 during the municipal election last year.

Fraser Tolmie Tolmie - who was re-elected with 3,189 votes, or 55.06 per cent - spent $80.97 on office supplies, $242.33 on meetings, $4,520 on media consultation with JFM Productions, $5,306.58 on brochures and mail-outs with Minute Man Press, $733.36 on election sign decals with Minute Man Press, $334.78 on an election banner with Minute Man Press, and $1,155 on newspaper advertising with the Moose Jaw Express.

He also spent $1,996.48 on digital and radio advertising with CHAB, $174 on gas, $500 for a campaign manager, $22.68 for postage, $395.80 for lawn sign stakes and lumber, and $128.19 for internet, for a total of $15,590.17.

However, Tolmie reused 100 lawn signs from 2016 that were valued at $1,018.60, reused 10 large single-sided 4x4 signs from the 2016 election valued at $489.06, and

received an in-kind donation for digital billboard advertising valued at $440, for a total in-kind and reuse value of $1,947.66.

Therefore, Tolmie’s total expenses - including in-kind donations, previous election material and deposit - were $17,537.83.

The campaign spending limit during last year’s municipal election was $25,417.50, which means Tolmie was $7,879.67 below the limit.

Since Tolmie spent $15,590.17 - excluding the in-kind donations and previous election materials - and received $15,384.75 in donations, he was over budget by $205.42; he covered this deficit himself according to his disclosure documents.

The contributions Tolmie received included a carry-over of $1,484.75 from the 2016 election, $500 from Larry Gregga, $300 from Bill Golding, $500 from Doug Dooley (McDonald’s), $500 from Jeff and Ashley Street (Streets Steakhouse), $1,000 from Sam Shaw (C&S Builders), $1,000 from Bob Dougal (Golden West Trailer), $1,000 from Greg Simpson (Eagles’ Wings Aviation), $1,000 from Wally McReady (family donation), and $500 from Darrell Markin.

Other donations Tolmie received included $1,000 from Bryan Roach (NorthStar Concrete), $1,000 from Bill Jameson and Robin Gilroy (JGL), $1,000 from Don

Howe (Tim Hortons), $1,000 from Chad Taylor (Moose Jaw Toyota), $1,000 from Bill Babey SCL Holdings, an in-kind donation of $440 for the digital sign from Bill Babey SCL Holdings, $1,000 from the Moose Jaw Fire Assocation, $1,500 from Praveen Chander (Imperial Distillery), and $100 from Dale and Marlene McBain.

John Kot Kot - who came in second with 2,316 votes, or 39.99 per cent - spent $4,088.70 on advertising, $6.30 on office supplies and $777 on lawn signs.

The contributions he received included Joanne Kot ($200), Deb Higgins ($200), Brad Balerud ($500), Brian Swanson ($350), George Fowler ($350), Scott Evans of JRCA Holdings ($350), Gwen and Brent Cowie ($500), Bob Calvert with R2J2 Holdings ($500), Ad Group International ($500), the Moose Jaw Express ($777) and Dale Woo ($500).

Nancy Nash Nash - who came in third with 287 votes, or 4.96 per cent - spent $329.66 on advertising, $167.81 on office supplies, $60 on salaries/benefits, $333 on signs, $50 for a notary fee, and $100 for the nomination form.

Nash did not receive any donations or contributions.

All the expenses can be found at moosejaw.ca.

Bus stops relocated as city crews repaired downtown sinkhole Moose Jaw Express staff

Transit users had to catch their bus at a different location for a few days as city hall repaired a sinkhole that recently opened in downtown Moose Jaw. All bus stops on Main Street North between Fairford Street and Athabasca Street were temporarily out of service on March 9 due to the repairs. The municipality added extra temporary bus stops at the northwest and northeast corners of First Avenue Northwest and Ominica Street West to provide additional access to Main Street North, a news release explained.

The transfer point for all transit routes were temporarily relocated to First Avenue Northwest between River Street West and High Street West in front of Mosaic Place. Buses outbound to Route 1 (Athabasca East), Route 2 (Athabasca West/Thatcher Drive) and Route 3 (Sunningdale) boarded on the east side of the street, while the bus out-

bound to Route 4 (Westmount) boarded on the west side of the street.

Meanwhile, motorists were encouraged to obey all signage and exercise caution around this and other construction zones.

Traffic restrictions were in effect until March 10 so work crews could repair the sinkhole that opened on March 7 at the intersection of Main Street and Fairford Street. The sinkhole occurred due to conditions that a previous water main break caused, said the news release.

While sidewalk access for pedestrians remained open, southbound vehicle traffic detoured at Ominica Street and northbound detoured at High Street. Barricades were also in place at the respective alleys on the 0 block of Fairford Street east and west.

All businesses in the area remained open during repairs.

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NOT HAPPY - MAKE A COMPLAINT

If you have a viable complaint against the City of Moose Jaw, please make your voices known to the Ombudsman’s office in Saskatchewan.

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

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

Let them know how you feel and get them to investigate.

Council declines food bank request to waive fees during project renos In order to not set a precedent for other non-profit groups, city council has declined to waive landfill and permit fees for the food bank during renovations of its new location.

Council voted 5-2 on a recommendation during the March 8 executive committee meeting to receive and file the non-profit’s request, shutting down the support the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank wanted.

Councillors Jamey Logan and Kim Robinson were opposed.

Background The food bank purchased 270 Fairford Street West and wanted council to waive the one-time landfill fees — estimated at $690 — for debris removal and permit fees — estimated at $2,114 — for the renovations. Construction debris removal is expected to be 10 tonnes.

The project is expected to cost $610,000, including $320,000 for the property and $290,000 for the renovations and addition of a 1,200-square-foot office.

The community donated more than $120,000 last summer during a fundraising campaign, while another $69,400 was received in grants.

The organization has been at 305 Fairford Street West since 1984 and assists 1,000 people per month. It requires additional storage space since the volume of food donations has increased.

Asking for support In a letter to council, development manager Jason

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Moore explained that waiving the fees would ensure the non-profit group remained within its project budget.

“At first glance, the property seemed like it might be too much of an undertaking and would take us past our budget, as it would need a major gut job on a portion of the building and an addition to provide us with needed space,” he wrote. “But after going through the property with our project manager, Doug Mayes, it seems like we might be able to make this work and stay within budget.”

Moore noted that Mayes convinced all project partners to offer a discounted rate or donate their services to keep costs low.

“The response has been positive … ,” he added. “Everyone is doing what (he or she) can to make this project happen so that our local food bank can better serve Moose Jaw’s most vulnerable citizens.”

Moore also appeared virtually during the meeting and presented the food bank’s case for waiving the fees.

No mandate for food security Council considered a similar request from the Salvation Army in 2018 about its ongoing landfill operating expenses, the council report said. Council declined that request because all non-profit groups should pay for direct services, “food security measures are not within the City of Moose Jaw mandate,” and support for these “very valuable” community services should be left to individuals or the provincial government.

Council discussion

While the food bank performs good work, other non-profit groups have also approached council looking for similar support, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. To approve the food bank’s request would set a precedent that others would follow.

The challenge with the Salvation Army request was that council was concerned that residents would use the ‘Sally Anne’ site to dump garbage to avoid paying landfill fees, he added. That is one reason council denied that request then.

“This is not a large sum of money (council is being asked to waive), but it opens up a big sum of money if we do approve these sorts of things,” said Coun. Heather Eby. There are many non-profits that do excellent work and that sometimes need to use the landfill or pay permit fees, she continued. That will likely happen with Riverside Mission’s upcoming project, while Joe’s Place Youth Centre has paid fees for big projects in the past.

Eby added that declining the request was the right thing to do.

The difference in requests between the food bank and Salvation Army is that the latter’s request would have been ongoing, while the former’s request is a one-time deal, pointed out Coun. Doug Blanc.

“It’s a bad scenario to be put in to vote against a community group that does marvellous work,” he added.

Food bank can succeed even without help from council, mayor says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank will succeed even without city council support because the community is generous and willing to help others, the mayor says.

“And it doesn’t always have to come down to municipal-level government in that role (of support, either). The people of Moose Jaw always stand up (for others), and in any fundraiser or organization to raise awareness, I would put us against anybody,” Mayor Fraser Tolmie said in a scrum after the recent city council meeting.

“We’ve seen that even with the Holiday Train and the amount of food that’s raised in our community compared to others.”

Tolmie added that instead of looking at this as a negative outcome, this is an opportunity for residents to give of themselves and support all the good work that the food bank does.

Council voted 5-2 during the March 8 executive committee meeting to receive and file a letter — essentially a vote of no — that the food bank submitted asking for a one-time waiver of permit and landfill fees. The non-profit organization has found a new home and needs

to make renovations but wanted the fees waived to remain within budget.

Councillors Jamey Logan and Kim Robinson were opposed.

Tolmie acknowledged during the scrum that the one-time waiver of fees could have happened, but it would have created a precedent for other groups that also have onetime projects. Those one-time financial requests would then add up over time.

“So I think that’s where the caution has come from … when you’re sitting in that (council) chair, those are things that come across our desk frequently,” he continued. “That does not diminish the great work that that organization does in our community. You know that when people voted on that resolution that their guts were turning … it’s a tough one.”

