Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Biking for direct democracy

By Lisa Goudy



Garrett Hippy is pedalling across Canada to Ottawa to raise awareness for direct democracy.


“In a nutshell, it basically means that we not only vote on our leaders or candidates for leaders, but we also vote on the issues,” said the cyclist who began his journey in Nelson, B.C. “So laws don’t get passed until they’re approved by the citizens through the use of referenda.”


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles

When drivers see lights or hear sirens on emergency vehicles,
 they must pull over to the right and stop.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy



When a driver hears a siren or sees the lights of an emergency response vehicle, it’s imperative to get out of the way.


“It slows down our response time of the police, fire (and) EMS,” said Sgt. Terry Phillips with the Moose Jaw Police Service. “Obviously if we’re going lights and siren, there’s a reason for that and if people aren’t pulling over and (are) slowing us down, that can cause a certain impact and, worse case scenario, it can cause accidents.”

 When drivers see lights or hear sirens on emergency vehicles,
 they must pull over to the right and stop.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Humane society looking for more food and cleaning supplies

By Lisa Goudy


A lot of dogs, cats and kittens are waiting to be adopted at the Moose Jaw Humane Society.


“Our capacity is still fairly full, but we’re not at the scary point right now. We’re comfortably full of dogs. We have seen a lot more kittens come in recently,” said Karla Pratt, fundraising and promotions co-ordinator with the shelter. 


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Movie rental places ‘not like it used to be’

By Lisa Goudy



The movie rental business is not what it once was.


“It’s pretty good, (but) not like it used to be,” said Yvonne Anticknap, co-owner of Westmount Food Market. “We’ll never go back to the way it was.”


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: New Ramada hotel to be built across from new Best Western Plus

By Lisa Goudy


The land near Mac the Moose is soon to be home to two new hotels.


A three-storey Ramada hotel is going to be built across the street from the new Best Western Plus Hotel currently under construction by the Trans-Canada Highway and just off Thatcher Drive next to the Tourism Moose Jaw Visitor Centre.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: The Olympic Games have an important message of unity

Today is the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Lasting until Aug. 12, the Games are a way to unify the globe regardless of our differences — and that’s something we could use a lot more of in these times.

The Olympic symbol — the five interlocking rings coloured, blue, yellow, black, green and red — is a representation of the union of the continents and the athletes at the Games. That symbolism is not only powerful, but needed when we hear so much about all of the trials and tribulations of the world and the pain and suffering on every side.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Children’s hospitals benefit from Blizzard sales

Dairy Queen manager Janice Pearson (left) and the staff of the
DQ on Main Street hold Blizzard treats upside-down on
Miracle Treat Day on Thursday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


Purchasing a Blizzard had special meaning on Thursday.


Thursday was Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen locations. All proceeds from Blizzard sales were donated to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Severe weather expected to continue

Above normal number of tornadoes reported in July 

Dark clouds move in over Moose Jaw on Wednesday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


Expect more severe weather advisories this summer.


Dayna Vettese, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, said the seemingly constant string of severe weather warnings and watches is unlikely to stop for the rest of the season.

Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Best Western Plus scheduled to be open Sept. 1

A Best Western Plus Hotel currently under construction by Mac the
Moose is scheduled to be open by September 1.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


By Sept. 1, a new hotel by Mac the Moose is scheduled to be open.


A Best Western Plus is under construction by the Trans-Canada Highway and just off Thatcher Drive next to the Tourism Moose Jaw Visitor Centre.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Getting Nitty Gritty at Mosaic Place

By Lisa Goudy

Multi-platinum recording band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will play at Mosaic Place on October 12 at 7:30 p.m.


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For ticket information, call 624-2050 or visit www.mosaicplace.com.

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Windstorms flattens some crops near Avonlea

By Lisa Goudy


Farmers in Avonlea might not see some of their crops come back.


After a windstorm shook the community on Saturday — along with a few hailstones — some crops were flattened.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: Strive to uphold values of devotion, goodness, honesty and respect

By Lisa Goudy

Imagine a knight with a silver helmet, clad in white and red with the symbol of Richard the Lionheart stamped into the clothing. You might think you’re watching a movie set in the medieval times about the Crusades. Or maybe you’re having some sort of dream that you can’t quite place.

Reality sets in. He’s still there. His name is Vincent Gabriel Kirouac from Quebec and he is a 22-year-old man with a mission.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Local girl goes on volunteer trip to Tanzania

By Lisa Goudy

Jessica Froehlich doesn’t regret volunteering in Africa for a minute.


“It was definitely more than I bargained for,” said Froehlich. “I thought that I’d learn more about African culture and the people there, but just the other people that went on the trip with me and my mentors — I learned so much from them, like where they come from.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Campers enjoy the rural feel of city’s campground

Brian Wrolson stands in front of his trailer at
the River Park Campground on Tuesday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


For Carmen Wrolson, camping in the River Park Campground doesn’t feel like it’s in the middle of the city.


