Biggest Spike Yet In Daily Increase In Covid - 19 Numbers
The provincial numbers of people with confirmed cases of Covid - 19 just took its highest single day over day increase as 30 more cases have been added.
Of the now 134 confirmed cases 18 cases can be attributed to a snowmobile rally dinner at Christopher Lake on March 14th.
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Landfill Remains Open This Weekend - Will Not Accept Cash
Despite many City facilities being closed or closed to the public the landfill is still in operation this weekend.
There are Covid - 19 protocols in place to protect staff and that means all landfill fees must be paid by credit or debit card only. The landfill is for the time being not accepting cash.
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Rhino's Ramblings - South Hill School Of Politics
At the February 10th meeting of Council the deal was struck for the land to build the new Joint Use School on South Hill. At that meeting Councillor Crystal Froese rose and said people should be concerned about what transpired in the deal.
In an opinion piece and through a Freedom of Information request this week’s Rhino’s Ramblings delves into the political machinations and maneuvering surrounding securing the land from the City. It is a longer piece to read and it has nothing to do with Covid - 19.
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Health Authority Says Donated Home Sewn Cloth Masks Not Required At This Time
If you are thinking about firing up the sewing machine and making cloth masks or gowns and heading off to the local hospital to donate them the Saskatchewan Health Authority says don’t as they are not required at this time.
Other supplies are needed but the Health Authority says do NOT deliver them directly to a health care facility due to visitor restrictions a donation protocol is being developed.
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Health Authority Asks Rally Attendees To Immediately Self Isolate
If you attended a snowmobile rally supper at Christopher Lake on March 14 the Saskatchewan Health Authority requests you go into immediate isolation.
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Province Suspends Eviction Actions Due To Covid - 19
If you are worried about being evicted by your landlord as you cannot pay your rent because of the Covid - 19 pandemic the Province today announced they will not be holding anymore eviction hearings related to non-payment of rent because of the emergency.
It is a reversal of Tuesday's statement where the Province said they were going to allow evictions.
There is a catch though once the emergency is over the rent must be paid.
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More Costs Revealed From Failed Carpere Deal
After forcing the City to come up with an unplanned $2.7 million in additional funding for the water line to the South East Industrial Park an enquiry to Administration found out the City is out over $48,000 in unrecoverable external legal fees negotiating the deal which ultimately collapsed.
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Do Not Use Playgrounds Due To Covid -19
It is not just City-owned playground equipment which should not be used due to fears of potentially spreading Covid - 19 but also all public playgrounds.
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Provinces Again Tightens Restrictions To Fight Spread Of Covid - 19
The Province has once again introduced tighter restrictions to help stop the spread of Covid - 19.
The restrictions eliminate face to face business interaction for many businesses who are advised to now use on-line, pickup and delivery services but do not apply to business and organizations it has now declared as critical so long as strict conditions are met.
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City Enacts Further Operational Changes
The City has now issued further upgraded operational changes affecting playgrounds, the landfill and Paratransit.
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Executive Decides To Not Push Tax Appeal Losses Onto All Commercial Properties
The debate was a little bit heated but Executive Committee voted not to pass commercial property tax appeal losses onto all commercial properties in 2020.
The next trick though was finding the $337,500 to make the already passed 2020 Operating Budget work.
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Beyond Your Backyard "Nesting Boxes for the Bluebirds" 🏚🐦
For this week’s Wildlife Wednesday nature coulmnist Kimberly Epp tells you all about a recent project and putting out bluebird houses for their expected return next week.
Also learn about a future project where she will use her skills to provide nature information and how kids can help out nature through easy crafts from in their homes and back yards.
Cover photo of a Male Mountain Bluebird by Michael St. Laurent
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Still No Cash From Canadian Tire For Retail Development
It was a deal announced during the 2016 civic election and finalized in December 2019. A deal which would see Canadian Tire build a major retail development on Thatcher Drive East. The deal is set to close April 13th with no cash as of yet being received by the City from the Canadian retail giant.
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Moose Jaw Police Now Actively Enforcing State Of Emergency Rules
The Moose Jaw Police Service wants to remind residents of their mandatory duty to self-isolate immediately upon their return from any foreign country - including the United States. The police now have the right to enforce the regulation under the provincially declared State of Emergency.
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Provincial Cases Of Covid - 19 Jumps Again
Despite social distancing the number of confirmed cases of Covid - 19 has grown again.
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City Says Thanks But No Thanks For The Time Being
In response to a question asked by Councillor Crystal Froese the City Manager Jim Puffalt said the City does not require outside help and input at this time and in fact such things may actually hinder the City’s response to the Covid - 19 pandemic.
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Numbers Of People Infected With Covid - 19 Continues To Grow
The numbers of confirmed and presumptive cases of Covid - 19 climbed again in Monday as the Province advised people to be aware of common touched surfaces as places where the virus may lie in wait.
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Executive Reconsiders Cast Iron Work In Business Areas In-Camera
Executive Committee met behind closed doors to re-discuss whether or not to approve replacing two major sections of cast iron water mains in 2020
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