Council must be fair to everyone, so that was the essence of the resolution, said Tolmie. He added that he was delighted to hear the good news that the food bank had found a new location and thought it was a good step forward.

In a separate media scrum, city manager Jim Puffalt discussed the differences between the food bank’s request and a similar request from the Salvation Army in 2018.

He acknowledged that while there were slight differences in what each organization wanted, many other community groups also do good work. This makes it difficult to say no to everyone, but a line needs to be drawn somewhere.

“Once you start, it’s difficult to stop or say to somebody, ‘We only do that for this reason,’” he continued.

“So, it goes back to a couple of points. One, it’s not really the city’s responsibility for food security in the city (or welfare or social assistance); that’s more of a provincial responsibility. And there may be some taxpayers who don’t appreciate taxpayers’ money going to that (food bank) project. We can’t understand that, but there are people who say that. So, then it becomes an individual decision to support the food bank.”

The food bank is one of the charities city hall supports regularly, Puffalt added, as it did last year with several donations.

ASSESSMENT ROLL 2021 RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HURON NO.223

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL TOWN OF PENSE

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF EYEBROW NO. 193

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Huron No. 223 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 19th, 2021 to May 19th, 2021, except holidays.

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

Any person who wishes to appeal 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, R.M. of Huron No. 223, Box 159, Tugaske, Saskatchewan, S0H 4B0, by the 19th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2021.

Daryl Dean, Assessor

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Pense for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., March 5th to May 4th, 2021.

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

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Town of Pense, P.O. Box 125, Pense, Saskatchewan, S0G 3W0, by the 4th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 5th day of March, 2021.

Jennifer Lendvay, Assessor

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Eyebrow No. 193 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, March 19th to May 19th, 2021, except holidays.

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

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee for each assessment which will be returned if the appeal is successful, to: The Assessor, R.M. of Eyebrow No. 193, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 99, Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, S0H 1L0, by the 19th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2021.

Chris Bueckert, Assessor

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Council to consider allowing digital ads to reach wider audience Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While newspapers and radio are viable communication tools and are used for advertising municipal business “on occasion,” city administration believes it can reach a larger audience through digital advertising.

Using all available platforms to communicate with residents is one plank in the City of Moose Jaw’s communications policy. Historically, local advertising options were restricted to newspapers and radio, with some municipal and provincial policies still reflective of that time, a city council report explained.

To modernize how the municipality advertises, city council voted unanimously during its March 8 regular meeting to have city administration bring forward amendments to the public notice policy to allow digital advertising options.

“Certainly, newspaper and radio are still in the toolbox and we use them on occasion or when the audience fits that need,” said city manager Jim Puffalt. “Modernization absolutely, but we still have a foot on each side of this divide … .”

Policies and guidelines Craig Hemingway, communications man-

ager, talked about the municipal and provincial policies that guide city hall in what it must advertise in newspapers and what it can post online.

He pointed out that city council last changed its public notice policy in February 2018 after the Moose Jaw Times-Herald shut down. The policy indicated then that notices must be published in a newspaper seven days before council discussing the matter.

City hall must follow the provincial government’s Planning and Development Act, 2007 when dealing with some advertising public notices, Hemingway continued. When considering any proposed adoption, amendment or repeal of a bylaw, municipalities must advertise for two straight weeks in an area newspaper.

However, other advertising options exist for city hall to promote matters such as programs, services, construction, or traffic disruptions. This includes paid platforms such as digital/websites, radio, newspapers, and billboards, and cityowned platforms like website, app, social media, electronic sign, static signs and video.

Hemingway highlighted a survey the city hosted on its website in 2018 that asked users how they preferred to receive information. Of the 309 respondents, 66 per cent said the city website, while 22 per cent said newspapers.

“In 2020, the advertising for matters that we are discussing here for public policy was a little less than $2,000. So, we are not talking a massive change to how the city allocates funds with this recommendation,” said Hemingway.

“But, as technology changes and our residents change how they consume information, it is important for us as a city to adapt, understanding that digital platforms are only going to become more prevalent in the future. So our recommendation is to make our public notice policy more inclusive … .”

Council discussion It’s not surprising that most survey respondents said they wanted their information online, considering city hall posted the survey online, said Coun. Heather Eby. If 309 people responded to a survey via the newspaper or radio, most would likely say they want their information

through those mediums.

“In our attempt to modernize, let’s not forget the people who are not there yet … ,” she added.

Coun. Crystal Froese thought 309 respondents was a low number. She pointed out that the municipality held a traffic survey years ago and received almost 1,000 replies.

Surveys are like social media, in that they can be widely shared if they catch people’s attention, Hemingway replied.

This survey was the high-water mark for budget-related questions; in comparison, a parks survey about trails received 500 responses, while an accessibility survey received fewer than 100.

Froese acknowledged that communications methods are changing, while this matter is about modernizing policies.

However, she didn’t want council to forget residents who were not on social media, were not digitally inclined, and relied on newspapers or mail for information, considering council also wanted these people’s opinions.

Council evolving conversation about advertising options Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council’s decision to potentially pursue digital advertising for public notices is all about expanding its community reach and won’t necessarily eliminate advertising with local media, says the mayor.

“I sit on the youth advisory committee and the kids are coming on almost a weekly basis with a new app or a new level of communication. You hear kids and they don’t use Twitter, but they use WhatsApp,” Mayor Fraser Tolmie said during a media scrum after the March 8 council meeting.

“So this is an evolving conversation and I think what we’re doing is we’re casting a net to a wider audience and without throwing out the baby with the bathwater with the traditional media.”

Tolmie pointed out that city hall spent roughly $2,000 last year to advertise policy notices, with that cost almost evenly split between the Moose Jaw Express and Discover Moose Jaw. For other advertising, though, a report presented at the Dec. 7, 2020 meeting showed city hall spent $219,246.84 to advertise with local media from 2016 to 2020. From 2016 to 2018, municipal dollars went to the Moose Jaw Times-Herald, while during the full five years, city hall spent $114,818.42 with the Express and $61,470.17 with Golden West Broadcast, which owns Discover Moose Jaw. To modernize how the municipality advertises, city council voted unanimously during its March 8 regular meeting to

have city administration bring forward amendments to the public notice policy to allow digital advertising options.

Currently, city hall must advertise public notices in a local newspaper seven days before council discusses the issue.

When asked why the municipality doesn’t simply focus on the main mediums that most residents use to communicate, Tolmie reiterated that it was about capturing a wider audience and encouraging more people to become involved.

“So you think about how media has changed over the years and you’re looking to the next generation while still respecting the traditional forms of media,” he continued. “As administration has pointed out, this is really only a $2,000

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF REDBURN NO. 130

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT TOWN OF ROULEAU

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Redburn No. 130 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, March 15th to May 17th, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Rouleau for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, March 15th to May 17th, 2021.

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

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

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $75.00 fee for each assessment being appealed which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Redburn No. 130, Box 250, Roleau, Saskatchewan, S0G 4H0, by the 17th day of May, 2021.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal in writing, accompanied by a $75.00 fee for each assessment being appealed which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Town of Rouleau, Box 250, Roleau, Saskatchewan, S0G 4H0, by the 17th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 15th day of March, 2021.

Dated this 15th day of March, 2021.

Guy Lagrandeur, Assessor

Guy Lagrandeur, Assessor

annual impact. And again, you’re looking to keep others informed and not neglect them and not neglect that generation, who do want to get involved … in their city.

“I think what we’re doing is a positive move forward for the City of Moose Jaw.” The current policy guidelines that the province has set out say municipalities can advertise such notices in one way, so this proposed change would make such advertising more inclusive, added Craig Hemingway, communications manager.

City administration will present a motion for council to consider amending the current policy, but it doesn’t mean anything will change; it simply allows for more communications options.

AGM ANNUAL

GENERAL

MEETING

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery will be hosting it’s Annual General Meeting for its members: MARCH 25, 2021 7:00 PM / ZOOM This event will include: • Review of the gallery’s activities in 2020 • Overview of the financial picture during 2020 • Election of new board members • Bylaw Revisions Visit our website for the link, as well as our annual report and details of the proposed bylaw changes. mjmag.ca/agm

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City could bulldoze resident’s property if clean-up order not followed Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A rickety, wooden staircase to a non-existent deck is one concern city hall has about 1008 Alder Avenue and one of many reasons it recently issued a property maintenance clean-up order.

A bylaw enforcement officer discovered during a property inspection on Jan. 6 that bylaw infractions still existed from previous orders, so the officer sent another order on Jan. 11 commanding property owner Blair Zopf to fix 10 issues by March 17, a city council report explained. Zopf can also obtain a demolition permit and bulldoze every structure on the property.

City hall issued previous clean-up orders in 2013, 2016 and 2017, while Zopf obtained building permits in ’13 and ’16 to complete some repairs.

The resident’s legal team sent an appeal notice to city hall on Feb. 5 asking for an extension until June so an engineer could review the structure and complete all the necessary repairs, the report continued.

He also wants to keep the garage if possible.

