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 Sweeper Parts Moose Jaw - Situated on the Moose Jaw River in south-central Saskatchewan is the municipality of Moose Jaw. The inhabitants of the city fondly call themselves as Moose Javians. Toward the east of the city of Moose Jaw, about 77 kilometers away, is Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan. Regina is easily accessible by the Trans-Canada Highway, that conveniently runs right through Moose Jaw. The city is recognized as being retirement and tourist friendly.
Originally, the city was named "Moose Jaw Bone Creek" by John Palliser in 1857. There are two common theories regarding how Palliser chose a name. The first theory is that, when looking at a map, the shape of the Moose Jaw River resembles the jaw of a moose. The second is that the name is derived from the Plains Cree name "moscastani-sipiy", which translates to "a warm place by the river." The Coteau Range protects the river valley from the weather conditions. The Plains Cree word Moose Jaw translates to "warm breezes".
Though Moose Jaw is largely an industrial centre, Canada's military air show flight demonstration team, the Snowbirds, is located in the municipality. The business district is recognized for its attractive historical murals which are painted on the exterior of several buildings. The municipality of Moose Jaw also serves as a railway junction for the agricultural produce of the region. Several of the small grain elevators that previously lined the highway are being replaced by huge capacity concrete grain terminals. As the technology becomes more advanced within the areas of harvest, transport, and road construction, huge inland terminals have become more economically viable. Because of the cities proximity to the Trans-Canada Highway. quite a few plants that process meat, salt, potash, urea fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia and ethanol producers could be found in close proximity to the city of Moose Jaw.
Within the municipality of Moose Jaw, there are some main places of interest, like for example the Temple Garden's Mineral Spa, the Tunnels of Moose Jaw and the History of Transportation Western Development Museum. Trolley tours of the city are still offered by Moose Jaw Trolley Company, which has been in business since the year 1912. Just outside of the municipality are the roadside attractions of Mac the Moose, Capone's car and Moose family. Other highlights of the municipality of Moose Jaw are the geothermal spa and CFB Moose Jaw, which is a NATO flight training school.
Moose Jaw No. 161 is the governing body of Moose Jaw. Approximately 1,228 residents, along with those from the nearby Canadian Forces Base, depend on their services.
The municipality has only one indoor shopping centre known as the Town 'N' Country Mall. Them mall supports several independent grocery stores and retailers, including Co-Op, the Real Canadian Superstore, Giant Tiger, Safeway Inc., Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, The Brick, Sobeys, Staples, MKarr's Furniture, Mark's Work Warehouse, Shoppers Drug mart, London Drugs, PartSource, Liquidation World, Dollar Giant, Peavey Mart, Home hardware, Western Lumber, Castle Building Centres Group, and Liquidation World.
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