Moose Jaw Express, March 20th, 2024

The legacy of Gordon Lightfoot will be celebrated at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre this spring, and fans will be able to hear an expert rendition of the legendary songwriter’s works through the Regina-based and award-winning talent Jack Semple.

This coming Saturday, April 6, Semple will be stopping at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre during his Canada-wide tour where he will be performing a live commemorative concert to honour the memory and legacy of Lightfoot who died on May 1, 2023.

The performance will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and is scheduled to run until 10 p.m.

“That’s what it’s going to be – it’s going to be all Gordon Lightfoot tunes, mostly acoustic guitar with some elecstyle will be predominantly acoustic blues.

The performance will feature a number of Lightfoot’s more popular songs including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Sundown,” and “Carefree Highway.”

He said many of these songs are masterpieces comparable to “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell or “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. “You know, the ones that stand above all the other popular music that has ever been written.

“‘If You Could Read My Mind’ is, from a songwriter’s point of view, a masterpiece.”

Growing up on a farm north of Regina, Sask., Semple began his career playing with a number of Regina-based bands. During the 80s, he moved to Toronto where he became the lead guitarist of The Lincolns, a popular funk, rhythm, and blues band.

Semple left the band after two years and returned to Regina where he was able to spend more time with his family. It was here that he started to pursue a solo career in music.

Since his career began, Semple released 10 albums, appeared in the title role of the 1994 television movie “Guitarman”, and in 1992 he came to national prominence after winning the “Guitar Wars” contest hosted by MuchMusic.

Semple has been twice nominated for a Gemini Award for his work on the soundtrack of the television series “Incredible Story Studio”. He won a Juno award in 1991 for best roots recording and two Western Canadian Music Awards for “Qu’Appelle” and “In the Blue Light.”

Today, Semple continues to perform across

So far this year, the band has performed in Regina, Prince Albert, Estevan, and Semple said he plans to tour in Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg in the upcoming months.

to, I was 11 years old, (and it) was a Gordon Lightfoot concert. That was before I was playing guitar,” Semple recalled.

“I think it had a big impression on me, because I had never seen live music before. Gordon Lightfoot is as good a song writer as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, or Lennon McCartney so it left a big impression on me.

“It was probably the main reason I became a professional musician,” he said.

Semple was drawn to Lightfoot’s songs primarily because of the high level of creativity and his mastery of classical songwriting.

“I also got to meet him a few times, and he was a very humble and helpful person,” Semple noted.

“I made a tribute to him back in 2006… and I gave it to him. He was very gracious to phone me back after a couple of weeks and go through the CD with me. He gave me his thumbs up and (told me) how much he liked it.”

As a testament to the character of Gordon Lightfoot, Semple said he was well-received on each occasion he got to meet the legend in person.

“I got a thumbs up from the master,” he said. “He didn’t have to do that, because he didn’t know me from a hole in the ground.”

To purchase tickets for the upcoming concert, visit MooseJawat 306-693-4700.

For more information on Jack Semple and his musical career, visit JackSemple.com.

Jack Semple will be performing his tribute to the legacy of Gordon Lightfoot on

April 6 at the Moose Jaw Cultural

Photo by: Jack Semple

Food bank launches Go Fund Me campaign following uninsurable water leak issue

After discovering a water line issue, the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank has to temporarily suspend operations and the locampaign to help get back on track.

The issue was discovered on or around March 8, but the food bank must now remain closed until repairs can be completed. The most recent update on March 11 included a scheduled repair job on Wednesday, March 13, but delays could persist beyond this date.

campaign came after some troubling news.

“We were having issues with our waresults, (it was) a line (that) had collapsed and due to us being a commercial property, it’s not covered under our insurance,” said Deann Little, the development and warehouse manager at the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.

In a best-case scenario, Little said the organization is looking at $24,000 in repairs. In a worst-case scenario, the bill could be upwards of $30,000.

“It’s a huge expense, and something of course that we were not banking on be-

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cause prior to moving in… the lines were all clear… but now that we started using them, (this situation happened).

“That’s the thing with us being a regular business would, and so this has to come out of our funds that our community, businesses, and individuals give to us,” she said.

“With a cost of this size, it really puts a big damper into our budget for the year.”

Seeing the need for immediate action, one of the Food Bank’s long-term volunMe campaign on behalf of the organization.

“That’s one of the ways also that our volunteers help us. They have our back through the good and bad times.”

Little said staff at the food bank are continuing to do all they can to continue the essential service for the community, and she expressed her appreciation for all the support the food bank has received thus far.

“They’ve always come through for usuals. We are just so grateful, and our doors

wouldn’t be open without the generosity of our community,” Little said.

“We are lining up volunteers and have full staff on board for the day we do open, (as) we know we’ll be crazy busy. We are working behind the scenes… so that we can continue doing the work we do.”

for “Moose Jaw & District Food Bank Plumbing Repairs.” The process is fairly straightforward from there and any

amount helps.

“You know, every dollar counts in a situation like this,” Little said. Anything from $5 to $5,000 is welcome, and Little said there’s no expectation for anyone to give more than they’re able to.

The food bank’s 2023 numbers increased by 58 per cent over the previous year in 2022. Little also noted that many people are facing hardships with the rising cost of food.

“For those that cannot give, do not will be back open as soon as possible,” she said.

If you prefer to donate directly rather

org/Donate.

The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank is located at 270 Fairford Street West and can be reached at 306-692-2911.

For updated information on the water line issue, follow the food bank’s Facebook page, ‘Moose Jaw and District Food Bank,’ or its page on Instagram or X (formerly known as Twitter).

The next update is anticipated on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 13.

Moose Jaw’s food bank can now re-open, thanks to outstanding community support

Moose Jaw is a community well known for its generosity. When the local food bank had to close its doors following an unexpected and uninsured water leak on March 8, there have been few greater demonstrations of this spirit than the successful six-day campaign that raised the funds needed to re-open its doors.

The Moose Jaw & District Food Bankday, March 15, with extended hours run-

“We’ve made up every single hamper (using every container) we could possibly make one in to be ready tomorrow,” said Deann Little, the food bank’s development and warehouse manager.

“I’ve got more hands on deck tomorrow to start making them up again as fast as they’re going to be going out the door. So yes — we will be up and running and open tomorrow.”

With $23,965 raised from the pro-

79.8 per cent completed as of early March 14.

The Moose Jaw & District Foodsue on March 8, and in addition to closing the facility for everyone’s safety, the $24,000 - $30,000 cost of repairs was not

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covered by insurance.

To help out, a long-time volunteer by Fund Me campaign which, with the help of a supportive community, raised almost the entire amount in only six days.

to a few different places that have helped

A few of these donors included Ke-

of Moose Jaw, and the Maple Leaf Bakery who launched a fundraiser by selling donuts with proceeds supporting the food bank.

On the morning of March 14, the along with Qiang (Kelvin) Hu, president Network and others stopped by to deliver a cheque in person.

the total cost in one single donation with an astounding $15,000 donated on March 13.

“We’re happy this will help you get your operations back to normal soon! Thanks for all you do for the community of Moose Jaw,” a representative of The

there were people who gave $5 and $20, and those are just as important as any larger donation, because it all adds up in the end. Every dollar makes a difference,” Little said.

“We want to thank everybody who has helped us through this, whether it’s thecially, we just want to thank everybody.” ongoing, and as of the morning of March 14, $6,035 remains to be raised before the campaign is concluded. To donate, visit Jaw & District Food Bank Plumbing Repairs.”

campaign entirely, donations are also being accepted at MJFoodBank.org/Donate

proceeds raised online reach the local food bank.

The food bank’s hamper program will continue with pickup available this Friday, March 15 and again on Monday, March 18, with extended hours running from 10 a.m.

The surplus program that normally runs on hamper pickup days will not take place on those two dates. The reason, Little explained, is simply due to overwhelming circumstances as staff and volunteers race

The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank is located at 270 Fairford Street West and can be reached at 306-692-2911.

“It has been incredible. My heart just melts (when I see) how much our city pulls together when one organization or business has issues, and so many people come together to help each other. That’s what I love about this community — that we just continuously help each other.”

The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank is located at 270 Fairford Street West.

Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank will re-open its doors on Friday, March 15. Here, HBT Enterprises Ltd. cleans up the work site after the completion of water main repairs on March 14. Photo by: Aaron Walker

The Saskatchewan provincial chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) has just announced the grant for women following an application period ending on Oct. 27, 2023.

Beginnings Grant is Jessica Falcon.

Originally from Lloydminster, Sask., Falcon left high school early and by age time, she faced domestic violence, addic tion issues, and had to rely on social as sistance to get by. Despite all of these set 12 education.

“I want to show my daughters what it looks like to be a strong Metis woman,” Falcon wrote in her grant application let ter. “I no longer want to struggle and coast through life; I want to do better by my parents and family and show that there is a better way to life and the reward of edu cation and growth.”

For residents of Moose Jaw, the pro gram will remain in place and a second educational grant application will be avail able this fall.

“There sure is a need out there for

young women to access education and have the funds to do so,” said Dalelene Yelland, secretary of the CFUW Sask. Council.

Established in 1919, the CFUW is one of the oldest service clubs in Canada.

The organization was originally found ed in the wake of the Industrial Revolution and seeks to advance the independence membership have been several outstanding women and today the organization retains around 100 clubs across Canada with more than 7,500 members.

Each year, the CFUW awards more than $1 million in educational grants for women.

The CFUW hopes to achieve wider recognition of its work and its mission of helping young women prosper through ad vanced education. To achieve this goal, the organization – which already offers reg ular individual club level grants – is now

To qualify, individuals must be a fe male over the age of 21 and currently re siding in Saskatchewan.

ing to the CFUW website, is awarded to a

woman “who can effectively demonstrate that she has been held back from her career goals by her current level of education and termined to advance her education to reach her goals.”

that would indicate to the folks that are looking at the applications that they have

the qualities… to be able to continue on in their education,” Yelland explained. ished Grade 12 and had some circumstanc es in their life that didn’t enable them to go on, but the marks they got in Grade 12 would qualify them to do so.”

The scholarship grant, in other words, rier to accessing further education.

“We are going to carry on with that grant being given, we hope, next year. We will advertise it broadly again, and there is some discussion that we may be able to do two grants,” Yelland said.

The next round of applications will take place later this year with exact dates to be determined. The CFUW will be meeting later in March to discuss the program’s de tails and will make an announcement once

For more information on the Sas

katoon.org or email the organization at CFUWSaskCouncil@gmail.com.

mation and application details is anticipat

Enhancing Role of Nurse Practitioners

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Dalelene Yelland (left) presents the

Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Editor’s Note

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

Easter is probably my most favoured of all celebrations. I think it is the hope that Easter brings in the context of to those that ‘believe’ but also in the fact that Easter usually takes place in the spring when ‘new life’ is bursting forth in

The season of spring is so optimistic…people are planning their gardens, planting starter seeds and doing the due-diligence to make sure that they get a good harvest so they can enjoy the fruits of their labour. Interestingly, everything in life seems to go better with a goal and some planning. For most, gardening is therapeutic.

Just checking the perennial bed this past weekend, even the perennials seem to be sprouting new signs of life. The birds are starting to come back to their northern

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summer getaways to roost and lay their eggs, and some ladies may even be pondering a new Easter bonnet? Not sure about that one as I think that tradition may have gone by the wayside…frankly, maybe for the better. I don’t know where I got this image in my head but all I can see to remind me of Easter bonnets is that of a goat a bit of humour to the situation. Even goats get some pleasure in sharing Easter tradition, lol.

Easter to me has always been a holy celebration because it is the celebration of the redemptive work of

My father is the offspring of Ukrainian immigrants that settled here on the prairies so my young years wereing perogies and cabbage rolls were a part of my dad’s skill and expertise in the Ukrainian tradition, it was my Auntie Helen, the matriarch of their large family, who brought cultural tradition to my life and made it so much more memorable. Easter was marked by attending a church service, then the feasting and festivities carried us through the rest of the weekend. How blessed I feel that I have something sacred to still hold on to, those

am.

Through the years when our kids were growing up, Easter continued to be a special time. Of course, more chocolate and candy than a kid could eat was lavished upon them in their Easter baskets. And always, food was the special accompaniment following the Easter service.

And that brings me to asking, is there anyone out there that continues to make homemade ‘Paska’ braided bread, a Ukrainian tradition of Easter. If so, please give round loaf as I remember it to bring to my sister’s house at Easter.

As well, this year after many years, I will attempt to make Ukrainian Nahalysnyky as my offering to the famand then layered in a cooking dish, covered with cream and baked to golden goodness. All will enjoy, especialeating prunes…

No wonder my heart swells with pride around the culture I grew up with and all the wonderful traditions associated that have carried me though my life to now and I hope the same for you. If not, it’s still not too late to start some special traditions of your own.

Moose Jaw’s “Notoriously Good Neighbours” for January & February, 2024

Tom Montgomery is January’s ‘Notoriously Good Neighbour’

In her nomination submission, neighbour Diana Cody lives just a few houses away from Montgomery and says he helps her out on a regular basis, as well as anyone else around that needs help. As a single mom, she said Montgomery snowplowed her driveway numerous times and also helped her hang her Christmas lights.

As well as helping her out, she says, “(Tom) has spent countless hours doing work for girls fastball and anything else baseball (related). He volunteers for things that are falling short of help and will move mountains to make sure this community and its residents are taken care of.”

gomery has been awarded a gift card to Al Capone’s Pizza. *****************

Brad Hennenfent is February’s ‘Notoriously Good Neighbour’

Karlie Kowalchuk says she hit the #notoriousneighbour “jackpot” when she found her home in the same area as Moose Jaw’s Brad Hennenfent. She says Hennenfent

is constantly doing good deeds for those around him and nothing, including Mother Nature, stops him from helping those around him.

“He is always going out of his way to help anyone in the neighbourhood. From shovelling the whole street when it’s -40 to mowing an elderly neighbour’s lawn regardless of the heat,” said Kowalchuk.

As a welcoming face in the neighbourhood, she noted that despite the long list of random acts of kindness, he never looks for anything in return. “While there is no shortage of ‘thank yous’ going his way, I feel he needs some real recognition for everything he does for the neighbourhood and all that he does to make our street feel like a welcoming and warm neighbourhood to live in.”nenfent has been awarded a gift card to Al Capone’s Pizza.

Moose Javians can nominate their Notoriously Good Neighbour with the Report An Issue feature on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or on the free City of Moose Jaw app.

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Raghvir Gill, Brad Hennenfent, Heather Bergdakl of the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce

Tom Montgomery, Rob Clark (MJ & District Chamber of Commerce CEO) and Raghvir Gill (City of

Sask Polytech

hosts fair to help match students with in-demand careers

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Sask. Polytech held its annual career fair on March 13, which gave local students an opportunity to explore career opportunities and network with prospective employers relevant to their area of study.

Over 90 employers attended this year’s fair, which was sponsored by Viterra Limited and took place at the Moose Jaw campus. These employers represented a wide range of industries from mining to agriculture, municipalities, business, and construction.

“Our annual career fair is an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their networking, connect with professionals inable information about the job search and what a potential career path might look like for them,” said Laura Sperlie, the director of strategic enrolment management at Sask. Polytech.

“We bring… the employers to (the students). This allows them… to have that face-to-face conversation.”

Sperlie said the fair involved potential employers from every program current-

ly being offered in Moose Jaw, thereby making the event relevant to the students’ success.

“It might depend on the program, but I would say every program does make concerted efforts to make sure they are connecting students with employers. It could be through large events like this… but we also host mini career fairs that are year,” Sperlie added.

“We sold out our career fair for several years here in Moose Jaw, so there’s a lot of demand for employers to come in which is nice,” she said.

This year’s event also sold out early, and Sperlie said the program receives constant positive feedback.

“Students really enjoy it. They view this as their opportunity to… market themselves. We ask them to come prepared, bring their resume, do some research on the employers they’re interested in, and come prepared with questions (to get the conversation started).

“Employers really appreciate it too,” she noted. “They say they usually walk away with stacks of resumes that they will actually go through and connect with the students.”

Many students will then go on to get hired for either full-time or summer work programs.

“All our graduates are in demand,” she noted, stating that “all our programs are labour market driven.”

Don and Jessica Botkin with W.F. Botkin were one of the employers who attended the fair.

just kind of feeling things out,” Don said. Currently, W.F. Botkin is hiring heavy equipment operators, surveyors, mechanics, and technicians. He said there have been a few entry-level applications for summer employment so far.

a long way,” added David Tratch with WaterMark Consulting Ltd.

When a student visited Tratch’s booth, it’s because they’re studying a program relevant to employment at Wa-

terMark such as civil and environmental engineering.

“What we need is that one magic student,” Tratch noted.

training ground for teaching students how -

cally need (once they’re hired).”

Tratch’s assistant, Rafael, was a former Sask. Polytech student and was hired by WaterMark. “In… December I graduated, and in January I started (my career) right away. That’s one of the reasons why I’m here…

“I have only good things to say about the program… You’re prepared to be out there, and you know what to expect,” Rafael explained.

Two students who attended the fair, Bincy Thomas and Kushala Pillari, said it was very helpful.

“To be honest, I didn’t know half of these companies before (this career fair),” Thomas admitted.

Both students said they found emwhich is the newly offered entrepreneurship program at the school. from here (today), but we get to know what options are available for us after graduation,” Thomas said.

The Student Employment Services team further helps students build a resume, cover letter, and helps them prepare for job interviews.

“A lot of our graduates already have a job set up and ready to go before they’re even done their program,” Sperlie said.

For information about fall programming, visit SaskPolytech.ca.

Don Botkin (left) and Jessica Botkin (right) represent W.F. Botkin who employs heavy equipment operators and surveyors. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Emily Luchenski (left) and Rachel Kellsey (right) represent MNP who provides accounting, business consulting, and tax services. Photo by: Rachel Kellsey

Connor Heath (left) and Dylan Uhl (right) represent Finning Canada with careers available for welders and heavy equipment operators. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Canada lost the architect of modern trading opportunities TRADING THOUGHTS

Canada lost the architect of its prosperous trading nation state when former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney died recently.

The Progressive Conservative prime minister saw how the U.S./Canada auto pact negotiated under Prime Minister Lester Pearson saved and expanded a moribund auto industry with access to a large market.

Mulroney’s proposal for a free trade deal with the U.S. was controversial, dividing the country and potentially ending his tenure as prime minister.

Mulroney and his supporters saw a free trade agreement as an opportunity to take advantage of a market 10 times Canada’s market and operate with a set of rules, instead of facing constant irritating trade disputes.

His opposition feared the worst from a free trade deal. They feared Canada would become a de facto state of the United States over-run by U.S. operators but without the political clout a 51st state would have.

And they worried that U.S. companies would take over all of Canada’s industries with free trade.

Mulroney’s personal friendship with U.S. president Ronald Reagan helped vastly to cement the ground work for a free trade deal.

A free trade deal eliminating tariff barriers between the two countries, setting terms for easier immigration

and rules to settle trade disputes was signed in 1988.

Liberal Opposition Leader Jean Chretien promised to kill the free trade deal when elected. He realized the value of the trade pact and kept it.

