RCMP Use Crime Analysis To Combat Surge In Church Break-Ins
Crime analysts look for patterns and through their work were able to see a major growing trend of break-ins at churches.
Armed with this knowledge the RCMP was able to meet with rural churches and together were able to help prevent the trend from continuing.
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Bridge Area Now Closed To Pedestrians As A Safety Measure
The area on both sides of the 7th Avenue SW Bridge now has safety barricades erected as the repairs to the bridge are set to commence.
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Councillor Election Expenses and Contributions Posted As Part Of Bylaw Requirements
As part of the Bylaw to allow transparency and accountability the expenses and contributions for the councillor candidates are now posted on-line.
We take a look at the successful six councillors’ filings and what their election expenses were and who helped finance it.
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Chamber Launches Program To Help Local People Have Hearty Restaurant Meals
The COVID - 19 pandemic has impacted many in the community as well as the local restaurant industry to help out the community the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with local restaurants and the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank and Hunger in Moose Jaw to provide hearty meals to people and families who need a helping hand.
It is a program that is described as a “win, win, win” for the community.
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Nearly 1,000 Motorists Province-wide Ticketed For Intersection Fails in January
If you felt police were cracking down on intersection safety in January you would be correct and for close to a thousand motorists throughout the province will feel their wallet a little lighter as it was the Traffic Safety Spotlight for the month.
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Telemiracle Raises More Than $5 Million Despite Pandemic
Despite a bit of a format change because of the COVID - 19 pandemic Telemiracle 45 was able to raise over $5 million topping what was raised last year.
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Council Briefs January 16th, 2021
A selection of regular appointments, new zoning to allow a River Street West development and protruding manhole covers.
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Rhino's Ramblings - Rebate, Rebate, Rebate
A bit of a look at the background of Friday’s announced rebates from SGI.
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SGI To Issue Rebates To Applause From Their Customers
If you registered a vehicle in your name over the last three years there is going to be some added money in your pocket thanks to a one-time rebate announced by SGI.
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City Hall Not Returning To Regular Hours For At Least A Month
If you were hoping to sneak in early to pay your water bill or do any other business at City Hall before you have to plug a parking meter you are going to have to wait for at least another month.
Council has been told the present four hours of being open to the general public Monday to Friday will continue due to the Province’s restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID - 19.
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Boil Water Advisory Ends For Some Residents
There is good news for a large number of residents in the northwest area of the City as many are no longer subject to a boil water order - read the story to see how it applies to you.
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City Worker Not Injured When Hit By Car Inside A Work Zone
Although a City worker was uninjured after being struck on a street where there was Road Closed signage up the City would like to take the opportunity to remind drivers of the rules for work zones.
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Despite Web Page Saying Otherwise Cultural Centre Foresees Shows Prior To 2030
A bit of a quirky story as the Executive Director of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre explains how a technical glitch temporarily had the upcoming events page on the Cultural Centre’s web-site showing the next live events happening on April 3, 2030.
He wants to re-assure people that is not happening and gives an update as what is happening at the Cultural Centre.
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City Wins Award For COVID - 19 Recovery Plan
The City of Moose Jaw has won an award for its approach to the COVID - 19 pandemic from the Economic Developers Association of Canada.
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Proposed Residential Development Could Benefit From Repaired Bridge
Approving the repairs to the 7th Avenue SW bridge will not only benefit homeowners on the south side of the Moose Jaw River as well as people enjoying the area but it could be a major benefit to a developer planning a major new residential development on the former Valley View Centre property.
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City Approves Repair Of 7th Avenue SW Bridge
After being closed to vehicle traffic for close to six years there is new life being breathed into the 7th Avenue SW Bridge as Council voted unanimously to approve over $832,000 to repair the structure.
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COVID - 19 Outbreak Declared At Social Housing Highrise
An outbreak has been declared at a high rise complex in Moose Jaw.
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City Ends 2020 With A Small Budget Surplus
Through the careful stewardship of the City’s finances and a lot of hard work the City in the preliminary 2020 year end financials shows they were able to generate a small surplus.
Winning some long standing property tax appeals with some dating back to 2017 also brought in some much needed funds
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