Local News

Another day, another update on the 2025 construction season here in Moose Jaw.

Public Works

The Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine, is expanding rural physician training with the addition of four new family medicine residency seats—two each in Nipawin and Melfort—set to begin in July 2026 as part of the Canadian Residency Match System (CaRMS). 

The Legion Cavaliers are a motorcycle club run by members of the Royal Canadian Legion - and they just opened their first branch in Alberta.

The new branch, based out of the Royal Canadian Legion Strathmore-Branch 10, held its first-ever motorcycle show in the Legion parking lot on Saturday (Sept. 13).

Don Callan, padre of the club and chaplain at the Strathmore Legion, says the Alberta branch of the Cavaliers is relatively new.

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer has broken ground on its newest affordable home at 2 Adamson Avenue.

The ceremony was held Wednesday and began with a land blessing by Elder Lynn Jonasson, followed by remarks from Habitat Red Deer CEO Bradley Blois, board chair Adam Goodwin and Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston.

Blois said the event was especially meaningful as it marked his first groundbreaking since taking on the role of CEO.

The Saskatchewan RCMP sent out a notice on Sunday regarding four calves that they believe may have been stolen.

On September 14th, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., four bottle-fed calves went missing from a land location in the RM of Wolseley, south of Highway 1 near Highway 47.

The calves are roughly four months old; two of the calves have very distinct markings on their faces, while the other two are dark brown and black.

Rural and remote health minister Lori Carr paid a stop on Friday, September 12 to three east central Saskatchewan hospitals to visit with local health care facilities in Canora, Kamsack and Preeceville.  

The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association’s annual Brain Boogie made its return to Estevan this weekend, bringing together survivors, families, and community members for a day of walking, fundraising, and connection.

Despite rainy weather, the event went ahead on Saturday morning. Organizers adjusted the schedule to take advantage of a break in the rain, ensuring participants could complete the walk before heavier showers set in.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has served formal notice of strike action, confirming a province-wide walkout will begin Oct. 6 at 12:01 a.m. if no deal is reached.

Rocky View Schools said in a Sept. 12 update the notice covers a general strike. “A general strike means that teachers and school administrators are required to stop all services and leave RVS facilities. Schools will be closed for all students,” the division said.

Cochrane was among the Alberta communities holding candlelight vigils for American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose life was cut short in a shooting.

Last night, hundreds gathered at the stage of the Cochrane Ranche historic site, holding candles and coming together in a moment of reflection and solidarity. Attendees prayed for his family, and some shared memories and thoughts as they stood together in love to mourn the loss of a life that had touched many.

Traffic is flowing once again along the North Perimeter Highway, after a serious collision on Monday morning saw the westbound lanes shut down for several hours.

The incident happened sometime around 8 a.m., between Pipeline Road and McPhillips Street. 

Emergency crews had closed the westbound lanes for several hours while personnel responded and police investigated the incident.