Zopf appeared virtually before city council during its March 8 regular meeting to ask for the June extension.

While city administration recommended that the clean-up order be upheld and no extension given, council voted 5-2 to give Zopf until April 8 to produce an engineer’s report about the home’s stability and until May 15 to complete every repair.

If he does not comply, the municipality will fulfill the order, including leveling the property.

Councillors Heather Eby and Dawn Luhning were opposed.

Presentation “I know that I have been remiss in keeping up the place. I have done some work.

I had a contractor start work and then quit on me. I have been chipping away at it,” said Zopf. “On the notice, I am willing to comply and get the property up to snuff and with the neighbours and what you think it should be.”

Zopf is waiting until the snow melts and ground thaws before he has an engineer

assess the home’s foundation, he continued. He promised that he would acquire a demolition permit and building permit soon to address city hall’s concerns.

Zopf — who has lived on the property for more than 40 years — noted the house has been there since 1903. This likely includes the garage, which he must continually fix since the garbage truck regularly clips the roof when driving through the alley. He pointed out the garage does not encroach on the alley since he owns part of the laneway.

The property owner added that his mother lives on the main floor of the home.

Council discussion The planning and development department has issues with the garage since there are holes in the roof and should be demolished, said director Michelle Sanson. The department also wants a firm date for the engineer’s report and the orders fulfilled.

“Two months should be reasonable to try and work with him,” she added.

These issues did not sneak up on Zopf and do not simply happen overnight, said Coun. Jamey Logan. While this is a touchy subject, council needs to address it now. Furthermore, many of the cleanup orders do not require the support of an engineer.

Luhning agreed, saying property owners have a responsibility to manage their yards and respect their neighbours. She also noted that city hall issued this letter two months ago, giving Zopf enough time to address the issues.

“I’m disappointed,” she added. “We’ve given our staff the task to bring us properties to look after and we are not doing that as elected officials.”

The two-storey staircase that “goes to nowhere” is a concern because children could climb it and injure themselves, said Coun. Doug Blanc. He was also worried that giving another extension could drag this out for years.

City hall to demolish abandoned home after 34 years of complaints Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express It was 1987 when city hall first received complaints from residents about the cleanliness of 1129 Albert Street, and in those four decades, the concerns have been almost non-stop.

City hall has received more than a dozen recorded complaints about the “non-conforming state” of the property during the past 34 years, while a resident even wrote a letter to the Moose Jaw Times-Herald in June 1999 complaining about the property, a city council report explained.

The property had been vacant for more than 12 years when a resident complained

to city hall in 2001 about rodents running around. The property has sat vacant — and the water turned off — since 2015.

Frustrated that property owners Joven and Raquel Pena — who live in Saskatoon — have not fully complied with past or current property maintenance clean-up orders and have left the property in an unliveable or acceptable state, city hall issued another order on Jan. 22 demanding that they demolish all buildings by March 5.

The report noted that the property is a nuisance to neighbours and a nearby el-

ementary school; the vacant and boarded home depreciates the value of adjacent properties; the roof has deteriorated and most of the building’s openings are boarded over; and the openings and unkempt property attract vermin.

During its March 8 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to uphold city hall’s demolition order issued on Jan. 22.

The municipality will now contract the demolition project, demolish every structure on the property, backfill the pit and charge the accrued costs to the Penas.

“No extension should be granted (for this

property). It needs to be demolished as soon as possible,” said city manager Jim Puffalt.

Councillors Crystal Froese and Doug Blanc noted that they have often driven by the property often and noticed how unkempt and abandoned it is. Froese was worried about people starting a fire in the house, while Blanc has always wondered why the house has been in a continual state of disrepair.

Neither the Penas nor anyone representing them spoke to council about the demolition order.

Three residents appointed to two municipal committees Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express City council has appointed three more residents to sit on municipal advisory boards and committees in a continued effort to fill existing vacancies.

During the March 8 regular meeting, council unanimously approved Darrell Hawman’s appointment to the cultural diversity advisory committee to represent the New Southern Plains Metis Local No.

160. Hawman’s term starts immediately and concludes on Dec. 31, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.

Council also unanimously appointed Fred Anderson and David Danchilla to the development appeals board for a term to start immediately and conclude on Dec. 31, 2023, or until a successor is appointed.

With vacancies existing on several mu-

nicipal boards and committees, the city clerk’s office advertised for nominations in January, with the deadline for applications on Feb. 5, a council report explained. No applications were received by the deadline, but the city clerk’s office did receive submissions afterward, so it presented the applications for council to consider.

During the March 8 meeting, Coun.

Heather Eby encouraged residents to consider joining the murals advisory committee since many vacancies are open in that group. There are only two members on the committee, along with community artist Grant McLaughlin.

The next regular council meeting is March 22.

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Council gives support to national suicide crisis hotline Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express With suicides across Canada now considered a national health crisis, city council plans to support a bipartisan project that would create a national telephone hotline.

During the March 8 regular meeting, council voted unanimously to endorse the creation of a national three-digit suicide and crisis hotline — 9-8-8 — and have city administration send a letter indicating that support to MP Tom Lukiwski, MLAs Tim McLeod and Greg Lawrence, the federal minister of health, and the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC).

Background Lukiwski, the MP for Moose Jaw – Lanigan – Lake Centre, contacted Mayor Fraser Tolmie’s office and informed him that the House of Commons unanimously passed a Conservative MP’s motion in December to bring a national three-digit suicide prevention hotline to Canada, a council report explained.

While the motion calls on the federal government, the provinces and municipalities

to work together to establish this hotline, such members’ motions are non-binding; the governing Liberal government is not obligated to support it.

Council’s response “This is a great idea,” said Tolmie during the meeting. “We’ve noticed the raising of awareness of mental health. And I think that giving an opportunity and supporting this for people who are facing challenges and need to communicate what they’re going through is a good way forward.”

Coun. Crystal Froese also agreed with the motion.

“Particularly here in Saskatchewan, we have an incredibly high suicide rate, and anything we can do to offer support and help and that to people in crisis is really important,” she added.

A challenging year “The past year has been a challenging year. Lives and livelihoods have been lost. COVID-19 has had (devastating) impacts on the mental health of Canadians.

The rates of suicide continue to rise,” the

council report said.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) conducted research last year and found that Canadians, especially the most vulnerable, think about suicide. Aboriginal reserves across Canada are also battling a suicide epidemic, the report continued. Furthermore, the national suicide prevention hotline has experienced a 200-per-cent increase in calls during the pandemic.

However, the national hotline is a 10-digit number that can be a barrier to people suffering from mental duress.

“A simple, three-digit, and easy-to-remember number could make the difference between a life saved and a life lost,” the report added.

Stakeholders that support this initiative include the CMHA, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Crisis Services Canada, Telus Canada, Bell Canada and Rogers.

Data from the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention shows: • 10 people will end their lives by suicide today, while another 200 people will attempt to do so; • For each death by suicide, seven to 10 survivors are affected, while 100 people will be left bereft; • 3,926 suicides occurred in 2016 in Canada, while the year before, more than 3.3 million Canadians over age 12 had suicidal thoughts; • Suicide is currently ranked as the ninth leading cause of death in Canada; • Males were three times more likely to die by suicide than females, which is a consistent trend.

The council report added that the United States has also passed similar bipartisan legislation on suicide prevention, and starting in 2022, Americans can access a national suicide prevention hotline at 9-88.

Airport authority to seek $1M line of credit to finish project Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council will support the municipal airport authority’s pursuit of a $1-million line of credit (LOC) for its construction project, with the LOC to come from a multi-million dollar cattle company.

Council voted unanimously during its executive committee meeting on March 8 to provide the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (MJMAA) with a guarantee for a line of credit from Jameson Gilroy and B&L Livestock Limited (JGL) to use as cashflow during the extension and rehabilitation project of the runway and taxiway.

Council also authorized city administration to bring forward a guarantee bylaw for approval.

Background The MJMAA has secured financing for this $3.2-million project from the federal government ($2.1 million), the City of Moose Jaw ($500,000) and a stakeholder loan ($500,000), a council report explained. The authority has also applied for another grant that, if successful, would see the province give $275,000 and the authority provide $275,000.

The project commenced last fall and should finish this year.

The MJMAA needs cash flow of $1 million until April 30, 2022, to give interim financing until its partners provide reimbursements, the report continued. However, JGL wants a guarantee from the city before the authority can access the LOC. The airport authority will be responsible for covering interest payments, the report added. Meanwhile, the LOC will count toward the city’s $95-million debt limit; $70.2 million is already used.

Presentation It’s been seven years since the airport authority developed a vision to become an asset for the area, board chair Greg Simpson said during the meeting. To see that vision come true — especially during a pandemic — is a good news story.

“It gives us all hope for a better future,” he said.

Once the project is complete, the board will focus more on its social media presence and attracting charter planes, added Simpson. Charter aviation is happening more often throughout North America due to the benefits; almost 90 per cent of landings and takeoffs in Moose Jaw are business-related.

