Aaron Walker

Nashville

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Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out - Canada News

1 week ago | castanet.net | Sammy Hudes |Dylan Robertson |John Cairns |Aaron Walker

House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats. Gould, the MP for Burlington, was elected to chair the influential finance committee for this session of Parliament, with Conservative Jasraj Hallan and Jean-Denis Garon of the Bloc Québécois named as vice chairs.
Youth celebrate their ‘superpowers’ at Voltage ‘24 NYE party

Jan 16, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Several young residents ushered in 2025 during Voltage, the signature annual event hosted by Joe’s Place Youth Centre that offers a fun, chemical-free celebration for youths aged 13 to 19. Voltage 2024 saw attendance by around 665 individuals, including 490 youth and 175 volunteers at the Hillcrest Apostolic Church on Dec. 31, 2024.
Newly independent South Hill Gas station renews vow to keep prices low

Jan 13, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — One South Hill gas station has made the decision to go independent so that it can continue to offer the best possible price of fuel for its customers. The South Hill Esso — now known as South Hill Gas — has been owned by co-owners Mohammed Malik and Abdul for three years now and the decision to go independent was finalized recently. “We just love local, and that’s one of the basic reasons why we decided to be independent,” announced Abdul, one of the gas station’s co-owners.
Public library announces upcoming January programs to kickstart 2025

Jan 12, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library is excited to usher in the new year with a variety of new programs and events to engage the community and inspire a love of reading in 2025. The library’s movie club meets twice monthly to watch a film and engage in short discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre. Singin’ in the Rain: Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless, fun musical that humorously explores Hollywood’s shift from silent films to sound.
Community Connection seeks volunteers to offer warm meals this winter

Jan 10, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Community Connection, a local volunteer-run outreach program, is on a quest to find volunteers as it continues to offer its support to the bagged lunch program held each weekend by St. Aidan Anglican Church assisting Moose Jaw’s most vulnerable residents this winter. “Community Connection is currently looking for volunteers to fill three different roles,” announced Crystal Harvey, a Community Connection co-ordinator. These openings include community support roles, cooks, and servers.
Moose Jaw's 4 Plants announces pending closure

Dec 25, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — It’s with mixed emotion that the owner of 4 Plants Gardening and Local Hidden Treasures announced that the store will soon close its doors for good, with the final day of business yet to be determined in January 2025. “For the last year and a half, times have been pretty tough for the store. Its been really slow and I think all small businesses are struggling,” said Kim White, owner of 4 Plants.
Elementary students shop for Christmas gifts with help of two residents

Dec 23, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Two residents are continuing the work of a former community worker by running a Christmas store at two local schools, thereby helping children buy affordable gifts for their loved ones each year. One of these stores was set up at Prince Arthur School on Dec. 12. “It’s not a fundraiser; it’s trying to teach children the art of giving,” announced Larry Hellings, a Moose Jaw resident who was nominated for Citizen of the Year in 2023 and runs the store with his wife, Dianne.
Food bank receives $13K donation from CPKC Holiday Train event

Dec 23, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — To keep the holiday spirit on track, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad’s 2024 Holiday Train arrived at Moose Jaw’s rail yards along Manitoba Street West featuring artists Tyler Shaw, Shawnee Kish, and a donation drive in support of the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. The holiday train was onsite for Dec. 7 — after a quiet early arrival one day earlier — with the show kicking off around 4:30 p.m. at the rail yards.
Rotary Club celebrates another successful Carol Festival at Zion Church

Dec 23, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — The 78th Rotary Carol Festival concluded last weekend, uniting school divisions, church parishes, and the community to usher in the Christmas season at the Rotary Club’s longest running event. The two-day festival returned to a packed venue at Zion Church on Dec. 9 and again on Dec. 10. “I believe (the festival) went rather well. I thought that the groups were fantastic,” announced Rod Montgomery, vice-president of the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw.
Community Based Coalition hosts 2-1-1 helpline presentation

Dec 16, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — During a recent meeting of the Community Based Coalition (CBC), the local non-profit hosted a remote presentation about 211.ca, a United Way initiative that’s sponsored by the Saskatchewan Blue Cross. The platform acts as an information hub during crisis situations and is designed to address what can be an overwhelming situation when those in need don’t know where to turn for help.