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The Moose Jaw Community Choir (MJCC), consisting of nearly 80 members from in and around the city brought together by their love of singing, have announced their Fourth Annual Spring Sing concert will be at Zion United Church on Saturday, May 10, starting at 7 p.m. 

The choir has been practicing for two hours every Monday night for months to prepare for the concert, and base Bob Laing said it’s going to be a great show. 

On Monday the provincial government announced that they are investing $23 million to expand full coverage for Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitors (Advanced Glucose Monitors) for seniors aged 65 and older and for young adults between 18 and 25 years old. The expanded coverage will benefit about 9,000 seniors and 700 young adults who may be eligible in the province.

"Our government remains committed to providing Saskatchewan residents living with diabetes the support they need to live an active lifestyle," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in an official statement.

The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) reacted strongly on Tuesday to news that Premier Scott Moe is cancelling industrial carbon pollution pricing, with SES board members saying that not only does the move leave the province weaker on its climate change strategy and less well-placed for future energy initiatives — it's also illegal.

The Justinsane Barbie Car Rally, held for 9 years now in commemoration of Justin Kowalski, is reutrning on Saturday, May 17th at 9 a.m. in Ardill, just outside Mossbank, and organizer Kari Wolitski said it will the beloved event continues to grow. 

Carnie's Comments

It's Throwback Thursday - just a minute to remember the good old days.

I got my first pedal bike when I was 7 years old. It was a CCM two-speed. I loved that thing but, like the other kids in the 70s, I just had to have a 10-speed. I went through a few of those and then, in the late 80s, it was time for a mountain bike. I got a good one from my friends at Boh's Cycle and Sporting Goods. 

A few years later, I got off my wallet and purchased what was an ultra-light, Norco Pinnacle. That was back around 1995, as I recall.

Team Canada continues to beat teams right behind them in the standings, as they defeated China 8-2 in the Thursday morning draw at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship at the Temple Garden Centre.

The win improves Canada's record to 8-1, while China, which has been chasing Canada for first place, drops to 6-3.

Team Canada ground out an 8-3 win over Czechia last night at the BKT World Men’s Curling Championship at the Temple Gardens Centre.

Yesterday's victory keeps Canada in the top spot in the standings at 7-1., Canada is back in action this morning at 9 a.m. when they face 6-2 China.

The Medicine Hat Tigers came from behind and beat the Broncos in Swift Current 4-3 in overtime last night. The Tigers now have a 3-games-to-1 lead in that best-of-7 first-round WHL playoff series.

Moose Jaw curling legend Dorenda Bailey is back in her hometown for the BKT World Men's Curling Championship.

Bailey began her curling journey at the end of Grade 9 at Central Collegiate. She was coached by Roy Theisen as she started what would become a long and successful curling career.

The BKT World Men's Curling Championship has attracted visitors from near and far, significantly boosting business in the downtown area, where fans and teams are delighting in dining, shopping, and exploring.

Dining

"It's been crazy, to be honest. Lunches and suppers have just been packed. The experience has been great, the people are here to have fun. It's been great for our business, and I've been hearing the same from everybody else too," said John Iatridis, owner of The Mad Greek in Moose Jaw.

Susan Wyllie and Basil “Bas” Baird are visiting Moose Jaw from Edinburgh, Scotland to support their friends on Team Scotland — the top seed coming into the tournament, skipped by Bruce Mouat. 

“It’s been really good!” Wyllie said when asked about the tournament and Moose Jaw. “Yeah, we’ve been enjoying it.” 

“Weather’s a bit chilly, but there you go,” Baird chipped in. “It’s Canada! It can’t help itself.