The MJMAA would use the money as bridge funding for no more than 60 days as it completes the project, said board vice-chair Jarrett Johnson. Cashflow projections show the authority would approach $900,000 in spending during a couple of months, which is why it approached JGL about securing an LOC. The private company agreed, promising to provide prime-plus-one-per-cent if the city secured the LOC; interest costs will likely be $3,000. Going to JGL was better than going to a bank, Johnson noted, which wanted security on the land, “other complicating parts” with funding and would not give favourable rates.

Council reaction The MJMAA has spoken with 15 Wing Air Base about the latter using the airport, but the base would not commit or pledge to anything since it’s a federal entity, Johnson told Coun. Doug Blanc. The base could fly planes to the airport from Regina and leave them there overnight before transferring them to the base, but again, no firm commitments were made.

“I had the opportunity to visit the airport last spring … and it was awesome to be there … ,” said Coun. Heather Eby. “I’m excited for the potential of this. I think it will be a great thing for Moose Jaw.” Coun. Crystal Froese expressed concern about the board not providing a financial report or cashflow analysis with the presentation, which would have helped her better understand how much progress the project has made.

“My intent here is to continue to build a strong relationship, so we ensure you are being successful … should there be any red flags,” she added. “Having a munici-

pal airport was a bit of a contentious issue for a few years.”

Simpson agreed that he could provide a financial document by the next council meeting.

Not only are highways and rail lines gate-

ways into the community, but so is the airport, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. These upgrades ensure air ambulance can do its job well, while the runways can provide additional safety for airbase pilots should an emergency arise.

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Police agency honours Moose Jaw sergeant for work on extortion case Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police (SACP) has recognized Moose Jaw’s Sgt. Sheldon MacNaughton with the Excellence in Policing Performance Award — something he should have received last year.

Rick Bourassa, police chief for the Moose Jaw Police Service and president of SACP, made the presentation during the March 9 Board of Police Commissioners meeting.

MacNaughton has performed “some really outstanding work” and would have been given the award during the annual SACP mess dinner that would have been held in Moose Jaw in 2020 — but “something called the pandemic occurred” that prevented any gatherings from happenings, Bourassa said.

Rather than presenting the awards during the annual dinner, SACP decided that each municipal police service should present the award to its members in a less formal setting.

SACP recognized MacNaughton — who works in the criminal investigation division — for an incident that occurred a few years ago, explained Bourassa. MacNaugh-

ton — who was then a constable — received information that one resident was using extortion tactics against another resident.

“Sheldon pulled together an investigation that was really complex and spanned a number of municipalities,” the police chief said. “When all was said and done, the individual who was being extorted ending up being kept safe because the person extorting did show up with a loaded firearm.”

There could have been a serious encounter between the two residents, but instead, the alleged extorter came face to face with police officers, who took the firearm and arrested the individual, Bourassa continued. That person has now gone through the court system.

“Just some outstanding work that protected life and extended across the significant portion of the province. Just due diligence, good policing, and good problem-solving,” the police chief said, adding MacNaughton also heads up the police service’s child exploitation unit.

The next Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting is Tuesday, April 13.

Sgt. Sheldon MacNaughton receives the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police’s Excellence in Policing Performance Award from Police Chief Rick Bourassa on March 9 during the Board of Police Commissioners meeting. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Police Service

Police have responded to 25 pandemic-related calls since January, stats show Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) prefers to educate residents about obeying pandemic-related restrictions instead of handing out tickets but won’t hesitate to penalize people if necessary, the police chief says.

The police service responded to 15 pandemic-related calls in February, bringing the year-to-date total to 25 calls, according to crime statistics presented during the Board of Police Commissioners’ March 9 meeting.

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“If we look back from Feb. 15, (2020) to current, we are at 125 calls with respect to pandemic concerns. We label those non-compliance,” he said.

Of those 125 calls, police have handed out 12 tickets to people who refused to follow health guidelines, Oleniuk continued.

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The number and size of Freedom Rallies have declined since January, he continued. About 70 people attended the event in-person that month, while since then, all the events have been mobile. However, these rallies have attracted about five vehicles.

Police officers have continued — and will continue — to educate people who attend these rallies, Bourassa added.

Crime statistics The MJPS responded to 1,111 calls for service in February, which is a decrease of 26 from the year before, the data shows.

Since Jan. 1, the police service has responded to 2,283 calls, an increase of 31 from the year before.

While it’s never possible to identify trends after only two months, Bourassa pointed out that crimes against the person and property have declined compared to last year.

Overall, crimes against the person have declined to 72 incidents this year compared to 93 incidents last year, a drop of

22.6 per cent, the data shows.

There have been 37 assaults year-to-date, compared to 51 during the same time last year, including: • Sexual assaults: 7 / 8; • Common assaults: 20 / 34; • Assault with weapon/cause bodily harm: 6 / 8; • Aggravated assault: 2 / 0; • Assault police: 2 / 1.

Domestic disputes, however, have increased to 30 incidents year-to-date compared to 20 episodes during the same time last year, a jump of 50 per cent. As Bourassa has said for months, this is not surprising given the stresses faced during the past year.

“The pressures the pandemic has brought … people are worn out,” he said. “We respond, and hopefully, we’re able to negotiate peaceful outcomes to those.”

Year-to-date, police have responded to 174 calls about crimes against property, compared to 206 calls during the same time last year, a decrease of 15.5 per cent, the data shows. This includes: • All break-ins: 35 / 55; • Motor vehicle theft: 10 / 11; • Theft over $5,000: 3 / 2; • Theft under $5,000: 82 / 97; • Mischief over $5,000: 44 / 41.

So far this year, there have been nine charges for impaired driving compared to 14 last year; 43 motor vehicle collisions over $1,000 compared to 62; 17 provincial liquor infractions versus 26; and seven drug charges compared to three last year.

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Warriors open campaign with wins over Brandon, Prince Albert Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors didn’t take long to show they aren’t the same team as last year.

Sure, many of the players are the same, but this isn’t the same crew mentally and physically that went through a 14-44-4-0 campaign in 2019-20.

The Warriors opened play in the Western Hockey League East Division hub with a 4-3 overtime win over Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night, showing the kind of mettle that was occasionally lacking with last year’s squad.

Tate Popple scored his second goal of the game with 1:07 gone in overtime, while Eric Alarie and Cade Hayes picked up their other markers in the first East Division game in over a year.

The Warriors built a 3-1 lead heading into the third but saw Brandon score twice to force the extra period.

Seeing his troops hold off Brandon to secure the win was a positive sign for Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary.

“I think in those situations last year, we might have lost in regulation by one or two goals,” said Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary in describing the team’s mentality this time around. “But we’re a resilient bunch, we picked ourselves up and just got back to work. Now there are just little moments in the game where the tide can turn, but generally speaking, the momentum never got away from us too much for long stretches and overall, for the

Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Boston Bilous turns aside a shot against Prince Albert. Keith Hershmiller photo first game back after a long season, you have to be happy with that.”

Boston Bilous made 13 saves to earn the win while the Warriors had 31 shots on Brandon’s Ethan Kruger. Alarie also picked up an assist, while Brad Ginnell had two

helpers.

Seeing his troops back on the ice in a competitive contest was a positive as could be after so much time off for O’Leary.

“It was a whole lot of excitement,” he said. “I think the smile came off my face a little bit in the third period when they tied it up, but other than that it was ear-to-ear for most of the game. It feels good to be back behind the bench and I know the players are feeling really good to be back on the ice and competing.”

Ben McCartney, Jake Chiasson and Braden Schneider scored for Brandon.

Things were just as tense in their second game on Sunday night.

Brayden Yager would score the shootout winner and Daemon Hunt had their lone goal in the third period as the Warriors took a 2-1 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders.

Bilous made 26 saves for the Warriors in another outstanding performance, while Carter Serhyenko turned aside 24 shots for Prince Albert. Kaiden Guhle scored their lone goal in regulation.

The Warriors were back in action Tuesday night when they took on the Regina Pats but results were unavailable prior to publication.

South Sask Academy holding ID skates at beginning of month Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The South Sask Hockey Academy made it through their inaugural season with more success than they could have hoped for given the circumstances.

Practices, development and rave reviews in spite of the ongoing pandemic has seen interest grow in the program, which strives to offer an intensive instructional experi-

ence for players outside the auspices of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association.

That has the SSA thinking limited expansion after only a single season, and for good reason - a planned identification camp for the Apr. 6-10 weekend has already seen a decent response with nearly a month to go before the first session.

“I think we’re approaching 75 registered already, so we’re getting up there in numbers, which is good to see,” said SSA founder and coach Dayle Wilcox. “We’re getting questions from people up to two, three hours away who are looking into what we’re doing.”

The SSA ran last season with 56 players on three teams in the Under-11 and Under-9 age classes, and had planned to hit tournaments all over the prairies and the U.S. if not for the pandemic.

The same is planned for next season, with the only question being how many players and teams they’ll have. The key will be to keep those numbers manageable while still offering a solid player-to-coach ratio and large amounts of ice time.

“I think with what we were able to provide this year and going forward, we’re not going to be able to expand huge right away,” Wilcox said. “We want to make sure we’re able to provide the same quality of product, so we need to make sure that we have coaches who are at the higher level and the ice time is there and everything.”

