If nothing is done, one of our historic downtown buildings will meet the wrecking ball in about 18 months time. However, Moose Jaw's Business Improvement District is determined to see that doesn't happen.

Chairman Dale Harvey would like to see the house that used to be home to the John Howard Society moved to the end of High Street East.

"We've had some preliminary discussions about putting the BID office in there and sharing a space with the Moose Jaw Heritage Foundation. We've been working very hard on getting an exhibit from a local artist to be featured in the building to be kind of a tourist draw."

Harvey estimates the cost to complete the move and service the new building would be close to $150,000. He's kicking off a fundraising campaign that includes letters to local businesses and selling t-shirts.

The building needs to be moved because the land that its currently sitting on has been sold and the new owner wants the space for a new development. The owner has said they are willing to help with some of the expenses to move the building.