Moose Jaw’s Wood celebrated 100th birthday
Moose Jaw’s Carolyn Wood became a centenarian on Sept. 19 – the biggest change is one she sees around her all the time. Happy Birthday!
Moostletoe Artists Studio Tour
Every year in October, local Moose Jaw artists open their studios to visitors. This year the 9th Annual Moostletoe Artists Studio Tour took place on October 19th.
Journey to Hope supporting those affected by suicide
The 12th annual Moose Jaw Journey to Hope took place on Sept. 28, with around 50 people taking part in the remembrance and awareness event at the Jones-Parkview Funeral Services chapel. Fundraising totals were at $21,828.85 with all the funds going to suicide prevention and education programs.
The return of Mac’s rack puts world-record title back in Moose Jaw
The war is officially over, and Mac the Moose won. After a long several months of media coverage, friendly back-and-forth with rivals, and one visit from across the ocean, Mac the Moose finally reclaimed his rightful title as the world’s tallest moose statue.
New language academy for immigrants
A&L Royal Academy is officially open in Moose Jaw. The new private language school caters to international students and is focused on teaching English as a second language (ESL).
Five newcomers inducted into Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame
The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame held their annual induction celebration officially enshrining five new members on the Wall of Fame at Mosaic Place: Wayne Cormier played an integral role in the development of Special Olympics powerlifting in Moose Jaw; Roy Thiessen was heavily involved in coaching from the late-50s right into the early 80s, working with volleyball, track, golf, cross-country and softball programs; Bill Johnston is the legendary builder behind the formation of the Highway Hockey League (mid-60s), Saskatchewan Junior ‘B’ Hockey League (1992) and the man who helped officially form the Western Major Baseball League (2000) in addition to working as a referee both nationally and internationally; Larry Tollefson was as one of the best players to ever suit up for the legendary Moose Jaw Regals teams of the 1960s; The Terry McGeary senior men’s curling team, which included Clare Ramsay, Don Berglund and Hillis Thompson, won the 1980 Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championship in dramatic fashion, rolling through the round robin with a 9-2 record, including wins in their final two games, to edge Manitoba for the title.
All five had their portraits and stories installed on the Wall.
Gingerbread Square closing after 15 years downtown
Darlene Hrechka's store Gingerbread Square has been selling off their merchandise since officially declaring the store is closing at the corner of Fairford and Main Street.
