Second temporary road closure in place on 9th Ave. today
Another temporary road closure on 9th Avenue NW is happening today.
The closure will impact the stretch of 9th Avenue NW from Caribou to Oxford Street while city crews conduct an excavation repair in the Montgomery Street and 9th Avenue NW intersection as well as repairs to precious excavation sites on Albert Street.
There will be no access to 9th Avenue NW from both Montgomery and Albert Street until work concludes tomorrow.
The City asks residents to remain outside of the barricades and follow all temporary signage while work gets underway.
Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, May 28
Veterans Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry scored a goal and an assist each and the Edmonton Oilers topped the Dallas Stars 4-1 last night, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the NHL's Western Conference final. The Oilers can finish it off Thursday night in Dallas.
Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their season against Florida. The Panthers take a 3-1 series lead into game 5.
The Medicine Hat Tigers beat the London Knights 3-1 at the Memorial Cup last night. With the win, the Tigers earned a spot in the championship game on Sunday night.
SPSA says wildfires mostly man-made
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says the majority of wildfires in northern Saskatchewan so far this year were human-caused and avoidable.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 21 active wildfires in the north and 205 wildfires reported year-to-date — making it one of the busiest early wildfire seasons in decades. The five-year average for this time of year is 124.
Temple Gardens Centre 2024 annual report highlights successful year
A Western Hockey League (WHL) championship by the Moose Jaw Warriors, a Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, and numerous concerts, graduations and galas were among the highlights in the Temple Gardens Centre’s 2024 annual report to city council Monday.
Nearly 3,000 wildlife collisions recorded in Saskatchewan this spring
Spring is when Saskatchewan’s wildlife is most active near our province’s roadways, and while we are on the tail end of the busy season, we’re not out of the woods yet.
The province has seen just shy of 3,000 incidents involving vehicles and wildlife—2,930 to be exact—in the past three months and each year, SGI reports that there are an average of 400 injuries and at least one fatality in the province due to wildlife collisions.
Canada Post puts forward ‘final offers’ to union as overtime ban continues
Canada Post on Wednesday laid out its "final offers" to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed Wednesday morning, as tensions run high over the future of the beleaguered institution.
Included in the proposal are an end to compulsory overtime, a signing bonus of $1,000 for urban employees and $500 for rural and suburban ones, cost-of-living payments that are triggered at a lower inflation threshold.
Parliament gets back to work with a new prime minister and many new faces
Parliament gets back to work Wednesday with a new Speaker, a new prime minister and plenty of new faces in the House of Commons.
Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia will preside over the House of Commons for the first time today, while his office has confirmed that all 343 members of Parliament have now been sworn in.
Roughly a third of those MPs, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, were elected for the first time in April and will face their first question period today.
Grand Prize Winner of Farmer Appreciation - Seeding Edition presented by Silver Star Salvage & Recycling
800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling fueled local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition for two weeks in May.
We had numerous farmers win lunch from Deja Vu Cafe and a gift card from Canadian Tire, while also being eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.
Our lucky winner of the grand prize was Brad Wiggins of the Liberty area! Have a listen to his full reaction below.
Automated variable rate system helps irrigators get it right
InteliRain is like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but for irrigation farmers — getting their fields “just right” for water distribution.
The Calgary-based company uses an automated variable rate irrigation system that allows growers to maximize yields, minimize workloads and conserve water.
Encanto-themed Little Princess Ball brings joy, sparkle, and support for Moose Jaw Health Foundation
The Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s Little Princess Ball once again delivered a magical weekend for families, with more than 200 children filling the Moose Jaw Temple Garden Centre’s Curling Centre with a swirl of tulle, tiaras, ballgowns, and more tiaras.
Held over the weekend, this year’s ball featured a surprise Encanto theme, inspired by the magical Madrigal family from the Disney hit film.