Sports Round-Up: Friday, June 21

Two runs in the bottom of the 8th made the difference as the Moose Jaw Miller Express hung on for a 5-4 win over the Medicine Hat Mavericks in Western Canadian Baseball League action at Ross Wells Park last night.

The Express are at home tonight and tomorrow night at Ross Wells for a pair of games against the Sylvan Lake Gulls, before they head to Regina on Sunday afternoon to face the Red Sox.

Moose Jaw Canucks 18U are headed to Alberta today to play the Calgary Blues. 

Moose Jaw Canucks AAA 15U play Regina Athletics tomorrow. 

Sports Round-Up: Thursday, June 20

The Medicine Hat Mavericks erupted for 17 hits and 15 runs and coasted to a 15-7 win over the Moose Jaw Miller Express in Western Canadian Baseball League action last night.

The two teams match up again tonight at Ross Wells Park.

Moose Jaw Canucks AAA 15U fell 8-4 to the Regina Wolfpack last night. They next face Regina Athletics on Saturday. 

In Rambler Park Fastball, the Moose Jaw Giants and Moose Jaw Canadians play at Rambler Park tonight. The Giants play the Okanese Thunderstrikers at 6:45, and the Canadians play the Hurricane Hills 76 ers at 8:45. 

Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, June 19

Western Major Baseball League action at Ross Wells Park tonight as the Moose Jaw Miller Express host the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Mavericks suffered an 11-3 loss in Weyburn last night. The Millers are 10-10 on the season, sitting four games behind the East Division leading Regina Red Sox.

The Moose Jaw Canucks 18U lost 8-6 to the Regina White Sox last night. They next play the Calgary Blues on Friday. 

The Moose Jaw Canucks AAA 15U play the Regina Wolfpack tonight at Blackwell Baseball Diamond. 

UPDATE: RM of Moose Jaw Council rejects landfill application

A spokesperson at the City of Moose Jaw has confirmed that a vote on the City of Moose Jaw's landfill application was held June 18 - and the answer was 'no'.

Discover Moose Jaw News reached out to staff at the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw 161 office, located on Caribou Street West at the Regional Municipal Plaza and received the following statement:

"I can confirm that the RM of Moose Jaw Council have voted to deny the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Discretionary use application."

The City of Moose Jaw has issued a statement regarding the results of the vote. 

Sports Round-Up: Tuesday, June 18

The Moose Jaw Miller Express return to Ross Wells Park tomorrow, when they welcome the Medicine Hat Mavericks. 

The Moose Jaw Canucks AAA 18U play the Parkland Expos at Jubilee Park 1 tonight. 

The Moose Jaw Canucks 18U play the White Sox in Regina tonight.

In Rambler Park fastball, the Moose Jaw Giants and Moose Jaw Canadians play one another at Memorial Field starting at 7.

Sports Round-Up: Monday, June 17

The Moose Jaw Miller Express dropped a 6-1 decision to the Medicine Hat Mavericks yesterday - this after suffering a 13-12 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. The Millers now 10 and 10 on the season. Their next game is at home - Wednesday against the Mavericks. 

The Moose Jaw Canucks AAA 18U lost a pair of games to the Saskatoon Cubs on Sunday, 9-6 and 12-7. They next play the Parkland Expos at Jubilee Park tomorrow evening. 

Jody Oakes no longer working for John Howard Society of Moose Jaw

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan has confirmed that Jody Oakes is no longer employed with the organization - they did not offer any detail or comment on the possible reasons for the development.

Oakes was the manager of justice programming and branch services at the John Howard Society of Moose Jaw.

Blair Roberts, director of External Relations with the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS), issued the following media release in response to our request for more information:

Sports Round-Up: Thursday, June 13

The Moose Jaw Miller Express beat the 57s in Swift Current last night 8-1 in Western Canadian Baseball League action.

Wyatt Tweet and Owen Robbins both went 2 for 5 at the plate with two RBI apiece. The Express are at home tonight taking on the Regina Red Sox. The Red Sox defeated the Weyburn Beavers 12-6 last night.

The 15U AAA Canucks are up against the White Butte Broncos tonight at Serbu Park.

The Moose Jaw Canucks 18U play the Regina Buffalos tonight, with the Canucks currently sitting with a 10-10-1 record.

Take 5 - Summer Recreation and Future Pool Plans

Rob- Summer recreation opportunities with Parks and Rec. Let’s talk about that. 

Maryse- It is time to get out there and be active and enjoy the trails, the outdoor pool, the outdoor pool that just opened on the 10th of June. So, it is there, and lots of programs for kids, for youth. I invite everyone to go on the app or on the website and to have a look at the details of everything that’s available. 

Take 5 - Biannual City Meeting

Rob- Maryse Carmichael is the city manager with the City of Moose Jaw on Take 5 with Carnie and Carmichael.  

One more thing I think we should touch on, that is a City of Moose Jaw employee town hall that was recently held. Tell us about that, (you) held it at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. How was the attendance and what were the topics that we dealt with?