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Old time threshing bee set for Sukanen Ship Museum By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Today’s large modern combines can harvest up to 200 acres a day. Ninety years ago the new fivefoot wide combines could harvest a mere three acres a day. People can see the old ways of harvesting and threshing at the annual Sukanen Ship Threshing Bee on Sept.12 and Sept. 13. Few people still have memories of how harvesting was done years ago. Threshing machine use stopped in the 1950s. Only those aged 70 and over age would have memories of the spectacle on farms. The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum organizes two days to bring history back to life, demonstrating the harvest from cutting plants to actual threshing. The daily demonstrations start with a tractor parade in the morning showing all manner of vintage machines and some later models. The afternoon starts with a car and truck parade, followed by demonstrations on the oats field. Visitors will see a reaper cut the standing oats and leave a swath
the mid-1950s. Museum operations for the two days start with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m to 10 a.m every day. The burger shack has affordable food, with home made pies and other food in the Kampen Hall. All museum buildings are open to visit with over 200 vintage vehicles. The art of blacksmithing and rope-making takes visitors back to the old days. Youngsters can make their own strand of rope. The afternoons conclude with a 5 p.m. tractor pull showing the power of many units from the steamers to the smaller gasoline tractors. People movers will ferry people around the grounds so they don’t have to walk all the distance to the 1913 grain elevator and two cartruck buildings. The old Spicer Church from the Briecrest area will be the site of an 11 a.m. church service on Sunday.
strewn on the ground. A new development from the reaper was the binder, which cuts the grain, ties it into bundles and drops them on the field. The bundles must be stacked into piles called stooks to prevent damage from moisture and hungry mice. Loaded onto a hay rack the bundles of stooks are forked into the jaw of the threshing machine. The threshing process separates grain from the chaff and straw. Chaff and straw are blown onto the field. The thresher is driven by a wide belt attached to a tractor — either a steamer or a gasoline unit. For younger and older people The museum is located 13 kms south these demonstrations will offer a of Moose Jaw on Highway Two. Ron Walter can be reached at glimpse into the hard work of harvesting used from the early 1900s to ronjoy@sasktel.net
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2nd Annual ‘A Place at the Table’ banquet building on providing food and shelter from the elements for the less fortunate By Alex Allan - For Moose Jaw Express
‘Passionate’ best describes Rachel Mullens and volunteers at Hope Ministries in Moose Jaw. The nonprofit is preparing for its 2nd Annual banquet, ‘A Place At The Table’ on September 24th at the Church of Our Lady on South Hill. The banquet is the major funding source for the charity providing, among other things, meals for the hungry and a year-round warming/ cooling place for guests. Last year’s banquet generated $55,000. Rachel Mullens, Founder and Executive Director, says the banquet provides opportunity to celebrate and share what has been done over the past year. There will be a meal, presentations, and a dessert auction with items donated from community members and local businesses. “We’re going to have a couple of our guests, and a volunteer share their experiences, update on what we are doing, what we’re all about, and what God is doing.” The charity, operating out of its own building on Hochelaga Street since last fall, continues to impact the growing needs in the community. Mullens says, “It isn’t just people without homes. It’s seniors, it’s people with jobs who struggle to make ends meet. We see people with families, more kids. Inflation keeps growing, people are having to make choices between paying rent, putting gas in their vehicles. If we can help people with food, it will help them make choices to meet their needs.” Last January 1,655 meals were served to over 400 people. In July that monthly number grew to 2,316 meals and 446 guests. Mullens says a great thing about Hope is that it provides a warming/ cooling space – a place where people feel they belong. If you walk in, you’ll see people playing games,
puzzling, reading books, lots of visiting and some even having a nap. Mullen’s says it’s a space to connect with people, to build relationships and where people feel they belong.
The warming/cooling space really expresses the passion of this ministry. Mullens explains, “I think belonging is important. Everyone has that part of them where they want to
Rachel Mullens preparing food for those who need a nourishing meal. Alex Allan photo.
Emmanuel Outreach team volunteering with Hope Minisitries to feed the hungry. Alex Allan photo
be in relationship with someone and they want to be loved. And that’s what this space does. It’s a place where people feel they belong - they are loved and are worthy.” This space is close to Rachel Mullen’s heart. “When we look at the life of Christ, that’s what we see. We see He reached out to everyone – even the least in the community and He created spaces where people felt loved and belonged. I think that’s what He calls us to do so we can share the love of God. Our goal is to show God’s love through our actions.” “Our volunteers come from the community. They’re amazing! They’re passionate, loving, and caring. They want to help; take interest in our guests. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers.” Hope’s volunteer core is made up of a mosaic of people. Seniors, working people, students, and even guests. While Mullen’s praises the volunteers, she says, “it’s also amazing when our guests step up and help. They help maintain the grass, serve at the coffee bar, and help carry things when we need their help.” Mullens explains her passion for Hope. “It’s personal. I have two sons and when they were in their lowest points and I had no idea where they were, I hoped someone was there loving on them and giving them a place to belong. So, when I look at our guests, I see that whatever state they are in they are worthy of being loved and worthy of being served. I truly believe that in any community if we don’t look at caring for the least in our community, then as a community we have failed.” Volunteer Roberta Coomber shares Mullens’ passion. “Helping at the Hope Community Centre …continued on next page
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is rewarding, but it’s also sad. In a country as rich as ours, it’s sad that people are not able to afford housing or meals for their families and themselves”. At the Centre some volunteers help with food services, while others visit with Hope’s guests. Coomber spends her time getting to know the people. “I get to know them on a one-to-one level and they open up and tell you what their story is. I don’t judge them, because I had problems with my oldest boy. Anyone of them could be my kids, my nephews, my brother. Not everybody is strong enough to overcome some of the difficulties these people face. And wouldn’t you want somebody to take care of your family member if you couldn’t?” Like Mullens, Coomber agrees caring is part of being followers of Jesus Christ. While Hope Ministries does not receive government funding, there are some great business partners who make a difference on a regular basis: The Moose Jaw Coop and TJ’s Pizza. Mullens says, “90 percent of funding for Hope Ministries comes from the
generosity of people.” When asked what the pillars of
strategy are for the future, Mullen’s said first and foremost is remember-
Location of Hope Community Centre located at 27 Hochelaga St. Alex Allan photo
ing God’s faithfulness. “What we can see from where we’ve come from to where we are now, is that we need to constantly remind ourselves that this is God’s ministry. We can see His hand in all of it. We need to remind ourselves that when we’ve faced challenges, God has provided for our needs. We need to cling to His faithfulness.” Secondly, the ministry needs to get its message out in a way that encourages the community to respond to the needs being met by Hope Ministries. Coomber agrees, “I think it’s important that the community get involved. It’s important to see what it’s all about and what goes on there and how we can help people.” The Second Annual ‘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 five. 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.
