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Year in Review: Part Nine

Continuing our look back at 2019

Notorious rebranding to usher in new roaring 20s

While Moose Jaw will always be friendly, now it will also be known as being equally notorious. As a nod to the colorful history of both the city and its people, Moose Jaw will now be known as Canada’s Most Notorious City. The campaign officially launched on May 8.  

New boutique Bella Chic downtown

Bella Chic, located at #12 High Street, opened in April. As a clothing store, Bella Chic features the whole range, from casual to business casual: trendy clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, swimsuits, and even shoes. 

Dance festival celebrated 60 years of accomplishment 

For 60 years, The Moose Jaw Festival of Dance continues on. To honour the 60th anniversary, organizers installed a new dance floor for the performers, while an adjudicator who danced at the festival as a youth was brought in to help judge.

Yvette Moore celebrated two decades in business

The Yvette Moore Gallery is an iconic destination in Moose Jaw, something people travel here to see, and the business celebrated 20 years since it opened its doors in 1999. Yvette Moore is the owner and artist.  

Federated Co-ops celebrated 90th anniversary in 2019

The Federated Co-op’s wholesale operations entered its 90th year with record first quarter earnings and sales. The record profit of $322 million came from sales of $2.1 billion. Most of FCL’s profit is returned to the 180 independent Co-ops. The rest is invested in current assets, facilities and preparing for the future.

Snowbirds open 2019 season at home

The Snowbirds aerial demonstration team flew the first official show of the season at 15 Wing Moose Jaw before family, friends and guests.

The aerobatic team kicked off May 18 with the first of three shows in the United States, flying 27 performances this past season with Moose Jaw seeing the Snowbirds in July at the Saskatchewan Airshow at 15 Wing.

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