Council — MJ Independent

A couple of questions were asked about when the City’s seasonal road work is set to get underway.

moose jawMarch 24, 2026

Council Moves Ahead To Float $30 Million Loan RFP

The most important infrastructure project for the City - as laid out in the last municipal election - received a major boost from Council on Tuesday afternoon.

moose jawMarch 24, 2026

Controversial Amendments Fail

Controversial amendments to the zoning bylaw have been defeated

moose jawJanuary 29, 2026

Minutes Show Carmichael Let Go Without Cause

Personnel Committee minutes to be released at this Monday’s meeting of Council hive utter details to the dismissal of former city manager Maryse Carmichael

moose jawDecember 13, 2025

Executive Nixes Reducing Presentation Times

Executive Committee decided not to shorten the time groups and individuals have to address Council under a proposed new bylaw

moose jawNovember 28, 2025

Hotel Tax Defeated

Moose Jaw’s hoteliers showed up in force to voice their opposition to a property tax levy they were facing.

moose jawNovember 24, 2025Comment

Proposed Bylaw To Cut Presentation Times

The procedure is by law is to be updated and may include a clause reducing the amount of time a person may address Council than is presently allowed

moose jawNovember 22, 2025

New Levy Should Collect Over $1 Million Of Hotelier’s Cash

Council took the first step and a major policy change when it comes to funding tourism within the city

moose jawNovember 10, 2025

Pigeons In Their Parlour Has Tourism MJ Cooing For Emergency Scratch

Financing repairs necessary to the visitor centre due to pigeons were approved by council, but not without a discussion and a split vote

moose jawOctober 27, 2025

Council Set To Give Wastewater Utility A Clear Stream To Go

A bylaw, more than a few in the community do not want to see pass, is up for three readings and final approval at Council’s next regular meeting.

moose jawJune 10, 2025

Tax Arrears Continue To Grow

Tax arrears continue to grow year over year in Moose Jaw and once again it’s the resident property class that leads the way in arrears.

moose jawMay 22, 2025

Councillor Gives Notice To Extend Hours Residents Can Access City Hall

Councillor Carla Delaurier is set to put forward a motion which will return the hours at City Hall to pre-pandemic levels.

moose jawMay 13, 2025

Late Snow Removal Ticket Closing Comes Up As Part Of Council Discussion

Was the snow removal completed in the winter or did the recent hot weather do the job for the City?

It’s a question that might well be asked given comments by Councillor Patrick Boyle at Monday’s marathon council meeting.

moose jawMay 13, 2025

Council Debates Tax Policy As Businesses Prepare For Eight Percent Tax Increase

Council debated tax policy with one Councillor seeking to try something new

moose jawMay 13, 2025

City Starts Process To Take Title of Properties for $900,000 In Late Taxes

The City has taken the first step to acquire properties that owe back taxes since 2022

moose jawApril 30, 2025

Council Hits Another Rob Peter To Pay Paul Moment

Council had a discussion that was suppose to encompass moving funds from roadway repairs to sidewalk repairs.

The conversation asked the reasons why, the need and if it was going to be a one time thing.

It then moved to cost savings and the potential of eliminating sidewalks on both sides of the roadway in historic neighborhoods as a cost saving measure.

moose jawMarch 30, 2025