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SaskPower is expanding its renewable energy options with the introduction of a new Renewable Subscription Service (RSS) aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, farms, and residential customers. Announced on Thursday, February 20, the service is intended by the Crown utility to provide a flexible, affordable way for customers to offset their greenhouse gas emissions without the need for costly self-generation equipment like solar panels. 

Last month, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) unveiled a brand-new ‘Grains of Saskatchewan’ interactive display. A new interactive display that will allow a more hands-on learning experience surrounding agriculture and crops grown in Saskatchewan. Sara Shymko, executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom, explains how hands-on learning can benefit when teaching about agriculture.  

With the harsh winter, increasing numbers of wildlife are seeking food and refuge in urban areas. The numbers of coyote sighting will increase proportionally, and reports throughout the city, most recently in Humboldt’s southeast side have been more frequent. In smaller surrounding communities, wildlife encounters, including coyotes, have been frequent.  

LAST GAME…  Prince Albert scored three in the first period and another four in the third and handed the Warriors an 8-2 loss Monday at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.  Landen McFadden and Lynden Lakovic had one goal each for the Warriors, Ethan Semeniuk picked up two assists, and Josh Banini made 32 saves.  The duo of Daxon Rudolph and Justice Christensen led the Raiders as they combined for three goals and nine points.  Moose Jaw was 1-for-2 on the power play and 0-for-1 on the penalty kill.

The Official Opposition are demanding answers from the Sask Party government on why the spring sitting of the provincial legislature will be delayed until March 19, with Sask NDP Leader Carla Beck pointing out that President Donald Trump has threatened at least two rounds of potentially devastating tariffs before that date.

Beck said that a more appropriate action would be to call an emergency session so that Saskatchewan Party MLAs and Saskatchewan NDP MLAs can work together to respond to the US regime. 

It may not be spring, but one of the nation’s major seasons is fast approaching. As of February 24, Canadians can begin filing their 2024 tax returns online. 

It can be a daunting task for those who are filing a tax return for the first time and as the country’s taxpayers break out their calculators, gather documents, receipts and prepare to get to work, Jack Gerger, franchise co-owner of H&R Block in Moose Jaw and Weyburn, shares some advice. 

Jayden Hagen-Beckett is a 16-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with APL Leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. She is in Saskatoon right now receiving several forms of treatment.

To support the family's expenses during this difficult time, a rib dinner has been organized for Saturday between 4 and 8 p.m. at Bugsy's Irish Pub, or 4 to 7 p.m. at Smitty's in the Town & Country Mall. 

Spike & Friends Pet Services Inc. Expands with a New Name, Location, and Boarding Services!

Formerly known as Spike Grooming, Spike & Friends Pet Services Inc. has rebranded and moved into a larger, custom-designed space at 441 Fairford Street West in Moose Jaw.

Owner Megan Weiland shared the journey behind the new location:

This week we have 4 sisters looking for their forever homes! The Spike & Friends Pet Services Inc. Adorable Adoptables from the Moose Jaw Humane Society. Meet these 4 sweet siblings Minnie, Rosie, Murphie, and Frankie! The girls are a Shepherd, German / Mixed Breed (Medium) and are now available for adoption!  You can find their adoption application at mjhs.ca. 

Minnie: 

Emergency crews were at the scene of a vehicle fire early Friday morning.

Police and fire responded to a vehicle fire in the westbound lane of Thatcher Drive East, in front of Superstore shortly after 9 a.m.

Traffic had been reduced to a single lane in both directions until around 10 a.m. when the vehicle was towed and traffic was able to resume as normal.

According to the Moose Jaw Police Service, no one was injured and it is thought to be a mechanical issue and not suspicious in nature.