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Article: Moose Jaw finds its sense of pride
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- The Brandon Sun
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- February 29, 2008
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MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The construction of a downtown spa and casino has transformed this city of 32,000 residents in many ways.
Most obvious are the physical changes. A decade or so ago, Main Street in Moose Jaw looked much different than it does today. Instead of bustling sidewalks and a wide variety of unique shops, bars and restaurants, the heart of the city was marked by boarded-up storefronts and heritage buildings falling into disrepair.
"Main Street used to look like an old man without half his teeth," said Ron Walter, a veteran reporter with the Moose Jaw Times Herald, who has covered civic affairs for more than 20 years.
But perhaps even more striking than the esthetic improvements is ...