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When September rolls around, we know that the school year is soon to follow with the cool crisp morning air, freshly sharpened pencils, and a little nervous anticipation of what’s to come... another year beginning in possibly a new school and an opportunity to make new JOAN RITCHIE - friends. Moose Jaw Express I find my thoughts driftEDITOR ing back to my own first days in the classroom, those unforgettable bell-bottom-clad years. I started school in the 1960s and wrapped up my studies in the mid-70s, as well as going back to university in the 90’s as an adult. Back then, school felt like a world of its own. We had our textbooks and a handful of encyclopedias if we were truly desperate for knowledge. The “information highway” was a bicycle ride to the library if there was one in your small town. A lot of the population in Saskatchewan lived in a rural setting or in a small town back then, rather than in the concrete jungle that people seem to flock to
nowadays. The pressure was different; you had your homework, you had your chores, and once you stepped off the school bus, the world of the classroom was firmly locked behind a heavy wooden door. Today, I look at the educational landscape, and I’ll admit, it makes my head spin. The sheer volume of information at a student’s fingertips is miraculous, but it’s also relentless. The modern student lives in a state of hyper-connectivity with higher expectations, stiffer competition and almost unmanageable stress. The sad thing is that stress doesn’t leave when the bell rings at the end of the day. I hear the stories about the amount of screen time kids are putting in, the constant notifications on their cell phones and the anxiety seems to be heavier that a person can carry in a day, and these are just kids. But here is what I want every student to know, from the wide-eyed kindergartner eager to begin their schooling journey to the soon-to-be graduate: The necessity of an education hasn’t changed much but the tools have shifted. Education isn’t just about memorizing facts or learning how to use a new app; it is the slow,
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deliberate act of building on a foundation for your future life. Yes, the going can get tough and the stress can be real but that stress is often the jumping point to growth. When you feel overwhelmed, remember that you are learning how to live and process and be able to work in a world that is moving faster than ever before. You are not just studying history, math, or biology; you are training your mind to be resilient to change. Treat your education not as a hurdle to just get through, but as the ground you are laying for your future. The skills you cultivate now like patience, critical thinking, the ability to show up even when you’d rather stay in bed are pathways to your future career. So, kids, take a deep breath and get ready for the long road ahead. You are the master builder of your own path forward and one day you will be proud of how far you have come. And for you teachers, you are laying the foundation for the kids in your care as you teach them how to navigate through the curriculum, so know this is a worthy endeavour and one you can be proud of. Send your letters to the editor to:
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Moose Jaw workshop transforming anxiety into art By Annie Savage - For Moose Jaw Express
If you’ve ever yearned to create a work of art, but have no idea how, or perhaps you’re simply looking for new ways to relax and clear your mind, neurographic art might be just what you’re looking for. On Saturday, September 12 from 1-3, Living Sky Art Collective will be holding a neurographic art workshop at their studio, located at Town N Country Mall in Moose Jaw, for budding and experienced artists alike, as well as non-artists just looking to try something new. “You don’t need to have an artistic bone in your body,” said Cheryl Holden, Managing Director at Living Sky Art Collective. “Even if you can draw stick pictures – you just draw your lines, you intersect them, you round the corners and then you colour them.” Participants in the workshop, which is geared toward adults, can use Sharpies, paints, pencil crayons or anything else they see fit, then take home their completed work of art or finish at home if they run out of time. Also referred to as neurographica, a term coined by Russian psychologist Pavel Piscarev, the deceptively simple technique blends art, psychology and neuroscience. Piscarev asserts that neurographica not only reduces anxiety, turning negative emotions into a tangible work of art, but also rewires
neural pathways and breaks through subconscious limitations, among a plethora of other benefits. While no two
Cheryl Holden, Managing Director at Living Sky Art Collective, displays her neurographic art piece as well as an array of her paintings on display at Town N Country Mall. Annie Savage photo
neurographic art pieces will end up exactly the same, continuous lines and softening of any sharp intersections are two key features. “Any sharp corners – if you have something sharp in your mind, it’s kind of stressful. Rounding it out just smooths it and relaxes everything. It’s meant to relax the mind,” Holden said. Living Sky Art Collective artist Cindy Perreault first came up with the idea for the workshop while doodling at their space at the mall. “She was just doing it one day here in the studio and thought that it would be a good idea to see if there were people out there that would be interested in something like this,” Holden said. She and Perreault, along
with a small group of fellow artists, decided to try neurographic art together before committing to putting on the workshop. It was quite relaxing,” Holden said. “If you’re stressed out or the kids are screaming and they’ve stressed you out - as you’re doing all this it all just kind of disappears. Everybody is different, but for me it was just very mind soothing.” Perreault, who will be facilitating the workshop, is a mixed-media artist who also does spiritual journals, gardening journals and sewing journals, to name a few. “It’s all made out of leather and suede and paper and stuff. So she does a lot of hands-on stuff,” Holden explained. While neurographica is often used as a form of art therapy, Holden stresses that this workshop is meant to be an art class, rather than a therapy session. “Cindy is not a therapist; I’m not a therapist. We’re amateur artists that just enjoy different types of art,” she said. Living Sky Art Collective started in May of 2025 as a group of ten artists which has since increased to 29, featuring painters, potters, photographers, a mixed media artist, a fiber artist and a native beader. They all consider themselves amateur artists, though they do have a stunning array
of pieces for sale at Town N Country Mall. Anyone with
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The group is considering more workshops in the future, but it all depends on the public and how much participation they get. Those wanting to take part in the neurographic art workshop can register at Living Sky Art Collective, open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The registration deadline for the workshop is September 8, and participants are asked to arrive fifteen minutes early on the day, if possible. The cost is $30 which covers all materials needed.
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Frustrated Tourists: As a province in the bilingual country of Canada, public places should have bilingual signage I recently had the pleasure of having
my relatives from Switzerland for a visit here in Moose Jaw. Among other places, I took them to the Western Development Museum, the burrowing owl centre, the Moose Jaw Art Museum and the tourist centre. My niece does
GIVE CANADIAN PETITIONS THE POWER TO TRIGGER A VOTE Canada is a parliamentary democracy, but there is a large gap in our democratic system between elections. Citizens can vote for MPs. We can contact them, write letters and sign petitions. But if a federal government makes a major decision that a very large number of Canadians strongly oppose, citizens have no general legal mechanism allowing them to force a national vote on that decision before the next election. Our existing petition system is useful, but limited. A House of Commons e-petition that reaches the required threshold can be presented in Parliament, and the government must respond within 45 days. That guarantees an answer. It does not give citizens the power to require a referendum. I believe Canada should add that missing democratic safeguard. The proposal I call a Citizens’ Trigger is straightfor-
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not read English, so I felt very sorry for her when I realised that there were no signs at all in French to explain what things were. Surely that would be an encouragement for French tourists, not to mention all those French students
ward: if 250,000 verified Canadian citizens sign a valid petition concerning a major federal law, tax measure, spending decision or policy, the issue would be put to Canadians in a national referendum. This would not replace Parliament or ordinary elections. MPs would still debate and pass legislation. Governments would still govern. Courts would still protect constitutional rights. The Citizens’ Trigger would simply give citizens a legal emergency brake when an issue becomes important enough to mobilize hundreds of thousands of verified voters. There is nothing radical about giving citizens a larger role between elections. Switzerland has long used direct-democracy mechanisms alongside representative government. At the federal level there, 50,000 valid signatures can require a popular vote on certain new laws, while 100,000 signatures can launch a constitutional initiative. Canada does not have to copy Switzerland exactly.
in school. Could consideration be given to having brochures or booklets in French which could be used and then returned, or duplicate French signs for permanent exhibits. Diane Milton Smith
We can design a Canadian system with a higher threshold, strong signature verification, clear limits on what qualifies, and full protection for the Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The important principle is simple: a petition signed by an extraordinary number of Canadians should sometimes be able to do more than produce a government response. Elections every few years are essential, but democracy should not disappear between election days. A government should have the authority to govern, while citizens should retain a peaceful, lawful means of saying: this decision is important enough that Canadians themselves should vote on it. Canada already has petitions. It is time to give petitions power. Dan Budd Prince Albert, Saskatchewan CitizensTrigger.ca
Harvesting still not up to average By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Harvesting remained behind the five year average by August 24. Eleven per cent was in the bin compared with the average of 25 per cent, stated the weekly Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report. Rain, wind and humidity stalled progress in some regions. The southwest region led harvest with 27 per cent done followed by the southeast, 11 per cent. Lagging were the west-central region at eight per cent and the east-central at five per cent. The northwest and northeast trailed at one per cent each. Harvest was 20 per cent to 40 per cent done in the southwest. Moose Jaw was at the higher end.
Later seeded crops are maturing and will soon be ready to harvest.
About 60 per cent of fall rye and winter wheat is in with Number One Grade on 60 per cent. In pulse crops, 48 per cent of lentils, 44 per cent of peas and four per cent of chickpeas were competed. Barley led cereals harvest at 16 per cent with spring wheat at 11, oats at seven, and durum at five per cent. Crop land soil moisture improved over the province but no surplus was seen in the southwest. Seventy-nine per cent in the southwest was short or very short. Similarly in pasture moisture. None was surplus in the southwest with 58 per cent short or very short.
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They stuffed lunch bags, greeted guests and then took over as tour guides on the road to Ogema. They concluded the day by saying goodbye to 70 members of the military families from 15 Wing. Since then they helped at the 2026 car show and at the gates of the Snowbirds’ shows, making one more effort to strengthen the bond between 15 Wing and the community of Moose Jaw. Both are also involved in other aspects of the community, enjoy travelling and spend many hours scrapbooking and making beautiful artwork together. The presention of the trophies was made by Phil Adkins, president of Friends of the Forces Fellowship and Lt.Col. Carl MacDonald, acting commander of 15 Wing.
Two friends and community workers have received the 2026 Lois Boyle Excellence in Community Service Award, presented by Friends of the Forces Fellowship. The joint awards were recently presented to Denise Helland and Tammy Cozart in recognition of their work to strengthen the bond between 15 Wing and the community of Moose Jaw. This is the 13th year for the award, named in memory of the late Lois Boyle who served as the administrative assistant to the late Col. O.B. Philp, who was commander of Candian Forces Base Moose Jaw.
