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Hopkins Dining Parlour celebrates 47-year anniversary on Saturday, September 26 Linda Lin, the owner and operator of Hopkin’s Dining Parlour can often be seen greeting guests at the door by name and seating them in their usual spots. They talk about the weather, how they’re feeling that day and lately they’ve been chatting about the upcoming anniversary of the establishment. It promises to be a worthwhile event, kicking off at 4pm and going until close. There will be special appetizers for $15 and Hopkin’s Hard Lemonade for $8. Like any haunted place, Hopkins is bigger than it looks. Many people are surprised to find out that there are actually five floors in the building. This includes spacious private rooms usually reserved for free by large groups. This layout gives the Hopkins anniversary event the opportunity for a multi-level shindig with two of their house bands playing live music on different floors at the same time. If you’ve never strayed
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Linda Lin: Owner and Operator of Hopkin’s Dining Parlour. Dustan Hlady photo
from your table while dining at Hopkin’s, this is your chance to explore the building in a friendly setting perfect for socializing with old and new friends. It’s also a point of interest to peruse the decor of the building. Interiorly designed in the Victorian style, it is full of paintings, furniture and antiques, some older than Issac Newton. The pride and joy of the establishment is their 100-yearold player piano. Linda points out, “This is a mustsee place in Moose Jaw. This is not just a restaurant;
it’s like a hidden museum.” When asked to describe the purpose of the event in one word, Linda said, “Memories.” She gestured around the room. “These ladies ate here as children. They come back because of the memories.” Linda looks forward to seeing not only the regular customers but former staff members. It’s a business with a great reputation for workplace satisfaction. Linda comments on this, saying, “One server has worked here for over ten years, another eight years. It’s a big
family here. It’s not just a franchise and the customers can feel that.” To her, running the business isn’t just about the money. “It is like a cozy home. I am so proud to be working here.” It was run this way for forty-one years by the previous owner, Gladys Pierce, and Linda carries that torch with honour. This year’s celebration is bittersweet, as it approaches not long after Gladys Pierce’s passing. Five years ago, when Gladys handed the reins of Hopkins over to Linda, she never failed to show up for the anniversary celebrations held each year. She visited with patrons, some of whom have been regulars for over twenty years and marveled at the collection of customers who truly felt like family. Linda believes, in Gladys’ own way, she will still be at the event. “I’m sure she will be looking down on us from heaven. We’re going to make her proud.”
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Editor’s Note
An old business adage, as important today as it was during the mid-19thcentury Klondike, offers an important lesson for our community: During a gold rush, the biggest opportunity often isn’t in the gold itself, it’s in selling JOAN RITCHIE the shovels. Moose Jaw Express During the gold rush, EDITOR thousands headed north hoping to strike it rich; some did, but many more walked away empty-handed. However, the true winners were the entrepreneurs who provided the essential tools for that journey, the shovels, the boots, the clothing, the food, and the shelter. They didn’t need to mine to build a thriving business; they simply needed to identify what the prospectors required to succeed. This is a powerful lesson for us here in Moose Jaw and throughout the province. Too often, small cities like ours sometimes suffer from a “we’re too small” complex. We look at the booming sectors like mining in the
north and major corporate agriculture, as well as many others, and assume those opportunities exist somewhere else but not here. We tell ourselves we aren’t big enough to play in the big leagues. But maybe we are looking at the map upside down? Moose Jaw doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel to benefit. New businesses need the expertise and workforce to facilitate them, people to manage them, and those people need places to live, food to eat, and services to thrive. That is the “shovel” we should be selling. This logic applies right here. As Saskatchewan’s economy is anchored by agriculture, potash, oil, and manufacturing, instead of merely watching these sectors grow, our local businesses should be asking the question ‘What can we sell them?’ Whether it is specialized welding, logistical support, software solutions or professional services, the opportunities are there if we look beyond ‘the end of our nose’. We see this in the history of Saskatchewan agriculture. The “gold” may be the wheat, but the economy surrounding the farm, the seed dealers, the mechanics, the agronomists, the grain elevators, the specialized logistics is the huge supporting shovel. We have been incredibly successful
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at this in the past and there is no reason we cannot apply that same resourcefulness to the industries that are emerging. The biggest obstacle isn’t a lack of money or skill; it’s more about the attitude. While someone explains why an idea won’t work, someone else somewhere is busy proving it can work. So, the takeaway is that we don’t need to chase the gold mine because maybe the gold isn’t the real opportunity. If we focus on building what others desperately need and start thinking about selling the shovels, we could turn our community from standing on the sidelines into a force to be reckoned with.
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Fifth Annual Little Chicago Show & Shine Revs Up Downtown Moose Jaw By Hunter Nichols - For Moose Jaw Express
In its fifth year, the Little Chicago Show & Shine brought out hundreds to the downtown core of Moose Jaw with streets lined with classic models. For the avid car show enthusiast, it was a mecca of grand proportion drawing people of all ages to Moose Jaw, some as far as Ontario, according to Alex Carleton of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association.
Lesley Campbell, a Downtown Moose Jaw Committee member, enjoying the show. Hunter Nichols photo
White 1971 Camaro 350 Automatic. Owned by Brad Harder. Photo by Hunter Nichols
the opportunity to peer under hoods, connect with fellow collectors, and share fond memories tied to iconic vehicles from decades pas “It’s been a fantastic day, been a great day, especially with the sun peaking through,” said Carleton. “Being a part of the Downtown Moose Jaw Association, our goal is to create economic activity and bring the community togethe And that is exactly what they did. Local shops and eateries welcomed steady foot traffic, while families and visitors filled downtown blocks to celebrate a shared passion. The success of this year’s event highlights the growing regional reputation of the Show & Shine and features Moose Jaw’s vibrant community.
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Hosted annually by the Downtown Moose Jaw Association (DMJA), the Show & Shine is one that people mark on the calendar to attend. The celebration transforms the city’s heart into an energetic showcase of automotive history and craftsmanship. This year’s event saw well over 400 vehicles gathered for the car show, with car clubs, individual collectors, and spectators filling the streets throughout the day. Main Street buzzed with lively conversation, classic tunes, and rows of shimmering chrome ranging from painstakingly restored vintage models to custom hot rods. Attendees took
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Celebrating 50 Years of History, Heritage, and Community at WDM Moose Jaw The Western Development Museum (WDM) in Moose Jaw continues to mark a monumental milestone this year, celebrating half a century of capturing, preserving, and sharing Saskatchewan’s rich heritage. While the museum officially marked its golden anniversary earlier this summer, the celebrations are far from over. On Saturday, September 26, the museum invites community members, families, and local businesses to join in a full day of anniversary activities, featuring free daytime admission during BMO Day followed by a retro evening party, Built in ’76: A Groovy Night at the Museum. Reflecting on 50 years provides a unique opportunity to appreciate how deeply intertwined the museum is with the Moose Jaw community and the province as a whole. Unlike earlier WDM branches in North Battleford, Saskatoon, and Yorkton which originally opened in converted wartime airplane hangars, the Moose Jaw location was planned and constructed as a dedicated, purposebuilt facility showcasing the evolution of transportation on the prairies. Officially opened on June 26, 1976, by Saskatchewan Premier Allan Blakeney, the museum facility was constructed around its massive historical treasures. In March 1976, prior to completing the building’s exterior wall, workers had to position large centerpiece artifacts, including the iconic locomotive engine 2634, inside the gallery layout because they were simply too large to fit through standard doorway openings once construction finished. Over the decades, the museum expanded to house remarkable exhibits dedicated to land, rail, and air travel. Key collections feature vintage automobiles, historic aircraft (including World War II trainer planes), and Saskatchewan’s pioneering 1946
By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express recognize the air ambulance, generations of CF SAM. people who The museum have cared for also proudly this museum, features the its artifacts Snowbirds and its visitors Gallery, honorover the past ing the legacy five decades. and precision So many peoof the Royal ple in Moose Canadian Air Jaw have a Force’s 431 connection Air Demonto the WDM, stration Squadwhether they ron. In 1978, visited as a the museum child, brought enhanced its their own chiloutdoor offerdren or grandings with the children, vollaunch of the unteered here popular K+S or attended one of our many comPotash Canada Short Line 101 steam train ride, which continues to delight munity events over the years.” While the official anniversary on visitors of all ages. For staff and volunteers, cel- June 26 featured birthday cake, arebrating 50 years is a moment to chival displays, and 1970s activities, honor the legacy of community in- September 26 promises to keep the volvement that built and sustained festive momentum going with events tailored for all ages. the facility. The daytime festivities begin “Fifty years is a wonderful opportunity to look back at how much with BMO Day, running from 9:00 the Museum has changed while also a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks to generous recognizing how important the com- sponsorship from BMO, all visitors munity has been throughout its his- enjoy no-charge admission to extory,” said Karla Rasmussen of the plore the museum’s regular galleries WDM Moose Jaw. “When we look and interactive exhibits. A highlight through photographs from our open- for young visitors and families will ing in 1976, we see a very differ- be a special seek-and-find activent Museum—gravel gallery floors, ity focused on practical financial wooden boardwalks and exhibits literacy, encouraging participants to that have evolved considerably over examine and compare basic “wants” the years—but we also see some- versus “needs.” “It’s especially nice to have thing that hasn’t changed: people coming together to experience Sas- BMO Day fall on the same date as our evening celebration,” noted Raskatchewan’s stories.” Rasmussen emphasized that mussen. “Someone can bring their generations of Moose Jaw residents family to explore the Museum durhold personal connections to the fa- ing the day and then return that evecility. “For our staff and volunteers, ning with friends for a completely the anniversary is also a chance to different, after-hours experience.”
