Welcome to the City of Moose Jaw’s website – a valuable source of information for residents, businesses and visitors to our Friendly City.
The Friendly city offers a high quality of living, ideal for all stages of life - working, raising a family or retiring. Our community is safe and blessed with an abundance of positive volunteers and affordable activities. With access to numerous recreational, parks, cultural and business opportunities, residents enjoy all the advantages of living in a smaller City, with a diverse yet inclusive population and a strong economic base.
Moose Jaw is a progressive City committed to building promising futures upon strong foundations. The City of Moose Jaw fosters an environment that is prosperous – supporting and attracting people and economic activity, aspiring to be the first choice for new businesses.
Whether you are a resident or a tourist, remember to take time to admire the scenic murals throughout our historic downtown Main Street. Enjoy shopping and restaurants, relax at the spa and take in a show at the Cultural Centre. Crescent Park, YARA Centre and Mosaic Place are also family-oriented recreational destinations.
Whether you are here for a short time or a lifetime, the City of Moose Jaw welcomes you!
Fraser Tolmie
Mayor
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Watershed Stewards Donate Beetles To Help City Control Leafy Spurge
The City of Moose Jaw and the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards (MJRWS) have jointly released approximately 10,000 beetles for biocontrol of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) in the Britannia Park subdivision of Moose Jaw (SW Moose Jaw between 24th and 32nd Avenues from Caribou St. south to Britannia Road). “We have been investigating options on how to control leafy spurge in Britannia Park this year,” explained Sarah Regent, Parks Gardener for the City of Moose Jaw. “While we continue to investigate options, the Moose Jaw River Watershed Authority generously offered the beetles to us for free. Saskatchewan studies have shown that the flea beetles can cause a noticeable reduction in leafy spurge after two years.” There are three different species of flea beetles that have been released – Brown Dot Spruge (A. cyparissiae) Beetle, Black dot Spruge Beetle (A. nigriscutis) and the Black Spruge Beetle (A. lacertosa). The adults feed on the shoots and leaves while the larvae feed on the roots, weakening the plants. The beetles were collected from an established beetle colony near Moose Jaw by the MJRWS. -30-High Street Construction Update
As the City of Moose Jaw completes Phase 2 of the Water Main Replacement Program, here is an update to construction on High St. West: – Final paving of the 300 and 400 blocks is complete, along with line painting and they are completely open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic/parking. – The 700 block is closed to traffic in both directions until the sewer connection on that block can be completed, backfilled and temporarily paved. Detours are in place and access to 700 block businesses is available using 7th or 8th Avenue NW. – There is two-way traffic on the 600 block of High St. until that sewer connection can be completed, backfilled and temporarily paved. – Anticipated completion date for both sewer connection projects listed above is July 27, 2018. – Final paving of the 500-800 blocks of High St. is expected to take place the week of July 30. – The City reminds all that High St. businesses remain open during construction. We also ask all drivers to obey posted signage and exercise caution in construction zones. Any High St. business that would like to be added to the update distribution list may contact: chemingway@moosejaw.ca, and for further information on construction can contact City of Moose Jaw Engineering at 306-694-4448. -30-July 23 Road Restrictions for Elm Removal
The City of Moose Jaw advises that the 200 Block of Athabasca Street East will be closed to traffic Monday, July 23 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in order for City crews to remove an elm tree infected with Dutch Elm Disease. Traffic signage and barricading will be in place to accommodate this disruption. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area and obey all posted signs and speed limits. This is the 7th case of Dutch Elm disease in Moose Jaw in 2018. In all cases, the tree has either already been removed or is in the process of being removed. Between 2015-2017 the City averaged 14 cases of Dutch Elm disease per year. The City asks that if you see an elm tree that may be suffering from Dutch Elm Disease, call our Parks & Recreation department – 306-694-4447. For more details on how the City battles Dutch Elm disease, tree pruning and removal, visit this page on the City of Moose Jaw website: https://moosejaw.ca/parks/horticulture/pests-weeds-and-diseases/dutch-elm-disease. Thank you for your patience while this work is underway. -30-Oxford St. East Road Repairs Begin July 19, 2018
The City of Moose Jaw continues to execute its 2018 Road Repair/Resurfacing Program. Beginning Thursday, July 19, work will begin on Oxford St. E. from Main St. N. to Alder Ave. with milling then re-application of hot asphalt. The work is scheduled to be completed July 19-24, 2018 – weather permitting. Traffic signage and barricading will be in place to accommodate this disruption. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution in the area and to obey all posted detours and signs. All area businesses remain open during the construction period, and residents in the construction zone adjacent to the above are asked to refrain from watering their lawns during the construction period. This project is part of a $3.6 million commitment by City Council in the 2018 budget to repair Moose Jaw streets and roads. Thank you for your patience while the City works to rebuild our infrastructure to ensure reliable services for our residents. -30-Keith Crescent Road Repairs Begins July 18, 2018
The City of Moose Jaw continues to execute its 2018 Road Repair/Resurfacing Program. Beginning July 18, 2018, work will begin on Keith Crescent from 6th Ave. SW & Grandview St. W. to 7th Ave. SW & Grandview St. W., with milling then re-application of hot asphalt (minor repair in some places is needed). The work will be completed July 18-20, 2018, weather permitting. Traffic signage and barricading will be in place to accommodate this disruption. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution in the area and to obey all posted detours and signs. Residents in the construction zone adjacent to the above are asked to refrain from watering their lawns during the construction period. This project is part of a $3.6 million commitment by City Council in the 2018 budget to repair Moose Jaw streets and roads. Thank you for your patience while the City works to rebuild our infrastructure to ensure reliable services for our residents.National Drowning Prevention Week
Mayor Fraser Tolmie has proclaimed July 15 – 21, 2018 as National Drowning Prevention Week. A copy of the proclamation is attached.
