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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City of Moose Jaw Adopts Development Levy
At the regular meeting of Moose Jaw City Council on Monday, December 11, Council adopted Bylaw No. 5568, the City of Moose Jaw Development Levy Bylaw, 2018. The purpose of a Development Levy is to recover all or a part of the City’s Capital Costs for providing or upgrading the services, facilities and infrastructure associated with a new development. The levy is used to pay for large trunk sewer and water lines, water reservoirs and sewage lift stations, city-wide storm drainage infrastructure, city-wide parks and recreation infrastructure, major roads and intersection upgrades. Under the Bylaw, the Development Levy will be imposed as follows: $49,600 per gross acre on all Developable Land intended for residential or commercial development. $49,600 per gross acre on all Developable Land intended for industrial development. For more details on this and other City Bylaws, visit: https://moosejaw.ca/city-clerks/bylawsMJ Transit Offers Special Routes to “Wing In The New Year”
The City of Moose Jaw is proud to partner with SGI and the Moose Jaw Police Service and encourages you to “Wing In The New Year” with a free ride on Moose Jaw Transit.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the free service, which runs from 7:55 p.m. December 31, 2018 through 3:15 a.m. January 1, 2019. New to the program this year, Moose Jaw Transit will provide pickups on 1st Avenue Northwest in front of Mosaic Place, and on High Street West in front of the Royal Canadian Legion in recognition of the respective Moose Jaw Warriors and Legion New Year’s cabarets. “We’re excited about expanding our Transit service to make it easier for those celebrating to get home safe,” said Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “The holiday season is about enjoying time with friends and family, and we’re looking forward to Moose Jaw Transit being a good “Wingman” on New Year’s Eve.” “SGI is a proud sponsor of ‘Wing in the New Year.’ It provides people with a great way to get home safely,” added Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave. “This New Year’s Eve, let a bus driver be your Wingman and get you home safe.” Though the routes have been altered for this program only, regular bus service will be offered at all Moose Jaw Transit stops. For more details on how to “Wing In The New Year” and plan your safe ride home, visit www.MooseJaw.ca/engineering/city-transit/city-of-moose-jaw-transit-division Para-Transit is also available for free as part of the “Wing In The New Year” campaign – to book this service you can call Moose Jaw Transit: 306-694-4888 or email: transit@MooseJaw.ca. The City of Moose Jaw appreciates the support of our “Wing In The New Year” media sponsors: Discover Moose Jaw, 800 CHAB, Country 100.7FM, MIX 103.9FM and the Moose Jaw Value Express.PUBLIC NOTICE – City Council Remuneration
A report of the City Clerk/Solicitor’s Department will be considered by City Council during the Budget Committee meeting to be held Monday, December 17, 2018 following the City Council meeting in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, setting out recommendations with respect to the following: Salaries to be paid to the Mayor and Councillors. The Cities Act, Section 101, requires that City Council give public notice under its Public Notice Policy before setting remuneration for members of City Council. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-694-4426. Tracy Wittke Assistant City Clerk Dated the 4th of December, 2018
2019 Budget Deliberations Begin with Preliminary 3.82% Property Tax Increase
The City of Moose Jaw’s 2019 Preliminary Operating Budget and five-year Capital Budget will be presented to City Council tonight (December 3, 2018). The 2019 Operating Budget predicts a 0.2% increase in revenues and a 2.5% increase in expenditures in order to maintain the same programs and services, resulting in a proposed 3.82% municipal taxation increase to balance the Budget. To view the 2019 Budget documents, click here. 2019 Budget presentations and deliberations will be carried out through December with the following schedule: Monday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 12: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, December 17: 7:00-9:00 p.m. All Budget meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (2nd floor, Moose Jaw City Hall) and are open to the public.2019 Budget Deliberation Schedule Released
The City of Moose Jaw has finalized dates for 2019 Budget deliberations. The 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets will be presented by City Administration to City Council at a special meeting of City Council (held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor/City Hall) Monday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Immediately following the presentation of the 2019 Budget documents December 3, the first of four scheduled Budget meetings will be held that evening, also in Council Chambers. The other scheduled Budget discussion dates are: Wednesday, December 5: 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Wednesday, December 12: 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Monday, December 17: 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Council Chambers All Budget meetings are open to the public.Heritage Award Nominations Open
The City of Moose Jaw advises that nominations have opened for the Heritage Advisory Committee’s 2018 Heritage Awards. Each year, the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee celebrates Moose Jaw individuals and businesses that have made efforts to celebrate and preserve our city’s heritage through various projects. The Heritage Advisory Committee is comprised of one member of City Council, one member from the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, and four citizens-at-large. Their mandate is to provide the City with policy advice and recommendations on matters respecting: designation of municipal heritage properties or districts; the development or alteration of heritage properties; and any other heritage property related matter that is referred to the Committee. For more details on the Heritage Advisory Committee and to download a nomination form, click here. You can also visit the City Clerk/Solicitor’s Department, 2nd Floor of Moose Jaw City Hall, 228 Main St. North. Deadline for nominations is Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO. 5346
The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of Lot 25, Block 34, Plan No. 101115953 Ext. 26, civic address 674 Athabasca Street West from R1 – Low Density Residential District to C1 – Neighbourhood Commercial District. A convenience store has been operated at this location in the past. This amendment will allow new owners to operate a convenience store in conformity with the Zoning Bylaw.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at Planning and Development Services, 3rd Floor City Hall, 228 Main Street North, from Tuesday November 27th, 2018 to Monday, December 17th, 2018 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written submissions must be received by Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, December 17th, 2018 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 17th, 2018. DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 27th day of November, 2018. Myron Gulka-Tiechko – City Clerk Bylaw Amendment: Click Here
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO. 5346
The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Zoning Bylaw No. 5346. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of Parcel G, Plan No. 76MJ11446, civic address 1150 O’Byrne Street from R3 – High Density Residential District to C1B – Mixed Use Neighbourhood Commercial District. A retail / convenience store has operated at this location in the past. This amendment will allow a new retail store to operate in conformity with the Zoning Bylaw.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at Planning and Development Services, 3rd Floor City Hall, 228 Main Street North, from Tuesday November 27th, 2018 to Monday, December 17th, 2018 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written submissions must be received by Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, December 17th, 2018 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 17th, 2018. DATED at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan this 27th day of November, 2018. Myron Gulka-Tiechko – City Clerk Bylaw Amendment: Click Here
