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Second-annual virtual run to support Habitat for Humanity’s current build Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

With the cost of building materials increasing, the Moose Jaw chapter of Habitat for Humanity hopes an upcoming fundraiser will raise additional money for its current project.

The 2021 virtual Run for Home occurs Sunday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 15. Participants can choose to complete the event at their own pace and whenever, wherever and however they like. This includes indoors on a treadmill, outdoors on a path, or by bicycle, canoe, kayak, or even by swimming.

The minimum distance that Habitat for Humanity is encouraging people to go is five kilometres, but participants can turn it into a longer Habitat for Humanity is building a new duplex at 1015 Ominica Street East for two families.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio marathon if they wish.

Money raised will support the curcouch, watch TV, and not think about doing anything active. Such rent build at 1015 Ominica Street East and help two young families participants will receive a “certified couch potato” certificate afachieve homeownership. terward.

This development was estimated at more than $300,000, including The full registration option is for people who are serious about site preparation, servicing and home construction. However, due competing and want an actual medal. to increased supply prices, the organization anticipates that it will Registration ranges from $16.93 to $54.06. However, participants cost $500,000 to finish the build. can add an extra $5 to $10 — “or more if they’re feeling overly “We did a virtual run last year that people had a lot of fun with,” generous,” laughed Watts — if they want to donate to the organisaid Donna Watts, chapter lead with Habitat for Humanity. “It’s zation. been a pretty tough year for fundraising, and it’s been a pretty Build update tough year for increased costs for the build. So, between the com- Construction of the duplex is going well, while build manager bination of the two, we have to look at some different fundraising Fern Paulhus has been doing a great job guiding the project even initiatives, and a virtual run seems to be relatively safe.” with few volunteers due to pandemic restrictions, Watts said. One Participants can complete the event anytime from Aug. 1 to 15, prospective homeowner has already given 200 hours of volunteer or they can head to Wakamow Valley on Aug. 7 and 14 during the hours, while some Saskatchewan Polytechnic students are continufarmers’ market, register at the Habitat table, and complete the run ing to work even though their original two weeks are finished. before returning for a medal.

Every Saskatchewan Habitat chapter is seeing increased building People who complete the event on their own can pick up their med- materials costs, which is worrisome, she continued. als at the farmers’ market or have them mailed.

The homeownership program allows families to purchase a home Habitat for Humanity is offering people four options in which to at fair-market value with an interest-free, zero-down payment participate in the virtual run. mortgage set at 25 per cent of their gross annual income. However, The youth option lets youths take part wherever they live. They can Habitat does not know what effect the increased building-material walk/run/bike/kayak/canoe/hop any distance they choose. They costs will have on the future appraised values of the homes. will later receive an e-certificate by email.

Watts added that Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to The cheering squad lets people support participants from the side- join the committee in Moose Jaw to help plan activities and events. lines. This is a good option for grandparents cheering on their Visit Eventbrite.ca to register for the virtual run or check out Habgrandchildren. itat for Humanity’s Facebook page.

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Construction officially underway at Great Plains Power Plant New combined-cycle natural gas plant to offer cleaner energy, huge economic impact for Moose Jaw over next three years Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

cial opening ceremony at the worksite Friday morning, marking the first stages of work on the natural gas power plant.

The build is already well underway, with workers pausing to take in the remarks amid huge piles of earth, equipment and construction trailers on the site.

“This is a big announcement,” said SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh.

“Any time you start construction of a power station and espeSaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh speaks at the event of- cially one of this size, ficially launching construction of the Great Plains Power Station. it’s a very big event. It marks the beginning Randy Palmer of that next phase of Construction on the Great Plains Power generation opportuniStation is officially underway. ties we have in the province, building this Members of the provincial government, gas plant at the same time we’re building SaskPower, the Nekaneet First Nation and wind energy and solar energy. We’re movCity of Moose Jaw were on hand for a spe- ing down a path every time we do this to

lower our carbon footprint and move into a cleaner future for Saskatchewan.”

The combined-cycle plant will produce 60 per cent fewer emissions than a coal-fired plant and is expected to reach completion in 2024. Once operational, it’ll provide 360 megawatts of power to the provincial grid, enough to service a city the size of Regina.

The plant will come online as units at the Boundary Dam in Estevan are retired, one this year and another in 2024, bolster- SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh speaks at the event ofing power generation ficially launching construction of the Great Plains Power Station. while maintaining as Randy Palmer clean a footprint as the area, you have the corridor between possible.

“This plant is needed to offset those re- Moose Jaw and Regina, and significant tirements as well as provide the back-up load increases in this area just like the energy when the wind isn’t blowing or the Saskatoon area. sun isn’t shining at solar facilities,” Marsh It was a natural because we have access to said. “So any time we do this, we’re doing transmission lines and there’s also access it with the mind of reducing our emissions to the main natural gas pipeline running in the long run in the electricity sector in in this area, which helped minimize the overall cost for this project immensely.” the province.”

Now for the real positive news: the con- Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for struction portion of the project is expect- SaskPower, said the project is just the tip ed to create 500 jobs while pumping more of the iceberg when it comes to cleaner than $140 million into the local economy. energy.

“And there’s also going to be a lot of “Going forward we have to look at the work in maintenance contracts and con- other things we might do,” Morgan said. tracts during the life of this facility over “We have increased amount of solar and the next 20, 25 years that will support the wind in the province and we’re also looklocal community and Saskatchewan con- ing at biomass. Going forward we have to tractors,” Marsh said. “So this is a project look at small modular (nuclear) reactors, that will be an important part of Moose too, we have a big portion of the world’s uranium in the province and I think we Jaw for a very long time.”

Choosing the Friendly City for the site should be using it. of the power plant was a natural fit given “There’s a high level of public acceptance where some of the major power draws in for nuclear energy in the province and we’re looking right now into how that’ll the region are.

“When you site a generation plant, you try fit into the existing grid and the possibiland site it near where the load is,” Marsh ities of that.” explained. “We have potash mines in

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“Relief, celebration and joy”: City celebrates official start of Great Plains Power Plant construction Importance of project to community as well as hurdles that had to be overcome Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

With all the benefits in the near and far future that will come from the build on top of the work that went into just getting the power station up and happening, Friday’s official announcement of the beginning of construction was momentous.

The project first came to public light a couple of years ago when city council began considering officially taking a run at it. That began an arduous process filled with many meetings and a lot of behindthe-scenes work to convince the provincial powers-that-be that Moose Jaw was the right fit.

“There were numerous times I’ve said along the way that this project faced challenges,” Tolmie said. “Initially we weren’t considered for this, so we went after it.

Our team worked very hard to convince SaskPower and the province that this was the right location.

“Then we faced challenges when there were concerns about carbon tax and car-

bon pricing and I contacted the Premier and Minister Duncan to grandfather this project. Then we reached out to the federal government because there were delays and we were dealing with a pandemic… there was a lot that had to be done to bring this here, a lot of communication.”

Just driving into the project site offered an example of what that work accomplished.

Signs loaded with local businesses line the road, showing off how much of an impact the power station build will have.

“These are all local businesses that are contributing to these projects, so they’re able to put bread and butter on the table for their employees and their families,” Tolmie said. “That’s a huge momentum swing for our community, and so we’re very, very excited not only about this project, but what this project could mean to the community in the future for other projects.”

Tolmie used Stone Age Enterprises as an

example of a beneficiary. A local outdoor restroom company, they had little going on prior to the build thanks to the pandemic. Now, their porta-potties are all over the site.

“So we’re happy to see things like that, people need jobs and this just came at the right time,” Tolmie said.

The city will also be more than happy to welcome the 60 or so permanent jobs that will come from SaskPower employees and contractors once the project is finished. That, of course, on top of the 500 or so jobs over the next three years as construction continues.

“So those are long-term jobs for this community and they’re good-paying jobs, and that’s what we want to attract,” Tolmie said.

All in all, the Great Plains Power Station is the culmination of a lot of hard work from many sources, and the benefits are already being felt.

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Golden opportunity: Workers from Nekaneet First Nation part of Great Plains Power Station build Chief Alvin Francis speaks about his appreciation of the opportunity, provincial and city representatives look forward to continuing partnership Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

encourage our youth to go out and enjoy the real world,” he said. “Because when you’re on a reserve, sometimes you become isolated and then you don’t think about what’s going on… I had a great experience going out into the real world and doing construction so I encourage that today.

“That’s why we have all the important agreements with SaskPower and all the crown corporations, to make sure that we know we’re working together to make a better future.

Nekaneet First Nation chief Alvin Francis speaks about the That’s what must alopportunities his people are receiving through an agreement ways go on because with SaskPower without it, we won’t have those good feelA partnership between the Nekaneet First ings we have going on with each other.”

Nation and SaskPower Crown Corpora- The fact construction jobs like those at the tion will see young adults from the reserve Great Plains site are very well paying only receiving an opportunity to work on the enhances the importance in Francis’ eyes.

Great Plains Power Station natural gas “It’s very valuable because there aren’t very many jobs that can provide for you plant build.

Chief Alvin Francis from Nekaneet was on (back home),” Francis said. “I keep enhand during a special ceremony announc- couraging them when they get out of ing the official start of construction on Fri- school, ‘okay, now go get a mainstream day morning and spoke about how import- job, because by the time you’re 50, you can retire’, and everyone would love to retire ant the opportunity to his people.

‘It’s very important because I always try and that young. As we build these opportunities

between private and crown corporations, I believe this is going to be a better future for everyone so they can provide a living for their family.”

Francis was quick to stress the jobs aren’t guaranteed -- workers have to prove they’re capable, just like everyone else. But getting that chance when the opportunity might otherwise not exist is an important step.

“It’s an opportunity once they get out of school, they can work during the summer,” said Francis. “But it’s also an opportunity to prove themselves. I can put my foot in the door for them, but that’s all I can do.

There are no guarantees of any kind, they have to work just like I did, and I think that’s the way it should be done, to prove that you can be a good worker.”

Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan hopes to see the partnership continue well into the future.

“The Chief talked about what we’ve done in the past but also talked about looking forward to jobs and economic activity on a local and individual basis and I couldn’t agree more,” he said.

SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh

added that Nekaneet First Nation members are well on track to land permanent jobs once the project reaches completion.

“We’ve been working with the Nekaneet First Nation in a training program for operators and we’d like to eventually see the opportunity for members to find employment here,” Marsh said. “They’ve started on that path and we’re happy to work with them.”

Moose Jaw mayor Fraser Tolmie took a more conciliatory tone to Indigenous workers receiving opportunities, especially in light of recent events.

“It’s a sad time for our nation, so to be able to have Chief Francis come and share his heart, it means a lot to our community because we have a historical past with First Nations,” he said. “So to be able to share this project and have a blessing from him and to hear his words, it’s very important and it’s the right step. We have a lot to learn and the only way you can do that is by learning together. The best thing we have now is being able to communicate and that’s what this project has been about.”

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Threshing bee to run two days at Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum

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A good portion of our 24-hr day is made up of sleeping. When it comes to shut-eye, we can do a lot to assist our bodies in having an optimal rest, sometimes maybe easier said than done.

For some, sleep comes easy but staying in the zone is not always that easy. It seems as the life-clock ticks on by, sleep patterns change and sometimes it’s harder to keep the momentum going throughout the night Joan Ritchie hours into the wee morning; we wake EDITOR up before the sun rises and the early bird gets the worm.

For myself, I can fall asleep as soon as I hit the pillow, but then toss to and fro from left to right and sometimes in-between, waking up to go for that middle-of-the-nite pee that habitually presents itself or that parched throat that needs lubrication to make it through to morning.

No matter what the reasons, waking up through the nite is not what we usually desire. I persistently resist getting out of bed until I feel I am well-rested enough to meet the day, although I have to concede when sleep no longer comes and I smell coffee brewing. I guess you could say I have been conditioned to early mornings as the man of the house usually is in competition with the birds to be the first one up, but when I smell coffee...

Recently I found out that there are a number of things we can do to help ourselves in the sleeping department. Some take a shot of brandy as a sleeping aid prior to bedtime; that was grandma’s cure for all...Nowadays, many prefer CBD oil and like-kind gummies for relaxation, while others swear by melatonin.

Some non-medicinal tips: Apparently sleeping on your left side will help alleviate stomach issues like heartburn/reflux and indigestion, not to mention curbing snorers. Sorry to say but sleeping on your sides can contribute to wrinkles! As well, ‘dad the internet’ says that it helps your body clear ‘interstitial waste from the brain’…saying, ‘this brain cleanse may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases.

Research shows that right-side sleeping may lower nervous system activity, which reduces heart rate and blood pressure. Lying on the right side creates more space in the chest cavity and reduces pressure on the heart muscles. Some scientists think the age-related preference for right-side sleeping is an instinctive, protective response for the heart.

For side-sleepers it is advantageous to also stuff a pillow between your knees to alleviate pressure in the lower back, also a good technique for back sleepers to put a pillow under their knees.

The elite few that also know something about everything say that sleeping on your back is a plausible option to protect the spine and relieve strain on the back and joints.

Optimally, though, those in the know say that sleeping on the right side is the best option with the most benefits.

When you get to that age where you critique everything you are doing to stay rested, look refreshed and cognitively sound, you are probably at the age where no one cares anymore but you.

Just make sure you have a good book to put you to sleep.

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For months there was a question mark beside the threshing bee event on the Sukanen Ship Museum website.

Not any more.

The directors decided to proceed with the annual two day festival celebrating pioneer threshing and farming on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12.

“Since the government relaxed the restrictions, we see no reason why we can’t have the threshing bee,” said President Gord Ross.

“I’ve had lots of inquiries about it. People are interested and want to know.”

Plans are for the same demonstrations as in past years and some new ones.

“We usually have three threshing machines operating” with one run by steam-powered tractor, one by a gasoline tractor and one stationary hand-fed unit.

“We hope to operate a reaper (binder) and the small Allis-Chalmers three-one-half foot pull behind the combine.“ The stationary baler should be up and running with a possibility of a mill grinding wheat into flour as new demonstration.

Vintage car/truck and tractor parades are planned each day as well as the pancake breakfasts. ”We did seed a crop this year anticipating we would have the threshing bee.”

The oats crop looks good. “The rain came at the right time and it had a rest last year” lying fallow.

“I think we can get a good crowd. It’s hard to say. We might have bigger crowds due to the fact that there isn’t a lot of stuff going on.”

There is one possible hitch – volunteer numbers.

“I’m a little concerned whether we’ll have enough volunteers show up. We’ve had a noticeable drop in members and that might be due to the fact people just haven’t been out and around” during the pandemic.

“I’m optimistic we can pull it off.”

Anyone interested in volunteering to prepare for the show and during the show should contact the museum at 306-693-7315.

Response has been strong since the museum opened for four days a week in June. “We’re getting lots of inquiries on hours of opening.

“Since we’ve been open we’ve actually had some pretty decent weekends – actually made a profit on gates” something not always happening.