Appreciation Dinner Tammy Cozart accepts award from Lt.Col. Carl MacDonald of 15 Wing. Ron Walter photo
Denise Helland receives award from Phil Adkins, Fellowship president. Ron Walter photo
Philp and Boyle were instrumental in the formation of the Snowbirds Squadron, with Boyle
being referred to as the “Mother of the Snowbirds.” As volunteers with the Friends of the Forces Fellowship, Cozart and Helland have been involved with most of the Fellowship’s programs, especially the Highway to Heroes car Show, the Musical Revue, the train ride to Ogema and the Snowbirds’ Hometown Show. “Their expertise and willingness to take on any task soon had them on the radar of Fellowship co-ordinators who insisted they needed the extra help Denise and Tammy provided — including opening fences and making exits where none existed as 8,000 people left 15 Wing after the 2018 car show. Prior to that they helped in the cash office and ferried volunteers on their lunch breaks,” said the information regarding the nomination. Both were put to work helping with the 2025 summer train ride across the Prairies at Ogema.
About half the number of sponsors and volunteers who helped Friends of the Forces Fellowship at various projects attended the recent appreciation dinner held at the Moose Jaw Currie Armoury. The appreciation event covered such events as the Highway to Heroes Car Show, the hometown show of the Snowbirds and the spring Musical Revue. Gifts, plaques and thank you items were presented by the Fellowship members. A cake, featuring a classic car, was cut and distributed. Ron Walter Photo
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Bucking Broncs Enter The Ring By Robert Thomas
Thirty-one bucking broncs went through the paces riderless at the Bucking Bronc Futurity on Saturday, August 22. Horses from all over the province competed
in front of judges that gave them scores based upon the action they did once they were released from the chute. The event took place at the Moose Jaw Ex-
hibition grounds’ Doug Gommersall/Lee Bellows outdoor arena.
The faces of cars
Vehicle grille designs are the face of cars. Some seem to be smiling. Some are grinning and some are just mean looking. (Ron Walter photos)
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OPINION EDITORIAL:
Sask. Marshals Service TRADING THOUGHTS By Ron Walter tender raises old criticisms For Moose Jaw Express
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service started with controversy three years ago when the new provincial police force idea was suggested by the Saskatchewan Party Government. The main criticism was: why do we need a third police force? The government responded that existing police were not adequate to fight rural crime in the province. The province’s rural areas, some cities and towns are served by the RCMP. Most cities are served by municipal police forces and the RCMP. If more police were needed why not just finance an increase to existing police services was the question. Apparently the marshals plan was more about Saskatchewan control in this case. The federal government pays 30 per cent of RCMP wages, so each
marshal costs 30 per cent more than an RCMP officer. The marshals service was launched in 2025 with a mandate to help public police fight rural crime, gangs and drugs and to arrest high risk offenders with outstanding warrants. With the exception of one marshal being disciplined for an undisclosed matter the marshals service has stayed out of the headlines. Although some observers, seeing events with Immigration Customs and Enforcement south of the border, were skeptical feeling ICE might become a politicized police force. Only 27 officers of the 70 wanted have been hired. Critics say most of them were poached from the RCMP and local police forces – something the premier promised he would not
do.
Then recently there was a discovery of tenders by the Marshals Service for prices on equipment for a new tactical unit. Equipment in the tenders included sniper rifles, door breaching tools, thermal cameras, night vision goggles, ballistic helmets, shields and long range acoustic devices to eavesdrop. The politically correct response from the government was to stop the tender process, a claim the premier had no prior information about the tender and blaming an over ambitious marshal staff member for issuing the tender. Somebody in authority had to know what was happening. The way government processes work all matters especially equipment must be accounted for in a budget before pur-
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. chase. The ministry and the minister must know about the items. Budgets are prepared up to one year in advance of actual spending. The marshal service reports to the minister of justice. He should have known what is going on. So far he has been silent on the matter. News stories seeking justification of the tender items saw no one supporting the deal. Criminologists pointed out the duplication of tactical units in the RCMP, Regina, Saskatoon and PrinceAlbert Police Services The whole matter smells of wasteful use of taxpayer dollars, inefficient use of staff, and plain oldfashioned incompetence on several levels. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
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Reflective Moments By Joyce Walter - for Moose Jaw Express
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
Householder declines to donate $5 to murky cause The correspondence come unsolicited through one of the e-mail addresses we use in this household. At first I thought it was a general e-mail that would blast through the waves, reaching everyone with a computer or similar device. Upon checking with others, none of those queried had received the letters, or at least no one admitted to being recipients. That fact does not mean we are special in our household, just that someone felt we would be receptive to such correspondence and turned our address over to become part of a wider mailing list — maybe like the e-mails we receive about the latest antics of the president to our neighbouring south. If we have to receive such mail I much prefer the letters I mentioned earlier. They are at least Canadian in nature and not asking to bail a prince out of jail in a foreign land so we can
claim a bogus inheritance. Naturally, the letters went to the trash but not before I started taking notes on some of the more interesting ones, those coming from strangers such as Sussanne, Melissa and Nova. We had never heard of them but they called me by name and left Housemate out of the equation. How rude of them. In a May letter I was called “Friend” and invited to chip in a mere $5 to help reach the required $80,000 in the budget of the organization’s summer plan. Sorry, my $5 was already allocated towards the weekly meat draws where sometimes I am lucky enough to take home pork chops. A few days later came another appeal, again for $5, perhaps setting a low ball donation so the pocketbook wouldn’t feel so much pain. Sorry again. Trash button hit. The letters took on a more pro-
vincial theme in the next month with a request for $10 to help introduce the organization’s ideas to people in Saskatchewan. Plus I received an invitation to join the team, implying that my $10 would get me some future benefits. Sorry, but if I wouldn’t donate $5, why would I come through with $10? An invitation to make a splash and be a lifesaver took us back to the national scene, with no specified amount requested this time. But before any splashing and diving took place on my end, the item was deleted. If these folks know me well enough to use my first name they should have remembered my fear and dislike of water. An update then came addressed to “Friend.” As a friend I was advised that I fit the bill as a core supporter of the cause and deserved an update regarding the $80,000 target. “Will you give $5 and help us catch
up?” Sorry, not happening. The organizers of the campaign, by this time, must have been experiencing some frustration with my lack of support. The next letter carried no salutation, not even a “ hi, how are you doing?” I was advised that my supporter status was still pending, that I might retrieve our friendship by pledging $5 or more. “We don’t want to cut out important parts of our plans for the summer,” advised the author of this appeal. Neither do we want to cut out important parts of our plans for any season so there won’t be any kind of financial donation forthcoming from our house. Sorry, but thanks for writing. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
City of Moose Jaw to hold building standards and permitting information session For Moose Jaw Express
The City of Moose Jaw is hosting a free information session for contractors, builders, developers, property owners and those involved in the construction business. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at Temple Gardens Centre in rooms 204/205 on the mezzanine level. You will hear directly from authorities, such as provincial regulators and building officials about construction standards, permitting
requirements, inspections and any new changes to the National Building Code. Appointed licensed building officials for the City of Moose Jaw at PBI Building Inspections will make presentations on: · Building permit application requirements · Drawing requirements and expectations · Permit review timelines · The alternative solutions process
· Site inspection expectations · Key changes contained in the 2025 National Building Code and anticipated adoption requirements The Ministry will present an overview of how construction standards are applied throughout Saskatchewan, their responsibilities established through provincial legislation and how to achieve compliance with the National Building Code of Canada.
The session is being held to further engage and demonstrate transparency toward the commitment to provide excellent service. Therefore this will be an opportunity to hear from experts administering and enforcing building standards at both the provincial and municipal levels. The session will be recorded and posted to the City of Moose Jaw website following the event.
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By Patricia Hanbidge
For Moose Jaw Express
The Veggie Garden – Part II
Last week, we talked about what is growing in my veggie/fruit garden and how we generally prefer to store the crop for winter or alternatively our favourite way to consume the produce! We managed to cover some of the early and mid-season crops and touched on some of the vegetables that require a lot of space to grow. Let’s move onto the star of the vegetable garden – the tomato. The one veggie (or fruit) that is truly something we all can’t wait to harvest as soon as possible. For this reason alone, I will seed some tomatoes early so I can start eating and enjoying them as early as June! I grow lots of climbing cherry tomatoes that are both hybrid and heirloom. The same goes for the larger tomatoes as I have found that if I grow a blend of these types, I am al-
ways guaranteed a good crop. If we happen to have a cooler, cloudier summer, it is the heirloom tomatoes that can provide the bounty. If it is hot, then I get to enjoy both heirlooms and hybrids and the feast if bountiful. As far as cherry tomatoes go, I love Sweet Million hybrids as they are productive and do not crack. Some of my other heirloom favourites are Rapunzel, Chocolate Cherry and Black Cherry. As far as the larger tomatoes that are heirloom include Manitoba, Cherokee Purple and the best ever tasting tomato Brandywine. Other good hybrids include ‘Bush Beefsteak’, ‘Early Girl’ and ‘Celebrity’.
