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The Moose Jaw & District Humane Society expressed their gratitude to the community for all the help on Friday, Nov. 8, with the 12th annual Paws for Pledges radiothon surpassing its goal to raise a total of $106,789 to support the non-profit's work in the city and surrounding area. 

Dana Haukaas, the Humane Society’s executive director, said the radiothon was busier than ever. 

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Here are some scenes from Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) held its annual lobby day in Ottawa on Oct. 22., 2024.

CFA President Keith Currie was pleased with the result.

"We obtained just over 40 meetings with elected Senate office staff, ministerial staff. It was, we felt, a very successful lobby day and then we copped it off at the end of the day with a reception. We had nearly 250 people attending, elected, and people from the Senate and industry stakeholders. All in all a very good day."

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay also provided remarks.

An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of silence in St. John's, N.L., and throngs of people along the city's two main downtown streets fell quiet and bowed their heads.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon paid their respects in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. 

It was a full Moose Jaw Events Centre this morning for the 105th annual Remembrance Day Service. 

Civilians, cadets, and service members filled the stands to take part in the ceremony and honour those who have laid down their lives for Canada. 

The service was officiated by Reverend Doug Shepherd, with the music performed by the Vanier Collegiate Choir and Band.  

Former B.C. judge Randall (Bud) Wong remembers getting out of bed early one morning when he was five to greet his uncle at the train station in Vancouver at the end of the Second World War in 1945.

His uncle Delbert Yen Chow was returning from India after years of service as an infantryman.

“I remember very vividly my uncle coming off the train, and he was wearing his army uniform and knapsack,” said Wong, 83. 

“We were so happy to see him that we took him home, and then he came to live with us.”

Canadian Army veterans are healing their psychological wounds with some help from equine friends.

Since starting equine therapy last June, Christian has regularly visited Mirabel's Equi-Sens stable, about 33 kilometres north of Montreal, to see the horse that has helped him “to be at peace.”

There’s a closure in place near the Moose Jaw Events Centre today for the Remembrance Day Parade. 

Barricades will be blocking off the road from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m., with the parade starting at the Moose Jaw Events Centre following the Remembrance Day Service, going north up 2nd Ave NW, and heading west onto High Street W before stopping at the Legion at 268 High St W. 

SGI will be using their November Traffic Safety Spotlight to remind everyone of the importance of designated drivers.  

Last year, drug and/or alcohol impairment was a factor in 32 per cent of traffic fatalities in Saskatchewan.   

Throughout the holiday season, there are options for a safe ride home including: 

-Take a cab, rideshare or use a designated driving service,  

While there is never a dull moment here in the 'Land of Living Skies', the honking sounds at this time of year have more people looking up, as Geese are migrating south for winter. With thousands gathered recently in the area, we asked Katherine Conkin, the Provincial Game Bird Biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment just how far these birds will travel, and how they can track them throughout their journey.

She said post-harvest fields like the ones in our area have plenty of available food, such as grain and grubs, for Snow Geese and Ross's Geese.