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By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/Moose Jaw Today.com The Moose Jaw Association for Community Living (MJACL) saw a big expansion of program interest during the pandemic as parents looked for ways to help their children be more active.

“We’ve been in Moose Jaw for a very long time – since 1966,” said Sharon Bourdeau, executive director of the MJACL. “It started off as a parents group, and still has stayed that way. Most of my board are parents of people with intellectual disabilities.” itable organization whose goal is to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and to ensure that they are included, involved, and valued in all aspects of life. They seek to expand the range of choices and opportunities for the people they serve.

The MJACL is one of 14 branches of Inclusion SK. Inclusion SK was formerly known as the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living. Bourdeau said that the MJACL is also in the process of the name change – it will soon be called Inclusion Moose Jaw. The name change carries emotional meaning. “Really, that’s our entire focus,” said Bourdeau, “is just to have people with intellectual disabilities being included into all aspects of life.”

The history of how people with intellectual disabilities have been treated is a

teaching,” she explained, “we started to become a little bit more active in the community in addition to the advocacy and the parent support that we’ve always done.”

She’s volunteered with the MJACL for many years.

As government support for persons with disabilities has improved, more opportunities have become possible. Their base of operations used to be a garage – now, Bourdeau is the full-time executive director, in addition to two other full-time employees. Last year, MJACL moved into their very own facility at 75 Ross Street.

That being said, MJACL The Moose Jaw Association for Community Living itself has no core funding. They - 75 Ross Street W (photo by Gordon Edgar) rely on grants – which must be regularly applied for – and fees tragic one. The practice for much of Westfor services. ern history was to put such children into Bourdeau said that parents were institutions, alongside people with disclamouring during the pandemic for some abling mental illnesses. They would spend way to keep their kids active, get them out their entire lives there, with no educationof the house, and let them play and interal opportunities and minimal interaction with anyone other than staff and doctors. with the various public health restrictions, Bourdeau has always been an advoof course, but they were able to stay open. cate for people with intellectual disabiliThe last two years have seen a tremendous ties because she is also a parent of a child boom in participation numbers. with a disability. “When I retired from Susan Kellock, MJACL’s program

manager, said that “We have anything from exercise, arts and crafts, we do science. We play games with them, we do music, and then we do have outings. And we utilize different areas in the town. So, swimming and hiking and seeing the library, seeing the museums.”

They also have programs focused on youth and young adults which increase independence. The Connection of Friends program for ages 18 to 35 teaches personal care, positive social awareness, community safety awareness, healthy nutrition, and how to use recreational facilities.

Most of their seasonal workers are hired for the extremely popular summer programs. Last year, they had about 35 summer support workers.

Bourdeau is retiring soon – for the second time. She just began advertising for her position. She said she’s been very happy with her work, with the MJACL board and employees, and with the results of their programs. The board members are “such a good group of people, who are very dedicated and committed not just for their own children, but for the good of all children in Moose Jaw with disabilities.”

“I’m very proud of them,” Bourdeau added, “and I know anybody coming in is going to be pleased to work with them as well.”

For program details and registration, email mjacl.executivedirector@gmail.com.

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Moose Jaw Association for Community Living is partnering with Community Square One, Inc. to offer a basic life skills program that will help individuals increase their independence.

The program is open to anyone over the age of 21, although coordinator Ashley Florent notes that they will not be excluding anyone. There are 10 spots available, and it starts on March 1.

The Life Skills program will run for It will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Late registrations are OK, as

about it two weeks in, then we’re certainly not going to turn anyone away.”

“The life skills program was designed to connect participants to local resources,” Florent said, “and to develop essential skills such as cooking, positive relationships, coping skills, budgeting, and positive expression through art.”

It is free to register and if transportation is a barrier, Florent said that Square One can help participants out in reaching the Tuesday classes.

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ganization (CBO) whose goal is to reach out to and support housing-insecure people in Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. Its mission is to “support and advocate for those who are facing homelessness and barriers due to substance abuse, mental health, incarceration, acquired brain injury, and other social barriers.”

The Square One leadership are involved in organizing advocacy- and awareness-raising programs around Moose Jaw, such as a recent lunch-and-learn talk with guest speakers from the Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre. They also use their funds to help provide shelter to the homeless in emergencies.

The partnership on this new program came about because of the Moose Jaw Association for Community Living’s (MJACL) experience in teaching life skills.

Susan Kellock, program manager at MJACL, explained that their mission is to “ensure that citizens of Saskatchewan who have intellectual disabilities are valued, supported, and included members of society, and that they have opportunities and choices in all aspects of life.”

One of their programs is called Connection of Friends. It helps young adults aged 18 to 35 to make social connections, learn vocational skills, volunteer and engage with their community, and master routine daily tasks necessary for adult life.

Kellock said that Life Skills is basically Connection of Friends, adapted to include everyone who needs it.

“It’s kind of a blend,” Florent said.

Some of the teaching will be done by Flo-

rent and other members of the two CBOs involved. Where additional training is required to facilitate other skills, they will community partners.

“I hope that participants can be successful. Live independently, develop their important life skills. Just be successful,” Florent said.

Registration for the program, and more information about it, is available by emailing communitysquareone@gmail. com. If hopeful participants don’t have access to email, a caseworker at any of the CBOs in Moose Jaw can help them out.

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Calling all volunteers – Meals on Wheels needs your help

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Meals on Wheels in Moose Jaw has been a vital community program for over 30 years. COVID put a brief halt to the efforts of volunteers, but with restrictions lifting, the program is ready to welcome them back. unteers,” said Leanne Schutte, manager of SHA volunteer services in Moose Jaw. “As many as we can get, really.”

Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a Five Hills Health Region Home Care program meant to help individuals maintain as much independence as possible. “Ultimately, the goal is to help people stay in their homes and receive a nutritious meal,” Schutte explained, “instead of having to consider a more supported-living situation.”

MOW program has been running in Moose Jaw – but it has been at least 30 years. For almost all that time, it has been supported by volunteers. of and involved in volunteer services,”

had to defer it to home care staff.”

Home Care continuing care aides have been delivering MOW throughout the pandemic. COVID made using volunteers both complicated and unsafe. With pandemic restrictions now being lifted – the SHA stopped its proof-of-vaccination requirements on Monday in concert with the provincial government – staff are thrilled to be able to welcome volunteers back. delivered each day. Volunteers usually work in pairs or groups. That way, one person can drive while another delivers.

The time commitment is 45 minutes to an hour. Coordinators try and make the

SHA’s Meals on Wheels program is currently seeking volunteers! PLEASE NOTE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR EMAIL IS INCORRECT ON THE POSTER. Please call Volunteer Coordinator Peyton Barnie at (306) 6307405, or email her at peyton.barnie@ saskhealthauthority.ca.

Meals are delivered Monday through Saturday at noon.

Schutte said that MOW is a vital community program serving the elderly and the vulnerable. In certain cases, it can also be a short-term support. For example, a

at home with cooking. Circumstances are assessed on a case-by-case basis by continuing care coordinators.

Meals are prepared at Pioneer Lodge meals to accommodate some special dietary requirements as well,” said Schutte, “such as heart healthy meals or diabetic meals.”

There are some screening and education requirements for volunteers, which is where the volunteer coordinator comes in. help everybody get registered and obtain the required training to be a volunteer with SHA.” The most important requirements are volunteers sign up, it might be possible for Home Care to increase their number of clients.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Volunteer Coordinator Peyton Barnie at (306) 630-7405, or email her at peyton.barnie@saskhealthauthority.ca.

Heartland Hospice has big dreams to enhance palliative care support in Moose Jaw Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Heartland Hospice has big dreams about enhancing hospice support in the region, including seeing more palliative care beds added and renovating an outdoor garden to provide a peaceful spot for residents.

Angela Sereda, board chairwoman, spoke to about 30 women by Zoom on Feb. ry, vision, mission, goals and activities. The contact but advocates for patients and families during their palliative care experience.

Visit www.heartlandhospicemj.ca for more information.

Moose Jaw Women Who Care, an ored Heartland Hospice as part of a fundraiser. The group meets three times a year to raise money for community charities. The goal is for 100 women — or teams of one to four — to contribute $100 each and, in one hour, raise up to $10,000.

Visit www.100womenwhocaremoosejaw.com for more details.

A vision of the future When Sereda became board chairwomactivities and spent about four months focusing on governance, she explained. While needed to become better accountable to the community and its stakeholders.

During two days of planning sessions, the board developed a strategic map to guide

Angela Sereda, board chairwoman of Heartland Hospice, spoke recently about the organization’s activities and future plans. File photo/Screengrab from Zoom continued.

Strategic plan goals include creating a dedicated hospice care centre in Moose Jaw, building community partnerships, creating a full suite of hospice services ready for delivery, and strengthening board governance.

“And I am so proud that we have worked so hard over the last year that I think we have checked out probably three-quarters of our strategic map already in just one year,” said Sereda. “So, everyone has worked tirelessly.” at Pioneer Lodge in an area that currently marked. The goal is to create, furnish and

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es into four separate rooms, with one room a family resource centre with reading materials and activities.

Meanwhile, the existing hospice care room will be turned into a sacred space that everyone in the building can use.

The proposed hospice area has a separate entrance to the outside, so families would no longer need to walk through longterm care to reach it, said Sereda. This is positive since families were prevented from walking through when Pioneer Lodge was locked down due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

“So this is another opportunity that individuals who are at their end-of-life would still have access to have their families come and join them and spend time with them,” she remarked.

— plans to launch a capital campaign soon to support these renovations. The non-profit expects construction to begin this year, while the new hospice space — with two

additional beds — should open by spring A second initiative Heartland Hospice is pursuing is enhancing the serenity garden at Pioneer Lodge. The current hospice room has a good view of the garden, which conPhase 1 is complete, which included edging and curving, planting shrubs, adding mulch, laying down rocks and installing the will include pouring a concrete pad, installand installing more curving and edging.

A third initiative that Sereda highlighted was the My Wish Program, “the most fantastic (and) magical” program that aims to improve the end-of-life experience for patients and families with meaningful activities that are personal, simple and inexpensive.

“If you know of anyone that would that,” she added.

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As we have all been watching, dynamics down east have culminated into something that seems to be somewhat of a crossroads as to where we were and where we are going as a country. I certainly am not optimistic that we are headed into better times.

With the passions displayed, this is far from over even if the from Ottawa forcefully.

I believe this time in history is one of the worst days in the life of Canada and all that this country represents.

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of the past few weeks was that absolutely no violence was being displayed on tv, despite the fact that Canadian mainstream media insinuated there was some. My lightning fast mind perceived that if there was violence being displayed by the protesters, it certainly would have been broadcast.

For most of this time, the PM of our country took a backseat to even paying heed to the situation from the onset, being incognito and hiding out. Many people, both sides of the house, believe he personally could have diverted the situation rather than letting it escalate to what it became. He turned a blind eye and deaf ear to the convoy/ protesters requests…and did not even try to deescalate the situation that our country faced by agreeing to meet with them.

In life, I have always heard that it is better to resolve differences through communication, whether or not individuals come to the same conclusion or decide to agreeto-disagree.

This seems to be a fairly systemic problem in the political realm across all levels of government. In many leaderships, arrogance and superiority seems to outweigh common respect for the general public. We also saw it last week in the perceivably shameful act in Parliament displayed by the PM as he directly insinuated that all members of the right stand with those that herald swastika’s and are Jewish. How erroneous to lump every individual into a pot of presumption because there were rogue individuals that did such. And then he walked out without apologizing like a spoiled brat, with attitude I might add. His arrogant ‘above the law’ attitude was blatantly visible.

PM Trudeau has seemingly proved himself again and again… getting caught in ‘black face’ more than once, in the SNC Lavalin sorted affair being caught for interfering, as well as a number of other controversy’s including the We Charity payouts to his family…Why would we expect anything different now?

The dissention in the country’s population is almost beyond repair.

Where we go from here is your guess as good as mine.

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Sask.-made Constitutional amendment would make history if passed in Senate Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A Saskatchewan-made constitutional amendment that would close a 140-year-old loophole that gives Canadian to reality now that the bill is in the Senate.

In a rare display of co-operation, members of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a motion on Nov. 29, 2021, to amend The Saskatchewan Act via the Canadian Constitution. The amendment would change section 24 of the Act, retroactive to Aug. 29, 1966, which exempts CP Rail from paying several Saskatchewan taxes.

“As a matter of tax policy and business competitiveall businesses while supporting Saskatchewan’s autonomy and cementing its place as an equal partner in Confederation,” the provincial government said.

The provisions in the Act for taxation requirements have not been amended since the document was enacted in 1905.

This loophole was informally closed in a handshake deal in 1966 when the company began paying taxes in exchange for federal regulatory changes affecting its operations. CP Rail is now suing Saskatchewan for $341 million in refunds, citing the 1880 agreement that exempted the railway from paying provincial taxes.

In the federal House of Commons on Feb. 9, MPs voted unanimously in favour of the amendment in another sign of rare co-operation. The amendment is now in the Senate for debate; if few or no changes are suggested, then the Governor General could proclaim it into law.

Saskatchewan NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon was pleased that all federal parties agreed to unanimously support the amendment, considering it is a “unique and cool piece” that helps the province.

Opposition in Saskatchewan, I’m real happy to have been part of initiating this amendment and working with government ministers and members to make that happen in the Saskatchewan legislature … ,” he said.

This issue addresses jurisdictional inequalities of about the purported powers of taxation within the Constitution, he continued. Saskatchewan is treated differently than the founding provinces with limits on taxation, so the fairness for people and businesses here.

Wotherspoon and colleague Nicole Saurer aping the province to act on this issue, he explained. Both committed to working constructively with the Sask. Party to pass this amendment.

They then reached out to the leaders and respective critics of Canada’s federal parties about this issue and made the case about why this change was important to Saskatchewan. in the House of Commons. This is a good news story for Saskatchewan and an example of folks working across party lines toward something that’s really important for our province … ,” he said, noting he was grateful for the support that academics Howard Leeson and Merrilee Rasmussen provided in crafting the amendment.

“We’re making a bit of history here because if the Constitution is amended — as is the indication at this Constitution would be amended with a motion that originates from the Saskatchewan legislature.”

Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild back to in-person meetings

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild is back to in-person meetings and hopes to see their membership and activities rise this year.

The guild meets on the

show to the group.

The guild also takes part in local charity work. “We do pillowcases for the hospital and for the dialysis ward,” Knox-Beam said. “And for the hospice here month, September to May, at in town. At Christmastime, we the Masonic Temple at 1755 always make placemats that we Main Street North. donate to Meals on Wheels, the Meetings are fairly inforhospital, and the care homes in mal, although there is a bit of the area.” a program, said president LizLast Christmas, Prairie anne Knox-Beam. “It’s more Hearts Quilters broke their reabout the community itself, cord by making and donating supporting each other and beclose to 400 placemats. ing there, and the friendship.

In addition, they make comThe commonality of loving fort quilts that are available to quilting, I guess, is the major anyone in crisis. Recently, the thread of it all.” guild gave comfort quilts to the The guild’s overall memchildren of a family whose house bership has fallen slightly due had burned down. to the pandemic, but KnoxKnox-Beam said that any Beam estimates they still have local organization in need can about 60 members this year. A bear quilt made by a member of the Moose contact her, and the guild will They are always ready to wel- Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters’ Guild (from Face- arrange for comfort quilts to be come more. donated. book) “Membership after the end The next public Quilt Show of October is $60 for the year,” Knox-Beam told Moose- is scheduled for April 2023.

JawToday.com, “Otherwise, it’s $50 for the year. And we did have some new members that came out this year, who about the guild and how to join by visiting their website we are so glad to welcome.” or Facebook page.

