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“We really, really appreciate every single one of our customers who have come in over the last 73 years. We’re very grateful.”

After over seven decades in business, a Moose Jaw fixture is selling shop. Nigel Gemmell, owner of Gemmell’s Shoes, invites one and all to come down to their store to shop the official Inventory Closing Out Sale.

“It’s the biggest sale we’ve ever had, and it’s going to last either until our inventory’s gone, or until we find a buyer for the business.”

March 23rd is World Optometry Day! The theme this year is Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness.

We sat down with Dr. Shawn Lins and Dr. Marcia Mitschke from Primary Eye Care Centre to talk about its importance. 

Rob Carnie - We're into the final days for the Kinsmen Arena; we got some ice times open but only until this weekend, right? 

Maryse Carmichael - We're already thinking of clearing the ice some of our arenas, so you're right, the Kinsman Arena we have ice times open until March 16th.  

Rob Carnie - Hey, the deadline for prepayment discounts on property taxes is up at the end of this month, let’s talk about that. 

Maryse Carmichael - One thing that we have every year is the deadline for prepayment coming up at the end of March.  

So, for all of you that want to go ahead and use the prepayment discount please go to MooseJaw.ca, have a look, and have look at the statements that we've sent. 

Rob Carnie - Behind the scenes: negotiations with the CUPE union and an agreement reached. 

Maryse Carmichael - Yes, so we do have three different unions at the city, and CUPE was the one that we've been in negotiations with, as the biggest number of employees at the city are part of the CUPE union. 

Rob Carnie - Big news from the City of Moose Jaw this week, the naming rights for what was at the Moose Jaw Events Centre, now Temple Gardens Center. A nice influx of cash from Peepeekisis First Nation. 

Maryse Carmichael - That's right, we’re very, very pleased with this agreement that we have. It's the economic arm of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation: Peepeekisis Development Ltd.  

Rob Carnie - It's another edition of Take 5 with Carney and Carmichael, featuring Maryse Carmichael, Moose Jaw’s City Manager.  

A month ago, the last time we talked Maryse, we were talking about the fact we were hoping for a slow melt. We didn't get any flooding issues here in Moose Jaw, so far so good right? 

Maryse Carmichael - I am so grateful to Mother Nature; she has been kind in the last few weeks for sure.  

When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned? If you can’t remember, it’s probably time to book a check-up.

Thankfully, Ross Park, Moose Jaw’s newest Dental Clinic, is officially open and accepting new patients! Whether you’re having a hard time finding a dentist, or can’t make it during regular hours, Dr. Heather Wang at Ross Park Dental Clinic would be happy to help!

Carla Beck, leader of the Official Opposition Saskatchewan NDP, visited Moose Jaw on Thursday to criticize Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party for delaying the start of the spring sitting of the Legislature, attempting to play too nice with Trump’s administration, and ignoring their obligation to communicate openly with their constituents. 

Carla Beck, leader of the Official Opposition Saskatchewan NDP, visited Moose Jaw on Thursday to criticize Premier Scott Moe and his Saskatchewan Party for delaying the start of the spring sitting of the Legislature, attempting to play too nice with Trump’s administration, and ignoring their obligation to communicate openly with their constituents.