Farm tour out of MJ for Open Farm Days will tell local Sask food stories

This August, Moose Jaw will be the starting point for one of Saskatchewan’s most immersive food and farm experiences.

After a successful first year in 2024, Saskatchewan Open Farm Days returns this August 9 and 10, with 35 farms and agri-businesses across the province welcoming visitors for tours, tastings and hands-on activities. The goal? To connect people directly with the land and producers behind their food.

Just how smokey was it? Putting Moose Jaw's air quality into context

After nearly two days under an Air Quality Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, we're taking a look at how conditions here in Moose Jaw (and Southern Saskatchewan) stack up when compared to other, more densely populated areas.

IQAir.com utilizes the US Air Quality Index to report on air quality by testing for levels of five major pollutants; ground level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10) such as those found in the wildfire smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.

Man arrested after suspicious person report at Lafleche business

A 45-year-old man is facing charges after Gravelbourg RCMP received a report of a suspicious person at a Lafleche business on Monday. 

According to police, a man was arrested, and an investigation revealed he was subject to court-ordered conditions. 

Cecil Everson of Lafleche is facing one count of failing to comply with conditions of a release order. 

Raymond Alfred Petch

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Alfred Petch of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on Friday July 11, 2025.

Raymond spent many years working in different career fields but spent most of his time in the truck driving industry.

Support the Moose Jaw All Stars on their road to regionals with fundraising BBQ today

Swing by the Co-op Food Store today between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a sizzling BBQ fundraiser!

Meet the Moose Jaw All Stars as they fire up the grill, share their gratitude, and raise funds to help them hit the road to Victoria for the Little League Regional tournament next week.

Come enjoy great food, support our team, and be part of their journey to victory!

Miller Express tops Beavers for third straight win

The Moose Jaw Miller Express defeated the Weyburn Beavers 4-1 last night at Ross Wells Park to pick up their third straight win. 

After Weyburn opened the game with a single run in the top of the first inning, Moose Jaw tied the game on a Robert Estrada single that scored Austin Gurney. 

Moose Jaw's defence held the Beavers scoreless for the next eight innings. 

Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

A new report commissioned by the Alberta government says the City of Medicine Hat has been hobbled for years by a hostile dysfunctional city hall and something must be done.

“The governance function of the city is ineffective and is characterized by rancour, suspicion and accusations,” stated the report, authored by Ian McCormack and released by the Alberta government on Monday.

Research chair focuses on profitability

New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability

A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.

The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.

“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.

Canada should follow U.K.'s move to lower voting age to 16, says senator

Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.

Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."