Meetings usually have about 35 members, who share www.prairieheartsquilters.com coffee and baked goods, and bring what they are working Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild | Facebook

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Born2Dance launches Theatre Company to give youths homegrown stage training Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

tive called the Triple Threat Theatre Company designed to give youths more skills with singing, acting and dancing.

There is a need for a theatre company like this because kids who want to become professional performers don’t have anywhere in town to take that next step, explained co-director Jessika Kopp. There is no organization to train children, develop their skills, take headshots, set them up for tions.

“It’s gonna be fantastic. We’ve seen a need for a while, and now that we have a well-established dance program, we’re

Born2Dance has launched the Triple Threat Theatre Company, which plans to put on a musical in June about The Addams Family. Photo courtesy Born2Dance Born2Dance Moose Jaw is expanding its programming by launching a new initia-

know they will stick because we’ve been doing this for 10 years,” she said.

The theatre company — based in Church of God’s Hochelaga Street East location — will offer two streams for different age groups.

Children ages seven to 11 can take six weeks of classes on Mondays for 45 minutes from May 9 to June 13. These classes will teach kids how to sing, act and dance — making them triple-threat performers — and prepare them for a future of stage performances.

Town, village population trend still on downward slope

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The long term trend to rural depopulation in the Moose Jaw region continued in the 2021 Census of Canada.

Most of the towns and villages in the region lost population with some exceptions. mostly places near cities or in resort villages.

Assiniboia, the largest town in the area lost 101 residents to 2,333 while Gravelbourg at 986, lost 103. Caronport gained 39 for 1,033.

Central Butte gained 44 for 416 while Avonlea, 411, gained 18.

Bethune, near the K+S potash mine and Regina, gained 261for 560.

All three resort communities on Buffalo Pound Lake gained population with North Grove adding 43 for 175; Sun Valley adding 36 for 154; and South Lake adding 57 for 226.

Holding their own were; Bengough, 332; Shamrock, 20; Wood Mountain, 20; Brownlee, 55, Coderre 30.

Community 2021 2016 Assiniboia ................2,333 ......... 2,424 Avonlea .......................411 ............ 393 Belle Plaine ...................79 .............. 85 Bethune .......................560 ............ 399 Briercrest .....................155 ............ 159 Caronport .................1,033 ............ 994 Central Butte ...............416 ............ 372 Chamberlain .................96 .............. 90

Chaplin ........................222 ............ 229 Coronach ....................612 ............ 643 Craik ...........................405 ............ 392 Dilke .............................60 .............. 98 Drinkwater ....................74 .............. 78 Eyebrow .....................130 ............ 119 Findlater .......................60 .............. 45 Gravelbourg ................986 ......... 1,083 Hodgeville ...................147 ............ 172 Holdfast ......................173 ............ 247 Kincaid ........................120 .............111 .......................373 ............ 382 Limerick ......................114 ............ 115 Mankota ......................198 ............ 205 Marquis .........................90 .............. 97 Mortlach ......................274 ............ 261 Mossbank ....................368 ............ 360 Ogema .........................383 ............ 403 Pense ...........................603 ............ 587 Riverhurst ...................150 ............ 130 Rouleau .......................505 ............ 540 Shamrock ......................20 .............. 20 South Lake ..................226 ............ 169 Sun Valley ...................154 ............ 118 Tugaske .........................79 .............. 75 Tuxford........................103 ............ 113 Willow Bunch .............261 ............ 269 Wood Mountain.............20 .............. 20 Wd Mountain reserve ....16 .............. 12 North Grove ................175 ............ 132 Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

No experience is required for this part of the program.

Meanwhile, youths 11 to 18 can audition for a role in a summer musical on Monday, May 2, from 4 to 9 p.m. This program will be more time-consuming and give youths knowledge about theatre and performing.

Triple Threat Theatre Company plans to put on the musical “The Addams Family,” with performances on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The location of the performance has yet to be determined.

Visit www.borntodance.ca/register/ triple-threat to register for these programs.

Directors chose a musical about The Addams Family because they wanted something that was not well-known and that local high schools had not done before, explained Kopp, who has 17 years in

musical theatre. Furthermore, the directors with their vision, which is to think outside the box and buck the trends.

“The Addams Family is a family that doesn’t really go with the status quo.

When everyone is telling them they should be doing something different, they kind of stick to their own weird self,” she chuckled. “So it kind of plays into the things that we’re teaching our kids: learn to think for yourself, be yourself (and) you are wonderful.”

Born2Dance is excited to break into this aspect of performing via the Triple Threat Theatre Company, Kopp added.

Teachers are also eager to do something new and allow youths to learn about acting, singing and dancing in Moose Jaw.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

No store-bought options existed for pioneer bakers In the words of authors of the cookbook, Bread Baking, “bread making is a composite of lore, love and skill — plus a touch of magic, perhaps passed down through generations in homes throughout the world. The sensual delight of producing a loaf of bread and sharing it wth family or friends is a joyful and rewarding experience for all.”

For a time, the tradition of home-baked bread was set aside for the convenience of store-bought bread but it appears, according to the authors, that bread baking is experiencing new popularity. bread baking in the home.

••• CHOCOLATE LOAVES 1 pkg. active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 3/4 cups milk, heated to lukewarm 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs

For the bread, sprinkle yeast into warm water and let stand until dissolved.

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat in sugar and eggs. Stir in milk and dissolved yeast. coa, salt and vanilla. Add enough of the remaining until smooth and satiny. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Divide dough in half and shape into two round loaves. Place in greased 8 inch round cake pans.

Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when thumped. Remove from pans and let cool on rack.

To make the glaze, beat together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla or rum. When loaves have cooled, spread the glaze over the loaves.

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1/2 cup unsweetened coconut 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 tbsps. milk 1 tsp. vanilla or rum

ITALIAN SALT STICKS 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 pkg. active dry yeast 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/4 cups very warm water (125 degrees F)

Glaze: 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. water coarse salt a large bowl of an electric mixer. Add oil and gradually stir in water. Beat at medium speed for two minutes. utes.

Using a heavy duty mixer or wooden spoon, several minutes. Work dough into a smooth ball.

Shape into a log.

Cut into 20 equal sized pieces. Roll each piece into long ropes about 16 inches long or smaller ropes 6-8 inches long.

Arrange one inch apart on oiled baking sheets.

Roll to spread oil on all sides. Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 15 minutes.

Make the glaze by mixing the egg white with the water and stirring.

Paint each stick with the glaze then sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Makes 20 longer sticks or 40 smaller ones.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Exhibition Company has events every weekend – this year’s Fair a tentative go

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ern Saskatchewan, with thousands of attendees perusing guns, knives, bow hunting gear, and ammunition.

Gun show organizers are looking forward to admitting participants without asking for proof of vaccination, although Fowler notes they’re always careful. “We don’t want to get too carried away, and then all of a sudden discover that, you know, we have another variant and they have to bring back in rules.”

On Mar. 12 and 13, there is a Dressage Show scheduled. Dressage is an Olympic-level combination of sport and art in which a horse and rider must perform a memo-

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rized set of movements exactly. Competition is done one at a time. Movement must appear smooth and effortless, with horse and rider communicating precisely in a kind of dance.

On Mar. 19, the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association will be holding a competition. Horse and rider must complete a cloverleaf pattern around a triangle of barrels in the fastest time possible. The fast-paced rodeo sport is known to draw plenty of spectators.

The following weekend, Mar. 26 and 27, the Moose Jaw Dog Club will have an agility show. Spectators can watch dogs racing around the Golden Mile Arena with various levels of skill and enthusiasm. Top competitors will obey commands from their trainers instantly as they weave through poles, up and down ramps, over jumps, and through tunnels.

Fowler said the Exhibition Company is moving forward with plans for the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair and Parade from June 23 to 26. The event has been cancelled for two years due to COVID. “We’re just booking for entertainment at this point,” Fowler said. “We’re hoping everything comes together this year that we can actually host the event.”

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George Fowler, general manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, is cautiously optimistic that with restrictions lifting, events will continue to pick up.

Proof-of-vaccination requirements and uncertain public gathering rules led to event cancellations in January and February. Events groups didn’t want to take the risk of putting a show on, only for low attendance to hamstring them.

The big event that took place this past weekend was the Moose Jaw Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series on Feb. 19 and 20. The judge was be Cindy Klassen from Saskatoon.

Upcoming events The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company’s Groundhog Special Schooling Show on Feb. 26 and 27. The show was delayed from the actual Groundhog Day weekend due to public health concerns. A wide variety of classes will be shown, including hunter, jumper, equitation, showmanship, horsemanship, and barrels.

The beginning of March (when the provincial mask mandate expires) will see the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association’s annual Moose Jaw Gun Show coming to the exhibition grounds on Mar. 5 and 6. The event typically draws hundreds of vendors from across south-

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From letters to the internet, communications have changed dramatically over 150 years Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Communications in Saskatchewan have changed dramatically during the past 150 years, with once formidable barriers to contacting faraway neighbours disappearing as technological advances made reaching others easier.

The Western Development Museum hosted its monthly Coffee Club meeting on Feb. 15 and focused on communications during the past century. Coincidentally — ironically? — the meeting was on Zoom, bringing together nearly 30 people from across the province.

“Communication is one of the most basic functions of human beings. We all have that need to communicate,” said Karla Rasmussen, education and public programs co-ordinator.

Snail mail One major barrier that early pioneers faced was distance, while they also had no vehicles, few books, some radios, no TVs and no computers, she said. While many pioneers could reach town by horse, buggy, or foot, they didn’t go often because of distance. Some people never even left their homestead for weeks or months.

Sending postcards and writing letters were the earliest ways people stayed in to be mailed, which mean waiting until the next trip into town.

Can you hear me now? one cent.

“Like today, heavier letters needed more than one stamp. To save money, people would try to write on one page as they could. Letters were sometimes written four ways on one sheet of paper,” said Rasmussen.

Mail service expanded and became faster once the railroad arrived in the 1880s. By 1906, there were over 500 post possibility of mail arriving late was always a problem — especially for people who wanted to visit family weeks in advance.

Deliveries became faster once planes began delivering the mail and other supplies — including homes via the Eaton’s Catalogue — after the First World War. Dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash The creation of newspapers brought news from across the world, Rasmussen printed in Battleford in 1878 — 27 years before Saskatchewan became a province.

Morse Code was another method to

A 1937 stamp featuring King George VI. Photo courtesy Western Development Museum

communicate across distances. A telegrapher would transmit a message across telegraph wires and a receiver would decipher the message. Messenger boys would then

A telegram from 1919. Photo courtesy Western Development Museum

Reflective Moments

meant wooden poles had to be erected and wire strung across the prairies, said Rasmussen. Insulators — small upside-down cups on top of poles — kept wire from touching the wood and leaking current. get of young people with slingshots.

“Telephone wire could be strung wherever it was needed. But to string to every farmyard seemed like a crazy and expensive idea,” she continued. “Many telephone companies did not want to send the money to hook up farmers miles from town.”

The provincial government created a new department in 1908 to connect rural people via telephone co-operatives. By 1921, there were 1,200 rural phone companies servicing 58,000 farmers. By 1924, more farmers had phones than anywhere else in Canada.

In urban areas, switchboard operators connected phone calls from one home to another. There were 21 different ringtones in the directory, so residents had to listen for their ring since neighbours shared lines. “… but, some people liked to snoop and listen to other people’s conversations. It was called rubbering,” Rasmussen said.

By the 1960s, most of Saskatchewan had switched to direct arrived in the 1980s.

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Loaf of bread pinpoints day of coming green demise

Some folks tell time by the sun and moon, others have an internal clock that somehow knows exactly the month, day and time. Lately in our house, the date can store-bought loaf of bread.

Of course this is not an entirely sciskeptics who will not believe that a loaf of bread could contain such vital information.

The label on the loaf of white bread explains the day the bread was packaged, let’s say Jan. 28. Presumably the bread was also baked on Jan. 28 or customers would be complaining about buying dayold bread and not getting a discount, like day-old doughnuts at the coffee shop.

Also on the label is the warning that the bread is best before Feb. 1 of the same So we bring the bread home, place it on the counter where we keep our bread

and eat away at the loaf, making toast and sandwiches or using a slice or two for sopping up excess soup or gravy. We don’t do the sopping if we’re in mannered company. And there are some weeks when we don’t eat all that much bread, especially if we also bought buns on the grocery us to stop eating so much bread but that’s another concern and one totally unrelated According to the label we have Jan. 28, 29, 30 and 31 in which to eat the loaf before the best before date arrives. On that date, Feb. 1, we head to the bread bag to take out a slice and stop in our tracks.

There is something that looks suspiciously like mold growing on the tops of the slicder. After all, Grandma’s homemade bread never, ever grew green spots so why does this happen with store-bought bread?

We thought about returning the bread

had eaten some of it, and secondly, we were warned that Feb. 1 would be G-Day for this particular loaf — G-Day referring of course to the green spots that weren’t present on the evening of Jan. 31 but sure and certain were there in the early morning hours of Feb. 1.

Video killed the radio star Radios were another way to receive Night in Canada started on radio in 1929.

Meanwhile, residents with homemade radios could send messages via Morse Code through their devices; these people were known as amateur radio operators or katchewan in 1954, after a set was shown sets were black and white, while the pictures looked snowy because the receivers were poor.

Internet history Communications history was made in the 1980s when SaskTel introduced its idents to access the internet faster before most of the world. The Crown corporation installed 3,200 kilometres’ worth of the cable, the distance from Saskatchewan to Disney World in Florida.

It’s easy to forget that more than a century ago, people relied on sending letters that could take days, weeks or months to arrive, said Rasmussen.

“We take for granted the advantages brought to us by telephones, videos, televisions and now computers,” she added, “and can only imagine what it was like to live with it.”

A hand-crank phone. Photo courtesy Western Development Museum

Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express ronjoy@sasktel.net

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do position of this publication.

tribute to this less than stellar shelf life?

On the label I learn the loaf contains wheat gredients, salt, yeast, calcium, sulphate, enzymes (amylase, xylanase, oxidase, and lipase) plus ascorbic acid.

Did Mom’s homemade bread contain and salt? I really don’t think so maybe I

others we’ve talked to have noticed how quickly some brands of store-bought bread become chicken or rabbit feed. And come to think about it, the lapse between best before and packaged on dates always have the same time spread.

So how do commercial bakers know their product will only last three or so days? Is there a baker’s program somewhere that sets out the time frame between tasty and moldy? Is there a reward for longer life or a gold star for going green within the designated period?

Could it be the ingredients that con-

four days.

Some say they store their bread in the refrigerator. Others swear by the counter or old fashioned bread box. In our house we simply swear gently when our morning toast is interrupted by the colour of the slice.

There’s currently a new loaf on the counter. The countdown is underway.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Although Moose Jaw’s population shrank by 0.7 per cent between 2016 and 2021, according to the recent census, Mayor Clive Tolley still believes the community is poised for future growth.

The federal government released the 2021 Census on Feb. 9, with the data providing a detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.

Canada’s population grew by 5.2 per cent between 2016 and 2021 and now stands at 36.9 million people.

Data shows that Moose Jaw’s population was 33,665 people by 2021 compared to 33,910 people in 2016. This is a drop of 245 people or 0.7 per cent.

This decline is less than the 1.5-per-cent drop in population between 2011 and 2016 when the number of people living in The Friendly City declined to 33,910 from 34,421. That was a drop of 511 people.

“Based on the activity I’ve witnessed over the last few years, from new homes to new business and industrial development, I’m a little surprised at the Census numon an upward trend. As current vacant job openings across

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express had an easy job managing public concerns during the past few years because residents have submitted zero complaints that required mediation.

