MooseJaw

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have returned home.  

After spending the past week in Assiniboia, the team were back at Crescent Point Place for their final home game before the Christmas break after crews from the City of Weyburn repaired the ice plant at the arena.  

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of celebrations and festivities. However, it’s crucial to remember that holiday decorations, gifts, and activities can also pose safety risks, especially for children and pets. The following safety tips will help keep your home safe and ensure a worry-free holiday season for you and your family.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Logan Ferland has earned himself a look at the next level.

With the CFL/NFL workout window open, Ferland was one of eleven CFL players to earn a look from the Denver Broncos at their practice facility this past weekend. Two of his Roughriders teammates also made the trip in receiver Ajou Ajou, and linebacker A.J. Allen.

The provincial Ministry of Social Services will again have clients who receive benefits by cheque pick up their payments at a local service centre. Social Services instituted the process last month due to the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and while the labour disruption is now over, they are opting to handle the payments in the same way due to potential mail backlogs.  

A southwest case surrounding the use of the thumbs-up emoji as a confirmation of a contract made it to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.

It upheld the decision from the Court of King's Bench in Swift Current that the owner of Archer Land & Cattle Ltd had agreed to sell flax to a grain buyer from South West Terminal when responding to a text containing photos of a contract with the thumbs-up emoji.

A second weather system on Friday has forced city crews to revert back to clearing Priority 1 roads.

Residents can follow which roads have been cleared with the new Snow Clearing Progress map.

Weather permitting, Priority 2 routes will be cleared starting Saturday morning. The Thunderbird Viaduct (Fourth Avenue Bridge) will be temporarily closed Saturday for snow clearing.

WILLIAM PATRICK MEUSE 

December 30th, 1957 – December 16th, 2024 

William Patrick Meuse “Pat” aged 66 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2024.  Pat was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Francis William and Francis Veronica Meuse.  He was the second oldest of eight children. 

Visibility is starting to deteriorate on highways around Moose Jaw as high wind speeds are blowing snow across the road.

According to Highway Hotline as of 10 a.m., Highway 1 is partly covered with reduced visibility from the Highway 301 junction to Regina. West of Moose Jaw, Highway 1 visibility is reduced from Mortlach to Swift Current and Highway 1 from Swift Current to Maple Creek is closed due to road conditions.

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we have a special holiday edition of the show! Courtney Fielder catches up with many of your favourite artists this holiday season to talk about all things Christmas, from their favourite holiday movies to how many trees they have in their homes—and so much more.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase every Saturday at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., exclusively on the Golden West Country Network.

DOBSON

Darlene Carol Dobson (née: Loster) aged 80 years of Moose Jaw, SK, was born on July 10th, 1944, and passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024.  Darlene was born in Moosomin, SK but raised her family and spent most of her adult life residing in Moose Jaw.