As night falls, the museum will transition into a lively 1970s celebration for Built in ’76: A Groovy Night at the Museum. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with live musical entertainment by The UnCoolas Hit Revue starting around 7:00 p.m. Attendees can look forward to dancing, delicious snacks catered by High Regard Catering, vintage clothing displays, retro activities, a 1970s costume contest, a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw. Tickets for the evening event are $40 plus taxes. Because tickets are selling quickly, advance purchase is strongly recommended. All proceeds from ticket sales, the silent auction, and the 50/50 draw will directly support ongoing educational programs and exhibit care at WDM Moose Jaw. Although Built in ’76 serves as the final major 50th-anniversary bash, the WDM has a busy autumn planned. Upcoming fall events include special Halloween programming in October and the annual Fall Feast fundraiser on November 7. Rasmussen noted that the best way for residents to participate is simply to come out and share in the fun. “The simplest way is to come and be part of it! Visit us during BMO Day, bring your family and share your own memories of the Museum with us... Most of all, we’d love to see the community here celebrating with us. The WDM Moose Jaw has been part of this community for 50 years, and we wouldn’t have reached this milestone without the visitors, volunteers, partners and supporters who have been part of that story.” For more information about upcoming events or to purchase tickets for Built in ’76, visit https://wdm.ca/things-to-do/ events/?location=moose-jaw.
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Daniel Tamagi, ‘The FloWarrior,’ to Bring Inspiring Performance to Coteau Hills Elementary Students at Coteau Hills Elementary School in Moose Jaw are in for an extraordinary experience on September 29, 2026, as multidisciplinary performance artist and motivational speaker Daniel Tamagi— known as The FloWarrior—brings his acclaimed presentation, “How to Unlock Your Superpowers,” to the school. The local show is part of a 21-school provincial tour organized by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) running from September 21 to October 8, 2026, designed for audiences from kindergarten through Grade 12. Hailing from Alberta, Daniel Tamagi brings a unique blend of academic and artistic credentials to the stage. Holding a Master’s degree in Medical Physics alongside more than a decade of experience as a professional performance artist,
By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express Tamagi seamlessly bridges science, of Purpose” in an ever-changing physical artistry, and creative ex- world. The presentation, “How to Unpression. Exploring his cultural herilock Your Superpowers,” has already tage as a Japanese Canadian, he has pioneered his own distinct brand of reached over 11,000 students. Cen“martial artistry,” blending elements tered on core themes of skill develof dance, martial arts, and music to opment, intuition, creativity, and a growth mindset, the show helps inspire young audiences. children identify and cultivate their individual strengths. A diverse array of physical routines will capture students’ respect as Tamagi maintains high engagement throughout, incorporating elements of popular culture such as lightsabers, anime, video games, and cosplay to allow the show to resonate deeply with youth. Every perforTamagi’s personal mission is mance element connects directly to rooted in the belief that art possesses lessons on critical thinking, creative the power to transform lives for the expression, and self-confidence. better. Drawing from his own jour- There is an interactive component ney, he aims to guide students to- to the presentation bringing students ward discovering their unique “Path and teachers to participate together
on stage, fostering a shared sense of community. This performance is made possible through OSAC’s Performing Arts in Schools touring program, which delivers high-caliber artistic performances and curriculum-connected workshops to urban, rural, and reserve schools across Saskatchewan. Supported by a network of community volunteers, OSAC’s programming is funded through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust for Sport, Culture and Recreation and Canadian Heritage For more information regarding the September 29 performance at Coteau Hills Elementary in Moose Jaw, contact Gillian Crocker at (306) 694-5999 or by email at Crocker.Gillian@prairiesouth.ca. To learn more about OSAC’s provincial initiatives, visit www.osac.ca.
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Reflective Moments By Joyce Walter - for Moose Jaw Express
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Best chats are often when no one else is in the room
I am now so very relieved that friends have shared research that shows I am not alone in some of my behaviours, behaviours that could be construed as a bit odd. What someone considers odd might just be the normal way of doing things for another set of individuals. Who is to say what odd really looks like? My supposed oddness became a concern when it was asked of me: “Do you always talk to yourself when you’re working on the computer or looking for something?” My response was a bit slow in coming for of course I had to seriously think about the question and then come up with an appropriate answer so
I wouldn’t appear to be having what is politely called “an elderly moment.” I affirmed that yes, sometimes I do think out loud, but that I’m not really talking to myself, and I certainly haven’t started answering or conducting conversations with myself — remember the saying of years ago that said talking to oneself is acceptable but folks will look at you strangely if an answer is forthcoming. I should have deflected all blame and suggested I had been talking to the other person in the room and wondered why he didn’t answer. I wasn’t too swift in the comeback in that instance, but I’m prepared if the questions arises again. However, it turns out that an American scholar has come up with a theory that suggests talking out loud to oneself is not odd, not even irrational — that indeed this habit has benefits that might improve one’s self-imagine and build one’s confidence level. I knew I was talking out loud for a reason and not necessarily in pursuit of a conversation with Housemate. In fact I’ve had long one-sided conversations with him only to learn when he didn’t respond that he’d already left the room. I must not have been talking about anything newsworthy on those occasions. But back to the ratio-
nale for talking aloud to oneself: By talking in this manner, the associate professor says it means that thinking has become saying. In other words, why think quietly when you can say out loud what is being thought. When a difficult task is being faced, his theory says the task will be less onerous if it is talked through out loud, even if there is no one else to respond. Athletes, for instance, visualize scoring a goal, and by saying out loud, “I will score tonight” the player’s confidence is enforced and a goal might definitely be the result. There is even a name to describe this habit. It is self-talk. “Are you self-talking? does not sound as harsh as asking: “Are you talking to yourself again?” After my one-sided conversations were drawn to my attention, I’ve since been taking stock. The consensus: I do indeed have many conversations with myself. And occasionally I answer when I’ve found something that I’ve lost or I’ve succeeded in a task that appeared daunting. I do have to be careful not to use improper language when I’m searching for elusive files on the computer, looking for an item in the cupboard, or suggesting to myself that I’m not the brightest bulb in the package when I can’t figure out the new cellphone. Calling myself a derogatory name is no way to build my confidence levels. So when I hear Housemate coming up the stairs or in the door, I must now be vigilant in curbing my self-talk, unless of course I can turn it around on him and ask why he doesn’t pay attention when I’m talking to him. His response will likely be: “I didn’t know you were talking to me.” Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net
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Sukanen village seen TRADING THOUGHTS through five-year-old eyes By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express
When Yours Truly invited my great niece and her five-year- old daughter to the Sukanen Ship Museum Threshing Bee I was uncertain how they would react. My niece grew up in Northern Alberta and lived in Calgary until recently. She hasn’t much awareness of farming and real small towns. Their reaction surprised me. They were impressed. Blown away is a good description of their reaction. Five-year-olds have a different perspective than adults. They have limited knowledge, are real curious and have a limited vocabulary. The rest of this column mostly explains the museum through the eyes of five-year-old Remi. She and her mother were surprised by the large number of buildings in the pioneer village.