During the Feb. 14 regular council meeting, ARO Saundra Arberry submitted her annual report for 2021. Her term as ARO started Feb. 1, 2021 and expires Dec. 31, 2022.

Her report showed no public complaints were received or referred by city hall that needed the ARO’s decision. Moreover, there have been zero public complaints or city referrals for the past couple of years.

As the ARO, she investigates and reports on matters about the administration of the city, any agency of the city, or any controlled corporation of the city, she explained. Upon conclusion of an investigation, she can make recommendations to council, but electBesides being Moose Jaw’s ARO, Arberry — who worked in the Northwest Territories for 25 years — is also the deputy registrar of lobbyists and chief missioner for Saskatchewan. She noted that her husband’s family is the McCulloughs and a community baseball diamond is named after his grandfather.

During the meeting, council voted unanimously “We’re glad that we don’t often have much work for her to do,” joked city manager Jim Puffalt.

The city seeks to provide exceptional customer service and spends considerable time and effort to resolve all complaints, he added. When the city cannot resolve a complaint and believes it has administered its bylaws, policies, and regulations correctly, it refers the complaint to the ARO for an external review as an additional check on the system.

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City council and city administration have created an atmosphere of growth in Moose Jaw during the last few years, he continued. This atmosphere has attracted several major projects, such as SaskPower’s Great Plains Power Station, a new sow processing plant at the former XL

Beef Plant, the new Canadian Tire store, and a new hotel, among other initiatives.

“There are hundreds of new jobs associated with these projects and that will also result in new residents,” the mayor remarked.

Tolley pointed to the Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP) as an initiative that has brought new people to Moose Jaw. The program approved 33 candidates or families to live here in 2021, while the initiative is expected to approve another 100 candidates and/or families this year.

The Conference Board of Canada (CBOC) recently agreed that immigration is a driver of growth, noting that 65 per cent of Canada’s population increase is from people coming from overseas and not due to natural births.

The CBOC predicts that by 2035, almost 100 per cent of Canada’s population growth will be through immigration.

The mayor also pointed to the new agriculture and food production program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus as an initiative that will drive growth in the community, along with the new joint-use elementary school slated for construction in the Westheath subdivision on South Hill.

“We have an exciting economic strategy and we’ve made a commitment to invest in our community,” Tolley will come to you, your family and your business when you make a ‘Notorious Move’ to Moose Jaw.”

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Changes are being made to the policy that governs the parking patio program to add extra opportunities for businesses to participate and address minor housekeeping issues with the initiative.

City council approved a motion last June to allow public parking patios in the downtown area to serve as public spaces after the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Moose Jaw Association requested the change.

During the Feb. 14 executive committee meeting, council voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the extension of business for sidewalks, boulevard and parking stall policy.

Furthermore, council waived the 2022 rental fee for parking spaces with patios and seasonal boardwalks. It also waived rental fees for parking spaces next year for the winner of this year’s most creative/beautiful parking patio or seasonal boardwalk contest that the downtown association is holding. passes it during the next regular meeting.

“This is a great initiative that started last year. I saw a few of them (patios) around and they were very good,” said Coun. Doug Blanc. “I hope we can promote them and attract people to the downtown core.”

The goal of the proposed amendments is to promote and incentivize businesses to participate in the program and create additional opportunities for businesses, Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development, said in her report.

“Administration consulted with the Downtown Moose Jaw Association at their regular January 2022 meeting for feedback and comments regarding the proposed changes,” she stated. “The amendments were well received by the association … .”

Current fees for renting parking stalls with a meter are $7.50 per day for one stall plus $3.40 for each ad-

meters would be reduced by 50 per cent.

The lost revenue from this program will depend upon the number of patios this year, said Sanson. There were two parking patios last year that affected four stalls for $3,200.

Sanson then listed some of the amendments to the policy, including: Fees for parking patios and seasonal boardwalks this year be waived to assist applicants with start-up costs and to promote the program Fees from the program will make up for the lost revenue from parking meters, the use of public spaces, and administrative reviews and inspections Businesses that use parking stalls for patios or boardwalks and do not have meters outside their buildings will receive a 50-per-cent reduction in fees, with some fees to recover lost revenue from parking meters Public health regulations state that public washrooms are required for businesses that provide seating for customers to sit and eat, so adding this requirement will align the policy with health regulations and clarify for businesses that wish to apply, Sanson continued. However, this won’t be easy to regulate if the public washroom is not associated with a neighbouring business.

Clarity is also being added to distinguish between parking patios and public parking patios, with the former considered places to consume food and drink and the latter considered places to simply sit, Sanson added.

Other changes include: Applicants must list the city on their insurance policy for $5 million liability Businesses can operate sidewalk sales during the winter; sidewalk patios are the only business extensions eligible for winter beautiful 2022 summer season parking patio or boardwalk — as decided by the downtown association — would allow city hall to waive the winner’s fees for 2023

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City adds Sask. Polytech as second tenant of Agri-Food Industrial Park Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28.

School divisions could receive bulk supply of discounted transit passes from city Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall is looking into supplying school divisions with a bulk supply of cost-reduced transit passes so the organizations can provide those cards to students at a discounted rate.

The public works, infrastructure, and environment advisory committee held its February meeting recently and heard about a proposed subsidized student transit program from Ward Strueby, director of education for Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, according to the meeting minutes.

He spoke about a meeting about this topic that occurred weeks early and provided an overview of that discussion, which included representatives from Holy Trinity, Prairie South School Division, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus and the City of Moose Jaw. “Administration informed the committee that the city offered reduced transit passes for students in the past and this reduction did not increase student ridership as the city had hoped,” the minutes said.

Despite that warning, the advisory committee put forward a recommendation to have city hall make available transit passes for community organizations at reduced rates so they could provide those cards to students at lessened costs.

That recommendation was sent to city council, regular meeting.

Todd Johnson, chair of the advisory committee, provided further context to the request.

“They see the value in providing students (with) a discounted rate for ridership to encourage that, and to encourage that at the beginning of the school year,” he said.

Even though city administration advised that ridership never increased when discounted bus passes were issued years ago, the education organizations want to purchase the bulk passes and discount them for students so that the municipality doesn’t have to do anything, Johnson added.

Besides school divisions, large businesses could also purchase bulk passes at discounted rates for their employees and encourage them to take public transit, said Coun. Jamey Logan, the council rep on the advisory committee.

Even though he introduced the motion, Logan acknowledged that it did not have enough information for council to make an informed decision. He thought the recommendation was too open-ended and left council “in a bad way” and suggested that the motion be retooled with input from city administration before it came back to council.

“It has some value to it,” said Coun. Heather Eby. “But … it needs more work.”

Coun. Dawn Luhning then introduced a referral motion to have city administration work more on the recommendation and consult further with the advisory committee.

Council passed the motion unanimously.

City hall has added a second tenant to the Agri-Food Industrial Park, as Saskatchewan Polytechnic will use nearly 30 acres during the next decade for a new ag-focused diploma program.

City council unanimously approved a motion during its Feb. 14 regular meeting to sign a lease agreement with Sask. Polytech for its agriculture and food production diploma program that begins in September. The institution will use about 29 acres in the industrial park for $1 per This means the educational institute will pay $5 ond half-decade.

Sask. Polytech is an important corporate client and valuable educational institution with a long history in Moose Jaw, said city manager Jim Puffalt.

“It’s exciting to have new programs being established (here). We’re glad to give a little bit of a hand to make this happen,” he added.

City hall’s economic development team works closeeconomic and educational growth, said Jim Dixon, economic development manager. City administration identithe college’s needs and is generating crop production and revenue.

The industrial park’s vision is to attract value-added agriculture opportunities, while a component of manufacturing and food processing is an educational applied studies program like this, he continued. About 30 students have registered for the program, while the course holds “The learning lab would be located in the heart of the (Moose Jaw Agri-Food Industrial Park, MJAFIP), facilitating excellent applied learning opportunities for students … ,” Dixon remarked. “The servicing of this (proposed) area of the MJAFIP is not planned for the foreseeable future and is unlikely for other development due to its size and location.”

It supports the municipality’s vision of having an agri-food focus that an applied learning and research component would support Expansion of Moose Jaw’s Sask. Polytech campus tors live and work here of the lease will continue while the land continues to assist the college with its program Aids the regional economy through education and work-term opportunities The program attracts new students who could contribute to the economy Program expansion also supports the growth of courses, instructors and students “The Moose Jaw Agri-Food Industrial Park is an integral component of the city’s alignment for the provincial growth plan,” added Dixon. “The city’s updated Commuactions and tactics are required in order to successfully advance the community in the future.”

Coun. Heather Eby thanked the campus administrators for pushing to have this program in Moose Jaw. She noted that the community is sometimes passed over for Food Industrial Park. The course also complements the $12-million renovations the college has made in Moose Jaw. “It’s all-around good news … . We know this is an industry that is going places again, and it’s really exciting,” Eby added.

This program is exciting in many ways, not only with economic development but through applied learning, research, and land management, said Coun. Crystal Froese. Furthermore, students will have work placements on farms in the region and provincially. … ,” she added. “It will be very exciting to see this program come to our city.”

Mosaic Place needs $125,000 to replace aging, broken boilers Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mosaic Place continues to show its age, as its two 12-yearold boilers have been out of commission intermittently since late November and need to be replaced.

During its Feb. 14 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to approve the replacement of the building’s boilers for about $125,000 and use funding in the reserve accounts for Mosaic Place and Yara Centre.

Venue staff discovered that a glycol leak had occurred on Nov. 30, 2021 and traced the leak to one of the two boilers, where they found its heat exchanger had failed, general manager Ryan MacIvor explained during the meeting.

During the following weeks, staff discovered a second glycol leak and took the second boiler out of service to inspect it. They found that that boiler’s heat exchanger had cracked but was still operable.

The glycol system at Mosaic Place is shared with the building’s heating and the refrigeration plant that mainSpectra Venue Management Services — which manages the building — submitted insurance claims on both boilers because of their failed heat exchangers, said changers, but they come with only six-month warranties.

New boilers have been found but will take more than 12 weeks to arrive because of supply chain issues, whereas heat exchangers could arrive in around nine weeks, he continued. Yet, installing new boilers would provide 10 years of warranty for each machine and the building would not have to rely on a 12-year-old boiler with new heat exchangers and old components.

This is the second time that one of the boilers’ heat exchangers has failed, MacIvor pointed out. In March 2020 — right after the Scotties Tournament of Hearts — boiler 2’s heat exchanger failed but did not lose glycol. A new heat exchanger was installed under a prorated warranty of the original purchase of the boiler.

The warranty for that new heat exchanger was six months. ing in approved insurance claims, PST, GST, insurance the total cost will be $125,000, MacIvor added.

Coun. Jamey Logan agreed with replacing the old boilers with new ones.

“To me, this recommendation makes sense. If we er, we’ll be back here again and have no warranty,” he said. “And (it could happen again) in the middle of a big event perhaps — in the middle of a Scotties in 2024 or whatever we happen to get.”

The advantage of buying new boilers is they will come with 10-year warranties and be composed of all new parts, said Coun. Heather Eby. That’s important since Mosaic Place is over 10 years old and this issue should be addressed properly.

“I would also like to reiterate what Mr. MacIvor said, that this is leveraging insurance dollars, so we are getting really good bang for our buck and brand-new equipment,” she added.

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‘A light at the end of the tunnel;’ council removes need for vax passport Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28.

Illegal parking in school zones not a big issue, council hears Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Some residents might have concerns about unnecessary public parking in school zones, but Moose Jaw police say they can only step in if schools ask for support.

City hall’s public works, infrastructure, and environment advisory committee met for its regular monthly meeting in mid-January and discussed parking in school zones. According to the meeting’s minutes, Staff Sgt. Taylor Elder explained that the Moose Jaw Police Service toured school zones and determined that only a few schools have the occasional issue with bus accessibility because parents park in the wrong place.

“However, most schools do not have ongoing issues with people parking in ‘no parking’ zones in front of schools,” the minutes read. “The Moose Jaw Police service will continue to monitor the situation and will step in if there is a need found by any of the city’s schools.”

The minutes from that meeting were presented to city council during its Feb. 14 regular meeting. Coun.

Doug Blanc, a former council rep on the committee, spoke further about that issue.

“I had the opportunity to go to Palliser Heights School (last year) when the school was being let out and kids were being picked up. It’s an absolute disgrace there,” he recalled. “There’s cars everywhere … it’s just a mess.

“It’s something maybe the committee needs to go back and have the police address that when the school is let out because it is an issue.”

Elder did say that police investigate situations whenever they receive a complaint, so they don’t drive from school to school looking for problems, said Coun.

Jamey Logan, the current council rep on that committee. Police would ticket an unattended vehicle but not issue infractions if the driver is sitting and waiting.

CITY OF MOOSE JAW CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW’S BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on one or more of the City’s Boards and Committees for the following: • Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee (1 citizen-at-large vacancy; 1 youth-at-large representative between 16 and 23 years old) • Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee (1 senior-at-large representative 55+ years of age; 1 youth-at-large representative between 16 and 23 years of age; 1 citizen representative of the First Nations or Métis community) • Special Needs Advisory Committee (7 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Youth Advisory Committee (1 home school student who is a resident of Moose Jaw; 1 student representative from an accredited distance learning school who is a resident of Moose Jaw; 2 youth-at-large representatives between 18 and 25 years of age, from schools not currently represented on the Committee) • Development Appeals Board (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (1 citizen-at-large vacancy) must be resident of Moose Jaw • Public Art Committee (4 citizen-at-large vacancies) Application forms and additional information regarding the City’s Boards and Committees can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424).

Applications may be submitted on line through the City’s website, by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 3J8, or by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca.

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Residents will no longer have to show proof of vaccination to attend a city council meeting or visit a city-owned building, although they will have to wear masks indoors for a while yet.

During the Feb. 14 regular meeting, city council voted to put three policies “in abeyance until further notice,” including proof of vaccination to attend council or other public meetings or hearings and a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination for city employees and contractors working for the municipality. pandemic-related health measure after council instituted them on Oct. 12, 2021. This action is in response to the provincial government’s announcement on Feb. 8 that it would lift the requirement to show vaccine passports on Feb. 14.

The municipality will continue with certain pandemic measures such as Plexiglass barriers, hand sanitization stations, enhanced cleaning in venues and physical distancing measures.

However, wearing masks in public buildings, recreation venues, and Mosaic Place will remain in effect until at least Feb. 28 since the provincial government has responsibility for that mandate. City administration will bring a report to that day’s council meeting about handling that health measure.

“It appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel on COVID,” said city manager Jim Puffalt.

City administration is holding the regulations in abeyance —temporary suspension — because it does not like last fall after restrictions were dropped, he continued.

If the regulations came back, the province would give council authorization to implement them again.

City hall told its unvaccinated employees on Feb. 11 that they didn’t need to provide a negative PCR test by

Feb. 14 — a weekly occurrence since October — because of the lifting of this mandate, Puffalt added. A similar message was communicated to recreation users as well.

Vaccine passports and masks have been emotional issues for many people and created divisions not only among residents but for many Canadians, said Coun.

Doug Blanc. He thought this was best illustrated by the trucker convoys that had occurred during the past few weeks, “just blown out of proportion, I think, in my opinion.”

The City of Moose Jaw had to follow the province’s vaccine mandate when it was put in place because the municipalities are “creature of the province,” he continued.

City council can’t go against what the provincial government or Saskatchewan Health Authority dictates, even if members feel differently. respectful about that. If people want to continue to wear masks in public, don’t berate them and say they are foolish and whatnot,” Blanc added. “Respect their decision because I hope they respect your decision not to wear one.”