The ways to enjoy tomatoes are endless! I always pick everything when our daytime temperatures do not get consistently into the double
digits as they really do not grow and can get damaged and thus will store more poorly. Everything that is green mature will ripen and I often have many fresh tomatoes into late November and sometimes into December. I store them in flats in a cool area and ensure I remove any that begin to spoil right away. As far as processing, I make a lot of salsa! It goes into any hot dish that needs tomatoes and brings in the peppers, onions and garlic at the same time. I generally process these so I can store them in jars, but sometimes I will fill ziplock bags, sealed well and frozen flat to conserve space. Root crops are always the last to harvest and I tend to leave them in the garden well after the killing frost. However, if the tops of carrots or any other crops are crowning, I add some soil to ensure they do not freeze. Carrots, parsnips, potatoes and beets just get sweeter after a frost or two, so as long as they have not frozen, they are lovely. In warmer climates, I will harvest these in spring if fall ends up getting too busy. Any of the brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower etc.) are harvested throughout the season and
picked when they are ripe. I always grow these crops under remay cloth or floating row covers as inevitably, the worm will appear on the plate of an honoured guest. I gave up trying to find them all years ago and prefer not to use any of the common rotenone-like dusts on what I consume. Short season crops like spinach, lettuce and spring onions are now in their third successive planting. We have been enjoying fabulous salads with all sorts of ingredients from the garden. My children, and now grandchildren, love to go and fill a basket from the garden to make a salad as there are edible greens, flowers and more that will make not only a beautiful salad but one that is filled with a vast array of nutrients. I hope that you have been enjoying harvesting what you have grown! 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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The Cats Who Crossed Continents and the Couple Who Never Gave Up A couple named Amrutha Laxman and Deepak Sankar from Kerala, India brought their lifelong passion of rescuing cats in their home country to Moose Jaw, while navigating the extensive requirements, regulations, and processes of bringing their own five cats over to their new home in Canada. They are sharing their story in hopes of informing and encouraging other newcomers facing a similar move to not leave their pets behind, ensuring that they can remain part of the family. In search of a quieter life than the city they grew up in, Amrutha and Deepak said they decided to move to the prairies about three years ago. They made the difficult decision to leave their cats in India with Amrutha’s mother until the paperwork was complete so the cats could legally enter Canada. To provide some comfort and maintain connection during the animal immigration process, Amrutha’s mother installed CCTV cameras around her home, allowing the couple to check in from Moose Jaw and watch live footage of their cats on their phones at any time. The journey to bring their cats over to Saskatchewan faced many challenges. Several of the required vaccinations in Canada are not standard in India, as well as microchipping pets. The couple was able to source and mail in five microchips from a third party for a vet to install in each cat. In addition to finding their way
By Jessi Swan - For Moose Jaw Express While booking the final flight, they learned that only one Air Canada aircraft was equipped to safely transport pets in cargo with a pressurized, oxygenated, and heated environment. Airline rules also only allowed one pet per person in the cabin, so they brought two cats with them on
Three of the couple’s cats sit secured in their crates during their international transport.
through the proper documentation and veterinary requirements, Amrutha and Deepak also struggled with finding a home to rent that would allow all five of their cats once they were in their care again. Eventually, the couple was able to purchase their own home and no longer needed permission for pets. When Amrutha and Deepak were finally ready to transport their cats, they faced a new set of challenges. The relocation agency gathered the cats from Amrutha’s mother’s home in India and drove them 10 hours to a larger city, where they spent seven days in quarantine and received the required checkups. The cats then boarded their flight and began their trek to reunite with their beloved owners. Since the agency’s service only extended as far as Toronto, the couple flew there to collect the cats and continued on to Regina together.
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board while the other three travelled in the cargo space. A delayed pet handler nearly caused the cabin cats to miss the flight, but they made it on board just minutes before departure. Amrutha said, “The most touching part of the experience was seeing our cats recognize us immediately after two years of separation, as though no time had passed.” Amrutha and Deepak have been reunited with their cats and the cats have settled into life in Moose Jaw. In India, they often paid for veterinary care for rescue cats out of their own pockets, with their priority being the health of the cats and reducing the number of strays. Now, they help out at a local nonprofit organization, SCRAPS, to continue their rescue mission. They are happy to call Moose Jaw their home now for Five cats share their first meal in Moose themselves and, due to their hard Jaw after arriving hungry from their long work and dedication, for their five journey. cats as well.
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Douglas Martial Arts in Moose Jaw more than just a martial arts school By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express
For most people looking through the window of a martial arts school, it might appear to be all about kicks, punches, belts, forms and learning how to defend yourself. But spend some time inside Douglas Martial Arts in Moose Jaw and it becomes apparent that something else is being taught alongside the physical skills, important things like personal development And equally as important is a sense of belonging. That is the message behind What We Build, a new short film released by Nathan Douglas of Douglas Martial Arts. Featuring local students, parents and instructors, the film looks beyond Taekwondo techniques and belt rankings to tell the story of the community that has developed inside the school. “The primary inspiration behind the title comes from the idea that we build more than just martial artists,” Douglas explained. “While we teach Taekwondo and weapons, Sarah and I realized over the years that we are most proud of helping people build confidence, friendships, leadership, and a sense of belonging. We have seen kids grow up in our school and eventually become instructors and role models for others.” For Nathan and Sarah Douglas, those changes are not abstract ideas. They have watched them happen. Some students first arrived as shy children who were nervous simply stepping onto the training floor. Years later, those same students are teenagers or young adults helping teach classes and encouraging younger students who may be experiencing exactly the same nervousness they once felt. “We’ve had students and their parents approach us about how their children now walk and talk more confidently not just at our martial arts school, but also at home, with
Sarah and Nathan Douglas. Photo credit: Nathan Douglas
Photo credit: Nathan Douglas
their friends, and socially,” Douglas said. It is one of the reasons What We Build became more than simply a promotional video. During filming, Douglas said he
and Sarah were particularly affected by hearing their instructors speak openly about their own experiences. “Sarah and I were deeply moved by our instructors’ openness and vulnerability on camera,” he said.
“Hearing them share their personal stories, how the school changed them, and how attending classes and teaching has impacted their lives was a truly touching moment for us.” Douglas has lived in Moose Jaw for most of his life and began practising Taekwondo in 1998. His passion eventually led naturally into teaching, which he began in 2012. Like many instructors, however, his approach has changed with experience. “When I first started teaching, I was pretty stiff,” Douglas admitted. “I’d focus mostly on the technical side of martial arts.” That technical foundation remains important, but today his definition of success is considerably broader. “Over the years I’ve developed a much more relaxed teaching style. I still believe the technical side is very important, but I’m also now focused on helping students become the best version of themselves, whether that be through technical skill, having fun in class, or working on leadership or belonging.” Sarah also plays a major role in creating that atmosphere. “We want people to take their training seriously, but we also want the school to feel relaxed and welcoming.” Douglas Martial Arts offers Taekwondo along with specialized weapons training, including Bojutsu techniques using the traditional staff and Saijutsu. Nathan became Canada’s first certified American Style Bojutsu instructor in December 2017. Weapons training, he said, gives students an entirely different challenge. “I once had a student tell me that learning the Bo felt like learning to use a third limb,” Douglas said. “I …continued on next page
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thought that was a really accurate way to describe Bo training.” Many students begin with Taekwondo before discovering weapons training and another whole area of martial arts to explore. “It’s a whole new rabbit hole to delve into for many students,” he said. Douglas Martial Arts has also incorporated technology into its teaching through what it calls Smart Training Manuals. Rather than relying solely on students remembering everything demonstrated during class, the manuals provide structured guidance for practising at home. QR codes throughout the manuals link students directly to instructional videos produced by the school. “Students never need to wait for the next class if they want a quick refresh on a technique or form,” Douglas explained. “They can just pull out their phone and scan the code.”
It is a modern addition to a martial art built on centuries-old principles: practise, improve, repeat. Yet perhaps the strongest part of the Douglas Martial Arts story isn’t found in a manual or even on the training floor. It’s found in the relationships. Parents train alongside their children. Brothers and sisters take classes together. Students become friends. Young students eventually become instructors. Families who may have entered the building knowing nobody gradually become part of a larger community. For Douglas, that connection to Moose Jaw is important. “Sarah and I have built our lives here and our school is very much a part of that,” he said. “We’ve always wanted our school to be a place that serves the community,” as well as a place where you can leave the pressures of everyday life behind for an hour.
