Moose Jaw Independent

A book review of Kendra Weenie’s Surviving Domestic Violence and the seemingly despairing message it turns into hope.

Here is a quick reminder of some of the things to consider and your right to cancel that gym membership you are contemplating or signed up for.

For National Bird Day the good folks at Nature Moose Jaw ask you to not only think about bluebirds but maybe giving a lending hand to help them thrive. As Wildlife Weekend returns.

If you are impaired and behind the wheel SGI announces in cooperation with various police forces for the second month in a row impaired drivers are being targetted.

To beckon in the New Year the Wakamow Valley Authority offered free horse drawn wagon rides, skating and of course hot chocolate today. Check out the photos.

If you are wondering what to do with your natural Christmas tree, wrapping paper and bows here is what you can and cannot recycle.

For those who would like fellowship and a great meal there are two local traditional offerings to be had.

In yet another twist in the curse of the street which will not go away High Street merchants once again saw construction and a street closure cut into their businesses’ bottom lines. It has left them asking if the City truly cares for and committed to communicating with small businesses.

This week’s column deals with impaired driving and perhaps how the media and others need to take a different approach to the obligatory New Years warning about not driving impaired.

There is one graphic image included so there is a warning it is not for the squeamish.

Three local groups are partnering with a survivor of domestic abuse to bring art and discussion together as a means of healing.