Unspecified number of Liberal MPs set to confront Trudeau, ask him to step down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face down his own caucus members in a hotly anticipated meeting this morning, as several of them plan to try to convince him to step aside.

Rumours have circulated for weeks about an undisclosed number of Liberal MPs who have signed on to the effort to oust the prime minister in the hopes of improving the party's chances in the next election. 

That promises to make the regular weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill extra tense, as Trudeau has showed no signs of stepping down from the top job.

Meet Clint Arnason: Wood River Progressive Conservative Party Candidate

Q: Tell us about yourself and why you decided to run in the Wood River Constituency? 

A: I've done two turns on town council [in Vanguard].  

I just don't like seeing what's going on with our healthcare. Gravelbourg's roof still leaks in the longterm care, and the hospital there in Gravelbourg.  

Ottawa remembers reservist killed in Parliament Hill attack one decade later

Ottawa marked the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill Tuesday, but for the family of the reservist who was killed that day the memory is still raw.

"I can't believe it's been 10 years. It felt like it was yesterday," said Ephraim Cirillo after a private family ceremony held at the National War Memorial Tuesday morning.

Early voting opens: NDP candidates joined in MJ by Beck to encourage voter participation

Moose Jaw’s NDP candidates — Cheantelle Fisher for Moose Jaw North, and Melissa Patterson for Moose Jaw Wakamow — were joined at their Athabasca Street campaign office this morning by NDP leader Carla Beck to encourage participation at the polls. 

The press conference echoed remarks from Fisher and Patterson yesterday outside the Moose Jaw Events Centre. 

Candidates discuss key education issues ahead of PSSD School Board Election

The Prairie South School Division #210 held its Candidates Forum last night at the A.E. Peacock auditorium ahead of the Wednesday, November 13, 2024, School Board election. 

The candidates in the running for seats in Subdivisions 1 and 6 included Darcy Pryor, Jan Pogorzelec, Brett Hagan, Kursty Bansley, Lew Young, Mary Jukes, Abdul Alabi, Tenielle McLeod, Patrick Boyle, and Rob Gorham. Brian Martynook was unable to attend the forum. 

Electronic appliance store on Lillooet Street changing back to residential property

An electronics appliance store located at 453 Lillooet St. W. will be returning to residential use. 

A discretionary use application for the property was unanimously approved by city council on Monday night. 

The property is currently zoned as C2 – High Density Commercial District where one-unit dwellings are discretionary use. 

Prairie South School Division launches campaign to boost student attendance 

The Prairie South School Division has kicked off its “Your Presence Matters” campaign, aimed at improving student attendance rates, with the support of River Street Promotions. 

The initiative is part of the school division’s strategic plan for 2024-2028, which identified student attendance as a critical area of focus. 

Director of Education Ryan Boughen explained the motivation behind the campaign. 

Halloween Hurrah at WDM this weekend!

The Western Development Museum is well-prepared for spooky season!

They're hosting a Halloween Hurrah this Saturday, October 26 from 1pm to 4pm. Stop by the museum in your Halloween Costume and enjoy crafts and activities set up throughout the Museum Galleries.

Alexis Jones, Programs and Volunteer Coordinator at the Western Development Museum Moose Jaw, says they will have six different stations set up.