The museum will keep June hours for the rest of the summer — Thursday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Youths interested in science or space encouraged to apply for national scholarship Moose Jaw Express staff

The newly formed Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation is seeking Canada’s next leaders and explorers in science and space and is offering scholarships to support the educational efforts of these individuals.

Twenty scholarships worth $1,000 each are available to any Canadian youth under age 25 who are either entering or studying in a post-secondary institution or flight school. The money is designed to help students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies or flight training potentially pursue careers in aviation or the aerospace industry.

“We have thousands of brilliant young people in our country who have big dreams. These scholarships are to inspire our students and to meet the rapidly growing demand for skilled people in the private and defence sectors and to be leaders in Canada and the world,” said (retd) Lt.-Gen. Michael Hood, CMM CD, former commander of the RCAF. “There are few areas more exciting than science and flight. My career was outstanding, and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to learn and succeed. Our future is now in the hands of Canada’s youth.”

Youths have until Friday, July 16, to submit applications — an essay of 500 words or a two-minute video — for the

scholarships. Interested individuals should visit rcaffoundation.ca/portfolio-items/student-scholarship to apply.

Students will have to choose from one of three categories — women; Aboriginal, visible minority, persons with disabilities, and members of the gay community; and anyone thinking of entering the aerospace industry via a post-secondary institution — and answer two questions.

Those two questions include their career aspirations and visions for their future in the aviation and aerospace industries, and their most important character attribute or personal life experience is and how it will help them make meaningful contributions to their future workplace and community.

“The RCAF Foundation is leading the way to support these young people so they can make a difference in the future of Canada — whether it be in space exploration, Arctic sovereignty or life-changing discoveries,” said Jeremy Diamond, founding CEO of the RCAF Foundation. “We know there are students who crave a challenge and think big and beyond the norm. We want to help them reach for the stars through careers in aviation and aerospace.”

Visit https://rcaffoundation.ca/ for more information about the RCAF Foundation.

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Lloydminster’s Husky Midstream builds more pipeline to help get Sask. oil to market Moose Jaw Express staff

Lloydminster-based Husky Midstream has completed the first in-service pipeline project under the provincial government’s oil infrastructure investment program (OIIP), an initiative that will help alleviate problems shipping oil and gas to market.

Husky’s Saskatchewan Gathering System Expansion project will accommodate new shipping capacity of up to 48,000 barrels of oil per day of crude oil production, with 62 kilometres of new pipeline and 12 kilometres of replacement pipe. The $82-million investment near Spruce Lake will support oil production growth and broader access to export markets.

The project also created about 450 construction-related jobs at its peak.

“Our government will continue supporting the development of oil infrastructure in our province to create long-term sustainable growth for our energy industry,” Premier Scott Moe said. “This project is a step toward meeting our Growth Plan targets to increase oil production by 25 per cent to 600,000 barrels per day by 2030.”

The OIIP, first which the Ministry of Energy and Resources first introduced in 2020, offers transferable oil and gas royalty/freehold production tax credits, at a rate of 20 per cent of eligible costs, for qualified projects that significantly increase provincial pipeline capacity.

“We want to foster greater energy independence in Sas-

katchewan, particularly in light of the federal government’s anti-energy policies and cancellation of major pipeline projects in recent years,” said Bronwyn Eyre, minister responsible for energy and resources. “This pipeline expansion will increase Saskatchewan producers’ access to processing and export infrastructure, support growth and decrease trucking volumes on our highways.”

The Oil Infrastructure Investment Program attracts investment to the province, especially when economic uncertainty means companies are re-evaluating their capital spending, Husky Midstream CEO Duane Rae said.

OIIP will also help companies such as his invest in new transportation infrastructure that supports customers developing new production opportunities.

Husky Midstream’s project, as well as other anticipated new and expanded pipeline infrastructure, will help alleviate record-level demand for oil by rail and truck transportation and, at the same time, reduce emissions and transportation costs for the energy sector. Increased pipeline capacity will also potentially generate increased royalties and revenues for the province.

Cenovus Energy operates Husky Midstream.

The Government of Saskatchewan will accept applications under the OIIP program until March 31, 2025.

Lloydminster’s Husky Midstream has built or upgraded nearly 100 kilometres of pipeline near Spruce Lake, which will help get more oil to market. Photo courtesy Govt. of Sask.

Rouleau aims to attract more families with creation of new 21-lot subdivision Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

world — since it’s close to Moose Jaw and Regina and is a 30-minute commute in either direction, he continued. The community also has a kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, is a natural sports town, has suitable baseball and hockey venues, and a new spray park.

The new subdivision could attract 21 new families to Rouleau, which is exciting since it could keep the school full and active, Grant said, noting that growth is important for small towns.

Let’s celebrate! Alair Homes owner Darius Wilson, Shannon Forrester with Floor Covering International, Rouleau town administrator Joan Clark, Mayor Grant Clark, and Alair project manager Mike Armstrong clink glasses of sparking champagne during a ground-breaking ceremony for a new subdivision on July 9. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Sparkling champagne and doughnuts from Tim Hortons were two distinctly Canadian items that the Town of Rouleau used recently to celebrate the kickoff of a new 21-lot subdivision construction project.

Officials from the town and contractor Alair Homes in Moose Jaw gathered in the new East Gate Landing subdivision on July 9 for a ceremony that saw shovels help break ground for the construction of a show home, which will help highlight the community to prospective buyers and residents.

This is great for the community, especially since every town dreams of having 21 new lots serviced and a newly paved street nearby, said Mayor Grant Clark. Furthermore, each lot costs $50,000, which is reasonable and not something buyers can find just anywhere.

GB Construction developed the new subdivision.

Clark had the idea to create a new subdivision after he became mayor nine years ago. Meanwhile, it was two years ago when he and town council started working to develop East Gate Landing, which the town finished servicing a few months ago. Two lots have already sold, while the town office is receiving regular inquiries about the remaining ones.

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Rouleau Mayor Grant Clark stands near the pit where a new water treatment plant is being constructed. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Joan Clark, town administrator, and Rouleau Mayor Grant Clark officially break ground on the site where a new show home will be constructed. Photo by Jason G. Antonio “It’s a huge project for a small town. It really is,” he added.

Alair Homes in Moose Jaw will build the show home — its first new build after forming in June 2019 — and will be the preferred builder for the other homes in the subdivision, said project manager Mike Armstrong. The Moose Jaw business — its parent company is multinational — is also constructing a new home in Iron Bridge now and another one in November, and one in Chamberlain next spring.

“So it’s a big day for us … ,” he said. “We’re very excited to get this build going.”

The company performed plenty of work behind the scenes during the past six months, Armstrong continued.

This new development will keep Rouleau “rolling” and

help motivate residents and prospective buyers. It could also attract new services and stores to the community.

“It could become that commuter town for Regina and Moose Jaw, like White City,” he added. “This is just the beginning. A lot of development is coming. It will be nothing but beneficial.”

Alair is excited about this project and excited to work with Clark and the town, said company owner/partner Darius Wilson. The town offers several amenities for families, along with space and fresh air.

“We’re pretty pumped,” he added. “We’re looking forward to building some forever homes out here.”

New water treatment plant Besides the new subdivision, the town is also constructing a new $10.8-million regional reverse osmosis water treatment plant that will support the community, Wilcox, and two rural municipalities; it should be finished by June 2022.

Right now, there is a hole in the ground, with construction crews pouring concrete and installing rebar as they build water storage pens.

“We’re trying to improve the quality of water. We’re sitting on a huge aquifer of water (so) a new reverse osmosis plant will improve the quality of water,” said Clark. “It’ll coincide really well with the residential development.

It’ll be great.”

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Hot weather could produce toxic blue-green algae on lakes Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Skin irritation, red eyes, nausea, cramps, a sore throat and diarrhea are some signs you may have contacted blue-green algae, a substance that forms on bodies of water during hot weather.

With the recent stretch of extreme heat throughout the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) and the Ministry of Health are advising the public to avoid direct contact and intended or unintended consumption of any surface water where blue-green algae blooms occur.

Pet owners and livestock producers are advised to keep their animals away from such water since the water can be toxic in high enough doses, said Sean Osmar with the WSA. In addition, dogs can be particularly affected by consuming this water since they can lose their hair and suffer internal injuries.

Recreational users should also be aware of these blooms when using the lakes or when they are fishing. Fishermen should not consume any shellfish or fish — including the internal organs — they pull from lakes where there are blue-green algae since it would be unsafe.

Algae blooms are heavy concentrations of blue-green and green algae that often given the water a shimmering, foamy and pea soup-like appearance. The blooms could be blue-green, bright blue, grey or tan in colour. The recent warm temperatures may result in quick formations of algae blooms.

There have not been any official reports of

Wildfire information, current fire bans and ongoing disaster response to serve as focus for website, streamlining wide range of SPSA information services Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

such blooms at Lake Diefenbaker or Buffalo Pound Lake, but Osmar noted there have been anecdotal stories of blooms popping up at Buffalo Pound.

The algae blooms commonly occur during calm, hot weather in lakes and reservoirs with shallow, slow-moving or still water with sufficient nutrients. The blooms can last up to three weeks and can be pushed around the lake or reservoir by the wind.

Residents are urged to contact their health-care provider if they believe they have encountered blue-green algae and have any symptoms. Any health-related questions about blue-green algae can be answered by calling 811 or contacting the region’s environmental health office at 306-766-7755 or environmentalhealth@ rqhealth.ca.

For more information about beaches in Saskatchewan, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/environmental-health/healthy-beach-program.

Watch out for bears while camping at parks in Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Express staff

With camping season in full swing, the Ministry of Environment is reminding campers to be aware of bears and keep sites free of attractants.

Many of Saskatchewan’s parks and campgrounds are in bear country, while bears have been known to wander through on occasion. Proper food storage, cooking methods and garbage handling are essential for safe camping in areas where bears might live and operate.

“It’s important to remember that these are wild animals and they can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous,” said Matthew Tokaruk, Ministry of Environment wildlife biologist. “Take the necessary safety precautions in areas where there may be a higher chance of encountering bears or other predatory animals.”

The ministry confirmed to the Moose Jaw Express that there have been no bearing sightings near Buffalo Pound Provincial Park or in the Moose Jaw area.

When bears start to associate food sources with humans, they become a public safety risk. If you encounter a bear, keep your distance and do not attempt to scare the animal away or handle the situation yourself. Most often, animals will move on without any intervention.

In a campground: · Never cook or eat in your tent · Never store food in tents or tent trailers.

Store food in air-tight containers in the trunk of your vehicle · Place all garbage in the containers provided. Do not burn or bury scraps · Clean fish only at designated fish-cleaning stations · Keep your pet on a leash · Keep young children close at hand, especially at dawn and dusk · Use a flashlight at night If a bear enters the campground: · Stay calm. Do not run · Do not harass or chase the bear

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency launches new website for emergency information

· If the bear is at a distance, calmly place all food in your vehicle · Get into your vehicle and report the incident to staff “Never feed bears or leave food for a bear — it is illegal, and you will invite trouble for yourself, other campers and the bear,” Tokaruk said. “Bears that have been fed by people lose their natural fear of humans and often have to be destroyed.”

New regulations prohibit the feeding of bears, wolves, cougars and coyotes. This regulation was implemented to help alleviate increased concerns about dangerous wildlife gaining access to human-sourced foods. This includes feeding these animals on the side of the road.

Failure to manage food and garbage while camping may result in fines under the amended regulations, the ministry said.

This prohibition does not apply to the use of bait for licensed hunting or trapping purposes, conducting agricultural activities or operating licensed landfills.

If you have an encounter with an aggressive bear, and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555. To report concerns about nuisance bear(s), contact the ministry’s general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.

Additional information about bears and bear safety is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/wildlife-issues.

alerting system, SaskAlert, making it easier to follow active events.”

The website provides residents with fire and emergency information, preventative education and tools, current fire bans, wildfire activities and even a map that displays the SPSA response to emergencies.

As an example, the site When disaster strikes in the province, a new compre- showed last week that there hensive website from the Saskatchewan Public Safety were 141 fire bans in the Agency will help keep everyone up to date with the latest province, a slew of roadwork information. Getty Images on Highway 33 from RegiImagine a spring where the Moose Jaw na to Francis, and 30 active River has the potential to create major wildfires in Saskatchewan, including five flooding in the city. where firefighters were actively protecting Or a summer storm that has been spawn- property and 10 that weren’t contained. ing tornadoes as it bears down on the city. The site will even soon have a interactive Or if you’re up north camping, seeing a map showing the SPSA’s response to inciwall of smoke on the horizon. dents in the province.

How would you know how dangerous the “This is only the beginning. The new situation is, and if worst came to worst, website will continue to evolve to meet how the disaster response would look? the needs of Saskatchewan residents and That’s where the new Saskatchewan Pub- the agency’s stakeholders,” Tell said. lic Safety Agency website comes into The site will also continue to serve as play. the home for emergency management, The SPSA officially launched saskpub- Sask911, SaskAlert the Civic Addressing licsafety.ca on July 7, offering a compre- Registry, wildfire management and fire hensive source for emergency information safety. of all types across multiple devices.

For the latest information, visit saskpub“The site was designed so that residents licsafety.ca, find them on Facebook at can find emergency and disaster mitiga- www.facebook.com/skpublicsafety, send tion information quickly and efficiently,” them an e-mail at SPSA@gov.sk.ca or give Policing, Corrections and Public Safety them a shout at 1-800-667-9660.

Minister Christine Tell said. “It will also be connected to the provincial emergency

B.C.-based grain company Northern Grain Ltd. stops doing business in Canada Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Farmers who worked with Northern Grain Limited in Richmond, British Columbia will have to find another enterprise with which to partner since the company is no longer doing business in Canada.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) recently announced that as of July 1, it would no longer licence Northern Grain Limited. As a result, the commission will no longer hold security for the business under the Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. This means farmers who do business with the company after this date will not be protected by security under the Canada Grain Act. “The contact that we had for the company is no longer employed by Northern Grain Ltd.; as far as we know, they do not have representation in Canada anymore,” Rémi Gosselin, manager of corporate information services with CGC, said in an email.

“We don’t really have more information on Northern Grain Ltd.” CGC did not know which producers or companies might have been doing business with Northern Grain Ltd., nor how many farmers might have shipped through the now-defunct grain company, he continued. Moreover, the business had not reported any liability “in quite some time,” while it had let its licence lapse in May. Gosselin added that CGC alerted the public about Northern Grain Ltd.’s shutdown

as part of its due diligence, while the commission did not receive any complaints from former customers about outstanding payments.

Northern Grain Ltd. is one of 73 grain companies across Canada whose licence is no longer in effect as of the start of July, according to the CGC website.

Thirty-four of those companies are in Saskatchewan, with some in the Moose Jaw area, including the Viterra Canada terminal in Pense, the ILTA Grain Inc. elevator in Belle Plaine, the Chaplin Grain Corp. in Chaplin, the Alliance Pulse Processors Inc. elevator in Chamberlain and Glidden, the Paterson Grain elevator in Mortlach, and the Gardiner Dam Terminal Joint Venture elevator near Loreburn.