“I like it. I think it’s nice to be able to run into the store. (Monday) night in the big rainstorm we ordered pizza,” said Wrolson. “I like being close to the city. It doesn’t feel like it, but it’s just really nice.”


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Churchill Park fire destroys home

By Lisa Goudy

A house in Churchill Park was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

Fire destroyed a house in Churchill Park on Sunday morning.

Moose Jaw Fire Department Inspector Curtis Baler said the call was received at 1:31 a.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, the house was already fully engulfed in flames. Baler said the house was vacant at the time and there were no injuries.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Poor weather didn’t stop Motif from success

Rowelie Cantalejo (centre) performs with the Kayumanggi Philippine Performing Arts from Winnipeg at Motif on Saturday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy

The weather could’ve been better, but organizers still considered Motif 2012 to be a success.

“The people coming through was a little lower than we had hoped, but we still saw a lot of people coming through,” said festival assistant Alba Zhou. “We had a lot of really big dance groups coming through.”

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For more photos, check out my slideshow here.

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Motorcycle enthusiasts show off bikes at Show ‘n’ Shine

Barry Wolf of Regina sits on his 1974
Suzuki GT 380 model that he's owned for 21
years at the Saskatchewan section of the
Canadian Vintage Motorcyle Group
Show 'n' Shine at the Western Development
Museum parking lot on Sunday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy

Barry Wolf of Regina has been riding motorcyles since he was 16.

Forty years later, Wolf still enjoys long distance travelling and watching motorcycle races.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Building of Chateau St. Michael rooted with history

Chateau St. Michael resident Mary Keith, 89, addresses the
crowd at  the building's centennial celebration on Saturday.
Keith became a resident at the home in 2008.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


Jim Purdy will never forget a spiritual moment he experienced at St. Anthony’s Home.


At the centennial celebration on Saturday of the building that is now Chateau St. Michael, Purdy said he had many memories when he worked as a maintenance staff member at St. Anthony’s Home from 1984 to 1990. While Chateau St. Michael is only 13 years old, part of the building was built in 1912.


Purdy said a manger was set up every Christmas on the grounds of the home. It was the responsibility of whoever was working the afternoon shift to put the baby Jesus in the manger at midnight.


“The night that I had to do it, it was the most miserable storm that you could imagine. (It was) just terrible and windy and you could barely even see out to the manger,” said Purdy. “I opened the door and I had the Baby Jesus in my arms and I stepped out the door and the wind stopped. I walked out, put the Baby Jesus in the manger and it was calm.”


“That will be with me forever. That’s my special moment,” he said. “Mother Nature … accommodated a spiritual event and here, more than that: a historical event.”


For more information, see an upcoming edition of the Times-Herald.

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Cemetery tours bring history lessons to life

Brian Bell, president of Heritage Moose Jaw, explains the
story of Charles Wilkes on a Heritage Cemetery Tour at
the Moose Jaw Cemetery on Saturday. Wilkes drowned on
the S.S. Empress of Ireland on May 29, 1914.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy

Ontario-born Charles Vrooman moved to Saskatchewan and put up a homestead south of Tuxford.

Vrooman, who died on Feb. 15, 1939, is buried in the Moose Jaw cemetery. He lived to be 93.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Showcasing stunning gardens for a good cause

Candace Bjorge poses in front of her gardens during the
Hunger in Moose Jaw garden tours on Saturday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy

After six years of planning, Candace and Rick Bjorge were proud to show off their gardens to the public.

“We’ve done all the work ourselves,” said Candace. “I’ve become a bit of a bird watcher since we put the stream in because the birds come in and they bathe in the stream.”

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Motif 2012 begins at Happy Valley Park

Phorn Sek deep fries some spring rolls at
 the Cambodian tent at the Motif festival at
Happy Valley Park on Friday.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


A little bit of rain didn’t stop people from coming out to the 38th annual Motif festival on Friday.


A dozen groups representing 19 cultures were set up at the festival at Happy Valley Park, located at the corner of Oak Street and Wolfe Avenue Northeast. The festival, which runs until Sunday, consists of food, dance, music and artwork.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner - Limitless possibilities of using popular music for education

By Lisa Goudy


There is almost no better way to connect with the younger generations than using social media and music.


After reading an article a few days ago about an educational parody video three young brothers from Kansas did on the LMFAO song Sexy and I Know It, I went online to YouTube to check it out.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Diverse ethnicity to be showcased at Motif festival

By Lisa Goudy


This weekend's Motif festival is kind of like a Mosaic or Folk Fest in one location.


“Moose Jaw’s actually incredibly diverse … It’s not something you get to experience normally,” said festival assistant Alba Zhou with the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council. “It’s all in the one park. So it’s easier access. You don’t have to find rides from place to place and it’s fun to bring the kids down and enjoy the weekend.”


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Humane Society hosts car bashing fundraiser

By Lisa Goudy


People will have the chance to pick up a sledgehammer and whack a vehicle into oblivion for a good cause.


The Moose Jaw Humane Society will have its second annual TAILgate party at the Moose Jaw Car Show and Shine in Happy Valley Park between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on July 21.


