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Mayor's Welcome

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 Warns of Potential Property Tax Scam

The City of Moose Jaw warns residents to be wary of a phone scam involving property taxes. The City has been notified that some residents have been contacted by a person claiming to be from the City of Moose Jaw, asking to visit homes to collect outstanding property taxes. The City of Moose Jaw does not visit property owners’ homes to collect tax payments. We ask anyone who receives a suspicious call to notify City Hall at 306-694-4400. The Moose Jaw Police Service has also been notified about this potential scam.

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Monthly Building Permit Numbers Rise Again in October

An increase in new home starts in October kept Moose Jaw Building Permit numbers on the rise in 2019. Last month, there were five new dwelling permits issued by the City, compared to 0 in October of 2018. October’s numbers bring the total of new dwelling permits issued in 2019 to 27, compared to 15 at the same time last year. To date in 2019, the City has issued a total of 220 Building Permits worth over $23,798,000.00, similar in value to the 191 permits issued from January-October of 2018.

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Bold. Authentic. Innovative. Industry West Magazine Profiles Moose Jaw

Recent economic and marketing efforts by the City of Moose Jaw are captured in a new article from Industry West magazine. Titled “Bold Authentic. Innovative. Canada’s Most Notorious City is Ready to Welcome the World”, the profile captures actions and initiatives by our City aimed at attracting economic activity, tourists and new residents. Among the subject covered: The “Moose War” with Norway that resulted in multiple awards from the Economic Developers Association of Canada. The creation of an economic development team at City Hall that provides existing and prospective businesses a “one stop” negotiating feature to reduce red tape in a very timely fashion. Our transition to branding Moose Jaw as “Canada’s Most Notorious City”. To read the article, click here. https://industrywestmagazine.com/industry/bold-authentic-innovative/

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Moose Jaw Set For “Significant Step Forward” with Sask Power Natural Gas Plant Announcement

Jobs, economic growth and new infrastructure are on the horizon in Moose Jaw with an announcement by the provincial government Thursday. Thursday morning Sask Power finalized plans to move ahead with a 350-megawatt natural gas power station in Moose Jaw’s southeast industrial park. At peak construction periods, Sask Power estimates over 500 jobs will be created, and approximately 25 permanent jobs once the plant is operational. “Moose Jaw is ready to take a significant step forward with this announcement,” exclaimed Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “It’s a testament to the optimism, persistence and hard work displayed by our economic development team at City Hall over the last several months, and a testament to our City Council for having the foresight to make the southeast industrial park a key component of our City’s strategic plan.” Tolmie added “We must thank Premier Scott Moe, Minister Responsible for the Environment and Sask Power, Dustin Duncan, and our local MLAs, Greg Lawrence (Moose Jaw Wakamow) and Warren Michelson (Moose Jaw North) for their communication through this process. We appreciate their efforts to ensure the vision for this project in Moose Jaw becomes a reality.” “Finally,” Tolmie concluded, “we thank Moose Jaw residents for their patience. A project of this magnitude doesn’t happen overnight and it takes tremendous due diligence from all parties to satisfy all requirements. We are truly ecstatic at what these jobs will mean to the economic growth of our community.”

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City Reminds Residents about Available Lead Information

The City of Moose Jaw reminds residents about programs and information available related to lead water service connections in the City. The City of Moose Jaw estimates that roughly 2,000 households in Moose Jaw have lead service connections. Households with lead connections are typically those built before 1970 and have not received any form of service connection replacement since construction. The City of Moose Jaw takes water safety seriously and continuously works with the Water Security Agency to ensure we are meeting all regulations related to water safety and our water supply is in full compliance. The City has detailed information on lead and lead service connections on the City’s website at this link: https://www.moosejaw.ca/faqs#LeadTesting Among the questions addressed: What is the city doing about Lead lines? Currently when a service connection that is lead is exposed for any reason, the City crews replace the City-owned portion of the service and offer the option to the homeowner to replace their private side of the service at cost. Who is responsible for the lead service lines? The City is responsible for the service connection from the property line to the main. The owner is responsible for the service connection from the property line to the home as well as all the internal plumbing within their home. The property line is typically where your outside water shut off valve is located. What can I do to reduce the Lead levels in my water supply? (From Health Canada) Let your water run before consumption if it has been sitting stagnant (any form of running water helps i.e. flushing, laundry). Use only cold water for drinking or cooking, since hot water increases the leaching of lead and other metals from your plumbing. Use a household water filter at the tap. Clean aerators and screens on all taps monthly. Have all plumbing, faucets, and fixtures inspected for lead, lead solder, brass or bronze fittings. Replacement of water service line. The City’s water source (Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plan) and delivery system are well within Health Canada guidelines for lead, and the City is proactively addressing the issue of lead service connections in multiple ways: Replacement of City-owned connections via the Water Main Replacement Program. Homeowners are given the option of private replacement at the same time City connections are being replaced (a significant cost savings). Annual random testing of households suspected to have lead connections. Any resident who believes they may have a lead service connection can request to be placed on the list for annual testing by calling 306-694-4450. For further information visit https://www.moosejaw.ca/faqs#LeadTesting.

