Reese Nelson

The sixth annual Moose Jaw Transplant Trot is happening this month. 

The event is a chance to spread awareness of the importance of organ donation and the benefits it has for people around the world. The Transplant Trot is a chance for people to learn others' stories and how to become organ donors themselves. 

The idea for the Transplant Trot stemmed from the Gadd family, who wanted to raise awareness about organ donation after Kevyn Gadd received a double-lung transplant in February of 2014. 

As the weather gets warmer, farmers in the surrounding area are getting ready to start seeding. 

Sue Knox and her family farm a mile north of Moose Jaw as well as in the Pasqua area and are busily preparing for the start of the season. 

"We are usually on the land on the first or second of May, then finish up around the beginning of June depending on rain and other circumstances," Knox explained. "It usually takes us a month of steady work."

Knox is hoping the lingering snow will have put extra moisture into the ground after last year's dry spell.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is excited to announce its new online booking system. 

The booking system makes appointments at F.H. Wigmore Hospital, Crescent View Clinic, and Alliance Health Centre. 

Lenore Howey, Executive Director of Laboratory Medicine for SHA, says the system is convenient and easy to navigate. 

Students from Vanier took part in the Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association (SBTA) case competition at the University of Regina last weekend. 

The kids were given a case and sent to a room to confer with their group. From there, they dissected and discussed the details of the case. 

"We figured out implementation plans, decision criteria, the problems throughout the case, and we get to solve that," explained Chelsea Cruz, one of the participating students. 

The Moose Jaw Police Service Community and Strategic Services Unit gave a presentation last Thursday as part of the Citizens' Police Academy program. 

Constables Reggie Pawliw and Jayme Hoffman talked about the importance of fostering connections between police officers and the community. 

Head on down to Mcdonald's this Wednesday as they will be celebrating their annual McHappy Day!

McHappy Day shines a light on families who have turned to the Ronald McDonald House in a time of need and encourages people to donate to the cause. 

Moose Jaw's very own Songer-Huber family had to spend time at the Ronald McDonald House in October and November of 2022 while their daughter, Lylah, was receiving treatment at the children's hospital. 

A group of kids from Central Collegiate's Leadership 20 class are looking for used bike donations. 

The bike drive is a collaboration with Moose Jaw Multicultural Council. All bike donations will be given to newcomers in Moose Jaw, with a special focus on Ukrainian refugees. 

Austin Kretsch, one of the students in the Leadership 20 class, says this project is part of an effort to give back to the community. 

Trinity Dadzie, a Grade 12 student from Central Collegiate, participated and took home silver in her category at the Skills Canada Saskatchewan Competition.

The event took place at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus on April 28. Post-secondary and high school students were invited to compete in over 25 categories to showcase their talents and potentially win a medal. 

The Moose Jaw Community Choir will be performing their second annual "Spring Sing" concert.

Choir Director Diane Rhodes is excited for the choir to get a chance to perform again. 

"We had our first concert in May of 2019," Rhodes recalled. "Then COVID came and we haven't had a concert since then. We limped through COVID, had to stop for a while, but then gradually got going again and we're looking forward to presenting a concert this year!" 

The City of Moose Jaw signed an official proclamation for Public Works Week, which will be running from May 21 to 27. 

The theme this year is 'Connecting The World Through Public Works'. The signing took place at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant on Tuesday. 

Mayor Clive Tolley, along with many Public Works representatives, were in attendance for the signing.