Meet the candidate: Patrick Boyle
Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?
A. I feel like I can have a positive impact on our city and help Moose Jaw start to realize some of the potential I have always seen. I think we have an opportunity to create something special in our city and be a destination where companies want to do business and people want to live, work and raise a family.
Q. Do you have experience in public service/community boards/politics?
Soil testing a key component in making sure farmland is outputting what's needed
With the ground about to freeze across the prairies, many farmers are getting soil sampling done before the end of the year.
Testing out just what's in many farmer's grounds is a key part of making sure you know what's under the surface and what might need to go in.
Warren Ward, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, talks about the necessity of that testing.
The Canadian Country Showcase Podcast: Episode 26
The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases. Episode 26 of the podcast, featuring Jeff Catto and Matt Martin, aired on the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd, 2024.
Football season concludes in Moose Jaw
The high school football season in Moose Jaw has ended after this past weekend.
Three teams reside here in Moose Jaw: the Central Collegiate Cyclones, Peacock Collegiate Tornados, and the Vanier Vikings. We sat down with the head coaches of each team to get their take on the season.
Central Collegiate Cyclones (5A 12-A-Side)
The Cyclones were one of the best teams in the league with a 6 - 2 record to close out the regular season. After placing second place in the standings, the Cyclones prepared themselves to make a playoff run.
Crescent Park Foundation board works to keep status as 'Jewel of the Prairies'
The Crescent Park Foundation recently wrapped up yet another ‘tree art’ project in the downtown green space that has been called the ‘Jewel of the Prairies’ — the project is one more feather in the cap of an initiative first started in the ‘70s.
Mayoral candidates: Meet Mike Simpkins
Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run for mayor.
Well, I'm a long-term Moose Javian. I was born and raised in Moose Jaw. I've got four grown adult children and 11 grandchildren here, so I was raised here, I've spent my whole life here, my dad and his family were here. And so, I've got good roots here. I love the city.
Rob Danylchuk ‘Notoriously Good Neighbour’ for October
For his efforts to bring his neighbourhood together, Rob Danylchuk was named Moose Jaw’s Notoriously Good Neighbour for October.
Neighbour Ryan Lawrence nominated Danylchuk, saying he’s always around for a chat. “Rob is eager to help out, lend a hand and give advice when needed. Rob visits and helps all his neighbours and many of us appreciate having him around the neighbourhood.”
Meet the candidate: Darrell Markin
Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?
A. I am running for council to give a voice to the citizens of Moose Jaw. The community in Moose Jaw is one that is involved and ever-changing. It is important to me that I be a figure that citizens can trust to listen to their concerns and adapt to the needs of the community. I am passionate about the healthy development and growth in Moose Jaw that is only fueled by the citizens.
‘Pack a roadside safety kit’: CAA advice for winter travel
Are you ready to enter ‘winter mode’?
Christine Niemczyk, director of corporate communications & public relations with CAA Saskatchewan, has some tips for Saskatchewan drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the change in season.
“Check everything from – and we do with CAA recommend – winter tires, check the oil, the battery,” she said.
CCS Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid!
The Mae Wilson Theatre will be transformed into the Kingdom of Atlantica this week as Cornerstone Christian School Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid!
Join the cast as they take you on an adventure under the sea and the world above on November 6-9.