An internet search reveals Northern Grain Ltd. was based at 4688 Blundell Road in Richmond, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home that is 3,200 square feet in size and had an assessed property value of $1.3 million in 2019.

While the company had a B.C. address, its phone number was from Saskatchewan.

The Moose Jaw Express attempted to call the number, but it was disconnected.

The Express also attempted to call a number for a Northern Grain Ltd., with an address at 1008-1914 Hamilton Street in Regina, to determine if this was the same company but did not hear from anyone.

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Cuzzins’ reunions required for July 24 celebration

In homes here and afar there are likely plans galore being made for families to begin trips to visit relatives they haven’t seen Joyce Walter for months and For Moose Jaw Express months. ronjoy@sasktel.net Most communication among family members has been done virtually since the pandemic travel restrictions were put in place. Watching someone on a computer screen or listening to telephone voice mail in no way compares to face-to-face conversations, handshakes or crushing hugs.

Family reunions, weddings, even celebrations of life and funerals have been delayed, depriving friends and families an opportunity to connect with loved ones in any meaningful way.

That is all about to change and just in time for the observance of “International Cousins’ Day” on July 24.

There is not much history available about this special day except to say it is to hon-

our the children of our aunts and uncles — that would make those children our cousins. The celebration, I learned, should be a time for cousins to “get together for fun, to hang out together, to chill together, to just do anything for fun.”

The theme for this year’s Cousins’ Day is “what’s buzzin’ cuzzin’?”

I can just imagine the reaction I would get if I were to use that greeting when I see these family members for the first time in a long while. I already get funny looks from some of these folks so there is no need to add to the situation.

Family reunions, as I recall, always involve games and singing, stories, food and of course, a bit of gossip, all of it well-meaning, meant only to gather information, whether fact or fiction.

One of the reunions many years ago involved ball games in the pasture. I got one turn at bat, was put out at first because of the way I run, and suspiciously I never got a chance to bat again. My position was way out in the field where nary a ball ever came. A good thing too because I was kept busy waving at all the truckers who honked when they drove by on the highway.

Since that get-together, many of my first cousins have passed away as have all the aunts and uncles, leaving a conglomeration of their aging offsprings to be accommodated at a much different kind of reunion.

The venue would have to be accessible without stairs and with rest rooms designed to accommodate anyone who might be in a wheelchair or navigating with a cumbersome walker.

There won’t be any ball games, but we might try a game or two of horseshoes, with spotters being responsible for finding horseshoes in tree branches or somewhere else outside the designated premises. Aiming talents and eyesight aren’t what they used to be.

I can envision one or two of the cousins agreeing to be in a three-legged race, replaced knees and hips, aching backs and pace makers all taken into consideration.

Suitable prizes would be awarded and EMTs would be on standby.

The catered meal would take into consideration a variety of dietary restrictions. Libations would be non-alcoholic in nature so as not to interfere with the medications being swallowed prior to the roast beef

and ham supper.

After a song or two, sung in various keys, we would head home or to the motel to be in bed by 10 p.m., taking with us wonderful memories and a question or two about the identity of that person who kept saying “what’s buzzin’ cuzzin’?”

And a disclaimer here: this reunion of cousins is from my side of the family. Housemate’s cousins are a few years younger and they surely would be able to play some innings of ball, enjoy a glass or two of spirits, and stay up later than 10 p.m.

With them I would still be out in the field, sitting on my walker and waving my cane at the rascals who toot their horns or yell questionable greetings as they drive by.

I do hope someone on both sides gets these reunions organized before our numbers decline even more. Let’s get buzzin!’

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

Sask. Police Commission to investigate concerns in Estevan following officer’s death Jason G. Antonio Moose Jaw Express

The Saskatchewan Police Commission plans to conduct an inquiry into workplace concerns at the Estevan Police Service, which arose after the death of a former police officer.

The inquiry will consist of fact-finding interviews focused on workplace culture, health and well-being supports for police officers, the role and responsibilities of the chief of police and the Estevan Board of Police Commissioners, and what effect these factors may have on the quality of policing there, according to the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety.

A subsection of The Police Act gives the minister the power to approve an inquiry into the matter concerning the standard of policing and law enforcement provided within a municipality.

“The Saskatchewan Police Commission works with police services and boards of police commissioners to promote effective policing throughout the province,” the ministry said. “The commission is empowered to conduct audits and reviews and to provide information to boards of police commissioners.

“The commission is the final appeal body in disciplinary and dismissal matters.”

The police commission has appointed high-profile Regina-based defence lawyer Aaron Fox to conduct the inquiry.

The City of Estevan acknowledged in March the concerns with the police service and board of police commissioners that were brought forward following the death of Const.

Jay Pierson earlier that month. Pierson had served the organization for 23 years and had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mainly due to years of working in forensics.

Pierson submitted a request for benefits on May 12, 2017, and a mental health evaluation was submitted on July 26, 2017. A Workers’ Compensation Board appeals officer approved his claim in October 2017, but the WCB’s appeals tribunal reversed that decision in 2018.

His case was against the Estevan board of police commissioners and the WCB. Following the initial appeals officer’s decision in 2017, Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur expressed concern that in allowing the claim, little input had been sought

from the EPS. He also expressed his belief that the cause of the stress and anxiety related to employee-employer relations and not PTSD. Pierson appealed the appeals tribunal’s decision to the Court of Queen’s Bench, and in June 2020, a Queen’s Bench judge ruled that he should receive benefits.

However, “Jay felt that the lack of support, both financially and with regard to his mental health struggles, took an enormous toll on his health and personal relationships,” his family said in his obituary.

Pierson died at age 49 due to natural causes. However, his case raised many questions about the situation in which he found himself and about the relationship between the Estevan Police Service members with Chief Paul Ladouceur and Deputy Chief Murray Cowan.

Several interviewees told the Estevan Mercury newspaper that the environment at the EPS was “toxic,” which decreased the chances that members — even if facing serious problems — would reach out or receive help.

Ladouceur resigned on April 8, 2021.

Story includes files from the Estevan Mercury.

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From The Kitchen

Almost time to preserve summer fruits for winter

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

In anticipation of the full-blown canning and preserving season, there will be a rush to find new recipes to enhance the off-season enjoyment of a variety of fruits and vegetables.

This week’s recipes offer suggestions for ensuring seasonal fruits can be enjoyed while the snow blows outside.

••• Peach Pickles 16 cups peaches (25-30) 4 tbsps. Fresh Fruit colour protection solution 4 cinnamon sticks 2 tbsps. whole cloves 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger root 6 cups granulated sugar 4 cups white vinegar Blanch, peel, pit and halve peaches. Place prepared peaches in the Fresh Fruit colour protection solution (4 tbsps. in 8 cups of water.) When all peaches have been prepared, drain and measure out 16 cups of peach halves.

Tie cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger root in a square of white cheese cloth to create a spice bag.

Combine spice bag, sugar and vinegar in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and boil pickling liquid gently for five minutes.

Add drained peach halves to the boiling liquid and boil gently for 5-8 minutes or until just tender.

Remove from heat and allow peaches to stand overnight in pickling liquid.

In the morning, sterilize pint jars and lids.

Bring peaches and pickling liquid to a boil. Remove spice bag.

Pack peaches into hot jars to within 3/4 inch of top rim. Add boiling pickling liquid to cover peaches to within 1/2 inch of top rim. Seal jars then process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes. Remove from canner, cool for 24 hours and check seals.

Store in a cool, dark place. Makes about 6 pints.

••• Pear Compote 10 cups prepared pears (18 medium) 1 cup dark raisins 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots

juice and grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange 1/2 cup lightly packed golden brown sugar 2 tsps. ground cinnamon 2 tsps. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. pickling salt 1/4 cup port wine Combine raisins, apricots, rinds, brown sugar, spices and pickling salt in a large saucepan. Blanch, peel, pit and chop pears to make 10 cups. Add pears to fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Boil gently, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Uncover fruit mixture and boil until thick, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Stir in wine and boil five minutes longer, stirring constantly.

Ladle into sterilized jars, seal then process in hot water bath for at least 20 minutes. Cool and store in cool, dark place.

Compote may be spooned into cooked tart or pie shells or while still warm, may be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Festival of Words’ Simison enjoying recently adopted son after decade-long wait Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

This summer should be exciting for Sarah Simison, not only because it’s the Festival of Words’ 25th Anniversary year, but also because it’s the first summer with her recently adopted son.

Simison and husband Chad Humphreys welcomed Huxton into their lives on Oct. 30, 2020, after beginning their odyssey through the adoption system a decade earlier after several years of unsuccessful fertility treatments.

“It’s been a very long journey,” the festival’s Executive Director said on July 5 after returning from an eight-month maternity leave.

Going through the process was emotional since it was a long wait, Simison continued. Every year, the couple emailed their adoption worker hoping to hear good news but didn’t learn much since the worker couldn’t tell them where on the waiting list they stood. This forced them to constantly re-assess their lives and whether they should keep their names in the queue.

They eventually set a deadline of November 2020 before they would withdraw from the process. However, they learned in September that they would receive a boy and started meeting him and his foster family over several weeks until finally welcoming him into their home.

“I really struggled with talking to other prospective adoptive parents because our wait was so long. What we were told is that our file was sort of mismanaged by a social worker, and (then) everything got centralized in Regina,” said Simison.

The Regina office realized the couple had

Sarah Simison and her husband Chad Humphreys with their son, Huxton. (Submitted by Sarah Simison) been waiting a long time and reached out to them. The couple then resubmitted paperwork to clear up the issue.

Simison pointed out that their case slipped through the cracks for some reason, which is not usual in most situations. However, she commended the social workers who worked with them since the couple’s experience was usually positive.

The couple thought about giving up their adoption quest, as both turned 42 this year and wondered if they were too old to be parents.

“Infertility treatment is a really hard thing for couples to go through and it’s a really heart-breaking process. Sometimes you wonder how much more you can take emotionally,” said Simison. “There were

a lot of times where I was trying to wrap my head around, ‘OK, it’s just not gonna happen for me. I’m just not going to be a mom; I’m not going to have kids.’ And you just try to accept that.”

Huxton turned two in March and is an incredible little boy who is smart, funny, happy, and an absolute joy to be around, she continued. The youngster enjoys being outside and playing in the water, while he also likes getting dirty and riding the tractor on the farm that Simison and Humphreys own.

“It’s just been great watching him … be a kid and explore. We’re taking a lot of joy in just watching a little person discover the world. It’s really fun to be a part of that,” she exclaimed.

Festival of Words Simison is excited for this year’s Festival of Words — which occurs from July 15 to 18 — and the lineup of performers. This is her 11th year with the organization, but she had to defer most of the planning to a co-worker while on parental leave.

“They’ve done a fantastic job. Amanda Farnel, (Operations Manager) has been running a tight ship while I was away and she’s kind of had to revamp the festival … ,” chuckled Simison. “She’s essentially had to plan four festivals this year, as the COVID situation changed, and we had to evolve around with it.”

The festival is using a hybrid approach this year — just as it did last year — with some content produced strictly online, some live-streamed into the Mae Wilson Theatre, and some live in-person events in the theatre.

Simison loves the hybrid approach, while she and her team have become better adept at using new technology and adopting new ideas that can support the tech uptake. The executive director pointed out that many people are experiencing “Zoom fatigue,” so the organization is looking at different approaches to online presentations.

While the festival will always have an in-person component, the virtual aspect will likely become permanent. This has allowed people from remote Canadian communities and other countries such as Pakistan to register and take part.

“People who attended last year will like this year … ,” Simison added.

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Moose Jaw Stories, Eighty Years Ago – July 1941

By Richard Dowson

On July 1, 1941 Canada had been at war with Germany for two years. The United States had not entered the War. The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was up and running. Pilots and Air Crews were being trained in Canada. It was a hectic – heady time in Canada. Men and women who could not find permanent work during most of the 1930s now had their choice of well paying jobs.

Enlistment in all branches of the Military was up. Although Canadian troops were not fighting on the European Continent Canadians in the RCAF and RAF were attacking and bombing NAZI targets Europe and flying in Malta, North Africa and South East Asia.

The building of Heavy, Four Engine Bombers was in its infancy. The twin engine Wellington Bomber was still the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command.

Ships transporting supplies from North America to the United Kingdom were being sunk by German Submarines. Italy and NAZI Germany had a strangle hold on most of North Africa. The NAZIS had just launched their invasion of Russia. The situation was desperate. NAZI Germany seemed unstoppable.

There is no mention of ‘Canada Day’ on July 1, 1941.

Social Changes Pension Plan – Shared Contribution On Thursday, July 3, 1941 the Moose Jaw Times Herald announced the Saskatchewan Legislature passed a superannuation retirement plan for “… rural secretaries, rural municipal councils and secretary-treasurers…”. The plan was effective July 1, 1941.

The Times article added, “The municipalities will pay $60.oo annually into the scheme for their secretaries and the secretaries will contribute a like amount.”

Minimum Wage Increase 1941 As noted, jobs were plentiful and workers were scarce in 1941. This article from the Moose Jaw Times Herald, dated Friday, July 4, 1941 shows the push and pull of raising the minimum Wage. At first glance this looks like a great minimum wage but it is too good to be true. The minimum wage was for a 44-hour week. The hourly minimum wage was $0.30.

HEADLINE Retailers of Saskatchewan Oppose Raising of Minimum Wage ‘Regina, July 4, 1941 – (CP) – Raising of the basic rate for minimum wages in Saskatchewan would be “unfair”, unwise and unjust,” according to a brief prepared by the Retail Merchants Association of Saskatchewan, which is to be presented to the Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board shortly.

“According to the brief “the basic rate for experienced workers is $14.00 in Saskatchewan; $12.00 in Manitoba; $12.50 in Alberta.

“The brief suggested that there should be no change or no increase in the basic rate of wages.”

Marshall Phillipe Petain with Hitler The War When NAZI Germany captured territory they often forced members of the conquered territory to join the NAZI military or, as was the case in France, demand that the ‘Vichy puppet government’ to supply troops for the benefit of the German military.

When Germany overran France in June 1940 French General Phillippe Petain offered to collaborate with the occupying German forces. They occupied the north and west of France and the Vichy government totally collaborated with the Germans, even to the point of sending Jews to concentration camps.

They retained the French Tri-colour flag but change the slogan to read, ‘Work, Family and Fatherland’. The French Vichy government held power from July 10, 1940 to August 9, 1944.

This short Associated Press story appeared in the Moose Jaw Times Herald on Friday, July 4, 1941.

Headline: Vichy Troops to Syria “Ankara, Turkey, July 3, 1941 (delayed) – (AP) – Travellers reported today seeing Vichy troops in the Greek port of Salonika about to remark for Syria. They said at least a regiment of Vichy French was en route.

“British military sources at the same-time reported continued reinforcement of the Vichy air force there by planes flying from North Africa and France by way of axis-occupied Greece and Dodecanese Islands.”

German, Italian and their allies were building their military forces in North Africa.

