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The sight of hundreds of motorcycles lining Main Street each September has become one of Moose Jaw’s most recognizable traditions, an annual reminder of how deeply this community shows up for its own. This year, the 38th Moose Jaw Toy Run returns on Saturday September 19 at 2:00 p.m., continuing a legacy built on generosity, camaraderie, and the simple belief that every child deserves something special at Christmas. What began nearly four decades ago has grown into a province-model for charitable motorcycle parades. One of the founding organizers, Murray Roney who has ridden in every Toy Run since its inception, says the event has taken on a life of its own. “We didn’t really know what we were doing at the start,” he laughed. “But it’s become something people look forward to every year.” Riders gather early on Manitoba Street, catching up with friends they may not have seen since Spring. At ex-
By Jessi Swan - For Moose Jaw Express towards younger ages. The Salvation Army organizes distribution through scheduled appointments closer to Christmas. Parents can choose age-appropriate gifts for their children, and organizers say the combination of Toy Run donations actly 2:00 p.m., a siren from and other community contripolice or fire crews signals butions ensures no family is the start, and the long line of bikes moves up Main Street left without. Some years see before turning onto Thatcher 500-600 toys collected during Drive West and ending at the the parade alone. Salvation Army. The finish point is intentional: toys collected by riders are handed over immediately, ensuring they go straight into the Salvation Army’s Christmas program. While spectators sometimes bring toys to pass along the route, most “For all of us it means donations come from the ridthat kids get something at ers themselves, some who have travelled from outside of Christmas, and all kids deserve something at Christmas. Moose Jaw. Cash donations are also I’m just being a part of the common, especially from out- community and we’re doing of-town participants. These our little part to help.”, said funds allow the Salvation Roney. Moose Jaw is far from Army to purchase gifts for older children, since most do- the only community embracnated toys tend to be geared ing the Toy Run spirit. Re-
gina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Yorkton, and Assiniboia all host their own versions. In fact, Moose Jaw’s event was inspired by Regina’s, after a local rider attended and brought the idea home. The giving continues the following weekend. On September 19, the Cycle Association hosts its annual Rib Night at the Crushed Can from 4 – 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Proceeds go toward purchasing mitts, toques, scarves, and other winter essentials for families who may need more than toys the holiday season. No registration is required. Riders simply show up early, line up, and enjoy the atmosphere of one of the final organized rides before winter settles in. Murray says all motorcyclists are welcome and needed. With Moose Jaw’s reputation for strong community support, organizers expect Main Street to be lined with families celebrating a tradition that shows no signs of slowing down.
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Data centres up to municipal councils in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says proposed centres would be a discretionary use under RM bylaws By Karen Briere - Western Producer
Saskatchewan’s rural municipalities will make their own decisions about whether AI data centres are built within their borders. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber said each jurisdiction has discretionary use permits for projects that don’t fit zoning bylaws. He said RMs should consult with residents as part of that process. “There’s a notice that goes out that there’s a project like this and they can attend a council chambers meeting if they get put on the agenda, and certainly just discuss it and make sure that there’s openness and transparency,” he said when asked after an event at the Bell AI data centre under construction in the RM of Sherwood outside Regina. The province announced its own guidelines to assess future data centres at a news conference on the construction site. Crown Investments Corp. minister Jeremy Harrison provided the six-point framework. Any new data centre must be Canadian owned and “contribute to Canadian data and AI sovereignty,” he said. There must be benefits to Saskatchewan residents and businesses. Harrison said AI isn’t going anywhere, and building the infrastructure in Canada ensures who benefits and which laws govern it. “We can build that infrastructure here in Canada, create Canadian jobs, attract billions of dollars in investment and ensure Canadian data is protected by Canadian laws and regulations,” he said. “The alternative is to see that infrastructure, investment and opportunity built in jurisdictions like the United States or outside North America. Our government chooses
Canada.” The other principles are that proponents must supply their own power, have telecom industry experi-
ates six smaller data centres for cloud storage, and there are more than 30 applications from various proponents to build more.
The Bell AI data centre under construction just outside Regina in August 2026. Photo: Karen Briere
ence and use a centralized provincial intake process. Harrison said SaskPower had capacity to power the Bell project but can’t do more. “Any further investment into data or AI infrastructure will be a requirement that companies bring their own power and produce that power at their own cost, behind the fence,” he said. Bell is spending $1.7 billion on the 300-megawatt facility on a quarter-section just south of the city, which is projected to generate up to $12 billion in long-term economic value. The province estimates $720 million in provincial revenue. It is expected to come online in stages beginning in the first half of 2027. SaskTel already owns and oper-
Opponents of the Bell project said they weren’t consulted, didn’t have enough information before the RM approved it and worried about power and water supply. A project proposed for just south of Moose Jaw was shelved earlier this summer in part because SaskPower would not provide up to 150 megawatts. An online petition against the proposal had collected at least 6,000 signatures. Each developer will be responsible to determine if their project requires an environmental impact assessment. Many opponents have said the Regina project will be a large user of ground water, but that isn’t true, Bell said. It said the project uses technical
water, which is purified for industrial use, in a closed loop system for cooling. The water is trucked in at commissioning to fill the system. It is not discharged or replaced regularly, according to Bell, and any municipal water is only used for normal building use and fire protection. Bell group president John Watson said the decision to not use ground water was made early in the planning. “It’s a closed loop system. It’s technical water. Zero consumption. Zero, zero, zero. We’ve just got to get that message out,” he said. “The heat that we produce will be shared with the George Gordon Band (which owns the former federal agricultural research property north of the site) and the university.” The company also promises noise mitigation, landscaped setbacks and berms topped with a fence, drainage planning and downwardfacing lighting at night. Huber said he understands the concerns people have, and SARM had questions, too. However, he said municipalities that don’t want the projects will be able to say no. “There’s always concerns about land, but you know something that’s this large, to only take up a quarter section of land for all the other benefits, not only to this province but to the whole Canada and the world … we’re fortunate to have it here,” he said. Harrison said the province has an abundance of land but is cognizant of agricultural land taken for other uses. “For the quarter section of land that we have here, a $12 billion project really makes sense,” he said. “But that being said … we are sensitive to that.”
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SCRAPS Unveils 2027 Calendar Highlighting Moose Jaw’s Community Cats By Jessi Swan - For Moose Jaw Express
Before we know it, the time will come to trade out our 2026 calendars for 2027 ones. SCRAPS is back offering their community cats edition of next years calendar, expected to be available midOctober at $20 each. Each purchase goes towards vet care for cats, emergency needs, fostering and supplies. “The theme this year is community cats. Each month is going to feature a bit of education about colony management, TNR (trap-neuter-return), fostering, and how to provide healthcare for community cats in the winter. It’s a topic that’s very central to SCRAPS’ work,” said calendar committee lead Laura Jensen. 2027 marks the 9th year of the anticipated SCRAPS cat calendar. Business sponsorships continue to play a major role in making the calendar possible, helping production costs, with all remaining funds going back into cat care. SCRAPS plans to print 350 calendars this year but is ready to produce more if demand increases. Sale locations have not yet been finalized but will likely be similar to previous years which includes Pet Value, Moose Jaw Express, and SCRAPS’ own 9 Lives Boutique in the Town ‘n’ Country Mall. Stay tuned on the rescue’s website and Facebook page for further information. Laura highlights a couple of misconceptions when people find or approach cats around in the city. She reinforces that newborn kittens found alone are not necessarily abandoned. The mother could be out hunting, and sometimes when she returns, to her surprise there are no kittens where she had left them due to human interference. She also states that cats that seem scared are not necessarily feral, particularly if an indoor cat has escaped outdoors. SCRAPS volunteers always check microchips on the cats they receive to ensure lots of pets are reunited with their owners. While spring is the busiest season for kittens, litters can be born at any time of year. As Moose Jaw heads into colder months, SCRAPS encourages pet owners to spay and neuter their cats. “If they’re not spayed or neutered, that’s opportunities for more litters of kittens that are going to struggle going into this season. Saskatchewan winters are harsh.” said SCRAPS member Anne Marciszyn. SCRAPS is not only a TNR organization. It is also a rescue with a large foster network and an active adoption program. The number of adopt-
A SCRAPS volunteer syringe-feeds a rescued community cat receiving medical support after intake. Photo credit Laura Jensen
able cats is higher than most people realize, currently sitting at about 140. As far as the number of feral cats in the community, Anne says the number is high, but it is at a controllable level thanks to
the help of all volunteers. Anne recalls a touching story of a feral mother cat found with five kittens in a window well. SCRAPS later discovered that the same mother had produced kittens the summer before, and the cat’s offspring only eight months old at the time were already pregnant. This resulted in the mother cat having 25 descendants in a single year. Today, she and several of her offspring are in safe care, socialized, and no longer contributing to the cycle thanks to the neuter and spaying program. Beyond purchasing a calendar or making direct financial donations, residents can support SCRAPS in several ways. They can become a foster, volunteer at fundraising events, shop at 9 Lives Boutique, and donate bottle through SARCAN’s Drop & Go program. As the 2027 calendar approaches release, SCRAPS hopes the community will embrace this year’s educational theme and gain a deeper understanding of the cats living outdoors in Moose Jaw and the volunteers working tirelessly to support them.
