Local Runoff Potential Still Well Below Normal
Not much has changed in the local Spring runoff potential and some large wet snowfalls from now until the end of Winter would vastly improve the situation according to a Saskatchewan Water Protection Agency report.
Runoff would be a relief to many area farmers and a boost to local wildlife and trees.
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Landfill Gas Attracts Federal Government Attention
Although it is still too early to tell, but depending how the program rolls out and if the amount of methane makes it viable a new federal government initiative could be just another added boost to move the City into generating electricity at the landfill.
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Warriors Given Green Light To Start Practices
With no positive COVID - 19 tests the Moose Jaw Warriors and other teams have been given the OK to commence on-ice practices as the 24 game regular season is set to get underway on March 12th.
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Elm Tree Pruning Until The End Of March
It might still be Winter but if you have privately owned elm trees and you want to trim them you legally have only until March 31st to do so before the seasonal trimming ban takes effect.
It is all part of the Province’s rules to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease that has devastated urban forests worldwide.
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Police Arrest Man Wanted On Serious Charges
The Moose Jaw Police Service has now arrested the lost soul they were seeking today through a Warrant. Wednesday.
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Police Seek Man On Serious Charges
The Moose Jaw Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate a lost soul for a couple of serious charges.
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WHL Announces Schedule For East Division Hub
The regular season schedule for the WHL’s Eastern Division’s teams - including the Moose Jaw Warriors - has been released.
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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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