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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Bridge Inspection Project Set for April 26-30 – Traffic To Be Affected
The City of Moose Jaw is committed to safety, and is undertaking the inspection of bridges within the city. Between April 26-30, 2018, Stantec Consulting, Ltd. will perform the inspections as per the following schedule (weather permitting). DateName of the BridgeClosure DetailsStart TimeEnd TimeApril 26 9th Avenue SW Viaduct Bridge Southbound Lane 5:00 PM 5:00 AM April 27 Main St. Southbound Bridge Lane 5:00 PM 12:30 AM April 27 Blackfoot Bridge Fully Closed 10:00 PM 3:00 AM April 28 Manitoba St. E. (300 Block) Bridge Lane 5:00 PM 2:00 AM April 28 Manitoba St. E. (800 Block) Bridge Fully Closed 11:00 PM 6:30 AM April 29 Thunderbird Viaduct (4th Ave. SW) Southbound Lane 5:00 PM 3:00 AM April 30 Thunderbird Viaduct (4th Ave. SW) Southbound Lane 5:00 PM 3:00 AM The affected bridges will be closed to traffic during their respective inspection periods, and Inspection times have been chosen so as to minimize the impact on local traffic. Drivers are asked to drive with caution in the areas. Signage will also be installed cautioning motorists.DFFH Board of Directors Recruitment
The City of Moose Jaw is currently recruiting BOARD MEMBERS for the Downtown Facility and Soccer Field-house Inc. (DFFH) BOARD OF DIRECTORS The DFFH is a non-profit organization led by a diverse, inclusive, competency-based Board. Relying on a contemporary governance model the Board provides stewardship and strategic direction for the organization while providing oversight to a professional, high performance administration. We have Board vacancies requiring individuals with senior leadership experience to contribute to the ongoing development of the Board and the organization. We would like to hear from you if your skillset includes one or more of the following: Business Acumen Board Governance Financial Acumen – Accounting designation / Senior Management Experience in financial accounting and/or corporate finance Event Services Community Leadership Human Resources Additional information regarding the DFFH Board is available on the City of Moose Jaw website at https://moosejaw.ca/dffh-board-application-information Please submit your resume and cover letter to: City Clerk’s Office City Hall, 2nd Floor, 228 Main Street North The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2018. A selection committee will review and evaluate applications and make a recommendation to City Council for appointment to the Board of Directors. The process may include interviews with applicants. 
SaskPower to Start Downtown Streetlight Project
SaskPower has advised that they will begin a project to replace light standards on Main Street in downtown Moose Jaw. According to their news release, the project will entail SaskPower installing 40 new light standards along Main Street. The $350,000 project is estimated to take place between April 16 – June 29, 2018. SaskPower says the project will be completed one block at a time, weather permitting. They add that $1 million will be invested by SaskPower over the next two years to improve streetlight reliability in the City of Moose Jaw. On an ongoing basis, Moose Jaw residents are able to report burnt out streetlights directly on the SaskPower website SaskPower has provided this map, detailing the project locations and timeline.City To Replace Parking Pay Station
The City of Moose Jaw is replacing the parking pay station in the parking lot west of City Hall, adjacent to Fairford St. and 1st Avenue NW. The City is removing the meter that was installed in October, 2017, due to numerous technical troubles. The City is in the process of sourcing a different machine from another company, and will notify the public when the new system is in place. Until the new machine is installed, free parking in the affected lot will be available.New Moose Jaw City Manager Announced
The City of Moose Jaw has announced the hiring of Jim Puffalt as City Manager. Originally from Broadview, SK, Puffalt has a lengthy career in municipal government including over 20 years as City Manager in Dauphin, Manitoba, Estevan, Saskatchewan and most recently North Battleford, Saskatchewan since February 2014. “We’re excited to have someone of Jim’s calibre fill the role of City Manager in Moose Jaw,” said Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie. “The fact Jim’s hiring was a unanimous vote by City Council shows the level of confidence we have in him to help meet our challenges and grow our city.” Puffalt’s first day with the City of Moose Jaw will be Monday, May 7, 2018.