Nine years of Mulroney government ended in 1993 with defeat at the hands of Chretien.

One major factor in the Conservative defeat was the GST tax that Mulroney passed in 1991. He was the last prime minister to implement a large tax increase in Canada.

The tax was extremely unpopular. The GST wasing programs had created.

In 2019 the $332 billion GST revenue amounted to 11 per cent of federal revenues.

Chretien promised to end the GST too and then reneged on that promise in order to balance the budget.

Mulroney did what he thought was best for all Canadians even if his actions were unpopular.

He tried unsuccessfully to bring Quebec fully into Canada.

Both the Meech Lake Accord and the Charlottetown Accords failed, but he lost his Quebec stalwart Lucien Bouchard who formed the Bloc Quebecois Party which has been strong in that province.

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Frustration with Quebec and old line politics propelled the socially conservative Reform Party past the Progressive Conservatives in 1993. By that time Mulroney had left politics likely expecting the demise of the Conservatives to Reform and BQ parties.

himself with the environment, arranging an acid rain agreement with U.S.

He might be the last Canadian prime minister who cared about the entire electorate.

Today’s politicians seem to care only about the regions where they elect most candidates and fashion policies according to current polls.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Southwest Day Care to hold fundraiser supper, faces possibility of permanent closure

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The Southwest Day Care and Early Learning Centre could be facing permanent closure due to a large-scalenization upwards of $200,000 to complete.

To help meet the growing cost of repairs, Southwest Day Care is launching a fundraising campaign with a rib and Caesar salad night to be held at The Crushed Can on Friday, April 26. The fundraiser will include a penny parade, silent auction, 50/50 draw, and will run from 4 – 8 p.m.

“A seemingly cosmetic update to our building in May 2023 turned into an ever-unfolding project with more hurdles and surprises than we could have ever imagined,” said Lucille Gilliand, Southwest Day Care’s executive director.

“For the safety of our children and staff, we immediately closed the doors to our building.”

Southwest Day Care opened in 1975 and is one of Moose Jaw’s oldest operational day care centres. Since opening, the facility has cared for more than 2,000 children and remains a leader and innovator in the provincial

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Land - RM of Redburn No. 130

NE Sec 34, Twp 13, Rge 24, W2 (160.16 acres)

SW Sec 02, Twp 14, Rge 24, W2 Ext 1 & Ext 2 (156.74 acres)

SE Sec 03, Twp 14, Rge 24, W2 Ext 41 & 43 (148.44 acres)

The undersigned as Solicitors for the Owners will receive written tenders for the purchase of this land until 11:30 a.m, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, subject to the following conditions:

1. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted, and the right is reserved to reject any or all bids.

2. Bids may be on all quarters or on individual quarters.

3. A certi ed cheque for TEN PERCENT (10%) payable to WALPER BOSSENCE LAW OFFICE, of the amount of the bid must be submitted with the written tender, for the bid to be considered.

4. Unsuccessful bidders will have their certi ed cheques returned uncashed.

5. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the property and con rm acreage (acreage shown is approximate), condition and other particulars.

6. The successful bidder will be responsible for GST reporting.

7. No bins or other buildings on any of the quarters.

8. Seller shall pay all property taxes to December 31, 2023.

9. Balance of purchase price payable by noon, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

10. All bids shall be kept con dential.

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Barristers and Solicitors

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Email: brenda@walperlaw.ca

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FOR SALE BY TENDER

Land - RM of Huron No. 223

NE 30 22 02 W3 - 159.27 ACRES

Pasture land with one dugout

The undersigned as Solicitors for the Owners will receive written tenders for the purchase of this land until 4:30 p.m, Tuesday, April

9, 2024, subject to the following conditions:

1. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted, and the right is reserved to reject any or all bids.

2. A certi ed cheque for TEN PERCENT (10%) payable to WALPERBOSSENCE LAW OFFICE, of the amount of the bid must be submitted with the written tender, for the bid to be considered.

3. Unsuccessful bidders will have their certi ed cheques returned uncashed.

4. Taxable Assessment is $74,910.00.

5. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the property and con rm acreage (acreage shown is approximate), condition and other particulars.

6. The successful bidder will be responsible for GST reporting.

7. Buildings (old) are included and are sold 'as is' and 'where is'.

8. Seller shall pay all property taxes to December 31, 2023.

9. Balance of purchase price payable by noon, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

10. All bids shall be kept con dential.

WALPER-BOSSENCE LAW OFFICE

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Barristers and Solicitors

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Moose Jaw SK S6H 2B5

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childcare industry.

space for 54 children between the ages of 18 months – 12 years and employs 15 individuals. One quarter of the facility’s enrolment is dedicated to children with special needs and medical requirements.

Due to space constraints, the day care lost 14 seats and can now only accommodate 40 children until the building’s repairs have been completed.

Southwest Day Care normally operates out of its permanent facility at 504 Fourth Avenue Southwest, and now operates out of Empire School located at 500 Coteau Street West on a temporary basis.

For Southwest Day Care to continue serving Moose Jaw, the community’s support is needed more than ever before.

In May 2023, a simple ceiling tile upgrade turned into a major structural renovation project that now includes a Late last November, crews also discovered an urgent need to replace the cast iron sewer lines running to the building. the newly renovated building will feature a permanent donor wall to recognize everyone who has helped contribute during this time of need.

“Southwest Day Care would like to thank all those advance, thank those who will support them in the future,”

“Every dollar raised will contribute to preserving their legacy, (and will leave) a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of children today and for generations to come.”

Southwest Day Care’s mission is to provide an inclusive, safe, and nurturing environment with the goal of promoting the holistic development of all children in its care. The organization’s hours run from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on weekends, with no schedule change at its new temporary location.

To purchase tickets in support of the local daycare facility, contact either Lucille Gilliland or Taylor Brake at 306-681-3838 or by email at Swdc_elc@outlook.com. Tickets are being sold for $25 apiece and 150 are available for purchase.

The Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar is located at 82 Manitoba Street West.

For more information, visit the centre’s Facebook page, ‘Southwest Day Care and Early Learning Centre.’

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Southwest Day Care’s building at 504 Fourth Avenue Southwest is currently undergoing extensive renovations after a ceiling tile replacement in 2023 revealed further issues. Photo by: Aaron Walker

Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Wearing a red top and skirt to a political event that featured a Progressive Conservative Prime Minister was not a politically correct fashion statement and I admit to it now.

At the time I was simply in attendance at the request of Moose Jaw’s Member of Parliament, the late Bill Gottselig and because I was representing the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, the organization asked to lend its name to the appearance of the Prime Minister.

Thinking back now, I cannot remember exactly why Mr. Gottselig thought the Exhibition Company was anization had never made a political endorsement for any

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political party, red, blue or otherwise. We did applaud when the Agriculture Minister of the day recognized fairs and exhibitions with grant money for their livestock shows and support of the agricultural industry.

But one night I got a call from the MP asking if I thought the Exhibition Company might be interested in hosting an appearance by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. I thought he meant we would provide a venue for this public event but no, he wanted it at a local hotel that had a large carpeted area that would hold several hundred people for the speech and soup and sandwiches. Our role would be to put our name on the poster, be there to greet people and to perhaps present the Prime Minister with a gift.

The Exhibition Board agreed, with the provision this event would cost us only the price of a suitable gift, perhaps a photograph of a horse or cow, in keeping with the agricultural roots of the organization. The president and selected to be the liaison, working behind the scenes with Prime Minister and Mrs. Mila Mulroney.

Then I was advised that I would probably be asked brochures. Darn. That meant I would need a suitable outone wear to be photographed with a Prime Minister who would probably ask his assistants a few days later: “who is that woman and where was this taken?”

Off to the shops I went and tried on several dresses and skirts (I did wear them back in those days) until I came across the perfect (in my opinion) three-piece out-

The big day came. I went with one of the organiz-

With the goal of raising funds in support of Square One Community Inc.’s plans for a Supportive Housing Hub at William Milne Place, the 2024 Walk for Warmth concluded on the evening of March 14 in what has been described as a short walk that can make a huge difference.

step was taken off the front stairs of Zion United Church at 7 p.m. From there, participants walked along Main Street, turned onto High Street East, and walked past St. Aidan Anglican Church where the bells were peeling in a deliberate show of support.

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

ers to check out the hotel where we demanded that the manager have the carpets vacuumed forthwith. Additionally we checked the kitchen to ensure the soup and sandwiches would be ready on time. Then I went home and

Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Mrs. Mulroney, 10or so assistants, and MP Gottselig arrived and I was introduced. Hands were clasped in goodwill and I led the entourage to the stage as the hundreds of guests applauded, cheered and reached out to touch the PM and Mrs. Mulroney.

Introductory remarks were made, the PM spoke (I have no recollection of what he said,) the Exhibition Company president presented a western-themed, framed photograph and received appreciative thanks.elling photographer. I lurked beside the stage, not wanting to push myself forward, but Mila gestured for me to she whispered to me. I thanked her and then we said our goodbyes and the crowd dispersed, most of them already late returning to work. Very few stayed for soup and sandwiches, which annoyed the hotel manager.

These memories came back when the death of former PM Mulroney was announced. I immediately dug out the large framed photograph I was sent from the Prime Minblue event, smiling broadly, standing beside Mila Mulroney and one person away from the PM himself. It was a

Thank you to the late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney for his service to Canada.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Square One currently has a number of projects underway to help improve Moose Jaw, with a few of them being the creation of city-wide warming and cooling spaces, the provision of hygiene items and winter clothing, and meals for the food insecure.

During her address, Ferguson made a special mention of Bill andated a metal campaign tree earlier in support of the organization’s goal of ending housing insecurity.

The tree is currently displayed at Dr. Brabant’s clinic near the mall.

“Dr. Brabant is just a profoundly supportive person of those people who are struggling,” Ferguson said.

The walkers then met up in the social hall at St. Andrew’s United Church for a follow-up presentation and enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate provided by the church’s staff.

At the conclusion of the 2024 Walk for Warmth, $8,072 was raised with additional pledges anticipated to roll in over the next few days and weeks.

“You know, I’m so grateful for every person that showed up when I walked out of Zion (United Church) and looked over the group of people willing to stand together for this supportive housing initiative,” said Della Ferguson, the chairperson for Square One Community Inc.

“And them, bringing in the lovely pledges that they did… will help us move forward.”

The Walk for Warmth is a local initiative with the goal of raising funds in support of those individuals who are unhoused or who face housing insecurity.

This initiative was introduced by Square One Community Inc., which was founded in 2021 from the COVID Community Response Committee and operates with the vision of ensuring access to safe, affordable, and secure housing for everyone in Moose Jaw.

Since being displayed at Circle Medical Centre, Square One’s campaign tree has had all 167 leaves sold through sponsorships and has raised more than $35,000.ing another metal creation on the wall.

and so they (made) two ladders to help us rise to higher levels,” said Ferguson.

These ladders are now displayed alongside the campaign tree, and with plenty of room for additional engrav-fort continues.

“I just wanted to highlight that, and the whole essence message that we want to close with’.

“Thanks to community collaborative efforts, we as a community are stronger because we do this work together,” Fergusson said in her closing statement.

“I just want to end with that thought and the biggest

For more information on the work done throughout the community by Square One Community Inc., visit SquareOneHousingMooseJaw.com.

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Square One’s chairperson, Della Ferguson (on stage), delivers her closing remarks following the 2024 Walk for Warmth on March 14. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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West Park Crossing to hold open house for independent senior living this spring

Aspira West Park Crossing will be holding an open house this Thursday, March 21. Whether you’re overwhelmed by managing all aspects of your home, seeking the convenience of personalized retirement services, or simply seeking companionship, it may be time for “Plan A:” Aspira.

The open house tour is set to take place between 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and guests can enter through the main entrance along Maplewood Drive.

“Our open house… is going to be day of spring… (and) we’re going to have tulips and spring (themed) appetizers,” said Charlene Rivard, the sales advisor at West Park Crossing in Moose Jaw.

What sets West Park Crossing apart from other retirement homes is the on-site provision of nursing services.

Residents can apply to the retirement home while still living independently, and if their health condition changes over time, a complete care package is offered without the need to move to other facilities.

The goal of the open house is to attract prospective residents to the newly constructed retirement home, and it pro-

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vides an opportunity to see if the venue is the right match for their needs.

Currently, the home has 20 vacant one-bedroom suites with 10 of those now ready to host their new permanent residents.

Even though all available options are one-bedroom suites only, the square footage ranges from 432 square feet up to 648 square feet and all suites come with attached private bathrooms.

“We’re offering tours that day,” Rivard said. This will be followed by “refreshments with appetizers,” and all menu items will showcase the work of the home’s own chef who will be preparing meals for residents at West Park Crossing.

To coincide with the uplifting transition into spring, live entertainment will be provided during the open house tour by Moose Jaw-based pianist Ev Loose.

The home’s memory care program focuses on senior citizens who live with memory issues ranging from dementia to Alzheimer’s disease. Due to the possible risks of life with memory issues, residents enrolled in the memory care program will have additional staff to provide greater care.

This provision of care enables residents to continue living as independently

as possible, all while surrounded by people who genuinely care about their story and personal well-being.

West Park Crossing’s memory wing and sensory gardens feature a secure, relaxed environment, and brings all the comforts of home including homemade meals, living at your own pace, and the encouragement of warm, meaningful relationships.

The respite program offers a place to stay for patients who may need close supervision following a medical procedure and terms are available anywhere from two weeks to two months. These tempo-

permanent residents at West Park Crossing, and the offer includes three meals per day, laundry services, and an independent living option that’s outside of a hospital.

“Instead of keeping a hospital bed occupied because they had hip surgery or a knee replacement, they can come here (to stay) until they get better,” Rivard said.

There’s a bus transit option that allows residents to get to and from appointments, shopping, or social visits, and transportation is covered with the cost of rent. Rec-

reational opportunities are also planned on a regular basis by the home’s staff.

Patients requiring any rehabilitation services not offered in-house will be bused by the home to and from any required destination such as Providence Place.

“We are the ideal retirement option because we have aging in place,” she said.

“This means you can come in as an independent, and if your health needs ever change… we can still provide services for you (without the need to move).”

Aspira is a division of Sienna Senior Living which is prominent in parts of British Columbia and Ontario and claims to have the largest retirement communities in those areas.

Aspira’s parent company, Sienna Senior Living, is now looking to expand into

now in Saskatchewan and one in Alberta.

Aspira West Park Crossing is located at 1801 Meier Drive and the front desk can be reached at 306-694-4744.

For more information, visit AspiraLife.ca. and search for “Moose Jaw.”

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A look at the front lobby of West Park Crossing. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A look inside the dining room at West Park Crossing. Photo by: Aaron Walker

A look at the showcase room which closely resembles the 10 currently available units. Available units do not come fully furnished and residents are welcome to bring their own furnishings for that at-home experience.

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Aspira West Park Crossing retirement home is located at 1801 Meier Drive.

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Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

School-based speed cameras nabbed nearly 300% more motorists year-over-year in February, data show

While crimes against people and property declined year-over-year in February, police dealt with nearly 300-per-cent more lead-footed motorists who sped through school zones.

The Moose Jaw Police Service presented February’s crime statistics during the March 13 Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting.

The data showed that the automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras captured 1,948 motorists last month in the two school zones where that technology is located, compared to 507 speeders in February 2023. This represented an increase of 284.2 per cent.

The violation numbers for the ASE cameras are “extreme” and are not declining even with signage in place announcing their presence, Chief Rick Bourassa said.

While in-town cameras caught 969 total motorists in 2023, the highway cameras caught 30,776 total motorists — or 31 times more people.

There have been no fatalities on the Trans-Canada since the cameras were introduced, while only one major collision has occurred at Ninth Avenue Northwest within the past six years, the chief continthe goal of reducing fatalities and colli-

sions.

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While the highway cameras experienced technical glitches in 2022 and the number of speeders caught was slightly lower — at 29,015 — the numbers continue to stay consistently high nevertheless, Bourassa said, adding police will continue to monitor this data.

Data from SGI shows the ASE cameras on Highway 1 caught 30,059 lead-footed drivers in 2021.

Crime data

From 2023 to 2024, crimes against people declined by 7.2 per cent and crimes against property declined by 34.5 per cent, the police report showed.

It’s not possible to identify criminal trends yet because this data is based on the The agency will have a better picture of longer-term trends once Statistics Canada releases its data in July.

“However, having said all that, what we’re seeing are numbers that are encouraging to us,” he stated.

Crimes against the person

Crimes against the person data from February 2024 and 2023 show:

· Homicide: 0 / 0

· Attempted murder: 1 / 0

· Assaults (sexual, common, with a

weapon/cause bodily harm, aggravated, against police): 59 / 60

· Robbery: 3 / 0

· Total: 77 / 83

Of note, sexual assaults increased to 16 incidents from eight.

Crimes against property Crimes against property data from February 2024 and 2023 show:

· Break-ins (business, residence, other):

47 / 36

· Theft of vehicles: 13 / 8

· Theft over $5,000: 5/ 8

· Theft under $5,000: 91 / 162

· Arson: 0 / 0

· Mischief under $5,000: 31 / 50

· Total: 234 / 357

Of note, other break-ins increased to 18 incidents from nine.

Other incidents

One category where police have seen

the past few years is in failing to comply with court orders, said Bourassa. Also, while calls for service decreased slightly year-over-year, they still held “relatively steady,”

considering the agency has seen major increases over the past several years.

The data for other incidents from February 2024 and 2023 show:

· Impaired driving: 13 / 16

· Failing to comply with court orders: 136 / 77

· Threats: 5 / 8

· Domestic disputes: 10 / 9

· Provincial liquor infractions: 10 / 19

· Vehicle collisions over $1,000: 58 / 42

· Summary offence tickets: 361 / 308

· Automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras: 1,948 / 507; a 284.2-per-cent increase

· Drugs (cocaine, marijuana, meth, other): 6 / 5

· Calls for service: 2,855 / 2,895

Weather a factor?

During a media scrum afterward, Bourassa said he was unsure whether the poor weather in February contributed to the decline in crimes against people and property, noting criminologists have been studying that theory for years.

“And there really isn’t a correlation there. Weather isn’t a good predictor of anything. But when it’s really, really cold, fewer people are outside,” he continued. “But then again, many crimes against the person happen inside homes.

“I … really don’t know (the answer), and the criminologists really don’t have a good answer on that one, either.”

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New police motorcycle needs nearly $80K in extra equipment installed

Motorcycles will be one tool that police use to patrol downtown this year to be more visible, although the cost of equipping the new two-wheeler will be nearly $80,000.

The Moose Jaw Police Service provided an update during the March 13 Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting on its efforts to address community safety in the coming months.

part of their regular beats, while they will use bicycles and motorcycles once the streets become clear, Police Chief Rick Bourassa said. There will also be an e-bike motoring around that the organization purchased.

The agency recently added a new traf-

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vided the funding to purchase it — but it bike with the proper equipment, he continued.

ness to make the necessary changes but was unsuccessful. Instead, it will use the only company in Saskatchewan that does this work — and that every other police service also uses.

Some items that must be added include lights, sirens, a radio, an e-ticketing machine, a tablet and speed detection gear.

