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moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — After nearly 14 years of guiding Moose Jaw’s pro-life group as board president, Jean Landry is stepping down — but not completely away from — the organization and welcoming Brenda Havanka to the role.
Landry announced Havanka as the new leader for Moose Jaw Right to Life (MJRTL) during a Catholic Women’s League potluck supper at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish on June 4.
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moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — The women and girls of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish have demonstrated their care and commitment to the community’s pre-born and homeless by donating to two organizations.
The parish’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held its spring potluck supper on June 4 as a windup before the summer break. During the event, the CWL donated $300 to Moose Jaw Right to Life (MJRTL) while the Catholic Girls’ League (CGL) donated $600 to Square One Community Inc.
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1 day ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — Hundreds of alumni from Empire School took a “walk down memory lane” recently as they said their final goodbyes to a place that has educated children since 1909.
To honour the building’s 116-year history, a come-and-go farewell event was held on June 3, featuring tours, archival displays, a barbecue and alumni of all ages reconnecting with classmates.
Empire will close this June and students will transfer to the new Coteau Hills Elementary School in southwest Moose Jaw this fall.
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1 day ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
Here are five stories we are highlighting this morning.
1. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes.
2. CUPW has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over ongoing contract negotiations.
3. Montreal is hoping to redeem itself at the upcoming Grand Prix after last year's event veered off course due to congestion, flooding and ill-timed patio reviews.
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2 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — The Saskatchewan NDP is accusing the Sask. Party government of outsourcing parking services at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital to an American company and failing to prioritize Canadian companies.
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2 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — Volunteering in India allowed Altaf Iqbal Mansuri to develop a commitment to community service, a quality that he put to good use after coming to Moose Jaw for school.
Mansuri moved to The Friendly City in August 2023 to take Saskatchewan Polytech’s business management post-graduate certificate. He also served as vice-president and president of the Sask.
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2 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — Prepare to have a “berry good time” and stain your teeth purple as Mortlach’s 16th annual Saskatoon Berry Festival returns with tasty pies and exciting activities for all ages.
The event takes place on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and rain or shine, the festival promises to be a day of excitement and delicious treats for the whole family. “5,000 people with purple teeth can’t be wrong” is the event’s slogan, and it seems to ring true each year.
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2 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
MOOSE JAW — Genelle Payant, an instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus, has received this year’s teaching excellence award, something she did not expect considering she never trained to be an educator.
“It’s an honour,” said the human resources instructor, who accepted her award during convocation on June 5.
Payant noted that she works with many exceptional colleagues “who are doing some really wonderful things in the classroom.” Therefore, it was a big surprise that Sask.
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2 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
Here are five stories we are highlighting this morning.
1. Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth control because the packages contain too many placebo pills.
2. Via Rail says its on-time performance fell drastically in the first three months of the year — a drop the Crown corporation blames on speed rules from CNR.
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3 days ago | 
moosejawtoday.com | Jason Antonio
Here are five stories we are highlighting this morning.
1. The federal health minister says there's no evidence forcing people into treatment works — but won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
2. Premier Scott Moe said upwards of 15,000 people in Saskatchewan have had to leave their communities and more are likely in the coming days.
3. Ice from Oilers' players' hometown rinks has been added to the Edmonton arena's ice ahead of the Stanley Cup Final.
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