A litter of rescued kittens rests together at the SCRAPS facility. Photo credit Laura Jensen
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Editor’s Note
Fall has arrived, whether we want to embrace it or not. The slower more relaxing days of summer are quickly being replaced by a structured, fast-paced existance that demands our attention from the crack of dawn until we lay our JOAN RITCHIE heads down for the nite. Moose Jaw Express The transition begins, EDITOR as it often does, with the return to school. It’s rather bittersweet seeing our kids who have enjoyed staying up late and sleeping in to seeing the backpacks organized and the lunch bags packed again. While we celebrate the return of routine, we also feel the sudden onset of dusk way too early. The summer BBQ’s have petered out and now the extracurricular activities have taken over family life. Soccer practices, dance lessons, and
club meetings pull us in a dozen different directions, leaving us constantly trying to organize schedules, travel times and hoping in it all for a few minutes to have time to eat. It requires a new kind of stamina that is more like a marathon; reality kicks in as we try to get into a rhythm in the new season. At the same time, the farm and garden demand their due attention. This is the harvest, the fruition of the year’s labor. Every spare hour is dedicated to the fields, where the work continues regardless of rain or shine; the crops must come in. Behind the scenes, the kitchen turns into a hub of activity as counters are covered in jars and produce, the scent of boiling water and spices fills the air. We are preparing for the winter months ahead. It is exhausting, yet somewhere it all of it, there is a profound satisfaction in sealing away our labour of love to be savoured when the snow comes. In of itself, the yard starts to lose its summer beauty and requires its own round of cleanup. We rake, we prune, and we prepare our homes for the shift from outdoor living to the cozy winter
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OPINION/COMMENTARY In an April 2023 set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) posted on the City of Moose Jaw website is a treasure trove of information about something most of the world doesn’t have a clue about – asbestos cement (AC) water pipes. It says there are “approximately 99 kilometres, comprising 42.7% of our potable water system.” It goes on to say that the city “has no current plans to actively replace AC pipes,” because “the city’s regulator has expressed no concern regarding their continued use in the distribution system.” More than 40% of the water distribution pipes in Moose Jaw are made of asbestos cement. Asbestos is one of the most dangerous carcinogens known to man. Just down the road in Regina, there are approximately 600 kilometres of old asbestos cement water pipes. The city averages 210 asbestos cement water main breaks a year. The massive break rate is attributed to Regina’s expansive clay soil. Regina’s situation is so dire that in 2003 it was named as the location of a $34-million National Research Council facility. Located at the University of Regina, that scientific hub would produce 10 very specific, very detailed studies on asbestos cement water pipes between 20052012. They say the asbestos fibres
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Dangerous Disconnect
By Julian Branch do enter the water from deteriorated the release. Cabinet Secretary for or broken pipes. The studies go on Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, to refer to asbestos fibres in water as Eric Mugaa is quoted in the release a “health concern.” One 2010 NRC as saying “Asbestos pipes are bestudy in particular defines that con- lieved to be responsible for some of cern as cancer. That same year, the the health problems we are facing, scientists called for “urgent” and including cancer, and therefore we “immediate” steps to be taken in or- want to replace them.” der to ensure safe and clean drinking The Water Security Agency water in Regina. The research facil- (WSA) is headquartered in Moose ity quietly closed its doors in 2013. Jaw. The agency’s website says “We Regina city council only recently manage Saskatchewan’s water supunanimously passed a motion call- ply and quality to ensure safe waing on city administration to explore ter.” That is why on July 13, 2022 ways of accelerating the anticipated I had a lengthy telephone conver60-year pipe replacement plan. sation about asbestos cement water Meanwhile, jurisdictions around pipes with the top brass at the WSA. the world are announcing plans to The call included Mr. Thirunavukturbo charge asbestos cement wa- karasu, Senior Standards Engineer, ter pipe replacement. In March of and Saskatchewan’s representative this year, Scottish Water announced on the federal/provincial/territoplans to speed up the replacement rial committee on drinking water. of approximately six-thousand ki- Mr. Thirunavukkarasu informed me lometres of asbestos cement water that Saskatchewan had requested a mains in Scotland within 15-years. review of Health Canada’s stance Malaysia, which has almost 40,000 that there isn’t enough evidence that kilometres of asbestos cement water swallowing asbestos fibres, from pipe plans to replace it by 2040. In old water pipes, is harmful. “My arKenya, a news release posted to the gument was we have lots of public Government Advertising Agency concerns here. We have lots of pipewebsite last September boasts of a lines here. We were asking the FPT plan to replace ageing asbestos ce- committee to take up the review of ment water pipes. “Scientists be- the science document for asbestos. lieve asbestos used in roofing and We are constantly telling them to do piping may be linked to gastroin- that,” he insisted. testinal cancers in humans, reads Canadians are currently anx-
iously awaiting the outcome of the Health Canada review. The WSA is well aware of the potential dangers of drinking asbestos fibres, Moose Jaw is full of old asbestos cement water pipes, yet the city, which is HQ for the WSA, says it has no plan to replace the pipes because the regulator says there is no danger associated with drinking asbestos. The one person sure to be able to sort this out must be Patrick Boyle, who is not only a Moose Jaw city councillor, but also listed as the executive director of the Water Security Agency. The question I would have for Mr. Boyle is simple: How is it that the rest of the world has come to the inescapable conclusion that drinking asbestos is a very foolish and dangerous proposition, your own WSA expert is demanding change, but yet here in Moose Jaw people are somehow immune to cancer? Below is a link to the 10 NRC studies; the ones which were produced at the U of R, that say drinking asbestos from the old pipes can cause cancer. https://preventcancernow.ca/asbestos-cement-water-pipe-researchin-canada/
Sask. farm income up 12.7 per cent By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
Farm cash receipts increased 4.2 per cent across Canada in the first six months of 2026. That put an extra $2.1 billion in farm pockets, according to Statistics Canada. The increased income was led by $1.9 billion in livestock sales from higher prices even with lower marketings. The grain side of the equation added $1.1 billion. Lower farm program pay-
ments and subsidies cost farmers $828 million while saving taxpayers.
Saskatchewan posted the second highest cash increase at 12.7 per cent or $11.4
billion while Alberta came in first with 20.7 per cent, mainly due to cattle prices. Cash income in British Columbia was up 7.6 per cent to $2.6 billion with Manitoba up five per cent to $5.1 billion. Leading income were Ontario with $11.4 billion and Quebec at $6.65 billion. National sales of wheat, except durum, were up 1.9 per cent to $21.5 billion with
canola up 4.1 per cent to $27.1 billion. Durum was up 3.4 per cent to $924 million with barley up 37.5 per cent and oats up 11.6 per cent. Lentil income was up 64.5 per cent to 646 million with peas up 11 per cent to $441 million. Flax was up 11.6 per cent to $114 million.
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Common Sense Health by Diana Gifford-Jones
A Familiar Name Returns to Moose Jaw For decades, Canadians opened their local papers and found practical health advice from Dr. W. GiffordJones. As one of the country’s best known medical columnists, he challenged medical orthodoxy, championed personal responsibility, and commented on the latest research findings. He wrote in plain language and built a loyal audience. I now continue the tradition – not as a medical doctor, but as someone who career has involved examining health research and policy, asking what it means for ordinary Canadians. It’s a great honour to be published in the Moose Jaw Express, relaunching the legacy of the column that formerly appeared for years in the Moose Jaw Times-Herald. Thank you for the welcome back! My name is Diana Gifford-Jones. I am Dr. Gifford-Jones’s daughter, and in recent years I worked alongside him as sounding board, researcher, and then writing partner. Together we discussed the latest studies, crafted columns, answered readers’ questions, and debated what advice was truly useful. Readers familiar with my father’s column will recall that not everyone aligned with his views on controversial topics. Yet, most would agree he opened debate, and in doing so he informed his readers on many of the pressing issues of the day – ranging from reproductive rights to pain management to the travesty of a drugged-out society. He wrote his last column just over a year ago,
having reached the age of 101. I can’t replace him, but I intend to carry on his work. One thing I learned from my father is that most people don’t need more information. They need better judgment. You can count on me to supply it, simplifying the complexities, identifying what’s important, and cutting out any baloney. I took on the column because I feel deeply connected to the tradition of the newspaper columnist. I enjoy investigating a subject, reading the research, making up my own mind, and telling readers what I think. I have no interest in what influencers do with their instant opinions and online lures. I prefer the discipline of being accountable for what I put on the page. In the year since I assumed sole responsibility for this column, I have explored subjects spanning nutrition and preventive health, artificial intelligence and medicine, cardiovascular disease, dementia, longevity, and the evolving relationship between scientific evidence and everyday decision-making. My starting point is the thousands of columns my father wrote over more than five decades (archived at www. docgiff.com). It’s the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle that he underscored again and again. Eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, and maintain a healthy weight. But he also had sharp words for doctors and medical authorities. They can be dead wrong at times, he cau-
tioned. Patients need to ask questions. Don’t surrender responsibility for your health to someone else. Paying attention will yield results. Across Canada and around the world, researchers are increasingly talking not about lifespan, but “healthspan” – the number of years we remain healthy, active, independent, and engaged. Living longer isn’t worth your time if you are not living well. The goal to live better for longer resonates with me because it reflects the example my father set. He remained intellectually curious, professionally
active, and passionately engaged with readers into his second century of life. In future columns, I will continue exploring nutrition, exercise, prevention, medical research, aging, and public health. I will bring my own perspective on what ordinary Canadians should heed amid the information flooding us. Thank you for welcoming me into your weekly reading. I look forward to the conversations.
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2nd Annual Moose Jaw Career Fair set to boost local employment By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express
The Moose Jaw job market might see some activity this month as the community prepares for the 2nd Annual Moose Jaw Career Fair. Set to take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Town & Country Mall from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event promises to be a vital component for employment for job seekers and employers alike. This year’s fair represents a milestone in regional employment support, as The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) has partnered with the Newcomer Welcome Center and the Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CÉCS) to organize the event. “Rather than working independently, we are creating a stronger network of support where newcomers can access information, meet employers and community organizations, build relationships, and learn about opportunities available to them,” explains Jobey Wills, Youth & Refugee Employment Counsellor at the MJMC. The fair is designed to serve a wide range of Moose Jaw’s population, ranging from youth and career changers to skilled professionals and new residents. A primary goal for the organizers is to strengthen the vital connection between newcomers to Canada and the local job market. Wills points out that newcomers often bring significant education and global experience, yet they frequently encounter unique barriers such as communication problems or a lack of local references that can make the initial job search more problematic. “We want local employers to see the skills,
experience, education, and diversity that newcomers bring to the workforce,” Wills notes. “We hope we can bridge that gap on September 17.”