One of our first stops was at the settler’s shack with the plaque on it. The 10-foot by 14-foot structure was the birthplace of my nieces’ great grandfather. The family lived north of Parkbeg and was on the way to Parkbeg for the birthing. His mother was unable to make it so they stopped at the bachelor shack on the hill where Casey Steele was born. We took photos and headed to the fire hall and collections. Remi was impressed by the model fire engine collection. Seeing all the mannequins dressed in firefighter gear she described them as weird. Next was the Sukanen Ship. Gord Johnson explained the story of Tom Sukanen. Remi nodded appropriately like a near deaf senior. She found the steps up to the ship
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and to the top deck “dangerous.” From there we walked to the music shop and the toy display where Remi pointed out some interesting items. She found most of the dolls in museum buildings “creepy.’’ In the general store Remi saw the checker board on a barrel with two chairs “Why is it there?” she asked. I explained customers used to visit, play checkers or cards in the store. My niece found the merchandise interesting. Lunch was a hot dog then a walk over to the Gamble farm house that came from north of Parkbeg. My niece was taken by the compact kitchen and the living room furnishings. She was interested to learn her Auntie Joyce, as a little girl, had
many a glass of milk and cookies in that house when her father Casey delivered gas to the farm. The 1800s Glover ranch house intrigued her, especially when she learned the Glovers kept a lantern lit in the window at night in case someone out there was lost. While riding on the ranch they were often followed but never harassed by curious Natives. We didn’t stay for the threshing or see the other two-thirds of the grounds. There since the pancake breakfast, Remi was tired. On the way to the car Remi asserted: “When I grow up I want to come out here every day.’’ Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
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Threshing bee guests experience old-time harvest practices
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By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express The first vintage car in the Sukanen ship Mu- Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@saskseum threshing bee parade was a 115-year tel.net old Model A built by the legendary Henry Ford. Ford started building the cars in 1903. The car leading the parade was owned by the late Dick Meacher, a co-founder of the Sukanen Ship Museum in 1969. His son Charlie, also a museum cofounder, drove the car. Dick’s wife Elsie rode in the passenger seat. The parade was one of the threshing bee events celebrating history at the museum, located 13 km south of Moose Jaw. The Meachers approached Moose Jaw City Council in the 1960s asking for half an acre of vacant land north of the Trans-Canada Highway to build an antique car museum. They received an abrupt no. Years later the city tried to have the museum re-located in town. Negotiations broke down over who got control. Later the association bought 40 acres of land along Highway No. Two south of the city. Events on both threshing bee days included a pancake breakfast, vintage tractor parade, vintage car/truck parade, vintage tractor pull as well as demonstrations of stooking, hand-fed threshing machine, binding and reaping. The highlight each day was threshing. Bundles of oats were pitched into the jaws of two threshing machines. The thresher separated grain from the stalks and chaff. Sunday’s tractor parade showed the hardship of early tractors when the Rumley oil-pull tractor suddenly stopped. The heavy flywheel had to be turned manually for several minutes until the engine kicked in. Another farmer frustration. During the the threshing bee harvest demo on Sunday the tractor connected to the thresher by a belt stopped. After several attempts to re-start it another tractor was brought in to complete the demo. Blacksmithing operations and hand made rope-making were also featured along with food concessions and pie. Saturday attendance was down on the cool, cloudy and windy day. Sunday was sunny, warm with barely any wind.
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This column offers opinions on health and wellness, not personal medical advice. Visit www.docgiff.com to learn more. For comments, diana@docgiff.com.
Common Sense Health by Diana Gifford-Jones
Diana Gifford-Jones writes in a way that inspires people to achieve healthier lives. Carrying on a 50+ year tradition of the GiffordJones column, she addresses issues head on, underlining problems and recommending practical steps to better well-being. Diana has more than 30 years of experience in health in Canada and abroad. She works internationally with universities, development organizations, and financial institutions. Her graduate degree in public policy is from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. She has published a book, called No Nonsense Health – Naturally! Diana Gifford-Jones
Pills, pills, pills. Any doctor not encouraging patients to protect health with their own fortitude first is a doctor who has underestimated the patient. Don’t be complacent if this is your doctor. An astounding majority of North Americans are dismantling their health. I won’t quibble with definitions of what constitutes being overweight or obese. But I am comfortable saying that about seven in ten of us are carrying extra pounds. And I have zero concerns with saying that extra pounds take their toll. Furthermore, with few exceptions, we each have what it takes to shed those pounds. But people like to complain. They abandon their willpower. They don’t learn what they can do to get back in better form. And now they just pop another pill. When a large majority of people are succumbing to quick and artificial fixes, our society changes, and not for the better. I want to live in a world where the basics are held sacred, including moderate, clean, sustainable and healthy consumption of nutritious food. We need to fight back against trends undermining our personal responsibility for our own health. If the medical community won’t do it, then let’s explain basic physiology to children, teens, and any adults who don’t know it. Maintaining a trim waistline is a very good goal. Yet, many have let the middle region grow! But three times a day or more, we have opportunities to reduce the risk of developing a long list of diseases. The human body possesses mechanisms designed to prevent overeating. But a fast-paced and convenient lifestyle doesn’t give the mechanism a chance. Here’s how it works. As food is eaten, the walls of the stomach start to stretch. Sensors in the stomach detect that stretching and begin sending signals to the brain. These signals travel through
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the vagus nerve, a major communication highway between the gut and brain. As food reaches the small intestine, additional hormones including cholecystokinin, peptide YY and GLP-1 are released. These hormones have several jobs, but one is to tell the brain that nutrients have arrived and that more food is not required. GLP-1 and related signals also slow the movement of food through the digestive tract. The new generation of weight-loss drugs exploits this natural system. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, activates GLP-1 receptors, reducing appetite and slowing the emptying of the stomach. Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, reducing appetite and food intake while also slowing gastric emptying. One way or the other, the sensation is familiar to everyone who has pushed away a plate. Enough! But a person can eat a lot of food before those signals have had time to arrive and be interpreted. A fast eater can finish a big meal in ten minutes and still feel hungry. Another ten minutes and it would be different. Research has also revealed that the stomach responds to volume as well as calories. Stretch receptors respond when the stomach expands,
regardless of high-calorie or low-calorie food. Distending the stomach activates neural pathways involved in feeling full. It’s the intestines that are keeping track of nutrients. This is an old piece of biology. Other mammals have the same basic gut-brain communication system. Mice and rats are routinely used to study it, and similar mechanisms have been demonstrated in other mammals. We should pay it our respect. If you’d like to lose weight naturally, step on the scale and record the number. For two weeks, serve smaller portions at every meal. Then, eat slowly. Give the body time to send signals. Two weeks later, step on the scale again. This column offers opinions on health and wellness, not personal medical advice. Visit www. docgiff.com to learn more. For comments, diana@docgiff.com.
