POLL: Should the speed limit in school zones be reduced to 30 km/h?

Should Moose Jaw reduce the speed limit in school zones from 40 to 30 km/h?

Should the speed limit in school zones be reduced to 30km/h?

“Among the many recommendations and priorities of the Transportation Master Plan, safe routes to schools has been identified as our priority,” explained Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, at the April 22 city council meeting.

Sports Round-Up: Tuesday, April 23

The Moose Jaw Warriors are preparing for the Western Hockey League Eastern Conference Championship against the Saskatoon Blades. Games 1 and 2 are in Saskatoon this Friday and Saturday night, with home games happening in Moose Jaw next Tuesday and Wednesday. You can find tickets at the Moose Jaw Events Centre box office, or online at mjwarriors.ca

The Warriors have FAN BUSES going to Saskatoon this weekend. One that will travel back and forth and another for those who want to stay overnight on Friday. You can contact the Warriors' office for details and to book your spot.

Fire means drivers asked to stay away from areas south/southwest of Highway #54

As of 3:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, a fire near the Regina Beach landfill has the Lumsden RCMP detachment asking drivers to stay away from the areas south/southwest of Highway #54.

Local road closures are in place as fire departments from Regina Beach, Lumsden, and Bethune are attending to the blaze.

Drivers are asked to abide by the directions of emergency personnel.

Sports Round-Up: Friday, April 19

The Moose Jaw Warriors could advance to the Eastern Conference final with a win tonight over the Swift Current Broncos.

Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, and you can catch all the action on Country 100 with Voice of the Warriors, James Gallo - and that's a good option if you don't have a ticket, because tonight's game is a sold out show.

Sports Round-Up: Thursday, April 18

The Moose Jaw Warriors are one win away from moving on to the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference final.The Warriors defeated the Broncos 5-2 in Swift Current last night to take a 3-1 series lead. 

Jagger Firkus had a pair of goals and three points for the Warriors while Ethan Hughes had his first WHL playoff goal. 

The game was tied 2-2 after two but the Warriors scored 3 unanswered goals in the third period.

Moose Jaw will look to finish off the series on Friday night for Game 5 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. Puck drop is 7 p.m.

Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, April 17

Captain Denton Mateychuk scored two goals and assisted on another as the Moose Jaw Warriors beat the Swift Current Broncos 5-3 in game 3 of their 2nd round Western Hockey League playoff series. The Warriors now own 2-1 series lead.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is tonight in Swift Current with puck drop at 7 p.m. - you can catch all the action on Country 100 with Voice of the Warriors, James Gallo.

The Warriors will be back in Moose Jaw for Game 5 on Friday night - this morning, Sasktix is showing Standing Room Only tickets for the game.

‘Back to the cells!’: Man removed from court after yelling, swearing at judge

Provincial court judge David Chow ordered a Moose Jaw man back to the holding cells on April 15 following an outburst in which the man lambasted Chow for mispronouncing his name, denied having “done anything”, and refused to stand when speaking. 

Prince Lamadine, (‘dine’ as in dining, rather than ‘deen’ as in James), is facing two counts under 129(a) — obstructing a police officer — and four counts under 264.1 (1)(a) — uttering threats. 

NDP invite press to Dr. F.H. Wigmore hospital to reiterate hyperbaric chamber concerns

The NDP held a conference in Moose Jaw, just outside of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital in Moose Jaw calling for the re-opening of the hyperbaric chamber located within the building.

The chamber was opened in 2015 following calls from the citizens of Moose Jaw and an $850,000 fundraising drive, led by Moose Jaw Firefighters Association. However, the hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw had been out of operation since 2021 due to limited staff available to operate the chamber and has only recently resumed partial operation. 

Sports Round-Up: Tuesday, April 16

The Moose Jaw Warriors are in Swift Current tonight, facing off against the Broncos in game 3 of their 2nd round, best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series, which is tied at one win apiece.

Warriors captain Denton Mateychuk scored one and set up 5 more in a 7-2 win in game 2. He says that's in the past and the focus now is on game 3.

"You've got to take at least one game in their rink. You've got to go in there and be the villain, pretty much. Their fans are going to be loud, and we're coming to win two hockey games."

Moose Jaw Premier’s Dinner coming to Moose Jaw Events Centre

The 2024 Moose Jaw Premier’s Dinner comes to the Moose Jaw Events Centre this April 25.

The event is the second of five dinners occurring across the province, with the remaining three taking place in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert. 

The event starts off with a reception held at 6 p.m., with the dinner beginning at 7 p.m. and running until 10 p.m.