With 30 to 40 employers participating, attendees can expect a diverse landscape of career opportunities. Whether one is interested in healthcare, customer service, or the trades, there is something for everyone. Confirmed attendees include the City of Moose Jaw, the Saskatchewan Health Au-
thority, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Moose Jaw Police Service, Tourism Saskatchewan, and financial institutions like RBC and CIBC, among many others. The variety of sectors present is a direct response to current market demands, with Wills identifying high interest in Skilled Trades, Transport, Construction, Health Care, and Sales and Service. For those planning to attend, preparation is key. Wills offers sound advice for anyone hoping to secure a new position: “Come prepared— first impressions matter!” Attendees should bring physical copies of their resumes and be ready to network. While the event does not require prior registration, guests will be asked to sign in at the welcome table, which allows organizers to provide ongoing support even after the fair concludes. Furthermore, the Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan will be on-site to offer drop-in resume support in both English and French, ensuring all candidates have the tools they need to put their best foot forward. Addressing the current economic landscape, Wills acknowledges that while there is a higher number of people currently seeking work in the Moose Jaw-Swift Current region compared to this time last year, the community is far from lacking in capability. This year’s fair aims to showcase the depth of talent currently available. “We want people to leave the event feeling more confident, informed, and connected to real employment opportunities in our community,” says Wills.
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The Yara Centre By Richard Dowson
[I think] the Moose Jaw Yara Centre is the most fabulous place in Moose Jaw! If you visit Yara you know what I mean. If you don’t, you are missing out. It provides programs to all age groups. My interest – as a semi-professional old fart is, ‘what
Yara deserves special recognition for supporting the centre. Who is Yara? Yara is an old Norwegian fertilizer company. They began producing nitrogen for fertilizer in 1905 when they were named Norsk Hydro. They
western Canada and the northern U.S.” Thanks, Yara for your sponsorship and thanks to the Yara Centre staff and program presenters. And thanks to all the old farts and old ‘fartesses’ who use Moose Jaw’s Yara Centre.
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can I utilize as a senior?’ For me it is the track. I try to go 5 days a week and make my rounds on the track. It is where I do my best thinking and where I develop story ideas. It is where I meet new and old friends who bring a smile to my face. It is where I am made to feel part of a community I love. By going to Yara I’ve built a large group of friends. I’ve been going there since it opened. During COVID, when it was closed, I walked outside as much as possible, but that depended on the weather. My fitness level declined. On an average winter weekday morning seniors over-run the Yara Centre. It is almost impossible to find a parking spot. In case you are wondering about the name, ‘Yara Centre’, Yara is a sponsor of the centre.
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Experiencing garden sorrows from weather Late August and fall are the time to enjoy the fruits of the garden. One of our favourites is the toasted tomato sandwich with fresh garden-grown tomatoes. Ah! that tangy taste of the thick fresh tomato slice. Nothing like it in that store bought stuff. Then add the crunch from the toast, tang and taste of sandwich spread or whatever else you use, a bit of pepper, maybe salt if you’re not on a low salt diet. Nothing better, except adding some crispy fried bacon. My low salt diet prevents me from more than one slice of bacon. This year we have to live on memories from the past when we
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gorged ourselves on toasted tomato sandwiches. The garden this year has been one of the worst in the five decades that we’ve planted and cared for one. A windy wet spring saw the plants fight just to survive when they should have been developing growth and future yield. One or to weeks of nice weather and three super hot weeks just killed growth. Cherry tomato plants that ususally get four to five feet tall are just over a foot with hardly any fruit on the branches. Some of the beefsteak varieties grew tall and branched out with one or two fruit per plant. We normally get buckets and
buckets of tomatoes. Now we might get half an ice cream pail. The beans have done well. The carrot tops have shot up nicely but wet and windy weather was an obstacle in thinning them. The carrots may all be tangled. The squirrels dug up pea seeds three times. Last year a bunny rabbit ate all but one pea plant. It seems squirrels don’t like bean seeds. They dug up one or two but left the rest. The potatoes are tall, so talI I fear there might be little under the plants. Having spoken to many folks about their gardens I found only one or two who grew nice tomatoes.
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We would starve before Thanksgiving if we had to rely on our garden this year. Except for five years on First Avenue we have always had gardens. The worst garden was the two years we lived on the corner of Second Avenue Northeast and Caribou on what is now the Peacock Collegiate parking lot. A previous owner had spread gravel on the back yard to avoid muddy parking spots. Try growing a garden in gravel! The occasional foul ball from Ross Wells Baseball Park landing in the garden made no difference. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
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Reflective Moments By Joyce Walter - for Moose Jaw Express
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Cat’s twitching tail means please don’t try a pat down It has come to my attention that I deserved ev- message to leave her alone after two or three slaps All of those signs were indications that she didn’t ery scratch, bite and snarl inflicted on me over the from her paws, with claws extended. And a smack want to socialize with humans who only showed on the noggin from her perch atop the fridge. up occasionally and then talked baby talk to her: years by the felines in my life. But now I know it was all my fault according “Nice kitty. Aren’t you a nice kitty!” I thought their dislike of me was related diNo wonder she didn’t purr but glared when rectly to their housing provided — outdoors or in to a scientific report, The Best Way to Pet Your the unheated garage. It wasn’t my decision but the Cat. It explains that cats are basically still wild an- her space was invaded through misunderstanding female parent had a rule that dogs, cats and other imals, the cousins of the African wildcat who are of feline language. The research cautions humans assorted wildlife belonged anywhere but in the long-time hunters and pest eliminators. As such to let the felines set the tone for safe petting and even thousands of years later, domesticated cats patting. house. In future, cats will not have to worry about my And so cats of my youth were lovingly cared may still be solitary creatures, only tolerating hufor outside, fed milk and other stuff that probably man interaction because the two-legged creatures interaction with them, except for that stray feline that does its business in the flower bed and has messed up their digestive systems. They were re- provide food and shelter. been chased away on a regular basis. It is a slow I did neither for this cat. quired to provide their own meat in the form of Instead I ignored it when her tail swished, learner but perhaps it enjoys mocking us from mice, but certainly not any of the birds that lived thrashed and thumped; I ignored it when her ears across the street or the neighbour’s yard where it in our yard. It wasn’t my fault my mother would chase flattened to the sides of her head; her short bursts ran to get away from the crazy lady in that other them with a broom if she suspected any feline in- of grooming suggested to me she was a tidy cat yard. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@saskterest in the robins or canaries or blue birds that but instead that signalled she didn’t want to be touched and was licking away a human scent. tel.net made our yard their home. Nor was it my fault when they nosed around the outside drain to the cistern and fell in, to drown in the water that we used for washing floors and other non-edible activities. My PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE dad got tired of fishing expired DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION cats out of their wet burial The City of Moose Jaw, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 5346 is ground and listening to me cry The City of Moose Jaw, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 5346 is considering an application for a proposed “One-Unit considering an application for a proposed “One-Unit in despair over another dead Dwelling” on Lot 34-35, Block 74, Plan OLD96, Ext 0, at the Dwelling” on Lot 62, Block 74, Plan 00MJ02720, Ext 0, at the pet. Thus his decree: no more address civically known as 452 Fairford Street West, Moose address civically known as 454 Fairford Street West, Moose cats. Jaw, Saskatchewan, which is a discretionary use within the Jaw, Saskatchewan, which is a discretionary use within the So the years went by until C2 – High Density Commercial District. Additional C2f2 – High Density Commercial District and f2 Flood Fringe I became an aunt to a cat that information regarding the application may be found on the Overlay District. Additional information regarding the lived in another house. As a “City News” page at www.moosejaw.ca. The report, application may be found on the “City News” page at kitten she was a fun-loving application, and any representations will be considered by www.moosejaw.ca. The report, application, and any and cuddly bundle of fur. We City Council on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in representations will be considered by City Council on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council photographed her extensively the Council Chambers, City Hall, 228 Main Street North. Chambers, City Hall, 228 Main Street North. and ignored her tiny but strong Written submissions must be received by Planning & Written submissions must be received by Planning & claws that found purchase on Development, 3rd Floor, 228 Main Street North, Moose Development, 3rd Floor, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September our sweaters and pant legs. S6H 3J8, by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in 22, 2026, in person or by email at She soon grew out of her person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. planning@moosejaw.ca. kittenish cuteness and only occasionally allowed any pats of Dated at the City of Moose Jaw, in the Province of Jaw, in the Province of affection from anyone other Dated at the City of Moose rd Saskatchewan, this 3rd day of September, 2026: Saskatchewan, this 3 day of September, 2026: than her owner — and then only when she felt like acceptDawn Lugrin, City Clerk Dawn Lugrin, City Clerk ing such gestures. I got the
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Building Permits Process Explained To About 40 Let’s talk, let’s have a conversation. That was the message brought to contractors, property developers and landowners on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking to over three dozen people Bob Baker operations manager for Professional Building Inspections (PBI) gave a rundown of the firm’s services and how they affect building standards and permitting by the City. PBI works as a contractor providing permitting services for commercial buildings for the City earning tens of thousands of dollars. The City has one building permit officer down from three after one resigned. It is a hybrid model - having both public and private sector building inspectors. For those in attendance hoping for more details as to why the Planning Department is under review there were none forthcoming. There was not a mention of it. See Related - Planning Department Under Review https://www.mjindependent.com/newblog/2026/5/29/k77fabbg6uj1g3sfnckcne5gpqdg8u The talk was about the building permit process and PBI led the way. Baker spoke about the responsibility owners have when it comes to complying with the National Building Code (NBC) and other applicable codes. The NBC is a minimum code or set of safety standards buildings and renovations must be built to for both commercial and residential properties. Permits are issued for new construction and renovations that are compliant with the NBC. “Ultimately the owner needs to comply (with the NBC),” Baker said. He said that the onus is on the owner and their designer/engineer to design buildings which are NBC compliant and it’s not up to the building inspector to do this. “I can’t tell you how to do anything.” Baker said building inspectors have the ultimate say to approve buildings and have a lot of authority. “We can enter any building at any reasonable hour to ensure the building is compliant,” Baker said. There are two main issues when it comes to any proposed development. Does the development fit into the community (zoning, distances to other buildings and property
By Robert Thomas line) and does it comply with building codes. The first step in receiving a commercial building permit is a building code analysis. “For anything other than residential if it doesn’t have a building code analysis we’re not looking at it…it’s going to be much harder to get a permit…spend the money on a building code analysis.” A building code analysis costs thousands of dollars causing some developers to shy away from them. Communication between the developer and permit department is key. “If we are not talking it’s not going to go well.” He said the permit process is tough with 70 percent of plans not being approved in their first try. But required changes are to follow the NBC which is all about minimum safety standards the owner is ultimately responsible for. Despite the difficulties he said working together should lead to permits being issued and the project completed. Peter Wotherspoon chief codes administrator for the Ministry of Government Relations spoke about the province’s role when it comes to instituting and enforcing building codes. The province’s role is a collaborative one. The department licenses building officials who then work for a municipality. The department’s main role is to “protect public safety and long term investment.” The amount of work done every year in Saskatchewan when it comes to building permit values is a massive $2.5 billion, he said. Ultimately the department’s main role is all about public safety. “People have the right to be in a safe building no matter who owns it,” Wotherspoon said. Local authorities are responsible for administering and enforcing construction standards and as such “they need some kind of an expert” to do the job.