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By Patricia Hanbidge
For Moose Jaw Express
Fruit Flies
It is the time of year where we have a number of unwanted guests around the house. There is a host of tiny little fruit flies happily flitting about the fruit bowl. Fruit flies are evident in the home at any time of year, but they are most commonly encountered a bit later in the growing season. Although they are mostly annoying they are responsible for causing a high percentage of insect contamination of fruit and fruit products by depositing bacteria and other disease causing organisms. Fruit flies feed in the same fashion as house flies so their sponging mouthparts work by depositing saliva onto the food and then sucking up the solution. The adults are easy to spot being a hefty 2.5 mm (1/8 in.) long with large red eyes and a tan to black body. Fruit flies lay eggs on fermenting fruits and vegetables and any other accommodating
moist organic surface as long as there is some fermentation of some kind of organic material in process. The eggs will hatch within days and larvae will become breeding adults within a week. This is significant as each female may lay as many as 500 eggs in her short lifetime. This leads to a population explosion if all factors are favourable.
I have fond (or not so fond) memories of genetics labs that favour the study of fruit flies – specifically due to their prolific regeneration! However, for homeowners, this enormous breeding potential simply means that a little bit of fruit rot can quickly generate a house full of flies. The infestations will generally originate when infested fruits or vegetables are brought into the home and left at room temperature, but adult flies may also gain entry through poorly screened doors and windows. At this time of year, we
have such abundance of produce that many sites in the home are attractive to these little critters. Fruit flies will also breed in drains, recycle bins, garbage containers or even dirty mops or other cleaning apparatus that remain moist for a period of time. The most important step in eradicating fruit flies is to locate where they are breeding. Any fruit or vegetables that are ripe should be refrigerated, eaten or discarded. If you suspect that a drain is the prime breeding site, then tape a plastic bag over the drain for a night and look in the morning for adult fruit flies. If you find some then simply flush the drain with hot water to help keep it as clean as possible. It is also a good idea to use a fine mesh screen to prevent them from getting in and out of the drain area. A simple trap can be set up on your kitchen counter by using a used (and washed) yogurt container covered with saran wrap. Simply place a banana peel in the container (or other fruit part), cover with saran wrap secured with an elastic band. Poke a number of small holes in the saran wrap big enough to accommodate the passage of a fruit fly. If you have a fruit fly problem, within a short period of time you fill find
the container will be filled with flies able to enter but unable to find their way out. To take care of the captive flies, simply place the container in the freezer for a short period of time. The lifespan of a fruit fly is relatively short, so once the breeding site is eliminated, adults soon disappear….and once the winter arrives, there is less chance of a repeat infestation. Remember that as we get closer to Thanksgiving Day, I invite you to share an image or a few words on what you are thankful for in your life. Let’s keep it related to the garden, but your perspective of the sky, or the earth in your garden count as being worthy of a snapshot or a comment. I am already hearing from some of you and as we get closer to Thanksgiving, I will share with you some of what has been shared with me. Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at growyourfuture@gmail. com on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort. Tune into GROW Live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/orchidhort or check out the Youtube channel GROW…
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Initial top grades lower this harvest By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
In a week of good weather Saskatchewan farmers can harvest 18 per cent of all fields. During the week ended Sept. 13 farmers only managed to crop five per cent of fields leaving almost three-quarters of crops still out. Heavy rainfall plagued the entire province with 300 to 400 miletres (six to eigth inches) quite common. The delayed harvest is showing up in less grain making the top grade, according to the weekly Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report.
Only 30 per cent of field peas made Number one compared with 42 per cent in the 10-year average. Seventeen per cent of lentils graded top grage compared with 31 per cent in the average. Twenty-three per cent of dturm has graded Number one compared with 21 per cent on average. Eighteen per cent of barley made malt grade compared with 31 per cent on average. Fifty-three per cent made Number one compared with 51 per cent on average.
Fortuntately, less grain is grading in the lowest grades. Moisture is rated better than recently. Only a small area northwest of Val Marie in the southwest is rated short or very short. Rainfall accumulation so far this year in Moose Jaw amounts to 19 inches. An aea around Moose Jaw to
Central Butte, Chamberlain, Pense, Avonlea Assiniboia, Mossbank, Old Wives and Eyebrow got six to 10 inches rain during the week. Some recorded rainfall for the week is Avonlea, 347 milimetres; Assiniboia, 417; Mossbank, 287; Rouleau, 389; Pense, 290; Bethune, 482; Old Wives, 446; Moose Jaw. 263; Eyebrow, 450; and Tugaske, 347.
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From The Kitchen
By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
While it might be easier to purchase canned pumpkin products at the grocery store, there is a feeling of accomplishment to plant the seeds and watch pumpkins grow in the family garden spot. This week’s recipes are found in the family’s favourite cookbooks and have been shared throughout the years. ••• Pumpkin Pie 10 inch pie shell, unbaked 2 cups cooked, mashed and pureed pumpkin 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or 1 can Eagle Brand Milk diluted with whole milk 1 cup brown sugar 5 large eggs 1-2 tsps. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. ginger, optional 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup brandy or 1 tbsp. vanilla Combine ingredients, beating until thoroughly blended. Pour into the unbaked pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 325
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degrees F. Continue baking until firm, about 40 minutes longer. It may be necessary to place bits of foil over the crust so it doesn’t over-bake. Remove from oven, cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped cream. ••• Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie 10 inch baked pie shell Filling: 1 cup commercial sour cream 2 cups cooked, mashed and pureed pumpkin 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 4 large eggs, separated Topping 1 cup commercial sour cream 2 tbsps. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract To make the filling, in the top of a double boiler combine sour cream, pumpkin, spices and sugar. Stir to blend the ingredients.
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Add the egg yolks and beat with a fork until blended. Cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Beat the egg whites until stiff then fold them into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into the baked pie shell. To make the topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat lightly and then spread over the filling. Bake in a 325 degrees F oven for about 15 minutes. Cool on rack then chill in refrigerator. ••• Pumpkin Banana Smoothie 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup vanilla non-dairy milk 1 frozen banana, cut into pieces 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice 5 ice cubes Blend until smooth. Makes one large glass. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net
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A New Chapter in Girls’ Field Lacrosse A new chapter in Moose Jaw field lacrosse began when Krista Williams and Kim Oonincx had the vision to start a female-specific field lacrosse program in Moose Jaw. With some hard work, determination, and plenty of phone calls, that vision became a reality. The inaugural program brought together U9 and first-year U13 girls, with players joining from Moose Jaw and Swift Current. The program provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills while playing and learning in a positive, supportive female environment. Players take part in practices focused on skill development, game concepts, teamwork, and, most impor-
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tantly, having fun. In addition to their weekly practices, the athletes will have the opportunity to take part in three game nights against teams from Regina and Weyburn. On September 4, Moose Jaw hosted its first-ever home field game night at Smith Park. Two games were played that evening, with Regina making the
trip to Moose Jaw to compete. For these young athletes, the night represented more than just two games. It marked the beginning of a new opportunity for girls in Moose Jaw and the surrounding communities to experience field lacrosse, build friendships, develop their skills, and grow the sport together.
