Lifestyles — MJ Independent

Canadian Red Cross Establishes Fund In Wake Of Ukraine Crisis

The Canadian Red Cross has established a fund to help those directly affected by the fighting in Ukraine.

moose jawFebruary 25, 2022

Snowed In Comedy Tour This Thursday

If you are up for a good laugh check out the Snowed In Tour this coming Thursday at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.

moose jawFebruary 20, 2022

Just Another Sunday - Photo Essay In Ukraine

A photo and text look at just one Sunday and the true feelings of many Ukrainians.

It might surprise you but it is not what you might be expecting in a country we are daily told it seems is on the brink of war tomorrow.

moose jawFebruary 20, 2022

Beyond Your Backyard "The Uncommon Common Redpoll"

If you are wondering what those small little birds with red plumage are you are seeing in backyard and feeders it is the Common Redpoll.

The small birds are only occasional visitors to Moose Jaw find out why as nature columnist Kim Epp returns with a column about the birds being in the area.

Cover photo by Krista Routledge

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moose jawFebruary 19, 2022

Exhibition Company Hopeful For Fair This Year As Planning Well Underway

The mood has been described as hopeful as those planning this year’s Moose Jaw Hometown Fair kick it into a higher gear organizing the late June extravaganza after COVID restrictions sidelined the highly attended local event for two years.

moose jawFebruary 18, 2022

This Weekend It Is Once Again Time To Count Birds

It is time once again to head out in your own backyard and help scientists as the 25th edition of the Great Canadian Bird Count is set to start.

moose jawFebruary 16, 2022

Former Alderman Peter Norys Passes Away

Former Alderman Peter Norys a well known presence in the community has been laid to rest.

moose jawFebruary 14, 2022

Knittens For Kittens

SCRAPS - MJ thanks some special donors who have been knitting up a storm.

moose jawFebruary 13, 2022

Adopt An Owl Program In Its 24th Year And Still Going Strong

Here is a way to give a hoot about the owls at the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owls Centre located on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company grounds and that is you can adopt one and help pay for its care and the education program offered.

moose jawFebruary 6, 2022

Beyond Your Backyard - These Weasels Three

Our nature columnist returns with a great Wildlife Weekend feature about the weasels we see in Saskatchewan accompanied with photos from more than a couple award winning photographers.

moose jawJanuary 29, 2022

Family Literacy Day Focuses On Building Lifelong Bonds And Benefits

Taking time to read together with your family can lead to a lifetime of benefits - is the theme of Family Literacy Day.

A day with free activities designed to bring those sometimes not so evident benefits to fruition.

moose jawJanuary 24, 2022

Exhibition Briefs For January 2022

moose jawJanuary 23, 2022

COVID Causes Postponement Of Trio Of Shows

The rise of the COVID - 19 Omicrom variant has seen the postponement of a trio of shows scheduled for the Mae Wilson Theatre later this month.

moose jawJanuary 12, 2022

Beyond Your Backyard ❄ "Birds are Fowl Weather Fowls"

How do birds manage to survive the cold and how can you help them.

moose jawJanuary 9, 2022

Exhibition Planning For A Fair It Just Depends On COVID - 19

Despite the doom and gloom of the new COVID variant and the potential for more restrictions the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company is still cautiously optimistic hoping to after a two year pandemic hiatus to stage a 2022 Moose Jaw Hometown Fair.

moose jawDecember 29, 2021

Lots Of FREE Activities Coming Up At The Library

A list of the FREE children’s activities coming up at the Moose Jaw Public Library.

moose jawDecember 23, 2021

Crystal Meth Strategy Committee Disbanding

The Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee is disbanding after a year of providing awareness of addictions in the city but it will be replaced with a yet to be named new organization in the New Year.

moose jawDecember 22, 2021