“The cost to equip our vehicles just (continues) to go up and up and up,” said Bourassa. “A police car is at minimum — between purchasing the vehicle and equip-

ping it — … $120,000 per vehicle. And I suspect this year we’re even going to see it quite a bit higher than that.”

The chief added that the cost of equipping the motorcycle caught the police service by surprise since it had never been such two-wheeler the organization had equipped in 20 years.

The police service will work with that provincial business to see where the cost increases are happening and determine whether it’s possible to trim expenses, Deputy Chief Rick Johns said.

“We specced it out with everything that we could possibly want to be on the bike. And we may have to pare that back to meet budget or look at some other ways to

get that money through external funding,” he continued.

Some items the organization may consider removing are the digital e-ticketing system and the on-board tablet that can access SGI databases, which are items it has not had in the past, the deputy chief said. It may add those pieces as part of a two-stage process after the bike is on the road.

The motorcycle will have two radio systems installed, including one connected to police headquarters and another connected to the RCMP, Johns added. The connection to RCMP is necessary because, besides using the vehicle in Moose Jaw, police will also use it on the highway to support the safety efforts of Combined

Police commissioner wants more supports

for

Nicole Swanson, a police board commissioner, is concerned about the mental health of -

phy cases and wants the police service to offer more structured counselling.

Swanson expressed her concern during a recent Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting, after Sgt. Josh MacNaughton with the Moose Jaw Police Service’s (MJPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit discussed his department’s activities and the stress he faces.

MacNaughton has been with the unit for two years, although he investigated child abuse cases for four years before that while with the criminal investigation section (CIS). Furthermore, the ICE unit normally has two investigators, but it’s just been him lately after the other member — his cousin, Sheldon — received a promotion.

However, the sergeant will soon move into a different role, so constables Kalie Seidlitz and Alanna Coghill — who attended the meeting with him — will receive training this year before becoming the unit’s new investigators.

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The MJPS has averaged 16 ICE-relatbut MacNaughton has already received nine

“So, if we continue that (annual) trend, it will be way higher than 16. But they just kind of come in bursts … ,” he continued,pects it believes are creating child exploitation materials.

After the presentation, Swanson said she had taken plenty of counselling and therapy because of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) she acquired during her 20-year police career in Calgary. So, she wondered whether ICE investigators had term limits and whether the MJPS provided those members counselling and therapy during and after their time there.

“We need to take care of our people because I know what this can do to you,” she added.

The police service usually keeps members in the ICE unit for two years, while it does offer psychological support, senior executives said. There are also regular and annual check-ins where members can speak

with someone, while there are outside social agencies that also offer support.

“One of the luxuries of being a smaller department (with 64 members) is we have a good team atmosphere, and I walk through the unit every day (and) I see the great interactions that our criminal investigation section has,” said Supt. Taylor Mickleborough.

Furthermore, there is a buddy systemthough senior executives understand that symptoms manifest differently in everyone, he continued. Therefore, supervisors speak with CIS members weekly to monitor their psychological health.

“I was a child abuse investigator as well, so you can kind of see the signs in your colleagues and friends that maybe you’re getting burned out, so we’re very aware of that,” Mickleborough remarked.

When the police service started the ICE unit in 2019, the goal was to have two investigators, although there was only one to start, he added. Despite receiving no provincial funding, the organization thought it had a moral obligation to protect children from being exploited, so it launched the unit

with only one member.

Swanson replied that, based on her experience, having a more structured mentalthermore, she thought training ICE investigators should be staggered over months because it’s expensive to recruit members and then have them leave around the same time.

“Everybody’s different. The toleration of what you’re going to encounter is going to be very unique … ,” she continued. “I’m so cautious about (Seidlitz’s and Coghill’s) own personal well-being because I’ve been there.”

MacNaughton noted that he didn’t feel the unit, something his wife even noticed. So, talking to his supervisor and taking time

Swanson added that she hoped the MJPS could monitor members’ mental health earlier because she understood what it was like to “break and snap” psychologically.

The next police board meeting is Wednesday, April 10.

Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Notes

Police service close to launching its downtown-focused anti-trespassing pilot project

The Moose Jaw Police Service is close to implementing its downtown-focused anti-trespassing initiative and expects many businesses will join the project once they see how effective it is.

The police service (MJPS) provided an update about its community safety strategy during the March 13 meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners. Besides the downtown initiative, it also discussed its foot and bike patrols and digital communications efforts.

number of requests already for people wishing to participate in that (anti-trespassing) program (and) we’re looking forward to that,” said Chief Rick Bourassa.

The agency is meeting with community groups and businesses to identify the issues affecting them, while it continues to produce communications reminding residents to “call us, call us, call us” when they see something suspicious, he continued.

It took police Const. Chris Flanagan nearthe voyage was worth it because he celebrated the 35th anniversary of his father’s death.

alize how far it is,” he said with a chuckle during the recent Board of Police Commissioners’ meeting.

Cpl. Derek Flanagan was an RCMPnization’s drug investigation unit in Vancouver, B.C. He and other members travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, in February 1989 during an overseas undercover drug operation and were meeting with sellers on Feb. 20 when the situation fell apart.

Derek was thrown from the back of a truck and died from head trauma. He then became the only active RCMP member to be killed in the line of duty overseas.

Chris was four years old when his father died and focused on becoming an

The opportunity to travel overseas arose in November 2023 after the RCMP’s E Division (British Columbia) approached Chiang Mai for a ceremony to honour his father. E Division members had travelled there in February 2023 and discovered there was no memorial to Cpl. Flanagan anywhere in the city.

Flanagan accompanied three senior day trip to Thailand, with the RCMP covering all his expenses.

“Knowing where he (died) in Thai-

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“You do hear, ‘Well, downtown is a dangerous place.’ We have no data on that. (So) we’ll still have our presence out there,” Bourassa remarked.

Business owners and residents should call 911 and shouldn’t assume that the police service can or cannot do something to handle a situation, he added. Even if police can’t do anything immediately, they will at least have the data to make evidence-based decisions about how to address community safety.

positive calls from residents saying they are encouraged by the foot patrols, said Commissioner Clive Tolley. He thought it was great that the MJPS would soon have more foot and bike patrols once all the units were fully staffed.

ilar calls because people like seeing that presence, said Bourassa. One thing the agency has told downtown-focused cops is they

should step into businesses regularly to speak with owners and develop relationships, which creates better communications and opens the door to hearing about what’s happening.

as Main Street, Crescent Park and the library — essentially, Caribou Street to Manitoba Street and First Avenue Northwest and Northeast — since those are the areas where people say they feel less safe, he continued.

Meanwhile, the bike patrols and moMoose Jaw so more residents see them regularly. Also, foot and bike patrols will patrol the community in their vehicles at night.

The MJPS’s public information and strategic communication manager plans to conduct more online-focused communications about the downtown to show that police are in the area and working to make

35th anniversary of father’s death

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land, it had always been a dream of mine to go see where it happened. I’m just grateful (I had) … this opportunity,” he said.

The emotionally moving memorial service — “they rolled out the red carpet” — was held on Feb. 20 at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters in Chiang Mai, with the ceremony featuring a tree planting and installation of a commemorative plaque.

Others who attended included RCMPsia, the Canadian ambassador, the colonel-general of the Royal Thai Police, Thai border service agents and a Royal Canadi-

Flanagan also enjoyed tea with gov-

The temperature was 34 degrees Celsius, and while Flanagan was honoured to bring his formal police tunic, he jokingly noted that “those things aren’t cool” to wear and that he was hot and sweaty.

“Me being a father of four, I was quite honoured to be there for my father as well … ,” he said, noting he connected with his mother and brother immediately afterward using FaceTime. He also thought this event was a full-circle moment since it celebrated how tremendous Derek was as an friend.

“It’s something I take great pride in, wearing the badge and knowing that he

it a welcoming place, the chief said.

The board also heard that the communications manager is creating stickers that business owners can place on their windows to show they are participating in the anti-trespassing initiative.

Bourassa added that the anti-trespassing pilot project would be for businesses and downtown apartments only and wouldn’t include private residences since those pose different challenges.

Board chairwoman Crystal Froese liked that the MJPS had created a page on its website where businesses can access information about the pilot project. She thought it was in-depth and showed that police were addressing downtown safety issues, while owners could also access information about the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) initiative.

“As soon as we’re able to launch our trespassing program as well … that will be good,” she added.

currently doing,” the MJPS member added. “It leaves me speechless.”

Besides the ceremony, Flanagan joined the RCMP at the International Narcotics Control College (INCC) in Chiang Rai. The college trains law enforcement agents and partner groups to combat drug later sat through a prisoner extradition meeting in Bangkok.

He also joined the Royal Thai Navy on a boat patrol of the busy Mekong River, which is 4,300 kilometres long and located in the “infamous Golden Triangle.” This region connects Thailand, Burma (Myanmar) and Laos and is one of the

of meth and opium.

Flanagan noted that meth, when combined with caffeine, forms a pill called Yaba, or the “madness drug.” To combat this scourge, the country uses TikTok to reach kids with its anti-drug campaigns because school presentations fail to work.

the Tham Luang cave, where a Thai soccer team became trapped in 2018 after it

“For myself, it was a very humbling experience to be there. I was very honoured to attend,” said Flanagan, adding he was jetlagged the entire time and barely slept but still thought it was a fantastic trip.

Const. Chris Flanagan poses with a plaque dedicated to his father, Cpl. Derin Thailand in February 1989 during an undercover mission. Photo submitted

RCMP members from Vancouver, the colonel-general of the Royal Thai Police, the Canadian ambassador and Const. Chris Flanagan gather beside the plaque dedicated to Chris’ father, Derek. Photo submitted

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Teachers in Prairie South School Division were collectively absent more than 12 per cent of the time during the

has begun preparing for how the organization will handle

The school division established the committee re-tions that it then submitted for review to the board of ed-

The committee has recommended that the division:

· Review opportunities to partner with other municipalities and organizations also having elections on the same date

versus conducting the election without that support

· Consult with the current board to determine dates for meetings and processes connected to the election organizational processes for trustees

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One category in the teachers’ absence report showed

with that time based on educators’ scheduled days and not

Pre-approved leave time and professional develop-

· Hold no board organizational meeting in the fall until after the election

· Have its committee of the whole review the annualerational

“We do have some obligations to watch this from an

educational outcomes when regular teachers are not indemic world was different from the past few years but pointed out

If Prairie South wants to remain a world-class organization and provide the best possible opportunities for

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Carpenter’s union donates material to help Peacock’s shop students expand options

Students studying carpentry at A. E. Peacock Collegiate will be able to expand the range of possible shop options this semester, thanks to a generous donation provided by the Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985 union.

The school was presented with a cheque for $250 and a moderate cache of plywood and lumber this month to assist Peacock’s shop students with their ongoing projects.

“It just gives (these shop students) more opportunity to kind of branch out with their projects,” said Alex Zwart, the union co-ordinator for Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985.

The inspiration behind the donation came after a member of the union learned of a possible need at the school that fell in line with the carpentry union’s sphere of interest.

“So, we have a member – one of our training co-ordinators – whose daughter actually goes to Peacock,” Zwart explained.

“He… heard that they were maybe short on material for their shop class, so he brought it to our attention.”

Representatives of the union then brought the matter to union executives who agreed to do something to help. The union’s executives suggested a monetary donation to the school’s shop program and started the search for a local contractor who might also be willing and able to donate materials.

The search resulted in a new partnership with Gordon Murdoch at AtWork Construction Ltd.

“He (Murdoch) was ecstatic when we reached out to him,” Zwart said.

Murdoch is an established carpenter who owns an acreage just outside of Moose Jaw and has been working in the

community for many years now.

With Murdoch’s assistance, the small group grabbed some materials they each had available and made their way to A.E. Peacock Collegiate.

“It was great. We got to talk with the shop kids and to the shop teacher there.”

Peacock’s shop teacher, Joel Robinson, was delighted to receive the unexpected donations and spoke with the donors about the projects his students are currently working on.

“The students seemed to really be receptive to (receiving these additional materials). I asked them what they all want to do, and… certainly a lot of them didn’t plan to be carpenters, but they really do enjoy woodworking even as a hobby… so

Teachers announce province-wide strike, two-day withdrawal of extracurricular activities

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The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is announcing the 48-hour notice of a pending one-day strike that will be province-wide on Wednesday, March 20.

Wednesday’s strike action will be followed by a two-day withdrawal of all extracurricular activities on Thursday, March 21, and again on Friday, March 22.

The 48 hours of notice is provided as a legal requirement before the onset of strike action.

“Government’s unwillingness to forward has forced this decision, which will impact students and communities both big and small across the province,” announced Samantha Becotte, president of the STF.

“Teachers have done their part to avoid more job action,” Becotte said in an good faith, and we have been clear that our opening proposals are only a starting point for discussion. We invited government to

take part in binding arbitration on the single issue of class size and complexity, but the education minister rejected the offer within hours.

“The refusal of Minister Cockrill and Premier Moe to compromise are to blame for the strike and students’ loss of extracurricular activities in the days to come.”

The one-day strike coincides with the announcement of the provincial budget, and more than 4,000 teachers are expected to take part in a demonstration at the Legislative Building in Regina. Across the province, hundreds more will demonstrate in their local communities.

Supporters are encouraged to join in with the demonstrations and the gesture will help send the message that proper funding for education is not just a concern for teachers. -

ing conditions for all students across Saskatchewan,” Becotte said.

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that was nice to hear,” said Zwart.

With such a positive reception and after seeing what impact the gesture made at the school, Zwart said the union plans to return next year with additional material and the donation could become a regular, yearly occurrence.

Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985 represents carpenters and scaffolders throughout Saskatchewan and is part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Zwart said it’s one of the largest trade unions in the world.

The aim of the union, Zwart explained, is to provide not only new oppor-

tunities for students, but opportunities of the highest available quality.

“Community outreach is a big part of our organization… at the end of the day, the kids in these shop programs are the future of our industry as well.

“We’re always looking at how we can help local organizations,” Zwart said, noting that carpentry students are among the most preferred charitable recipients. “That’s absolutely something we love helping out with.”

For more information about the Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985 union, visit SkCarpenters.ca.

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Peacock’s shop teacher Joel Robinson (left) receives the donation from Alex Zwart (center) and Gordon Murdoch (right). Photo by: Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985

Shop students at Peacock line up for a photo after receiving additional materials earlier this month. Photo by: Carpenters Regional Council Local 1985

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cooler nights than the daytime temperature.

African violets can tolerate lower light levels than

light and a long stem develops. If the light source is not directly overhead, turning the plant a quarter turn each time you water it will keep the plant balanced.

A ican Violets –The Perfect Houseplants

African violets are “the perfect houseplant” as they bloom of tropical origin and so are able to tolerate, thrive even, in heated houses; they have thick hairy leaves which protect them against water loss; they can live with the lower winter light levels and do not want even the direct sunlight of January days. And they are woefully easy to propagate.

Care of African Violets is simple. The growing mix, which can be a peat-based houseplant mix, should be slightly damp. Wait until the soil is dry to the touch before watering, as they do not do well if kept too moist. Use a complete fertilizer in a dilute form with each watering. As with most houseplants, they prefer slightly

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. MAR. 25 City hall’s heritage advisory committee has recognized four groups for their efforts to preserve or promote history within Moose Jaw as part of the 2023 Municipal Heritage Awards program.

Coun. Crystal Froese, a council representative on the committee, and Mayor Clive Tolley handed out plaques to the winners during the March 11 regular council meeting.

The awards included:

· The collection of distinction award to “the Three Sisters,” a trio of Dutch

and will cause leaf burn. Even our low light in the winter can sometimes be too bright. The plants are happiest on an east or north window but watch for cold drafts in the wintertime. Windows are not necessary for successful

If you are using grow lights, mature plants should be at least 10 inches away from the light while started cuttings can be 6-8 inches. If the plant is too close to the light, the growth will be very dense, compact, and bleached out. Like any other plant, violets will tell you if they are lacking light. The leaves will turn toward the

A large part of the charm of African violets is that they seem to attract few pests or diseases. Mealy bugs are the most likely pests and they appear on the undersides of leaves and at leaf axils. Dabbing them with a brush dipped in rubbing alcohol works but it may be easiest to simply start a new plant from a leaf cutting which you have carefully cleaned. African violets do best in ceramic or plastic pots. They do not like the salts which develop over time in clay pots and any leaves touching the pot rim will wilt and rot.

Propagation is very simple. Break off a healthy leaf, cut the stem at a 45-degree angle, and stick in water until roots form. Once roots are formed, the leaf is planted, roots and all, in a small pot and set under grow lights.

Usually within 3-4 weeks you will have anywhere from 2-6 baby plants poking up around the leaf stem. When the plantlets are about half way up the leaf stem, separate the plantlets so that there is one stem with attached roots. Pot these into small containers and set them back under the grow lights. Usually, within 8-10 months, they will

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City hall honours four groups for promoting and preserving history

colonial-style homes — 104, 110 and 114 Oxford Street West — constructed more than 100 years ago

· The stewardship award to Prairie South School Division and A.E. Peacock Collegiate for hosting a Museum of Schools Room at the high school

· The advocacy/heritage education award to the Western Development Museum and Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Saskatchewan for their heritage presentation series

· The sympathetic new construction award to Jared and Alyssa Robinson at 65 Oxford Street West for their heritage-designed master suite and wardrobe upgrades

NowRemembering & Forever

Collection of distinction (new category)

The Three Sisters’ homes share a unique attic diamond window and curved while bookended with two small square windows on each side, Froese said.

“With huge welcoming front porches, these three unique homes are considered landmarks in some of the earliest photos of Moose Jaw and continue to stand the test of time,” she continued.

“There’s actually a photo of these three homes many years ago when there was hardly any homes around them. And they stand out, really, just as much now as they did back then.”

board to continue the story of the heritage of our city.”

Advocacy/heritage education award

Starting in October 2020, the WDM began monthly, provincial heritage-themed presentations by telephone seniors involved in a free telephone program that the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Saskatchewan hosted, said Froese. helping reduce seniors’ social isolation, barriers and loneliness and connecting them with stories from across the province.

“And it’s pretty wonderful that this program continues,” Froese added.

Stewardship award

Former Peacock principal Dustin Swanson and current principal Tana Arnott assembled the Museum of Schools Room and stewarded the history of community schools through the displays they created, said Froese.

The room has a collection of yearbooks, a gold-plated cane gifted to William Grayson for his time on the school board, the Order of Canada that A.E. Peacock Collegiate received in 1977, and a signed letter from Winston Churchill that acknowledged the statue of him outside the main entrance.

“There is a diverse mix of furniture and desks and historical photos, and in its own right, it’s like a Moose Jaw School Museum,” said Froese. “So we hope this nomination will encourage the school

Sympathetic new construction

When constructing an addition to their “beautiful home,” the Robinsons kept in mind the age and style of the building, said Froese.

They did this by sourcing and incorporating original brick, tin ceilings, a hercustom hearth, mantel and various other enhancements during the build and design phases, she continued. The inspiration came from dressing rooms that were created from century-old tweed shops they saw on their travels to the United Kingdom.

“So it’s a pretty cool (and) unique space … ,” Froese said, adding pictures reveal the “beautiful renovation” the couple undertook.