Despite the duties of the local authority it still boils down to the owners. “Ultimately the responsibility is with the owner to get the permits…it all falls back on the owner.” Wotherspoon said the main reason why a permit is denied is a lack of information. “Preliminary meetings are really key,” he said. If a permit is rejected, the applicant isn’t just left stranded trying to figure out why, as they must supply written reasons as to why they did not grant the permit. Sometimes building inspectors can make mistakes when it comes to issuing permits, and then when it comes to the inspection, the error must be repaired by the owner. “Everybody is human they are going to miss things along the way.” Both Wotherspoon and Baker encouraged those in attendance to use their respective websites as free resources as well as providing the opportunity to speak with them afterwards with their questions and concerns.
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Saskatchewan’s own Major Nadine Dale receives prestigious Northern Lights Engineering award By Joan Ritchie - Moose Jaw Express
Major Dales received the King’s Coronation medal from the Lt Gov of SK in October 2024. Photo supplied
In the aviation world, some paths are straight forward but others take different paths. For Major Nadine Dale, a Saskatchewan-born engineer now stationed at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, the journey has been demanding with a number of curves in the road, but ultimately rewarding she says. It is a journey that has recently earned her one of the highest honours in her field: the Northern Lights Award in Engineering. The Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF) announced the 2026 recipients earlier this year, recognizing Canadian women who have made significant contributions to the aviation and aerospace industries. The foundation, which is dedicated to promoting and supporting women within these sectors, will present Major Dale with her award at the NLAF Gala, held at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For Major Dale, the recognition is a moment of deep professional and personal reflection. “I feel incredibly honoured to be recognized
by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation,” Major Dale said. “This particular award is especially meaningful because it is named for Elsie MacGill, herself a pioneering Canadian engineer who worked in aviation during the Second World War.” MacGill, known as the “Queen of the Hurricanes,” was the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering in Canada. To be counted among her successors is, for Major Dale, a humbling experience. “There are so many remarkable women working throughout Canada’s aviation and aerospace industries, and to be counted among them is incredibly humbling,” she added. “Personally, it also gives me an opportunity to reflect on all of the people who encouraged and supported me throughout my career. Professionally, I hope this recognition helps show young women there are so many opportunities available to them in aviation and engineering close to home.” Major Dale’s path to becoming a leader in aerospace engineering began long before her current posting at 15 Wing. Born in Creelman, Saskatchewan, she developed a fascination with aerodynamics while participating in Air Cadets as a twelve-year-old. She earned her glider and private pilot’s licences in Regina and spent formative teenage years flying gliders in the skies over Moose Jaw. When her eyesight prevented her from pursuing a career as a military pilot, she pivoted toward engineering, a move that eventually led her to Carleton University and a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Looking back, she views what she calls her “side steps” as the most vital components of her development. After finishing her engineering degree, she joined the Army as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (EME) Officer. “At the time, I didn’t necessarily see that as moving me closer to my original goal of working in aviation, but it turned out to be one of the most important experiences of my career,” she explained. “My time in the Army really shaped my leadership style and how I approach problemsolving, planning, and working with teams. Looking back, that sidestep wasn’t really a detour at all; it gave me skills and experiences that I still rely on today.”
Her operational roles, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq solidified her perspective. Whether she was working with the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar or managing helicopter maintenance on the CH-146 Griffon in Iraq, the main lesson remained consistent: engineering is, at its heart, about the people. “Today, I try to approach engineering decisions by considering not only the technical solution but also the operators, maintainers, and others who may be affected by those decisions,” she said. Major Dale is now applying that philosophy to her latest chapter in working with the iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. It is a homecoming that is very important, bringing her back to the province where she first fell in love with aviation. “It’s especially meaningful because some of my earliest experiences in aviation happened here,” she noted. “After years of working throughout Canada and deploying overseas, it’s wonderful to be able to continue working in the aerospace industry while also being closer to family.” Her role with the Snowbirds comes at a pivotal, transformative time for the team. While the aircraft are currently grounded for a period of transition, Major Dale views the challenge with optimism. She sees it as a rare opportunity to preserve a national capability while the organizational culture needs to change. “The exciting challenge now is to make sure we retain that expertise and institutional knowledge while preparing for the future,” she said. “We will need to develop new engineering and maintenance programs, training and support systems. For me, being part of building that next chapter is incredibly exciting.” Central to the Northern Lights Aero Foundation’s mission is mentorship, a practice Major Dale champions in both her professional and personal life. She credits her success to the many mentors who offered guidance and pushed her to think critically. When asked what advice she would give to a young girl in Moose Jaw today, who might be standing exactly where she was at twelve years old, Major Dale offers a practical perspective. “My best advice would be to not wait for the …continued on next page
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conditions to be perfect before pursuing something you want to do,” she said. “In engineering and in life, sometimes you’ll only have 80 per cent of the information or solution you think you need. If you wait until you have 100 per cent certainty before making a decision, an opportunity may pass you by. “My career can be demanding, so spending time in nature helps me
slow down, recharge, and reconnect with the environment around me,” she said. As she prepares to head to Brampton to accept her award, Major Dale remains focused. Her career stands as a testament to the idea that the best paths aren’t always the ones we initially map out but turn out to be right where we should be at the right time.
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By Patricia Hanbidge
For Moose Jaw Express
Fermenting Veggies for Storage
If you have been good to your garden, by now, the garden will be providing you with multiple harvests of delectable homegrown products. My garden was so plentiful that I am processing and storing it in a multitude of ways. Fermenting is a type of storage that I seem to be using more and more. Utilizing fermentation as a method of preservation does not require a ton of equipment but also follows some of the regular guidelines for storage. For example, using harvested vegetables that are of the utmost quality is essential for the best success. Vegetables that have just been picked will keep their texture longer and are full of vitamins and minerals. Fermentation is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Bacteria, yeasts, molds or fungi break down carbs into acids, gas or
alcohol resulting in a food product with a desirable flavour aroma or texture. This happens in an anaerobic non-oxygen environment. Some examples of common foods using this type of fermentation include fermented milks, yogurts, meats, sourdough bread, olives, sauerkraut, kimchi and many other pickled vegetables. Fermentation does not use any
processing methods using heat and thus fermentation does not end the life of the veggies. Therefore, the veggies are still living foods and will continue to evolve over time. Due to life continuing under fermentation, some veggies are better to use for this process of preserving than others. All vegetables can be fermented but as their textures and tastes change over time, you want to think carefully about your choices prior to beginning this process. A hot sauce or spicy paste can use any veggie, even if they are soft. If
you wish to consume crisp veggies months later, choose vegetables that keep their texture such as cabbage, garlic, carrots, beets, parsnips etc. Contrary to canning where a lot of the nutrients in vegetables are destroyed by heat, fermentation preserves the vegetables’ nutrients and even enhances the assimilation of these vitamins and minerals that are already present in the vegetable by your body. Also, the work of the good bacteria can even create new vitamins and enzymes that are beneficial for digestion. Vegetables that are fermented are stored in an oxygen-free and salty environment which encourages the growth of good bacteria. One of the most ancient methods of preserving vegetables uses Lacto-fermentation where lactic acid producing bacteria is created and prevents bad microorganisms from developing. Vegetables are grated, shredded, chopped, sliced or left whole prior to fermentation and will depend on the desired end product. Salt, whey or other starter culture is required to get this process going. Vegetables are placed into clean jars or vessels according to the recipe you choose to follow. Most will allow the prod-
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Viewfinder: Heather Cline’s Five-Year Journey Into Saskatchewan’s Working Landscapes By Jessi Swan - For Moose Jaw Express
paintings – they’ll be stepping into ups of native plants and vegetation. art since before she learned how to a layered, multisensory experience In another, you will get sweeping talk. She holds a Bachelor and Masshaped by five years of walking, lis- aerial views captured while flying ter of Fine Arts and has spent detening, flying, and learning across Saskatchewan’s diverse ecosystems. Cline’s practice often begins with conversations. For Viewfinder, she spent years walking native prairie land, aspen parkland, and boreal-edged terrain with conservation professionals, ranchers, farmers, and citizen scientists. These walks changed her perspective. “I wanted people to really have an emotional connection to the land,” she A sneak peak into Heather Cline’s Viewfinder series, Aerial Thickwood Hills reexplained. Her veals the sweeping prairie terrain that anchors the larger body of work. Photos expressionistic supplied by Heather Cline paintings each capture the feel- overhead capturing the patchwork cades exploring narrative-based art, ing of a place. of cultivated land and the shrinking often through community stories. But the project pockets of native prairie. The large- Her career has included teaching, goes further: lay- scale paintings stretch as big as 5 by running the province-wide Live Arts ered audio, vid- 12 feet, with the smallest being 11 by program, and working as a preparator and framer - skills that now help eo, and ambient 14 inches. “Viewfinder is literally view- her transport massive multi-panel soundscapes accompany the vi- finder,” she laughed. “You see that works safely across Saskatchewan to sual work, creat- whole history of what we’ve been various art galleries. For other artists, Cline’s advice ing an immersive doing to the land over the last 150 is simple: “The more experiences e n v i r o n m e n t . years laid out in front of you.” A central theme of Viewfinder is you can have, the more education Each person she walked with is the idea of working landscapes rep- you can have, and the richer you will represented in resenting places where conservation find your art making.” She encourHeather Cline walks native prairie terrain at Buffalo the exhibition. ages mentorships, volunteering, and and agriculture coexist. Pound for her Viewfinder exhibition, exploring Saskatch“A lot of good conservation work involvement with local arts organi“There’s at ewan’s vast landscapes. Photos supplied by Heather Cline least one person is being done in Saskatchewan by zations, stating that Saskatchewan that I think of as people who are utilizing the land,” provides a supportive artist environlaboration with the Nature Conser- being that person’s piece,” she said. Cline said. Ranchers in the project, ment through the Saskatchewan Arts vancy of Canada, where she explored Quotes from each participant are fea- for example, graze cattle on some of Board and an encouraging network landscapes through a conservation tured beside the paintings, allowing the largest remaining stretches of un- of fellow local artists. The exhibition opens next Frilens using artwork inspired by walk- visitors to connect the artwork with broken native prairie in North America. She hopes the exhibition will day, with Heather giving an artist ing the land with conservation staff the voices and stories behind it. A notable feature of the exhi- spark conversations about steward- talk of her experiences and inspirawho provided background knowledge of their efforts to preserve the bition is the dramatic shift in scale ship on how we can all do our part to tions. As the gallery finishes hanging the show, she’s excited to finally precious ecosystems of our province. from painting to painting. In one protect the land. Cline jokes that she was making share this work with the community. Audiences won’t just be looking at painting, you’ll get zoomed in closeArt lovers get excited for a new exhibition Viewfinder coming up at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery. Regina-based artist Heather Cline’s Saskatchewan inspired pieces will be on display from September 11 – November 29, 2026. Mark September 11 in your calendars for the opening reception, doors open at 6:30 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:00 p.m. Heather’s paintings were in col-
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From The Kitchen
By Joyce Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
If this year’s crop of green tomatoes is quickly taking up all the boxes and space under the bed, there’s an easy solution: make pies, serve fried green tomatoes, or chop them into a tasty green tomato relish. This week’s recipes come from a favourite cookbook and from a friend who shared her relish recipe. ••• Green Potato Pie pastry for 1-9 inch pie crust 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp.vinegar or 3 tbsps. lemon juice Topping: 2 tbsps. flour 2 tbsps. sugar 2 tbsps. butter Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, tomatoes, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vinegar or lemon juice. Pour into pie shell. Dot with 1 tbsp. cold butter.