Legion celebrates poppy’s 100th anniversary as a remembrance emblem Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Inspired by Lt.-Col. John McCrae’s famous poem In Flanthose who gave their lives, and those veterans alive today, ders Fields, France’s “poppy lady” Madame Anna Guérin aphe continued. The poppy is also a reminder that Canadians proached Canada’s Great War Veterans Association and sugshould engage in remembrance all year-round instead of just gested it adopt the poppy to help veterans financially.

November.

The association thought this was a great way to support vetTo help civilians celebrate the poppy’s 100th birthday, the erans and remember those men who had died fighting in the Legion is selling a limited-edition pin that is reminiscent First World War. So, on July 6, 1921, the association — which of the first Remembrance poppy distributed after the First unified in 1925 with other veterans’ groups to form the CaWorld War. Assembled in Canada, this commemorative pin nadian Legion — adopted the poppy as a flower of rememis roughly 2.5 inches long and sells for $9.95. brance.

Moose Jaw’s legion Branch No. 59 is looking at how it can The poppy remembrance pin that the legion is sellSince then, the legion, its branches, and its members have celebrate the poppy for the entire year, said LaBuick. The ing to honour the flower’s 100th anniversary. Photo worked to uphold this tradition of remembrance and use the poppy committee is thinking of bringing back a veterans’ courtesy Royal Canadian Legion poppy to honour the country’s fallen military personnel and lunch to honour those individuals who have served, while recognize veterans of all ages today. the organization is looking at whether it can hold a full ReWhile the poppy’s centennial celebration quietly began at the beginning of this year, the membrance Day service that would incorporate the poppy in a larger way.

Royal Canadian Legion officially recognized the flower’s anniversary on July 6, 2021, LaBuick has appreciated the support the community has given to honour the poppy. He with announcements across the country and many government and civilian organiza- appreciated Tourism Moose Jaw lighting up Mac the Moose in red, while he was equally tions lighting up buildings and statues in red. thrilled with the support that the City of Moose Jaw has provided.

In Moose Jaw, Tourism Moose Jaw lit up Mac the Moose in red while the legion build- As for everyday civilians, the legion president thought they should attempt to remember ing on High Street West was bathed in crimson. veterans’ sacrifices regularly.

“There’s not many things that you can have that have been around for 100 years,” Le- “We may not know what it’s like to serve our country as civilians, but it’s always nice gion president Roy LaBuick said. to learn from our veterans,” LaBuick said. “(This includes) what they can teach us, what “To have something like this, back in 1921, thought of as our flower of remembrance — they’re willing to teach us, some of the things they’ve done, some of the places they’ve and it’s still going strong after 100 years — that showed a lot of vision for those veterans gone, and the jobs they can do.” that decided on this … . I don’t see any reason why it can’t be another 100 years and Civilians may not ever experience being away from their families for six months as milthen some.” itary personnel sometimes do, but they can attempt to understand better the challenges LaBuick thought the poppy was one of the most recognizable emblems and held just as veterans face to show solidarity, LaBuick added. He did not serve but joined the legion much importance as the national flag. to serve veterans that way — an action that residents should consider doing as well.

The poppy is important since it helps Canadians remember everyone who has served, Visit www.legion.ca/remembrance/poppy-100-anniversary for more information.

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The justice system needs to change so fewer women end up in jail and lose their children, which means increasing community supports and decreasing the construction of new jails, a child-care advocate says.

Women should receive communitybased sentences with supports instead of being given lengthy jail times since such sentences would lessen the public’s worry about the punishment given, said Sue Delanoy, the former executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society (EFS).

In Saskatoon, a court program put women in the community to serve their time, with one stipulation being they had to have adequate housing, she continued.

However, there was very little suitable housing then, and there is little adequate

housing now, which is a problem since some women are sent back to the places where they had issues.

A second change Delanoy wants to see is for the building of new jails to stop. She pointed out that Saskatoon is constructing a bigger building for male inmates.

“Like #%$; what are we doing here building bigger jails? That is ridiculous.

Like, you build it and they will come sort of thing?” she exclaimed. “We don’t need bigger jails, we need better support systems, so I’m totally against that.”

A final change the former EFS executive director wanted to see is for the provincial government to fund harm reduction programs. If Saskatchewan doesn’t control its addictions and mental health issues, then “we’re all hooped as a society.”

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Delanoy spoke on July 8 during a lunchtime presentation hosted by Square One Community Inc., an organization supporting low-barrier living for homeless and vulnerable people in the community.

Her talked focused on the overincarceration of women — many of whom are young mothers and most of whom are Aboriginal — and the need for a comprehensive child-care system for families.

The former EFS executive director has worked for more than 40 years advocating for children, youths, and child-care and working with youths and women caught in prostitution and gangs.

Community supports There are many reasons why women end up in prostitution and gangs, but one way to address these issues is for society to support families so they have a strong start and can succeed, including providing child-care support and a strong minimum wage, Delanoy said.

However, child care has “remained an enigma” and has not improved during the past 20 years in Saskatchewan, she added. Although some spaces have been added over the years, the system is not as “robust” as it could be.

In the late 2000s, Delanoy became the executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society and planned to stay for one year to help the organization get back on its feet. Ten years later, she realized that she had developed a passion for working with incarcerated women and this era became a highlight of her life.

“But I was so naïve of the justice issues. … I found the conditions of the women incarcerated were ridiculous,” she said.

“A lot of the things most people don’t know about, I became aware of.”

Aboriginal viewpoint Delanoy, 65, hired “the best team ever” to support the organization and the women it represented. Over time, the EFS shifted from having mostly non-Aboriginal staff to having mostly Aboriginal women, with many having gone through the justice system.

Some things she learned working for the organization were that: most women in jail are in their mid-20s, 90 per cent are Aboriginal, most live in poverty, many have addiction issues, and many have an average of 3.5 children who become displaced when their mothers go to jail.

The society aims to provide services to women before, during and after their incarceration, including ensuring they had the basics for survival, Delanoy continued.

But, while great people are doing good work to help others, the system itself is fragmented and unreliable.

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Sue Delanoy, former executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society, spoke about the justice system and how to support women and families during a lunchtime presentation hosted by Square One Community.

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been sent to jail, from their kids to their homes and possessions. Delanoy and her team bought numerous beds and other household items for women after they had been released and were forced to start over — sometimes repeatedly.

“Let’s face it, you don’t always get it right the first time you try to do it,” she said.

“But what you need is a strong resolve and a strong support system around women and families … . We just can’t give up on people.”

Child-care spaces Delanoy believes that adequate childcare placement can help mothers get through their time in jail, while such support is the “equalizer for everybody” regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Saskatchewan specifically needs to move from a licensed child-care model to an agency approach that supports women who work irregular hours or want to rejoin the workforce.

“We are a child-care desert,” she said, pointing out that while Saskatchewan and Manitoba have roughly similar populations, the former has 15,000 licensed daycare spaces and the latter has 60,000 spaces and thinks that’s not enough.

While the Saskatchewan government adds roughly 1,000 child-care spaces every year, that won’t meet the needs of families unless something “drastic or innovative” is done, Delanoy continued. Instead, she thought the province needed a dedicated public policy that embraces $10 per day child care.

“If we have good child care, none of this (the issues women and families face) would ever happen,” Delanoy added.

For more information, visit childcarenow.ca.

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New ultra-enhanced directory website aims to bring together a wide range of business under one banner for easy access Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Lit Garden landing page The first thing you’ll see when clicking on www.thelitgarden.ca.

A simple drive down Main Street or a visit to any commercial area in Moose Jaw will reveal a host of businesses dedicated to the wellness industry, covering just about every aspect of feeling better and becoming the best ‘you’ through alternative and conventional means.

Thing is, if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, just how do you find a specific organization or group that can help you on your wellness journey?

That’s where a new online venture by Maggie and Lynn Brochu hopes to fill the void, bringing enhanced exposure in addition to a host of perks designed to offer almost everything one would want to know wellness businesses in Moose Jaw. The mother-daughter duo launched The Lit Garden -www.thelitgarden.ca -- back in mid-June and are now looking for pioneer members for their ultra-enhanced directory website.

“We’re basically a one-stop virtual wellness shop local to Moose Jaw,” Lynn explained, adding that their focus is on alternative, organic, holistic and self-empowerment businesses, which include handmade wellness products or any business centred around creation and art, as well as plant-based businesses, whether they’re to create or eat.

“To us, it’s all wellness. We’re not your typical directory, we do have a very unique niche and purpose and vision.”

Both Lynn and Maggie come from an extensive background in wellness, with Lynn having spent 21 years in physical therapy, the bulk of those in alternative and

Lit Garden Brochu Lynn and Maggie Brochu are the founders of The Lit Garden.

holistic physio. She closed down her practice in June 2020 and is now a wellness coach through Step Within Intuitive Energetic Coaching (www.thelitgarden.ca/listings/step-within/).

Maggie is a longtime reiki practitioner dating back to the 1970s, and after she was forced to retire from teaching due to a bout with cancer, she got back into the alternative therapy in 2008 and now runs Believe With Maggie (www.thelitgarden.ca/listings/believe-with-maggie/) focussing on usui reiki and bach flower remedies.

Having so much experience with the Moose Jaw wellness community led to The Lit Garden being launched.

“Moose Jaw has always had a really strong interest in alternative wellness and we have a wealth of alternative wellness business, but we just feel they’re not getting the exposure they deserve,” Lynn said. “Our main purpose is to try and bring clients to the right wellness business for them, and our audience will be both shoppers and wellness and business owners, so we’ll look to cater to and help out both.”

That’s where the ‘not just another directory’ comes into play.

Members of The Lit Garden will have a 45-second video on their profile explaining what their business is about and how they’re unique as well as text and images offering a summary of what they have to offer. Links to all member social media sites will help further spread the word.

“Our main goal is to be easy to navigate and complete than a typical directory you’d find online,” Lynn explained. “We want everyone to have everything they’d want to know about wellness businesses with a few simple clicks… A lot of people want more than the mainstream and conventional and want to drive their own wellness journey and we really want to help them do that. We really want everyone to find fulfilment and wellness and we really want to create a really ‘Lit’ community after such a rough 2020 and 2021.”

Signing on is simply a matter of filling out a form on the website, after which further details will be sent along, all with a focus on keeping things as streamlined and easy as possible.

The Lit Garden will soon be handing out close to 100 invitations to local businesses, covering the gamut of the wellness industry, and there are plenty of incentives to become one of the first 20 ‘pioneers’ on the new website -- including free listing time, with their membership officially kicking in once all the spots The Lit Garden listings A look at what your listing will look like on The Lit Gar- are filled. den, including links to videos, social media and more.

Once the site is in full swing, Premium members are half the cost month-to-month and also receive two months free trial, priority placement in the directory, access to the online communications systems to chat with clients and even access to professional education seminars on Zoom.

They’ll also have reduced rates for smaller businesses and seasonal businesses.

And that’s only scratching the surface -- The Lit Garden is aiming to create a heavy sense of community once it gets rolling, and you can see their plans for doing so and even more about what they’re all about in the Mission and Details sections of their site.

For more on The Lit Garden, visit their website, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheLitGarden, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/the.lit.garden/ and check out their FAQs by searching The Lit Garden on Youtube.

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Summer months will be busy for Moose Jaw Public Library

Virtual book clubs, online gatherings and children programs abound throughout July and August Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

They might not be completely back to fully live-and-in-person activities, but the summer months will still be all sorts of busy at the Moose Jaw Public Library.

While the adult and youth programs will remain online for the time being, youngsters will have a whole series of outdoor activities to take part in as the weather remains warm and the pandemic restrictions come to an end in the province.

Here’s a look at the activities that will be taking place this July and August.

Adult Programs Krazy Kategories on Zoom Thursday, Aug. 19, 2:30 p.m.

Join on Zoom, give your brain a workout and enjoy some fun and laughter. The object of the game is to come up with a unique answer for each of the categories.

The first letter of your answer must begin with the specified letter of the alphabet assigned for each round.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://palliserlibrary.zoom.us/j/84261704849 Youth Programs Teen Digital Dungeons and Dragons on Discord Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Ages 13-19.

Harken back to a time of might and magic and take part in an adventure without leaving your home! New and seasoned players welcome, registration required. For more information and to register, email youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca. https://discord.gg/HAs8rff Teen eBook Club on Discord Tuesday, July 27 and Tuesday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m.

Enjoy reading and looking for a place to connect with friends online? Check out the Teen eBook Club. Each month’s eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free from the Hoopla app. Then gather on Discord to discuss the stories: https://discord.gg/HAs8rff July 27: “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson August 31: “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi Teen Digital Anime Club on Discord Saturday, July 17 and Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Gather online for an evening of anime and Japanese treats. Watch an anime film together online, and if you register in advance you’ll receive a free Japanese To-

Moose Jaw Public Library The Moose Jaw Public Library will continue to host a wide range of programs online during the summer months. kyo Treat Box treat bag! Those registered will be contacted to pick up their treat bag at the library. For more information or to register to receive the snack bag, call the library at 306-692-2787 or email youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca.

Discord channel: https://discord.gg/HAs8rff July 17: Lu Over the Wall (register for Box by Jul 9) August 28: Maquia (register for Box by Aug 21) Children’s Programs Outdoor Fun! As the pandemic comes to an end, the Moose Jaw Public Library is inviting groups and families to read, learn and play in the park in front of the library. A range of all-day activity kits and structures are available, and each week will feature a different activity. One caveat: children must be under the supervision of an adult or caregiver.

Chalk Playground July 6-12 and Aug. 3-9 Get your package of sidewalk chalk and go to town! And make your creations special, because the chalk playground will stay around until it rains!

Nature Scavenger Hunt July 13-16 and Aug. 10-16 Visit the library or the library website www.moosejawlibrary.ca to get your scavenger hunt list. Then head out into Crescent Park, track down your items and be entered to win a small prize!

Outdoor Games July 20-26 and Aug. 17-23 What’s better than being outside playing games with your friends in beautiful Crescent Park? Spend all day playing games with your friends, camp, family or group!

Racing Jets July 27-31 and Aug. 24-30 Who can build the best paper jet? One that flies the fastest or the farthest? Build, decorate and race your creations in the park!

Virtual Programs Connect from home for these fun events.

Virtual Storytime (all ages, registration not required) Fridays in July and August.

Moose Jaw Public Library Youtube channel Any time is story time when you’re online.

Out in the park, at camp or even in your own backyard, every week Miss Aislinn will make your imagination soar and get

you up and dancing! And adults will learn some great tips on how to encourage early literacy.

Sticky Science! (ages 4-12, children under six may require assistance, registration required) Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Join presenter Eleanor Laugier and discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test how strong it is, create your own sticky art, and learn about the ‘magic’ of sticky putty!

Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.

Code Club (ages 8-12, registration required) Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Learn some of the basics of video game and application coding and even build your own game! Wrap things up by creating with a cool gamer craft kit! Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.

