Aaron Walker

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Moose Jaw honours MMIWG with tributes, calls for justice

1 day ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Red dresses hung in windows, libraries, and community spaces across Moose Jaw as residents marked Red Dress Day — a national day of remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). Observed annually in May, the day encourages reflection, awareness, and action on the ongoing crisis disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities.
Square One honoured at Sask. legislature, seeks provincial partnership

1 day ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Square One Community Inc., a grassroots organization tackling homelessness in Moose Jaw, was recognized in the Saskatchewan Legislature last week for its groundbreaking work in supportive housing. On May 7, representatives from the organization attended the provincial legislative session in Regina as invited guests of Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Megan Patterson. The visit served not only as a moment of recognition but also as an opportunity to advocate for long-term provincial support.
Hundreds pitch in to clean up litter across Moose Jaw

1 day ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Nearly 200 residents rolled up their sleeves Saturday morning to take part in Moose Jaw’s citywide community cleanup, with volunteers fanning out across parks, pathways, and neighbourhoods to help prepare the city for summer on May 10. Organized jointly by the City of Moose Jaw and the Beautification Committee, the event drew more than 150 registered participants at the downtown staging site, with many more joining in from various neighbourhoods across the city.
Small change, big impact: Project Shine ’25 kicks off at the Moose Jaw Co-op

1 day ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Shoppers at the Moose Jaw Co-op had some extra help packing their groceries recently as volunteer members of the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association (MJDSCA) joined staff to kick off Project Shine 2025, a month-long fundraising initiative aimed at revitalizing the kitchen at the Timothy Eaton Centre. Between 3 and 5 p.m., MJDSCA volunteers assisted shoppers by bagging groceries and encouraging $2 donations at the tills.
Eighth annual ‘Transplant Trot’ set for May 25 at Sunningdale School

2 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — The eighth annual Moose Jaw Transplant Trot is set to return to Sunningdale Elementary School on Sunday, May 25, offering a community celebration of hope, health, and the life-changing impact of an organ donation.
Capstone projects highlight student innovation at Sask. Polytech

2 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus showcased their ingenuity as they unveiled months of hard work, creativity, and technical skill during their capstone project demonstrations at the school. The showcase highlighted the final projects from the Computer Engineering Technology program, offering a glimpse into how students are preparing to meet real-world challenges with fresh ideas and practical solutions.
Palliser Regional Library faces $293K asbestos challenge at Moose Jaw HQ

3 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — A major health and infrastructure challenge has come to light for the Palliser Regional Library, whose Moose Jaw headquarters will require upgrades in the near future. According to a financial report presented at the Palliser Regional Library’s 2025 annual general meeting, the entire headquarters building at 366 Coteau Street West contains asbestos that will eventually need to be removed — at an estimated cost of $293,706.
A city’s history in every stitch: WDM displays heritage quilt honouring Moose Jaw’s past

3 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — While colourful creativity filled the Temple Gardens Centre during the Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild’s recent “Think Outside the Block” biennial quilting show, another remarkable quilt quietly continued to tell its own story in the lobby of the Western Development Museum (WDM) in Moose Jaw.
Just A Girl In Her Garden to reopen after owner reverses heartfelt decision

4 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — A local greenhouse that many believed would remain closed this spring has announced it will reopen, following a change of heart from its owner. Just A Girl In Her Garden officially welcomed customers back on Monday, May 5, at its original location just outside Moose Jaw. Owner Jacqueline Williams had initially cancelled the greenhouse’s 2025 season following the loss of her brother in March. At the time, the decision felt final.
From space talks to cookie contests: Palliser libraries celebrate a stellar year of programming

4 days ago | moosejawtoday.com | Aaron Walker

MOOSE JAW — The Palliser Regional Library marked 2024 as a year of creativity, connection, and community learning, delivering nearly 3,000 programs across its network and drawing close to 27,000 participants. That success was front and centre during the library’s annual general meeting, held recently at the Moose Jaw Public Library, where staff and board members reviewed the year’s highlights.