City council’s only intention with this situation was to implement these provincial regulations and remove them when the provincial government said to, said Mayor Clive Tolley. He received numerous emails from people — at least 30 messages — who advised him and council to ensure they followed the provincial protocols and directions to remove these regulations.

“I don’t think anyone around this table had anything else in mind … other than to follow the rules set by the premier and public health,” he said.

Tolley added that he wouldn’t answer every email he received because of how numerous they were but appreciated hearing residents’ concerns and opinions, nevertheless.

New policy to help guide city in buying, maintaining public art

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express A new public art policy will help guide the City of Moose third-party organization initiatives, public and sector iniJaw to acquire and maintain community art and ensure tiatives.

The policy also includes sections about procedures to for future generations. acquire, plan for, maintain, relocate and de-accession art, “Public art adds enormous value to the cultural, and reviewing and evaluating the policy; and responsibiliaesthetic, and economic vitality of a community. It also ties of the oversight committee, council, the city manager, contributes to a community’s identity, fosters community and city departments. pride and a sense of belonging, and enhances the quality No additional money will be needed for this new polof life for its residents and visitors,” Derek Blais, director icy because the annual funding given to the murals comof parks and recreation, said during the Feb. 14 regular mittee will be allocated to the public art fund, said Blais. city council meeting.

The murals committee has carried forward $19,675 from The municipality does not have a formal policy to 2021, while it received $6,475 in the 2022 budget. This acquire and maintain art, other than the murals program, will provide an initial budget of $26,150. although that management committee has experienced The new art policy will see 30 per cent of that fund major turnover and the only remaining member is Coun. dedicated to new public art and 70 per cent to maintain Heather Eby, he continued. and plan for new art, he added. This means $7,850 will A long-term plan is required for public art in the com- be used this year for new purchases and $18,300 will help munity. That is why a new policy and oversight commit- maintain and repair existing artwork. tee would assist in providing a consistent approach to the “I totally support this policy. I think it’s exciting and acquisition and placement of all public art through pur- it’s going to freshen things up as far as the murals comchase, commission, or donation for municipally owned mittee and hopefully breathe new life into that,” said Eby. buildings and properties, Blais added.

“Public art absolutely adds value, character and culture to Blais presented that new public art policy during the any community and will do that to ours. … I think there’s council meeting and council voted unanimously to adopt some great spots around the city that will be enhanced the document. with different kinds of public art.”

The parks and recreation department drafted the poli“And as a long-time supporter of the murals, I think cy with feedback from the executive committee, strategic it’s really important that in this policy and bylaw that the leadership, the parks advisory committee, museum and murals will still be maintained, as well as new murals can art gallery staff, and long-time community murals artist be added to the current collection. That was key for me.”

Grant McLaughlin, Blais said.

Mayor Clive Tolley agreed, adding it’s important to The new policy includes sections about its purpose; create ambience in the community to make visiting and - living here a better experience. mittee, the art fund, artists, and acquisitions; policy obLater in the meeting, council gave three unanimous jectives and guiding principles; and the policy’s scope, readings to create a new public art committee bylaw and including funding, the murals program, art donations, repeal the previous murals project management bylaw.

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Local groups to receive nearly $140K through Sask. Lotteries grant program Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Nearly 50 community groups will access nearly $140,000 in funding this year as part of the 2022-23 Saskatchewan During its Feb. 14 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a motion from the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee to approve this year’s community grant program, which will distribute $138,954.54 to 45 local organizations. It also voted to have the parks and rec department consider any late program applications case-by-case using the approved policy guidelines.

The grant program aims to encourage residents to participate in sport, culture and recreation programs to council report explained. Each year organizations are encouraged to submit applications to access the funding; for programs occurring between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023, the deadline was Nov. 30, 2021.

The following groups will receive funding through this year’s Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant

Curl Moose Jaw will receive $2,500 to host a national championship in February 2023 Control Jiu-Jitsu will receive $1,500 to host a provincial championship either this fall or spring 2023 Minor baseball will get $1,500 to host a provincial championship from July 23 to 24, $600 to expand its under-15 division and $500 to host a rally cap program to give AAA players more knowledge by taking coaching and umpiring courses The Saskatchewan Festival of Words will receive $1,500 for its festival from July 14 to 17, $950 to host LitCon in February 2023 and $1,300 to host an author as part of the Writers in Schools program The Flying Fins will receive $1,500 to host an outdoor Summerfest from June 18 to 19, $1,500 to host provincials from March 4 to 5, 2023, $500 to host a recruiting camp and $50 to host a developmental swim camp Hillcrest Golf Club gets $278.20 to host a women’s tournament in July, $338.20 to host a weekly seniors’ league and $500 to host a junior golf program for kids The rugby club will receive $1,000 to host an inaugural indoor tournament in January 2023, $350 for a proj-

ect to increase participation for youths and women, and $1,500 to host a seniors’ co-ed program The musical festival gets $950 to host an event from April 1 to 10 The Moose Jaw and District Seniors Association and Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre will each receive $26,976.40 for operating costs and general activities, respectively Special Olympics will get $4,000 for Special Olympics activities The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery will receive $2,500 for its CreateABILITIES program Moose Jaw Families for Change gets $3,500 for its The Community Association Directorate will receive for weekly free swim, skate and turf times, $26,000 to host supervised summer playground programs at seven locations, $3,000 for its “Notoriously Active” marketing program, $2,500 to collect used sports equipment and bikes and distribute to anyone in need, $1,000 to expand outdoor winter program activities, and $1,101.74 to host a Kindergym program The North West Community Association gets $500 to host pickleball for seniors and $800 to host a program about multicultural swimming and water safety Wakamow Valley Authority will get $750 to host a learn-to-play disc golf summer camp, $2,000 to host Winterfest and $500 to host winter wagon rides Minor ice arena organizations receive $14,000 to offer additional indoor arena programming at the Kinsmen Arena and Bert Hunt Arena tion collect receive $500 for a free community skate program and $2,000 to host free community winter activities during Christmas celebrations Moose Jaw Skating Club will get $1,500 to host an adult learn-to-skate program Moose Jaw Mini Rugby receives $300 to host a mini-rugby program for children ages six to 12 The pickleball club will get $700 to host a learn-toplay camp for youths, families, adults and seniors The lawn bowling club will get $500 for its lawn bowling program that occurs from spring to fall

City investments generated nearly $4M in fourth quarter of 2021 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw’s investment portfolios generated nearly $4 million in interest during the fourth quarter of 2021, while they have generated over $11.5 million for the entire year.

During city council’s Feb. 14 regular meeting, council received the investment committee’s report with of-

“The city’s investment funds are a key pillar of the City of Moose Jaw’s ability to fund a variety of the city’s programs and services on an ongoing basis, thus relieving this large burden from the taxpayer,” said Coun. Dawn Luhning. “The 2021 earnings equate to a 37.08 percentage increase in taxation.”

Future outlook

Q4 report was presented in mid-December. Council then There was $83,929,536.36 in the long-term portfolio and $30,245,558.98 in the moderate-term portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2021, for a total of $114,175,095.34. In compar$29,505,150.03 and $110,178,023.09, respectively.

Long-term portfolio From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the long-term portfolio increased by 4.04 per cent and generated $3,256,663.20.

This increased the portfolio to $83,929,536.26 from $80,672,873.06.

For 2021, this portfolio generated a total of $9,210,408.59 in interest and increased overall by 12.18 per cent. In comparison, the percentage increase in 2020 was 9.92 per cent, and in 2019 was 3.51 per cent.

Since 2019, this portfolio has returned $18,324,080.34 in total interest.

Moderate-term portfolio From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the moderate-term portfolio increased by 2.51 per cent and generated $740,408.95.

This increased the portfolio to $30,245,558.98 from $29,505,150.03.

For 2021, this portfolio generated a total of $2,313,909.45 in in interest and increased overall by 7.87 per cent. In comparison, the percentage increase in 2020 was 6.46 per cent, and in 2019 it was 2.31 per cent.

Since 2019, this portfolio has returned $4,928,358.25 in total interest.

Combined, the portfolios generated $3,997,072.15 in interest during the fourth quarter of 2021, while both have returned $23,252,438.59 since they were created in 2019.

Total investment earnings last year were $11,524,318.04.

chain challenges and China’s property market slowdown are the main headwinds facing the global economy, portfolio manager RBC said in its global investment outlook report.

Yet, policymakers acknowledge that the economic recovery is well advanced, allowing for gradual dialing cal support, the report continued.

“The recovery is still in good shape and we expect growth to persist in 2022, albeit at a slower pace relative to 2021,” noted the report. quarter and stood at “extraordinary levels not encountered in decades.” Economic demand has snapped back faster chain constraints may fade and oil prices come down, other pressures could persist or intensify.

“Shifting to the longer term, however, we continue to al,” the report said. “After distortions from the pandemic tion readings.”

Foreign exchange markets are facing volatility again, mainly due to the omicron variant and the divergence of central bank monetary policies, the report continued. The interest rates will rise next year while optimism grows for cyclical currencies such as the Canadian dollar.

The report added that sovereign bond yields remain unsustainably low while stocks are fully valued, which rent bull market.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28.

2022 community grant program to give nearly $36K to eight groups Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The parks and recreation department plans to split $35,850 among eight community groups this year as part of the 2022 community projects capital grant program.

During its Feb. 14 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a motion from the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee to approve this year’s grant program. It also voted to have the parks and rec department consider any late program applications based on the approved policy guidelines.

The deadline to apply was Jan. 31.

The department has $33,500 for this year’s community projects capital grant program, plus $2,350 in carry-forward funds from last year.

This is the 18th year that organizations have been invited to submit applications to access the grant funding, a council report explained. The program aims to enable groups to undertake capital or renovation projto improving parks or venues that provide recreation, sports, arts, or cultural opportunities. years, while the City of Moose Jaw must own the buildings or land upon which the projects will take place. Organizations can receive up to 50 per cent of the project’s total cost to a maximum of half the available funding.

Projects The eight organizations that will receive funding through this year’s program include: · Cosmo Seniors Centre needs to replace its HVAC system for $30,000. It requested $15,000, but will receive $5,000 · Hillcrest Golf Course needs to replace its irrigation system for $124,807.29. It asked for $50,000 but will get $6,575 · Kinsmen Minor Football wants to upgrade MacDonald Field with a digital scoreboard, two uprights and irrigation lines for $56,520.48. It asked for $28,260.34 and will receive $6,000 · Kinsmen Flying Fins want to purchase a video display board to use as a scoreboard for $155,000. It asked for $45,000 and will receive $6,575 · Minor Baseball Association wants to move the Blackwell Diamond backstop closer to home plate to fully use the diamond for $13,970.23. It requested $6,985.11 and will get $4,500 · The tennis club wants to upgrade its washrooms for $10,778.18 and asked for $5,000. Instead, it will receive $4,000 · The rugby club wants to build storage sheds for $5,071.32. It asked for $2,535.66 and will receive $2,000 sheds for $2,590 and asked for $1,295. Instead, it will get $1,200

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Saturday transit to remained parked until low ridership addressed, city says

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express City hall will continue to look for creative solutions to town for free and then ride to another stop is not someaddress Saturday bus service, but until the problem of low thing city administration has considered, but is an opporridership is remedied, transit vehicles will remain parked tunity to pursue in the future, said Puffalt. Meanwhile, on the weekends. city hall offered a dial-a-bus program on Saturdays in “The issue is it’s a very low subscribed service that 2021 that was also poorly used. Only a small percentage is very expensive to operate on a Saturday. I mean, it’s of people took advantage of that initiative. expensive to operate every day, but Saturday particular“It was just so high, the costs,” he remarked. ly,” city manager Jim Puffalt said during a recent media The municipality runs regular transit from Monday scrum. “So, it’s really not a capital issue; it’s an opera- to Friday, and while some routes are not full, enough peotional issue. Again, if we had huge ridership, we’d look at ple use the service overall, he continued. In comparison, doing something again.” arenas are not usually busy on weekdays, so city hall enDuring the scrum, media asked about city hall poten- sures services are quiet or keeps those venues closed. It tially giving both school divisions discounted bus passes then ensures services are available during the prime-time so they could give the passes to students at less cost. That weekend hours of 4 p.m. to close. conversation then turned into a discussion about weekend “You could do it — absolutely you could do it — transit and some residents’ concerns about its absence. but it’s very, very expensive. And it comes down to, how Most costs with transit are gasoline and labour, so it’s much are we willing to charge for transit services that nounlikely that using smaller buses on Saturday would save body (uses)?” Puffalt said. much money, Puffalt continued. Such buses would probThe media then suggested that city hall work with ably burn less gas, but those vehicles would still drive taxi companies and subsidize them on the weekend to around with few passengers. transport residents.

That is a good idea, but it could be cumbersome since on Saturdays. We’re continuing to talk about things but city hall would not know whether it was helping residents running a regular transit (service on the weekend) is just who need transit service or just required a taxi to reach the not feasible,” he added. bar, replied Puffalt.

Allowing users to jump on the bus somewhere down“It’s really hard to get through those types of things

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The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. and deal with the parameters around it. I think we’re very creative, and if there are ways to make things work, we’ll the service.”

City hall appreciates the free bus service that occurs during New Year’s Eve — “That’s an awesome thing” — but SGI pays for that service, Puffalt added. Yet, the municipality will continue to seek a solution that gives residents the transit support they need while using taxpayers’ dollars wisely.

City could increase funding to reserves to address future equipment failures City hall may have to increase funding to its building reserve accounts considering mechanical equipment such as boilers appear to have a maximum lifespan of 10 years, as Mosaic Place discovered.

During its recent meeting, city council unanimously approved a motion to allow Mosaic Place to spend $125,000 to replace both of its boilers. The heat exchangers in both devices failed in late 2021, leading to glycol leaks that could have affected the building’s heating and refrigeration systems.

The municipality performs regular preventative maintenance at venues such as Yara Centre and Mosaic Place, but what’s happening is most equipment appears to last no more than a decade, city manager Jim Puffalt said during a recent media scrum. He experienced similar problems last year after his home water heater died, so he “It’s (happening at) all our facilities. Anything that’s around 10 years old when it comes to boilers and that kind of thing,” he stated. “Hot water heaters, RO (reverse osmosis) systems, they’re all seeming to go. We just had to replace one at the Kinsmen (Sportsplex); the hot water

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express tank was 10 years old.”

City administration is having conversations about

which are “tremendous” and help the municipality pay for items, Puffalt continued.

However, he didn’t know if there was enough reserve money to cover similar mechanical failures and equipment replacements a decade down the road. That is why he thought reserves needed to be increased, so municipal money.

“I think this is certainly an unforeseen (issue). There’s no way you can estimate the lifespan. Around 10 years is when something is going to go. Unfortunately, when things fail, they fail,” said Puffalt. “A lot of those items on our ice plants and buildings are pretty mission-critical, so we have to come back (to council). Fortunately, this was money we have in reserve for the building (Mosaic Place), and we’re able to use it.”

During the scrum, the media pointed out that boilers used to last 20 to 25 years and wondered if the city

for most grains and oilseeds

needed to prevent the breakdowns. don’t know what the answer is,” Puffalt replied. “I know there are boilers in older buildings downtown that have been there forever. So how come those last forever and they’re using the same water as other ones? We just don’t know what the issue is.

“Maybe we have to spend more money on the boilers and not less.”

Puffalt declined to speculate on whether contractors who helped build Mosaic Place cut corners with the boilers they installed. He noted that it had been 11 years since construction, so he knew nothing about what happened back then.

“Hindsight is crystal clear. When you have a budget can’t build. You’re limited in the money you have,” he added. “I (would) never say the builders had cheaped-out can only do so much.”