There was talk about even doubling in size as quickly as next season, but any plans in that direction will take time.

“We don’t want to have a whole bunch of kids in the program but then not a good base of coaches and ice time to keep the high quality we want to bring,” Wilcox said.

That’s not stopping the Academy from still taking a look at new players though - and anyone interested is welcome to take part in the upcoming camp.

Potential participants can register through the SSA website at www.southsaskacademy.ca, where they’ll also find information on the program as a whole.

“It’s a chance to get a first look at new players before things get shut down in April, so we’re really looking forward to it,” Wilcox said.

Moose Jaw Motocross looking ahead to new season The Moose Jaw Motocross Association is hoping to see another busy season.

The local organization has teamed up with the Assiniboia Ruff Riders Motorcycle Club to offer dual membership to both courses this summer, offering local riders a chance to bring a bit of variety into their track experience.

“It’s two tracks for the price of one, so it works out really well,” said MJMA president Doyle McMorris. “Assiniboia is only 50 kilometres away, so we were there tons last year and they want to come and ride our track, too.

It just works out for both clubs and draws more people.”

After a successful season last summer in spite of the

Work will continue at the Moose Jaw motocross track this spring. | Facebook photo

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express ongoing pandemic, Moose Jaw Motocross is looking to keep things going in the right direction, with the Assiniboia partnership just one step.

Another major plan is the ongoing refurbishment of the local track, which has seen some wear and tear over the years and is due for repairs. A portion of the initial cleanup work - removing trees from the track dugout and general sprucing up - has already been completed, with more intensive plans for the coming months.

“We’re all gung-ho and looking forward to getting it fixed up,” McMorris said. “We’re re-doing all the jumps and basically redoing the whole track. It needs a lot of work, so we’re going out there with dozers and fixing the whole thing. People will still be able to buy memberships and ride, there will just be a weekend or two where we have to shut down for track maintenance off the start.”

While the schedule for races has yet to be released by the Sask Motocross Association, McMorris is expecting a full slate of action again this summer, offering the club’s crew of up-and-coming riders plenty of competitive time on the track.

The local club is currently taking memberships, which can be purchased for $200 for a single rider and $250 for families. Members receive a key to both the Moose Jaw and Assiniboia tracks, and can sign up by e-mail at moosejawmxa@gmail.com, call or text at (306) 6818586, messaging on Facebook at facebook.com/mjmxa, visiting JFSI Mechanix (550 North ServiceRoad Bay 16)

Some of Moose Jaw’s motocross up-and-comers pause for a photo during the final race of the season last summer. | Facebook photo

or by visiting Mercury Service at 1490 Caribou St. West.

The MJMA is also holding a special Zoom meeting for members and potential newcomers on Wednesday, Mar. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone with questions or topics for the agenda can submit their request to moosejawmxa@ gmail.com, with the deadline for submissions Friday, Mar. 19 at 12 p.m.

Be sure to visit the Moose Jaw Motocross Association Facebook page for the latest news and announcements.

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Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame postpones 2021 induction Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

An abundance of caution is always welcome when it comes to dealing with the ongoing pandemic, and it’s with that in mind that the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame has made another difficult choice.

The organization announced earlier this week that the 2021 induction ceremony, originally scheduled for October, will be postponed until 2022, meaning next year’s ceremony will feature three classes of inductees - 2020, 2021, 2022 - as the Hall of Fame catches up on the missed years.

The current plan will see the 2020 and 2021 classes announced in September of this year, followed by the regular nomination process and induction announcement in June 2022 and the massive ceremony in October 2022.

“It’ll be different, but it’ll be fun and exciting,” said MJDHF president Larry Graham. “We’ll put our heads together and figure out a format that works best for inducting that many people at one time…

Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame board member Ken Bradley is joined

by Jana Garinger, stepdaughter of 2019 inductee Bill Johnston, during the 2019 inductee announcement. it’s a nice problem to have.”

The decision to cancel this year is not only a product of being careful, but also convenience of planning for folks who may have to travel to Moose Jaw. The Hall of Fame usually makes the announcement

in June to allow booking of flights, hotels and general planning to attend the event.

Then there’s the spectacle of the show itself - the induction ceremony has become very popular over the years, with many inductees and families wanting to be a

part of it all.

“Even though vaccines are coming in and stuff, we really didn’t know how comfortable people would be in a larger crowd or when we’ll be able to do that and we really wanted to preserve that induction ceremony experience for our inductees,” Graham said. “So we decided we’d postpone it until we can do it in person and enjoy it with their family and friends… There have been a couple times when it’s been a reunion of sorts. When Brian Towriss was inducted, the guys he played in high school with came back from all over the place, so it was quite the event.”

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 class. Nominations for 2020 have been reviewed and will be evaluated in the coming months alongside the 2021 selections. While the MJDHF website is currently undergoing maintenance, you can pick up forms and other information by contacting Graham at (306) 692-2211 or e-mailing info@mjdshf.com.

Moose Jaw lacrosse preparing for field and box seasons Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

There are still lots of questions that need to be answered, but the Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association has put one query to bed before it’s asked.

Yes, there are plans for a full field lacrosse program in 2021.

The outdoor version of the game was revived last summer after a short hiatus in the city, as MJLAX organizers sought a way to get sticks in players’ hands in the middle of the ongoing pandemic. With restrictions on gatherings looser for outdoor

sports, the decision was made to bring back the field game with a series of camps alongside exhibition games against Regina Field Lacrosse clubs.

That success has led to plans to form teams across the board in all six age groups from 18-and-under through five-and-under.

The season would start in early May depending on weather and games will take place at the 1996 Summer Games fields, where the field program took place last summer.

With that in mind, MJLAX is looking for players to take up goaltending in the outdoor version of the sport. Players who are willing to play a full season of field goalie will have their equipment provided and also qualify for a discounted registration fee. Those who are interested are asked to email information@moosejawmustangslacrosse.ca.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Moose Jaw lacrosse without boxla, and you can count the perennial provincial title-contending Mustangs as one of many teams looking

forward to the new season.

Registration is taking place for teams in the U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 and U6 programs, with a COVID-related caveat: members can register at www.moosejawmustangslacrosse.ca but pay at a later date once more clarity is available on pandemic restrictions and guidelines. The season start is to be determined, with early April the usual opening date for league play.

MJLAX is also looking for coaches in the youngest divisions, with anyone new to the game welcome to reach out to the organization for more information. Just know that you will receive lots of guidance -- including training to full coaching certification -- from some of the best lacrosse coaches in the province, many with provincial-championship pedigrees.

For more information on lacrosse in Moose Jaw, be sure to visit their website and follow their Facebook page for the latest updates, including return-to-play plans as the pandemic eases.

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The Moose Jaw Mustangs field lacrosse program will make a full return next season.

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South Hill Bowling CentreRandy fighting through restrictions to stay alive Palmer - Moose Jaw Express While the doors might not be closed at the South Hill Bowling Centre during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you can count the local sports facility among the many that have seen a serious hit to business over the last year.

But the local lanes keep on keeping on, recently opening to hold afternoon meet-up games for seniors, running their Rock and Glo bowling nights during the weekend, and just doing whatever they can to offer some semblance of normalcy for their regular rollers.

Not perfect, by any means. But for owner Jeannette Cole, keeping things going has been a matter of finding a way, whatever it may be.

“I would say our bowling revenue is down 90 per cent from last year, which isn’t great, but it is what it is,” Cole said. “And to be honest, I don’t know what I would have done without the wage subsidy. That has been a real tremendous help, because otherwise, there wasn’t enough to cover wages let alone power, water, property taxes, all of that… I’m just glad we’re established. Some of the smaller centres around the province have changed their ownership just within the last year or two with COVID and I can’t even imagine the struggle it is for some of them.”

South Hill Lanes shut down completely Mar. 17 of last year and remained closed until late August, when they were able to open on a limited basis. League play at half capacity was actually underway

Weekend Rock N Glo bowling has been one of the regular events at the South Hill Bowling Centre. Jayde Yousif photo when the current set of restrictions took hold during the start of the second wave in November, bringing another serious setback that has only recently begun to let up.

“December is usually your busiest month, you do just a ton of Christmas parties and we couldn’t do any of that,” Cole said.

“The bar sales and everything just go sky high, it’s usually your best month, but it was probably my worst month this year.

“Even when our leagues did come back in the fall it was only half-capacity, so a 16-team league became an eight-team league and a lot of teams just said they

weren’t coming back until next year. So I’m hopeful they’ll come back, but once you lose them sometimes it’s hard to get them back.”

The good thing is, as the pandemic slowly begins to wane, things are also slowly returning to normal.

The aforementioned Club 55-plus bowling has been taking place on weekday afternoons from Monday through Thursday, with a recent boost of being able to run at half capacity, eight lanes instead of six.

Rock N Glo bowling is also a regular event every weekend, drawing in folks

looking for a fun outing during the era of COVID. All in as safe an environment as possible, of course, which has made for plenty to do even with fewer people in the building.

“We used to have all of the house balls just on the lanes, but we don’t do that anymore, we have them on the counter and one of our staff takes them out and puts them on a lane when you sign in,” Cole explained. “Then when you’re done, we take them and wash them in bleach, disinfect them and get them ready for the next group of people who come along.

