It may have looked like a local business owner Bernie Dombowsky was all alone when he related his concerns about how his assessment and subsequent property tax for his business did not make a lot of sense.
But a report inadvertently released by a committee in Saskatoon shows there are more than a few people and groups unhappy with the present property taxation system.
This is a lengthier and more in-depth report.
Read MoreIf you were hoping to get this coming Monday off - with pay - to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on the day she is laid to rest it will all depend what type of workplace you are in.
If you work for an employer that is federally regulated this coming Monday has been declared a statutory holiday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
If you work for a provincially regulated employer, the majority of employees in Saskatchewan, you are encouraged to pay tribute and remember Queen Elizabeth II but you won’t be getting the day off to do so.
Read MoreThe way commercial properties are assessed and then taxed since the 2021 reassessment had a well known long-time business owner telling Council what he saw as the inequities in the system.
Read MoreEnvironment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory for Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.
Read MoreIt may be a hiccup or a start of a trend but the unemployment rate is up slightly nationally, provincially and locally according to Statistics Canada’s seasonally unadjusted August 2022 report.
Read MoreA Labour Day tradition that went into hiatus for three years because of the COVID - 19 pandemic returned serving hundreds of people to commemorate workers and unions both past, present and future for the contributions they have made to society.
It’s an event the Moose Jaw and District Labour Council is happy to bring back to the community.
Read MoreA popular jogging stroller has been recalled in both Canada and the United States as it poses a fingertip amputation hazard to children.
Read MoreAfter three years of not being held due to the COVID - 19 pandemic the Moose Jaw and District’s annual FREE barbecue is being held tomorrow.
The event is FREE and open to everyone to attend and features hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments.
Moose Jaw Union Centre 1402 Caribou Street West from 11:30 to 2 pm.
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