Contractor Announced for Phase 3 of Water Main Replacement
The City of Moose Jaw has awarded the contract for Phase 3 of the Water Main Replacement Program to KMS Construction. Based out of Tuxford, SK, KMS was also the contractor for Phase 1 of the Water Main Replacement Program in 2016. At a cost of $5.9 million, Phase 3 of the program will see 2.7 km of outdated water main pipe replaced across eight separate locations within the City of Moose Jaw. Water mains scheduled to be replaced with the 2018 program include: Manitoba St. E from Main St. N to Third Ave NE – 561 m Second Ave NE from Fairford St E to Manitoba St. E – 328 m Twelfth Ave SW from Lillooet St W to Vaughan St W – 577 m Athabasca St. W from Ninth Ave NW to 10th Ave NW – 271 m Seventh Ave NW from Saskatchewan St. W to MacDonald St. – 215 m Algoma Ave from MacDonald St. to Laurier St. W – 61 m Eleventh Ave NE from Fairford St. E to Stadacona St. E – 225 m Athabasca St. E from Eleventh Ave NE to 13th St. NE – 412 m This work is part of a 20-year, $117-million commitment made by City Council in 2015 to address failing underground infrastructure in Moose Jaw. Affected Phase 3 property owners are being contacted by the City with details surrounding the project and how it will affect them. All affected property owners are invited to Information Sessions to learn more. The Information Sessions will be held in Council Chambers (2nd floor) at Moose Jaw City Hall on the following dates: March 28 7:00-9:00 p.m. April 3 7:00-9:00 p.m.Elm Tree Pruning Ban
The City of Moose Jaw would like to remind all residents that the Elm Tree Pruning Ban will be in effect April 1st to August 31st in the Province of Saskatchewan. It is illegal to prune elm trees during this time. All elm wood must be disposed of at the City Landfill and a disposal permit can be obtained, free of charge, from the Parks & Recreation Department in order to dispose of any elm wood you may have. Elm bark beetles, which play a critical role in the transmission of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), are attracted to pruning wounds during this time. The beetle is the main carrier of the fungus responsible for DED and travels from infected trees, where they deposit their eggs, to healthy trees to feed. By flying from tree to tree, these beetles deliver spores of the fungus in a very effective manner. Sarah Regent, City of Moose Jaw Parks Gardener, explains that “In 2017, the City of Moose Jaw had 10 positive cases of Dutch Elm Disease. Elms account for some of the most valuable trees in our city. Help protect our elm tree population by adhering to the pruning ban and do not store or transport elm wood.” For additional information and help identifying elm trees please contact the City of Moose Jaw Parks and Recreation Department or www.moosejaw.caTree Banding for Cankerworm Control
The City of Moose Jaw is reminding the public that cankerworm season will be upon us in the next month or so. If you banded your trees in the fall, it is time to re-grease them now. The grease traps catch the female cankerworm moths, preventing them from crawling up the trunks of the trees and laying their eggs. Female moths crawl up the trunks of trees in both late fall and early spring. If you didn’t band in the fall, it’s not too late. How to band a tree: All elm, Manitoba maple and fruit trees on or adjacent to your property should be banded Wrap a four to six inch wide strip of fibreglass insulation around the trunk – about five feet off the ground. That’s out of reach of pets and young children. Cover the insulation with a sheet of plastic wrap or cling wrap. Allow several inches of plastic above and below the insulation. A black plastic garbage bag will do. If you are using plastic wrap or a garbage bag, tape the plastic to the tree with duct tape. If you are using cling wrap then the duct tape is not required. Do not use nails or stakes. Spread a layer of a sticky substance, such as axle grease or petroleum jelly on the plastic. Inspect the sticky material regularly and remove leaves, insects and other debris and reapply sticky material if required. Bands should be removed by mid-May and no later than mid-June. Removing the bands prevents damage or discoloration of the bark. Bands should be reapplied in September for control of fall cankerworms.
For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department or www.moosejaw.ca
