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Health care advocates say they're worried the Liberal government will backtrack on its promise to create a universal, single-payer pharmacare program.

Frédérique Chabot, executive director of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, said conversations with government officials lead her to believe Ottawa is "seriously considering" a different approach that would instead provide coverage to people without private insurance.

As we enter the full swing of the fall run in Western Canada, beef cattle producers need to think about the right time to sell their calves while also considering the different marketing avenues, whether it's online, an auction mart, or direct from the ranch.

On top of these decisions, producers should fully understand certain terms to avoid potential income loss.

Because cow-calf producers usually only sell calves once a year, these terms can fall out of memory and should be reviewed.

One important term for many producers is price slide.

The Moose Jaw Warriors’ Ethan Semeniuk has been named the Western Hockey League’s Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 21. 

Semeniuk, 20, put up five points — two goals and three assists — and had a plus-seven rating in the Warriors’ two-game sweep of the Brandon Wheat Kings to open the regular season. 

It is with great sadness that the family of Grant Dunlop announce his passing on September 20, 2025, at the age of 91. Grant was predeceased by his parents Minnie and Jim; first wife Caroline; brothers Murray, Glen, Jack, Keith, Cal, Bill; sisters Betty and Ester; as well as Anita’s children James and Wanda. Grant will be missed by his spouse Anita and her children Doreen (Richard), Darrell, Linda (Bill); seven grandchildren and spouses; nine great grandchildren and spouses; nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Grant retired from work with the City of Moose Jaw.

A brief but widespread planned outage is set to effect SaskPower customers in the Assiniboia area tomorrow morning.

From 7 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. all customers in Lafleche, Gravelbourg, Melaval, Shamrock, Coderre, Bateman, Courval, Thompson Lake and all surrounding rural areas will be without power while SaskPower conducts system maintenance.

The autumn equinox is today, Monday the 23rd of September, officially marking the astronomical beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere as day and night reach nearly equal length across the globe.

The equinox happens at 12:18 p.m. in Saskatchewan, when the sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward. This astronomical event signals the transition from summer to autumn, with daylight hours continuing to decrease until the winter solstice in December.

Hunting season is getting underway this fall with archery season, which opened Sept. 1. 

Archery is open for most species as well as waterfowl. Hunters are reminded to purchase a duck stamp before hunting waterfowl and migratory birds. 

“Migratory birds are federally regulated because we share them throughout North America. You can pick up a stamp at a post office or, more easily, go online through Environment Canada’s website, fill out the PDF form, purchase the tag, and get a virtual stamp emailed right to you,” said Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation president Todd Smith. 

Harvest progress across the province took a brief pause due to widespread rainfall, and while progress is up 12 per cent from last week — now sitting at 53 per cent complete — harvest 2025 continues to lag behind both the five and 10-year averages of 73 and 62 per cent. 

Canadian Football League Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced major changes to the league Monday, calling them a bold step to “elevate the action” and improve the fan experience.

The updates, revealed at a press conference and through a promotional video, include shrinking the field, shortening end zones, and moving the goal posts.

Under the changes:

Moose Jaw Police Service

September 17, 2025 – September 18, 2025

0700 Hours – 0700 Hours

Total Calls – 56

0802 Hours – Parking Bylaw – A vehicle was reportedly parked on the street for several days. Police will follow up with the registered owner.

1004 Hours – Break and Enter – 500 block Ominica St E – The complainant’s residence was broken into, and damage was caused. Multiple items from within the residence were stolen. The incident is under investigation.