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HERRING

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jean Edna Herring (Barton) announce her passing on the 23rd of July 2025 at the age of 88.

Jean was born on the 8th of Nov 1936 in Ormiston, Sk. She was predeceased by her father, Robert (Bert”) Barton; sister, Mae (Ralph) Sinclair, and Mother Dorothy (Chester) Rice.

Team Ontario out of Toronto High Park beat Moose Jaw's Little League All Stars 14-2 as the Canadian Little League Championships got underway in Victoria yesterday.
The local boys will be back in action this afternoon against the host Lay ritz All Stars.
In other games, Team BC pounded Quebec 18-0 and Alberta outscored Team Atlantic 13-2.

Click here to keep up to date on the latest Little League All Stars score and schedule.

The Taste of Summer Charity BBQ presented by Fountain Tire returns today! And this week, all the money raised will be donated to the Moose Jaw Music Festival!

Lunch is only $5 and includes a hot dog or hamburger from JMR Meats in Davidson, with chips and water.

The BBQ runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our office, 1704 Main Street North.

Final preparations are underway for the Midwest Shrine Association Summer Conference, which will bring more than 500 Shriners and their families to Moose Jaw from August 20 to 23.

It’s the first time the summer conference has ever been hosted in a city this size — and local organizer Aaron Ruston says it’s an opportunity to show off what makes Moose Jaw special.

Nine Moose Jaw athletes have been selected for Team Sask and will help represent our province at the 2025 Canada Summer Games, taking place August 9–25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The hometown delegation spans a wide range of sports — from cycling and athletics to team sports like softball and basketball. More than 4,500 athletes from across the country will compete in this year’s Games.

“Every one of our teams has put in a tremendous amount of preparation to get ready for their moment on the national stage,” said Team Sask boss Greg Perreaux.

A 30-year-old woman facing charges including attempted murder was denied bail in Moose Jaw provincial court on Tuesday. 

Meagan Windover sat with her head in her hands, visibly crying as Judge David Chow delivered his ruling. 

Details of the show cause hearing and the allegations presented during the proceedings are protected under a publication ban. 

A hands-on Field Day hosted by the Saskatchewan Soil Association is set to take place this Friday near St. Victor, Saskatchewan, offering a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural enthusiasts to witness the power of regenerative farming in action.

"The event is for anybody who has an interest in rejuvenating their soils or looking for soil health practices that will improve the health of their soil," said Tanya Craddock, an executive producer for Sask Soil. 

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.