Lives Lived - Tharadevi Maharaj
It’s been awhile since we ran this column but as a service to our readers we run obituaries and remembrances free of charge.
Today we look at Tharadevi (Thara) Maharaj whose love of teaching and helping others saw her become a teacher in Apartheid South Africa, witness the violent partitioning of India, raise two children as a single mother after her husband’s passing.
After moving to Moose Jaw Thara found her South African teaching certificates not honoured so she had to attend classes here in order to teach.
She was a school teacher in Moose Jaw for a number of years.
After her retirement she spent countless volunteer hours helping others who were taking an immigration journey
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What Is On At The Exhibition This Weekend
A brief look at what’s on at the Moose Jaw Exhibition this weekend
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Reader’s Question - How Many Low Income Seniors Are Losing Their Homes Due To Property Taxes
We get answers regarding a reader’s question - this time it’s about how many low income seniors are losing your homes due to property taxes
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What’s On At The MJ Exhibition This Weekend
From barrel racing to motorcycles, there’s a lot to do this weekend at the Moose Jaw Exhibition - 250 Thatcher Drive East
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MJPS Officer Visits Thailand As His Father Is Honoured
A member of the Moose Jaw Police Service, Constable Chris Flanagan, recently returned from Thailand where he attended a memorial service for his late father Corporal Derek Flanagan of the RCMP
Corporal Flanagan was killed in the line of duty 25 years ago during an anti-narcotics drug operation in Thailand
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Ever Popular Model Railroad Show Returning To The WDM
An annual favourite the Moose Jaw Thunder Creek Model Railroad Club is returning to the Western Developmeny Museum in Moose Jaw on March 23rd and 24th.
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City Announces Rec Facility Sponsorship
The City has announced a sponsorship agreement with Golden West Radio
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Hundreds Attend Annual Filipino Tournament
The Moose Jaw Filipino community held their annual Family Day Basketball Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
The longest running Family Day event in Moose Jaw saw close to 600 people show up. An increase over last year’s numbers.
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Grand Opening On Monday
There is a grand opening of service geared to those who are 55 years of age or older
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GAX 2024 Explodes This Weekend
GAX is back this weekend and it’s not too late to take part.
If you like gaming - whether experienced or not - the largest event of this type in the province is right here in Moose Jaw.
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Moose Jaw Dog Club Donates To Animal Sanctuary
A local animal sanctuary received some much appreciated help from the Moose Jaw Dog Club
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Passport To Wellness Trade Show This Weekend
Health, fitness, better living and everything in between will be featured in this weekend’ s Healthy Lifestyle Trade Show.
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Community Comes To SCRAPS Aid
A strong community effort has come through to help SCRAPS - MJ when they needed it the most
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SCRAPS A Purrfect Fit For New Mall Owners
A new location during the Christmas rush might seem like a disaster in the making, but for SCRAPS - MJ it has been anything but that
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SCRAPS 2024 Calendar A Purrfect Gift
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift the SCRAPS 2024 is a great choice available at many local locations
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Volleyball Club Presents Scholarships
The Thunder Creek Volleyball Club awarded its annual scholarships on Wednesday afternoon
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Annual Christmas Lunch Held
Close to 600 students plus staff and special guests were treated to a Christmas noon hour dinner consisting of ham and turkey at Peacock Collegiate on Wednesday
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"Decorate a Tree For Wildlife" 🌲🐦🐿🦌"Beyond Your Backyard"🌲
Although it is not a harsh winter, so far helping out, the birds by feeding them is still something that will increase your chances of surviving the winter
Learn all about it and what you can do here yourself to help out
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Cornerstone Christian School Set To Celebrate 30 Years
Garret Delaurier writes the history of Cornerstone Christian School and the upcoming 30 year anniversary celebrations
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Free Christmas Light Show This Saturday
For anyone who wants to get into the Christmas spirit there is a free Christmas Light Show and more this Saturday up on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds
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