Emma Cherney Awarded The Snowbird Scholarship
With a 96.3 percent average as well as involvement in extracurricular activities Central Collegiate graduate Emma Cherney was awarded the 2022 Snowbird Scholarship.
Emma was unable to attend the award so her father Brayden accepted the scholarship on her behalf from Mayor Clive Tolley.
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Harry Lin Awarded The Dubinsky Family Trust Scholarship
With a 99.7 percent average as well as involvement in extracurricular activities Central Collegiate graduate Harry Lin has been awarded the 2022 Dubinsky Family Trust Scholarship.
Lin was unable to attend the award so his father Johnathan accepted the scholarship on his behalf from Mayor Clive Tolley.
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Caterer Says Commercial Property Cap Rates Are Like A Dish Served Cold
The 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.
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The Bad - Money Lent For Food Services Now Likely Part Of Events Centre's Subsidy
Food and beverage services at the Moose Jaw Event Centre (the former Mosaic Place) may have made a $122,773 profit to June 30, 2022 but don’t hold your breath about the interest free loan being returned to the City’s coffers.
It is now likely part of the subsidy to the Events Centre and hopefully will mean a lower subsidy paid to the facility.
With perseverance and a lot of luck we have the answer to the $100,000 question.
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The Good - Events Centre Earns More Than Budgeted On Ticket Venture
The SaskTix initiative to see the Moose Jaw Events Centre (the former Mosaic Place) take over its ticketing and sell those services province-wide has seen six month revenues higher than budgeted.
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Rhino's Ramblings - Summer Is Over
A rambling at the end of summer as MJ Independent gets back into the coverage saddle.
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Report Warns Committee Growth To Noticeably Drop In 2023
It might seem as negative to some and even on the cusp of “Negative Nellies” to others but the most recent report to the City of Moose Jaw’s Investment Comment contains lots of bad news and forecasts when it comes to the overall economic conditions in 2023.
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Vanier Vikings Lose Home Opener To The Swift Current Colts
A look at the Vanier Vikings game versus the Swift Current Colts on Saturday afternoon
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Sunday Final Day For Spray Parks
Children who want to enjoy one of the City’s five spray parks have one more final day to do so as Sunday is the last day of the 2022 season.
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Trucks Were There For The Touching And Climbing Into
A few pictures from Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre’s “Touch A Truck” event being held at the Moose Jaw Event Centre from 11 am - 3 pm today.
The FREE event affords children the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles up close, climb inside, interact with the people who operate them and learn about safety.
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F Word Returns As Frost Advisory Issued
Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory for Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.
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Local Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in August from July - Stats Can Report
It 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.
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September 9th Declared As Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
Sadly Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder effects four percent of the population.
To help prevent the disorder and raise local and regional awareness Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder committees have had their respective mayors declare proclamations to help reach this goal.
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Hundreds Attend Free Barbecue To Celebrate Labour Day
A 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.
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The Regina Folk Festival Announces Their 2022 Fall Line-Up
The Regina Folk Festival presents their 2022 Fall Calendar of Events.
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Health Canada Recalls Popular Jogging Style Stroller
A popular jogging stroller has been recalled in both Canada and the United States as it poses a fingertip amputation hazard to children.
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Labour Council To Host Free Labour Day Barbecue Open To All
After 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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Alberta Rider Captures A $6,880 Barrel Slot Race First Prize
The 2022 Aurora Wind Feeds/BUCKEYE Nutrition Barrel Slot Race is over for another year.
The final evening saw a $6,880 top prize handed out but a nine year girl in a lower division managed to win over $5,000 against adults had at least one duck quacking in the stands.
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