Take 5

Rob Carnie - Summer tourism season is the peak time for tourists in Moose Jaw, and I know you want to get a reminder out to all residents, all business managers and owners, to keep our city tidy and looking good for all of our visitors. 

Maryse Carmichael - We have a beautiful city. We have a beautiful downtown. I know a lot of city managers across the province and when I talk to them, they're very jealous of our downtown especially and we do have a lot of tourists.  

Rob Carnie - Big concerts coming up in Moose Jaw, and I mean major league concerts. Mark Chestnut and Shania Twain, both set to perform at the Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw. Wonderful world class entertainment right here in Canada's most notorious city. 

Rob Carnie - Speaking of facilities, the YARA Centre is getting new turf. We've talked about that in past episodes of Take 5, and the old turf being recycled. Tell us where it's going. 

Maryse Carmichael - So, there's a number of entities that have asked for a portion of the old turf, because, of course, there's still some life left. Whether it ends up outdoors (or not). So, there's a few not-for-profit groups that will get some of it. 

Rob Carnie - I've seen the buzz on social media. A lot of people, and I mean kids of all ages, including some of my friends who are in their 50s and 60s, are pretty excited about the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool opening up soon. 

Maryse Carmichael - It is opening soon. On June 16th our Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool will be open, and I have to tell you, it’s one of my favorite times of the year because the day before we open the pool, I get to go and talk with all our lifeguards.  

Rob Carnie - Infrastructure Renewal update and capital projects. Man, there's a lot of stuff going on around the city of Moose Jaw. We're making it happen and making things better. Frankly, we've said it before, short term pain for long term gain, things are getting better. 

Maryse Carmichael - It is good to see all the construction crews out there. It's great to see that we're already in Phase 10 of the Infrastructure Renewal Program and the (Cast Iron Replacement Program).  

Rob Carnie - Let's talk about the storm water utility bylaw that will be considered for a third reading on June 23rd. The way I understand it, that will be in addition to what we're paying the City of Moose Jaw, correct? 

Maryse Carmichael - That's correct. So, this is going to council on June 23rd for the three readings of the new bylaw. During a council meeting on the 9th of June, council looked at the draft bylaw for this new stormwater utility.  

Rob Carnie - It's Take Five with Carnie and Carmichael, featuring City Manager Maryse Carmichael. With all the latest from Moose Jaw City Hall, and the latest, city manager, is property tax notices/reassessment tie in. 

Rob Carnie - Summer will soon be here city manager Carmichael, the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool is slated to open when? 

Maryse Carmichael - The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor pool will be open June 16, what an exciting time of the year. I see so many kids throughout the summer having such a great time at our outdoor pools, so it (the opening) is coming up June 16.  

Rob Carnie - Public Works Week coming up next week, tell us about that. 

Maryse Carmichael - Our residents see our public works crews all year long. Whether they're cleaning, removing the snow off your street, or they're working on the sewers, our workers are in the city all year long and now it's a chance to go and visit their office.  

Rob Carnie - Community cleanup, it was a success. 

Maryse Carmichael - It was a success! We had 167 people show up for the cleanup and we collected 1.2 tonnes of waste. So, it makes a big difference.  

We will have another community cleanup in September between now and then. I encourage everyone to keep our city looking as beautiful as we can, and let's put the garbage in the trash, not on ground.