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Friday will have a high of 32 C with a low of 16 C.

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words began Thursday morning, kicking off one of Moose Jaw’s premier summer events with workshops by katherena vermette, Khodi Dill, and Kevin Wesaquate, and a storytime for little ones with Kai Cheng Thom.

“There’s nothing like the taste of local cantaloupe. It’s second to none. I wish we would have it year round.”

July 2nd’s BlackTop Hop fundraiser for the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia was a big success, organizer Jyann Williams said, raising awareness for the gallery and entertaining attendees until the small hours of the morning.

The featured headliners will be Chilliwack, Gord Bamford, The Northern Pikes and The Grapes of Wrath.

Organizers of Saturday’s Highway to Heroes Car Show have precautions in place with respect to the hot weather advisory.

Moose Javian Lance-Cpl. Gilbert John Hyde served with the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards unit during the Second World War.

Colewyn Terrell Montana appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on July 13 by phone from the Regina Correctional Centre.

Fresh produce will be offered Saturdays on Thatcher Drive East

The Elbow Quilters Group have already donated 150 quilts this year and have added Wakamow Manor Social Detox, a facility ran by Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association to their roster.