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Saskatchewan’s wildfire response continues to draw support from across the country and around the world, as the province grapples with what officials are calling an unprecedented fire season.

As of Tuesday morning, there were 50 active wildfires burning across Saskatchewan, including 12 that remain uncontained and 18 under assessment. Volunteers from Moose Jaw and area continue to be an active part of the ongoing battle.

The Moose Jaw community is preparing to gather once again to celebrate the life of Brady Grasdal through sport, friendship, and giving back.

The second annual Brady Grasdal Memorial Golf Tournament takes place Thursday, August 1 at Lynbrook Golf Course, with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Just a few team spots remain for what has quickly become one of Moose Jaw’s most heartfelt annual events.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express dropped a 5-4 decision in extra innings to the Weyburn Beavers on Tuesday night at Ross Wells Park.

After three scoreless innings, Moose Jaw opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth when Eduardo Saenz hit a solo home run to make it 1-0.

Weyburn took the lead with a pair of runs in the top of the sixth. Moose Jaw answered in the bottom half when Austin Gurney grounded into a double play, allowing Ben Waliczek to score and tie the game.

The Beavers went up 4-2 after eight innings.

Carnie's Comments

As the provincial amateur golf championship season is upon us I'm thinking of my late father, George.

He loved to play. He wasn't exactly competitive, but he enjoyed his annual trip to the Saskatchewan Senior Championship. While he challenged himself to play well, he knew he wasn't in the elite class of golfers who could win it.

However, when he reached the age of 75 and qualified for the "legends" category, he was among the best.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill (William H.) Johnstone on July 13, 2025. Bill left us surrounded by family and friends and a whole lot of love.  

Bill was born on August 20, 1946, in Moose Jaw, SK to Betty and Lloyd Johnstone. He was raised on the Johnstone Dairy Farm.  Bill started his education at the Cobourg School, which was a one-room schoolhouse. He then attended Westmount Elementary School and Riverview and Peacock Collegiates. 

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 2007-born forward, Kash Andresen, from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a 2nd round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.

“Adding Andresen to our group will provide us with a top 9 centreman who brings size and grit along with some secondary scoring,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Kash has been in the league for two years and will bring playoff experience along with solid leadership qualities.”

The Weyburn Beavers came into Moose Jaw and beat the Miller Express 5-4 in an extra inning last night. Noah Brooks went two for four with two RBI for the winners. Eduardo Saenz and Andy Rivas both hit home runs in a losing cause. Moose Jaw will host the Medicine Hat Mavericks tonight.

In other Western Canadian Baseball League action last night, Brooks outscored Regina 10-9 while the east division leading Saskatoon Berries beat Okotoks 11-8. The Berries are 32 and 5 on the season.

After a contentious city council meeting Monday night, Ranch Ehrlo is clarifying details about its program that will operate out of the former Chez Nous building. 

At the meeting, it was revealed that a B.C.-based company purchased the building, and Ranch Ehrlo is leasing it to expand its supportive housing program in Moose Jaw. The organization’s family support program helps families struggling with addiction, specifically aiming to keep children with their families or reunite them. 

Big changes are coming to the way customers use the concession on the concourse of the Temple Gardens Centre arena. 

On Monday night, city council approved funding to retrofit Concession 3, located in the southwest corner of the concourse, into a marketplace, grab-and-go style concession. 

The marketplace concession will complement the fixed and portable concessions and bar services already in place on the concourse. 

RCMP say they've arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted.

RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say in a statement that a report came in just after 1 p.m. Tuesday about a Cessna that "had been hijacked" and was on its way to Vancouver.

Police say the "sole occupant" of the plane was arrested after it touched down.