Crystal Methamphetamine, residential break and enters, cannabis and rape are percentage-wise the fastest growing crimes the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has dealt so far in 2021.
Chief Rick Bourassa addressed the growing numbers of residential break-ins tying the rise to drug addiction and more people not staying at home in 2021 versus 2020.
Read MoreQuestions were asked about the new COVID - 19 public health measures enforcement unit.
Read MoreTo help decipher the Mayor’s race MJ Independent has plans to feature any of the nine candidates at least once in our publication.
Today we feature Heather Eby.
Read MoreAnyone hoping for further details into the sudden death in Moose Jaw Police Service cells on October 7th will be disappointed as Chief Rick Bourassa said it would be irresponsible to do so at the present time. He promised the details would be released by the independent agencies involved in the investigation but could not say when.
The identity of the 40 year old male remains a mystery.
Read MoreThe COVID - 19 restrictions had an effect on the types of crimes reported to the Moose Jaw Police Service with initially crimes against the person increasing as people had their ability to get out limited.
While at the same time people staying at home significantly reduced he number of reported residential break and enters the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners were told.
Read MoreOctober is International Dyslexia Awareness Month and the City is helping out tonight with a visual reminder.
We speak to a local woman whose family is affected and the opportunities in the community for parents and others to make things better.
Read MoreAn incident as simple as taking down bird boxes that had swallows nesting in them has cost a Calgary firm a minimum $100,000 fine.
The bird in question, a Tree Swallow, also nests in the Moose Jaw region and its nests - along with other migratory birds - are protected under federal wildlife legislation.
Read MoreTo help relieve the pressure on critical care Saskatchewan has started to transfer patients to Ontario for care.
Read MoreTo help people decipher the Mayor’s race MJ Independent has plans to feature any of the 10 candidates at least once in our publication.
Today we feature Wayne Watermanuk.
Read MoreA clerical error is being blamed for confusion whether one of Council’s Advisory Committees had quorum when they passed recommendations which will be included as part of the Operating Budget discussions.
Read MoreEffective Monday the types of businesses and venues who must ask for proof of COVID - 19 vaccination or a negative COVID - 19 test to enter is expanding. As the Fourth Wave of the pandemic continues.
Read MoreTo help people decipher the Mayor’s race MJ Independent has plans to feature any of the 10 candidates at least once in our publication.
Today we feature Sam Morrison.
Read MoreOne week after the incident further details surrounding the death of a so far unnamed individual in Moose Jaw Police (MJPS) custody are not being released.
The MJPS sites the on-going external investigation as the reason for not releasing further information.
Read MoreAfter a lengthy debate Council agreed to proof of vaccination policies for employees and contractors.
There was one proviso with Council agreeing the City and not employees should be responsible for the cost of the weekly tests estimated to cost between $90 and $100. Contractors who are not fully vaccinated are responsible to provide and pay for their own testing.
Read MoreA look at some of the extreme things being said and done around the community when it comes to the, for lack of a better word, vaccine passport requirements.
It is also the reason why MJ Independent has pulled back to work on some investigative stories and wrap-ups and not been venturing out more than necessary.
Read MoreIf you want to go for a road test with SGI you will need to be fully vaccinated or provide a recent negative COVID - 19 test starting October 25th.
Read MoreA senior cat has finally found a foster home to be looked after and cared for in his senior years.
Read MoreA look at some of the extreme things being said and done around the community when it comes to the, for lack of a better word, vaccine passport requirements.
It is also the reason why MJ Independent has pulled back to work on some investigative stories and wrap-ups and not been venturing out more than necessary.
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