From The Kitchen
By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Cucumber crops seem to be flourishing this year and the excitement of making pickles for winter is palpable in conversations about finding the pickling spices and coarse salts required for the perfectly blended additions to jars that already contain the prepared cucumbers. Jars of homemade pickles are certainly a temptation, sitting there on the counter. But patience is required for those cucumbers to turn into the pickles that will be enjoyed throughout the winter. This week’s recipes come from the family recipe box. ••• Garden Dill Pickles 10 lbs. pickling cucumbers, scrubbed and ends removed 2 sprigs of dill per jar 1 tsp. pickling spices per jar 2-3 garlic cloves per jar 20 cups water 1 cup pickling salt 2 cups vinegar
“We want our school to be a place where someone can walk through the doors, forget about a possibly rough day they’ve had and just enjoy the time with their friends and family while they train.” That may ultimately explain the title What We Build better than anything else. A martial arts school obviously hopes to produce capable martial artists. Students should learn proper technique, develop discipline and progress through their training. But years later, few people will measure the experience solely by how high they could kick or how many belts they earned. They may remember the first time they had enough confidence to demonstrate a technique in front of the class or an instructor who refused to let them give up. They will remember friendships made and how they became an encouraging person rather than timid.
Douglas hopes Moose Jaw residents see that message when they watch the film. “I hope people see that martial arts involve so much more than just kicks and punches,” he said. “It can be where kids develop confidence, where a teenager can learn to be a leader, and where parents can bond with their children while learning a new skill.” And ultimately, Douglas is quick to give the credit for what has been built to the people who fill the school. “It’s our students, families and instructors who created this wonderful community of good humans.” For a martial arts school, that’s probably the most important achievement of all. You can view the short film What We Build at https://youtu.be/ GNS0RaAAGDk and you can learn more about Douglas Martial Arts at: https://douglasmartialarts.ca
Homemade pickles require patience before sampling
10-12 quart jars Sterlize the jars, remove from pan and place on clean counter. Place the dill in the bottom of each jar. Add the prepared cucumbers (of equal size) spices and garlic. Bring the water, salt and vinegar to a boil. Pour this boiling mixture over the cucumbers. Seal jars immediately with sterilized tops. Cover jars with a towel and let cool completely. Pickles should be ready in about two weeks. Store jars in a cool, dark area. ••• Thousand Dollar Pickles 4 qts. sliced, unpeeled cucumbers, of equal size 8-10 medium-sized onions, thinly sliced 3/4 cup coarse pickling salt 1 each red and green pepper, seeded and sliced thinly 1 qt. white vinegar 4 cups white sugar 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. turmeric
2 tbsps. mustard seed 1 tbsp. pickling spices Use cucumbers that are not too big. Prepare the cucumbers and onions and place in a stainless steel bowl or crock. Sprinkle with salt and add enough water to just cover the vegetables. Let stand for 2-3 hours. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a three gallon enamel pot, combine vinegar, sugar and the spices that are tied in a cloth bag, Add the drained vegetables and peppers and let this mixture just come to a boil. Do not boil more than 2-3 minutes. Pack mixture into hot sterilized pint jars. Seal with sterilized lids. Wipe outsides of jars. Let stand for 2-3 weeks being using. Makes about 12 pints. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF REDBURN NO. 130 NOTICE OF PROPOSED HERITAGE DESIGNATION Parmenter/Larsen Round Barn
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF REDBURN NO. 130 DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION/NOTICE The Council of the Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 40-79, is considering a discretionary use application as described below: PROPERTY The parcel of land that is the subject of this Discretionary Use application is shown on the map below. The property is located on the SE 12-13-22 W2, adjacent to Rge Rd 2220 and 1.6 km north of TWP RD 130. The property is currently Zoned within the Agriculture District (A)
The Council of the Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130, pursuant to The Heritage Property Act, is considering a Heritage Property Designation for the Parmenter/Larsen Round Barn. PROPERTY The parcel of land that is the subject of the proposed Heritage Designation is shown on the map below. The property is located on Parcel A- SE 21-14-22 W2, approximately 1.7 km. south-west from the town limits of the Town of Rouleau.
APPLICATION The applicant is proposing a soil remediation enhancement process on the property using shredded clean wood and garden waste (no meat or dairy), including lawn clippings. The access to the site is proposed via Highway 334 north along Rge Rd. 2220. The applicant would be responsible for entering into agreements with adjacent Rural Municipalities, with respect to road use and/or construction.
Should you have any objections regarding the proposed designation, please reply in writing by using one of the methods set out below to the Council of the Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130 prior to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Writers must ensure that they identify themselves in their submissions. (a) Address for Mail or hand-delivery: Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130 #8-1410 Caribou St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7S9 (b) E-mail address: rm130@sasktel.net Dated September 2nd, 2026 Mike Wirges Municipal Administrator
Should you have any comment on this discretionary use application, please reply in writing by using one of the methods set out below to the Council of the Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130 prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14th, 2026. Writers must ensure that they identify themselves in their submissions. A public hearing on the proposal will take place on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Council chambers-1410 Caribou St. W. Moose Jaw. Questions may be directed to: Administrator/Development Officer for the Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130, telephone (306) 692-3130. (a) Address for mail or hand-delivery: Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130 #8-1410 Caribou St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7S9 (b) E-mail address: rm130@sasktel.net Dated August 25th, 2026 Mike Wirges Administrator/Development Officer Rural Municipality of Redburn No. 130
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Moose Jaw Soccer Player Headed to National Championships Fourteen-year-old Miya Kreiser, a student at Vanier Collegiate in Moose Jaw, has earned the opportunity to compete on the national stage after helping her team capture the provincial championship. Miya plays with the FCR (Futbol Club Regina) U15 Blue Stars, who recently defeated Saskatoon Alliance Black 1-0 in the Prairie Soccer League Provincial Championship at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The victory secured the team’s place
Submitted While at the Canaseveral athdian National letes from ChampionMoose Jaw ships, which compete in will be held in the PraiSurrey, Britrie Socish Columbia, cer League, from October Miya is the 6-12. The tournament will bring to- only Moose Jaw player on the FCR gether the top U15 girls’ soccer U15 Blue Stars roster who will be teams from across Canada as they representing both her club and the city of Moose Jaw at the national compete for a national title.
championships this fall. Qualifying for a national championship is a significant accomplishment and reflects Miya’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the sport. Her success also highlights the growing talent emerging from Moose Jaw’s soccer community. Good luck Miya and the FCR U15 Blue Stars as they represent Saskatchewan on the national stage in Surrey this October.
Cyclones Take Season Opener By Robert Thomas
Central 38 - Yorkton 0 The reigning 12 A-side provincial football champions, the Central Cyclones, got off to a good start as they opened the 2026 season with a 38 - 0 against the visiting Yorkton Raiders last Friday evening.
Played at Elks’ Athletic Field the game marked the shift from Saturday afternoons at Gutheridge Field to Friday Nights Under The Lights format enacted for this season. The game saw some spectacular plays by the Cyclones and despite the lopsided score the Raiders defence at times shone with brilliance. Despite the seemingly easy victory Central Cyclones head coach Colin Belsher said the team was not taking the Yorkton Raiders for granted as “they have good” talent and
can surprise you. Despite the carryover from last year’s provincial championship team Belsher remains cautious.
He said he told the team “last season was last season” while pointing out they can’t rest on their laurels. There is also work that needs to be done.
need to focus. We have our goals,” Belsher said. He said the game went well for the Cyclones. For the Cyclones Belsher said
he would like to see more discipline. The team took some seemingly unnecessary penalties including a face masking.
