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RAF No. 32 SFTS Choir

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  • 1940-1944

The Royal Air Force (RAF) No. 32 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) was initially numbered No. 10 SFTS. They were stations at Tern Hill, Shropshire, England, however, in November 1940 the school moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. At this time the school was renumbered to No. 32 SFTS. On November 3, 1944, No. 32 SFTS closed. During its four year operation, 1207 students graduated from the program in Moose Jaw. In 1952, the base became the No. 2 Flying Training School and later the home of the aerobatic demonstration team, the Snowbirds. The RAF No. 32 SFTS Choir was a male choir from this base.

International Hod Carriers’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America No. 1265

  • Corporate body
  • Unknown

International Hod Carriers’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America was founded on April 13, 1903 to protect labourers in poor working conditions for poor wages. In 1903, the union had 8 186 members. The organization found considerable success during the 1920s, fighting for large wage raises in New York and Chicago. Originally founded to protect construction workers, the organization expanded over its 100 years of operation to include employees in a variety of environments. The union was renamed the Labourers’ International Union of North America in 1965. The founding date of local union no. 1265 in Moose Jaw is unknown. Although this local union no longer has a presence in Moose Jaw, other union representatives may be found there.

SCITECH

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Orange Benevolent Society of Saskatchewan

  • Corporate body
  • 1923-

The Orange Benevolent Society of Saskatchewan was founded in 1923 by the Grand Orange Lodge of Saskatchewan, now the Grand Orange Lodge of Western Canada. This organization supports the Oranges Homes, which are facilities that care for children whose parents can no longer look after them. Their main facility is located in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. This location was purposed at a meeting in Moose Jaw. The organization has expanded and now operates Orange Estates, low-income rental homes for seniors. The organization is funded solely on contributions by the public and a large part of their fundraising is the sale of calendars. Mrs. E. M. Spence of Moose Jaw prepared the first calendar in 1944.

Provincial Brokerage and Investment Co.

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  • 1914-[19--]

On October 6, 1914 the Provincial Brokerage and Investment Co. was founded in Regina, Saskatchewan. The head office was located at 34 High St., Moose Jaw. Its initial capital was $20,000 and there were 200 shares.

Pioneer Village

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  • 1966-

Pioneer Village is a low income senior citizen centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It opened with 64 units in September 1966. An additional 60 units were added to Pioneer Village in 1977. The village is divided into Pioneer Lodge and Pioneer Housing. Pioneer Lodge offers 24 hour nursing care to short and long term residents. Pioneer Housing offers low income seniors affordable housing with single or married units.

Moose Jaw Police Service

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  • 1884-

In 1884, the Moose Jaw town council recognized the need for a police presence in the area. At the May 12, 1884 town meeting, the council hired J. M. Simmington as town constable. In 1889, W. M Lambert and John H. Parry were hired as policeman and policeman/tax collector respectively. In 1903, the force was comprised of three patrol sergeants, fifteen constables and one matron. In 1911, the police service purchased its first motorized vehicle, a Dodge dart. The police station was part of city hall until 1985. At this time the station moved to its present location at the corner of Main Street and Fairford West. In 2013, the department is comprised of a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, three inspectors, five sergeants, eight corporals, and thirty-four constables.

Izaak Walton Club

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  • 1928-1963

The Izaak Walton Club was a branch of the Izaak Walton League of America. The Moose Jaw branch was organized on June 4, 1928. The first president was Charles Rideout, the vice-president was P.J. Douglas and secretary-treasurer was P. Guy. The League's purpose was to educate those outdoors men to the realization of the perils facing precious woods, streams and wildlife.

Moose Jaw Boards of Trade

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  • 1883-1946?

The origins of the Moose Jaw Board of Trade are unclear but the first edition of the “Moose Jaw News” on May 4, 1883 makes reference to a “Billiard and pool hall in the ‘Board of Trade Rooms’”.
The earliest minutes refer to a meeting on October 1, 1888 to organize the Moose Jaw Board of Trade. It does not seem to exist as an legal entity prior to this date. Among the members at this time were prominent names such as Ross, Fysh, Annable and Hopkins with J.H. Ross named acting chair and A.N. Hopkins named acting secretary until they are incorporated.
Their activities included the promotion of the City to outside interests and the formation of committees to address issues of local infrastructure - e.g. Railroad, Bridge and Reservoir.
In 1927, a Young Men’s Section of the Board was formed. Among their activities was the publication of “The Optimeter”, a newsletter touting the accomplishments and bright future of Moose Jaw.
Some reference materials state that the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce was the successor to the Board of Trade in the first decade of the 1900's but the Board was very active for some time later. The 1945 Henderson Directory lists G.S. O’Shaughnessy as the commissioner for the Board of Trade at 18 High Street East. The 1946 Henderson lists the Chamber of Commerce at this address with the same individual as the commissioner for that group. This would seem to be the approximate date of succession.

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