Mix It Up! (ages 4-12, children under six may require assistance, registration required) Saturday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Join presented Louise Wilson and learn how chemistry is fun when it’s all about food. Investigate solubility, explore dilutions and have fun making a suspension you can mould. Welcome to the wonderful world of food science. Kits will be available for pickup the week before the event.

Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.

Children’s Make ‘N’ Take Series Ages six-plus, visit the circulation desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home!

Sponge Water Bombs July 8 to 21 Come to the library and get your kit to make your very own sponge water bomb!

Give your loved ones a cold surprise!

Summer Slime July 22 to August 4 Make some gooey summer slime! Visit the library for your free kit, and have fun with a slime-sational experiment!

Roblox Craft Aug. 19 to Sept. 7 Get your game on! Come to the library and get your cool Roblox craft kit! What will you engineer today?

Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery holding 50/50 to raise funds for Peggy Fundraiser could raise as much as $50,000 toward purchase of famed Joe Fafard sculpture Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery is hoping an ongoing fundraiser will go a long way to finalizing the purchase of one of their major acquisitions.

The MJMAG is currently holding 50/50 draw that with a complete sell-out will bring in a total of $50,000 for the statue of Peggy, the bronze-cast dapple-grey filly that can be found in the museum’s lobby.

The statue is a product of the Julienne Atelier Foundry in Pense and was designed and sculpted by legendary artist Joe Fafard, who passed away in March 2019.

Peggy first arrived in Moose Jaw in 2016, and it took a feat of engineering to get the seven-foot-tall, 700-pound statue to stand sentinel as she does now.

Fafard was exhibiting samples of his lazer-cut steel sculptures in the gallery and asked if a piece of his bronzework could also be included. The day of, he showed up with a horse trailer with Peggy in the back.

A forklift and plenty of finagling later, she was in place. MJMAG curator Jennifer

“Then Joe made a joke ‘now that we’ve got her down here, you’re going to have to buy her or find a way of getting her back to me’,” McRorie said.

“We had a good laugh, but then I started thinking ‘maybe we should buy her’, because we actually have only one Joe Fafard sculpture in our collection, it’s an older piece. And you see a lot of art galleries getting larger pieces, the McKenzie Art GalJoe Fafard Peggy lery (Regina) has the Renowned artist Joe Fafard works on the statue of Peggy at three cows; the Mann right, with the final product in the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery (Prince Art Gallery.

Albert) commissioned McRorie described what happened next a wolf by Joe and the during a tour of the Atelier Foundry in national gallery has Joe’s running horses 2019. out in front... So we’re trying to increase

our visibility in the community and it’s a way of adding to the beauty of the city, just for people to discover a sculpture like that in their day-to-day activities.”

Now an MJMAG institution that remains popular with visitors and especially children, there’s no intention of returning her.

And that’s where the 50/50 comes in.

A total of 71,250 tickets are available, with all proceeds going back to the purchase of the statue.

Ticket prices are $10 for one, $20 for four, $50 for 25 and $100 for 100 tickets. Only those in Saskatchewan at the time of purchase may participate in the raffle.

The draw will be made by a random number generator on Friday, Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, and the winner will be notified by email or phone with instructions on claiming the prize.

You can purchase tickets by calling (306) 692-4471 or by visiting www.mjmag5050.ca.

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Ontario woman has ‘awful’ experience with Sask. car rental company Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Natalia Da Costa’s first trip to Saskatchewan has been an “awful” experience, not just because a relative is dying but also because a Canadian car rental company allegedly treated her poorly.

Da Costa’s husband’s aunt lives in Moose Jaw and is dying of cancer. The couple is the executor of the woman’s estate, so Da Costa flew to The Friendly City from London, Ont., on June 29 until her husband could join her.

The flight was smooth to Regina, but DaCosta’s problems started after renting a vehicle from National Rent-a-Car at the Regina International Airport.

“Right from the get-go at the airport was horrible,” she said recently. “I left in tears already at the airport when I (picked) up the car.”

The employee seemed to ignore Da Costa, which affected her emotionally since she was already anxious about her aunt. After receiving service, she attempted to pay with a debit card since that is her preferred method, but the company would only accept a credit card; she begrudgingly used

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After being given the keys, Da Costa’s next challenge was to find the car since she was unfamiliar with the airport. She later returned to the desk for help since she couldn’t find the vehicle. However, the employee seemed dismissive of her concerns.

Da Costa called the company on July 2 with her concerns and was promised that the district manager would reach out to her and potentially apologize; that never occurred.

The woes continue Since their aunt was still clinging to life, the Da Costas called the airport kiosk on July 5 and attempted to extend their vehicle rental. However, this produced more headaches since they spent 90 minutes getting nowhere — either the mailbox was full, or no one picked up — and were forced to call other car rental companies.

Meanwhile, another National outlet in Regina called Da Costa four times between July 6 and 7, wondering why she hadn’t returned her car since it was due July 5.

She thought this attitude from the company was unfair. It also didn’t help that they couldn’t understand the return number.

“It’s just awful, awful. And when you ask to speak to customer service (when you get through), some people do not understand (the problem) … . This is not what customer service is about,” she continued emotionally.

I worked in customer service for 32 years for the federal government. I would never, ever speak to someone or treat someone in the way I feel I’ve been treated here in (Saskatchewan). It’s just not acceptable. I feel I’ve been given the run-around and no one cares (and) no one listens.”

National responds National Rent-a-Car only accepts credit cards since it is a rental company and needs a secure way to charge customers, Liara, a manager at the Regina Broad Street location, told the Express. She spoke with the couple “multiple times” and offered to bring back the vehicle. “… we were going to give her a different vehicle but under a different credit card

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Re: Residential Schools I recently attended a blanket exercise. Being a visual learner, it was an eye-opener for me. This walk through Indigenous history left me with a newfound knowledge and a desire to learn more. History books teach you words. The blanket exercise teaches how those words affected the Indigenous nations. It was an exercise that would be of benefit to teachers, students, and, in particular, politicians.

(Municipal, provincial, and federal.)

Indigenization of offices at all levels of government would ensure that atrocities carried out in the past would never happen again. It would certainly correct education about the past and develop better understanding of Indigenous cultures in the future. It would also help with the revision of Indigenous cultures. Simply put, it means putting the way that Indigenous people are affected by political decisions back in the hands of Indigenous representatives, as it should be.

When I was growing up, I was aware of the residential schools and the “60s scoop.” (Which actually started in the late fifties and lasted until the 90’s.) Somehow the belief that it was a good thing was drilled into me. After all, why wasn’t it good to get educated or have a “better” way of life? That’s what we were all taught, anyways. The fact is that the objective, of all residential schools, was to destroy the Indigenous culture by isolating children from their families, and thus their identity. Little did we know the harm that was being done in the name of education.

Stories of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse were buried in the guise of denial. Children were further traumatized when they were told that missing children simply ran away. This result was cultural genocide perpetrated by the Canadian government and different religious factions–most notably, the Catholic Church.

Now, let’s look at the government’s decision a little closer.

Re: Critics of the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre are demanding that abortion be promoted at the expense of actually helping women For ten years, the University of Saskatchewan college of medicine has allowed non-medical placements at the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre. This is a part of the college’s community and workplace centred learning experience module. An organization, like the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre, dedicated to providing re-

because she has one that [was] maxed out,” Liara alleged. “The vehicle has been overdue since the 5th … . Nobody will let you keep a vehicle for over a week with no payment (since that’s company policy).”

Liara also offered to stay open late so Mr. Da Costa could pay with a different credit card, but the couple declined and chose to rent a vehicle in Moose Jaw from Enterprise. She added that the district manager position is currently vacant.

Flight plans Da Costa’s husband flew home on July 9 since he had a meeting but planned to return on the 19th.

Natalia planned to stay in Moose Jaw until July 21 before flying to the United States to see her three-year-old twin grandchildren, whom she hasn’t seen in 18 months.

She plans to return to Moose Jaw around Aug. 2, based on whether her husband’s aunt is still alive.

“The folks (at Enterprise) were so very, very helpful,” said Da Costa. “I can’t thank them enough.”

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If you are able, imagine government agents knocking on your door, then pushing their way past you. You are handed a piece of paper that says your children are going to be taken away, because, according to the government, you are an unfit parent. All your children are whisked away. If you protest, then you are pushed down and punched by one of the agents. The picture of your terrified children is etched on your brain forever.

Next, the children are placed at a residential school, where they are stripped, scrubbed, and their hair is cut.

If they squirm or resist, they are walloped and placed in confinement. They are given clothes that may or may not fit. One of the regular punishments is to withhold food until compliance is achieved. At night, your children do not know if they will be chosen to “service” one of the staff.

They lie awake in fear.

Keep in mind that the government and church officials demanded that your children learn the “chosen” culture.

It is beaten into them on a daily basis. Your children are severely punished if they make any attempt to speak their language.

Once your children (the survivors) leave the residential school, they enter a society that does not accept them.

They are left in limbo between their natural home, and what they have been taught. With nothing in place to help them transition into life outside the school, many of your children spiral into a life of addictions and abuse. Are you starting to get the picture? Indigenous families did not have to imagine. They lived through it!!!

The other side of this genocide was the “60s scoop,” where children were taken from their families. Some were placed into residential schools, while others were adopted into “white” families. What is particularly horrifying is that foreign governments (U.S.A., Mexico, and others) were complicit in this government action, as children were placed into homes across borders. We are fooling ourselves if we think that this life was a bed of roses for those children.

Many were abused sexually, physically, and mentally. ALL lost their culture!!!

Many of the differences in people that are accepted today would have been shunned in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. I am talking about the intellectually and physically impaired, the chronically ill, and those born with a different sexual orientation than perceived as normal.

How did the residential schools deal with these children?

How many ended up in unmarked gravesites?

One site has been discovered in British Columbia with two hundred and fifteen little bodies uncovered. More have been unearthed in Saskatchewan. There are many more yet to be uncovered. Children who lived in residential schools knew their friends were dying and no one believed them. Often when a tragedy such as this is exposed, there is a great outpouring of support. An expression of grief by placing children’s shoes on church steps occurred right across the country.

Many times grief subsides and the reason for it simply fades away. The unfortunate fact that the Canadian government and the church officials were aware of the facts has not changed. It was a choice to feign ignorance.

Now that the truth is exposed, the government and most church officials have issued an official apology. Notably, the Catholic Church has acknowledged the discovery of unmarked gravesites, but will not apologize for it.

An apology means nothing if the behaviour does not change. The federal government (that has been aware for many years, both Liberals and Conservatives,) is finally pledging money and support. Four provinces–Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia–have done the same. We cannot let up until every child’s body is returned to their rightful place–their nation and their family.

This mission is Canada’s “cross to bear.”

sources and support to pregnant woman seems to fit right in with the objectives of that module. But now the university is facing pressure to cease allowing non-medical placements at the centre despite the good work they do. The only reason against the centre is the fact that they don’t promote abortion. They, instead, hope women “will choose the gift of life”.

Women freely walk into the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre and are able to have free pregnancy tests, gain information, and receive support. The centre does nothing, nor could do anything, to prevent women from having abortions, but provides practical support for those seeking to choose other options. The fact that some people want only

to promote abortion should not detract from the real good that this centre does in their community. If this is really about “choices”, then there should be no issue with a centre that is dedicated to supporting women who choose to parent or to give their child up for adoption. The backlash is not about helping women, it is about promoting abortion.

By Fran Millar

Tabitha Ewert Tabitha Ewert is Legal Counsel for We Need a Law, a national advocacy group that mobilizes Canadians for the purpose of passing laws that protect pre-born children.

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City Hall Council Notes

The next Executive Committee meeting is Monday, July 17.

City’s ‘rainy-day fund’ declined by 75 per cent in last four years Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw’s accumulated surplus account — or its “rainy-day fund” — sat at $5.5 million in 2016, but four years later, had declined by more than 75 per cent.

Coun. Heather Eby inquired about the accumulated surplus account during the June 14 meeting and asked what its status was from 2010 to 2020, including deposits and withdrawals and the reasons for the withdrawals.

A shrinking account During the recent regular meeting, city administration provided a table with the data, along with a summary of the deposits and withdrawals for each year. The numbers showed: · 2010: $2.4 million · 2011: $2.1 million · 2012: $2.8 million · 2013: $2.0 million · 2014: $2.7 million · 2015: $4.4 million · 2016: $5.5 million · 2017: $3.2 million · 2018: $1.6 million · 2019: $1.8 million · 2020: $1.3 million From 2016 to 2020, the account declined by $4.1 million or roughly 75.6 per cent.

“I don’t like how far it’s been drawn down, but to see where it’s gone and how we’ve utilized it (including laying gravel and snow removal) gave me a better piece of mind,” said Eby. “I hope going forward we can start putting more in and not take

so much out.”

Given the pandemic and everything the city has been through — council had to spend money to support the community — the report makes more sense when read in context, she added.

While the accumulated surplus account finished last year at $1.3 million, it will shrink even further by the end of this year. During the May 25 executive committee, council approved a recommendation to spend $500,000 from that account to cover property assessment appeal losses from the commercial and industrial sectors. This means the account will likely be around $800,000 by Dec. 31.

Deposits and withdrawals In 2010, city hall withdrew $619,410 from the account for snow removal reserve ($383,000), lane rehabilitation ($150,000) and Winter Games deficit ($93,056) and received $6,646 for a depreciation correction.

In 2011, the municipality removed $614,566 for snow removal reserve ($387,000) and contribution to roadways ($331,000) and received $103,434 due to the return of an unexpended accumulated surplus (city).

In 2012, the city withdrew $273,235 as a contribution to the operating budget and received $287,300 from a surplus from the Downtown Facility and Field House, leav-

Council approves livestock company’s request to annex adjacent land Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Cattle company Jameson, Gilroy, and B&L (JGL) Livestock Ltd. has operated a stockyard on South Hill since 1981 and now wants to expand its operations by annexing an adjacent piece of land.

The business owns 780 Home Street West, which has cattle pens that can accommodate up to 1,500 animals. Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) owns the adjacent property at 678 Home Street West and has been leasing it to Heartland Livestock for its auction operations. The stockyard on Heartland’s property can accommodate up to 3,500 cattle.

To add the CPR property, JGL approached City Hall and applied to subdivide 780 Home Street West so it could annex 678 Home Street West. JGL’s long-term plan is to maintain this latter location for its auction operations. This portion of CPR property also includes an existing concrete manure bunker used to store manure temporarily until it is hauled away for composting.

During the recent city council meeting, council voted unanimously to approve the application to subdivide 780 Home Street West and to have city administration proceed with a zoning bylaw amendment to add a new definition for “livestock auction facility” as a prohibited use.

Council also voted to have city administration proceed with an amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) to exempt existing residential development and better regulate new industrial development in proximity to intensive livestock operations (ILOs).

Background JGL’s operation meets the definition of an ILO, which is prohibited in the city, a council report said. However, the cattle company already uses this land for its livestock operations, so it is considered “grandfathered.”

This means the parcel’s expansion would not contravene municipal bylaws or provincial legislation.

