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Looking back: This past week's headlines

The headlines for the week of July 17-23, 2021
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Miss the news this past week? Here is a selection of headlines from the past week.

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Saturday

Ducks Unlimited explains why water pumping projects ceased

Wildfires creating air quality concerns

Festival of Words guests talk fantasy writing, defining genre during panel

Festival of Words: Defying Genre panels talks the intricacies of genre fiction writing

Heat pick up pair of wins in Senior Ladies fastball action this past week

Sunday

Unemployment reduced in local labour region

Festival of Words concert features locally grown singer-songwriter Val Halla, live audience

Hot, dry conditions continue to damage Sask. crops

New Farm Stewardship Program supports cow-calf producers in protecting surface water

Panel of local artists wrap up in-person events at Festival of Words

Monday

Festival of Words concludes 25th annual event with applause, big plans for future

Fundraising continues for new Regal Heights Spray Park with upcoming 50/50 draw

Maverick Party can help repair polarization of Canada, candidate says

Province removes fire ban

Regina Police are asking for information from the public relating to a recent homicide

Bylaw changes make it easier to give presentations to council

Council approves parental leave bylaw to ensure younger residents can pursue politics

Health foundation’s 15th annual radiothon to focus on kidney disease treatment

Tuesday

Police seize over $96K worth of meth

Seniors Income Plan benefits up $30/month

Multicultural worship concert to bring together residents regardless of language or nationality

Col. Bouchard takes over as new Wing Commander at 15 Wing

U of R enhancing mental health and stress seminar using national grant funding

Riverside Mission seeking donations of food, support

Local businesses lead donation drive for Riverside Mission

Wednesday

Eighty years ago in July: Student pilot killed at Moose Jaw – Thursday, July 3, 1941

Provincial support for producers dealing with devastating dry conditions

Conservative Party boots Clark Puckett from Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan nomination race

Explosion of equine events will see the Exhibition Grounds jumping

Anthrax confirmed in Southern Saskatchewan sheep flock

Warriors’ Hunt named to National Junior Team Summer Camp

RCMP seize $140K and 31 grams of cocaine after stopping vehicle travelling 164 km/h

Craik musician releases new song that honours past bar bands and road trips

UPDATED: Vehicle collision shuts down Highway 1 near Mortlach

Upcoming seminar to look at re-engaging community using volunteers

Giants defeat Gold, Earl Grey takes win over Canadians in Rambler Park fastball action

Canucks pick up back-to-back 15U AAA baseball wins

Thursday

Watch for signs of heat stroke this summer

Moose Jaw police issued zero pandemic-related tickets during rally on Canada Day

2nd annual Big Backyard BioBlitz coming up

Multicultural council needs support and supplies to help new refugees

Vote now! Moose Jaw’s Usher on verge of semifinals in Muscle and Fitness contest

Audited statements for 2020 provide financial picture at city hall

Sask Prospects Showcase another success for Dustin Ernest Hockey Camps

Warriors' Korczak looking forward to hearing name called in NHL Draft

 

Friday


Opinion

Word Wisdom: Do not mulct

Bruce Penton: Sports’ dazzling dozen: The countdown begins

Reflective Moments: Vision of Base Commander brought us Snowbirds

Biz World: Pet retail chain shares could offer lucrative gains

From the Kitchen: Interesting recipes come from variety of sources

OPINION: On ‘Grocery Heroes Day,’ workers deserve more than just words

Editorial by Joan Ritchie

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