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Saskatchewan warns farmers about two weeds that could become a major problem By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging farmers in the Moose Jaw region to learn two names before they become much more familiar: Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are pigweeds in the genus Amaranthus. While more common members of this genus such as redroot pigweed are familiar to Manitoba farmers, waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are new to Western Canada and producers are being warned about the potential threat posed by the herbicide-resistant weeds. Neither has yet become the kind of widespread Saskatchewan headache caused by kochia or wild oats, but agriculture specialists say prevention is considerably easier than trying to eradicate an established infestation. Both species can develop resistance to multiple herbicide groups. That matters in southern Saskatchewan, where herbicide resistance is already a significant agronomic problem. The Ministry says Palmer amaranth and waterhemp are particularly concerning because of their ability to
produce large numbers of seeds and spread rapidly. Farmers are being encouraged to
Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
watch fields carefully and identify suspicious weeds rather than assuming every unfamiliar pigweed-type plant is harmless. The timing is important as harvest begins and producers have an opportunity to identify patches before equipment potentially carries seed between fields. Moose Jaw sits in an intensely agricultural region where machinery, grain, feed and other materials regu-
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Adults of all skill levels invited to join Moose Jaw Community Bands By Annie Savage - For Moose Jaw Express
For many adults, the sounds of flutes and oboes, trombones and clarinets bring back wistful memories from their bygone school days. Here in the Band City, however, adults of all skill levels are invited to create new musical memories and lasting connections, as the Moose Jaw Community Bands (MJCB) gear up for their 12th season. “We’re basically trying to promote the performing arts in Moose Jaw by the community band programs through different artistic expression,” said Colleen Ostoforoff, president of MJCB. Formerly known as the Moose Jaw Adult Concert Band, it all began when a group of school music teachers decided to dust off their own instruments and start getting together in the evenings, not as part of the school curriculum but just for the fun of it. Fast forward twelve years and the group has now blossomed into an ever-growing non-profit organization featuring two bands – the Beginner Band and the Concert Band. “We’re really inclusive, and we want to bring anybody in that’s interested in playing,” Ostoforoff said. “This year, we have quite a few new musicians that’ve shown interest in joining us. (We) want to encourage everybody to come out and play, regardless of what your instrument is.” The beginner band will be conducted by Janie Fries, who will give even those who have never so much as
The Moose Jaw Adult Concert Band. Photo by: Jim Mitchell picked up an instrument, all the support and knowledge they need to play along with the band. Ostoforoff urges those who might be hesitant or concerned about their lack to skills to give it a try. “You might think, ‘Oh, I’m going to squawk, and ‘Oh, I’m so nervous,’ but everyone’s in the same boat,” she said. “We walk them through with guided instructions with other adults that are learning an instrument, and then they can step up to the concert band level.” The conductors will assist in helping students to know when they’re ready to move up to the Concert Band, conducted by Daryl McKinnon. “A lot of people might be afraid and say, ‘Oh, I don’t think I’m ready.’ Janie will encourage you and say, ‘I think you need to step up
into the concert role,’” Ostoforoff said. She has also been delighted to see a lot of the same musicians returning time and time again to take part in the experience. “A lot of those musicians have come back again year after year because they realize the camaraderie you get with other fellow musicians around and learning new skills, and you just feel good performing and practicing and learning something new. So it’s really nice to see that people are coming back.” Ostoforoff herself has been playing music for about 45 years, primarily the bassoon, and has found music to be a powerful connection to others, no matter how much time and distance separates them. After attending University of Saskatchewan, Ostoforoff moved down east
where she met several fellow musicians who also hailed from Saskatchewan. After roughly 30 years apart, they picked up right where they left off and resumed playing together, once she moved back to Saskatchewan. “It makes me feel like I’m a part of a big family,” she said. “And it gives support, gives cognitive abilities. There are so many positive features of playing music that I feel it’s a big part of my family, regardless (of) where I am.” Anyone wanting to take part is asked to bring their own instrument, which Ostoforoff suggests renting or looking around for locally, as many of the instruments can be found relatively cheaply around town whether at the local music store, garage sales or online. “The way I look at it is,
even if you rent it month to month for four, five months to start with and you find you don’t want to learn the learn the flute, you want to learn the trumpet – then pick up the trumpet in January. You’d be surprised what’s transferable between instruments,” Ostoforoff said. If a wind instrument isn’t accessible to you, simply bring a pair of drumsticks and join the percussion section, all of the instruments for which are available to use at the Vanier Collegiate band room, where rehearsals will take place. “Percussionists are always needed everywhere at any band that I’ve seen,” Ostoforoff added. Both the beginner and concert bands will perform two concerts a piece, the dates of which are still in the works, but which will likely take place close to Christmas and in the spring. Band rehearsals will take place Thursdays at Vanier Collegiate, the beginner band at 6 p.m., followed by the Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Registration takes place at 6 p.m. for the beginner band and 7 p.m. for the Concert Band on September 10, followed by their first practice of the season that same evening. Those interested in learning more can go to mjcommunityband@gmail. com , visit the website: https://moosejawcommunitybands.com or call Colleen Ostoforoff directly at 306361-2312.
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Square One Community rolls out hope with community invited to bowl for housing stability By Jessi Swan - For Moose Jaw Express
Square One Community is rolling out a new way for Moose Jaw residents to support local housing efforts: an evening of bowling, prizes, and community connection. The SOC & Glo Bowl fundraiser on September 27 from 4-6 p.m. will help raise funds for the organization’s supportive housing programs, with tickets at $20 per person. Square One is a non-profit organization that supports locals in need of affordable housing. The goal of Square One is to help residents become stable and independent in their living situations, although what this organization has to offer its clients goes far beyond housing. Whether it’s finances and money management, cooking, problem solving, self-care, addiction recovery, mental health, or physical health, Square One provides a multitude of programs and services that individuals can use as stepping stones to become their fullest potential and reach fulfillment. The intake process involves an in-depth personal assessment to understand the individuals’ current state and hurdles. A case worker will then work with the client to develop a customized plan and path to success and will meet with the client several times per day to track progress and support them to work through any challenges that arise, becoming a key support to that persons’ growth. “We get to witness the difference it’s making in lives firsthand. Our case managers are just incredible at how they support, empower, and understand the folks that we serve” said Square One’s president Della Ferguson. Square One’s approach is intentionally broad, recognizing that stability goes far beyond housing. All supportive programs are designed to help participants build confidence and independence as they move through a five-phase model. Graduation from these five phases marks a major milestone. Participants continue to receive support, but far less frequently as they transition into inde-
pendent living. Della says, “It’s inspiring to see how hard people work to make their life fulfilling for them-
selves. There’s no judgement and it’s all about meeting people where they’re at and walking with them to where they want to get to.” Despite the program’s expansion, demand remains high. With 74 people currently receiving support, there are another 60 on the waitlist. Although case workers can feel the weight of demand, they are careful to never rush anyone through the phases and ensure each visit is filled with quality interactions, planning, and strategies. Square One’s work is deeply collaborative, partnering with landlords, fellow non-profit agen-
cies, and the wider community. The organization receives major funding through Reaching Home, a federal homelessness initiative administered locally by Metis Nation Saskatchewan. Additional support comes from Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Moffat Family Fund, Community Initiatives Fund, and local donors and community partners. These funds help cover essential costs such as moving expenses, U-Haul rental, cleaning supplies, and specialized programs. “We couldn’t do it without each other… collaboration, communication, cooperation and a caring community,” said Della. Square One is preparing for a packed lineup of fall fundraisers aimed at sustaining and expanding its services. The bowling fundraiser at South Hill Bowling Centre is featuring 50/50 draws and a penny parade. Individuals and teams can register by emailing communitysquareone@gmail.com. The Mitchell’s Soup Fundraiser will run from September 15 – October 6 and sells the popular layered dry soup mixes perfect for the fall season. Stronger Together is another fundraiser which features a metal tree sculpture by Bill and Laurette Keen, displayed at Circle Medical Centre. Community members can sponsor either bronze, silver, or gold leaves for a $100, $200, or $300 donation. More leaves are being added due to strong demand. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on November 13 at Zion United Church. This is a beloved annual event where local chefs make, donate, and serve soups in handmade bowls made by local potters. For $25, attendees receive a lunch that includes soup, a bun, dessert, and they get to take the hand made bowl home with them. The event will also include a staycation raffle worth $750 in gift cards to spend in Moose Jaw, a silent auction, and a Square One program update. Square One’s work continues to grow as the community rallies behind it. With high demand, expanding programs, and a full season of fundraising ahead, the organization remains committed to helping Moose Jaw residents build stable, independent futures.
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Walsh — how Mounties lived 126 years ago By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
A visit to Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills can be described as taking a step back in time. The site became the home of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in 1875, one year after the RNWMP was formed to bring law and order to the West. The Great March West of 300 recruits happened in response to the massacre of a Nakoda band near the fort site. A group of angry of American wolfers thought the encampment stole their horses and slaughtered the whole band. That alarmed the federal government about the wild west and the police force, now called the RCMP, was formed. Scattered inside the log post fort and bastions are 11 re-built log buildings on view at this Cypress Hills National Historic Site. Visitors can see how the ordinary and senior Mounties lived in cold quarters getting to minus 30 inside in winter even with three heaters in the building. They can see the jail, learn why the fort was built in a hollow by the creek, see the rifle cannon that was rarely used and see a real old trial. Nearby the Abe Farwell trading post site operates for visitors.
