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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
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Air quality warnings issued for parts of southeast Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality warning for parts of southwest Saskatchewan including Swift Current and Moose Jaw. (Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality warning for parts of southwest Saskatchewan including Swift Current and Moose Jaw, as smoke from wildfires continues to drift south. On its website, ECCC is advising people to limit their time outdoors and to consider rescheduling outdoor activities. By Monday evening, areas under the warning are expected to see an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating of 10+ or 'very high risk.' As of Monday evening, Regina's AQHI was listed as a 'moderate risk.' According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), as of Monday afternoon there are 52 active wildfires in the province.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Saskatchewan's Festival of Words kicks off for 29th year
The Saskatchewan Festival of Words kicked off on Thursday in Moose Jaw. (Damian Smith / CTV News) The 29th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words kicked off in Moose Jaw on Thursday. The literary festival is an opportunity for authors to show their work, with workshops, reading sessions, and slam poetry. To kick off the next few days, 'The Hockey Skates' was read to children, a story of how former NHL player P.K. Subban waited for his skates to arrive in the mail. About 15 kids sat down, taking in the importance of reading at a young age. 'I feel like I see a lot of joy in my job, so I love that part about it,' said Aislinn Lawreniuk, the children's coordinator at Moose Jaw Public Library. 'Instilling the love of reading with young children, that's another definite bonus in this job for sure.' Lawreniuk also noted that 'The Hockey Skates' book was perfect for pre-school aged children, as the book sees a lot of repetition in its writing. The festival will end on Sunday, with a few events happening at the Cosmo Seniors Centre.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Moose Jaw police charge teen with attempted murder after shooting
The side decals of a Moose Jaw Police Service cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) A 17-year-old is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting in Moose Jaw's north end. The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) provided an update Thursday afternoon, after a police operation shut down the 1100 block of Willow Avenue a day prior. According to the service, officers were dispatched to the city's North Service Road for a weapons-related call just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. Police were told that a teen suspect had shot the victim and then fled the area in a vehicle. After arriving at the scene, officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. They were attended to by paramedics and taken to hospital with serious injuries. MJPS says the suspect and victim were known to each other. As a result of the investigation, police conducted an operation on the 1100 block of Willow Street Wednesday – that led to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect. The accused, who cannot be named in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with attempted murder and several gun-related offences. Multiple units of both the MJPS and Saskatchewan RCMP assisted with the investigation and the operation that led to the arrest of the suspect. No other details were provided.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Man faces gun related charges after police operation shuts down Highway 1 near Moose Jaw
The Moose Jaw Police Service can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has charged a 69-year-old man with gun-related counts after a police operation shut down a stretch of Highway 1 west of the city on Monday. According to MJPS, the man was reported missing at 12:20 p.m. Officers were told that he was last seen at around 7:30 that morning. A search for the missing man ensued, with officers eventually finding him sitting in a parked vehicle around three kilometres west of Moose Jaw on Highway 1. As police arrived at the scene, the man got out of his vehicle and was holding a gun. Crisis negotiators, as well as tactical teams from MJPS and RCMP assisted at the scene. The man was eventually taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries as a result of the incident. The man faces several gun-related charges and will make his first court appearance 'at a later date,' according to police. No other details were provided.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- CTV News
Police operation closes Highway 1 west of Moose Jaw
A Moose Jaw police vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Moose Jaw police say a portion of Highway 1 is closed Monday afternoon while officers conduct an operation in the area. According to a Moose Jaw police news release, Highway 1 will be closed between 9th Avenue NW and 32nd Avenue NW until further notice. 'Police are asking motorists to avoid the area until the police operation is concluded. Traffic is currently being rerouted,' the release said. The police service said it will notify the public once the operation has concluded. Saskatchewan RCMP also advised that traffic is reduced west of Moose Jaw near Highway 1 and Range Road 2271 due to a police response.