“JGL has explained that the addition of land to their parcel will not increase the intensity of use or the capacity of the operation,” the report continued.

Meanwhile, the OCP prevents new development near existing ILOs due to potential nuisance and land-use conflicts. The separation distances are important for the community’s quality of life and well-being but require additional clarity to recognize existing development conditions.

The OCP lists a minimum distance of 1,200 metres for new residential development and 4,800 metres for new commercial development around an ILO of this size, the report indicated. Since applying this separation distance to the Home Street location would “sterilize new development” downtown and in core areas, the new auction definition will exempt the Home Street operations.

City administration recommended that auction venues continue to be prohibited and that legal non-conforming regulations continue to apply in the OCP. Council discussion Part of the problem is that ILOs were not properly defined in 2011 when the OCP was created, explained Jim Dixon, economic development manager. The motions in the report help clean up this issue; these properties have been in use since the 1950s, so nothing new is being added.

The provincial government has no problem with what is being proposed, he continued.

However, while residents with existing homes in this zone are fine, no new residential development will be allowed, although commercial growth can still happen.

Two other existing ILO businesses in Moose Jaw include Lister Feedlot at 2855 Brittania Road and M&T Feedlot at 2750 River Street West.

ing a surplus of $14,065.

In 2013, city hall took out $969,605 for capital budget roadways ($393,000), snow removal reserve ($300,000) and a payout to the city manager ($276,605).

In 2014, the municipality removed $115,518 for the reinstatement of housing reserve funding ($47,489) and to reinstate out of scope (OOS) and scheduled days off (SDOs) carry forward ($112,290) while receiving $44,261 as a transfer from CEF. There were no deposits or withdrawals for 2015 and 2016.

In 2017, the city withdrew $2,404,735 for a fund term solicitor ($119,000), as

a transfer to capital for roadway funding ($600,000) and $1,685,735 as a transfer to capital.

In 2018, city hall took out $1,613,791 as a transfer to the capital fund to cover a provincial shortfall.

In 2019, the municipality spent $25,000 to support the Moose Jaw and District Seniors Association and received $79,925 as an equity from Mosaic Place, leaving a surplus of $54,925.

In 2020, the city withdrew $353,000 for the pandemic-related business assistance program ($15,500) and the 2020 property appeals allowance ($337,500).

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City Hall Council Notes The next Executive Committee meeting is Monday, July 17.

More ad money flowing into city coffers now than all last year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall’s advertising and sponsorship program has generated more revenue during the first six months of 2021 than during all last year after the pandemic forced the closure of every municipal building.

The City of Moose Jaw has an agreement with EMJ Marketing to assist with sourcing advertising and sponsorship opportunities for the Yara Centre, Kinsmen Sportsplex pool, municipal parks and city programs. Since the agreement is non-exclusive, city hall can also source ad and sponsorship revenues at locations identified in a marketing proposal report.

The current agreement with EMJ expires on Aug. 31, which means City Hall will likely put out the contract to tender, complete it in-house, or perform a combination to ensure the municipality continues to receive competitive commission rates, a city council report explained.

City Hall also has an agreement with the WHL Moose Jaw Warriors for advertising sales at the Pla-Mor Palace and Kinsmen Arena that expires on June 30, 2024. However, municipal officials are in discussion with the organization about renewing the lease agreement.

“This (advertising) program was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 due to public health guidelines restricting attendance capacities, thereNOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN NO.5345 The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Official Community Plan No. 5345.

The proposed bylaw amendment will exempt existing residential properties from the Intensive Livestock Operation separation distances prescribed in the Official Community Plan. This allows reconstruction of residential dwellings in the event of damage from accidental or natural causes. The amendment will also exempt industrial development from the separation distances.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be found on the City website at www.moosejaw.ca.

Public feedback on the proposed bylaw may be directed to Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. All written submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 9th, 2021. Questions may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

A public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held at the regular meeting of City Council in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9th, 2021.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 8th day of July, 2021.

Myron Gulka-Tiechko - City Clerk

fore, restricting advertising exposure,” the report added. “… all active advertising agreements were extended by the length of the shutdowns once facilities reopened.”

Advertising revenues Data about total advertising revenues — including ads sold, commission paid, and the city’s net revenue — during the past three years shows: · 2018: $66,582.50 / $5,326.60 / $61,256 · 2019: $67,557.50 / $6,406.50 / $61,151 · 2020: $68,075 / $2,335 / $65,740 · 2021 (year-to-date): $70,875 / $2,535 / $68,340 The amount of net revenue EMJ Marketing has generated for the municipality during the last three years has been: · 2018: $7,906 · 2019: $6,326 · 2020: $4,540 · 2021 (YTD): $7,740 The amount of net revenue the Warriors have generated for the city during the last three years has been: · 2018: $3,350 · 2019: $4,825 · 2020: $1,200 · 2021 (YTD): $600 The amount of net revenue city hall has received via naming rights at Yara Centre and Kinsmen West Park during the past three years has been: · 2018: $50,000 · 2019: $50,000 · 2020: $60,000 · 2021: $60,000

Regina police respond to possible bomb at east end Superstore,investigation ongoing

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

Regina police were on site at the Superstore on the city’s east side following a report of a possible explosive device on the city’s east side on Friday.

At approximately 1 p.m., police were dispatched to the TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST department store on the 2000 Village of Drinkwater block of Prince Wales Drive PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN and the public was asked to Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs avoid the area. appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before Surrounding business and September 13, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. parking lots were evacuated, and both the eastbound and Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is westbound lanes of Victoincluded in the amount shown against each parcel. ria Avenue in the area were DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Title No. Total Arrears* Costs Total Arrears closed to traffic until about 6 and Costs BLK/PAR G-PLAN 79R39203 EXT 0 151240788 14,551.74 252.00 14,803.74 p.m. * Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Investigation continues on Prince of Wales Drive, with Dated this 9th day of July, 2021 further details from police expected to be released as they are made public.

Charlene Loos, Administrator NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW NO. 5346

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW NO. 5346

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 5346.

The proposed amendment would allow for future Contract Zones at Council’s discretion on any land which is subject to a leasehold interest, in the event that the term of the lease is longer than 10 years. Previously Contract Zones were prohibited on leased land.

The proposed amendment would rezone 250 Thatcher Drive East from CS – Community Service/Institutional District to CZ – Contract Zone. The rezoning will allow the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company Ltd. to sublease a portion of the property for limited commercial use.

The purpose of the bylaw is to add a new definition for Livestock Auction Facilities, which will exclude auction operations from the Intensive Livestock Operation definition.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at Planning and Development Services, 3rd Floor City Hall, 228 Main Street North, or may be found under the “announcements” section at www.moosejaw.ca.

Any written comments or submissions must be received by Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 9th, 2021 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

Any written comments or submissions must be received by Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 9th, 2021 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca.

Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

Written submissions must be received by Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 9th, 2021 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. Questions may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9th, 2021.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9th, 2021.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9th, 2021.

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 8th day of July, 2021.

Myron Gulka-Tiechko - City Clerk

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 8th day of July, 2021.

Myron Gulka-Tiechko - City Clerk

DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 8th day of July, 2021.

Myron Gulka-Tiechko - City Clerk

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO.5346

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Ducks Unlimited decision leaves birds homeless in severe drought situation The Lucky Lake Heritage Marsh has been a migratory bird rest stop for ages, as well as home to shorebirds and others that share the same kind of habitat.

by Ron Walter The marsh is listed in bird and tourism books as one of the best places in Saskatchewan to see various birds, from songbirds and shorebirds in spring and summer to geese, ducks and sandhill cranes in fall and early spring.

A visit in late June showed the 800-acre marsh on the south side of the lake has all but vanished.

Small shallow channels on the west side of the lake had a few shorebirds and ducks foraging in them.

The lake is about two-thirds the size it was last summer.

Disappointed, Yours Truly looked at the long dike built across the lake in the late 1980s by Ducks Unlimited to create different depths of lake water levels and habitat and allowing viewers to drive across.

Years of high water and eroding rains have made the dike unsafe for vehicle traffic.

During the depths of the 1980s drought the North American waterfowl conservation group, Ducks Unlimited built the

dike and engineered three levels of water for various bird habitats. Ducks Unlimited undertook to pump water from Lake Diefenbaker, some 20 kilometres away to maintain the water levels.

At the nearby Birsay Kitchen, whose new owner also serves delicious pie and has added some East Indian dishes, I chatted with a local retired farmer.

Told about the low water levels he explained that Ducks Unlimited has decided to no longer pump water to Lucky Lake.

“In a few years the lake will be dry,” he asserted.

Yours Truly recalled seeing an item in a newspaper stuck among reams of Covid-19 coverage, stories on We Chat scandals and military misconduct news.

The piece said Ducks Unlimited would be reducing some of its commitments to conservation.

By abandoning the ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, shorebirds and other creatures, Ducks Unlimited is leaving these helpless creatures homeless and without sources of food and breeding habitat.

They deserve shelter and protection on the small pieces of habitat left on the Prairies.

What makes this situation even more deplorable is the lack of any alternate water bodies and habitat in this drought. All the usual habitats are shrinking.

Ducks Unlimited has deserted these birds, condemned them to declining populations. Has Ducks Unlimited forgotten a half century of co-operation by farmers and rural residents to conserve birds?

Canadian crop planting this year reflects commodity price gains

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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When I was a youngster in southern Alberta many decades ago, a lot of the local farmers thought of Ducks Unlimited as an outfit dedicated to saving duck and goose populations for mostly rich American hunters. Yours Truly is beginning to think they were right on the mark.

The new century hasn’t been lucky for Lucky Lake — at least not good luck.

About 20 years ago, everybody was excited about the prospects for growing potatoes by irrigation. When the variety of potato chosen by provincially-owned SPUDCO turned black in fast food fryer trials that plan suddenly went up in smoke.

A Vauxhall Alberta processor bought the

immense potato sheds and bought spuds for a while then pulled out.

The resourceful people of Lucky Lake and area then pooled their money to set up a legal marijuana grow op in the shed.

That venture went up in smoke when their associated marijuana retailer pulled out, leaving them high and dry.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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Canola, hovering around $18 a bushel and twice last year’s level gained 8.2 per cent in acres to just under 22.5 million.

Wheat, fetching 50 per cent more than last year at a recent $9.34 a bushel, lost 6.5 per cent in acres to 23.4 million as farmers pursued even higher canola prices. Saskatchewan farmers’ wheat acres dropped 6.6 per cent to 12 million Durum acreage fell 2.8 per cent to 5.3 million.

Barley acres at nearly 8.3 million increased 9.7 per cent as prices were up 25 per cent for feed grade.

At just over $18 a bushel, compared with $13.30 last year, flaxseed gained 10 per cent in acres to 1,026 million — the largest in three years.

Lentils gained 1.7 per cent in acres as the price was just two cents a pound higher.

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Deadline to submit sealed tender: 18 per cent fewer acres.

Lower oats prices saw acreage of the variety fall 10 per cent to 3.4 million acres with just over half in Saskatchewan.

Mustard gained 19 per cent in acres to 306,000.

Canary seed acreage increased 15 per cent to 314,000 acres on higher prices for the largest acreage in three years.

Corn acres fell 2.5 per cent to just under 3.5 million while soybean acres dropped 11 per cent to 5.3 million on lower prices.

Down by almost one-third, sunflower acreage was a mere 77,000.

Chickpea acres fell 37 per cent to 186,000 on slightly higher prices and high growing costs.

Summerfallow acres dropped 22 per cent to 1.33 million. Summerfallow acreage was about 10 million when the 21st Century began.

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SaskGaming annual report shows $13.4M loss during pandemic

By Larissa Kurz - Glacier Media

SaskGaming is reporting a net loss of $13.4 million due to complications from the ongoing pandemic that kept doors closed at Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw through most of last year.

In its annual report released this morning, the provincial corporation says it generated $30.9 million in revenue and $44.3 million in expenses in 2020-21.

This is compared to the previous year, where SaskGaming recorded $114.1 million in revenue and $73.9 million in expenses, highlighting the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This reporting year was unlike anything SaskGaming has experienced in 25 years

of operation,” said SaskGaming President and CEO Susan Flett.

Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw were closed for two of the four quarters of 2020-21, said the report, open only between July and December of 2020.

Revenue reported was collected during these months when the casinos were operating under limiting public health orders, largely from the slot machines which were allowed to be open at one-third capacity.

Public health orders that affected casino operations included capacity restrictions, limits on food and beverage service, scaled-back table gaming, closure of the show lounge and suspension of 24-hour

operations on weekends.

A total of 570 permanent employees, both unionized and not unionized, were laid off during the extended closures, said the report, including those from the gaming floor, show lounges and back-of-house staff. Corporate employees were also included among that number.

“The corporation made many difficult but necessary business decisions as a result of COVID-19,” said Flett.

The planned refresh of casino properties continued, with upgrades to the east end and central hall areas of Casino Regina completed this year.

SaskGaming also used generated revenue

to pay temporarily laid-off employees for two weeks following the initial closure in March 2020 and to fully subsidize group health, dental and life insurance benefits for the year.

Annual surveys about customer satisfaction and guest awareness of responsible gambling weren’t completed for 2020-21, SaskGaming said it will not be making its annual payment to the Crown Investments Corporation or to the General Revenue Fund this year, due to the large net losses.

New initiatives are in place for the 202122 reopening, said the report, including a new wellness strategy for staff and enhanced customer service training.

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Provincial gov’t releases guidelines for final re-opening With Step Three of Re-Opening Saskatchewan having taken place on Sunday, a look what you can expect now that public health orders are removed Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The day that everyone in Saskatchewan has been waiting for has arrived.

Mandatory masks? Gone. Public gathering limits? Gone. Restrictions at places of business and recreation? Gone.

But even as Step 3 of the Re-Opening Saskatchewan roadmap officially took hold on July 11 -- marking the removal of all public health orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 -- health authorities are offering guidance and recommendations to help everyone through the end-stage of the pandemic.

Here’s a look at how things might and can look, and some of what the province has recommended.

Vaccinations COVID-19 data from June offered the latest example that vaccines work and are not only saving lives, they’re also preventing reported cases.

A total of 2,032 cases were found in the province through the past month, with only 17.5 per having had their first dose of the vaccine three weeks earlier. Even more impressive, only 36 cases -- 1.8 per cent -were reported among those who had their second dose two weeks earlier.

Of the 102 hospitalizations, 31 had their first dose and only five their second dose.

The most dramatic proof came in ICU admissions and deaths. Of the 21 cases need-

ing intensive care and 15 who died, none were individuals with a second dose.

Saskatchewan is currently at 71 per cent of those over 12 having received their first dose, with the 70 per cent threshold marking the final step for Stage 3 of Re-Opening. Fifty per cent of people in the province are fully immunized.

Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/covid-19vaccine to find a clinic or pharmacy where you can receive your vaccine.

Masking As COVID-19 continues to circulate, wearing masks will continue to be an option for all persons who do so. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people in particular should still consider masking.

