A bit of a look at the wonderful world of FOIs and the search for what is really going on.
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After a two year hiatus, due to the COPVID - 19 pandemic, Brickspo is back at the WDM this weekend.
Sunday is the final day of the show, which has drawn hundreds, out to look at the creations as well as check out all that the WDM has to offer.
It is not too late to come and check it out.
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A bit of a rain shower late on Saturday afternoon may not be welcomed by those out in their yards or camping.
But for one canola crop the local farmer must be saying to themselves “sweet.”
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A campaign that will see signs placed in the community where police have caught impaired drivers is starting to pop up.
The campaign by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), and the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) hopes to point out the consequences of impaired driving and also encourage people to reported suspected impaired drivers.
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The Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
This is a backgrounder that looks at the present inflation and the environment cattle producers and feedlot operators find themselves in.
Part Three In A Series
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The Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
This is a backgrounder that looks at the some of the underlying market forces and how the cattle market cycle differs from the traditional supply and demand market.
Part Two In A Series
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The Saskatchewan Stock Growers has called for a government - Federal and Provincial - review into the cattle and beef pricing system as farmers/ranchers and feedlot operators do not believe they are receiving their fair share of record high retail store prices.
We did a deep dive into this issue as retail beef prices are at record highs while producers are losing money when they sell their livestock.
We speak at length with Garner Deobald, president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association about the reasons behind the group’s call for beef pricing to be investigated.
Part One In A Series
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A personal update about what is going on this summer at MJ Independent.
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With the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association calls for a government investigation into the beef and slaughter cattle industry the MJ Independent did out own investigation to hopefully clarify what is happening in the industry.
If as the SSGA claims producers and feedlots are not making windfall profits then who or what is driving up the price of beef at the retail level?
We try to clarify the issue and as always don’t take our word for it but do your own research.
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A complete list of the winners in the Highway To Heroes Car Show held this past Saturday.
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A 27 year old Moose Jaw man is dead following pointing a firearm in a police involved shooting.
The man was shot after the Moose Jaw Police Service responded to a man uttering threats at 1:10 am earlier this morning. The man fled the original scene and a police chase occurred east on the Trans-Canada Highway.
After attempts to negotiate over hours the man allegedly pointed a firearm and refused multiple commands to lower the weapon when he was shot. The 27 year old later died on the scene.
The RCMP and Moose Jaw Police Service have requested the legislated independent investigation and coroner’s office involvement into the fatality.
The incident has closed the Trans Canada Highway near Belle Plaine where the investigation continues.
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Although it was likely the hottest day of 2022 so far - with high temperatures in the mid 30s - the 6th Highway To Heroes Car Show went ahead as planned.
The story talks about the importance of the car show to not only assist local non-profits but also the bond it helps to forge and foster between 15 Wing Moose Jaw and the community.
There is a good selection of photos from the event for the car buffs out there.
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For those attending the 6th Highway To Heroes Car Show at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds the organizers have released instructions on where to park for spectator and car exhibitors alike.
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The alleged perpetrator of a July 8th stabbing incident on the 0 block of Manitoba Street East has been released on conditions.
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An alleged recyclables thief mixed up his court appearance date with the date he was required to appear at the Moose Jaw Police Services station to be photographed and fingerprinted but the John Howard Society’s court worker called him and told him about his missing court.
Appearing late the accused’s excuse was accepted and he was accepted to Alternative Measures which if he completes the requirements the Court will dismiss the charges.
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With the temperature soaring this Saturday July 16th the Highway To Heroes Car Show would like all attendees know organizers are taking precautions to help ensure any heat dangers are reduced. Safety is the utmost concern for the organizers of the show.
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The City of Moose Jaw has identified three problem areas where pigeons are congregating and causing problems in City facilities.
But instead of euthanizing the fowl flock as done in other municipalities the City has a plan to use non-lethal methods to alter the pigeons behaviour and encourage them to leave.
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An out of province driver, who was working at an area industrial site, told Moose Jaw Provincial Court he learnt a hard lesson when he plead guilty to impaired driving after just being over the legal limit.
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