Besides these four categories, other areas under the Municipal Heritage Awards program include restoration, adaptive reuse and heritage tradespeople/ craftspeople.

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Coun. Crystal Froese, a council rep on the heritage advisory committee, and Mayor Clive Tolley present the advocacy and heritage education award to Karla Rasmussen with the Western Development Museum. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Tana Arnott, current principal of A.E. Peacock Collegiate, and past principal Dustin Swanson accept the stewardship award. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Alyssa and Jared Robinson accept the sympathetic new construction award.

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Coun. Crystal Froese and Mayor Clive Tolley accept the collection of distinction award on behalf of the owners from 104, 110 and 114 Oxford Street West. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. MAR. 25

Moose Jaw’s growing Francophone community will soon have access to more daycare spaces as École Ducharme School expands its existing child-care venue by nearly 30 spots.

Sarah Vennes-Ouellet, president of Centre Éducatif Pomme D’Api, spoke to city council on March 11 about the discretionary use application the educational organization submitted, which would convert a single-unit home at 333 Ominica Street West into a daycare/pre-

The home is zoned as an R1 large-lot, low-density residential district, where daycare centres and pre-schools are discretionary use. The organization plans to renovate the interior, maintain the exterior and demolish the detached garage for four staff parking spaces.

Following the presentation, council unanimously voted to approve the application.

Zeljka Zivkovic, the director of Centre Éducatif Pomme D’Api, was also present.

Presentation

The existing school-based daycare at 340 Ominica Street West — which opened in 2007 — offers 28 childcare spaces and is across the street from the home, while the proposed daycare would offer another 28 spaces — 10 toddlers and 18 pre-schoolers — and open in November, Vennes-Ouellet said.

The organization submitted a community needs assessment report to the Ministry of Education last spring asking for more spaces, and in October, received approval to expand, she continued.

“There is a high demand for Francophone child-care spots. We have very long waitlists that the current location cannot accommodate,” Vennes-Ouellet remarked. “… (this) is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention and action.”

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If families do not have access to a French-focused daycare, that undermines the preservation of the language and culture, she continued. Furthermore, families need access to a licensed Francophone child-care venue since it builds cohesion and contributes to the community’s richness and diversity.

There are 70 Francophone families on a waiting list, although there are more who want to join, said Vennes-Ouellet. While the organization prioritizes French residents, if there is space, it will also accept English families.

sidized grant. There is a high need and high interest,” she added.

The organization’s next step is to acquire a building 1080 Architecture to prepare renovations and ensure all licensing and bylaw requirements are met, Vennes-Ouellet said.

the daycare will purchase furniture and recruit four staff members — an assistant director and supervisor have already been hired — in October before opening registrations in November.

The daycare has suggested several ideas to address

off areas

· Applying to city hall for a mid-block crosswalk

· Applying for an in-front loading zone

Installing bike racks for parents

Putting a crossing monitor at the nearby intersection

· Asking for a speed-limit reduction to 30 km/h from 40 km/h

Reducing speed limits

Coun. Doug Blanc asked city administration about the daycare’s suggestion of reducing the street’s speed limit. While he wasn’t opposed to that, he wondered — if the request was successful — how that would affect other school zones, parks and playgrounds in the community.

Bevan Harlton, director of operations, replied that with the completion of the new transportation master plan, one recommendation is to reduce speeds in those areas to 30 km/h. That is something administration will bring to a future council meeting.

Loading zone or crosswalk

port said the daycare could have either a loading zone or Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development, said the lot isn’t wide enough to accommodate both options, while there isn’t enough property setback space to install a crosswalk and meet transportation regulations.

Blocking driveways

Another daycare in Moose Jaw is frustrating some homeowners because parents’ vehicles block area residents’ driveways and prevent them from going to work in the mornings, Blanc said. However, he didn’t think that would be a problem on Ominica Street West.

There are no street driveways, and while residents use alleys to access their proprieties, there won’t be any drop-offs or pick-ups in the back, Vennes-Ouellet said. Instead, there will be a loading zone in front, while parents with school-age kids can park across the street.

Furthermore, it’s unlikely that daycare kids will need to attend the school because the new child-care centre will be a standalone operation with its own fenced outside play area, she added. Even taking the kids across the street to the playground is considered an off-site excursion and requires parental approval.

Some councillors question need to spend money on certain capital projects

City hall wants to improve pathways, upgrade Pla-Mor Palace’s lighting, demolish a West End Park building and evaluate the Cultural Centre’s basement this year, but some on city council question the need to spend that money.

During the March 11 regular council meeting, the parks and recreation department presented eight additional capital projects it wants to pursue this year.

Some projects include $101,554 to improve pathways and address the weather-related damage they have expe-

$68,500 to demolish the Scouts Hall building in West End Park; and $20,000 to complete a structural assessment of the Cultural Centre’s basement because of shifting.

Council voted 6-1 to approve the eight initiatives; Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed.

Coun. Doug Blanc thought approving the pathway surface project was “a tough one,” even though he regularly sees residents using them — “I see more and more people out there” — and often rides his bike on them.

While he knew those areas required repair, he was

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worried because other projects — such as the cast iron replacement program — would be starting soon. Yet, he now, they would be in worse shape next year and likely cost more to address.

Meanwhile, Blanc supported the structural assessment at the Cultural Centre because if that building began to fall apart, it would likely cost the city millions of dol-

because the report said lighting comprised 16 per cent of electrical consumption at the Pla-Mor Palace. However, he wanted an actual dollar amount since that percentage meant nothing without context.

The parks and rec department budgeted $97,125 for electricity expenses at the Palace this year, so 16 per cent of that is $15,800, said director Derek Blais.

Robinson inquired about the Scouts Hall building Park and wondered if it “really was beyond redemption,” considering he drives past it regularly and it looks good from the outside. He also wondered if the department had

conducted a structural assessment on it.

The department has conducted an assessment and the building is beyond salvageable, said Blais. In fact, workers must wear hazardous materials suits when they enter because of how unsafe it is; therefore, it requires demolition.

Deferred projects

City council deferred $790,000 in parks and rec capital projects this year to balance the 2024 budget. Those projects — included in Blais’ overall report — included: Playground renewal program ($120,000) Old cemetery irrigation upgrades ($215,000)

· Accessibility upgrades program ($35,000)

· Consultations on new air handling units at Kinsmen Arena ($25,000)

City hall clock tower bell restoration ($20,000)

· Community capital grant program ($10,000)

· Sportsplex lifeguard room renovations and consulting ($50,000)

· Mae Wilson Theatre ceiling repairs and painting ($75,000)

cit for 2023 will be close to $1 million, which is nearly

regular city council meeting after the parks and recreation department presented a report proposing to pursue eight more capital projects this year worth $314,500.

Besides the motion to approve the projects, director Derek Blais included an option for council to contribute this excess capital funding to the accumulated surplus to asked city administration where the municipality stood “We have done the majority of work towards yearAcker. “We had estimated (between) $500,000 and $1 million; we’ll be closer to that $1 million range, so cerAcker cautioned council about applying the excess could still require completion next year but at a higher

cost. Therefore, there may not be any advantages to saving the money; it could create “a false savings.”

gan, before wondering what options council had to tame

City administration will offer some suggestions in late May or early June, said Acker. One option could include taking all money not earmarked for any project

Coun. Doug Blanc believed that all eight capital projects were valuable and needed to be completed at some point, whether it was this year, next year or in 2026. However, he agreed that costs would increase the longer council waits.

Coun. Crystal Froese concurred, saying, “As we know, things get continually more expensive the longer we wait.”

Coun. Heather Eby was opposed to putting the monsense of security and was “a really short-term Band-Aid to make our pain less.” She noted that council is facing a shortfall in the accumulated surplus account because pre-

vious councils used it for “things it shouldn’t have been used for.”

“I will support the motion, but hesitantly,” she added.

During a media scrum afterward, city manager Maryse Carmichael said one initiative she started at city heads, which will continue.

She noted that her military and corporate background -

cial side of an organization, which she plans to pursue this year with even more rigour and accountability with staff. She reiterated Acker’s point that city administration was

The “entire story” of how the City of Moose Jawcluded in the report that council receives later this spring, Carmichael said. -

now be sent to the auditors — which is why council will receive this report around June, she added.

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City council focused its attention on the Golden Ticket Sports Centre during its March 11 regular meeting, in-sponsible for its upgrades.

The former Hillcrest Sports Centre is one of eight venues that the parks and recreation department wants to upgrade this year as extra capital projects after $312,500 became available following the cancellation of unneeded roof repairs at the Bert Hunt Arena.

The department plans to spend $75,000 at the Golden Ticket Sports Centre (GTSC) to make it more accessible, including removing the vestibule over the loading zone, adding an accessible ramp to the entrance and replacing the front doors.

Coun. Doug Blanc agreed with upgrading the sports venue but wondered if the department could construct just the ramp to save money and address the expected

The cost to remove the overhead vestibule will be $30,000, adding the ramp will be $ 20,000, and installing new front doors will be $25,000, said parks director Derek Blais. He acknowledged that there were opportunities to remove some initiatives, while it was also possible to tie in some with other projects.

Coun. Crystal Froese wondered how many more building improvements city hall planned to make, con-

The Events Centre has been without a naming rights partner for over 18 months, but city administration says it hassor soon.

The Mosaic Company partnered with the City of Moose Jaw when the latter opened the Multiplex in 2011, with the venue known for a decade as Mosaic Place. The 10-year agreement was to expire on Aug. 31, 2021, but city hall convinced the potash company to extend the conpartner.

City hall established an in-house naming rights committee in May 2021 that consisted of the mayor, city administration, and Spectra Venue Management Services, with the committee providing an update to council during the June 14, 2021, executive committee meeting with an in-camera — behind closed doors — report.

City administration presented this report in private because it contained information about sensitive ongoing negotiations.

that extra year, so on Aug. 31, 2022, the contract expired and the venue became known as the Events Centre. Interestingly, municipal workers began removing all logos

THE UTOPIA CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AREA AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT ROLL - 2024

Notices hereby given that the assessment roll of the Utopia Conservation and Development Area Authority has been prepared and is now open to inspection at the office of the secretary-treasurer, until the time for giving notice of complaints has expired, from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until 4 o'clock in the afternoon on every judicial day except Saturday.

A person who desires to complain against an assessment or nonassessment may, within twenty days after the date on this notice, notify the secretary-treasurer in writing of their complaint in accordance with section 62 of the Conservation and Development Act.

Dated this 13th day of March, 2024.

Tim Forer Secretary treasurer Utopia C&D P.O. Box 366 Avonlea, Sask. SOH OCO

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amount of money” there. She acknowledged that the doorway needed upgrading because it was in disrepair.

The department has one phase remaining with the roof replacement project, including upgrading the west side over the tennis courts, said Blais. The city will spend $580,000 in 2025 on the roof and $125,000 in 2027 on exterior work.

“We have an obligation to have all of our facilities become accessible; therefore, I’m leaning to believing that we should do some upgrades to the front doors of the Golden Ticket Sports Centre,” said Mayor Clive Tolley.

However, he was concerned that installing the ramp would only provide access to the main landing and not to the downstairs or upstairs. He wondered if ramps existed to address that concern or if the city would install such infrastructure.

City hall installed a new chairlift in August 2023 so people can access both levels, while installing this ramp will complete all accessible upgrades there, said Blais.

Coun. Kim Robinson — who voted against the extra eight projects — wondered whether the sports venue

Sports Inc. (GTSI) was making money through its programs but thought council was still spending “an awful lot of money” there even though the agreement said the company was supposed to handle repairs and maintenance.

and signs pertaining to “Mosaic Place” earlier that month.

hired contractor Performance Sponsorship Group (PSG) for $29,000 and agreed to provide a commission of 20 per cent every year of the new agreement.

However, two weeks later, council postponed the agreement with PSG until the efforts by local businesses, business owners and residents to acquire a naming partner became known.

After council originally discussed this issue, residents involved in the original fundraising for the Multiplex came forward and asked if they could help instead of giving a 20-per-cent commission to a contractor. The committee met with those stakeholders, shared ideas and

Despite its best efforts, this larger group was unsuccessful, so on Dec. 12, 2022, council re-hired PSG for $29,000 and a 20-per-cent commission.

City hall said very little about this issue for more than a year, but following the March 11, 2024 regular council meeting, city manager Maryse Carmichael updated the media about this situation.

“We’ve had a number of leads over the last few months. I’m really hoping now that with the announce-

GTSI has completed more than $600,000 in improvements since it took over in June 2021, while the agreement says the tenant is responsible for 100 per cent of all upgrades, said Blais. The most recent enhancements have

“Our (the city’s) commitment is to the heart, lungs and bones of the facility, so the roof and the exterior and everything else (like boilers and rooftop units) … ,” he continued.

The department’s options for handling the building were limited when this agreement arose because it was faced with either spending $1 million to demolish the structure or attempting to reinvigorate it for the community, Blais stated.

The city made a good investment by partnering with GTSI because the building is always busy and the parking lot is always full, he added.

Coun. Heather Eby thought adding the accessibility ramp was good but also wanted council to spend $75,000 to repair and repaint the Mae Wilson Theatre ceiling — a project they deferred to balance the 2024 budget. However, she understood that the former issue was more important than the latter.

“I’m really torn on that. I (just) don’t want us to push that facility (Mae Wilson) to the background, either,” she added.

ment (on March 8) with the world’s curling (tournament coming here in 2025) that it will motivate some corporation or entity to come and have their name on this building and get international recognition,” she said, noting city administration is still working with PSG.

Carmichael agreed that the world curling championpointing to the recent men’s Brier championship in Regina and how important sponsorship was for that event.

Based on a rumour it has heard, the media asked the city manager whether residents might soon be calling the Events Centre “CAE Stadium.”

CAE Inc. — formally Canadian Aviation Electronics — is a national manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, health-care specialists, and defence customers. It is also a major contractor at 15 Wing Air Base.

In response, Carmichael said, “It could be CAE Arena, it could be a number of them, absolutely. It’s open; if anyone is interested, come see me. We’re actively looking … .”

‘Giant ski hill’ on Ninth Avenue NW part of development in West Park

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Moose Jaw’s tallest hill could be a large earthen mound that developers have piled up in West Park while creating a retention pond, although city hall expects them to remove it this year.

Coun. Heather Eby inquired about the “very large pile of dirt” adjacent to Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Ninth Avenue Northwest during the Feb. 26 regular council meeting. She noted that it “looks like a giant ski hill” and wondered how long it would remain and where the material would eventually go.

That material is from the development in the West Park subdivision, where developers — who constructed a new seniors’ complex last year — built a retention pond southwest of that building, said city manager Maryse Carmichael. The developers will eventually remove the dirt pile, while the city could use some of that material elsewhere.

Carmichael then provided a more comprehensive report during the March 11 regular council meeting.

“It’s critical practice for land developers to usually store two piles of earth within the boundaries of a development,” she wrote, noting these two piles are comprised of clay and topsoil.

Clay is excess material derived from excavating storm ponds, and usually, design engineers will balanceport said. When developers excavate a storm pond, they will store the excess material on site to use for future

grading.

“It can also be used in park development to create a toboggan hill or other contours to make the park interesting,” the report continued.

If material is left over, developers will offer it to othWhile developers won’t leave it onsite after completing the neighbourhood, it would be counterproductive to haul

Meanwhile, developers strip topsoil before grading and storing it onsite for various reasons, the report continued.

One reason is to complete the park development since parks require at least 12 inches of topsoil; developers can also use it to create sound-reducing berms, but that isn’t the case in West Park.

Secondly, developers can offer this landscaping material to homeowners because property lots are graded — with compacted clay — to at least four inches below the

“Developers try to use all of the materials within the boundary of a development (while it) makes economic and environmental sense,” the report said. “It resolves itself at the end of the development, so temporary storage is critical.”

The report added that city hall allowed the developers to store the clay and topsoil based on the drawings that the latter submitted.

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THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MON. MAR. 25 The parks and recreation department plans to spend nearas replacing roofs, demolishing structures, upgrading During its March 11 regular meeting, council voted

· Upgrading the front entrance of the Golden Ticketcations

· Assessing the structural integrity of the Cultural Centre’s basement -

project account because an assessment of the building’s Arena is in good condition, a council report said.

The department scheduled roof replacements in sevconsultant said in February that this year’s budget alloca-

Parks and rec to spend nearly $400,000 on eight more capital projects this year

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the report stated.

Derek Blais, parks and recreation director, apologized to council for the project oversight, saying it should have been caught before going into the 2024 budget pro-

Project summaries

Crescent Park

shed. The cost is $16,000.

Parkhill Park

pool basin and perimeter fencing and re-landscape the area to make it more functional and visually appealing.

The cost is $20,000.

Golden Ticket Sports Centre

clude removing the vestibule over the loading zone, adding an accessible ramp and replacing the front doors.

West End Park

Pathway surface improvements

Pathway connection upgrades

Council approved $30,100 in this year’s capital bud-

The approved funding of $30,100, plus the additional Pla-Mor Palace

Cultural Centre

The Cultural Centre’s foundation has shifted, so thenities to repair the cracking and heaving in the basement.

Public works repaired over 7,500 potholes last year, third-most in past three years

Motorists may have had a smoother ride on more streets by the end of 2023 as city hall repaired the third-most main breaks.

By Dec. 31, 2023, the operations department’s pub--

ers and upgraded seven catch basins.

Also, the department graded 42.8 kilometres of gravel roads and 90.9 kilometres of back lanes.

city hall did not have statistics for 2020. 2020.

Also, the operations department paved 1.96 kilome-

during a recent regular city council meeting. The document listed many activities that each department completed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

Coun. Crystal Froese thought the number of potholes

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Other activities

to Dec. 31, 2023.

per cent.

app.

refuse and 1,914.34 tonnes of material from residential.

commercial business.

kilograms of bulk material and 260,993 kilograms of

recycling because of contamination, so the total material collected dropped to 310,688 kilograms.

In comparison, in Q4 2022, the city collected 328,468 kilograms of total recycling, but due to contamination in

bulk, that number dropped to 316,444 kilograms.

people using the system overall versus 41,348 people during the same period in Q4 2022 — a year-over-year

Notice is hereby given that the

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Variety of salads complements spring fever feeling

With tulips poking through the ground and snow rapidly melting and turning into menacing puddles on the streets, spring is in the air.

In anticipation of an old fashioned spring fever, some lighter meals are in order and could indeed include a variety of salads instead of hearty meals of meat, potatoes, gravies and casseroles.

Recipes this week come from a favourite cookbook offering some fat-free options.

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PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD

2 cups chicken tenders, cooked and cubed

8 oz. crushed pineapple in juice, drained

1/4 cup light raisins

1/4 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

1/4 tsp. prepared mustard

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

To help support the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA) and Tourism Moose Jaw in the combined effort to beautify Moose Jaw’s historic downtown, the yearly Greek Night fundraiser gala will once again be held in the Notorious City.

The third annual Greek Night fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, and this year’s presenting sponsor is WINMAR Moose Jaw.

“We (supported the fundraiser) last year, and we saw that it was a very successful initiative… It was a fun night, and we’re obviously very community driven and support local in any area that we cover with our WINMAR (locations),” said Pete Iatridis, the business development and marketing manager at WINMAR.