What started as an idea shared by two passionate people has now become the beginning of a new female field lacrosse program in Moose Jaw, and hopefully the start of something that will continue to grow for years to come. For more information visit www. mjlax.ca
Moose Jaw High School Volleyball Season Gets Underway with a Full Slate of Action The Moose Jaw high school boys’ and girls’ volleyball season got underway this week, with teams across the city taking to the court for league and exhibition action. Monday: Junior Boys Open the Week The junior boys kicked off the week on Monday with three games on the schedule. Matchup Score Peacock vs. Assiniboia N/A Central 1 – 3 Notre Dame Vanier 3 – 1 Riverview Tuesday: Central Takes on Cornerstone Tuesday featured two games as Central faced Cornerstone in both boys’ and girls’ action. Boys - Central 3 – 0 Cornerstone Girls - Central 1 – 3 Cornerstone Wednesday: Junior Girls Exhibition Action Wednesday was dedicated to junior girls’ exhibition games, with action taking place at A.E. Peacock, Vanier, and Central. Teams from Central Butte and As-
By Vaughn Taylor - Moose Jaw Express siniboia made the trip to Moose Jaw to compete in the exhibition schedule, giving players an opportunity to gain experience and prepare for the season ahead. Thursday: Cougars Visit Moose Jaw Thursday featured one of the week’s marquee matchups, as the Briercrest Cougars came to town to take on the Vanier Vikings and the three-time city and regional champion Spirits. The Spirits, who have earned provincial medals for three consecutive years entered the season with high expectations. Spirits Ready to Defend Their Championship Head Coach Ali Bell has helped build what some might describe as a high school dynasty. With eight returning players and new athletes ready to contribute, the Spirits are preparing for another competitive season. I caught up with Ali Bell, head coach of the Spirits, to ask how she sees the upcoming season as the reigning
champions. “We see the competition getting better each year, right from the junior level to the senior level. We will have our work cut out for us for sure, but our girls are ready for another great season.” Thursday Scores Boys Final Vanier Vikings 0–3 Briercrest Cougars Girls Final Moose Jaw Spirits 3–1 Briercrest Cougars Looking Ahead With the season now underway, Moose Jaw’s high school volleyball teams have already delivered a week of competitive matches. From junior development to senior championship aspirations, players and coaches are looking forward to what promises to be another exciting season of volleyball.
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1 - IN THE HANGAR: The puck has dropped on the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season. The Moose Jaw Warriors went 0-6 in the preseason but nobody is worried. Any good hockey man will tell you exhibition games are for evaluation only and there’s a reason the games don’t count in the standings. Read on… 2 - LET ‘ER RIP: Warriors GM Jason Ripplinger is as good of a hockey man as there is and had this to say about the month of September. “I thought we utilized our preseason to the fullest by giving young players a chance to showcase themselves so we know where they are this year and in the future,” Ripplinger told the MJ Express. “No question, our record did not look good on paper during the preseason but you don’t win championships in September. We had a lot of rookies in every game.” 3 - LET ‘ER RIP PART II: Ripplinger will forever be known as the GM responsible for leading the Warriors to the 2024 Western Hockey League championship. But he’s never been one to put his feet up. Jason’s excited for this season, and taste the postseason again for the first time since 2024. “As for the season there is so much turnover in the league, it’s hard to project where your team will be at,” Ripplinger continued.
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“But I think if the team works hard, gets better every day, and they buy into what Scott King and his coaching staff is teaching, we could have good team success this year.” 4 - BC DIVISION: Over our last two columns we’ve published the results of polls of media and scouts for standing predictions for the East & Central Divisions. This week, here are the results of our poll of Western Conference divisions beginning with BC: 1) Penticton, 2) Victoria, 3) Prince George, 4) Kelowna, 5) Vancouver, 6) Kamloops. 5 - US DIVISION: 1) Spokane, 2) Everett, 3) Seattle, 4) Portland, 5) Tri-City, 6) Wenatchee. 6 - CRAIGS LIST: This week TSN announced its latest rankings for the 2027 NHL Draft and it’s way off what we published in this space two weeks ago (perhaps we were fooled
by A-I?) Regardless, former Everett Silvertips d-man Landon DuPont - now of the Michigan Wolverines - was ranked #1, by a mile, and is being compared to Colorado blueliner Cale Makar. The highest current Dub player is Seattle forward Brock England at #10, followed by Prince Albert d-man Brock Cripps at #11 and Brandon forward Jaxon Jacobson at #13. We don’t mind people pointing out our errors, for two reasons: 1) We want to put out accurate info and 2) It tells me who’s reading! ;) 7 - BABS: The #1 storyline going into the 2026-27 NHL season is Mike Babcock, and if the Saskatoon native can lead the Edmonton Oilers to their sixth Stanley Cup title in franchise history. After all, that’s what Babs was hired to do and the clock’s ticking on Connor McDavid’s twoyear “Wait & See” bridge contract. Babcock’s first coaching job was with the Moose Jaw Warriors from 1991-93. Who remembers? 8 - DUB HUB: The WHL has announced three rule changes: 1)
Coaches challenges on missed offsides for goals, 2) Referees can now use video review for major and match penalties, and 3) Puck possessing-teams in 3-on-3 OT can no longer “retreat” out of the attacking zone or into the defending zone without the play being blown dead. 9 - WCBL: Ballots are out for the 2026 Western Canadian Baseball League awards. It’ll be a shock if Miller Express skipper Michael Gonzalez of West New York, New Jersey isn’t named Coach of the Year. In his first season he guided the Millers to a franchise record 42 wins, including a club record 14-game winning streak. Sure, Saskatoon’s Joe Carnahan led the Berries to their first league title, but that was the best team money could buy. :) 10 - RANDOM THOUGHTS: A man who is always available to others is never available to himself. … Still can’t believe Rogers killed Hockey Night In Canada. … RIP to Barry Melrose, the former LA Kings coach and ESPN hockey analyst from Kelvington, SK who passed away at age 70 after a battle with Parkinsons Disease. … Count your blessings and be grateful everyday. … AND HOW WAS YOUR WEEK? (For Moose Jaw sporting tips and scoops, email Rod at pedersenmedia@outlook.com)
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Jules Alain Lipouck parle d’intégration, d’emploi et d’entrepreneuriat
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Jules Alain Lipouck est conseiller en développement économique pour le Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan depuis cette année 2026. Il est arrivé à Moose Jaw, en Saskatchewan, en avril dernier, en provenance de Yellowknife, accompagné de sa famille. Pour Jules, ce n’est pas lui qui a choisi la Saskatchewan : c’est la Saskatchewan qui l’a choisi. En effet, après trois années passées dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, il cherchait une nouvelle orientation professionnelle et de nouvelles opportunités. La Saskatchewan a été la première à lui donner une réponse favorable à travers le CÉCS. Jules et sa famille sont arrivés à Moose Jaw par un temps d’hiver. Les grandes
étendues de prairies les ont tout de suite frappées. Le charme historique de Moose Jaw, marqué par ses bâtiments anciens et son architecture distinctive, a également retenu son attention. Pour Jules et sa famille, l’adaptation et l’intégration se passent très bien. Ils ont trouvé au sein de la communauté francophone des personnes incroyablement ouvertes, accueillantes et bienveillantes. À chaque fois qu’ils ont été confrontés à une situation nouvelle, ils ont toujours trouvé au moins une personne
pour se rendre disponible pour leur venir en aide ou pour leur fournir des informations utiles. Et enfin, « les enfants se sont rapidement faits de nouveaux amis, alors je peux dire que je m’y sens plutôt bien jusqu’à présent ». Cependant, Jules a rencontré certains défis: la recherche d’un logement très rapidement, ce qui a représenté l’un des plus grands défis auxquels il a été confronté. Étant nouvel arrivant dans une nouvelle ville, il avait une connaissance assez limitée de l’environnement. Un
autre défi était également de pouvoir trouver une école pour les enfants où ils pourraient s’adapter rapidement. C’est ici l’occasion de remercier les membres de la communauté et des organismes francophones tels que Sandrine de la CFA, Christian de l’ACFMJ, Hervé du SAIF-SK et l’école Ducharme à travers Mme Sylvie qui se sont investis sans réserve pour l’aider à trouver un logement très rapidement et quitter l’hôtel où ils avaient temporairement élu domicile. « Néanmoins, grâce aux activités régulièrement organisées par la CFA et auxquelles nous sommes invités en tant que nouveaux arrivants, nous avons l’opportunité de faire connaissance avec les autres membres de la communauté francophone. J’ai encore en mémoire la récente participation à l’événement culturel POW-WOW qui nous a permis de découvrir davantage la beauté et l’authenticité de la culture autoch-
