Councillor Brian Swanson’s final speech to Council was designed to point out what he believed was happening in regards to a proposed development in the Wakamow Valley and went on to encourage opponents to soldier on succcessfully against it.
Read MoreThings turned a little bit nasty as the Audited Financial Statements show Mosaic Place’s books a sea of red ink.
Read MoreA resident came to Council and let them have both barrels about what he thought about their recent vote to approve raises and other benefits for the incoming Council.
Read MoreThe exact date of public consultations to change the Official Community Plan to allow development in the river valley is now in doubt. As questions from Councillor Brian Swanson reveals the advertised date of October 19th has been postponed at the request of the developer.
Read MoreWhether or not a couple of historic bells are going to once again become prominent is up to the 2020 - 2021 Budget deliberations.
Read MoreA deferred neighbourhood recreation project received a partial thumbs up as Council approved spending $70,000 on a cement pad, lighting and a Winter water connection for a combined outdoor skating rink and basketball court in 2020. The entire project was slated to cost $372,700 with the remaining work deferred to 2021.
Read MoreFor those who chose and have a smart phone tied to a credit card you may soon be able to use an App to pay for parking. For others using coinage will still be an option.
The App based system was touted as convenience people want with the only catch the user will have to pay for it.
Read MoreA proposed policy on honeybees had a special guest and Council abuzz with a proposed policy designed to take a sting out of their presence in the city.
Bumblebee photo by Kimberly J Epp
Read MoreMaking masks mandatory on City buses was once again discussed by Council.
Read MoreA question was asked of the Moose Jaw and area Medical Health Officer if COVID - 19 had ever been in the community - but the answer was it is in the region but no specitics were given if the virus has been in the city.
Read MoreA new development said to be in a flood hazard zone had Council discussing the issue for over an hour on Monday evening.
Read MoreA pair of annual scholarships was awarded at Monday evening’s Council meeting.
Read MoreWith Ticket Rocket now out of the picture Council agreed to sign a long term contract with a new ticketing provider for Mosaic Place.
Read MoreAccording to a report from the provincial Ombudsman’s Office the City acted appropriately in dealing with the complaints about an infamous house on Hastings Street West.
But one councillor reminded Council the complaints were over 15 years and the complainant was frustrated after following the proper procedure to get something done over that time.
Read MoreThe real increase to property taxpayers by increasing water rates and ‘hiding’ increases in solid waste and recycling fees was highlighted by an annual enquiry to Administration from Councillor Brian Swanson.
Read MoreA matter from personnel committee drew a little bit of political sparring between councillors as to claims a potential raise for 14 in scope employees was hidden from the public.
The raise if approved in the 2021 Operating Budget will see the 14 out of scope employees share in an additional $91,000 above their recent June 2020 raise.
Read MoreDespite continued concerns about the proposed location of the new joint use school Council voted in favour of signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow the project to move forward.
There was debate with the reasons for the continued concerns and opposition within the community about the proposed South Hill location read the story for further details as to why.
Read MoreCouncil has decided to offer ticket purchasers who can not get a refund for tickets they purchased to two concerts and three Warriors’ hockey games through Ticket Rocket equivalent value gift cards.
Council also heard for the first time that the troubles with Ticket Rocket were going on prior to the Scotties with Mosaic Place having to request monies to be remitted every Friday for the national women’s curling championship.
Council also admitted the gift cards are likely not what most ticket purchasers want but it is the best option as there is no $200,000 in the bank to pay out people still seeking refunds.
Read MoreAn example of the debate and political sparring that took place surrounding approval of spending close to $20 million at the August 24th regular Council meeting.
Read MoreTwo intersections will be upgraded as Council approves to proceed with some of the capital projects deferred due to the COVID - 19 pandemic and concerns about overall cashflow for the City of Moose Jaw.
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