Lane restrictions on Wakamow's Sioux Bridge extended
The temporary lane restriction on Wakamow Valley's Sioux Bridge has been extended until 6 p.m. today.
Originally slated for Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, routine bridge and coating inspections continue today, having resumed this morning at 6 a.m.
The bridge will remain open to traffic and pedestrians, but lane width is restricted, and vehicle speed is limited to 30 km/h.
Sports Round-Up: Friday, July 25
They scored 33 runs in two games. The Medicine Hat Mavericks enjoyed their time at Ross Wells Park in Moose Jaw this week. They beat the Miller Express 16-10 last night.
Jeremy Freeman Junior and Aaron Vulcano hit home runs for the winners. Vulcano went five-for-five with 4 RBI.
William Edwards hit his 9th homer of the season for the Millers who travel to Weyburn to play the Beavers tonight.
In other Western Canadian Baseball League action last night, the Regina Red Sox lost to Lethbridge 5-4 and the Saskatoon Berries shutout Swift Current 9-0.
Acting police chief gives reaction to 2024 stats
The crime severity index statistics released by Statistics Canada are encouraging, according to Moose Jaw Police Service acting chief Rick Johns.
The statistics showed crime rates were down, with a total of 3,734 actual incidents in 2024 — a decrease of 4.7 per cent.
The Moose Jaw Police Service cleared 1,933 cases in 2024, compared to 1,595 in 2023. This included 1,746 cases cleared by charges.
Snowbirds Hometown Show a sold-out success, organizers thrilled and thankful
Moose Jaw’s reputation as Canada’s premier military aviation city was on full display July 12, when the Snowbirds’ Hometown Event drew over 1,600 spectators to the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport for a sold-out show — and raised $18,000 toward future airport improvements.
Weather dampens Parks Day at Buffalo Pound, but bison tracker and long weekend prep keep spirits high
A soggy Saturday left Buffalo Pound Provincial Park staff feeling underwhelmed by turnout for this year’s Parks Day celebration on July 19 — but the mood remains optimistic as new wildlife programming and long weekend events roll out across the park.
“Our visitation was good in the morning,” said Park Manager Dave Bjarnason, “but the weather kind of just went a little south on us.”
Immigration not about 'left or right', Deputy Premier says, it's about 'being pragmatic'
As immigration tensions continue to take centre stage in political discussions across Canada, Saskatchewan’s Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Jim Reiter says the issue should not be viewed through a partisan lens.
“To me this isn’t about left or right,” Reiter said during a visit to Moose Jaw yesterday. “This is about doing what’s best for the economy and what’s best for Saskatchewan citizens.”
Sentencing for Freedom Convoy leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.
In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.
A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.
Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.
Three workers, one from Manitoba, emerge from B.C. mine after 'meticulously executed' rescue
Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.
Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.
It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.
"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.
Agriculture Disaster declarations being reported across the Prairies
The month of July has brought cool, wet weather and smoke from forest fires to the majority of the Prairies.
Rain has been reported in some of the drier areas, but its coming too late for drought stressed crops and forage, with RM's across Manitoba, and Saskatchewan and Alberta County's now declaring agricultural disaster areas.
Taking a regional look at what's happening:
Manitoba
New MOU focuses on collaboration in agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food.
The agreement is designed to build stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers.
Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says by working together, we can amplify Indigenous voices, support agricultural entrepreneurs, and promote food production in ways that benefit all Canadians.