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The City of Moose Jaw is seeing a significant increase in property tax arrears, which is raising red flags for city administration. 

There is a total of $3 million in arrears, compared to $2.1 million last year. This includes $2.97 million in property tax liens and $29,907 in payment plan arrears. 

The RCMP detachment responded to 27 calls over the past week, addressing various incidents ranging from traffic violations to fraud awareness and disputes.

Traffic Safety Efforts

Officers issued eight drivers “educational reminders” about road safety. Additionally, a report of a 2005 grey Saturn Ion driving erratically in town resulted in the driver receiving a fine for their actions.

With the snow that fell this past weekend, it is another reminder for motorist to have an emergency survival kit in your vehicle. 

Moose Jaw Fire Department Public Education Officer Cathie Bassett said we are not immune to this type of weather and you never know when you will find yourself stuck. 

The Twinkle Tour map is back, giving you the inside scoop on the best-decorated houses in the city. 

Every Friday until Dec. 20, Tourism Moose Jaw will be posting an updated version of the map, which showcases Moose Jaw homes that have gone all-out for the holidays. 

Tim Hortons in Swift Current partnered up with a duo of non-profits to raise over $11,000 with the Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign. 

This season's Smile Cookies garnered $11,033 to be split between Southwest Crisis Services and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Albert Umali, general manager of Tim Hortons highway locations in Swift Current, noted that Smile Cookies were available from November 18 to 24 at all three Swift Current locations.

SGI is warning customers about an email scam circulating claiming to be from the Crown corporation.

While the subject line and text vary, the emails cover subjects such as residency confirmation and registration requests. SGI says it does not contact customers via email to receive this kind of information.

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has confirmed the city’s 13th homicide of the year following the sudden death of a 20-year-old woman reported on November 15th

Officers responded to a call at approximately 7:30 p.m. on November 15 at a parking lot near the Copper Mug, located in the 1300 block of 8th Street East. Upon arrival, they found the woman deceased at the scene. A significant police presence was reported, with traffic restrictions in the area as officers began their investigation.

Last week the Weyburn Police Service responded to a hit and run in a parking lot. Last Friday they saw two more incidents. One occurred behind a local bank around 2 p.m., the other in a Canada Post parking lot between 8:30 and 11 p.m.  

Constable Dallas Austin says damage was likely done to all involved vehicles; he stresses the importance of remaining on the scene of these incidents.  

With the new city council up and running in Swift Current, boards and committees are now open for application. 

People looking to have a voice in matters they care about have the chance to have it heard by joining these groups. Helping to make decisions that have lasting impact in the community, members of the public help ensure that Swift Current city council doesn't have to make every decision.

Jackie Schlamp, city clerk for the City of Swift Current, hopes to have all the open seats filled by eager, cooperative citizens. 

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