Fry them, make a pie or chop for green tomato relish
Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over top of tomato filling. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake another 35-50 minutes. Remove from oven, set on rack to cool. Serve with a slice of cheddar cheese or a scoop of ice cream. Store leftovers in refrigerataor. ••• Fried Green Tomatoes 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tbsps. vegetable oil or butter salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, optional 1/2-1 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp. sugar Combine salt, pepper, flour, sugar, curry powder and garlic powder, if using. In a heated medium-sized skillet, sauté tomato slices in the hot oil, cooking both sides. Serve hot, with lemon wedges. ••• Green Tomato Relish 24 large green tomatoes, cored 12 large onions, peeled and quartered 3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 3 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
cheesecloth 5 cups white sugar 2 cups cider vinegar 3 tbsps. celery seed 3 tbsps. mustard seed 1 tbsp. salt Working in batches, coarsely grind tomatoes, onions and peppers in a grinder or food processor. Line a large colander with cheesecloth and place in a large bowl. Pour in tomato mixture to drain for 1 hour. Combine drained tomato mixture, sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and salt in a large, non-aluminum stockpot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 35 minutes. Sterilize enough freezer-safe containers and lids to hold the equivalent of 12-1-pint jars. Pack relish into the containers, remove air bubbles and place lids on securely. Cool overnight, label, date and place in freezer. Relish will keep for at least one year. Relish may alternately be put into jars and processed with a boiling water bath, then stored in a cool, dark place. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net
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City Hall Wants to Start Visiting Moose Jaw Businesses
The City of Moose Jaw has launched a new program aimed at getting municipal staff out of City Hall and into local businesses. The Business Connect program was announced Sept. 1. Under the initiative, business owners and operators can arrange meetings with City staff to discuss obstacles to growth, workforce shortages, infrastructure problems and other issues affecting their operations. The City says the meetings will also be used to connect businesses with available programs and services. Director of Strategic Growth Craig Hemingway said the idea is to improve communication between City Hall and the businesses that provide employment and investment in Moose Jaw. The
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program is also supposed to generate information the City can use in future economic-development decisions. But what will happen after the conversations? We’re sure businesses will have no shortage of opinions about taxes, permits, parking, infrastructure, downtown conditions and the speed at which municipal approvals can move. If Business Connect just becomes another consultation exercise, enthusiasm will probably wane fast but if businesses identify recurring problems and the City actually fixes them, the program could be useful. The City recently advertised senior and administrative positions aimed at strengthening
development, economic growth and permitting services, suggesting City Hall is putting increased emphasis on attracting and retaining investment and Business Connect appears to be another part of that strategy. Participation is voluntary, and companies can request a visit from City staff. It will be interesting to do a follow-up in a few months to find out how many businesses were visited and what were the three biggest complaints? And, most importantly, what did City Hall change because of what it heard? I think maybe listening will be the easy part but there’s no doubt that the results are what local businesses will be looking for.
Moose Jaw Starts Monitoring Ground Movement Near Wild Animal Park Bridge Moose Jaw Express staff
A drilling rig in Tatawâw Park this week wasn’t looking for oil, but what the City of Moose Jaw was doing was looking underground for any possible slope movement. Geotechnical drilling took place Aug. 31 at the south end of the Wild Animal Park Bridge as part of the City’s ongoing Slope Monitoring Program. The work included drilling a borehole, collecting soil samples for laboratory analysis and installing equipment capable of monitoring groundwater and ground movement. The information will help engineers better understand geological conditions in the area and
determine whether future remediation work may be required. Slope stability can become an expensive infrastructure issue as changes in soil conditions, groundwater and erosion can gradually affect roads, pathways, bridges, underground utilities and nearby property. You can’t always see the problem from the surface and that’s why monitoring equipment is often installed long before major movement occurs. Moose Jaw’s valleys and creek system create terrain considerably different from the flat prairie surrounding the city and those slopes are part of
what makes areas such as Wakamow Valley and Tatawâw Park attractive, but they can also create headaches. The City has not said the bridge is unsafe or that there is a slope failure but if the monitoring finds significant movement, groundwater problems or unstable soil, the next stage could involve engineering design and eventually remediation work and if there is a problem, this becomes an expensive venture when slope stabilization is required. I guess the story will be told after a few months whether this remains routine monitoring or becomes a larger capital project.
City Opens Tender for Ross Wells Stadium Accessibility Improvements Moose Jaw Express staff
Ross Wells Ballpark appears headed for another round of improvements, this time focusing on accessibility. The City of Moose Jaw has issued a tender for renovations with bids scheduled to close Oct. 7. The tender package includes construction specifications, drawings and a safety-management component but the contract amount has not yet been announced. Accessibility upgrades are important in older
facilities such as the stadium that continues to be home to the Moose Jaw Miller Express, hosting baseball games and community events throughout the summer. Ross Wells has evolved through numerous renovations over the years rather than being designed from the ground up to modern accessibility standards. This project is part of a growing list of maintenance and improvement work undertaken at the historic ballpark. Earlier this year, the City re-
placed protective netting at Ross Wells. How big the project will be and the final cost is not yet known until the tender closes and the City awards the contract. The current City tender list also includes work at Memorial Field, landfill support services, gravel supply and other municipal purchases, but the Ross Wells project is probably high in public interest because thousands of spectators use the facility during baseball season.
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Rod Pedersen’s 10 Sports Things (& More) 1 - IN THE HANGAR: Moose Jaw Warriors 2026 Training Camp closed on Monday, August 31 with Team Red beating Team Grey 8-6 in a 5:00 pm start in the Intrasquad Game at Temple Gardens Centre. The game was fairly wellattended for a Monday, and such an early puck drop. Then, there were goals galore including a pair from Colt Carter. The Drayton Valley, AB product had 8-30-38 in 61 games for the Tribe last season and will be heavily relied upon to lead the team back to the playoffs for the first time since Moose Jaw’s 2024 WHL championship season.
2 - TRANSCANADA CLASH: The Warriors opened the exhibition schedule with a 3-2 OT loss at Regina. Riley Thorpe and Chase Petersen scored in a losing cause while Cade Mitchell and Dylan Mingo split goaltending duties. Pats veteran Matt Paranych scored the winner just 34 seconds into OT. 2025 #1 overall bantam pick Maddox Schultz did not play for Regina. Attendance was listed at 618 in the Brandt Centre, and it felt like there were more at the Warriors intrasquad game! 3 - BLOODLINES: Some names in the lineups should look familiar. Moose Jaw forward Karter Lundmark hails from Malvern, Pennsylvania and is the son of Warrior great Jamie Lundmark (1998-2000). Karter scored twice in the intrasquad game. Meanwhile Regina Pats rookie Parker Trottier is the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer and former Swift Current Bronco Bryan Trottier. Parker is a product of Edina, Minnesota. 4 - LOOKING AHEAD: The Warriors open the season on Saturday, September 19 at home to the Saskatoon Blades in a 6:00 pm start. Their first road game is Friday, Sept. 25 at the Swift Current Broncos. 5 - 2026-27 EAST DIVISION PREDICTOR: 1) Regina, 2) Prince Albert, 3) Moose Jaw, 4)
Brandon, 5) Saskatoon, 6) Swift Current.
Mineral Spa this summer. … Super Bowl 61 pick: LA Rams vs Denver Broncos. … Thanks Moose Jaw for the greatest summer of my life!
