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Year in Review: October

The provincial and municipal elections garnered attention, while opposition to development in the River Valley was a major topic in October
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Premier Scott Moe, flanked by Sask. Party candidates Greg Lawrence and Tim McLeod, explains that a post-secondary scholarship could increase if the Sask. Party is re-elected, in front of Sask Polytechnic on Oct. 2. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

MooseJawToday.com will be presenting a month by month look back at 2020 over the next few days.

The following is a sample of headlines from October.

Fireman Brock Knipfel retires after nearly 34 years with the department

Warriors to undergo formal review of the team’s logo

Former officer Murdock withdraws appeal against MJPS

Fawn rescues & cougar containment: Moose Jaw Fire Dept. does more than just fighting fires

Wakamow Valley Authority opposes River Valley development

Warriors’ Hunt selected by Minnesota Wild in NHL Draft

Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association looks back on unusual season

Moose Jaw Public Library wins national Accessibility Award for 2019 programming

Mosaic Place saw deficit of nearly $1M in 2019

Festival of Trees heading to your living rooms for 2020 auction event

Slate of candidates set for 2020 municipal and school board elections

Retrospective exhibition spanning career of artist Marsha Kennedy opens to public

Moose Jaw the first location in Western Canada for Ontario-based Mexican food franchise

Hunger in Moose Jaw launches 10th annual I Bought A Lunch campaign

Provincial election candidates spar over hot topics during debate

Chamber forum focuses on job growth and small businesses

Flying Fins putting together impressive showings in SwimAgain Challenge

Annual food drive seeks cash instead of food during pandemic

‘No means no,’ residents remind council about valley development

Dismissal of former Moose Jaw officer Murdock concludes with more details of infractions

Wakamow Valley developer withdraws application to change OCP

New telephone program connecting seniors across the province to battle isolation

Smooth 42 Distillery seals deal with dream Dragons on national television show

Presentation details planning for Thunderbird Viaduct rehabilitation

Farmers’ market had good year even with COVID-19 restrictions

Petition creator overjoyed that proposed valley project withdrawn

Valley authority relieved city won’t amend OCP for proposed project

Demolition of former YMCA building begins

Lawrence wins Moose Jaw Wakamow after close night of ballot watching

McLeod secures long-standing Moose Jaw North riding for Sask. Party

Sask Party wins majority government, final election tally waiting on mail-in ballots

Tribute to Mr. Alvin Klassen for his community service for Central Butte and area

Student Vote results show more support for NDP in mock provincial election

Ku Klux Klan and the terrorist organization's history in Moose Jaw featured in new book

PC Party candidate looks forward to running again in four years

Healing in isolation: beadwork project from local Indigenous women on display at MJMAG

Better communications, cutting red tape important to council candidates

Municipal candidates talk roads and young people during forum

Man accused of second-degree murder sent back into custody

New single from Megan Nash teases 'transitional' album yet to come

Mayoral candidate Kot would donate part of salary to charity if elected

Pense Rink succeeds in raising $300K for upgrades after Hockeyville bid

Cheer Infinity Trunk or Treat event a wild success

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