Carnie's Comments - Rock 'n Roll History

Carnie's Comments

As I recall, my parents didn't think it was a good idea for my big brother to take me to the show, but he did and I'm glad I went.

It was September of 1976. I was in grade 6, having just turned 11 years old. My 24-year-old brother took me and a friend to see one of the hottest acts in rock 'n roll at Regina's Exhibition Stadium.

A band called Mahogony Rush opened up and warmed us up for Nazareth. What a show it was! I'd never experienced anything like that before. I thought they were going to blow the roof off the place.

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.

“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.

“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.

Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, June 4

The Stanley Cup final begins tonight in Edmonton as the Oilers host the defending champion, Florida Panthers. Game time is 6 o'clock.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express are in action tonight against the Beavers in Weyburn.

Last night in the Western Canadian Baseball League, the Regina Red Sox handed Medicine Hat their first loss of the season, outscoring the Mavericks 14-9 and the Saskatoon Berries topped Fort McMurray 4-3.

Best Steak - Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar: Best of Moose Jaw Awards

The 2025 Discover Moose Jaw and Hub Meats Best of Moose Jaw Awards nominations were submitted, the votes were tallied, and now it’s time to celebrate the best of the best in Moose Jaw — all nominated and voted on by you.

We’re highlighting our winners throughout the week! Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar is the recipient of the Best Steak award.

"We're proud of our food here, and we're proud of our steak," said Alex Carlton, owner of the Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar.

New turf being installed at Yara Centre

Replacing the turf at the Yara Centre has been underway for some time now and is still weeks away from completion.

May 20 was when the crew arrived in Moose Jaw to tear out the old turf, as the insulation is about a six-week process. The turf and track will be reopened to the public on June 30, stated Recreation Services Manager Scott Osmachenko.

"We wanted to be closed in what we call like our quiet time in May and June. So that was kind of the intent to get it installed."

4R’s of Fertilizing Forges

Fertilizing your forage stand is a significant investment; protect that investment by ensuring you are utilizing the appropriate source, rate, timing and placement of fertilizer. This is known as the 4R’s of forage fertility.

The following considerations should be incorporated into your fertility plan:

Ideally, soil sample in the spring, at the beginning of the growing season, to assess initial soil fertility. Then use the results to create a fertilizer blend that also takes into consideration the targeted yield.

Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.