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Mayor Publicly Speaks Out As Petition Received

With just under 875 signatures, an online petition designed to force Councillor Brian Swanson to resign did not get what it asked but it did provoke a strong reaction from the Mayor

moose jawNovember 14, 2018Mayor Fraser Tolmie, Fraser Tolmie, Jody Chell, DFFH, Brian Swanson, Councillor Brian Swanson

Rhino's Ramblings: Black Thursday

After months of speculation, rumour and innuendo, Councillor Brian Swanson has now commented at length on his side of the story…

moose jawNovember 10, 2018Rhino's Ramblings, Moose Jaw, MJ Independent, Robert Thomas, Rhino Bob, Councillor Crystal Froese, Crystal Froese, Brian Swanson, Councillor Brian Swanson, Scott McMann, Councillor Scott McMann, DFFH, Mosaic Place, Yara Centre, Yara Field House, Black Thursday

Revote Policy Rescinded

A policy which would have allowed all letters addressed to and from Council members or the Mayor to be brought forth by a Council member unless the author refused lasted just two weeks

moose jawOctober 12, 2018Transparency Measure Shot Down, Moose Jaw City Council, Mayor Fraser Tolmie, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Chris Warren, Councill, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Councillor Don Mitchell, Councillor Brian Swanson

Mosaic Place to Aggressively Seek Out Concerts

Puffalt told Council the City needed to be “aggressive” in going after events and concerts but to do it in a “professional manner”.

moose jawOctober 10, 2018Mosaic Place, Yara Centre, DFFH, DFFH to Aggressively Seek Out Concerts, DFFH Getting Concerts Again, City Manager Jim Puffalt, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Brian Swanson, Councillor Chris Warren, City Council, Mayor Fraser Tolmie

Executive Meetings to be Broadcast Live

In a rare demonstration of unanimity, Moose Jaw City Council voted to move their regular Executive Committee Meetings from the seclusion and tight quarters of the Scoop Lewry Room to City Council Chambers effective immediately

moose jawOctober 9, 2018Executive Committee, Executive Meetings to be broadcast live, Mayor Fraser Tolmie, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Brian Swanson, Scoop Lewry Room

Rhino's Ramblings: Sexual Misadventures in the Jaw

Sexual Misadventures in Moose Jaw

moose jawOctober 5, 2018Rhino's Ramblings, Robert Thomas, Sexual Misadventures in Moose Jaw, Mosaic Place, Yara Centre, DFFH, Graham Edge, Brian Swanson, Heather Eby, Councillor Brian Swanson, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Scott McMann

Rhino's Ramblings: DFFH, Who is at Fault?

For Council watchers out there, last night was one of the most astounding things in recent Moose Jaw City Council history.

moose jawSeptember 25, 2018Rhino's Ramblings, DFFH, Who is at Fault?, Mayor Fraser Tolmie, City Council, City of Moose Jaw, Councillor Brian Swanson, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Robert Thomas, Mj Independent

3 City Councillors Sanctioned

Three members of Moose Jaw City Council who were also board members at the Downtown Facility and Field House (DFFH), commonly known as Mosaic Place and Yara Center, had their fates decided by the three remaining members of Council on Monday night.

moose jawSeptember 25, 2018Mayor Fraser Tolmie, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Councillor Brian Swanson, Moose Jaw City Council, DFFH, DFFH board has been dissolved, Jim Puffalt, City Manager Jim Puffalt, Graham Edge

The Week That Was

The week that was

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Rhino's Ramblings: New Slogan Idea Draws Fire

It seemed like an ordinary, innocuous moment when Councillor Brian Swanson stood up this past Monday and asked a pair of questions regarding a new slogan for the City.

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Westheath Expansion Delayed

in Westheath the City would like to further develop. Unfortunately, developing has been shelved at least until budget time.

moose jawSeptember 13, 2018Moose Jaw, Robert Thomas, MJ Independent, Westheath, Westeath Expansion Delayed, Councillor Brian Swanson, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Councillor Scott McMann, South Hill

City Borrows $30 Million

There was no arguing that there are some major infrastructure repairs and replacements needed; it’s how it’s going to be paid for which had one councillor fearing the worst.

moose jawSeptember 12, 2018City Borrows $30 Million, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Brian Swanson, Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw News, Moose Jaw City Council

City Rebranding Itself? Who Pays For That?

When did the City decide to rebrand itself? Who is going to pay for it? These are questions that were on the mind of at least one Councillor at Monday's City Council meeting.

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Changes Made Regarding Garbage Collection

Some major changes are coming for some residents' garbage collection and although the words "Curbside Collection" came up in questioning, City Administration quickly shut the discussion down.

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Council Quarrels Over Crossing Signs

rossing a busy street can sometimes be a big chore but it seems that deciding on which corner to modernize can likewise be a little tricky as well.

moose jawSeptember 11, 2018Council Quarrels over Crossing Signs, Jim Puffalt, Councillor Chris Warren, Councillor Crystal Froese, Councillor Don Mitchell, Councillor Dawn Luhning, Councillor Scott McMann, Councillor Brian Swanson, May, Moose Jaw News, Mj Independent, Robert Thomas, City Council

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