The calls made by the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) to investigate the pricing system for cattle and beef is nothing new.
One of the largest studies was a public inquiry that extensively looked at the sector from top to bottom and made recommendations. Recommendations aiming towards more efficiencies of scale in the cattle marketing, slaughter, processing and retail sales of beef in 1976.
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Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreThe alleged perpetrator of a July 8th stabbing incident on the 0 block of Manitoba Street East has been released on conditions.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreThe alleged perpetrator of a Friday night stabbing on the 0 block of Manitoba Street East made his first court appearance on Monday morning.
Colewyn Terrell Montana will remain in custody but will have a bail hearing this coming Thursday morning.
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