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PRISM Community Services is looking to rebuild relationships and trust with the LGBTQ+ community and the broader public given the past history of Moose Jaw Pride. 

Moose Jaw Pride was incorporated as a non-profit in 2014 but dissolved in 2022 after the board learned of more than $100,000 in liabilities, including unpaid loans, bills and taxes. 

Thousands are out of their homes, and many more are on alert to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across Atlantic Canada.

Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.

The community of Job's Cove in Newfoundland is affected by the expanded evacuation alert for the wildfire, which is considered out-of-control and is now more than 90 square kilometres in size.

The Kingston fire is the largest in the province and has forced more than 3,000 people from their homes.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada's electric vehicle mandate, pledging Thursday that his party will embark on a national campaign to push the Liberal government to scrap the policy he's dubbed the "Carney tax."

Poilievre led the charge as the Conservatives relentlessly attacked the consumer carbon price over the last two years, with the Liberals admitting the Tory tactics swayed public opinion and forced them to end the so-called carbon tax earlier this year. 

PEERS Moose Jaw invites the community to its fundraiser on Saturday, August 16th, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the Crushed Can. Tickets are $25, with proceeds supporting their inclusive 16-week social skills programs for all ages.

Originally designed for individuals with autism, the program is now open to anyone looking to improve their social connections. “We want to help people find their crew so no one has to be alone,” said Executive Director LeeAnn Rose.

There's a growing push for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government to step up and help support Western Canadian producers that are being impacted by the increased tariffs on canola.

Five more names have been added to the Saskatchewan RCMP’s “Wanted Persons” list this month, including individuals wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault, and serious sexual offences.

The updated list was released earlier this week following a scheduled early-August review. The RCMP said names are chosen based on a combination of offence severity, public safety concerns, and the likelihood of locating individuals through public assistance.

We're just about halfway through the month of August, and that means we are running out of time to take advantage of the outdoor aquatic activities found throughout Moose Jaw.

August 29 marks the end of the summer season at the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool. If you're wanting to enjoy an outdoor swim, hit the diving boards and tower, or just lounge by the pool now is the time to do so.

Hundreds of Shriners and their families are coming to Moose Jaw for the Midwest Shrine Association Summer Conference August 20 to 23. Their arrival marks the first time the conference has been held in a city this size, which is a cause for excitement for both local Shriners and the community as a whole.

The City of Moose Jaw gave an update on some of the capital projects and road maintenance programs as summer construction season is well underway. 

The engineering department mainly looks after long-term capital projects such as cast iron replacement. Some of the project that the engineering department has completed this summer include: 

The medal hopes for three local athletes at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Nfld. Yesterday. 

In women’s box lacrosse, Team Saskatchewan was defeated by Ontario 8-1 in the quarter-finals. Moose Jaw’s Kyler Pladson was held off the scoresheet against Ontario. 

Saskatchewan will be back in action on Thursday as they take on Manitoba in the consolation round.