Record provincial agriculture exports for 2021

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

katchewan farmers this year according to the annual Saskatchewan Crop Guide.

Grain corn is the only crop not expected to cover variable expenses or total expenses. Total expenses include land and depreciation cost.

Grain corn will lose farmers $21 an acre on variable expenses and $140 on total expenses.

Other marginal crops are feed barley, $65 an acre over variable costs and loss of $46 on total cost; and small Kabuli chickpeas, $91 over variable expenses and $1.85 loss on total expenses.

Kabuli chickpeas, $587 an acre over variables and $434 over total costs. turn $447 and $339 respectively with oriental mustard, $472 and $397 while brown mustard will return $461 and $385.

Among larger acreage crops edible green peas will return $390 and $282 with yellow peas returning $291 and $183.

Large green lentils will fetch $309 and $202 with red lentils returning $427 and $319.

Canola will return $317 and $265 Durum will return $375 and $267 with hard red spring wheat at $242 and $135 while winter wheat is $123 and $15.

Oats will return $263 and $155 while feed barley will return $140 and $33.

In mustard the Oriental variety will return $124 and $32; brown mustard is at $461and $385; with yellow mustard at $447 and $339 an acre.

Canary seed will return $269 and $162 with camelina at $147 and $54.

Faba beans will return $427 and $360.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

AGRIMART

EXPRESS A new record for Saskatchewan’s agricultural exports was set in 2021, at an astonishing $17.5 billion.

The province states that, in 2021, the total was almost seven percent higher than the previous record of $15.8 billion set in 2020, which had itself increased by 27 percent from the previous year. Even more impressive is that Saskatchewan’s ag exports have increased by 56 percent since 2012.

A few of the top commodities on the list are: canola seed, canola oil, non-durum wheat, lentils, durum and dry peas. over 50 per cent between 2020 and 2021.

The main buyers are the United States and South Korea.

At $37.1 billion, agricultural exports accounted for nearly half of Saskatchewan’s total exports in 2021.

“Our producers have fed the world for generations, and we continue to enable the innovation necessary to keep feeding the world’s growing population, expected to be 10 billion people by 2050. These exup to that challenge and well on the way to

meeting the future goals we’ve set.” said Agriculture Minister David Marit on February 14th.

The province overcame several challenges related to drought conditions and challenging weather patterns across the country to supply sustainable food locally and internationally.

Within the next 10 years, the Saskatchewan Growth Plan has outlined goals which include increasing crop production to 45 million tonnes, agriculture exports to $20 billion, and value-added revenue to $10 billion within this decade.

A key component of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan is processing and value-added agricultural processing. In response, building plans have been accelerated for the Federated Co-operatives’ renewable diesel facility. The AGT Foods canola crush plant in Regina is set to process 1.1 million tonnes of canola annually.

“Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry of our economy - with an impact that extends far beyond our provincial borders,” added Minister Marit.

The province announced its plans to enhance its offering to international marcurrently under development in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Mexico in Japan India, China and Singapore.

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Businesses can ‘absolutely’ discriminate based on vaccine status: MJ lawyer

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BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

High prices are the solution to high prices if the market is competitive.

The Saskatchewan focus on helium exploration is an example. Helium gas prices were stable for years running from $50 US a thousand cubic feet to $100 around 2013.

That price soared to $250 in 2018 when the United States stopped selling helium from federal lands to world’s helium.

The United States still produces 70 per cent of global supply but reserves are shrinking thus the push for new sources.

Increasing use of helium in MRI machines, data technology and industry spur the need for more reserves.

Eight public helium companies listed in Canada um deposits are being developed in Russia, Middle East, North Africa, East Africa as well as the U.S and Canada.

Some of the eight companies are more advanced than others, offering a little less risk but are still highly speculative.

Desert Mountain Energy, trading at $2.48, is the

most advanced in the Holbrook Basin of Arizona with four wells returning exceptionally high four per cent and 11 per cent helium content.

Production will start by year end with seven more wells planned from $25 million cash on hand.

First Helium, 42.5 cents, operates in the Worsley plans for production this year.

One well has 1.4 per cent helium and 65 per cent natural gas. The other will run out 400 barrels of oil per day. First Helium studied results of 23,000 gas wells to select leases.

Total Helium, $1.38, has four wells in Kansas running at 1.4 per cent helium with a $900,000 advance payment before production starts in addition to $8 million cash.

Imperial Helium, 19 cents, has a three wells in the production planned this year at the rate of 5,000 to 8,000 cubic feet per day. Imperial evaluated 200,000 gas wells for its leases.

Avanti Energy, $1.62, with leases in northern Mon-

Royal Helium, 38.5 cents, has .65 per cent helium in two of four wells being drilled on Climax area leases with leases in Ogema and southeastern Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan helium production is environmentally friendly by producing mostly harmless nitrogen with helium.

Global Helium, 78 cents, has one million plus acres with large leases in the Moose Jaw region. Global pins its hopes on a 1944 Imperial Oil well that found mostly nitrogen but there was no testing for helium. A second old well was similar. The compony is doing lease evaluation with seismic and magnetic tests and searching old well records for helium content.

VVC Explorations, 15 cents, is developing an open pit copper mine in New Mexico and plans production from Kansas wells with two per cent helium content.

CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your adviser and do your homework before buying any security.

Bizworld does not recommend investments.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

wells on leases in the helium fairway.

Briercrest College webinar to focus on reducing taxes on income and estates Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Briercrest College and Seminary will hold a virtual presentation about income and estate taxes featuring a Saskatoon wealth advisor who works with families to balance passing on money to relatives and the community.

Jay Stark, who works for Assante Wealth Management, will give his online Zoom presentation on Tuesday, March 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. The webinar is free, but you must register to secure your virtual seat. To do that, contact Kathy at 1-306756-3200 or email kclark@briercrest.ca.

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During the presentation, attendees will learn: · To minimize or even eliminate taxes on estates · How to change estate plans in this new virtual environment · To avoid double taxation on “red” retirement accounts · To bypass paying upfront capital gains taxes when selling investments · To convert assets into an income that can’t be outlived and leave a lasting legacy · How governments want people to save

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Briercrest College and Seminary will hold a virtual presentation about income and estate taxes featuring a Saskatoon wealth advisor who works with families to balance passing on money to relatives and the community. Photo contributed taxes and leave more to charity Stark has successfully advised individuals, families and business owners on and estate taxes for 25 years, according to Briercrest’s website. His presentations further expand on these key strategies and take advantage of the federal government’s tax incentives to encourage chari-

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His counsel and expertise have also helped hundreds of families realize their goals of giving back and creating a legacy.

Positively impacting communities has always been important to Stark. From meeting his family’s sponsored child in Nicaragua through Compassion Canada to being a Kinsmen member and working be-

from our province’s generosity, helping others has been his goal.

Stark’s community involvement extends even further, most recently as a board member for the Saskatoon Community Foundation, past chair of the Lakeview Church Board and the Free Methodist Foundation of Canada Board. He was also the past co-chair of the KHL — an inner-city hockey program targeting children who would not normally have the chance to play the sport.

Stark also gives back to his family by coaching and supporting his daughter’s sports teams, most recently his youngest courages social awareness and support by developing a family plan that donates to local and global charities.

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Odessa Holds Day Of Unity March Wondering If War Will Happen ODESSA, Ukraine

Story and Photos By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent Facing what has been described by Washington as “imminent danger” Ukraine held is seen as major threats by Russia to open In the Black Sea port City of Odessa (population of just over 1,000,000) over 1,000 people turned out for a 45 minute mid-day march from the heart of the city to the famous Potemkin Stairs overlooking

Although the march was to show supholiday had been called by Ukraine’s President Volodymir Zelenskyy - the turnbusinesses took their time to salute those With employees of some businesses having their employees wear yellow and blue ribbons (the colours of Ukraine’s

Probably the largest contingent in With their distinctive K on their shoulder Although it was a school day there

Belarus has been criticized for a fraudulent election which also included a massive crackdown of opposition supportThe lone incident of dissent or counter demonstration was a lone elderly man who wore a homemade Communist Party symbols and while walking the other way would periodically raise his hand in a Nazi

Battleship Potemkin” the demonstration moved onto the steps where the national anthem was played by a full brass miliThe band played Ukraine’s national anthem followed by many rounds of “Slava Ukraina” or Glory to Ukraine over a megaphone and loud and boisterous responses back from those who participated

Despite the regalia the older gentleman was wearing and the salute he was periodically giving the march the march continued and paid no attention to his one

Lead by the beat of the drum and chanting - most often Slava Ukraina (Glory To Ukraine) the Odessa March was a

The march continued on past the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater where it was greeted by a full brass band on the

in what is seen as the face of Russian ag-

The centerpiece of the loud march

freedom and democracy about two-thirds

Opponents of Ukraine’s nationalist far right in Ukraine claim many Ukrainian

stone streets in Odessa on Wednesday afternoon - MJ Independent photo

More than a few on the march chose to wrap themselves literally in Ukraine’s

At the Potemkin Steps (made famous it became independent from the Soviet

Other stores on the route stepped outside to welcome the march as it walked by

A large portion of the marchers were police, police cadets as well as navy cadets although there was additional a large contingent (just over half) of ordinary Odes-

to Russia if war would come to other areas of Ukraine, there was a large Belarus

From there it wounds it way down Primorsky Boulevard which follows parallel to the Black Sea to the world famous

were a few children amongst the March spectators who showed their support for

at the top of the Potemkin or Odessa Steps - MJ Independent photo The Odessa march or rally was one of many held across Ukraine today as the country waits to hear whether or not there The waiting and worry that has

Children attending some schools were asked to wear their vyshivankas (Ukrainian national shirt for men and boys) because at 10 am they would be standing up to sing Throughout the country civil servants and schools stood at 10 am to sing the na-

by members of the Odessa Police followed closely by a very large contingent of po-

Odessa police cadets carried a smaller - MJ Independent photo

Robert Thomas is the Acting Editor of MJ Independent . He is presently on a long duration stay in Ukraine as rumours of a major incursion by Russia continue to grip that country. h t t p s : / / w w w. m j i n d e p e n d e n t . c o m / new-blog/2022/2/16/8eph12t64tmrt16gweszfhvjdpoxlo

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Sons of former Moose Jaw Canucks Chelios, Robinson take ice at 2022 Beijing Olympics

Mat Robinson played for Team Canada in men’s hockey tournament, while Chelios suited up for Team China Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Fans of local junior hockey who took in the 2022 Bejing Olympics men’s hockey competition might have noticed a pair of players with connections to the Moose Jaw Canucks if they were especially observant.

And in the case of Jieke Kailiaosi, eagle-eyed to the point of perfection.

Kailiaosi is actually Jake Chelios, the son of former Canucks standout Chris Chelios who suited up for Team China at the event. Team Canada defenceman Mat

Mat Robinson in action with Team Canada at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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Robinson was a little easier to pick out — he’s the son of former Canuck Trevor Robinson and was playing in his second Olympics.

Chelios’ road to the Games was an interesting one.

has three goals and 10 points in 35 games.

He played the previous three campaigns with CSKA Moskva, serving as the assistant captain in 2019-20 and ‘20-21.

Canada was eliminated from the morning, losing 2-0 to Sweden.

ling hockey program, China used their Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) team, country beginning in 2019 and create a semblance of eligibility.

Chelios was one of those. The 30-year-old defenceman and former Michigan State standout played the past three seasons for Red Star, putting up seven goals and 31 points in 129 games.

In order to maintain the appearance of nationality, Chelios took on the name Jieke Kailiaosi for the tournament. with Kailiaosi putting up two assists and

Jake Chelios — or Jieke Kailiaosi as he was known during the Olympics — in action for Team China two points in their four games.

Things were far more straightforward for Robinson, who won bronze with Canada in the 2018 Olympic Games. The former captain of perennial NCAA Frozen Four contenders University of Alaska-Anchorage, Robinson has played the last 12 seasons overseas, including the last nine in the KHL. The 35-year-old defenceman is in his

Trevor Robinson and Chris Chelios were teammates on the 1979-80 Moose Jaw Canucks in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, with Robinson putting up 19 goals and 39 points in 44 games in his single season with the team.

Chelios, as we all know, ended up with a relatively decent hockey career.

The Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman played 1,651 National Hockey League games, putting up 185 goals and 948 points over 26 seasons. He won three Stanley Cups, played in 11 All-Star Games, won the Norris Trop

Warriors Mateychuk, Firkus headed to CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game

Duo among 15 players from Western Hockey League named to contest in Kitchener next month Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express An outstanding season for Moose Jaw Warriors standouts Denton Mateychuk and Jagger Firkus is about to get that much better.

The duo were among 15 players from throughout the Western Hockey League named to the CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game last week, and as a result will have a chance to show their skills while skating with and against the best-of-the-best heading into the 2022 NHL Draft.

After putting together a stellar showing in the East Division Hub during the shortened 2020-21 season, Mateychuk has only seen his stock improve and is now a

On top of being ranked ninth among North American skaters in the NHL Central Scouting mid-season rankings, virtually every scouting organization has the Winnipeg product slated to go in the top 32 picks this summer, with EliteProspects. com even having him as high as seven.

That’s all for good reason given his production this season.

Matecyhuk is currently fourth in defenceman scoring with eight goals and 42 points in 46 games, behind only Regina’s Ryker Evans in the Eastern Conference.

That’s to go along with his impressive

puck possession skills, which often see the young rearguard able to skate his way out of trouble while also setting up chances at the other end of the ice.

Firkus, meanwhile, has simply been Jagger Firkus.

After drawing rave rees as a Warrior two seasons ago and putting together a serviceable showing in the Hub, the Irma, Alta. product has taken a huge step in his draft year.

It started with a 10-game of the season before things Jagger Firkus (left) and Brayden Yager have celebratreally got going at the be- ed many a goal this season. ginning of December. Firkus with eight goals and 16 points followed by would go on a run that saw him pick up a run from Jan. 16 through Jan. 29 with points in 18 of 20 games, including an eight-game stretch from Dec. 11 to 28 All told, Firkus has 27 goals and 59 points on the season, good enough for sixth in Western Hockey League scoring and making him the highest-scoring Draft-eligible forward in the WHL. The CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game will take place on Mar. 23 in Kitchener and will feature the top 40 Draft eligible players split into two teams. Since 1996, a total of 15 players who played in the game have from the 2020 contest were selected in the following Draft.

Denton Mateychuk will have a chance to improve his status as a potential the CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game

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AAA Warriors lose another tough one to Notre Dame

Moose Jaw able to stick close for two periods before three-goal third leads to Hounds victory Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express If the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors didn’t spot the Notre Dame Hounds a seven-goal lead in their contest on the night of Feb, 15 in Wilcox, they would already be off to a better showing than the previous time the teams met.

The Warriors were certainly better than that, but in the end, Notre Dame showed why they’re now sitting atop the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League standings.

Leading 4-2 through two periods, frame and would go on to a 7-2 victory.

Liam Fitzpatrick and Daxin Peterson scored for Moose Jaw, who trailed 3-1 af-

ing distance after two periods. It was a far cry from the last time the two teams shared the ice back on Feb. 10 at Mosaic Place, where

for Notre Dame to go along with a pair each for Altwasser and Ty Beacon.

Ethan Fechter went the distance in goal with 35 saves, while Joey Rocha had 27 stops for the Hounds.

The Warriors are now 24-16-0-1 and tied with the

straight second-period goals to lead 7-0 and would go on to an 11-4 win.

Notre Dame’s Ishan Mittoo-Khulbe had goals in place, one point back of the each period for a hat trick, Regina Pat Canadians and AAA Warriors logo while Owen Thomas, Ben one up on the Prince Albert Aucoin, Andrew Altwasser Mintos. and Connor O’Keefe had single markers.

