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Friends, family and the Moose Jaw hockey community are mourning the loss of Barry Webster.

According to his obituary, Webster passed away on Friday.

A founding member of the Moose Jaw Warriors, Webster served as the team's president for multiple terms. He was the first to be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in the builders category.

Funeral service plans have yet to be made public. People wishing to honour Webster's legacy are asked to donate to The Children's Tumor Foundation in his name.

Sources close to Peavey Mart have said it will be closing all its stores across Canada, including their location in Moose Jaw.

The decision is part of a nationwide shutdown that will see nearly two dozen stores close by the end of February.  There is no specific timeline announced for all stores.

The retailer, which has been known for offering agricultural supplies, hardware, and home improvement products, has stated in a press release, that changing market conditions and declining profits are behind the closures.

It was announced by the Government of Saskatchewan that as of Thursday, January 23, all school divisions in the province are now required to develop, implement, and make publicly available a policy on changeroom usage that, quote "Upholds the privacy, dignity and comfort of all students."

The decision was made following collaboration between the Ministry of Education and school divisions in Saskatchewan to ensure safety and privacy of students remain a top priority. 

A Moose Jaw staple is ready to once again serve its loyal customers following an expansion and complete renovation.

The Uptown Café, located at 325 Main Street N., has operated for nearly 100 years - owned by the Woo family for the past 25 years - in the heart of Moose Jaw and recently re-opened following a massive expansion of their dining room and full renovation of the restaurant.

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Family Literacy Day 2025 is happening on January 27, with this year’s theme being ‘Learn to be Green, Together’ putting an environmentally friendly spin on the event which highlights the importance of reading and engaging in literacy related activities as a family. 

It will be a busy time for educators, community-based organizations, and those at Moose Jaw Literacy who are working diligently to mark the occasion with a number of activities. 

A routine investigation of a Mossbank taxidermist's business turned into a lengthy investigation that led to numerous charges, significant fines and the seizure of dozens of wildlife exhibits.

It began in February of 2023 when Assiniboia conservation officers visited Northern Reflections Taxidermy in Mossbank, discovering a scene that was described as "overwhelming".

Rob Carnie - Budget deliberations underway. As a rule, we usually get this started before the start of a new year, but of course this was an election year. There are new faces on City Council, so everybody across Saskatchewan is kind of in the same boat, starting the budget process in the New Year, it's underway, but still, lots of work to do. Give us a rundown. 

Maryse Carmichael - Lots of work, absolutely. So, we made the decision to delay our budget deliberations to January. 

Rob Carnie - Let's talk about assessment. If this is an assessment revaluation year for the City of Moose Jaw, as a homeowning, tax paying citizen of Moose Jaw, how is this going to impact me Maryse? 

Maryse Carmichael - Yes. So, this is province wide. Every four years there is a reassessment. It is a reevaluation year in 2025 for us, so it will.  

Rob Carnie - Hey, let's turn the page and talk about, well, turning the page and getting into the new millennium here. City of Moose Jaw e-billing, over 1,600 people have now joined up for eBilling.  

Tell us what eBilling is, how it works, and how it benefits us as citizens. 

Maryse Carmichael - Yes, we're at 1,601 because last night I went and registered for my own eBilling.