War Breaks Out In Ukraine
Despite the diplomatic attempts to prevent it from erupting it looks like war has come to Odessa, the Black Sea Paris, or the Pearl of Ukraine and its just over 1,000,000 inhabitants.
I am still here, very much OK and not at this time leaving.
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Flyers Pull Off Perfect Final Regular Season Game
The Milestone Flyers finished off the regular season with a perfect game - a shutout and no penalties.
Just as the playoffs are set to begin.
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Snowed In Comedy Tour This Thursday
If you are up for a good laugh check out the Snowed In Tour this coming Thursday at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.
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Just Another Sunday - Photo Essay In Ukraine
A photo and text look at just one Sunday and the true feelings of many Ukrainians.
It might surprise you but it is not what you might be expecting on a country we are daily told it seems is on the brink of war tomorrow.
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Biathlon Coach Lauds Ski Trails Re-Opening
The trails have been re-opened but despite the weather not being the most cooperative this year the recently re-opened groom cross-country ski trails will be a huge boon for the local biathlon club the club’s head coach says.
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Nord In Final Preparations For National Biathlete Championships
It all started when she was nine years old but the 16 year old Kaycee Nord is in final preparation for the Canadian National Biathlete Finals in Prince George, BC this coming March 11th to 17th.
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Biathlon Coach Lauds Ski Trails Re-Opening
The trails have been re-opened but despite the weather not being the most cooperative this year the recently re-opened groom cross-country ski trails will be a huge boon for the local biathlon club the club’s head coach says.
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SaskPower Requesting Rate Increase
After four years of no rate increases SaskPower is asking to raise their electrical rates.
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Rhino's Ramblings - Panic And Indecision
A simplified look at what has been going on this past week in Ukraine.
A long read.
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Beyond Your Backyard "The Uncommon Common Redpoll"
If you are wondering what those small little birds with red plumage are you are seeing in backyard and feeders it is the Common Redpoll.
The small birds are only occasional visitors to Moose Jaw find out why as nature columnist Kim Epp returns with a column about the birds being in the area.
Cover photo by Krista Routledge
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Exhibition Company Hopeful For Fair This Year As Planning Well Underway
The mood has been described as hopeful as those planning this year’s Moose Jaw Hometown Fair kick it into a higher gear organizing the late June extravaganza after COVID restrictions sidelined the highly attended local event for two years.
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Approval Given To Replace Mosaic Place's Boilers
After 11 year of service Council has decided not to fix Mosaic Place’s boilers but to use the insurance funds for repair plus $125,000 from the facility’s reserve funds to replace the boilers.
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Mosaic Place's Boilers' Woes Just A Sign Of The Times - City Manager
With Mosaic Place looking at replacing a boiler after only ten years MJ Independent asked at the City Manager’s post Council presser if the colder temperatures experienced at the Yara Centre might be related to the City having “cheaped out” in the facilities construction.
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City Says Negotiations Solved Daycare Parking Controversy
It was seen as potentially precedent setting decision but the City says their efforts to help mediate a solution regarding parking problems surrounding a discretionary use application by a daycare by all appearances looks like they have been resolved.
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This Weekend It Is Once Again Time To Count Birds
It is time once again to head out in your own backyard and help scientists as the 25th edition of the Great Canadian Bird Count is set to start.
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Odessa Holds Day Of Unity March Wondering If War Will Happen
Marches and events were held to varying degrees and success today as part of Day of Unity in Ukraine. It is a day where the country has wrapped itself in the flag publicly demonstrating its defiance to Russian aggression.
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Accused Animal Abuser Once Again Has Case Adjourned
A case of alleged animal abuse dating back over two years ago has once again been adjourned after a brief five word request by the Defense.
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Council Removes Pandemic Vaccination Requirements For City Facilities
Council voted to remove the vaccination requirements, or recent negative COVID - 19 test for City employees, contractors and the general public to enter City facilities.
People must still wear masks indoors at public facilities, including City owned ones, until the Province removes the mask mandate on February 28th.
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