Moose Jaw went into their long weekFitzpatrick also added an assist for the end with three home games left in their Warriors, while Aucoin had three helpers regular season, with only playoff positions

left to decide. While other clubs had as riors, Moose Jaw could mathematically than seventh.

Moose Jaw was back in action with a trio of games of Family Day weekend, as they hosted the Saskatoon Contacts on Friday, Feb. 18, and Prince Albert Mintos on Saturday, Feb. 19 before taking on the nale on Feb. 21. Scores were unavailable as of press time.

Be sure to check MooseJawToday. com for the latest updates.

Warriors pick up three of four points out of pair of mid-week games Moose Jaw continues to surge along with points in 12 of their last 13 games after 1-0 shootout loss to Lethbridge, 3-2 win over Calgary Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Warriors just keep rolling along in Western Hockey League action.

Hockey product and turned in his second stellar showing in as many outings against

way to do so in spectacular fashion.

The Warriors were part of one of the rarest of occasions in major junior hockey on Feb. 15, as goaltender Carl Tetachuk and Lethbridge Hurricanes netminder Bryan Thomson combined for a double-shutout in Lethbridge.

That’s right: 60 minutes of regulation,

saves after snapping the Warriors’ eightgame winning streak with a 2-1 win in Moose Jaw a week prior.

puck found its way past either netminder.

In the end, the Hurricanes’ Yegor Kladiev scored the only goal of the shootout and Lethbridge would take a 1-0 win.

That the performance came at the Enmax Centre was extra special for Tetachuk. The overage netminder hails from the city and played the previous three seasons in the Hurricanes’ red and blue. His tenure was so appreciated that Lethbridge

a win over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night played a special tribute to him on their vid-

Thomson, meanwhile, had his own unique connection to things. The 19-yearold netminder is a Moose Jaw Minor

Warriors see changes to schedule as WHL campaign extended into mid-April Moose Jaw Express With the number of games on the schedule that have been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, it seemed like only a matter of time before the Western Hockey League ended up extending the season.

That moment came on Thursday afternoon.

The WHL announced a slew of schedule changes across the league, including six games that affect the Moose Carl Tetachuk and the Moose Jaw Jaw Warriors.

Warriors will be taking on the Regina two midweek games in Manitoba in midMarch, with Moose Jaw now in Brandon on Tuesday, Mar. 15 and in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Mar. 16. Originally, the two The game in Lethbridge which was moved from Jan. 7 and then to Feb. 17 will now be played on Friday, April 15.

As expected, the host of postponed home games affecting the Manitoba franchises will also affect the Warriors, speThe game originally scheduled for Feb. 5 has been moved to Saturday, April 9, and the Mar. 23 game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 12.

will see the Warriors taking on the Regina Pats in Regina on Sunday, April 17, rescheduled from Mar. 9.

The WHL Playoffs will begin the week following the end of the regular season and will follow a Conference format, with one playing eight, two playing seven and so forth. The WHL Championship series is slated to run from Friday, June 3 through Tuesday, June 14, followed by the Memorial Cup in Saint John, N.B. beginning Monday, June 20 and wrapping up on Wednesday, June 29.

For the latest up-to-date Moose Jaw Warriors schedule, be sure to visit www. mjwarriors.ca.

shooters he faced — even though Ryder Korczak and Denton Mateychuk rang their shots off the iron.

The Warriors were right back at it 24 hours later in Calgary and needed less than seven minutes to snap their scoreless drought, with Jagger Firkus opening scoring at 6:37.

Carter Yakemcuk tied things up before the period was out, but Daemon Hunt and Max Wanner scored for the Warriors in the second and third respectively to secure the victory.

Sean Tschigerl scored Calgary’s other goal.

Jackson Unger turned in a stellar showing of his own in goal, turning aside

38 shots, including 18 in the third as the 30 shots at Ethan Buenaventura.

Moose Jaw now has points in 12 of their last 13 games and have moved into a tie for third place in the Eastern Conference — a far cry from their battle for a playoff spot a month and a half ago.

Their 28-17-3-2 record sees the Warriors tied with Red Deer for third and seven points up on Saskatoon, but the Rebels have three games in hand and the Blades six. The Warriors are also four points back of the Winnipeg Ice for second, but the inability to play home games has hit the Ice in the schedule — and they have 10 games to play before catching up to Moose Jaw. The Warriors were back in action on Saturday in Prince Albert, with scores unavailable as of press time, but be sure to check MooseJawToday.com for the latest.

Moose Jaw is back in action on Friday, Feb, 25 against the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

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Central boys, girls pick up wins over Lumsden in high school basketball Vanier takes win over Notre Dame in senior girls as league action continues Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Central Cyclones just keep rolling along in the Moose Jaw high school boys and girls basketball leagues.

Both teams were in action against Lumsden on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 15, with the boys coming away with a 9432 victory over the Devils and the girls picking up a 69-54 win over the Angels.

The Vanier Spirits were also in action against Notre Dame, taking a 67-39 victory.

Central 94, Lumsden 32 Things were relatively close in the early going, as the Cyclones took a 22-13 took over from there, though, and they pulled away with a 21-4 second stanza to take a 43-17 lead into the break.

Central was even better defensively when the two teams returned to the court, holding the Devils to only three points while putting up 29 of their own.

Mason Muchowski led Central’s balanced attack with 19 points, while Jake Wilson and Tate Macdairmid scored 12

each.

Max Pollack had 19 points for Lumsden.

The Cyclones remain unbeaten on the season at 7-0, while Lumsden fell to 0-5.

Central 69, Lumsden 54 Central rolled out to an 11-point lead ers and never looked back, leading 32-21 at the half extending their edge to 57-33 through three quarters. frame but were unable to make up the 24-point gap.

Ava Nichols led all scorers with 17 points, while Lily Matthies scored 13 and Molly McLean added 10.

Heidi Bews scored 14 for Lumsden to go along with 13 from Kaitlyn Kidd and 10 from Jordyn Exner. place at 5-1 while Lumsden remains a win back at 4-2.

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ish in their battle in Wilcox, even if the Hounds were able stay within a solid run or two of catching up.

Vanier took a 20-12 lead out of the opening 10 minutes and led 37-25 at half before pulling away once and for all after the break with a 15-4 quarter.

Piper Olson continued her solid season with a 19-point showing while Grace Waldenberger scored 18 for Vanier.

Ryann Perrett had 21 points for Notre Dame, Mya Kubrakovich added 10.

Vanier improved to .500 at 3-3 with the victory, Notre Dame dropped to 0-5.

The Cyclones boys were also in action on Feb, 16 against Vanier, while the Peacock Toilers girls and Vanier Vikings boys were in Notre Dame Feb. 17, Central was at Notre Dame and Peacock at Vanier in girls play on Feb. 18. Scores for those games were unavailable as of press time, but check MooseJawToday.com for the latest.

Moose Jaw high school basketball league action continues on Thursday, Feb. 24 with the Peacock Toilers at Notre Dame.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins are only a couple of weeks away from returning to the pool in a major competitive environment.

And the best part of it all? They’ll be doing so right at home.

The Flying Fins will host the 2022 Swim Sask Junior Provincial championships on the Mar. 4 weekend, with the local crew hard at work in preparation for what they’re expecting will be an outstanding meet not only as tournament hosts but re-

Original 16 Cash League: Original 16 Cash League regular Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The regular season is in the books for the Original 16 Cash League, and a late-season surge has paid off for KMS Construction’s Ben Gamble.

Gamble battled to a 9-6 win over John’s Music (Ryan Wenarchuk) in one of four games at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre on Wednesday night and ing the idle Matt Froehlich for top spot in the 10-team league.

It wasn’t an easy night against Wenarchuk by any stretch, as with the game tied 2-2 through three ends, the two teams exchanged three-enders to stay of things with another three-spot in the sixth, though, and after the two teams exhis spot at the top of the standings.

12-6.

Pro-Tec Electric (Stan Barnsley) kept pace with the leaders and improved to 12-6 with a 5-3 win over Fonger Wealth Management (Nick Cornea, 4-14). The game was tied 1-1 through two ends, but after Cornea blanked the third, Barnsley stole single points the next two ends to lead 3-1. Cornea tied things up with a deuce in the sixth, but single points the next two frames gave Barnsley the win.

KalTire (Dustin Woloschuk, 9-9) improved to .500 on the season with an 8-3 win over Walchuk Masonry (Tyler Krupski, 4-14). Woloschuk wasted little time getting going with three in the

Krupski clawed his way back in with a deuce in the third and steal in the fourth to trail by one. Another three-ender in the a steal in the sixth brought things to an early end.

The other game on the night saw EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 4-14) score one in the eighth to take a 6-5 win over Motion-Golden Mobility (Lorraine Arguin, 8-10). The game was tit-for-tat from the start — Gunnis stole two in the second to lead 3-0, Arguin two in the fourth to tie things up. Gunnis retook rinks exchanged single points the rest of the way.

BTN Accounting (Penny Barker) games missed due to her run to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. offs at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre, with action kicking off Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

sults-wise as well.

“Oh, we’ll have a lot of medal performances at junior provincials, I have no doubt about that,” Flying Fins head coach Gord Shields said matter-of-factly. “And we’ll be right in the thick of things for the team trophy, too. With medals and personal bests, we’re going to do really well and we’re really looking forward to that weekend.”

Success in the pool is only one reason for that — just having a chance to race again after spending the last two months working on their own at the Kinsmen Sportsplex will be a highlight by itself.

The Fins saw their share of success once the Omicron wave hit, things quickly changed when it came to taking the pool in competition. When all was said and done, the Fins found themselves once again limited to a practice-only schedule as they tried to maintain their competitive form.

The good thing is they’ve been able to do just that, with Shields breaking out all sorts of tricks to keep things rolling along.

A time trial race this Saturday is one example, as will be their set of training sessions based on the reality show Survivor next week.

“We’ll have teams that’ll race against each other, immunity challenges and things like that, it’ll be a total blast and it’ll help us build toward the big meets in March and April,” Shields said.

The Fins had been able to avoid COVID-19 throughout the entire pandemic up until recently when the most contagious wave hit the city. Sure enough, members of the team were caught by the coronavirus, but fortunately, there were no major cases.

“That’s even with us being very careful,” Shields said. “For a year and a half we had no cases at all, and the ones we’ve had have only been in the last few weeks with Omicron. So we’ve done really well considering the fact we’ve never paused from swimming.”

It’s expected more than 250 swimmers will take part in Junior Provincials, which Fins with their new state-of-the-art swim blocks. Plans were for a brand new video board to also be in place for the meet, but

that couldn’t be accomplished in time.

The event will feature some restrictions in place even with the provincial government relaxing protocols — masks will be worn on deck, social distancing will be practiced as much as possible and fans won’t be allowed in the pool area.

The meet will be fully broadcast on YouTube, though, giving families in town for the weekend a chance to watch from their hotel rooms.

All in all, it promises to be an exciting time for the club, and one they’re most “Even with everything, it’s been going really well,” Shields said. “The swimmers have been doing great, they’ve kept their enthusiasm up and their training high and they’ve had great attitudes. I expect once we get into some swim meets and racing again we’ll see some really good results.”

Junior provincials begin the evening of Friday, Mar. 4 and run throughout the day Saturday, Mar. 5 before wrapping up on Sunday, Mar. 6.

For the latest information on the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins, be sure to visit their webpage at www.mjkff.ca.

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Have you noticed any semblance of an MLA or an MP since COVID began in 2020? Even through a provincial and federal election?

Throughout this nonsense, I’ve been diligently trying to communicate with my MLA, my Premier, my MP

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Trying to serve Notice of Liabilities these past couOur fearless leaders, those elected individuals to represent you and me, remain cowardice rodents hiding

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Long before our communist loving Prime Minister went into hiding during the SNC scandal, and his other

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My suggestion, constituents should call their local law enforcement agency initiating a missing person reRandy Schiller

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It is the successor to the War Measures Act and can be used for a wide range of purposes including to mobilize

Pierre Poilievre, a Conservative MP from Ottawa and contestant for Conservative Party leadership, continues to align himself with this fringe minority in the

denounced the protesters and has mobilized law ensentatives to stand united and declare with a clear voice

has stood in support of these protesters and posed for The Prime Minister’s application of the Act is targetmany other laws already in force that could have been

protecting our citizens, re-opening our borders, and enddollars have been wasted, Canadians have been badgered, weapons have been seized, and children have

the PPC’s support in his riding, I am sure the NDP will welcome reasonable and open-minded conservative voters to slide a little bit left instead of getting dragged

am equally concerned that several of our elected politicians appear to continue supporting these protesters

gone home now that several provinces have announced

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also appears in self-made videos saying that bullets are

seem to have Brown-Shirt Conservatives to add to the I’m convinced that there are thousands of logical,

describe how I feel about my MP, the MP for Cypress My MP in particular, and the Conservative Party in general, is fawning over a person that can be seen re-

Yours truly, Stewart Wells of MPs Patzer, Scheer, Bergen, and Poilievre, we now

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@ moosejawtoday.com For current information on Sask regulations on COVID-19 visit saskatchewan. ca/COVID19.

BIG COUNTRY TOASTMASTERS continue to provide communication and leadership training virtually each Wed.@7pm CST. New option recently added is a noon meeting option Mondays 12:05 to 12:55. Guests are always WELCOME at both times. Call/text 306-690-8739 for the ZOOM link. SPECIAL 60TH CHARTER ANNIVERSARY EVENT will be an online party February 26. Guest Speaker will be an alumni & Past International Director - Ken Tanner. Meet&Greet@7:30, Festivities begin at 8pm CST. For this event ZOOM meeting # will be 701 416 9255.

COVID-19 & FLU Vaccine Clinics available at Ross School – Drop In & Appt. · Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 2022 10AM—5PM · Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 2022 10AM—5PM · Thursday, Feb. 24th, 2022 10AM—5PM · Saturday, Feb. 26th, 2022 10AM—3PM World Day of Prayer 2022 Service in Moose Jaw at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St. on Friday, March 4- 2:00 p.m. The 2022 service was prepared by the women of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and demonstrates the theme of “I Know the Plans I Have for You” based on Jeremiah 29:1-14. The World Day of Prayer is an event organized under the umbrella of the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. The W.I.C.C. includes representatives of several churches. For further information, access wicc. org. COVID Protocols will be followed.

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary. ca/ In-person adult programming: All in-person programs require a mask.

Avid Knitters: Are you an avid knitter or crocheter? Grab some needles and join in for good times, fun and spools of friendship. Wear a mask. Bring your own water bottle as there will be no refreshments at this time. Everyone welcome. Pls call to Virtual youth programming on MJPL’s Discord channel MJPL has several clubs and activities available for ages 13-19 on their Discord Dungeons & Dragons for teens is held every Friday from 4-6:00 p.m. New and experienced players are welcome, although registration is required in advance.

Any questions about the youth programming can be sent to youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

In-person library activities require registration. They include an additional story-time which will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. until Feb. 16 in the children’s programming room.

Moose Jaw Community Choir: The

Moose Jaw Community Choir is an amateur SATB Choir with a mission to have fun, create beautiful music together, and share it with the community. The choir practices on Mondays @ 7PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church; performances in the community may also take place on alternate evenings (as restrictions allow). New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required.

New members who are interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098 or message us through Facebook @Moose Jaw Community Choir.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Next scheduled tentative luncheon dates are March 16 and May Provincial documentation for Covid-19 double vaccination. Masks are mandatory when not eating.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame (Battleford, Sask.) requests nomination submissions into the following categories: individual; team; family or community. Deadline is March 15, 2022.