6 - DRAFT STATUS: A big reason for the lofty prediction for the Regina Pats is the presence of star 16-year old forwards Maddox Schultz and (For Moose Jaw sporting tips and scoops, email Liam Pue. They’re both top prospects for the NHL Rod at pedersenmedia@outlook.com) Draft but not till the summer of 2028. The #1 prospect for the 2027 Draft - accordEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ing to TSN’s Craig Button - is Latvian FOREMAN, VILLAGE OF CHAPLIN forward Ilja Nikitins of the NAHL. The top-rated WHL’er is Prab Bhathal of the The Village of Chaplin is accepting applications for a full time Brandon Wheat Kings. Remember excep- Foreman position. tional player Landon DuPont who led the Duties will include all aspects of maintenance and water Everett Silvertips to the 2026 WHL title? works in an urban municipality. He’s ranked 17th overall. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, Grade 12 or 7 - GREY CUP ODDS: Can’t believe it’s taken us this long to get to football. Have you been following the CFL season? Here are the 2026 Grey Cup favorites from DraftKings: Montreal (+194), Saskatchewan (+375), Edmonton (+425), BC (+750), Calgary (+800), Toronto (+900), Winnipeg (+1900), Hamilton (+4000). At 0-11, the Ottawa Redblacks aren’t even on the list and may be the worst CFL team of all-time. 8 - SUMMER HIGHLIGHT #1: It was a joy to be the Voice of the Moose Jaw Miller Express of the Western Canadian Baseball League for a third straight season on Flo College Baseball. The Millers set a franchise record for wins (41) while P Westin Walls (strikeouts) and SS Thomas Soto (runs scored) set WCBL single season records. Alas, Moose Jaw bowed out to the eventual champion Saskatoon Berries, being swept in Round 2. 9 - SUMMER HIGHLIGHT #2: The Dwight Yoakam concert on June 24 at Temple Gardens Centre was the highestattended show in Moose Jaw history. I’d never seen the Pikeville, Kentucky product in concert before despite being a lifelong fan, and the way the 69-year old strutted around on stage, he reminded me of a country Mick Jagger. Thanks Corey Nyhagen for the ticket! 10 - RANDOM THOUGHTS: Am I the only person in Moose Jaw without a tattoo? .. Due to the day pass price hike, I didn’t make it to the Temple Gardens
equivalent, and possess or be willing to obtain Water and Wastewater Certification. Knowledge or experience in municipal public works or equipment operation and maintenance would be a definite asset. The Village of Chaplin offers an excellent benefits package. Interest persons may forward a resume by 4:00 p.m. September 18 to: Village of Chaplin Attention: CAO Box 210 Chaplin, SK S0H 0V0 Email: village.chaplin@gmail.com We thank you for your interest in our community, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame recently unveiled the wall citations for its 2026 inductees. These athletes excelled in various sports from fastball, to curling and hockey, powerlifting and training young athletes in various sports. Stretching across a span of years, those inducted into the Hall of Fame are individuals who were born in Moose Jaw or were residents of the city when they represented their sport with great distinction. Nine athletes and builders (teachers/administrators) were added to the Hall this year and will be honoured at a banquet on September 25 at the Temple Gardens Centre. Here are the biographies of the nine athletes and builders added to the Moose Jaw & District Sports Hall of Fame this year.
Mildred (Millie) Binner competed in fastball and curling from the 1940’s to the 1970’s. As a pitcher for the Moose Jaw Royals fastball team, she pitched several no-hit games. In 1945 she pitched 18 consecutive
scoreless innings in league play. When she finished playing fastball
1970. In 1976 Hunt attended the Howie Meeker Hockey School to improve his hockey knowledge and teaching skills.
Binner turned to curling and played lead on the 1956 Saskatchewan Provincial Champion team. In 2006 she was inducted into the Saskatchewan Legends of Curling Hall of Fame.
Mava Brydges began strength training at Pyle’s Gym in 1980 and in1983 won the gold medal at the Western Canadian Championships, and was awarded the “Best Female Lifter” of the meet award. After taking a break to raise her family, at the age of 55
she returned to CrossFit training in 2013 finding success in powerlifting at the provincial, national and world championships. Since then, she has won 24 gold and three silver medals. She currently holds 27 provincial records and 10 national records. Phyllis Dewar was born in Moose Jaw in 1916 and as a teenager developed a good combination of speed and endurance that made her one of Canada’s most accomplished swimmers. She dominated Saskatchewan women’s swimming from 1931-33 setting numerous provincial records and winning the one-mile race three times. In 1934 she qualified for the British Empire Games in London, England and won four gold medals and set new records in the 100 yard and 440 yard races.
Known as the “Moose Jaw Mermaid”, Dewar won several awards including the Bobbie Rosenfeld Trophy and the Velma Springstead Trophy as the 1934 Canadian Female Athlete of the Year. At the 1935 Canadian Championships in Winnipeg, she broke her British Empire records and swam the mile in world record time. Dewar swam competitively until the 1938. The Olympic sized pool in Crescent Park is named in her honour. She was installed into Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1967; Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1971; and in 1972 into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame. Samuel (Bert) Hunt was known throughout Moose Jaw as a mentor to many young skaters and hockey players. He had hopes of playing for the Moose Jaw Midget hockey team but didn’t make the cut. Pressing on, he got involved in Church League Minor Hockey where he coached seven- and eight-year-olds. From there he went on to be an instructor in the Moose Jaw Hockey School, becoming head of the program in
For over 35 years he taught almost 3,000 children to skate and learn hockey skills in the “Learn to Skate” program. Some of the young hockey players got to attend Saturday night Warrior games, touring the dressing room, meeting the Warrior players and playing short games on the ice between periods. Hunt also persuaded Warrior players to help out at his practices. For his many years of service to the youth of Moose Jaw, the City renamed the Plamor Palace rink to the “Bert Hunt Arena” in 1989. Kevin Muench is being recognized for his involvement in hockey officiating. He dedicated over 40 years to the sport as a Level VI rated referee. He also served as an officiating coach and supervisor with provincial, national and international associations. …continued on next page
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As one of the best on-ice officials in Canada he had several high-profile assignments at national and international tournaments. These include the NHL minor league system from 1987 to 1992; the Memorial Cup; World Junior Championships, and the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
Muench was a great community contributor off the ice. He was an integral part of the executive of the MJHOA. He took on the task of modernizing the MJHOA policy, procedures, recruitment of officials, collecting fees and paying officials to improve relationships with all the Moose Jaw hockey leagues. Later he was the head clinician and head supervisor for the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) where he implemented new programs and processes for developing officials. Nationally, Muench was involved with the Hockey Canada Officiating Committee which is responsible for the selection of referees for national and international assignments. He was instrumental in bringing about changes to procedures, instruction and supervision of officials across Canada. He also developed a model for video coaching, on-line clinics, the Hockey Canada workbook and instructional videos. As a
supervisor Kevin has been a facilitator at regional, national and international seminars. He has participated at all competition levels including the World Juniors and Olympics. His leadership has led to refinements in the official’s coaching program. For his long and exemplary service to hockey officiating Kevin has received the following accolades: Humboldt & District Sports Hall of Fame (2008), Hockey Canada Officiating Lifetime Achievement (2011), Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame (2015) and the WHL Milestone Award (2026). Vic Myles’ love for hockey began as a youth playing at King George School. He played minor hockey with the Moose Jaw Cubs and Crescents from 1931-34. Off the ice he was a member of the 1932 Moose Jaw Maroons Junior Football Club that won the Western Championship and played in the Dominion Finals.
years. In the 1936-37 season he led the Beavers to the Allan Cup Finals losing to the Sudbury Tigers. The team was enshrined in the North Battleford Hall of Fame in 2002. In 1937, Vic returned to Moose Jaw and joined the Millers hockey team. The next year he had an outstanding season as the highest scoring defenseman and received the M.A. Currie Trophy as the Saskatchewan Senior Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player. Myles signed a professional contract with the New York Rangers in 1939. He played professionally with the Philadelphia Ramblers and New Haven Eagles of the American Hockey League (1939-42), then with the NHL New York Rangers (194243), where he played 45 games, scoring six goals and nine assists with 57 penalty minutes. He played for the Tulsa Oilers of the United States Hockey League (1945-46) and the St Paul Saints (1946-47). Myles moved back to Moose Jaw with his family in 1947 and spent four more seasons playing senior hockey with the Regina Capitals and Saskatoon Quakers. When he hung up his skates he continued to be active with hockey for 20 years coaching the Junior Canucks in 1951-52, the Millers in 1952-53 and the Senior Pla-Mors in 1962-63. For his long service he was awarded a CHAB Community Recognition Plaque (1970) and the Moose Jaw Canuck Plaque (1982).
At 23 Myles joined the highly competitive North Battleford Beavers of the Northern Saskatchewan Senior Hockey League for three
Bill Pyle made his mark in powerlifting. He grew up in Moose Jaw and under the guidance of his father who owned Pyles Gym he learned the skills of powerlifting.
As an athlete Pyle placed third in the Saskatchewan Provincial Games (1978) and finished in the top three lifters at the Saskatchewan Championships (1978-81). He placed first at the Tri-State Open tournament in North Dakota in 1979 and competed at the Western Canadian Championships in 1983. In 1978 he started coaching and continues today in a consulting capacity. He was the coach of the Zone 3 weightlifting team which captured the bronze medal at the Saskatchewan Games held in Moose Jaw. From 1978 to 1990 Bill was instrumental in the lifting careers of many athletes including Wayne Cormier who amassed 15 provincial and 11 national titles. He was the driving force to bring the first Saskatchewan Bodybuilding Championships to Moose Jaw in 1979. As an administrator, Bill served as president of the Sask. Powerlifting Association from 1979-83. He organized widespread sponsorships in the sport and established six regional zones in the province. Bill has been one of the key people contributing to the development of athletes, coaches, competitive guidelines and refereeing across Saskatchewan. Bill was recognized for his
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lengthy contribution to the sport of powerlifting with the Kinsmen Sports Builder Award in 2020. Cheryl Stirton made her mark in curling. At Central Collegiate in 1965 she skipped her team to second place in 1966 and won the provincial high school curling championship (SHSAA) in 1968.
Manitoba. The Folk foursome finished the round-robin in a tie with New Brunswick at 9-1. In the playoff, Saskatchewan scored three in the eighth end to win 9-7 and capture the Canadian Mixed title. Cheryl was chosen the all-star third in the event. Cheryl was a student of the game. As a curler she was in a shot making league of her own. She was dedicated to promoting curling through demonstrations at provincial clinics with coach Roy Thiessen. For her successful curling career Cheryl was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame (1988); the Sask. Sport Hall of Fame (1989, 2004); and the CURLSASK Legends of Curling (2004).
Cheryl joined the Dorenda Schoenhals (Stirton) Ladies team as third in 1970 where the team compiled an impressive 23-3 record on their way to the Canadian Ladies Championships held in Calgary, Alberta. The team overcame their youth to defeat both Manitoba and British Columbia in the tiebreaker playoff games to win the title.
Dorenda Stirton attended Central Collegiate where she learned to curl under teacher/coach Roy Thiessen. As skip, Dorenda led her team to gold in the Saskatchewan High School Association (SHSAA) provincials in 1963 and second place in 1964.