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October 28 City Council Recap

At the regular meeting of City Council Monday, October 28, the following decisions were approved by Council: The 2020 City Council meeting schedule was adopted. That the City enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with 102050303 Saskatchewan Ltd. for 82 acres of industrial land on the west side of the city. That the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Operating Agreement be approved, and the $500,000 annual matching grant from the Land Reserve Fund be extended to December 31, 2023. That the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association be given financial support of $25,000 from the City’s Accumulated Surplus for 2019 and be invited to attend third-party budget presentations in November. The City amended the closing date of Purchasing Agreements between the City and Carpere Canada for Southeast Industrial Park land to allow for the completion of due diligence requirements from both parties. The new closing date: February 28, 2020. New cemetery rates were approved effective January 1, 2020. At the October 28, 2019 Executive Committee meeting City Council gave initial approval to the restructuring of many boards, committees and commissions. Those changes include: The Parks, Recreation & Facilities Advisory Committee be established by the renaming of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The Public Works, Infrastructure & Environment Advisory Committee be established through the amalgamation of the Transportation Services Advisory Committee and the Environment Advisory. The Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) be disbanded with reports from the Department of Planning and Development Services going directly to City Council for review and approval. The Economic Development Commission be disbanded. The Housing Advisory Committee be disbanded. Council also passed a motion related to third-party boards, committees and commissions: THAT the third-party boards, committees and commissions be required to provide: a) Annual Budget Report b) Financial Statement (previous year) c) Budget (upcoming year) d) Annual Report to include what City funding was used for (if an annual request) and outline how objectives of the grant were met; capital maintenance completed on the building; and condition report on the asset and work required e) Strategic Plan (if one exists). Also at the October 28 Executive Committee meeting: Council gave initial approval to a new Civic Addressing Policy to assist in the assignment of addresses when required. All existing civic addresses are “grandfathered” and exempt from the Policy. Council gave initial approval to recommending a voluntary ban removing single-use plastic shopping bags from willing stakeholders in the City. Council gave initial approval to a new City of Moose Jaw logo, to be unveiled with the launch of the new City website in 2020.

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Call for Nominations Notice of Vacancies on the City of Moose Jaw’s Boards, Committees and Commissions

Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on one or more of the City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions for the following: Board of Revision Development Appeals Board Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners Moose Jaw Public Library Board Palliser Regional Library Board Application forms and additional information regarding the City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424).   Applications may be submitted on line through the City’s website by clicking here , by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 3J8, or by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca.   THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12:00 noon, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019.  Tracy Wittke                                                                                                                         Assistant City Clerk

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City Hall Releases Strategic Plan

The City of Moose Jaw has released their Strategic Plan. At the regular meeting of City Council Tuesday, October 15, 2019, City Manager Jim Puffalt detailed the Plan, which was adopted by City Council. “This Plan is a result of a planning session with Council and our Strategic Leadership team in June of 2018 with Doug Griffiths, author of ’13 Ways to Kill Your Community’,” explained Puffalt. “All communities strive to be a good place to live, work and raise a family but we wanted to identify new opportunities, actions and tactics that will advance Moose Jaw into the future in a successful, non-traditional way. This Strategic Plan outlines ways in which to reach our goal while building upon our values.” “The Strategic Plan is about action,” added Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “Vision is important, having a plan to support that Vision is vital but they mean nothing without action. We are proud of the actions already taken by our Council and Administration in support of this Plan, and we will continue to act in support of a growing, notoriously vibrant community.” Strategic Plan VISION: We are a Community Built on Values Strategic Plan MISSION: Share our Story Strategic Plan CORE COMPONENTS: We will walk the talk by living what you (residents) want to see in our community. We will have the courage to try new things, and not be afraid that action could lead to failure. We will be customer-focused in our deliberations and actions, which means:Responsive to citizen needs. Solution focused. Start with ‘YES’ in serving the community. We will not be afraid of being challenged by the public, or to challenge the community. We will always start with open, honest and frank conversations with our stakeholders. We will clearly define what we do and do it well. We will not do what we don’t do well. We will be forward thinking and innovative in identifying problems and finding solutions. In any meetings, public or private, we will leave our negativity and our egos at the door. We will recognize that disagreement can be communicated without being disagreeable, angry, or disrespectful. We will not betray the trust that exists when we are together, or the trust instilled to us by the public we serve. We agree the past will remain in the past, unless it is something to be celebrated and appreciated. We operate as one family and one community with the goal of making Moose Jaw better and preparing it for the future. A second Strategic Planning Session has been established for Council and the Strategic Leadership Team of the City on November 6, 2019 to update, revise and fine tune our objectives going forward. To see the one-page summary of objectives and initiatives that are either completed or in progress, visit: https://moosejaw.ca/2019StrategicPlan on the City’s website.