Significance of the post comes from being a whiskey trading site for hills people, and being close to the massacre site. Grizzly bears used to roam the Cypress Hills. Farwell recounted buying 600 grizzly hides in one year. The grizzly bears were hunted to extermination. The visitor centre interpretive area tells the fort story with words, displays, learning boxes and artifacts. The fort, named after Insp. James Walsh who commanded the force there, served as RNWMP head-
quarters until 1875 when Regina was named HQ. When 5,000 Lakota Sioux fled the U.S. Cavalry and came to Wood Mountain, south of Moose Jaw, the RNWP set up a-post there until Chief
Up the winding hill and into the valley below near Battle Creek lies the impressive fort. Visitors can walk around freely, or take a $13.75 guided tour. The tour is worthwhile revealing aspects
Sitting Bull was convinced to return to the U.S.A. Some of his band refused to go back and lived on a small reserve at Wood Mountain, south of Moose Jaw. The fort is located about an hour’s drive from Maple Creek on Highway 271 driving through plains grass meadows, trees and hills on a frequently winding road. The scenic terrain is such one expects to see an Indigenous horse rider, cowboy or Mountie on horseback emerging over the hill at any moment.
of 1870s life no one would imagine; like the three meals a day of salt pork for the five year term . . . or the minus 30 barracks temperatures in winter. The federal government reneging on the promise of 100 acres of land to each recruit comes to light. On the way home two young buck deer ran alongside the road in the trees. Their red coats told us most of their time has been spent in the trees away from the bleaching sun. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
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Moose Jaw region leads harvesting By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Only four per cent of the Saskatchewan harvest was completed just after mid-August. A slow start, scattered rain and thunderstorms and humidity were partly responsible, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report. Nine per cent of the southwest harvest was off. Usually 15 per cent of the provincial crop is done by mid-August. Most harvesting by Aug. 17 had been done around Moose Jaw south to Mossbank and Shamrock with 10 to 40 per cent off. Two spots in the far southwest and an area around Gull Lake were 10 per cent done. Nine per cent was in the bin in the Assiniboia,
Gravelbourg, Mankota districts with 16 per cent in the Central Butte, Craik and Herbert areas. Southwest cropland moisture levels are worse than the provincial with 20 per cent adequate, 57
per cent short and 23 per cent very short. Rain fell in an area from Swift Current to Lacadena. Provincial pasture moisture sat at one per cent surplus, 43 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 15 per cent very short. Sixty-eight per cent of southwest pastures were short or very short of moisture. Nine per cent of livestock producers reported water shortages with nine per cent expecting shortages in one or two months. The pulse harvest led with 18 per cent of field pea and 13 per cent of lentils complete Five per cent of barley and four per cent of oats were in with one per cent wheat, durum and canary seed.
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White Heather Youth Pipe Band to Host Open House as Fourth Season Begins
By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express learn the notes and unique finger movements on waistcoats, drums, and harnesses. They are also the practice chanter before you can play with actively looking for donations of older bagpipes the added bag and drones,” she says. “In drum- that might be sitting unused in local homes, which ming, you learn the rudiments on a practice pad could provide a perfect instrument for a new stubefore the drum is in- dent. For those interested in joining, the committroduced.” This patient ap- ment is flexible and welcoming. Practices are held proach makes the band on Mondays at Pathways School from 6:00 p.m. an accessible environ- to 8:00 p.m. While the Open House is the perfect ment for youth aged entry point, the band welcomes beginners yeareight and older, re- round, offering private one-on-one lessons at no gardless of their back- extra cost to meet students where their skills are. If you or your child are looking to learn new ground. While the band’s roots are Scot- skills, make lifelong friends, and grow in a suptish, Carline emphasiz- portive environment, contact Michelle Carline at es that the music itself mcarline@hotmail.com or call/text 306-690-3525 draws in children from for more information. all walks of life. “I beNOTICE TO CREDITORS lieve the White HeathIn the Estate of er Pipe Band JADRAN SVESTKA White Heather Youth Pipe Band to Host Open House as Fourth Season late of Ormiston, is a great enBegins. Photo submitted. Saskatchewan, deceased. vironment for Currently having a dedicated group of eight local youth because it is a fun and unique All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by pipers and five drummers, the band is hoping to activity in which lifelong friends can be Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and grow and is hosting an Open House on Wednes- made,” Carline notes. “Pipe bands have valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 9th day of September, day, September 9th, at Pathways School (109 Om- a way of bringing people together and 2026. inica St. W) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Those helping children find gifts and leaderWALPER-BOSSENCE LAW OFFICE who are interested and their families can meet the ship skills they never knew they had.” Prof. Corp. Beyond the music, the band serves instructors and current students, watch demon100B Fairford Street West strations, and try their hand at playing some of the as a training ground for personal growth. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 1V3 Members are encouraged to be positive instruments. Solicitor for the Administrator For Carline, who grew up playing in Moose contributors who practice regularly and Jaw’s historic Sprigs o’ Heather Pipe Band, the support their bandmates. According to NOTICE TO CREDITORS organization is about more than just mastering Carline, the primary benefit of joining an instrument. It is about honoring a legacy and is the profound sense of belonging that In the Estate of comes from working together toward a building a community. RONALD MACK JOHNSON “Something people may not know is that the common goal. late of Moose Jaw, As the band looks to the future, they band has been named to represent both former Saskatchewan, deceased. Moose Jaw pipe bands; the Sprigs O’ Heather have set an ambitious primary goal for All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by and the White Hackle,” Carline explains. “We are this season: to be competition-ready for Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and the Saskatchewan Highland Gathering hoping to give honour to both of those bands.” valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the That sense of tradition is paired with a mod- and Celtic Festival in Regina, as well as undersigned before the 16th day of September, 2026. ern, nurturing approach to music and education. various mini-gatherings hosted by the WALPER-BOSSENCE LAW OFFICE Carline says that the learning process is gradual Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association. Prof. Corp. and structured so the musicians build on a founda- To help reach these goals, the organiza100B Fairford Street West tion is currently seeking sponsors and tion first. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 1Y3 “When learning bagpipes, you first need to fundraising to cover the costs of kilts, Solicitor for the Executor The White Heather Youth Pipe Band is preparing to launch its fourth season this September, and Director Michelle Carline is inviting the community to be part of the music.
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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.
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Are we in a trade war with the United States or with Donald Trump? One might say, “What’s the difference? It’s going to be a struggle either way.” My perception is that most Canadians hold friendly attitudes to American citizens. Our struggle seems to be with Donald Trump and his “yes” people in office. We have had our issues over the 159 years of neighbourliness, and they have involved tariffs in the past. Canadians take some pride in being different from Americans. We pronounce the last letter of the English alphabet differently. We say, “zed,” they say “zee.” Zed has been used for the last letter of the alphabet in the English language since the 12th century. Zed comes from the French zede, which was derived from the Latin zeta, borrowed from the Greek letter zeta. Zeta is the 6th letter in the Greek alphabet. The early Romans used the zeta letter from the Greeks but around 300 BCE, the Latin lan-
guage had no use for that specific sound, so it was removed from the Roman alphabet. Eventually, zeta was introduced back into Latin to spell words borrowed from Greek. This addition was placed at the end of the alphabet rather than back to its original sixth position. In the 1500s there were various English pronunciations of the last letter of the alphabet. Besides zed, there was zard, ezod, uzzard, and zee. Noah Webster (1758-1843), who published American English dictionaries in the early 1800s, was a committed American patriot, proclaiming himself ‘the prophet of language to the American people’. He removed the u from colour, shortened tonne to ton, changed centre to center, and name the last letter of the alphabet zee, because it rhymed with other consonants B, G, and T. He made his spelling a way to assert independence from the former British masters, including calling zed zee. The ABC Song, copyrighted 1835 in Boston, had Canadian children singing zee until there was a backlash from British loyalists to use zed. In 1846 Canada West (now Ontario) used the Irish National Readers as a textbook that taught Canadian children to use British spellings and to not be influenced by Americanisms such as zee. Today many Canadians like to differentiate themselves from Americans with words, spellings, and pronunciations that mark a national distinctiveness. Canadians call a knitted winter hat, a toque, whereas such a thing is called a beanie in the US. If you request a double-double in the United States, it is hard to tell what you might get. But in Canada’s Tim Hortons you know exactly what you are getting. We use pencil crayons in Canada. Americans use the name, colored pencils. Canadians can ask where the KD is at a grocery store and
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you’ll be directed to the aisle with Kraft Dinner on the shelves. In Canada we usually use British spellings: colour, centre, theatre, travelled, cancelled, labelled, realize, organize, defence, and grey. Americans spell these words differently: color, center, theater, traveled, canceled, labeled, realise, organise, defense, and gray. To American ears Canadians say ‘about’ in a funny way. In the US, ‘about’ is pronounced uhbowt. Americans often hear Canadians say aboot. Bob and Doug MacKenzie immortalized some Canadiana on SCTV (Second City Television) in the United States. Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis developed the characters that introduced American TV to the Great White North. Some famous sayings that Americans thought most Canadians used were: Take off, hoser! Good day, eh. How’s it going, eh? Canadian slang was popularized on SCTV skits. Hoser is a slang term for an unrefined or foolish person. Perhaps originating from losing hockey teams having to hose down the ice after the game. Two-four is a case consisting of 24 bottles or cans of beer. Beauty is an exclamation used to describe something fantastic or impressive, which in Bob and Doug’s minds referred to a cold beer. Then there is the Saskatchewan word bunny hug. Americans, and most of the rest of Canada, do not use that term for a pullover hooded sweatshirt. They use hoodie. Detective William Murdoch, played by actor Yannick Bisson on the CBC series Murdoch Mysteries, gave an impassioned Canadiana speech, “I was a lumberjack. Je parle francais et anglais. A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch, and it is most definitely pronounced zed. I am Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary, and I am Canadian.” 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.