tone ». « Je voudrais rendre hommage ici à la CFA qui effectue un travail exceptionnel de rassemblement dans la communauté. J’ai particulièrement apprécié les activités portant sur le jardinage, sur la formation en sécurité pour les jeunes qui roulent à vélo, l’initiation à la natation à la
piscine de Moose Jaw et le piquenique à Buffalo Pound. J’apprécie véritablement cet esprit communautaire ». Pour Jules, l’accueil et l’intégration doivent demeurer au cœur des initiatives de la CFA, tout en allant encore plus loin pour répondre aux réalités vécues par les nouveaux arrivants. La CFA doit continuer sur son registre de communauté accueillante, car cela est un soutien précieux pour les nouveaux arrivants qui viennent s’installer dans la région. Il aimerait toutefois que davantage d’initiatives soient développées autour de l’emploi et de l’insertion professionnelle. L’un de mes rêves les plus ardents pour Jules est que naisse un réseau d’entrepreneurs capable de fédérer l’ensemble des entrepreneurs francophones de la région afin de donner une plus grande visibilité à la communauté francophone et de faire de Moose Jaw une terre d’accueil de plus en plus préférée et choisie par les nouveaux arrivants francophones. Être nouvel arrivant dans un nouvel environnement peut être un peu intimidant au vu de nombreux défis auxquels l’on
peut être confronté. Mais cela peut également représenter l’opportunité incroyable d’aller à la découverte des autres membres de la communauté. C’est la raison pour laquelle Jules conseille à tout nouvel arrivant de prendre le temps de se renseigner avant son arrivée, que ce soit à Moose Jaw ou ailleurs, pour connaître les ressources et organismes communautaires qui pourront contribuer efficacement à faciliter son installation, son adaptation et son intégration. Pour Jules, Moose Jaw marque le début d’un nouveau chapitre, une nouvelle page de son histoire qu’il souhaite continuer à écrire avec confiance et optimisme. Malgré quelques défis rencontrés à son arrivée, il regarde l’avenir avec enthousiasme, en espérant vivre encore de nombreuses expériences positives et enrichissantes. Il retient surtout l’importance de l’accueil reçu. « Je me suis senti bien entouré et accompagné par la communauté francophone accueillante, ce qui a grandement facilité mon adaptation et mon intégration. J’en suis très reconnaissant ». À Moose Jaw, son histoire ne fait que commencer… et les prochains chapitres restent encore à écrire.
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Annual Pumpkin Festival brings friends, fun and fabulous pumpkins together to celebrate this year’s harvest
It was a beautiful day to celebrate the harvest with the community and have a little fun at the annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 12. The event took place at the
Photos by Joan Ritchie
By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express community gardens located on Grey tion for proceeds going to Hunger Ave. There were games for the chil- in Moose Jaw. There was a farmdren and a pumpkin patch with lots ers market with produce and canned of pumpkins for sale, while chili and goods for sake, Storms mini dohotdogs were being served by dona- nuts were on site, as well as Savem
Sweets. Organized by Hunger in Moose Jaw, the festival is a community harvest celebration.
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Looking To Rent - Garage/warehouse/ or unused semi-trailer unit. Prefer downtown area. Will consider other options. Can be reached at 306-313-3439. Looking for unwated media records, games, VHS tapes, CDs, ad sterio equipment, Will pickup, 306-527-7786 or 306-6318399 Wanted Deer antlers, shed deer antlers. Call 306-313-7969 or 306-6920800 Wanted to buy chairs that fit counter top height 639-538-0396 Looking for old LEGO, I’m trying to complete some of my childhood sets and am looking for loose LEGO, bins, boxes, or incomplete sets. If you have any you would like to sell, please call or text Rebacca 306-630-4402
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Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver any appliances, TV’s, furniture, or anything large in and around Moose Jaw, $45 and up. 45-gallon plastic barrels, great for rainwater, $25 each. 1000 Litre plastic totes - $50. 45-gallon metal barrels, $15 each. 306-681-8749 Offering pet cleaning services. I can clean your litter boxes, back yard, and more. Call 306-990-0214 Watch Battery replacement $5, Clean casings and stretch bands $5, buying watches working or not, In Moose Jaw call or text Miles @306-691-5359 PERSONAL SHOPPER - I’m your personal shopper in the Moose Jaw area. Here to save you time, money, and stress. Let me handle the grocery store line-ups or daily errands. My services include - weekly grocery shopping/ delivery from your favourite local stores, meal planning, gift buying/shopping, tailored to your needs. Reliable and flexible. For more info call Alana, 306-631-8133. It’s a busy season! If you need help with yard care, washing windows or walls, or general house cleaning. Call 639-538-2509. Reasonable rates. References available. Interior Painting Services, Senior discounts available, call Shawn 306-692-0800
188 HEALTH & BEAUTY SUPPLIES
Mobility Scooter for Sale: The Express Element – Range 50 km, tubeless tires, LED lights, horn, speed up to 25/km, rear basket, under seat storage, and bag hook. BRAND NEW $3995.00. Call 306-694-1322 for more information.
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2008 chev 1/2 Ton 1500 Series Air, Tilt, Cruse,295000kms Asking $6500.00 call 306631-4737. TRUCK FOR SALE - 2011 Honda Ridgeline Sport, 200,000 KM. Asking $10,000. Fishing boat also for sale, $8000. 306-694-4196 or 306-690-1774.
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FOR SALE - Custom made truck tailgate for 5th wheel, 62” wide. Asking $200. Please call 306-631-3169 or 306-692-1020 (leave a message)
Renovated, 1 bdr, apartment on Southhill, Microwave, washer/dyer, fridge, stove, full kitchen/living room, 4 piece bath,parking at front, available Aug 1, $950/monthplus power, call 306-692-8009 leave a message.
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For Sale 3-5 gal clear glass carboyes $80.00, 70 amber plastic beer bottles with reusable lids 355ml plus 5 amber plastic 2 litre bottles all for $60.00- call 306-693-3727 Very gently used, solid wood,tall bedside table with cupboard space, laptop or accessories pull out slab, two drawers, manufactured by Defehr,185cmx56cmx42m asking $30 original price $300. Gently used,solid wood chest of drawers with genuine leather bound handles 73cmx89cmx89cm.Must pickup, cash only located in Moose Jaw call 587-438-8558
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FOR SALE: 4 - 235 55 R 18 Continental Ice tires - no rims. 7/32 tread still on them. $200.00 Phone only 306-693-1640. Urgently required rear window for 1967 VW Beetle same window from 1965-1971, also operating carborator for a 1600 VW Twin Port Engine same vehicle call 306-526-0016.
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Power Mate 18” rear tine tiller. 196 cc easy start engine 9.6 FT-lbs torque less than 100 hours asking $400.00 call 306-972-1987 Lawnmower for sale. John Deere - gas, self propelled, key start. Excellent condition. $600, open to offers. Please call 306-631-6691. For Sale, moved to condo, no longer needed. 27” Craftsman 2-stage snowblower, electric start, self-propelled, power steering, heated handle bars, Briggs and Stratton 1350 Snow Series power, hydrostatic transmission for smooth speed control and no shifiting gears, original owner, night headlight, like new, excellent condition
burner, 2 putters; long & short, bag, balls and tees, asking $250 OBO call 306-690-5501
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Super 44 Massey Haris Tractor, engine good clutch & pressure plate, tires not good at back $150.00 call 306-960-1352
225 GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale Saturday, Sept 5th from 8am4pm, 929 Caribou St W, New and used tools, clothes, furniture, something for everyone. Garage Sale, 286 Wellington Dr., Thrusday, September 17 to Saturday September 19 from 9 am-2 pm,featured items: clothes, gardening supplies,household items, movies, sporting goods, tools, toys, thousands of hockey, baseball cards etc., tools, toys, jewellery, books on woodworking, hunting, and fishing, Ducks Unlimited pictures, knives, collector trucks, wildlife colletor plates, records, hunting DVDs, hunting and fishing gear. All in a well organized heated garage. Craft Sale: Wayne Wayne displaying at TC Mall Sept 19 (10am-4pm), Sept 20(12pm4pm) Different look: Quartz Clock, Bread Knives, Shelves, Jewelery, Great Gifts, Come See!
