October is International Dyslexia Awareness Month and the City is helping out tonight with a visual reminder.
We speak to a local woman whose family is affected and the opportunities in the community for parents and others to make things better.
Read MoreAn incident as simple as taking down bird boxes that had swallows nesting in them has cost a Calgary firm a minimum $100,000 fine.
The bird in question, a Tree Swallow, also nests in the Moose Jaw region and its nests - along with other migratory birds - are protected under federal wildlife legislation.
Read MoreA senior cat has finally found a foster home to be looked after and cared for in his senior years.
Read MoreStigma is a major impediment in the fight on meth.
Read MoreThis month’s message from the Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee focuses on addictions and the family’s role in fighting the growing menace of Crystal Meth addiction in the community.
Read MoreThe Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee (MJCMSC) are offering in person and on-line presentations on how to speak to your pre-teens and teens about narcotic substances in a manner designed to give children a sound basis to say no to drugs.
Read MoreWet weather has forced the cancellation of this week’s Wakamow Valley Farmers Market. The market will return next week - weather permitting.
Read MoreThe two approaches to stopping the spread of Crystal Meth use are discussed in this month’s column
Read MoreIt will be a cooler and potentially wetter Saturday but here are the events which may be of interest to MJ Independent readers.
Read MoreA trio of free local events this weekend that may be of interest to MJ Independent readers.
Read MoreA listing of weekend events we think will appeal to the regular readers of MJ Independent.
Read MoreA highly popular local calendar, that features pictures of any kind of local pet, is looking for submissions for their 2022 edition.
Read MoreWe keep getting asked to post more photos of flowers and gardens so here are some lilies to enjoy.
If you have some photos of your garden or flowers you would like to share write us a note to moosejawnews@gmail.com
Read MoreFor the month of July SCRAPS - MJ celebrates the people in the restaurant industry and how, despite a tough year, they found joy in their cats.
They would also like to remind people they still have keepsake calendars available for sale.
Read MoreFaced with the daunting task of fundraising during the pandemic the Moose Jaw Humane Society has been forging partnerships with local businesses and organizations in a win-win approach that helps not only the animals but the community minded businesses who give their support.
Read MoreIf you are looking for something that is unique to do tomorrow and look at the creative talents of numerous material artists this is the show you have been waiting for.
Read MoreIt’s Friday and that means once again it is time for Feline Friday.
This week we bring you a special message about a great raffle and how you can support SCRAPS.
Read MoreAlthough they are just in the infancy stage of fundraising and planning a proposed spray park for Regal Heights Park the idea is a winner in the minds of many in the community.
We meet one of the people behind the popular idea and get more details into the proposed project.
Read MoreThe initial run of the Wakamow Farmer’s Market attracted hundreds of potential customers for the 45 vendors.
An initial run that many - both customers and vendors alike - enjoyed as it gave them the opportunity to get out and experience the weather as the COVID - 19 pandemic restrictions have kept many people cooped up in their homes for months.
Read MoreDespite the COVID - 19 pandemic dominating the headlines there is another epidemic in the Notorious City that is shattering and taking lives - that epidemic is Crystal Meth. The Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee presents a lengthy explanation about Drug Treatment Court and two lives saved by it.
A bit of a longer read but nevertheless for those struggling to break free from meth addiction and run in conflict with the law here is a potential way out.
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