Dorenda played third for the Lenore Morrison rink winning the Provincial Ladies Masters Championship and again competed in the Canadian Championships in Nanaimo, BC.
In 1970 Dorenda Schoenhals (Stirton) and her team of sister Cheryl (third), Linda Burnham (2nd) and Joan Andersen (lead) won the Saskatchewan Ladies Curling Championship and attended the Canadian Championships (known as the Scotties) in Calgary, Alberta. The rink under the instruction of coach Thiessen was the first team to introduce warm-up sliding and pre-game exercises which drew the curious attention of both spectators and curlers at the event. This routine has become a common part of the game. The Schoenhals (Stirton) team finished in a three-way tie for first with a 10-1 record requiring a playoff to decide the winners.
Dorenda continued to be involved in the sport as an official and coach. She has collected statistics at three Scotties, two Briers, the World Juniors (2009), Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics (2010) and the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Dorenda also coached the first Korean women’s team to play in the World Championships (2006).
Team Saskatchewan defeated both Manitoba (8-6) and British Columbia (8-4) to claim the title. They were the youngest team to ever win the championship. Dorenda continued to curl third for the Rick Folk mixed team capturing Saskatchewan titles in 1975, ’81,’ 82 and ’83. Their success was evident as they finished second in both ’81 and ’82 at the Canadian Championships.
In 1973 while at school in Alberta, Cheryl played third in the Mixed Curling Playdowns with the Don Pottinger rink and lost by a measure in the last end in the Alberta Provincial final. Cheryl joined the Rick Folk mixed team in 1974 where they won the Provincial Championship over the Gary Hogarth team in Assiniboia. The Canadian Mixed Championships were held in Winnipeg,
tive Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Association (WCIAU) championships. In 1967 the team won the national Centennial University Curling Championship.
She moved on from high school to the University of Saskatchewan and competed on the curling team from 1965 to 1969. While there the Stirton team captured five consecu-
Finally in 1983 at Saint John, New Brunswick they finished the round-robin with an impressive 10-1 record, then beat British Columbia in the semi-final and faced Northern Ontario in the final. A last end double take-out assured a 6-4 victory and the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship for the Folk team. In 2001 Dorenda was living in Alberta where she skipped her team to the Canadian Senior Ladies Championships finishing fourth. In 2008
The skip of that team (Gim) is still representing Korea today at the Worlds. For her long and successful curling career, Dorenda has been inducted into the following: U of Sask. Husky Hall of Fame (1987), Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame (1988), Sask. Sport Hall of Fame (1989 & 2004), and CURLSASK Legends of Curling (2004) To be eligible, athletes must have been Moose Jaw natives or residents at the time they represented their sport with great distinction; builders must have been involved with one or more sports for a minimum of ten years; and teams must have won at provincial or higher level. For their excellence in sports, the inducted members are honoured at an annual induction dinner held at the Temple Gardens Centre. Inducted members also have their photographs installed on the MJDSHF display on the McCaig Mezzanine, 2nd Level at the Temple Gardens Centre. The Class of 2026 induction ceremony takes place Sept. 25 at the Temple Gardens Centre. Tickets are $70 plus applicable fees and taxes and are available through the Temple Gardens Centre box office or SaskTix until Sept. 18, subject to availability.
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Saturday August 29, 2026, was opening season for KMJMF (Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football) By Vaughn Taylor - For Moose Jaw Express
With two games at Elks Field starting with the U12 and U14 playing, the first game game under the lights was U12 Bulldogs vs Assiniboia Rockets…Black and Blue bash Round 1.
Both teams came in ready to battle with the Rockets scoring first at the 3:23 mark of the first quarter. Bulldogs sneers back with a 82 yard run from with 1:12 remaining in the first quarter End of the first 7-7; 2nd quarter at the 7:00 minute mark rockets score leading 13-7 Bulldogs take over and answer right back with a 74 yard run from 5:30 the game is tied 13-13. Rockets answer back with a 28 yard run for TD with 3:34 left in the second now rockets lead 19-13. Bulldogs tie the game with 28 seconds left and punches it in for the extra point bulldogs lead 20-19 at halftime.
#1 Griffin Alexanderson
#42 Myia Christie
#6 Jacobi Hlavka
Start of the third Rockets start on offensive 75 yard pass play now lead 25-20. With a three and out from the Bulldogs the Rockets score again and now lead 32-20 at the 8:51 mark of the third. Bulldogs score with 20 seconds left in the third now 32-26 rockets Rockets open the 4th quarter with another score and now lead 38-26. Bulldogs answered again and the score is 3238. Rockets win the first round in the Black and Blue bash with the final 44-32.
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Late game - Gators v Oilers By Vaughn Taylor - For Moose Jaw Express
Gators Kicking off 2026 season
Oilers open the game with a strong run game and score first at the 6:03
mark of the first. Gators answer right back with a
43-yard run and lead 8-6 with 4:21 left in the first. Last play of the first Throssel punches it in to make it 14-6 after the first quarter. Gators score again making it 3 unanswered touchdowns with the score now 21-6. The Gators shut the Oilers offence down with their defence #44 Beckett Bauck 2 sacks and dominated the line. Gators at the half lead 33-6. At the start of the 3rd, both defences held their ground until the
51-second mark of the third and the Oilers score making it 33-12 at the end of the third quarter. Oilers score again with a long-running play 62 yards #6 making the score 33-18. With both defences holding their ground in the second half the final score 41-18. Raiders road game win 42-6 over Swift Current Lions at Weyburn Ravens 54-0 Vikings at Weyburn N/A
2026 5A Saskatchewan High School Football in Moose Jaw Opening weekend, August 28, 2026 By Vaughn Taylor - For Moose Jaw Express
The Central Cyclones came in ready to defend their Provincial Title from 2025. Friday night lights were on at Elks Field with excitement in the
#3Hudson Belsher
air and Central Cyclones were ready to host the Yorkton Raiders on their home opener of the season. From the opening kick off, Central dominated the play opening the scoring 6:23 of the 1st quarter and never looked back. Hudson Belsher #3 had his offence running on all cylinders executing the run and passing game with precision and confidence, while #66 Rogan Chute and his offensive-line controlling the line made sure Belsher had time and protection. Cyclones defence was also ready for the challenge and with the D-Line and secondary relentless in pressure and coverage, the Raiders had very few opportunities to advance or score. Final Score 38-0 for Central Cyclones A.E. Peacock Tornadoes also opened their season on the road in Regina where they took on the Balgonie Griffins at Liebel field final score 31-28 for the Griffins.
#6 Seth Leys #8 Lucas Lind
2026 Central Cyclones
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Rare Canadian truck part of donation to Sukanen Museum By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express
A collection of rare antique commercial trucks has been donated to the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum. Lethbridge collector Norm Richards was in talks with the museum to fund a building and donate the trucks when he died in April at age 91. Museum Director Evan Davis attended the funeral. Not only was the family pleased about the donation but instructions in his will assured the building construction and collection came here. “He was a super nice guy, soft spoken, a true gentleman,’’ said Museum Secretary Garry Davis, who had known him for years. “He told me he hadn’t worked since he was 38. He was a machinist, a shop teacher. He bought houses” and lived on that income. The collection’s crown jewel is a rare Redcliff truck, one of about 20 made in the town near Medicine Hat. ”I think he wanted his collection kept all together,” said Davis. “We appreciated that. Other museums only wanted the Redcliff truck. “He liked the fact we were car guys who cared about the collection.’’ Davis thinks when Richards’ long time friend Lorne Hart put up
a truck building at Sukanen his interest was spurred. The trucks range from 1913 models to 1928.
Redcliff truck photo by Evan Davis
Some of the 11 units are “in rough shape. One is only a frame and wheels.’’ Two of them “are just shabby. With a bit of work they will be presentable for display.’’ Others are in various states of repair. One of the trucks was a Yellowstone Park tour bus later converted into a truck. “We will gradually work on them,’’ said Davis.
Work on the building with the displays won’t be complete until next year. The displays will incorporate a section honouring Richards’ late wife Jean. The museum plans a grand opening next fall. Getting the trucks to the museum was going to be complicated. Then Swift Current commercial trucker Chris Barber, who was in the headlines during the Covid-19 trucker convoy in Ottawa, offered to haul them. About 10 volunteers from the museum, Barber and fellow trucker Doug Sevigny of Swift Current took a weekend in July to pack the parts and haul the trucks back. Neither Barber nor Sevigny would accept any compensation, not even gas money. The Redcliff truck, believed to be the only one left, will be brought to the museum next year.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
Free lot attracted truck maker The Redcliff Motor Truck Company was started in 1913 by two Minnesota businessmen lured by a free building lot and free natural gas from the town. The factory produced an 18 passenger bus in 1913 to carry people to and from Medicine Hat. The buiness built a number of buses and an ambulance before closing in 1917. In 1914 a new model of truck was started. Price of the bus ranged from $4,275 to $4,650. The truck price ranged from $2,525 to $2,825. Two orders for trucks from the military were promising a healthy future. In October 1916 a tornado blew much of Redcliff’s commercial district apart. A year later the Redcliff Motor company was liquidated. The building was sold to an investor to make implements.
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First grain yields seem average
By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express Field pea yields average 39 bushWith harvest well underway initial crop yields suggest an average to slightly els an acre, three bushels under last above average crop coming off. crop. Southwest region peas ran at 39 bushels. Lentils at 1,351 pounds an acre are 25 per cent under last year. Lentil yields in the southwest averaged 1,448 pounds an acre. At 26 bushels an acre, flax is up one bushel. Barley averages 74 bushels three above 2026. Barley in the southwest ran 74 bushels. Oats ran 94 bushels just one bushel Hard red spring wheat yields ran at 52 bushels and acre, just two above more than last year. Southwest oats avlast year. In the southwest yields are 43 erages 70 bushels. bushels. Farmers took off seven per cent of Durum yields of 44 bushels an acre the crop in the week ended August 31, are 21 per cent higher than the last crop. but were still less than half of the 39 Southwest yields average 40 bushels. per cent five year average Canola yields of 38 bushels are one Rains across the province slowed bushel less than last season. Southwest harvest and improved soil moisture in canola averages 34 bushels per acre. some regions.according to the weekly Twenty-six bushel an acre flax is crop report by the Saskatchewan Minone bushel more than in 2026. istry of Agriculture.
