Police Salaries Released As Part Of 2020 Public Accounts
At Monday evening’s meeting Mayor Fraser Tolmie, as the chair of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners, spoke about the need to separate the salaries of members of the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) from that of other City departments.
The reasoning was the police are not employed by the City but by the Board of Police Commissioners and therefore a motion had been made to have MJPS salaries no longer made public by the City. But the information would be released by the MJPS Board of Police Commissioners.
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City Manager Leads Pay Amongst Managers
A listing of what the City of Moose Jaw department heads earned in compensation in 2020
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Council Votes To Allow JGL To Annex Adjacent Stockyards
Despite being something some residents said they did not want to see while drawing up the official plan for South Hill an application was passed to allow the amalgamation or annexing of the two stockyards on South Hill because the present facilities are “grandfathered” under civic and provincial legislation.
The application is a step towards changing the Official Community Plan to allow residential and commercial development and reconstruction within a set distance of the stockyard operations.
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Spray Park Granted Municipal Project Status
The spray park proposed for Regal Heights Park received approval as a municipal project from Executive Committee which will allow tax receipts to be issued for fundraising efforts by the Northwest Community Association.
The Association is planning to raise the $253,195.09 for the spray park and necessary landscaping with no contribution from City coffers.
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Buffalo Pound's Ski Chalet Being Converted Into Multi-Function Visitor's Centre
A $1.1 million renovation and re-purposing project will see the old ski chalet turned into the heart of Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.
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Second Dose Now Open To All Those 12 And Over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority wants to update residents that everyone 12 years of age and up are now eligible for second doses of COVID - 19 vaccines.
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Green Party Issues Warning About Dangers Of Cement Asbestos Water Mains
Just when we have well over a decade to finish replacement of the cast iron water mains the Green Party of Canada warns us about the dangers of cement asbestos water mains that many cities are replacing…
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Portion Of Main Street Closed To Allow Work
A portion of Main Street will be closed to vehicles for the next few days to allow for work on a service connection.
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Changes To Business Necessitate Temporary Transit Route Changes Downtown
There will be temporary changes to buses Downtown for two days this week to help facilitate changes happening at a business.
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Council Considering Changes Said To Improve Citizen Participation
Executive Committee considered changes to the Procedural Bylaw which were touted as major improvements to citizen and delegations participating in Council meetings.
The ideas to better improve the Public’s public participation in Council meetings came out of a series of in-camera meetings held last Fall.
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Humane Society Partnering With Local Businesses
Faced with the daunting task of fundraising during the pandemic the Moose Jaw Humane Society has been forging partnerships with local businesses and organizations in a win-win approach that helps not only the animals but the community minded businesses who give their support.
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Property Tax Bills Slated To Be Mailed Later This Week
If you are wondering where your 2021 property tax bill is do not panic the bill is set to be mailed out on June 25th with full payment required by July 31st so as not to be penalized. Those on tax payment plans continue unpenalized as before.
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Drive By Quilt Show On Saturday
If you are looking for something that is unique to do tomorrow and look at the creative talents of numerous material artists this is the show you have been waiting for.
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June 24 ...... “Cat World Domination Day & the draw date for our “Cozy up with SCRAPS Quilt Raffle”
It’s Friday and that means once again it is time for Feline Friday.
This week we bring you a special message about a great raffle and how you can support SCRAPS.
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Enquiry Asked About Accumulated Surplus
A Councillor has asked an enquiry of the last ten years of the Accumulated Surplus.
We can provide part of the answer.
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Exhibition Restarts Their Sponsorship Committee
The Exhibition board has re-started their sponsorship committee opening up the opportunity for businesses, government and individuals to get their names out there to the local agricultural community.
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Moose Jaw Exhibition Briefs - June 15, 2021
Briefs from Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Moose Jaw Exhibition’s board with some good stuff discussed which may be of interest to our readers.
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Council Passes On Request To Reduce The Speed Limit On Main Street
A request from the Downtown business group to reduce the speed limit by 10 km/hr on Main Street North from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr was not approved by Council.
But the request drew a lengthy and lively discussion from Council with two motions passed as part of movement to make Main Street safer and at the same time get residents and tourists alike to flock Downtown and spend money.
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