OTTAWA -- Team Canada was faced with a test to open the World Junior Hockey Championship on Thursday night, and they’d pass with flying colours. Canada -- including six players from Saskatchewan -- scored in each period and would go on to a 4-0 victory over Finland to open the event in Ottawa.
MOOSE JAW — Prairie South School Division paid over $300,000 in carbon tax expenses on its utility consumption last year, a number that jumps to almost $500,000 when including diesel, propane and gasoline.
REGINA -- If everything goes according to plan for Regina Pat Canadians forward Maddox Schultz, he’ll be playing in the Western Hockey League in the 2025-2026 season. One look at his numbers in the current Sask Male AAA Hockey League campaign and one can see why that’s a distinct possibility --... Read more
’Twas a few weeks before Christmas and all through this house the most action forthcoming came from the computer mouse. We flicked it and moved it, banged it and pushed it back and forth trying with diligence to prepare a family letter, and another to send north.
MOOSE JAW — City hall is ensuring that all necessary paperwork is updated so that the City of Moose Jaw can continue to receive funding through the provincial government’s municipal revenue-sharing grant program.
There is no need to throw out the leftovers from the immense Christmas dinner that has been enjoyed by everyone who pulled their chairs up to the festive table. Hot turkey sandwiches, cold turkey or ham sandwiches, turkey pot pie or turkey soup are some of the ways to enjoy the remnants of the meal.
MOOSE JAW — It’s with mixed emotion that the owner of 4 Plants Gardening and Local Hidden Treasures announced that the store will soon close its doors for good, with the final day of business yet to be determined in January 2025.
MOOSE JAW — The provincial government has recognized 12 lawyers — including three in Moose Jaw — for their contributions to the legal profession and public service by giving them the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation.
MOOSE JAW — The Gravelbourg Cares Shuttle Service has been helping area residents reach their medical appointments since 2019 and recently celebrated the purchase of a new vehicle and the opening of a new garage.
Those Hallmark movies at Christmas have been a matter of contention in our house for years. My partner/wife loves this form of escapism where everything turns delightful at the end. On the other hand, Yours Truly finds them too predictable with simple repeated shallow plots for most of them.
MOOSE JAW — Two residents are continuing the work of a former community worker by running a Christmas store at two local schools, thereby helping children buy affordable gifts for their loved ones each year.
MOOSE JAW — To keep the holiday spirit on track, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad’s 2024 Holiday Train arrived at Moose Jaw’s rail yards along Manitoba Street West featuring artists Tyler Shaw, Shawnee Kish, and a donation drive in support of the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.
MOOSE JAW — The 78th Rotary Carol Festival concluded last weekend, uniting school divisions, church parishes, and the community to usher in the Christmas season at the Rotary Club’s longest running event.
MOOSE JAW — With the goal of supporting Moose Jaw’s food bank, the Town ‘N’ Country Mall came back to life as a recent weekend’s Holiday Market drew crowds and helped vendors offer unique gifts and stocking stuffer ideas to the community.
MOOSE JAW — Holy Trinity Catholic School Division honoured its community partners during a luncheon on Dec. 17, with a children’s choir from St. Agnes School serenading people with several Christmas songs.
MOOSE JAW — With SaskPower’s Great Plains Power Station (GPPS) now fully operational, presented below are facts, figures and other interesting data about the venue. The plant is a 370-megawatt (MW) combined cycle venue — it can power almost 10 cities like Moose Jaw — with two generators that each... Read more
MOOSE JAW — Fifteen-year-old Luka Markon, a competitive mountain biker from Moose Jaw now living in Comox Valley, B.C., has earned funding and a fast track to the Olympics in a sport he never expected to compete in when identified by Luge Canada at an RBC Training Ground event back in March.
MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society (SCRAPS) is announcing the launch of its adorable 2025 cat and kitten calendars and these ideal stocking stuffers are on sale now at participating business locations.
MOOSE JAW — Drugs, homelessness, the downtown, potholes and crime are some issues on residents’ minds, according to results from a survey that city hall conducted as part of its 2025 budget preparations.
MOOSE JAW — City council has adopted an official major event sponsorship policy to ensure it has consistent and clear guidelines to assist with decision-making processes when handling requests from community groups.