The concept for the Greek Night isn’t new. John Iatridis, the owner of The Mad Greek Restaurant and now a board member for the DMJA and Tourism Moose Jaw said he wanted to see the event return to Moose Jaw.

1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, celery, red onion, bell pepper, pineapple, raisins and dates and mix well. Refrigerate several hours.

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. Refrigerate several hours.

Just before serving, toss the vegetable and chicken mixture and dressing until blended and then serve immediately. Makes four servings.

• • • TANGY CARROT SALAD

2 cups shredded carrots

2 cups peeled and shredded apples

1 cup pineapple chunks in juice

2 tbsps. fat-free sour cream

2 tbsps. fat-free plain yogurt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix. Refrigerate several hours before serving. Makes four servings.

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sold… 275 to 300 tickets,” John said. This was back in 2022, and in 2023, the total sales were approximately 350 tickets. This year’s fundraiser is already around 60 per cent sold, he added.

“The money all stays here and goes to the DMJA andcation…,” John said. One example of these efforts is the new Christmas lights displayed downtown this winter, and the board is currently planning to add signs to denote Moose Jaw’s historic downtown for tourists.ceeds will go towards maintenance on the two trolleys currently in operation and that this is the largest annual fundraiser outside of its regular programming and is second only to trolley revenue.

“We would like to keep the older trolley going as long as we can, but it needs a little bit of body work… to keep everything running as smoothly and as beautifully as possible,” explained Jacki L’Heureux-Mason, the executive director of Tourism Moose Jaw.

The Regina-based Arkadia and Wonderland bands

WILD RICE SALAD

2 cups cooked wild rice

2 tbsps. chopped green onion

1/2 cup corn kernels

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 tbsps. white wine vinegar

2 tbsps. lemon juice

2 tsps. Dijon mustard

2 tsps. horse radish

Combine rice, green onion, corn and red pepper in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper and toss lightly.

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and horse radish and mix until smoothly blended.

Just before serving pour dressing over rice salad and toss until coated. Makes 4-5 servings.

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will be returning this year, alongside the Daughters of Penelope dance group, who have all attended the fundraiser since it began in 2022.

“Costa Maragos has agreed to be our MC again this year, and of course has a resume that speaks for itself through the CBC – and he’s a fellow Greek,” said John.

Each ticket purchase includes an automatic chance to win a $7,500 travel voucher from Marlin Travel.

“We are always encouraging people to go check out Greece, but it’s an open-ended voucher so they could take a trip to Toronto if they wanted to,” L’Heureux-Mason explained.

As per tradition, the night will include a silent and live auction, additional prizes, and a surprise that event organizers are keeping secret for the time being.

“The one thing about Greek events,” John said, “(is) no matter what it is, the food is always fantastic.”

This year will feature the same meal as last year and will include chicken thighs in a Greek yogurt sauce, roast potatoes, Greek rice, salads, and The Mad Greek is making a homemade baklava.

Of course, the most anticipated tradition of them all –plate smashing – will be returning due to popular demand. To address safety concerns, John said custom plates that are designed to break will be sourced, and the cries of “Opa!” will take place behind safety barriers.

“(W)e know that the downtown is just such an absolute jewel for the tourism industry in Moose Jaw. Anything we can do to celebrate that we’re just so happy to get behind,” said L’Heureux-Mason.

“For anyone who hasn’t been able to come to the Greek Night, it’s worth getting tickets to come out and have a great night,” Pete added.

Tickets cost $125 per person or a discounted $900 for a table of eight. L’Heureux-Mason said there are 250 tickets currently available, but more will be added if needed.

To purchase tickets, visit TourismMooseJaw.com/ GreekNight.

The fundraiser will be held at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, located at 110 First Avenue Northwest.

For more information, contact Tourism Moose Jaw at 306-693-8097.

February home sales jump 96% compared to same month in 2023, data shows

February was mostly a positive month for home sales in Moose Jaw, as total sales and new listings saw yearover-year and year-to-date gains, although inventory and months of supply saw declines.

There were 45 home sales last month in The Friendly City, compared to two — a jump of 96 per cent — in February 2023, data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) shows.

There were 58 new listings last month, a jump of 36 units — a rise of 38 per cent — from last February. Further, there were 110 units in inventory, a decrease from 118 homes — a drop of seven per cent — from the year before. Also, there were 2.44 months of supply in February — a drop from 3.7 months — and homes stayed on the market for 52 days.

The benchmark price was $221,900, an increase from $199,710 — a jump of 10 per cent — year over year. Meanwhile, the average home price was $277,907, an increase from $220,930 — a rise of 25 per cent — last February, the report said.

an prices are easily swayed by what is sold in that time frame,” the SRA explained.

“As a benchmark price is based on a typical home, price changes more accurately represent true price changes in the market as it is an apples-to-apples comparison.”

The 10-year average for February shows there are usually 31 home sales, 67 new listings, 216 units in inventory, 7.51 months of supply, 69 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $206,350 and an average price of $223,230.

Year-to-date — Jan. 1 to Feb. 29 — there have been

72 home sales, 118 new listings, 109 units inventory, 3.01 months of supply, 51 days of homes on the market, a benchmark price of $218,600 and an average price of $261,238.

The 10-year averages for year-to-date data show there are usually 55 units sold, 132 new listings, 209 units in inventory, 7.96 months of supply, 71 days of units on the market, a benchmark price of $206,220 and an average price of $219,671.

Provincial data

Saskatchewan reported 999 sales in February, a 17-per-cent year-over-year gain and 24 per cent above long-term, 10-year averages, the SRA said. Although sales followed common seasonal trends in rising above levels this time last year.

While there was a slight year-over-year increase in new listings, an eighth consecutive month of above-average sales prevented any supply growth — resulting in a 17-per-cent year-over-year decline in inventory, with levels nearly 38 per cent below 10-year trends.

“Despite inventory levels being at their lowest point reported in February since 2006, strong detached sales are again leading another month of above-average sales in our province,” said CEO Chris Guérette.

“Buyers are acting swiftly when new supply comes onto the market, preventing any inventory growth — even more so in our larger centres. This strong demand is driving price gains in many markets across the province.”

Saskatchewan reported a benchmark price of $330,800 in February, up from $319,600 in January and row/townhouse and apartment-style properties experi-

Police arrest one person in connection with fuel thefts

The Moose Jaw Police Service is investigating several fuel thefts that took place between Feb. 17 and March 7 at various locations around the city.

It appears that all the incidents happened during the evening hours. It is currently unknown exactly how much fuel has been stolen. However, police have arrested and charged an individual and believe there could be more people involved.

The police service is asking the public to review their CCTV footage from the time mentioned and look for any suspicious activity that may help with the investigations.

The agency also advises businesses and residents to inspect their vehicles daily for pools or puddles of fuel underneath the vehicle or around the fuel cap.

Currently, police believe the incidents are related but continue to investigate. More information will be released once it becomes available.

Anyone with further information should contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

If residents believe they have been the victim of a fuel theft, they should contact the MJPS immediately.

enced the largest year-over-year price gains, the detached sector reported the highest month-over-month price gains in February.

“Though it is a small sample size right now, a month-over-month jump of over $10,000 in the provinreporting monthly increases in excess of $15,000,” said Guérette.

“We’re quickly approaching a busy spring market, and the inventory situation in many markets across our province is showing no signs of improving. We’ll continue to monitor closely how these supply challenges are impacting prices.”

Moose Jaw Hero About to be Honoured in Scotland June 1

Submitted

by Larry Roeder Introduction

A recent submission came in from Larry Roeder with the introduction as below:

Cousins of fallen First World War soldier who emigrated to Canada plan trip to Lanarkshire to honour his memory

Published on the Daily Record found at https://www. dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your -area/lanarkshire/cousins-

A follow up article will also be done after June 1. Article has photo of Milne in Canada.

Private Milne was born in Cambusnethan and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross

Two sisters are embarking on a personal journey from the United States to Cambusnethan to honour their cousin who died during the Firstorld War in France.

Private William Johnstone Milne VC, who was born in Anderson Street in the village near Wishaw but emigrated to Canada, was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery posthumously.

He signed up for the war effort in September 1915 at Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan, joining a Canadian regiment and shipped out to Europe where he saw active service for around a year and fought in France at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, where he showed incredible bravery by capturing two machine gun posts.

Private Milne was killed shortly after capturing the second machine gun.

It’s understood his body was buried in an unmarked common grave and he is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial at Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France.

His cousins Nancy Watford and her sibling Mary Armes now plan to lay a wreath in his memory on June 1 when they travel to North Lanarkshire from their homes in America.

News of the soldier’s death was published in the Wishaw Press on June 15, 1917 with the headline; “Ourderful bravery.”

The article conveyed that his parents who lived at Steel’s Land, Cambusnethan had been informed by Telegram that he had been awarded the VC.

And the soldier who broke the tragic news of his death to the couple described him as a “good soldier” who showed “splendid devotion to duty”.

His father David was originally from Kincardineshire but had lived in the district from the early 1880s, he ran a carting contractor business.

The soldier’s mother had the maiden name McCormack and was from Newmains, her father worked for the Coltness Iron Company for over 50 years.

Private Milne had been born in Anderson Street, which was later renamed Cambusnethan Street following the merging of the burghs of Motherwell and Wishaw in 1920, as the former also had a street of the same name.

He attended Newmains Public School (Newmains Primary) and on leaving took up an apprenticeship as a moulder, he then worked for the Coltness Iron Company at a farm at Herdshill. He left for Canada in 1900 where he worked on a farm owned by the son of a man named Mr Kikland from Newmains, before he acquired a plot of land himself.

He returned to Cambusnethan twice while on leave during the war.

His cousin Nancy’s husband Larry Roeder, a former US Diplomat, believes it is incumbent that those who gave their lives serving their countries should continue to be honoured and remembered.

He has written to the British Legion requesting their assistance to lay a wreath at the War Memorial in Newmains, or another place deemed appropriate, in a poignant

mark of respect to his wife’s cousin Private Milne.

He said: “If we expect future generations to serve in battle, we must honour those who defended democracy in the past, especially now when that concept is under such serious threat in places like Ukraine.

The soldier’s attestation form on signing up to serve in the military (Image: UGC)

“Nancy and Mary would like to visit a monument or church commemorating those who died in that struggle from Milne’s hometown of Cambusnethan, where the plan is to lay a wreath.

“This is in honour of Private Milne of course, but also for any in Lanarkshire with whom he might have related or been a friend.

“I’ve participated in many such events abroad, most recently while serving in Egypt where I attended a ceremony at the site of the Battle of El-Alamein.

“My father was attached to the British 8th Army as an American ambulance driver. He survived, but many of his British friends did not.

“On the one hand, such events are personal, as it was for the many relatives of the dead I met at El-Alamein; but on the other hand, such events are a necessary societal service.”

The sisters also plan to visit North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre where there are a number of small objects relating to their late cousin.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/

Don’t miss the upcoming Thunder Creek Model Train show at the WDM

The Moose Jaw branch of the Western Development Museum (WDM) will be hosting its annual model train show this Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 on the museum grounds.

On each consecutive date, the train show will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission will be charged at the same standard rate with WDM members enjoying free admission.

“We’re partnering with the Thunder Creek Model Train Show, so there will be a whole bunch of model train exhibits throughout the galleries,” announced Alexis Jones, the museum’s program co-ordinator.

The permanent train modules displayed at the WDM called Thunder Creek over a number of separate eras, which is where the name for the club is derived.rienced in the town as it grows and evolves over time, communities across Saskatchewan.

The Moose Jaw Thunder Creek Model Railroad Club Inc. was founded in 1967 by Rick Percy.

at CFB Moose Jaw, and the earliest meetings were held at a member’s home. Today, the club has approximately

20 registered members and at its height hosted around 27 members.

Today, the model railroad club maintains a permanent series of displays at the WDM’s Moose Jaw branch, and members meet every Tuesday from September to June at the museum.

On May 1, 2022, the Town ‘N’ Country Mall provided the club with a permanent space to host a semi-permanent model train display. Then, on Nov. 1, 2022, the mall provided a second space where club members could work

on displays, hold meetings, and store additional materials.

The space at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall is open to the public most Fridays and Saturdays from 1 – 5 p.m. excluding holidays or if the club is currently engaged in rotating exhibits off-site.

At the WDM, the club maintains a permanent display and each year the annual model train show is open to the public for enthusiasts and curious guests alike.

For the duration of the event, a concession will be available at the museum and will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Due to limited payment options, the concession will be a cash-only vendor.

The WDM is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan and features a collection of over 75,000 artifacts across four locations. The Moose Jaw branch specializes in the history of transportation.

The museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the winter months, the museum is closed on Mondays from January to March and on stat holidays from October to April.

For more information, visit the museum’s website at WDM.ca/Moose-Jaw. Alexis Jones can be reached at 306-693-5989 or at ajones@wdm.ca.

The Western Development Museum is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive.

Canadian Corps captured the ridge which was crucial to the advances of the British Third Army to the south.

Private William Johnstone Milne VC from Cambusnethan (Image: UGC)

William Milne (right) pictured in Canada prior to signing up for overseas service (Image: UGC)

Record of death for Private William Milne from Cambusnethan (Image: UGC)

The Western Development Museum is located at 50 Diefenbaker Drive. Photo by: Aaron Walker

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Leon Retief is a retired physician with clinical and research experience. He likes drinking wine, listening to music and reading.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the au-

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

TO THE EDITOR LETTER

RE: PROPOSED LANDFILL SITE

By Wilda Soper

How have we arrived at this point in time?

How have we gotten to a position where we are actually discussing whether to accept or reject a proposal from the City of Moose Jaw that would site a waste management facility – a.k.a. “a dump” – on 390 acres of some of the most productive “prime” farmland in southern Sask... a mere mile (1.6 km) from the 30,000-plus residents they are supposed to represent?

Without consultation or conversation, seemingly without care or common sense, suddenly and clandestinely, this proposed project sprang to light. Did Moose Jaw city councillors and city administration see no need or reason to confer with their own city residents or with agricultural neighbours?

What has happened to the peaceful co-existence of R.M. No. 161 and the municipality of Moose Jaw – a

needs? This relationship has been built on the sharing of ideas… concerns… (and) goals.

I understand that we either need to remediate and

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There are other more or

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site to facilitate the disposal of waste. Neither the way this project has been conceived and delivered nor the site chosen is right anyway. In fact, I feel that both are wrong in every way! It has been insulting and intrusive regarding the residents of R.M. No. 161 and to the residents of Moose Jaw – all of whom have been blatantly excluded and ignored by the administrators and councillors of Moose Jaw.

In this day and age of worldwide food shortages and land-poor countries who are not capable of providing enough food to feed their own population, how is taking prime farmland out of production and shamefully replacing it with a dump even a consideration? The city is looking at this land acquisition as a starting point. Are they indeed looking at this area for further expansion?

Just how big will the “footprint” eventually become? This is fertile, productive land, capable of producing tonnes of food. The city is ready and willing to lay waste, not just for a few years, but forever to this wonderful land. They festering dump! This will create not just a scar on our farm community, but a scar at the gates of our city. The

famous “Golden Mile” – tarnished!

Does anyone on city council or in city administrative -

fect the lives of city and rural residents who will dwell in extremely close proximity to this proposed facility? Our lives are steeped in pride and love for our farming heritage. Ours is a community that has been built on hard work and dedication to agriculture that has spanned over a century. When you love something, you want – in fact it is your duty – to protect it. We love our farms, and productivity, and safety of our rural homes and those of our nearby friends and neighbours in Moose Jaw.

This site is not right! Rural culture needs to be preserved, not buried under or behind a garbage dump.

lic hearing, which will take place Tuesday, March 19, at the Moose Jaw Events Centre starting at 7 p.m.

Here, the R.M. Council No. 161 will hold a public hearing to receive submissions, written or verbal, on the proposed discretionary use proposal and ask whether to allow or reject the siting of a waste management facility on this agricultural land.

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Wheelchair curling newcomers Ehsani, Hess gearing up to take ice at nationals

Regina duo to play for Saskatchewan 2 at Canadian Wheelchair Curling Nationals beginning Mar. 24 at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre

Team Saskatchewan wheelchair curling team member Zahra Ehsani hasn’t been around the sport for very long, but that hasn’t kept her from quickly developing into a provincial-team calibre player in a short amount of time.

A native of Iran, Ehsani didn’t grow up watching curling like so many Canadians, but once she started picking up the sport, it didn’t take long to fall in love with it.

And when the chance came to give it a shot as a member of Team Sask, ‘why not’ turned into her current position throwing lead stones on Sask 2 when the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship begins on Mar. 24 at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

“It’s really cool and I’m so excited for this,” Ehsani said during a recent practice session. “I just started wheelchair curling and to join this team is so amazing. They were looking for people to join the team and I came out and tried out and it’s so much fun.”

Ehsani is involved in a host of activities in her hometown of Regina, including serving as the chair of the Terry Fox Run in the community. Getting involved in wheelchair curling wasn’t too much of a stretch given her lifestyle, even if it’s a completely different game than she’s used to.

“It’s a really challenging sport, it challenges your brain, it challenges your body and it’s a lot of fun,” Ehsani said,

The situation couldn’t be much different for fellow Team Sask newcomer TaraLee Hess. A life-long athlete and fan of

Randy

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department at the University of Regina -was looking for an activity to take part in when a suggestion by her physiotherapist led to the rink.

“I really love sports and haven’t been able to play because of complications with my leg and not being able to wear my prosthetic, so it was one of the only things I could do that was safe,” she explained, “I away, I kept coming out and kept coming out and I’m just so excited to be able to do

something incredible like this.”

Hess -- the alternate for Sask 2 -- and

the game from some of the best teachers in the country, quite literally.

That includes Team Canada member Gil Dash, who most recently won silver at the World Championships, along with Paralympic bronze medalist and longtime veteran of the sport Marie Wright. Combine their experience with fellow defending national gold medalist Moose Gibson,

Sask 2 veterans Rod and Sheryl Pederson and coach Lorraine Arguin, and you can get a good idea of how Ehsani and Hess became so good, so quickly.

“Right!?”Hess exclaimed. “It’s awesome to have them teaching you, they’re so generous with their time and instruction and I couldn’t ask for better players to learn from.”

Ehsani was of the same opinion.

“They have one of the best teams here that won the gold last year, and to have a chance to practice with them is amazing because you can learn lots from them,” she said. “We’re trying to do our best, we’re new, but we’re trying to improve and get better.”

Saskatchewan 2 is skipped Rod Pederson along with fellow newcomers Pete Andrews at third and Mark Kennedy at second, both of whom hail from Saskatoon. They open nationals on Sunday, Mar. 24 against Saskatchewan 1, who feature skip Dash, third Wright, second Gibson and lead Sheryl Pederson.

“I’m just super excited to be part of it, hopefully I don’t let the team down and I do my best, and just enjoy it the whole time,” Hess said. “ It’s just amazing.”

And even as newcomers to the sport, the goal remains the same.

“Of course we’re going for gold, so we’ll do our best and try and get it and hopefully we’ll have a good shot at it,” Ehsani said.

