Lifestyles — MJ Independent

Beyond Your Backyard - The Bear Facts - Black Bears In SK

Last week three orphaned bear cubs made headlines as there was talk about euthanizing them as there was no facility for them. But after a public outcry a soluton was found. This week it is all about bears.

moose jawJune 9, 2019

Lives Lived - George Terry D Day Veteran

This is the story about the late George Terry who stormed onto Juno Beach on D Day 75 years ago

moose jawJune 7, 2019

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Seeking Landowner Input On Species At Risk

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is seeking landowner input into the type of conservation program they prefer for Species At Risk.

moose jawJune 5, 2019

Beyond Your Backyard - Save Our Bees

In one of her most impressive columns, nature columnist Kimberly Epp, explains all about bees, how we can help them and how our lives depend upon them

moose jawJune 2, 2019

Lives Lived - Timothy Robinson Moose Jaw’s Most Colourful Cabbie

Moose Jaw has had some colourful characters over the years people we will all remember.

Here is the obituary I wrote for Timothy Robinson the owner of Ricky’s Rocket his funeral or should I say his life was remembered on Friday.

moose jawJune 1, 2019

SCRAPS ADOPTABLES here is Bennjie

This week’s cat is special she has had a bit of a rough life but despite this has lots more love to give

moose jawMay 31, 2019

In Memorium - Timothy Robinson

moose jawMay 29, 2019

SCRAPS ADOPTABLES New Feature

Looking for a pet? We have a new feature as we showcase some of the adorable cats out there and available for adoption.

moose jawMay 25, 2019

Hometown Fair Announces Two Acts

With the Hometown Fair less than a month away they are releasing the line-up of entertainment for this year’s local edition of the fair.

moose jawMay 24, 2019

Beyond Your Backyard - If You Care Leave It There

Sometimes people think that a baby animal when in reality it is not. Here is a story of what you should do if you find a baby animal.

moose jawMay 23, 2019

Beyond Your Backyard - Bird Window Strikes

Every year thousands of birds in Moose Jaw end up hitting windows here is the reason why, what you can do to prevent this and finally what you can do to help an injured bird recover.

moose jawMay 20, 2019Comment

Beyond Your Backyard - Celebrating Mothers In The Wild

It is Mother’s Day and MJ Independent nature columnist Kimberly Epp writes about mothers in the Animal Kingdom

Asian Elephant herd; a herd of females. Photo by Sangita Iyer

moose jawMay 12, 2019Comment

SCRAPS Holds Volunteer Event

To show apprecitation for their volunteers SCRAPS - who assist feral cats - held a volunteer appreciation event on Sunday afternoon.

moose jawMay 6, 2019

Beyond Your Backyard - We Are Free To Be Ourselves!

It is one of the local treasures when it comes to animals who need a home.

moose jawMay 1, 2019

Beyond Your Backyard - Tatawaw "There Is Room For Everyone, Welcome"

Friday evening saw the Moose Jaw Nature Society host the very informative program about the natural and cultural history about Tatawaw Park or the Moose Jaw Wild Animal Park as it was formerly known.

moose jawApril 28, 2019