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House for Sale, 220 Hall St W. Beautiful, 5000 sq ft, solid brick, 6 bdrm, 6bath, 4 fp, extra high ceilings, workshop, garden and cycle shed, heated double garage, will conc. Price Reduced and 5 Years Free Taxes. Call 306-684-2827
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LOST CAT - $1000 REWARD for information proving her location, confidentiality guaranteed. Missing from West Park area. Believed to be stolen and living in West Park. Answers to June. Please call 306-3137771.
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Museum volunteer service awards
By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express Ten year service awards went to Service awards were Lyle Garrett, Diane and Pat O’Connor, presented to Colleen and Maurie Raes, Darald 12 museum Marin, Leanne Cloutier, Joyce and volunteers Cam McIntyre, and Bruce Armstrong, at the Su- who is a volunteer but not a member. “Some museums are no longer kanen Ship M u s e u m operating let alone growing,” said museum president Gord Ross. threshing bee. “What you see here is because of Lifetime memberships went to Francis Fritzsche, Gord Johnson and the volunteers. Without the volunteers we wouldn’t have all this.” Bill Wilson. He urged anyone interested in volFritzsche served a couple of terms on the board of directors, co-ordinated unteering to come out to the “work day publication of the museum cookbook Wednesdays.’’ The workshop is open in winter. and worked in the concession. Members and strong supporters Johnson explains the Tom Sukanen story at the ship site for events who passed away during the last year and has done that at the Prime Minister included Orville Leugner, Doreen Bye, Ian Glidden, and Rev. Bob Langdon. John Diefenbaker homestead shack. Next year’s museum event dates Wilson used to drive about two hours from McCord to work on build- are: *Antiques/Collectibles Show, ings and other projects and has a truck March 19-20 there. * Opening Day, May 8 Twenty-five year service awards * Show and Shine, June 5 went to Dean Redman and Barry * Flea Market, June 20 McKenzie. * Family Day, July 13 Redman is the museum steam * Threshing Bee, Sept. 11-12 engine guru and organized the model * Museum closes Sept. 13 steam show. McKenzie is the museum’s expert Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net on sound and electronics.
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On August 7, 2026 at the age of 73. David died at his home in Rawdon, Quebec. He leaves to mourn his children, Gabriel (Marie-Eve), Madeleine (Eric), Christopher (Margaux), his sister, Donna Lee, his brother, Daniel (Heather), his ex-wife Claudette Richard, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends. David served the Rawdon community with great honour as an English Professor at the College in Joliette, where he was Head of the Languages Department for many years. He was interred in the Rawdon Cemetery on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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We were so blessed to have you as our parents & grandparents to our own children. You taught us the values of hard work, faith in God, honesty, integrity and dedication to family. (And, some of us inherited your love of old tyme country music and dancing!) We miss you and treasure our happy memories. Love, Your Family
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Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
Raddled
We enjoyed the privilege of hosting the three young granddaughters on the weekend. It is a busy time with the 7-, 5-, and 2-year-old. At least the nights are becoming more restful with all of them sleeping though the night. When they were younger it was a challenge for us to get the good 8 hours of sleep we seemed to need, and we often looked raddled after they left. Raddled means looking worn out, tired, often due to exhaustion. After a week of night shifts, he looked raddled to the rest of the family, though he claimed he was fine. Those who study the history and origin of words think that raddle was a variant of ruddle. In the 1300s ruddle referred to a soft, red iron ore found in rocks that could be ground into a powder, then mixed with melted animal fat, used to mark livestock with red markings, especially sheep in England. In the 16th century, to ruddle sheep, meant to colour with or mark with red ochre. Some people pronounced the word as raddle, rather than ruddle. As time moved on, raddle began to refer to the reddening of anything. Raddle was used to describe wearing rouge to conceal wrinkles or having a reddened, weathered face from age or hard living. As a verb raddled came to mean to be worn out. As she walked the downtown core
of the city, she was amazed at how many raddled buildings lined Main Street. Raddled also implied being in a state of confusion in the late 17th century. This was possibly due to the reddening effects on the face of alcohol overuse and the confused state of inebriation. As he staggered out of the pub, it was obvious he had imbibed too much alcohol as he had a raddled visage, and his slurring of speech indicated a raddled mind. Synonyms of raddled include rundown, dilapidated, tattered, haggard, dishevelled, and unkempt. Rundown originally meant completely unwound then morphed into worn out and exhausted. He was rundown after spending the afternoon with his grandchildren. Dilapidated describes something fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse. The old farmhouse was not kept up and descended into a dilapidated state. Tattered means broken down. During the harvest season, the grid road became tattered from weeks of rain and overuse by grain trucks going from fields to yards. Haggard implies having a worn or emaciated appearance. The parents looked haggard after the summer break from school. Disheveled suggests disorder or disarray. Her hair always had a disheveled look after a restless night of sleep. Unkempt means deficient in order or neatness. After they checked into their motel room, they wondered if housekeeping had done their job as the beds and bathroom appeared unkempt. Slow Horses (2022-2026) is now airing its 6th season, starring Gary Oldman. Oldman plays a raddled character, Jackson Lamb, in charge of Slough House, a MI5 Unit of flawed agents. Lamb is bedraggled, flatulent and insolent with an acerbic wit, who does have hidden loyalty to the agents assigned to him. Gary Oldman has been nominated for the past 3 years in a row for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Unfortunately, he has not yet won an Emmy for his portrayal of the
raddled Jackson Lamb. Maybe next year. Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage. John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used. Please include the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in your estate plan to help your community for generations to come. Please contact us for more information. Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 Phone (306) 694-0373
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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK Next Service: Sep 27th, 2026 10:30am Rev. Walter Engel
Celebrating "60 Years of God's Faithfulness"
At First Baptist Church in its present location 1010 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, Sk
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
11:00am Service, followed by lunch, a program with an open mic and socializing Please RSVP by October 15, 2026 by e-mailing info@fbemoosejaw.ca or phoning 1-306-692-3137 The planning committee invites contributions to the program. If you have something to offer please indicate that when you register.
I believe CONNECTION is at the heart of the healing journey through grief.
