An alleged recyclables thief mixed up his court appearance date with the date he was required to appear at the Moose Jaw Police Services station to be photographed and fingerprinted but the John Howard Society’s court worker called him and told him about his missing court.
Appearing late the accused’s excuse was accepted and he was accepted to Alternative Measures which if he completes the requirements the Court will dismiss the charges.
Read MoreWith the temperature soaring this Saturday July 16th the Highway To Heroes Car Show would like all attendees know organizers are taking precautions to help ensure any heat dangers are reduced. Safety is the utmost concern for the organizers of the show.
Read MoreThe City of Moose Jaw has identified three problem areas where pigeons are congregating and causing problems in City facilities.
But instead of euthanizing the fowl flock as done in other municipalities the City has a plan to use non-lethal methods to alter the pigeons behaviour and encourage them to leave.
Read MoreAn out of province driver, who was working at an area industrial site, told Moose Jaw Provincial Court he learnt a hard lesson when he plead guilty to impaired driving after just being over the legal limit.
Read MoreThe alleged perpetrator of a Friday night stabbing on the 0 block of Manitoba Street East made his first court appearance on Monday morning.
Colewyn Terrell Montana will remain in custody but will have a bail hearing this coming Thursday morning.
Read MoreThe federal government has spent over $12 million in recreational infrastructure with a couple of Moose Jaw area communities receiving funds to upgrade their local recreation infrastructure.
Read MoreWell known for their alternative approach to providing local food products and options the Wandering Market has now added a child-friendly outdoor patio where people can come and sit for good conversation.
Read MoreCouncil agreed to put in abeyance a deal with an outside firm to find a new naming rights sponsor for the building called Mosaic Place until the end of August.
The decision came about as some unnamed individuals, who helped raise money for the then called Multi-Plex, came forward offering to help.
Read MoreThe seeming imbalance between profits retailers and processors make compared to the losses being suffered by ranchers and feedlot operators has the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association calling on both the provincial and federal governments to launch an investigation into cattle and beef pricing.
Read MoreWith the COVID - 19 restrictions now lifted Moose Jaw Gamers are about to put on their first mandate free Moose Jaw Gamers semi-annual Gaming Expo ("GAX") in two years.
The event, the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan, has something for everyone as gaming - from computers to the classic board games - has taken off not just in Moose Jaw but world-wide.
Everyone is welcome to participate - the event is July 22nd - July 24th at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.
Read MoreMore details have been released about the second band playing at the Highway To Heroes Car Show on July 16th.
The Second Line Brass band will play a wandering outdoor concert while the 12 piece show band Jet Stream will play two indoor concerts.
The Highway To Heroes is one of the largest car shows in Moose Jaw and the last time it ran in 2018 it attracted 500 cars and over 8,000 spectators.
Read MoreA bit of a housekeeping column as we slow down for a bit of a two week breather and catch up on personal and media stuff.
Read MoreThe company that is converting the former XL beef cow slaughter plant into a sow slaughter and processing plant, Donald’s Fine Foods, has received a $5 million repayable interest free loan from a federal government program.
Read MoreHave a great Canada Day here is a list of the events submitted to MJ Independent.
From breakfast, to BBQs and a few cool ones watching the ball game or at a street party here is the list of activities.
Read MoreWith school now over for the year the City’s long running and ever popular free Summer Playground Program - for 6 - 12 year old children - is set to kickoff for another year.
Read MoreA traffic stop on 1st Avenue NW has led to a clarification if there is one or two lanes northbound between Manitoba Street and Caribou Street.
SPOILER ALERT - There is only one lane.
Read MoreMoose Jaw Warrior forward Brayden Yager has been named the Canadian Hockey League’s Rookie Of The Year.
The 17 year old Saskatoon native is the first Warrior to receive the award.
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