For $5, people can make three hits on the car donated by Silver Star Salvage. All proceeds will go towards the care of the animals at the local shelter.


“It’s just a really fun summer fundraiser,” said Karla Pratt, fundraising and promotions co-ordinator at the Moose Jaw Humane Society. “With summer holidays, a lot of people are away and a lot of our regular volunteers aren’t around, but there are a couple of us that can show up to the shelter and just sit there. It’s really easy to run and there’s virtually no cost to us either.”


For more information, see the July 10th edition of the Times-Herald.

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Number of rural hail insurance claims higher than normal

Urban claims aren’t close to last year’s level


By Lisa Goudy


A fairly strong number of hail insurance claims have come in thanks to the recent storms.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Chateau St. Michael to celebrate centennial

By Lisa Goudy


Chateau St. Michael will mark 100 years of the facility providing service to the Moose Jaw community this Saturday.


An afternoon of activities is planned at the personal care home, located at 525 Seventh Ave. N.E. (formerly St. Anthony's Home), from noon to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free.


“We’re just inviting the community, friends and family and anyone who wants to come and celebrate with us,” said Leann Labrie, recreational director of the home. “We’re just really excited. We’re hoping for a good turnout and want the community to know that everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the 100 years we’re quite proud of.”


Festivities begin with a barbecue at no additional cost. There will be speeches and two live bands, Band City Band and Olga and Friends. Other activities include a petting zoo, face painting, rock decorating, a dunk tank and different lawn games such as bocce ball.


For more information, see an upcoming edition of the Times-Herald.

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Proposed septage disposal policy rate for non-residents increased

By Lisa Goudy


During Monday’s executive committee meeting, members received a report from the engineering services department regarding the establishment of a septage disposal policy for receiving wastewater from private and commercial entities.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Swanson’s motion to amend zoning bylaw ruled out of order

By Lisa Goudy


A motion brought forward by Coun. Brian Swanson regarding an amendment to a zoning bylaw was ruled out of order by city council Monday night.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Transport Canada regulations to be followed in runway construction

By Lisa Goudy


During its regular meeting on Monday night, council voted unanimously to receive and file a report regarding insurance for the installation of a turf crosswind runway at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient to be voted by council at next meeting

Mayor Glenn Hagel speaks about
the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal
 during Monday's regular city council
meeting at city hall.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy

By Lisa Goudy


One Moose Javian will have the opportunity to be awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lots of crop damage reported from storms

By Lisa Goudy


Crops have suffered a great deal of damage from the wind and hailstorms this past week.


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June 26-July 2 Crop Report

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: Life experiences should define us, not technology

By Lisa Goudy

On Wednesday the Ottawa Citizen, among many other publications, published a story on a failed 4^th of July fireworks show.

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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Extensive hail damage hits Buffalo Pound Lake

A roof was ripped off at a home on the North Shore of
Buffalo Pound Lake during a strong wind
and hailstorm on Tuesday night.
Photos by Bob and Chad Wells

By Lisa Goudy



Around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Bob Wells noticed the clouds rotating above the North Shore at Buffalo Pound Lake.


“We actually thought we were in a tornado, and I’m still not sure we weren’t,” said Wells of Wells Camera and Sound. 


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Trees were uprooted during the fierce wind and
hailstorm on the North Shore of Buffalo Pound
Lake on Tuesday night.
Photos by Bob and Chad Wells

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Putting pennies toward a good cause

By Lisa Goudy


One penny at a time can make a difference.


Habitat for Humanity across Canada is collecting pennies to help build homes. In Moose Jaw, the goal is to collect 10 million pennies locally.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: LEGO creations to be featured in new exhibit

By Lisa Goudy


Imagine an entire exhibit devoted solely to LEGO structures.


That vision will become a reality. On July 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Moose Jaw Western Development Museum in partnership with the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group (SLUG) will have the first annual Brickspo. The Brickspo will showcase LEGO creations on a variety of themes.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Kid’s Day a fun way to start off the summer

By Lisa Goudy


While finding volunteers has been an issue, the 12th annual Wakamow Valley Kid’s Day is going ahead.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Wild weather isn't over

By Lisa Goudy


The weather has been pretty wild this summer with storms, but that's just the beginning.


“It’s not over. We shouldn’t necessarily write an obituary on the summer severe weather,” said David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Dog close to one-year anniversary at local shelter

Shelter dog Sharmyn poses on the tailgate of the
humane society's animal rescue vehicle.
Submitted photo

By Lisa Goudy


The red nose pitbull Sharmyn has settled in at the local animal shelter after she arrived on Aug. 20, 2011.


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Moose Jaw Times-Herald: New and returning multicultural elements at upcoming Motif festival

By Lisa Goudy

Happy Valley Park is about to get multicultural for three days.

Returning for its 38th year, the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council will be putting on the Motif Festival from July 13 to 15 at Happy Valley Park, located off Oak Street and Sixth Avenue Northeast.

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For more information on the festival, contact the multicultural office at 693-4677, email motif@mjmcinc.ca or online at www.mjmcinc.ca.