Union head says new federal government needs to regain public servants' trust
The head of one of Canada's largest federal unions says the federal government needs to focus on repairing the relationship between public servants and management.
Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, said this is a "delicate moment" and that new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has his work cut out for him.
Prier said the Trudeau government made several questionable decisions that eroded trust among workers. They included a messy return-to-office rollout that was conducted without consulting employees, he said.
Bank of Canada rate cut odds for June fall after April inflation data
Signs that underlying inflation was picking up in April put the Bank of Canada in a tricky position ahead of its June interest rate decision, with some economists arguing a second straight pause is now more likely.
"It is going to make it a much more challenging backdrop for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting rates, at least in the near term," said Benjamin Reitzes, managing director of Canadian rates and macro strategist at BMO Capital Markets.
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Douglas Mathew Bryan, an admirable and outspoken original, passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Doug was born on December 29, 1931, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to parents Bert and Ruby Bryan. He grew up on a family homestead near Bridgeford, Saskatchewan, with his brother Alfred and sister Helen. Doug was a first-generation Canadian born to English and Scottish immigrants who fled poverty in the Old World to pursue a better life for their family.
Canadians believe higher food prices on the way: survey
A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern
Whether people throw steaks or hot dogs on the barbecue this summer could reflect how they feel about their food spending.
A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.
Applications for 2025 Adopt a Flowerpot Program now open
The City of Moose Jaw's Adopt a Flowerpot Program is back for another year and is now accepting applications from businesses in the downtown core.
Detailed information will be sent, along with an application form, by the Community Services Department's Parks & Recreation branch to businesses in Moose Jaw's downtown.
Southwest Sask. tops charts for long weekend rainfall totals
Environment and Climate Change Canada predicted a cool and wet Victoria Day Long Weekend—and Mother Nature delivered. Much of the southern Saskatchewan saw persistent rainfall over the past 72 hours, bringing some much-needed moisture to after a scotching hot start to the month.
The southern portion of the province saw the largest amount fall, driven by a Colorado low that tracked across the region late last week.
City looking to emphasize local in purchasing policy
A report will be coming back to city council in the near future examining the potential for prioritizing local businesses or products in the City of Moose Jaw’s purchasing policy.
Coun. Patrick Boyle originally put forward the following motion:
“That the city’s purchasing policy be updated to include local preference and/or community benefit component for all procurements by the City of Moose Jaw, and further that a report regarding updates to the purchasing policy be presented to executive committee by June 23, 2025.”
Seeding progress well ahead of five and 10-year averages
Dry conditions at the onset of the seeding season fueled substantial progress made by producers in the past week. Seeding is currently reported at 49 per cent complete provincewide, up from 31 per cent last week, placing progress significantly ahead of the five and 10-year averages of 32 and 34 per cent.
2025 Summer Recreation Guide available now
The City of Moose Jaw’s 2025 Summer Recreation Guide is now available and features a wide variety activities, camps and programs for residents of all ages. Recreation Services Manager, Scott Osmachenko, says this year’s guide is chock full of programs, with a special focus on popular activities for children and teenagers.
“Probably the biggest thing that everyone looks for is the children’s programs related to the Yara Centre Summer Day Camps,” he explained.
Benefits of Deferred Grazing on Native Prairie
Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation.