Shawn Slaght

The Opposition NDP is raising red flags after the city’s recent Point-in-Time (PiT) count showed a significant increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. 

According to the PiT count — conducted by Square One Community in partnership with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) — the number of homeless people in Moose Jaw was 150 in 2024, up from 73 in 2023. 

While transporting firewood into Saskatchewan from out of province might seem innocent enough, it could have a devastating effect on the ecosystem. 

There are a number of insects that could be living in that wood — insects that can carry diseases or feed on plants and trees to the point of killing them. 

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the province, and simultaneously one of the most dangerous. As seeding and calving season gets underway, safety is once again top of mind for local farmers and their employees.  

Ryan Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer with the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) and formerly operated an agricultural farm in southeast Saskatchewan. He explains that every industry experiences gaps in safety protocols. 

It’s spring cleaning season, and as people begin clearing out sheds, garages and seasonal cabins, medical professionals are reminding residents to take precautions to avoid exposure to hantavirus.

Hantavirus is a lung infection caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles found in the saliva, urine and droppings of rodents — most commonly deer mice in Saskatchewan. People can also become infected by coming into contact with contaminated dust, touching rodent urine, saliva or droppings, or being bitten by an infected mouse.

Chey Craik is the People’s Party of Canada candidate for the Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan riding. 

With temperatures warming up and more people heading outdoors, residents are once again reminded to keep an eye out for ticks. 

Ticks can be found in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. They can’t jump, but typically grasp onto people and pets who brush up against them. Ticks are generally active from mid-April to late July. 

Fraser Tolmie is seeking re-election as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan riding. 

Affordability/cost-of-living 

Well, we want to ensure that the carbon tax as a law is removed. Right now it's not. It's been reduced to zero after almost two years of, well, actually more than two years of us pounding on the door of the Liberal and NDP government to have it abolished.  

With temperatures warming up and more people heading outdoors, residents are once again reminded to keep an eye out for ticks. 

Ticks can be found in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. They can’t jump, but typically grasp onto people and pets who brush up against them. Ticks are generally active from mid-April to late July. 

The countdown is on for the BKT World Men’s Curling Championship, and Team Brad Jacobs is looking forward to representing Canada on home soil. 

Skip Brad Jacobs will be representing Canada along with third Marc Kennedy, second Brett Gallant, and Regina native Ben Hebert at lead. 

We are less than two weeks away from Moose Jaw hosting one of its biggest curling events, which is expected to have a trickle-down effect on the local curling scene. 

The BKT Tires World Men’s Curling Championship will take place at the Temple Gardens Centre from March 29 to April 6.