The initial run of the Wakamow Farmer’s Market attracted hundreds of potential customers for the 45 vendors.
An initial run that many - both customers and vendors alike - enjoyed as it gave them the opportunity to get out and experience the weather as the COVID - 19 pandemic restrictions have kept many people cooped up in their homes for months.
Read MoreDespite the COVID - 19 pandemic dominating the headlines there is another epidemic in the Notorious City that is shattering and taking lives - that epidemic is Crystal Meth. The Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee presents a lengthy explanation about Drug Treatment Court and two lives saved by it.
A bit of a longer read but nevertheless for those struggling to break free from meth addiction and run in conflict with the law here is a potential way out.
Read MoreFor 2021 SCRAPS - MJ calendar features those who go out on the frontlines to ensure the world which has developed because of COVID - 19 continues to function - this month the theme is transportation who bring goods and keep the economy moving.
Read MoreSCRAPS - MJ is holding a quilt raffle to raise money to help with their feral feline projects and to the winners a nice warm feeling.
Read MoreThis week’s Feline Friday is the search for Tank and his hopeful return to his home at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds.
Read MoreToday 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.
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