MOOSE JAW — The family-friendly Winter Wonderland adventure returned to the Early Years Family Resource Centre this month and was proudly supported by the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) for the second consecutive year.
MOOSE JAW — City council has recognized three former city councillors for their time, efforts and contributions to help build up Moose Jaw and make life better for residents. At the start of council’s Dec. 16 regular meeting, Mayor James Murdock honoured Crystal Froese, Doug Blanc and Kim Robinson... Read more
MOOSE JAW — The company operating the former Hillcrest Sports Centre has experienced two straight years of operating losses, which city administration attributes to continued investments in upgrading the building.
MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Co-op and the Co-op Ethanol Complex recently presented “A Night in Nashville,” featuring a captivating songwriter’s round with the incredible talents of Damhnait Doyle, Jeff Cohen, and Phil Barton, sponsored by River Street Promotions (RSP).
Here are five stories we are highlighting this morning. 1. Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year. 2. Justin Trudeau is weighing his options as his path to stay on as prime minister narrows.
MOOSE JAW — City council has updated its winter maintenance policy, which — among other changes — will see three new streets added to priority 2 clearing routes and an enhanced focus on customer service.
MOOSE JAW — Moose Jaw’s arm of Amnesty International hosted a public information table at the Newcomer Welcome Centre last week, and residents were invited to sign petitions in support of human rights cases and hopefully grow the local arm of the organization.
MOOSE JAW — The Cohort 4 phase of Cultivator, a program powered by the Conexus Credit Union’s AGTECH ACCELERATOR, is now open to recruitment with an application deadline extending into early January 2025.
Here are five stories we are highlighting this morning. 1. Canada Post trucks, conveyors and mail carriers have swung back into motion after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers. 2. The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of... Read more
MOOSE JAW — The City of Moose Jaw is expecting up to 25 centimetres of snow starting Wednesday morning and will be monitoring incoming moisture closely. Crews will be working to keep roads clear while snow continues, and priority snow clearing will begin when snowfall and extreme winds come to an... Read more
MOOSE JAW — After nearly four years of construction, SaskPower officially opened its 370-megawatt Great Plains Power Station (GPPS), with the new plant expected to power nearly 370,000 additional homes in the province.
MOOSE JAW — City administration plans to purchase two machines to help repair potholes, with that equipment capable of filling those pesky divots even during the winter. During its Dec. 16 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to purchase a KM T-2 asphalt recycler machine from Acheson,... Read more
MOOSE JAW — Executive members with Moose Jaw’s legion are thrilled that city council approved their request to convert a former commercial building into a new home for the veteran-focused organization.
MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Police Service’s anti-trespassing and shopping cart recovery initiatives have been producing positive results, as nearly 130 properties have joined the former and over 50 four-wheelers have been recovered under the latter.
MOOSE JAW — During a recent meeting of the Community Based Coalition (CBC), the local non-profit hosted a remote presentation about 211.ca, a United Way initiative that’s sponsored by the Saskatchewan Blue Cross. The platform acts as an information hub during crisis situations and is designed to... Read more
MOOSEJAWTODAY.COM -- The Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors just keep on winning, and they now have the position in the standings to show for it. The Warriors took a 2-1 win over the Saskatoon Contacts in Saskatoon on Saturday and followed up with a 5-1 victory in the rematch on Sunday in Sask Male AAA... Read more
SWIFT CURRENT -- Saskatoon’s Mike McEwen has made the most of playing close to home this week at the RBC Dominion Securities Western Showdown. McEwen and his rink of third Colton Flasch, second Kevin Marsh and lead Daniel Marsh went unbeaten through their first three games at the event currently... Read more
CENTRAL BUTTE — The Central Butte Early Childhood Committee held their annual twinkle tour recently. Leading the tour was the Central Butte fire truck. followed by three wagonloads of laughing families and individual vehicles to Main Street. After Santa "turned on the lights," the tour continued... Read more
MOOSE JAW — After a malfunction revealed the urgent need for a complete electrical overhaul, Joe’s Place launched its “Project Power-Up” campaign to secure funding to upgrade the building’s 70-year-old power system this year.
SWIFT CURRENT -- Things are just about settled when it comes to teams advancing to the women’s championship draw at the RBC Dominion Securities Showdown in Swift Current. The ultra-elite event features some of the top men’s and women’s rinks from all over the world battling it out for $50,000... Read more