A Labour Of Love And Philanthropy Now Available For Free
A system that started out close to 50 years ago as a labour of love and philanthropy which was designed to help people with special needs to more readily communicate is now available for free.
Despite its low usage in North America the system created by former Moose Jaw resident, Subhas Maharaj, for people with special needs who are unable to speak is widely used in parts of Asia.
It is also seeing a bit of a resilience for refugees and immigrants as an aid to help them to communicate.
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Girl Guides Present Gifts To Say Thank You
To say thank you to local healthcare workers for all they have done during the pandemic the Moose Jaw Girl Guides made 381 key chains for the staff at the Dr F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital plus dropped off Girl Guides cookies for the staff to enjoy.
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Beyond Your Backyard - Orphaned Wildlife and the Avian Flu
With it being Earth Day nature columnist Kimberly Epp writes about baby animals and the avian flu.
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RCMP Musical Ride To Headline Hometown Fair - As Entertainers Lineup Released
With the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair now a go in 2022 the entertainment has been booked with a variety of acts famous world-wide, internationally and locally set to entertain fairgoers.
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Exhibition Association Selects Executive For 2022
The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company elected their Executive Committee for 2022 at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.
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Visit Moose Jaw Sees Events Returning
The lifting of COVID - 19 restrictions has seen a bounce back of events partially funded by Visit Moose Jaw.
The consortium of local hotels and events centres has seen the number of events they fund return to pre-COVID levels which should have a major impact on Moose Jaw’s event driven economy.
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SCRAPS Visits Diversified Services With Rescue Cat
As part of their outreach program SCRAPs - MJ recently visited Diversified Services.
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CELEBRATING TODAY AT EXCALLIPURR CAT CAFE !!!
One of SCRAPS - MJ cats is very happy as it now has a furrever home.
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Last Chance For Buffet Tickets To Help Support Ukrainian Refugees
The war in Ukraine has touched home for many and here is a chance to enjoy a meal, show solidarity as well as see net proceeds go to assist Ukrainian war refugees.
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Sadly Hemmingway The Cat Has Passed Away
He was an older cat who spent the majority of his life as a stray which saw an outpouring of support when his story was told.
Sadly Hemmingway has passed away in this update from SCRAPS - MJ.
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SCRAPS Thanks Central Collegiate For Donation
SCRAPS - MJ thanks Central Collegiate students for their generous donation.
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Canadian Red Cross Establishes Fund In Wake Of Ukraine Crisis
The Canadian Red Cross has established a fund to help those directly affected by the fighting in Ukraine.
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Snowed In Comedy Tour This Thursday
If you are up for a good laugh check out the Snowed In Tour this coming Thursday at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.
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Just Another Sunday - Photo Essay In Ukraine
A photo and text look at just one Sunday and the true feelings of many Ukrainians.
It might surprise you but it is not what you might be expecting in a country we are daily told it seems is on the brink of war tomorrow.
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Beyond Your Backyard "The Uncommon Common Redpoll"
If you are wondering what those small little birds with red plumage are you are seeing in backyard and feeders it is the Common Redpoll.
The small birds are only occasional visitors to Moose Jaw find out why as nature columnist Kim Epp returns with a column about the birds being in the area.
Cover photo by Krista Routledge
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Exhibition Company Hopeful For Fair This Year As Planning Well Underway
The mood has been described as hopeful as those planning this year’s Moose Jaw Hometown Fair kick it into a higher gear organizing the late June extravaganza after COVID restrictions sidelined the highly attended local event for two years.
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This Weekend It Is Once Again Time To Count Birds
It is time once again to head out in your own backyard and help scientists as the 25th edition of the Great Canadian Bird Count is set to start.
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Former Alderman Peter Norys Passes Away
Former Alderman Peter Norys a well known presence in the community has been laid to rest.
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Knittens For Kittens
SCRAPS - MJ thanks some special donors who have been knitting up a storm.
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Adopt An Owl Program In Its 24th Year And Still Going Strong
Here is a way to give a hoot about the owls at the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owls Centre located on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company grounds and that is you can adopt one and help pay for its care and the education program offered.
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