Province Bans Cellphones From Classrooms Come September
Starting in September the provincial government has now banned the use of cell phones by students in grades K - 12 from the classroom
It’s a move following other provinces that is likely to be controversial for many students and some parents
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Male Charged With Weapons Offences After Pointing Gun
An 18 year old male is facing charges after allegedly pointing a pellet gun to intimidate a group of people on Friday
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City Officials Golf On Public Dime - City Manager Says Expense Justified
The City’s elected and unelected officials have had golf tournament fees paid from public funds.
City manager Maryse Carmichael defended the practice stating it helps the City network with the business community but at the same time the practice is under review as part of the 2025 budget process
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Facility’s Proposed Location Negatively Impacts Proposed Hotel - Proponent Tells Public Forum
Monday evening’s community safety and wellness meeting drew a large audience and plenty of views.
The forum also drew a speaker representing the proposed Brunswick Tapestry Hotel by Hilton who stated Souls Harbour proposed River Street facility would negatively impact the hotel project
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Outdoor Pool Re-Opening
Clarity issues forced the outdoor pool to be temporarily closed for a few days.
The pool will re-open Thursday August 1st
MJ Independent file photo
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Former MLA Lyle Stewart Succumbs To Cancer
Former local longtime MLA Lyle Stewart lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday
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Violent Crime Severity Up - Non Violent Crime Severity Down
Statistics Canada released the Crime Severity Indexes for 2023 last week.
Amongst the indexes the statistics for Moose Jaw were also released.
Moose Jaw’s Crime Severity Indexes for 2023 show a decrease in the overall Crime Severity Index but the Violent Crime Severity Index shows another increase in 2023.
The increase in the Violent Crime Severity Index in Moose Jaw mirrors the increase provincially
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Police Arrest Man Following Alleged Stabbing
Police have arrested and charged a 21 year old male with aggravated assault after an alleged stabbing on Friday evening
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