Western Development Museum Planning Another Major-Protection Upgrade
Moose Jaw Express staff That collection includes historic The Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw is preparing another phase vehicles, aircraft and transportation of work aimed at protecting its build- equipment that would be difficult, and ing and the irreplaceable pieces of in some cases impossible to replace. The Moose Jaw museum is particuSaskatchewan history stored inside. A new tender opened Aug. 31 for a fire larly well known for its transportation suppression system upgrade at the mu- collection and its connection to Sasseum’s Moose Jaw location on Diefen- katchewan aviation history. Fire suppression upgrades aren’t baker Drive. According to SaskTenders, the glamorous capital projects. There won’t museum is continuing a multi-year be much for visitors to look at once the modernization program that has al- job is finished but that’s the point beready included sprinkler infrastructure cause a good fire suppression system is improvements, updated valves and ex- something everybody hopes never will panded sprinkler coverage in selected needed to be used. The project also highlights the onexhibit areas. This phase will focus on replacing aging sprinkler heads going cost of maintaining large public throughout the facility. A new sprinkler museums and heritage buildings as mebranch line will also be installed to im- chanical systems age. The tender is scheduled to close prove fire protection in the museum’s Sept. 14 and once the contract is awardAuto Repair Shop Display area. The purpose is straightforward: re- ed, the next question will be what the duce the risk of fire damage to visitors, upgrade costs and how much additional modernization remains. staff, the building and the collection.
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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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I was out shopping the other day, and someone asked me, “How are you doing?” I replied facetiously, “Fine, until you asked.” Facetious means joking, especially in a way regarded by others as silly, annoying, or inappropriate. Because of the nerve pain in my right leg, I am not sure how to respond to the normal greeting we often say to one another. I should have answered in a better way, but I get tired of trying to ignore this nagging issue while wondering if I should burden others with a truthful detailed answer to my problems. So, I answered in a facetious manner. The English word facetious was borrowed in the late 16th century from the French facetieux, which was the plural form of facetie, meaning joke or jesting remark. The French came from the Latin word facetiae, meaning amusing things. Facetious can refer to anyone or anything intended to be amusing or funny but that comes off as inappropriate or annoying. Facetious comments are frivolous and not meant to be taken literally. It is not impertinent to say that someone is being facetious, but it implies ill-timed attempts at humour.
Martin Lawrence (1965-present), an American actor and comedian, said, “I don’t want to sound facetious, but humour is the key to the soul.” (I really enjoyed Martin Lawrence in the 2007 movie Wild Hogs with Tim Allen, John Travolta, and William H. Macy.) Sarcastic comments are different than facetious ones. Sarcastic is still concerned with humour but tends to have a caustic or biting quality that is often intended to cause hurt. When someone states the obvious, a sarcastic reply could be, “Really? No, you are a genius.” Facetious comments try to be funny when things are serious. “I was just being facetious when I said we should work all weekend.” Sarcasm is mean; facetious is only annoying. Witty, humourous, jocular, jocose, and facetious all imply intending to provoke laughter. Witty means cleverness and quickness of mind. During the community meeting dealing with garbage lying around in the park, Glen made a witty remark to reduce some of the tension building in the room Humourous is anything that evokes genial laughter intimating whimsicality or eccentricity. Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) wrote many humourous antidotes in his book Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Jocular implies a usually habitual fondness for jesting and joking. Jim’s backyard neighbour was a very jocular fellow. Jocose suggests habitual playfulness. As they sat around the table at the fundraiser, the jocose teenager had everyone laughing throughout the evening. Saying something facetiously does not mean you are angry or attacking someone. Facetious is not used to imply untruthfulness or spreading misinformation. Facetious does not suggest one is committing fraud or being dishonest. Facetious means making a teasing remark when seriousness is expected. Facetious stresses a desire to produce laughter in dubious or ill-timed ways.
It has been a while, but I was pulled over by a police officer for speeding on Main St. as I was coming off the TransCanada Highway. When talking with a police officer, it is not a time to be facetious as you could get into a lot more trouble. Good advice to heed, I think. 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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Buffalo Pound Lake from orbit
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of RONALD MACK JOHNSON late of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 16th day of September, 2026. WALPER-BOSSENCE LAW OFFICE Prof. Corp. 100B Fairford Street West Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 1Y3 Solicitor for the Executor
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Paul Laffin is an artist working with satellite imagery that takes pictures of real places from orbit and turns them into wall art, each piece labelled like a museum card with its coordinates and the date the image was captured. One of them is Buffalo Pound Lake, caught in the middle of the growing season last July. From that height the reservoir that supplies
Moose Jaw’s drinking water reads as a bright emerald ribbon threading the Qu’Appelle Valley, with the cropland quilt running right to its edges. It looks less like a lake than a brushstroke. The Emerald Reservoir No. 1 https://fieldsfromorbit.com/collections/farmfield-patterns/the-emerald-reservoir-no-1/ Submitted by Paul Laffin, Fields From Orbit
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IN THE ESTATE OF DONNA SHEILA WIDENMAIER, late of the City of Moose Jaw, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration with the particulars and valuation of security held, if any, may be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of September, 2026. CHOW MCLEOD Barristers and Solicitors 48 High Street West Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 1S3 Attention: Mr. Timothy S. Hansen Solicitors for the Executrix
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF MONICA JEANNINE SHILLINGTON, late of the City of Moose Jaw, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration with the particulars and valuation of security held, if any, may be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of September, 2026. CHOW MCLEOD Barristers and Solicitors 48 High Street West Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 1S3 Attention: Mr. Timothy S. Hansen Solicitors for the Executrix
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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 $30 Saturday September 12 1pm-3pm - Tupperware Bingo.... Purchase Discounted Tupperware and receive bingo cards and win Tupperware. Bring in a mall receipt from this day and receive a free card for a game Thursday September 17 11am - 4pm - Career Fair Everyone Welcome! Saturday September 19 10am-4pm & Sunday September 20 12pm-4pm Bake/Craft Tradeshow Admission by cash donation, Penny Parade Saturday September 26 – CANCELLED - Truth and Reconciliation Event, Vendors 11am - 4pm; Dancers 1pm-3pm Friday October 2 10am-3pm Seniors Day Event Saturday October 24 11am - 4pm Young Entrepreneurs Market 18 and under to sell their wares White Heather Youth Pipe Band Open House on Wednesday, September 9th at Pathways School, 109 Ominica St. W from 7-9pm. New players ages eight and older welcome. New players will have the opportunity to try out drumsticks on pads and practice chanters with the instructors and will be introduced to some of the children already members of the band. Regular band practices at Pathways School on Mondays from 6-8pm. If someone is interested in checking out the band but cannot make the open house, beginner players are welcome all year long. Contact Michelle Carline at mcarline@hotmail.com Big Country Toastmasters opens their 64th season of providing communication and leadership skills for members of Moose Jaw and District at Saskpolytechnic. Guests welcome. Theme :Sept 9 -Windup for fantastic year, Sept 16- TBA, Sept 23Why Sign. For more info text 306-690-8739. Willow Lodge Mad Greek fundraiser Thurs Sept 10. Cost is 25$ to support emergency shelter at Willow Lodge The Second Annual Hope Mission ‘A Place At The Table’ Banquet will take place on Thursday, September 24th at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughn Street on South Hill. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $25 and cover the cost of the meal and may be purchased at https://bit.ly/placetable2026 People are invited to participate in the dessert auction or make a donation to support the ministry. 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 306-361-2312. Coffee Bowling league Tues & Thurs @10 am will continue until frost on Lawn Bowling greens 360 Third Ave NE in Crescent park. Special events will include Sept 12, 0ct. 1&15. For other times call 306630-8160. www.moosejawlawnbowling.com Pumpkin Harvest Festival will be held on September 12th from noon to 2pm at the 900 Block of Grey Ave. Chili and hotdogs by donation, farmers market, kids’ activities,face painting, Storms mini donuts, and Savem Sweets. 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 email-mjcameraclub@ gmail.ca. web site-themoosejawcameraclub. 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! Scottish Country Dancing starts Thursday, September 19 at 7 pm, at Eatons Senior Centre 510 Main Street North. No partner Required, All ages 8 an upm contact Val 306-630-5790 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. Age-Friendly Book Chat - A Partnership Program with Moose Jaw Public Library will be held on October 1, 2026: Slice of Life/November 5, 2026: Non-Fiction and December 3, 2026: Historical. Join in at the library on the first Thursday of the month to chat about your latest read or some of your favourite books. Each month will feature a different topic for discussion. Free coffee and snacks will be available for all those who attend. This program is open to anyone 55+ and will take place at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. For more information contact the library at 306-692-2787. Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club Leagues play Tues & Thurs @9:30am and Tues & Wed evening @7. Contact 306-630-8160 about other times. Lynbrook Ladies Wednesday Business Golf League Wednesday Night Ladies Business League is open to any ladies interested in joining. President – Shauna Inglis 306-690-6974/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 306-693-5705. Moose Jaw Parkinson’s Support Group meet
at 1:30 p.m. on the last Monday of the following months at Hillcrest Apostolic Church, Moose Jaw in September, October, November, January February, March, April and May. Call or text 306-756-2819. Moose Jaw Town N Country Square Dance Assoc. 2025-2026 Program on Monday nights from 7-9 pm at St. Margaret’s School, 449 5Th Ave NE. Dance in square with family and friends. For information contact Valerie Wright at 306.691.0579. Beginners, singles, or doubles welcome! Nature Moose Jaw will hold their meetings on a once-a-month status to take place on the third Friday of each month Church of Our Lady Bingo takes place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Are you struggling with addictions? Do you know someone who is? Or do you want to learn more about overcoming addiction to help others? Pastor Cory Havanka and his wife Brenda will be offering an in-person, small-group, course that will explore how to overcome addiction that is based on Biblical foundations. For questions - Call or text Cory at 306684-1464 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 306-692-2787, or by emailing Ask@MJLibrary.ca. Check the library’s Facebook page for updates, as programs may be cancelled or rescheduled. Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 693 Fairford St W. Contact: 306-692-5453 Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:30am-4:00pm 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 – nonmembers 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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