The Quest For The Golden Ring - The Great Plains Power Station
At the present time SaskPower is building a 360 Megawatt (MW) - the Great Plains Power Station - in Moose Jaw’s Agri-Food Industrial Park.
But what did it take to get the project envisioned by SaskPower in 2014 into actual construction in Moose Jaw?
To find out MJ Independent submitted an FOI and after a lot of hard work received hundreds of pages of documents - many of them marked confidential and never publicly released - to get the story from the inside.
In part one we look at how the City of Moose Jaw was able to get the then proposed industrial park on SaskPower’s radar and then to set the hook.
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Three Day Hunter Jumper Equestrian Event Starts Today
If you enjoy equestrian events that includes jumping you might want to head up to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds over the next three days.
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Museum To Host Threshing Bee
A unique local museum that catalogues rural life and development in the past is set to hold its annual threshing bee September 10th and 11th.
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Resident Questions Who Is Responsible For Sewer Service Connection Repairs
A resident on Keith Street questions who should be responsible for repairs to service lines replaced just four and a half years ago during Phase Two of the Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Program.
He also wants to help his neighbours and all Moose Jaw residents understand the issue better and how they might save thousands of dollars later in costly repair bills.
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Rhino's Ramblings - Power And The Police Budget
An update on a couple of Freedom Of Information requests being worked on and how results have been provided for one of them and the other is still in the works.
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Despite Less Riders Provincial Barrel Racing Galloped Like Clockwork
Although the number of riders was slightly down from last year the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association’s Provincial Finals turned out to run like clockwork. The all important track was in perfect condition according to an organizer.
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Accused In July Stabbing Resolves One Charge Against Him
The accused in an alleged stabbing in July made another court appearance and had one charge he was facing dealt with.
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Former Employee Pleads Guilty To Fraud Allegations
A former employee who defrauded her employer out of $18,554 has been handed a 90 daily intermittent jail sentence, one year of probation and a restitution order of $8,554 because the insurance company has not asked for $10,000 in restitution.
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Accused Has Case Referred To Alternative Measures
Despite not personally attending Court a man accused of common assault had the matter referred to Alternative Measures.
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Barrel Racing Provincials Back In Town
The largest horseshow of the year in Moose Jaw, the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association 2022 Provincial Finals are once again in town.
The four day event will see hundreds of competitors and their families in Moose Jaw competing for provincial titles.
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City Owned Outdoor Pickleball Courts Officially Open
The City owned outdoor pickleball courts were officially opened on Sunday afternoon.
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Committee Still Searching For Naming Rights Sponsors
Council was updated there has yet to be any takers on naming rights for the building that started its life as a key part of the Multiplex project.
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Deja Weeds.....
It looks like a case of deja vu at the site of the proposed scotch distillery
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Trade Show Seeking Sellers
If you are looking for a trade show to sell your wares here is one you might be interested in
As an FYI admission for buyers is FREE so the crowd could be large
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Pickleball Courts Official Opening On Sunday
The new City-owned pickleball courts will be officially opened this Sunday afternoon from 1 pm to 3 pm.
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Homeless Man Steals Goods To Go Home
A homeless man was given a $200 fine after he stole items from a Moose Jaw business in order to finance his return back home.
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2022 Fair Described As An Overall Success With A Single Incident A Major Highlight
The 2022 Moose Jaw Hometown Fair was described as an overall success but a little known incident may have been the highlight of the Fair’s spirit and importance to the community.
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Prince Albert Opens The Cheque Book To Attract Experienced Officers
A need for experienced officers by the Prince Albert Police Service has generated a new cash incentive to the next four experienced officers to relocate to that city.
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