Rhonda Wilson
Funeral Celebrant and Grief Support Group Facilitator
Going ABOVE and BEYOND expectations is what sets us apart
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MOOSE JAW If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: joan@ moosejawexpress.com Town n country Mall Events – September - October Saturday September 26 – CANCELLED - Truth and Reconciliation Event, Vendors 11am - 4pm; Dancers 1pm-3pm Friday October 2 10am-3pm Seniors Day Event Saturday October 24 11am - 4pm Young Entrepreneurs Market 18 and under to sell their wares Big Country Toastmasters opens their 64th season of providing communication and leadership skills for members of Moose Jaw and District at Saskpolytechnic. Guests welcome. Theme: Sept 16- TBA, Sept 23Why Sign. For more info text 306-690-8739. The Moose Jaw Branch of Saskatchewan Geological Society (SGS) would like to welcome all our old members back and any new people who would be interested in joining on Weds, Sept 23 at 7pm at the Moose Jaw Public Library Upstairs South meeting room. Please come willing to share any new finds from this past summer or any work you have done and are willing to share. Maybe you have some questions or challenges you need help with. The Second Annual Hope Mission ‘A Place At The Table’ Banquet will take place on Thursday, September 24th at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughn Street on South Hill. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $25 and cover the cost of the meal and may be purchased at https://bit.ly/placetable2026 People are invited to participate in the dessert auction or make a donation to support the ministry. Coffee Bowling league Tues & Thurs @10 am will continue until frost on Lawn Bowling greens 360 Third Ave NE in Crescent park. Special events will include 0ct. 1&15. For other times call 306-630-8160. www. moosejawlawnbowling.com Moose Jaw Camera Club emailmjcameraclub@gmail.ca. web sitethemoosejawcameraclub.com Scottish Country Dancing has started at Eatons Senior Centre 510 Main Street North. No partner Required, All ages 8 an up. Contact Val 306-630-5790 The FIRST EVER SOC (Square One Community) & GLO BOWL EVENT on Sunday, September 27th 4-6pm at the South Hill Bowling Centre, 510 Home St W, Moose Jaw. Tickets $20pp (Shoe Rental included). Register by emailing: communitysquareone@gmail.com Includes 1 Regular Bowling game and 1 FUN Bowling game. Register as an individual or register as a team (up to 6 per lane). Wear your glo-garb if you like!(ie: neon yellow, green, pink, orange and white). We will also have a PENNY PARADE, a 50/50 DRAW, and will start ticket sales for our STAYCATION RAFFLE 2026!! South Hill Bowling Centre is Wheelchair accessible from the back. Age-Friendly Book Chat - A Partnership Program with Moose Jaw Public Library will be held on October 1, 2026: Slice of Life/November 5, 2026: Non-Fiction and December 3, 2026: Historical. Join in at the library on the first Thursday of the month to chat about your latest read or some of your favourite books. Each month will feature a different topic for discussion. Free coffee and snacks will be available for all those who attend. This program is open to anyone 55+
and will take place at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. For more information contact the library at 306-692-2787. Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club Leagues play Tues & Thurs @9:30am and Tues & Wed evening @7. Contact 306-630-8160 about other times. The Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild is held 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 pm. At Zion church from Sept to May. The Moose Jaw Stamp Club has resumed meeting the second and fourth Wednesday nights of the month at 7:00pm at the Lindale School staff room. For information call 306693-5705. Moose Jaw Parkinson’s Support Group meet at 1:30 p.m. on the last Monday of the following months at Hillcrest Apostolic Church, Moose Jaw in September, October, November, January February, March, April and May. Call or text 306-756-2819. Moose Jaw Town N Country Square Dance Assoc. 2025-2026 Program on Monday nights from 7-9 pm at St. Margaret’s School, 449 5Th Ave NE. Dance in square with family and friends. For information contact Valerie Wright at 306.691.0579. Beginners, singles, or doubles welcome! Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month status to take place on the third Friday of each month Church of Our Lady Bingo takes place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be offering an in-person, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questions - Call or text Cory at 306-684-1464 or email firmfoundationministries.inc@gmail.com. Firm Foundation Ministries provides other services as well: -Bible study - Monday evenings at 630 p.m/Prayer meetings Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m/Pastoral counselling. Check Facebook or Instagram for updates on services, events, bible study notes and words from the Lord. Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve-step program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting Rm 103. Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group Meets at the Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre, 235 – 3rd Ave. N.E. The group meets every Wednesday morning. Weigh ins are 8-8:45 am. Meeting to follow. Scale weighs up to 350 pounds. Join for friendship and support on your weight loss journey. For more information go to www.tops.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings every Wednesday evening too in the Alliance Church located at the corner of 9th Ave NE and Thatcher Dr. Use the West side entrance and you’ll find us down the hall in room 107. Weigh ins are 6:307 followed by a half hour meeting. Scale weighs up to 500lbs. Join us as we support each other on our weight loss journeys. Visit
www.tops.org for more information. The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached at MooseJawLibrary.ca, by calling 306-692-2787, or by emailing Ask@MJLibrary.ca. Check the library’s Facebook page for updates, as programs may be cancelled or rescheduled. Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 693 Fairford St W. Contact: 306-692-5453 Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONBranch 59 Moose Jaw OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:30am4:00pm LOUNGE HOURS: Monday 10:30am– 9:30pm Tuesday 10:30am–6:00pm Wednesday 10:30am–6:00pm Thursday 10:30am–6:00pm Friday 10:30am–7:30pm Saturday 12:00pm–6:00pm Sunday CLOSED VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:30am BINGO – Monday @ 6pm – Paper goes on sale @ 5pm CRIBBAGE – Tuesday @ 1:30pm – Sign up by 1:00pm DARTS – starting Oct 1st - Thursday @ 7:00 pm - Non-members & New Players welcome VETERANS’ DROP-IN – Friday 1:00-5:00 SHUFFLEBOARD – starting October 2nd Friday @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE Saturday @ 3pm AUTUMN BBQ FUNDRAISER – Saturday, Sept 26th @ 6:00pm – Tickets $10 @ Legion. Donations of salads gratefully accepted. PATSY CLINE/DOLLY PARTON TRIBUTE, Starring Bonnie Kilroe – Saturday, Oct 17th @ 7:30pm. Advance Tickets $30/$35 at the door. Available on-line or at the Legion. ***The main (accessible) door to the lounge and parking lot is located at the rear of the building off 7th Avenue NW Moose Jaw & District Seniors Assoc. Inc. Website – moosejawseniors.ca. For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca . The centre is now open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am – 8pm and Tuesday, Friday 8am – 4pm Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday & Friday’s 8am4pm Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Everyone is welcomed. Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Pickle Ball – Monday Thursday mornings @ 9 a.m./Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1pm.- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 pm Skills & Drills – Tuesday @ 6pm Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Tuesdays 11:30 & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m. Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Thursday @9:30 am. Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. Beginners is Monday @1pm Tai Chi – 9am every Tuesday Line Dancing – Wednesday @ 11 a.m. Art & Crafts – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.
Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m. Quilting – Every Tuesday & Friday 9am to 4pm, Lounge – Friday’s 2 p.m. to 4 p.m./Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m. Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm Tuesday Cards – 6:30pm Floor Curling – Fridays @ 1pm Bingo – Monday afternoons 1:30pm -3:30pm and Wednesday evenings 6:30pm8:30pm Darts – Wednesday’s @ 10am Consignment Area – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-3pm, Wednesdays 10am-12pm COSMO CENTRE - (306) 692-6072 Office hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm, Mon - Fri Visit: cosmoseniorcentre.com for monthly calendar and ongoing activities Coffee Shoppe open 10:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday 11:30am, Lunch $10 (pre-order by Mon. noon) Thursday - Pie $4.50 October 4 - Fall Supper - 5:00pm - 7:00pm $25/person Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@ sasktel.net • Every Monday and Tuesday 1 – 6:30 pm • Wednesday 12 – 6:30 pm/Smear starts at 12:30 pm • Thursday 12 – 6:30 pm/Crib starts at 1:30 pm. Bring a friend or sign up for spare • Friday 1 – 10:00 pm/Shuffleboard starts at 1 pm. Bring a friend and join in!/Pool and darts start at 7 pm. • Saturday 1 – 6:30 pm/Drop in pool in afternoon. Meat draws start at 4:30 pm - 10 draws, 4 free draws, drink tickets, gift card, 50/50. Everyone Welcome! FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395 EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”. Everyone welcome – non-members just make sure that you have “signed in” as a guest in order to participate. EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace”. Everyone welcome – non-members just make sure that you have “signed in” as a guest in order to participate. MONDAY THRU SATURDAY – DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. EVERY MONDAY EVENING – DROP IN CRIBBAGE – Registration 6:00 t 6:30 pm – play starts 7:00 pm – bring a partner - $2.00 each to play. September thru to April. EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING – DROP IN DARTS – Draw for Partners, Play starts at 7:00 pm - $2.00 per person. September thru to April. EVERY THURSDAY EVENING – DROP IN SHUFFLEBOARD – Draw for Teams - Play starts at 7:00 pm - $2.00 per person. FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY – Aerie meeting – 11:30 am Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. For more information, visit the museum’s website at WDM.ca/Moose-Jaw. Call 306-6935989 or email ajones@wdm.ca.
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