It is the choice of each business or facility to implement a masking policy. If you enter a facility that requires a mask, you must respect the decision of the business and comply, or choose not to visit the establishment.

Businesses, workplaces and schools It is now believed there is a high chance of COVID-19 becoming endemic, or a regularly occurring disease like the flu or common cold. As a result, policies regarding safe business and workplaces should be determined by individual Occupational Health and Safety plans.

Prekindergarten to Grade 12 schools will

return to regular operations for the 202122 school year and licensed child care facilities can return to regular pre-pandemic operations as of July 11.

Family visitation in long term, personal care homes and acute care settings One of the most difficult aspects of the pandemic was the inability to visit friends and loved ones in long-term and personal care homes. That all ends on July 11, as those facilities can allow an unlimited number of visitors and family members for their residents.

Visitors and families will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and will be offered rapid antigen testing in SHA facilities. They are also strongly encouraged to continue to wear masks during visits and to maintain physical distance, especially if not fully vaccinated.

Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/covid-carehome-visitation-guide for more guidelines.

Acute care health facilities will still require masking and screening for all patients and visitors. This includes Saskatchewan Cancer Agency facilities, until further notice.

Children under 12 and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons With no COVID-19 vaccine approved for those under 12, all residents 12-plus are encouraged to be fully vaccinated to offer

the best protection possible to children.

Youngsters can still carry, transmit and become ill from COVID-19, but poor outcomes are far rarer in younger age groups.

As for those who are immunocompromised or otherwise can’t receive a vaccine, if you’re a close contact you should respect that person’s decision for any additional preventative measures.

Be aware As mentioned, COVID-19 will continue to circulate despite the public health order being lifted, especially among the unvaccinated.

As a result, everyone should remain COVID-19 aware and continue to self-monitor for symptoms. Stay home if you’re sick and seek a COVID-19 test.

Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-testing for more on symptoms and testing.

Public health agencies will respond to localized outbreaks of all diseases during the course of a year, including COVID-19.

Even as the pandemic reaches its end, COVID testing will be available, contact tracing will continue and cases and close contacts who aren’t fully immunized will be advised to isolate.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit www.saskatchewan.ca

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Warriors Mateychuk named to U18 national team development camp

Standout defenceman one of only two returnees from 2021 world championship gold medalists Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk didn’t see a lot of ice time during Canada’s run to the gold medal at the 2021 Under-18 World Hockey Championship this past spring.

If everything goes according to plan, that’ll change in drastic fashion when Canada returns to defend their title in Germany next spring.

Mateychuk is one of 45 players -- 17 from the Western Hockey League -- who have been named to the National Men’s Under-18 Team Summer Development Camp at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on the Tsuut’ina First Nation near Calgary.

Mateychuk was the only Moose Jaw player named to the camp, and will be joined

by Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard as the only returnees from the gold medal team.

“This stage of our Summer Showcase is about bringing together the top under-18 players in Canada to work and learn from an elite-level coaching staff, giving them the necessary skills for their hockey development to grow and succeed,” said Alan Millar, director of player personnel for

Hockey Canada and the Warriors former general manager. “We have an opportunity to connect with the players through on- and off-ice sessions to give them the tools that will only enhance their skill set as they advance through our program and prepare for the upcoming season.”

Warriors goaltending coach Matt Weninger will return to the team after helping guide Canada’s impressive crew of netminders to gold last spring.

Mateychuk enjoyed a breakout rookie season with the Tribe, scoring twice and picking up nine points over 16 games in the Regina hub. His offensive production was only a small part of the story, though, as the 5-foot-11, 192-pound rearguard emerged as a stalwart presence in the Warriors zone despite being only 16 years old.

He was named to Team Canada as an injury replacement for Winnipeg Ice defenceman Carson Lambos and saw action in three games but didn’t hit the scoresheet.

The camp selection comes as an early birthday present for Mateychuk, as he turns 17 on July 12.

Through the 11-day event, players will be

Mateychuk action Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk in action in the Regina hub last season. Keith Hershmiller split into two teams and will participate in practices and intrasquad games. The camp will also feature combined practices and intrasquad games with the National Junior Team on Aug. 2-3.

The summer camp is typically used to evaluate and select Canada’s roster for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but Canada will not participate in this year’s event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps holds Female Prospects Showcase

Special event draws more than 50 players from all over Saskatchewan for first games since beginning of year Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Dustin Ernest female showcase Lafleche’s Jerzey Wattenye and Gull Lake’s Sadie Keller were two of the participants in the Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps Female Prospects Showcase.

It isn’t all that often that players taking part in a summer hockey showcase end up playing almost as many games as they did the previous season, but after the year that was in the sport, well, just chalk it up to another interesting experience.

And for the players and coaches who took part in the Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps Female Prospect Showcase recently, that

experience was as awesome as can be.

A total of 58 players from all over the province descended on Barkman Arena for the three-day event, and according to Ernest himself, things couldn’t have gone much better.

“It was really good, and just to play games was fun,” Ernest said. “They all got four games each, and you could tell they hadn’t

played for a while right at the start, but by the end they were flying out there. And it got pretty competitive, they were whacking and cross-checking each other… everyone misses that competitive part of the game so once they got going it was pretty intense at times.”

That the camp was such a high calibre certainly didn’t hurt the competitive spirit -- players were all Under-15 Bantam AA or U18 AAA. Add in the fact they were playing in front of a handful of USports scouts and a host of U18 AAA coaches and it doesn’t take much to find that fire on the ice.

That was the whole plan from the start, said Ernst, especially with the overall lack of such opportunities for players in the province.

“Other than SaskFirst, there isn’t much like this in Saskatchewan,” he explained.

“There wasn’t much going on for exposure, so just to get them noticed a little bit was a big thing. Most teams this season only got five or six games in, and you can practice skills and drills all winter long if you want, but it’s not the same. Just getting in game shape is way different than practicing and running. So it was good and nice to see the girls out there showing what they can do.”

The camp also featured a host of elite

players acting as coaches and referees.

Leading the way was Moose Jaw Warriors coaching assistant Olivia Howe, who took a major role in working with her charges, while Regina AAA Rebels grad and University of Saskatchewan rookie Larissa Bohlken, Notre Dame AAA grad and Dartmouth University defenceman Annie King, Notre Dame AAA grad and University of Regina forward Raea Gilroy and Notre Dame AAA defenceman Ellie Gauvin also worked with players throughout the event.

“They coached teams and were just around the girls and helping them out through the weekend,” Ernest said. “It’s great to have coaches and players like that out, they can show the girls what it takes to the next level and that’s all you can ask for.”

Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps plan to offer the same experience for the boys during the July 16 weekend, featuring 110 U15 players from all over the province. Six teams will take part, with a heavy presence from Western Hockey League and Junior A teams expected.

For a look at games this past weekend including interviews by Notre Dame Hounds broadcaster Jamie Neugebauer, be sure to visit Dustin Ernest Hockey camps on Facebook and find them on Instagram.

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Saskatchewan curling superfan Madsen, ‘Curling’s Bearded Fan’, passes away Love of curling took Yorkton fan all over Canada to cheer for the sport he loved Randy Palmer and Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Tributes are pouring in from all over the curling world after Yorkton curling super fan Hans Madsen passed away recently after the lengthy battle with cancer.

Jason G. Antonio of MooseJawToday.com chatted with Hans as part of a fan feature when he was in the Friendly City to take in the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts at Mosaic Place.

Here’s a look at what “Curling’s Bearded Fan” had to say about his lifelong love and dedication to the sport.

The Beard and the Wig Yorkton’s Hans Madsen is hard to miss: if one of his 700 colourful wigs doesn’t catch your eye, then perhaps his painted beard with curling-inspired designs will.

The curling superfan noted he and his wife enjoy the sport immensely. They enjoy meeting people and find the sport thrill-

ing. His goal is to make fans and players smile when they see his outfits, which can also be good conversation starters. He will spend about $400 during the 11-day tournament painting his beard and face each day.

“It adds up, but … it’s worth it,” he said.

Madsen is one of the most recognizable curling fans in Canada. Fans and players alike come to him for photos, autographs or simply to talk. He has watched some of the best female curlers compete since they were young, such as Jennifer Jones, Chelsea Carey and Rachel Homan.

While he doesn’t have one favourite team, he wears outfits and paints his beard to support teams if they ask. For example, he painted his beard with Quebec’s fleur de lis, while he also drew a husky to support Team Yukon.

The Madsens had a busy few weeks. They were in Melville recently to watch both the men’s and women’s provincial championships. They drove to Rivers, Man., for one day to watch that province’s women’s provincial championship before driving back. He volunteered with the Grand Slam tournament in Yorkton, and while he attempted to do the same in Moose Jaw, was turned down since there were already enough helpers.

“It’s fun to be here and see this stuff,” he remarked.

Over the decades, the Madsens have racked up thousands of kilometres attending women’s curling tournaments in North America and across the world. This year they attended nearly all the Grand Slam tournaments in Canada. The next tournament after the Scotties is the women’s world

championship in Prince George, British Columbia from March 14 to 22. The final tournament of the season for the Madsens will be Okotoks, Alta.

Hans Madsen keeps a “It costs a close eye on the action lot of money during the 2020 Scotties to attend this Tournament of Hearts. stuff … ,” he File photo added. “But it’s what we enjoy. It’s worth it all the way through.”

Assiniboia picks up pair of wins in Senior Ladies Fastball League action

Aces use big innings to take 11-3 and 11-7 wins over Hustlers, Heat take narrow win over Colts Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Assiniboia Aces apparently like to score all their runs in bunches.

The Aces used big innings to take 11-3 and 11-7 wins over the Hustlers in Moose Jaw Senior Ladies Fastball League action this past week, while the Heat surprised the Park Hotel Colts with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night.

League action continues Tuesday, July 13, when the Aces face the Park Hotel Colts in the 6:30 p.m. game and the Hustlers take on the Heat at 8:30 p.m.

Assiniboia 11, Hustlers 3 The Hustlers held a 1-0 lead heading into the third on Tuesday night, but the Aces cranked out six base hits with two outs, scoring five runs to take a 5-1 lead.

Things became rather interesting when the Hustlers scored a pair of runs in the top of the fifth and left the bases loaded, but Assiniboia once again struck it big in the bottom of the inning, scoring six runs on four hits to invoke the mercy rule.

Maura Belles was 2-for-3 with two triples and four runs batted in to lead the Aces, while Raina Peterson, Grace Pollon and Lakida Peterson all crossed the plate twice.

Brianne Welder scattered allowed a single run on three hits to earn the win, while Sarah Feeley tossed the final two innings.

Krissy Rusu and Adrianna Phillips pitched for the Hustlers.

Assiniboia 11, Hustlers 7 For four innings on Thursday, the Hustlers looked like there were in for a relatively easy outing against the Aces.

But one big inning changed the outcome dramatically.

The Aces sent 12 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and scored eight runs on their way to an 11-7 victory.

The Hustlers took an early lead with five runs in the second inning and led 7-3 heading into the fifth. They’d manage only two more baserunners the remainder of the game, though, and as result wouldn’t be able to close the gap once Assiniboia took the lead.

Pollon, Belles and Peterson all scored two runs each for the Aces, while Rusu and Penny Barker had two runs each for the Hustlers.

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Hillcrest Golf Course hosting provincial junior championships

More than 80 of the top junior men and women players from across Saskatchewan to take part in three-day event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

it’s just some last-minute beautification to make the course look top-notch and that’s all coming into place.”

More than 80 players aged 18-and-under from all over the province will take part in the three-day tournament. The first groups teed off at 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by 8 a.m. starts on Wednesday and Thursday.

“They’re all juniors who come with their The Hillcrest Golf Course will play host family members, so that’s potentially four the Saskatchewan junior men’s and junior others who are staying at hotels, eating at women’s championships this week. Hill- restaurants and whatnot for the four days crest Golf Club photo they’re here,” Cameron said. “It’s definitely a big thing for Moose Jaw.” The Hillcrest Golf Club is currently host- The event will also mark the first-ever ing some of the top young golfers in Sas- Junior Junior tournament for players unkatchewan, and preparations were hitting der-12 and under-9, with the goal of dea fever pitch late last week. veloping a love for competitive golf at an Workers were putting in many an hour to early age. make sure everything was in tip-top shape “That’ll be something else to see, all the on the 18-hole valley layout, that condi- little guys out on the course playing the tions are as ideal as possible when the first game,” Cameron said. “What we’re trying round of the Sask Golf Junior Men’s and to develop is having these kids continue Women’s Championships took the course on and move through the provincial exTuesday morning, July 13th.. perience until they’re through 18. Golf is “It’s time, and we have our maintenance a great sport to continue on with, there’s crew working around the clock to get ev- lots of opportunity for scholarships for erything ready and looking good,” Hill- our kids and kids from all over the provcrest manager Jasmine Cameron said last ince.”

Thursday. “We’re just working with Golf The top seven junior men’s players will Sask right now to get the last few things qualify for the national championship in place. They come down prior to things Aug, 8-12 in Saint-Julie, Que., while the starting to make sure everyone is proper- top five women’s players will play at naly laid out, but other than that it’s all on tionals July 26-29 at a to-be-determined course.” course in Ontario.

Course preparations largely focussed on Moose Jaw golfers who want to try out ensuring the fairways, greens and tee the provincials-primed course for themboxes are in ideal shape, while also mak- selves can book tee times after 2:45 p.m. ing sure if players get into a bit of trouble, on Tuesday and after 1 p.m. Wednesday it isn’t too onerous. and Thursday.

“The rough and whatnot we bring down a For the latest information, including uplittle bit and the spots around trees are cut to-date scores throughout the event, visit down so if a ball rolls into it you can find it www.golfsaskatchewan.org. accordingly,” Cameron explained. “Then

Spring league final Vincent run Marauders running back Ryan Vincent sheds off a Yorkton tackler.

It seems only fitting that the championship final of the South Sask Spring Football League would end up as one of the best high school-aged games at Gutheridge Field in quite some time.

The Moose Jaw Marauders overcame a 22-0 deficit at the half to tie the game 2929 with six minutes to play, but the Yorkton Raiders would go on to take a 37-36 victory in overtime during the title contest on Saturday evening.

“Tale of two halves, right?” said Marauders head coach Colin Belsher. “That was my message after the game, the first half might have been worst half of football I’ve been a part of just in terms of mental errors. Yorkton’s good, and we knew we had to play well, but just with the mental er-

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Moose Jaw Giants, Canadians each earn pair of Rambler Park wins

Giants roll to 10-3 win over Earl Grey and 9-0 victory over Top Shelf Sports Pride, Canadians battle to 7-6 victory over Cowboys, defeat Standing Buffalo 7-2 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Both Moose Jaw teams came away victorious in Rambler Park Fastball League men’s fastball action on Tuesday, July 6, as the Giants downed Earl Grey 10-3 and Canadians picked up a 7-6 win over the Cowboys at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond.

Neither local squad had much difficulty in their games later in the week. The defeated the Standing Buffalo Dakotas 7-2 on Thursday in Regina, while the Canadians took a 9-0 win over the Top Shelf Sports Pride at Rambler Park on Friday. Details were unavailable for those games.