You can follow along with all the news and scores throughout the tournament on www.moosejawtoday,com and at www.curling.ca,.

Finalists set in Original 16 Cash League, championship games Wednesday

BTN Chartered Accountants to face KMS Construction for title at Moose Jaw Events Centre

League, and it won’t be much of a surprise

The BTN Chartered Accountants foursome skipped by defending champion Penny Barker will face Ben Gamble and KMS Construction in the championship game on Wednesday night at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

with a win over EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis) while Gamble advanced with a win over Wade Gray.

Road to

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BTN had the top record in the regu-

the title game a battle between the top two teams -- something that has been somewhat unusual in a league well known for playoff upsets.

Other results saw Leeville Construction (Dustin Woloschuk) defeat RK Sunview Farms (Dayne Heisler), Young and Young Automotive (Stan Barnsley) down Ryder Helmeczi and John’s Music (Ryan Wenarchuk) upset Fountain Tire (Barry

Silk).

Leeville Construction take on John’s MuTire against Young and Young AutomoFarms against EMJ Marketing and the ‘E’ Wade Gray.

Wednesday, Mar. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre.

BREAKING: STF announces latest sanctions, Hoopla likely cancelled

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The news every basketball player in the province has been dreading has come to pass.

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation announced its latest round of sanctions on Monday, including the withdrawal of extracurricular services on Thursday and Friday of this week.

cancellation of the Hoopla provincial basketball championship in Moose Jaw this weekend.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has provided the following statement

in a press release dated March 18:

“The two-day, provincewide withdrawal of extracurricular activities March 21 and 22 means teachers will not provide voluntary services involved in the organization, supervision and facilitation of activities including athletics, non-curricular arts,

“This includes Hoopla, the provincial high school basketball championships in Moose Jaw, and the Optimist Band Festival in Regina, which are both taking place this week.”

For further updates on the status of Hoopla 2024, visit shsaa.ca.

Saskatchewan 2 lead Zahra Ehsani prepares to throw with some help from Sask 1 lead Sheryl Pederson as Sask 2 alternate Tara Hess and coach Lloyd Thiele look on.

Road to

Season of steady improvement sees Toilers win 4A girls regional title, move on to Hoopla

to provincial tournament in Moose Jaw

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When the 2023-24 basketball season started, there weren’t many in high school basketball circles who would have picked the Peacock Toilers to make the 4A girls Hoopla tournament.

With only two Grade 12s in their linefour in the province was going to take something special.

A season of steady improvement saw the Toilers post a pair of wins in their 4A girls regional playdown this past weekend, with a 72-50 victory over the Humboldt Mohawks on Saturday afternoon sending Peacock to Hoopla in Moose Jaw this coming weekend.

“It’s been the same message throughout the season, it’s one game at a time and one quarter at a time and we’re just continuing through,” said Toilers coach Brendan Fedoski. “I’m incredibly proud of the athletes and how much they have improved to where they are now…

It was a goal of ours to get to Hoopla, especially since we’re hosting it, and we wanted to be part of it. I’m incredibly proud of them.”

Peacock didn’t get off to a great start, as Humboldt took a 16-15 lead out of the gave the Toilers the momentum they needed for the rest of the game.

“It was a good experience for us,” said Peacock senior Taylor Craik. “One of our main things this year is just grinding it

out, working to the next play, getting over the things we make mistakes on and just getting to the next basket. I feel like we did a really great job of that this game, we really worked hard.”

Devlynn McClung led Peacock with 26 pints, while Mattaya Coupland scored 17 and Kate Hansen added 10.

77-41 win Friday.

Seeing their crew get to this point and having a chance to play this coming weekend is naturally a huge accomplishment in Grade 12 Klara Raaschou’s assessment.

“It’s awesome, I think we really developed as a team and worked together, we worked hard as a team as the season went on,” she said. “We’ve really pulled together as a team and it was nice to get this win.”

cult in the games to come, with Peacock facing league-mates and top-seeded Vanier in their Hoopla opening game, while Central will take on Meadow Lake in the

“Three of the four teams in the 4A category are from Moose Jaw? That just says how good the basketball is in town,” said Fedoski. “It’s awesome, it’s great to see and we’re really looking forward to it.”

The Hoopla schedule will be released early this week, be sure to check out www. shsaa.ca for updates.

Toilers get the job done with pair of solid 4A boys regional wins to advance to Hoopla

in provincials in Moose Jaw

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With what has already been an impressively successful season at stake, the Peacock Toilers didn’t leave a whole lot to chance when it came to their 4A boys basketball regional playdown this past weekend.

A 55-point win, a 26-point win, bingo bongo, off to Hoopla 2024.

The second-seed Toilers rolled to opener Friday and followed with a 92-66 win over Saskatoon Bedford Road in the in the provincial basketball championship in Moose Jaw this coming weekend.

“It was a good weekend for us, the us after not having a lot of practices and then today was a bigger challenge,” said Toilers coach Troy Setter. “They played hard and pushed us and we needed that, but everyone did their job today and that’s great to see.”

Things were close in the early going lead out of the opening quarter, but they steadily increased their lead as the game progressed, leading 49-30 at half and 7045 through three quarters.

“We started off a little slow and could have picked it up a lot more, but we end-

ed up carrying through and going up more and more,” said Toilers senior Luke Andrews. “We had a few 10-0 runs that really helped us take control of the game and that really made the difference in the end.”

Makungu Mutabazi led Peacock with 29 points, while Kai Houghton scored 15 and Andrews added 13.

Now the attention turns to the biggest tournament of the year, with Peacock facing Regina Harvest City in their opening game.

“It’s exciting, I need to win this,” Andrews said. “This is my last year and I don’t know if I’ll ever play basketball again so I really want this Hoopla and I’m super excited to have a chance to win it.”

Doing so will undoubtedly take an even better performance than this past weekend, something Setter hopes to see from his troops.

“There were times here today where we were a little careless with the ball and we can’t have that,” he said. “If we’re going to win, we’ll have to play an almost perfect game and hopefully we can do that.”

The Hoopla schedule will be released early this week, be sure to keep an eye on www.shsaa.ca for updates.

The Peacock Toilers continued a season of steady improvement at regionals on the weekend and are now on their way to Hoopla.

The Peacock Toilers will be the second seed at Hoopla 2024 after winning their 4A

Road to

Central girls turn in

impressive weekend in 4A girls regional to advance to Hoopla

Third-seeded Cyclones defeat Martensville 73-47 in opener, down Yorkton Sacred Heart 56-35

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out the perfect winning strategy when it comes to this whole high school basketball thing.

Just hold your opponent to a single have an answer for anything they throw at you the rest of the game.

Of course, it usually isn’t that simple, but the Cyclones’ defence was on point to Yorkton Sacred Heart on Saturday afternoon, and that all led to a 56-35 win and a spot in Hoopla next weekend in Moose Jaw.

As well as things went in the early going, Yorkton was able to close ground at times, getting to within 12 early in the third quarter. Central always had an answer, though, keeping the lead to around 19 as the game progressed into the later stages.

“I thought our defence was really good, but we were in foul trouble a lot of the game so we had to watch out for that, but other than that I thought we did really well,” said Cyclones Grade 12 Rylee Miskiman.

through in the end,” added fellow senior Megan Dusomme.

The fact Sacred Heart was able to close ground gives Central something to work on in the lead-up to Hoopla, especially as they look to improve their game in advance of their opening battle against second-seed Meadow Lake.

need to work on, like patience and discipline, but all in all we played well,” said Cyclones head coach Tanya McLean.

“We’re happy, we just needed to get the win and get to Hoopla and I’m super proud of them.” points, while Mykenzie Shymko scored 10.

73-47 win over Martensville.

As one might expect, being in Grade 12 and having a chance to play for Hoopla gold is always an exciting time, and that’s no exception for the Cyclones captains.

“I think it’s pretty awesome especially since it’s in Moose Jaw,” Dusomme

said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Miskiman was of the same opinion.

“I think it’s super exciting, we got there last year and it was super fun, so it’s exciting to be in Grade 12 and have a chance to be there again,” she said.

Seeing three teams from Moose Jaw in the tournament will make things even more exciting in coach McLean’s eyes.

what the teams are like,” she said. “So we’ll have to work hard to prepare this week and hopefully it happens.”

The Hoopla schedule will be released early this week, so be sure to keep an eye on www.shsaa.ca for updates.

No surprises as Cyclones post pair of huge wins in 4A boys regional, advance to Hoopla

When the Central Cyclones won the 4A boys provincial basketball championship last season, they did so in an utterly commanding fashion that left little doubt as to who the top team in the province is.

So far, it’s been much of the same on the road to Hoopla 2024.

Central rolled to a 123-42 win overfore earning a berth in the championship tournament in Moose Jaw with a 110-48 win over Martensville on Saturday, continuing what has been a stellar campaign.

“You still have to play the games and you just never know,” said Cyclones head coach Barry Seaborn. “We haven’t seen some of these teams, and we’ve practiced twice in two weeks, so is there going to be and that’s always in the back of your head.

“But we came out and played hard and did a good job on defence, and we shot the ball well, so that was good. They were focussed today, they know what’s at stake, you still have to win to get to the game.”

As the scores from both games would indicate, Central didn’t leave a whole lot to chance. A quick early lead, substantial edge at the half and steady, continuous solid play led to the Cyclones running away with both games, as is often the case with a top seed in regionals.

Mason Muchowski had an outstand-

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putting down 33 points to lead all scorers, while Chase Seaborn scored 22 and Gerritt Gulutzan picked up 11. Beyond winning, the goal was let the rest of the 4A Hoopla draw know that

a message to 4A, because there are four really good teams that are left and none of the games that are left are going to be easy,” Seaborn said. “I think both us andnal, but hopefully we end up playing each Central will face Regina Luther in defeated by only eight points at a tournament earlier this season.

The schedule for Hoopla 2024 will be released early this week, be sure to keep an eye on www.shsaa.ca for updated info.

Central was on their game and would be a formidable out when things get real next weekend.

The Central Cyclones will be the top seed in 4A boys when Hoopa 2024 kicks off this weekend.

The Central Cyclones will be one of three Moose Jaw teams in the 4A girls draw at Hoopla 2024 this weekend.

Road to

to advance to Hoopla

Spirits take 65-52 win over Luther Lions in championship game as defence of provincial tite continues

In the regional basketball playdown this past weekend, the Vanier Spirits ended up in a tough contest with the Regina Luther Lions on Saturday afternoon in their 4A province turned in a solid performance to advance to Hoopla this coming weekend

points in the second half as they went on

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points wasn’t a surprise to Vanier coach Christa Lapointe, given the provincial

when it came to being sharp right off the hop, but as they’ve done much of the sea son, the Spirits found another gear when

“It doesn’t matter what the rankings

Moose Jaw Mavericks see U13 league season come to an end in West Final

Warman wins series two games to none after Moose Jaw sweeps Davidson to advance

Randy

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Mavericks made it all the

Saskatchewan Female Hock team and saw their league in the rematch, giving the game sweep of their own, as they defeated icks, as they now turn their focus to the period, Babich had their lone goal on the

Blair Bennet was in goal for Moose Jaw through out their playoff run, 2

got off to a great start in the

are or where you are, you have to show up and play whether it’s one game or two game yesterday but we practiced and then we got to watch a little bit, and then it was hard and never let up and that’s what we

naturally happy to see her team perform as

“It was a good game for sure,” said

as a team and our defence was the key, we went into zone to shut down their drives and they made some great shots, but we

Lapointe was of a similar opinion, especially with the way Vanier was able

switched between man and zone every once in awhile, but kudos to Luther, they don’t quit and those are the teams you

Vanier will now face a very familiar

“It’s all about the hard work that it

er strikes, we didn’t get cities, and with Hoopla up in the air right now we really wanted to go out with a bang in this re Be sure to check back for the Hoopla

Briercrest Clippers eliminated from ACAC men’s hockey

Top seeds fall 3-1 in opener, drop 5-1 decision in game two as promising season comes to an end

Randy

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As last season’s version of the Boston Bruins can tell you, all it takes is facing a hot team at the wrong time in the playoffs to bring a promising season to a stunning

handed and Hopkinson add

nal frame before adding another goal early Hopkinson and Scott each had a goal and an assist, Atlee Feiffer and Kenzie Ha

Colts in two games, the Mavericks got Hopkinson recorded two goals and three points, Babich had a goal and an

Unfortunately for the Briercrest Col lege Clippers, that was exactly the case this past weekend in the second round of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference had all sorts of momentum heading into

one on Friday at the Barkman Arena in

Carson Ens got one back for Briercrest

kas Konashuk scored for Concordia, Ash

Isaac Leik tied things up midway through the second, though, and Grayson

ry of the game from there, as Concordia scored three goals in under six minutes

Concordia now advances to face Red

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vs MÅR 23 7pm tickets at 110 1st ave | moose jaw events centre

With the kind of season the Moose Jaw Warriors have put together and the steady improvement they’ve shown through the last few years, it seems like the Moose Jaw Warriors’ most recent announcement was only a matter of time.

The Warriors revealed earlier this week that the Western Hockey League team has re-signed general manager Jason Ripplinger and head coach Mark O’Leary to multi-year extensions, solidifying the team leadership for the near future.

“Continuing to build franchise stability is vital for the Warriors board of directors and we feel we’ve done that with bringing back Jason and Mark,” said Bob Dougall, Warriors president and team governor.

Ripplinger was named the Warriors general manager in April 2021 and has since led the team to back-to-back 40win seasons and three straight trips to the Western Hockey League playoffs, including this season.

He originally joined the Warriors as assistant general manager in 2017 and previously had spent 17 years with the Vancouver Giants as head scout and director

of player personnel.

This past season, Ripplinger focused on augmenting the Warriors’ core, which was built through the draft, by acquiring key players like Matthew Savoie, Kalem Parker, Brayden Schuurman, Rilen Kovacevic and Vojtech Port.

“Jason built an exciting team for

this season while at the same time keeping an eye on the future through a strong draft-and-develop model,” Dougall said. “We’re excited about where his leadership will take the organization moving forward.”

After eight seasons as an assistant coach with the team, O’Leary was named

the Warriors’ head coach during the 201920 season.

He has posted a 148-105-12-10 record in 275 games behind the bench. He currently sits fourth all-time in franchise history in games coached and second in wins.

“Mark has been a major part keeping the culture and development, on and off the ice, in the right direction,” Ripplinger said. “As we go through a cycle next year, we felt Mark has proved to be a leader and will help us stay competitive as we build for the future.”

The Warriors currently have a 4119-0-3 record and boast the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, including a 24-4-0-1 mark since the Christmas in the 2023-24 regular season, starting this weekend with a highly-anticipated home-and-home set against the Saskatoon Blades. Game one is Friday in Saskatoon, with the return match going at 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Saturday.

Warriors win two of three weekend contests as regular season nears conclusion

Split with Saskatoon, win over Regina sees Moose Jaw continue march to postseason

It was a world of contrasts for the Moose Jaw Warriors in Western Hockey League action this past weekend.

One night after enduring a third-period collapse in a 6-3 loss to the Saskatoon Blades, the Warriors rebounded with sixstraight goals to defeat Saskatoon 6-3 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre before rolling to a 6-3 victory over the Regina Pats to close out the weekend.

Other than acting as a potential playoff preview, the games were essentially meaningless, as the standings at the top of the Eastern Conference have been settled.

The Warriors now have a 43-20-0-4 Conference thanks to the Central Division winner automatically taking second place, which will be either Swift Current or Medicine Hat. Saskatoon will win the East Division and Eastern Conference crowns and have a chance to clinch the Scotty Munro Trophy as the best regular-season team this week.

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Saskatoon 6, Warriors 3

The Blades spent the whole game chasing the Warriors on the scoreboard until the third period, when Saskatoon take the win.

Denton Mateychuk and Atley Calvert while Jagger Firkus had their lone goal in the second as the game was tied 2-2 after

Brandon Lisowsky and Alexander Suzdalev had two goals apiece for Saskatoon, Tyler Parr and Easton Armstrong scored their other markers.

Jackson Unger faced 42 shots in the Warriors’ goal, Evan Gardner stopped 26 for the Blades.

Warriors 6, Saskatoon 3

It looked like the Warriors were in for of goals from Armstrong and another from Minten gave the Blades a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes.

The rest of the game was another story.

Firkus, Brayden Yager, Matthew Savoie and Brayden Schuurman all scored in the second period, and Firkus added a pair of third-period markers as the Warriors picked up a huge comeback victory.

“It was a good game and it obviously shows we have no quit in our team and it was great to bounce back from last night’s game,” said Firkus, who had a hat trick and four points on the night to hit 300 for his career. “Playoffs are coming up quick and to beat a team like Saskatoon is im-

portant to us. We’re 1-1 on the weekend, and hopefully we can meet them in the playoffs and have a really good series.”

Yager and Savoie each had two points on the night.

Unger got the start and was pulled in favour of Dmitri Fortin after giving up three goals on 12 shots in 14:01. Fortin

was perfect the rest of the way, stopping 24 and keeping the Warriors in the game when Saskatoon pressed in the second period.

Yager and Firkus combined on the one-timer feed and blasting a shot top corner blocker side on Huet with 9:27 to play in the game.

Warriors 6, Pats 3

Mateychuk made team history on

period gave him 213 points for his career, moving him past Nathan Paetsch as the top scoring defenceman in Warriors history.

Things went well for Moose Jaw from there, as Calvert and Pavel McKenzie also scored to give the Warriors a 3-0 lead 3:07 into the second period.

Corbin Vaughn and Zane Rowan got two back for Regina, but Firkus would score twice and Lynden Lakovic had their other marker in the third period.

Anthony Wilson picked up Regina’s other goal.

Yager capped his night with a goal and four points, while Savoie had three assists.

Fortin faced a mere 15 shots to earn the win while the Warriors had 36 shots on Evan Huet.

The Warriors have two games remaining in the regular season as they travel to Brandon to face the Wheat Kings on Thursday before hosting the Pats in their the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

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The Moose Jaw Warriors have announced the re-signing of Mark O’Leary and Jason Ripplinger.

Warriors forward Matthew Savoie celebrates after tying the game in the second period. Nick Pettigrew

Brayden Yager had all sorts of space and time to score on this second-period power play, Nick Pettigrew

The

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Bonds not always an investment portfolio’s best safe haven

For most of the last century investment advisers have encouraged investors to diversify their portfolios between stocks and bonds.

The thinking behind this split stems from past history.

When the stock market goes up bonds usually come down and the reverse happens when the stock market goes down.

bonds as a form of insurance against severe stock declines. Most of the time when stocks move one way bonds move the other direction. -

bonds and stocks both fell in value as inpushed stock values down. That only happens once in a while.

The suggested split for diversity has bonds.

Bonds also provide investors with a steady stream of regular interest income.

With the principal of investments in some bonds guaranteed by governments since the Second World War many investors fail to realize how most bond values change before the bond expires and investors are repaid in full.

Most bond issues are sold outside of those bonds guaranteed by government. market.

Example: A new bond sells for

Five per cent is the current interest rate but within weeks the current interest

rate rises to 5.5 per cent.