Then everything has to be disinfected, all the tables and chairs, everything, every time. So it’s a lot of extra work.”

For the meantime, Cole plans to keep soldiering along and taking things in stride as the pandemic continues on. And as things begin to come around to normalcy, South Hill Bowling Centre will follow.

“If we can just start off with a full, full-on everything back to normal in September, that’s what I expect to see,” she said. “Until everyone is vaccinated and the curve is really flattened, I don’t see them saying open up… we’re not there yet. But when things do get back to normal, I’m really hoping everyone will be supportive and help us maintain a bowling centre in Moose Jaw.” If you’re interested in hitting the lanes, contact the South Hill Bowling Centre at (306) 693-0955 for more information and to reserve your spot!

Moose Jaw Little LeagueRandy names all-star coaches, set tryout dates Palmer - Moose Jaw Express It was right around this time two years ago that the first steps towards what would become one of the stories of the summer took place.

Coaches named, try-outs scheduled, practices planned.

It would all lead to the Moose Jaw Little League All-Stars representing the Prairie region at the Little League Canadian Championship after one of the most impressive seasons in recent history.

The plan to follow that same path in 2021 is now officially underway.

Moose Jaw Little League recently an-

nounced the head coaches for the upcoming campaign, with Troy Turner taking over the reigns as bench boss for the Little League Major Miller Express and Brock Montgomery named coach of the Minor Miller Express.

The Major crew will hold their first tryouts on Saturday, Mar. 20 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at YaraCentre and the second session on Mar. 21 at the same time. The Minor team will take the field a week later, with their opening tryout from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 27 and second session going from 6 p.m. to

8 p.m. on Mar. 28. Players are asked to show up 30 minutes before the first tryout to sign up.

Players must register for AA in their respective division to be eligible for tryouts, with players not cracking the AAA roster then being placed on a AA team.

There will be a cost of $25 to try out, which will cover both days.

For more information and updates, be sure to follow Moose Jaw Little League on Facebook and their website at mjlittleleague.com.

Miller Express sign former Arizona state all-star Rodriquez Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Miller Express

The latest signing for the Moose Jaw Miller Express has shown all-star level play in his home state of Arizona, and now the Western Canadian Baseball League club is hoping to see the same from Martin Rodriquez when he makes the trip north this summer.

And if his numbers in high school are a sign of what’s to come, it won’t be long before Rodriquez is a fan favourite at Ross Wells Park.

A freshman with the Minot State University Beavers, Rodriquez emerged as one of the top players in mid-sized school baseball with the Vista Grande Spartans out of his hometown in Casa Grande,

Ariz., playing in the 4A all-star showcase after his senior season in 2019.

And for good reason.

A 5-foot-7, 180-pound catcher nicknamed ‘Tank’, Rodriquez was one of the top hitters on the Spartans with a .368 average, team-leading .539 slugging percentage and a stellar .960 on-base-plus slugging percentage, the second-best OPS on his club. He hit 10 doubles and one home run while knocking in 20 runs - also second-best on the Spartans - while scoring six runs of his own.

Rodriquez joined Minot State for the 2020 campaign but didn’t see action in the first 14 games before the NCAA Division II

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference season was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

The Beavers played their first game of the 2021 campaign on Feb. 22 and are currently 2-3 overall, with Rodriquez having seen action in one contest, going hitless in one at bat against Northwest Missouri State.

Minot State now has nearly a month off until their next set of games against University of Sioux Falls beginning Mar. 20.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express open their 2021 WCBL campaign on May 28 when they host the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Ross Wells Park.

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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 a maximum ten people from within a consistent bubble of two or three low-risk households.

Outdoor gatherings are also 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. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 80+, either online or by phone. Phase Two for the general public will proceed 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 16 and March 23 at 7 p.m.; - Festival of Words Book Club on March 25 at 2:30 p.m.; - Teen eBook Club on March 30 at 4 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.; - next meat draw fundraiser: March 20 at 3 p.m.; - Chase the Ace: March 20 at 3 p.m.

Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre: is hosting a Curb Side Bake Sale on March 30. Goodies available for purchase will be listed on the centre’s Facebook page, and orders must be made by March 29 for pickup the following day. Call 1 (306) 692-6072 or 1 (306) 630-3349 to place an order.

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.

- The 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.

- Through Her Eyes, an exhibition of pieces depicting Moose Jaw landscapes sourced from the MJMAG’s

permanent collection is on display in the gallery lobby from March 12 until May 2.

- The MJMAG is hosting its Annual General Meeting on March 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in March includes: - Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction with author Judith Silverthorne on March 16 at 1 p.m.; - Digestion information session with Paulette Millis on March 17 at 11 a.m.; - Brain Games with Donna Kostal from the Moose Jaw Public Library on March 24 at 10:30 a.m.; - The Great Depression Story with Karla Rasmussen from the Western Development Museum on March 30 at 10 a.m.; - Food On the Run informational session with Paulette Millis on March 31 at 11 a.m.

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: has a new art exhibit opening in its gallery on March 10, available until Apr. 21. Titled Narrative: Three Artists, Many Stories, the new exhibit features the work of local artists Laura Hamilton, Jess Zoerb and Chris Wikman.

Festival of Words: Registration for virtual events is available online at festivalofwords.com: - The Cineview Discussion Group is meeting on March 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss Pixar’s Soul; - The Virtual Book Club is meeting on March 25 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss Moose Jaw author Melanie McFarlane’s newest novel Finders Keepers; - Another evening of the Performer’s Cafe will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m.

Sask Girls United: is holding a free informational session on March 21 at 7 p.m. for teen girls 10-14 called Socially Savvy, to talk about social media safety.

Registration for the event is open until the day of, available on the group’s Facebook page and Instagram profile.

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.

A look at COVID numbers from Mar. 6 to Mar. 12 As of Friday, Mar. 12, there are 22 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 1,437 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, Mar. 6: 163 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Three deaths reported in SK, 52 recoveries.

Sunday, Mar. 7: 116 cases reported in the province, 5 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 146 recoveries.

Monday, Mar. 8: 97 cases reported in the province, 2 in the South Central (both located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 151 recoveries.

Tuesday, Mar. 9: 113 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 subzone). One death reported in SK, 160 recoveries.

Wednesday, Mar. 10: 111 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. One death reported in SK, 140 recoveries.

Thursday, Mar. 11: 165 cases reported in the province, 4 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 153 recoveries.

Friday, Mar. 12: 176 cases reported in the province, 2 in the South Central (both located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 131 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 95,879 total. As of Mar. 12, 2,767 doses have been administered in the South Central.

COVID-19 vaccine appointmentLarissa booking system now open to seniors Kurz The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced last week that as of March 11th, Saskatchewan residents over the age of 85 are able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments online or over the phone.

The new patient booking system can be accessed either online through the vaccine page on the government’s COVID-19 website, or by phoning a booking agent directly through the new Vaccine Call Centre.

"The launch of the new patient booking system is a huge step forward in our efforts to get faster and more efficient at delivering COVID-19 vaccines," said Health Minister Paul Merriman, in a press release. "Booking your appointment online will only take a few minutes, making things simple and fast for those who are scheduling their appointments."

With the new booking system, the SHA said it will be phasing out the process of contacting eligible individuals directly. Saskatchewan residents will be responsible for booking their own vaccinations.

For those booking appointments online, they will need a valid health card and a cell phone number or email ad-

dress where notifications will be sent. The online portal will indicate which age category is eligible for appointments, to avoid confusion.

For those calling to book appointments, the Vaccine Call Centre will be available to callers from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, at 1 (833) SASK-VAX (727-5829).

The online system will only show available appointment times when booking, and the call centre will not have more access to appointments than what is accessible online. Clinic locations may be limited, as Phase Two locations are not yet open.

Public health has launched both systems simultaneously to aid eligible residents in booking their vaccine appointments. The phone system is for those more comfortable or without access to technology.

Additionally, the new booking system makes it possible for family or friends to aid eligible residents by booking their appointments on their behalf.

The SHA said the new booking system is currently only open to residents aged 85 or older, to better align with vaccine supply and to ensure a positive experience using

the system. Only appointments to receive first doses are available through the new system at this time.

To avoid overstressing the system and causing delays in the vaccination process, public health is asking residents who aren’t eligible for vaccination not to call the phone line or attempt to book online at this time.

"This is one more tool in our toolbox that will not only help us deliver COVID-19 vaccines quicker and more effectively, and it is a system we can build on after the pandemic to create more seamless access for our patients to the services they rely on,” said SHA CEO Scott Livingstone.

The SHA also said that attempts to use the new booking system to “jump the queue” will be investigated very seriously and that all individuals will be required to provide identification when arriving at their vaccine appointment, to avoid identity fraud.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan or to book an appointment online beginning March 11, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID-19-vaccine.

SHA expands vaccine booking system availability to seniors 80+ after successful launch Larissa Kurz

Less than a day after launching the new COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced that booking eligibility is expanding to include residents aged 80 years and older, beginning on March 12 at 8 a.m.