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Council Approves Additional Engineering Crew

Moose Jaw City Council has approved the creation of a 2nd in-house construction crew as part of the long-term plan created in the 2019 Budget to provide more resources to the maintenance, repair and upgrades of the water and sewer system. In the 2019 Budget, the concept of creating an Engineering in-house design team from existing budgeted funds was discussed to save about $ 500,000 that was being paid out to engineering consulting firms to design the cast iron program. The $500,000 in cost savings would then be re-allocated to fund a 2nd in-house construction crew that could address the backlog of water and sewer system repairs required and then transition to water main replacement construction. The in-house design team from existing budget was created earlier in 2019 and is hard at work designing the 2020 Cast Iron Program. “While our operational repair crews have increased the volume of repairs by 70% over the past five years, continued infrastructure challenges have resulted in our backlog of repairs growing to an all-time high,” said City Manager Jim Puffalt. “The creation of another in-house construction crew will allow us to efficiently reduce that backlog.” “There are multiple benefits to this plan,”. Puffalt added “By completing our Engineering water main replacement program design work in-house we’ll save approximately $500,000 in consulting fees. Having a construction crew will save an additional $100,000 in other contracted out costs. Those annual savings will be re-allocated towards capital construction work, firstly to take care of the backlog of operational repairs required, then to work on the water main replacement program, along with private contractors, in a concentrated effort to address this program faster. Through these cost savings the construction crew will be totally funded from existing budgets.” Costs to contract out the additional repairs was estimated to be substantially more than the cost savings realized from the in-house Engineering Design Team. This initiative is a direct result of the City of Moose Jaw Strategic Plan Objective of An Entrepreneurial Civic Administration and it meets the values of being customer-focused in our deliberations and actions, responsive to citizen needs, solution-focused and start with “Yes” when serving the community.

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Revised Winter Maintenance Policy Will Bring Faster, More Efficient Snow Clearing Operations

A revised Winter Maintenance Policy has been adopted by Moose Jaw City Council. At the regular meeting of City Council Tuesday, October 15, 2020, Council approved major changes to the Policy, which was last updated in 2011. During 2019 Budget deliberations, City Council approved the transition of 3 seasonal positions to 3 permanent positions that will join the Winter Maintenance Program during the winter months. These full time, permanent staff will allow for the City to offer a split shift during the winter, with one crew working during the regular daytime hours, and the other coming in the evening and working through the night. The use of contracted services will also continue for some services (i.e. hauling) and as required (heavy snow events). “Moose Javians will see an improvement in snow-clearing operations as a result of this enhanced Policy,” said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “We’re proud to make this investment so that our residents can more safely navigate our streets and enjoy less disruption to their daily lives after a major snow event.” The primary change and improvement is response time and associated increase in the level of service in the clearing of roads after a major snow event,” explained Director of Engineering Josh Mickleborough. “We’re always striving to improve and these Policy changes are a significant step forward. We’re excited to have this plan approved by Council prior to winter snowfall.” The 2011 Winter Maintenance Policy targets were as follows: o Priority 1 roads to be cleared within 72 hours of a storm event o Priority 2 roads to be cleared within 180 hours of a storm event o Priority 3 roads to be maintained based on rutting and drainage Enhanced 2019 Winter Maintenance Policy targets: o Priority 1 roads to be cleared within 24 hours of a storm event o Priority 2 roads to be cleared within 48 hours of a storm event o Priority 3 roads to be cleared within 72 hours of a storm event o Priority 4 roads to be cleared within 96 hours of a storm event 3 o Priority 5 roads will be maintained based on rutting and drainage o Priority 6 parking lots to be maintained based on conditions. For more details, including a map of Priority roads, click here.

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