The $5 annual interest payment, for the market, becomes six per cent and the

The opposite happens when interestest rate fell to four per cent, in this exam-

Bonds are not the most stable part of an investment portfolio unless held to the date of maturity when the principal is supposed to be paid in full.

Maturity dates on bonds vary from interest changes may want to buy shorter maturities.

As interest rates declined in the last 15 years more investment counsellors

per cent. Recent interest rate hikes have ended that notion.

Bonds may be less risky than stocks but they carry the risk of major price changes from interest rate moves.

Bonds come in secured and unsecured form.

the assets if the company goes under or fails to pay at maturity date.

Unsecured bonds have no such claim on assets and are riskier, usually paying higher rates of interest.

If bondholders do have to make a claim on assets of the bond issuer, they back. The process can take years. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Dance for Hunger once again sees huge donation for Moose Jaw and District Food Bank

Dance Images performers gather hundreds of pounds of food as part of annual charity event at Peacock

When Dance Images started their Dance for Hunger charity food drive close to 15 years ago, it would have been hard to imagine just how successful the annual event would become.

Every year, performers with the local dance school gather non-perishable food the competition season, with the donation often reaching close to a ton of food in recent years.

That was no exception this time around, as two tables displayed a veritable mountain of pasta, canned soup and everything in between while performers took to the stage to show off their skills.

“All of our families all weekend long have been bringing so many food donations throughout our stage rehearsal and tonight as well, and it’s great to see all that food up there,” said Shanua Bzdel with Dance Images.

“It’s wonderful to know that by hosting this event we’re not only providing an opportunity for our dancers to perform as we get ready for our competition season, but that we’re giving back to the community and helping families who are obviously in need.”

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Dance Images also uses the event as an educational opportunity for their youngsters, showing that there are others in the community who are in need when such situations might not otherwise come

up.

“Families that need help from the Food Bank, their kids aren’t dancing with us, and this is a great way for us to be able to teach our own kids to appreciate

what they have but to also start giving back, even at a young age,” Bzdel said. “It doesn’t take a lot, even bringing in a couple of cans of soup is going to make a big difference for families. So it’s really great to be able to support this and keep it going. We’re happy to be doing this for years to come.”

The donation also comes at a time when the Food Bank is always looking for items to stock their shelves.

“When I was talking to them, the amount of families who are using the Food Bank in Moose Jaw is really increasing over the last year,” Bzdel said. “So knowing that, and being able to continue to give back. is so important. The stronger our community is, the stronger we all are.”

Once Dance for Hunger wraps up, Dance Images will immediately turn their attention to one of their biggest events of the season as they host their annual Moose Jaw Invitational Dance Carnival Mar. 2224 at the Peacock Auditorium.

Be sure to check out Dance Images’ social media pages and visit their website at www.danceimagesinc.com to stay up to date on all that’s happening!

Great Plains Power Station to begin steam blows as construction nears completion

The City of Moose Jaw is acting on behalf of SaskPower to advise the public that the Great Plains Power Station has started a period of steam cleaning tests on a beginning on Monday, March 18.

The power station is nearing the end is to clean the new system of any potential contaminants or debris left over from the building process. This is a standard procedure and is known as “steam blows.”

If you witness intermittent plumes of station during this time, SaskPower has there is no danger to the public.

According to SaskPower, the anticipated noise level will be approximately 85 decibels, which is comparable to the traf-

To achieve this reduction in sound, SaskPower will be using a silencer to dim the noise caused by the cleaning process to levels that will interfere with residents in the area as minimally as possible.

The new power plant was built with -

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house gas emissions in the province and to offset the retirement of coal-powered plants that have reached the end of their life cycle. SaskPower also projects the

demand for electricity in Saskatchewan to continue to grow and the new station will help ensure future demand is met.

The natural gas power plant will pro-

of electricity to the province and has an anticipated life cycle of 25 years.

Construction on the new plant began workers at the peak of operations, and has supported local businesses with an estiIndigenous employers have received an estimated $46 million of this total amount.

Once construction is completed, SaskPower estimates that approximately generated for Saskatchewan-based busirelation to the plant’s operations, including 25 permanent on-site employees.

The Great Plains Power Station is located southeast of Moose Jaw along Coteau Street East and is expected to enter

For more information about the new power station, visit SaskPower.com/ GreatPlains.

The City of Moose Jaw would like to thank residents for their patience and continued understanding during the testing phase of plant construction.

Members of Dance Images and the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank gather for a photo with the massive haul of donated food during Dance for Hunger on Sunday afternoon at Peacock.

A close look at the Great Plains Power Station in the fall of 2022. Photo by: Jason G. Antonio

Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meeting will take place on March 20 at 10:30am at the Masonic Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Program: Della Ferguson: When Loss Hits Home. The luncheon will be a Turkey members. Please RSVP to Rosalie by Sunday, sasktel.net. UPCOMING Luncheons: Wed. May 15/24

The Moose Jaw Art Guild will meet on Thursday, March 21, 3pm at the MJMAG.

MJ Art Guild Art Creation Time will be held on MJ Art Guild Business meeting will be held on art is welcome to attend any of the meetings. For 3148.

The Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw (ACFMJ)

Traditional French-Canadian Cabane à sucre (Sugar Shack) dinner and dance on Saturday, March 23 at École Ducharme from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets on sale until Thursday, March

Moose Jaw Town and Country Singles Dance

Vaughan St. W. Band is Harry Startup. Come on out for an afternoon of fun! Married couples are

Friends of the Forces Fellowship Musical Revue will be held Sunday, March 24 beginning at 1 p.m. at Timothy Eaton Gardens at 510 Main St. North in Moose Jaw. The purpose of the concert is to showcase musical talent from the city and 15 Wing and to provide a social opportunity between military families and residents of Moose Jaw. The afternoon will also include a variety of prize draws. Entertainment will be provided by Bonnie and the Jets, Desperate for Haggis, Capt. Rich MacDougall of the Snowbirds, Keyanna Dunbar, Lorne Jackson, Joaquin Tyrie and Kelly Sapergia. There will also be a special performance by Metis at noon.

Living Springs Community Event Sunday, March 24th at 10 am Your whole family is invited to join us for service. There will be a free lunch to follow and kids ministry available. Living Springs Church 303 Coteau Street W Moose Jaw livingsprings.life

N.A.F.R. (National Association of Federal Retirees) General Meeting on March 28 at 2 pm

their organization for people 55+. All Members are encouraged to attend. Those interested in joining N.A.F.R. are also welcome. N.A.F.R. A.G.M./Recruitment Luncheon will organization is comprised of retired former Fed staff for example. Please call afternoons for exact

The Dr F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital Auxiliary Used Book & Jigsaw Puzzle Sale, in the Hospital Lobby. Proceeds to purchase new hospital equipment. Books and Jigsaw puzzles in good shape may be dropped off at the Hospital

Lawn Bowls (on turf): Lawn Bowling has been described as a cross between Curling and Pool. Lawn Bowls can be played in a solely recreational

The Yara Centre offers everyone an opportunity to participate in this fun sport. It provide athletes with maintenance of skills & recreational players with a fun alternative to typical gym exercises. Drop in welcomed every Tuesday &Thursday at info www.moosejawlawnbowling.com

New Youth Pipe Band in Moose Jaw “The White Heather” for youth aged 8 to 12. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mi chelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail.com

Scottish Country Dance Classes for all ages on Thursdays at 7pm at 510 Main St. N

Town and Country Square Dancing will be held

Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on Friday of each month.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed

Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors

Moose Jaw Town and Country Square Dance Association Winter 2024 dance program on

th Ave SW. Dance in a Square with a Circle of Friends. For information contact:

Line Dancing every Wednesday from 10:00

Griefshare support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. We meet Mondays meet at Moose Jaw Alliance Church. To register information email Ralph Magnus at rjmagnus57@ gmail.com

Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be explore how to overcome addiction that is based Firm

Foundation Ministries provides other services as Pastoral counselling. Check Facebook or Insta gram for updates on services, events, bible study notes and words from the Lord.

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm

step program for relatives and friends affected Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded. Toastmasters provides a learning environ ment to develop communication & leadership sonal & professional development. There are 2 clubs in Moose jaw: Tuesdays: TAP club meets on zoom@7pm Soon will offer an 8 week class experiential learning of the basic skills in public speaking. Guests are welcome at all meetings. & zoom link.

Wednesday: Big Country club @7pmCST is in TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening

to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encourage ment to one another. New members are very wel come. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs. Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL), site at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca or visit ASK@MOOSEJAWLIBRARY.CA

ote: Some library programs require registration by calling or emailing nsetter@ moosejawlibrary.ca

A Collab project by Radio-Canada

French Storytime

Q&A with Jennifer S. Wallace, author of the 2024 selection Miss G and Me

Adult Programming: MAGIC THE GATHERING Saturdays, March 23/30 @2pm in the Reading Room for ages Ages 13 and up.

Teen Programming: Drop-in program TEEN ARTS & CRAFTS on

PG Drop-in program SPACEBALLS on Satur day, March 23 @ 2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for all ages.

LEGO WEEKENDS!

urdays & Sundays during open hours in the Chil

UNICORN SLIME on Saturday, March 23 @ 10:30

8210 or email nsetter@moosejawlibrary.ca

Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery (MJMAG) – To register for any of the classes, visit mjmag.ca and select “Art Classes” under the “Learning” tab. If you prefer to visit the art gallery in person, everyone is welcome to stop by to register. Space is limited. All classes will be held in the Kinsmen Learning Centre, located on the Heritage Gallery level of the MJMAG at 461 Langdon Crescent. For more information, visit mjmag.ca. CREATEabilities (sic) art classes on Thurs plied.

“CREATEabilities 2” on Thursdays from April 4 Ukrainian Easter egg decorating class “Pysanky” for each individual class. Materials supplied. on April 14 from

you will need to bring your own pair of wire cutters. Beginner Watercolour Painting workshop will

Introduction to Printmaking for teens and adults

“Hop into Art over Easter”

FESTIVAL OF WORDS UPCOMING EVENTS

Lit Con 2024

Cineview March 20, “Frybread Face and Me”/ April 17, “Monster”/May 29, “Solo”

All showings at the Mae Wilson Theatre at 7 p.m.

March 28, Dustan Hlady will host “an exciting and entertaining night out.” Hlady is an established local songwriter, comedian storyteller, April 25, “Hot Toffee” will host a presentation that sheds light on a few ideas and perspectives from “a better man living a better life” and recording artist from Moose Jaw, and draws inspiration from rap, R&B, soul, pop, and fusion genres.

May 30, Kate Spencer will be reading from Spoon.” Spencer is originally from small town Saskatchewan.

2024 Festival of Words will take place July 18 – 21, and the 28th iteration of the annual event. Distinguished authors Sid Marty, a Canadian author, poet/musician, and freelance author and journalist from Wasauksing First

More details about the 28th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words are anticipated this April.

If you are looking to apply as a literary presenter, a copy of your book and personal bio can be Farnel at Amanda@FestivalOfWords.com

For more information, visit FestivalOfWords.com.

The Royal Canadian Legion

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Roy SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events. For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian

Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge at ular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games cash prizes.

Dart League to enter for the season. No membership required. Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration

every Friday at 7:00pm.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Satur days numbers. Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca The centre is now open MonThurs 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track Lounge –p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wood working area Timothy Eaton Cafe Billiards

Pickle Ball

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

Cribbage Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners Mah Jong –Weds 1 p.m./500 Cards

Full Body Work Out Mon 9:30am/Wed 9:30 am

Scrabble – Mon 1pm/Spades Tues & Fri 1pm

Line Dancing Tues 10 a.m./Intro to Line Dancing Table Tennis Mon 1pm/Art & Crafts Mon/Tues/ Wed 1 p.m./ Tues/Thurs 1 p.m. Paper Tole Tues 1 p.m./Nickle Bingo Fri 1 p.m./ Quilting

Jam and dancing (New Name Change) a.m./ -

ties – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net Check them out on Facebook.

Monday nd

Monday of the month

Tuesday

Only Pickleball

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Pickleball

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Totally Tacos Party on Thursday, March 21st A social with tacos and beverages while meeting residents. RSVP to Tricia at

Par-Tee! on Thursday, April 4th at 2pm. Swing by of Atria Open Champion! Tee up a tasty afternoon of refreshments inspired by the food served at famous Augusta National Golf Club. RSVP to

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel.net Open on Wednesdays card crib and smear.

Every Thursday partner or sign up for a spare.

Every Friday and darts 7pm. Bring a partner.

Every Saturday

fee Break”

coffee and donuts provided by local businesses.

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MONDAY EVENINGS

teams. Bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered. Everyone

Welcome.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Welcome

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat

EVERY SUNDAY

Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace”

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY

11:30 am

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY

APRIL 6, 2024

April 27, 2024

of our Aerie President, Robert Rusu and his wife

the Eagles Club bar until closing on April 25, 2024

APRIL 27, 2024

Music, Great Times….Come out and enjoy! APRIL 28, 2024

Bar.

MAY 25, 2024

and have a few laughs and enjoy an evening of fellowship.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbak er Drive, Moose Jaw. For more information, visit ajones@wdm.ca

Celebrating 75 Years on Tuesday, April 2,

active members still enjoying free admittance. ing through the WDM history, and then spe cialty cupcakes at 2 p.m. There will also be a special 75th anniversary scavenger hunt for the younger museum patrons with prizes to be announced.

Model train show (Partnered with Thunder Creek Model Train Show) on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 5pm each day. Standard Admission. . Admis sion will cost the same standard rate, and the

Easter egg Scavenger Hunt until March 31 this year. Easter egg baskets will be hidden throughout the gallery and you will have to write down which artifact you found it on,” she said. All participants can enter a draw to be held at the end of the month to win a specialty key chain.

Virtual Coffee Club

Thursday, March 21, guest speaker Brian Gallager will talk about the Baby Boomer generation, focusing on local history since the Second World War and delivers a “challenging, yet fun” look at what was possible for the gen eration who witnessed a level and speed of so cietal change never before witnessed in history.

Thursday, April 18, Alexis Jones will presspanning the past 75 years in Moose Jaw and will focus on a number of its major milestones.

Thursday, May 23, the museum will be hosting guest speaker Dr. J.L. (Les) Henry, P.Ag., who will deliver a presentation on catalogue houses in the prairies including Eaton Mail Order Houses. This topic will focus on the Mail Order House business that thrived in the early Each coffee club presentation will take place on the Zoom app and begins at 10 a.m. To register, eClub.

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Bells, whistles, clappers, maracas, kazoos, spoons, a Shofar and other noise-making instruments echoed throughout downtown Moose Jaw as more than 300 students celebrated the community’s Francophone heritage.

Students, teachers and dignitaries gathered in Crescent Park on March 15 to kick off the seventh annual Tintamarre parade, which the Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw (ACFMJ) hosted. Christian Poumeni, the ACFMJ’s

while many students waved mini yellow

With the Moose Jaw Police Service escorting the parade and blocking streets, the joyous group walked west on Athabasca Street past the library, headed south on Main Street and then rumbled west onrme School.

Youths and dignitaries then spoke — mostly in French — to the students, who French-language instruction or French Canada in French.

Vincent Millette, a Grade 7 student athe said was a great experience.

“There’s a certain feeling when you’re not doing something, but when you’re car-ferent,” he said.

on a hand-held pole, Millette asked if he could carry it because he has rarely had the opportunity to do so.

Millette was one ceremony speaker and said it is a gift to speak French and a “huge, huge privilege” to have that ability. He noted that most people in Canada don’t have that chance; he appreciated speaking the language because he has attended and it’s important to him.

Rebecca Alao, a professor from the University of Regina’s La Cité French department, said it was important to attend with her students because they are proud to be part of the French community and excited to celebrate their language in

March.

“We are not too far away from Moose Jaw, so we wanted to join ourselves to the community down here, to make noise and let people know we are here,” she said. “We enjoy living in French and working in French.”

Alao participated by wearing a costume with a dog-like head. With her students laughing, she exclaimed that they — along with another professor — “plotted” to have her put it on. Yet, she enjoyed wearing it and liked the attention the kids showed.

Tolley said the students were lucky to study French and become bilingual. He recalled sending his children to French immersion, with his daughter learning both languages and eventually landing a job in Montreal.

Tolley admitted that his French skills were rusty even though he studied it in high school and university, which meant he would never become prime minister. However, the students with their language skills would have that opportunity and could become members of Parliament or even work overseas.

City manager Maryse Carmichael — originally from Quebec City — then spoke, saying it was exciting to see the students’ passion and “joie de vivre” and their presence downtown while speaking French.

Paulin Apipila, vice-president of ACFMJ, said it was a great day to celebrate Francophone culture and language; the weather co-operated; there were many joyous and colourful students; and it was important to join similar traditions across Canada.

Scenes from the Tintamarre Francophone parade, which occurred March 15 to celebrate the French language and culture. Photos by Jason G. Antonio

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44. Extra components

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48. Master of Ceremonies

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Tick Season – I Hate Ticks

By Richard Dowson - For Educational Purposes

The Saskatchewan Tick Season, from Mid-April until the end of July, is approaching.

Before retiring I lived in Northern Alberta, far beyond the range of ticks.

I knew about ticks. My dog Bob and I once lived in Southern Alberta. Our part of Alberta had ticks and rattlesnakes. Ticks frightened me the most. You can see and hear rattlesnakes. You can’t hear ticks.

In tick season, Bob the Dog got covered in ticks. It is on the ticks. It kind of worked. Once Tick Season started, Bob stayed outdoors to prevent the little sacks of baby ticks from falling off him and When I moved to Moose Jaw I walked a friend’s dog. I checked her and myself for ticks after every walk.

On one walk I met Jack Rushton walking his dog. I asked him about how he got ticks off his dog. He said he poured rum on the tick. Jack said it worked but was a terrible waste of good rum.

Before COVID, Don Smith at Mossbank gave me a tour of the old World War Two Bomber and Gunnery School. The RCAF built an Observation Post at the southwest end of Johnson Lake. The Airmen called the Post, Tick-Ville because the Ticks were so abundant.

Saskatchewan Ticks

Saskatchewan Bureaucrats have done an excellent job of posting information about Ticks – what to expect – what to avoid.

Saskatchewan has ‘winter ticks’, ‘wood ticks’ and ‘American dog ticks’

carry a bacterial pathogen, but, some do in some areas of Canada and the pathogen can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is not common in Saskatchewan.

Ticks that carry Lyme Disease. There are few Blacklegged ticks in Saskatchewan, so Lyme Disease isn’t a big problem.

most common tick in Saskatchewan. They make up about 96% of our ticks. American dog ticks do NOT transmit Lyme disease. In some areas they do carry the pathogen for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, but that is uncommon here.

disease and prevalence.

borne diseases in Saskatchewan | Fish and Wildlife Dis eases | Government of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan.

About Parasites - Western College of Veterinary Medi cine - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

There are recommended medications for dogs to prevent ticks from digging into them. That means you don’t need to use rum. Your Veterinarian will tell you what medication works.

As for people, take precautions – avoid tall grass and brush during tick season – pull your socks up over your pants and check your pet and yourself if you have been out where there might be ticks. Even back alleys have tall grass and can have ticks.

If your pet has been out running loose and comes into the house, check its favorite area for any sign of ticks.

