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Looking back: This past week's headlines

The headlines from Jan. 23-29, 2021
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Headlines

Saturday

Robbie Burns Night taking a different approach in pandemic era

Moose Jaw soccer standout Morris signs with Medicine Hat College

Sunday

Clean Fuel Standards leaves questions for farming community

Regional unemployment numbers increase during last month of 2020

Local house prices jump 61 per cent in “crazy” pandemic year

Moose Jaw Celtic continues program while working within restrictions

Monday

Province launches Healthy Campus Saskatchewan for post-secondary students

Graffiti damage likely someone’s way of expressing inner thoughts, police say

Iron Bridge looks to build multi-purpose sports court for $200K

Tuesday

City eligible for $6.7M in provincial funding after meeting program guidelines

Water, sewer tax hikes now official and will increase on Feb. 1

Transit employees receive pay boost after new agreement signed

New contract gives out-of-scope city staff joint pay raise of 3.25 per cent

Moose Jaw exhibition grounds still quiet but holding out hope for 2021 events

Since newspapers are ‘ancient,’ city should advertise solely online, Luhning says

New Moose Jaw and District Minor Girls Fastball president optimistic about new season

Council declines to reduce rent for minor soccer at YaraCentre

Celebrity Sports Banquet cancellation a blow, but Kinsmen continue local support

Wednesday

Sask. government to construct monument for residential school survivors

Council creates new committee to co-ordinate community cleanup efforts

Catholic division expects enrolment numbers to bounce back next fall

Sask., federal governments announce $7.5 million in funding for livestock research

Miller Express sign pitcher Moltzan from NAIA Texas Wesleyan

Thursday

Holy Trinity trustees to meet with MLAs to discuss urgent issues

Pandemic affected Holy Trinity’s ability to record bussing data accurately

SAHO ratifies new agreements with both SUN and SEIU-West

MLAs to head back to legislature on Apr. 6

Extracurricular school activities unlikely to return until possibly spring, trustees hear

Running Wild Rescue joins fundraiser campaign for National Cupcake Day

Western Hockey League granted approval to return to play in Alberta

Moose Jaw Minor Baseball names AAA coaches, registration underway

Friday

Phoenix Academy’s indoor garden could produce bountiful crop by March

Optimist Day brings hope to community

Pomp and flare of Chinese New Year to occur online this year

Opinion

On the Front Porch: A warrior spirit

Bruce Penton: Springer a great addition for Blue Jays

Trading Thoughts: Is response to Black Lives Matter movement enough to satisfy protesters?

Reflective Moments: Weenie Wednesdays will be gone but not forgotten

From the Kitchen: Pie crust and chocolate, a not-to-be-beaten combo

Editorial by Joan Ritchie 

Letter to the Editor: Fixing AgriStability needs Saskatchewan’s participation

Letter to the Editor: Response to newspapers are ancient and outdated

Letter to the Editor: Services are not subsidies

Letter to the Editor: Bus rider sets the record straight

Letter to the Editor: Drug addiction — A forgotten problem now

Letter to the Editor: Print media

Bizworld: Canadian company’s product saves diesel fuel, cuts greenhouse gas emissions

Letter to the Editor: Obnoxious anti-American people in Moose Jaw

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