Here is a great contest that local nature writer and MJ Independent columnist Kimberly Epp is running this Summer. Just the thing to get people outside.
Something positive and creative to do outside and with social media.
Although this is not a MJ Independent contest we will be tossing something into the prize kitty.
Read MoreAs in life not all SCRAPS - MJ rescue attempts have happy endings….
Read MoreIt's an annual occurrence what to do with baby birds or fledglings and who do you contact for help.
In today's Wildlife Weekend here is what to do and who you can contact.
Photo by Krista Routledge
Read MoreThe growing need and lack of space sees the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank launching a $100,000 capital fundraiser to purchase a larger and accessible space.
Read MoreIt might be a cold and wetter weekend but the migratory birds have either returned or they are on their way.
Wildlife Weekend looks at some of the feats birds take on their return home.
Read MoreWith the COVID - 19 pandemic seeing event after event cancelling due to rules surrounding physical distancing and the number of people who can be in the same room together the Saskatchewan Festival Of Words is moving to the virtual world this year in a big way.
Read MoreHere is a fundraiser by SCRAPS and Family Pizza you can do over the phone when you order a pizza.
Just ask for the SCRAPS Special to get the deal.
Read MoreWith so many people sitting in social isolation maintaining our mental health and sanity is important.
To this end we asked Nema Atsu Ten Questions about better mental health, what’s out there and finally where you can turn to for support locally.
Read MoreIt is Feline Friday and once again we bring you another SCRAPS adoptable pet needing a furever home.
This is a story of Lyra who is looking for a new home after the person who adopted her passed away.
Read MoreA local film maker knocks off a delightful low budget short film.
Read MoreThis week's Wildlife Weekend looks at two crows and the life they spend with humans. Cover photo by Tammy Klassen
Read MoreThe number of provincial Covid - 19 cases has increased but so has the number of recoveries
Read MoreFor this week’s Wildlife Wednesday nature coulmnist Kimberly Epp tells you all about a recent project and putting out bluebird houses for their expected return next week.
Also learn about a future project where she will use her skills to provide nature information and how kids can help out nature through easy crafts from in their homes and back yards.
Cover photo of a Male Mountain Bluebird by Michael St. Laurent
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the mallard duck.
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the sharp tailed grouse.
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the mountain bluebird.
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the American kestral.
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the Red-winged Blackbird
Male Red-winged Blackbird singing on a cool day (photo by Mukul Soman).
Read MoreAs we head towards Spring the birds return and to welcome them back MJ Independent is offering a special countdown as we feature the arrivals returning back home.
Today’s bird is the Bald Eagle.
Read MoreYet another local event is cancelled as a precautionary measure related to COVID - 19.
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