Today is Earth Day and nature columnist Kimberly J Epp speaks out for Mother Earth and presents another viewpoint on how humanity’s own actions may well be fueling the next pandemic.
Despite the gloom she offers potential solutions to stopping the next pandemic.
Read MoreDesigned to help out those who could not or had a hard time purchasing a good and healthy restaurant meal The Big Give managed to cook up more donations than originally planned leaving many people smiling.
For restaurants it is a needed shot of confidence and cash into their tills while for the recipients it is a good meal in some tough pandemic times.
Read MoreWinter might be finally find itself being engulfed by spring but how did the birds fair in the past few days of bad weather - here is how they did it.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row the Regina Folk Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID - 19 pandemic.
Read MoreThis Caturday we feature a beautiful calico cat as SCRAPS Adoptable of the week.
Read MoreThis week’s Feline Friday photo.
Read MoreOur weekly feature where we present the finest in Moose Jaw’s cats available for adoption.
Read MoreThe impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic has hit the Wakamow Valley Authority hard.
To help raise needed funds to operate the park there will be outdoor farmers’ markets as well as Food Truck Friday to not only raise necessary funds but also to offer a much needed service to regular and new park users alike.
Read MoreIf you want to get involved and help Newcomers to integrate into the community there are some great board positions now being offered - the boards have positions available for all community members to lend a hand.
Read MoreEach month the SCRAPS calendar features a different theme and how a front line worker finds peace and contentment with a rescue cat. This month’s theme is fitting - FAITH.
Read MoreIn response to a request here is my distant cousin Hilda’s apple or apple rum strudel recipe.
Read MoreHere are just two of the delightful kitties SCRAPS has available.
Read MoreThey say getting lemons is a bad thing in life but that is not true for one local person with a green or is it a yellow thumb.
Read MoreIt is something we all take for granted as we just turn on the tap when we need it. But although we often see it as easy to come by water it seems is the most precious commodity to life on this planet.
MJ Independent nature columnist and well known local nature lover/educator/observer/proponent Kimberly J Epp says a few words and presents photos of local nature not taking water for granted.
Read MoreSCRAPS Moose Jaw returns after a hiatus with local felines up for adoption looking for their furever homes.
Read MoreThe world of personal meetings might be suspended due to the COVID - 19 pandemic and the world may have gone virtual leaving many behind but the local Big Country Toastmasters has managed to adapt to face the on-line challenges and they are offering the opportunity to learn public speaking and leadership in a digital meeting world.
Read MoreIf you want to help out scientists getting a better understanding on the number of birds there are over the next few days you can do so in your own backyard or even out your window as the annual bird count is on.
Red-breasted Nuthatch, cover photo by Krista Routledge
Read MoreWith it almost being Valentine’s Day the 9 Lives Boutique operated by SCRAPS - MJ in the Town and Country Mall would like to remind you they have the best gifts for that other love in your life - your cat.
And even if you do not have a cat but have a cat lover in your life there are numerous other locally handmade items available to make their hearts purr.
Read MoreIf you are looking for something unique that at the same time says Moose Jaw the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre’s on-line gift shop offers a wide assortment of themed items.
Read MoreNow that Christmas and New years is over, for both the Gregorian and Julian calendars, the City is offering a way to dispose of your natural Christmas tree in a way that it gives back to the local environment and is not simply disposed of in the landfill.
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