A look at an in-camera decision that may have rectified a COVID - 19 pandemic pay problem for Council that raises the question in the writer’s mind if the entire discussion - given the relevant Provincial Acts - should not have been public all along.
Read MoreYou might be asking - my single family residence fell in assessed value this year what does this mean to my property tax bill?
We put the reader’s question to the City Manager Jim Puffalt.
Read MoreIf you heard the rumour around town the outdoor pool will not be open this year, well think again.
The outdoor pool is slated to open - after last Summer’s COVID - 19 pandemic financial closure - on June 14th.
Read MoreA highly popular neighbourhood program could be making a full return depending on what the Province’s COVID - 19 restrictions are this Summer.
The parks may have been empty to the Playground Program last year but the City is planning for its return in one shape or form.
Read MoreThe new extended hours for public access to City Hall effective May 31st will be permanent and there are no plans to return to the pre-pandemic hours.
With that said people such as contractors and others if they need to physically access City Hall during the hours where public access is unavailable, but the staff is there, may do so with a simple phone call.
Read MoreFor those of you who need access to City Hall the facility will be open a couple of extra hours every weekday, except statutory holidays, effective May 31st.
Read MoreAfter the accounts are becoming more finalized the razor thin $30,000 predicted surplus for the City has evaporated and is now replaced with an anticipated $194,000 deficit.
Read MoreVirtual meetings are something which have the potential of saving the City money but after an in-camera discussion Executive Committee managed to ensure they receive their per diems.
Read MoreThe COVID - 19 pandemic was blamed for the major year over year jump in property tax arrears but it had one Councillor asking questions.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row it looks like the accumulated surplus and not a surcharge for all commercial property owners will be used to cover losses on commercial property taxes appeals.
Read MoreThe chances of getting caught if you chose to drive impaired is high this weekend as police throughout the province are cracking down.
Read MoreIf you have residential organic waste you want to dispose of the City is offering three days for residential customers this weekend to do so for free.
Read MoreThousands of speeding tickets were issued as part of the April crackdown resulting in many wallets being a lot lighter.
Read MoreThe eligible age to be vaccinated to prevent COVID - 19 has dropped to 12 and up.
Read MoreThe dry conditions has the Village of Caronport now under a fire ban.
Read MoreThe age for being vaccinated against COVID - 19 has been dropped to 16 and up.
For those who are 16 and 17 years of age only the Pfizer vaccine will be administered.
Read MoreAs the COVID - 19 pandemic seems to be quickly running to its end Mosaic Place has received a key accreditation on proper cleaning procedures for infectious agents including COVID - 19.
The accreditation gives the facility a gold star for its cleaning measures to ensure patrons and staff can enjoy the facility when it re-opens knowing potential biorisks have been properly addressed.
Read MoreAn outbreak was declared Saturday at a local pub.
With one active outbreak dropping off of the list on the weekend there are still 11 declared active outbreaks in Moose Jaw.
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