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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 12 1pm - 3pm Neurographic Art Work Shop. Register at Living Sky Art Collective Cost $30 Saturday September 12 1pm-3pm - Tupperware Bingo.... Purchase Discounted Tupperware and receive bingo cards and win Tupperware. Bring in a mall receipt from this day and receive a free card for a game Thursday September 17 11am - 4pm - Career Fair Everyone Welcome! Saturday September 19 10am-4pm & Sunday September 20 12pm-4pm Bake/Craft Tradeshow Admission by cash donation, Penny Parade Saturday September 26 - 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 HELL with the BELL Breakfast 2026! New and current Moose Jaw STS members are invited to celebrate the start of the 2026 school year with our annual HELL with the BELL Breakfast! When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – 9:00 AM/ Where: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation 1396 Third Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK • S6H 1G3. Program: Welcome and introduction of new members/delicious breakfast/visiting and reconnecting with friends/ Cost $5pp/ Complimentary for our newly superannuated teachers and their partner. Email: stsmoosejaw@gmail.com Call R. Marcil: 306-691-0696 Visit: www.stsmoosejaw. com (Events section) Wakamow Valley Authority fundraiser inaugural “Burgers, Band, and Beers on the Boardwalk” event takes place on Sept. 5 from 6pm-10pm. Celtic/East Coast band West of Mabou will be taking the stage. Limited seating at 200 persons for ages 19+ with gov’t issued ID. Tickets are $60pp and available online through TicketOwl or by visiting the official Wakamow Valley Events Page. White Heather Youth Pipe Band Open House on Wednesday, September 9th at Pathways School, 109 Ominica St. W from 7-9pm. New players ages eight and older welcome. New players will have the opportunity to try out drumsticks on pads and practice chanters with the instructors and will be introduced to some of the children already members of the band. Regular band practices at Pathways School on Mondays from 6-8pm. If someone is interested in checking out the band but cannot make the open house, beginner players are welcome all year long. Contact Michelle Carline at mcarline@ hotmail.com Moose Jaw Community Bands (MJCB) Band Registration takes place at 6 p.m. for the beginner band and 7 p.m. for the Concert Band on September 10, followed by their first practice of the season that same evening. Rehearsals will take place Thursdays at Vanier Collegiate, the beginner band at 6 p.m., followed by the Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in learning more can go to mjcommunityband@gmail.com , visit the website: https://moosejawcommunitybands. com or call Colleen Ostoforoff directly at 306361-2312. Little Chicago Show & Shine classic car show will be held on Saturday, September 12 in downtown Moose Jaw. There is no cost to viewers. Funds beyond expenses will be used for beautification projects downtown. Moose Jaw Camera Club emailmjcameraclub@gmail.ca. web sitethemoosejawcameraclub.com BE FOCUSED WITH US! Event to be held on SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. at the Cosmo Senior Citizen’s Centre 235-3rd Avenue NE POPCORN AND A SLIDESHOW - Welcome, introductions and program for the year. A night of viewing members’ images while enjoying popcorn! Beginner to experienced or just interested in what the camera club is about, guests are welcome to share in this evening – free! Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw Branch: Luncheon at Masonic Temple Hall, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee/11:00 - Program: TBA/12:00 - Beef Dinner- Catered by Charlottes/12:45 – Meeting. Cost: $20 per STS member and spouse. $25.00 for non-members. Please RSVP to Rosalie by Saturday, September 12, 2026, stsmoosesjaw@ gmail.com or click the link in your latest STSMJ Newsletter. The 2nd annual Moose Jaw Career Fair hosted in collaboration with the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, Newcomer Welcome Center, and the Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan will take place on Thursday, September 17 at the Town & Country Mall from 11:00 - 4:00PM to connect employers with a diverse pool of job seekers, including skilled professionals, newcomers, youth, and individuals exploring new career opportunities. There will be 30-40 employers present including representatives from Saskatchewan Health Authority, City of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Police Services, SaskTourism, RBC, CIBC, Tim Hortons, GATX Rail and many more! The CAPA Coast-to-Coast Photo Walk is officially back on Saturday, September 19th @10am, and Moose Jaw Camera Club is hosting the local meetup right here! Where: Meeting at Evolve Coffee Shop, 203 Main Street N. Cost: 100% FREE. Whether you’re shooting on a brand-new mirrorless setup, a vintage film camera, or literally just the smartphone in your pocket — you are 100% invited. This isn’t a high-stress workshop or a contest for the best gear. It’s a super casual, totally FREE community walk to explore our historic downtown and area, share a few laughs, and capture our corner of Saskatchewan. Everyone welcome to attend. Beginners, pros, kids, grandparents, and anyone who loves taking photos or wants a fun weekend activity with friends. Register by email: mjcameraclub@gmail.ca to register your spot. Moose Jaw Family Services “All Amped Up” concert fundraiser, presented by Casino Moose Jaw, will be held on Friday, September 18 at the Mae Wilson Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. The event will feature great music by The BrassRoots Collective and the Bromantics, as well as a fundraiser for Moose Jaw Family Services. There will also be a silent auction of themed gift baskets to bid on. Tickets are $55 pp on sale through the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture. 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. Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club Leagues play Tues & Thurs @9:30am and Tues & Wed evening @7. Contact 306-630-8160 about other times. Lynbrook Ladies Wednesday Business Golf League Wednesday Night Ladies Business League is open to any ladies interested in joining. President – Shauna Inglis 306-6906974/Secretary – Bev Arnold 306-690-4240/ Treasurer – Sharon McKenzie 306-631-9606. Sept 16 – Year End Banquet (cocktails 6:00 pmsupper 6:30 pm) 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 306756-2819.
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 twelvestep 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 6:30-7 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 306692-2787, 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: Sunday Closed; Monday 12:00pm–9:00pm; Tuesday 12:00pm–5:00pm; Wednesday 12:00pm–5:00pm; Thursday 12:00pm–5:00pm; Friday 12:00pm–7:00pm; and Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm BINGO – Monday @ 6pm – Paper goes on sale @ 5pm VETERANS’ DROP-IN – Friday 1:00-5:00 MEAT DRAW & CHASE THE ACE - Saturday @ 3pm - Everyone welcome 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 6:30pm-8:30pm 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 September 19 - Leon Ochs - Social Dance. 7:00pm - 10:00pm $15/person 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 306-693-5989 or email ajones@wdm.ca.
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The Labyrinth of Peace Receives New Metal Sculpture Installations Submitted
The Labyrinth of Peace has seen numerous updates recently courtesy of Bill and Laurette Keen. Bill is a well-known metal sculptor and Laurette, a gifted painter. Together they have formed an incredible team that has completely transformed Site 10 (Celebrate Life’s Little Joys) in the Labyrinth of Peace. Site 10 in the Labyrinth of Peace invites people to look at the world with the awe and wonder of a child where small things are enormous and bring great joy. To keep with that theme, Bill and Laurette Keen created massive sunflowers and various creatures then painted them in brilliant colors. The transformation is stunning and enhances the guided meditations available on site. (All Sites in the Labyrinth have QR Codes for Adult, Youth, Child reflections) The Labyrinth of Peace is on the
live life more fully; the middle site, Site 6 gazebo (Embrace the Sacred)
Laurette and Bill Keen, painter and metal sculptor, with Kevin Tuberfield, Vanier Collegiate principal. Photo Submitted
front grounds of Vanier Collegiate. The labyrinth invites people to walk its pathways, to destress, meditate, reflect, unplug. The entire journey asks travellers to look within themselves and their lives. Each site has a unique focus: the first 5 sites focus on what we need to let go of to
Laurette and Bill Keen putting the finishing touches on giant metal flowers, mosquito and ladybug in Site 10 of the Labyrinth of Peace. Photo Submitted
invites people to examine how recognizing a higher power and embracing peace changes how we look at life; the last 5 sites focus on how to take that sense of peace into the world and our daily lives. The entire guided journey is a very personal
one. People’s experience of the labyrinth will change with each visit. The Labyrinth of Peace is not faith specific, rather, it is a deeply personal journey that will change how you look at life. Come and experience the labyrinth. Download a QR Code app and you are ready for your own personal journey. Every site in the labyrinth has a metal post with QR Codes for Adult, Youth or Child. Simply scan and listen. OR you can download the reflections from our website at www.labyrinthofpeace.ca. You can also simply walk the pathway in this beautiful garden setting which can be found at 324 MacDonald St. W. (Front grounds of Vanier Collegiate). It’s the only labyrinth of its kind in the world…right here in Moose Jaw. Check it out. “Journey in Light. Journey in Hope. Journey in Peace.”
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