The online and telephone booking system became available on March 11, with vaccine appointments open to residents age 85 and older to book.

As of 2 p.m. that day, the SHA reported that 3,836 appointments had already been booked by individuals across Saskatchewan. Of those bookings, 2,898 or 76 per

cent were made online and 938 or 25 per cent were made over the phone with the Vaccine Call Centre.

The average wait time on the phone was about 126 minutes, said a press release, for individuals on the line or waiting for a call-back.

The SHA also said that the Vaccine Call Centre received a total of 4,524 phone calls, with many of those from callers who were ineligible to book vaccine appointments, wanting to confirm an already existing appointment, or seeking general information about vaccines.

Residents are reminded that the online and phone book-

ing system is only available to eligible individuals in the 80+ years range who are booking an appointment for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The availability of vaccine appointments is also currently dependent on vaccine availability, and current demand for vaccines outweighs the province’s supplies at this time.

For more information on vaccine delivery in Saskatchewan, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.

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Public health officials announced last week that amendments to the current public health order regarding indoor gatherings will now allow residents to extend their household “bubbles” to include a maximum of ten people at a time, while worship services will also be allowed to expand later this month.

The amendment to household contacts became effective on March 9, said a provincial press release, and there are several details residents will have to follow.

The ten individuals included in a household bubble must be from two to three consistent households, and the total gathering inside a house cannot exceed ten people.

Households are expected to be consistently within their bubble, and not participating in several different bubbles with different households.

Public health is also asking residents to continue to assess the risk of COVID-19 transmission before joining households, and to choose households that are low risk.

This means considering if there are any individuals at an elevated risk like seniors, or if there are individuals who are still participating in public spaces like children attending school or adults working outside the home, who may complicate a contact tracing investigation.

Even when utilizing a bubble, households should still be able to count the number of individuals that could be involved in a potential contact investigation should a COVID-19 positive case be identified.

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Shortly after graduating, she met her husband Pat, who she was married to for 52 years. Donna had a very successful 39 year career in real estate, where she received numerous awards and worked her way to being the owner/broker of Block Brothers (Silver Sage Realty) in Swift Current, SK. After moving back to Moose Jaw, she continued her career as a successful real estate agent and also held several positions on the Moose Jaw Real Estate Board. Along with her real estate career, Donna also owned and operated a Fas Gas and acquired several rental properties with Pat. In her spare time she enjoyed yard work, home renovations, entertaining friends, and spending quality time with her pets; but her true LOVE was spending time with her family, grandchildren and organizing family suppers and events.

She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Kay Rathwell; and brother-in-law, Donald Morrison. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Pat; beloved puppy, Lola; children, Jeanette (Brian) and Bruce; grandchildren, Brooke and Steven; brothers, Vic and Scott; sister, Jennie (Leon); sisters-in-law: Mauraine, Gail (Barry) and Barb; brother-in-law, Bob (Tammy); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the several doctors and nurses that assisted with her care, and offer a special thanks to Home Care and Pioneer Lodge Memory Lane nurses.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service was held. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in Donna’s name be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7 or to the scholarship in Don Morrison’s name at A.E. Peacock Collegiate by etransfer to DonMorrisonScholarship@gmail.com.

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OFSTEDAHL It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Mae Ofstedahl (née: Heron) announce her passing on Thursday, March 4th, 2021. She was predeceased by her father, Reginald; mother, Mary and stepfather, Andy Hagerty; and brothers-in-law: Eddie, Bob and Clint. Donna will be lovingly missed by her husband, Vernon “Pog”; daughter, Andrea (Shawn); son, Kent, grandchildren Kyril (Brittany), Katelyn, Austyn, Braydyn and Tessa; brothers and sisters: Mable; Bill (Terry), Bonnie (Garry), Jim (Luci), Bev, Barry (Jo), and Marilee; the Ofstedahl family: Shelly (Merv), Larry (Janice), Heather, and Maxine (Curtis); as well as her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who will all feel a big loss in their lives.

Donna was born in Moose Jaw, SK at the Providence Hospital on May 16th, 1950. Raised 7 miles east of town on her family’s farm, Donna went to a one room school house until Grade 6, Lindale School for Grade 7 and 8, and graduated from Peacock Collegiate where she enjoyed playing basketball and mentoring younger students. Donna followed in her mother’s footsteps becoming a registered nurse and spent her life serving the Moose Jaw area. She began work at the Moose Jaw clinic, moving on to the Providence Hospital, and finishing her career at the Union Hospital. Once a nurse always a nurse, Donna’s love and compassion for her friends and family was truly genuine as she cared deeply for them all, as well as touching everyone she met. Donna married her one true love, Pog, on May 12th, 1972 and they were blessed with their children Andrea and Kent. Donna was a big part of her children’s, as well as all her nieces, nephews and grandchildren’s sports and extracurricular activities.

She always had time for everyone she loved, enjoying family and friend gatherings, and remained active her entire life enjoying such sports as baseball, curling, and walking. In her retirement years she gained a love of quilting and ensured all she loved was given something she had made.

Donna loved to travel. She and Pog visited many different parts of the world, usually going with members of their families, as well as their best friends Betty and Doug Hicks. They especially loved spending their retirement years every winter in Mexico.

Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at St Paul Hospital in Saskatoon, SK, as well as the Oncology and Palliative Care wards at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK. Donna’s life and presence was truly angelic and her smile and loving nature will be missed by all.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service was held with interment taking place at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations in Donna’s name may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, 200 - 4545 Parliament Ave, Regina, SK S4W 0G3 or The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7.

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by Wanda Smith ANNA PERMILLA “PEGGY” SWANSON (1924-2021) With great sadness we wish to announce the passing of our mom, Anna Permilla “Peggy” Swanson. She passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 in Outlook, SK. She will be remembered by her daughters, Judy (Chester) Mikulcik and Linda (Ray) Motilaga; sons, Larry (Linda) Swanson and Bill (Lorna) Swanson; granddaughters, Lorrie (Neil) Burrell, Raylynn Motilaga, Leisa Motilaga, Dennise (Dwayne) Kerr, and Angela (Dan) Mielhausen; grandsons, Tony (Dawn) Mikulcik, Roy Swanson, and Steven (Krista) Swanson; as well as numerous greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was born at Galilee (on the farm) on July 27, 1924. Peggy began her life on her parent’s farm in Galilee, SK. On June 2, 1943 she married Roy Swanson of Crane Valley.

They settled in Regina to begin their life together. Once Roy returned from the Army, he became an Elevator Agent for Sask Pool and Glenside was one of his many posts. Peggy loved to cook and bake, and she often supplied food for local events. She worked for the United Church Camp as a head cook for many years.

Peggy also loved to garden and treasured the apples every fall. She is remembered for her sweet love of music and spread her ballads like her homemade apple butter. This grandma ...never ever missed a birthday.

After Roy’s retirement, they moved to Moose Jaw, their old stompin’ grounds. On September 20, 1998, Roy passed away. Peggy stayed in Moose Jaw for several years before moving to Outlook, where she remained until her passing. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in Crane Valley at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Outlook & District Pioneer Home, 500 Semple St, Outlook, SK, S0L 2N0, would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Peggy, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www. parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries).

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DONALD KENNETH MORTENSEN April 19th, 1977 – March 7th, 2021 Donald Kenneth Mortensen, aged 43 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Sunday, March 7th, 2021.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ann and Ken Williams; and grandmother, Shirley Mortensen. Donald is survived by his loving mother, Sherry Mortensen (née: Williams); father, Rainer; and daughter, Charlie “Forever in His Heart”. Donald was the oldest of 4 children and is survived by: his brother, Joshuah Mortensen; sister, Ann-Maria Mortensen (Brady); nephews, Ryder and Janzen; niece, Ella-Lee; sister, Sarah Kay (Nathan); and niece, Tailyn. He will also be remembered by his aunt, Casey Endicott (Lyle); cousins, Dennis and Kyle; uncle, Randy Williams and his sons Robert and David; aunt, Bev Arrance (Ray); cousins: Raymond, Adam and Chuck; aunt, JoAnn (Tim); cousin, Richard Williams; uncle, David Mortensen (Rhonda); Brody and Maya of Humboldt, SK; grandfather, Harold Mortensen of Penticton, BC; as well as numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Donald (Dill) was an inspiration to the many lives he touched! He touched the lives of more people than we will ever know! So it is with great sorrow and pain that we notify his far reached family, friends, and extended family (you know who you are) of his passing. Donald loved playing sports growing up and represented his school and “South Hill”. He excelled in hockey, to the ranks of playing junior hockey.

Donald’s true love was working on the oil-rigs, his hard work and dedication to be “Top-Driller”. He worked this hard life, extending his career past 25 years. Don also loved his mechanics and building his cars, trucks, and had a love for his bikes. If you couldn’t find him, you looked in the garage. Donald also loved to work with concrete, building many masonry structures around Moose Jaw and area, which we will treasure for our remaining years!

In his last 11 years, his daughter was his life. He treasured the moments and the time that he had with her. She was his #1 love.