The Canadians are now 5-2 on the season while the Giants improved to 4-2-1.

Giants 10, Earl Grey 3 Giants pitcher Al Muhle continued his impressive season, while his offence gave him all the support he’d need and then some.

None of the three runs Muhle allowed were earned, as each of the Giants’ errors on the night led to an Earl Grey score.

He’d scatter four hits and strike out six while walking none.

The Giants’ top of the order, meanwhile, went to town at the plate.

Lead-off hitter Jason Schneider went 2-for-3 and scored three runs, three-hitter Joe MacDonald went 2-for-2 with three runs batted in and two runs scored, Darryl Callaghan 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the first and three RBIs. Larry Childs also had a solid night at the going Giants Earl Grey Sievert plate, with Justin Sievert delivers 2-for-3 for Earl Grey against a double and two runs. the Giants.

Giants Earl Grey MacDonald third Giants baserunner Joe MacDonald watches as the ball skips away from the third baseman, leading to him scoring his second run of the game.

Things were close in the early going, as Moose Jaw led 4-2 through three, but a four-run fourth blew things open and they’d tack on another two runs in the sixth.

Canadians 7, Cowboys 6 The Canadians sent 11 batters to the plate in the third inning, racking up five runs on six hits and taking a 6-4 lead.

As it turns out, they’d need every one of those runs, as the Cowboys clawed back to within one heading into the final inning.

They’d get the tying run to third, but Canadians reliever Xavier Tremblay would induce a pair of infield fly-outs to close out the game.

Brad Reaney had a two-run double in the Canadians’ big inning and scored a pair of runs, while Kent Barber had a triple in the same frame and scored a run. Bryce Crosbie also crossed the plate twice.

Blake Dixon got the start and allowed six runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking three. Tremblay allowed two hits and no runs while striking out four over the final two innings.

Yorkton wins Spring League football crown in outstanding championship final

Moose Jaw overcomes 22-0 deficit, Raiders claim 37-36 win with two-point conversion in overtime Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

rors we had, it was tough.

“But football is a game of momentum and a positive mindset is what I kept preaching and they believed and they believed and they believed and it came down to twoand-a-half yards in overtime.”

A pair of big plays on defence proved to be a major part of Moose Jaw’s comeback -- a third-quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown by Devin Baumann and fourth-quarter pick-six by Cole Breitkreuz got the Marauders within striking distance.

Running back Ryan Vincent then tied the game with a short run, one of his many carries for many yards on the day.

“I think we came out pretty flat-footed to start and at halftime we made some adjustments,” Vincent said of battling back from such a large deficit. “The boys found their love for the game and when the boys came back out and they came back out swinging. That second half, we were a totally different football team out there. But Yorkton showed up as well and I’m really proud of how we went just left it all out there.”

Oh, did the Raiders ever show up.

Running back Garrett Ellis churned up

yards from start to finish in the contest, and even had a kick-return touchdown in the third quarter that could have been a game-ending dagger.

But penalties started to mount in the final quarter, stifling Yorkton’s offence and preventing them from retaking the lead.

That all set the stage for overtime, where Moose Jaw scored first. An objectionable conduct penalty to the Marauders on Yorkton’s OT score gave the Raiders a chance to go for the two-point convert, and Ellis would make no mistake, punching it on for the one-point win.

As entertaining as the game ended up being, just the fact it was being played was the product of a ton of hard work and preparation by Moose Jaw Minor Football president Bryan Boys and Raiders head coach Jason Boyda.

The Spring League featured teams from the two finalists and Weyburn playing a four-game mini-season with the goal of giving seniors at least some semblance of football in their final year. Moose Jaw’s entry was made up of players from all three local high school teams.

And you better believe the players were appreciative.

“It was awesome, I’m really happy with how it all worked out,” Vincent said. “I wasn’t expecting it to be this fun and this competitive with the way everything was going with COVID, but I’m really grateful we were able to get a little bit of a season and that (Boys and Boyda) were able to put this together.”

Vincent was especially impressed with how well the team meshed despite being rivals in a normal year.

“It came together pretty quickly, and obviously with three different schools coming together as one team, there was a lot of worry for how we’d get along, but right from day one we were like brothers and that was really nice,” he said.

Even coach Belsher couldn’t help but show a little emotion when talking about his charges.

“That was a character piece,” he said. “I was extremely proud of these guys, being able to coach kids from all of these schools and having them buy into what we were doing, they all bonded as one big team and it’s really cool… it was just fantastic to be a part of.”

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Obituaries EWEN, LORRAINE (née: Campbell) With heavy hearts, we announce that Lorraine Ewen passed away on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, two days before her 93rd birthday.

Lorraine was born on July 8th, 1928 near Findlater, Saskatchewan in her family home. She was born to William and Grace Campbell (née: Best) and joined her three brothers: Gordon, Grant and Bill. She attended Westridge School and then went to Balfour Tech in Regina, SK in 1945 to take secretarial training. After graduating, Lorraine and a friend she met at school decided to get on a plane (which was very rare in those days) and fly to Victoria, BC and start their working lives. In Victoria, Lorraine met a dashing young man from Saskatchewan, Don Ewen. Lorraine and Don moved back to Saskatchewan and they married on June 6th, 1953 in Moose Jaw. They started their family with Glenda born in 1954 and Eileen in 1956. They worked on a few different farms until they bought a farm at Baildon, Saskatchewan just south of Moose Jaw in 1961 and the family moved to Baildon in 1964. They lived at Baildon for many years, then on an acreage near the Air Base, and finally to the Manhatten Condo in Moose Jaw. Lorraine lost Don in 2015 after 62 years of marriage and she then lived at Caleb and finally West Park Crossing.

Lorraine leaves to mourn: her daughter, Glenda (Ron) Hagan; grandson, Donnie Hagan; great-grandchildren, Parker and Haven; daughter, Eileen (Richard) Dickinson; granddaughter, Kendra (James) Watterson; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Kasen.

At Lorraine’s request, a Private Family Interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

Thank You The family of Marilynn Nelson would like to thank friends and family for their heartfelt condolences and reminiscing of treasured memories following her passing. We deeply appreciate the kindness given to us in thoughtful cards, food and flowers.

We are eternally grateful for your endless love, support and prayers throughout the years, especially during this time of heart break.

Please join us September 25 at the Chaplin Hall to celebrate the life of our Marilynn. We will be hosting a celebration to honour her love of dance, music, and friendship.

If you have any photographs or commemorative music selections, please send them to deidre.smith@hotmail.com in preparation for this bittersweet and beautiful reunion.

JOHNNY PAUL WOLLMAN October 28, 1961 - June 18, 2021 It is with a deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Johnny Paul Wollman. He passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 59 years. John was born in Maple Creek Colony which later divided and his family went to Ponteix Colony. Once John left the colony he finally settled in Swift Current, SK. John worked many years at Carson’s energy Ltd and Larson’s Construction. But he will always be remembered for being a great track hoe operator. Anyone who knew John knew he was an avid sports fan; from watching the Toronto Blue Jays in baseball to the Edmonton Oilers in hockey. John had many hobbies in his spare time which included: bowling, being a great cook, a handyman always building and fixing stuff around the house, watching western movies, camping, keeping his yard well groomed, but most of all he enjoyed spending time outdoors. Johns greatest pride and joy were his four children Savana, Josie, Natasha and Riley. He was a devoted father to his kids and would do everything he could for them.

He spent countless hours watching cartoons with them when they were younger and was full of pride being able to watch them all graduate. John was very excited to become a Grandpa and enjoyed taking trips to Moose Jaw to spend time with his grandkids who he loved deeply. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mary Wollman and brother Daniel Wollman.

As well by his first wife Mary Smuk (Wollman). He will be dearly missed by his significant other Whitney Anderson, his children Savana (Chance), Josie (Tunor), Natasha (Tanner), and Riley (Sabrina), his children’s mother Pamela, his grandchildren Braxton, Kenzie, and Hudson, his sisters Esther (Danny), Ruth (John), Susanna (John), brothers Pete (Belle), Benjamin, Paul (Miranda) as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

We would like to express our appreciation to family and friends for all their love and support during this difficult time. A special thank you to the Ponteix Colony for allowing Johns final wish to be buried there with his Mother and family happen.

Thank You

From the family of Lionel (Lee) Antinuk, many thanks to family, friends and neighbours who have sent messages, phone calls, visits, cards, flowers and food. All is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Dr. O. Souied and Dr. N. Leong and all the staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Center for their help with Lee’s courageous battle.

Thank you to the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for their kindness and care for Lee. The staff on the 2nd floor Medical thank you for the respect and dignity you showed Lee. Thank you to Trinity United Church for all your prayers and support for our family. Thank you to Jo and staff at the Moose Jaw Casino for your kind words and memories of your time spent with Lee. Thank you to Kelly and staff at Jones-Parkview for your guidance with some difficult decisions and making life a little easier.

If I have forgotten to mention anyone, please forgive me. With heartfelt gratitude from Donna and family.

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JANICE LOREEN EPP March 28, 1946 – June 29, 2021 Janice Epp (Burns), wife of 52 years to George Bernard Epp, passed early morning of June 29, 2021. She leaves behind her daughter, Dawn Marie Wilson (Dave), and her grandsons, Johnny, and Jeremy. She will be missed by her sister Judi Neufeld (Gilbert) and her brother Jerry Burns (Lise), as well as by her nieces and nephews. Janice has joined her parents John Burns Sr. and Florence Burns Savage (Hewitson), and her older brother John Burns Jr. Janice leaves a legacy of fond happy memories with family and friends. Her upbeat view of life kept her positive, even in the face of her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Special thanks are given to the doctors and nurses that helped her these past months. Special thanks are given to Home Care and The Salvation Army that provided care and meals at a difficult time. Janice had been cremated, and she will be interred at a later date in Kenora, Ontario with her parents. In living memory of Janice, a memorial planting will be made

by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director Intern

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Please contact us for more information.

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The Firmament Above Us

Bezalel supervised the workers very carefully. They were making holy things for the rituals of worship. Golf leaf was to be used on many of the items in the tabernacle and on the priests’ adornments. The gold metal had to be beaten flat, then cut and shaped. The sound of the hammers continued day and night until all the articles were finished.

The Hebrew word used in the Book of Exodus for this work of making gold leaf is ra-kee-ah. It is the same root word used in Genesis 1:6-7, “And God said, “Let there be an expanse (a rakeeah) in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse.”

The literal interpretation of this creative event was that God made a structure [dome, solid support, firmament] around the earth. We don’t know if the ancient peoples

Marc Legare

A Distant View

Soon upon us, there is an anniversary for an event that goes down in history as the day the world changed forever; July 20, 1969. The day we walked on the moon is eternally etched in history and on the human spirit. Few single moments in our experience are as profound.

On the day we achieved that monumental goal, we were on top of the world. Neil Armstrong’s iconic words, “This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” is imprinted in our memory. It is doubtful that any single event has changed our sense of self more powerfully.

Walking on the moon empowered humankind to believe we could reach heights never imagined. It was the door opener for science to be placed at the forefront of our lives.

That was the day we went from wondering what we could accomplish to believing we could accomplish anything. It was the day we discarded old ideas and placed our future in our own hands with science being our guiding light.

That was the day we chose science as our path to the

actually thought of the sky, stars, sun, and moon as being an actual dome around the planet or not, but whatever ideas they might have had, there was a spiritual meaning to it, that has impact for us today. God hammered out a protective shield, a rakeeah, around the earth to keep out the chaos of primary forces, according to God’s designs.

In the Bible, water is often a descriptive image of dangerous and chaotic powers. As the planet took shape the primitive substance of the earth was separated from the expanding universe, or as Genesis puts it, a rakeeah separating waters from waters. God took a special interest and protective concern for this third rock from the sun.

The chaos of the formative planet was protected from the elements around it because God had special plans for this world and the eventual creation of human beings upon it.

The rakeeah, as we know today, was not a physical dome around the earth but a figurative way of describing God’s care for the earth. In the midst of the unleashed creative forces there was a special plan for this sphere in the future of the universe.

Continuing this imagery, the prophet Isaiah wrote that at the end of this world, the heavens above us will be rolled up like a scroll and the rakeeah will no longer protect the earth from the chaos of the end of all things. What was

once hammered out by God to protect will, one day, be eliminated so that a new heaven and a new earth can be created from the destruction of the old.

Out of all the planets, galaxies, and systems in the universe God has a particular affection for this planet and the people that inhabit it. When Job challenged God’s ways of concern the Lord responded, “Consider the wondrous works of God . . . Can you rakeeah out the skies hard as a cast metal mirror?” God was reminding Job that the Lord does care and knows what is happening in the world and the lives of people, but it is beyond our comprehension to understand it all. Eventually all will work out according to God’s designs. And as St. Paul proclaimed, “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him, give us all things.” [Romans 8:32] So, we could still say today that there is a protective dome, a rakeeah, surrounding the earth, that assures us that nothing will happen in the future to this world unless God has it in the plans. Rest assured that whatever may come upon us cannot unleash a destruction that is beyond God’s ability to turn into a good future.

One Giant Leap

By Marc Legare

promised land. That achievement is highly compelling proof of that faith being warranted. However, as is true of all things human, there is a dark side. That dark side is every bit as black as our success was brilliantly bright.

July 20th, 1969 was also the day humankind became arrogant. It was the day we turned away from philosophical knowledge and wisdom and exchanged them for the world of science and the undoubting belief in the scientific method. We traded in our spiritual and philosophical priests for new priests; scientists.

Since that momentous day, science ceased to be a useful tool; it became a religion. So much so we now regularly dismiss other forms of knowledge. We now let it tell us what is true even of things not within the purview of scientific examination. Justice, meaning, morality, and purpose are just a few of many things outside of scientific knowability. Yet we currently mock other paths to understanding that do not fit within the scientifically examinable framework. We have a gigantic new, heavily attended church now, the laboratory.

In spite of science being of incredible value, it is not the holy grail. It is a tool for learning, nothing more. The pathological belief that it can solve every human ill is insanity. Science can show us what we are capable of doing,

but it cannot show us if we ought to do it. Only theology and philosophy can do that.

The cost of our lack of faith in anything but science will, and has already, had a price tag far exceeding the joy and pride we experienced by walking on the moon.

For those who contend that science is the magic pill, the words of Karl Jaspers are salient, “The limits of science have always been the source of bitter disappointment when people expected something from science that it was not able to provide”.

We cannot return to a time before we took that epic step off the lunar module. That, and other so-called human “achievements,” are branded into our psyche. Perhaps we will become wise enough to integrate philosophy into our lives on par and balanced with science, but usually we humans are not very good at keeping things on an even keel and we seem to always take things to the breaking point. The wise words of Isaac Ashimov is frighteningly apropos here; “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”

We did take a giant leap that day, but in which direction?

The longer this world moves along with science at its helm, the more it looks like that leap was a step backward.

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