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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night, evidently setting a new date for bilateral negotiations between the two countries. 

Canada and the United States had committed to working on a new economic and security agreement with a July 21 deadline for a deal. The boosted tariff pressures call into question progress toward the initial time frame.

The Moose Jaw RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in finding 27-year-old Gavin Nelson.

Nelson is wanted for failure to comply with court-ordered release conditions related to a June 2022 assault investigation, and failure to appear in court.

He is described as five-foot-11, 160 pounds, hazel eyes, red hair, and has "brothers until the end" tattooed on his right wrist.

UPDATE:

The youth person of interest has been identified by police, and has been arrested and charged with sexual assault.

The police do not believe there is a danger to the public. The identity of the suspect cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Music fans will have a chance to meet drummer Brent Fitz up close this Monday, July 14, when the Canadian rocker stops in at John’s Music in Moose Jaw for a special one-hour meet-and-greet event that includes autographs and ticket giveaways.

The Moose Jaw Transition House has released its 2024 – 2025 annual report, revealing a year of both expanded reach and persistent need as the shelter continues to serve women and children impacted by interpersonal violence and domestic abuse.

The shelter provided safe accommodation to 90 women and children fleeing abuse, with an average stay of 21 days. Surveys show that 95% of residents felt safe and welcomed, and many described the shelter as feeling like home during a difficult chapter.

It was an absolute scorcher of a day for residents across much of the province yesterday, and one that saw numerous records shattered—or at least tied—here in Southern Saskatchewan. 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke, the mercury here in Moose Jaw soared to a high of 36.1°C yesterday, tying the previous all-time high temperature record for July 9, originally set in 1980.  

The Town of Assiniboia is looking to fill the bellies of its residents while raising money for recreational activities in the community. 

This past Tuesday, the Better Together Barbeque series kicked off at the Assiniboia Aquatic Centre. All ages are welcome to join every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For just $5, attendees can enjoy a burger or hot dog, chips, and a drink.

This initiative offers an extremely affordable way to feed families, co-workers, staff, neighbors, or friends while keeping recreation affordable in Assiniboia.

The Regina Red Sox had two big innings to take down the Moose Jaw Miller Express 7–4 at Ross Wells Park on Wednesday night. 

Moose Jaw opened the scoring in the bottom of the first, with Austin Gurney scoring off a Tanner DeGrazia single. 

Innings two through five went scoreless before Regina put up four runs in the top of the sixth to make it 4–1. 

Carnie's Comments

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

Remember when we all had maps in our cars? We'd keep them in the glove box and, from time to time, we'd pull over and have a look when we needed them.

Times have changed. Now we have cel phones with services like Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant and Google Maps. 

I put two of those into action last week when I was visiting friends in Calgary. Siri got me to my first destination with no problems. She was perfect. 

They scored 4 runs in the 6th inning and 3 more in the 7th and that's all they needed - the Regina Red Sox beat the Miller Express in Moose Jaw 7-4 last night.

Leadoff hitter Ian Montz did most of the damage, going 3 for 6 at the plate with 4 RBI. Meanwhile, Robert Estrada hit a home run for the Millers.

One other East Division team was in action last night - the Weyburn Beavers suffered an 11-8 loss in Medicine Hat and that's where the Millers will play tonight against the Mavericks.