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Sask Polytech receives top ranking in several categories on Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges list
By Cory Knutt Saskatchewan Polytechnic has been ranked first in Re$earch InfoSource Inc.'s latest Top 50 Research Colleges list for number of completed research projects. Sask Polytech completed 350 r...
Jan 30, 2023 (Discover Moose Jaw file photo)
'When are we going to practise?:' Ukrainian boy who fled war now playing hockey in Canada
By Jay D Haughton The definition of a tragedy is an event that has caused great suffering, destruction and distress. Misha Shelipov, 14, and his family went through all three, as they were forced to f...
Jan 26, 2023 Misha Shelipov and his mom Zina arrived in Regina on Dec. 18 after fleeing their hometown of Dnipro, Ukraine, following Russia’s invasion of the country. (Discover Moose Jaw)
Assiniboia's Southland Co-op Centre vying to be 2023's Kraft Hockeyville champion
By Jay D Haughton The Town of Assiniboia and its Southland Co-op Centre have put their hat in the ring to become this year's Kraft Hockeyville champion. If they win, a cheque for $250,000 will be pres...
Jan 24, 2023 The Assiniboia rink. (Discover Moose Jaw)
Wild or domestic? Pig sighting on Highway 1 near Moose Jaw sparks discussion
It's not often you see a pig delay on the Trans-Canada Highway, but that's what motorists west of Moose Jaw were dealing with earlier this week. The RCMP says the pigs either jumped or fell out of a t...
Jan 20, 2023 Several pigs were spotted on the Trans-Canada Highway between Moose Jaw and Caronport on Monday. (Submitted to Discover Moose Jaw)
SAMA defends commercial property assessments in Moose Jaw
By Shawn Slaght The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is defending its cap rate model for assessing commercial properties in Moose Jaw. While SAMA did not supply an interview, Discover ...
Jan 13, 2023 (Discover Moose Jaw)
Moose Jaw business owner 'disappointed' with city council's decision
By Shawn Slaght One business owner says he's disappointed with Moose Jaw city council's decision Monday to recommend a secondary audit for the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency's (SAMA) commer...
Jan 13, 2023 Bernie Dombowsky speaks to Moose Jaw city council on Jan. 9, 2023. (Discover Moose Jaw)
Rare weather phenomenon occurs near Lake Diefenbaker
By Jay D Haughton Have you ever heard of or seen snow rollers? Well, those in Macrorie have, as hundreds of snow rollers covered Lake Diefenbaker near the community last Friday. Snow rollers are a rar...
Jan 12, 2023 (Lake Diefenbaker Tourism/Facebook)
'There was no support:' Moose Jaw resident relives Sunwing experience
By Jay D Haughton Like thousands of Canadians, Moose Jaw resident Heidi Bochek had her issues with Sunwing, as her family's holiday vacation was turned upside down trying to return home to Saskatchewa...
Jan 10, 2023 Moose Jaw resident Heidi Bochek and her family were stranded in Cancun for an extra three days due to issues with Sunwing. (Heidi Bochek/Submitted)
Individual dies in Moose Jaw police custody
By Shawn Slaght The Moose Jaw Police Service is requesting an independent investigation after an individual died in police custody. At around 10 p.m. on Saturday, a person in the police service's dete...
Jan 03, 2023 (Discover Moose Jaw)
'Absolutely amazing': Moose Jaw responds to help those impacted by downtown apartment fire
Moose Javians are coming together to help those who were displaced by Wednesday's fire at the Empire Apartments. All of the individuals in that building were part of the John Howard Society's My Place...
Dec 23, 2022 Ten people are without a home after Wednesday's fire at Empire Apartments in Moose Jaw. (Shawn Slaght/Discover Moose Jaw)
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