MooseJaw

Phase 10 of the City of Moose Jaw's Infrastructure Renewal Program wrapped up its third week on Friday.

The City says that progress is being made on the nearly 1.4 kilometres of cast iron pipe and 700 metres of feeder main being replaced as part of the program's tenth phase.

The Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival has been a part of life in the city for over 70 years and somehow continues to grow in popularity and attendance — organizer Janie Fries estimates at least 4,500 students in 112 groups were here last week, bringing with them families, teachers, chaperones, adjudicators, and more. 

Stanley Shadick is a passionate retiree who has been keenly birdwatching across Saskatchewan since he was six years old — he’s leading two tours in the Moose Jaw area this weekend to help raise money for Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation. 

The City of Moose Jaw is advising residents that the section of 9th Avenue NW between Edmonton and Hall Street will be closed for road repairs.

Traffic detours are in place, and the work is expected to be completed by tomorrow (May 27).

Motorists are asked to follow all temporary signage to ensure safety, reminding drivers that it is an offence to enter a work zone or closed roadway, either by driving around barricades/signage or by moving barricades/signage. Those that do so are subject to fines under City of Moose Jaw Traffic Bylaw No. 5556.

This spring, Mix 103 is bringing the cheer straight to your workplace with Mix Mugging!

We're visiting 10 workplaces around Moose Jaw with the ultimate coffee break!

Each winning location will receive:

• 10 exclusive MIX 103/Streets Steakhouse & Bar coffee mugs
• A steaming hot carafe of coffee from Tim Hortons
• Delicious baked treats from Maple Leaf Bakery

Our latest winner was Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, nominated by Kate Laycraft. The Mix 103 team stopped by with a Mix Mugging!

Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.

Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew on the House floor before the election began Monday morning.

The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament, leaving them three seats shy of the 172 required for a majority.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.

The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons.

Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party.

ZAREMBA

Helen Iliana Zaremba aged 88 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.  A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held on August 2nd, 2025.  Details will be shared at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Carnie's Comments

Do you get "Sunday Syndrome" or "Sunday Blues"? Many suffer from anxiety and stress as the reality of getting back to work on Monday sets in.

Surveys and polls over the years have found we just don't like Mondays. 

The average person moans and groans for over half-an-hour on Monday mornings compared to about 20 minutes on other days. One survey, years ago, found the majority of people don't even smile until after 11:00am on Mondays.

Brandon Clarence Donald Tindall

February 19, 2002 - May 20th, 2025

We are saddened to share that Brandon Tindall passed away May 20th, 2025, at the age of 23 years old. 

Brandon is survived by his parents Barry Tindall, and Julie Connors; Sibling Samantha Tindall; Grandparents Vivianne Tindall, Cal Connors, and Laura Connors; Aunts Shannon Tindall, and Cheryl Moen, and Uncle Lee Moen; and cousins and friends. 

Brandon was predeceased by his grandpa, Dave Tindall.