Donald’s battle with diabetes and heart disease was the only one he ever lost in his life. He wore his name proudly on many jerseys and on his back, always strived for goodness while never looking back.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Jennifer Ellen Baird for her honestly and compassion when it seemed like no one else cared! Also thank you to nurse Jordan for taking the time to be his friend at the Regina General Hospital. Thank you also to Moose Jaw Funeral Home for all you do, and from all the other families that rely on you. Donald’s memories will be instilled in us all.

A Private Family Service will be held. Friends and Family are invited to view the service virtually on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 starting at 12:30 p.m. by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.

A Celebration of Donald’s Life and “Last Ride” will be announced later this spring. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Soar Higher There are some anniversaries we love to keep. I hope Hubby reads this column, ‘cause our 27th anniversary is coming up shortly! Then there are others we’d rather not ever remember. One of those in the “not ever remember anniversaries” column would be the day the world shut down due to the oncoming pandemic. We all have stories of where we were and what we did when the news came down. I remember the day before the announcement was made; we were debating on whether or not to buy a newto-us SUV. We also all have stories of how the pandemic has affected us. I think it is safe to assume most of us were traumatized in one way or another. (Just an aside... the enemy of our souls can use trauma as an opening to invite darkness into our lives but we can be free of those effects through the name and blood of Jesus Christ.) Fear became greater than the virus itself. In the early days, the atmosphere was ominous, foreboding and apocalyptic-like. I admit my faith was shaken. I reached for my Bible more often.

I listened to more worship songs. I hugged my family more. I struggled with how to walk through this unsettling journey, especially with Lil Sweet Pea. It was a devastating blow to a child; it still is - as so much of their lives have been stolen from them. The freedom to meet friends on a playground came to a halt. The freedom to compete in horse-related activities came to a standstill.

And the freedom to come and go as we pleased was taken from us. We lost so much. Two weeks has now become one year of ongoing restrictions, double standards and questionable irregularities.

These days are “perilous times of great stress and trouble [hard to deal with and hard to bear]” 2 Timothy 3:1 AMP. Thankfully, we serve the God of the impossible and although, these days are hard to deal with and hard to bear, we take heart because with God, nothing is impossible!

We cannot allow ourselves to get caught up in what the current doomsayers are speaking. “Beware that no one distracts you or intimidates you in their attempt to lead you away from Christ’s fullness by pretending to be full of wisdom when they’re filled with endless arguments of human logic. For they operate with humanistic and clouded judgments based on the mindset of this world system, and not the anointed truths of the Anointed One.” Colossians 3:8 Jesus says there is a higher way of living. We don’t have to be disturbed by the current unrest “...for greater is He who is in you than he that is in the world”. 1 John 4:4. We don’t need to be concerned because “He perfects everything that concerns us.” Psalm 138:8. We don’t need to be distracted “...because we don’t focus our attention on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but the unseen realm is eternal.” 2 Cor. 4:18 We don’t have to be anxious for “...You (God) will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3.

Just because you haven’t experienced it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. As we choose to set our minds on His promises, we will experience greater peace, safety and assurance. Soar high above the concerns, distractions, unrest and anxiety. Trust God at His Word and watch and see it come to pass.

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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Walk:Dead iRacing Inside X (N) iRacing NASCAR Race Hub Maiden (:25) ›› “The Hunt” (2020, Suspense) “The Quarry” (2020) Shea Whigham.

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SOLD $259,900 1104 sqft., good sized kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, formal dining room open to the family room, 3 Spacious bedrooms on main floor and full 4pc bath. Lower Level is fully developed with Large Family Rm & Bar with a tyndall stone fireplace feature, 3 piece lower bathroom, laundry/storage room and Utility room with High Efficient Furnace, large garden, lots of trees and a patio area. This home is well cared for and shows pride of ownership.

$289,900

2 Sided Duplex One has 2 Bedroom, 3pc Bath, Kitchen / Dining area, Living Rm. Newer Vinyl Plank flooring on both sides as well as a fresh coat of paint for both sides. Lower Level Large Family Rm area, with Utility / Laundry Rm...Storage Rm. Other side Larger 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen / Dining area, Living Rm. Basement has a Large Family Room, 3pc Bath with Laundry / Utility Rm with a Separate Storage Rm. Double Detached Garage, Separate Back Entries.

$309,900 Updated Shingles, Soffits, Fascia, Newer PVC Windows, Cement Board Siding, decorative wood fence, HW Flooring Spacious Kitchen, Solid Surface Counter-tops, Interior fixtures, SS Fridge with Gas Stove. Upper 2 Beds, 3 pce bath Developed Lower Level with Bedroom and Family Rm. Hi Furnace and Water Heater, Newer Plumbing Lines (PEX), newer 100 amp Electrical Service Wrap Around Decking Dble Det Heated and Insulated Garage.

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$239,900

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City Water! This 10 Acre parcel has trees and is located on the #2 highway just north of Moose Jaw. The property has power and city water hooked up, gas & telephone are to lot as well. Located between Buffalo Pound and Moose Jaw, you would find a better place to start your family home.

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International Women’s Day: panel of local women share their experiences to inspire Moose Jaw Larissa Kurz In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council hosted a panel of four prominent women in Moose Jaw to share their stories of success with attendees.

Using Zoom, the International Women’s Day Talk event connected attendees with four impressive female figures from the area, with the goal of educating and inspiring the community with their accomplishments.

The theme of this year’s international celebration of women was Choose to Challenge, meant to encourage women and girls to push back against the gender biases and inequalities that may discourage them from pursuing what they want.

Embracing this theme was the MJMCC’s intention, which is why they offered a look at four inspiring women who live and work in Moose Jaw, to set the spark alive.

Here are their stories: Laura Pollice works at 15 Wing Moose Jaw airbase as a mental performance coach, engaging with student pilots to help them maintain their mental and psychological health during training.

In both her current role at the airbase and her previous involvement in the sports world as an athlete and a sports psychology expert, Pollice said she has often experienced being the only woman in the room or on the bench with a team of men.

Her role, both within the military and the sports world, has also put her in a position where she is actively working on breaking the idea that masculinity equals toughness or an aversion to talking about difficult emotions.

“The biggest challenge is that realm of mental health as a whole, that stigma,” said Pollice. “What I’ve encountered is there’s [not always] that level comfort to feel like it's okay to talk about what I’m feeling, because in the high-performance sports world or even in the military, [there’s the idea] that you ‘need to be strong.’”

For Pollice, one thing she’s learned from her experience as both a coach and a counsellor that she feels is good

advice for women everywhere is to believe in yourself and face challenges head-on.

Martha Mathurin-Moe, originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, first arrived in Canada in 2009 to pursue her graduate degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Regina.

With a background in learning development and her research focused on topics like inclusive education and international education, she has spent lots of time looking at how the experiences of international students differ when they come to a new country to pursue education.

It’s definitely given her a passion for seeing equal education opportunities for women in every country across the globe, she said, because education is such a powerful tool.

For Mathurin-Moe, she said she feels lucky to have had a family that supported her journey into post-secondary education and then onto graduate studies, but she emphasized that not every woman and girl in the world has the same opportunity.

“I would say education is the most powerful tool we have, but it's also important to have access to it, [for] women to progress for themselves,” said Mathurin-Moe. “I think women do still shy away from certain careers, [as well], but it’s so important to take the chance.”

She encouraged women to feel confident enough in themselves to pursue educational and career opportunities, because even though there’s been big strides in seeing women at universities and in career positions, there’s still further to go.

Nemat Halool first immigrated to Canada from Syria in 2016, where she settled in Moose Jaw with her family and began interacting with the MJMCC as a client.

After settling in the Friendly City, she completed more courses at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and now volunteers as an interpreter and support member with the MJMCC. She is also the creator and owner of The Syrian Kitchen, a local cooking and baking business that has been met

with enthusiasm at past festivals in the city, like Sidewalk Days.

For Halool, the journey of creating a new home in a new country, paired with the community’s excitement about her budding business, was what encouraged her to take the chance on creating The Syrian Kitchen.

She shared that through her experience as an immigrant woman, there’s a huge value in finding your confidence — whether that means leaning on a support group of friends and family or taking pride in your own personal accomplishments.

“Starting a new life was definitely challenging for us, especially when you are away from family and friends and you want to build new relationships in a new society, but all these challenges are what pushed me to do something new and to share my culture,” said Halool.

Kyra Klassen is a local entrepreneur in Moose Jaw who operates The Strong Studio, a popular fitness studio that has won several local business awards.

Her experience as a female entrepreneur has put her in a role where she has had to push her own boundaries, as both an instructor and a business owner, in an industry that is transitioning away from being very male-dominated.

In developing her studio, she has created an environment where both men and women are comfortable in the same classes. This means challenging pre-conceived ideas about gendered interests in fitness, while still maintaining a space where all clients feel safe.

In terms of the fitness industry, there is a rise in female presence when it comes to trainers, experts and instructors — and it’s something that looks and feels positive to her.

“We [as women] have definitely have earned our place, and even when you go to the big conferences, [it] is 90 per cent women there,” said Klassen. “It’s nice to see that we can teach it all, do it all, for participants too, be comfortable as women and have men in classes too.”

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