I hate ticks!

At approximately 1:08 p.m. on the evening of March 16, the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) responded to the

A 23-year-old male was the only reported occupant of that he was able to make it out of the building safely.

After an on-scene assessment, the male was treated for minor smoke inhalation and was transported to the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital by EMS.

The affected residential home suffered an estimated

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$270,000 in damages.

In addition, the home adjacent to the structure alsotermined estimate for this damage.

The Canadian Red Cross is now supplying supportsdeemed to be suspicious.

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A picture of the Willow Street residence taken -

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.

produce this ancient dye. The insect is dried and ground to a powder, placed in a pot of water and cooked on a low heat, which turns the water vermilion. The insects are native in the Mediterranean region and are parasites living on the sap of the Kermes oak and the Palestine oak trees.

Verdigris is a yellowish green colour that is lighter than almond green and paler than malachite green. Verdigris came from the Anglo-French vert de Grece, literally, “green of Greece.” Ancient Greeks manufactured this pigment by hanging copper plates over hot vinegar in a sealed container. When copper naturally oxidizes, a vercoloured the Statue of Liberty.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of

Colour

I believe everyone distinguishes colour slightly differently. Sometimes I will comment about a piece of clothing that appears a shade of purple to me, but Patti maintains that it is in the blue spectrum. The wonderful blue sky we perceive on a sunny afternoon, the amazing orangish red we observe at sunrise or sunset, may be seen somewhat differently to others.

Colour is a phenomenon of light. Colour is the aspect of the appearances of objects that may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation. Colour is other than black, white, or grey.

Colour, or color to our American friends, was borrowed from the Latin color, a physical pigment, complexion, and appearance. This may have derived from the original meaning of colos, as a covering or outermost layer.

There are three primary colours: red, yellow, and blue. Orange, green, and violet are secondary colours. The seven colours of the rainbow, associated with the story of Noah’s Ark in the Bible, are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Over the centuries the various hues, lightness, and saturation of these colours has been colours that contain an interesting story: vermilion, verdigris, bisque, puce, damask, and jasper.

Vermilion is a vivid reddish orange colour. It is a strong red that is deeper than geranium red and bluer than cherry red. Vermilion traces back to the Latin vermiculus, meaning kermes. Kermes are the insects that were used to

Bisque is a light greyish brown. Bisque is a shortened and before glazing. This comes from the Anglo-French besquit, twice-cooked bread. An example of twice-cooked bread, a teething biscuit, is an example of this colour. Puce is a dark red that is less strong than cranberry, lighter than pomegranate, and bluer than wine. Puce

puce. According to the biography of Marie Antoinette’s dressmaker, Rose Bertin, the queen had a brownish purple dress made. When Louis XVI was asked what he thought of his wife’s dress, he replied, “C’est puce.” (It is Damask is a greyish red colour that is bluer than blush rose and deeper than apple blossom red. During the Syria that had a unique colour. The hue of the blossom lives on in the colour damask, honouring the city of DaJasper is a blackish green colour that is bluer than cannon. The name comes from the opaque quartz stone called jasper. The rarest jasper stones are blackish green. The town and park located in Alberta got their name from one of the trading post’s early managers and voyageur,

It is hard to imagine a world without colour. Colour brings beauty to life and joy to the observer. May Spring bestow you with hope and joy in its many colours, as the season begins this week.

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

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author,

2024 Column 3 – The Art of Finding Work

The Ultimate Job Search Hack: Know Your Limitations

The adage, “You can achieve anything you set your mind to,” is a cruel lie.

You most likely heard this phrase when you were young, your future was with possibilities. Due to your youthful, hopeful, and irrational perspective, you likely interpreted this phrase as referring to karmic or cosmic rewards, thus creating the false belief that if you wish for something, work hard enough, and want it badly enough, it’ll somehow materialize.

That’s not how the world works.

Wishing, wanting, and working towards will increase your chances of success, but they don’t guarantee it. Searching for a job emphasizes “not a guarantee” while humbling you.

Many job seekers cling too tightly to shaped by their environment. During our youth, many things we wished for were long shots, such as becoming an actor, Fortune 500 company.

It’s common for a high school student to dream of becoming a professional athlete and devote enormous physical and mental energy to trying to achieve their dream without considering their odds of success; after all, they’re young. Maybe you were such a student.

Less than 0.1% of players—one out of every 1,000—participating in organized hockey in North America make it to the NHL. Statistically, only 3 in 10,000, .03 percent, male high school basketball

By Nick Kossovan

players will join an NBA Roster.

Having experienced high school, you know how much the captain of the football team identity derives from being “the captain of the football team.” When he doesn’t make it to the NFL, what becomes of his identity?

As adults, we identify with our job title and employer. “You’re a Senior Technical Program Manager at Google... impressive.” Then, when you’re part of a layoff, your identity is shattered.

A job search not going as “hoped”— rarely does a job search go “as hoped”— hurts. You know what’s even worse?

Putting all your blood, sweat, tears and time into trying to obtain a job, career, or position at your dream company that isn’t meant to be. Even positions you feel should be within your reach—you believe you have the skills, experience, especially in today’s hyper-competitive job market.

As I age, I’m mindful that there’s always someone younger and hungrier who wants my position. Then there’s AI, advancing exponentially daily, and lowcost overseas labour nipping at my heels. Never underestimate whom and whatcations and skills aren’t as unique as you think.

complex interplay of internal and external factors.

I see it all the time: job seekers refusing to accept that no matter how much they want a particular job or how hard they work or network, it’s simply not

Musical revue concert showcases variety of talented local acts

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Nine local musical acts have been lined up to entertain at the annual Fellowship Musical Revue on Sunday, March 24.

The variety of acts runs the scales from country/pop to guitar, violin, piano, Celtic music and Metis dancers.

Proceeds from the show, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, will assist military families in Moose Jaw.

Back for a second year are Bonnie and the Jets, a local quintet. Two members Bonnie Watson and daughter Kim Churko played across Canada in the 1980s with the Churko Family Band. Kim’s daughter Alethia Stafford is also a member.

Two musicians were recruited from 15 Wing.

Snowbird Capt. Rich MacDougall has His songs and guitar will be accompanied by Justin McCrea.

Music instructor Capt. Margaret Carey of 15 Wing will perform on the violin.

Well-known local Celtic band Desperate Haggis, a frequent performer around town, featuring the bagpipes and Irish drum, will entertain for the second year.

Caronport musician and student Keyanna Dunbar will play classical tunes and Nova Scotia last year.

Band City Band member Lorne Jack-

meant to be. The sooner you come to the realization you’re not going to be a rockstar, make a living as a social media takes to lead and manage people—something more people need to come to terms with—then the sooner you can start reframing what “success” means to you.

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher.

Based on my observations, I’ve come to realize that trying to portray ourselves as we wish to be perceived -

some people get to their idealized image of themselves and then blame everyone when it doesn’t materialize, instead of asking themselves, Do I have what it takes? Do I really want what I’m aiming for?

My oldest friend’s entire working life, still ongoing, has been washing cars for a car rental company. He’s one of the happiest people I know. His inner peace is Zen-like because he accepts who he is and is thankful for what he has rather than focusing on, as most people do, what he doesn’t have.

As I see it, job searching, your chance to reinvent yourself, is hard enough without chasing what’s not in your cards. We all know someone, perhaps yourself, who has been pursuing a career goal, in various degrees of effort,

for quite some time without success, hitting their head against the proverbial brick wall.

More than once, I’ve given a job seeker, after listening to their job search frustrations and how much time and effort they devote to their search, the advice, “I think you’d be happier pursuing your life.”

Why spend your life feeling like a failure and your life’s on hold while trying to attain an unattainable career status? There’s no better time than when you’re job searching to explore employ-bilities better.

Acknowledging your limitations accordingly adjusting your job search is the best job search hack I know.

Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers “unsweetened” job search advice. You can send Nick your questions to ar-

son of Moose Jaw will perform on the pia no and lead a wartime tune singalong.

Guitarist and local sea cadet Joaquin Tyrie will perform and sing.

Local pianist Kelly Sapergia will en tertain with a variety of tunes.

Two local Metis women will show traditional dance steps at the revue.

A penny parade and 50/50 draw will be part of the session.

The show starts at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Timothy Eaton Centre, 510 Main Street North. Admission costs $8.

Refreshments and snacks will be served courtesy of 15 Wing contractor Serco.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Keyanna Dunbar will provide violin music. Ron Walter Photograph

AUTO RACING

Sunday

5 p.m. FSR NHRA Drag Racing Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.

BASKETBALL

Thursday

7:30 p.m. WWJ 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

First Round: Teams TBA.

Friday

5 p.m. WWJ 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round: Teams TBA.

Saturday

4 p.m. TSN 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Secound Round.

Wednesday

5:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors.

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8 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets.

CURLING

Friday

4 p.m. TSN 2024 World Women’s Curling Championship Draw 20: Canada vs. South Korea.

HOCKEY

Thursday

7 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers.

Friday

5 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals.

8 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Seattle Kraken at Arizona Coyotes.

Saturday

5 p.m. CBKT NET NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs.

6 p.m. WXYZ NHL Hockey Florida Panthers at New York Rangers.

Sunday

7 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames.

Tuesday

6 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets.

HORSE RACING

Saturday

3 p.m. FSR Horse Racing America’s Day At the Races.

SKATING

Saturday

6 p.m. WDIV 2024 World Figure Skating Championships Men’s Free Skate.

TENNIS

Tuesday

5:30 p.m. TSN 2024 Miami Open Tennis WTA Quarterfinal.

7 p.m. TSN 2024 Miami Open Tennis ATP Round of 16.

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33 CMT The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier Cheers Cheers

35 TLC (6:00) My 600-Lb. Life (N) My 600-Lb. Life "Bethany's Story" My 600-Lb. Life

38 DISC Lego Masters Australia (N) Caught! NUMB3RS "Two Daughters" NUMB3RS "Provenance"

41 COM Jim Jim How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) < Thomas Crown Affair <++++ In the Heat of the Night ('67) Sidney Poitier. <+++ Moonstruck ('87)

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ Ghostbusters ('84) <++ Ghostbusters II ('89) Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver,Bill Murray

48 FSR Ultima. Karting (N) Ultima. Karting (N) Ultima. Karting (N) Ultima. Karting (N)

55 CRV1 Movie (:25) < Undercover Grandpa ('16) Tokyo Vice (N) The Girls (:50) Menudo

56 CRV2 (6:25) <++ Rocky IV ('85) <+++ Wonka ('23) Calah Lane, Timothée Chalamet. < Monster ('23)

57 CRV3 (:20) Transplant "Liberty" CornerGas CornerGas The Chi Bosch Movie

58 HBO Movie (:25) < And Still I Sing ('22) < Wildhood ('21) Phillip Lewitski. (:50) Only You

25 EDACC Corner Gas <+++ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ('05) Rupert Grint ,Emma Watson,Daniel Radcliffe. 26 W < A Taste of Love ('24) Jesse Kove, Erin Cahill. When Calls the Heart (N) The Way Home (N) 29 ENCAV (6:50) <+++ A League of Their Own ('92) Tom Hanks. <++ A Dog's Way Home ('19) (P) Movie

33 CMT The Office The Office King King King King Raymond Raymond

35 TLC (6:00) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day Fiancé (N) Love "The Other Chica" (N) 90 Day Fiancé

38 DISC Million Dollar Island Million Dollar Island Naked and Afraid

41 COM Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends

42 TCM Movie <++++ Notorious ('46) Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Cary Grant. <+ The Boob ('26)

47 AMC Dead "Become" (N) (:10) Dead "Become" (:20) <+++ Unstoppable ('10) Denzel Washington.

48 FSR (5:00) NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Post NHRA in 30 NHRA Drag Racing NHRA

55 CRV1 (:05) <+++ Missing ('23) Storm Reid. The Trades The TradesMrs. Davis

56 CRV2 (6:10) < Street Gang: How W <+++ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (:15) <++ Dog ('22)

57 CRV3 (6:45) <++ Big George Foreman ('23) Khris Davis. <+++ Creed II ('18) Michael B. Jordan.

58 HBO (6:00) Southern Kings of Coke The Regime (N) Enthusiasm (:35) How to

(:35) Late Show-Colbert (N) (:35) After Mid.

12 WXYZ (6:00) Bachelor "Finale and After the Final Rose" (N) (SF) News (N) (:35) J. Kimmel (N) (:35) Nightline

13 CTYS The Bachelor "Finale and After the Final Rose" (N) (SF) Staying (SP) Staying Wild

19 TSN (9:00) Miami Open WTA Round of 16 (N) (Live) SportsCentre (N) (Live) Jay Onrait (N) (Live)

20 NET (5:00) NHLHo Sportsnet (N) (Live) Sportsnet (N) (Live) MisplaysSportsnet (N) (Live)

25 EDACC Big Bang etalk (N) Battle of the Generations MasterChefCriminal "A pha Male"

26 W Will & Grace Will & Grace Superstore Superstore Abbott Ghosts Apples "The Delaneys"

29 ENCAV (:10) <++ Must Love Dogs ('05) Diane Lane. <+++ John Wick ('14) Keanu R eeves Movie

33 CMT The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier Cheers Cheers

35 TLC (:05) Seeking (N) (:05) 90 Day: Single Life (N) (:05) Love "The Other Chica" 90 Day "Tell All Part 2"

38 DISC (6:00) Sea Gold (N) (SF) Timber Titans (N) (SF) NUMB3RS Longshot" NUMB3RS "Blackout"

41 COM Jim Jim Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) < Singin' in the Rain <+++ Three Little Words ('50) Vera-Ellen, Fred Astaire. < Two Weeks With Love

47 AMC (6:00) <++ Bad Boys ('95) <++ Bad Boys II ('03) Will Smith, Jordi Mollà,Martin Lawrence.

48 FSR (5:00) NHRA Drag Racing NHRA in 30 They Walked Away 7

55 CRV1 (:15) < Summer With Hope ('22) Leili Rashidi. < Attila ('23) Movie

56 CRV2 (6:10) < Are You There God? <+++ The Color Purple ('23) Tara P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino. (:25) < Plane

57 CRV3 (:20) Transplant "Scars" CornerGas CornerGas The Chi "Eruptions" Bosch Movie

58 HBO Movie < Stellar ('22) Elle-Ma a Tailfeathers. < Stand Up & Shout: Songs Nikki Glaser

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35 TLC Seeking Sister Wife (N) Seeking Sister Wife (N) 90 Day Fiancé Seeking Sister Wife

38 DISC Criminal "House on Fire" Criminal Minds "Conflicted" Criminal "A Shade of Gr ay" Criminal "The Big Wheel"

41 COM Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang

42 TCM (6:00) <++ Brannigan ('75) <+++ Coogan's Bluff ('68) Lee J. Cobb, Clint Eastwood. <++ Where Danger Lives

47 AMC (6:00) <+++ Lethal Weapon ('87) <+++ Lethal Weapon 2 ('89) Danny Glover ,Joe Pesci,Mel Gibson

48 FSR Presents NHRA Drag Racing NHRA Gainesvill e NASCAR Cup Series

55 CRV1 <++ Dog Days ('18) Vanessa Hudgens, Nina Dobrev. <++ Dog ('22) Channing Tatum. (P) Movie

56 CRV2 (6:15) <+++ Rocky Balboa <+++ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 ('10) Movie

57 CRV3 (:05) <++ Knights of the Zodiac ('23) Mackenyu. <+++ Creed ('15) Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan.

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Walking through collectibles show will stir up old memories

A visit to the antiques and collectibles show in Moose Jaw this week “will be like a walk through a museum,” says organizer Garry Davis.

that twigs your memory, or reminds you of your grandma. And if it appeals to you, you can take it home.”

The hall at the exhibitions grounds will swell with tables of stuff vendors want to sell.

“We’ve got a bit of everything: toys, toy tractors, glassware, dishes, you name it.”

The used car parts portion of the show has become smaller in recent years but has been replaced with other vendors.

While the kinds of items for sale “are petty much the same as other years,’’ a number of new players have come this year to sell collections or downsize.”

Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Only a few vacant tables remained a week before the show.

One new vendor is a Moose Jaw metal art word creator.

Admission to the show stays at $6 per person. 50/50 draw will be held each day.

The show starts at noon Friday going to 8.p m. and resumes at 9 a.m. on Saturday until 5 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Exhibition grounds, 250 Thatcher Drive East.

The annual Antiques Collectibles and Used Car Parts show has been run by the Sukanen Ship Museum for over 40 years.

The show started as a display of collections and a used car parts swap meet.

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Sukanen Ship Museum to hold collectibles show in support of ongoing operations

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / MooseJawToday.com

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum’s annual antiques and collectibles show is returning to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds this March.

The show will take place on Friday, March 22 from noon until 8 p.m., and again on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

“It’s mostly (going to be) people selling whatever they have, everything from car parts to… die cast toys, stamps, coins, dishes, Western-themed stuff, license plates, you name it,” said Gary Davis, a member of the museum’s board of directors.

Hosting the antiques show is part of an annual tradition that’s been running for over 40 years. Each year, antique and vintage car collectors display their vast collections and are given the opportunity to buy, sell, or trade may be seeking.

The show began as a simple idea to raise funds for the museum.

“It started out as a car parts swap meet, and sort of morphed into more antiques and collectibles,” Davis recalled.

The Sukanen Ship Museum was founded in 1969 after the Moose Jaw-based Antique Automobile Club of Saskatchewan raised enough funds to purchase ten acres of land south of town.

Originally, the purpose of the museum was to house and display antique cars and to host car rallies, but soon the addition of antique tractors, a binder, and a threshing

Not long after this, communities from the area reached out with buildings they wanted to have preserved, including the Spicer School, Tilney Church, and the Baildon Railway Station. This led to the creation of the Prairie Pioneer Village and Museum.

The signature Sukanen Ship was added in 1977 and has since become the museum’s focal point.

Today, the museum grounds feature more than 50 historical buildings and is situated as a small rural town would have been during Saskatchewan’s early pioneering days.

All proceeds from the show will help support the museum’s ongoing operation. As well, Davis said the museum has plans to construct a 50 by 120 foot (15 by 36.5 metre) building this summer to house its antique vehicles.

“We have a number of cars, and our current car building has been overfull for years – they’re kind of stashed one brand new building because of a generous donor who wants to see cars in only one building.”

He said all the necessary materials have been purchased and a contractor is lined up with construction to kick off this spring.

“There’s always a need to improve on what we have, and to maintain a village full of 50 old buildings, and then to erect new ones for our displays. It’s been growing constantly,” he said.

“It’s one of our major fundraising events (for the museum). It has been very successful, and we hope this year it will be the same.”

The cost of admission is $6 at the door, and children aged 15 and under can enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult. There will also be a concession booth available to provide food and beverages to guests.

To apply as a vendor or to address any questions, Garry Davis can be reached at 306-692-4755.

The Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds are located at 250 Thatcher Drive East and ample free parking is available on site.

For more information about the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum and upcoming summer programming, visit SukanenShipMuseum.ca.

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum is currently closed for the season, but will open once again on Wednesday, May 15.

The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum is closed for the season, but will open once again on Wednesday, May 15. Photo by: Ron Walter