If you know someone who contributes to baseball and deserves to be considered for induction, please submit a nomination. For further information please call 306-446-1983, or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net” Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanaat all Legion events. · LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:306:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome · SHUFFLEBOARD –Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League - Everyone welcome Additionally you can check all the upcoming events at royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca alcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca/ upcoming-events Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For

more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

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Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are Monday and Thursday’s.

Tuesday is pie day.

Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m.

- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm.

Kaiser – Friday @ 1 pm. May be switching days if more are interested in another day.

Carpet bowling – Thursday’s @ 6:30 Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Painting Class – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. days @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Technology (Computer) – Questions and help from Ron Smallwood – Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities February Weekly Events: Monday: 9:30am - Pickle Ball; 1pm Tuesday: 9:30am - Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm - Friendship Bridge except on February 15th – no Activities – Friendship Bridge will be played on the following Wednesday evening, February 16th.

Wednesday: 8:30am - TOPS; 9:30am 1pm - Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10am - Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 1pm - Pickle Ball Military Whist on February 25th – Registration at 9:30 am games begin at 10:00 cuits, and a great lunch with desert.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on March 24th - Starts at 1:30 pm.

Members please attend we need your support and suggestions for moving forward.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412

or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Hours of Operations: Thursday 12pm to 6pm/Friday 1pm to 11pm/Saturday 1pm to 7pm. Saskatchewan Health Rules Apply!!

Thursday @ 1:30: Cribbage. Cost $2.

Friday evening @ 7pm: FUN NIGHT with pool and darts Saturday @ $4:30 Meat Draw and 50/50 Non members welcome!

Free live old time country music with D,S Country on Saturday Feb 26th from 2pm to 4pm Non - Members Welcome!

Music Bingo on Saturday March 5th at 7pm. Music videos and bingo combined great fun for gals and guys Cost $5 Please book spots in advance Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: To register for any of the SCWW’s upcoming or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@ gmail.com.

The Saskatchewan chapter of Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) has unart into the living rooms of local seniors - via phone. “A Taste of Art” is a new initiative that uses the SCWW format similar to a “party line”, where participants phone into a common line and participate in an inclusive and accessible audio-only format. Stay tuned for more “over the phone” art programming for seniors in early 2022. For more information contact: Christy Schweiger Educator Coordinator, MJMAG 306-692-4472 educator. mjmag@sasktel.net Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information or if there is covid protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 6935989.

WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added! we explore the WDM collection with take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or beyond). You can register for one or for them all and the best part is they are free!

Each session will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Following the presentation, share your memories and experiences while connecting with others. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and regisEvents at Western Development Museum Heritage Month Seek-and-Find – Penny Farthings: until Mar. 15, images of penny-farthing bicycles will be hidden image and the letter that accompanies it, families will be able to solve a riddle. Suitable for children under 12.

Film Board: until Feb. 27, a selection of are suitable for all ages. More details on

Winter Safety and Falls Prevention for Seniors Age-Friendly Article Series: February 202

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Thank you to Good Samaritan On January 31 during the blizzard, I was driving home on Caribou West when my van got stuck in the ditch near the Rosedale cemetery. I was ill prepared to be stuck on a freezing cold night. ( I have learned my lesson). After three hours of getting progressively colder and praying for a miracle, a man driving a front end loader? ( not sure as visibility was terrible) stopped, pulled the car out of the ditch and escorted the van home.

I would like to thank him publicly with a very grateful heart.

Diane Milton Smith

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By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to be holding their Business Excellence Awards (MJBEX) in-person again. CEO Rob Clark hopes nothing changes to interfere with the Gala.

“Yes, it’s gonna be live,” Clark said.

“I can feel the excitement from everybody I talk to.”

The MJBEX Awards Gala will be held live at the Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre at 5:30 p.m. on April 27. With over two months to go until the event, there is still the possibility of restrictions being reintroduced in the province if there are new developments with the COVID virus.

“We’re still sitting on a bit of pins and needles, and feeling a bit cautious.

But we’re very, very hopeful that we’ll be able to see each other in-person for this

gala, and celebrate these awards together again,” said Clark.

Tickets are not yet on sale, but they will stay consistent with previous years at $75 per person.

MJBEX Award categories The categories open for nominations from the community are: Agriculture and Agri-business Excellence Award Business Innovation Award Community Involvement Award Environmental Steward Award Impact Award Job Creation Award Marketing Award New Business Venture Award Newcomer Entrepreneur Award Pillar of the Community Award Service Excellence Award

Young Entrepreneur Award People’s Choice Award In addition to these categories, there are two awards which are not open for Leader of the Year. That award is chosen by the Chamber board, which numbers 19, including the mayor and a representative from 15 Wing as well as prominent business leaders from the community.

The awards for the nominated categories are chosen by independent judges from the community, Clark said. “There each of the other categories. We try to keep it at an odd number. And the judges themselves don’t know who the other judges are, so our goal there is to get it as fair and equal and open as we can.”

The second un-nominated award is

for Business of the Year. That award is selected after the nominated categories have been judged, and is given to the business with the highest number of points awarded by judges across every category.

Descriptions for each nomination are available from the MJBEX website at mjcc.awardify.io/. For example, the Business Innovation Award “is designed to recognize innovation success by a business which adapts to market place challenges resulting in a competitive advantage.”

“We usually get about 75 nominations overall,” Clark said. “We narrow it awards night.”

Nominations are open until Feb. 28. secure. Online judging will take place March 1 to 10.

Snowed in Comedy tour rolls into Moose Jaw next week: tickets still available

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

After two years of pandemic hiatus, the Snowed In Comedy Tour is back. Four veteran comedians will bring the show to the Mae Wilson Theatre on Thursday, Feb 24, at 8:00 p.m.

The tour has been on the road for just over a month at this point. A rotating cast of international comedians joins core members of the show as they make their way from West Coast to East.

The Alberta and Saskatchewan tour dates are set to kick off next week in Medicine Hat. From there they’ll be in Swift Current – then they arrive at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s Mae Wilson Theatre on Feb. 24. province shows consists of: Dan Quinn has done many appearances on TV and radio. He won the Canadian Comedy Competition at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. He’s done Comedy Now on CTV, The Debaters, Sirius XM radio, and he won Best of the Fest at the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton.

Damonde Tschritter has been called “comedy’s new superhero” by the Globe and Mail. He’s appeared at every comedy festival in North America, including the New Faces Gala at Just for Laughs. His comedy specials have been on major networks including CBC, CTV, HBO, Comedy Network, and Comedy Central.

Erica Sigurdson is best known for over 40 appearances on CBC Radio’s The

Erica Sigurdson is best known for over 40 appearances on CBC Radio’s The Debaters. She is an award-winning international stand-up comic whose festival credits include the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Her TV writing credits include CBC’s Mr. D and CTV’s Corner Gas Animated (supplied by Snowed In Comedy Tour) Debaters. She is an award-winning international stand-up comic whose festival credits include the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Her TV writing credits include CBC’s Mr. D and CTV’s Corner Gas Animated.

Pete Zedlacher has been part of Cana-

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da’s comedy scene for over 20 years. He’s been nominated for the Canadian Comedy

in Moose Jaw. She isn’t completely sure, but she might have marched in the city’s

two Gemini Award nominations, and won Sirius XM Radio’s Top Comic competition. He’s done the Just for Laughs Gala eight times.

The Snowed in Comedy Tour is now Canada’s largest. This year will see 60 shows spread across 58 cities.

Erica Sigurdson was meant to join the tour in January before coming down with COVID. Now fully recovered, she says she can’t wait to get in front of a live audience again.

“After two years of doing a lot of Zoom shows, which are fun in their own way,” Sigurdson told MooseJawToday. com, “being in front of a live audience is a magical experience… I’ve done ones where I can’t see or hear the audience. It’s literally like, I’m in front of my laptop in my spare bedroom, telling jokes to myself.

And that is awkward.”

Sigurdson said that the Zoom work she’s done where she can actually see each person in their little box on the screen is still a bit weird, but surprisingly fun. Nevertheless, being on a stage has a unique energy that she loves.

“Me and a couple other comics were on tour, and we saw the parade, so we just went to watch,” Sigurdson remembers. A couple of people who had seen their show the night before handed them signs, so they just started marching. “Next thing we knew, we were marching in the parade… at one point it was kind of awkward, because we were like, ‘We have to go, we have to get to the next city, and I don’t know how to put these signs down!’ But, yeah, great fun.”

The show is meant to be an inclusive, relaxing evening with plenty of laughs.

They don’t want any more division – everyone has had enough of COVID and difnow, in this country, we want a great show that’s going to bring people together.”

As of Thursday morning, there are still a few open seats. “I hope everybody comes out and really enjoys it, because it’s a beautiful theatre, a beautiful night of comedy. If there are tickets still available, Tickets can be purchased at moosejawculture.ca/event-details-registration/ snowed-in-comedy-tour.

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City makes available water trailer for The City of Moose Jaw is making available a water trailer containing potable water for residents currently without H2O after water main breaks disrupted service.

The breaks occurred around Feb. 16 and affected the 200 block of Home Street West and the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue Northwest.

The break on South Hill was detected sometime that morning, so city crews went to homes An excavator begins digging in the area — between Second and Fourth Avenues Southwest — telling residents that city hall would shut off their water until the problem was - Antonio tigate the cause and location of the broken pipe.

The water trailer is parked at 325 Home Street West for residents affected by water main breaks in both locations, city hall says.

During this interruption, the City of Moose Jaw is also offering affected residents free access to showers at either the Kinsmen SportsResidents can access showers and washrooms by showing proof of residence within the affected areas.

An alley behind Home Street East is “The City of Moose Jaw thanks you for your patience and apologizes for any inconvenearby. Photo by Jason G. Antonio nience,” city hall added.

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Obituaries / Memorials PEKO, MARIJA 1930-2022 It is with broken hearts and much sadness that the family announces passing of Marija Peko, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, auntie and a friend. My Mom, Marija Peko, was born in Komin, Dalmacija, Croatia on Friday, September 13th, 1930 and passed away unexpectedly at the Pioneer Lodge Rehabilitation Centre on Monday, February 7th, 2022 at the ripe age of 91 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Lovre and Ivka Peko; brothers: Ivo, Mirko, and Lovre; sister, Ana; and an infant grandson, Kim Daillon Wog. Marija will forever live in the hearts of her loved ones: daughter, Fina Kapovic-Wog; son-in-law, Charles Wog; beloved grandchildren, Devin and Loren Wog; sister, Nevenka Suman and her family; along with other relatives in Croatia, and many friends in Canada and Croatia. the second half in Canada, coming to Canada in 1975 when she was 45 years old. Her childhood was greatly impacted by the Second World War, as she was only 10 years old when the war started, causing her to experience enormous amount of fear and witness unspeakable atrocities of that inhuman period in history. As a young woman, due to circumstances beyond her control, Marija found herself unexpectedly as a single mother trying to fend for herself and her 3 year old daughter with no means of support. She persevered and labored to make a living. Eventually she found a “government job” (Communist Yugoslavia at the time) in the hotel industry where she worked for nine years, attaining a position of a supervisor. Coming to Canada Marija she gravitated to the work she was familiar with. Her 20-working years in Moose Jaw, SK were spent at the Matador and Maynard Motels. Marija’s unwavering belief in God and her Catholic faith sustained her throughout her life-long challenges and hardships.

Classy and stylish to the end, Marija’s appearance was always coordinated just so, evoking many compliments on her look and wardrobe. She was kind, compassionate, empathetic and a true and loyal friend.

Whatever she did, it was with passion and dedication.

One of her hobbies was crocheting, which she enjoyed immensely, attesting to numerous pieces of doilies, tablecloths and bedspreads. She knitted and sewed, loved to bake and made homemade liqueurs. Marija loved to dance, especially when it came to polkas and waltzes.

A very special thank you to Dr. Yolanda Marx for her compassionate and notable care of Mom over the Mom lived for almost two years, our deep appreciation for all they did for her. There are no words to express our gratitude to the Pioneer Lodge Memory Lane (Rehabilitation Centre) staff for their remarkable care, empathy and kindness for the three days that Mom was there.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK. made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 2308 Arlington Ave, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 3L3. As per Mom’s wish, the Funeral Mass and burial will take place in her native Komin, Dalmacija, Croatia. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

SMITH, CHARLES (CHUCK) It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Chuck Smith age 74 on Thursday February 10th, 2022. Chuck was taken from us due to complications of pneumonia. Born in Claremont, Ontario May 19, 1947. Chuck later moved to Toronto, Ontario where he grew up. In 1974 Chuck met Sonia and in October 1976 they married. Later on in 1981 they moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and began their family. At age 35, Chuck met and invited Jesus into his heart and became a brand new Christian. Over the next years Chuck grew in the Lord spreading Gods word wherever and whenever he could.

Chuck worked within the Catholic School System for a number of years as well as C.P. Railway until his retirement because of ongoing health issues.

He will be missed by his wife Sonia of 45 years as well as his daughter Jacquelyn (Nathan) grandchildren Kaiden, Georgia, Jude, Memphis, Toni. Daughter Debbie (Dan). Son Jamie (Amy) grandchildren Xara, Gage. Son Dave (Cindy). Son Dan (Terri) grandchildren Travis, Brandon. Sister in law Anne Marie (Dan), nieces Breezy, Aleeya and nephew Nick. cremated and his ashes scattered. On behalf of our family thank you for your prayers. They are very much appreciated.

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

Please contact us for more information.

Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 Phone (306) 694-0373

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Slim majority of area rural municipalities gain population

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Eighteen of 31 rural municipalities in the Moose Jaw trading area posted increases in population in the 2021 Census of Canada.

The Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw gained 70 The RM population has steadily declined from 1,388 in the 2001 census.

In other local RMs, Baildon lost 37 to 583; Caron gained 33 to 603; Hillsborough lost four to 101; ShamRodgers at Coderre gained 15 for 105.

The RM of Marquis lost nine for 303; Eyebrow

The RM of Wheatlands at Mortlach gained eight for -

bourg lost 55 to 220.

The RM of Redburn at Rouleau gained three to gained 67 to 441; and the RM of Craik gained 13 for 272.

To the south the RM of Stonehenge at Assiniboia 16 to 330; RM of Lake Johnstone at Mossbank lost 30 for 140; Terrell at Spring Valley lost 31 to 210. ley at Glentworth lost 38 to 295; Mankota lost three for 289; the RM of Harte Butte at Coronach gained 11 for four to 76.

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Census shows Moose Jaw population changed little in 20 years

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The census taken last year shows the city had 33,655 residents – a decline of 245 or .7 per cent.

Moose Jaw’s population was 32,132 in the 2001 census reaching a high of 33,890 in the 2016 census. the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan per cent.

Second is Regina, 226,404, growing by 5.3 per cent while Saskatoon, 266,141 grew by 7.7 per cent.

Fastest growing city was Warman, just outside Saskatoon by 12.7 per cent to 12,419.

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Swift Current, 16,750, grew by .9 per cent with Weyburn, 11,019, up by four per cent. at 5.5 per cent while the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster, anther oil patch region, lost 3.3 per cent to 13,836.

Humboldt gained 2.8 per cent to 6,033 while Melto 5,955 while Yorkton gained four per cent to 16,280.

Saskatchewan gained 3.1 per cent population for 1,132,505.

