Shawn Slaght

2 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Shawn Slaght

The Canadian national anthem, O Canada, will be played after the land acknowledgement at every city council meeting starting June 9. The motion was brought forward by Coun. Carla Delaurier, who felt the council chamber could do more to honour the country. “The national anthem is a long-standing tradition observed at schools, hockey games and other community meetings,” said Delaurier. “The time it takes to honour our country through this observation is less than two minutes.

2 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Shawn Slaght

Employment rates in the Moose Jaw–Swift Current region remained relatively steady in April compared to the same time last year. According to Statistics Canada, the region recorded 52,000 people employed last month out of a labour force of about 55,100, for an employment rate of 59.8 per cent. All statistics are based on a three-month moving average and are not seasonally adjusted. The area’s unemployment rate was 5.6 per cent, the same rate recorded in April 2023.

2 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Shawn Slaght

A zoning bylaw amendment to allow four-unit dwellings in low-density neighbourhoods passed all three readings by city council on Monday night. The change makes the City of Moose Jaw eligible to apply for funding through the federal Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The bylaw amendment hasn't come without controversy. Through social media and at the April 28 city council meeting, residents voiced their opposition.

2 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Shawn Slaght

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. The threat of a severe thunderstorm is expected to continue late into this evening and into the overnight hour as storms move towards the northeast. Severe thunderstorms can produce strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain and can damage roofs, fences, branches and soft shelters.

2 days ago | discovermoosejaw.com | Shawn Slaght

UPDATE: Highway 20 has since reopened to traffic. **Original article** Lumseden RCMP are at the scene of another train derailment near Craven that is affecting traffic on Highway 20. A train derailed on Sunday along Highway 20 west of Craven that closed the highway. The RCMP sent out a media advisory on Monday afternoon saying a new derailment event has taken place in the same area. Police say Highway 20 is blocked in both directions as a result of the derailment and detours are in place.