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Moose Jaw alone contributed 2,674 shoeboxes to less fortunate children

In 1824, French physicist Joseph Fourier described the Tyndall showed that water vapour and certain other gases create the greenhouse effect. In 1896, Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius concluded that industrial-age coal burning will enhance the natural greenhouse effect. He sugA contrary view of a warming climate was presented by a 1965 US President’s Advisory Committee panel, which warned that the greenhouse effect is a matter of

Submitted

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

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

Climate 2021 total includes boxes packed online through PackaBox.ca option available yearround Despite the continuing challenges posed by COVID-19, Canadians lovingly packed 413,875 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and many other items during the 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign that recently ended. That’s an increase of more than Operation Christmas Child 40,000 over 2020’s boxes from Canadians. Photo total.

Distribution of the Credit: Frank King shoeboxes around the world has already begun. During the next few weeks, children in Central America and western Africa will be receiving shoeboxes packed by caring Canadians.

The 413,875 boxes donated in 2021—including tens of thousands of boxes packed online at PackaBox.ca— were part of a worldwide total of 10.5 million collected in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Finland, South Korea, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.

In Moose Jaw alone this past season of shoebox collection, Moose Jaw packed 2,674 shoeboxes compared to 1, 909 in 2020.

thermostat has been nudged up a few degrees over the years, but the climate of the dwelling still seems to be shy of her expectations. So, we purchased a small heatmate-controlled area for her. usage since 1578. Its initial meaning was in reference to weather patterns within a described region. Many residents of Saskatchewan like to winter in Arizona because of the warm and dry climate. I like the climate of the Canadian prairies because we experience four very distinct seasons over the course of a year. Saskatchewan has a great climate for growing wheat. According to the 2016 census, 91% of the total cropland in Saskatchewan was combined.

Climate was derived from the Greek word klima, meaning slope or inclination. The ancient Greeks realized that weather patterns changed with the sun’s angle. As ture, wind direction, precipitation, etc. changed according to the klima, the latitude. Eventually the earth was divided into seven latitudinal regions, called klimata. The concept came into modern European languages as clime or climate, which morphed into meaning the weather of a region.

The ancient Greek Theophrastus (370-287 BC) wrote world, climates have changed. However, today the term

As time went on the usage of the term climate expanded to indicate a widespread mood or condition. The cultural climate of the 1960s has produced a lasting effect to this day. The effects of CIVID19 have altered the economic climate of Canada, and the world. Federal funds spent on research in many areas can create a climate for innovation. The recent truckers protest in Ottawa fashioned a climate of fear among many residents. What the into endless conversations around the world. From small coffee shops to mass demonstrations at global conferences, the discussions of climate continue.

The climates of our houses are more than temperature settings. As we interact with family, friends, and neighbours, let us strive to keep the climate warm and friendly all the time.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according all words will be used.

By Richard Dowson

The following is a short summary of Joan Champ’s Janu-

said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse.

“These gifts provide a tangible expression of love and open doors for sharing the life-changing hope of Jesus

Prepared for Saskatchewan Western Development Muse-

PS: Saskatchewan residents can still pack shoeboxes for children in need. Just visit www.PackaBox.ca and do it online! :-)

warming since the 1950s. Currently, climates changing

Spanish Flu – 1918-1920 – Notes from Saskatchewan

the opportunity to continue reaching children around the

Many children who receive shoebox gifts will also enroll in Operation Christmas Child’s 12-lesson discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. This voluntary program teaches children about the Christian faith. Since 2009, more than 23 million children have participated in the program. Every child who graduates is given a New Testament in their language.

Year-Round Option: Thousands of Canadians are taking advantage of Operation Christmas Child’s internet option that enables them to pack shoeboxes all year round at PackaBox.ca.

Canadians can choose shoebox gift items while also uploading personal notes and photos.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected boxes to children in over 170 countries hurt by war, poverty, natural disaster, disease, and famine.

Samaritan’s Purse Canada: Operation Christmas Child is a program of Samaritan’s Purse Canada, a Christian relief and development organization that takes its name from Jesus Christ’s biblical story of the Good Samaritan. Like that Good Samaritan, who found a beaten man and helped restore him, we aid victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution. Besides Operation Christmas Child, our initiatives include providing safe water, vocational skills, and agricultural supplies and training to families in the developing world. Learn more at SamaritansPurse.ca.

An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was formed in 1988 to collate and assess evidence on climate change. The Stern Review of 2006 concluded that climate change could damage global GDP by up to 20% if left unchecked - but curbing it would cost about 1% of global GDP. In 2009 192 governments convened for the UN climate summit in Copenhagen with expectations of a new global agreement, which never happened. The IPCC’s 2013 assessment report declared scientists are 95%

deaths steadily declined. A Variant arrived? Maybe?

The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918-1920 was an than COVID-19 – but they both have similar modes of transmission; both a result of zoonosis and both massively disruptive to daily life.

The 1918 harvest almost ceased because threshing crews were sick or dead. Schools were closed. Businesses families couldn’t do chores.

Prohibition of liquor began in 1915. Alcohol was only available by prescription but was abundantly prescribed, tients, the doctor at Rouleau took a swig of brandy for In 1918-20 viruses were unknown. The study of viruses, Virology, only emerged after the invention of the electron microscope in 1931. With it researchers could see viruses.

We know COVID-19 has variants and sub-variants.

One assumes Spanish Flu had variants. Joan Champ writes, Spanish Flu “… reached Saskatchewan on Oc“…

spread

rapidly

– headache. Joan Champ writes, coughing resulted in, “quantities of blood-stained expectoration or nearly pure um came on ... the tongue dry and brown, the whole surface of the body blue, the temperature rapidly fell and the There were no Vaccines or Antibiotics in 1918. People died of pneumonia after 10 days of illness.

Almost 60% of those who died in Saskatchewan were ages 20 to 40. The result was many orphans ilies. It is assumed ‘older people’ who survived the Russian Flu Pandemic* of 1889-90 had ‘antibody resistance’.

In 1918-19 the population of Saskatchewan was about 725,000 and 5,018 people died from the Flu, < 7%. Small villages were hardest hit by deaths.

By January 2022, 1001 Saskatchewan people died of ‘COVID’, > 1%, (same as for Canada). *Coronavirus as suggested origin of Russian Flu Pandemic is being debated.

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NHRA in 30 NHRA in 30 Off Road Racing Extreme E Championship, Final.

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(5:30) ›› “Con Air” A Discovery of Witches (:02) Ragdoll “Episode 1” (:05) “Minority Report” (6:30) NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Arizona Nationals.

Drag Racing NHRA in 30 Holy Game (:25) ››› “Tenet” (2020, Action) John David Washington.

Pillow Talk Pillow Talk (:15) “Awakening the Zodiac” (2017) Shane West.

“Vagrant” (2020, Drama) Luke Oparah. Target “Tremors Shriek” (:15) “My Salinger Year” (2020) Margaret Qualley.

Bosch Many Saints Very Ralph (:35) ›› “Sometimes in April” (2005) Idris Elba, Debra Winger.

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The Rookie “Long Shot” News ThisMinute American Idol Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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Black Pant (6:56) The Walking Dead The Walking Dead (N) (:07) Talking Dead (N) (:07) The Walking Dead (6:00) NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Arizona Nationals.

DRL Drone Racing Level 13: Allianz Riviera.

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Leaders’ Debates Commission is a waste of public money Why are Canadian taxpayers paying for something the private sector was more than happy to pay for in the past?

By Renaud Brossard Interim Atlantic Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Say your backyard needs a new fence and your neighbour offers to pay for it. Chances are you would take that deal.

That’s what we’ve done historically with federal leaders’ debates. Large media organizations would cover the costs and haggle with the parties about how the debates should be organized.

Since 2018 though, the federal government has decided to make taxpayers pay for the debates while leaving it up to the parties and large media organizations to haggle over the format with the bureaucrats at the Leaders’ Debates Commission.

It’s time to realize the experiment has failed and go back to the old model that included no expense for taxpayers.

The Leaders’ Debates Commission is costing us all a pretty penny. where the Leaders’ Debates Commission had its chance to shine. Paying for staff, consultants and debate organization cost all of us more thanc$3.7 million.

For the last campaign, costs seem to have jumped up as the commission got a $4.4-million budget this year.

But the costs aren’t limited to election years.

Even when there’s no election campaign, and therefore no debate to organize, taxpayers are still paying the salaries of the federal bureaucrats working for the debate commission and any retainer they may have with lawyers and consultants.

That’s how the Leaders’ Debates Commission spent $330,000 of our money in 2020-21, despite the fact no elections were held. The commission even spent more than $17,000 on performance bonuses for its employees.

And while the Leaders’ Debates Commission takes expertise for producing debates. Rather, it contracts other organizations to do it.

For the 2019 election, it gave $1.7 million to the CBC to handle debate production to cover all the technical aspects from set design to on-site directing.

This hasn’t changed as of the last election, with the CBC billing the debates commission $2 million for both French and English debates this year.

It hasn’t exactly done a stellar job at organizing those either. There was nearly as much ink spilled over the poor

performance of the Leaders’ Debates Commission as there was about what the politicians were saying.

Case in point, the Globe and Mail’s TV critic John Doyle dedicated an entire column to it, calling it “an example of utter failure in Canadian television.”

Over at the Toronto Sun, Lorrie Goldstein called it “a farce,” adding “it’s time to drive a stake through the heart of Canada’s Leaders’ Debates Commission.”

And the Toronto Star’s Robin Sears said of the debate organizers that they “should have been removed from the debate stage.”

And we could go on.

It’s not like leaders’ debates would disappear without the commission. Before its creation in 2018, large media broadcasters would typically band together to organize federal leaders’ debates.

In the 2015 election, for instance, Canadian voters – two in French and three in English – organized independently by various media outlets.

Some organizations still organize debates outside of the Leaders’ Debates Commission. That’s why French Canadians got two French debates in the last election, one organized by the federal bureaucracy and another organized independently by Quebec media group TVA. What has changed is that instead of having the costs borne by large media organizations who would typically pay for it, it is now our collective burden to share.

That’s what led some members of Parliament like Corey Tochor to wonder why exactly we’ve been paying for something the private sector was more than happy to pay for in the past.

As the federal government looks at ways to cut its source of savings. Spending $4.4 million per year in taxpayers’ funds to do something the private sector has been willing to do for free for the past few decades should be at the top of the list.

Renaud Brossard is the Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. © Troy Media

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Prior to new updated travel requirements that will be in

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com On Feb. 15, the federal government announced it would be easing border measures effective Feb. 28 at 12:01 a.m.

EST. This article has been updated with details on those changes.

The federal government, and various provincial governments, are moving cautiously toward normalcy with COVID-19. The people MooseJawToday.com spoke with are not quite ready for normal travel.

Until February 28th, the federal government has discouraged any non-essential international travel regardless of vaccination status but after that the Government of Canada will lower its Travel Health Notice from level 3 to level 2, meaning the government will no longer recommend avoiding non-essential travel.

“That’s all we’re doing right now, is travelling within Canada,” said Lesley from Manitoba, who is visiting her mother in Moose Jaw. “I think it’s the coming back that’s the biggest thing. Because I don’t want to be stuck, you know, at my expense, in Mexico. Think I’ll give it another year.”

Lesley said that winter weather has been the cause of most of her hesitancy at travelling between provinces.

However, she said her mother is older, and she doesn’t want her to get sick. “We’re doing everything we’re supposed to be doing. If I wasn’t vaccinated, I hope I’d be smart enough not to be visiting.”

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said that the easing we have made against this current Omicron variant.” The government is planning to continue easing restrictions in phases to guard against new variants or surges.

People on the streets of Moose Jaw aren’t chomping at the bit, however. “I just don’t know why I would travel right now,” said Marshall, another person who responded six months or whatever.”

Eric agreed with Marshall. “Either way, it doesn’t feel like the right time, nationally or internationally.”

Both said that they would be more likely to travel to a place with a vaccine mandate in place, as they would feel safer there.

After Feb. 28, on-arrival testing for fully-vaccinated travellers will switch to random testing – and you won’t have to quarantine while awaiting results. Children under 12 who travel with fully vaccinated adults will be exempt from quarantine, with no activity limitation.

Unvaccinated Canadian travellers will need to quarantine for 14 days, with tests on arrival and on day eight of quarantine.

With few exemptions, unvaccinated foreign nationals cannot enter the country.

Proof of vaccination must be uploaded to ArriveCAN, available as an app or on the web, with limited exceptions. If you do not use ArriveCAN, you may be ical testing.

To qualify as fully vaccinated, you must: · have received at least 2 doses of a vaccine accepted for travel, a mix of 2 accepted vaccines · or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine · have received your second dose at least 15 calendar days before you enter Canada · have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19 “I’d be comfortable travelling,” said Jim from Winnipeg, visiting friends in Moose Jaw. “But I’m not going through all the hassle right now. Even if you do everything they ask, they might test you and quarantine you and I don’t want to deal with that ****.”

Several other people, who declined to give their names, echoed those sentiments. “Travel is hard enough, especially international,” said one woman visiting a downtown gift shop. “Our country makes it hard enough, and then you never know if the place you’re visiting, you know, that place could have an outbreak or… you just never know.”

Canada must also provide a recent negative test result.

After Feb. 28, either molecular or rapid tests will be acministered in the country of origin. Home tests are not The government continues to caution that travelling is risky. There is still a risk of contracting COVID-19 – testing positive while abroad might seriously derail vacation plans. Another risk is a potential change to border and travel measures (either Canadian or foreign) during a trip. Announcement of another variant may make getting “We are committed to a safe reopening,” said Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism. “Let me be clear that the Canadian economy will not fully recover until our tourism sector recovers.”

Carbon tax woes fall on deaf ears in Ottawa

By Kris Sims

It’s bone-chilling cold, carbon tax costs are rising and polIt’s bone-chilling cold, carbon tax costs are rising and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the biggest carbon tax cheerleader in North America and the Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has grabbed the pom-poms, too.

Toronto and Ottawa just got a huge dump of snow, and wind chills plunged to minus 40 degrees. The Prairies are bearing minus 44 degree nights. Even Vancouver’s oceanside joggers were recently hit with a big wallop of the white stuff and minus 20 wind.

If Canadians weren’t heating their homes or running their vehicles with natural gas, furnace oil, propane, gasoline and diesel, they would quickly freeze to death.

The carbon tax hits all of those fuels. tonne, costing nine cents per litre of gasoline, 11 cents per litre of diesel and eight cents per cubic metre of natural gas.

In British Columbia, carbon tax costs are generally double because we have two carbon taxes out here.

The second carbon tax is a government fuel standard that’s tucked into regulations, and it makes gasoline and 19 cents per litre to diesel.

That means truckers are paying about 30 cents per litre in carbon taxes for their diesel. That costs them about It would be good for a Member of Parliament to look them in the eye and say the added carbon tax cost is unfairly adding to their current burdens and that they will But the current Conservative Party is a carbon tax pusher.

While a few members have spoken out and opposed the carbon taxes, notably MP Arnold Viersen and Consergiving the government a free pass on carbon taxes.

It’s going to get worse.

tre for diesel and 32.8 cents per cubic metre for natural gas.

In B.C., with its two carbon taxes on gas and diesel, it An elderly lady from East Hawkesbury, Ont. sent the Canadian Taxpayers Federation her propane heating bill

Those who think they will be saved by rebates giving them back more than they paid out should be warned that average working people don’t get rebates in B.C. The payments evaporate when a working couple hits ing household income.

B.C. has been the template for the Trudeau and O’Toole carbon taxes, so it’s hard to believe the federal rebates won’t fade away in the future. basics will need to honk their horns louder to wake up

a big-rig truck’s double tanks with diesel and more than It’s more expensive if your house is older, or if there’s a long cold snap, or if you have to commute a long distance.

within eight years.

That means harsher punishment for Canadians for driving to work and heating their homes.

Kris Sims is the B.C Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. © Troy Media

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